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In which mountains are Camp David? | appalachian | [DOC] [TLE] Appalachian MountainsThe Appalachian Mountains ( or,There are at least eight possible pronunciations depending on three factors: [PAR] #Whether the stressed vowel is or, [PAR] #Whether the "ch" is pronounced as a fricative or an affricate, and [PAR] #Whether the final -ia is the monophthong or the vowel sequence. ), often called the Appalachians, are a system of mountains in eastern North America. The Appalachians first formed roughly 480 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. It once reached elevations similar to those of the Alps and the Rocky Mountains before naturally occurring erosion. The Appalachian chain is a barrier to east-west travel, as it forms a series of alternating ridgelines and valleys oriented in opposition to most roads running east or west. [PAR] Definitions vary on the precise boundaries of the Appalachians. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) defines the Appalachian Highlands physiographic division as consisting of thirteen provinces: the Atlantic Coast Uplands, Eastern Newfoundland Atlantic, Maritime Acadian Highlands, Maritime Plain, Notre Dame and Mégantic Mountains, Western Newfoundland Mountains, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge, Saint Lawrence Valley, Appalachian Plateaus, New England province, and the Adirondack provinces. [PAR] A common variant definition does not include the Adirondack Mountains, which geologically belong to the Grenville Orogeny and have a different geological history from the rest of the Appalachians. [PAR] Overview [PAR] The range is mostly located in the United States but extends into southeastern Canada, forming a zone from 100 to wide, running from the island of Newfoundland 1500 mi southwestward to Central Alabama in the United States. The range covers parts of the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, which comprise an overseas territory of France. The system is divided into a series of ranges, with the individual mountains averaging around 3000 ft. The highest of the group is Mount Mitchell in North Carolina at 6684 ft, which is the highest point in the United States east of the Mississippi River. [PAR] The term Appalachian refers to several different regions associated with the mountain range. Most broadly, it refers to the entire mountain range with its surrounding hills and the dissected plateau region. The term is often used more restrictively to refer to regions in the central and southern Appalachian Mountains, usually including areas in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina, as well as sometimes extending as far south as northern Alabama, Georgia and western South Carolina, and as far north as Pennsylvania, southern Ohio and parts of southern upstate New York. [PAR] The Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas and Oklahoma were originally part of the Appalachians as well, but became disconnected through geologic history. [PAR] Origin of the name [PAR] While exploring inland along the northern coast of Florida in 1528, the members of the Narváez expedition, including Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, found a Native American village near present-day Tallahassee, Florida whose name they transcribed as Apalchen or Apalachen. The name was soon altered by the Spanish to Apalachee and used as a name for the tribe and region spreading well inland to the north. Pánfilo de Narváez's expedition first entered Apalachee territory on June 15, 1528, and applied the name. Now spelled "Appalachian," it is the fourth-oldest surviving European place-name in the US. [PAR] After the de Soto expedition in 1540, Spanish cartographers began to apply the name of the tribe to the mountains themselves. The first cartographic appearance of Apalchen is on Diego Gutierrez's map of 1562; the first use for the mountain range is the map of Jacques le Moyne de Morgues in 1565. [PAR] The name was not commonly used for the whole mountain range until the late 19th century. A competing and often more popular name was the "Allegheny Mountains", "Alleghenies", and even "Alleghania". In the early 19th century, Washington Irving proposed renaming the United States either Appalachia or Alleghania. [PAR] In U.S. dialects in the southern regions of the Appalachians, the word is pronounced, with the third syllable sounding like "latch". In northern parts of the mountain range, it is pronounced or; the third syllable is like "lay" |
Which leader did Hitler meet in the Brenner Pass in WWII? | mussolini | [DOC] [TLE] German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and Italian leader Benito ...German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and Italian leader Benito Mussolini meet in the Brenner Pass [PAR] German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and Italian leader Benito Mussolini meet in the Brenner Pass [PAR] 28 March 1940 [PAR] Contains: 1 Clips [PAR] Format: imx 30 [PAR] Hitler and Mussolini, meeting for a conference, arrive to a station on the Brenner Pass, greeted by officials and military personnel [PAR] News [PAR] Restrictions: [PAR] Restrictions on certain uses may apply, and may vary from those listed. Gaumont British stories dated before 1952, without Can or Tape numbers will not be readily available. [PAR] Note: [PAR] Tape timecodes are in use for this item [PAR] LegacyConverted: [PAR] Clip 1 of 1 (Copyright: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)) [PAR] SLATE INFORMATION: Meeting At The Brenner Pass [PAR] EUROPE: Brenner Pass: [PAR] HITLER, Sees Gentlemen in Top Hats. Meets Mussolini at Brenner Pass. [PAR] MUSSOLINI Meets Hitler at Brenner Pass:waves to train... [PAR] SLATE INFORMATION: Meeting At The Brenner Pass [PAR] EUROPE: Brenner Pass: [PAR] HITLER, Sees Gentlemen in Top Hats. Meets Mussolini at Brenner Pass. [PAR] MUSSOLINI Meets Hitler at Brenner Pass:waves to train:shakes [PAR] Personalities - Politicians; Austria; Italy[DOC] [TLE] Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in ...Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy’s help in fighting the Br | South African History Online [PAR] South African History Online [PAR] Music Releases [PAR] You are here [PAR] Home » Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy’s help in fighting the Br [PAR] Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy’s help in fighting the Br [PAR] Friday, 4 October 1940 [PAR] Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy's help in fighting the British. [PAR] References:[DOC] [TLE] Hitler & Mussolini Meet - British PathéHitler & Mussolini Meet - British Pathé [PAR] British Pathé [PAR] Full title reads: "Dictators Meet At Brenner Pass." [PAR] Brenner Pass, Italy. [PAR] VS of Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) with his chiefs of staff, incl. Count Galeazzo Ciano, meeting Adolf Hitler (the Fuhrer) on a railway station at the Brenner Pass where Hitler comes by train from Austria. Hitler is accompanied by Joachim von Ribbentrop. [PAR] The dictators inspect guards on the platform and then have a conference in the train. [PAR] Mussolini shake hands and salutes and Hitler leaves again for Germany. [PAR] See material in Time To Remember 1939. [PAR] Tags[DOC] [TLE] Hitler meets Mussolini at the Brenner Pass - WWII Today18th March 1940: Hitler meets Mussolini at the Brenner Pass [PAR] Hitler meets Mussolini at the Brenner Pass [PAR] Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass [PAR] On March 18th 1940 Hitler met the Italian leader Mussolini in his railway carriage in the Brenner Pass, high in the Alps, close to the border between the two countries. The haste with which the meeting was arranged had led Mussolini to suppose that Hitler ‘would soon set off the powder keg’. In the journey to the meeting Mussolini tells his Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, that the Italians will not join the war until the moment that is ‘convenient’ to them, that they will form the ‘left wing’ of the offensive, tying up troops without actually fighting. After the meeting, however, it seems less certain that Hitler will go to war. Ciano records the meeting in his diary: [PAR] The Hitler meeting is very cordial on both sides. The conference … is more a monologue than anything else. Hitler talks all the time, but is less agitated than usual. He makes few gestures and speaks in a quiet tone. He looks physically fit. Mussolini listens to him with interest and with deference. He speaks little and confirms his intention to move with Germany. He reserves to himself only the choice of the right moment . .. The conference ends with a short meal. [PAR] Later Mussolini gives me his impressions. He did not find |
In which decade of the 20th century was the FBI set up? | 1900s | [DOC] [TLE] History Timeline of the 20th CenturyHistory Timeline of the 20th Century [PAR] History Timeline of the 20th Century [PAR] History Timeline of the 20th Century [PAR] A Decade-by-Decade Timeline [PAR] By Jennifer Rosenberg [PAR] Browse through this history timeline of the 20th century to examine each decade within this amazing century. [PAR] Picture courtesy of The Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. [PAR] The 1900s [PAR] This decade opened the century with some amazing feats like the first flight by the Wright brothers, Henry Ford's first Model-T, and Einstein's Theory of Relativity. It also had hardships like the Boxer Rebellion and the San Francisco Earthquake. [PAR] The 1900s also saw the introduction of the first silent movie and teddy bear. Plus, don't miss out in discovering more about the mysterious explosion in Siberia. [PAR] Learn more about the this "humdinger" decade through the 1900-1909 timeline . More » [PAR] continue reading below our video [PAR] What are the Seven Wonders of the World [PAR] Picture courtesy the Photos of the Great War Archive. [PAR] The 1910s [PAR] This decade was unfortunately dominated by the first "total war" -- World War I. It also saw other huge changes during the Russian Revolution and the beginning of Prohibition. Tragedy struck when a fire rampaged through Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the "unsinkable" Titanic hit an iceberg, and the Spanish flu killed millions around the world. [PAR] On a more positive note, people in the 1910s got their first taste of an Oreo cookie and could fill out their first crossword. [PAR] Take a "gander" at this decade through the 1910-1919 timeline . More » [PAR] Picture courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [LC-USZ62-30776 DLC] [PAR] The 1920s [PAR] The Roaring '20s were a time of speakeasies, short skirts, the Charleston dance, and jazz music. The 1920s also showed great strides in Women's Suffrage and archaeology hit the mainstream with the discovery of King Tut's Tomb. [PAR] There were an amazing number of cultural firsts in the 1920s, including the first talking film, Babe Ruth hitting his home-run record, and the first Mickey Mouse cartoon. [PAR] Learn more about this "nifty" decade through the 1920-1929 timeline . More » [PAR] Picture part of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library Collection, courtesy of the National Archives. [PAR] The 1930s [PAR] The Great Depression hit the world hard in the 1930s. The Nazis took advantage of this situation and were able to come to power in Germany, establish their first concentration camp, and begin a systematic persecution of Jews in Europe. [PAR] Other news in the 1930s included the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a wild and murderous crime spree by Bonnie and Clyde, and the imprisonment of Al Capone for income tax evasion. [PAR] Learn more about this "snazzy" decade through the 1930-1939 timeline . More » [PAR] Picture part of the Estelle Bechoefer Collection, courtesy of USHMM Photo Archives. [PAR] The 1940s [PAR] World War II was already underway by the time the 1940s began and it was definitely the big event of the first half of the decade. Plus, the Nazis established death camps in their effort to murder millions of Jews during the Holocaust. [PAR] When World War II ended, the Cold War began. The 1940s also witnessed the assassination of Gandhi and the beginning of Apartheid. [PAR] So you should, "you know," learn more about this decade through the 1940-1949 timeline . More » [PAR] Picture courtesy of the National Archives. [PAR] The 1950s [PAR] The 1950s are sometimes referred to as the Golden Age. Color TV was invented; the polio vaccine was discovered; Disneyland opened; and Elvis gyrated his hips on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Cold War continued as the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union began. [PAR] The 1950s also saw segregation ruled illegal in the U.S. and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. [PAR] Learn more about this "cool" decade through the 1950-1959 timeline . More » [PAR] Picture courtesy of the National Archives. [PAR] The 1960s [PAR] To many, the 1960s can be summed up as the Vietnam War, hippies |
Who wrote the novel The Go Between? | l p hartley | [DOC] [TLE] Hartley: The Go-Between - portifex.comHartley: The Go-Between [PAR] Click above to visit the entire site [PAR] The Go-Between [PAR] by L P Hartley (1953; NYRB, 2002) [PAR] L P Hartley's The Go-Between projects the memories of a man in his sixties, looking back on the summer of 1900, when he turned thirteen at a grand country house in Norfolk. Rented by the family of a prep-school chum, Brandham Hall is Leo Colston's dream of England not least because it actually belongs to a viscount. An intelligent boy, highly attentive, as English prep school boys will be, to matters of rank, Leo notices a great deal, including many things that he doesn't understand, chief among them the lusty amour that he himself facilitates by playing postman to his friend's beautiful sister, Marian, and a neighboring farmer, Ted. There is reason to believe that Hartley didn't understand it himself. In his introduction to the NYRB reprint, Colm T�ib�n tells us that the homosexual author was not sympathetic toward the bucolic Tristan and Isolde who figure so powerfully in the uncomprehending Leo's world. [PAR] It is clear from letters and articles that Hartley disapproved of [the love] affair and expected the reader to do so as well. He set out, he wrote, to produce "a story of innocence betrayed, and not only betrayed but corrupted." When he gave a talk at Leicester a few month's after the book's publication, he was surprised to discover that his audience had sympathy with Marian and Ted. "I wonder," he wrote to his publisher, "what the Midlands are coming to." [PAR] Although Leo initially idealizes both Marian and Ted, each of them is eventually rather nasty to him. He is especially shocked when Marian, who has made him her prot�g� and taken him to nearby Norwich to kit him out with decent summer clothes, turns on him. That he's surprised by her outburst tells us more about him than it does about her: he has just refused to deliver a note to Ted. This is his reasoning: now that she is all but officially engaged to Viscount Trimingham (the impoverished owner of the great house), surely she cannot wish to have further correspondence of the "darling darling darling" sort with Ted! [PAR] He's wrong about that. [PAR] "You come into this house, our guest," she stormed, "we take you in, we know nothing about you, we make a great fuss of you � I suppose you wouldn't deny that? � I know I have � and then I ask you to do a simple thing which a child in the street that I'd never spoken to would do for the asking � and you have the infernal cheek to say that you won't! We've spoilt you. I'll never ask you to do anything for me again, never! I won't speak to you again!" [PAR] Marian goes on to insult Leo by claiming that he's after some sort of compensation: "You want paying, that's what you want." He snatches the note and takes it to Ted, where has has a correspondingly unpleasant encounter. The spell is broken: Leo wants to leave Brandham Hall at once, despite the big birthday party planned in his honor. He is more offended by the lovers' indiscretion (which is as much of their conduct as he can imagine) than the sternest dowager would be, because he invests the code of good conduct with a romantic chivalry that would never trouble a doughty, sharp-eyed battleaxe. Although I doubt very much that Hartley intended any references to Wagner's opera, he has made a heartbroken King Marke of Leo: "innocence betrayed." [PAR] We register Leo's dismay, of course, but at the forefront of our concern is risk discovery that Marian and Ted continue to court � discovery of which we've been heavily forewarned. Doubly kept in the dark � not only can't we see what Leo can't see, but we're shut |
In which country did King Hassan II ascend the throne in 1961? | morocco | [DOC] [TLE] King Hassan II | Jewish Virtual LibraryKing Hassan II | Jewish Virtual Library [PAR] Tweet [PAR] King Hassan II was the King of Morocco from 1961 till his death in 1999. He was the 21st Monarch of the Alaouite Dynasty. [PAR] Hassan II was born in Rabat, Morocco on July 9, 1929. From his childhood, he was prepared by his father, the late His Majesty Mohammed V, for the responsabilities he was later to assume as he was the right hand to the King in Affairs of State. [PAR] To this end, Hassan II received a modern education at a high school in Rabat where he studied alongside young Moroccans drawn from all the regions and all conditions of life in the country. His studies included Arabic language and Literature, but also the normal curicculum of a modern school; in addition, he was given personal training in Statesmanship by the late King Mohammed V. After brilliant studies at the University of Bordeaux in France, he obtained the higher University Diploma in Law. [PAR] King Hassan II shared his fathers' exile in Madagascar at a time when the French Protectorate transferred the royal family to the Island of Corsica on August 20, 1953, then to Madagascar in Africa in January 1954; during all this period of time he was the political advisor to his father. [PAR] On the restoration of Moroccan independence, Hassan II played the leading part in the creation of the Armed Forces of which he became the Chief of Staff in 1956. [PAR] On July 9, 1957, Hassan II was officially invested as Crown Prince and Heir to the Throne by Late His Majesty Mohammed V, and, in 1960, he was appointed head of the Government. On the February 26, 1961, he was invested as King of Morocco after the demise of his father. [PAR] King Hassan died of a heart attack on July 23, 1999, and was succeeded by his son 36 year old Sidi Mohammed. Hassan is remembered fondly by Israelis for his constructive role in the peace process. During the 1970s, a series of secret meetings between Israelis and Egyptians were held under Hassan's auspices and helped pave the way to the historic peace agreement . he continued to be a facilitator in later years, hosting Israeli and Arab leaders, and encouraging them to work toward peace agreements. [PAR] Hassan II had five children.[DOC] [TLE] King Hassan II - AngelfireKing Hassan II [PAR] [PAR] The Late King Hassan II [PAR] Morocco's King Hassan II, whose health had been fragile in recent years, died Friday (23/7/99) at a hospital in the capital of Rabat. [PAR] The all-powerful monarch, who had been an important unifying force in his North African nation, was 70. [PAR] In a statement Friday, the Royal Palace medical staff announced that the king had been admitted to Avicennes Hospital with "acute pneumonia, which requires a cardiac and respiratory surveillance." [PAR] State-run television later interrupted programming, without explanation, to read verses from the Koran. Hassan's heir is Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed, 35. [PAR] Hassan, the longest serving monarch in the Arab world, ascended to the throne in 1961. He once told his friend, Spanish King Juan Carlos, that many people thought he wouldn't last six months. [PAR] But Hassan ruled for more than 38 years, surviving military coups, leftist plots and Islamic-based opposition. His personal popularity among Morocco's 29 million people was acknowledged even by political foes, who called him "the great survivor." [PAR] "Moroccans need a popular monarch that governs," Hassan wrote in his book, "The Challenge." "That is why the king governs in Morocco. The people would not understand if the king did not govern." [PAR] Hassan's prestige as a descendant of the prophet Mohammed helped contain the threat of Islamic fundamentalism. But in the wake of coup attempts in the 1970s, opponents accused the king of human rights abuses, including harsh treatment of those who opposed him. [PAR] In the early 1990s, Hassan ordered the release of more than 800 political opponents and commuted 195 death sentences, which helped improve his relations with the United States and Europe. The country's 1992 |
In basketball where do the Celtics come from? | boston | [DOC] [TLE] NBA - Boston Celtics hoping draft lottery woes come to and endNBA - Boston Celtics hoping draft lottery woes come to and end [PAR] NBA [PAR] comment [PAR] Jeff Twiss isn't sure how long he waited. An hour? Maybe 75 minutes? It felt like a lifetime. [PAR] A meteor was headed toward Celtics Nation on May 18, 1997, and, stripped of all outside communication before entering the lottery draw room that night in Secaucus, New Jersey, there was no way for Twiss to alert anyone back home. [PAR] Editor's Picks [PAR] From prospect projections to the lottery and draft night, ESPN.com has complete coverage of the 2016 NBA draft. [PAR] 1 Related [PAR] Not that he felt like talking to anyone at that moment, particularly not San Antonio Spurs director of player personnel Sam Schuler, who was seated directly next to him and, understandably, could hardly contain his excitement when the Spurs secured the No. 1 pick -- or, more precisely, the right to draft Tim Duncan -- that the Boston Celtics were convinced was as good as theirs. [PAR] Twiss, the Celtics' jovial media relations czar who this year completed his 36th season on the job, was still trying to wrap his head around what happened. He recalls that, before the formal lottery drawing, NBA officials had conducted a pair of mock draws to demonstrate how the event would run. In the first mock, the Celtics secured picks Nos. 1 and 3. In the second, Boston emerged with picks Nos. 2 and 3. Twiss liked the consistency. [PAR] Then came the official draw. [PAR] Twiss dutifully wrote down the four-ball combination and glanced at the list in front of him with all of Boston's potential combinations. When he realized it wasn't on his list, his heart sank. Then came the celebration from beside him. Spurs at No. 1. Then the Philadelphia 76ers snagged pick No. 2. The Celtics, who entered that night's draw armed with a 36.3 percent chance at securing the top overall pick, settled for selections Nos. 3 and 6 -- not the worst possible outcome, but try selling that to a team convinced it was about see Duncan in green. [PAR] "Popovich wouldn't give up Tim Duncan for those two picks, your next five picks, the revenue for the Mass. Pike for the next 50 years, the John Hancock Building, and half of the city of Boston." [PAR] Former Celtics coach M.L. Carr [PAR] Those inside the draw room have to wait until the nationally televised reveal is complete before they can depart. The longer he waited, the more Twiss started to think that maybe it was best if those doors never opened. [PAR] "I thought about it and I'm going, 'Oh God, I don't know if I want to leave the room, because now I'm going to be blamed for not getting Tim Duncan," said Twiss, who joined the Celtics in time for the original Big Three's first title season in 1981. [PAR] Alas, the doors finally opened and Twiss emerged ashen-faced and wearing a thousand-yard stare. Amid the post-broadcast chaos, Twiss found M.L. Carr, who had just been relieved of his coaching duties after dutifully running Operation Duncan during the Celtics' 15-win 1996-97 season. Boston finished with the second-worst record in basketball -- only Vancouver was worse, but, as a recent expansion team, the Grizzlies weren't allowed to land the No. 1 pick. [PAR] Carr approached, a cell phone resembling something from the Zach Morris collection pressed against his ear and, spotting Twiss, thrust the phone into his hands. On the other end was recently anointed head coach, team president and director of basketball operations Rick Pitino back in Boston with a calm but firm question for Twiss. [PAR] "What the f--- happened!?" [PAR] Once Twiss had sufficiently explained to Pitino what had occurred that night in 1997, he returned the phone to Carr, who was instructed to immediately offer the Nos. 3 and 6 picks to San Antonio in exchange for San Antonio's No. 1 pick. Spurs coach and president of basketball operations Gregg |
What does MG sand for in Booker T & The MG's? | memphis group | [DOC] [TLE] Booker T & The MGs | Rolling StoneBooker T & The MGs | Rolling Stone [PAR] artists > B > Booker T & The MGs > Bio [PAR] Booker T & The MGs Bio [PAR] The Memphis-based quartet Booker T. & the MG's is one of the most important studio bands in the history of American popular music. On their own, the MG's are best known for their 1962 instrumental hit "Green Onions" (Number Three, Pop, Number One, R&B), but the group is remembered more today for its work as the house band at Stax Records, where they played behind a string of hits by heavyweight soul acts including Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and the Staple Singers. [PAR] The band formed by accident one day in 1962, when seventeen-year-old keyboard player Booker T. Jones was in a Memphis studio waiting for rockabilly singer Billy Lee Riley to arrive to a recording session. He and drummer Al Jackson, bassist Lewie Steinberg and guitarist Steve Cropper began jamming on the melody that would become "Green Onions." Stax Records president Jim Stewart liked the tune so much he decided to record it and put it out as a single. The band needed a name, so Jackson suggested the MG's, for the popular early-sixties sports car. Eventually, MG's came to stand for Memphis Group. The style of the song — a bouncy, organ-driven R&B melody with blasts of trebly, country-rock guitar over a swinging, laid-back bass-and-drums groove — became the signature musical foundation for Southern soul. [PAR] Jones had been working as a session man for Stax since 1960. Cropper was a one-time member of the Mar-Keys, a band known for its proto-MG's instrumental hit "Last Night." Jackson was a veteran of the Memphis jazz scene. After two albums with the MG's — 1962's Green Onions and 1965's Soul Dressing — Steinberg was replaced by another former Mar-Keys member, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn. The MG's were prolific throughout Sixties, recording their own albums in addition to their work as the Stax house band. Their string of hits include "Boot-leg" (Number Ten R&B, Number 58 pop, 1965), "Groovin'" (Number Ten R&B, Number 21, Pop, 1967), "Hip Hug-Her" (Number Six R&B, Number 37, Pop, 1967), "Soul Limbo" (Number 17 Pop, 1968), Hang 'Em High" (Number Nine Pop, Number 35 R&B, 1969) and "Time is Tight" (Number Six Pop, Number Seven R&B, 1969). Although mostly known for their hip singles, the MG's stretched out on the ambitious McLemore Avenue (#19 R&B, 1970), the band's funky, instrumental version of the Beatles' Abbey Road in its entirety. [PAR] As important as their music, Booker T. & the MG's — two black members and two white members — became a symbol of racial integration in the South during the civil rights years. As the individual members began getting session work in other cities, they had less and less time for their work as the MG's, and the group called it quits in 1971. Their final album, released that year, was the aptly named Melting Pot. In 1975, the band had begun work on a reunion album when Al Jackson was shot and killed by a burglar at his home in Memphis. Three years later, Cropper and Dunn backed the Blues Brothers — Saturday Night Live's John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's semi-serious send-up of an R&B band — for the Number One album Briefcase Full of Blues, which included a cover of the Sam & Dave hit "Soul Man" that reached Number 14 on the Pop chart. The project was so popular that Cropper and Dunn worked with Belushi and Aykroyd on a 1980 film of the same name. [PAR] The two also continued their work as session musicians. Cropper worked with artists ranging from Rod Stewart and Dolly Parton to southern power pop pioneers |
Where did Idi Amin rule from 1971-1979? | uganda | [DOC] [TLE] Idi Amin Facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com ...Idi Amin facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Idi Amin [PAR] COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. [PAR] Idi Amin Dada [PAR] As president of Uganda (1971-1979) Idi Amin Dada (born c. 1925) became notorious for massive violations of human rights, economic decline, and social disintegration. [PAR] Born between 1925 and 1927 in Koboko, West Nile Province, Idi Amin's father was a Kakwa. The Kakwa tribe exists in Uganda, Zaire (now Congo), and Sudan; some members of the tribe are associated with the Nubi, an uprooted population which emerged as a result of 19th century political upheavals. The Nubi (Nubians) are urbanized and individualistic, have a reputation for homicide and military careers, and are Muslims. Amin embraced Islam and attained a fourth grade education. [PAR] Amin was brought up by his mother, who abandoned his father to move to Lugazi. The death of his stepfather soon after separation from his mother led to speculation that he must have been either poisoned or "bewitched" by her. [PAR] Amin accompanied his mother and apparently acquired the militaristic qualifications prized by the British at that time: he was tall and strong, spoke the Kiswahili language, and lacked a good education, ensuring subservience. Enlisting in the army as a private in 1946, Amin impressed his superiors by being a good swimmer, rugby player, and boxer. He won the Uganda heavyweight boxing championship in 1951, a title he held for nine years. He was promoted to corporal in 1949. [PAR] Friendship with Obote [PAR] During the 1950s Amin fought against the Mau Mau African freedom fighters, who were opposed to British colonialism in Kenya. Despite his ruthless record during the uprisings, he was promoted to sergeant in 1951, lance corporal in 1953, and sergeant-major and platoon commander in 1958. In 1959 he attended a course in Nakuru (Kenya) where he performed so well that he was awarded the sword of honor and promoted to effendi, a rank invented for outstanding African non-commissioned officers (NCOs). By 1961 Amin and Shaban Opolot became the first two Ugandan commissioned officers with the rank of lieutenant. [PAR] In 1962 Amin participated in stopping cattle rustling between neighboring ethnic groups in Karamoja (Uganda) and Turkana (Kenya). Because of atrocities he committed during these operations, British officials recommended to Apolo Milton Obote (Uganda's prime minister) that he be prosecuted. Obote instead reprimanded him, since it would have been unpolitical to prosecute one of the two African commissioned officers just before Uganda was to gain her independence from Britain on October 9, 1962. Thereafter Amin was promoted to captain in 1962 and major in 1963 and was selected to participate in the commanding officers' course at Wiltshire school of infantry in Britain in 1963. [PAR] The need for pay increases and the removal of British officers led to an army mutiny in 1964. Amin was called upon to calm the soldiers. The resulting settlement from this crisis led to Amin's promotion to colonel and commanding officer of the First Battalion Uganda Rifles. The 1964 events catapulted the army into political prominence, something Amin fully understood, and he used the political process to gain favors from his superiors. [PAR] Amin's close association with Obote apparently began in 1965 when, in sympathy for the followers of Patrice Lumumba (the murdered prime minister of Congo), Obote asked Amin for help in establishing military training camps. Amin also brought coffee, ivory, and gold into Uganda from the Congo so that the rebels there could have money to pay for arms. The opponents of Obote, such as the Kabaka (king) of Buganda (one of Uganda's ancient precolonial kingdoms), wanted an investigation of the illegal entry of gold and ivory into Uganda. Obote appointed a face-saving commission of inquiry and promoted Amin to chief of staff in 1966 and to brigadier and major-general in 1967. An attack on the Kabaka's palace forced the king to flee to Britain, where he died in exile in 1969. [PAR] Amin Seizes Control [PAR] By 1968 the relationship between Obote and Amin went sour as the latter showed an |
What is the capital of Kenya? | capital of kenya | [DOC] [TLE] What is the Capital of Kenya? - Capital-of.comWhat is the Capital of Kenya? - Capital-of.com [PAR] Dates of religious and Civil [PAR] holidays around the world. [PAR] www.when-is.com [PAR] Capital of Kenya [PAR] The Capital City of Kenya (officially named Republic of Kenya) is the city of Nairobi. The population of Nairobi in the year 2007 was 2,940,911 (4,000,000 in the metropolitan area). [PAR] Kenya, formerly known as The British East Africa Protectorate, is a Swahili and English speaking country on the coasts of the Indian Ocean. [PAR] Additional Information[DOC] [TLE] Nairobi | national capital, Kenya | Britannica.comNairobi | national capital, Kenya | Britannica.com [PAR] national capital, Kenya [PAR] list of cities and towns in Kenya [PAR] Nairobi, city, capital of Kenya . It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 metres). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa , Kenya’s major port on the Indian Ocean . [PAR] Jacaranda trees blossom on parkland in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. [PAR] Adrian Arbib/Corbis [PAR] The city originated in the late 1890s as a colonial railway settlement, taking its name from a water hole known to the Maasai people as Enkare Nairobi (“Cold Water”). When the railhead arrived there in 1899, the British colonial capital of Ukamba province was transferred from Machakos (now Masaku) to the site, and in 1905 Nairobi became the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate . From about 1900 onward, when a small Indian bazaar was established at Nairobi, the city was also a trading centre. [PAR] As a governmental centre, Nairobi subsequently attracted a stream of migrants from rural Kenya that made it one of the largest cities in tropical Africa. It was declared a municipality in 1919 and was granted city status in 1954. When Kenya gained independence in 1963, Nairobi remained the capital. The new country’s constitution expanded the city’s municipal area; the enlarged municipality is an independent unit administered by the Nairobi City Council. [PAR] Street scenes in Nairobi, capital of Kenya. [PAR] Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. [PAR] Nairobi is the principal industrial centre of the country. The railways are the largest single industrial employer. Light-manufacturing industries produce beverages, cigarettes, and processed food. Tourism is also important. The city is located near eastern Africa’s agricultural heartland, and a number of primary products are routed through Nairobi before being exported via Mombasa. Nairobi also plays an important role in the community of eastern African states; it is the headquarters of important regional railways, harbours, and airways corporations. [PAR] Similar Topics [PAR] Nyeri [PAR] The city is well served by roads and railways. The main routes are southeast and south to Mombasa and Tanzania and northwest via the highlands to Lake Victoria and Uganda . Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 9 miles (15 km) to the southwest, is one of the chief international airports in Africa. [PAR] Among the city’s architectural landmarks are the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Parliament Building and city hall, the law courts , the Roman Catholic cathedral, and the Jamia Mosque. There is also a well-planned commercial centre. [PAR] The shining domes of Jamia Mosque, Nairobi. [PAR] © Corbis [PAR] Nairobi is home to several educational institutions, including the University of Nairobi (founded in 1956 as the Royal Technical College of East Africa), Kenyatta University College (founded in 1972 as a constituent part of the University of Nairobi), Kenya Polytechnic University College (1961), and Kenya Institute of Administration (1961). Other institutions include the Kenya National Archives, the National Museum of Kenya (natural history), the McMillan Memorial Library, and the Kenya National Theatre. Nairobi National Park , a large reserve for numerous mammals, reptiles, and birds, is a popular tourist attraction. Pop. (1999) 2,143,254; (2009) 3,133,518. [PAR] Herd of male impalas (Aepyceros melampus) in Nairobi National Park, Kenya [PAR] James P. Rowan[DOC] [TLE] Exploring Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya - Kenya AdvisorThe Capital of Kenya: Nairobi [PAR] [ ? ]Subscribe To This Site [PAR] Exploring Nairobi |
In what decade were video recorders first developed? | 1950s | [DOC] [TLE] TV History: VCR And Home Video History - The First 75 YearsVCR History [PAR] VCR and Home Video History [PAR] VTR vs VCR [PAR] Before the days of VCRs (Video cassette recorders), there were machines called VTRs (Video tape recorders). [PAR] The VTRs -- video tape recorders -- were similar to reel-to-reel audio tapes, with large spools of multi-track magnetic tapes, from 1/2" to 2" wide by 7,000 feet long, moving at high lineal tape speed (20 to 30 feet per second for the early machines). This high speed was necessary to fit all of the black and white picture information onto the tape. [PAR] Experimentation with magnetic tape recording of video signals began just post World-War II. Prototype machines were built in the early 1950s. The first practical, commercial broadcast quality video recorder was released by Ampex in 1956. The model VR-1000 cost $50,000 and used 2" wide videotape. KING-TV in Seattle got Serial Number 1. (CBS in Hollywood had earlier received the first production prototype, the VRX-1000.) [PAR] World's First Broadcast via Videotape -- CBS airing of the Douglas Edward and the News program on November 30, 1956, from New York. CBS Television City in Hollywood replayed the broadcast three hours after it was received on the West Coast. The show was in black and white (the VR-1000 was designed for B&W - it could not handle color broadcasts). [PAR] World's First All-Transistor VTR (Video Tape Recorder) -- RCA's 1962 release of the TR-22 -- Commercial Use Only [PAR] World's First VTR Intended for Home Use -- Developed by SONY in 1964 -- CV-2000 (only a few hundred were sold) [PAR] Size: 10-3/4" High x 17" Wide x 15.5" Deep. Tape: 1/2" reel-to-reel, 1 hour max. record at 7-1/2 ips. [PAR] World's First Video Cassette Recorder (for home use) -- Phillips Model 1500 [PAR] Introduced in England in 1972 -- 22" Wide x 6.5" High x 15" Deep [PAR] First VHS VCR -- JVC's HR-3300 -- Introduced in the Fall of 1977 -- featured a 2 hour recording time. [PAR] World's First HD-Compatible Digital VCR in U.S. Market (July 1999) -- Panasonic PV HD-1000 [PAR] (30K)[DOC] [TLE] The History of Video Recorders - Video Tape and CameraThe History of Video Recorders, Video Tape and Television [PAR] By Mary Bellis [PAR] Updated August 21, 2016. [PAR] Charles Ginsburg led the research team at Ampex Corporation in developing one of the first practical videotape recorders or VTRs in 1951. It captured live images from television cameras by converting the information into electrical impulses and saving the information on magnetic tape. By 1956, VTR technology was perfected and in common use by the television industry. [PAR] But Ginsburg wasn’t done yet. He led the Ampex research team in developing a new machine that could run the tape at a much slower rate because the recording heads rotated at high speed. This allowed the necessary high-frequency response. He became known as the "father of the video cassette recorder.” Ampex sold the first VTR for $50,000 in 1956, and the first VCassetteRs -- or VCRs -- were sold by Sony in 1971. [PAR] The Early Days of Video Recording [PAR] Film was initially the only medium available for recording television programs -- magnetic tape was considered, and it was already being used for sound, but the greater quantity of information carried by the television signal demanded new studies. [PAR] A number of American companies began investigating this problem during the 1950s. [PAR] Tape Recording Technology [PAR] Audio and video magnetic recording has had a greater impact on broadcasting than any other development since the invention of radio/TV transmission itself. Video tape in a large cassette format was introduced by both JVC and Panasonic around 1976. This was the most popular format for home use and for video store rentals for many years until it was replaced by CDs and DVDs. VHS stands for Video Home System. [PAR] The First Television |
Which branch of medicine is concerned with disorders of the blood? | hematology | [DOC] [TLE] Physicians - Speciality Guide - Navicent HealthPhysicians - Speciality Guide [PAR] Specialty Guide [PAR] Allergy and Immunology - A medical specialty concerned with the hypersensitivity of the individual to foreign substances and protection from the resultant infection or disorder. [PAR] Anesthesiology - The medical study of how to eliminate pain and sensation in people undergoing surgery and other medical procedures. An anesthesiologist is a doctor administers anesthesia during surgery. [PAR] Behavioral Med - The study, prevention, and treatment of medical and psychosomatic disorders and of undesirable behaviors. [PAR] Cardiology (Cardiologist) - The medical study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. [PAR] Dermatology - The field of medicine that specializes in the treatment of skin disorders. [PAR] Dentistry - (General) General Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. [PAR] Dentistry: (Orthodontics) Orthodontics is that area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction of malrelationships and malformations of their related structures and the adjustment of relationships between and among teeth and facial bones by the application of forces and/or the stimulation and redirection of functional forces within the craniofacial complex. Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures; the design, application and control of functional and corrective appliances; and the guidance of the dentition and its supporting structures to attain and maintain optimum occlusal relations in physiologic and esthetic harmony among facial and cranial structures. [PAR] Dentistry-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of surgery which involves the diagnosis, surgery, and adjunctive treatment of diseases and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. [PAR] Dentistry: (Pediatric Dentistry) Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. [PAR] Emergency Medicine - A branch of medicine concerned with an individual's resuscitation, transportation and care from the point of injury or beginning of illness through the hospital or other emergency treatment facility. [PAR] Endocrinology (Endocrine) - The scientific study of the function and pathology of the endocrineglands (for example the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, etc.) [PAR] Family Practice - A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family. [PAR] Gastroenterology (GI) - The diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the stomach, intestines, and associated organs. [PAR] General Surgery - The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by manual and instrumental means. [PAR] Gynecology (OB/GYN) - A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs. [PAR] Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc) - Hematology - The study of the morphology of the blood and blood forming tissues. Oncology - The study of diseases that cause cancer. [PAR] Infectious Disease - Any disease caused by the entrance, growth, and multiplication of bacteria or protozoans in the body; a germ disease. [PAR] Intensivist - Coordinates clinical care and manages the ICU staff and resources [PAR] Internal Medicine - The specialty of the general medicine of the internal organs. [PAR] Neonatology (Neonatologist) - The art and science of caring medically for the newborn. [PAR] Nephrology - A treatise on, or the science which treats of, the kidneys, and their structure and functions. [PAR] Neurology - The branch of science which treats of the nervous system. [PAR] Neurosurgery - A surgical specialty concerned with the treatment of diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral and sympathetic nervous system. [PAR] OB |
What was Wham!'s first No 1? | wake me up before you go go | [DOC] [TLE] Wham and George Michael - 80s Music videos and MP3 ...Wham! 80s Songs and Albums | Simplyeighties.com [PAR] [PAR] WHAM! 80S SONGS AND ALBUMS [PAR] Firstly, we hope you will enjoy our playlist of official videos. There are also several pages with further info about some of the songs which are linked to underneath. [PAR] Wham! formed in 1981 and were initially named Wham! UK in the U.S. due to another band using the name Wham. Between 1982 and 1987, the band sold over 28 million records. They achieved success with six UK No.1's between 1983 and 1986. These were; "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go", "Careless Whisper", "Freedom", "I'm Your Man", "A Different Corner" and "The Edge Of Heaven". [PAR] George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley first met at Bushey Meads School in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Their first performance together was in a short-lived band called The Executive which they formed with three old school friends. After the band split, George and Andrew formed Wham! and signed to Innervision Records. [PAR] The Singles [PAR] 1984 Everything She Wants / Last Christmas #2 [PAR] 1985 I'm Your Man #1 [PAR] 1986 The Edge Of Heaven #1 [PAR] The First Top Of The Pops Performance [PAR] The band's debut single was released in June 1982. "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" initially failed to chart. However, the band received an unexpected invite to perform their second single "Young Guns (Go For It)" on BBC Top Of The Pops when another act pulled out of the show. This proved to be a significant turning point for the band, with the song reaching #3 in the UK charts. [PAR] You may well remember the performance which featured Dee C. Lee and Shirlie Holliman as backing dancers. George wore an unbuttoned suede jacket with a turned up collar with rolled-up blue denim jeans and espadrilles. After George had danced around Ridgeley for a while, the four performed a synchronised dance routine with hand claps. It all looked so very cool at the time and the band. [PAR] Following on from this success, "Wham Rap!" was re-released in 1983 and this time managed to reach No.8 in the UK, No.9 in Australia and No.13 in the Irish singles chart. [PAR] Dee C. Lee left the band to work with The Style Council, with Pepsi DeMacque taking her place. [PAR] Wham! had two UK No.2 hits with "Bad Boys" in May 1983 and with "Last Christmas" in December 1984. Their other well-known hit was the camptastic "Club Tropicana", which reached No.4 in July 1983. [PAR] Wham's farewell album "The Final" was released in 1986, and reached No.2 in the UK album charts. The final single taken from the album was "The Edge Of Heaven" which was a UK No.1. [PAR] Overall, Wham! released three studio albums which were Fantastic (UK No.1, 1983), Make It Big (UK No.1, 1984) and The Final (UK No.2, 1986). [PAR] Music From The Edge Of Heaven (U.S. No.10, 1985), was a severely pared-down version of The Final with alternate tracks, and was released in the U.S. [PAR] If You Were There (The Best Of Wham) was released in 1997 and reached No.4 in the UK. [PAR] Of course, George Michael's musical career was far from over. His 1987 debut solo album, "Faith" was a massive success and has now sold over 20 million copies worldwide. [PAR] George Michael has now sold over 100 million records worldwide, and this includes 12 UK No.1 singles, 7 UK No.1 albums, 10 U.S. No.1 singles, and 1 US No.1 album. [PAR] [PAR] "EVERYTHING SHE WANTS" (1984) [PAR] This song was a million-seller in Britain, although it never really got quite the attention it deserved. It was released as a double-A side with "Last Christmas" on 10th Dec 1984 and, inevitably, it was the festive |
