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What is the capital of Tenerife and is also the name of a city in California? | Canary Islands travel guide - Wikitravel Demographics[ edit ] The islands have a population of 2 million. Since the Canary Islands are a major European tourist destination, all the major islands have well-developed communication systems, airports, and ports. Ethnically the population is mostly a mix of Spanish, European (German and British), South American, and especially Cuban and Venezuelan as well as Northern and Sub-Sahara African. There are also historical minorities such as Indians, Koreans and lately Russians. Pico del Teide (on Tenerife) at 3718 metres above sea level is the highest point in both the Canary Islands and Spanish territory. Each island speaks with a slightly different accent and there is a strong rivalry between the main islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Most of the accents in the Canary Islands are closer to Latin American Spanish than to Castililan Spanish spoken in continental Spain. For example, the use of the second person plural pronoun "vosotros" is used in most of the mainland but is almost nonexistent in the Canary Islands, and the "th" sound made by "c" and "z" in words like cenar and zapato heard in mainland Spain is pronounced as an "s" sound, just as it is in Latin America. The Canary Islands are very modern, very European, and extremely liberal. History[ edit ] Ancient legend claims the Canary Islands are the ‘lost islands’ of Atlantis. They have also been referred to as the lands without sorrow, holding on to the edge of the world. The first settlers were from North Africans. Known as Phoenicians, they arrived in the 10th century B.C. The main economic system was built around agriculture and animal farming. During the 14th century, the Islands were continuously invaded by different European countries. By plane[ edit ] The Canaries is a popular destination with Europeans, and swarms of charter and discount flights descend on the island year round. The two airports (North/TFN & South/TFS) on Tenerife and the Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are the busiest, but it's also possible to fly to many of the other islands, albeit it's often more expensive. There are also regular flights from/to Marrakech, Casablanca, Agadir, Dakar, Laayoune, Banjul, Nuakchot, Cape Verde, Madeira and Azores operated by Binter Canarias [2] . By train[ edit ] A tram linking Santa Cruz bus station and La Laguna opened in in 2007 costing €2.35 return in about 40 minutes. There are also tentative plans for a train linking Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. By bus[ edit ] Buses are the most common method of public transportation around the islands. Mile per mile they are expensive while compared to mainland Spain but you are not going to travel really far away. We are, after all, islands. Most buses in touristic routes are adequate. Do not expect the drivers to know more than a couple of sentences in English or German, though they would try to be helpful. By taxi[ edit ] Taxis can be expensive, and inside a city they are not worth the money unless you are in a real hurry or cannot balance yourself after a shopping day. By ship[ edit ] If you want to travel between the islands a good option might be to take a ship if you are in any particular hurry, specially between close by islands. Most ferries are now quite modern and cheap. The most important companies are Fred Olsen, Transmediterránea and Armas. SPAIN YACHTING GROUP S.L. [3] . Yacht charter and sailing - INTERNATIONAL YACHTING GROUP, one of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to crewed in Spain and worldwide. By plane[ edit ] If you are afraid of the sea, or get sick just by staring at a ship, then a plane is what you need, and that usually means a turboprop ATR-72 by one of the airlines like Binter or Islas Airways. They are perfectly safe and adequately fast as you are likely to spend more time at the airport than in the plane itself. Lanzarote: There is a bustling nightlife in four main resorts... Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Gran Canaria: The main resorts on the Island |
Which band released the album Second Coming in 1994, five years after their debut album? | Amazon.com: Second Coming: The Stone Roses: MP3 Downloads The Stone Roses MP3 Music, October 20, 1998 "Please retry" Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). Fix in Music Library Sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC. Additional taxes may apply. By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use . Customers Also Bought These Albums Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 Original Release Date: December 5, 1994 Release Date: October 20, 1998 Label: Geffen Copyright: ℗© 1994 Geffen Records Inc. Record Company Required Metadata: Music file metadata contains unique purchase identifier. Learn more . Total Length: 1:12:37 HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE VOICE on October 12, 2004 Format: Audio CD How do you follow up one of the most influential modern rock albums, a universally beloved debut? Well... you can't. Sadly, the Stone Roses couldn't either, several years after their legendary self-titled debut. But after several years, "Second Coming" has gotten over its initial bad rap, and proved itself a solid -- though not stellar -- piece of Brit-rock. A rising chord seeps into a growling bassline... followed by water trickling and some distant bird songs. "Breaking Into Heaven," is probably the most memorable part of the whole album, especially when it rises into some jungle drums, then a funky rock rhythm. The eleven-minute intro alone has more variety than most rock bands can manage in a whole album. And after the intro? The fiery rock of "Driving South," funkiness of "Daybreak," or the acoustic-led sweetness of "Your Star Will Shine" and "Tightrope." There are dips into pop, hard rock, and the occasional nod to Led Zeppelin's famous riffs. It ends on a robust note with "Love Spreads," not the best Stone Roses song but a likable, grounded one. If video killed the radio star, then success killed the Stone Roses. They disbanded shortly after "Second Coming" was given a disappointing reception, and after a nasty lawsuit from their record company. But time has been kind to the sophomore album. Sure, okay, it's not as good as the self-titled debut -- but it is a good rock album in its own right, inventive and sometimes a little insane. John Squire's guitar contortions are what you really notice about the music -- he can do mellow acoustic strumming in one song, then Zeppelin-style riffs that tear your throat out. Read more › |
Which TV personality announced he was gay in 1995 and split from his wife Cheryl? | Michael Barrymore tells Chrissy Iley, he's back, he thinks, from the brink | Stage | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close I read Michael Barrymore's book Awight Now all in one go. He describes his life as if watching himself in a car crash, and it's riveting. He's fearful about who he might really be, fearful that people will hate him for being gay and then when they don't, he carries on self-destructing anyway. As compelling a study as any of showbusiness Babylon. The Nineties was his kind of decade and he was, without a doubt, the entertainment king of his era. Phenomenally successful. Strike It Lucky certainly did and My Kind of People was the X Factor of its day, with a Saturday night audience of 13m. His talent lay in making hapless members of the general public feel that they were indeed his kind of people, and they loved him for it. He made them feel good about themselves while not necessarily feeling great himself. In 1994 he dramatically checked himself into rehab in America, followed, in 1995, by an equally dramatic 'coming out' onstage at the White Swan pub in London's East End. In his version of 'New York, New York' he sang, 'Start spreading the news, I'm gay today.' Certainly this was news to his wife Cheryl, his manager, his protector who had made him and - following this revelation - promised to break him. Then, in the early hours of 31 March 2001, the incident that changed everything. A young man drowned in his swimming pool, the 'death pool' as the tabloids called it. An impromptu party with a bunch of people he didn't really know carried on back at his place in Essex and Stuart Lubbock drowned in his pool. What followed was not just an inquest, it was a trial, a media frenzy. He was guilty until proven innocent and then guilty anyway. If a woman had drowned in his swimming pool would he have attracted all that lewd attention? Would it have been so punishing? Barrymore wasn't even allowed to accept his own Personality of the Year Award. (TV bosses said it would distract viewers.) He ended up getting away from it all to New Zealand, returning only for a final attempt at public rehab on Big Brother, where he was in equal parts funny and disturbing, self-pitying and bruised. I'm told we will meet in Dubai, which turns out to be Bahrain - to confuse the paps, apparently. Bahrain is very far, very hot and very clean. I check into my hotel room and soon enough it's his voice on the phone. His lazy, sprawling voice. It's as if his mouth wants to softly swallow all his words. A shy voice and an attention-seeking one all at the same time. He has someone collect me and drive me in a golf buggy to his villa, complete with infinity pool and a view of the turquoise ocean and pale, bleached-white sand. But it's a long way to go to escape the paps. 'Yeah, but it works, because if they know where you are they'll get you. I've seen them come up from the sea. I've seen them pretend to be taking pictures of their girlfriend. I remember being in Bora Bora with Shaun (Davis, his new partner, business manager, protector) and I was on a hammock asleep and they papped me just so that they could run the caption that I was "washed up".' He's staying here with his friends Tom Scott, the New Zealand playwright and cartoonist, and his wife. He is going to be in one of Scott's plays, The Daylight Atheist, a play that is by turns gloriously funny and gut-wrenchingly moving. He's also working on his part as Scrooge, which Bill Kenwright will tour later this year in the UK. He seems rested and focused, grateful, and savouring his moments out of the British media glare. He's bracing himself for a short book tour, Scrooge and then Scott's play, which will open in Dublin next year. It's been five years since Stuart Lubbock died, since Barrymore fell into the abyss. You can't really have a book coming out and be in hiding, though. Barrymore knows this and admits that he has been practising answering all the questions he thought he might be asked: 'I have nothing to be ashamed of, blah, blah, blah.' The book is something he can be proud of. |
Which animal's name means river horse? | Which animals' name literally means river horse? - YouTube Which animals' name literally means river horse? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 29, 2013 This improves the knowledge of the children indirectly as they never know that they are learning. - Category |
