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Which Australian town, now a city, was bombed by the Japanese in February 1942? | Military history of Australia series of defeats during the early months of the Pacific War. The 8th Division and RAAF squadrons in Malaya formed a part of the British Commonwealth forces which were unable to stop a smaller Japanese invasion force which landed on 7 December. The British Commonwealth force withdrew to Singapore at the end of January, but was forced to surrender on 15 February after the Japanese captured much of the island. Smaller Australian forces were also overwhelmed and defeated during early 1942 at Rabaul, and in Ambon, Timor, and Java. The Australian town of Darwin was heavily bombed by the Japanese | Battle of Prome (1942) Battle of Prome (1942) The Battle of Prome (pyay-1942) was a battle in the Japanese conquest of Burma. China's Generalissimo, Chiang Kai-shek, believed "As long as the British hold Prome, we hold Toungoo." Japan invaded Burma in December 1941. First, the city of Tavoy's airfield was bombed by the Japanese. Shortly afterward, the Japanese invaded Victoria's Point, and slowly started to build up forces. On 14 January 1942, Japanese forces advanced into Burma. After the loss at Toungoo, the remaining allies split the land up, and each defended their own city. The British Raj and British Burma got Prome, while |
Which team won the 2010 NBA Finals, beating the Boston Celtics by 4 games to 3? | 1966 NBA Finals 1966 NBA Finals The 1966 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1966 NBA Playoffs, which concluded the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 1965–66 season. The Eastern Division champion Boston Celtics faced the Western Division champion Los Angeles Lakers in a best-of-seven series that the Celtics won 4 games to 3. For the Celtics this was their tenth straight finals appearance, which tied a North American professional sports record set by the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens from 1951 to 1960. Thus Boston won its 8th consecutive league title, which no other team has achieved in North American | 2010 NBA Finals top seed has been eliminated since the Dallas Mavericks' first round loss to the Golden State Warriors in 2007. In the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics went on to eliminate the Orlando Magic in six games. In reaching the Finals the Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to do so with a better regular season road record than home. Also, the Boston Celtics became the second team in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals after beating the team with the best record, Cleveland Cavaliers, and team with second-best record in the league, Orlando Magic, after the |
In SWOT analysis used in business, for what does the 'S' stand? | Context analysis The trend and competitor analysis revealed the opportunities and threats posed by the market. The organization analysis revealed the competences of the organization and also its strengths and weaknesses. These strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats summarize the entire context analysis. A SWOT-i matrix, depicted in the table below, is used to depict these and to help visualize the strategies that are to be devised. SWOT- i stand for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats and Issues. The Issues refer to strategic issues that will be used to devise a strategic plan. This matrix combines the strengths with the opportunities and threats, and | SWOT analysis SWOT analysis SWOT analysis (or SWOT matrix) is a strategic planning technique used to help a person or organization identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to business competition or project planning. It is intended to specify the objectives of the business venture or project and identify the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving those objectives. Users of a SWOT analysis often ask and answer questions to generate meaningful information for each category to make the tool useful and identify their competitive advantage. SWOT has been described as the tried-and-true tool of strategic analysis. Strengths |
In 'Moby Dick', what was the name of the captain of the 'Pequod'? | Pequod (Moby-Dick) the ship's affairs to these two." Peleg served as first mate under Ahab on "Pequod" before obtaining his own command, and is responsible for all her whalebone embellishments. The depiction of life aboard the ship was based on Melville's own experiences in whaling (specifically aboard the "Acushnet" in the 1840s) and thus can be taken in many ways as representative of mid-19th-century Nantucket whaling. Pequod (Moby-Dick) Pequod is a fictional 19th-century Nantucket whaling ship that appears in the 1851 novel "Moby-Dick" by American author Herman Melville. "Pequod" and her crew, commanded by Captain Ahab, are central to the story, which, | Moby Dick (2010 film) whale-song generator. This, however, causes the whale to attack them, subsequently destroying a fin on the "Pequod". The sub fires a harpoon made from the "Acushnet"'s hull on top of Moby Dick's eye, which forces him to dive deeper, dragging the "Pequod" with it. As the water pressure begins to damage the hull, the line snaps and Starbuck forces the ship to surface. Moby Dick surfaces too, and the "Pequod", along with the help of Boomer in a helicopter, forces the whale into an atoll. The sub gets trapped in shallow water, and three boats are sent out to face |
Which English king was the son of John O'Gaunt? | John of Gaunt of political strife. He mediated between the king and a group of rebellious nobles, which included Gaunt's own son and heir, Henry Bolingbroke. Following Gaunt's death in 1399, his estates and titles were declared forfeit to the crown, and his son, now disinherited, was branded a traitor and exiled. Henry Bolingbroke returned from exile shortly after to reclaim his inheritance, and deposed Richard. He reigned as King Henry IV of England (1399–1413), the first of the descendants of John of Gaunt to hold the English throne. The House of Lancaster would rule England from 1399 until the time of the | John of Gaunt enter the Tower's collection until the early 17th century. By 1660 it was described in an inventory as "a large white armour cap-a-pe, said to be John of Gaunt's", and this erroneous description has remained with the armour. John of Gaunt John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 13403 February 1399) was an English prince, military leader, and statesman. He was the third of the five sons of King Edward III of England who survived to adulthood. Due to his royal origin, advantageous marriages, and some generous land grants, Gaunt was one of the richest men of his era, |
In which TV series did Alison Janney play 'C.J. Cregg', a Press Secretary? | C. J. Cregg Dinner. C. J. Cregg Claudia Jean Cregg is a fictional character played by Allison Janney on the television political drama "The West Wing". The role proved to be Janney's breakthrough role and earned her unanimous acclaim. For her performance, she received four Primetime Emmy Awards; twice for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series each, as well as four Screen Actors Guild Awards and four nominations for the Golden Globe Award. From the beginning of the series until the sixth season, she is White House Press Secretary in the administration of President | C. J. Cregg Cregg brought Janney a multitude of accolades. She received four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Award, a Satellite Award and four nominations for the Golden Globe Awards, making her the most awarded cast member of the series. On April 29, 2016, Janney made an appearance at a White House Press Briefing in place of actual Press Secretary Josh Earnest to raise awareness of opioid use disorder, and also made humorous references to "Josh getting a root canal" and her doing "The Jackal". Janney reprised her role as C.J. for the pre-taped introduction of Not the White House Correspondents' |
Who is the voice of 'King Harold' in the film 'Shrek 2'? | Shrek 2 Shrek 2 Shrek 2 is a 2004 American computer-animated, comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. It is the sequel to 2001's "Shrek" and the second installment in the "Shrek" film franchise. The film stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, who reprise their respective voice roles of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. They are joined by new characters voiced by Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, and Jennifer Saunders. "Shrek 2" takes place following the events of the first film, with Shrek and Donkey meeting Fiona's parents as her zealous Fairy Godmother, who | Shrek 2 They meet Fiona's parents, King Harold and Queen Lillian, who are shocked to see both their daughter and son-in-law are ogres, with Harold particularly repulsed. At dinner, Shrek and Harold get into a heated argument over how Shrek and Fiona will raise their family, and Fiona, disgusted at Shrek and Harold's behavior, locks herself away in her room that evening. Shrek worries that he has lost his true love, particularly after finding her childhood diary and reading that she was once infatuated with Prince Charming. Harold is reprimanded by the Fairy Godmother and her son Prince Charming by reminding him |
What do the columns on the coat-of-arms of Spain (seen on the national flag) represent? | Coat of arms of Spain Coat of arms of Spain The coat of arms of Spain represents Spain and the Spanish nation. It appears on the flag of Spain and it is used by the Government of Spain, the Cortes Generales, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and other state institutions. In its design, the medieval kingdoms that would unite to form Spain, the Royal Crown, national sovereignty, the constitutional monarchy, the Spanish national motto: "Plus Ultra", and the Pillars of Hercules are represented. The Monarch, the heir to the throne and some institutions like the Senate, the Council of State or the General Council | Coat of arms of Spain of the Judiciary have their own arms. The blazon of the Spanish coat of arms is composed as follows: The contemporary Spanish coat of arms, featured in the national flag of Spain, was approved by law in 1981, in replacement of the interim coat of arms that replaced the official arms of Spain under Franco (1939–75). The Spanish coat of arms is composed of six other arms and some additional heraldic symbols: The present version is regulated by: The official design of the coat of arms of Spain is like a logotype set in linear style: drawing, proportions of elements |
In the Sue Townsend novels, what is the first name of the love of 'Adrian Mole's' life? | Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years is the fourth book in the Adrian Mole series, written by Sue Townsend. It focuses on the worries of the, now, adult Mole. The book was first published in 1993 by Methuen. It is set in 1991 to the first part of 1992 and Adrian is 23¾ years of age. The book covers the same themes as the first volumes and continues the regular format of a diary. The book charts the progress of Adrian's wavering love life; he begins infatuated, as ever, with Pandora Braithwaite, with whom he is | The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole, Margaret Hilda Roberts and Susan Lilian Townsend is the third book in the Adrian Mole series, written by Sue Townsend. It focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenage (supposed) intellectual. The title is long and often shortened to the more convenient "The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole" but the three names are part of the full title and represent fictional (or otherwise) actual content of the book. The book covers the same themes as the first volumes although it differs in style from |
How many sharps are there in the key signature for D major? | D major D major D major (or the key of D) is a major scale based on D, consisting of the pitches D, E, F, G, A, B, and C. Its key signature consists of two sharps. Its relative minor is B minor and its parallel minor is D minor. The D major scale is: \override Score.TimeSignature #'stencil = ##f \relative c' { </score> D major is well-suited to violin music because of the structure of the instrument, which is tuned G D A E. The open strings resonate sympathetically with the D string, producing a sound that is especially brilliant. This | Key signature flats (on B and E) and so on. Put another way: for key signatures with sharps, the first sharp is placed on F with subsequent sharps on C, G, D, A, E and B; for key signatures with flats, the first flat is placed on B with subsequent flats on E, A, D, G, C and F. There are thus 15 conventional key signatures, with up to seven sharps or flats and including the "empty" signature of C major (A minor). Corollaries: The relative minor is a minor third down from the major, regardless of whether it is a "flat" |
Who completes 'Les Quatre Mousquetaires' of French tennis - Jean Borota, Jacques Brugon, Henri Cochet and ....? | Coupe des Mousquetaires Coupe des Mousquetaires La Coupe des Mousquetaires (English: The Musketeers' Trophy) is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Men's Singles competition at the French Open. The trophy was created in its current form in 1981, after Philippe Chatrier, then president of the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT), offered jewellers in Paris the opportunity to redesign it. It is supposed to symbolise the victories of four famous French tennis players, who together make up the "Four Musketeers" : Jacques Brugnon, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste. The design eventually chosen was that of the family jeweller Mellerio. The | Henri Cochet Apart from playing tennis Cochet was an amateur ice-hockey player. He ran a sporting goods store in Paris. Cochet was an occasional coach as well and in 1930 he coached the French junior tennis team once a week for free including his brother-in-law Georges Desthieux who won the New Malden tournament that year. He was awarded the Red Ribbon of the Legion of Honour for his sport merits in 1951. He died on 1 April 1987, aged 85, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. French Pro Henri Cochet Henri Jean Cochet (; 14 December 1901 – 1 April 1987) was a French tennis player. |
In which religion is a 'Gurdwara' a place of worship? | Gurdwara of worship came to be known as "gurdwaras". Some of the prominent Sikh shrines established by the Sikh gurus are: By the early 20th century, a number of Sikh "gurdwaras" in British India were under the control of the Udasi "mahant"s (clergymen). The Gurdwara Reform Movement of the 1920s resulted in Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee taking control of these "gurdwaras". The "Panj Takht" which literally means five thrones or seat of authority, are five "gurdwaras" which have a very special significance for the Sikh community. They are result of the historical growth of the religion of Sikhism and represent the | Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose The first phase of the project of almost was completed in 2004. The second phase was completed in April 2011, making it the largest gurdwara in North America at . The chief architect and designer of the project is the late Malkiat Singh Sidhu. The largest audience at the San Jose Gurdwara was on opening day when some 20,000 people were thought to have come. Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose The Sikh Gurdwara or Sikh Gurdwara - San Jose (a gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship) was founded in San Jose, California, USA in 1985 by leaders of the |