Which parallel was the truce line in the Korean War? | 38th parallel | [DOC] [TLE] In pictures: The Korean War - BBC NewsIn pictures: The Korean War - BBC News [PAR] BBC News [PAR] In pictures: The Korean War [PAR] 26 July 2013 [PAR] Read more about sharing. [PAR] Close share panel [PAR] Images of the 1950-53 Korean War, as the peninsula marks the 60th anniversary of the truce which ended hostilities. [PAR] In June 1950, as the international community was coming to terms with the aftermath of World War II, a new conflict broke out on the Korean peninsula - and the Cold War turned hot for the first time. [PAR] North Korean communist forces moved south, crossing the 38th parallel military demarcation line agreed in 1945. South Korea, the US, Britain and their allies fought back. [PAR] Estimates vary, but at least two million Korean civilians, up to 1.5 million communist troops, and around 30,000 US, 400,000 South Korean and 1,000 UK troops are believed to have died. [PAR] China, Japan and the Soviet Union had all jostled for influence over the Korean peninsula for years. Japan went on to formally colonise Korea in 1910 and ruled it until the end of World War II. [PAR] Just seven days before Japan's surrender at the end of that war, the Soviet Union took advantage of the changing fortunes and entered Korea. The USSR and the US later agreed to divide Korea at the 38th parallel, with the USSR in charge north of this line, and the US given jurisdiction over the south. [PAR] The Soviet Union established a communist dictatorship in the North under the leadership of Kim Il-sung, a former guerrilla leader. [PAR] In the early hours of 25 June 1950 North Korea launched a surprise attack across the 38th parallel. US troops were hurriedly sent from bases in Japan. But they and their South Korean allies fared badly in the initial confrontation with the North. [PAR] The Security Council passed a resolution which called on all members to help repel the invasion. Fourteen UN nations agreed to help, committing a force of some 300,000. [PAR] While the North's army was buffeting the Busan enclave, the head of UN forces in the conflict, US General Douglas MacArthur, prepared to reverse the course of the war. On 15 September 1950 he launched a daring, sea-borne assault on the western port city of Inchon (now Incheon). [PAR] The goal of the Inchon landing, deep behind enemy lines, was to cut the North Koreans' supplies. The plan was risky because it meant braving unpredictable tides - only to face a fortified island in the harbour and a city that was occupied by strong North Korean forces. After preparatory bombardment, two battalions entered Inchon, beating down resistance but meeting no counter-attack. [PAR] On 15 October MacArthur was reportedly confident of success in the offensive. However, just 10 days later, the Chinese army, which had been secretly massing at the border, made its first attack on the allies. As Chinese troops unleashed a renewed offensive, the allies were forced to withdraw south of Seoul in January 1951. Here refugees cross a bridge in Pyongyang as they head south. [PAR] In the relatively open terrain of South Korea, the UN troops were better able to defend themselves. After a few more months of fighting, the front eventually stabilised in the area of the 38th parallel. [PAR] President Truman announced that the UN was now willing to sign a ceasefire. Truce talks began on 10 July 1951 but it was agreed that hostilities would continue. However, it took two years to agree the armistice terms which stalled continually, on issues such as the repatriation of prisoners, and the positioning of the armistice line. [PAR] In January 1953, Dwight Eisenhower, who had been openly critical of the war, succeeded Truman as US president. Eisenhower informed the communist troops that he was willing to use nuclear weapons to end the conflict. [PAR] On 27 July 1953, an armistice was eventually signed, with the front line accepted as the new border between the two sides. [PAR] Operation Big Switch followed, when thousands of prisoners on either side were returned. The armistice was only ever intended to be temporary. The document said it was aimed at a ceasefire "until a |
Which country is the island of Zanzibar part of? | tanzania | [DOC] [TLE] Zanzibar Island | tanzania | Expert AfricaZanzibar Island | tanzania | Expert Africa [PAR] Africa / Tanzania / Zanzibar Island / Overview [PAR] Zanzibar Island [PAR] Zanzibar, known locally as Unguja, is off Tanzania's coast. [PAR] Zanzibar Island [PAR] Lying off Tanzania's coast, the Zanzibar Archipelago consists of over 50 islands, most of which have a long history and a rich cultural mix. The best known island here is Zanzibar (or 'Unguja Island', as it is more properly known). It is an integral part of Tanzania – even though it often seems separate, and this website treats it separately! [PAR] The larger islands in the archipelago are highly fertile, with many agricultural resources. They're covered with small farms and everywhere the air is thick with the aroma spices – it's an exotic atmosphere. The beaches on these islands are often stunning: many are powdery white sand, shaded by palm trees. The sea is shallow and tropical, and the reefs are great for snorkelling and diving. [PAR] We've split Zanzibar up into the following areas – click on the headings: [PAR] Stone Town [PAR] The heart of Zanzibar Town, Stone Town, is a labyrinth of narrow alleys complete with palaces, mosques, and tiny shops. Come here for a night or two to stay in a small hotel or converted merchant's house – and soak up the atmosphere.[DOC] [TLE] Where is Zanzibar? - Style Hi ClubWhere is Zanzibar? - Style Hi Club [PAR] Where is Zanzibar? [PAR] Where is Zanzibar? What is Zanzibar? How Do I Get There? [PAR] Zanzibar. The very name conjures up a romantic exoticism akin to ancient Babylon or Aladdin’s Agrabah . Can such a place really exist? If yes, where on earth is it? [PAR] Oh there it is. Here’s Zanzibar [PAR] So Zanzibar is in East Africa. But it’s not a country, it’s an island that’s part of Tanzania. Well kind of. It’s actually considered a “semi-autonomous region” of Tanzania. And it’s actually not just an island, it’s an archipelago of many islands. And there are really just two bigger islands, and it’s just one, called Unguja, that people care about. Unguja is also known as Zanzibar, and it’s home to Zanzibar’s capital, Zanzibar City. And within Zanzibar City, is Stone Town – which isn’t really a town at all, but really just a part of Zanzibar City. Because all of this is so confusing, here’s a diagram. [PAR] Zanzibar’s many layers. Does this help? [PAR] Ever since I watched this video of Matt Harding dancing around the world in 2008, the idea of Zanzibar has been crawling deeper and deeper into my brain. When I had the opportunity to meet Matt and work with him on this video in 2010, he told me all about Stone Town, and I decided that I would have to go there. It took me a few more years, but I finally made it. [PAR] Dusk over Stone Town Bay [PAR] In case you are curious, there are basically two ways to get to Zanzibar: by plane or by boat. Coming from Dar es Salaam on mainland Tanzania, there are several unscrupulous options for both means of transportation. I would therefore stick to Precision Air if you want to fly, or Azam Marine to go via ferry. The flight is hilariously short, and the ferry ride is only an hour 45 minutes so you can’t go wrong either way. [PAR] A (Brief) History of Zanzibar [PAR] The history of Zanzibar is incredibly complex and chock full of bloody violence, slavery, a very short war and big shocker…the British. The short version is that until 1890 Zanzibar was a Sultanate which was for awhile, part of Oman and controlled much of East Africa mostly thanks to favorable trade routes (i.e. Africa-Asia slave trade). in 1890 Zanzibar became a protectorate of Britain which lasted until they became a constitutional monarchy of their own in 1963. At this time, there was no Tanzania |
In which musical do the sweeps sing Chim Chim Cheree? | mary poppins | [DOC] [TLE] Chim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins MagicChimneySweep.com - YouTubeChim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins MagicChimneySweep.com - YouTube [PAR] Chim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins MagicChimneySweep.com [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on Dec 14, 2013 [PAR] http://magicchimneysweep.com/ Great song! If you live in the NW Georgia area, we want to be YOUR Chimney Sweep. Just $99 for most chimneys! [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] Chim Chim Cher-ee"Chim Chim Cher-ee" is a song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. It was originally sung by Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews, and also is featured in the Cameron Mackintosh/Disney Mary Poppins musical. The song can be heard in the Mary Poppins scene of The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios and during the Mary Poppins segment of Magical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical Celebrations at Disneyland. [PAR] The song won the 1964 Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2005, Julie Andrews included this song as part of "Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs." [PAR] Songwriters [PAR] The song was written by Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman (the "Sherman Brothers") who also won an Oscar and a Grammy Award for Mary Poppins' song score. [PAR] Inspiration [PAR] The song was inspired by one of the drawings of a chimney sweep created by Mary Poppins' screenwriter, Don DaGradi. When asked about the drawing by the Sherman Brothers, DaGradi explained the ancient British folklore attributed to "sweeps" and how shaking hands with one could bring a person good luck. In their 1961 treatment, the Sherman Brothers had already amalgamated many of the P.L. Travers characters in the creation of "Bert". His theme music became "Chim Chim Cher-ee". [PAR] In addition to the "standard" version of the song which Bert sings to the children, he sings short snippets of the song to himself at various times, with different verses specific to an unfolding plot element. [PAR] The "[https://www.oocto.com/mentsh Mentsch]" music group notes some similarities with a Yiddish song written by Itsik Manger named "Vaylu". The song also shares some sonic similarities to the Yiddish folksong, Tumbalalaika. [PAR] Covers [PAR] * John Coltrane on the 1965 album The John Coltrane Quartet Plays. [PAR] * Duke Ellington released a complete Album with Mary Poppins songs, Duke Ellington Plays Mary Poppins. [PAR] * The Howard Roberts Quartet covered this song in 1965. [PAR] * The New Christy Minstrels on the 1965 album Chim Chim Cher-ee and Other Happy Songs [PAR] * Mrs. Miller covered the song for her first Capitol Records album Mrs. Miller - Greatest Hits (1966). [PAR] * The Tinseltown Players on the some various albums including Chim Chim Charee & Other Kiddie Favorites [PAR] * Alvin and the Chipmunks on the 1969 album The Chipmunks Go to the Movies [PAR] * Louis Armstrong on Disney Songs The Satchmo Way album. [PAR] * Rex Gildo, in German on 1965's Chim-Chim-Cheri [PAR] * Mannheim Steamroller on the 1999 album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse. [PAR] * Pete Doherty performed this song live at the Meltdown festival in 2007. [PAR] * Joe Pernice (as "Chim Cheree") on the 2009 album It Feels So Good When I Stop. [PAR] * Esperanza Spalding on the 2010 album Everybody Wants To Be A Cat. [PAR] * Plastic Tree (in Japanese on the 2011 album V-Rock Disney [PAR] * Turin Brakes as a 2011 single, with all UK proceeds going to Shelter (charity). [PAR] * On 2013 album Disney - Koe no Oujisama Vol.3, which features various Japanese voice actors covering Disney songs, this song was covered by Takuma Terashima. [PAR] * David Alan Grier in Amazon Women on the Moon. [PAR] * The Seldom Scene in the album Act3. [PAR] * Adrian H and The Wounds on the 2012 album "Adrian H and The Wounds". [PAR] |
Which famous brother of Talia Shire does not share her last name? | ford coppola | [DOC] [TLE] Talia Shire Pics - Talia Shire Photo Gallery - 2016 ...Talia Shire Pics - Talia Shire Photo Gallery - 2017 - Magazine Pictorials. Movie Stills. Event Photos. Red Carpet Pictures [PAR] 1 [PAR] Profile Bio Text [PAR] Shire was born Talia Rose Coppola in Lake Success, New York, the daughter of Italia (née Pennino) and arranger/composer Carmine Coppola. Her name is in honor of her ancestral country (Italia). Shire is the sister of director and producer Francis Ford Coppola, the aunt of actor Nicolas Cage and director Sofia Coppola, and the niece of composer and conductor Anton Coppola. She was married to composer David Shire, with whom she had a son, Matthew Orlando Shire. She has two other sons, actors/musicians Jason Schwartzman and Robert Carmine, from her second marriage to the late producer Jack Schwartzman. Shire first became famous for her role of Connie Corleone in The Godfather and its sequels. Later, she portrayed Adrian Pennino (named after Francesco Pennino, Shire`s grandfather), the plain-looking girlfriend (and later wife) of boxer Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) in the Rocky movies (before Adrian`s death). Shire appears in the final "Rocky" film, Rocky Balboa, in flashbacks from earlier films. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Godfather: Part II and for the Best Actress in a Leading Role for Rocky. She also appeared as the Geico caveman`s therapist in television ads. [PAR] Couple Profile Source [PAR] Dating Profile AutoText [PAR] {"version":"2.07","timestamp":"2016-12-14 04:30:51","bio":" [PAR] Talia Shire is a 70 year old American Actress. Born Talia Rose Coppola on 25th April, 1946 in Lake Success, Long Island, NY, she is famous for Connie on The Godfather and Adrian on Rocky Balboa Series. in a career that spans 1968–present. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.","relationships":{"status":"","summary":" [PAR] Talia Shire has been in 3 relationships with 2 marriages and 1 dating.","statement":"According to our records, [PAR] Talia Shire is possibly single.","children":" [PAR] Talia Shire has 3 children, Matthew Orlando (41), Jason (36) and Robert Coppola (33).","onscreen":" [PAR] Talia Shire has been in 4 on-screen matchups, including [PAR] Eric Keenleyside in Blue Smoke (2007), [PAR] Gianni Russo in The Godfather (1972), [PAR] John Aprea in Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) and [PAR] Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV (1985).","last":1713831,"stats":{"all":{"count":3,"longest":{"length":"5630","name":"Jack Schwartzman and Talia Shire","url":"jack-schwartzman-and-talia-shire"},"shortest":{"length":"3287","name":"David Shire and Talia Shire","url":"david-shire-and-talia-shire"},"total":8917},"married":{"count":2,"longest":{"length":"5630","name":"Jack Schwartzman and Talia Shire","url":"jack-schwartzman-and-talia-shire"},"shortest":{"length":"3287","name":"David Shire and Talia Shire","url":"david-shire-and-talia-shire"},"total":8917},"engaged":{"count":0,"longest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"shortest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"total":0},"dating":{"count":1,"longest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"shortest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"total":0},"encounter":{"count":0,"longest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"shortest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"total":0},"rumoured":{"count":0,"longest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"shortest":{"length":0,"name":null,"url":""},"total":0}},"history":" [PAR] Talia Shire was previously married to [PAR] Jack Schwartzman (1980 - 1994) and [PAR] David Shire (1970 - 1978). [PAR] She has been in a relationship with [PAR] Roger Corman."},"lists":{"summary":" [PAR] Talia Shire is a member of the following lists: [PAR] People from Lake Success, New York, [PAR] Actresses of Italian descent and [PAR] Actresses from New York."}} [PAR] Dating Inconsistency Flag[DOC] [TLE] Talia Shire | Facebook· April 30, 2016 · [PAR] This afternoon in Hollywood at the Turner Classic Movies: TCM Film Festival, Talia Shire appeared with her family to support brother Francis Ford Coppola 's hand... and footprint ceremony at historic TCL Chinese Theatres . Talia is scheduled to appear at tonight's screening of Rocky to introduce the film![DOC] [TLE] Talia Shire - Biography - IMDbTalia Shire - Biography - IMDb [PAR] Talia Shire [PAR] Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (21) | Personal Quotes (2) [PAR] Overview (4) [PAR] 5' 4" (1.63 m) [PAR] Mini Bio (1) [PAR] Talia Shire was born on April 25, 1946 in Lake Success, Long Island, New York, USA as Talia Rose Coppola. She is an actress, known for Rocky |
Sam Phillips was owner of which legendary recording studio? | sun | [DOC] [TLE] How Recording Studios Work | HowStuffWorksHow Recording Studios Work | HowStuffWorks [PAR] How Recording Studios Work [PAR] Liaison/ Getty Images [PAR] In 1953, a skinny 18-year-old with slicked-back hair walked into Memphis Recording Service. He wanted to make a personal recording and was looking for owner Sam Phillips. Since Phillips wasn't in, the teen talked to secretary Marion Kiesker. When she asked what style of music he played, he responded, "I don't sound like nobody." [PAR] Although few people ever heard that first $4 recording, Elvis Presley turned his personal style into worldwide fame with the help of Sam Phillips and that recording studio, which became the legendary Sun Studio. The studio was also home to Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King [source: Rockabilly Hall of Fame ]. [PAR] Up Next [PAR] How the RIAA Works [PAR] Sun Studio may be what comes to mind when you think of recording studios, or the Beatles' Abbey Road in London -- or maybe even Chess Records in Chicago where artists such as Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley and Aretha Franklin produced recordings that introduced the blues, jazz and gospel to listeners far from the Mississippi Delta [source: Save America's Treasures ]. [PAR] While recording artists still need some type of music studio for cutting and mixing music, the digital era has simplified the process. Plenty of large studios still exist to provide sophisticated, high-end services, but many musicians have turned to smaller studios using computers and digital sound equipment. [PAR] How did recording studios start? And, what's involved with putting together a recording studio? Check out the next page to find out. [PAR] 1[DOC] [TLE] Sam Phillips' Sun Records - History of RockSam Phillips Sun Records [PAR] Sam Phillips' Sun Records [PAR] Sam Phillips is not just one of the most important producers in rock history. There's a good argument to be made that he is also one of the most important figures in 20th-century American culture. As owner of Sun Records and frequent producer of discs at his Sun Studios he was vital to launching the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Rufus Thomas and numerous other significant artists. Although he first made his mark (and a very deep one) with electric blues by Black performers, he will be most remembered for his rockabilly stars, particularly Elvis Presley. [PAR] Good News for those that like online gambling [PAR] The Phillips Family 1916 [PAR] (L to R: Charles, Irene, Horace, Madgie and Tom. Standing: Mary and Turner) [PAR] Photo courtesy Sam Phillips Family [PAR] (L to R: Sam and brother J.W. (Jud) Phillips) [PAR] Photo courtesy Sam Phillips Family [PAR] Sam and Aunt Emma Lovelace late 1955 or early 1956 [PAR] Photo courtesy Sam Phillips Family [PAR] Sam Phillips was born January 5, 1923, the youngest of eight children and was raised on a farm just outside Florence, Alabama. In high school Phillips conducted the school band. His onstage presence impressed the manager of local WLAY radio that he was hired as a part-time announcer. The Phillips were a typical middle class family until the Great Crash of 1929. Sam's father died in 1941 just after Pearl Harbor. He then dropped out of high school to help support his mother and deaf mute aunt. He worked first at a grocery and later a funeral home. It was while at the Brown-Service funeral home that Phillips learn how to handle people tactfully in emotional situations, a skill that later would serve him well. [PAR] Jim Connolly [PAR] Photo courtesy Dot Connolly West [PAR] WLAY [PAR] Photo courtesy Sam Phillips Family [PAR] Originally Phillips wanted to study law, but because of circumstances decided to go into radio. He went to Alabama Polytechnical Institute in Auburn, Alabama where he majored in engineering, including audio engineering for radio. In broke into radio in 1940 when he conducted and emceed the band for a college concert. This impressed Jim Connally the station manager at WLAY enough that he hired Phillips. [PAR] Sam and Becky Phillips [PAR] Phillips at his desk at WREC [PAR] |
Luxor international airport is in which country? | egypt | [DOC] [TLE] Airports Guides - Luxor International AirportLuxor Airport (LXR) Information: LXR Airport in Luxor Area, Egypt [PAR] Airport Information [PAR] (Luxor, Egypt) [PAR] Situated 6 km / 4 miles east of Luxor city itself (Al Uqsur) and close to both Al Bayadiyah and El-dabiya, Luxor International Airport (LXR) is an entry point for the popular tourist destination of the Nile Valley. This is the closest airport to the renowned Valley of the Kings, which is situated just south of Luxor, and is currently Egypt's fourth-biggest airport. [PAR] The airport has recently been upgraded to meet the needs of the growing air traffic and has been designed to handle some seven million passengers annually, being currently used by around one million. Luxor Airport covers around 740 acres / 300 hectares and features just one runway and comprehensive cargo storage. EgyptAir and AMC are currently amongst the main airlines. [PAR] Two terminals serve international and domestic flights, with flights from Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK connecting directly with Luxor. Other international flights land at Cairo International Airport, from where 45-minute domestic flights connect with Luxor. [PAR] About Luxor Tourism [PAR] Luxor truly is a city like no other and successfully combines the splendour of ancient Thebes with the hustle and bustle of a modern Egyptian city. A vibrant centre that offers surprises around every corner, visitors to Luxor can enjoy striking architecture and an abundance of dining and accommodation options. [PAR] A gateway to many ancient treasures, Luxor Airport (LXR) is within close proximity of the Valley of the Kings, the site of many ancient temples and royal tombs including those of Ramases the Great and Tutankhamen. Another must-see is the seemingly endless Avenue of the Sphinxes, a sight sure to take your breath away. [PAR] Contact Luxor International Airport (LXR): [PAR] Address: Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt [PAR] Airport Code: LXR[DOC] [TLE] Car rental Luxor International Airport | EuropcarCar rental Luxor International Airport | Europcar [PAR] Egypt [PAR] Car rental in Luxor International Airport [PAR] Navigating a whole new area on your own schedule was never easier than with a cheap car rental from Luxor International Airport. As soon as you arrive at Luxor International Airport, Egypt, you can look forward to exploring straight away. As well as having the freedom to drive to exciting new locations on a whim, you can plan day trips and excursions to nearby attractions that capture your interest. [PAR] With a simple booking system and a great selection of vehicles, Europcar is the perfect choice for your Luxor International Airport car rental. Book online before you go and discover a range of options; we have hourly, daily, short term, weekly, monthly and long term deals available in this location, and you can talk to us to find out which one will be best suited to your trip. [PAR] Rent a car in Luxor International Airport and prepare to hit the road for a whole new heap of memories [PAR] Remember to always bring your driver’s license, valid credit card and additional proof of identity (such as a passport if you are renting abroad). [PAR] Why choose Europcar in Luxor International Airport [PAR] Express pick-up service available [PAR] Easy 3-step online booking: search, select, book [PAR] New, comfortable rental car fleet [PAR] Award-winning car rental company[DOC] [TLE] A-Z World Airports Online - Egypt airports - Luxor ...A-Z World Airports Online - Egypt airports - Luxor International Airport (LXR/HELX) [PAR] Luxor International Airport (LXR/HELX) [PAR] Luxor Airport, Egypt, Luxor, Egypt [PAR] Tel: +20 (0)95 237 4655 [PAR] Fax: +20 (0)95 232 0825, +20 (0)95 323 3767 [PAR] Airport Manager: Atef Mahmoud Youseff [PAR] Operations Manager: Abdalla Seif El Din [PAR] Operator: Civil Government [PAR] Airport Data: International, Luxor 7km (4miles), Position 25°40´16"N, 032°42´24"E, Elevation 90m (295ft), 2 Passenger Terminals, 21 Aircraft Stands [PAR] Traffic [PAR] Airfield Data: Fire Category 9 [PAR] Emergency Services: Crash rescue equipment |
Bill Berry retired through ill health as a drummer in which band? | rem | [DOC] [TLE] Bill Berry Rem Today - Bill Berry Net WorthBill Berry Rem Today - Bill Berry Net Worth [PAR] Bill Berry Rem Today [PAR] Read more... [PAR] Bill Berry [PAR] Bill Berry Net Worth is $30 Million. Bill Berry is a Minnesota-born multi-instrumentalist with an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars. Bill Berry was the original drummer for R.E.M., performing with the group for 17 years until he decided to. William "Bill" Thomas Berry (... [PAR] Bill Berry Net Worth is $30 Million. [PAR] Bill Berry Net Worth is $30 Million. Bill Berry is a Minnesota-born multi-instrumentalist with an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars. Bill Berry was the original drummer for R.E.M., performing with the group for 17 years until he decided to William "Bill" Thomas Berry is a retired American musician, multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer for the alternative rock band R.E.M. In addition to his drumming duties, Berry played many other instruments including guitar, bass guitar, and piano, both for songwriting and on R.E.M. records. After 17 years with the band, Berry retired to become a farmer, and has since maintained a low profile, making sporadic reunions with R.E.M. and appearing on other artists' records. [PAR] Berry was born in Duluth, the fifth child of Don and Anna. At three years old, Berry moved with his family to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, where they would remain for the next seven years. In 1968, they were on the move again, this time to Sandusky, Ohio, on the banks of Lake Erie. [PAR] In 1972, the Berry family made their final move, to Macon, Georgia, literally just in time to start high school at Mount de Sales Academy. It was there that he met bas... |
Which ship was sunk by a German submarine in 1915 with a loss of 1400 lives including 128 Americans? | lusitania | [DOC] [TLE] The Lusitania - Spartacus EducationalThe Lusitania [PAR] The Lusitania [PAR] References [PAR] On 4th February, 1915, Admiral Hugo Von Pohl , sent a order to senior figures in the German Navy: "The waters round Great Britain and Ireland, including the English Channel, are hereby proclaimed a war region. On and after February 18th every enemy merchant vessel found in this region will be destroyed, without its always being possible to warn the crews or passengers of the dangers threatening. Neutral ships will also incur danger in the war region, where, in view of the misuse of neutral flags ordered by the British Government, and incidents inevitable in sea warfare, attacks intended for hostile ships may affect neutral ships also." (1) [PAR] Soon afterwards the German government announced an unrestricted warfare campaign. This meant that any ship taking goods to Allied countries was in danger of being attacked. This broke international agreements that stated commanders who suspected that a non-military vessel was carrying war materials, had to stop and search it, rather than do anything that would endanger the lives of the occupants. [PAR] This message was reinforced when the German Embassy issued a statement on its new policy: "Travellers intending to embark for an Atlantic voyage are reminded that a state of war exists between Germany and her allies and Great Britain and her allies; that the zone of war includes the waters adjacent to the British Isles; that in accordance with the formal notice given by the Imperial German Government, vessels flying the flag of Great Britain or any of her allies are liable to destruction in those waters; and that travellers sailing in the war zone in ships of Great Britain or her allies do so at their own risk." (2) [PAR] Sinking of the Lusitania [PAR] The Lusitania, was at 32,000 tons, the largest passenger vessel on transatlantic service, left New York harbour for Liverpool on 1st May, 1915. It was 750ft long, weighed 32,500 tons and was capable of 26 knots. On this journey the ship carried 1,257 passengers and 650 crew. [PAR] Most of the passengers were aware of the risks they were taking. Margaret Haig Thomas , was the daughter of David Alfred Thomas , who had been sent by David Lloyd George to the United States to arrange the supply of munitions for the British armed forces. Margaret later recalled that in New York City during the weeks preceding the voyage "there was much gossip of submarines". It was "stated and generally believed that a special effort was to be made to sink the great Cunarder so as to inspire the world with terror". On the morning that the Lusitania set sail the warning that had been issued by the German Embassy on 22nd April 1915, was "printed in the New York morning papers directly under the notice of the sailing of the Lusitania". Margaret commented that "I believe that no British and scarcely any American passengers acted on the warning, but we were most of us very fully conscious of the risk we were running." (3) [PAR] At 1.20pm on 7th May 1915, the U-20, only ten miles from the coast of Ireland , surfaced to recharge her batteries. Soon afterwards Captain Schwieger, the commander of the German U-Boat , observed the Lusitania in the distance. Schwieger gave the order to advance on the liner. The U20 had been at sea for seven days and had already sunk two liners and only had two torpedoes left. He fired the first one from a distance of 700 metres. Watching through his periscope it soon became clear that the Lusitania was going down and so he decided against using his second torpedo. [PAR] William McMillan Adams was travelling with his father. "I was in the lounge on A Deck when suddenly the ship shook from stem to stem, and immediately started to list to starboard. I rushed out into the companionway. While standing there, a second, and much greater explosion occurred. At first I thought the mast had fallen down. This was followed by the falling on the deck of the water spout that had been made by the impact of the torpedo with the ship. My father came up and took me by the arm. We went |
Which company first manufactured the electric toothbrush? | squibb | [DOC] [TLE] The History behind the Invention of Electric Toothbrushes ...The History behind the Invention of Electric Toothbrushes - ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH PRO [PAR] ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH PRO [PAR] Next Article [PAR] Unlike manual toothbrushes which were invented long time ago, the history of electric toothbrushes can be traced back to 1954 when Dr. Philippe-Guy Woog developed the very first power toothbrush, Broxodent, for Broxo SA based in Switzerland. The production of these toothbrushes later spread to France still under Broxo SA. These brushes were plugged into a wall socket where they sourced their power from. [PAR] The main reason and central purpose for the development of this toothbrush was to aid patients who had mobility problems and as such could not use or had some degree of difficulty in using manual toothbrushes. [PAR] Place Jean Arthur Groundbreaking Research [PAR] In 1956, Place Jean Arthur did a pioneering research that sought to extend the benefits of these toothbrushes to other people outside the initial target bracket. The findings of his research were profound. He discovered that the electric toothbrushes were far much superior compared to the manual brushes since they left no chance for an incorrect brushing procedure. This groundbreaking research paved the way for general acceptance of the electric toothbrushes as the most efficient and complete in ensuring an improved oral hygiene. [PAR] The Arrival of the Broxo Electric Toothbrush in the U.S [PAR] In 1959, the Broxo Electric Toothbrush arrived in the United States of America for the first time during the centennial celebrations of the American Dental Association. The company behind this introduction was known as E. R. Squibb and Sons Pharmaceuticals. Thereafter, it was marketed under the brand names Broxodent or Broxo-Dent. In the 1980s, the pharmaceutical company transferred its Broxodent distribution rights to Somerset Labs which is a division of Bristol Myers/Squibb. [PAR] The Broxodent was compact and slim just like most modern rechargeable electric toothbrushes. This toothbrush also had a longer brushing session meaning a thorough action on the teeth. When combined with its long lifespan extending over 20 years, this electric toothbrush left a remarkable impression in the minds of consumers. [PAR] General Electric Automatic Toothbrush [PAR] In the early 1960s, General Electric introduced its electric toothbrush known as General Electric Automatic Toothbrush so as to compete with the Broxodent brand. This toothbrush was cordless and used rechargeable NiCad batteries. This was a significant improvement which made General Electric to be the market leader and the first company to introduce the rechargeable electric toothbrush. Though it was slightly bulky, the General Electric Automatic Toothbrush was portable and came with a charging stand that held the toothbrush upright. [PAR] Ultima and Ultrasonic Vibration [PAR] In 1992, the first ultrasonic toothbrush initially known as Ultima and later Ultrasonex was patented in the United States. The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) gave it a nod the same year to be used in households. At first, the Ultima operated only on ultra sound but later on, a motor was added giving it an addition sonic vibration hence the change of its name to Ultrasonex. [PAR] Today, electric toothbrushes have advanced and made great strides in terms of functionality and aesthetics. With modern features such as UV brush head sterilization, two minutes auto timers and mouth quadrant alerts, electric toothbrushes are becoming more effective in plaque removal and gum cleaning. You can join this movement today and be part of history by purchasing an electric toothbrush online.[DOC] [TLE] The History Of The Electric Toothbrush - Electric TeethThe History Of The Electric Toothbrush - Electric Teeth [PAR] Electric Teeth [PAR] Electric Toothbrush Reviews & Dental Health News [PAR] The History Of The Electric Toothbrush [PAR] Leave a Comment [PAR] Like all products, the electric toothbrush has a history. It is not the most glamorous or exciting but without it we would not have the super scientific brushes that we have today. [PAR] In this article we'll take a detailed look at how the modern day electric toothbrush came to be. But before we get started here's a quick timeline outlining its evolution. [PAR] More... [PAR] The manual brush came first [PAR] Since man first existed there has always been some form of tool to assist in the cleaning of the teeth. Tools such as a stick with a frayed end, date back to 3500-3000 BC in the era of Babylonians and the Egyptians and give clues to |
Which actor bought the island of Tetiaroa? | marlon brando | [DOC] [TLE] Eco-Resort to Open on Marlon Brando's Tahitian Island ...Eco-Resort to Open on Marlon Brando's Tahitian Island | Pret-a-Reporter [PAR] Eco-Resort to Open on Marlon Brando's Tahitian Island [PAR] 10:00 AM PDT 7/26/2012 by Degen Pener [PAR] COMMENTS [PAR] Marlon Brando's Island [PAR] The actor bought the island three years after shooting 1962's "Mutiny on the Bounty" in the South Pacific country but never returned after a family tragedy. [PAR] This story first appeared in the August 3 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. [PAR] Beginning in late 2013, visitors to Tahiti can loll about on Marlon Brando's former private island when a luxury eco-resort called The Brando opens there. The late actor fell in love with the South Pacific country -- and his third wife, French Polynesian actress Tarita Teriipia -- after shooting 1962's Mutiny on the Bounty there. [PAR] STORY: Who in Hollywood Owns a Private Island [PAR] Three years later, he purchased a 12-island atoll called Tetiaroa 20 miles north of the main island of Tahiti that would prove to be a sanctuary for him for three decades. He and Teriipia even opened a hotel on one of the islands. But after tragedy struck in 1990 when his son Christian killed Dag Drollet, the boyfriend of Brando's daughter Cheyenne (who five years later committed suicide in Tahiti), Brando never returned to his beloved spot. [PAR] And when Brando died in 2004, his executors, who included producer Mike Medavoy, gave permission to build a hotel to a Tahitian developer, Richard Bailey, who had discussed creating an eco-sensitive resort on Tetiaroa with Brando. It's not been without controversy. When it was first announced in the mid-2000s, some friends of Brando's decried the project as something he would never have wanted. [PAR] STORY: Marlon Brando Estate Settles Lawsuit With Harley-Davidson Over 'Brando' Boots [PAR] Nonetheless, it was approved by his heirs, who sold an initial interest in the atoll to Bailey for $2 million and will profit from yearly rent and a cut of proceeds. The goal of the resort is that its energy needs be 100 percent renewable (via solar, deep ocean-water cooling and coconut oil biofuel) and that the 35 villas be set back from the beach -- not situated over the water -- in accordance with the star's wishes.[DOC] [TLE] Marlon Brando's island paradise in Tetiaroa, French ...Marlon Brando's island paradise in Tetiaroa, French Polynesia - LA Times [PAR] Marlon Brando's island paradise in Tetiaroa, French Polynesia [PAR] Tetiaroa [PAR] Tim McKenna / Tahiti FlyShoot [PAR] Tetiaroa, the atoll in French Polynesia that Marlon Brando purchased in the 1960s, is now home to the Brando. More photos » [PAR] Tetiaroa, the atoll in French Polynesia that Marlon Brando purchased in the 1960s, is now home to the Brando. More photos » (Tim McKenna / Tahiti FlyShoot) [PAR] Rosemary McClure [PAR] Staring at an impossibly blue lagoon in Tetiaroa, French Polynesia; what more could you want to do? [PAR] A 4-foot lemon shark flashed by my bare legs as we waded in shallow lagoon waters. I grimaced and hoped it wasn't hungry. [PAR] "Everyone, stop. Just stop where you are for a moment," came the quiet voice of our naturalist guide, 27-year-old Tumi Brando. [PAR] Our group had spent the morning exploring the small uninhabited islands that make up the atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. We watched armadas of colorful fish sail by us in the crystal-clear lagoon, marveled at down-covered baby chicks in their nests on Bird Island and played hide-and-seek with hermit crabs along the shoreline. In such an idyllic place, you don't think about danger. [PAR] When the shark turned and swam away, there was a collective sigh of relief. Our guide smiled and gave us the all-clear sign: "We can go on now," she said. "There's more to see." [PAR] She would know. As the granddaughter of actor and activist Marlon Brando (1924-2004), Tumi grew up here and on the island of Tahiti, 35 miles away. For more than three |
Where was the peace treaty signed that brought World War I to an end? | versailles | [DOC] [TLE] Major Treaties of World War I:Major Treaties of World War I [PAR] World Map / World War I / Major Treaties of World War I [PAR] Major Treaties of World War I [PAR] A number of treaties signified the road to World War I. Peace treaties, particularly the Treaty of Versailles, are immensely significant in terms of their historic impact. [PAR] A number of strategic alliances led up to the formation of the Allied and Central Powers. The two most important among these were: [PAR] Triple Entente [PAR] Triple Alliance [PAR] Triple Entente : [PAR] French–Russian diplomatic relations had gradually developed through the late 1890s, and the Franco-Russian alliance of 1894 strengthened ties between the two countries. Anglo-French rivalry ended and cordial terms were established between Britain and France in 1904, when the two countries signed the Entente Cordiale. Britain and Russia signed the Anglo-Russian Entente on August 31, 1907, at Saint Petersburg, Russia, ending traditional territorial conflict and defining the boundaries of Afghanistan, Tibet, and Persia. The alliance between France, Britain, and Russia that crystallized out of these three pacts is referred to as the Triple Alliance. It formed the backbone of the Allied Powers. In 1914, the three nations strengthened the Triple Entente by signing a “No Separate Peace” pact. The Triple Alliance was further augmented by pacts and agreements with Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Canada, and the United States. [PAR] Triple Alliance: [PAR] The Dual Alliance was a treaty signed by Austria-Hungary on October 7, 1879. The alliance promised mutual support in case of a Russian attack. Italy, having lost the rivalry with France with regard to establishing the colony in Tunis, joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Triple Alliance in 1882. Italy viewed the alliance as a guarantee against the invasion of Austria–Hungary, a rival nation. Italy also signed a guarantee of neutrality with Britain and later signed a similar guarantee pact with France. The Central Powers rallied around the Triple Alliance. Italy did not join the war in 1914, since the Triple Alliance was a defensive alliance. Later in 1915, Italy joined World War I on the side of the Allied Powers. [PAR] Armistice: [PAR] The cessation of war and the signing of armistices brought about much relief. War at the Western Front and the Italian Front stopped with the signing of the following armistices: [PAR] Armistice of Compiègne [PAR] Armistice of Villa Giusti [PAR] "It must be a peace without victory...Victory would mean peace forced upon the loser... Only a peace between equals can last." — Woodrow Wilson's Senate Address, January 1917 [PAR] Armistice of Compiègne: [PAR] In 1918, the Allied forces launched a series of successful offensives breaking the stalemate of trench warfare that had settled upon the Western Front. Germany, having suffered heavy losses, called for an armistice. On November 11, 1918, fighting ended and armistice was declared at 11 a.m.. While the Allied forces declared victory over the Germans, the armistice was signed in the forest of Compiègne. German response to President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points was positive and hostilities ceased. November 11 is celebrated as Remembrance Day in all countries of the British Commonwealth and as Veterans Day in the United States. [PAR] Armistice of Villa Giusti: [PAR] Following a terrible defeat at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto in October 1918, Austria-Hungary negotiated peace with Italy and agreed to cease hostilities. Armistice was signed on November 3, 1918, ending war on the Italian Front. [PAR] Peace Treaties: [PAR] Following the signing of the armistices, the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 brought together the diplomats of twenty-nine countries to draft a series of peace treaties. Further discussion and drafts ensued in the Conference of London and San Remo Conference of 1920. [PAR] The important peace treaties drafted were: [PAR] Treaty of Versailles [PAR] The Treaty of Sèvres [PAR] Treaty of Versailles: [PAR] The Treaty of Versailles was signed between the Allied Powers and Germany on June 28, 1919. The peace treaty concluded the six month long negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference. The terms of the treaty required Germany to compensate for the losses of the Allied nations by conceding territory and paying |
Who was the woman sentenced to six years in jail after the murder of Stompei Seipi? | winnie mandela | [DOC] [TLE] Winnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison - latimesWinnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison - latimes [PAR] Winnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison [PAR] May 15, 1991 |SCOTT KRAFT | TIMES STAFF WRITER [PAR] JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Winnie Mandela was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison by a judge who said she misused her leadership position and showed "not the slightest remorse" for her role in abducting four young black men who were later brutally beaten at her home. [PAR] A courtroom crowded with Mandela supporters listened in stunned silence as Rand Supreme Court Judge Michael S. Stegmann sentenced one of the world's best-known anti-apartheid figures to jail for the common crimes of kidnaping and accessory to assault. [PAR] "You, Mrs. Mandela, bear a heavy responsibility," Stegmann told Mandela, who stood facing him in the defendants' dock. "A position of leadership is not something that entitles you to play fast and loose with the liberty of others for your own purposes." [PAR] Mandela's attorney, George Bizos, immediately applied for permission to appeal the verdict, citing several dozen instances in which he contended that the judge had erred or drawn conclusions not supported by the evidence. For Mandela to be allowed to appeal, Judge Stegmann must rule at a later hearing that the appeal has a "reasonable prospect" of success. [PAR] Mandela was allowed to remain free, and her bail was set at 200 rand ($80). [PAR] Several hundred African National Congress supporters, surrounded by blue-uniformed policemen, turned out to greet Mandela, who is the ANC's social welfare director. A few carried placards reading: "No Justice Under an Unjust Government" and "Stop Harassing Our Mother, Winnie Mandela." [PAR] Although some militant ANC leaders have said that Mandela's conviction and imprisonment would touch off mass township protests, her husband, ANC Deputy President Nelson Mandela, appeared to play down the impact that the verdict would have on his negotiations with President Frederik W. de Klerk's white-led government. [PAR] Nelson Mandela, who was out of town during the sentencing, said he remains convinced of his 56-year-old wife's innocence and confident that she will eventually be cleared of all the charges against her. [PAR] "I trust that soon her name will be cleared completely," Mandela said after a speech to white students in Stellenbosch. "In the meantime, I appeal to all to leave matters to the courts." Referring to the appeal, he added: "The last word . . . has not been spoken." [PAR] Winnie Mandela, appearing confident, blamed her troubles on the media, which have thoroughly reported the allegations against her for nearly two years. [PAR] "We have been found guilty by the media," she told cheering supporters. [PAR] Although she is a controversial figure inside the ANC, most of those who gathered outside the courthouse Tuesday took a dim view of the government's decision to prosecute her. [PAR] "They are trying to demoralize his (Nelson Mandela's) spirit," said Tsepo Lentsoane, a black man in his 30s. "They are capitalizing on the mistakes of his wife." [PAR] Judge Stegmann concluded the three-month trial Tuesday by ordering Winnie Mandela to serve consecutive prison terms of five years for her conviction on four counts of kidnaping and one year for her conviction on four counts of being an accessory to assault after the fact. [PAR] The charges stemmed from the Dec. 29, 1988, abduction and beating of four young black men from a Methodist church halfway house in Soweto. One of the victims, 14-year-old Stompie Seipei, died several days later, and one of Mandela's bodyguards has been convicted and sentenced to hang in that case. [PAR] Two of the men were kept at Mandela's home for 18 days, and a third escaped after nine days. Seipei disappeared after three days, and his body was later found in a Soweto field. [PAR] Mandela had contended that the men were brought to her home to protect them from improper sexual advances made by the Rev. Paul Verryn, who ran the church house. Stegmann found, however, |
In which country did General Jaruzelski impose marital law in 1981? | poland | [DOC] [TLE] General Wojciech Jaruzelski - obituary - TelegraphGeneral Wojciech Jaruzelski - obituary - Telegraph [PAR] Military Obituaries [PAR] General Wojciech Jaruzelski - obituary [PAR] General Wojciech Jaruzelski was Poland's last Cold War autocrat and came to be considered both ruthless and pragmatic, a traitor and a patriot [PAR] Wojciech Jaruzelski announcing martial law in Poland on 13 December 1981. Photo: EPA [PAR] 8:01PM BST 25 May 2014 [PAR] General Wojciech Jaruzelski,, who has died aged 90, was Poland’s last Communist-era ruler and the most controversial figure in his country’s recent history. [PAR] Regarded throughout his career as a pragmatist, Jaruzelski was defence minister under Wladyslaw Gomulka in 1970 when orders were given to Polish troops to shoot shipyard workers who were striking over food price rises in the northern port cities of Gdansk, Gdynia, Szczecin and Elblag. Forty-four people were killed and more than 1,000 injured, 200 of them seriously. [PAR] Jaruzelski took over as prime minister of Poland in 1981, when he imposed martial law and suppressed the anti-Communist Solidarity movement. Thousands of Solidarity activists were interned, and several dozen killed in clashes with police or assassinated by secret agents. [PAR] Jaruzelski in later life [PAR] Professor Bronislaw Geremek [PAR] 16 Jul 2008 [PAR] But Jaruzelski, who described himself as a “Polish patriot”, denied responsibility for the 1970 killings and later maintained that martial law was justified to forestall an imminent Soviet invasion. Many Poles also conceded that, although he fought hard to maintain Communist Party rule, Jaruzelski reacted to the transition to democracy with good grace. [PAR] In early 1989 he went against many of the hardliners within his party to press for “round-table” talks with Solidarity aimed at devising some form of power-sharing. The partially-free parliamentary elections of that year ended in victory for Solidarity, and within three months Poland had the first non-Communist government to be formed in Eastern Europe for more than 40 years. [PAR] Inscrutable behind the dark glasses which he wore because of a medical condition, Jaruzelski remained an enigma, some Poles viewing him as a patriot and others as a traitor. Yet perhaps the most puzzling aspect of his story was how a boy from a respectable Polish Catholic family who had spent time in a Soviet labour camp had come to embrace Communism in the first place. [PAR] Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski was born on July 6 1923 into a Roman Catholic family of landed gentry with strong associations with Poland’s cavalry regiments. Brought up in Kurow, near the eastern city of Lublin, he attended a Jesuit school regarded as a training ground for the sons of Poland’s elite. [PAR] Following the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact of August 1939, hordes of Poles were forcibly transported to Soviet Russia. Jaruzelski, then 16, was put to work in the coal mines of Kazakhstan while his parents were sent to labour camps in Siberia — he never saw them again. [PAR] Yet Jaruzelski became a fervent Communist and, by 1943 (the same year his father died in captivity), was training to be an officer in a Red Army school. He was commissioned into the army of General Zygmunt Berling, a Polish unit formed under Soviet command to fight the Nazis, who had reneged on the non-aggression pact and invaded Russia in 1941. [PAR] Jaruzelski took part in the siege of Warsaw and its subsequent capture, and went on to fight in the battle for Berlin. Back in Poland, he was involved in hunting down bands of anti-Communist guerrillas who refused to surrender. He was sent to the general army staff academy in Warsaw in 1948 and graduated after three years with honours. He also joined the Polish United Workers’ Party — the country’s Communist party. In 1956, at the age of 33, he became the youngest brigadier-general in the army. [PAR] Jaruzelski entered the Polish parliament in 1961, and the next year was appointed deputy defence minister and promoted to the post of armed forces’ chief political commissar. In 1968 he was made defence minister with the rank of a three-star general. That year, when Warsaw Pact forces, led by Soviet tanks, invaded Czechoslovakia, Jaruzelski sent a Polish contingent to help suppress |