In The Simpsons, what type of animal is Santa's Little Helper? | Santa's Little Helper | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Santa's Little Helper races at the Springfield Downs . History Homer was relying on a Christmas bonus to buy presents, but didn't get it. He was relying on this bonus because the jar of Christmas money that Marge accumulates for the family's Christmas treats was disposed of to pay for the removal of a tattoo that Bart got on his arm. Homer took the small amount of Christmas money he made working as Santa Claus at the Springfield Mall and bet it at the dog track. He had inside information on what dog was going to win, but instead bet on the "long shot," Santa's Little Helper, believing his name to be a sign. Santa's Little Helper finished last (apparently, it was the latest in a long string of last-place finishes), and his frustrated owner abandoned him. Homer and Bart brought him home, and everyone was so happy with him that it was a merry Christmas after all. [1] Snowball II , Maggie and Santa's Little Helper together for a picture Sometimes, Santa's Little Helper can be seen chewing on the newspaper and other objects in the Simpson's household (sometimes ignored or tolerated by the family), tearing up the furniture, digging holes in the backyard and eating food from the living room table. It is stated that Homer and Santa's Little Helper's birthdays are on the same day. [2] With a few exceptions, Santa's Little Helper doesn't make any sound that resembles a bark. However, he does have an ability to think just like a person. Once, he made a sound similar to "chewy", and Homer writes it down in his review, amazed that the dog spoke English. [3] He is also shown to have ridden a circus ball on his hind legs and speak the phrase 'We love... you!' in an attempt to be given some attention from the Simpson family. [4] In addition, he was mascot of Duff Beer , and was known as Suds McDuff (a reference to a similar, real life mascot Spuds MacKenzie). [5] Santa's Little Helper licking Bart Santa's Little Helper's life with the Simpsons is not always easy. Due to his disobedience and destructive behavior nearly caused the Simpson family to give him away, but he passed an obedience class, thus he could stay. [6] Santa's Little Helper almost passed away from gastric torsion (referred to in the show as a "twisting of the stomach") because Homer initially couldn't afford $750 for the required operation. [7] He also broke two legs when Bart's treehouse was demolished by Mr. Burns ' slanted oil well drill (The latter of which caused Bart Simpson to hate Mr. Burns immensely). [8] Santa's Little Helper is sometimes a bad dog. At one time, Santa's Little Helper was shortly abandoned by Bart for Laddie , a purebred and very well-trained dog he bought from a mail-order catalog together with various other expensive gifts and gadgets. To do that, Bart used a credit card he applied for under the name of his dog, yet the credit card company misread the form and issued a card to Mr. "Santos L. Halper". Laddie learned many tricks that Santa's Little Helper was completely unable to perform (most notably a back flip, CPR and using a toilet). The Simpson family nearly forgot about their old pet, and Bart eventually gave him away instead of Laddie when repo men take back everything he fraudulently purchased. Feeling guilty about this disloyalty and bored with his too perfect new dog, Bart tried to get Santa's Little Helper back. When he finally found him, Santa's Little Helper was serving as a guide dog for a blind man named Mr. Mitchell, but eventually chose to return to his former owner, Bart. [9] Santa's Little Helper growling at the family Santa's Little Helper has also shown aptitude in other areas. When neglected by the Simpson family, he ran away, and was adopted by Mr. Burns, and made into a very fearsome guard dog. When Bart was searching for Santa's Little Helper, Bart managed to reawaken Santa's Little Helper's good memories of him. It shown that while the Simpson family sleeps in the night, Santa's Little Helper and Snowball II both watch old episodes of "Lassie" on TV. [10] |
Other than humans, what are the only animals that have sex for pleasure? | Is Sex For Pleasure Uniquely Human? | The Huffington Post Is Sex For Pleasure Uniquely Human? 11/13/2011 12:19 pm ET | Updated Jan 13, 2012 480 Cara Santa Maria Science correspondent, Huffington Post; editor, Talk Nerdy to Me We are apes. We are animals. We are made of the same organic molecules as all life. We metabolize. We procreate. We die. But we are also human beings. We have language and culture. We self-reflect and ponder the future. We have medicine. We use advanced tools, like televisions, smart phones, and computers. We also have sex. We have a lot of sex. In human culture, sex is so much more than a means of reproduction. Sex is emotional. Sex is communicative. Sex is fun. And when it comes down to it, for most of us, sex just feels good. We have sex for pleasure significantly more often than we have sex for reproductive purposes. Is this one of those things that makes us uniquely human? Well, here's where things get complicated. How do we know what feels good to an animal? It's not like they can tell us. Perhaps all animals have sex for pleasure. Perhaps we are all hard-wired to experience pleasurable feelings during the act of sex for the very purpose of procreation. I sincerely doubt that most animals are aware of the fact that sex leads to offspring. They probably do it because it feels good . Science has done a pretty good job of exploring and explaining precisely how sex feels so good to us. But answering the question of why it feels so good is seems to be a matter of conjecture. Granted, if it didn't feel good, we might not do it. And if we didn't do it, there wouldn't be any of us here to have this discussion. One indication that animals enjoy sexual activity is the act of masturbation. We've all seen our dogs do it. Male dogs will pretty much hump anything they can wrap their legs around. Masturbation in horses is also quite common. There's even a seminal (no pun intended) paper on squirrel masturbation . In fact, a lot of animals go solo. Birds, walruses, sheep, turtles, elephants, bears, and many more species have been observed engaging in autoeroticism. Porcupines have even been witnessed to fashion vibrators out of sticks. Interestingly, although all of these animals have been documented to play with themselves, it is exceedingly rare that they actually get off. That is, masturbation to the point of orgasm/ejaculation appears to be a fluke outside of the human species (except maybe in squirrels). What makes us so different that our masturbatory experiences are "goal-oriented" when other animals' are not? And why is our masturbation frequency significantly higher than that of other species? Jesse Bering hypothesizes that it is because humans have the unique ability to form mental representations of erotic material. It may be the case that what sets us apart is our ability to write, produce, edit, and even star in our own mental porn. I know that masturbation may not be considered sex, per se. You've probably heard the rumors that dolphins are the only other mammals that have sexual intercourse for pleasure. It appears as though this is almost true, depending again on how one defines sex for pleasure. Dolphins have been observed to have sex during all stages of the female menstrual cycle, not just ovulation. But, as they have been apt to do lately, our favorite ape relatives , the bonobos, have to be included in this conversation. Bonobos get it on year round as well. As far as I know, no other animal species has been documented to engage in full-on intercourse even when females aren't in heat. So in a way, when our thoughts and behaviors are dominated by non-stop, year-round sexual urges, we aren't really acting on animalistic impulses. We are doing something that is almost uniquely human. If we were to actually " do it like they do on the Discovery channel ," we'd only be getting it on a few days each month. So the next time I hear somebody quote the Nine Inch Nails song Closer, I'll remember that I'd rather do it like a human, thank you very much. See all Talk Nerdy to Me posts: www.huffingtonpo |
Which animal is the national emblem of India? The Tiger, The Elephant or The Snake? | National Symbols of India - Animal, Bird, Emblem, Fruit, Flower, Tree, Sport | My India Home / India / National Symbols of India and Their Meaning National Symbols of India and Their Meaning April 23, 2013 by Ramandeep Kaur National symbols of India depict the country’s image and have been chosen very carefully. The national animal, tiger symbolises power; the national flower, lotus symbolises purity;the national tree, banyan symbolises immortality, the national bird, peacock symbolises elegance and the national fruit, mango symbolises the tropical climate of India. Similarly, our national song and national anthem were a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle. The national emblem of India depicts four lions standing back to back, symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence. Hockey was at its peak when it was adopted as the national game of India. Here is some more information about the national symbols of India: List of National Symbols of India National Bird of India: The peacock, commomly known as Indian peafowl was declared the national bird of India in 1963, because it was entirely a part of Indian custom and culture. A peacock is a symbol of grace and beauty. Another reason why the peacock was chosen as the national bird was because of its presence across the country, so much so that even common people are familiar with the bird. Moreover, no other country had the peacocok as its national bird either. The peacock fulfilled all these and hence became the national bird of India. National Animal of India: The tiger is known as the Lord of the Jungle and displays India’s wildlife wealth. Also strength, agility and power are the basic aspect of the tiger. The Bengal Tiger was declared as the national animal of India in April 1973, with the initiation of Project Tiger, to protect the tigers in India. Prior to this, the lion was the national animal of India. National Anthem of India: The national anthem of India is the Hindi version of an anthem which was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. It was adopted as the national anthem of India on 24 January 1950. Since the Bengali song ‘Vande Mataram’ faced opposition from non-Hindu segments of society, the Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the national anthem of India. National Flower of India: The lotus flower has a very significant position in Indian mythology. It is the flower of goddess Laxmi and symbolises wealth, prosperity, and fertility. Also, it grows very uniquely in dirty water with its long stalk far above the water, bearing the flower on the top. The lotus flower remains untouched from impurity. It symbolises purity, achievement, long life, and good fate. The National Fruit of India: Mangoes are native to India and thus truly Indian. Since time immemorial, mangoes have been cultivated in India. In ancient times as well, deliciousness of mangoes have been defined by many renowned poets. The great Mughal emperor Akbar had planted about 1,00,000 mango trees in Lakhi Bagh in Darbhanga. The National Song of India: India’s national song was composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterjee. It has inspired many freedom fighters during the freedom struggle. Initially ‘Vande Mataram’ was the national anthem of India, but after independence ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was adopted as the national anthem. This was done because non-Hindu communities in India had considered Vande Mataram as biased. These communities felt that the nation was represented by ‘Maa Durga’ in the song. So that is why it was made the national song of India and not the national anthem. National Flag of India: The national flag of India is horizontal rectangular in shape and has three colours – deep saffron, white and green with Ashoka chakra (Wheel of Law) at its centre. It was adopted on 22 July 1947 during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly. It is also called as tricolor. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. The National Game of India: In spite of cricket’s huge popularity in India, hockey is still the national game of India. Hockey when declared as the national |
How many humps does a Bactrian camel have? | Bactrian Camels, Bactrian Camel Pictures, Bactrian Camel Facts - National Geographic Flock or Caravan Did you know? Bactrian camels give birth usually to just one calf after a gestation period of 12 to 14 months. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Bactrian camels have two humps rather than the single hump of their Arabian relatives. The humps function the same way—storing fat which can be converted to water and energy when sustenance is not available. These humps give camels their legendary ability to endure long periods of travel without water, even in harsh desert conditions. As their fat is depleted, the humps become floppy and flabby. Bactrian camels live not in shifting Sahara sands but in Central and East Asia's rocky deserts. Temperatures in these locales can become searingly hot—over 100°F (38°C) in summer. Yet they can also drop to –20°F (-29°C) in winter. Bactrian camels have developed special adaptations to allow them to survive in such a brutal environment. One is a thick, shaggy coat that protects them in winter and falls away as seasons change and temperatures rise. Like Arabian camels, Bactrians rarely sweat, helping them conserve fluids for long periods of time. In winter, plants may yield enough moisture to sustain a camel without water for several weeks. When camels do refill, however, they soak up water like a sponge. A very thirsty animal can drink 30 gallons (135 liters) of water in only 13 minutes. Like Arabian camels, Bactrians' nostrils close to keep sand at bay, and their bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes. Big, flat footpads help them navigate the rough rocky terrain and shifting desert sands without sinking under their own massive bulk or the weight of heavy packs. The only truly wild camels that still exist are Bactrian camels. These herds survive in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and China but number less than 1,000. |