Which of the five English Classic horse races is run over the longest distance, 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards? | Epsom Oaks race finished as a dead-heat in 1858, but Governess defeated Gildermire in a run-off. <br> <br> Epsom Oaks The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 6 yards (2,420 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early June. It is the second-oldest of the five Classic races, after the St Leger. Officially the Investec Oaks, it is also popularly known as simply The Oaks. (Increasingly it is coming to be referred to | Cheshire Oaks (horse race) Cheshire Oaks (horse race) The Cheshire Oaks is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 75 yards () at Chester in May. The event was established in 1950, and it was originally contested over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 53 yards. The inaugural running was won by Requete. The Cheshire Oaks was extended by several yards in 1970. It held Group 3 status from 1971 to 1985. It was relegated to Listed level in 1986. The race was scheduled to be run over |
What is the stage name of Saul Hudson, the former lead guitarist with 'Guns N' Roses'? | Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses, is completely different from mine. I just like to play guitar, write a good riff, go out there and play, as opposed to presenting an image." Slash was replaced by Nine Inch Nails touring guitarist Robin Finck in January 1997. He signed a two-year contract with the band in August 1997, making him an official member. Finck was originally recommended by Matt Sorum to Rose a year earlier as a possible second guitarist to complement Slash. Slash's departure was followed shortly thereafter by Matt Sorum in April 1997, who was fired by Rose after getting in an | Guns N' Roses was living with L.A. Guns member Tracii Guns. When L.A. Guns needed a new vocalist, Stradlin suggested Hollywood Rose singer Axl Rose. Guns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by Rose and rhythm guitarist Stradlin, along with lead guitarist Tracii Guns, bassist Ole Beich, and drummer Rob Gardner of L.A. Guns. The band coined its name by combining the names of both previous groups. Rejected names for the band included "Heads of Amazon" and "AIDS". Their first show, promoted as "L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose presents Guns N Roses", was on March 26, 1985. After this show, Beich was |
Who co-presents on BBC Radio 2 from 8 to 10pm on Monday to Wednesday with Mark Radcliffe? | Mark Radcliffe (radio broadcaster) had been running his own 'Bush-O-Meter' on his show, questioning the possible whereabouts and activities of the elusive singer-songwriter and adding a photo of the day's guest or the 'Blessed Kate' to the chart until she appeared on the show. Radcliffe also won a Sony award for this show. Starting on 16 April 2007, Radcliffe joined forces with Stuart Maconie to present a new show on BBC Radio 2 on Mondays to Thursdays from 8pm-10pm to much critical acclaim, including winning the prestigious Sony award for best Radio show of 2009. From April 2010, the show was reduced to three | Mark Radcliffe (radio broadcaster) worked for 14 years on the station. The pair's stint on Radio 1 included a brief and opinion-dividing spell on the flagship "The Radio 1 Breakfast Show" and a subsequent afternoon slot show which garnered three prestigious Sony Radio Academy Awards. When the Mark and Lard duo departed BBC Radio 1 in 2004, Radcliffe joined BBC Radio 2 and has also presented various TV shows for the BBC including their coverage of the Glastonbury Festival. He remains a presenter on BBC Radio 2, where he presents the weekly programme "The Folk Show". On BBC Radio 6 Music he co-hosts a |
At which London Underground station is there a blue plaque dedicated to Willie Rushton, a long-standing member of the panel game 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue'? | Willie Rushton his long-time friend Barry Cryer. Rushton is honoured by a Comic Heritage blue plaque at Mornington Crescent tube station, a reference to the game Mornington Crescent on "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue". BBC7 showcased his contribution to "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" – in the week of the 10th anniversary of his death – by rebroadcasting five episodes of the show, one on each weekday night (11–15 December 2006). The broadcasts chosen included the last shows he recorded for the programme. According to the autobiography of Nicholas Parsons, Rushton's ashes were buried by the boundary line at The | I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue who has worked on the show since 1992. "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" developed from the long-running radio sketch show "I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again", the writers of which were John Cleese, Jo Kendall, David Hatch, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and especially Graeme Garden who suggested the idea of an unscripted show which, it was decided, would take the form of a parody panel game. A panel game with no competition was not itself a new idea: the BBC had a history of successful quiz shows designed to allow witty celebrities to entertain where winning was not important. |
Which is the second highest mountain in Scotland? | Geography of Scotland other agricultural land accounts for 2%. Scotland contains the most mountainous terrain in Great Britain. Much of the highest uplands lie to the north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault in the Northwest Highlands and Grampian ranges. The jagged Cuillin, on the Isle of Skye, represents a major mountain range that is not located on the Scottish mainland. Located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, at an altitude of , Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland and Great Britain. Ben Macdui and Braeriach are, respectively, the second and third tallest peaks in Scotland. Both are | Highest unclimbed mountain Highest unclimbed mountain An unclimbed mountain is a mountain peak that has yet to be climbed to the top. Determining which unclimbed peak is highest is often a matter of controversy. In some parts of the world, surveying and mapping are still unreliable, and there are no comprehensive records of the routes of explorers, mountaineers and local inhabitants. In some cases, even modern ascents by larger parties have been poorly documented and, with no universally recognized listing, the best that can be achieved in determining the world's highest unclimbed peaks is somewhat speculative. Most sources indicate that Gangkhar Puensum () |
What is the English name for the opera bu Rossini 'La Gazza Ladra'? | La gazza ladra La gazza ladra La gazza ladra (, The Thieving Magpie) is a "melodramma" or opera semiseria in two acts by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Giovanni Gherardini based on "La pie voleuse" by Théodore Baudouin d'Aubigny and Louis-Charles Caigniez. The composer Giaochino Rossini wrote quickly, and "La gazza ladra" was no exception. According to legend, before the first performance of the opera, the producer assured the composition of the overture by locking Rossini in a room, from the window of which the composer threw out the sheets of music to the copyists who then wrote the orchestral parts, to | Rossini! Rossini! Carlo in Naples, then Rossini decides to move to Paris, where he is hailed as a genius. Rossini! Rossini! Rossini! Rossini! is a 1991 Italian biographical film written and directed by Mario Monicelli. It depicts real life events of composer Gioachino Rossini. Monicelli replaced Robert Altman that, due to differences with the production, gave up. The film won the David di Donatello for Best Costumes. In 1868 the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini is already famous all over the country. However, his last opera "The Barber of Seville" is not understood and even booed by the audience at La Scala for |
Who won Great Britain's only medal, a gold, at the 2010 Winter Olympics? | Great Britain at the Olympics the expansion of the Winter Olympics to include sports such as Curling, Snowboarding, Skeleton and Freestyle skiing has brought some increased success. Currently Great Britain is the most successful nation in women's skeleton, having won a medal six times, at least one for each time the event has been held, including a gold medal for Amy Williams in 2010, and the same for Lizzy Yarnold in 2014 and 2018. Great Britain enjoyed a period of significant success between 1976 and 1984 in figure skating, winning golds in three successive games on the rink. Prior to the 2014 Games all Britain's | Great Britain at the 2018 Winter Olympics Great Britain at the 2018 Winter Olympics Great Britain competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February 2018, with 58 competitors in 11 sports. They won five medals in total, one gold and four bronze, ranking 19th in the medal table. There were a number of notable firsts for Great Britain at the Winter Olympics: The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. On 9 January 2018, the funding body UK Sport announced their medal targets for Team GB at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in |
For what does the 'E' stand in the company EMI? | Minos EMI Greece was acquired by Greek investors and relaunched as an independent label named Cobalt Music. Upon the restructuring and integration of its operations, Universal Music Group chose to discontinue EMI worldwide as a standalone label. However continuity of the EMI brand was established through a dual branding approach with other EMI legacy labels, such as in the creation of Virgin EMI in the UK and through the preservation of "Minos EMI" in Greece. These EMI-branded trademarks now stand as unique labels in their own right. Minos EMI Minos EMI is a record company based in Athens, Greece. The company serves | What Does the K Stand For? What Does the K Stand For? What Does the K Stand For? is a BBC Radio Four sitcom series based on the experiences of comedian Stephen K. Amos growing up as a teenager in south London in the 1980s. The broadcast of the first series began in November 2013; the third series commenced in January 2017. Reviewing Series 1, Episode 1 for "Radio Times", Tristram Fane Saunders found the show suited Amos "down to the ground; there's a touch of "Seinfeld" about "What Does the K Stand for?" in the way it flows from stand up into a deliciously awkward |
Which Prime Minister has a statue in St. George's Square, Huddersfield opposite the railway station? | Huddersfield league, Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and the film star James Mason. Huddersfield is home to rugby league team Huddersfield Giants, founded in 1895, who play in the European Super League, and Premier League football team Huddersfield Town A.F.C., founded in 1908. The town is home to the University of Huddersfield and the sixth form colleges Greenhead College, Kirklees College and Huddersfield New College. Huddersfield is a town of Victorian architecture. Huddersfield railway station is a Grade I listed building described by John Betjeman as "the most splendid station façade in England", second only to St Pancras, London. The station | Statue of George Canning, Parliament Square Statue of George Canning, Parliament Square The statue of George Canning in Parliament Square, Westminster, London, is an 1832 work by Sir Richard Westmacott. The bronze sculpture depicts the British Prime Minister larger than life size, swathed in a long robe and a cloak, holding a scroll in his left hand, similar to a classical statue of an orator from Ancient Roman, although his legs are covered with modern trousers and he has laced shoes on his feet. The statue stands on a granite plinth which bears the inscription "GEORGE CANNING". The statue was first erected near St Margaret's, Westminster, |
Who had overall command of the US Pacific Fleet at the Battle of Midway in June 1942 and later signed the Japanese surrender document in 1945? | Midway order of battle Midway order of battle This is the order of battle for the World War II Battle of Midway. Ships involved in the Midway operation The Japanese forces (the "Combined Fleet") actually consisted of two different fleets detailed to two separate operations, namely Operation AL (for the Aleutians) and Operation MI (for Midway). The US Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas were under the overall command of Admiral Chester Nimitz. Task Force 17 (Rear Adm. Frank J. Fletcher in "Yorktown") Task Force 16 (Rear Adm. Raymond A. Spruance in "Enterprise") Submarines Operational command under Rear Admiral Robert H. English (Commander, Submarine | Battle of Midway Lofton Henderson, who was the first Marine aviator to perish during the battle. An escort carrier, USS "Midway" (CVE-63) was commissioned on 17 August 1943. She was renamed "St. Lo" on 10 October 1944 to clear the name "Midway" for a large fleet aircraft carrier, , which was commissioned on 10 September 1945, eight days after the Japanese surrender, and is now docked in San Diego, California, as the USS Midway Museum. On 13 September 2000, Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt designated the lands and waters of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge as the Battle of Midway National Memorial. |
What was the name of 'Rigsby's' cat in 'Rising Damp'? | Rising Damp his wife. Seedy and furtive, Rigsby has poor interpersonal skills. His professed love of Miss Jones is mostly sexual. She rejects him due to him being married, until his marriage ends and Miss Jones accepts his proposal. As he pries and spies upon his tenants, Rigsby often carries Vienna, his large, fluffy, black-and-white tomcat. Rigsby's amiable pet, and confidant, is so named because - as Rigsby tells it - when he goes to put him out on a cold dark night, if there is another set of eyes out there, then it's Good Night, Vienna. Ruth Jones (Frances de la | Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated |
What is the name of the place of worship of Jehovah's Witnesses? | Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in the United States than a week after the decision, a Kingdom Hall in Kennebunk, Maine was burnt down. American Legion posts harassed Witnesses nationwide. At Klamath Falls, Oregon, members of the American Legion harassed Witnesses assembled for worship with requests to salute the flag and buy war bonds. The Legion then attacked the Witnesses and besieged the meeting place, breaking windows, throwing in stink bombs, ammonia, and burning kerosene rags. The Witnesses' cars were disabled and many were overturned. The governor was compelled to call the state militia to disperse the mob, which reached 1000 at its peak. In Texas, missionaries were chased | Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs sovereignty on people, choosing to save only those who want to serve him, even though the course of mankind in general may lead them to harm. Witnesses teach that God must be distinguished by his personal name—"Jehovah". The name is a common modern Latinized form of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, or four-letter name, transliterated as "YHWH". The use of his personal name is regarded as vital for true worship, and Witnesses usually preface the term "God" with the name "Jehovah". The title, "" (Greek: "Kyrios"), is rarely used by Witnesses when speaking about God. Because no other religion uses the name |
Who is the voice of 'Stinky Pete', the prospector, in the film 'Toy Story 2'? | Toy Story 3: The Video Game Kelsey Grammer as Stinky Pete due to Grammer being unavailable. The game also contains content exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version that allows the player(s) to turn into Zurg in Woody's Roundup. The game was well received by critics and was a top-seller in the UK. It is the only video game based on the "Toy Story" franchise to be released for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. This was the last Disney/Pixar game to be released for the PlayStation 2. Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye, Slinky, Rex, Hamm, the three squeaky toy aliens, Buttercup, the Peas-in-a-Pod, Mr. Pricklepants, | Jessie (Toy Story) Jessie (Toy Story) Jessica "Jessie" the Yodeling Cowgirl is a fictional character from the films "Toy Story 2" and "Toy Story 3". In the movie, she is a very rare toy modeled after a character on the fictional television show "Woody's Roundup", where the characters included Sheriff Woody, Jessie, Stinky Pete the Prospector and Bullseye, Woody's horse. Her hair is formed in a braid tied with a bow. Jessie the doll has a character very similar to the one portrayed on the television show. She is excitable, brave, and very athletic. The doll, however, carries a great deal of sadness, |