Which African country is sandwiched between Ghana and Benin? | togo | [DOC] [TLE] Ethnic Politics and the Relocation of Ghana, Benin, and ...Ethnic Politics and the Relocation of Ghana, Benin, and Mauritania | GeoCurrents [PAR] Ethnic Politics and the Relocation of Ghana, Benin, and Mauritania [PAR] Tweet [PAR] As was recently mentioned in the GeoCurrents discussion forum, the names of several modern African countries were derived from former African kingdoms (or empires) located in different places. When the British Gold Coast gained independence in 1957, for example, it was rechristened Ghana, a name borrowed from the Ghana Empire (830-1235 CE) in what is now Mali and Mauritania. In 1975, the leaders of Dahomey changed its name to Benin, even though the former Benin Empire (1440–1897 CE) was situated in what is now Nigeria. Mauritania is also seemingly displaced, as the ancient Kingdom of Mauretania was located in what is now Morocco and Algeria. [PAR] Adopting such venerable names is generally understood as an attempt to borrow the glory of the former kingdoms, enlisting their prestige to give a measure of historical significance to modern states whose borders were created by European colonial powers. In each case, however, the designation of the new names was a rather more involved process. [PAR] Before 1975, the West African country sandwiched between Nigeria and Togo had been called the Republic of Dahomey. That name derived from the Kingdom of Dahomey (1600-1894 CE), a once-powerful state that had dominated the coastal zone. Under the colonial regime, a larger region extending well inland was dubbed French Dahomey. The independent Republic of Dahomey followed in 1960. After a Marxist coup toppled the government in 1972, the country’s new leaders wanted a clean break from the past, and in 1975 they renamed the state the People’s Republic of Benin. After the fall of the communist government in 1990, the official name was shortened to the Republic of Benin. [PAR] According to the Wikipedia article on the People’s Republic of Benin, the new name was chosen to reflect the Benin Empire “that had once flourished in neighboring Nigeria.” Most sources, however, maintain that the new name referenced not the Empire but the Bight of Benin, the adjacent stretch of the Atlantic Ocean. The country’s new leaders rejected the name “Dahomey” because they considered it too ethnically exclusive, since the old kingdom of that name had been closely identified with the Fon people of the coastal zone. The new name, based on physical geography, seemed less divisive—even though the term “Benin” ultimate derives from the former Benin Kingdom of the Edo people in what is now Nigeria. The capital of that state, Ubinu, gave rise to the term “Benin City,” which was generalized to cover the entire kingdom, and was subsequently applied to the adjacent sea. [PAR] In the case of Ghana, formerly the British Gold Coast, the new name directly refers to the old Kingdom (or Empire) of Ghana. Yet interpretations of the name change vary. According to the U.S. Department of State, “The Gold Coast was renamed Ghana upon independence in 1957 because of indications that present-day inhabitants descended from migrants who moved south from the ancient kingdom of Ghana.” Any such “indications” of major population transfers, however, are weak to non-existent. A more common view holds that modern Ghana’s founders wanted to reflect the prestige and power associated with West Africa’s first major empire. But as was the case with Dahomey/Benin, issues of ethnic and regional inclusivity also played a role. According to a 2004 GhanaWeb article , Kwame Nkrumah— founder of the country—selected the new name after examining its history and etymology in great detail. He chose “Ghana,” the author argues, in part because of its association with the inland portion of West Africa. Since “Gold Coast” referred historically to the southern part of the country, continuing under that name would have alienated the northern peoples. As many northerners are Muslims, the association with the former Islamic state of Ghana would be advantageous in this regard. [PAR] The specific connection between the modern and ancient states of Mauritania/Mauretania is also contested. In this case |
In which year was CNN founded? | 1980 | [DOC] [TLE] CNN - MashableCNN [PAR] Topics [PAR] CNN [PAR] Cable News Network (CNN) is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by American media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States. While the news channel has numerous affiliates, CNN primarily broadcasts from its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta, the Time Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. CNN is owned by parent company Time Warner, and the U.S. news channel is a division of the Turner Broadcasting System. [PAR] CNN is sometimes referred to as CNN/U.S. to distinguish the American channel from its international counterpart, CNN International. As of August 2010, CNN is available in over 100 million U.S. households. Broadcast coverage extends to over 890,000 American hotel rooms, and the U.S broadcast is also shown in Canada. Globally, CNN programming airs through CNN International, which can be...[DOC] [TLE] CNNThe Cable News Network (CNN) is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner. It was founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner as a 24-hour cable news channel; however, by April 2016, a CNN executive officially described the channel as "no longer a TV news network" and instead as "a 24-hour global multiplatform network." Upon its launch, CNN was the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage, and was the first all-news television channel in the United States. [PAR] While the news channel has numerous affiliates, CNN primarily broadcasts from the Time Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta is only used for weekend programming. CNN is sometimes referred to as CNN/U.S. to distinguish the American channel from its international sister network, CNN International. As of August 2010, CNN is available in over 100 million U.S. households. Broadcast coverage of the U.S. channel extends to over 890,000 American hotel rooms, as well as carriage on cable and satellite providers throughout Canada. Globally, CNN programming airs through CNN International, which can be seen by viewers in over 212 countries and territories. [PAR] As of February 2015, CNN is available to approximately 96,289,000 cable, satellite, and telco television households (82.7% of households with at least one television set) in the United States. [PAR] History [PAR] Early history [PAR] The Cable News Network was launched at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 1980. After an introduction by Ted Turner, the husband and wife team of David Walker and Lois Hart anchored the channel's first newscast. Burt Reinhardt, the executive vice president of CNN at its launch, hired most of the channel's first 200 employees, including the network's first news anchor, Bernard Shaw. [PAR] Since its debut, CNN has expanded its reach to a number of cable and satellite television providers, several websites, and specialized closed-circuit channels (such as CNN Airport). The company has 36 bureaus (10 domestic, 26 international), more than 900 affiliated local stations (which also receive news and features content via the video newswire service CNN Newsource), and several regional and foreign-language networks around the world. The channel's success made a bona-fide mogul of founder Ted Turner and set the stage for conglomerate Time Warner's eventual acquisition of the Turner Broadcasting System in 1996. [PAR] A companion channel, CNN2, was launched on January 1, 1982 and featured a continuous 24-hour cycle of 30-minute news broadcasts. The channel, which later became known as CNN Headline News and is now known as simply HLN, eventually focused on live news coverage supplemented by personality-based programs during the evening and primetime hours. [PAR] Major events [PAR] Challenger disaster [PAR] On January 28, 1986, CNN carried the only live television coverage of the launch and subsequent break-up of Space Shuttle Challenger, which killed all seven crew members on board. [PAR] Baby Jessica rescue [PAR] On October 14 |
Which musical featured the song You'll Never Walk Alone? | carousel | [DOC] [TLE] You'll Never Walk Alone - Frank Sinatra | Song Info | AllMusicYou'll Never Walk Alone - Frank Sinatra | Song Info | AllMusic [PAR] You'll Never Walk Alone [PAR] google+ [PAR] Song Review by William Ruhlmann [PAR] "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a song from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Broadway musical Carousel. It is sung in two places in the second act. After the death of the main male character, Billy Bigelow, his wife, Julie Jordan, recalls a song she learned in school about persevering in the face of life's difficulties. She begins to sing it, but can't continue, and it is taken up by her cousin Nettie Fowler. In the musical's final scene, it is sung by a chorus of students at a graduation ceremony. It is a simple, anthemic song written for a big soprano voice. Hammerstein's lyric is reassuring and uplifting, inspirational without being specifically religious, and Rodgers' music builds to a powerful climax. Carousel opened on Broadway on April 19, 1945, and, shortly after, Decca Records recorded an original Broadway cast album that concluded with a performance of "You'll Never Walk Alone" by John Raitt (who played Billy Bigelow), Christine Johnson (who played Nettie Fowler), Jan Clayton (who played Julie Jordan), and the chorus. The album became a number one best-seller during the summer of 1945. Shortly after, Frank Sinatra released a single containing two songs from the show, "If I Loved You" on one side and "You'll Never Walk Alone" on the other; both made the Top Ten. "You'll Never Walk Alone" went on to become a much-performed standard. Roy Hamilton scored a number one hit on the R&B charts with it in 1954. Of course, it was sung in the 1956 film version, in which Claramae Turner played Nettie. Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles emphasized the song's gospel implications in a 1963 recording that made the Top 40 of both the pop and R&B charts, and subsequent chart singles were released by Gerry and the Pacemakers (1965), Elvis Presley (1968), and the Brooklyn Bridge (1969) to add to hundreds of other recordings. [PAR] Appears On[DOC] [TLE] You'll Never Walk Alone - Lyrics and History - Liverpool FCYou'll Never Walk Alone - Lyrics and History - Liverpool FC [PAR] With hope in your heart [PAR] And you’ll never walk alone [PAR] You’ll never walk alone [PAR] Walk on, walk on [PAR] With hope in your heart [PAR] And you’ll never walk alone [PAR] You’ll never walk alone [PAR] [PAR] Who sang it first? Liverpool or Celtic? [PAR] There is much discussion between Liverpool and Celtic fans about which group of fans first adopted the song as their own, but it is widely accepted that The Kop were the first group of fans to perform it on the terraces thanks to the local connection with Gerry and the Pacemakers, and the story that the group presented their version of the song to Bill Shankly. [PAR] From Wikipedia : [PAR] The song quickly became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club and is invariably sung by its supporters moments before the start of each home game.[11] The words “You’ll Never Walk Alone” also feature in the club crest and on the Shankly Gates entrance to Anfield, the home stadium. [PAR] According to former player Tommy Smith, Gerry Marsden presented Liverpool manager Bill Shankly with a tape recording of his forthcoming cover single during a pre-season coach trip in the summer of 1963. “Shanks was in awe of what he heard. […] Football writers from the local newspapers were travelling with our party and, thirsty for a story of any kind between games, filed copy back to their editors to the effect that we had adopted Gerry Marsden’s forthcoming single as the club song.” [PAR] There was also an article on The Guradian website which states that Liverpool fans were more than likely the original source of the song, again due to the Gerry and the Pacemakers connection. And the fact that a group of Scottish football fans might not be so aware of the musical Carousel (their |
Florence Ballard was a member of which girl group? | supremes | [DOC] [TLE] Florence Ballard - The Supremes Wiki - WikiaFlorence Ballard | The Supremes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Florence Ballard (born Florence Glenda Ballard on June 30, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan) was one of the founding members of the Supremes. [PAR] As a member of the group, she sang on sixteen top-40 singles (including ten number-one hit songs). [PAR] In 1967, she was removed from the Supremes lineup and pursued a solo career which was unsuccessful. [PAR] For five years, Florence struggled with alcoholism, depression & poverty. She attempted to make a comeback, but she sadly died of cardiac arrest in February of 1976 when she was only 32 years old. [PAR] Florence's death was considered by one critic as "one of rock's greatest tragedies." [PAR] Contents [PAR] Edit [PAR] Early photo of Florence [PAR] Florence was born in Detroit, Michigan to Lurlee (née Wilson) and Jessie Ballard. She is of African-American, Native American & European-American descent. [PAR] She was the eighth of thirteen children in her family. Florence was described as smart, low-key and tomboyish. [PAR] As a child, she earned two nicknames as a child: "Flo" and "Blondie" (due to her mixed-raced heritage & her light auburn hair). [PAR] Lurlee was from Rosetta, Missisippi & Jessie was from Bessemer, Albama. Jessie was born under the name "Jesse Lambert." [PAR] After Jessie's grandmother was shot & killed, he was adopted by another family named the Ballards & Jessie changed his surname to "Ballard." [PAR] Jessie left his adoptive parents when he was 13 years old and engaged in an affair with Lurlee (who was only 14 years old at the time). [PAR] In 1926, the Ballards moved to Detroit where Jessie soon worked at General Motors. Jessie was also an amateur musician & helped instigate Florence's interest in singing, teaching her various songs while accompanying her on the guitar. [PAR] Due to financial struggles, Florence & her family moved frequently to different neighborhoods in Detroit. [PAR] By the time Florence was 15 years old, she & her family settled at Detroit's Brewster-Douglass housing projects. The following year, her father passed away from cancer. [PAR] She attended Northeastern High School and was coached vocally by Abraham Silver. [PAR] While in Northeastern, Florence met a girl from a different school named Mary Wilson as the two sang on the same talent show. Shortly after, they became friends. [PAR] In 1959, she was spotted on her porch by a local talent scout named Milton Jenkins, then manager of the vocal group the Primes as he sought to find female vocalists to fill spots for a sister group of the Primes. [PAR] Impressed by her vocals, Milton asked Florence if she knew any more singers. Ballard soon asked Mary to join the group who enlisted another neighbor Diane Ross . Betty Mcglown completed the original lineup and Milton named them the Primettes. [PAR] After performing in sock hops and jubilees for much of a year, the group auditioned for Motown Records founder Berry Gordy after Motown staffer Richard Morris introduced the group to him. [PAR] Berry advised the then-underage vocal group to graduate from high school before auditioning again [PAR] Shortly afterwards, Florence was raped at knife point by local high school basketball player Reggie Harding after leaving a sock hop at Detroit's Graystone Ballroom where she had attended with her brother, but they were separated accidentally. [PAR] The rape occurred at an empty parking lot off of Woodward Avenue. [PAR] Florence responded by secluding herself in her house, refusing to come outside, which worried her group-mates. Weeks later, she eventually told Mary and Diana about what happened. [PAR] Even though Diana & Mary were sympathetic to what had happened to Florence, they were confused as she was considered to be strong-willed and unflappable. The rape was never mentioned again. [PAR] Prior to the rape, Florence had been described by Mary and an early boyfriend named Jesse Greer as being a "generally happy if somewhat mischievous and sassy teenager." [PAR] Mary believes that the rape incident heavily contributed to the more self-destructive aspects of Florence |
What is Africa's largest country? | sudan | [DOC] [TLE] Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by AreaMap of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area [PAR] Largest Countries in the World by Area [PAR] Countries in Africa [PAR] 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. [PAR] Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] 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. [PAR] Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area [PAR] Country[DOC] [TLE] AfricaAfrica is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area.Sayre, April Pulley (1999), Africa, Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN 0-7613-1367-2. With 1.1 billion people as of 2013, it accounts for about 15% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos. It contains 54 fully recognized sovereign states (countries), nine territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition. [PAR] Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria by population. Africa, particularly central Eastern Africa, is widely accepted as the place of origin of humans and the Hominidae clade (great apes), as evidenced by the discovery of the earliest hominids and their ancestors, as well as later ones that have been dated to around seven million years ago, |
"What breakfast food gets its name from the German word for ""stirrup""?" | bagel | [DOC] [TLE] Culinary Dictionary - B, Food Dictionary, Whats Cooking ...Culinary Dictionary - B, Food Dictionary, Whats Cooking America [PAR] Culinary Dictionary [PAR] Linda’s Culinary Dictionary – B [PAR] A Dictionary of Cooking, Food, and Beverage Terms [PAR] [PAR] An outstanding and large culinary dictionary and glossary that includes the definitions and history of cooking, food, and beverage terms. [PAR] Please click on a letter below to alphabetically search the many food and cooking terms: [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] baba (BAH-bah) – Baba is called babka in Poland and Babas Au Rhum in France. In French, the word baba meaning, “falling over or dizzy.” These are small cakes made from yeast dough containing raisins or currants. They are baked in cylindrical molds and then soaked with sugar syrup usually flavored with rum (originally they were soaked in a sweet fortified wine). After these cakes were soaked in the wine sauce for a day, the dried fruits would fall out of them. [PAR] Baba Au Rhum – In the 18th century, French chef, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826),created a cake that he served with a rum sauce that he called Baba Au Savarin. The dessert became very popular in France, but the people called it Baba Au Rhum and soon dropped the name Savarin. [PAR] History: For a history of Baba and Baba Au Rhum, check out Linda Stradley’s History of Cakes . [PAR] [PAR] bacon – Bacon comes from the fatty parts of the pig, especially the sides. The most desirable bacon is cut from the breast of the hog. It is cured with either sugar or salt, which gives it a sweet or salty taste. [PAR] History: Bacon has played a prominent role in the history of superstition. It was considered a sacred food by the pagans and was regarded as a symbol of prosperity. It was frequently used as an offering to the Gods, and was believed to have curative properties. If a knife, which caused a wound, was stuck into bacon afterwards, it was supposed to prevent infection. [PAR] [PAR] bagel (BAY-guhl) – Bagel derives from the Yiddish word beygl, which comes from the German word beugel meaning a “bracelet.” Bagels are bread rolls in the shape of a doughnut or an old-fashioned curtain ring. The brown crust is obtained on the rolls by first boiling them in water and then baking them in an oven. [PAR] History: According to legend, the world’s first bagel was produced in 1683 as a tribute to Jan Sobieski, King of Poland. The king, a renowned horseman, had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught by Turkish invaders. In gratitude, a local baker shaped yeast dough into the shape of stirrup to honor him and called it the Austrian word for stirrup, “beugel.” The roll soon became a hit throughout Eastern Europe. [PAR] Over time, its shape evolved into a circle with a hole in the center and its named was converted to its modern form, bagel. In the 1880s, hundreds of thousands of Eastern European Jews immigrated to America, bringing with them a love for bagels. In 1927, Polish baker Harry Lender opened the first bagel plant outside New York City in New Haven, Conn. The bagel’s popularity began to spread in the United States. [PAR] [PAR] bagna cauda (BAHN-yah KOW-dah) – Bagna Cauda is an Italian term that means “hot Bath.” It is like a Swiss fondue except that it has a much more boisterous flavor. The original recipe called for walnut oil, but olive oil is now used and is considered the key to a successful sauce. The sauce is made up of anchovy fillets, olive oil, garlic, cream, butter, and vinegar. [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] baguette(bag-EHT) – Is French for a “rod,” “wand,” or “stick.” Baguette is the name for anything long and skinny, including drumsticks, strips of |
Who sang the Bond theme form From Russia With Love? | matt monro | [DOC] [TLE] From Russia with Love (song) - James Bond Wiki - WikiaFrom Russia with Love (song) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] From Russia with Love (song) [PAR] 2,128pages on [PAR] From Russia with Love is the theme song for the film From Russia with Love . It was composed by Lionel Bart, and performed by English singer Matt Monro . [PAR] Lyrics [PAR] From Russia with love I fly to you, [PAR] much wiser since my good-bye to you, [PAR] I've traveled the world to learn, [PAR] I must return from Russia with love. [PAR] I've seen places, faces and smiled for a moment, [PAR] but oh, you haunted me so, [PAR] Still my tongue tied, young pride, [PAR] would not let my love for you show, [PAR] in case you'd say no. [PAR] To Russia I flew but there and then, [PAR] I suddenly knew you'd care again, [PAR] my running around is through, [PAR] I fly to you from Russia with love.[DOC] [TLE] Matt Monro, 'From Russia With Love' (1963) | The Top 10 ...Matt Monro, 'From Russia With Love' (1963) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone [PAR] The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs [PAR] Hear Arcade Fire, Mavis Staples Team for Emphatic 'I... [PAR] The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs [PAR] With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise [PAR] 10 [PAR] All Stories [PAR] 8. Matt Monro, 'From Russia With Love' (1963) [PAR] Matt Monro never made a big splash in America, but in Europe the smooth crooner made the ladies swoon – at least until the Beatles came and destroyed his career. It was in those final pre-Beatlemania months of 1963 that Monro was hired to sing the From Russia With Love title theme. It's an old-school approach to the title song, but it's aged quite well and is a great time capsule of the era.[DOC] [TLE] From Russia with Love Theme Song - James Bond - YouTubeFrom Russia with Love Theme Song - James Bond - YouTube [PAR] From Russia with Love Theme Song - James Bond [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on Oct 13, 2012 [PAR] The theme tune to 007, From Russia with Love, performed by Matt Monro. For entertainment purposes only, I do not claim ownership or rights of this production. Copyright is held by its respective owners. [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] MATT MONRO ~ From Russia With Love ~ - YouTubeMATT MONRO ~ From Russia With Love ~ - YouTube [PAR] MATT MONRO ~ From Russia With Love ~ [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on Jun 20, 2013 [PAR] The Matt Monro theme song from the James Bond movie, "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE", [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] From Russia with Love [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ...From Russia with Love [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - John Barry | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic [PAR] From Russia with Love [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [PAR] AllMusic Rating [PAR] google+ [PAR] AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder [PAR] The first James Bond soundtrack composed from beginning to end by John Barry , From Russia With Love set the pattern for the score of every movie that followed in the series -- except for the title song (sung by Matt Munro ) which, in this particular instance, was the least impressive element of the soundtrack. In later releases, the producers would see the value of getting singers perceived as a little more on the cutting edge of popular music in one |
Who was born first, Susan Sarandon or Glenn Close? | susan sarandon | [DOC] [TLE] Susan Sarandon: ping-pong queen | Film | The GuardianSusan Sarandon: ping-pong queen | Film | The Guardian [PAR] Susan Sarandon [PAR] The Observer [PAR] Susan Sarandon: ping-pong queen [PAR] Ping-pong tables are popping up on every corner and there is no bigger advocate for the game than Hollywood star and radical Susan Sarandon. Lawrence Donegan faces her across the table [PAR] Saturday 9 February 2013 14.00 EST [PAR] First published on Saturday 9 February 2013 14.00 EST [PAR] Share on Messenger [PAR] Close [PAR] The hardest thing about playing ping pong against Susan Sarandon is playing against Susan Sarandon. It's distracting to look across the table and see your defensive block being swiped at by a Hollywood icon, a woman who by the compartmentalised standards of modern celebrity life has "done it all" – actor, activist, lover, mother, model, feminist, fearless campaigner on behalf of the dispossessed, easy target for America's right-wing bullies. [PAR] Alas, Sarandon was marked absent when the gods handed out the gift of hand-eye co-ordination. It would be fair to say she misses as many shots as she hits. In her defence she is wearing a royal-blue trouser suit, high-collared white shirt and studded winklepickers, the kind of outfit Jerry Lee Lewis might have taken to the stage in. She is not dressed for bouncing around in pursuit of a ping-pong ball. But let us not pretend these sartorial constraints mask a potential Olympic champion. "I'm not a competitive person, so I'm not one of those people who gets hooked on something and plays it constantly,'' she says. "So I'm just not very good." [PAR] Sarandon laughs as she makes this confession. In fact, she laughs at a lot of things, which rather gives the lie to those who would dismiss her as a leftie sourpuss, the Queen Mother of Hollywood's liberal elite. To be dismissed as po-faced and shrill by misogynists is the fate of many strong, opinionated women in show business (Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Fonda), but in Sarandon's case the caricature is beyond unfair. She wants to change the world. But spend time in her company and it's clear she also wants to have fun. [PAR] All of which brings us to the rather startling news that Susan Sarandon is now the most famous ping-pong player in America. [PAR] This surreal designation has been bestowed by virtue of her part-ownership in a chain of bars which started with SPiN New York , a basement joint in midtown Manhattan that opened in 2009. "I was doing Exit the King on Broadway with Geoffrey Rush at the time. I had some movies coming out as well, and I would be doing interviews and at the end of the chat people would ask: 'So what's up next?' I would say: 'Well, we have this ping-pong bar that's going to open.' All of a sudden that's all people wanted to talk about, I guess because it is the most unexpected pairing of a person and a sport." [PAR] SPiN has since opened up in Milwaukee, Toronto and Los Angeles. Expansion, even on this modest scale, ranks as an achievement in an austere economic climate, and Sarandon can take a lot of the credit. She is SPiN's pitch person, a breathless, and obviously sincere, proselytiser for one of the sporting world's most frivolous pursuits. [PAR] Ask her to explain this late-career diversion and she'll pitch you the movie rights. "Ping pong cuts across all body types and gender – everything, really – because little girls can beat big muscley guys. You don't get hurt; it is not expensive; it is really good for your mind. It is one of the few sports that you can play until you die." [PAR] Today she has travelled from her home in New York to Los Angeles – a city for which she has little love – for the opening night of SPiN's newest outpost , at the Standard Hotel in downtown LA. There are |
Which actor played Maxwell Smart? | don adams | [DOC] [TLE] 'Get Smart' actor dies - People - Entertainment - smh.com.au'Get Smart' actor dies - People - Entertainment - smh.com.au [PAR] 'Get Smart' actor dies [PAR] Agent 86 dies at 82 ... Don Adams as Maxwell Smart. [PAR] Related [PAR] What you said: 'Get Smart' moments [PAR] Actor-comedian Don Adams, who starred as bumbling but earnest secret agent Maxwell Smart on the 1960s television spy spoof Get Smart, has died. [PAR] Aged 82, he died of of a lung infection, family and friends said on Monday. [PAR] Adams, who had been in failing health in recent years, suffering from lymphoma, repeated bouts of pneumonia and a broken hip, died at Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday night, said son-in-law Jim Beaver. [PAR] Adams's death came three weeks after that of another TV sitcom icon from the same era, Gilligan's Island star Bob Denver, who succumbed to complications from cancer at 70. [PAR] Born Donald James Yarmy to a Hungarian-Jewish father and Irish Catholic mother, Adams dropped out of high school and served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. [PAR] He began in show business as a stand-up comic and impressionist, gaining notice in 1954 as a winner on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which led to appearances on a number of variety series, including The Steve Allen Show and Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. He also supplied the voice of the cartoon character Tennessee Tuxedo. [PAR] But his big break came in 1965 when NBC offered Adams a chance to star in Get Smart, a sitcom created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry lampooning the James Bond spy genre. [PAR] Adams played the buttoned-down but inept Maxwell Smart, who worked as Agent 86 for the government intelligence agency C.O.N.T.R.O.L., which existed to battle the evil forces of rival espionage agency K.A.O.S. [PAR] Smart answered to his boss, Thaddeus, "the Chief" (played by Edward Platt) and worked closely with a beautiful and far more intelligent partner, Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon). The two agents later married on the show. [PAR] Feldon remembered Adams as "the perfect person to inhabit" his character, but said that in real life he was the polar opposite of his TV alter ego. [PAR] "He was very intelligent and very sentimental in person," she said. [PAR] The Maxwell Smart persona grew out of a clueless hotel detective character, Byron Glick, that Adams developed for an earlier variety show. [PAR] The pet expressions "Would you believe ... ?" and "Sorry about that, Chief" became signature phrases on Get Smart. The show was also known for its recurring sight gags, such as Smart's shoe telephone and the "cone of silence" he used to carry on secret conversations. [PAR] Get Smart became an overnight sensation with its 1965 debut and remained on NBC for four years. The show was then picked up for one more season on CBS and is still often seen on pay television. [PAR] The role earned Adams three Emmy Awards, but he admitted that he sometimes tired of the recognition he received. [PAR] "In restaurants, [people] send over shoes. I'm so tired of it. I keep getting shoes," Adams was quoted as saying in The Get Smart Handbook, published in 1993. [PAR] Adams reprised the character in a 1980 feature film - The Nude Bomb - and reunited with Feldon for the 1989 TV movie, Get Smart Again. [PAR] The Fox network revived the show in 1995 with Max now the chief of C.O.N.T.R.O.L. and Agent 99 elected to Congress. The new series lasted only seven episodes. [PAR] More recently, Adams performed voice work for the children's film Inspector Gadget (as Brainy the dog) and for related TV programs. [PAR] Reuters[DOC] [TLE] Don Adams, who played secret agent Maxwell Smart ... - TODAYActor Don Adams dead at 82 - TODAY.com [PAR] Today.com [PAR] Actor Don Adams dead at 82 [PAR] 2005-09-26T18:40:07.000Z [PAR] comment () [PAR] Don Adams, the wry-voiced comedian who starred as the fumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in the 1960s TV spoof of James Bond movies, “ |
The Zambesi and which other river define the borders of Matabeleland? | limpopo | [DOC] [TLE] Matabeleland | Article about Matabeleland by The Free ...Matabeleland | Article about Matabeleland by The Free Dictionary [PAR] Matabeleland | Article about Matabeleland by The Free Dictionary [PAR] http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Matabeleland [PAR] Also found in: Dictionary , Wikipedia . [PAR] Matabeleland [PAR] a region of W Zimbabwe, between the Rivers Limpopo and Zambezi, comprises three provinces, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, and Bulawayo: rich gold deposits. Chief town: Bulawayo. Area: 181 605 sq. km (70 118 sq. miles) [PAR] 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 . [PAR] Link to this page: [PAR] Zimbabwe [PAR] References in periodicals archive ? [PAR] The closing pages of the novel, focalized through the consciousness of Cephas Dube, the restorer of documents, look back at the horrors of Matabeleland in the rural enclave of Kezi (retrospection), look into the psychology of violence and survival (introspection) and look forward to a renewed and restored nation based on concepts of true freedom (prospection). [PAR] Turning a savage eye/I: writing survival and empowerment in Yvonne Vera's The Stone Virgins [PAR] The second form of reconciliation, this time referred to as "unity" and targeting black-black relations, was back on the new black government's political agenda in 1987 following seven years of political disturbances in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces, which left "at least 30 000 people" dead (Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and Legal Resources Foundation of Zimbabwe (LRF) 1997: ix).[DOC] [TLE] ZambeziThe Zambezi (also spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The area of its basin is 1390000 km2, slightly less than half that of the Nile. The 2574 km rises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. [PAR] The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls. Other notable falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls, near Sioma in Western Zambia. [PAR] There are two main sources of hydroelectric power on the river, the Kariba Dam, which provides power to Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the Cahora Bassa Dam in Mozambique, which provides power to Mozambique and South Africa. There is also a smaller power station at Victoria Falls. [PAR] Course of the river [PAR] Sources [PAR] The river rises in a black marshy dambo in dense undulating miombo woodland 50 km north of Mwinilunga and 20 km south of Ikelenge in the Ikelenge District of North-Western Province, Zambia at about 1524 m above sea level. The area around the source is a national monument, forest reserve and Important Bird Area. [PAR] Eastward of the source, the watershed between the Congo and Zambezi basins is a well-marked belt of high ground, running nearly east-west and falling abruptly to the north and south. This distinctly cuts off the basin of the Lualaba (the main branch of the upper Congo) from that of the Zambezi. In the neighborhood of the source the watershed is not as clearly defined, but the two river systems do not connect.Dorling Kindersley, pp. 84–85 [PAR] The region drained by the Zambezi is a vast broken-edged plateau 900–1200 m high, composed in the remote interior of metamorphic beds and fringed with the igneous rocks of the Victoria Falls. At Shupanga, on the lower Zambezi, thin strata of grey and yellow sandstones, with an occasional band of limestone, crop out on the bed of the river in the dry season, and these persist beyond Tete, where they are associated with extensive seams of coal. Coal is also found in the district just below Victoria Falls. Gold-bearing rocks occur in several places. [PAR] Upper Zambezi [PAR] The river flows to the south-west into Angola for about 240 km, then is joined by sizeable tributaries such as the Luena and |
Who won the Oscar for directing It Happened One Night? | frank capra | [DOC] [TLE] It Happened One NightIt Happened One Night is a 1934 American romantic comedy film with elements of screwball comedy directed and co-produced by Frank Capra, in collaboration with Harry Cohn, in which a pampered socialite (Claudette Colbert) tries to get out from under her father's thumb and falls in love with a roguish reporter (Clark Gable). The plot is based on the August 1933 short story "Night Bus" by Samuel Hopkins Adams, which provided the shooting title. One of the last romantic comedies created before the MPAA began enforcing the 1930 production code in 1934, the film was released on February 22, 1934. [PAR] It Happened One Night was the first movie to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), a feat that would not be matched until One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and later by The Silence of the Lambs (1991). In 1993, It Happened One Night was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In 2013, the film underwent an extensive restoration. [PAR] Plot [PAR] Spoiled heiress Ellen "Ellie" Andrews has eloped with pilot and fortune-hunter "King" Westley against the wishes of her extremely wealthy father, Alexander, who wants to have the marriage annulled because he knows that Westley is really only interested in her money. Jumping ship in Florida, she runs away, boarding a bus to New York City to reunite with her new spouse, when she meets fellow bus passenger Peter Warne, a freshly out-of-work newspaper reporter. Soon Warne recognizes her and gives her a choice: If she will give him an exclusive on her story, he will help her reunite with Westley. If not, he will tell her father where she is. Ellie agrees to the first choice. [PAR] As they go through several adventures together, Ellie loses her initial disdain for him and begins to fall in love. When they have to hitchhike, Peter fails to draw attention until Ellie displays a shapely leg to Danker, the next driver. When they stop en route, Danker tries to steal their luggage, but Peter seizes his car. Nearing the end of their journey, Ellie confesses her love to Peter. When the owners of the motel in which they are staying notice that Peter's car is gone, they expel Ellie. Believing Peter has deserted her, Ellie telephones her father, who agrees to let her marry Westley. Meanwhile, Peter has obtained money from his editor to marry Ellie, but misses her on the road. Although Ellie has no desire to be with Westley, she believes Peter has betrayed her for the reward money, and agrees to have a second, formal wedding to Westley. [PAR] On her wedding day, she finally reveals the whole story. When Peter comes to Ellie's home, Mr. Andrews offers him the reward money, but Peter insists on being paid only his expenses: a paltry $39.60. When Ellie's father presses him for an explanation of his odd behavior, Peter admits he loves Ellie, and storms out. Westley arrives for his wedding via autogyro but at the wedding ceremony, Mr. Andrews reveals Peter's refusal of the reward money to Ellie, sends her to Peter, and pays Westley off. [PAR] Main Cast [PAR] * Clark Gable as Peter Warne, a recently fired newspaper reporter [PAR] * Claudette Colbert as Ellen "Ellie" Andrews, a spoiled heiress of millions [PAR] * Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews, Ellie's father and a millionaire [PAR] * Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley, an annoying bus passenger who tries to pick up Ellie [PAR] * Jameson Thomas as "King" Westley, Ellie's fiancé (or husband); a pilot and fortune-hunter [PAR] * Alan Hale as Danker, the singing car driver who wants to steal the suitcase [PAR] * Arthur Hoyt as Zeke, a motel owner [PAR] * Blanche Friderici as Zeke's wife [PAR] * Charles C. Wilson as Joe Gordon, newspaper editor and Peter's boss [PAR] ;Uncredited roles [PAR] * Ernie Adams as the |
Who was the founder of the Back to Africa movement who largely inspired Rastafarianism? | marcus garvey | [DOC] [TLE] Rastafari Movement - Credo ReferenceRastafari movement - Credo Reference [PAR] Topic Page: Rastafari movement [PAR] Definition: Rastafarianism from Philip's Encyclopedia [PAR] West Indian religion focusing on veneration of Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie I). The movement was started in Jamaica in the 1920s by Marcus Garvey. He advocated a return to Africa in order to overcome black oppression. Followers of Rastafarianism follow a strict diet, and are forbidden various foods including pork, milk and coffee. [PAR] Summary Article: RASTAFARI from Africa and the Americas: Culture, Politics, and History [PAR] Image from: Jamaican-born Bob Marley, the key figure in the... in Britain and the Americas: Culture, Politics, and History [PAR] The Rastafari movement is a cultural, religious, and political movement that began in the early 1930s among the descendants of African slaves in the Caribbean nation of Jamaica. Its central tenets are liberation from white oppression, black supremacy, and the doctrine of repatriation to Africa for the Diaspora, as well as the divinity of Haile Selassie, the former Ethiopian emperor. While the Rastafari tradition is not a form of Christianity, and is in some cases hostile to that faith, it incorporates some Christian elements—for instance, the world outside Africa is viewed as “Babylon,” Africa is “Zion,” and God is “Jah” (from “Jehovah”). [PAR] The movement grew out of longstanding traditions in Jamaica—particularly black resistance to oppression, which gave rise to numerous revolts against colonialists, and “Ethiopianism,” which traced black Africans’ lineage to the rulers of the ancient Egyptian and Ethiopian dynasties and viewed Africa as the promised land of the Bible. [PAR] Ethiopianism found its greatest spokesman in Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican union leader and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey was a proponent of Pan-Africanism, the goal of which was to unite people of color against imperialism, and he launched the Back to Africa movement in the 1920s. He quoted Psalm 68 (“Princes shall come out of Egypt and Ethiopia shall stretch forth its hands unto God”) to emphasize the noble destiny of Africans and their descendants. He is also believed to have said “Look to Africa for the crowning of a Black King; he shall be the Redeemer.” [PAR] The crowning of Haile Selassie I as the emperor of Ethiopia in 1930 was seen as the fulfillment of Garvey’s prophecy, though Garvey himself was critical of him. The early Rastafari preachers declared Selassie to be the messiah, the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Further evidence of the African king’s divinity was his biblically inspired title, which put him in the line of descent from King Solomon: “King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.” Rastafari is derived from the emperor’s precoronation name, Tafari Makonnen, and the Ethiopian (Amharic) word for duke—ras. [PAR] Leonard Howell was the most prominent of a handful of preachers who began preaching the new religion. After traveling in Africa and America, he returned to Jamaica to spread his message of repatriation and resistance in “street meetings” in the slums of Kingston. The area was home to many urban poor, mostly peasants who had migrated from Jamaica’s rural areas over the decades since emancipation (in 1834). He and other ministers quickly gained followings—as well as attention from the government for their revolutionary views. Howell was convicted for sedition in 1933 for abusing the government and sentenced to jail, along with the three other major Rastafari leaders of the time. [PAR] Following his release, Howell retreated to the hills above Kingston, where he oversaw Pinnacle—a community of believers numbering about 1,000, by some estimates—from 1940 until 1954. Various principles of the Rastafari movement crystallized here, including the use of ganja, or cannabis, as a religious sacrament. Ganja was said to have grown on the grave of King Solomon and was a major cash crop for Howell’s group. He also preached resistance to the established order, and Pinnacle became the target of raids and arrests until it was destroyed by the government in 1954 and its followers dispersed in the Shanty-Town or Back- |
From which European country did Angola achieve independence in 1975? | portugal | [DOC] [TLE] 1975: Divided Angola gets independence - BBC NewsBBC ON THIS DAY | 11 | 1975: Divided Angola gets independence [PAR] 1975: Divided Angola gets independence [PAR] The southern African state of Angola has gained its independence from former colonial power Portugal. [PAR] The leader of one of the country's rival factions, Dr Agostinho Neto, of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), has been proclaimed the country's first president. [PAR] In the capital, Luanda, huge crowds cheered and soldiers fired shots into the air as the new country's flag was raised at midnight. [PAR] However, the main groups vying for power held separate independence ceremonies. [PAR] The MPLA held a huge ceremony at a stadium in the capital, Luanda, attended by a representative from the Soviet Union. [PAR] 'Slave pool' [PAR] In a speech, Dr Neto was critical of the Portuguese for not recognising the MPLA as the "sole legitimate representative" of the Angolan people. [PAR] Meanwhile, the rival Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Unita) announced it had joined forces with another liberation movement to form a national council which would act as Angola's government. [PAR] Angola's independence ends nearly 500 years of Portuguese rule. [PAR] Initially the Portuguese used Angola as a "slave pool" for its more lucrative colony in Brazil and mined Angola's precious gemstones and metals. [PAR] Resistance to Portuguese rule was widespread by the mid-20th century but was complicated by clashes between the various African communities.[DOC] [TLE] HISTORY OF ANGOLA - HistoryWorld - History and TimelinesHISTORY OF ANGOLA [PAR] HISTORY OF ANGOLA [PAR] Enjoy the Famous Daily [PAR] Angola and slaves: 15th-19th century [PAR] Little is known about the early history of the Angola region, stretching south from the mouth of the Congo. The inhabitants are living a neolithic existence until the arrival of Bantu migrants from the north, bringing iron technology in the first millennium AD. [PAR] When the Portuguese begin trading on the west coast of Africa, in the 15th century, they concentrate their energies on Guinea and Angola. Hoping at first for gold, they soon find that slaves are the most valuable commodity available here for export. But the Portuguese never establish much more than a foothold in either place. In Guinea rival Europeans grab much of the trade, while local African rulers confine the Portuguese to the area around Bissau. [PAR] [PAR] Thousands of miles down the coast, in Angola, the Portuguese find it even harder to consolidate their early advantage against encroachments by Dutch, British and French rivals. Nevertheless the fortified towns of Luanda (established in 1587 with 400 Portuguese settlers) and Benguela (a fort from 1587, a town from 1617) remain almost continuously in Portuguese hands. [PAR] As in Guinea , the slave trade becomes the basis of the local economy - with raids carried ever further inland to procure captives. More than a million men, women and children are shipped from here across the Atlantic. In this region, unlike Guinea, the trade remains largely in Portuguese hands. Nearly all the slaves are destined for Brazil . [PAR] [PAR] During the 19th century the western embargo on the slave trade brings to an end Angola's main export. The shipping of slaves from Angola is banned in 1836, but slavery remains legal in the Portuguese empire until 1875. So an attempt is made in Angola to make productive use of slaves who can no longer be sold abroad. [PAR] Grants of land are made in regions inland from Luanda. Plantations are established, with coffee, cotton and sugar as the main crops. But this encroachment leads to continual outbreaks of warfare with local rulers of the Kongo, Mbundu and Ovambo peoples. Angola is a most unsettled region when the European scramble for Africa begins in the 1880s. It remains so in most subsequent periods. [PAR] [PAR] Colonial period: 1885-1975 [PAR] Portugal's colonial claim to the region is recognized by the other European powers during the 1880s, and the boundaries of Portuguese Angola are agreed by negotiation in Europe in 1891. At the time Portugal is in effective control of only a small part of the area thus theoretically enclosed. But work is already under way to open up the interior. [PAR] Construction of |