Who presented the childrens TV show Animal Magic from 1962 to 1983? | Animal Magic - 1962 - 1983 - British Classic Comedy Uncategorized They should bring this back with Paul O Grady. Animal Magic had to be one of the most imaginative children’s television programs ever. It combined education and a sense of fun in a way that gripped the viewer’s imagination. A wonderful way to teach children about animals. Set in Bristol Zoo and a BBC TV studio. The show’s main presenter was Johnny Morris but over the years there were many co-presenters each with their own area of expertise. These included Terry Nutkins who joined in the early eighties, he would talk about water based animals ie otters, sea lions. Other famous co-presenters included: Gerald Durrell, Tony Soper, Keith Shackleton, Sheila Young and David Taylor. The show first went out in 1962, every fortnight. It was an instant hit with children and adults alike and by 1964 the show was broadcast weekly. In 1967 Animal Magic reached it’s 100th edition. By 1983 the way the show gave animals human charaterisations (ie the voices used) fell out of favour and the show was subsequently dropped. Surprisingly in the early 1990’s the BBC deemed the show to be of no further use and subsequently junked many editions. Summary The show combined basic educational features in a studio with Johnny Morris the Zoo Keeper interacting with the animals at Bristol Zoo. Here Johnny Morris would apply jovial voiceovers to the various animals. In the early 1980’s technology had moved on and the show was updated using new video efects technology. This allowed them to do such things as “shrink” the presenters to allow them to see life from an ant’s viewpoint, or to swim in a riverbed for example. Clips |
What type of animal is Shere Khan in The Jungle Book? | Shere Khan | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Oh, please don't insult my intelligence. It makes me irritable.” ―Shere Khan to Kaa Shere Khan acts as the physical embodiment of power and composure. With a dignified manner of carrying himself, and a strong sense of pride and elegance, the ruthless tiger is viewed as the uncorroborated ruler of the jungles of India; he is well aware of this reputation, as he takes advantage of it sadistically. Most, if not all residents of the jungle, are known to fear Shere Khan, and for reasons apparent: he is physically imposing, often seen with a stoic, menacing expression. The only moments where he's seen emoting otherwise is during his interrogations with potential victims, in which he speaks with a soft tone, coupled with a condescending and knowing smile, as he subtly taunts and emotionally torments his prey until he's ready to make the killing strike. Shere Khan holds a burning hatred for mankind and vows to kill any human that steps foot within the jungle. It has been strongly implied that Shere Khan sees humans as unforgiving, soulless creatures who continuously cause havoc on nature, using narcissistic entitlement as justification for such acts. [2] According to Bagheera, Khan hates man "with a vengeance", with both man's gun and man's fire having been involved in the creation of such hatred. Khan's fear of fire is the most dominant of the two and acts as a crippling phobia capable of driving the tiger to immediate panic. With such anger and rage, Shere Khan's normally somber and collected demeanor can become murderous, bloodthirsty, and feral in a matter of moments, as seen during his first confrontation with Mowgli in the original film, as he was willing to kill both the man-cub, and any animal who dared to protect him, without hesitation. In the sequel, Shere Khan's personality and overall aura take a somewhat darker turn. Unlike the first film, his polite mannerisms and calm monologues are a rarity, as his bitterness and hatred towards Mowgli drive him to deeper madness, resulting in action being taken much quicker and having no comedic quirks whatsoever. He's also far more feral in this film; constantly growling, roaring, and losing his control when pestered even slightly, even going as far as viciously mauling a vulture as punishment for mocking him. Appearances The Jungle Book Shere Khan in the original film. In the jungles of India, Bagheera the panther comes across an orphaned, human child lost in the jungle. The panther takes the child and delivers him to a pack of wolves–all of whom graciously accept the boy as their own. Years later, Shere Khan gets word that a man-cub is in the jungle and sets out to kill him. The word of Shere Khan's oncoming arrival spreads quickly, and the wolves assemble to discuss Mowgli's fate. It is ultimately decided that the jungle is no longer safe for the boy and that he must be returned to the Man-Village for his own good. Bagheera volunteers to escort him, and the journey begins. Shere Khan makes his first physical appearance while stalking a deer as prey. His hunt was ruined when Colonel Hathi came marching by with his herd and scared it away, much to Shere Khan's annoyance. After Bagheera stopped them, Shere Khan eavesdropped on their conversation and was delighted when he heard about Mowgli, who had managed to escape Bagheera in hopes of staying in the jungle; without the panther at his side, the boy was now devoid of protection. After Bagheera and Hathi's herd separated to locate the man-cub, Khan began his own hunt for Mowgli. After searching for some time, he heard Kaa seducing a victim and became suspicious. He grabbed Kaa's tail and got him to come down, subsequently questioning him about Mowgli. Kaa acted strangely while answering his questions, even attempting to hypnotize him, and his suspicious behavior prompted Shere Khan to search his coils for Mowgli. When it appeared that Kaa was truthful, Khan ordered him to act as an informative should the former come across the man-cub. Kaa agreed, and Khan took his leave. Shere |
Considered as the oldest zoo in the world, in what year did the Vienna Zoo first open to visitors? | Schönbrunn Zoo - VIENNA – Now. Forever Schönbrunn Zoo add to my travel plan Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna is the world’s oldest zoo still in existence and has already been voted Europe’s best zoo on four occasions. Each year more than two million visitors come to see the panda baby, newborn elephants and many other rare animals. In the summer of 1752, Emperor Franz I. Stephan von Lothringen, Maria Theresia's husband, took his royal guests to the newly constructed menagerie in the park at Schönbrunn Palace for the first time. Ever since then, the world's oldest zoo has been operating in Vienna. In 1906, Schönbrunn was the site of a sensational event: This zoo in Vienna was the first place worldwide to see the birth of an African elephant conceived in human care. The next world premiere followed in 2007: For the first time ever, a panda baby that was naturally conceived in a zoo by the name of Fu Long was born in Schönbrunn. In August 2010 the second bear cub was born, in August 2013 the third. And in 2016, twins were born. Today the Zoo at Schönbrunn is considered one of the best and most modern zoos in the world. The animal compounds have a particularly generous and natural design. More than 500 animal species - from Siberian tigers and hippos to one-horned rhinoceroses - live here. Highlights include the giant Rainforest House, the large South American Area and the ORANG.erie, which is the new home of Vienna's orang-utans. The Nature Experience Trail was opened in spring 2010. May 2014 witnessed the return of polar bears to the zoo: The new enclosure, called “Franz Josef Land", covers 1,700 m² and provides the white giants with enough space to romp around in. The bears can also be watched diving for the first time. New and extensive enclosures and animal houses are added each year. But the zoo's historic charm is always preserved. Special tours and workshops provide information about the animal kingdom. And the zoo is directly adjacent to the Desert House , where the flora and fauna of the driest regions on earth can be explored. Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. February Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April to September Daily 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. October to the end of October Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. November to December Parking spaces for people with disabilities at Elisabethallee, entrance Tirolerhof Special offers for people with disabilities Tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on request. |
Which alcoholic drink would you need to make the cocktail Tom Collins? Vodka, Whiskey or Gin? | Best Tom Collins Recipe - How to Make a Tom Collins Directions Combine the ingredients in a Collins glass 3/4 full of cracked ice. Stir briefly, top with club soda or seltzer, garnish with lemon circle, and serve with stirring rod. As for those cousins: To make a Gin Fizz, shake the gin, sugar, and lemon juice well with cracked ice, pour into a chilled Collins glass—no ice—and fizz to the top. To make a Gin Rickey, squeeze half a (well-washed) lime into a Collins glass full of ice, tip in 1 teaspoon superfine sugar, stir, pour in 2 ounces London dry gin, throw in the squeezed-out lime half, and top with bubbly water of choice. You may, if you wish, also add a dash of grenadine for color. The Collins treatment works well with other liquors: common are the Whiskey Collins or John Collins, which is self-explanatory, and the Rum Collins (light rum) or Charlie Collins (Jamaican rum), which are usually made with lime juice instead of lemon and to which a couple dashes of Angostura bitters are often added. See also the Brandy Fizz. The Wondrich Take: Along with its kissin' cousins, the Gin Rickey and the Gin Fizz, this classic formula hasn't been getting much exercise of late. Maybe the nasty tang of bottled Collins/Sour mix has poisoned virgin taste buds, depriving it of the young addicts a cocktail needs to survive. Or maybe it's just a sign of the swath tonic water has cut through summer drinks since its introduction back in the '30s. In any case, the Tom Collins has on its side tradition—it turns up in the 1877 Bon Vivant's Companion, by Jerry Thomas, the George Washington of American mixology—and simple elegance. Few drinks are as refreshing on a summer afternoon. And the name? Step one: A certain John Collins, a waiter at Limmer's Old House on London's Hanover Square, gets his name hitched to a drink with lemon, sugar, soda, and Holland gin. Step two: Some bright spark makes same with Old Tom gin and changes the name accordingly. (Strict constructionists with access to an exceptionally good liquor store may have theirs this way, making sure to cut back on the sugar. Let us know how they turn out). More recipes like this |