The seal of which US city contains the inscription 'Sigillum Civitatis Novi Eboraci'? | Siegel Siegel Siegel, is a German surname. it can be traced to 11th century Bavaria and was used by people who made wax seals for or sealed official documents (a "Siegelbeamter"). Alternate spellings include Sigel, Sigl, Siegl, and others. "Siegel" is also the modern German word for seal. The name ultimately derives from the Latin "sigillum," meaning "seal" as in the "Seal of the City of New York": ""Sigillum Civitatis Novi Eboraci"." The Germanicized derivative of the name was given to professional seal makers and engravers. Some researchers have attributed the surname to Sigel, referring to Sól (Sun), the goddess of | Seal of Connecticut Connecticutensis" ("Seal of the Connecticut Colony") is added to the edge of the seal. The three vines may have been intended to represent the three colonies: New Haven Colony, Saybrook Colony and Connecticut Colony. After the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the inscription on the colonial seal was no longer appropriate. Therefore, in May 1784 the General Assembly directed the Secretary to alter the inscription to read "SIGILL. REIP. CONNECTICUTENSIS". However, when a new version of the seal was prepared, the inscription contained the words spelled out: "SIGILLUM REIPUBLICÆ CONNECTICUTENSIS" ("Seal of the Republic of Connecticut"). There has been no |
Which English king was the son of Edward, the Black Prince? | Edward the Black Prince Edward the Black Prince Edward of Woodstock, known to history as the Black Prince (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), was the eldest son of King Edward III of England, and thus the heir to the English throne. He died before his father and so never became king. His son, Richard II, would succeed to the throne instead. Edward nevertheless still earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders during the Hundred Years' War, being regarded by his contemporaries as a model of chivalry and one of the greatest knights of his age. Edward was created Duke | Edward the Black Prince compelling Peter of Castile to flee from his kingdom, and in setting up his bastard brother, Henry of Trastámara, as king in his stead. Peter, who was in alliance with Edward III, sent messengers to the Black Prince asking his help, and on receiving a gracious answer at Corunna, set out at once, and arrived at Bayonne with his son and his three daughters. The prince met him at Capbreton, and rode with him to Bordeaux. Many of the prince's lords, both English and Gascon, were unwilling that he should espouse Peter's cause, but he declared that it was not |
In mathematics what is the sum of the internal angles of a pentagon? | Sum of angles of a triangle to zero. For a spherical triangle, the sum of the angles is greater than 180° and can be up to 540°. Specifically, the sum of the angles is where "f" is the fraction of the sphere's area which is enclosed by the triangle. Note that spherical geometry does not satisfy several of Euclid's axioms (including the parallel postulate.) Angles between adjacent sides of a triangle are referred to as "interior" angles in Euclidean and other geometries. "Exterior" angles can be also defined, and the Euclidean triangle postulate can be formulated as the exterior angle theorem. One can also consider the | Sum of angles of a triangle Sum of angles of a triangle In several geometries, a triangle has three "vertices" and three "sides", where three angles of a triangle are formed at each vertex by a pair of adjacent sides. In a Euclidean space, the sum of measures of these three angles of any triangle is invariably equal to the straight angle, also expressed as 180 °, radians, two right angles, or a half-turn. It was unknown for a long time whether other geometries exist, where this sum is different. The influence of this problem on mathematics was particularly strong during the 19th century. Ultimately, the |
In which film does 'Holly Golightly' visit Mafia boss 'Sally Tomato' in Sing Sing Prison? | Holly Golightly (singer) Holly Golightly (singer) Holly Golightly (born Holly Golightly Smith on September 7, 1966) is a British singer-songwriter. Her mother christened her after the self-antagonist in Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Her musical style ranges from garage rock to R&B. While she was dating Thee Headcoats' drummer Bruce Brand she had an impromptu singing performance with his band. Billy Childish, founder of the Headcoats, added her to the line up of The Delmonas and changed the name to Thee Headcoatees. Thee Headcoatees were primarily a garage band that backed up the Thee Headcoats. In 1995 she started her solo career but | Breakfast at Tiffany's (film) wide-brimmed hat, was worn by Hepburn as Holly when she goes to visit mobster Sally Tomato at Sing Sing Prison. This dress was paid homage as one of the dresses worn by Anne Hathaway's character Selina Kyle, Catwoman's alter ego, in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises"; the comic book Catwoman character was originally drawn based on Hepburn, according to Catwoman comic cover artist Adam Hughes, creating a double homage to Hepburn's Holly Golightly in Hathaway's Catwoman. The film rejuvenated the career of 1930s movie song-and-dance man and Disney Davy Crockett sidekick Buddy Ebsen, who had a small but effective |
Which musical features the songs 'Sherry', 'My Eyes Adored You' and 'Walk Like A Man'? | Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys is a 2005 jukebox musical with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is presented in a documentary-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and eventual break-up of the 1960s rock 'n' roll group The Four Seasons. The musical is structured as four "seasons", each narrated by a different member of the band who gives his own perspective on its history and music. Songs include "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Sherry", "December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)", "My Eyes Adored You", "Stay", "Can't Take My Eyes Off | My Eyes Adored You March 1975. "My Eyes Adored You" also went to number 2 on the Easy Listening chart. "Billboard" ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1975. The single was Valli's first number 1 hit as a solo artist on Billboard's Hot 100, and remained there for one week, being knocked out of the top spot by another Crewe/Nolan-penned song, "Lady Marmalade". Although it was released as a Valli solo effort, the song is sometimes included on Four Seasons compilation albums. It is from the album "Closeup". The success of "My Eyes Adored You" triggered a revival of interest in recordings |
Who was the manager of Liverpool FC between 1991 and 1994? | 1991–92 Liverpool F.C. season 1991–92 Liverpool F.C. season 1991-92 was the first full season as manager of Liverpool F.C. for Graeme Souness. The manager needed heart surgery in April, only to be present at Liverpool won the final of the FA Cup the following month. However, it was a disappointing season in the league for Liverpool, whose sixth-place finish was their first outside the top two since 1981. Souness reshaped his side substantially over the close season. Out went older players including Peter Beardsley, David Speedie and Gary Gillespie as well as the young Steve Staunton, and in came £2.9million national record signing Dean | 1991–92 Liverpool F.C. season which handed the title to Leeds United. On 9 May 1992, Liverpool travelled to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup final. Their opponents were Sunderland, the unfashionable Second Division side who had been unremarkable in the league but performed wonders in the FA Cup under interim manager Malcolm Crosby. There were hopes among Sunderland fans that they could achieve a repeat of their famous 1973 win over Leeds United and achieve a shock victory, but these were dispelled as goals from Ian Rush and Michael Thomas gave the Reds a 2-0 victory and their fifth FA Cup triumph. 1991–92 Liverpool |
Which detective has been played on TV by John Hannah and Ken Stott? | Rebus (TV series) Rebus (TV series) Rebus is a British television detective drama series based on the "Inspector Rebus" novels by the Scottish author Ian Rankin. The series was produced by STV Productions for the ITV network, and four series were broadcast between 26 April 2000 and 7 December 2007. The first series starred John Hannah as DI John Rebus; and was co-produced by Hannah's own production company, Clerkenwell Films. After Hannah quit the series, the role of Rebus was re-cast, with Ken Stott appearing as Rebus in three subsequent series, which were produced in-house by STV. The first series is very different | John Hannah (actor) leading role in the series by Ken Stott. He is the voice of the Co-operative Group adverts in the UK. More recently, he played the part of Quintus Lentulus Batiatus, the gladiator training house's owner in "" and prequel "". Hannah played the recurring role of scientist Holden Radcliffe on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." in a recurring role during season three and gets promoted to series regular during season four. Hannah married actress Joanna Roth on 20 January 1996. The pair met several years before during a studio production of Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure". In many of his interviews he mentions |
What is the diameter in centimetres (a whole number) of a CD (not a mini-CD)? | Portable CD player track the amount of time you hold the button down. The liquid crystal display provides a visual of how much battery is left, what track (number) is currently playing, and the amount of time elapsed on the track. Some portable CD players can play CD-R/CD-RW discs and some can play other formats such as MP3-encoded audio. The 8 cm CD provides a smaller alternative to the normal 12 cm CD (although with a lower capacity). Miniature players exist that only play this format. Like a full-size CD player, a portable CD player reads the bumps and grooves using a laser. | Mini CD or very careful placement of the CD in the exact middle of the tray. Not until after the major record labels discontinued them, did the CD Players start to have the 80 mm circular indentation as standard. Since the mid-1990s, all tray loading players have a circular indentation for the Mini CD. Mini CD-R, Mini CD-RW: As of 2007, many manufacturers offer 80 mm CD-R and CD-RW discs for sale in retail electronics and office supply stores. These are sometimes marketed as "Pocket CD-R/CD-RW" (Memorex) or "Mini CD-R" (TDK). Most of the blank discs available in retail hold either 185 |
Which African country has land borders with Algeria and Libya? | Algeria–Libya relations with its unpredictable neighbour. The Treaty of Oujda between Libya and Morocco, which represented a response to Algeria's Treaty of Fraternity and Concord with Tunisia, temporarily aggravated Algerian-Libyan relations by establishing a political divide in the region--Libya and Morocco on one side; Algeria, Tunisia, and Mauritania on the other side. In 1988, Libya was invited to participate in the Inter-Maghrib commission that was responsible for developing the North African Union. The establishment of the UMA in February 1989 marked the first formal political or economic collaboration between the two neighbours. The Senussi order, which ruled the Kingdom of Libya, has | Algeria–Libya relations Algeria–Libya relations Algeria–Libya relations are longstanding between the two neighbouring North African Maghreb states, although they are considerably strained by tensions between the revolutionary National Transitional Council (NTC) of Libya, and the single-party autocracy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria. Bilateral relations were generally amicable during Muammar Gaddafi's 41-year rule of Libya. Strong Libyan support for the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara until 1984, and similarly hardline positions on colonialism and Israel, facilitated 1970s Algerian relations with Libya. Libyan inclinations for full-scale political union, however, have obstructed formal political collaboration, because Algeria has consistently backed away from such cooperation |
From 1960 to 1966 who was the first President of independent Ghana? | Prime Minister of Ghana Prime Minister of Ghana The Prime Minister of Ghana was the head of government of Ghana from 1957 to 1960 and again from 1969 to 1972. The country's first leader and Prime Minister was Kwame Nkrumah of the Convention People's Party (CPP). He held that post from the date of Ghanaian independence – 6 March 1957 to 1 July 1960, when a new constitution came into effect that abolished the position. Nkrumah became President of the Republic, but was later overthrown in a 1966 military coup. When Ghana returned to civilian rule in 1969, the parliamentary system was restored. The | Queen of Ghana Queen of Ghana From 1957 to 1960, Ghana was an independent constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as its queen. She was also the Queen of the other Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom, and her constitutional roles in Ghana were delegated to a Governor-General. The Ghana Independence Act 1957 transformed the British Crown Colony of the Gold Coast into the independent sovereign state of Ghana with the Queen as head of state on 6 March 1957. Ghana adopted a new constitution in 1960 that replaced the Queen and Governor-General on 1 July 1960 with a President. Ghana became a republic |
How was the Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf formerly known? | Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974) Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974) Mohammad Yousuf (Punjabi, ; formerly Yousuf Youhana, ; born 27 August 1974) is a former Pakistani cricketer, who played all three formats and also a former captain of Tests and ODIs. A right-handed batsman, Yousuf was one of the few Christians to play for the Pakistan national cricket team, prior to his conversion to Islam in 2005. Yousuf scored 1,788 runs in 2006 which is a world record for most runs scored in a year in tests at an average of almost 100. Yousuf was banned from playing international cricket for Pakistan by the Pakistan | Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974) season. The Pakistan Cricket Board reacted to the news by banning him from the national team. Yousaf's chances to return to Pakistani cricket improved on 2 February 2009 when a Pakistani court suspended the ban on ICL players. Pakistan Cricket Board recalled batsman Mohammad Yousuf to the squad for their July 2009 Test series in Sri Lanka. Yousuf ended his association with the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League (ICL) in early May, in the hope of earning a recall for his country. His decision to join the ICL was made because of differences with former captain Shoaib Malik, who has since |
How is February 3rd. 1959 referred to in the Don McLean song 'American Pie'? | Don McLean label for his second album, "American Pie." The album launched two number one hits in the title song and "Vincent". "American Pie"'s success made McLean an international star and piqued interest in his first album, which charted more than two years after its initial release. McLean's magnum opus, "American Pie", is a sprawling, impressionistic ballad inspired partly by the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) in a plane crash in 1959, and developments in American youth culture in the subsequent decade. The song popularized the expression "The Day the Music Died" in reference to | American Pie (Don McLean album) what was becoming a fragmented music scene. The album was reissued in 1980 without the song "Sister Fatima", and again on June 27, 2003 with the track restored, along with the addition of two bonus tracks. Also the first Spanish issue delivered by Hispavox was released without "Sister Fatima". In February 2003 George Michael recorded a cover of "The Grave" as a protest against the imminent Iraq War. All songs written by Don McLean except where noted. American Pie (Don McLean album) American Pie is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records |