Who had 70s hits with Have You Seen Her and Oh Girl? | chilites | [DOC] [TLE] 20 Greatest Hits by The Chi-Lites on Apple Music20 Greatest Hits by The Chi-Lites on Apple Music [PAR] 20 Songs [PAR] Album Review [PAR] Besides being one of the most dynamic acts on the soul circuit of the late '60s and early '70s, the Chi-Lites also had an enviable range, which took them from intelligent protest firestorms like "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People" and "We Are Neighbors" to the velvet-smooth ballads "I Want to Pay You Back" and "Have You Seen Her." (Even more impressive then, that each of those four excellent songs first appeared on the same album, 1971's [For God's Sake] Give More Power to the People.) Largely self-contained as a group (frontman Eugene Record penned and produced much of their material), the Chi-Lites hit with some of the greatest soul tracks of the '70s, and they've never sounded better than they do on 20 Greatest Hits. Though Brunswick's design and packaging leave much to desire (the cover makes it look like this compilation dates from the medieval ages of the CD medium), everything that really counts is done perfectly. All of the hits, and a few solid album tracks, are presented in chronological order, while the sound quality is the best yet. There's always room for one quibble, though; the version of "The Coldest Days of My Life" heard here isn't the full version, as on Brunswick's previous Greatest Hits. [PAR] Customer Reviews [PAR] [PAR] by Kappa Cedric [PAR] This is a great collection of the Chi-Lites songs especially the songs Toby, Oh Girl, A letter to myself, and Have you seen her. [PAR] finally The Chilites are here!! [PAR] [PAR] by dometrias [PAR] The group is defiinately underrated for most listeners, check one of their songs for the lonely and in love like Oh Girl, The Coldest Days of My Life, A Lonely Man, try not to be touched by them. [PAR] Have You Seen Her [PAR] [PAR] by acherryl [PAR] If you remember how those sweet soul sounds of the seventies made you feel, you will absolutely love the Chi-Lites once again. It does not get any better than this. [PAR] Biography [PAR] Formed: 1959 in Chicago, IL [PAR] Genre: R&B/Soul [PAR] Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '10s [PAR] One of the most popular smooth soul groups of the early '70s didn't hail from Philadelphia or Memphis, the two cities known for sweet, string-laden soul. Instead, the Chi-Lites were from Chicago, a town better known for its gritty urban blues and driving R&B. Led by vocalist Eugene Record, the Chi-Lites had a lush, creamy sound distinguished by their four-part harmonies and layered productions. During the early '70s, they racked up 11 Top Ten R&B singles, ranging from the romantic ballads "Have You... [PAR] Top Albums and Songs by The Chi-Lites [PAR] 1. |
Which lawyer made Raymond Burr famous? | perry mason | [DOC] [TLE] Raymond Burr - Film noirRaymond Burr [PAR] [PAR] When it was announced that Raymond Burr was selected to play Perry Mason a number of critics voiced their skepticism. They reasoned that Burr was so typecast playing villains that viewers would have a difficult time accepting him in the Mason role. And there was some justification to their point. Burr had made a career playing heavies, and were not talking average bad guys here, he had played some of the most vicious and vile characters appearing on the screen in the film noir era. He played pimps, commies, drug smugglers, sadistic killers, and seemed to be always beating up women. Burr often tipped the scales at 300 lbs or more adding to his menacing screen presence. He was so ensconced as a heavy that he would show up in comedies, almost as a parody of himself. Actors with less a portfolio than Burr’s have been relegated to career villains. [PAR] So for many, it was a surprise when Erle Stanley Gardner gave his nod for Burr to play Perry Mason. For Burr to be selected was even more surprising when you consider the competition for the role. Nearly 100 actors tested for the part, including Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Mike Conners, Jeff Chandler, Gerald Mohr, Fred MacMurray and Richard Eagan. Burr won out, and Gardner stuck by his decision, even though some Hollywood critics didn’t think much of it. [PAR] The circumstances of how Burr was selected, against seemingly long odds, has become a topic of much discussion among the many aspects of the show. The storey has long been circulated that Gardner, upon seeing Burr enter the room on his screen test, jumped to his feet and proclaimed he had found his Perry. Other versions and stories abound. If you read Burr’s bio on Wikipedia for example, the storey goes that Gardner was present when Burr was testing for the role of Hamilton Burger and William Talman was auditioning for the Mason role. Gardner had them change roles and instantly found what he was looking for. Since there seems to be no attributable sources for any of this, it leaves much to doubt. The storey of Gardner’s epiphanies could have been perpetuated by Gardner himself, after Burr had become successful in the role, in order to enhance his image, . It seems illogical that Gardner would have made such a snap decision with so much at stake, but these are the things that legends are made of. We do know Burr was invited to test for the part of Hamilton Burger. He also managed to get an audition for the title role as well. His screen test took place on May 24th, 1956. From there the storey is whatever version you want to believe. But there may be another angle to this storey. [PAR] In 1955 Burr appeared in the low budget film noir Please Murder Me. In the film Burr plays a defense attorney defending Angela Lansbury. Could this long forgotten film have been a crucial element in helping Burr get the role of Perry? Is his performance in the film the inspiration for Perry Mason? Did Gardner see this film and make his decision before Burr’s audition? These are interesting questions and the circumstances seem to point that there was a connection. Here you have the film, released in March, 1956, less than two month before Burr auditioned for the Mason role. If you watch Burr in the film you find his actions and mannerisms are nearly identical to those he employed during the run of Perry Mason. He’s playing the same type of role in what amounts to an hour screen test.. It’s inconceivable that the producers or Gardner himself would not have taken the time to view it. And, the producers might have taken much more from this film inasmuch as courtroom style closely |
Which company was responsible for the oil spill in Alaska in 1989? | exxon | [DOC] [TLE] Exxon Valdez Oil Spill – Alaska 1989. And The response of ...Exxon Valdez Oil Spill – Alaska 1989. And The response of ExxonMobil [PAR] Green World Group Learning Simplified in 21st Century [PAR] You are here: Home / General / Exxon Valdez Oil Spill – Alaska 1989. And The response of ExxonMobil [PAR] Exxon Valdez Oil Spill – Alaska 1989. And The response of ExxonMobil [PAR] Posted on January 6, 2012 Leave a Comment [PAR] On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez, en route from Valdez, Alaska to Los Angeles, California, ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska . The vessel was traveling outside normal shipping lanes in an attempt to avoid ice. Within six hours of the grounding, the Exxon Valdez spilled approximately 10.9 million gallons of its 53 million gallon cargo of Prudhoe Bay crude oil. Eight of the eleven tanks on board were damaged. The oil would eventually impact over 1,100 miles of non-continuous coastline in Alaska, making the Exxon Valdez the largest oil spill to date in U.S. waters. [PAR] The response to the Exxon Valdez involved more personnel and equipment over a longer period of time than did any other spill in U.S. history. Logistical problems in providing fuel, meals, berthing, response equipment, waste management and other resources were one of the largest challenges to response management. At the height of the response, more than 11,000 personnel, 1,400 vessels and 85 aircraft were involved in the cleanup. [PAR] The Exxon Valdez aground on Bligh Reef. (Source: NOAA) [PAR] Shoreline cleanup began in April of 1989 and continued until September of 1989 for the first year of the response. The response effort continued in 1990 and 1991 with cleanup in the summer months, and limited shoreline monitoring in the winter months. Fate and effects monitoring by state and Federal agencies are ongoing. [PAR] The images that the world saw on television and descriptions they heard on the radio that spring were of heavily oiled shorelines, dead and dying wildlife, and thousands of workers mobilized to clean beaches. These images reflected what many people felt was a severe environmental insult to a relatively pristine, ecologically important area that was home to many species of wildlife endangered elsewhere. In the weeks and months that followed, the oil spread over a wide area in Prince William Sound and beyond, resulting in an unprecedented response and cleanup—in fact, the largest oil spill cleanup ever mobilized; however, the scale of this spill will likely be eclipsed by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill originating in the bathypelagic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. Many local, state, federal, and private agencies and groups took part in the effort. Even today, scientists continue to study the affected shorelines to understand how an ecosystem like Prince William Sound responds to, and recovers from, an incident like the Exxon Valdez oil spill. [PAR] The response of ExxonMobil [PAR] ExxonMobil acknowledged that the Exxon Valdez oil spill was a tragic accident that the company deeply regrets. Exxon notes that company took immediate responsibility for the spill, cleaned it up, and voluntarily compensated those who claimed direct damages. ExxonMobil paid $300 million immediately and voluntarily to more than 11,000 Alaskans and businesses affected by the Valdez spill. In addition, the company paid $2.2 billion on the cleanup of Prince William Sound , staying with the cleanup from 1989 to 1992, when the State of Alaska and the U.S. Coast Guard declared the cleanup complete. And, as noted above, ExxonMobil also has paid $1 billion in settlements with the state and federal governments. That money is being used for environmental studies and conservation programs for Prince William Sound. [PAR] ExxonMobil hired its own scientists to study the impacts of the spill, and they come to different conclusions than many of the results published by government agencies and peer-reviewed academic journals. Exxon’s scientists acknowledge the lingering pockets of oil in the sediments, but they argue that they do not pose a serious risk. It is their position that that there are now no species in Prince William Sound |
Who produced the first Jetliner in 1957? | boeing | [DOC] [TLE] 1957 Flight Timeline - Jets and Rocket Flight Timeline ...1957 Flight Timeline - Jets and Rocket Flight Timeline | HowStuffWorks [PAR] Jets and Rocket Flight Timeline [PAR] The Douglas DC-7C was at the peak of piston-engine airliner development, with intercontinental range and cruising speeds of 360 miles per hour. [PAR] Peter M. Bowers Collection [PAR] January 6, 1957 BOAC begins transatlantic use of the Douglas DC-7C. [PAR] January 18, 1957 Three Boeing B-52s make the first nonstop round-the-world flight by jet aircraft in 45 hours, 20 minutes at an average speed of 534 miles per hour. [PAR] Up Next [PAR] January 20, 1957 The first Boeing KC-135 tankers go into operation at Castle Air Force Base. [PAR] February 19, 1957 The Bell X-14 VTOL makes its first flight. [PAR] March 4-15, 1957 The Navy nonrigid airship ZPB-2 completes a nonstop transatlantic crossing and sets a new world endurance record for unrefueled flight: 264 hours and 14 minutes. [PAR] March 11, 1957 The Boeing 707 sets a transcontinental speed record for passenger flight: Seattle to Washington, D.C., in 3 hours, 48 minutes, with 42 passengers and a crew of 10. [PAR] March 21, 1957 The A3D-1 Skywarrior, piloted by Commander Dale Cox, Jr., breaks two transcontinental speed records. The first is from Los Angeles to New York and back in 9 hours, 31 minutes, 35 seconds. The second is for an east to west flight in 5 hours and 12 minutes. [PAR] March 27, 1957 The McDonnell F-101B Voodoo makes its first flight. [PAR] May 16, 1957 The Saunders-Roe SR.53 rocket/jet-powered interceptor makes its first flight. [PAR] May 16, 1957 The Boeing Bomarc interceptor is ordered into production. [PAR] June 6, 1957 Two U.S. Navy Skywarriors fly from the USS Bon Homme Richard to the USS Saratoga in the first carrier-to-carrier nonstop transcontinental flight. [PAR] July 16, 1957 Future astronaut and senator John Glenn breaks the transcontinental speed record in a Vought F8U-1P Crusader by flying 3 hours, 22 minutes, 50.05 seconds, at an average speed of 723.517 miles per hour. [PAR] July 16, 1957 Two Douglas A3D Skywarriors make a record flight from Moffet Field in California to Honolulu in 4 hours, 45 minutes. [PAR] July 19, 1957 An F-89J fires an air-to-air Genie rocket, with nuclear warhead, over Yucca Flats, Nevada. [PAR] August 1957 The R.7, the first Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile , is launched. [PAR] August 12, 1957 A Douglas F3D-1 Skynight makes an automatic landing on board the USS Antietam. [PAR] August 18, 1957 Paul Bikle establishes a glider speed record of 55.02 miles per hour over a 300-kilometer triangular course. [PAR] August 19-20, 1957 Major David G. Simons sets a balloon altitude record of 101,516 feet. [PAR] August 28, 1957 A Canberra sets a jet aircraft altitude record of 70,308 feet. [PAR] August 30, 1957 The USAF accepts the first Douglas C-133 turboprop transport. [PAR] October 4, 1957 The Soviet Union launches Sputnik , the first artificial satellite. [PAR] October 25, 1957 The Short S.C.1 makes its first free-flight vertical takeoff. [PAR] November 3, 1957 The Soviets launch Sputnik 2 carrying the dog Laika. [PAR] November 6, 1957 The prototype of the Fairey Rotodyne is flown. It's a combination fixed/rotary wing VTOL 48-passenger liner. [PAR] November 11, 1957 General Curtis E. LeMay flies a Boeing KC-135A nonstop from Westover Air Force Base, Massachusetts, to Buenos Aires. He flies 6,350 miles in 13 hours, 2 minutes, to set a world record for nonstop, nonrefueled jet flight. [PAR] December 6, 1957 The Lockheed Electra II turboprop airliner makes its first flight. [PAR] December 12, 1957 Major Adrian D. McDonnell, in a F-101A Voodoo, sets a world speed record of 1,207.34 miles per hour. [PAR] December 17, 1957 The Atlas ICBM is successfully fired for the first time. [PAR] December 20, 1957 The first production example of the Boeing 707 makes its debut. [PAR] December 23, 1957 North American Aviation wins the contract for the XB-70 bomber. [PAR] December 28, 1957 J. E. Woman, in a Cessna YH-41, reaches 30,335 feet to set |
"What was the name of the ""girl with kaleidoscope eyes"" in a Beatles song?" | lucy | [DOC] [TLE] Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In The Life of Sgt. PepperKaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In The Life of Sgt. Pepper [PAR] Limited Edition of 1967 copies [PAR] K-EYES [PAR] Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In The Life of Sgt. Pepper [PAR] K-EYES [PAR] Quantity: [PAR] Detailed Description [PAR] The year was 1967. The Beatles were hard at work on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, writing, recording, and experimenting behind closed doors at EMI's famed Abbey Road studios. Though the album took five months to record, few of these groundbreaking sessions were photographed. However, American photographer Henry Grossman spent an evening in the studio with the band as they began work on a new song: “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”. Henry documented the entire session with his camera, taking more than 250 black and white photographs over the course of the evening. Only a small handful of these amazing pictures has ever been seen by the public. Curvebender is proud to present - for the first time ever - the entire collection of black and white photos, including more than 220 never-published pictures. Housed in a deluxe limited edition volume, these beautiful images are presented in chronological order, allowing the evening to unfold for the reader just as it did for Henry. The result is a stunning photographic essay, an intimate fly-on-the-wall view of the Beatles at work. [PAR] Strictly limited to 1967 hand-numbered copies, each 11” X 11” hardcover book is individually hand-signed by Henry Grossman and housed in a deluxe clamshell case. The book's 240 silver-edged pages are printed on heavyweight art paper with image varnishing. Also included is a portfolio containing four limited edition black and white museum-quality prints and a reproduction of one of Henry's original contact sheets - all suitable for framing. [PAR] Kaleidoscope Eyes reveals the Beatles at the height of their creative powers, recording the body of work many would hail as the greatest album of all time. Don't miss the opportunity to own this historic collection of photos in its entirety. It is destined to become a treasured collector's item. [PAR] NOW SHIPPING - AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME BASIS [PAR] Your cart is empty.[DOC] [TLE] Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Lyrics - BeatlesLucy In The Sky With Diamonds Lyrics - Beatles [PAR] Picture yourself in a boat on a river [PAR] With tangerine trees and marmalade skies [PAR] Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly [PAR] A girl with kaleidoscope eyes [PAR] Cellophane flowers of yellow and green [PAR] Towering over your head [PAR] Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes [PAR] And she's gone [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Ah [PAR] Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain [PAR] Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies [PAR] Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers [PAR] That grow so incredibly high [PAR] Newspaper taxis appear on the shore [PAR] Waiting to take you away [PAR] Climb in the back with your head in the clouds [PAR] And you're gone [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Ah [PAR] Picture yourself on a train in a station [PAR] With plasticine porters with looking glass ties [PAR] Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile [PAR] The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Ah [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Ah [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds [PAR] Lucy in the sky with diamonds[DOC] [TLE] THE BEATLES LYRICS - Lucy In The Sky With DiamondsTHE BEATLES LYRICS - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds [PAR] "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" lyrics [PAR] THE BEATLES LYRICS [PAR] "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" [PAR] Picture yourself in a boat on a river [PAR] With tangerine trees and marmalade skies [PAR] Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly [PAR] A girl with kaleidoscope eyes [PAR] Cellophane flowers of yellow and green [PAR] Towering over |
Which city has a sports team of Steelers and team of Pirates? | pittsburgh | [DOC] [TLE] Steelers aren't going anywhere in Pittsburgh's hierarchy ...Steelers aren't going anywhere in Pittsburgh's hierarchy of sports teams - Behind the Steel Curtain [PAR] Behind the Steel Curtain [PAR] Rec [PAR] Diversity is what makes Pittsburgh such a magical place. [PAR] The diversity of the people that make up the area. The unique dynamic of hills, rivers and inclines. The history of a city once known for being industrial that is now home to one of the strongest medical facilities in the world. The tradition of a steel town that has been revitalized as of late by renovation and an influx of youth moving downtown. [PAR] There's also diversity in our sports teams, as Pittsburgh has three teams to cheer for in the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers . There wasn't much diversity in terms of cheering for a team in the city's primitive years, as the Pirates were the first franchise to be born back in 1887. And for nearly 100 years, the city's sports fans identified themselves with the Pirates, who rewarded them with memorable seasons and World Series victories. Before the Steelers were even a glint in Art Rooney's eyes, the Pirates had World Series victories under their belts and had just played the historic 1927 Yankees in the Fall Classic after winning the National League Pennant. [PAR] Pittsburgh's love affair with the Pirates rolled on into the 60s, as the Pirates won the most dramatic World Series ever against the Yankees in seven games. With Bill Mazeroski, who hit the most famous home run in World Series history to defeat the Yankees, Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente, the Pirates had cemented their place in Pittsburgh lore. [PAR] At the end of the decade, something happened that changed the city of Pittsburgh forever. Once a baseball town only, the Steelers stormed onto the scene after hiring coach Chuck Noll and drafting Joe Greene and L.C. Greenwood in 1969. These moves were the beginning of the creation of the greatest NFL team ever assembled. Terry Bradshaw, Mel Blount, Gerry Mullins, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Donnie Shell, Mike Wagner and Mike Webster were each drafted between 1970-74 and helped the Steelers win four Super Bowl in six years, capturing the hearts of Pittsburgh forever in the process. [PAR] The love Pittsburghers had for that team has been passed on through generations, as today, Steelers fans that didn't even live to see those 70s teams play can recite their greatest moments. Every Pittsburgh fan I know has ownership to at least one Steelers jersey, a jersey that belongs to a player his father or grandfather may have cheered for four decades earlier. Football Sundays are Pittsburghers second church service of the day; Heinz Field the city's chapel that on fall Sundays tries in vein to satisfy the city's unquenchable thirst for its football team. [PAR] This is what the 70s Steelers did to the city of Pittsburgh. They formed a bond with the city that bridges generational gaps, social and racial divides, and time. The greatest football team of all-time, Steelers, is ours, a birthright that is given to each baby at birth with a Terrible Towel given to us just hours after arriving into this world. [PAR] The city is diverse, but its also unique in that it is a true sports town. In the early 90s, the Penguins once captured the city much like the Steelers did two decades earlier, and even the recent teams have brought hockey fever back to the 412 area code. The recent resurgence of Pirates baseball is a marvelous thing to behold, as finally, a new generation of Pittsburgh baseball fans has their own memories and heroes to call their own. [PAR] Pittsburgh is a sports town, and there will always be love for each sports team. But at the end of the day, there's only one team that is revered in almost biblical proportions, and that's the team that, over four decades ago, captured the heart and imagination of a city that will never let go of its love affair with the Steelers. [PAR] More From Behind the Steel Curtain[DOC] [TLE] Pittsburgh Spectator Sports | Steelers, Pirates & PenguinsPittsburgh Spectator Sports |
What was the main color of a Storm trooper in Star Wars? | white | [DOC] [TLE] 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer: Of Course There ...'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer: Of Course There Are Black Stormtroopers - The Atlantic [PAR] The Atlantic [PAR] See our Newsletters > [PAR] Of Course There Are Black Stormtroopers in Star Wars [PAR] Fans objecting to John Boyega in The Force Awakens' teaser aren't just close-minded; they misunderstand the galaxy far, far away. [PAR] Disney [PAR] Print [PAR] Text Size [PAR] Earlier today, it seemed like #BlackStormtrooper might actually eclipse #BlackFriday as a trending topic. That’s because the official trailer that aired Friday for the next film in the Star Wars saga—The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams and scheduled for release in December 2015—opens on a black man wearing a stormtrooper’s uniform. [PAR] The man, who is played by John Boyega (of Attack the Block), pops into view perspiring and panting hard. He is surrounded by desert: in all likelihood the rolling dunes of Tatooine, the homeworld of both Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. And he appears to be in trouble. [PAR] Maybe the only people more alarmed than Boyega by his circumstances were commenters surprised by the sight of a black man’s head emerging from the white plate armor of an Imperial stormtrooper. People on Reddit compared the trailer to a scene from the 1987 Mel Brooks spoof Space Balls , a gag that plays up a black stormtrooper as jive-talkin’. In other threads and on Twitter, some people registered mere racist shock. But a few corners of the Internet turned to the internal logic of the Star Wars universe to appeal the presence of a black stormtrooper. Didn’t the prequels reveal that all stormtroopers were white clones? [PAR] Related Story [PAR] Star Wars and the 4 Ways Science Fiction Handles Race [PAR] No, they didn't. In Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi travels to the secretive planet of Kamino, where he discovers the existence of a clone army that would feed the so-called Clone Wars and eventually serve as the model for the evil Galactic Empire’s stormtrooper infantry. (Spoiler alert: Don’t watch the prequels.) Those clones weren’t white in any sense of the word. Jango Fett, the bounty hunter who served as the genetic template, was culturally (and perhaps ethnically) a Mandalorian. And the actor who portrays him, Temuera Derek Morrison, is a New Zealand-born person of brown skin and partial Maori descent. [PAR] Even if Morrison and Fett (and all of his clones) choose to pass as white, by the time of the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the Empire has been recruiting from general populations for years. That’s why it makes sense that a young Luke Skywalker, lured by a galaxy larger than the humble moisture farm he calls home on Tatooine, dreams of enlisting in the Imperial Navy. [PAR] The Empire is not a racially diverse institution. Everyone we meet in the Imperial officer corps, for example—the chain of commanders that Darth Vader is always Force-choking out—is white (and seemingly British). That said, if the Empire recruited black stormtroopers, that would be totally in keeping with a racist Empire—since black and white people are not actually from different races, the way that (say) humans and Wookies are. [PAR] What distinguishes the Star Wars universe from the Star Trek universe is the fact that, outside of the goose-stepping ranks of the Imperial military structure, its universe is pretty chill on race, if not totally post-racial. No one in the Rebellion bats an eye when Lando Calrissian and Nien Nunb copilot the Millennium Falcon during the Battle of Endor in The Return of the Jedi, even though the former is a black man from Bespin’s Cloud City and the latter a fish-faced smuggler from the humid caves of Sollust. Neither of them appears to mind taking orders from Admiral Ackbar, the high-ranking Mon Calamari military mastermind, either. Han Solo even learns a lesson about doubting the diminutive Ewoks, whom he initially regards as primitive. [PAR] The most glaring instance of everyday |
Which broadcasting company did Edward J Noble found? | abc | [DOC] [TLE] Edward J. Noble | American businessman | Britannica.comEdward J. Noble | American businessman | Britannica.com [PAR] American businessman [PAR] THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. [PAR] Learn about this topic in these articles: [PAR] [PAR] in American Broadcasting Company (ABC): Origins [PAR] ...and the Blue networks. After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared in 1941 that no company could own more than one radio network, NBC in 1943 sold the less-lucrative Blue Network to Edward J. Noble, the millionaire maker of Life Savers candy, who initially renamed it the American Broadcasting System before settling on the name the American Broadcasting Company, Inc. (ABC). ABC... [PAR] in radio: The development of networks and production centres [PAR] ...for a monopoly on broadcasting, and in 1941 it recommended that no single company own more than one network. As a result, NBC decided to sell its Blue network in 1943. The chain was purchased by Edward J. Noble, president of the Life Savers candy company. By 1944 it had been renamed the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).[DOC] [TLE] Edward Noble : Wikis (The Full Wiki)Edward Noble : Wikis (The Full Wiki) [PAR] The Full Wiki [PAR] More info on Edward Noble [PAR] Wikis [PAR] Edward Noble: Wikis [PAR] Advertisements [PAR] Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . [PAR] Related top topics [PAR] (Redirected to Edward John Noble article) [PAR] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [PAR] Edward John Noble (1882 – 1958) was an American broadcasting and candy industrialist originally from Gouverneur , New York . He co-founded the Life Savers Corporation in 1913. He founded the American Broadcasting Company when he purchased the NBC Blue Network in 1943 following the Federal Communications Commission 's (FCC) decree that RCA divest itself of one of its two radio networks. [PAR] Edward Noble was born in Gouverneur, New York and educated in the public schools. He attended Syracuse University and graduated from Yale in 1905. [PAR] In 1912, chocolate manufacturer Clarence Crane of Cleveland, Ohio invented Life Savers as a "summer candy" that could withstand heat better than chocolate. Since the mints looked like miniature life preservers, he called them Life Savers. After registering the trademark, Crane sold the rights to the peppermint candy to Edward Noble for $2,900. Instead of using cardboard rolls, which were not very successful, Noble created tin-foil wrappers to keep the mints fresh. Pep-O-Mint was the first Life Savers flavor. [PAR] He was the first chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Authority . He also served as Under secretary of Commerce under President Franklin D. Roosevelt , 1939-1940. in 1943, following the Federal Communications Commission 's order that RCA divest itself of one of its two radio networks, he founded the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) when he purchased the NBC Blue Network. [PAR] In 1943 Edward John Noble bought the St. Catherines Island on the coast of Georgia; in 1968, ten years after his death, the island was transferred to the Edward J. Noble Foundation. [PAR] The island is now owned by the St. Catherines Island Foundation, and the island's interior is operated for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. The foundation aims to promote conservation of natural resources, the survival of endangered species, and the preservation of historic sites, and to expand human knowledge in the fields of ecology , botany , zoology , natural history, archaeology , and other scientific and educational disciplines. [PAR] Noble was part of the St. Lawrence Seaway Project and was appointed to the advisory board by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. He owned Boldt Castle, the Thousand Island Club, and a summer residence on Wellesley Island. The ornamental street lights in the village park are all that remain of the gift of new street lights that were given to the village by Edward and his brother, Robert. The lights were in memory of their father. [PAR] Edward Noble died peacefully in his sleep on December 28, 1958. |
In which state is Camp David? | maryland | [DOC] [TLE] About Camp David - StateAbout Camp David [PAR] About Camp David [PAR] Share [PAR] Camp David is the U.S. Presidential Retreat. Located in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick County, Maryland, Camp David has offered Presidents an opportunity for solitude and tranquility, as well as an ideal place to host foreign leaders. [PAR] Construction of the facility began in 1935 by the Work Projects Association as the Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area Project and was opened as a camp site to federal government employees and their families three years later. President Franklin Roosevelt renamed the retreat Shangri La after the fictional Tibetan mountain kingdom in 1942. The buildings on the site, including the main lodge, were remodeled after the Roosevelt winter vacation home in Warm Springs, Georgia. In 1953 President Eisenhower renamed the retreat Camp David in honor of his father and grandson, both named David. [PAR] Since 1942, Camp David has been used by every American president as place to relax among family and friends and to tend to business outside of Washington. Camp David has also been used extensively to host foreign dignitaries. Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain attended the first such meeting in May of 1943. [PAR] In This Section:[DOC] [TLE] Camp David | A History of the Presidential RetreatCamp David | A History of the Presidential Retreat [PAR] Presidential Factfile [PAR] For more than 50 years now, when presidents have wanted privacy, they have sought the cool, secluded lodges and cabins of Camp David , the presidential retreat tucked away in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains. [PAR] Presidents have entertained visiting heads of state, such a former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill , conducted cabinet meetings, and briefed Congressional leaders at the retreat. The 1978 Middle East peace talks concluded with what have become known as the Camp David Accords. Yet few Americans know much about the place, considering its prominence. [PAR] Federal Summer Camp [PAR] It all started in 1935, when the Work Projects Administration , WPA, began building the Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area Project near Thurmont, Maryland, as an example of creating parks from worn-out agricultural land. [PAR] Three years later, the area opened as a camp for federal government employees and their families. Known as Hi-Catoctin, the facility consisted of several small cabins, a dining hall, and a swimming pool. Covered with trees and 1,800 feet above sea level, the spot provided a cool respite from the near tropical humidity of the Washington, DC, area. [PAR] Meanwhile, immediately after America's entry into World War II, doctors for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt were urging the ailing president to find a place convenient to Washington, yet far enough away to escape the heat and political pressures of the city. [PAR] The presidential yacht, USS Potomac, was out of the question because of heightened security considerations imposed by the war. After a search committee considered two other sites on Furnace Mountain on the Virginia side of the Potomac River below Harper's Ferry; and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia; Roosevelt toured two sites in the Catoctin Mountains. [PAR] He picked Hi-Catoctin, issuing a set of instructions on how the buildings should be remodeled and asking for the construction of a main lodge, which resembled the Roosevelt winter vacation home in Warm Springs, Georgia. The initial work cost $25,000. The camp was renamed the USS Shangri La, to follow up on the nautical connection, since many workers involved with the Potomac worked on the camp. [PAR] Popular Presidential Choice [PAR] Since Roosevelt inaugurated Shangri-La with a three-day visit beginning July 18, 1942, all subsequent presidents have made extensive use of the mountain top retreat. [PAR] President Harry Truman did not visit Shangri-La often because Bess, his wife, felt it was dull. However, when they did visit, the Trumans enjoyed Shangri-La. Truman's favorite sport was walking and he spent long hours wandering the mountain trails with a secret service agent in tow. [PAR] Renamed Camp David [PAR] President Dwight Eisenhower changed the name of the retreat to Camp David in honor of his grandson, David Eisenhower. Although he and his wife, Mamie, tended to use Camp David for private relaxation, Eisenhower held the first cabinet meeting ever to take place there. He also |
Which Welsh singer was invited to sing at the White House on Millennium Eve? | tom jones | [DOC] [TLE] Tom Jones Celeb Profile - Hollywood LifeTom Jones Celeb Profile - Hollywood Life [PAR] Date of Birth: June 7, 1940 [PAR] Hometown: Glamogan, Wales [PAR] Melinda Trenchard [PAR] Best Quotes: [PAR] “You can't be a sexy person unless you have something sexy to offer. With me, it's my voice: the way that I sing, the way I express myself when I sing.” [PAR] “I haven't become an American! Having a house in LA is just where the house is. It's just a convenience thing living there. I carry Wales around inside me. I'd consider moving back there one day. I never really left.” [PAR] “First of all, I love singing. I mean, I get out of bed and I sing. I can't help it.” [PAR] Bio: [PAR] Tom Jones (born Thomas Jones Woodward in Glamorgan, Wales on June 7, 1940) is a Welsh singer who rose to fame in the mid- 1960s with hits like, “She’s A Lady” and “Whats New Pussycat.” In total, Tom has sold over 100 million records and in 2006 he received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. [PAR] Best Known For: [PAR] Tom Jones is best known for his mega hits, “She’s A Lady,” and “It’s Not Unusual.” Tom also revealed that during the height of his career he would sleep with up to 250 groupies a year. Tom had a resurgence of popularity in the new millennium and is currently a judge on The Voice UK. In his over fifty year career Tom has won several awards including a Grammy for Best New Artist and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Breakthrough Video for his song, “Kiss” in 1989. [PAR] Personal Life: [PAR] Tom Jones was diagnosed with tuberculosis at age 12 which he later said caused him to stay in bed for almost 2 years. At the age of 16, Tom married his wife Melinda Trenchard and a month later they welcomed their son Mark. In 1963, he joined the group Tommy Scott and the Senators as the frontman. Tom went solo in 1964 with his mega hit, “It’s Not Unusual” and in 1966 he was awarded the honor of Best New Artist at the Grammys. A few years later he came to America to perform at Las Vegas where he forged a friendship with his longtime idol, Elvis Presley. Besides a very successful music career, Tom has had several Television shows including This Is Tom Jones. During the 80s Tom turned his focus to Country Music. His popularity increased again in the new millennium after President Bill Clinton invited him to perform on New Years Eve in Washington. In 2006 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.[DOC] [TLE] Welsh Vocal Harmony Music - Singers.comSingers.com - Welsh choral groups - celtic, choral and folk music from Wales [PAR] | Ralph Vaughn Williams [PAR] London Welsh Chorale : A Century of Welsh Music [PAR] Review: The London Welsh Chorale's second CD: Cennin Aur - A Century of Welsh Music charts the progress of choral music in Wales over the last hundred years. The most recent work being In My Craft by Geraint Lewis, a commission to celebrate the life of Dylan Thomas whose daughter Aeronwy was one of the Chorale's vice presidents for many years. [PAR] Songlist: Efe A Ddaw, Gweddi Y Pechadur, Yr Arglwydd Yw Fy Mugail, Dyn A Aned O Wraig, Gwel Uwchlaw Cymylau Amser, Dyrchafaf Fy Llygaid, Laudamus, Molwch Yr Arglwydd, Y Mae Afon, Cennin Aur, Cadwyn, Magnificat & Numc Dimittis, In My Craft Or Sullen Art [PAR] 6207c | 1 CD | $12.95 | [PAR] Men Aloud : Live From Wales [PAR] Review: Fresh off their Platinum album debut, and on the heels of their stunning victory on BBC's television smash hit show, Last Choir Standing , Britain's favorite choir MEN ALOUD is set to bring their unique music making to North America. The choir, led by Tim Rhys-Evans, features 20 tremendous vocal talents from across Wales. In addition, Men Aloud is also a recent winner of the Classical Brit Album |
In which year was Bloody Sunday in Londonderry? | 1972 | [DOC] [TLE] Bloody Sunday | Toronto StarBloody Sunday | Toronto Star [PAR] Bloody Sunday [PAR] By Andrew Norman [PAR] Tues., June 15, 2010 [PAR] Soldiers that day charged into crowds of Catholic demonstrators in the city's hard-line Bogside district at the end of an illegal march that had been blocked from reaching the city hall. The soldiers claimed to have been responding to Irish Republican Army gunfire and to have targeted armed rioters, but no soldiers suffered injuries. The year 1972 went on to become the deadliest in the four-decade conflict over Northern Ireland. [PAR] The Star's front page on January 31, 1972. [PAR] This file photo of Jan 30, 1972 shows soldiers taking cover behind their sandbagged armored cars while dispersing rioters with CS gas in Londonderry, Northern Ireland on Bloody Sunday. (AP Photo/PA Wire, File [PAR] In this Sunday Jan, 31 1972 file photo a man receiving attention during the shooting incident in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, which became known as Bloody Sunday. (AP Photo/ PA/File) [PAR] Article Continued Below [PAR] A British soldier drags a Catholic protester during the "Bloody Sunday" killings 30 January 1972 when British paratroopers shot dead 13 Catholics civil rights marchers in Londonderry. Shortly after, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) declared that their immediate policy was "to kill as many British soldiers as possible". (Photo credit should read THOPSON/AFP/Getty Images) [PAR] British paratroopers take away civil rights demonstrators on "Bloody Sunday" after the paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights march, killing 14 civilians, January 30, 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images) [PAR] A British paratrooper takes a captured youth from the crowd on "Bloody Sunday," when British paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights march, killing 14 civilians, January 30, 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images) [PAR] Coffins of some of the dead from the Bloody Sunday violence are seen in a church in Northern Ireland on February 1, 1979. (Associated Press ) [PAR] Marchers carry signs for deceased on the one-year anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" January 31, 1973 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images) [PAR] Judges from the Bloody Sunday Inquiry take a break, Monday July 20, 1998, at the start of the preliminary hearing in the Guildhall, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Walking out (from left) are New Zealander Sir Edwards Somers, Britain's Lord Saville and Justice Bill Hoyt of Canada who will hear details into events of 1972 where 13 poeple were killed by British Paratroopers.(AP Photo/Paul McErlane) [PAR] Families of the victims of the Bloody Sunday shootings march from the Bogside area of Londonderry to the Guildhall holding photographs of their relatives, to gain a preview of the Saville Report on June 15, 2010 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The long-awaited report from the Saville Inquiry, which was set up in 1998 and is estimated to have cost 191m GBP, will be announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron in the Commons today. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) [PAR] Megan Bradley, three, grand niece of Jim Wray, gathers with other relatives of those shot dead on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, Northern Ireland Tuesday June 15, 2010 ahead of Tuesday's release of the long-awaited Saville report. The British government publishes findings of investigation into Bloody Sunday, the 1972 killing of 13 Catholic demonstrators by British troops. The investigation began in 1998 and became the most expensive in British legal history as it gathered evidence from 2,500 witnesses, including troops who opened fire that day. (AP Photo/Paul Faith/PA Wire) [PAR] A newspaper cutting showing the faces of victims killed on Bloody Sunday is stuck to a memorial dedicated to them, in the Bogside area of Londonderry, Northern Ireland on June 15, 2010. The Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday will be published today after 12 years and a cost of £190 million pounds (275 million dollars, 230 million euros), the 5,000-page report examines the events of January 30, 1972 in Londonderry, Northern |
What was the name of Gene Autry's horse? | champion | [DOC] [TLE] What was the name of Gene Autry's Horse? - Experts123What was the name of Gene Autry's Horse? [PAR] What was the name of Gene Autry's Horse? [PAR] 1 Answer [PAR] 0 [PAR] Gene Autry's horse was Champion. The Lone Ranger's horse was Silver(and Tonto was The Lone Ranger's friend and Tonto's horse was a pinto named Scout) Roy Roger's horse was Trigger and Roy so loved the horse that when Trigger died, Roy had Trigger stuffed. Dale Evans' horse was Buttermilk(Dale was married to Roy but Roy did not have Dale stuffed). Roy's dog was named Bullet(German Shepperd) and Roy's jeep was named Nellie Belle. Gene Autry was known as "The Singing Cowboy". Many people still try to find Gene's recording of 'Poppy the Puppy'. Pat Buttram was Gen's sidekick in their cowboy movies. Pat used his real name for most of his characters. Later on Pat Buttram was Mr. Haney on TV's Green Acres. more [PAR] answers.yahoo.com[DOC] [TLE] Gene Autry - TV CowboysGene Autry [PAR] Gene Autry [PAR] Gene Autry is a real person who played the part of a cowboy called "Gene Autry". What I remember most about him is his beautiful horse, "Champion". [PAR] Most TV cowboy's horses were really smart and helped them out of jams, but Champion could do almost anything! This horse was so talented that he got his own TV show called "The Adventures of Champion"! [PAR] All About the Show [PAR] The professional life of Gene Autry included music (he was a singer!), Western movies (he was a star!), and he was a big hit in his TV series, "The Gene Autry Show", which began in 1950 and ran through 1956. [PAR] He fit the TV cowboy model of a handsome, well dressed cowboy whose only purpose was to ride from town to town upholding the law in the Southwest. And, like other TV cowboys, he had a way of doing that without ever getting dirty or seldom ever firing a shot! [PAR] Remember I mentioned Gene's other talent - he could sing! In fact he sang so well that he was known as "the singing cowboy"! The show's theme song was "Back in the Saddle Again". I can still hear him singing that song. Can't you? [PAR] His sidekick "Pat" (played by Pat Buttram) always managed to get into some kind of silly predicament in each episode, Gene would find an opportunity to burst into song, and Champion (the Wonder Horse) wound up saving the day! Remember - this was one very talented horse! [PAR] The Cowboy Code [PAR] From 1940 to 1956, "Gene Autry's Melody Ranch" was a huge hit as a weekly show on CBS Radio. As you can see, it continued on the radio even while "The Gene Autry Show" was airing on TV. Gene knew that lots of young fans were listening to his radio show and watching his TV show so he created the "Cowboy Code" for these fans. Under his code, the Cowboy must: [PAR] 1. Never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. [PAR] 2. Never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him. [PAR] 3. Always tell the truth. [PAR] 4. Be gentle with children, the elderly and animals. [PAR] 5. Not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas. [PAR] 6. Help people in distress. [PAR] 7. Be a good worker. [PAR] 8. Keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits. [PAR] 9. Respect women, parents and his nation's laws. [PAR] 10. Be a patriot. [PAR] Did you know there is a Gene Autry museum? [PAR] More About the Actors [PAR] ORVON EUGENE AUTRY (Gene to his fans) was born on Sept. 29, 1907 and died of lymphoma on Oct. 2, |