From which country does the dish paella originate? | The History of Paella The History of Paella Paella is a Spanish rice dish that includes different combinations of vegetables and meats, characteristically seasoned with saffron, but also has other spices depending on the recipe and area in Spain it comes from. Etymology The dish Paella is said to to be a perfect union between 2 cultures from Spain , the Romans, for the pan and the Arab, that brought rice. There is an old story of how the Moorish kings' servants created rice dishes by mixing the left-overs from royal banquets in large pots to take home. It is said by some that that word paella originates from the Arab word �baqiyah� meaning left-overs.The term Paella actually refers to the pan that it is cooked in. All the way back to the ancient Sanskrit language the term Pa means �to drink, and the Roman culture from the latin made words like Patera, Patina , Patella which could mean a container to drink, or perform other culinary functions. It would seem a natural dish, since rice is grown in Spain, and all meats, and seafood in some regions are plentiful, that this dish would be a natural. Since there are many workers in the fields, cooking it over an open fire also would be the most practical. Spain is not known for forests and lots of timber, so the small available twigs and branches from pruning that are green gave a quick hot fire instead of a slow burning one from logs. So the size of the pan grew instead of the depth, so you could get a hot fire a maximum evaporation. Most experts agree that the dish was developed in the Spanish city of Valencia. Valencia is where the Romans introduced irrigation and then the Arab conquerors that brought rice, prefected it. Many folks say the best Paella and most authentic still comes from Valencia. Also in Islamic Andalusia Spain symbolic dishes with rice and different meats and vegetables like a casserole were cooked for special occasions. Some of these dishes may be the roots of some of the Paella recipes. The Special Pan The Paella pan is characterized by being round with a flat bottom. The pan can be anywhere from a LP record 12 inches in diameter to several feet. The one thing that doesn't change is the height. It is about first joint in the thumb deep as the Spanish would say, so that the rice has maximum contact with the bottom of the pan. courtesy of the culture bite It evolved this way, starting with a rounded bottom, designed to hang over a fire. My guess is that as soon as some sort of grill or flat top burner was invented that the pans started to become more flat bottomed. I use to think when looking at Paella that it was just the Spanish version of Jambalaya, or the Italian Risotto. While there are similarities they really are quite different. Traditionally Jambalaya is cooked in a round pot over a fire, and Paella is cooked in a flat pan over high heat. Why the dimples in the pan ? Good question. The dimples serve several functions. They trap small amounts of liquid and thus promote even cooking, they make the pan rigid, and they prevent warping. They're also a nostalgic reminder of the days when paella pans were hand hammered. Some people claim that the dimples keep the rice from sticking to the pan, but I'm (Sarah Jay) not convinced. For one thing, rice sticking to the bottom of the pan is not something you want to avoid, since it helps foster one of the most succulent and seductive aspects of paella, something called socarrat ( the crusty bottom layer of rice) Cooking Paella over Fire The Paella traditionally is cooked over an open fire. The Mediterranean is known for developing the art of frying, because of the lack of good slow burning firewood. The available branches were of high acid content that made a very hot fire. The Rice Two types of rice of Spain is small rounded medium size grains that absorb the flavors and stock well, but keep their shape. This is different than the rice for Risotto that breaks up a bit and develops a creamy texture. The most popular rice is Bomba rice. The Meats and Vegetables Depending on the region in Spain , the meats an |
Which company makes the chocolate sweets Smarties? | Parallels: Fizzers, Rockets, and Smarties: idsgn (a design blog) Parallels: Fizzers, Rockets, and Smarties Comments: + October 30 2009 It’s almost Halloween and no trick-or-treat bag is complete without a twisty, colorful roll of (depending where you call home) Smarties, Fizzers, or Rockets. Admittedly not one of my most favorites, the chalky pastel-colored candy could usually be found near the bottom of my treat bag. Weeks after Halloween they would remain next to the yellow lollipops, little boxes of raisins , and—the worst offender—the rock-hard , black-and-orange wrapped molasses candies (an oddity of growing up in Canada). Whatever name you know them by, they are essentially the same rolled-up tablets which originated as Fizzers. The candy was first created in the 1930’s by British confectioners Swizzels Matlow (made famous for their Love Hearts ) and are still sold in the United Kingdom and Australia under that name. L-R: Smarties (Photo: J. Smith, Wikipedia), Fizzers (Photo: Retro Tuck Shop), Rockets (Photo: Danielle Scott, Flickr) The fizzy candy first arrived in the North America in 1949 when the brother of a Swizzles Matlow partner came to the United States and started the Ce De Candy company. Smarties, as they became known in the U.S., are also manufactured and sold in Canada by the same company. But not as Smarties… Where Smarties are not Smarties To the rest of the world Smarties means chocolate (and depending who you ask, a more favorable Halloween treat). Similar to plain M&M ’s, Nestlé Smarties were first sold in England as “Chocolate Beans” in the 1880’s before adopting the “Smarties” name in 1937. The equally colorful candy is popular in the UK, Germany, Australia, South Africa and Canada—where it’s common to eat the red ones last . Above: Canadian Smarties packaging (Photo: pollyalida, Flickr); Below: Comparing M&Ms (left) with British Smarties (Photo: fritish, Flickr) So, to avoid confusion (and lawsuits) Canadians have the nearly identically packaged Rockets instead—and Americans, unfortunately, miss out on the chocolate variety. Timeless fizz 60 years after its introduction in North America, Smarties and Rockets are still instantly recognizable. With its timeless packaging and Tuscan-style slab serif type, it has gone mostly unchanged for decades… except as designer Rob Giampietro points out: Today’s Smarties differ in one unfortunate respect: they depict the package on the package itself. Maybe it’s a symptom of our meta-obsessed times, or maybe it’s a fear of pure abstraction, but this minor graphic revision leaves the prospective Smarties consumer feeling a bit of the Dröste Effect … In North America, Ce De Candy currently sells an astonishing 2.5 billion rolls of the candy per year—proving that kids today are still addicted . Also see: |
What is the most popular fruit in the world? | Best Fruits | Most Popular Fruit List The Most Delicious Fruits Originally By analise.dubner 55k votes 3.7k voters 122k views 118 items tags f t p @ List Criteria: No fruits that are commonly believed to be vegetables, like tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini The most delicious fruits are edible, popular and easily accessible fruits. Fruit contains fiber, stimulates memory, has zero cholesterol and is delicious! How can you go wrong? Browse this list of popular fruit and vote for your favorites or take it a step further and rank your own version. If you see a fruit missing, add it! Fruits are not just good, they are also good for you containing a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and happy. There's a reason why they say "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" or why someone might recommend drinking orange juice when sick. Apples contain Vitamin A and C, plus a good deal of fiber, great for reducing cholesterol and keeping that digestive tract healthy. Oranges, like other yummy citrus fruits like lemons, limes and grapefruits, contain a boatload of vitamin C, great for the immune system. But going beyond the health benefits of these best fruits, they're all delicious. What's better than a nice hot day with great summer fruits like watermelon, pineapple and strawberries for an afternoon snack? Bananas are great alone or sliced up in a bowl of cereal. Peaches, raspberries, pears, cherries and blueberries are all awesome too with just enough sweetness to make you forget you're eating healthy foods and enjoying it. Whichever fruit you think is the most delicious, they are all good choices for snacking, adding to a meal or using in other recipes. Choosing nutritious fruits over sugary processed snacks is always a wise decision and with the sweet deliciousness of these best fruits, the choice is easy. Chances are, almost all of us have a favorite fruit. With so much variety, it's not hard to find a top choice on this list. Still, it's hard to deny that certain fruits win any popularity contest hands down. Many of the top choices are also some of the best summer fruits to keep around : watermelon, strawberries, pineapples and peaches. In season, these fruits are almost impossible to resist. Of course, some great fruits can be found year-round in many areas, so fruit lovers are never without a favorite snack. Apples, bananas, pomegranates and oranges are almost always available, for example. And in terms of sheer health benefits, a lot of the fruits listed here are about way more than good taste. Some, like blueberries, grapes and apples, also double as some of the healthiest superfoods around , supplying essential nutrients that help our bodies run at optimum level. It also doesn't hurt that some of the best fruits are also among the best healthy snacks for kids . Don't believe it? Cut up a variety of some of these great fruits and see how fast they get consumed by the kiddos! 2 See list ranked by Z G Options B Comments & Embed 2rerank list 1 often listed & ranked high on reranks Why is this #39? Navel Orange ranked low on reranks Why is this #42? Gala Apple often listed & ranked high on reranks Why is this #47? Wild Black Cherry ranked low on reranks Why is this #50? Pink Lady Apple |
What type of food is John Montagu credited with inventing in 1765, who said that he liked this food because be could continue to gamble at the same time as eating it? | The Food Timeline: history notes--sandwiches Who invented the sandwich? When? Where? And Why? Acknowledging the fact that combinations of bread/pastry filled with meat or cheese and dressed with condiments have been enjoyed since ancient times, Food historians generally attribute the creation of the sandwich, as we know it today, to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich . This Englishman was said to have been fond of gambling. As the story goes, in 1762, during a 24 hour gambling streak he instructed a cook to prepare his food in such a way that it would not interfere with his game. The cook presented him with sliced meat between two pieces of toast. Perfect! This meal required no utensils and could be eaten with one hand, leaving the other free to continue the game. Sadly, the name of real inventor of the sandwich (be it inventive cook or the creative consumer) was not recorded for posterity. Recipes for sandwiches were not immediately forthcoming in cookbooks. Why? In England they were (at first) considered restaurant fare. In America? Many colonial cooks in the last half of the 18th century were not especially fond of imitating British culinary trends. Did colonial American cooks make sandwiches? Probably...most likely, though you will be hard pressed to find solid evidence. When viewed in historical context, it is understandable why Americans didn't begin calling their bread and meat combinations "sandwiches" until [long after the Revolution & War of 1812] the late 1830s. The primary difference between early English and American sandwiches? In England beef was the meat of choice; in America it was ham. A simple matter of local protein supply. Or??! A tasty opportunity to promote government split. You decide. This is what the food historians have to say: "The bread-enclosed convenience food known as the "sandwich" is attributed to John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), a British statesman and notorious profligate and gambler, who is said to be the inventor of this type of food so that he would not have to leave his gaming table to take supper. In fact, Montague was not the inventor of the sandwich; rather, during his excursions in the Eastern Mediterranean, he saw grilled pita breads and small canapes and sandwiches served by the Greeks and Turks during their mezes, and copied the concept for its obvious convenience. There is no doubt, however, that the Earl of Sandwich made this type of light repast popular among England's gentry, and in this way, his title has been associated with the sandwich ever since. The concept is supremely simple: delicate finger food is served between two slices of bread in a culinary practice of ancient origins among the Greeks and other Mediterranean peoples. Literary references to sandwiches begin to appear in English during the 1760s, but also under the assumption that they are a food consumed primarily by the masculine sex during late night drinking parties. The connotation does not change until the sandwich moves into general society as a supper food for late night balls and similar events toward the end of the eighteenth century...Charlotte Mason was one of the first English cookbook authors to provide a recipe for sandwiches...During the nineteenth century, as midday dinner moved later and later into the day, the need for hot supper declined, only to be replaced with light dishes made of cold leftovers, ingredients for which the sandwich proved preeminently suitable. Thus the sandwich became a fixture of intimate evening suppers, teas, and picnics, and popular fare for taverns and inns. This latter genre of sandwich has given rise to multitudes of working class creations...During the early years of the railroad, sandwiches proved an ideal form of fast food, especially since they could be sold at train stations when everyone got off to buy snacks...During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the sandwich came into its own, especially as a response to the Temperance Movement. Taverns and saloons offered free sandwiches with drinks in order to attract customers |