'J. Wellington Wimpey' is a character in which comic strip? | J. Wellington Wimpy J. Wellington Wimpy J. Wellington Wimpy, generally referred to as Wimpy, is one of the characters in the long-running comic strip "Popeye", created by E. C. Segar in 1934 and originally called "Thimble Theatre", and in the "Popeye" cartoons based upon the strip. Wimpy was one of the dominant characters in the newspaper strip, but when "Popeye" was adapted as an animated cartoon series by Fleischer Studios, Wimpy became a minor character; Dave Fleischer said that the character in the Segar strip was "too intellectual" to be used in film cartoons. Wimpy did appear in Robert Altman's 1980 live-action musical | Crankshaft (comic strip) Crankshaft (comic strip) Crankshaft is a comic strip about a character by the same name — an elderly, curmudgeonly school bus driver —which debuted on June 8, 1987. Written by Tom Batiuk and drawn by Dan Davis, "Crankshaft" is a spin-off from Batiuk’s comic strip "Funky Winkerbean". Prior to April 2, 2017, the strip was drawn by Chuck Ayers. "Crankshaft" is known for recurring running gags, such as: The continuity of "Crankshaft" is as much as twenty years behind that of "Funky Winkerbean"; strips in both comics in August and September 2011 show a character in the latter strip, a |
"Which beer produced by Thwaites is advertised as ""Beer worth walking for""?" | Thwaites Brewery its beers permanently to other breweries. This proved prescient; the core beers were contracted out to Marston's and the latter company bought the top two (Wainwright's and Lancaster Bomber) and the bulk of Thwaites' beer business in March 2015 for £25.1m. Marstons will continue to supply Thwaites pubs with beer under a long-term contract whilst Thwaites will contionue to produce (much reduced) volumes for its own pubs by retaining its microbrewery facility. In May 2018 ,a group of travellers broke into the Blackburn brewery and caused thousands of pounds of damages. Thwaites produce a wide range of quality cask ales | Beer, Beer, Beer patrons in the first pub in the game. "Beer, Beer, Beer" is based around Charlie Mopps (also spelled as Charlie Mops), the fictional inventor of beer. His name is presumed to rhyme with barley and hops, two of the main ingredients in beer. He therefore is praised for his creation in "Beer Beer Beer". The character has been described in print media relating to "Beer, Beer, Beer" as "one of Mankind's greatest benefactors". "Beer, Beer, Beer" has also been the inspiration for the name of a number of pubs, which have named themselves after Charlie Mopps. Popular recordings can be |
Which country's national flag comprises two overlapping triangles? | Flag mast as a distinguishing mark. Today, for example, commissioned ships of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) fly the NOAA flag as a distinguishing mark. Flags are usually rectangular in shape (often in the ratio 2:3, 1:2, or 3:5), but may be of any shape or size that is practical for flying, including square, triangular, or swallow tailed. A more unusual flag shape is that of the flag of Nepal, which is in the shape of two stacked triangles. Other unusual flag shapes include the flag of Ohio and the flag of Tampa. Many flags are dyed through and | Flag of Bahrain Flag of Bahrain The national flag of Bahrain () consists of a white band on the left, separated from a red area on the right by five triangles that serve as a serrated line. The five white triangles symbolize the five pillars of Islam. It is sometimes mistaken for the flag of Qatar, but that flag is maroon, not red, has more points (9) and normally has a much greater length-to-width ratio. The white color comprises (32.5%) of the flag area, while the red color comprises (67.5%) of the area. The color specification is red: Pantone 186 c / CMYK |
In which country did the breed of dog, the 'Great Dane' originate? | Great Dane Great Dane The Great Dane is a German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is "Deutsche Dogge", or German Mastiff. The French name is "Dogue Allemand." The record holder for tallest dog was a Great Dane called Zeus (died September 2014; aged 5), that measured from paw to shoulder. Large boarhounds appear in ancient Greece, in frescoes from Tiryns dating back to the 14th–13th centuries BC. These large boarhounds continue to appear throughout ancient Greece in subsequent centuries up to the Hellenistic era. In Austria and Germany the Molossian hound, Suliot | Great Dane affecting the vertebral column. Since these dogs do grow at a rapid rate, the bones in their vertebae can push up against the spinal cord and cause weakness in the legs. This can be treated with surgery or may heal itself over time. Great Dane The Great Dane is a German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is "Deutsche Dogge", or German Mastiff. The French name is "Dogue Allemand." The record holder for tallest dog was a Great Dane called Zeus (died September 2014; aged 5), that measured from paw to |
Which other museum would you find opposite the Natural History Museum? | Natural History Museum, London Natural History Museum, London The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Natural History Museum's main frontage, however, is on Cromwell Road. The museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology and zoology. The museum is a centre of research specialising in taxonomy, identification | Oman Natural History Museum Oman Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum of Oman is a natural history museum, located at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex, Al Khuwair, opposite the Zawawi Mosque in Muscat, Oman. The museum opened on 20 December 1985, and has detailed coverage of Oman's flora and fauna, with displays on indigenous mammals, insects, and birds and botanical gardens. One of the highlights of the museum is the whale hall: it houses the huge skeleton of a sperm whale, which was washed up on the Omani coastline in the 1986.The museum contains marine and animal fossils and ancient mammals |
Which Dutch right-wing politician was assassinated in Holland on May 6th 2002? | 2002 Dutch general election 2002. The CDA once again became a coalition party after eight years in opposition (1994–2002) in a government which, however, became the shortest-ruling Dutch cabinet since the Second World War, lasting less than five months. 2002 Dutch general election General elections were held in the Netherlands on 15 May 2002. The elections were amongst the most dramatic in Dutch history, not just in terms of the electoral results, as they were completely overshadowed by the assassination of leader Pim Fortuyn only nine days before election day. Fortuyn had led the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) party, a right-wing populist party that | Right-wing populism Fortuyn List won 26 seats and subsequently formed a coalition with the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Fortuyn, who had strong views against immigration, particularly by Muslims, was assassinated in May 2002, two weeks before the election. The coalition had broken up by 2003, and the party went into steep decline until it was dissolved. Since 2006, the Party for Freedom (PVV) has been represented in the House of Representatives. Following the 2010 general election, it has been in a pact with the right-wing minority government of CDA and VVD after it won |
Which organisation is responsible for the administration of the nation's lighthouses? | Casquets lighthouses per ton of ship when vessels passed the rocks and in turn he paid Trinity House 50 pounds per year for the right to run the lighthouses. The lighthouses reverted to Trinity House in 1785. They were converted to oil lamps with metal reflectors which were first used on 25 November 1790; and upgraded again with apparatus to rotate a beam of light in 1818. This had a clockwork mechanism which was wound up every hour and a half and gave one flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouses were badly damaged and the lanterns smashed in a severe storm on | Lighthouses in Norway Lighthouses in Norway The coast of Norway is 100,915 km long and there have been a total of 212 lighthouses along it, but no more than 154 have ever been operational at the same time. The first, Lindesnes lighthouse, opened in 1655, and the newest lighthouse, Anda, was finished in 1932. The first lighthouses were private operations, but in 1821 the government made the Channel and Harbor Inspector responsible for lighthouses in Norway. A dedicated Lighthouse Administration was set up in 1841. The lighthouses are today mostly automated and, from 1974, run by the Norwegian Coastal Administration. Two lightvessels have |
What was the name of Sweden's Foreign Minister murdered on 11th September 2003? | Media of Sweden in indirect form in the shape of partial tax-exceptions. The Swedish Press is self-regulated through the Public Press Ombudsman, or "Allmänhetens Pressombudsman" and the Swedish Press Council, or "Pressens Opinionsnämnd". One example of this is that Swedish media follow a principle of not disclosing the identities of suspected criminals. There was some controversy when "Dagens Nyheter" on 27 September 2003 published the name and picture of Mijailo Mijailović, who was the suspected assassin of Swedish foreign minister Anna Lindh. Freedom of the press in Sweden dates back to 1766 when it was enshrined in a law enacted by the Riksdag | Minister for Foreign Affairs (Sweden) Minister for Foreign Affairs (Sweden) The Minister for Foreign Affairs () is the foreign minister of Sweden and the head of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The current Minister for Foreign Affairs is Margot Wallström of the Social Democrats. The office was instituted in 1809 as a result of the constitutional Instrument of Government promulgated in the same year. Until 1876 the office was called Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs (, commonly known as "utrikesstatsminister"), similar to the office of Prime Minister for Justice (). The Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs initially served as head of the Cabinet of Foreign |
Which car company makes a model called the 'Serena'? | Nissan Serena available in two trim levels: Highway Star and Premium Highway Star. In Indonesia, the C27 Serena will be launched soon in early 2019 and is assembled in Purwakarta. Nissan Serena C25 Model are not sold in Indonesia Nissan Serena The Nissan Serena is a five-door minivan manufactured by Nissan, joining the slightly larger Nissan Vanette. The car was engineered by Nissan's Aichi Manufacturing Division and launched in 1991 as compact passenger van, and it grew larger with each generation over the years. Earlier versions were front engine, rear-wheel drive layout with a live axle mounted on leaf springs. Later versions | Model Car Hall of Fame Round2 (the company that makes Auto World, Johnny Lightning and Racing Champions) as Diecast Designer, Joe Alvarado as Diecast Customizer, Robert Fellows as Diecast Historian and Woody Itson as Collector of the Year. The more than 170 inductees include , Model Car Hall of Fame The Model Car Hall of Fame is an annual awards ceremony for the die-cast toy, scale model and slot car industries. Founded in 2009, initially as the Diecast Hall of Fame, the Model Car Hall of Fame is an annual award event held in Las Vegas with a number of different awards. The Hall is |
Sean Combs is the real name of which 'Rap' singer? | Sean Combs God." !Ref. Sean Combs Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his various stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, Diddy, and Diddy Dirty Money, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in New York City but raised in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his own label, Bad Boy Entertainment, in 1993. His debut album, "No Way Out" (1997) has been certified seven times platinum and was followed by successful albums such as "Forever" (1999), "The Saga Continues..." (2001) and | Sean Combs The Band 4", Combs said he would be heading back into the studio to record his next album. In an interview with "The Daily Mail", he said, "I had Christina Aguilera on my last album, but it's all about Leona Lewis on my next." He appeared—credited under his real name—in two episodes of Season 7 of "": "Presumed Guilty" and "Sink or Swim", in the role of lawyer Derek Powell. Combs created a rap supergroup in 2010 known as the Dream Team. The group consists of Combs, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Red Café, and Fabolous. Combs |
What colour is the mineral Lapis Lazuli? | Lapis lazuli lazuli is lazurite (25% to 40%), a feldspathoid silicate mineral with the formula (Na,Ca)(AlSiO)(S,SO,Cl). Most lapis lazuli also contains calcite (white), sodalite (blue), and pyrite (metallic yellow). Some samples of lapis lazuli contain augite; diopside; enstatite; mica; hauynite; hornblende, nosean, and sulfur-rich löllingite "geyerite". Lapis lazuli usually occurs in crystalline marble as a result of contact metamorphism. The intense blue color is due to the presence of the trisulfur () radical anion in the crystal. An electronic excitation of one electron from the highest doubly filled molecular orbital (No. 24) into the lowest singly occupied orbital (No. 25) results in | Lapis lazuli Louvre, uses lapis lazuli inlays for the irises of the eyes. In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs. Lapis jewelry has been found at excavations of the Predynastic Egyptian site Naqada (3300–3100 BC). At Karnak, the relief carvings of Thutmose III (1479-1429 BC) show fragments and barrel-shaped pieces of lapis lazuli being delivered to him as tribute. Powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra. Jewellery made of lapis lazuli has also been found at Mycenae attesting to relations between the Myceneans and the developed civilizations of Egypt and the East. |
Percy L. Spencer invented which household appliance in 1947? | Percy Spencer November 18, 1960. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, which deals extensively in radar systems, has named a building after Spencer in the Woburn, Massachusetts facility. An early Radarange model sits in the lobby, across from the dining center. Percy Spencer Percy Lebaron Spencer (July 19, 1894 – September 8, 1970) was an American physicist and inventor. He became known as the inventor of the microwave oven. Spencer was born in Howland, Maine. Eighteen months later, Spencer's father died, and his mother soon left him in the care of his aunt and uncle. His uncle then died when Spencer was just seven | Percy L. Jones Sanitarium, Michigan, was renamed the Percy L. Jones General Hospital for casualties of war. Percy L. Jones Colonel Percy Lancelot Jones (26 May 1875 – 9 August 1941) was a Army Medical Corps officer who served in the Spanish–American War and World War I, where he was instrumental in modernizing battlefield casualty evacuation. Jones was the commander of an ambulance service which served the French Army during World War I. In 1925, he headed a team assisting in the flood relief for Newton, Georgia and organised an anti-typhoid immunisation program. Three years later, following a hurricane in Florida, he was |
How many masts does a 'Sloop' have? | Sloop a single sail, the sloop rig is one of the simpler sailing rig configurations. A sloop typically has two sails, a mainsail and a headsail (known as either a jib or a genoa, depending on size), while the cutter has a mainsail and two or more headsails. Next in complexity are the ketch, the yawl and the schooner, each of which has two masts and a minimum of three sails. A sloop has a simple system of mast rigging — a forestay (connecting the mast to bow), a backstay (mast to stern) and shrouds (mast to sides). By having only | Swallow-class sloop horsepower of between and . Propulsion was applied through a single screw and at maximum power under steam, top speed was about . A barque rig of sails was carried, which meant the ships of the class had three masts with a square rig on the fore and main masts. The first two ships were ordered on 5 July 1852, "Ariel" on 2 April 1853 and "Lyra" on 3 April 1854. Swallow-class sloop The "Swallow"-class sloop was a 9-gun wooden screw sloop class of four ships built for the Royal Navy between 1854 and 1857. Built of a traditional wooden |