In which decade did golfer Gary Player last win the British Open? | 1970s | [DOC] [TLE] Gary PlayerGary Player DMS, OIG (born 1 November 1935) is a retired South African professional golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf. Over his career, Player accumulated nine major championships on the regular tour and six Champions Tour major championship victories, as well as three Senior British Open Championships on the European Senior Tour. At the age of 29, Player won the 1965 U.S. Open and became the only non-American to win all four majors, known as the career Grand Slam. Player became only the third golfer in history to win the Career Grand Slam, following Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen, and only Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have performed the feat since. Player has won 165 tournaments on six continents over six decades and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. [PAR] Born in Johannesburg, Player has logged more than 25 million kilometres (15 million miles) in travel, which is more than any other athlete. Nicknamed the Black Knight, Mr. Fitness, and the International Ambassador of Golf, Player is also a renowned golf course architect with more than 325 design projects on five continents throughout the world. He has also authored or co-written 36 golf books. [PAR] His business interests are represented by Black Knight International, which includes Gary Player Design, Player Real Estate, The Player Foundation, Gary Player Academies, and Black Knight Enterprises, aspects of which include licensing, events, publishing, wine, apparel and memorabilia. [PAR] The Gary Player Stud Farm has received worldwide acclaim for breeding top thoroughbred race horses, including 1994 Epsom Derby entry Broadway Flyer. [PAR] He operates The Player Foundation, which has a primary objective of promoting underprivileged education around the world. In 1983, The Player Foundation established the Blair Atholl Schools in Johannesburg, South Africa, which has educational facilities for more than 500 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. In 2013 it celebrated its 30th Anniversary with charity golf events in London, Palm Beach, Shanghai and Cape Town, bringing its total of funds raised to over US$60 million. [PAR] Background and family [PAR] Gary Player was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the youngest of Harry and Muriel Player's three children. When he was eight years old his mother died from cancer. Although his father was often away from home working in the gold mines, he did manage to take a loan in order to buy a set of clubs for his son Gary to begin playing golf. The Virginia Park golf course in Johannesburg is where Player first began his love affair with golf. At the age of 14, Player played his first round of golf and parred the first three holes. At age 16, he announced that he would become number one in the world. At age 17, he became a professional golfer. [PAR] Player married wife Vivienne Verwey (sister of professional golfer Bobby Verwey) on 19 January 1957, four years after turning professional. Together they have six children: Jennifer, Marc, Wayne, Michele, Theresa and Amanda. He is also a grandfather to 21 grandchildren. During the early days of his career Player would travel from tournament to tournament with wife, six children, nanny and a tutor in tow. [PAR] His eldest son, Marc Player, owns and operates Black Knight International, which exclusively represents Player in all his commercial activities, including all endorsements, licensing, merchandising, golf course design, and real estate development. [PAR] Gary Player is the brother of Ian Player, a notable South African environmental educator and conservationist who saved the white rhino from extinction. [PAR] Regular PGA Tour career [PAR] Player is one of the most successful golfers in the history of the sport, ranking third (behind Roberto de Vicenzo and Sam Snead) in total professional wins, with at least 166, and tied for fourth in major championship victories with nine. Along with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus he is often referred to as one of "The Big Three" golfers of his era – from the late 1950s through the late 1970s – when golf boomed in the United States and around the world, greatly encouraged by expanded television coverage |
What writer was expelled from West Point for showing up for a public parade wearing only a white belt and gloves? | poe | [DOC] [TLE] use belt in a sentence, how to spell belt, What is the ...use belt in a sentence, how to spell belt, What is the meaning and spelling of? Make example sentences for [PAR] English words and Examples of Usage [PAR] Example Sentences for "belt" [PAR] Author Edgar Allan Poe was expelled from West Point Military Academy for showing up for a public parade wearing only a white belt and gloves. [PAR] He was given five lashes of the headmaster's leather belt as punishment. [PAR] The little boy held onto his father's belt loop as they walked through the store. [PAR] My belt is too loose, I'm afraid my pants are going to fall down. [PAR] Writer Edgar Allan Poe was expelled from West Point Military Academy for showing up for a public parade wearing only a white belt and gloves. [PAR] Wearing a seat belt significantly reduces your chance of serious injury or death in a car crash. [PAR] A plumber's tool belt weighs about 10 kilograms when all his wrenches and everything are on it. [PAR] Whenever I drive, I fasten my seat belt to protect myself. [PAR] He would still be alive if he had worn his seat belt during the car crash. [PAR] It's the law always buckle your safety belt in cars and airplanes. [PAR] Since I lost a little weight, my belt got loose. [PAR] The red belt sets off her black dress. [PAR] The Milky Way is a vast belt of distant stars, each star a sun like our one. [PAR] Suddenly the plane begins to rock and the seat belt signs come on. [PAR] She is wearing a leather belt around her waist. [PAR] Only first 15 results shown. [PAR] The Manila selfie museum encouraging visitors to take pictures with art [PAR] Have you ever liked a piece of art so much you feel like youâre part of it? Well, a museum in the Philippines is helping people do just that. Art in Island, a museum in Manila, created by a group of Korean artists, features over a hundred unique three dimensional paintings that encourage people to pose in front of them. Each artwork is created in such a way that when... [PAR] Nazi hideout in Argentina [PAR] Was this a hideout for German Nazi officers? Deep in Argentinaâs northern jungle, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of what may have originally been a Nazi hiding place. âItâs a defendable site, a protected site, an inaccessible site, where you can live peacefully in hiding. We believe weâve found a refuge for the Nazi hierarchy.âResearchers from the University of Buenos Aires... [PAR] Family lives with lions [PAR] When most people tell you they have a couple of cats at home, these probably aren't the type of cat youâd expect, but for one family in Gaza, these lion cubs are their household pets. Lioness Mona and Alex, whoâs a male, were born in the battle-torn Gaza Strip to parents that were smuggled through a ... [PAR] Read More [PAR] Window cleaners have an accident [PAR] A terrifying ordeal for two window cleaners in China, as the platform they were working on began swinging violently and smashing into the building. The incident, which took place outside the 91st floor of the Shanghai World Financial Centre, lasted for 15 minutes with their cradle slamming into a wall at one point, sending glass flying into the building and down to the ground.[DOC] [TLE] Jeopardy 4 Oliver C. Jeopardy TemplateJeopardy 4 Oliver C. Jeopardy Template [PAR] In which 80s film did Arnold Schwarzenegger play Danny De Vito's brother? [PAR] 100 [PAR] Tamato [PAR] This vegetable was originally thought to be poisonous. It was brought into acceptance on September 26, 1820 when Colonel Robert G. Johnson ate an entire basket full of them, sitting on the courthouse steps in Salem, New Jersey. The assembled crowd expected to see him drop dead, but when he remained healthy, this veggie won it's spot as one of America's favorites! [PAR] 100 [PAR] J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. [PAR] What book was Mark David Chapman carrying with him when he killed John Lennon [PAR] 100 [PAR] What type of machine do the French call a telecopie? [PAR] 100 [PAR] What Pulp Fiction star once served as Bill Cosby's stand-in |
Which country did Albert Einstein move to as the Nazis rose to power? | united states | [DOC] [TLE] Why did Albert Einstein come to America? | Reference.comWhy did Albert Einstein come to America? | Reference.com [PAR] Why did Albert Einstein come to America? [PAR] A: [PAR] Quick Answer [PAR] Albert Einstein was very outspoken politically and was an avid pacifist. He was also a Jew in Germany at the time when the Holocaust was only a few years away. For this reason, he was forced out of his native Germany. He emigrated to the United States because he had been offered various positions there. [PAR] Full Answer [PAR] Albert Einstein spoke out openly in support of pacifism and didn't hesitate to create a political persona. Because of this, and because of his famous status, he made political enemies of extreme right-wing groups. Anti-Semites declared that his work was un-German, and as the Nazis rose to power, it became increasingly hard for Einstein to live in Germany. The scientist was offered a position at Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study. Although he wasn't initially welcomed in the United States because of his pacifist views, after a few more months in Europe, he was able to move to America in 1933. He retained dual U.S. and Swiss citizenship, giving up his German citizenship. It was fortunate that Einstein moved because he was accused of treason by the Nazi party in 1933. The party's power was so absolute that at one point Einstein's name couldn't be mentioned, even in academic circles. [PAR] Once in the United States, Einstein and his wife helped other Jewish refugees to emigrate to the America. Einstein expressed mixed feelings about living in the United States. He felt privileged to live in a place as peaceful as Princeton, New Jersey, but at the same time felt guilty for being able to live peacefully while so many others had lives destroyed by the war. Nevertheless, Einstein remained in Princeton until his death in 1955.[DOC] [TLE] Albert Einstein - NASAAlbert Einstein [PAR] Listen to an audio version of this page. [PAR] Sorry, your browser does not support the audio element, please consider updating. [PAR] Albert Einstein [PAR] Albert Einstein did not talk until he was three years old. [PAR] Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. He attended school where he learned math and science. He was also taught at home. At home he learned Judaism and violin. He taught himself how to do geometry. [PAR] Einstein felt that he would make a good math and physics teacher. In 1900, he graduated as a teacher. He had a very hard time finding a teaching job at a university. He took a temporary job as a high school teacher. That only lasted a short time. By 1902, he was working in an office that handed out patents on new inventions. He worked in the patent office for seven years. [PAR] While working in the patent office, he wrote papers about his ideas on physics topics. His ideas were new and very good. In 1909, he was able to get a job teaching at a university. He continued to write about his ideas on physics. His ideas were so good that he was given the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921. [PAR] Einstein was a very good scientist. He was also a good citizen. Einstein spoke out against the country in which he was born. He did not think that Germany should be fighting in World War I. Some Germans did not like the fact that he was speaking against his homeland. There were also some Germans that did not like the fact he was a Jew. [PAR] Einstein went to the United States in 1932 to work at Princeton University. While he was in the United States, Nazis took control of Germany. Einstein spoke out against the Nazis that came to power in 1932. Once the Nazis were in control, he did not go back to Germany. He became a United States citizen in 1940. He contributed money to help the United States win World War II against Germany. [PAR] |
The first untethered space walk took place from which space craft? | challenger | [DOC] [TLE] Feb. 7: First Untethered Space Walk 1984 - ABC NewsFeb. 7: First Untethered Space Walk 1984 - ABC News [PAR] ABC News [PAR] Feb. 7: First Untethered Space Walk 1984 [PAR] February 7, 2012 [PAR] 1965 United States Bombs North Vietnam [PAR] U.S. Secretary of Defense McNamara addressed Vietcong attacks and U.S. retaliation. [PAR] 1984 First Untethered Walk in Space [PAR] Two astronauts from NASA's Challenger space shuttle float in space untethered, with just jetpacks to guide their movement. Astronaut Bruce McCandless was the first to free fly, followed by Robert Stewart. [PAR] 1999 Jordan's King Hussein Dies [PAR] The "architect of modern Jordan," King Hussein died at age 63. His son, Prince Abdullah, was sworn in as his successor. [PAR] Famous Birthdays[DOC] [TLE] Astronaut Bruce McCandless and the First-Ever Untethered ...Astronaut Bruce McCandless and the First-Ever Untethered Space Walk [PAR] SHARE [PAR] LIFE.com celebrates incredible photos of astronaut Bruce McCandless, taken by Space Shuttle Challenger's pilot, during the first "untethered space walk" in history. [PAR] On Feb. 7, 1984, “astronaut Bruce McCandless ventured further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut had ever been,” notes the caption to the above photo on NASA.gov . “This space first was made possible by a nitrogen jet-propelled backpack, previously known at NASA as the Manned Maneuvering Unit or MMU. After a series of test maneuvers inside and above [Space Shuttle] Challenger . . . McCandless went ‘free flying’ to a distance of 320 feet away from the orbiter.” [PAR] Thirty years later, the photographs of McCandless’ breathtaking, first-ever untethered space walk during the fourth Challenger mission still stun. (McCandless was joined on his historic walk by Col. Robert L. Stewart , but it is the stirring photos of McCandless—made by Challenger‘s pilot, Robert “Hoot” Gibson—that have endured.) [PAR] McCandless was a Navy aviator in the early 1960s—he graduated second in the Naval Academy’s class of 1958, earning a master’s degree in electrical engineering—and in 1966 was one of 19 fliers selected by NASA for astronaut training. He was instrumental in designing and testing the MMU jet pack, and for 18 years before the Challenger mission that would, in a sense, immortalize him, McCandless played a role in some of NASA’s greatest triumphs: he was, for example, the Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, during the Apollo 11 mission. [PAR] Forty-five years after Apollo 11’s lunar mission, it’s only right that we take a minute to celebrate another astonishing, hair-raising NASA first. Namely, that moment, 15 years after Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon, when McCandless briefly broke free, at-once minuscule and momentous—the human form sharply etched and intrepid against the limitless, indifferent void. [PAR] NASA[DOC] [TLE] Facts About Spacesuits and Spacewalking | NASAFacts About Spacesuits and Spacewalking | NASA [PAR] Facts About Spacesuits and Spacewalking [PAR] Loading ... [PAR] Loading ... [PAR] Facts About Spacesuits and Spacewalking [PAR] The Gemini spacesuit was Ed White's personal spacecraft when he left the Gemini IV capsule. Image Credit: NASA [PAR] Spacesuits help astronauts in several ways. Spacewalking astronauts face a wide variety of temperatures. In Earth orbit, conditions can be as cold as minus 250 degrees Fahrenheit. In the sunlight, they can be as hot as 250 degrees. A spacesuit protects astronauts from those extreme temperatures. [PAR] NASA's first spacesuits were made for the Mercury program. Mercury was the first time NASA astronauts flew into space. The Mercury suits were worn only inside the spacecraft. [PAR] NASA's first spacewalks took place during the Gemini program. [PAR] Spacesuits for the Apollo program had boots made to walk on rocky ground. The Apollo suits also had a life support system. The astronauts could go far away from the lunar lander because they weren't connected to it by a hose. [PAR] Spacesuits like the Apollo suits were used on the Skylab space station missions. Like the Gemini suits, these suits connected to Skylab with a hose. [PAR] Astronauts wear orange spacesuits called "launch and entry suits" during launch and landing of |
Will Rogers airport was built in which US state? | oklahoma | [DOC] [TLE] Will Rogers World Airport, United States (Code :: OKC ...Will Rogers World Airport, United States (Code :: OKC) | Oklahoma City Airport Map, Will Rogers World Airport Code [PAR] Timezone : America/Chicago [PAR] Will Rogers World Airport Timezone : GMT -06:00 hours [PAR] Current time and date at Will Rogers World Airport is 21:12:09 PM (CST) on Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 [PAR] Looking for information on Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, United States? Know about Will Rogers World Airport in detail. Find out the location of Will Rogers World Airport on United States map and also find out airports near to Oklahoma City. This airport locator is a very useful tool for travelers to know where is Will Rogers World Airport located and also provide information like hotels near Will Rogers World Airport, airlines operating to Will Rogers World Airport etc... IATA Code and ICAO Code of all airports in United States. Scroll down to know more about Will Rogers World Airport or Oklahoma City Airport, United States. [PAR] Will Rogers World Airport Map - Location of Will Rogers World Airport [PAR] Load Map [PAR] This page provides all the information you need to know about Will Rogers World Airport, United States. This page is created with the aim of helping travelers and tourists visiting United States or traveling to Oklahoma City Airport. [PAR] Details about Oklahoma City Airport given here include [PAR] Will Rogers World Airport Code - IATA Code (3 letter airport codes) and ICAO Code (4 letter airport codes) [PAR] Coordinates of Oklahoma City Airport - Latitude and Longitude (Lat and Long) of Will Rogers World Airport [PAR] Location of Will Rogers World Airport - City Name, Country, Country Codes etc... [PAR] Will Rogers World Airport Time Zone and Current time at Will Rogers World Airport [PAR] Address and contact details of Will Rogers World Airport along with website address of the airport [PAR] Clickable Location Map of Will Rogers World Airport on Google Map. [PAR] General information about United States where Will Rogers World Airport is located in the city of Oklahoma City. General information include capital of United States, currency and conversion rate of United States currency, Telephone Country code, exchange rate against US Dollar and Euro in case of major world currencies etc... [PAR] OKC - Will Rogers World Airport IATA Code and KOKC - Will Rogers World Airport ICAO code[DOC] [TLE] Will Rogers - United States American HistoryWill Rogers [PAR] Blog [PAR] Will Rogers [PAR] Will Rogers was a legendary cowboy philosopher. He was a roping performer, actor, and a humanitarian loved by many people. For his contributions to radio and motion pictures, Rogers earned two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [PAR] Childhood and youth [PAR] Rogers was born William Penn Adair Rogers to Clement Vann Rogers and Mary America Schrimsher. He was born in Indian Territory that would later become Oologah, Oklahoma. Both of his parents had Cherokee blood. Rogers used to say, "My ancestors didn`t come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat." [PAR] On a cattle ranch, Rogers was taught how to use the lasso by a freed slave. As a teenager and young adult, Rogers loved the way of the cowboy, but had not decided on a career. In 1902, he traveled to Argentina, where he worked with the gauchos (cowboys) of the Argentine pampas for five months. Later that year, Rogers sailed for South Africa, where he landed a job breaking horses for the British Army. [PAR] Career beginnings [PAR] While in South Africa, he began his show business career as a trick roper in "Texas Jack`s Wild West Circus." He was known as "The Cherokee Kid." [PAR] Rogers returned to the U.S. and continued as a Wild West show performer and trick roper with the Wirth Brothers Circus. He began to use his roping skills on the vaudeville circuit. A important event in Rogers` stage career was his one-week engagement in New York for Ziegfeld�s �Midnight Frolic" in 1915. That show drew numerous influential and regular patrons. He used his fondness for current events by adding comic commentary to his performances. That one-week spot ran into 1916, and Rogers` popularity resulted in an offer to be one |
Who had an 80s No 1 with Don't You Want Me? | human league | [DOC] [TLE] Human League - Don't you want me 1982 - YouTubeHuman League - Don't you want me 1982 - YouTube [PAR] Human League - Don't you want me 1982 [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Jul 29, 2008 [PAR] Human League - Don't you want me 1982 [PAR] You were working as a waitress [PAR] In a cocktail bar [PAR] Turned you into someone new [PAR] Now five years later on [PAR] you've got the world at your feet [PAR] Success has been so easy for you [PAR] But don't forget [PAR] It's me who put you where you are now [PAR] And I can put you back down too [PAR] Don't, don't you want me [PAR] You know I can't believe it [PAR] When I hear that you won't see me [PAR] Don't, don't you want me [PAR] You know I don't believe you [PAR] When you say that you don't need me [PAR] It's much too late to find [PAR] You think you've changed your mind [PAR] You'd better change it back [PAR] Or we will both be sorry [PAR] Don't you want me, baby [PAR] Don't you want me, oh [PAR] Don't you want me, baby [PAR] Don't you want me, oh [PAR] I was working as a waitress [PAR] In a cocktail bar [PAR] But even then I knew I'd find [PAR] A much better place [PAR] Either with or without you [PAR] The five years we have had [PAR] Have been such good times [PAR] I still love you [PAR] But now I think it's time [PAR] I lived my life on my own [PAR] I guess it's just what I must do [PAR] Don't, don't you want me [PAR] You know I can't believe it [PAR] When I hear that you won't see me [PAR] Don't, don't you want me [PAR] You know I don't believe you [PAR] When you say that you don't need me [PAR] It's much too late to find [PAR] You think you've changed your mind [PAR] You'd better change it back [PAR] Or we will both be sorry [PAR] Don't you want me, baby [PAR] Don't you want me, oh [PAR] Don't you want me, baby [PAR] Don't you want me, oh [PAR] (Instrumental) [PAR] Don't you want me, baby [PAR] Don't you want me, oh [PAR] Don't you[DOC] [TLE] Secretly Horrifying Song Lyrics: "Don't You Want Me" by ...Secretly Horrifying Song Lyrics: "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League :: Music :: Features :: Paste [PAR] Don’t you want me, baby? [PAR] Don’t you want me? [PAR] Oh! [PAR] Don’t you want me, baby? [PAR] Don’t you want me [PAR] Oh! [PAR] What I’m trying to tell you is that no, she doesn’t want you, man! She pretty clearly doesn’t, and I think deep down you know that. And why are you trying to win us over with this catchy melody after you’ve basically threatened her life for the entire song? It’s not going to work. There’s no melody in the world that can overcome such hate, and…. [PAR] And…wow, it is, uh…it is catchy, but there’s the whole thing with the rage…and the misogyny, and, uh…I’m growing weak…. [PAR] sings at the top of my lungs [PAR] DON’T YOU WANT ME, BABY!!!! [PAR] I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar [PAR] That much is true [PAR] But even then I knew I’d find a much better place [PAR] Either with or without you [PAR] The five years we have had have been such good times [PAR] I still love you [PAR] But now I think it’s time I lived my life on my own [PAR] I guess it’s just what I must |
What went with Blood and Sweat in the name of the 60s rock band? | tears | [DOC] [TLE] Blood, Sweat & Tears | Biography & History | AllMusicBlood, Sweat & Tears | Biography & History | AllMusic [PAR] Blood, Sweat & Tears [PAR] Biography by Bruce Eder [PAR] One of the first rock bands to integrate jazz-influenced horns, they burst onto the pop playlists with three million-sellers in 1969. [PAR] google+ [PAR] Artist Biography by Bruce Eder [PAR] No American rock group ever started with as much daring or musical promise as Blood, Sweat & Tears , or realized their potential more fully -- and then blew it all as quickly. From their origins as a jazz-rock experiment that wowed critics and listeners, they went on -- in a somewhat more pop vein -- to sell almost six million records in three years, but ended up being dropped by their record label four years after that. Blood, Sweat & Tears started as an idea conceived by Al Kooper in July of 1967. An ex-member of the Blues Project , Kooper had been toying with the notion, growing out of his admiration for jazz bandleader Maynard Ferguson , of forming an electric rock band that would include horns and use jazz as the basis for their work. He planned to pursue this in London, but a series of New York shows involving some big-name friends didn't raise enough money to get him there. He did, however, find three players who wanted to work with him: bassist Jim Fielder , Blues Project guitarist Steve Katz , and drummer Bobby Colomby . Kooper agreed, as long as he was in charge musically. The horn section featured Fred Lipsius (saxophone), with Randy Brecker and Jerry Weiss on trumpets and flügelhorns, and Dick Halligan playing trombone. The new group was signed to Columbia Records, and the name " Blood, Sweat & Tears " came to Kooper after a jam at the Cafe au Go Go, where a cut on his hand left his organ keyboard covered in blood. [PAR] That first version of Blood, Sweat & Tears played music that roamed freely through realms of jazz, R&B, soul, and even psychedelia in ways that had scarcely been heard before in one band. The songs were bold and challenging, and the arrangements gave Lipsius , Brecker , et. al room to solo, while Kooper 's organ and Katz 's guitar swelled in pulsing, shimmering glory. Their debut, Child Is Father to the Man , was released in February 1968, and seemed to portend a great future. The only thing it didn't have was a hit single to get AM radio play and help drive sales. [PAR] Disagreements about repertory grew into doubts about Kooper 's ability as a lead singer, and soon split this band. Kooper left in March of 1968, and Brecker followed him out. That might've been the end of the story, except that Colomby and Katz decided to salvage a band of their own band out of this debacle. The lineup was reshuffled and expanded, and for a lead singer they found a Canadian national named David Clayton-Thomas . [PAR] The new Blood, Sweat & Tears recorded their album in late 1968. Blood, Sweat & Tears , released in January 1969, was smoother and more traditionally melodic than its predecessor. Equally important, the singles from the album were edited, removing the featured spots for the jazz players. "You've Made Me So Very Happy" rose to number two and lofted the album to the top of the LP listings. "Spinning Wheel" b/w "More and More" and "And When I Die" followed, and when the smoke cleared, the album had yielded a career's worth of hits. The LP also won the Grammy as Album of the Year, selling three million copies in the bargain. [PAR] In the spring of 1970, however, the group lost a huge amount of momentum with its core audience, college students, when they undertook a tour of Eastern Europe on behalf of the U.S. State Department. The Vietnam War was still raging, and anything to do with the government was potentially poisonous on college campuses. It was on their return to America, amid this dubious career move -- which was done to overcome the problem of |
"What words did Lewis Carroll combine to come up with the term ""chortle"" in Through a Looking-Glass?" | chuckle and snort | [DOC] [TLE] Chortle | Define Chortle at Dictionary.comChortle | Define Chortle at Dictionary.com [PAR] chortle [PAR] verb (used without object), chortled, chortling. [PAR] 1. [PAR] verb (used with object), chortled, chortling. [PAR] 2. [PAR] to express with a gleeful chuckle: [PAR] to chortle one's joy. [PAR] blend of chuckle and snort ; coined by Lewis Carroll in Through the Looking-Glass (1871) [PAR] Related forms [PAR] Examples from the Web for chortle [PAR] Expand [PAR] Contemporary Examples [PAR] Lewis Carroll really did introduce the word “chortle” to the English language in his 1871 poem Jabberwocky. [PAR] They can yawp and chortle and call me Skyrider as if it was a joke. [PAR] Skyrider B. M. Bower [PAR] It was almost a chortle he emitted, but he was solemn enough before Lafe had closed the door. [PAR] Blacksheep! Blacksheep! Meredith Nicholson [PAR] Eli began to chortle, and Hannah stirred in her sleep, throwing both chubby arms over her head. [PAR] The Little Mixer Lillian Nicholson Shearon [PAR] Frighten me, floor me, then chortle with glee, And fly away fast from the gutter and me. [PAR] British Dictionary definitions for chortle [PAR] Expand [PAR] chortler, noun [PAR] Word Origin [PAR] C19: coined (1871) by Lewis Carroll in Through the Looking-glass; probably a blend of chuckle + snort [PAR] Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition [PAR] © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins [PAR] Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 [PAR] Word Origin and History for chortle [PAR] Expand [PAR] v. [PAR] coined 1872 by Lewis Carroll in "Through the Looking Glass," perhaps from chuckle and snort. Related: Chortled; chortling. As a noun, from 1903. [PAR] Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper[DOC] [TLE] 10 whimsical words coined by Lewis Carroll - The Week10 whimsical words coined by Lewis Carroll [PAR] 10 whimsical words coined by Lewis Carroll [PAR] Angela Tung [PAR] Alice meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee in Lewis Carroll's children's novel Alice Through The Looking Glass. Rischgitz/Getty Images [PAR] January 25, 2013 [PAR] 10 things you need to know today [PAR] Today's best articles [PAR] The week's best photojournalism [PAR] Daily business briefing [PAR] This Sunday is the birthday of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, the English mathematician and writer whose most famous works include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass, and The Hunting of the Snark. [PAR] Such works featured Carroll's specialty: coining blends and nonce words. Here are ten of our favorites: [PAR] 1. boojum [PAR] The boojum is "a particularly dangerous variety of ' snark ,'" an imaginary creature of Carroll's invention. The word boojum has inspired the naming of everything from "a species of tree... native to Baja California, Mexico" (found in 1922 by plant explorer Godfrey Sykes , who proclaimed, "It must be a boojum!"); to a supersonic cruise missile that "was determined to be too ambitious a project... and was canceled in 1951"; to "a geometric pattern sometimes observed on the surface of superfluid helium-3," as named by physicist David Mermin in 1976. [PAR] Example: But oh, beamish nephew, beware of the day, / If your Snark be a Boojum! For then / You will softly and suddenly vanish away, / And never be met with again!" [PAR] — Lewis Carroll, The Hunting of the Snark , 1876 [PAR] 2. chortle [PAR] To chortle means "to exclaim exultingly, with a noisy chuckle." According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), Carroll coined the word as a blend of chuckle and snort. [PAR] Example: "He chortled in his joy." [PAR] —Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass , 1871 [PAR] 3. frabjous [PAR] Frabjous means "great, wonderful, fabulous," and is a blend of either fabulous and joyous, or fair and joyous. "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" cries the narrator of The Jabberwocky upon learning that the Jabberwock has been slain. [PAR] Example: " |
Which American wrote The Game of Chess in 1959? | bobby fischer | [DOC] [TLE] Records in Chess - Chess.comRecords in Chess - Chess.com [PAR] Chess.com [PAR] Apr 14, 2012, 12:00 AM [PAR] 68,427 Reads [PAR] 36 Comments [PAR] Fun & Trivia [PAR] Best match player. William Steinitz played 27 chess matches from 1862 to 1896, and won 25 of the 27. He won 160 games, lost 70, and drew 57. [PAR] Best Selling Chess Book. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess has sold over one million copies. [PAR] Best world championship record. Vera Menchik-Stevenson (1906-1944) was World Women’s Chess Champion from 1927 to 1944. She defended her title 6 times. In world championship play, she won 78 games, drew 4 games, and only lost once. [PAR] Briefest world champion. Mikhail Tal was the briefest world champion. He was world chess champion for 1 year and 5 days. [PAR] Earliest stalemate. Sibilio-Mariotti, Ravenna 1982 saw a stalemate on move 27. [PAR] Fewest draws in a world championship. There was only one draw in the 1889 World Championship match between Steinitz and Chigorin. It was the last game. [PAR] Greatest Comeback. Steinitz overcame a 1-4 deficit against Zukertort to win the world championship in 1886 [PAR] Greatest number of checks. In Wegner - Johnson, Gausdal 1991, there were 141 checks in the game. White had 100 checks and Black had 41 checks. The game lasted 200 moves. [PAR] Highest computer rating. As of April 2012, Houdini 2.0c x64 4CPU has a rating of 3299, peaking at 3305. [PAR] Highest USCF Correspondence rating. In 1993, John Penquite had a USCF correspondence rating of 2933 after 58 straight wins with no losses or draws. [PAR] Highest Elo rating. In the July 1999 and the January 2000 FIDE rating list, Garry Kasparov had an Elo rating of 2851. In July 2005, Judit Polgar had an Elo rating of 2735, the highest for any woman. [PAR] Highest per capita chess population. Iceland has the highest per capita chess population in the world. In December 2005, Reykjavik had 8 grandmasters living in its city of 110,000. Beersheva, Israel has the highest percentage of grandmasters per capita of any city. [PAR] Highest performance rating. Bobby Fischer had the highest performace rating of 3080 when he defeated Bent Larsen by the score of 6-0. In the 2007 Candidates matches, Gata Kamsky had a 3047 performance rating after defeating Etienne Bacrot (rated 2709) with 3 wins and a draw. In 1989, Sofia Polgar had a peformance rating of over 2900 when she scored 8.5 out of 9 in an international tournament in Rome. [PAR] Highest USCF rating. In 2011, Hikaru Nakamura had a USCF rating of 2878. In 1972, Bobby Fischer’s highest USCF rating was 2825. [PAR] Largest age discrepancy. The largest age discrepancy in world championship matches is 32 years when Lasker,a ge 26, played Steinitz, age 58. In 1996, Smyslov, age 75, played Bacrot, age 13, for an age difference of 62 years. [PAR] Largest chess library. The largest public library for chess is the J.G. White Collection at the Cleveland Public Library. It contains over 32,000 chess books and over 6,000 volumes of bound periodicals. The largest private library for chess is owned by Grandmaster Lothar Schmid. He has over 20,000 chess books. [PAR] Largest chess set collection. Floyd Sarisohn is the owner of the largest chess set collection in the world. He owns over 670 chess sets and has been collecting for over 40 years. [PAR] Largest chess tournament. In 1935-36, the USSR Trade Unions chess championship was held. It had 700,000 entrants, the largest of any chess tournament. Every year the United Kingdom organizes the UK Chess Challenge for schools. In 2004, the tournament had 71,000 children from over 2,000 schools participating, the largest chess tournament in the world. In 1985, the U.S. Scholastic Championships drew 1,572 chess players. The 1973 New |
Which actor won an Academy Award for his performance in The African Queen? | bogart | [DOC] [TLE] Humphrey Bogart Wins Best Actor: 1952 Oscars - YouTubeHumphrey Bogart Wins Best Actor: 1952 Oscars - YouTube [PAR] Humphrey Bogart Wins Best Actor: 1952 Oscars [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Aug 3, 2011 [PAR] Humphrey Bogart wins the Oscar for Best Actor for The African Queen at the 24th Academy Awards. Greer Garson presents the award; hosted by Danny Kaye. [PAR] See more 1952 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... [PAR] Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ [PAR] Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyO... [PAR] ABOUT THE ACADEMY [PAR] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] Classic Images of Stars Attending the Academy AwardsClassic Images of Stars Attending the Academy Awards [PAR] Classic Images of Stars Attending the Academy Awards [PAR] Getty Images [PAR] 1 of 71 [PAR] Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston attend the Academy Awards ceremonies together, Los Angeles, March 29, 1976. [PAR] AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes [PAR] 2 of 71 [PAR] Oscar winners from left, Nicolas Cage, Mira Sorvino, Kevin Spacey, and Susan Sarandon, pose back stage at the 68th Annual Academy Awards March 25, 1996, in Los Angeles. Cage won for Best Actor, Sorvino for Best Supporting Actress, Spacey for Best Supporting Actor, and Sarandon for Best Actress. [PAR] AP Photo/Laura Rauch [PAR] 3 of 71 [PAR] Singer Bjork, wearing a Marjan Pejoski swan gown, arrives at the 73rd annual Academy Awards Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles. Bjork is nominated for best song for "I've Seen it All" from the film "Dancer in the Dark." [PAR] AP Photo/Lennox McLendon [PAR] 4 of 71 [PAR] Actress-singer Cher wears a creation by designer Bob Mackie as she poses with actor Don Ameche after presenting him with the Oscar for best supporting actor at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, March 24, 1986. [PAR] AP [PAR] 5 of 71 [PAR] Oscar winners Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando pose with their statuettes at the 1954 Academy Awards at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 30, 1955. Kelly won best actress of the year for her portrayal in "The Country Girl." Brando won best actor of the year for his portrayal in "On the Waterfront." [PAR] Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images [PAR] 6 of 71 [PAR] Oscar winners Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando pose with their statuettes at the 1954 Academy Awards at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 30, 1955. Kelly won best actress of the year for her portrayal in "The Country Girl." Brando won best actor of the year for his portrayal in "On the Waterfront." [PAR] Getty Images [PAR] 7 of 71 [PAR] Recipient of the Best Supporting Actress Award, Angelina Jolie, poses backstage at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards March 26, 2000 in Los Angeles. [PAR] AP [PAR] 8 of 71 [PAR] Actress Sally Field accepts her Academy Award for best actress in the film "Places in the Heart" at the Oscar ceremonies in Los Angeles March 26, 1985. "I can't deny the fact you like me, " she said in her acceptance speech, "Right now, |
What was the Statue of Liberty originally called? | statue of liberty | [DOC] [TLE] Statue of Liberty - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.comStatue of Liberty - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com [PAR] Statue of Liberty [PAR] A+E Networks [PAR] Introduction [PAR] The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort between France and the United States, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations. The French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi created the statue itself out of sheets of hammered copper, while Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the man behind the famed Eiffel Tower, designed the statue’s steel framework. The Statue of Liberty was then given to the United States and erected atop an American-designed pedestal on a small island in Upper New York Bay, now known as Liberty Island, and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886. Over the years, the statue stood tall as millions of immigrants arrived in America via nearby Ellis Island; in 1986, it underwent an extensive renovation in honor of the centennial of its dedication. Today, the Statue of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy, as well as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. [PAR] Google [PAR] Origins of the Statue of Liberty [PAR] Around 1865, as the American Civil War drew to a close, the French historian Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that France create a statue to give to the United States in celebration of that nation’s success in building a viable democracy. The sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, known for largescale sculptures, earned the commission; the goal was to design the sculpture in time for the centennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1876. The project would be a joint effort between the two countries–the French people were responsible for the statue and its assembly, while the Americans would build the pedestal on which it would stand–and a symbol of the friendship between their peoples. [PAR] Did You Know? [PAR] The base of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal contains exhibits on the monument's history, including the original 1886 torch. Visitor access to the Statue of Liberty's torch was halted for good after German operatives set off an explosion on the nearby Black Tom peninsula in July 1916, during World War I. [PAR] Due to the need to raise funds for the statue, work on the sculpture did not begin until 1875. Bartholdi’s massive creation, titled “Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” depicted a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet in her left, upon which was engraved “July 4, 1776,” the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence. Bartholdi, who was said to have modeled the woman’s face after that of his mother, hammered large copper sheets to create the statue’s “skin” (using a technique called repousse). To create the skeleton on which the skin would be assembled, he called on Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, designer of Paris’ Eiffel Tower . Along with Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Eiffel built a skeleton out of iron pylon and steel that allowed the copper skin to move independently, a necessary condition for the strong winds it would endure in the chosen location of New York Harbor. [PAR] Statue of Liberty: Assembly and Dedication [PAR] While work went on in France on the actual statue, fundraising efforts continued in the United States for the pedestal, including contests, benefits and exhibitions. Near the end, the leading New York newspaperman Joseph Pulitzer used his paper, the World, to raise the last necessary funds. Designed by the American architect Richard Morris Hunt, the statue’s pedestal was constructed inside the courtyard of Fort Wood, a fortress built for the War of 1812 and located on Bedloe’s Island, off the southern tip of Manhattan in Upper New York Bay. [PAR] In 1885, Bartholdi completed the statue, which was disassembled, packed in more than 200 crates, and shipped to New York, arriving that June aboard the French frigate Isere. Over the next four months, workers reassembled the statue and mounted it on the pedestal; its height reached 305 feet (or 93 meters), including the pedestal. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty in front of thousands of spectators. [PAR] The Statue of Liberty and |
Which star of Hannah And Her Sisters has a child called Free? | barbara hershey | [DOC] [TLE] Hannah And Her Sisters -- (Movie Clip) God, She's BeautifulHannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) God, She's Beautiful [PAR] You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) God, She's Beautiful [PAR] title details and video sharing options [PAR] now playing [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) God, She's Beautiful [PAR] Opening scene, with the first chapter-heading, at the Thanksgiving party, Elliott (Michael Caine) and the introduction of sisters Lee (Barbara Hershey), Hannah (Mia Farrow) and Holly (Dianne Wiest), in Woody Allen's Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986. [PAR] View the TCMDb entry for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) [PAR] share video [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) God,... [PAR] Opening scene, with the first chapter-heading, at the... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) God, She's Beautiful [PAR] Opening scene, with the first chapter-heading, at the Thanksgiving party, Elliott (Michael Caine) and the introduction of sisters Lee (Barbara Hershey), Hannah (Mia Farrow) and Holly (Dianne Wiest), in Woody Allen's Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986.> [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip)... [PAR] Financial consultant Elliott (Michael Caine) contrives to... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) I'm Killing Time [PAR] Financial consultant Elliott (Michael Caine) contrives to bump into sister-in-law Lee (Barbara Hershey), proceeding to the real Pageant bookshop in Manahattan's East Village, in writer-director Woody Allen's Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986.> [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip)... [PAR] Architect David (Sam Waterston), with "sister" Holly (Dianne... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) Stanislavski Catering [PAR] Architect David (Sam Waterston), with "sister" Holly (Dianne Wiest) and catering partner April (Carrie Fisher), escapes a party for a Manhattan tour, in writer-director Woody Allen's Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986.> [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) The... [PAR] Neurotic TV producer Mickey (writer-director Woody Allen)... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie... [PAR] Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) -- (Movie Clip) The Abyss [PAR] Neurotic TV producer Mickey (writer-director Woody Allen) getting a CAT scan, imagining one outcome, the doctor (Stephen Defluiter) delivering another, then reflecting with colleague Gail (Julie Kavner), in Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986.>[DOC] [TLE] Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) | The Film SpectrumHannah and Her Sisters (1986) | The Film Spectrum [PAR] Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) [PAR] Producer: Robert Greenhut, Charles H. Joffe, Jack Rollins (Orion) [PAR] Writer: Woody Allen (screenplay) [PAR] Photography: Carlo Di Palma [PAR] Music: James V. Monaco [PAR] Cast: Mia Farrow, Michael Caine, Woody Allen, Barbara Hershey, Dianne Wiest, Max von Sydow, Carrie Fisher, Maureen O’Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, Daniel Stern, Tony Roberts, Joanna Gleason, John Turturro, Julia Louis-Dreyfus [PAR] Introduction [PAR] There’s a scene in Manhattan (1979) where Woody Allen’s character is embarrassed by a tell-all book by his ex-wife (Meryl Streep), detailing all his personal flaws. Since Allen was also the film’s writer, these critiques serve as Allen’s own honest admissions of his real-life insecurities, including, “In his most private moments, he spoke of his fear of death, which he elevated to tragic heights.” [PAR] It’s this idea that |
In the Robin Hood stories, what was the real name of Little John? | john little | [DOC] [TLE] Little JohnJohn Little (Robin Hood changed his name into Little John) was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood. He was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men. The sobriquet "Little" is a form of irony, as he is usually depicted as a gigantic, seven-foot-tall warrior of the British forests, skilled with bow and quarterstaff. [PAR] Folklore [PAR] Little John appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories, and in the earliest chronicle references to Robin Hood, by Andrew of Wyntoun in about 1420 and by Walter Bower in about 1440, neither of which refer to any other of the Merry Men. In the early tales, Little John is shown to be intelligent and highly capable. In A Gest of Robyn Hode, he captures the sorrowful knight and, when Robin Hood decides to pay the knight's mortgage for him, accompanies him as a servant. In Robin Hood's Death, he is the only one of the Merry Men that Robin takes with him. In the 15th-century ballad commonly called "Robin Hood and the Monk", Little John leaves in anger after a dispute with Robin. When Robin Hood is captured, it is Little John who plans his leader's rescue. In thanks, Robin offers Little John leadership of the band, but John refuses. Later depictions of Little John portray him as less cunning. [PAR] The earliest ballads do not feature an origin story for this character; but according to a 17th-century ballad, he was a giant of a man (at least seven feet tall), and introduced when he tried to prevent Robin from crossing a narrow bridge, whereupon they fought with quarterstaves, and Robin was overcome. Despite having won the duel, John agreed to join his band and fight alongside him. He was then called Little John, in whimsical reference to his size and in a play that reversed his first and last names (as his proper name was John Little). This scene is almost always re-enacted in film and television versions of the story. In some modern film versions, Little John loses the duel to Robin. [PAR] Starting from the ballad tradition, Little John is commonly shown to be the only Merry Man present at Robin Hood's death. [PAR] Despite a lack of historical evidence for his existence, Little John is reputed to be buried in a churchyard in the village of Hathersage, Derbyshire. A modern tombstone marks the supposed location of his grave, which lies under an old yew tree. This grave was owned by the Nailor (Naylor) family, and sometimes some variation of "Nailer" is given as John's surname. In other versions of the legends his name is given as John Little, enhancing the irony of his nickname. [PAR] In Dublin, there is a local legend that suggests that Little John visited the city in the 12th century and perhaps was even hanged there. [PAR] Little John was also a figure in the Robin Hood plays or games during the 15th to 17th centuries, particularly those held in Scotland. [PAR] There are many historical figures named Little John and John Little, but it is debatable which – if any – are the inspiration for the legendary character. [PAR] Appearances in other media [PAR] Alan Hale, Sr. played the role of Little John in three movies. He first played Little John as a young squire in 1922's Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. He reprised the role opposite Errol Flynn's Robin in 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood. And finally, he played an older Little John opposite John Derek, as Robin's son, in Rogues of Sherwood Forest from 1951. [PAR] Other notable film and TV Little Johns include Archie Duncan in the 1950s TV series, Nicol Williamson in Robin and Marian, Clive Mantle in the 1980s TV series Robin of Sherwood, Phil Harris as the voice of Little John the Bear in the 1973 Disney animated film Robin Hood, David Morrissey in Robin Hood and Nick Brimble in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - both in 1991, and Eric Allan Kramer in 1993's Robin Hood: |