How is the chemical compound Polyvinyl Chloride better known? | polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | chemical compound | Britannica.com Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matter Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a synthetic resin made from the polymerization of vinyl chloride . Second only to polyethylene among the plastics in production and consumption , PVC is used in an enormous range of domestic and industrial products, from raincoats and shower curtains to window frames and indoor plumbing . A lightweight, rigid plastic in its pure form, it is also manufactured in a flexible “plasticized” form. Vinyl chloride is an organohalogen compound that has important industrial applications. When … Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Vinyl chloride (CH2=CHCl), also known as chloroethylene, is most often obtained by reacting ethylene with oxygen and hydrogen chloride over a copper catalyst . It is a toxic and carcinogenic gas that is handled under special protective procedures. PVC is made by subjecting vinyl chloride to highly reactive compounds known as free-radical initiators. Under the action of the initiators, the double bond in the vinyl chloride monomers (single-unit molecules) is opened, and one of the resultant single bonds is used to link together thousands of vinyl chloride monomers to form the repeating units of polymers (large, multiple-unit molecules). The chemical structure of the vinyl chloride repeating units is: PVC was first prepared by the German chemist August Wilhelm von Hofmann in 1872, but it was not patented until 1912, when another German chemist, Friedrich Heinrich August Klatte, used sunlight to initiate the polymerization of vinyl chloride. Commercial application of the plastic was at first limited by its extreme rigidity; however, in 1926, while trying to dehydrohalogenate PVC in a high-boiling solvent in order to obtain an unsaturated polymer that might bond rubber to metal , Waldo Lunsbury Semon , working for the B.F. Goodrich Company in the United States , produced what is now called plasticized PVC. The discovery of this flexible, inert product was responsible for the commercial success of the polymer. Under the trademark Koroseal, Goodrich made the plastic into shock-absorber seals, electric-wire insulation, and coated cloth products. One of the best-known applications of the plastic was initiated in 1930, when the Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation (later the Union Carbide Corporation ) introduced Vinylite, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate that became the standard material of long-playing phonograph records. Similar Topics polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) Pure PVC finds application in the construction trades, where its rigidity, strength, and flame resistance are useful in pipes, conduits , siding , window frames, and door frames. It is also blow-molded into clear, transparent bottles. Because of its rigidity, it must be extruded or molded above 100 °C (212 °F)—a temperature high enough to initiate chemical decomposition (in particular, the emission of hydrogen chloride [HCl]). Decomposition can be reduced by the addition of stabilizers, which are mainly compounds of metals such as cadmium , zinc , tin , or lead . major industrial polymers: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) In order to arrive at a product that remains flexible, especially at low temperatures, most PVC is heated and mixed with plasticizers , which are sometimes added in concentrations as high as 50 percent. The most commonly used plasticizer is the compound di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), also known as dioctyl phthalate (DOP). Plasticized PVC is familiar to consumers as floor tile, garden hose, imitation leather upholstery, and shower curtains. Learn how tinsel evolved from a source of lead poisoning to its present polyvinyl chloride (PVC) … © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Very fine particles of PVC can be dispersed in plasticizer in excess of the amount used to make plasticized PVC (e.g., 50 percent or more), and this suspension can be heated until the polymer particles dissolve. The resultant fluid, called a plastisol, will remain liquid even after cooling but will solidify into a gel upon |
Which three elements make up carbohydrates? | What Three Elements Are in All Carbohydrates Including Sugar? | Healthy Eating | SF Gate What Three Elements Are in All Carbohydrates Including Sugar? What Three Elements Are in All Carbohydrates Including Sugar? All carbohydrates contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Carbohydrates often receive negative attention as the dieter's enemy. Yet the American Dietetic Association argues that they should be your main source of energy, accounting for 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories. That's because carbs are your body's quickest fuel source, ultimately yielding the simple sugar glucose. Glucose fuels metabolic reactions throughout your body and is the only form of energy that your brain can use. Carbohydrate Definition The name "carbohydrate" reveals the chemical make up of this nutrient class. Indeed, "carbo" means carbon, while "hydrate" means water, a combination of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. All carbohydrates, including sugar, therefore contain the same three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Different arrangements of these elements form single units to make different types of carbohydrates. Glucose, for instance, is a single-unit carb with six carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms. Simple vs. Complex The term sugar usually refers to one- or two-unit carbs. These are simple carbs. In scientific language, they're known as monosaccharides or disaccharides. "Mono" means one, while "di-" means two and "saccharide" means sugar. Fruit sugar and table sugar are common examples of mono- and disaccharides, respectively. Carbs with three or more sugar units fall in the category of complex carbs, or polysaccharides. Starches are a typical example. Oxygen Oxygen is by far the most common element in your body, accounting for about 61 percent of human mass. Respiration depends on it, but it also helps form numerous compounds throughout your body. Oxygen's role as a component of water is especially critical to life, since water sustains living organisms. Each water molecule contains one hydrogen and two oxygen. Carbon Carbon alone makes up nearly 23 percent of the human body, ranking as the second most common element. Derived from the Latin word for charcoal, carbon is so critical to life that scientists have devoted a whole branch of chemistry to it, namely organic chemistry. As a building block, carbon attaches to other elements to form a myriad of compounds. Carbohydrates are only some of the 10 million or so compounds that carbon can help build, according to the Minerals Education Coalition. Hydrogen Hydrogen's Greek origin means "water forming." To be faithful to the saying that "water is life," hydrogen alone makes up almost 75 percent of all matter in the universe, according to the MEC. However, in the human body, it only accounts for 10 percent of all elements, ranking third behind oxygen and carbon. Pure hydrogen is highly flammable, so your body uses it as a component of water. It's in that form that it helps build most organic molecules and some minerals. American dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide (3rd edition); Roberta Duyff Larson, M.S., R.D. About the Author Suzanne Fantar has been writing online since 2009 as an outlet for her passion for fitness, nutrition and health. She enjoys researching and writing about health, but also takes interest in family issues, poetry, music, Christ, nature and learning. She holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Goucher College and a MBA in healthcare management from the University of Baltimore. Photo Credits |
Which famous scientist was born in Germany in 1879, became a Swiss citizen in 1901 and later became a US citizen in 1940? | Albert Einstein Collectibles Albert Einstein collectibles 0 0 Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was a German-born Swiss-United States scientist, regarded as being the most famous scientist of the 20th century. The most famous aspect of Einstein’s legacy is his "special theory of relativity," a groundbreaking notion which laid the foundation for much of modern physics theory (including his famous equation e=mc²). According to market analysis, Einstein's autograph has risen in value by 252.9% (from an average price of £1,750 to £6,000) over the last 10 years. Biography Albert Einstein was born to a Jewish family in Germany, and grew up in Munich. In 1894, he moved to Aarau, Switzerland, and later attended a technical school in Zürich. He graduated in 1900. Around this time, Einstein renounced his German citizenship, later becoming a Swiss citizen in 1901. It was in 1905, while working as a clerk in a Swiss patent office, that Einstein published a paper proposing his "special theory of relativity.”The paper won him worldwide fame, one of four articles he that year: on Brownian motion; the photoelectric effect; and two on his special theory of relativity (one including his famous e=mc² equation). Einstein’s renown led to him holding various professorships before becoming director of Berlin's Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics in 1913. His general theory of relativity was published in 1915, and he later received a Nobel Prize in 1921 for his work on the photoelectric effect. (His work on relativity was still controversial at this time). His theories of relativity and gravitation were a profound advancement on Newtonian physics. When Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in 1934, Einstein resigned from his position at the Prussian Academy and moved to Princeton, New Jersey, United States. There he joined the Institute for Advanced Study. In 1939, Einstein was instrumental in persuading President Franklin Roosevelt to begin the production of an atomic bomb, dubbed the Manhattan Project. His own theories furthered the development of the bomb – though Einstein didn’t work on it himself – and was key in producing the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. He became a U.S. citizen in 1940 while retaining his Swiss citizenship, and later declined an offer to become the first prime minister of Israel. He died in April 18, 1955, in Princeton, United States. Notable collectibles Photograph (with inscription) A famous photograph of Einstein and his tongue sticking out was sold by RR Auctions for $74,000 in 2009. Said the auction house’s Head of PR, Bobby Livingstone: "When we had the German inscription translated, it explained his intentions for the photo which was basically freedom of expression." Signed manuscripts Manuscripts containing a revealing account by Einstein’s efforts to generalise his post-Newtonian General Theory of Relativity – considered to be among the most important Einstein documents to have appeared on the market – appeared at Christie’s on 22nd June, 2010. It sold for $578,500. Related to Einstein’s involvement in the nuclear bomb, in 2010 Heritage Auction Galleries' sold a signed and typed letter from 1952, written by Einstein to scientist and author Kenneth Heuer. It included the following: "About the technical development in the field of atomic energy: I was not interested in that matter for years but rather disgusted by the course it has taken in the hands of short-sighted politicians… To me it is enough to know that the continuation of the existence of human beings is in serious doubt if no supra-national solution can be achieved." The letter sold for a final price of $11,950 in Dallas, Texas. Unique collectibles X-rays of Einstein’s skull went under the hammer at Julien’s Auctions in 2010 with an estimated price of $1,000-2,000. In the end, the X-rays sold for $38,035. |