Which British artist painted the series 'A Rake's Progress' in 1735? | A Rake's Progress eight paintings - eleven plates of 130 × 200 cm (50 x 80 inches) accompanied as by Hogarth of a series of copper engravings reproducing the same themes. A Rake's Progress A Rake's Progress is a series of eight paintings by 18th-century English artist William Hogarth. The canvases were produced in 1732–34, then engraved in 1734 and published in print form in 1735. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant, who comes to London, wastes all his money on luxurious living, prostitution and gambling, and as a consequence | Rake (U.S. TV series) ... "Rake" isn't a bad show, it just doesn't appear to have the courage of its convictions." Rake (U.S. TV series) Rake is an American comedy-drama television series that is an adaptation of the Australian series of the same name, both of which are created by Peter Duncan. Duncan served as series producer with, among others, star Greg Kinnear, Peter Tolan, and Richard Roxburgh, on this version for Fedora Entertainment, Essential Media, and Sony Pictures Television. On May 8, 2013, the series was added to the Fox network's 2013–14 schedule as a late fall/mid-season entry. The series premiered on January |
Apart from pasta, what is the main ingredient of 'Spaghetti Alla Vougole'? | Neapolitan cuisine tomato sauce, black olives from Gaeta and capers are called "spaghetti alla puttanesca". An imaginative recipe was created on the tables of the poor, where the expensive shellfishes were missing: spaghetti, dressed with cherry tomatoes sauce, garlic, oil and parsley are called "spaghetti alle vongole fujute" (spaghetti with "escaped" clams), where clams are present only in the imagination of the people eating the dish. The frittata can be prepared with pasta leftovers, either with tomato sauce or white. Pasta, cooked "al dente" is mixed with raw scrambled egg and cheese, then pan fried. It can be enriched with many different | Spaghetti alla chitarra Spaghetti alla chitarra Spaghetti alla chitarra (), also known as maccheroni alla chitarra, is a variety of egg pasta typical of Abruzzo, Italy. Tonnarelli are a similar pasta from Lazio. They have a square cross section about 2–3 mm thick. Ciriole is the thicker version of chitarra, approximately double the thickness of spaghetti. It has a squared shape rather than round. The name of this spaghetti comes from the tool (the so-called "chitarra", literally "guitar") this pasta is produced with, a tool which gives spaghetti its name, shape and a porous texture that allows pasta sauce to adhere well. The |
Who in 1996 married Antonio Banderas, her co-star in 'Too Much'? | Antonio Banderas the success of "Antonio for Men" and "Blue Seduction for Men" in 2007, launched his latest "Blue Seduction for Women" the following year. Banderas married Ana Leza in 1986 or 1988 (sources differ) and divorced in 1996. Banderas met and began a relationship with actress Melanie Griffith in 1995 while shooting "Two Much". They married on 14 May 1996 in London. They have a daughter, Stella del Carmen Bandera (born 24 September 1996), who appeared onscreen with Griffith in Banderas' directorial debut, "Crazy in Alabama" (1999). In 2002, the couple received the Stella Adler Angel Award for their extensive philanthropy. | Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (born 10 August 1960), known professionally as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor, producer, and singer. He began his acting career with a series of films by director Pedro Almodóvar and then appeared in high-profile Hollywood films, especially in the 1990s, including "Assassins", "Evita", "Interview with the Vampire", "Philadelphia", "Desperado", "The Mask of Zorro", "Take the Lead", "The Expendables 3" and "Spy Kids". Banderas also provided the voice of Puss in Boots in the "Shrek" series and its spin-off film "Puss in Boots" as well as the bee in the U.S. Nasonex commercials. Banderas |
Who painted the picture called 'The Monarch Of The Glen'? | The Monarch of the Glen (painting) from a variation of the mural, depicted on the company's current logo. In 2012 Peter Saville collaborated with Dovecot Studios Edinburgh in celebration of their centenary to create a large scale tapestry of his work "After, After, After Monarch of the Glen". This new tapestry commission is Dovecot Studios re appropriation of Peter Saville's appropriation of Sir Peter Blake's appropriation of Sir Edwin Landseer's 1851 painting Monarch of the Glen. Dovecot Studios has woven this new tapestry of Peter Saville's design, thereby joining the artists who have reinterpreted this British masterpiece. Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky has used a variation | The Monarch of the Glen (painting) of Landseer's stag image in their logo since 1968. The painting has also been used on the label of tins of Baxter's Royal Game soup in the UK. "The Monarch of the Glen" was prominently featured in an episode of "The Goodies". The BBC television series "Monarch of the Glen" (2000-2005) takes its title from the painting, as well as the title of Compton Mackenzie's 1941 novel of the same name. A novella by Neil Gaiman is named after "The Monarch of the Glen". The Monarch of the Glen (painting) The Monarch of the Glen is an oil-on-canvas painting of |
After Everest and K2 (Godwin Austin) which is the third largest mountain on earth? | Mount Everest the magazine The Atlantic about deaths on Everest noted that while falling is one of the greatest dangers the DZ presents for all 8000ers, avalanches are a more common cause of death at lower altitudes. However, Everest climbing is more deadly than BASE jumping, although some have combined extreme sports and Everest including a Russian who base-jumped off Everest in a wingsuit (he did survive, though). Despite this, Everest is safer for climbers than a number of peaks by some measurements, but it depends on the period. Some examples are Kangchenjunga, K2, Annapurna, Nanga Parbat, and the Eiger (especially the | K2 K2 K2 (, "Kai Ṭū"), also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori (Balti and ), at above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at . It is located on the ChinaPakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram range and the highest point in both Pakistan and Xinjiang. K2 is known as the "Savage Mountain" due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders, with |
In which town or city would you find Morrell's Brewery? | Philip Morrell Philip Morrell Philip Edward Morrell, (4 June 1870 – 5 January 1943) was a British Liberal politician. Morrell was the son of Frederic Morrell, a solicitor of Black Hall, Oxford, by his wife Harriette Anne, daughter of the President of St John's College, Oxford and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, the Rev. Philip Wynter DD. The Morrell family had made its fortune as brewers of beer, and Philip Morrell's grandfather was a trustee of the family brewery. He was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford. He was adopted as the Liberal candidate for Henley in September 1902, on | Morrell Park, Baltimore since Morrell Park is quite convenient to both I-95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. And the view of the city is outstanding add a rooftop deck and you can see fireworks all over the city from your location on the 4th of July.The Morrell Park & St Pauls Improvement Association conducts a tour of homes to potential homebuyers. Morrell Park has one public school in the neighborhood: Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School which is due for complete reconstruction in 2015. There are no private or parochial schools in Morrell Park, although the Seton Keough High School and Mount St. Joseph schools are |
If you were attending a local 'derby match' between 'Olympic Sharks' and 'United', in which city would you be? | Would You Be Happier? roadie. Though it never came to that, the idea of dressing up is still very much felt in the video. During the shot, which took place in Sydney, Australia in September 2001, director Jacobs had two camera crews which filmed the Corrs during make-up and wardrobe rehearsals. Some but unfortunately not all of this material ended up in the video. Says Jacobs: "The Corrs had the most fun I have ever seen them having on a video shoot." On January 25, 2002, "Would You Be Happier" was performed by The Corrs on their album "" in 2002. The song was | If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack is the first EP by American post-hardcore band Sleeping with Sirens. This album was released on June 26, 2012 through Rise Records and debuted at no. 17 on the Billboard Top 200 charts, selling 17,486 in the first week. This EP features acoustic versions of "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" and "With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear," both from the album "With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear" (2010), along with three new songs. A |
What is the capital of the state of Tennessee? | Cathedral of the Incarnation (Nashville, Tennessee) Cathedral of the Incarnation (Nashville, Tennessee) The Cathedral of the Incarnation, located at 2015 West End Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, is the cathedral seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville. It is named after the Feast of the Incarnation, which commemorates the miraculous conception of Jesus in the womb of the Virgin Mary. There have been three cathedral churches in Nashville. The first was the Holy Rosary Cathedral which is now demolished and occupied the site of what is now the Tennessee State Capitol. The second was Saint Mary's Cathedral, which still stands on the corner of Fifth and | Tennessee Secretary of State war veteran's organization since a 2014 amendment to the state constitution. The current secretary of state, Tre Hargett, has served since January 2009. He had previously served as Minority Leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The following have held the office of Secretary of State in Tennessee: Tennessee Secretary of State The Tennessee Secretary of State is an office created by the Tennessee State Constitution. The Secretary of State is responsible for many of the administrative aspects of the operation of state government of Tennessee. The current Secretary of State is Tre Hargett. According to the Tennessee Constitution of |
Which acid is contained in Rhubarb leaves? | Rhubarb levels in diabetic mice. Rhubarb also contains the flavanol glucosides (+)-catechin-5-O-glucoside and (−)-catechin-7-O-glucoside. Rhubarb contains quinone molecules which are capable of carrying an electrical charge. In 2014, a Harvard-based team of scientists published results describing the use of the quinone AQDS, almost identical to a form found in rhubarb, in flow-batteries. Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid, which is a nephrotoxic and corrosive acid that is present in many plants. Humans have been poisoned after ingesting the leaves, a particular problem during World War I when the leaves were mistakenly recommended as a food source in Britain. The | Rhubarb to mimic the popular strawberry rhubarb pie. Rhubarb root produces a rich brown dye similar to walnut husks. It is used in northern regions where walnut trees do not survive. For cooking, the stalks are often cut into small pieces and stewed (boiled in water) with added sugar, until soft. Little water is added, as rhubarb stalks already contain a great deal of water. Rhubarb should be processed and stored in containers which are unaffected by residual acid content, such as glass or stainless steel. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are sometimes added. Stewed rhubarb or rhubarb sauce, |
In cookery, which vegetable is the basis for 'Soubise Sauce'? | Charles, Prince of Soubise as just months before they have seemed on the brink of victory. He was more fortunate, however, in his later military career, and continued in the service until the general peace of 1763, after which he lived the life of an ordinary courtier and man of fashion in Paris. Charles married three times: He also had relationships with notably Madeleine Guimard and Anne Victoire Dervieux. "Soubise" also refers to a culinary dish with a sauce made with a rice and onion purée, named to compliment Charles de Rohan, prince of Soubise: see sauce Soubise. Charles, Prince of Soubise Charles de | Supreme (cookery) stock and cream, a "sauce suprême". This sauce is often served with chicken dishes. A dish dressed with a sauce suprême is another manner of the term "supreme" is used (e.g. a suprême of barracuda). Supreme can also be used as a term in cookery in the following ways: Supreme (cookery) The term supreme (also spelled suprême) used in cooking and culinary arts refers to the best part of the food. For poultry, game and fish dishes, supreme denotes a fillet. In professional cookery, the term "chicken supreme" () is used to describe a boneless, skinless breast of chicken. If |
On which road in London would you find the Natural History Museum? | Natural History Museum, London Natural History Museum, London The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Natural History Museum's main frontage, however, is on Cromwell Road. The museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology and zoology. The museum is a centre of research specialising in taxonomy, identification | Natural History Museum, London she meets Dr. Alexander Sweet (Christian Camargo) who is a zoologist and the Director of Zoological Studies. The museum was then frequently seen in the following episodes as Vanessa and Dr. Sweet's relationship flourishes. The NHM also has an outpost located in Tring, Hertfordshire. Built by local eccentric Lionel Walter Rothschild, the NHM took ownership in 1938. In 2007, the museum announced the name would be changed to the Natural History Museum at Tring, though the older name, the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum is still in widespread use. Natural History Museum, London The Natural History Museum in London is a |
Which British city is served by 'Abbotsinch Airport'? | Abbotsinch needed. Abbotsinch Abbotsinch is an area in the town of Paisley, Scotland. It is today almost entirely occupied by Glasgow Airport. Traditionally in the parish of Renfrew (although not within its burgh boundary), Abbotsinch is bordered by the Black Cart Water to the north and west, and the White Cart Water to the east. Its southern edge was delineated by the burgh boundary of Paisley, although after the 1975 local government reorganisation in Scotland these demarcations became unofficial. Abbotsinch largely consisted of farmland before the construction of a Royal Air Force airfield there in 1932. The Georgian mansion Walkinshaw House, | London City Airport is served by London City Airport DLR station, which is an elevated station adjoining the terminal building. The station is on a branch of the Docklands Light Railway, which links the airport to Canary Wharf and the City of London as well as to and stations with interchanges to London Underground, London Overground, TfL Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c Thameslink and Southeastern High Speed train services. The airport is served by the A1020 road and the A112 road. These give fast links to Canning Town, the City of London and Stratford, as well as connecting to the A13 and the |