Who was the Lone Ranger's great grand-nephew? | britt reid | [DOC] [TLE] Featured Articles about The Lone Ranger - Page 4 - latimesFeatured Articles about The Lone Ranger - Page 4 - latimes [PAR] FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT THE LONE RANGER - PAGE 4 [PAR] CALIFORNIA | LOCAL [PAR] Fess Parker dies at 85; actor played Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on TV [PAR] March 19, 2010 | By Dennis McLellan [PAR] Fess Parker, whose star-making portrayal of frontiersman Davy Crockett on television in the mid-1950s made him a hero to millions of young baby boomers and spurred a nationwide run on coonskin caps, died Thursday. He was 85. Parker, who played another pioneer American hero on television's "Daniel Boone" in the 1960s before becoming a successful Santa Barbara hotel developer and Santa Ynez Valley winery owner, died of complications from old age at his home near the winery, said family spokeswoman Sao Anash. [PAR] Advertisement [PAR] CALIFORNIA | LOCAL [PAR] Jaime Escalante dies at 79; math teacher who challenged East L.A. students to 'Stand and Deliver' [PAR] March 31, 2010 | By Elaine Woo [PAR] Jaime Escalante, the charismatic former East Los Angeles high school teacher who taught the nation that inner-city students could master subjects as demanding as calculus, died Tuesday. He was 79. The subject of the 1988 film "Stand and Deliver," Escalante died at his son's home in Roseville, Calif., said actor Edward James Olmos, who portrayed the teacher in the film. Escalante had bladder cancer. "Jaime didn't just teach math. Like all great teachers, he changed lives," Olmos said earlier this month when he organized an appeal for funds to help pay Escalante's mounting medical bills. [PAR] ENTERTAINMENT [PAR] MAIL BAG : Hornet Genealogy [PAR] August 2, 1992 [PAR] A correction to your Film Clip item (July 12) about Eddie Murphy as the Green Hornet: Britt Reid is the son of Dan Reid, who is the nephew of the Lone Ranger. This makes the Green Hornet the grand-nephew of the Lone Ranger, not his great-grandson. NORMAN L. COOK Monrovia [PAR] NEWS [PAR] Paul E. Harris; 'Lone Ranger' Radio Actor [PAR] November 9, 1996 [PAR] Paul E. Harris, 86, who voiced bad guys in early radio broadcasts of the "Lone Ranger" series in the 1920s and 1930s. An actor in various radio and stage shows, Harris retired as corporate secretary of the Berlitz Schools of Language. He acted in the "Lone Ranger" series when it was part of WEBR's "Covered Wagon Days." Harris often said he was "always the bad guy unless John Barrett didn't show up--then I was the Lone Ranger." On Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. [PAR] CALIFORNIA | LOCAL [PAR] Valley Actor Liked Playing 'Good Guy' [PAR] May 22, 1997 | STEPHANIE STASSEL [PAR] As a child, Clayton Moore wanted to be either a cowboy or a police officer. As the Lone Ranger, he got to be both. Moore first rode into America's living rooms in 1949 in his television role as the "daring and resourceful masked rider of the Plains." With a commanding cry of, "Hi yo, Silver!," the Lone Ranger and his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, brought justice to the Wild West. Already a fan of the Lone Ranger radio series that started in 1933, Moore beat out 75 other actors for the role. [PAR] CALIFORNIA | LOCAL [PAR] CALABASAS : Lone Ranger Still Riding a Happy Trail [PAR] September 15, 1994 | FRANK MANNING [PAR] Certain notions are set in granite in the view of Clayton Moore, alias the Lone Ranger: The good guys always wear white hats, fight for what they think is right and, above all, see to it that justice prevails. "I'll always wear the white hat," Moore said. "The white hat has always been the symbol of justice, fair play and honesty." Moore, who turned 80 Wednesday, said he has no regrets and would live his life all over again the same way. [PAR] ENTERTAINMENT [PAR] 'Lone Ranger' back in the saddle [PAR] November 12, 2008 | Susan King, King is a Times staff writer. [PAR] |
Which company was responsible for the oil spill in New York harbor in 1990? | exxon | [DOC] [TLE] Articles about Oil Spills New York City - latimesArticles about Oil Spills New York City - latimes [PAR] Oil Pool Under N.Y. Streets to Be Cleaned Up : Environment: Forty years of seepage have created a 17-million-gallon plume. Mobil will spend millions to remove it. [PAR] July 11, 1990 | JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER [PAR] Mobil Oil Corp. has agreed to clean up a more than four-decade-long seepage that has left about 17 million gallons of oil--6 million more than flowed from the Exxon Valdez--under the streets of New York City. The pool is the result of cumulative oozing from a collection of storage tanks and pipelines alongside a creek in Brooklyn's Greenpoint section, a heavily industrialized neighborhood within sight of the skyscrapers of Manhattan. [PAR] Advertisement [PAR] Oil Leaks Into N.Y. Bay [PAR] December 16, 1989 | United Press International [PAR] A barge leaked about 120,000 gallons of fuel oil into New York Bay Friday and patches of it blackened the city shoreline. [PAR] NEWS [PAR] NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Exxon Halts Barges, Tankers After Spill [PAR] March 3, 1990 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports [PAR] Exxon Corp. suspended all tanker and barge operations at its massive Bayway Refinery and Bayonne Terminal pending an investigation into the second major oil spill in three months in a busy waterway separating New York and New Jersey. Cleanup crews finished mopping up a spill of 3,500 gallons of heavy oil into the Arthur Kill waterway, and Capt. Robert North, Coast Guard captain of the Port of New York, reported there was "no free-floating oil seen anywhere in the harbor or in Arthur Kill." [PAR] NEWS [PAR] Oil Pool Under N.Y. Streets to Be Cleaned Up : Environment: Forty years of seepage have created a 17-million-gallon plume. Mobil will spend millions to remove it. [PAR] July 11, 1990 | JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER [PAR] Mobil Oil Corp. has agreed to clean up a more than four-decade-long seepage that has left about 17 million gallons of oil--6 million more than flowed from the Exxon Valdez--under the streets of New York City. The pool is the result of cumulative oozing from a collection of storage tanks and pipelines alongside a creek in Brooklyn's Greenpoint section, a heavily industrialized neighborhood within sight of the skyscrapers of Manhattan. [PAR] NEWS [PAR] N.Y. Fuel Barge Spill Brings Blast Fear, Bridge Closings [PAR] September 14, 1989 | JOHN J. GOLDMAN, Times Staff Writer [PAR] A 300-foot-long barge loaded with 3.1 million gallons of gasoline ran aground on rocks in New York's harbor late Wednesday, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline into the East River flowing alongside some of Manhattan's most densely populated neighborhoods. Firefighters, fearing a spark could touch off major explosions, closed a nearby railroad bridge and a major section of the Triborough Bridge, a main commuter roadway. [PAR] NEWS [PAR] Exxon to Pay Millions to Clean Up N.Y. Spill : Environment: Local officials are outraged by 'mini-Alaska' in waterway. Federal and state investigations continue. [PAR] January 13, 1990 | KAREN TUMULTY and LISA ROMAINE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS [PAR] As a result of what is being called a "mini-Alaska," Exxon Corp. will have to pay millions of dollars in cleanup costs for allowing a half-million gallons of fuel oil to spill from a pipeline into a busy waterway between New York and New Jersey. The incident was the worst spill to hit the New York metropolitan area in two decades, and as the cleanup continues almost two weeks later, the stench of fuel oil still lingers in the area. [PAR] NEWS [PAR] NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Exxon Halts Barges, Tankers After Spill [PAR] March 3, 1990 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports [PAR] Exxon Corp. suspended all tanker and barge operations at its massive Bayway Refinery and Bayonne Terminal pending an investigation into the second major oil spill in three months in a busy waterway separating New York and New Jersey. Cleanup crews finished mopping up a spill of 3,500 gallons of heavy oil into the Arthur Kill waterway, and Capt. Robert North, Coast Guard captain of the Port of New York, reported there was " |
"""Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again,"" was the first line of what Daphne du Maurier novel?" | rebecca | [DOC] [TLE] Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca - Strand MagDaphne Du Maurier's Rebecca - Strand Mag [PAR] by The Strand Magazine [PAR] by Charles L.P. Silet [PAR] Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” The opening line to Daphne du Maurier’s most famous novel, Rebecca is one of the great opening lines in English fiction. In one stroke, du Maurier establishes the voice, the locale, and the dream-like atmosphere of the story. It’s not surprising that Alfred Hitchcock used the same opening line for his celebrated cinematic adaptation of the novel—one which many critics feel is among his most accomplished. Although Daphne du Maurier was one of the most popular authors of her day and wrote or edited dozens of books—biographies, plays, and collections of letters as well as works of fiction— she is best remembered today for only a handful of novels including, of course, Rebecca. [PAR] Daphne du Maurier was born on May 13, 1907 in London to Muriel Beaumont, an actress, and Gerald du Maurier, an actor and theatrical manager. Gerald’s father, George, was a famous illustrator, especially known for his work in the British humor magazine Punch. He was also the author of three best-selling novels: Peter Ibbetson, Trilby (with its famous character Svengali), and The Martins. The du Mauriers were well-established in the artistic world, so Daphne—the middle child of three girls—grew up in a privileged and slightly bohemian environment, one in which she met the famous of the London stage as well as the popular writers of the day. [PAR] Daphne received the usual haphazard education of young women of her class and time. However, she read voraciously, especially in the standard British classics. After finishing at a school near Paris, she moved into the family home, Ferryside, in the harbor town of Fowey on the Cornish coast. Later she rented a local estate, Menabilly, located nearby, which became one of the models for Manderley. For most of her adult life she resided primarily in the area around Fowey (except when she left to travel with her husband, F.A.M. (Boy) Browning, who was a professional soldier) and set a number of her novels, including Rebecca, in that area. [PAR] Du Maurier was blessed with an active imagination and made up stories to act out with her two sisters as they were growing up. Often based on the fiction she was reading, these stories of adventure and romance set the tone for her later best-selling fiction. She began writing short stories in the late 1920s. Her first publication, “And Now to God the Father,” appeared in the May 8th issue of The Bystander, edited by her uncle Willie Beaumont, her mother’s brother. As she later would write in her autobiography, Myself When Young (1977), “I went self-consciously into the W.H. Smith’s [the booksellers] in Fowey and bought a copy, hoping the girl behind the counter did not know why I was getting it.” Du Maurier’s self-effacing reaction to her first publication was characteristic of her response to her later fame as well. She remained leery of self-promotion and publicity throughout her professional life. [PAR] Although she sold a number of other short stories to The Bystander, she quickly realized that if she was going to reach financial independence as a writer, she would have to turn her hand to longer works. During the autumn of 1929 she began her first novel, The Loving Spirit, which became the first of her many books inspired by her life in Cornwall. In The Loving Spirit, du Maurier first put to use the combination of romance, adventure, history, and a sense of atmosphere that would characterize all of her later fiction. It was a winning combination. Over the next fifty years she turned out a couple of dozen books, half of which—and the most memorable—were set in Cornwall. One of the most famous, Jamaica Inn, was suggested in part by a stay in the old coaching inn, long associated in local history with the Cornwall smuggling trade. [PAR] Although her |
What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? | horton | [DOC] [TLE] Gisel questions1 - Pastebin.comGisel questions1 - Pastebin.com [PAR] Gisel questions1 [PAR] What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? [PAR] horton [PAR] Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? [PAR] lana lang [PAR] What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? [PAR] "A study in scarlet" [PAR] To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel, Moby Dick? [PAR] nathanial hawthorne [PAR] What was the name of the girlfriend of Felix the Cat? [PAR] phyllis [PAR] Under what assumed name did Oscar Wilde live out the last three years of his life, in "France? [PAR] sebastian melmoth [PAR] What was Scarlett O'Hara's real first name? [PAR] katie [PAR] How many years did Robinson Crusoe spend shipwrecked on his island? [PAR] 24|twenty four [PAR] George G. Moppet was the father of what comic strip character? [PAR] littlee lulu [PAR] What one word was intentionally left out of the movie version of Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather". even though this word was the working title of the book? [PAR] mafia [PAR] In the comic strips, what was the name of Mandrake the Magician's giant partner? [PAR] lothar [PAR] What was the name of the pig leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? [PAR] nepoleon [PAR] Tess Trueheart is the wife of what comic strip character? [PAR] dick tracy [PAR] In the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, what was the name of Daddy Warbucks's Giant bodyguard who wore a turban? [PAR] punjab [PAR] The Terror of the Monster was an early title for a best-selling novel which inspired one of the highest-grossing movies of the mid-70's. Under what name did it eventually terrify the reading and film going public? [PAR] jaws [PAR] What famous American writer was granted a patent for a best-selling book that contained no words? [PAR] mark twain [PAR] The Emerald City was the working title of which classic novel? [PAR] "The wonderful wizard of oz" [PAR] What book was Mark David Chapman carrying with him when he killed John Lennon on 12/8/80? [PAR] catcher in the rye [PAR] In the 1953 biopic about the famous Houdini who played the starring role? [PAR] tony curtis [PAR] O'Hare International airport is in which city? [PAR] chicago [PAR] Rap originated In what country? [PAR] usa|united states [PAR] After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on which country? [PAR] japan [PAR] What was the movie "Twister "about? [PAR] tornados [PAR] What is the name of the prehistoric town in which The Flintstones live? [PAR] bedrock [PAR] Barbie dolls were first made in which 20th-century decade? [PAR] 50's|50s|1950s [PAR] American supermarkets introduced what kind of codes in the mid 70s? [PAR] barcodes|bar codes [PAR] How many carats is pure gold? [PAR] 24|twentyfour|twenty four [PAR] Carlos Estevez is better known as whom? [PAR] charlie sheen [PAR] A 2000 year old, life size terracotta army was discovered in which country? [PAR] china [PAR] How long did the Arab-Israeli War of 1967 last? [PAR] 6 days|six days [PAR] RAW Paste Data [PAR] What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? horton Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? lana lang What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? "A study in scarlet" To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel, Moby Dick? nathanial hawthorne What was the name of the girlfriend of Felix the Cat? phyllis Under what assumed name did Oscar Wilde live out the last three years of his life, in "France? sebastian melmoth What was Scarlett O'Hara's real first name? katie How many years did Robinson Crusoe spend shipwrecked on his island? 24|twenty four George G. Moppet was the father of what comic strip character? littlee lulu What one word was intentionally left out of the movie version of Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather". even though this word was the working title of the book? mafia In the comic strips, what was the name of Mandrake the Magician's giant partner? lothar What was the name of the pig leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? nepoleon Tess Trueheart is the wife of what comic strip character? dick tracy In the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, what was |
"Psychologist William Moulton Marston, inventor of the polygraph, or lie detector, also created a famous comic book heroine,. Who was she?""" | wonder woman | [DOC] [TLE] Who is William Moulton Marston? - Intesi! ResourcesWilliam Moulton Marston, Learn About William Moulton - Intesi! Resources [PAR] You can immediately take the DiSC Profiles Online and discover your [PAR] DiSC Style and your Models of Behavior in minutes. [PAR] [PAR] Our DiSC Profiles are based on the original theories of [PAR] William Moulton Marston. [PAR] From Wikipedia...the Free Encyclopedia [PAR] Dr. William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893–May 2, 1947) was a psychologist, feminist theorist, creator of the "Wonder Woman" character and comic book writer. Born in Cliftondale, Massachusetts, he obtained a law degree in 1918 and graduated from Harvard with a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1921. After teaching at American University in Washington D.C. Marston traveled to Universal Studios in California in 1929, where he spent a year as Director of Public Services. [PAR] Credited with inventing an early form of the "lie detector" (specifically the notion of testing systolic blood pressure to detect deception, which became one component of the polygraph), Marston was also a writer of essays in popular psychology. His best known theory was that there is a male notion of freedom that is inherently anarchic and violent, and an opposing female notion based on "Love Allure" which leads to an ideal state of submission to loving authority. His concerns about the effects of gender stereotyping in popular culture were expressed in a 1943 article: [PAR] Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power... The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman. [PAR] He was married to Elizabeth Holloway, but lived in a polygamous/polyamorous relationship with a former student of his at Tufts College, Olive Byrne [used pseudonym Olive Richard]. Marston had two children with each woman, and the four children and three parents lived together happily. In fact, he and Elizabeth adopted his two sons by Olive. [PAR] In an October 25, 1940 interview conducted by Olive and published in Family Circle, titled "Don't Laugh at the Comics", Marston described what he saw as the great educational potential of comic books. This article caught the attention of comics publisher Max Gaines, who hired Marston as an educational consultant for Detective Comics (now DC Comics). Gaines encouraged Marston to create a female comic book hero. Marston came back with a synopsis for a character called "Suprema, the Wonder Woman." [PAR] Marston's intentions for the character were plain: he planned to introduce a character who would be "tender, submissive, peaceloving as good women are," combining "all the strength of a Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman." His character was a native of an all-female utopia who became a crime-fighting U.S. government agent, using her superhuman strength and agility, and her ability to force villains to tell the truth by binding them with her magic lasso. Her appearance, including her heavy silver bracelets (which she used to deflect bullets), was based somewhat on Olive Richard. [PAR] Comics editor Sheldon Mayer cut the name "Suprema", sticking with "Wonder Woman" as the name of the feature and title character instead. In December 1941, Wonder Woman made her debut in All Star Comics #8. The character's next appearance was in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), and six months later the character's eponymous comic book began publication. Wonder Woman has been in print ever since. The stories were initially written by Marston (under the pseudonym Charles Moulton) and illustrated by newspaper artist Harry Peter. During his life Marston had written many articles and books on psychological topics, but his last six years of writing were devoted to his comics creation. [PAR] Marston's Wonder Woman is often cited as an early example of bondage themes entering popular culture: physical submission appears again and again throughout Marston's comics work, with Wonder Woman and her criminal opponents frequently being tied up or otherwise restrained, and her Amazonian friends engaging in frequent wrestling and bondage play (possibly based on Marston's earlier research studies on sorority initiations) |
The Terror of the Monster was an early title for a best-selling novel which inspired one of the highest-grossing movies of the mid-70's. Under what name did it eventually terrify the reading and film going public? | jaws | [DOC] [TLE] Gisel questions1 - Pastebin.comGisel questions1 - Pastebin.com [PAR] Gisel questions1 [PAR] What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? [PAR] horton [PAR] Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? [PAR] lana lang [PAR] What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? [PAR] "A study in scarlet" [PAR] To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel, Moby Dick? [PAR] nathanial hawthorne [PAR] What was the name of the girlfriend of Felix the Cat? [PAR] phyllis [PAR] Under what assumed name did Oscar Wilde live out the last three years of his life, in "France? [PAR] sebastian melmoth [PAR] What was Scarlett O'Hara's real first name? [PAR] katie [PAR] How many years did Robinson Crusoe spend shipwrecked on his island? [PAR] 24|twenty four [PAR] George G. Moppet was the father of what comic strip character? [PAR] littlee lulu [PAR] What one word was intentionally left out of the movie version of Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather". even though this word was the working title of the book? [PAR] mafia [PAR] In the comic strips, what was the name of Mandrake the Magician's giant partner? [PAR] lothar [PAR] What was the name of the pig leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? [PAR] nepoleon [PAR] Tess Trueheart is the wife of what comic strip character? [PAR] dick tracy [PAR] In the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, what was the name of Daddy Warbucks's Giant bodyguard who wore a turban? [PAR] punjab [PAR] The Terror of the Monster was an early title for a best-selling novel which inspired one of the highest-grossing movies of the mid-70's. Under what name did it eventually terrify the reading and film going public? [PAR] jaws [PAR] What famous American writer was granted a patent for a best-selling book that contained no words? [PAR] mark twain [PAR] The Emerald City was the working title of which classic novel? [PAR] "The wonderful wizard of oz" [PAR] What book was Mark David Chapman carrying with him when he killed John Lennon on 12/8/80? [PAR] catcher in the rye [PAR] In the 1953 biopic about the famous Houdini who played the starring role? [PAR] tony curtis [PAR] O'Hare International airport is in which city? [PAR] chicago [PAR] Rap originated In what country? [PAR] usa|united states [PAR] After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on which country? [PAR] japan [PAR] What was the movie "Twister "about? [PAR] tornados [PAR] What is the name of the prehistoric town in which The Flintstones live? [PAR] bedrock [PAR] Barbie dolls were first made in which 20th-century decade? [PAR] 50's|50s|1950s [PAR] American supermarkets introduced what kind of codes in the mid 70s? [PAR] barcodes|bar codes [PAR] How many carats is pure gold? [PAR] 24|twentyfour|twenty four [PAR] Carlos Estevez is better known as whom? [PAR] charlie sheen [PAR] A 2000 year old, life size terracotta army was discovered in which country? [PAR] china [PAR] How long did the Arab-Israeli War of 1967 last? [PAR] 6 days|six days [PAR] RAW Paste Data [PAR] What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? horton Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? lana lang What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? "A study in scarlet" To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel, Moby Dick? nathanial hawthorne What was the name of the girlfriend of Felix the Cat? phyllis Under what assumed name did Oscar Wilde live out the last three years of his life, in "France? sebastian melmoth What was Scarlett O'Hara's real first name? katie How many years did Robinson Crusoe spend shipwrecked on his island? 24|twenty four George G. Moppet was the father of what comic strip character? littlee lulu What one word was intentionally left out of the movie version of Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather". even though this word was the working title of the book? mafia In the comic strips, what was the name of Mandrake the Magician's giant partner? lothar What was the name of the pig leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? nepoleon Tess Trueheart is the wife of what comic strip character? dick tracy In the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, what was |
By what pseudonym is writer Frederick Dannay Manfred Bennington Lee better known? | manfred b lee | [DOC] [TLE] Authors : Queen, Ellery : SFE : Science Fiction EncyclopediaThe Encyclopedia of Science Fiction [PAR] Tagged: Author | House name [PAR] Pseudonym used by US cousins Frederick Dannay (1905-1982) and Manfred B Lee (1905-1971) for a lengthy sequence of crime-fiction novels and short stories featuring amateur detective Ellery Queen, beginning with The Roman Hat Mystery (1929). For many years these were characterized by rigorously logical deductions and a "Challenge to the Reader" to solve the puzzle before the final explanation. Media spinoffs included the syndicated radio show The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1939-1948), its television adaptation under the same title (1950-1952) and the considerably better NBC television series Ellery Queen (1975-1976). Although there is no fantastic content, the Queen franchise has some sf interest because – as with Leslie Charteris – "Queen" eventually became a House Name under which several sf authors ghosted novels based on detailed outlines by Dannay. (The Queens' normal procedure was for Dannay to devise the plot and Lee to draft the story, after which both made revisions; ghosted titles were similarly revised.) Theodore Sturgeon wrote The Player on the Other Side (1963). Avram Davidson wrote And On the Eighth Day (1964) – set in an isolated community practising an offbeat Religion – The Fourth Side of the Triangle (1965) and a version of The House of Brass (1968): the last was rejected by the Queens, and the synopsis was expanded by Manfred B Lee as usual. A Study in Terror (1965), a period film about Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper , was novelized by Paul W Fairman : the Queens inserted modern frame-story episodes and the result appeared as A Study in Terror (1966; vt Sherlock Homes Versus Jack the Ripper 1967) as by Queen. All these are "main sequence" Queen novels with Ellery Queen as sleuth. Additionally, Edward D Hoch , Milton Lesser , Charles W Runyon and Jack Vance contributed to a secondary run of less intellectual Queen thrillers, published as paperback originals, whose crimes are investigated by other detectives – see Checklist. [PAR] Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, a US monthly Digest , has been published since 1941 when it was launched by Mercury Publications (its characteristic appearance, shared with its younger sibling The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction , was created by Mercury's head of design, George Salter ); the journal naturally focuses on crime fiction but has occasionally published sf/fantasy, usually with Crime and Punishment themes. Examples include Jorge Luis Borges 's "The Garden of Forking Paths" (August 1948; trans by Anthony Boucher of title story of El jardín de senderos que se bifurcan, coll 1942), Gerald Heard 's "The President of the United States, Detective" (March 1947) as by H F Heard (see Climate Change ), Poul Anderson 's "The Martian Crown Jewels" (February 1958), Fredric Brown 's "Crisis, 1999" (August 1949), Ray Bradbury 's, "The Town Where No One Got Off" (October 1958), Avram Davidson 's The Last Wizard (December 1972; 1999 chap), Harry Harrison 's "I Always Do What Teddy Says" (June 1965) and John T Sladek 's "Capital C on Planet Amp" (December 1966; vt "Is There Death on Other Planets?" in The Steam-Driven Boy, coll 1973). Dannay, as Queen, was editor-in-chief from the magazine's inception until his death in 1982. Managing editors included Robert P Mills 1948-1958 and Paul W Fairman 1958-1963. [DRL] [PAR] Frederick Dannay, born Daniel Nathan [PAR] born New York: 20 October 1905 [PAR] died White Plains, New York: 3 September 1982 [PAR] Manfred Bennington Lee, born Manford Lepofsky [PAR] born New York: 11 January 1905 [PAR] died Waterbury, Connecticut: 3 April 1971 [PAR] works (highly selected) [PAR] Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper (London: Victor Gollancz, 1967) [tie: vt of the above: Sherlock Holmes : Jack the Ripper : Ellery Queen: |
What was Hitchcock's first sound movie? | blackmailer | [DOC] [TLE] HitchcockTV: Alfred Hitchcock Brief BiographyBorn As: Alfred Joseph Hitchcock [PAR] Born: August 13, 1899, Leytonstone, England [PAR] Died: April 28, 1980 from Liver Failure and Heart Problems [PAR] Education: St. Ignatius College, London; School of Engineering and Navigation [PAR] (mechanics, electricity, acoustics, navigation); University of London (art) [PAR] By Charles Ramirez Berg [PAR] The acknowledged master of the thriller genre he virtually invented, Alfred Hitchcock was also a brilliant technician who deftly blended sex, suspense and humor. He began his filmmaking career in 1919 illustrating title cards for silent films at Paramount's Famous Players-Lasky studio in London. There he learned scripting, editing and art direction, and rose to assistant director in 1922. That year he directed an unfinished film, No. 13 or Mrs. Peabody . His first completed film as director was The Pleasure Garden (1925), an Anglo-German production filmed in Munich. This experience, plus a stint at Germany's UFA studios as an assistant director, help account for the Expressionistic character of his films, both in their visual schemes and thematic concerns. The Lodger (1926), his breakthrough film, was a prototypical example of the classic Hitchcock plot: an innocent protagonist is falsely accused of a crime and becomes involved in a web of intrigue. [PAR] An early example of Hitchcock's technical virtuosity was his creation of "subjective sound" for Blackmail (1929), his first sound film. In this story of a woman who stabs an artist to death when he tries to seduce her, Hitchcock emphasized the young woman's anxiety by gradually distorting all but one word "knife" of a neighbor's dialogue the morning after the killing. Here and in Murder! (1930), Hitchcock first made explicit the link between sex and violence. [PAR] The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), a commercial and critical success, established a favorite pattern: an investigation of family relationships within a suspenseful story. The 39 Steps (1935) showcases a mature Hitchcock; it is a stylish and efficiently told chase film brimming with exciting incidents and memorable characters. Despite their merits, both Secret Agent (1936) and Sabotage (1936) exhibited flaws Hitchcock later acknowledged and learned from. According to his theory, suspense is developed by providing the audience with information denied endangered characters. But to be most effective and cathartic, no harm should come to the innocent as it does in both of those films. The Lady Vanishes (1938), on the other hand, is sleek, exemplary Hitchcock: fast-paced, witty, and magnificently entertaining. [PAR] Hitchcock's last British film, Jamaica Inn (1939), and his first Hollywood effort, Rebecca (1940), were both handsomely mounted though somewhat uncharacteristic works based on novels by Daphne du Maurier. Despite its somewhat muddled narrative, Foreign Correspondent (1940) was the first Hollywood film in his recognizable style. Suspicion (1941), the story of a woman who thinks her husband is a murderer about to make her his next victim, was an exploration of family dynamics; its introduction of evil into the domestic arena foreshadowed Shadow of a Doubt (1943), Hitchcock's early Hollywood masterwork. One of his most disturbing films, Shadow was nominally the story of a young woman who learns that a favorite uncle is a murderer, but at heart it is a sobering look at the dark underpinnings of American middle-class life. Fully as horrifying as Uncle Charlie's attempts to murder his niece was her mother's tearful acknowledgment of her loss of identity in becoming a wife and mother. "You know how it is," she says, "you sort of forget you're you. You're your husband's wife." In Hitchcock, evil manifests itself not only in acts of physical violence, but also in the form of psychological, institutionalized |
What was art-world guru Andy Warhol's name at birth? | andy warhol | [DOC] [TLE] Andy Warhol Horoscope by Date of Birth - astrosage.comAndy Warhol Horoscope by Date of Birth | Horoscope of Andy Warhol Artist [PAR] About Andy Warhol [PAR] Andy Warhol Horoscope [PAR] Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. [PAR] Read more on about Andy Warhol horoscope [PAR] Andy Warhol Birth Chart/ Kundli/ Birth Horoscope [PAR] A birth chart (also known as kundli, janma kundali, or horoscope) is a map of heaven at the time of birth. Andy Warhol's birth chart will show you Andy Warhol's planetary positions, dasa, rasi chart, and zodiac sign etc. It will also allow you to open Andy Warhol's detailed horoscope in "AstroSage Cloud" for research and analysis.[DOC] [TLE] The Andy Warhol Family Album - Warhol's BiographyThe Andy Warhol Family Album - Warhol's Biography [PAR] Andy Warhol 1928-1987 [PAR] Early Life [PAR] Andy Warhol (Andrew Warhola) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1928. His parents, Julia and Ondrej Warhola were Carpatho-Rusyns who immigrated from what is now known as eastern Slovakia in the early 1920's. Andy was the youngest of three brothers. [PAR] He grew up during the Great Depression in the urban surroundings of a smoky industrial city. At an early age he showed a wonderful talent for drawing. Due to an illness at the age of 6 he was confined to bed; his mother and brothers would entertain him for hours by showing him how to draw, trace and print images. Andy loved to draw throughout his childhood. He attended Holmes Elementary School and Schenley High School and graduated at the young age of 16 in 1945, finishing 51st in his class of 278 graduates. [PAR] When Andy’s father died in 1942, his main wish was that Andy continue his education to college. In 1945, Andy was accepted at Carnegie Institute of Technology (presently known as Carnegie-Mellon University). He would be the first of his family to ever go beyond high school. He almost failed his first year, but a sympathetic professor provided him with another chance by allowing him to enroll in a summer class. During that time, Andy helped his oldest brother, Paul, huckster fruit and vegetables from a truck. Every opportunity Andy had he would do quick, on-the-spot sketches of the customers. These sketches not only helped him to be readmitted but they also won him a small scholarship. During another summer break, he worked at a prestigious department store creating window displays. It was there that he was introduced to the world of high fashion, which would later influence his interest in becoming an illustrator. Carnegie Tech nurtured Andy’s keen sense of design and ability to create visually. [PAR] He quickly became popular among his classmates for his unique solutions. One professor who was displeased with his non-conformity said that, “Andy Warhola was last on the list to amount to anything!” But another teacher said he was “the only student that had a product to sell.” Upon graduation in 1949, Andy and fellow classmate and artist Philip Pearlstein boarded an overnight train to New York City to pursue the world of art. [PAR] Illustrator 1950s [PAR] Though he started to drop the ‘a’ from his name occasionally during his college days in Pittsburgh, he made it more official by signing his first commissioned illustrations, ‘Andy Warhol.’ For many years there has been much speculation regarding just why he changed his name but it simply proved easier to say. With his portfolio of samples Andy quickly received illustration work from all of the major fashion magazines, including Glamour, Vogue, and Harpers Bazaar. Andy’s “blotted line” technique and his superb draftsmanship caught the eyes of numerous art directors. Throughout the 1950s he was prolific in illustrating fashion ads, books, record albums and many other promotional items. He also worked to create innovative advertisements for I.Miller, a popular shoe company. The advertising world of the 1950s groomed him well for his venture into the art world of the 60s. [PAR] Fine Artist 1960s [PAR] Following a decade of enormous success as an illustrator, Warhol looked toward Fine Art |
In which country is the deepwater ort of Brindisi? | italy | [DOC] [TLE] Cheap Ferries from Brindisi to Zante | Cheap Ferry Tickets ...Cheap Ferries from Brindisi to Zante | Cheap Ferry Tickets & Cross Channel Ferries [PAR] [PAR] Cheap Ferries from Brindisi to Zante [PAR] Brindisi is a small ancient city at the southern tip of Italy. It is a popular docking station for ocean steam liners due to its deepwater harbour. When passing through Brindisi either for leisure or to catch a passenger ferry, be sure to visit a couple local attractions such as the Frederick II castle and the numerous cathedrals. [PAR] For those that wish to connect to the Italian seaport city of Brindisi from Zante, the Hellenic Mediterranean Lines Ferries links the two together. The company has served ferry routes across the Eastern Mediterranean Sea for more than 100 years. Travellers would never guess that only two vessels operated the services across the sea as routes are nearly almost on time and very efficient. [PAR] As the birthplace of Greek National Anthem writer, D. Solomos, Zante ranks number three in terms of the size of the Ionian Islands. The ferry port is located just next to the main town for those who wish to explore the surrounding islands. For those with a bit more time to spare, be sure to stop by the Venetian Fortress or Bohali Hill. [PAR] When travelling from Brindisi to the surrounding Greek islands, it is best to plan ahead. Depending on your travelling budget, prices vary for ferry rides throughout the year. For those on a tighter budget, the winter and low season offer fares for considerable cheaper prices than during the high or medium seasons. However, whenever you decide to travel, be sure to book in advance to ensure a seat. [PAR] Hellenic Mediterranean Lines has a direct ferry service departing Brindisi to Zante with varying timetables throughout the year. Blue Star Ferries also offers ferry services from Brinidisi to surrounding islands. Superfast Ferries are another option for navigating around the Eastern Mediterranean from Brindisi.[DOC] [TLE] Brindisi Italy and Surrounding Area - Review of Brindisi ...Brindisi Italy and Surrounding Area - Review of Brindisi, Italy - TripAdvisor [PAR] “Brindisi Italy and Surrounding Area” [PAR] Reviewed October 9, 2009 [PAR] We spent several days in area around this port city. Brindisi is best known to Americans only as a place to catch the ferry to Greece. However, it is much more than that. True, you can grab an overnight Boat to the Greek island of Corfu or to Athens, but you can do more than just glance at the two thousand year old pillars that mark the southern end of the Appian Way right there at the docks. [PAR] Brindisi is a thriving city with, unfortunately not much more for visitors to see than the Train Station and the main road to the docks and several churches well hidden away. But if you rent a car you can experience some wonderful sights. Heading north along SS16, after about 10 miles you will pass what was once an American Air Force base complete with two hundred US style housing units, and everything a base could possibly need; except a runway. (search for S Vito Dei Normanni AS for information). The town of San Vito dei Normanni is the first place you will come to. A quaint, extremely friendly city with an interesting piazza (square) and pretty churches. Your goal, on this road is Ostuni, "La Citta Bianca" the white city, about 10 miles furthur. park and walk thru the Old Section. Its a photographer's dream. All houses on the hill ust, by law be painted white and the city is lit up at night to show it off. [PAR] From Ostuni, follow the road signs to Alberbello, about a 20 minute drive) The only place in the world where you can find Trulli houses, (Google them for more info). You can even stay in a trullli hotel! [PAR] Other places we reccommend you see are: [PAR] Any of the beaches along the coast (sepicially, Speccholla) [PAR] Lecce, a major city just south of Brindisi [PAR] And Francavilla, a center of ceramics. [PAR] Helpful?[DOC] [TLE] Province of BrindisiThe Province of Brindisi () is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Brindisi. |
What is the native country of Agatha Chrisitie's detective Hercule Poirot? | belgian | [DOC] [TLE] Facts About Hercule Poirot - Agatha ChristieAbout - Agatha Christie [PAR] Facts About Hercule Poirot [PAR] We've handpicked some of our favourite facts about Agatha Christie's famous fictional creation, Hercule Poirot. [PAR] 1. Hercule Poirot first appeared in chapter two of Agatha Christie’s first published novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles , which was completed in 1916 but not published until 1920. [PAR] 2. The first description of Poirot was by Hastings in The Mysterious Affair at Styles who said, ‘He was hardly more than five feet four inches but carried himself with great dignity. His head was exactly the shape of an egg, and he always perched it a little on one side…The neatness of his attire was almost incredible; I believe a speck of dust would have caused him more pain than a bullet wound.” [PAR] 3. He is a retired Belgian police officer turned world famous private detective. [PAR] 4. Poirot is disgusted by disorder and once said that he finds it, “really unsupportable that every hen lays an egg of a different size! What symmetry can there be on the breakfast table?” He’s also known to have refused to eat an irregularly shaped loaf of bread. [PAR] 5. He insists on precision and neatness and even his books are arranged in height order. [PAR] 6. He takes great pride in his appearance from his immaculately groomed black moustache to his patent leather shoes. He uses a special preparation called “Revivit” to darken his grey hair. [PAR] 7. Agatha Christie ‘saw’ the living embodiment of Hercule Poirot twice in her life – once having lunch in the Savoy and once on a boat trip in the Canary Islands. [PAR] [PAR] 8. Christie dropped the Belgian detective from four of her Poirot novels when she adapted them for the stage. These were Murder on the Nile (Death on the Nile), Appointment with Death , The Hollow and Go Back for Murder (Five Little Pigs). [PAR] 9. He is the only fictional character to have received an obituary on the front of The New York Times in 1975, following the publication of Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case . [PAR] 10. Christie had originally planned to have Miss Marple as the detective in Death on the Nile instead of Poirot. [PAR] 11. In an article written for The Daily Mail in 1938, Agatha Christie counted The Murder of Roger Ackroyd as one of Poirot’s favourite cases, explaining that in the book ‘he was at his best, investigating a crime in a quiet country village and using his knowledge of human nature to get at the truth.’ [PAR] 12. In 2014, HarperCollins published the first authorised Poirot continuation novel, The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah, which reached the bestseller charts in 16 territories including the UK and US. [PAR] 13. Poirot stars in 33 novels and 59 short stories and 1 original play by Agatha Christie, and 2 continuation novels by Sophie Hannah. [PAR] 14. Charles Laughton was the first actor to play Hercule Poirot on the stage in 1928’s production of Alibi (based on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ), and he has since been played by Albert Finney, Peter Ustinov and David Suchet to name a few. [PAR] 15. Poirot narrates most of his own adventures in The Lost Mine and The Chocolate Box . Hastings is the most frequent narrator of Poirot stories, but other narrators include Dr. Sheppard ( The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ), Nurse Leatheran ( Murder in Mesopotamia ), and Colin Lamb ( The Clocks ). [PAR] 16. Poirot doesn't just investigate murders in England. He has investigated crimes in France, Belgium, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Switzerland, and the Balkans. [PAR] 17. Poirot is very particular about the beverages he drinks. His preferred hot beverage is cocoa, though he often takes herbal tisanes for health reasons. He does not care for many forms of alcohol, like beer and most hard liquors, but he does like good wines. His preferred aperitifs are non-alcoholic sirops, in flavours like blackcurrant and other fruits. [PAR] 18. The great love of Poirot's life is Countess Vera Rossakoff, a flamboyant Russian expatriate who |
Who had a big 90s No 1 with This Is How We Do It? | montell jordan | [DOC] [TLE] Best 90s Songs - StereogumBest 90s Songs - Stereogum [PAR] 34 Third Eye Blind – “Semi-Charmed Life” [PAR] 35 Oasis – “Wonderwall” [PAR] 36 C+C Music Factory – “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” [PAR] 37 Green Day – “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” [PAR] 38 Christina Aguilera – “Genie In A Bottle” [PAR] 39 Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris” [PAR] 40 Color Me Badd – “I Wanna Sex You Up” [PAR] 41 Spin Doctors – “Two Princes” [PAR] 42 Collective Soul – “Shine” [PAR] 43 En Vogue – “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” [PAR] 44 The Fugees – “Killing Me Softly With His Song” [PAR] 45 Hootie & the Blowfish – “Only Wanna Be With You” [PAR] 46 Shania Twain – “You’re Still the One” [PAR] 47 Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch – “Good Vibrations” [PAR] 48 Matchbox Twenty – “3 AM” [PAR] 49 Jewel – “Who Will Save Your Soul” [PAR] 50 Alice in Chains – “Man in the Box” [PAR] 51 Tupac (Feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) – “California Love” [PAR] 52 Sugar Ray – “Fly” [PAR] 53 Naughty by Nature – “O.P.P.” [PAR] 54 Joan Osborne – “One of Us” [PAR] 55 Fiona Apple – “Criminal” [PAR] 56 L.L. Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out” [PAR] 57 Jay-Z featuring Amil and Ja Rule – “Can I Get A…” [PAR] 58 Sophie B. Hawkins – “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” [PAR] 59 Weezer – “Buddy Holly” [PAR] 60 Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison” [PAR] 61 Sheryl Crow – “All I Wanna Do” [PAR] 62 Live – “I Alone” [PAR] 63 The Notorious B.I.G. (Feat. Mase & Puff Daddy) – “Mo Money Mo Problems” [PAR] 64 The Presidents of the United States of America – “Peaches” [PAR] 65 Digital Underground – “The Humpty Dance” [PAR] 66 Edwin McCain – “I’ll Be” [PAR] 67 Deee-Lite – “Groove Is In The Heart” [PAR] 68 Will Smith – “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” [PAR] 69 Korn – “Freak on a Leash” [PAR] 70 Jamiroquai – “Virtual Insanity” [PAR] 72 Barenaked Ladies – “One Week” [PAR] 73 Marcy Playground – “Sex and Candy” [PAR] 74 Cher – “Believe” [PAR] 77 Ice Cube – “It Was a Good Day” [PAR] 78 Lenny Kravitz – “Are You Gonna Go My Way” [PAR] 79 Meredith Brooks – “Bitch” [PAR] 80 Right Said Fred – “I’m Too Sexy” [PAR] 81 Paula Cole – “I Don’t Want to Wait” [PAR] 82 Geto Boys – “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” [PAR] 83 The Breeders – “Cannonball” [PAR] 85 Cypress Hill – “Insane In The Brain” [PAR] 86 The Cranberries – “Linger” [PAR] 87 Billy Ray Cyrus – “Achy Breaky Heart” [PAR] 88 Duncan Sheik – “Barely Breathing” [PAR] 89 Liz Phair – “Never Said” [PAR] 90 New Radicals – “You Get What You Give” [PAR] 91 Sarah McLachlan – “Building a Mystery” [PAR] 92 Public Enemy – “911 Is A Joke” [PAR] 93 Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories – “Stay” [PAR] 94 Fastball – “The Way” [PAR] 95 Montell Jordan – “This is How We Do It” [PAR] 96 Nelson – “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” [PAR] 97 Prince & The New Power Generation – “Gett Off” [PAR] 98 EMF – “Unbelievable”[DOC] [TLE] This Is How We Do It"This Is How We Do It" is the debut single by American singer Montell Jordan. It was released by Def Jam Recordings on February 6, 1995 as the lead single from his debut album of the same name. The single was Def Jam's first R&B release. [PAR] The song is representative of the hip hop soul style popular at the time, featuring Jordan singing over an enhanced sample of Slick Rick's "Children's Story" which in turn samples Bob James' " |