Who discovered the law of gravity? | Newton's Law of Gravity - Basic Principles Newton's Law of Gravity Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! What I Learned About Today You might also enjoy: Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Newton did think about gravity watching apples fall from trees, but he didn't have a "eureka" moment by having on fall on his head. That's just not true!. pinstock, Getty Images Updated August 10, 2016. Newton's law of gravity defines the attractive force between all objects that possess mass . Understanding the law of gravity, one of the fundamental forces of physics , offers profound insights into the way our universe functions. The Proverbial Apple The famous story that Isaac Newton came up with the idea for the law of gravity by having an apple fall on his head is not true, although he did begin thinking about the issue on his mother's farm when he saw an apple fall from a tree. He wondered if the same force at work on the apple was also at work on the moon. If so, why did the apple fall to the Earth and not the moon? Along with his Three Laws of Motion , Newton also outlined his law of gravity in the 1687 book Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy) , which is generally referred to as the Principia. continue reading below our video What Are the Major Laws of Physics? Johannes Kepler (German physicist, 1571-1630) had developed three laws governing the motion of the five then-known planets. He did not have a theoretical model for the principles governing this movement, but rather achieved them through trial and error over the course of his studies. Newton's work, nearly a century later, was to take the laws of motion he had developed and apply them to planetary motion to develop a rigorous mathematical framework for this planetary motion. Gravitational Forces Newton eventually came to the conclusion that, in fact, the apple and the moon were influenced by the same force. He named that force gravitation (or gravity) after the Latin word gravitas which literally translates into "heaviness" or "weight." In the Principia, Newton defined the force of gravity in the following way (translated from the Latin): Every particle of matter in the universe attracts every other particle with a force that is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the particles and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Mathematically, this translates into the force equation: FG = Gm1m2/r2 In this equation, the quantities are defined as: Fg = The force of gravity (typically in newtons) G = The gravitational constant, which adds the proper level of proportionality to the equation. The value of G is 6.67259 x 10-11 N * m2 / kg2, although the value will change if other units are being used. m1 & m1 = The masses of the two particles (typically in kilograms) r = The straight-line distance between the two particles (typically in meters) Interpreting the Equation This equation gives us the magnitude of the force, which is an attractive force and therefore always directed toward the other particle. As per Newton's Third Law of Motion , this force is always equal and opposite. Newton's Three Laws of Motion give us the tools to interpret the motion caused by the force and we see that the particle with less mass (which may or may not be the smaller particle, depending upon their densities) will accelerate more than the other particle. This is why light objects fall to the Earth considerably faster than the Earth falls toward them. Still, the force acting on the light object and the Earth is of identical magnitude, even though it doesn't look that way. It is also significant to note that the force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects. As objects get further apart, the force of gravity drops very quickly. At most distances, only objects with very high masses such as planets, stars, galaxies, and black holes have |
In which year was the microscope invented? | What year was the microscope invented? | Reference.com What year was the microscope invented? A: Quick Answer Although there is no single inventor of the microscope, in 1595, Zacharias Janssen and his father, Hans, invented the first compound microscope. Both glasses makers, their invention proved that a series of lenses inside a tube creates an enlarged image. Full Answer The Janssens' microscope was hand-held and consisted of bi-convex and plano-convex lenses that could magnify images up to 10 times their actual size. In the 1600s, Anton van Leeuwenhoek developed a simple microscope with a more powerful focus and magnification to view microorganisms and cells. Robert Hooke's compound microscope used illumination to observe plant and animal cells, minerals and fossils. In the 1800s, Carl Zeiss, Otto Schott and Ernst Abbe further studied magnification and improved the color accuracy and glass. Ernst Ruska invented the first electron lens in 1931. |
What are the next four words in the first line of the popular rhyme which starts Remember, remember the fifth of November? | The Number 5 in "V For Vendetta" | Hoopla! The Number 5 in "V For Vendetta" Wrath, Groucho:30, 6006 YD There are numerous references throughout V for Vendetta to the number 5 and letter V, which is itself “5” in Roman numerals: -The character V is seen reading and quoting from Thomas Pynchon ‘s novel, V., and listening to Beethoven’s fifth symphony. -The piece’s famous leitmotif, occuring most prominently throughout the first movement – with three short notes and one long – can represent the morse code identifier for the letter V. This code was used as a call sign by the BBC during World War II. -When V confronts Creedy in Creedy’s greenhouse, he begins playing the fifth symphony as well. -Beethoven himself used to refer to those opening notes as ‘Fate knocking on the door’. ‘Fate’ is the name of the supercomputer belonging to the Leader, Adam Susan in the novel. -V introduces himself to Evey with a five-syllable phrase: “You may call me V.” A large part of V’s speech is in iambic pentameter, which is comprised of five iambs. -The phrase “Remember, remember, the fifth of November” is referenced. This is the first line of a nursery rhyme detailing the exploits of Guy Fawkes. The full rhyme is, ‘Remember, remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason, why the gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot.’ -Evey’s name—”Evey” —is actually composed of “E” (the fifth letter of the alphabet), “V” (5 in Roman numerals, and the fifth letter from the end of the alphabet), and “Y” (25th letter of the alphabet, or 5 squared). -V is eventually identified as the prisoner from Room 5 at Larkhill Internment Camp. The five doors are labeled with Roman numerals, so Room 5 is emblazoned with a “V”. -In numerous apartment scenes, V is filmed stationary with his arms slightly apart from his body, forming an inverted V “5” converted to binary numerals is “101”, so “Room 5” is “Room 101”. This is an allusion to the infamous torture chamber in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. -V’s hideout is accessed from the closed Victoria tube station, the damaged sign of which resembles a sideways V when Finch locates it. -V’s personal motto consists of the Latin phrase Vi Veri Vniversum Vivus Vici (By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe), which in turn consists of five words that begin with the letter V (“U” is written as “V” in Latin). In the comic, and consequently in the movie, it was wrongly spelled “Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici” -“V for Vendetta” has 5 syllables. -November is the only month in the Gregorian calendar with the letter V in it. -The woman who dies in the cell next to that of V at Larkhill is named Valerie Page. The name “Valerie” begins with the letter V. -As Evey appears to give her speech to the public after she has assumed the identity of V, the visual angle of the frame causes a V to be formed between the edges of the building she is standing on and the building behind her. -In the comic, when he’s about to send off the train filled with explosives, V asks Evey to give him a viking funeral. Viking starts with the letter V. Vikings believed they would be sent to Valhalla, by Valkyries. Furthermore, the Vikings believed in two god families : the Aesir and their rivals, the Vanir (notice, once again, the letter V – besides, both “Aesir” and “Vanir” are written with five letters). -After being shot multiple times, killing Creedy and his men, and removing the steel plate from under his cloak, V staggers off and leans against a wall for a second in pain. The blood mark he leaves on the wall is in the shape of a “V”. This all draws on The Law of Fives , in particular how it was expressed in The Illuminatus ! Trilogy [3] specifically: “And everything really follows the Fives’ law?” Joe asked. “More than you guess,” Dillinger remarked blandly. “Even when you’re dealing with social fields, ” Simon added. “We’ve run studies of cultures where the Illuminati were not in control, and they still follow Weishaupt’s five-stage pattern: Verwirrung, Zweitracht, Unordnung, Beamtenherr |
Who had a hit single in 1989 with We Didn't Start The Fire? | “We Didn’t Start The Fire” was an accidental hit that captured craziness · We're No. 1 · The A.V. Club Share Tweet In We’re No. 1 , The A.V. Club examines a song or an album that went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts to get to the heart of what it means to be popular in pop music, and how that concept has changed over the years. In this installment, we cover Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” which went to No. 1 on December 9, 1989, where it stayed for two weeks. As the end of the ’80s approached, Billy Joel was at a crossroads. Career-wise, he was branching out successfully, between his 1987 concerts in the U.S.S.R. and his leading-dog appearance as Dodger in Disney’s 1988 cartoon Oliver & Company. His marriage to Christie Brinkley was also on seemingly solid ground. However, Joel’s financial life was another story. The piano man was enmeshed in a massive multimillion-dollar lawsuit with his ex-manager (and, to complicate things, ex-brother-in-law) Frank Weber—a lawsuit that, when filed in 1989, sought “more than $90 million in damages for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty,” reported Rolling Stone . Plus, he had a painful kidney stones episode the day before the suit was filed, just one in a long line of high-profile brushes with the affliction. In light of all this, it’s no surprise that Joel’s notoriously restless nature flared up as he geared up to write and release what would become his 11th studio LP, 1989’s Storm Front. “Billy’s the kind of guy that likes to change things,” says Liberty DeVitto, who drummed for Joel from the mid-’70s to the mid-’00s. “He doesn’t like to do the same thing. It doesn’t matter what it is—musicians, studios, wives, whatever. He doesn’t stick around with things too long. I think I was there the longest of anything he’s ever done.” In the case of Storm Front, Joel decided not to work with producer Phil Ramone—who had worked with him on every album from 1977’s The Stranger to 1986’s The Bridge—and instead chose Foreigner’s Mick Jones as producer. (Eddie Van Halen was also in the running, but the timing didn’t align.) “Billy was a formidable songwriter to start with, so going in and critiquing him, I had to summon up a bit of strength there to face doing that,” Jones recalled in 2013 . “But it worked very well.” Joel also shook up his touring band, replacing guitarist Russell Javors and bassist Doug Stegmeyer. “I remember we were in Australia,” DeVitto says, “and Billy got me in his dressing room at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and said, ‘What do you think if I made an album with a whole new band and just you?’” The drummer was torn; Javors and Stegmeyer were long-time pals—in fact, he had known the former since he was 14 years old. “That statement threw me back, like, ‘Oh my God. These are my friends,” DeVitto recalls. “But you have kids to support—and his name’s on the cover—so what can I say, but, ‘Uh, yeah, okay.’ I thought hopefully he would tell them, but they found out on MTV, when MTV announced it.” Despite this turbulence, Storm Front emerged rather seamlessly, hitting the top of the Billboard charts two months after its release—the same week the album’s lead single, “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” was also at No. 1. “We Didn’t Start The Fire” was uncharacteristically aggressive for Joel, de-emphasizing piano and playing up flashy electric guitar squeals and shouted, forceful vocals. Lyrically, it was also intriguing—not a character study, mini-story, or a love song, but a stream-of-consciousness tune that recited major historical events, personalities, and trends stretching over four decades. For as complicated as the verses are, DeVitto took a relatively direct approach to his drumming on the song. “I just started playing straight ahead,” he says. “I laid down the basic drums that you hear during the verse—it’s just straight bass drum on the one and three, snare drum on the two and four and then in the chorus, I just go straight bass drums, straight fours. That’s the only thing that I do on that song.” Some of the song’s additional percussive sizzle comes courtesy of ex-J |