Who composed the coronation anthem 'Zadok The Priest'? | Zadok the Priest Zadok the Priest Zadok the Priest (HWV 258) is a British anthem which was composed by George Frideric Handel for the coronation of King George II in 1727. Alongside "The King Shall Rejoice", "My Heart is Inditing" and "Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened", "Zadok the Priest" is one of Handel's Coronation Anthems. One of Handel's best-known works, "Zadok the Priest" has been sung prior to the anointing of the sovereign at the coronation of every British monarch since its composition and has become recognised as a British patriotic anthem. Sung by seven singers. Part of the traditional content of British | Zadok the Priest 1727, the choir of Westminster Abbey sang "Zadok the Priest" in the wrong part of the service; they had earlier entirely forgotten to sing one anthem and another ended "in confusion". Based on 1 Kings 1:38–40; While the lyrics of "God Save the Queen" are based on the same scripture from which "Zadok the Priest" originated, the lyrics of "Zadok the Priest" do not change based on the sex of the sovereign. Because it is a hymn and pulled directly from scripture, it remains "king" even if the monarch is female. "Zadok the Priest" is written for SS-AA-T-BB chorus and |
Which car company produces the 'Yaris' model? | Toyota Yaris Canada as the Yaris sedan. In July 2015, Toyota confirmed that the car would be sold in Mexico as the Yaris R. After the phase-out of the Scion marque in the United States, the car was renamed as the Toyota Yaris iA from October 2016 for the 2017 model year. For the 2019 model year, it was renamed again as the Yaris sedan in the U.S., receiving a minor facelift with a new grille insert and trim changes. Unlike the previous models, which offered only exterior colors and a choice between 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions as factory options, | Toyota Yaris (XP150) since the Yaris hatchback is not sold in the country, comes with a 1.5 liter petrol engine that produces 106 hp. The car is available in J, G, V and VX model grades. All the variants are available with choice of either a 6 speed manual or automatic CVT. The standard features include 7 SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, keyless entry, 60:40 rear seat split, coloured MID, projector headlamps and manual driver seat height adjustment. Alloy wheels are standard on the V and top of the line VX. Exclusive features for the VX are 7 inch touchscreen system |
The 'Dalada Maligawa' in Kandy, Sri Lanka, houses what sacred relic reputed to have belonged to Buddha? | Kandy Esala Perahera Kandy Esala Perahera The Kandy Esala Perahera (the Esala procession of Kandy) also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a grand festival celebrated with elegant costumes and is held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. A unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession consists of many traditional local dances such as fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances, in addition to the elephants who are usually adorned | Sri Vikrama Rajasinha of Kandy it was proposed in an address to the State Council that the flag be adopted as Sri Lanka's national flag: "This House is of opinion that the Royal Standard of King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha depicting a yellow lion passant holding a sword in its right paw on a red background, which was removed to England after the Convention of 1815, should once again be adopted as the official flag of Free Lanka." Kandy Lake, an artificial lake overlooking the palace in Kandy was commissioned by Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. The Paththirippuwa or Octagon of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, is widely regarded |
Which famous American sportsman, born in Oakville, Alabama in 1913, had the forenames James Cleveland? | Oakville, Alabama Oakville, Alabama Oakville is an unincorporated community located in the southeast corner of Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. The community has two parks, one dedicated to 20th-century African-American athlete Jesse Owens and the other to Middle Woodland period and Cherokee Native Americans. The Jesse Owens museum was opened in 1996. Owens was born and spent the majority of his childhood in the community before his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio. The Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum is at the intersection of county roads 203 and 187. The Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Museum is an state park dedicated to | Oakville, Alabama Path, which goes past the mounds. Beginning in Cullman County, Alabama, it passes through the state and was long used by Native Americans. Later, British-American pioneers called it Mitchell Trace. The park hosted the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Cross Country National Junior Olympics in 2008 and will host it in 2015. The park also has a lake and fishing pier. The street address for the park is 1219 County Rd. 187, Danville, Alabama, 35619. Oakville, Alabama Oakville is an unincorporated community located in the southeast corner of Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. The community has two parks, one dedicated to |
Which 16 year-old in 2002 became the youngest ever winner of the 'Rear Of The Year' award? | Rear of the Year like to thank the organisers from the heart of my bottom". In 1986, the award was presented to a man for the first time (Michael Barrymore) and 1991 saw Marina Ogilvy, the daughter of Princess Alexandra, became the first royal recipient. From 1997 the awards have been presented annually to both sexes. The 2002 award to Charlotte Church attracted controversy due to the winner having only just recently turned 16. 2010 winner Fiona Bruce accepted the award and participated in a photoshoot, happily posing for pictures in tight jeans. However, she subsequently described the award as 'the most hypocritical, ridiculous, | Rear of the Year ludicrous thing I’ve ever done' The event, staged for some years at London's Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, attracts national and international press publicity. In 2012, organiser Tony Edwards declared that female rears were starting to slim down as more women took to the gym, jogging, and keeping trim in this Olympic year. In 2014, Carol Vorderman became the first person to receive the award for a second time. Rear of the Year Rear of the Year is a light-hearted British award for celebrities who are considered to have a notable posterior. It was created by publicity consultant Anthony Edwards |
Under whose command did the 'ever-victorious army' play a part in putting down the 'Taiping Rebellion' in 1864? | Taiping Rebellion of the Jiangnan Daying). failed to take Shanghai, a loss which marked the beginning of the decline of the kingdom. An attempt to take Shanghai in August 1860 was repulsed by an army of Qing troops supported by European officers under the command of Frederick Townsend Ward assisted by local strategic support of the French diplomat Albert-Édouard Levieux de Caligny. This army would become known as the "Ever Victorious Army", a seasoned and well trained Qing military force commanded by Charles George Gordon, and would be instrumental in the defeat of the Taiping rebels. In 1861, around the time of | Ever Victorious Army Ever Victorious Army The Ever Victorious Army () was the name given to an imperial army in late-19th-century China. The Ever Victorious Army fought for the Qing Dynasty against the rebels of the Nian and Taiping Rebellions. The Ever Victorious Army consisted of Chinese soldiers trained and led by an American and European officer corps. Though the Army was only active for a few years, from 1860 to 1864, it was instrumental in putting down the Taiping Rebellion. It was the first Chinese army which was trained in European techniques, tactics, and strategy. As such, it became a model for |
Sarah the mother of Isaac was the wife of which Biblical patriarch? | Isaac in Islam Isaac in Islam The biblical patriarch Isaac ( or "") is recognized as a patriarch, prophet and messenger of God by all Muslims. In Islam, he is known as Isḥāq. As in Judaism and Christianity, Islam maintains that Isaac was the son of the patriarch and prophet Abraham from his wife Sarah. Muslims hold Isaac in deep veneration because they believe that both Isaac and his older half-brother Ishmael continued their father's spiritual legacy through their subsequent preaching of the message of God after the death of Abraham. Isaac is mentioned in fifteen passages of the Qur'an. Along with being | Healing the mother of Peter's wife sunset, "the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness or were demon-possessed, and laying his hands on each one, Jesus healed them and cast demons out of them" (). Biblical commentator Matthew Henry used the incident to argue that "Christ ... showed that he approved of the married state, by being thus kind to Peter's wife's relations". Healing the mother of Peter's wife The healing of the mother of Peter's wife is one of the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels, reported in , , and . In the Gospels of Mark and Luke, this episode |
Which company made the 'Nexia' model of car? | Daewoo Motors the Matiz and the Nexia for both the local market and export, as well as the Lacetti hatchback and sedan for the domestic market only. In 1994, Daewoo acquired the Automobile Craiova company in Craiova, Romania, which was producing a derivate of the Citroën Axel model, the Oltcit Club. The company's name was changed to Romanian Daewoo Motor, abbreviated Rodae, and later Daewoo Automobile Romania. The entire production facility was refurbished to mainly produce the Cielo model and later, other models. Until 2008, it was producing the Daewoo Cielo, Matiz and Nubira models for the Romanian market, but also car | Model car was to earn recognition for creativity which would lead to possible employment as an industry stylist. In-house models could also be precise replicas made of similar materials to the real vehicles. For example, Hudson Motor Car Company made twelve precisely crafted 1/4 scale replicas of its 1932 vehicles for promotion at the 1932 New York Auto Show (see Hudson display models). About the same time, but in a different vein, Studebaker made a wooden model of a cabriolet over "twice" the size of the real car. The vehicle was stationary on the company grounds and large enough to hold a |
On the bank of which river does the French city of Bordeaux stand? | Bordeaux–Sète railway Bordeaux–Sète railway The railway from Bordeaux to Sète is an important French 476-kilometre long railway line, that connects the southwestern port city Bordeaux (on the Bay of Biscay) to the southern port Sète (on the Mediterranean) via Toulouse and Narbonne. The railway was opened in several stages between 1855 and 1858. The Bordeaux–Sète railway leaves the Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean in southeastern direction, following the river Garonne upstream on its left bank. It crosses the Garonne at Langon, and continues upstream along the right Garonne bank in eastern direction, turning southeast near La Réole. It crosses the river Lot near Aiguillon, | Great stand on the Ugra river Great stand on the Ugra river The Great Stand on the Ugra River (, also , derived from "Ugra") was a standoff between the forces of Akhmat Khan of the Great Horde, and the Grand Prince Ivan III of Muscovy in 1480 on the banks of the Ugra River, which ended when the Tatars departed without conflict. It is seen in Russian historiography as the end of Tatar rule over Moscow. The main Russian defense line ran along the Oka River from Kaluga east toward Nizhny Novgorod. At Kaluga the Oka bends sharply from north to east and the defense |
Which piece of music was used as the theme for television's 'Jonathan Creek'? | Jonathan Creek mysteries, as well as enthusiastic fans asking for his assistance. The Christmas 2016 special sees a similar format to past specials as an old secret — in this case, an apparently demonic ritual where women witness their lovers thrown through the air into a fire — plays a key role in the death of a man Jonathan once cleared of murder (although the subsequent investigation prompts Jonathan to realise that the man actually "did" commit the crime he was accused of). The distinctive theme tune is an arrangement by Julian Stewart Lindsay of Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre". Lindsay wrote the | Doctor Who theme music Doctor Who theme music The "Doctor Who" theme music is a piece of music written by Australian composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Created in 1963, it was one of the first electronic music signature tunes for television. It is used as the theme for the science fiction program "Doctor Who", and has been adapted and covered many times. Although numerous arrangements of the theme have been used on television, the main melody has remained the same. The theme was originally written and arranged in the key of E minor. Most versions of |
In which city would you find the Eureka Tower, The Royal Exhibition Building and the Docklands Stadium? | Royal Exhibition Building Royal Exhibition Building The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site-listed building in Melbourne, Australia, completed on October 1, 1880, in just 18 months, during the time of the international exhibition movement which presented over 50 exhibitions between 1851 and 1915 in various different places. The building sits on 64 acres, is 150 meters long and is surrounded by four city streets. It is located at 9 Nicholson Street in the Carlton Gardens, flanked by Victoria, Carlton and Rathdowne Streets, at the north-eastern edge of the central business district. It was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in | Exhibition Stadium dome! We want a dome!" So too did others who began to discuss the possibility of an all-purpose, all-weather stadium. Seven months later, in June 1983, Premier Davis formally announced that a three-person committee would look into the feasibility of building a domed stadium at Exhibition Place. The committee consisted of Paul Godfrey, Larry Grossman and former Ontario Hydro chairman Hugh Macaulay. That same year, the city also studied a number of potential sites for the new domed stadium, and in April 1984, CN agreed to donate seven acres of land near the CN Tower for the stadium; groundbreaking began |
What is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh? | Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh (MP; , ; meaning "Central Province") is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore, with Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ujjain being the other major cities. Nicknamed the "Heart of India" due to its geographical location, Madhya Pradesh is the second largest Indian state by area and the fifth largest state by population with over 75 million residents. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. Its total area is 308,252 | Government of Madhya Pradesh Government of Madhya Pradesh The Government of Madhya Pradesh also known as the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, or locally as State Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and its 51 districts. It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, a judiciary and a legislative branch. Like other states in India, the head of state of Madhya Pradesh is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government |
In which city would you find the Sky Tower Westhaven Marina and the North Harbour Stadium? | Westhaven Marina marina in New Zealand) to have received the award. During the 1950s the foreshore of St. Mary’s bay disappeared under the approaches to the Auckland Harbour Bridge [opened 1959]. For over a century St Mary's Bay had been the location of several small commercial boat-yards mixed in with the private moorings from houses set on the harbour cliffs above the bay. All these facilities were now to be cut off from the water. The Auckland Harbour Board planned to fill in Westhaven completely, but a group of local residents including engineers and architects donated their services to create Westhaven Marina, | Nakheel Harbour and Tower (Dubai Metro) the north of exit 29 of Sheikh Zayed Road. Unlike most Metro stations, there is no development near Nakheel Harbour and Tower. Its namesake, Nakheel Harbour and Tower, was a planned large-scale development of around that would have comprised Nakheel Tower, which would have been the tallest skyscraper in the world, as well as the world's largest inner-city marina. Due to the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and subsequent recession, the project never saw construction. Nakheel Harbour and Tower opened as one of the original stations of the Dubai Metro, beginning service on 9 September 2009. At the time, it acted |