How was Oflag IVC prison camp better known? | colditz | [DOC] [TLE] Colditz Castle, Oflag IV-C, Colditz in Saxony – Germany ...Colditz Castle, Oflag IV-C, Colditz in Saxony – Germany | LandmarkScout [PAR] Search WW2 locations [PAR] Colditz Castle, Oflag IV-C, Colditz in Saxony – Germany [PAR] Posted: May 14 2016, Last update: May 16 2016, Author: Patrick in Labour & Concentration camps . No Comments [PAR] Table of Contents [PAR] Castle Colditz, Oflag IV-C [PAR] History [PAR] Colditz originates from 1046 and was giving permission from Henry III of the Roman empire to build and officially document the first settlement. From 1083 Henry III urged to build a castle, over the years it was expanded up to 700 rooms and had a second courtyard. Castle Colditz is situated on a hill and overlooks the town of Colditz in Saxony, during the middle ages it was an important lookout. During the 18th century it was used as sanatorium. During World War One, from 1914 to 1918, it was a mental and psychiatric institution and they treated tuberculosis here, not very effective though for over 900 patients died of malnutrition in this period. When the Nazi’s came to power in 1933 they turned the castle into a political prison to house communists, Jews, homosexuals and others who opposed the regime. During World War Two they used Castle Colditz as allied prison. [PAR] Castle Colditz, Courtyard and Youth hostel [PAR] Castle Colditz, Second Courtyard [PAR] Oflag IV-C [PAR] Oflag IV-C or Offizierslager from Militairy District IV Dresden, camp “C”, was a prison camp for allied officers situated inside Castle Colditz. The first prisoners arrived in November 1939, 140 Polish officers from the German September campaign who were thought to have a high escape risk. In October 1940 the first RAF pilots checked in, Donald Middleton, Keith Milne and Howard Wardle. The latter a Canadian who joined the RAF before the war. From here on more nationalities were imprisoned in the Castle, British, French, Belgian, Polish, Dutch, New Zeeland and Yugoslavian and others. On the 23rd of October in 1944 the first American prisoner entered the camp, it was the 49 year old Florimund Duke, the oldest paratrooper of World War Two who was taken prisoner after parachuting into Hungary. The population in the camp was 254 in the early winter of 1944, in March 1945 twelve hundred French officers joined in, with 600 more in the village below. [PAR] Castle Colditz, Oflag IV-C [PAR] Castle Colditz, Oflag IV-C map [PAR] Life inside Castle Colditz [PAR] The camp was under Wehrmacht control, the regular army instead of the “SS”. This meant that if an inmate should be punished he was under the Geneva Convention. Therefore solitary confinement was used as punishment instead of execution. Like Stalag Luft III the guards were World War One veterans, older soldiers, and younger boys unfit for the regular army. Because of the Red Cross parcels the prisoners sometimes ate better than their guards. They had a relative luxury live, they did not have to work because officers did not have to due to the Geneva Convention. They were allowed to create their own entertainment, practice sports, the Poles even came up with the camp Olympics. The most popular game was ‘Stoolball’, a rough rugby version which helped the prisoners let of some steam during captivity. [PAR] Castle Colditz, prison cell [PAR] Castle Colditz, prison cell [PAR] Escapees [PAR] Castle Colditz was chosen for its sturdiness, easy to control for the guards and relative secure location on a hill. Prisoners from other camps who had a high escape urge were send to more secure prisons like Castle Colditz. Herman Göring once said that Castle Colditz was escape proof… oh boy was he wrong! [PAR] The inmates copied maps, had a radio, duplicated door keys, manufactured their own tools and forged papers. They bought information with their better rations from the Red Cross parcels and acquired it from the German guards. During a self made theatre show one prisoner put brown shoe polish on his legs to make it look like stockings, to wash it off he used the German showers for the inmates were not adequate. While using this |
Leslie Nielsen trained in which of the armed services in WWII? | royal canadian | [DOC] [TLE] Leslie NielsenLeslie William Nielsen, OC (11 February 1926 - 28 November 2010) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and producer. He appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters. [PAR] Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later worked as a disc jockey before receiving a scholarship to study theatre at the Neighborhood Playhouse. Making his acting debut in 1948, he made more than 50 television appearances two years later. Nielsen made his film debut in 1956, with supporting roles in several drama, western, and romance films produced between the 1950s and the 1970s, with Nielsen crossing genres in both television and films. [PAR] Although his notable performances in the films Forbidden Planet and The Poseidon Adventure gave him standing as a serious actor, Nielsen later gained enduring recognition for his deadpan comedy roles during the 1980s and the early 1990s, after being cast against type for the Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker comedy film Airplane!. Nielsen specialized in his portrayal of characters oblivious to and complicit in their absurd surroundings, which gave him a reputation as a comedian. Airplane! marked Nielsen's turning point, which made him "the Olivier of spoofs" according to film critic Roger Ebert; his work on the film also led to further success in the genre with The Naked Gun film series, which are based on their earlier short-lived television series Police Squad!, in which he also starred. Nielsen received a variety of awards and was inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame. [PAR] Early life [PAR] Nielsen was born on 11 February 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (née Davies), was a Welsh immigrant, and his father, Ingvard Eversen Nielsen, was a Danish-born constable in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Nielsen had two brothers; the elder, Erik Nielsen (1924–2008), was Deputy Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1986. [PAR] His half-uncle, Jean Hersholt, was an actor known for his portrayal of Dr. Christian in a radio series of that name and the subsequent television series and films. In a 1994 Boston Globe article, Nielsen explained, "I did learn very early that when I would mention my uncle, people would look at me as if I were the biggest liar in the world. Then I would take them home and show them 8-by-10 glossies, and things changed quite drastically. So I began to think that maybe this acting business was not a bad idea, much as I was very shy about it and certainly without courage regarding it. My uncle died not too long after I was in a position to know him. I regret that I had not a chance to know him better." [PAR] Nielsen lived for several years in Fort Norman (now Tulita), Northwest Territories where his father was with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His father was a troubled man who beat his wife and sons, and Leslie longed to escape. When he graduated from high school at 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force even though he was legally deaf (he wore hearing aids most of his life). Following graduation from Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts in Edmonton, Nielsen enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained as an aerial gunner during World War II. He was too young to be fully trained or sent overseas. He worked briefly as a disc jockey at a Calgary, Alberta, radio station, before enrolling at the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts, Toronto. While studying in Toronto, Nielsen received a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse. He noted, "I couldn't refuse, but I must say when you come from the land of the snow goose, the moose and wool to New York, you're bringing every ton of hayseed and country bumpkin that you packed. As long as I didn't open my mouth, I felt a certain security. But I always thought I was going to be unmasked: 'OK, pack your stuff.' 'Well, what's the matter?' 'We've |
What exotic city was featured in National Geographic magazine's first photo story in 1905? | lhasa | [DOC] [TLE] As National Geographic Turns 125, A Look Back At The ...As National Geographic Turns 125, A Look Back At The Iconic Images [PAR] As National Geographic Turns 125, A Look Back At The Iconic Images [PAR] By Mark Johanson @MarkJohansonIBT On [PAR] 09/27/13 AT 5:43 AM [PAR] The National Geographic Society distributed the first issue of its flagship magazine to 165 members in October 1888. The 125th anniversary issue this October will likely reach 60 million, and it will be published in 39 different languages in both print and digital formats. [PAR] [PAR] To say National Geographic has come a long way in its 125 years would be an understatement. Yet, the effect it has had on our culture goes far beyond the pages in print. Walt Disney called the magazine “an invaluable tool” in coming up with his famous characters; the 1916 article “Land of the Best” spurred the establishment of the National Park Service in the United States; and numerous articles in the 2000s by writer Bryan Christy helped overhaul global policies on wildlife smuggling. [PAR] [PAR] However, this October’s issue is all about photography. More than anything else, it’s the stunning photos of the exotic and everyday that have become National Geographic’s trademark over the years. [PAR] [PAR] “Photography is a powerful tool and form of self-expression,” Editor in Chief Chris Johns said of the anniversary edition. “Sharing what you see and experience through the camera allows you to connect, move and inspire people around the world.” [PAR] [PAR] National Geographic featured its first photo (a relief map of North America) in 1889 and its first photo story (about Lhasa, Tibet) in 1905. By 1908, more than half of the magazine’s pages were photographs, leading two members of the board of trustees to resign in protest, claiming National Geographic had become “a picture book.” [PAR] [PAR] Indeed it had, and photos continued to be an integral component of National Geographic in the ensuing decades. By 1943, the magazine issued its first photographic cover, featuring the 49-star American Flag, in honor of Alaska’s entry into the U.S. [PAR] [PAR] Always one step ahead of the pack, National Geographic was the first in the U.S. to have its own in-house color photography lab in 1920, published more editorial color than any other magazine by 1962 and was the first major publication in the world to put a hologram on its cover in 1984. In 2013, its photos have become conversation pieces on social media, where National Geographic is the largest brand on Instagram, boasting more than 2.4 million followers. [PAR] [PAR] Yet, of all the photos in the past 125 years, Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl” is, perhaps, the most famous. Coincidentally, it may never have graced the cover of the publication at all if Wilbur Garrett, the magazine’s editor in chief in 1985, didn’t rescue it from a reject pile. The emerald-eyed woman, identified in 2002 as Sharbat Gula, graces the cover once again for the 125th anniversary edition. [PAR] Related Stories[DOC] [TLE] Feature Articles - National Geographic MagazineNational Geographic Magazine - NGM.com [PAR] Published: September 2015 [PAR] How a Remote Peak in Myanmar Nearly Broke an Elite Team of Climbers [PAR] On one of mountaineering’s most dangerous journeys, group was pushed to the limit by physical and mental challenges. [PAR] By Mark Jenkins [PAR] Photographs by Cory Richards [PAR] Photograph above by Renan Ozturk [PAR] The wind slams into me, and I desperately grip my ice axes to keep from being ripped off the mountain face. I push my head against the snow, calm myself, and look down. Beneath my crampons is a 5,000-foot drop. It’s like looking down from the open door of an airplane. I am roped to my two companions, with nothing attaching us to the mountain. A fall here would send all three of us plummeting to our death. [PAR] When the wind subsides, I pound an aluminum stake into the snow and clip the rope to it. It wouldn’t hold if I were to fall but gives me enough psychological comfort to continue. I concentrate, methodically swinging my ice tools and kicking |
How many husbands did the Wife of Bath have, as reported in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales? | five | [DOC] [TLE] SparkNotes : The Canterbury Tales : The Wife of Bath ’s ...SparkNotes: The Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath’s Prologue [PAR] The Wife of Bath’s Prologue [PAR] The Wife of Bath’s Prologue [PAR] → [PAR] The Miller’s Prologue and Tale [PAR] The Wife of Bath’s Prologue (continued) [PAR] From the beginning through the Wife of Bath’s description of her first three husbands Fragment 3, lines 1–451 [PAR] Summary [PAR] The Wife of Bath begins the Prologue to her tale by establishing herself as an authority on marriage, due to her extensive personal experience with the institution. Since her first marriage at the tender age of twelve, she has had five husbands. She says that many people have criticized her for her numerous marriages, most of them on the basis that Christ went only once to a wedding, at Cana in Galilee. The Wife of Bath has her own views of Scripture and God’s plan. She says that men can only guess and interpret what Jesus meant when he told a Samaritan woman that her fifth husband was not her husband. With or without this bit of Scripture, no man has ever been able to give her an exact reply when she asks to know how many husbands a woman may have in her lifetime. God bade us to wax fruitful and multiply, she says, and that is the text that she wholeheartedly endorses. After all, great Old Testament figures, like Abraham, Jacob, and Solomon, enjoyed multiple wives at once. She admits that many great Fathers of the Church have proclaimed the importance of virginity, such as the Apostle Paul. But, she reasons, even if virginity is important, someone must be procreating so that virgins can be created. Leave virginity to the perfect, she says, and let the rest of us use our gifts as best we may—and her gift, doubtless, is her sexual power. She uses this power as an “instrument” to control her husbands. [PAR] At this point, the Pardoner interrupts. He is planning to marry soon and worries that his wife will control his body, as the Wife of Bath describes. The Wife of Bath tells him to have patience and to listen to the whole tale to see if it reveals the truth about marriage. Of her five husbands, three have been “good” and two have been “bad.” The first three were good, she admits, mostly because they were rich, old, and submissive. She laughs to recall the torments that she put these men through and recounts a typical conversation that she had with her older husbands. She would accuse her -husband of having an affair, launching into a tirade in which she would charge him with a bewildering array of accusations. If one of her husbands got drunk, she would claim he said that every wife is out to destroy her husband. He would then feel guilty and give her what she wanted. All of this, the Wife of Bath tells the rest of the pilgrims, was a pack of lies—her husbands never held these opinions, but she made these claims to give them grief. Worse, she would tease her husbands in bed, refusing to give them full satisfaction until they promised her money. She admits proudly to using her verbal and sexual power to bring her husbands to total submission. [PAR] Analysis [PAR] In her lengthy Prologue, the Wife of Bath recites her autobiography, announcing in her very first word that “experience” will be her guide. Yet, despite her claim that experience is her sole authority, the Wife of Bath apparently feels the need to establish her authority in a more scholarly way. She imitates the ways of churchmen and scholars by backing up her claims with quotations from Scripture and works of antiquity. The Wife carelessly flings around references as textual evidence to buttress her argument, most of which don’t really correspond to her points. Her reference to Ptolemy’s Almageste, for instance, is completely erroneous—the phrase she attributes to that book appears nowhere in the work. Although her many errors display her lack of real scholarship, they also convey Chaucer’s mockery of the churchmen present, who often misused |
Tess Trueheart is the wife of what comic strip character? | dick tracy | [DOC] [TLE] Tess Tracy - Dick Tracy Wiki - WikiaTess Tracy | Dick Tracy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Edit [PAR] When Tracy was framed for counterfeiting by Stooge Viller , Tess found it hard to believe Tracy's innocence and sadly broke up with him again. Viller had his sights on Tess and started dating her. Tess discovered evidence that Stooge had framed Tracy. Stooge panicked and shot Tess just as she was about to call police headquarters. Chief Brandon and Pat Patton found her in her apartment, the bullet having hit her in the arm. Before she passed out said that Tracy was framed and she had proof. Tracy and Junior apprehended Stooge and Tracy reconciled with Tess again. She recovered from her injury shortly thereafter. [PAR] Tess was kidnapped on multiple occasions during the 1930s, including as part of plots by Big Boy and Bookie Joe . She was always rescued or managed to escape relatively unharmed. [PAR] During the Tracy's encounter with the writer Jean Penfield , Penfield planted a story in the newspaper that she and Tracy were engaged to be married. Despite Tracy's objections, Tess believed the story and confronted Penfield. This dispute was later used by the lawyer Spaldoni to lure Tess to Penfield's home, where he shot Penfield and framed Tess for the murder. Tess was arrested, but was later freed when Spaldoni confessed. [PAR] At one point, Tess and Dick grew apart and Tess started seeing an ex-baseball player named Edward Nuremoh ("Homerun" spelt backwards). Dick and Tess had a brief conversation during which their engagement was broken off. Unbeknownst to Tess, her marriage to Nuremoh was part of a scheme he concocted so he could collect a wealthy aunt's money. Nuremoh killed his aunt and framed a dim-witted cousin for her murder. Tracy was assigned to the investigation, and he and Tess were rather cold and distant to each other. [PAR] Acting on her own, Tess discovered evidence linking Edward to the murder. Edward admitted in a crazed, sinister voice that he had indeed killed his aunt. He chased Tess through the craggy heights of his family's land, throwing rocks and pointing a gun at her. Nuremoh's real girlfriend Lola prevented him from killing Tess by inadvertently jumping in front of a bullet. Realizing what he had done, Nuremoh held his dead girlfriend in his arms and jumped off a 130 ft. cliff. Tracy and the police arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and attempted to console the distraught Tess. [PAR] Upon leaving the Nuremoh houshold, Tess was confronted by John Lavir ("Rival" spelt backwards), Lola's brother who was seeking to avenge his sister. Tess had become somewhat mentally unhinged and she took a liking to Lavir. She forgave him for attempting to force her car off the road, and the two went off together. Tess became a partner in Lavir's dog training business, but soon discovered that he dealt in stolen dogs. She began to surreptitiously return the stolen dogs at night, but Lavir discovered this and confronted her. The two struggled in Lavir's kennel. During the struggle, one of Lavir's attack dogs was freed and a window was broken. Tess grabbed a piece of broken glass and forced Lavir off her. Lavir died of a severe neck wound, and Tess was held on suspicious of manslaughter. Tracy, using forensic evidence, was able to prove that Lavir's wounds were caused by the dog, and Tess was freed. She and Tracy reconciled. [PAR] Later, Tess was the leader of the girl scout troop that discovered the weakened Tracy, following his escape from Stooge Viller's abandoned well death-trap. She would also go on to aid in the investigation of Yogee Yamma , posing as a broken-hearted woman seeking advice. [PAR] Tess encountered the criminal Pruneface when he rented a room from her mother. Tess became suspicious of his activities and informed Tracy of her concerns. [PAR] During the second World War, Tess became a member of the Women's Army Corps as a non-commissioned officer. When the Brow was hiding on the beach, he encountered Tess and obtained her gas ration coupons. His accomplice Doc then stole her license plates |
In what language was the New Testament originally written? | in greek | [DOC] [TLE] Was the new testament written originally in aramiac ...Was the new testament written originally in aramiac? - Aramaic Thoughts - Language Studies - StudyLight.org [PAR] Was the New Testament written originally in Aramiac? [PAR] Resource Toolbox [PAR] Send Link to a Friend [PAR] There are some scholars who hold the view that all or at least a large part of the New Testament was written originally in Aramaic. In the next couple of weeks I will deal with these authors, briefly presenting their arguments and responding to them. For now, I want to say that I do not find their arguments compelling. However, these authors have some useful points to make and insights to offer. [PAR] Even though none of the New Testament books originated in Aramaic (with the possible exception of Matthew, which I have already discussed), the authors of the New Testament were for the most part men whose native language was Aramaic. They were also fluent in the koine (common) Greek of the first century, as both a spoken and a written language. It is often difficult for modern Americans to comprehend this dual fluency (usually referred to as bilingual) because it is foreign to our own experience. However, most modern Europeans would have no difficulty grasping the concept. A significant percentage of educated modern Europeans are bilingual, or even trilingual, knowing well two or three of the common European languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. [PAR] However, even bilingual persons tend to think, and especially to write, in the patterns of their native, or first, language. That is why a German author, writing in English, will tend to "sound" different from an English author writing in English. It is because his writing habits, and his writing patterns, are imbued with the patterns of his native German. It is the reason that, for many readers, the English of Joseph Conrad sounds stilted. Conrad was Polish, and his writing in English reflects to an extent the fact that English was not his native language. [PAR] The significance of this for the New Testament is as follows: the Greek of the New Testament was written by men whose native language was Aramaic, a Semitic language. They wrote the New Testament material in Greek, an Indo-European language. There are significant structural differences between Semitic and Indo-European languages, specifically between Aramaic (and Hebrew) and Greek. One significant difference is that the usual word order in Aramaic sentences is verb-subject-object. In Greek, the word order is usually subject-verb-object, as it is in English. In addition, word order is more significant in Aramaic than it is in Greek. In Greek, nouns (and adjectives) have case endings: nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative. The nominative case is the "subject" case. The accusative is the "direct object" case. The dative is the "indirect object" case. The genitive is the "possessive" case. (For any grammarians among my readers, I apologize for the preceding gross over-simplification, but this is not a grammar column.) Thus in Greek the function of a word in a sentence is indicated by its case ending. As a result, word order is less significant than in Aramaic or English. For example, in Greek the sentence "the boy entered the building" could be stated by putting "the building" before "entered" and "the boy" after "entered." The case endings on "boy" and "building" would indicate which was the subject and which was the object. English is dependent on word order, as is Aramaic to a lesser extent. [PAR] These differences between Aramaic and Greek show up frequently in the New Testament. After spending a couple of weeks dealing with arguments in favor of an original Aramaic New Testament, we will move on to consider how these differences make for interesting reading in the New Testament.[DOC] [TLE] In what language was the Bible first written? | Biblica ...In what language was the Bible first written? | Biblica - The International Bible Society [PAR] In what language was the Bible first |
Who sang with Crosby, Stills and Young? | graham nash | [DOC] [TLE] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young — Free listening, videos ...Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm [PAR] 70s [PAR] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is a folk-rock supergroup formed when Crosby, Stills & Nash ( Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield , David Crosby from the Byrds , and Graham Nash from the Hollies ) asked Neil Young , also of Buffalo Springfield to join them in 1969 and form "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young". Commonly referred to by their initials CSNY, the band is primarily known for their four-part vocal harmonies. They were one of the few North American groups that rivaled the Beatles… read more[DOC] [TLE] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young | New Music And Songs - MTVCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young | New Music And Songs | [PAR] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young [PAR] About Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young [PAR] The musical partnership of David Crosby (born August 14, 1941), Stephen Stills (born January 3, 1945), and Graham Nash (born February 2, 1942), with and without Neil Young (born November 12, 1945), was not only one of the most successful touring and recording acts of the late '60s, '70s, and early '80s -- with the colorful, contrasting nature of the members' characters and their connection to the political and cultural upheavals of the time -- it was arguably the only American-based band to approach the overall societal impact of the Beatles. The group was a second marriage for all the participants when it came together in 1968: Crosby had been a member of the Byrds, Nash was in the Hollies, and Stills had been part of Buffalo Springfield. The resulting trio, however, sounded like none of its predecessors and was characterized by a unique vocal blend and a musical approach that ranged from acoustic folk to melodic pop to hard rock. CSN's debut album, released in 1969, was perfectly in tune with the times, and the group was an instant hit. By the time of their first tour (which included the Woodstock festival), they had added Young, also a veteran of Buffalo Springfield, who maintained a solo career. [PAR] The first CSNY album, Déjà Vu, was a chart-topping hit in 1970, but the group split acrimoniously after a summer tour. 4 Way Street, a live double album issued after the breakup, was another number one hit. (When it was finally released on CD in 1992, it was lengthened with more live material.) In 1974, CSNY re-formed for a summer stadium tour without releasing a new record. Nevertheless, the compilation So Far became their third straight number one. Crosby, Stills & Nash re-formed without Young in 1977 for the album CSN, another giant hit. They followed with Daylight Again in 1982, but by then Crosby was in the throes of drug addiction and increasing legal problems. He was in jail in 1985-1986, but cleaned up and returned to action, with the result that CSNY reunited for only their second studio album, American Dream, in 1988. CSN followed with Live It Up in 1990, and though that album was a commercial disappointment, the trio remained a popular live act; it embarked on a 25th anniversary tour in the summer of 1994 and released a new album, After the Storm. The trio again reunited with Young for 1999's Looking Forward, followed in 2000 by their CSNY2K tour. ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi [PAR] Hear more of[DOC] [TLE] Crosby, Stills & Nash | New Music And SongsCrosby, Stills & Nash | New Music And Songs | [PAR] Crosby, Stills & Nash [PAR] About Crosby, Stills & Nash [PAR] The musical partnership of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash, with and without Neil Young, was not only one of the most successful touring and recording acts of the late '60s, '70s, and early '80s (with the colorful, contrasting nature of the members' characters and their connection to the political and cultural upheavals of the |
Who was born first, James Caan or Michael Douglas? | james caan | [DOC] [TLE] Michael Douglas is Born | World History ProjectMichael Douglas is Born | World History Project [PAR] Sep 25 1944 [PAR] Michael Douglas is Born [PAR] Michael Kirk Douglas (born September 25, 1944) is an American actor and producer, primarily in movies and television. [PAR] He was awarded with an Emmy, a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards, first as producer of 1975's Best Picture, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as Best Actor in 1987 for his role in Wall Street. Douglas received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2009. [PAR] Source: Wikipedia Added by: Aimee Lucido [PAR] Kirk Douglas originated the role of McMurphy in a presidential stage production, and then bought the film rights, hoping to play McMurphy on the screen. He passed the production rights to his son, Michael Douglas, who decided his father was too old for the role. Kirk was reportedly angry at his son for a time afterward because of this. Actor James Caan was originally offered the McMurphy role, and Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman were considered as well. According to the director on the latest Special Edition DVD, he wanted Burt Reynolds to play the lead. [PAR] Source: Wikipedia Added by: Aimee Lucido [PAR] More information[DOC] [TLE] James Caan - IMDbJames Caan - IMDb [PAR] IMDb [PAR] Actor | Soundtrack | Director [PAR] A masculine and enigmatic actor whose life and movie career have had more ups and downs than the average rollercoaster and whose selection of roles has arguably derailed him from achieving true superstar status, James Caan is New York-born and bred. He was born in the Bronx, to Sophie (Falkenstein) and Arthur Caan, Jewish immigrants from Germany. ... See full bio » [PAR] Born:[DOC] [TLE] James Caan - The Godfather Wiki - WikiaJames Caan | The Godfather Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Edit [PAR] James Caan as Sonny. [PAR] Born in The Bronx in 1940, James Caan began his acting career in television, his first film role being a villain in Lady in a Cage and won praise for his role in The Rain People, also directed by Francis Ford Coppola . [PAR] Appearing in The Godfather , Caan was widely praised for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone . He was known on set as a practical joker, and, together with Robert Duvall and Marlon Brando , began a penchant for mooning other cast members. He returned to play the role in flashback for Part Two for the same fee that he received in the first. He also participated in EA's The Godfather: The Game . [PAR] Characters voiced by James Caan [PAR] Edit [PAR] Caan used his own voice for the game. Although his voice sounds deeper than it did in the film, not to mention his thicker accent and lisp, his delivery has the same energy as before. Caan did both a voiceover session and a faceover session to capture Caan's facial expressions while delivering his lines. The faceover session was made exclusively for the cutscenes while the voiceover sessions recorded lines uttered or spoken during gameplay. He was the only actor in the game to go through this process. [PAR] Trivia [PAR] Edit [PAR] Originally Caan was to be cast as the main character Michael Corleone , while Carmine Caridi was signed as Sonny. However Coppola demanded that the role of Michael be played by Al Pacino instead. The studio agreed to Pacino but insisted on having Caan be cast as Sonny, so he remained in the production. [1] [PAR] During the making of The Godfather, James Caan was often seen in the company of future Colombo crime family boss Carmine Persico and other gangsters and had absorbed so many of their mannerisms that undercover agents thought for a while that he was just another rising young button in the Mob . [2] [PAR] Both Robert Duvall and James Caan also attended Carmine Persico's courth hearings together and payed attention to his mannerisms, gestures, diction and accent for their roles in the film. [3] [PAR] James Caan's parlance in The Godfather was the inspiration for the name of a strip club featured in The Sopranos , the "Bada Bing". [4] [PAR] Notes and references[DOC] [TLE] James Caan - Biography - IMDbJames Caan - Biography - IMDb [PAR] James Caan [PAR] Biography [PAR] Showing |
Who sang the title song for the Bond film You Only Live Twice? | nancy sinatra | [DOC] [TLE] You Only Live Twice (soundtrack) - James Bond Wiki - WikiaYou Only Live Twice (soundtrack) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] You Only Live Twice (soundtrack) [PAR] 2,123pages on [PAR] Novel — Film — Comic — Audio drama — Soundtrack — Song — Characters [PAR] Original You Only Live Twice soundtrack cover [PAR] The soundtrack was composed by Bond veteran, John Barry . At the time, this was his fourth credited Bond film. The theme song, You Only Live Twice , was sung by Nancy Sinatra . In 1998 , Robbie Williams sampled the title song "You Only Live Twice" for the chart-topper " Millennium ". A rock version of You Only Live Twice was covered by Coldplay when they toured in 2001 , and was covered by Natacha Atlas for her 2005 compilation album The Best of Natacha Atlas . [PAR] Track listing [PAR] You Only Live Twice (Title Song) — Nancy Sinatra [PAR] Capsule In Space [PAR] A Drop In The Ocean [PAR] The Death Of Aki [PAR] Bond Averts World War Three [PAR] You Only Live Twice (End Title) — Nancy Sinatra [PAR] These seven tracks were later added, as a bonus, to the complete version of the original soundtrack. [PAR] James Bond In Japan [PAR] James Bond - Ninja [PAR] Twice is the Only Way to Live [PAR] Twice is the Only Way to Live was the final track on the original UK version of the soundtrack. It was also included on the United Artists' soundtrack compilation "Ten Golden Years" ( 1968 ). On certain albums of YOLT's soundtrack, the alternate 007 theme is included. It's the score played when Little Nellie is being constructed and continues to play until 3 - 4 SPECTRE helicopters encounter Bond at which point the song becomes the main 007 theme. It's also heard in the parade chase scene in Thunderball and the Amazon River chase in Moonraker.[DOC] [TLE] James Bond, You Only Live Twice - Title Song - YouTubeJames Bond, You Only Live Twice - Title Song - YouTube [PAR] James Bond, You Only Live Twice - Title Song [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Aug 30, 2009 [PAR] Title track from the fifth James Bond film, starring Sean Connery as 007. Music by John Barry, lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, performed by Nancy Sinatra. [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] You Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra SongfactsYou Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra Songfacts [PAR] You Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra Songfacts [PAR] Songfacts [PAR] In the mid-1960s, Nancy Sinatra was popular enough to sing the theme song to a James Bond movie, which is entitled You Only Live Twice. While it didn't reach the chart heights of such theme songs as " Goldfinger " and " A View To A Kill ," it remains fondly remembered by her fans and is featured on all of the James Bond them song compilations. >> [PAR] Suggestion credit: [PAR] Mike - Santa Barbara, CA [PAR] James Bond veteran John Barry wrote the music while the lyrics were by Leslie Bricusse, who had previously worked on the theme to Goldfinger. Sinatra's regular collaborator Lee Hazlewood produced the version that was released as a single. [PAR] The song was recorded on May 2, 1967 at the CTS Studios in Bayswater, London with a 60-piece orchestra. Sinatra was very nervous during the recording, and she needed about 25 takes before there was enough material for John Barry to create the final product. [PAR] Robbie Williams re-recorded the opening bars of the song for his 1998 UK chart-topper " Millennium ." He decided it was a lot cheaper to recreate it in the studio rather than to clear a sample. [PAR] Cee-Lo Green sampled the song for his 2011 single " Bright Lights, Bigger City ," which peaked at #13 in the UK. [PAR] Coldplay recorded a live version of the song as the B-side for their "Don't Panic" single. It was recorded |
"What famous book begins: ""Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff""?" | little engine that could | [DOC] [TLE] Chug Chug Chug. Puff Puff Puff. Printable (Pre-K - 3rd ...Chug Chug Chug. Puff Puff Puff. - TeacherVision [PAR] Chug Chug Chug. Puff Puff Puff. [PAR] Chug Chug Chug. Puff Puff Puff. [PAR] Children practice counting with this activity which goes along with the reading of The Little Engine That Could . [PAR] Grade: [PAR] Brought to you by Penguin Young Readers Group . [PAR] The Penguin Group is the second-largest English-language trade book publisher in the world. The company possesses perhaps the world's most prestigious list of best-selling authors and a backlist of unparalleled breadth, depth, and quality. Penguin Young Readers Group features books by authors and illustrators including Judy Blume, Brian Jacques, Eric Carle, and beloved characters like Winnie-the-Pooh, Madeline, The Little Engine that Could, and many, many more. [PAR] Related Resources [PAR] See all our newsletters [PAR] Join TeacherVision Today [PAR] Sign up and get a content bundle as a FREE gift for becoming a member — ready to print and use in your classroom! [PAR] Celebrate Christmas , Hanukkah , and Kwanzaa in your classroom with our activities and crafts. [PAR] What's New [PAR] Highlights [PAR] December Calendar of Events [PAR] December is full of events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum! Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event. Happy holidays! [PAR] Kwanzaa [PAR] Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and ends on January 1. Celebrate African-American and Pan-African families, communities, and cultures with Kwanzaa resources, arts & crafts, lessons, and printables. [PAR] Hanukkah [PAR] Hanukkah , the Festival of Lights, begins December 24! But you can celebrate in the classroom right away with our videos and activities for the holiday. [PAR] New Year's Resolutions [PAR] Start 2017 off with a new list of goals! Our New Year's Resolutions worksheets for grades K-2 , grades 3-6 , and grades 7-12 will encourage students to set achievable goals for themselves at school, home, and in their community.[DOC] [TLE] Round One Jeopardy Template - jeopardylabs.comRound One Jeopardy Template [PAR] The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant [PAR] 100 [PAR] Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. [PAR] 100 [PAR] What is the kitchen? [PAR] Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. [PAR] 100 [PAR] The distance between bases on a little league baseball field. [PAR] 100 [PAR] The part of the brain that regulates physiological stability. [PAR] 200 [PAR] Clark Kent's high school sweetheart [PAR] 200 [PAR] Yves Montand was born in this country. [PAR] 200 [PAR] What is Truth or Consequences? [PAR] Current name of the town that was formerly Hot Springs, New Mexico, that was re-named in 1960 by its citizens in honor of a popular radio show. [PAR] 200 [PAR] First sport in which women were invited to compete at the Olympics. [PAR] 200 [PAR] What is Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, with 823 words [PAR] Novel containing the longest sentence in literature [PAR] 300 [PAR] What are George and Michael? Brummel was George Geste was Michael [PAR] The real names of Beau Brummel and Beau Geste. [PAR] 300 [PAR] What are Patience and Fortitude? (Names were given by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.) [PAR] Names of the two landmark stone lions sitting in front of the New York Public Libaray at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in New York City. [PAR] 300 [PAR] What is bicycle moto x (cross)? [PAR] In cross-country bike racing, what the initials BMX stand for. [PAR] 300 [PAR] What are hiccups? [PAR] DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Term for a series of uncontrollable intakes of air caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. [PAR] 400 [PAR] What is The Little Engine That Could? [PAR] Famous book that begins: "Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff." [PAR] 400 [PAR] Who is Peter Lorre? [PAR] Famous actor who prepared for a career in psychiatry - studying and working with pioneer psychoanalysts Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler - before he turned to performing. [PAR] 400 [PAR] What are six months |
Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? | lana lang | [DOC] [TLE] The religion of Lana Lang (Superman's childhood sweetheart)The religion of Lana Lang (Superman's childhood sweetheart) [PAR] The Religious Affiliation of Comic Book Character [PAR] Lana Lang [PAR] Superman's boyhood sweetheart [PAR] Lana Lang, who is at least nominally a Protestant Christian, was the childhood sweetheart of Clark Kent, the young man who would grow up to become Superman. Lana Lang was originally depicted as the girlfriend of young Clark Kent in the pages of Superboy. [PAR] In post-Crisis continuity, the history of Superman was re-designed such that he was never "Superboy" while growing up, and did not assume his costumed identity until adulthood. In this current continuity, Lana Lang and Clark Kent dated while young and Clark told her about his powers on the day he left Smallville to go to college and eventually become Superman. In the comics, Lana Lang remains a friend of Clark Kent and has never revealed his secret: that he is Superman. But Lana Lang suffers from some bitterness because Clark, the man she thought she would always be with, revealed his immense powers to her, but then left her. Clark is now married to his adult love interest, Lois Lane, naturally causing tension in his friendship with Lana. [PAR] The TV series Smallville focuses on Clark's high school and college years. Lana Lang is Clark's principle love interest in this series, and much of the ongoing drama of the series traces developments in their relationship. [PAR] In the comics and in the Smallville TV series, Lana Lang is depicted as a deeply moral, highly principled, honorable person. She is an inspiration to Clark, a young woman truly worthy of the attentions of Earth's greatest hero. The comics and Smallville TV series portray Lana Lang and her family as generic Protestants, although there are rarely any overt refrences to Lana's religious affiliation. Passing references in imagery and dialogue indicate Lana Lang has some belief or upbringing in concepts such as God, Judeo-Christian ethics, and the afterlife. Lana's family celebrates Christmas and wedding scenes featuring Lana depict generic Protestant-style weddings. Many depictions of Smallville show a Protestant church with a cross as a major feature in the town's landscape. [PAR] Like most comic book characters created in the era that her character emerged from, the taboo against overt depictions of religious content meant that Lana's precise denominational affiliation was not revealed. Lana Lang's ethics and religiosity were primarily revealed through her behavior and not through direct identification. [PAR] One novel innovation in the Smallville series is that Lana Lang is the descendant of a family of witches and evil magic users in medieval France. In the Smallville series, later seasons portray Lana Lang studying books about her magical heritage. In some episodes, Lana Lang becomes is by the spirit of her witch ancestor. Despite these developments, Lana should not be considered a witch in any conventional sense, nor should she be identified as a Wiccan. [PAR] Lana's interest in magic may have begun in early childhood. The pilot episode of Smallville introduces Lana Lang at the age of 3, dressed as a "fairy princess." The young Lana uses a plastic "magic wand" to grant Martha Kent a wish. Martha wishes for a child, and finds her wish is soon granted, as only minutes later, she and her husband find the infant Kal-El walking away from his crashed spacecraft. Martha and her husband of course adopt the infant and raise him as their son, Clark Kent. Certainly the show's creators are not trying to say that Lana Lang's magical powers actually were responsible for bringing Clark to Smallville, but these scenes do elegantly serve to tie the lives of Lana and Clark to each other, even from an early age. [PAR] The wish that Clark Kent's mother made through Lana Lang's the "fairy princess" was recalled much later, in Episode 1 of Season 1 of Smallville. When Lana Lang and Martha Kent find themselves spending a quiet moment together after a hurricane, Martha tells Lana about how the wish she granted came true: Martha Kent explains that right after Lana granted her a wish the meteor shower began. Right after the meteor shower |
What was Al Pacino's first movie? | me natalie | [DOC] [TLE] AL PACINO'S Film Debut with PATTY DUKE in Me Natalie 1969 ...AL PACINO'S Film Debut with PATTY DUKE in Me Natalie 1969 - YouTube [PAR] AL PACINO'S Film Debut with PATTY DUKE in Me Natalie 1969 [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Nov 9, 2007 [PAR] This is Pacino's entire performance from his very first film, starring Patty Duke. This role won her a Golden Globe as Best Actress. [PAR] Category |
What was the name of the pig leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? | napoleon | [DOC] [TLE] Why did Orwell chose to name the lead pig ... - eNotesWhy did Orwell chose to name the lead pig Napoleon?What is the signifigance of his name? Prove your ideas.Thanks! | eNotes [PAR] Why did Orwell chose to name the lead pig Napoleon?What is the signifigance of his name? Prove your ideas.Thanks! [PAR] pirateteacher | High School Teacher | (Level 3) Associate Educator [PAR] Posted on [PAR] November 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM [PAR] After running Snowball off the farm, Napoleon becomes the leader. At the end of the book, Napoleon becomes a corrupted leader and, standing on two legs just like the formerly hated humans, reverts the name of the farm back to Manor Farm. [PAR] Napoleon was named after French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte. Because of his rise to power and subsequent ruling styles, the name Napoleon has become synonymous with dictators and the idea the power can corrupt. This is fitting in the case of Animal Farm where this Napoleon raises to power after making secret deals with neighbors and kills numerous friends who confess to chasing Snowball off the farm, when in fact it was he who drove off his former friend. [PAR] [DOC] [TLE] Symbolism of Pigs in Animal Farm by George Orwell ...Symbolism of Pigs in Animal Farm by George Orwell :: George Orwell Animal Farm [PAR] Symbolism of Pigs in Animal Farm by George Orwell [PAR] Length: 1073 words (3.1 double-spaced pages) [PAR] Rating: Excellent [PAR] Open Document [PAR] Symbolism of Pigs in Animal Farm by George Orwell [PAR] In Orwell's Animal Farm, the animals revolt against the cruel human leaders and set up a better method of farm management where all animals are equal. As time passes, the new leaders become greedy and corrupt, and the other animals realize conditions are just as miserable as before. There is a major connection between Animal Farm and Russian communism. The pigs are one of the most significant of these connections, representing the communist rulers of Russia, like Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. Their traits, personalities, and actions are similar to the actual men in power. In the novel Animal Farm, the pigs represent the communist leaders of Russia in the early 1900s. [PAR] Old Major, the creator of animalism, represents both the original revolutionary, Vladimir Lenin, and the founder of communism, Karl Marx. Like these Russians, Old Major wants all individuals to be equal. Old Major is symbolic of Marx because, like Marx, he has a dream about the revolution. He says, "'That is my message for you, comrades: Rebellion! And among us animals let there be perfect unity, perfect comradeship, in the struggle. All men are enemies. All animals are comrades'" (Orwell 4). Also, neither of the two live to see the revolution put into effect ("Animal" 1). Old Major is also symbolic of Lenin because while he introduces the idea of a revolution, Lenin introduces the New Economy Plan to Russia (Urban 1). [PAR] How to Cite this Page [PAR] MLA Citation: [PAR] Sort By: [PAR] [PAR] Animals view Old Major's skull prior to meetings because he inspired them to revolt; similarly, people of Russia view Lenin's glass coffin because he originally led them to overthrow the czars' reign. [PAR] In addition, Napoleon, the ruthless commander of Animal Farm, is symbolic of communist Joseph Stalin. Both characters can be described as "cruel, corrupt, and selfish" ("Animal" 1). Napoleon rids himself of Snowball and takes control, and Stalin removes Trotsky and names himself "political heir" ("Joseph" 1). Neither Napoleon nor Stalin had any compassion; they "ruled with an iron fist and killed all those who opposed [them]" ("Animal" 1). While Napoleon reigns with his dogs and Squealer at his side, Stalin uses his KGB and propaganda to control the people (1). Both leaders purge their nations of suspected traitors and, in Napoleon's case, Snowball loyalists (Urban 2) |