How many barrels of gunpowder were discovered in the cellars of Westminster Hall as part of Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot? 36, 96 or 266? | Gunpowder Plot : definition of Gunpowder Plot and synonyms of Gunpowder Plot (English) Result Failure, plotters executed The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in earlier centuries often called the Gunpowder Treason Plot or the Jesuit Treason, was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland by a group of provincial English Catholics led by Robert Catesby . The plan was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England's Parliament on 5 November 1605, as the prelude to a popular revolt in the Midlands during which James's nine-year-old daughter, Princess Elizabeth , was to be installed as the Catholic head of state . Catesby may have embarked on the scheme after hopes of securing greater religious tolerance under King James had faded, leaving many English Catholics disappointed. His fellow plotters were John Wright , Thomas Wintour , Thomas Percy , Guy Fawkes , Robert Keyes , Thomas Bates , Robert Wintour , Christopher Wright , John Grant , Sir Ambrose Rookwood , Sir Everard Digby and Francis Tresham . Fawkes, who had 10 years of military experience fighting in the Spanish Netherlands in suppression of the Dutch Revolt , was given charge of the explosives. The plot was revealed to the authorities in an anonymous letter sent to William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle , on 26 October 1605. During a search of the House of Lords at about midnight on 4 November 1605, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder —enough to reduce the House of Lords to rubble—and arrested. Most of the conspirators fled from London as they learnt of the plot's discovery, trying to enlist support along the way. Several made a stand against the pursuing Sheriff of Worcester and his men at Holbeche House ; in the ensuing battle Catesby was one of those shot and killed. At their trial on 27 January 1606, eight of the survivors, including Fawkes, were convicted and sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered . Details of the assassination attempt were allegedly known by the principal Jesuit of England, Father Henry Garnet . Although Garnet was convicted and sentenced to death, doubt has been cast on how much he really knew of the plot. As its existence was revealed to him through confession , Garnet was prevented from informing the authorities by the absolute confidentiality of the confessional. Although anti-Catholic legislation was introduced soon after the plot's discovery, many important and loyal Catholics retained high office during King James I's reign. The thwarting of the Gunpowder Plot was commemorated for many years afterwards by special sermons and other public events such as the ringing of church bells, which have evolved into the Bonfire Night of today. Contents Elizabeth I , who persecuted English Catholics . Between 1533 and 1540, the Tudor King Henry VIII took control of the English Church from Rome, the start of several decades of religious tension in England. English Catholics struggled in a society dominated by the newly separate and increasingly Protestant Church of England . Henry's daughter, Elizabeth I , responded to the growing religious divide by introducing the Elizabethan Religious Settlement , which required anyone appointed to a public or church office to swear allegiance to the monarch as head of the Church and state. The penalties for refusal were severe; fines were imposed for recusancy , and repeat offenders risked imprisonment and execution. Catholicism became marginalised, but despite the threat of torture or execution priests continued to practise their faith in secret. [1] Succession Queen Elizabeth was unmarried, childless, and steadfastly refused to name an heir. Many Catholics believed that her Catholic cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots , was the legitimate heir to the English throne, but she had been executed for treason in 1587. The English Secretary of State , Robert Cecil , negotiated secretly with Mary's son, James VI of Scotland , who had a strong claim to the English throne as Elizabeth's first cousin twice removed. [nb 1] In the months before Elizabeth's dea |
Which TV series featured Brett Butler playing the main character called Grace Kelly? | Grace Under Fire (TV Series 1993–1998) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Grace is a recovering alcoholic, now divorced from an abusive husband, struggling to bring up three children on her own. Creator: a list of 26 titles created 19 Feb 2012 a list of 28 titles created 09 Mar 2013 a list of 24 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 26 titles created 30 Mar 2015 a list of 43 titles created 1 week ago Title: Grace Under Fire (1993–1998) 6.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards » Photos A struggling, middle-aged actress attempts to make a career in Hollywood, all while surrounded by her hard-drinking best friend Maryann, her two ex-husbands, Ira and Jeff, and her two daughters, headstrong Zoey and agreeable Rachel. Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Christine Baranski, Alicia Witt Ellen Morgan is a neurotic bookstore owner who deals with life through comedy and extensive rambling. Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, David Anthony Higgins, Joely Fisher Jack owns a magazine and is the former brother-in-law of Susan. After she runs out on her fiancé on their wedding day, Jack agrees to take her back at the magazine. Stars: Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Kathy Griffin Caroline Duffy is a successful cartoonist living in Manhattan whose comic strip "Caroline in the City" has become a huge hit. The strip is based on her own life, and the people in it - her ... See full summary » Stars: Lea Thompson, Malcolm Gets, Amy Pietz Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking ... See full summary » Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Ryan Stiles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X A free spirited yoga instructor finds true love in a conservative lawyer and they got married on the first date. Though they are polar opposites; her need of stability is fulfilled with him, his need of optimism is fulfilled with her. Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Joel Murray Veronica is the best romance expert around. Unfortunately, her expertise only works on others. After dumping her womanizing husband, she must build back her life and image through her ... See full summary » Stars: Kirstie Alley, Kathy Najimy, Dan Cortese Hot-tempered journalist Maya Gallo got herself fired from yet another job when she made an anchorwoman cry on the air with some gag copy on the teleprompter. Unable to find a job anywhere ... See full summary » Stars: Laura San Giacomo, Enrico Colantoni, George Segal The misadventures of a tough female television journalist and her friends. Stars: Candice Bergen, Grant Shaud, Robert Pastorelli Yes, Dear is a comedy about two young couples and their outrageously contrasting views on parenting. First-time parents, Greg and Kim Warner struggle on a daily basis to become perfect at ... See full summary » Stars: Anthony Clark, Liza Snyder, Jean Louisa Kelly Ned and Stacey get married after one week after meeting each other. He marries her to get a promotion. She marries him because she can't seem to find a place to live and likes his apartment... See full summary » Stars: Thomas Haden Church, Debra Messing, Greg Germann After his wife leaves him for his best friend, John Lacey joins the One Two One Club, a support group for divorced and widowed people. The group consists of its fiery British leader Louise,... See full summary » Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr Edit Storyline After divorcing her abusive, alcoholic husband and recovering from her own alcoholism, Grace tries to rebuild her life and protect her children from making the same mistakes. Against this serious backdrop, this show is actually |
In what year did the Gunpowder Plot take place? | The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - History Learning Site Home » Stuart England » The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 Citation: C N Trueman "The Gunpowder Plot of 1605" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 17 Mar 2015. 16 Aug 2016. In November 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot took place in which some Catholics, most famously Guy Fawkes, plotted to blow up James I, the first of the Stuart kings of England. The story is remembered each November 5th when ‘Guys’ are burned in a celebration known as “Bonfire Night”. The story appears to be very simple. Catholics in England had expected James to be more tolerant of them. In fact, he had proved to be the opposite and had ordered all Catholic priests to leave England. This so angered some Catholics that they decided to kill James and put his daughter Elizabeth on the throne ensuring that she was a Catholic. This led to a plot to kill not only the king of England, James, but also everyone sitting in the Houses of Parliament at the same time as James was there when he opened Parliament on November 5th, 1605. Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators, having rented out a house right by the Houses of Parliament, managed to get 36 barrels of gunpowder into a cellar of the House of Lords. The other conspirators were: John Grant and the man who is said to have organised the whole plot Robert Catesby. The most famous picture of some the conspirators The explosive expert, Guy Fawkes, had been left in the cellars to set off the fuse. He was only caught when a group of guards decided to check the cellars at the last moment. Fawkes was arrested and sent to the Tower of London where he was tortured and eventually gave away the names of the fellow conspirators. Sir William Wade, Lieutenant of the Tower, had orders to use whatever means of torture was required to get information from Fawkes. The order came from James. Of those involved, some were shot as they were chased by the law such as Percy and Catesby. Others were captured, sent to the Tower and, after a brief trial, eventually hung, drawn and quartered, with Fawkes, in January 1606. The signature of Guy Fawkes on his confession In celebration of his survival, James ordered that the people of England should have a great bonfire in the night on November 5th. This fire was traditionally topped off with an effigy of the pope rather than Guy Fawkes. His place at the top of the fire came in later as did fireworks. The East Sussex county town of Lewes still has the pope alongside Guy Fawkes when it comes to the effigies being burned. But is there more to this plot than just a small number of angry Catholics wanting to make a statement against the king, James? Some believe that the whole plot was a government conspiracy to convince James that Catholics could not be trusted. At the very least, some curious things happened when the story is looked at in detail. What is odd? We do know that James’ chief minister, Robert Cecil, the Earl of Salisbury, hated Catholics and saw them as a constant source of trouble. Cecil also feared that there was a chance that James would be lenient with them during his reign and this he could not tolerate. That James only expelled priests was not good enough for Cecil. He wanted to remove Catholicism from England as he saw it as a threat. We know that James was terrified of a violent death; his childhood in Scotland had been fraught with danger including being kidnapped as a boy. What better way to get James to severely persecute the Catholics in England than to get him to believe that they had tried to kill him in this very violent manner? The government had a monopoly on gunpowder in this country and it was stored in places like the Tower of London. How did the conspirators get hold of 36 barrels of gunpowder without drawing attention to themselves? Did they get help from the government? How was the gunpowder moved across London from the Tower of London to Westminster (at least two miles distant) without anyone seeing it? The River Thames would not have been used as it could |