The theme for television's 'The Apprentice', is taken from which ballet by Prokoviev? | The Apprentice (UK TV series) Apprentice: How to Get Hired Not Fired". On 16 February 2006, the book was revised with additional information relating to the second series. An official magazine was first released on 23 May 2007. It includes items about business, interviews with candidates from the programme and other "Apprentice"-related features. "The Apprentice" has included various pieces of classical and popular music throughout. Numerous pieces from film soundtracks are used as well as music featured in the BBC TV series Doctor Who. Examples of the music used include the opening theme ("Dance of the Knights" from "Romeo and Juliet" by Prokofiev) and "The | Theme Song from 'Which Way Is Up' In 1999, Marcia Hines recorded a version for her album "Time of Our Lives". Theme Song from 'Which Way Is Up' "Theme Song from 'Which Way Is Up'" was a hit song by R&B female vocal group Stargard. The song was written by Norman Whitfield and produced by Mark Davis. It was the main theme from the soundtrack to the Richard Pryor movie, "Which Way Is Up?" It was also included on the group's self-titled debut album. It spent two weeks at number one on the R&B charts in February, 1978 and peaked at number twenty-one on the "Billboard" Hot |
Who in the 1930's wrote the novel 'Cakes And Ale'? | Cakes and Ale his reputation as a writer. In 1974, the BBC released a three episode mini-series "Cakes and Ale", starring Michael Hordern and Judy Cornwell. It was rebroadcast on Masterpiece Theatre in the US. Cakes and Ale Cakes and Ale, or, The Skeleton in the Cupboard (1930) is a novel by the British author W. Somerset Maugham. Maugham exposes the misguided social snobbery levelled at the character Rosie Driffield, whose frankness, honesty, and sexual freedom make her a target of conservative propriety. Her character is treated favourably by the book's narrator, Ashenden, who understands that she was a muse to the many | Cakes and Ale because "thou" art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?"" Cakes and ale are also the emblems of the good life in the moral of the fable attributed to Aesop, "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse": ""Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear."" In his introduction to a Modern Library edition, published in 1950, Maugham wrote, "I am willing enough to agree with common opinion that "Of Human Bondage" is my best work ... But the book I like best is "Cakes and Ale" ... because in its pages lives for me |
Where in the human body would you find the bone called the 'Calcaneus'? | Calcaneus Calcaneus In humans, the calcaneus (; from the Latin "calcaneus" or "calcaneum", meaning heel) or heel bone is a bone of the tarsus of the foot which constitutes the heel. In some other animals, it is the point of the hock. In humans, the calcaneus is the largest of the tarsal bones and the largest bone of the foot. The talus bone, calcaneus, and navicular bone are considered the proximal row of tarsal bones. In the calcaneus, several important structures can be distinguished: The half of the bone closest to the heel is the calcaneal tuberosity. On its lower edge | Where I Find You Where I Find You Where I Find You is the second studio album release by Kari Jobe, which was released January 24, 2012, but was her first album on the Sparrow Records label. The song "We Are" is the only radio and charted hit off of the album, so far. The album has charted on three "Billboard" charts: No. 10 on "Billboard" 200, No. 1 on Christian Albums and at No. 5 on Digital Albums. All of the peak positions occurred on February 11, 2012 selling 25,000 copies in the first week. "Where I Find You" earned a Grammy Award |
Which popular film actor born in 1918 had the real name Willian Franklin Beedle Jnr.? | William Holden William Holden William Holden (born William Franklin Beedle Jr.; April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor who was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s and 1960s. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film "Stalag 17" (1953), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for the television film "The Blue Knight" (1973). Holden starred in some of Hollywood's most popular and critically acclaimed films, including "Sunset Boulevard", "Sabrina", "The Bridge on the River Kwai", "The Wild Bunch", "Picnic" and "Network". He was | Oscar Beregi (actor, born 1918) Oscar Beregi (actor, born 1918) Oscar Beregi Jr. (May 12, 1918 – November 1, 1976) was a Hungarian-born film and television actor. He was the son of actor Oscar Beregi Sr. and often was billed simply as Oscar Beregi. Beregi was most famous for his roles in "The Twilight Zone". Beregi had a major recurring role as fictional gang lord Joe Kulak on "The Untouchables". He played the starring role as Captain Gunther Lutze in the "Twilight Zone" episode "Deaths-Head Revisited." He also appeared in the "Twilight Zone" episodes "The Rip Van Winkle Caper" and "Mute" and in dozens of |
Jonathon Ansell first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band? | Jonathan Ansell similar voice to Ansell and he described their lessons as working together. At that time, Ansell's academic studies fell below the standard. Diagnosed as dyslexic, an agreement was reached where he stayed as a pupil. While at the Guildhall School, Ansell formed the pop-opera boyband G4 with three other students Mike Christie, Tom Lowe, and Ben Thapa. Lowe later resigned as bass, replaced by Matthew Stiff. Their name, G4, stands for Guildhall 4. G4 were discovered after finishing second on ITV talent show The X Factor in 2004. G4's self-titled debut album produced by Trevor Horn and Brian Rawling, reached | Jonathon Band Jonathon Band Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (born 2 February 1950) was the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2006 to 2009, the most senior serving officer in the Royal Navy. Before serving as First Sea Lord he was Commander-in-Chief Fleet. Since becoming First Sea Lord, Band had been a firm advocate of the creation of new ships to meet new threats and maintain the status of the Royal Navy as one of the world's leading naval forces. Born the son of Victor and Muriel Band, Band attended two independent schools: Brambletye School, a preparatory school, in |
Who became British Prime Minister on the 22nd. January 1924? | Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom spouses of former prime ministers: Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the wife or husband of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. To date, there have been forty-four women and two men who have been married to British prime ministers in office. There have also been four bachelor and nine widower prime ministers; the last bachelor was Edward Heath (1970–1974) and the last widower was Ramsay MacDonald (1924, 1929–1935). The Duke of Grafton (1766–1768) is the only Prime Minister to have divorced and remarried while | The Prime Minister (film) in February 1942, eleven months after its British premiere. The American release was cut by 15 minutes, and among the scenes lost was one featuring Glynis Johns, then beginning her career. The Prime Minister (film) The Prime Minister is a British 1941 British historical drama film directed by Thorold Dickinson and starring John Gielgud, Diana Wynyard, Fay Compton and Stephen Murray. It details the life and times of Benjamin Disraeli, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It depicts his long marriage to Mary Disraeli and his relationship with various other public figures of the era including William Gladstone, |
Which film star turned down the role of 'Matt Dillon' in 'Gunsmoke' but recommended his friend James Arness for the part? | James Arness with him in "Big Jim McLain", "Hondo", "Island in the Sky", and "The Sea Chase", and starred in "Gun the Man Down" for Wayne's company. He also starred in a 1988 TV remake of Wayne's 1948 classic "Red River" An urban legend has it that John Wayne was offered the leading role of Matt Dillon in the longtime favorite television show "Gunsmoke", but he turned it down, instead recommending James Arness for the role. The only part of this story that is true is that Wayne did indeed recommend Arness for the part. Wayne introduced Arness in a prologue to | James Arness James Arness James Arness (born James King Aurness, May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the CBS television series "Gunsmoke". Arness has the distinction of having played the role of Dillon in five separate decades: 1955 to 1975 in the weekly series, then in "" (1987) and four more made-for-television "Gunsmoke" films in the 1990s. In Europe, Arness reached cult status for his role as Zeb Macahan in the western series "How the West Was Won". He was the older brother of actor Peter Graves. |
In which English county is the town of Saltash? | Saltash (UK Parliament constituency) Saltash (UK Parliament constituency) Saltash, sometimes called Essa, was a "rotten borough" in Cornwall which returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons in the English and later British Parliament from 1552 to 1832, when it was abolished by the Great Reform Act. The borough consisted of the town of Saltash, a market town facing Plymouth and Devonport across the Tamar estuary, and the inhabitants by 1831 were mainly fishermen or Devonport dockworkers. Like most of the Cornish boroughs enfranchised or re-enfranchised during the Tudor period, it was a rotten borough from the start. Saltash was a burgage | Saltash the Norman Conquest, Robert, Count of Mortain, who held the castle and manor at Trematon, took the market from the canons at St. Germans and established it at Saltash. The Count granted Trematon and other manors to the de Valletorts, who had then to provide for the ferry boat. In the twelfth century a borough was founded (1190), and Saltash became the only franchised seaport between Dartmouth and Fowey. This fact has given rise to the Saltash saying, "Saltash was a borough town, when Plymouth was a fuzzy down" ('fuzzy' = 'fursy' i.e. covered in gorse), as the town of |
Which state of America is nicknamed 'The Beehive State'? | Beehive Boot Beehive Boot The Beehive Boot, which signifies instate football supremacy among Division I FBS universities from the state of Utah, was conceived in 1971. The authentic pioneer boot, which is estimated to be well over 100 years old, is typically awarded annually to the Utah school with the best record against its instate NCAA Division I FBS foes. The schools who compete for the boot are Brigham Young, Utah, and Utah State. Weber State was originally eligible to win the trophy and games against them counted towards their opponents' record when determining the winner of the trophy. It is unclear | Junior State of America Junior State of America The Junior State of America (formerly, the Junior Statesmen of America, or JSA) is an American non-partisan youth organization. The purpose of JSA is to help high school students acquire leadership skills and the knowledge necessary to be effective debaters and civic participants. JSA is sponsored by the Junior State of America Foundation Inc. (JSAF, a 501c(3) non-profit corporation), which also operates the JSA Summer Schools. The Junior State of America is student-run, the largest such organization in the United States. Students organize every aspect of the organization, from the local chapter level to the regional |
In which English county is the town of St. Neots? | St Neots Town F.C. St Neots Town F.C. St Neots Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The club are currently members of the . Founded in 1879 and known as "The Saints", St Neots Town play their home matches at Rowley Park stadium. The club have played in a number of local leagues, starting off in the Biggleswade & District League before moving first to the South Midlands League in 1927, then the United Counties League in 1936 and finally the Southern Football League in 2011. The club has enjoyed success since promotion in 2011, clinching | St Neots 15th century, and is one of the few currently extant churches of this period in England. A large part of the original church remains, including stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ. The Great Ouse was made navigable from St Ives to Bedford, via St Neots, in 1629, increasing river-borne trade in the town. The separate village of Eynesbury became re-incorporated into St Neots in 1876. Eaton Ford and Eaton Socon, two villages across the county boundary formed by the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire, were merged into St Neots in 1965. Technology-based industries are located in some of |
In the Bible, what was the name of the son of Saul who became a great friend of David? | Jonathan (name) Jonathan (name) Jonathan (, "Yonatan" / "Yəhonatan" "Yônāṯān") is a common male given name meaning "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible, one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonathon, Johnathan, Jonothon, Jonothan, Johnathen, Johnathon, Jhonathan, Jonatan and Jhonnathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for "Yonatan" (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English. The name was the 31st most popular boys' name in the | Historicity of the Bible with more than two points of view.| There is great scholarly controversy on the historicity particularly of those events recounted in the Biblical narratives prior to the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BCE. Regarding the debate over the historicity of ancient Israel, the maximalist position holds that the accounts of the United Monarchy and the early kings of Israel, David and Saul, are to be taken as largely historical. In 2001, Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman published "The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts" which advocated a view midway |
Charles Buckinsky was the real name of which hard man film star? | Hard Times (1975 film) Ebert in his October 14, 1975 review of "Hard Times" in the Chicago Sun-Times called it "a powerful, brutal film containing a definitive Charles Bronson performance." Hard Times (1975 film) Hard Times is a 1975 film marking the directorial debut of Walter Hill. It stars Charles Bronson as Chaney, a drifter freighthopping through Louisiana during the Great Depression, who competes in illegal bare-knuckled boxing matches after forming a partnership with the garrulous hustler Speed, played by James Coburn. A man dressed in simple clothes with a hobo appearance carrying a handbag jumps down from the boxcar of a slow-moving train | The Thin Man (film) The Thin Man (film) The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy-mystery film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles; Nick is a hard-drinking, retired private detective, and Nora is a wealthy heiress. Their wire-haired fox terrier Asta is played by canine actor Skippy. The film's screenplay was written by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, a married couple. In 1934, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The titular "Thin Man" |