In the comic strips, what was the name of Mandrake the Magician's giant partner? | lothar | [DOC] [TLE] Mandrake the Magician - Superhero Wiki EncyclopediaMandrake the Magician - Superhero Wiki Encyclopedia [PAR] Mandrake the Magician [PAR] Poster Sale Selection [PAR] Lee Falk and Phil Davis' Mandrake the Magician (October 30, 1938) [PAR] Mandrake the Magician is a syndicated newspaper comic strip, created by Lee Falk ( The Phantom ), which began June 11, 1934. Phil Davis soon took over as the strip's illustrator, while Falk continued to script. The strip was distributed by King Features Syndicate . Davis worked on the strip until his death in 1964, when Falk recruited current artist Fred Fredericks. With Falk's death in 1999, Fredericks became both writer and artist. [PAR] Mandrake is a magician whose work is based on an unusually fast hypnotic technique. As noted in captions, when Mandrake "gestures hypnotically", his subjects see illusions, and Mandrake used this technique in his battles with a variety of gangsters, mad scientists, extraterrestrials and characters from other dimensions. [PAR] Mandrake and the Phantom Magician in Mel Graff's The Adventures of Patsy are regarded by comics historians as the first superheroes of comics. Don Markstein writes, "Depending on how you define the term, Patsy's recurring rescuer, The Phantom Magician, may have been the first superhero in comics... Some people say Mandrake the Magician, who started in 1934, was comics' first superhero. [PAR] Contents [PAR] Other characters [PAR] Supporting characters [PAR] Lothar is Mandrake's best friend and crime-fighting companion. Mandrake first met Lothar during his travels in Africa. Lothar was then "Prince of the Seven Nations", a mighty federation of jungle tribes. He passed on the chance to become king and instead followed Mandrake on his world travels, fighting crime and villains from all over the world (and the rest of the universe as well). Lothar is often referred to as the strongest man in the world with the exception of perhaps Hojo — Mandrake's chef and secret chief of Inter Intel. [PAR] One of the first black crimefighting heroes ever to appear in comics, Lothar made his first appearance alongside Mandrake in 1934 in the inaugural daily strip. Mandrake and Lothar are generally recognized as the world's first interracial team of crimefighters. [PAR] In the beginning, Lothar was little more than Mandrake's servant. He spoke poor English, wore a fez, short pants and a leopard skin. His muscles far exceeded his mental abilities. When artist Fred Fredericks took over in 1965 (after original artist Phil Davis had died), Lothar was modernized; he began to speak correct English, and his clothing changed, although he still often wears shirts with leopard-skin patterns. [PAR] Narda is of royal blood; she is Princess of the European nation Cockaigne (today ruled by her brother Segrid). She made her first appearance in the second Mandrake story. Although she and Mandrake were infatuated with one another from first sight, they didn't marry until 1997, when it was an extravagant triple wedding ceremony-- at Mandrake's home of Xanadu, Narda's home country Cockaigne and Mandrake's father Theron's College of Magic (Collegium Magikos) in the Himalayas. [PAR] Theron is Mandrake's father, although this was a secret to Mandrake for a long time. Mandrake's mother died shortly after she gave birth to Mandrake and his twin brother Derek. Theron is the headmaster of the College of Magic (Collegium Magikos) somewhere in the Himalayas. Theron is hundreds of years old, probably due to the energy of the powerful Mind Crystal of which he is the guardian. [PAR] Hojo is Mandrake's chef at his home of Xanadu. However, he is also the secret Chief of the international crimefighting organization Inter-Intel, in addition to being a superb martial arts expert. As such, he has used Mandrake's help with many cases. Hojo's assistant at Inter-Intel is Jed. [PAR] The Police Chief is named Bradley but mostly just called "Chief" and has been aided by Mandrake on several occasions. He created the "S.S.D." (Silly Stuff Dept.) for absurd and unbelievable cases that only Mandrake could solve. He has a son, Chris. [PAR] Magnon is Mandrake's most powerful friend. He is the |
What was Scarlett O'Hara's real first name? | katie | [DOC] [TLE] Scarlett Name Meaning & Origin | Baby Name WizardScarlett Name Meaning & Origin | Baby Name Wizard [PAR] Scarlett Name Meaning & Origin [PAR] US Popularity of Scarlett Over Time [PAR] Sister & Brother Names [PAR] Know a Scarlett? What are her siblings named? [PAR] Enter Sibling Name [PAR] F [PAR] Age [PAR] Share what you know! [PAR] Personal experiences with the name Scarlett: | Edit [PAR] My Cousins Name is Scarlett, we're fairly close but she is incredibly stuck up about it. She's decide that Scarlett is the most regal name possible. We all call her Lettie most of the time, but she insists on being introduced to people as Scarlett, and pretty much tells people that she's the Queen of life. [PAR] My name is Scarlett, and I'm named after my mother's best friend Scarlett. I have red hair so people think I was named for my hair, but I wasn't. I'm 45, and when I was a kid people always made fun of my name and 80% of the teachers called me Charlotte because they couldn't remember "Scarlett". During graduate school I worked in a bookstore and I used to wear a name tag that said "Emma", because the jokes about my name were annoying. I was so excited when Scarlett Johansson became famous, because she made the name Scarlett seem exotic and beautiful. [PAR] We named our daughter Scarlett Evelyn. We had tossed the name around for a few months and settled on Trinity Elise instead, but when I was pregnant with her, I felt her kicking very strongly and I knew she was going to be feisty. I knew that there was no way she could be anything other than a Scarlett. And nowadays, the name suits her perfectly! [PAR] My daughter's name is Scarlett Eloise. Eloise is my middle name. My husband and I love the colour red so we thought the name would be fitting. We also wanted a name that started with S because our other daughter's name is Sabrina. I think Scarlett is a beautiful, classic name and it suits our little girl. [PAR] My name is Scarlett and I have enjoyed growing up with the name. It is unique and people compliment me on it. The only downside is that I am very often called Charlotte and that gets frustrating. It is also infuriating when people spell it with one 't'. Once I correct someone, though, they usually don't forget again. Starbucks is also a nightmare. I have even gotten "Starlet". I also hate the choice of nicknames. My sisters call me Scarlie. I hate the nickname Scar! People will sometimes tease me about it but overall it is a great name. [PAR] Nicknames for Scarlett: | Edit [PAR] Scatt [PAR] Meanings and history of the name Scarlett: | Edit [PAR] Originated from an English and Irish surname, as explained in "Gone With the Wind" ("There were the Scarletts who had fought with the Irish Volunteers for a free Ireland and been hanged for their pains.") It was an occupation name given those who dealt in scarlet, a type of fine and expensive woolen cloth, in medieval times. Scarlet actually was made in many colors, but the most popular was carmine red; this popularity also gave the cloth's name to a word for bright red, "scarlet", still used today. Scarlet was comparatively elastic due to the technique of twisting the yarn in weaving it, and was often used for stockings and tights. The character Will Scarlett in "Robin Hood" also got his surname from this occupation. [PAR] Famous real-life people named Scarlett: | Edit [PAR] Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (b. 1984) - American actress [PAR] Scarlett Noel Pomers (b. 1988) - American actress [PAR] Scarlett Leithold (b. 1999) - American model [PAR] Scarlett in song, story & screen: | Edit [PAR] Scarlett O'Hara, heroine of Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone With the Wind". Her full name was actually Katie Scarlett O'Hara, in honor of her paternal grandmother Katie Scarlett. [PAR] Scarlett, eccentric friend of Hugh Grant's character in film "Four Weddings and |
Which duo had a 60s No 1 with A World Without Love? | peter and gordon | [DOC] [TLE] A world without love - Peter and Gordon - YouTubeA world without love - Peter and Gordon - YouTube [PAR] A world without love - Peter and Gordon [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Nov 25, 2007 [PAR] This is Lennon/McCartney masterpiece A World Without Love. [PAR] Peter and Gordon were one of the greatest pop-rock duos of the sixties, formed by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] Peter and GordonPeter and Gordon were a British pop duo, comprising Peter Asher (b. 1944) and Gordon Waller (1945–2009), who achieved international fame in 1964 with their first single, the million-selling transatlantic No.1 smash "A World Without Love." The duo had several subsequent hits in the so-called British Invasion-era. [PAR] History [PAR] Peter Asher and his sister Jane were child actors in the 1950s. They played siblings in a 1955 episode of the television series The Adventures of Robin Hood. Jane Asher dated The Beatles' Paul McCartney between 1963 and 1968, and Peter and Gordon recorded several songs written by McCartney but credited to Lennon–McCartney. Those hits included "A World Without Love" (US & UK No.1), "Nobody I Know" (US No.12; UK No.10), "I Don't Want To See You Again" (US No.16, but not a hit in the UK), and "Woman". With "Woman", McCartney used the pseudonym Bernard Webb to see whether he could have a hit song without his name attached. First pressings of the US Capitol single listed the composer as "A. Smith". The song reached No.14 in the US and No.28 on the British charts in 1966. Peter and Gordon also recorded the John Lennon-penned Lennon–McCartney song, "If I Fell", which was previously recorded by The Beatles and released on their 1964 album, A Hard Day's Night. [PAR] Other hits for the duo included "I Go to Pieces" (US No.7, but not a hit in the UK), written by Del Shannon and given to Peter and Gordon after the two acts toured together, and remakes of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways" (US No.14 and UK No.2 in 1965), and The Teddy Bears' "To Know Him Is To Love Him", retitled "To Know You Is To Love You" (US No.24 and UK No.5 in 1965). Peter and Gordon had their last hit in Britain in late-1966 with "Lady Godiva", which reached No.16 there (and No.6 in the US), whilst their success lasted into 1967 in the US, with "Knight in Rusty Armour" and "Sunday for Tea" both registering in the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 that year. [PAR] Peter Asher subsequently became head of A&R for Apple Records. He continued his career as a recording executive in California, where he managed and produced Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Asher also produced recordings for Cher, 10,000 Maniacs, and Diana Ross. His daughter, Victoria Asher, is a member of the alternative group Cobra Starship. [PAR] In August 2005, Peter and Gordon reunited onstage for the first time in more than 30 years, as part of two tribute concerts for Mike Smith of The Dave Clark Five in New York City. This was followed by full concerts at The Fest for Beatles Fans (formerly Beatlefest) conventions that began the following year. Paul McCartney heard about the reunion shows and sent a message to congratulate them on reuniting. In the spring of 2007 and 2008, Peter and Gordon were featured performers in the Flower Power concert series at Disney's EPCOT in Florida. Also in 2007, they performed as part of Love-In: A Musical Celebration (www.loveinthemusical.com), a tribute to the music of the 1960s, which was filmed at the |
Who sang the title song for the Bond film License To Kill? | empress of soul | [DOC] [TLE] Sam Smith sings theme song for James Bond film ... - CNNSam Smith sings theme song for James Bond film 'Spectre' - CNN.com [PAR] 1 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] English singer Matt Monro is best known for his hearty rendition of the theme tune for 1963's "From Russia with Love." (The first James Bond movie, "Dr. No," had an instrumental title song.) [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 2 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Shirley Bassey, perhaps the most iconic Bond theme-song singer, sang the title theme to 1964's Goldfinger." Bassey brought her strong, distinctive voice back to the series in title tunes for 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever" and 1979's "Moonraker." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 3 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Welsh singer Tom Jones, best known for hits like "What's New Pussycat" and "She's a Lady," sang the title tune for 1965's "Thunderball." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 4 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] These boots were made for walking, but she was made for singing: Nancy Sinatra performed the theme to "You Only Live Twice" in 1967. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 5 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Jazz great Louis Armstrong sang "We Have All the Time in the World," the secondary musical theme from the 1969 Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." The song became a hit in the UK 25 years later when it was featured in a Guinness beer commercial. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 6 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Paul and then-wife Linda McCartney and their pop group Wings performed the title number from 1973's "Live and Let Die," the first of the Bond movies to star Roger Moore as Agent 007. The song is still a staple of Paul McCartney's live concerts. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 7 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Scottish pop singer Lulu sang the title song for 1974's "The Man with the Golden Gun." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 8 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Carly Simon scored a major radio hit with "Nobody Does it Better," the theme from the 1977 Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 9 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] After the band Blondie recorded another version that was rejected, Scottish pop star Sheena Easton was tapped to sing "For Your Eyes Only" for the 1981 Bond movie of the same name. The song reached No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard charts. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Rita Coolidge sang "All Time High," the theme from 1983's "Octopussy." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 11 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] American singer Lani Hall, wife of bandleader Herb Alpert, sang the title song to 1983's "Never Say Never Again," which brought Sean Connery back for his final Bond role. The film was made by a different production company from the other James Bond movies, so some fans don't consider it part of the official series. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 12 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Singer Simon Le Bon and British pop group Duran Duran did the title song for 1985's "A View to a Kill." [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 13 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Norwegian pop band A-Ha recorded the title song for 1987's "The Living Daylights," the first of two films starring Timothy Dalton as Bond. It was the last theme written by longtime Bond composer John Barry. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] Soul legend Gladys Knight sang the theme to "License to Kill" in 1989. [PAR] Hide Caption [PAR] 15 of 22 [PAR] Photos: James Bond theme song singers [PAR] After a six-year hiatus, the Bond series |
What was the original name of the orphan created in 1924 by cartoonist Harold Gray in the comic strip we know as Little Orphan Annie? | otto | [DOC] [TLE] Harold Gray, Original Creator of Little Orphan AnnieHarold Gray, Original Creator of Little Orphan Annie [PAR] Harold Gray, Original Creator of Little Orphan Annie [PAR] May 30, 2010 [PAR] [PAR] Oval, blank eyes look back from the page at the reader, not giving any sense of the spunk that took Annie safely from one adventure to another. Harold Gray debuted Little Orphan Annie in 1924, a little girl that captured comics readers' hearts. After 85 years, Annie retired from print on June 13, 2010, but that girl is not finished with the limelight just yet... [PAR] [PAR] Born in Kankakee, Ilinois on January 20, 1894, Harold Lincoln Gray grew up apparently interested in science. In 1917, he earned a Bachelor of Science engineering degree from Perdue University. A Lafayette newspaper gave Gray his first job out of school, then the young man was detoured by a stint in the army as a bayonet instructor during World War One. [PAR] After the war, Gray accepted a job with the Chicago Tribune's art department at $15 week salary. He moved up to an assistant post with "The Gumps" cartoonist, Sydney Smith. Gray also began developing strip ideas of his own, submitting and receiving rejections for four years, said William Dunn in Ron Goulart's The Encyclopedia of American Comics, from 1897 to the Present (Promised Land Productions, New York 1990). [PAR] [PAR] Gray created an adventure strip with a sturdy, brave child hero called Little Orphan Otto, and submitted the comic strip to Captain Joseph Medill Patterson, then editor with the Chicago Tribune Syndicate. The cartoonist's strength was not in the art - his drawings were considered stiff, primitive and without grace - but he was a true master at telling a story. Captain Patterson told Gray to make the lead character a girl instead, and the strip was accepted into syndication. [PAR] Debuting in newspapers on August 5, 1924, Little Orphan Annie featured a girl struggling in the classic rags-to-riches tale, with a big dose of the cartoonist's political views added. After offending several newspapers and having the strips removed, Gray learned to temper his "strongly conservative views", but said Dunn, "the strip was often controversial." [PAR] [PAR] After a few weeks in print, Gray added a character that would take on a life of his own. "Oliver Daddy Warbucks" adopted Annie from the Orphanage. The good life for Annie would only last for a while, then she was in danger or on a grand adventure. Fending for herself in the big world with her dog, Sandy, Annie always kept a bright outlook until she got herself out of the mess and found her adoptive father again. [PAR] The Little Orphan Annie comic strip was so popular with readers that on one occasion when the instalment was left out of the daily newspaper, the error "caused more rumpus on the Tribune switchboard than a world war, a big league baseball game or the bombing of the post office," said Phil Rosenthal in the Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2010. [PAR] [PAR] The success of Little Orphan Annie enabled Gray to syndicate another comic strip, "Maw Green". In it, Gray made statements on life and politics from an Irish point of view. "Maw Green" ran until Gray died in 1968. (Gray was against gas rationing, welfare, income taxes and other policies of the day.) [PAR] Knowing his artistic skills were unusual for a cartoonist, Gray siad, I know what I want and do the best I can." The blank eyes of characters in Little Orphan Annie almost became Gray's signature, leaving the reader to interpret the mood themselves. Working generally on his own, Gray employed his cousins Edwin and Robert Leffington as his assistants, only for lettering and background work. Edwin became a cartoonist in his own right in 1933 with his creation, "Little Joe". When Edwin died in 1936, his brother Robert took over "Little Joe" until it ended in the late 1950s. [PAR] [PAR] Gray described his Annie character as "tougher than hell, with a heart |
Carrasco international airport is in which country? | uruguay | [DOC] [TLE] Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay (Code :: MVD ...Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay (Code :: MVD) | Montevideo Airport Map, Carrasco International Airport Code [PAR] Timezone : America/Montevideo [PAR] Carrasco International Airport Timezone : GMT -03:00 hours [PAR] Current time and date at Carrasco International Airport is 19:51:41 PM (UYT) on Friday, Jan 13, 2017 [PAR] Looking for information on Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay? Know about Carrasco International Airport in detail. Find out the location of Carrasco International Airport on Uruguay map and also find out airports near to Montevideo. This airport locator is a very useful tool for travelers to know where is Carrasco International Airport located and also provide information like hotels near Carrasco International Airport, airlines operating to Carrasco International Airport etc... IATA Code and ICAO Code of all airports in Uruguay. Scroll down to know more about Carrasco International Airport or Montevideo Airport, Uruguay. [PAR] Carrasco International Airport Map - Location of Carrasco International Airport [PAR] Load Map [PAR] This page provides all the information you need to know about Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay. This page is created with the aim of helping travelers and tourists visiting Uruguay or traveling to Montevideo Airport. [PAR] Details about Montevideo Airport given here include [PAR] Carrasco International Airport Code - IATA Code (3 letter airport codes) and ICAO Code (4 letter airport codes) [PAR] Coordinates of Montevideo Airport - Latitude and Longitude (Lat and Long) of Carrasco International Airport [PAR] Location of Carrasco International Airport - City Name, Country, Country Codes etc... [PAR] Carrasco International Airport Time Zone and Current time at Carrasco International Airport [PAR] Address and contact details of Carrasco International Airport along with website address of the airport [PAR] Clickable Location Map of Carrasco International Airport on Google Map. [PAR] General information about Uruguay where Carrasco International Airport is located in the city of Montevideo. General information include capital of Uruguay, currency and conversion rate of Uruguay currency, Telephone Country code, exchange rate against US Dollar and Euro in case of major world currencies etc... [PAR] MVD - Carrasco International Airport IATA Code and SUMU - Carrasco International Airport ICAO code[DOC] [TLE] Carrasco International Airport - Project - ArchitypeCarrasco International Airport - Project - Architype [PAR] Carrasco International Airport [PAR] Project 1 1 [PAR] Carrasco International Airport, officially known as “Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco General Cesareo L. Berisso,” is located 11 miles (17.7 kilometers) east of downtown Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. With one million passengers per year, it is the only airport in the country that provides year-round international connections. As a result, it carries great symbolic value as the “front door” for many visitors to the country. With this distinction in mind, Puerta del Sur, the airport owner and operator, commissioned Rafael Viñoly Architects to expand and modernize the existing facilities with a spacious new passenger terminal to expand capacity and spur commercial growth and tourism in the region. The firm’s design gives prominence to the public zones, including the secure runway-side concourse as well as the fully accessible roadside departure hall and terrace, by providing amenities such as open space, natural light, restaurants, retail, and landscaping, all housed beneath a gently curved roof 1200 feet (365 meters) in length. Arrivals and departures are separated by floor, with arrivals on the ground level, departures on the first floor, and vehicular access roads that service each level independently. A public, landscaped terrace occupies the second floor above the departure level, providing views of the runway and the main public concourse. The design also features a restaurant and space for commercial and cultural use. The gentle curve and low profile of the airport’s monolithic roof is inspired by the rolling dunes along Uruguay’s coastline. While the architectural solution for the Carrasco International Airport is modern in its conception of space, function, and structure, the roof is regionally inspired and draws its strength from its relationship to the surrounding topography. The building represents Uruguay’s transformation from an important regional country to an international destination for commerce and travel. “In Uruguay, friends and family still come to greet you at the airport or see you off,” says Rafael Viñoly, “so this terminal provides great spaces for |
Who was British Prime Minister when World War II broke out? | neville chamberlain | [DOC] [TLE] World War Two Leaders - Primary Homework HelpWorld War Two Leaders [PAR] World War Two Leaders [PAR] Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin [PAR] at the Yalta Conference in February 1945. [PAR] Neville Chamberlain [PAR] Arthur Neville Chamberlain was born in Birmingham, England, on March 18, 1869. [PAR] Neville Chamberlain was Prime Minister of Great Britain in September 1939 at the start of World War II. In May 1940, after the disastrous Norwegian campaign, Chamberlain resigned and Winston Churchill became prime minister. [PAR] Why did Chamberlain resign as prime minister? [PAR] Members of the House of Commons saw him as an uninspiring war leader. He was blamed for loss of Norway to the Germans. Chamberlin realised that a National Government of all political parties was mandatory. In May 1940 members of the Labour Party and Liberal Party refused to serve in his proposed National Government. Chamberlain resigned realisng that a National Government would not be possible as long as he was leader. He was replaced by Winston Churchill. [PAR] Winston Churchill [PAR] Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, on 30th November, 1874. [PAR] Prime Minister of Great Britain during most of the war, from 1940 to 1945, Churchill led Britain to victory. [PAR] During the Battle of Britain, Churchill's speeches boosted the British morale during the darkest moments. [PAR] Joseph Stalin [PAR] Stalin was very brutal Communist dictator of Russia (1928-1953). In the years before World War 2 Stalin murdered or imprisoned almost all of Russia's senior military officers, and millions of other Russian citizens, in a paranoid and unprecedented wave of political terror. [PAR] F D Roosevelt [PAR] President of the United States of America (1933-1945). He declared war on Japan after the bombing at Pearl Harbor, but unfortunately he did not live long enough to celebrate the Allies' victory in September of 1945. [PAR] (Died in 1945, succeeded by Harry S. Truman) [PAR] Harry Truman [PAR] Became president of the United States in the final year of World War II. He played a major role in the war's outcome by making the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan. [PAR] Charles de Gaulle [PAR] A French general who led the French in their fight against Germany. After World War II, he became president of France. [PAR] William King [PAR] Prime minister of Canada joined World War 2 beside Great Britain when the war started. [PAR] Robert Menzies [PAR] Prime minister of Australia, joined World War 2 beside Great Britain when the war started. [PAR] Michael Savage [PAR] Prime minister of New Zealand joined World War 2 beside Great Britain when the war started. [PAR] The Axis Power [PAR] Adolf Hitler [PAR] Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th 1889 in a small Austrian town called Braunau, near to the German border. [PAR] Hitler served in the Bavarian army during World War I and rose to become the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II. Under his leadership, the Nazis sought to make Germany the most powerful empire in the world and exterminate all they viewed as inferior. In pursuit of this, he ordered the extermination of over 11 million people, the majority of them Jewish, but also including Roman Catholics, Roma (gypsies), Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, the physically and mentally handicapped, and any others who did not meet Hitler's standards for "racial purity." [PAR] This mass killing is known as the Holocaust. [PAR] As the war was ending, and it became clear that the Germans would not win, Hitler retreated to a bunker with his mistress, Eva Braun. He arranged for the their marriage and then it is believed that Eva poisoned herself while Hitler killed himself with a pistol shot on April 30, 1945.[DOC] [TLE] Winston S. Churchill - British History - HISTORY.comWinston S. Churchill - British History - HISTORY.com [PAR] Winston S. Churchill [PAR] A+E Networks [PAR] Introduction [PAR] Winston Churchill is one of the best-known, and some say one of the greatest, statesmen of the 20th century. Though he was born into a life of privilege, he dedicated himself to public service. His legacy is a complicated one–he was an idealist and a pragmatist |
To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel, Moby Dick? | nathaniel hawthorne | [DOC] [TLE] Herman Melville books: Remembering the author of 'Moby ...Herman Melville books: Remembering the author of 'Moby Dick' - CSMonitor.com [PAR] Herman Melville books: Remembering the author of 'Moby Dick' [PAR] Latest News [PAR] Google today honors Herman Melville books, such as his novel 'Moby Dick,' which was published 161 years ago today. [PAR] By Matthew Shaer [PAR] The Google doodle today honors Moby Dick, the most famous novel by American writer Herman Melville. [PAR] Google [PAR] View Caption [PAR] of [PAR] The Google homepage today depicts a white whale, a choppy sea, and a skiff captained by a one-legged harpooner. The doodle, of course, is an homage to " Moby Dick ," which was first published 161 years ago, by Herman Melville . So who was Melville, exactly? Only one of the titans of modern literature – and a writer responsible, in the words of Nathaniel Philbrick , for "what is generally considered the greatest American novel ever written." [PAR] Melville was born in 1819, in New York , the third of eight children. As a boy, he was hired to help staff a ship running between the United States and Liverpool , England . In 1841, he signed on with the crew of the whaling vessel Acushnet and spent several months in the Pacific. He deserted in the Marquesas Islands , in modern-day Polynesia, and explored Tahiti and Hawaii , before sailing back to the Eastern seaboard. [PAR] Later, Melville would mine his experience in the Pacific for the novels "Typee," "White-Jacket," and "Omoo: A Narrative of the South Seas." "Omoo" and "Typee," particularly, sold well. In 1850, Melville moved with his young wife, Elizabeth, to a farm in Pittsfield , Mass. He raised a small family – he and Elizabeth had four children in all – and set to work on the long novel that would become "Moby Dick." [PAR] Recommended: 40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know [PAR] During that time, he befriended the writer Nathaniel Hawthorne , who lived nearby – and to whom Melville eventually dedicated "Moby Dick." Hawthorne encouraged his younger friend, and may even have helped Melville shape the content and tone of the novel. After Hawthorne praised "Moby Dick" – the story of a white sperm whale and his pursuer, the one-legged Captain Ahab – Melville wrote him a letter that burbles over with giddy happiness. [PAR] Photos of the Day Photos of the weekend [PAR] "A sense of unspeakable security is in me this moment, on account of your having understood the book," Melville declared . "I have written a wicked book, and feel spotless as the lamb. Ineffable socialities are in me. I would sit down and dine with you and all the gods in old Rome 's Pantheon." [PAR] "Moby Dick" was published in England in October of 1851 and in the US the following month. Despite Melville's high hopes for the novel, the book was slow to catch on. According to PBS, during Melville's lifetime, the book sold only 3,000 copies. [PAR] By comparison, "Typee" sold 6,000 copies in two years. [PAR] Melville wrote a few more novels, including the very fine "Pierre," but he struggled to attain the commercial success of his early career. In 1856, Melville visited Hawthorne in England, where Hawthorne was working at the American consulate. Hawthorne was shocked by the state of his old friend. [PAR] Melville, Hawthorne concluded , "no doubt has suffered from too constant literary occupation, pursued without much success, latterly; and his writings, for a long while past, have indicated a morbid state of mind... [Melville] informed me that he had 'pretty much made up his mind to be annihilated'; but still he does not seem to rest in that anticipation; and, I think, will never rest until he gets hold of a definite belief." [PAR] Back in the US, Melville temporarily lectured to support his family, and in 1863, took the extraordinary |
In which town or city was General Motors founded? | flint michigan | [DOC] [TLE] This is Flint, Michigan, in all its pain and all its glory ...This is Flint, Michigan, in all its pain and all its glory | Grist [PAR] Trust in the Rust Belt [PAR] This is Flint, Michigan, in all its pain and all its glory [PAR] By Wes Janz on Feb 17, 2011 [PAR] Tweet [PAR] Buick City parking lot, 2010.Photos: Wes Janz, except when notedCross-posted from Places [at] Design Observer , an online journal of architecture, landscape and urbanism, published in partnership with Design Observer. [PAR] “Distressed are big chunks of Detroit, Flint, Gary, Chicago, East St. Louis, and Cincinnati.” This is what I wrote after completing the weeklong Midwess Distress Tour with my Ball State colleague Olon Dotson and a dozen architecture students in October 2006. “Depressed. Dysfunctioned. Disoriented. Devolved. Dissed. Dissing. How many abandoned buildings should I photograph and take others to photograph before we get the picture? How many houses do you have to see being torn from a city’s fabric before the tearing of one life from another no longer registers? When should you stop, or start, caring?” [PAR] After “Midwess,” I saved an email that Glenn Johnson, a property manager at a local land bank who led our tour of Flint, wrote to one student: “I was born here. I would never leave here for good. All that it is and all that it isn’t,” Glenn wrote, “Flint, Michigan, will always be home to me.” [PAR] Flint is a city I return to, its deep decline and the determination I find among its residents haunting me, challenging me. We did a second weeklong driving tour in October 2008 — again with Olon, and with planning professor Nihal Perera and a group of students — to Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio; Braddock, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; and Camden, New Jersey. This tour, the Distress Too Tour , along with estimates of 10,000 to 12,000 abandoned houses in my home city of Indianapolis, led to more questions. I became convinced that the pain of the Rust Belt has got to be understood, especially by today’s students, by our future architects and designers. This world of central city abandonment, institutional racism, intransigent poverty, unending decline of the physical infrastructure — this is a world they need to know, to come to grips with and maybe get involved with as citizens and as architects. That meant that I had to get involved, had to dig deeper into one place to give dimension and depth to my curiosity. I needed to know more about Flint and its people. [PAR] Flint is where the American automaker General Motors was founded in 1908. The city grew as a company town, with several generations of workers and families benefitting from the coast to coast appetite for automobiles that followed both World Wars. Forty years ago, Flint was still home to 190,000 people, with 80,000 locals employed in GM plants. When community leaders imagined the future, they did so with confidence, envisioniong a Flint, their “Vehicle City,” with 250,000 residents. This was, this would be, a place that mattered. [PAR] Buick City, 1913.Photo: Michigan Radio Picture ProjectFlint is shrinking. Over time, the hubris of the Big Three, of GM, Ford, and Chrysler — evident in the declines in product quality, the inroads made by foreign auto manufacturers and the assaults targeted at unions nationwide — brought down the U.S. auto industry and buckled the day-to-day routines, expectations, and dreams of all Flintians. Between the years following WWII and today, GM eliminated 70,000 local jobs (if not more) and 85,000 people (if not more) moved out. Auto assembly line worker Ben Hamper, in his autobiographical Rivethead: Tales from the Assembly Line, |
"Under what assumed name did Oscar Wilde live out the last three years of his life, in ""France?" | flahertie | [DOC] [TLE] Oscar Wilde Biography - cliffsnotes.comOscar Wilde Biography [PAR] Oscar Wilde Biography [PAR] Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List [PAR] Childhood to Adulthood [PAR] Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland. He later dropped the three middle names, stating that his entire name was much too long for someone who would be as famous as he. As late as his college days, however, he signed his contributions to the Trinity College classical magazine Kottabos with the initials "O. F. O. F. W. W." Wilde would spend his life daring to be different. [PAR] Born to William Robert Wills Wilde, a noted ear and eye surgeon and author, and Jane Francesca Elgee Wilde, a novelist and poet who wrote using the pseudonym Speranza, Wilde had an older brother, William Robert Kingsbury Wills Wilde ("Willie"), and a younger sister, Isola Francesca Emily Wilde, who died of a fever and "sudden effusion on the brain" just short of her tenth birthday in 1867. Wilde was especially affected by her death and later wrote a poem ("Requiescat") about her. Isola's attending physician remembered Wilde as "an affectionate, gentle, retiring, dreamy boy." [PAR] In 1871, when he was sixteen years old, Wilde enrolled in Trinity College in Dublin. He was already fluent in French and especially interested in Greek classical literature. He was considerably influenced by his tutor, the Reverend J. P. Mahaffy, a professor of ancient history whom Wilde would later call "my first and my best teacher." Wilde toured Italy with Reverend Mahaffy in 1875 and visited Greece and Italy with his former tutor in 1877. He credited Mahaffy with teaching him to "love Greek things" and opening his mind. Mahaffy's influence may have encouraged Wilde's imagination. On one occasion, Mahaffy commented that he was only punished once in his life, and that was "for telling the truth." An acquaintance responded, "It certainly cured you, Mahaffy." [PAR] At twenty, Wilde matriculated at Magdalen College, Oxford. He loved the school and the life, calling Oxford the most beautiful place in England and recalling this as the "most flower-like time" in his life. There were social adjustments, but he soon learned to control a convulsive laugh and a lisp and to lose his Irish accent. [PAR] Writing and Reputation [PAR] Brilliant and talented, if not always dedicated, Wilde published his first work in verse, "Chorus of Cloud-Maidens," in the Dublin University Magazine in November 1875. A loose translation of songs from Aristophanes' The Clouds, the work indicates Wilde's interest in the classics. In 1878, he won the Newdigate Prize for Poetry from Oxford for "Ravenna," a poem in which he recalls his visit to the Italian city of Ravenna the previous year and speculates on its fall from greatness, a popular theme with Wilde and one that he would tragically follow in his own life. [PAR] Wilde became devoted to Aestheticism during these Oxford years (see "Oscar Wilde's Aesthetics" in Critical Essays at the end of this book for more information on the Aesthetic movement). He was able to laugh at the movement's superficial excesses as well as his own. Although he was temporarily expelled from Oxford in 1877 for a long absence without permission, he earned a rare "double first" in Literae Humaniores. In November of 1878, he was awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree. [PAR] By the end of 1881, Wilde's reputation as a poet and art critic, and especially as an advocate of Aestheticism, allowed him to set off for a year-long lecture tour of America. The tour was a highlight of his career; before reaching his twenty-eighth birthday, he had become an international celebrity. In his personal life, Wilde married Constance Mary Lloyd on May 29, 1884, when he was twenty-nine years old. [PAR] Although Wilde liked to pose as a dandy who seldom worked, he was a very productive journalist, critic, editor, dramatist, poet, and fiction writer. Writing nine plays between 1879 and 1894, his |
What state had its bi-centenary of joining the Union a year after North Carolina? | rhode island | [DOC] [TLE] Statehood : When did your State Join the UnionStatehood Order by Dates: Statehood by Dates [PAR] New Jersey, one of the thirteen colonies, became the third state on December 18, 1787. [PAR] Georgia [PAR] Georgia, one of the thirteen colonies, ratified the US Constitution on January 2, 1788, becoming the fourth state to do so; it joined the Confederacy on January 19, 1861, and re-entered the Union after the Civil War. [PAR] Connecticut [PAR] Connecticut, one of the thirteen colonies, became the fifth state on January 9, 1788. [PAR] Massachusetts [PAR] Originally part of the thirteen colonies, Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788 [PAR] Maryland [PAR] Maryland became the seventh state on April 28, 1788. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln placed Maryland under military control. [PAR] South Carolina [PAR] South Carolina, one of the thirteen colonies, became the eighth state on May 23, 1788. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede form the Union. It re- entered after the Civil War. [PAR] New Hampshire [PAR] In a sense, New Hampshire, originally one of the thirteen colonies, "created" the new nation by becoming the ninth state on June 21, 1788, meeting the requirement for nine states to ratify the Constitution. [PAR] Virginia [PAR] Virginia one of the thirteen colonies, became the 10th state on June 25, 1788. Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy on May 29, 1861, but re-entered the Union after the war. [PAR] New York [PAR] On July 26, 1788, New York , one of the thirteen colonies, became the 11th state. [PAR] North Carolina [PAR] North Carolina, one of the thirteen colonies, became the 12th state on November 21, 1789. North Carolina troops suffered the greatest losses of all the states during the Civil War while fighting for the Confederacy, re-entered the Union after the fighting ceased. [PAR] Rhode Island [PAR] Rhode Island was the last of the thirteen colonies to join the Union on May 29, 1790. [PAR] Vermont [PAR] Vermont became the first state added to the Union following the 13 colonies on March 1, 1791. Until statehood, had been a region claimed by both New York and New Hampshire [PAR] Kentucky [PAR] Kentucky became the first state to be carved from the great western wilderness on June 1, 1792. Never a territory, it was part of Virginia until statehood. [PAR] Tennessee [PAR] Tennessee became a state on June 1, 1796. On June 8, 1861, it joined the Confederacy and became a major battleground for the Civil War, re-entering the Union after war's end. Was Southwest Territory before statehood. [PAR] Ohio [PAR] Ohio became the first state west of the Alleghenies on March 1, 1803. Was part of the Northwest Territory until statehood. [PAR] Louisiana [PAR] Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812. It joined the Confederacy on January 26, 1861 and re-entered the Union after the Civil War. With certain boundary changes, had been the Territory of Orleans. [PAR] Indiana [PAR] Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816. There was a residue of Indiana Territory that continued to exist under that name until Dec. 3, 1818, when it was attached to Michigan Territory [PAR] Mississippi [PAR] On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state. Territory by Act of April 7, 1798, effective May 7, 1798. [PAR] Illinois [PAR] Illinois became the 21st state on December 3, 1818. [PAR] Alabama [PAR] Alabama entered the Union on December 14, 1819. In January 1861, Alabama seceded from the Union, and on February 4, delegates from six states met at Montgomery and formed the Confederate States of America, with Montgomery as the capital. After the Civil War, Alabama re-entered the Union. Territory by Act of March 3, 1817, effective Aug. 15, 1817. [PAR] Maine [PAR] Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. Its admission to the Union balanced the simultaneous admission of Missouri as a slave state. What is |
What was the maiden name of Blondie Bumstead, the comic-strip wife of hapless Dagwood Bumstead? | boopadoop | [DOC] [TLE] Dagwood BumsteadDagwood Bumstead is a main character in cartoonist Chic Young's long-running comic strip Blondie. He first appeared sometime prior to 17 February 1933. [PAR] He was originally heir to the Bumstead Locomotive fortune but was disowned when he married a flapper (originally known as Blondie Boopadoop) whom his family saw as below his class. He has since worked hard at J. C. Dithers & Company (currently as the construction company's office manager) to support his family. The Bumsteads' first baby, Alexander, was originally named Baby Dumpling. The name of his younger sister, Cookie, was chosen by readers in a national contest. The family circle is rounded out by Daisy the dog. The origin of both Dagwood's last name and Daisy's name came from Chic Young's long-time friend Arthur Bumstead and his dog, Daisy. [PAR] Characteristics [PAR] His favorite things in life include his wife Blondie, his kids, naps on the sofa, long baths, and food. Dagwood was famous for concocting tall, multi-layered sandwiches topped with an olive on a toothpick, and the term "Dagwood sandwich" has entered American English. He frequently has problems with door-to-door salesmen, rude telemarketers and store salespeople, crashing into the mailman (Mr. Beasley) as he rushes from home, getting ready before the carpool leaves without him, getting to work on time, his boss J.C. Dithers, and Cookie's many dates. He is often suspicious of her dates and keeps a close watch on them when they come to the house. Other characters in his universe include Elmo Tuttle, a pesky little neighborhood kid who wanders in and out of the Bumstead house, next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, Lou, the sarcastic cook in a local diner, and Mr. Dithers' domineering wife, Cora. Dagwood's birthday is July 20. [PAR] Appearances in other media [PAR] Over the years, Dagwood has appeared not only in daily newspapers, but in comic books, Big Little Books, Whitman novels for children, and other print materials, as well as radio, film, and television. Arthur Lake played Dagwood in the Blondie film series (1938–50) and the short-lived 1957 TV series Blondie, while Will Hutchins played him in a revival series (1968–69). He makes several cameo appearances in Garfield Gets Real, alongside Grimmy from Mother Goose and Grimm. Dagwood and his wife also made a cameo appearance in a Garfield strip originally published April 1, 1997. On a fourth wall break, Garfield refers to this as "moving to a different comic strip". Dagwood made another appearance in Garfield comic strips in August 20, 2005 to invite Jon and Garfield for his and Blondie's anniversary party. [PAR] In the song "Homemade Mummy" alternative rapper Aesop Rock briefly references Dagwood.[DOC] [TLE] Blondie (comic strip)Blondie is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Chic Young. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, the strip has been published in newspapers since September 8, 1930. The success of the strip, which features the eponymous blonde and her sandwich-loving husband, led to the long-running Blondie film series (1938–1950) and the popular Blondie radio program (1939–1950). [PAR] Chic Young drew Blondie until his death in 1973, when creative control passed to his son Dean Young, who continues to write the strip. Young has collaborated with a number of artists on Blondie, including Jim Raymond, Mike Gersher, Stan Drake, Denis Lebrun, and John Marshall. Through these changes, Blondie has remained popular, appearing in more than 2,000 newspapers in 47 countries and has been translated into 35 languages. Since 2006, Blondie has also been available via email through King Features' DailyINK service. [PAR] Overview [PAR] Originally designed to follow in the footsteps of Young's earlier "pretty girl" creations Beautiful Bab and Dumb Dora, Blondie focused on the adventures of Blondie Boopadoop—a carefree flapper girl who spent her days in dance halls along with her boyfriend Dagwood Bumstead, heir to a railroad fortune. The name "Boopadoop" derives from the scat singing lyric that was popularized by Helen Kane's 1928 song " |
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