At which inn did Chaucer's pilgrims meet to begin their journey? | Sir Thopas pilgrims are involved in a story-telling contest on the behest of the Host (Middle English: "Hooste"), Harry Bailly, the winner of which will receive a free meal at The Tabard Inn on their return. "Sir Thopas" comes after the "Prioress's Tale", a poem which is exemplary of the "miracle of the Virgin" genre and which tells the story of a child martyr killed by Jews. Seemingly wishing to counter the sombre mood that this tale instills in the pilgrims, the Host hails Chaucer and suggests that he: "Telle us a tale of myrth, and that anon" (line 706). Chaucer admits | George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn, Glastonbury a stone newel staircase and beneath the bar are large cellars. It is believed to be haunted. Notes Bibliography George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn, Glastonbury The George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, was built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is claimed to be the oldest purpose built public house in the South West of England. Having once been the Pilgrims' Inn of Glastonbury Abbey, by the mid-nineteenth century the building was known as the George Hotel. The current name preserves |
Jason Bradbury and Polanna Woodward are co- presenters of which t.v. series shown on Channel Five? | Jason Bradbury Jason Bradbury Jason Alan Bradbury (born 10 April 1969) is an English television presenter and children's author, best known for presenting shows such as the Channel 5 technology programme "The Gadget Show" and the BBC One game show "Don't Scare the Hare". In 2016, Bradbury presented several rounds of the Tour Series cycling competition for ITV4. His first book, "Dot Robot", was published on 5 February 2009 and his second novel in the "Dot Robot" series of techno-thrillers, "Atomic Swarm", was published on 1 February 2010. The third book, "Cyber Gold" was published on 7 April 2011. He is on | Jason Bradbury he will be leaving the show at the end of 2016. Jason was the host of the primetime BBC One game show "Don't Scare the Hare" which made its debut on 23 April 2011. The show was presented by Jason and narrated by Sue Perkins, and was scheduled to run for 9 episodes (including a compilation show), however it was axed after just a few episodes due to poor ratings. Bradbury hosts the Channel 5 show "Motor Morphers" which made its debut on 6 May 2013. In it, two teams are tasked with converting an old vehicle each into something |
In mythology, who or what was 'Mjolnir'? | Mjolnir (comics) destroying Mjolnir, herself & The Mangog. Thor was subsequently able to work with Odin to channel the power of the cosmic storm that had been trapped within Mjolnir to bring Jane back to life. After being restored to life, Jane returned to her life on Earth, retrieving the last small fragment of Mjolnir- a pebble barely the size of Thor's fingernail but still too heavy for him to comfortably lift- to encourage Thor to consider resuming his role as God of Thunder by asking him to consider what he would be capable of without a hammer after seeing what she | The Who, What, or Where Game or Edwin Newman at 12:55 p.m. (before a 30-minute affiliate break), "The Who, What, or Where Game" only ran 25 minutes each day, instead of the customary 30. Similar to "Jeopardy!", which preceded it at 12 Noon/11 a.m. Central, "The Who, What, or Where Game" proved to be an effective stablemate to its lead-in. "The Who, What, or Where Game" succeeded a short-lived show called "Name Droppers", hosted by Los Angeles-area disc jockeys Al Lohman and Roger Barkley; it was succeeded in turn by "Jackpot." Coincidentally, "The Who, What, or Where Game" announcer Darrow would later host a Canadian-produced revival |
Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts are co-presenters of which t.v. series shown on BBC 1? | Martin Roberts (presenter) Martin Roberts (presenter) Martin Leyland Roberts (born 20 July 1963) is an English television presenter and is a property expert, investor, entrepreneur and author who currently presents the BBC One property auction series, "Homes Under the Hammer" with co-presenters Martel Maxwell (since 2016) and Dion Dublin, although his co presenter for many years was Lucy Alexander. He also hosts the Talk Radio show 'Home Rule with Martin Roberts' where he also chats about property. Born in Warrington, Lancashire, Roberts began his career in the late 1980s at BBC Radio Manchester. He attended Appleton Hall Grammar School then studied Electronic Engineering | Alice Roberts serve as a bone specialist and general presenter in many episodes, including the spin-off series "Extreme Archaeology". In August 2006, a "Time Team" special episode "Big Royal Dig" investigated the archaeology of Britain's royal palaces and Roberts was one of the main presenters. Roberts wrote and presented a BBC Two series on anatomy and health entitled "Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young", which screened from January 2007. She presented a five-part BBC Two series on human evolution and early human migrations entitled "The Incredible Human Journey", beginning on 10 May 2009. In September 2009, she co-presented (with Mark Hamilton) "A |
Who had a number one hit in July 2000 with the song 'Spinning Around'? | Spinning Around Spinning Around "Spinning Around" is a song recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her seventh studio album, "Light Years" (2000). It won the 2000 ARIA Music Award for Best Pop Release. Written by Ira Shickman, Osborne Bingham, Kara DioGuardi, and Paula Abdul, "Spinning Around" was initially meant to be recorded by Abdul for her own album, but was given to Minogue after the plan never came to fruition. Produced by Mike Spencer, the disco-influenced dance-pop song was then released as the lead single from "Light Years" on 19 June 2000. Lyrically, the song addresses the theme of reinvention, with | Spinning Around A&R executive Jamie Nelson, who believed it would be "perfect" for the singer. After listening to the demo, Minogue agreed to record it and felt the song had the potential to be a hit. "Spinning Around" was then released as the lead single from the album on 13 June 2000 in Australia, and 19 June in the United Kingdom. Minogue was photographed by Liz Collins for the artwork of the record. In her 2012 fashion retrospective book "Kylie / Fashion", she wrote of the collaboration: "With 'Spinning Around' it was time to be pop-tastic again. Liz Collins's aesthetic was very |
By population, which is the second biggest city in Germany? | The Biggest Loser Germany The first prize was much lower this season with the winner getting only 25,000 € and nothing going to second and third place. The biggest loser title was won by Heino from Hamburg who shared the prize with his teammate Sven, who finished third. After the success of season two with average market shares of 6.4% within the target group of 14- to 49-year olds Kabel Eins announced a season three for March 2011. The will be no changes in host or trainers, and the show will be taped in Ischgl, Austria. The season started on 15 March 2011 and | The Biggest Loser Germany featured 9 couples. The winner received 25.000 €. All of these seasons were hosted in Andalusia. In 2012 a fourth season was shown on Sat.1 with kickboxer Christine Theiss as a new host. In 2013 "Biggest Loser" returned for a fifth season. In 2014 there was a sixth season. The episodes were aired every Wednesday at 8:15 pm. There also was a Biggest Loser Teens season in the second half of the year. In 2015 "Biggest Loser" returned for a seventh season. Eight men and eight women completed under the motto men versus women. The Biggest Loser Germany The German |
Who had a number one hit in August 2000 with the song '7 Days'? | 7 Days (Craig David song) The song also reached number four in Australia and number six in New Zealand. The song has been covered by Zoot Woman. 7 Days (Craig David song) "7 Days" is a song by English singer Craig David. It was released on 24 July 2000 as the second single from his debut studio album, "Born to Do It" (2000). "7 Days" is David's biggest worldwide hit to date, hitting number one in the United Kingdom and number ten in the United States, and receiving a Gold certification sale in the UK. In 2001, the song was nominated for the BRIT Award | Anyone Who Had a Heart (song) Anyone Who Had a Heart (song) "Anyone Who Had a Heart" is a song written by Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (lyrics) for Dionne Warwick in 1963. In January 1964, Warwick's original recording hit the Top Ten in the United States, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium and Australia. In the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand, Warwick's recording lost out to a cover version by Cilla Black. Black's version was a UK number-one hit for three weeks in February/March 1964 and was also the fourth best-selling single of 1964 in the UK, with sales of |
Where in the human body would you find the 'Choroid'? | Choroid Choroid The choroid, also known as the choroidea or choroid coat, is the vascular layer of the eye, containing connective tissues, and lying between the retina and the sclera. The human choroid is thickest at the far extreme rear of the eye (at 0.2 mm), while in the outlying areas it narrows to 0.1 mm. The choroid provides oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina. Along with the ciliary body and iris, the choroid forms the uveal tract. The structure of the choroid is generally divided into four layers (classified in order of furthest away from the | Where I Find You Where I Find You Where I Find You is the second studio album release by Kari Jobe, which was released January 24, 2012, but was her first album on the Sparrow Records label. The song "We Are" is the only radio and charted hit off of the album, so far. The album has charted on three "Billboard" charts: No. 10 on "Billboard" 200, No. 1 on Christian Albums and at No. 5 on Digital Albums. All of the peak positions occurred on February 11, 2012 selling 25,000 copies in the first week. "Where I Find You" earned a Grammy Award |
On the bank of which river does the French city of Nantes stand? | Nantes result of 20th-century dredging to make Nantes accessible by large ships; tides were originally much weaker. Nantes was at the point where the river current and the tides cancelled each other out, resulting in siltation and the formation of the original islands. The city is at the confluence of two tributaries. The Erdre flows into the Loire from its north bank, and the Sèvre Nantaise flows into the Loire from its south bank. These two rivers initially provided natural links with the hinterland. When the channels of the Loire were filled, the Erdre was diverted in central Nantes and its | University of Nantes University of Nantes The University of Nantes () is a French university, located in the city of Nantes. In addition to the several campuses scattered in the city of Nantes, there are two satellite campuses located respectively in Saint-Nazaire and La Roche-sur-Yon. Currently, the University is attended by approximately 34,500 students. More than 10% of them are international students coming from 110 countries. The University of Nantes was ranked between 401-500th in the Times Higher Education of 2016. On a national scale and regarding the professional insertion after graduation, the University of Nantes oscillates between the ranks 3rd and 40th |
Ricky Martin first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band? | Ricky Martin singles discography and is the second artist with most number-ones on this chart. He also has twenty-six top ten hits on "Billboard"'s Hot Latin Songs and is the fourth artist with the most top tens in the history of Hot Latin Songs. On Latin Pop Airplay in the US, Martin has a record for the most top twenty singles on this chart (forty-three). Ricky Martin singles discography Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin has released seventy-nine Spanish and English-language singles. In 1984, thirteen-year-old Martin became a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. After recording eleven albums with the group, he left | Fiebre (Ricky Martin song) Latin Airplay chart at number 28 with 6 million in audience, number 3 on Latin Digital Songs (4,000 sold), and collected 911,000 streams. "Fiebre" also entered the Latin Pop Airplay chart at number 38 and peaked number three so far. On Latin Airplay, it moved to number one. Credits adapted from Tidal. Fiebre (Ricky Martin song) "Fiebre" () is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin featuring Wisin & Yandel. It was released on February 23, 2018, as well as its music video which was filmed in Puerto Vallarta. This is the second collaboration between Martin and the Puerto |
Who directed the 1965 film 'The Sound Of Music'? | The Sound of Music (film) bonus features, including a new documentary, "The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg". A March 2015 episode of ABC's 20/20 entitled "The Untold Story of the Sound of Music" featured a preview of the documentary and interviews by Diane Sawyer. The Sound of Music (film) The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise, and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, with Richard Haydn and Eleanor Parker. The film is an adaptation of the 1959 stage musical of the same name, composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar | The Sound of Music Live! emphasized the logistical challenges that they would face due to the live aspects of the special, and the fact that "The Sound of Music Live!" was an adaptation based on the musical itself and not the 1965 film version. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film. The production was met with mixed reviews; much of its criticism was directed towards the casting of Carrie Underwood to play |
Which state of America is nicknamed the 'Great Lake State'? | Lake Superior State University the school's only NCAA Division I program. The men's ice hockey team is a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Other sports at LSSU play at a Division II level in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, of which LSSU is a charter member. At $1284 per student, in 2015 the student subsidy for athletics at LSSU was the highest among all Michigan's public universities (this compares to $14 at MSU and $6 at U-M).(24) Lake Superior State University Lake Superior State University (colloquially Lake State, Lake Superior State, Soo Tech, and LSSU) is a small public university in | Great Salt Lake State Park to the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club. Great Salt Lake State Park The Great Salt Lake State Marina is a state park in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The Great Salt Lake State Marina opened to the public as a state park in 1978, and the marina itself was expanded two years later. The park is located at an elevation of 4200 feet, on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, 16 miles west of Salt Lake City. The park features a 300 slip marina along with a boat ramp, and is popular for swimming, and picnicking. There |
Which was the first part of the autobiographical trilogy, completed by 'As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning' and 'A Moment Of War'? | As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning (1969) is a memoir by Laurie Lee, a British poet. It is a sequel to "Cider with Rosie" which detailed his life in post First World War Gloucestershire. The author leaves the security of his Cotswold village in Gloucestershire to start a new life, at the same time embarking on an epic journey by foot. It is 1934, and as a young man Lee walks to London from his Cotswolds home. He is to live by playing the violin and by labouring on a London building | As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning Pyrenees into Spain. An insight into the origin of the title of the book is found in the second episode the BBC Four documentary series "Travellers' Century" presented by Benedict Allen. In the episode, which looks at "As I Walked Out...", a friend of Lee reveals that the title of the book comes from a Gloucestershire folk song. The traditional song "The Banks of Sweet Primroses" starts with the line 'As I walked out one mid-summer morning'. Robert McFarlane compares Lee's travels with those of his contemporary, Patrick Leigh Fermor. Both walked across a Europe in political turmoil. McFarlane praises |
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