What was Guy Fawkes real first name? Guido, Gundry or John? | Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History - History in the Headlines Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History November 5, 2012 By Jesse Greenspan Share this: Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History Author Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History URL Google Catholic dissident Guy Fawkes and 12 co-conspirators spent months planning to blow up King James I of England during the opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. But their assassination attempt was foiled the night before when Fawkes was discovered lurking in a cellar below the House of Lords next to 36 barrels of gunpowder. Londoners immediately began lighting bonfires in celebration that the plot had failed, and a few months later Parliament declared November 5 a public day of thanksgiving. Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire Night, has been around in one form or another ever since. Though originally anti-Catholic in tone, in recent times it has served mainly as an excuse to watch fireworks, make bonfires, drink mulled wine and burn Guy Fawkes effigies (along with the effigies of current politicians and celebrities). Catholicism in England was heavily repressed under Queen Elizabeth I, particularly after the pope excommunicated her in 1570. During her reign, dozens of priests were put to death, and Catholics could not even legally celebrate Mass or be married according to their own rites. As a result, many Catholics had high hopes when King James I took the throne upon Elizabeth’s death in 1603. James’ wife, Anne, is believed to have previously converted to Catholicism, and his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth’s Catholic archrival prior to being executed. There were even rumors, inspired by his diplomatic overtures to the pope, that James himself would become Catholic. It soon became clear, however, that James did not support religious tolerance for Catholics. In 1604 he publicly condemned Catholicism as a superstition, ordered all Catholic priests to leave England and expressed concern that the number of Catholics was increasing. He also largely continued with the repressive policies of his predecessor, such as fines for those refusing to attend Protestant services. Portrait of James I. English Catholics had organized several failed conspiracies against Elizabeth, and these continued under James. In 1603 a few priests and laymen hatched the so-called Bye Plot to kidnap James, only to be turned in by fellow Catholics. Another related conspiracy that year, known as the Main Plot, sought to kill James and install his cousin on the throne. Then, in May 1604, a handful of Catholic dissidents—Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby, Tom Wintour, Jack Wright and Thomas Percy—met at the Duck and Drake inn in London, where Catesby proposed a plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament with gunpowder. Afterwards, all five men purportedly swore an oath of secrecy upon a prayer book. Eight other conspirators would later join what became known as the Gunpowder Plot. But although Catesby was the ringleader, Fawkes has garnered most of the publicity over the past 400-plus years. Born in 1570 in York, England, Fawkes spent about a decade fighting for Spain against Protestant rebels in the Spanish-controlled Netherlands. He also personally petitioned the king of Spain for help in starting an English rebellion against James. According to writings in the Spanish archives, Fawkes believed the English king was a heretic who would drive out his Catholic subjects. Fawkes also apparently expressed strong anti-Scottish prejudices. By 1605 Fawkes was calling himself Guido rather than Guy. He also used the alias John Johnson while serving as caretaker of a cellar—located just below the House of Lords—that the plotters had leased in order to stockpile gunpowder. Under the plan, Fawkes would light a fuse on November 5, 1605, during the opening of a new session of Parliament. James, his eldest son, the House of Lords and the House of Commons would all be blown sky-high. In the meantime, as Fawkes escaped by boat across the River Thames, his fellow conspirators would start an uprising in the English Midlands, kidnap James’ daughter E |
In 2002, which position was Guy Fawkes voted into in BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll? | Wings Over Scotland | A nationalist hero Wings Over Scotland Posted on April 07, 2013 by Dave McEwan Hill On the 12th May 1916, a man born 48 years previously in Edinburgh’s Cowgate was strapped to a chair in Kilmainham Jail, Dublin and – after receiving the last rites – was shot by a firing squad. He was too weak to stand. In 2002 a BBC poll for its presentation of the “100 Greatest Britons” had him in 64th place. Yet he is hardly known in Scotland. Virtually the only time his name impinges on public consciousness is when those who wish to honour his name by public march in Edinburgh have to be given police protection from violent Unionist bigots . At the age of 14 James Connolly (with his brother John) had enrolled in the British Army under the name of Reid. A seven-year posting to Ireland undoubtedly had a significant effect. On return to Edinburgh he became heavily involved in workers’ causes and the Scottish Socialist Federation, becoming its secretary in place of John, who’d been sacked by Edinburgh Corporation for agitating for an eight-hour day. He abhorred the sectarian division fostered among Scotland’s working classes by unscrupulous employers to weaken worker solidarity. Connolly became an early member of Keir Hardie’s Independent Labour Party, and an acquaintance and inspiration to John McLean. (Connolly’s part in the Dublin Easter Rising and the subsequent independence of Ireland was a significant influence in McLean’s later formation of the independence-supporting Scottish Workers Republican Party.) There was great communication and cooperation between Scottish and Irish socialist organisations in the 1890s, and when a position as secretary of the Dublin Socialist Club – paying a pound a week – came up, Connolly (now struggling in Edinburgh with three children) applied for and got the position. There he very quickly became a right hand man to Jim Larkin, the Liverpool-born founder of the Irish Labour party. But it was in 1916 that Connolly stepped into history. On the 24th of April 1916 the two men at the head of a rebel Irish army declaring Irish independence were the son of an Englishman and an ex-British soldier born in Edinburgh. The commander-in-chief as the rebels seized the GPO in Dublin was Padraig Pearse and his second-in-command was James Connolly, leading the “Irish Citizens Army” – drawn from the Irish Trade Unions and Irish Labour Party. The citizens of Dublin were puzzled, somewhat amused and largely dismissive of the rebels who had seized a number of buildings in central Dublin. A Proclamation of the Republic was read out and the rebels settled in for a siege. They held out under intense bombardment till the 30th of April. On surrender many of them, including a badly wounded Connolly, were bundled off to jail to await their individual desserts. Those who had signed the Proclamation had little doubt what fate awaited them. In the interim, Ireland had not risen as the rebels had hoped. Metropolitan Dubliners had shown little enthusiasm for insurrection, though Irish Home Rule and Dominion status was by a large distance the most popular political position of the day. The rubble in the city centre was cleared. Life went on. But just when the cause of independence seemed to have faltered, London stupidity intervened to revive it. Because in May, the executions started. The prevailing view in Ireland until then had probably been that these rebels, many of whom had marched in from impoverished rural Ireland, were “daft laddies”. The first batch of executions however sent a shockwave across the country. They might have been daft laddies but other daft laddies from Ireland were at that very moment in Europe fighting with Britain’s army for the freedom of small European nations. The comparison was drawn. The tide turned. Too late, the politicians in London understood their blunder. They suggested the executions be stopped. The military were having none of it. Appeals – like that from poet WB Yeats – that the execution of prisoners of war was a crime were ignored. The executions con |
What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? | The Net (1995) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A computer programmer stumbles upon a conspiracy, putting her life and the lives of those around her in great danger. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 35 titles created 08 Oct 2011 a list of 45 titles created 03 Nov 2012 a list of 40 titles created 27 Oct 2013 a list of 30 titles created 06 Mar 2014 a list of 21 titles created 6 months ago Search for " The Net " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos Two gifted high school students execute a "perfect" murder - then become engaged in an intellectual contest with a seasoned homicide detective. Director: Barbet Schroeder A big-city newspaper columnist is forced to enter a drug and alcohol rehab center after ruining her sister's wedding and crashing a stolen limousine. Director: Betty Thomas A hopeless romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient. Director: Jon Turteltaub A soon-to-be-married man encounters an exciting stranger after his plane suffers an accident on takeoff. Director: Bronwen Hughes An FBI agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event. Director: Donald Petrie A young police officer must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph. Director: Jan de Bont Edit Storyline Angela Bennett's a software engineer type who works from home and has few friends outside of cyberspace. Taking her first vacation in years, she becomes embroiled in a web of computer espionage. Written by Rob Hartill See All (174) » Taglines: Imagine a world where everything about you is on record. A world where every trace of your existence is on computer... A world which could easily be erased... See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for violence, some sexuality and brief strong language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 28 July 1995 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia At the beach scene, the book Angela has in hands and throws down shortly is 'Love in the Time of Cholera' by Gabriel García Márquez . See more » Goofs When Angela receives the disc that Dale sent her, they are talking on the phone and he is looking at his computer screen that says she signed for the disc 3 minutes ago. The tracking activity of the package is listed with only a time and no date. Tracking a dateless package would be rather useless for an international courier such as FedEx, which could take days for long trips. See more » Quotes [Angela, who already sent the incriminating info to the FBI at the last second, is approached and caught by Devlin and Marx] Jack : [shoves Angela over] Get away from the computer. What did think you were trying to do? Save the world? Angela Bennett : No. Not the world. Just myself. Jack : Ah, I'm afraid it's too late for that. The offer's been withdrawn. Angela Bennett : Um, you might wanna look at the screen, because everything on that disk was just sent to the FBI. Everything. Very well done and thought out. 10 April 2005 | by ([email protected]) (Lawrenceville, NJ) – See all my reviews If you're actually reading this review, I give you a lot of credit. You care enough to actually look up this movie, which most people have forgotten about and then cared to read beyond the first review! So for your reading pleasure... I'm assuming you know the plot line already so I won't waste time typing that out. I will mention that Sandra Bullock did an amazing job with this movie. She really brought a lot of sympathy to the role of a computer programmer, often difficult to do. I can say this because I happen to be a computer programmer. Anyway, I thought the basic plot was a very good one. You can e |
Where in the body would you find the metacarpus? | Metacarpals Definition, Function & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Metacarpals The metacarpals are long bones within the hand that are connected to the carpals, or wrist bones, and to the phalanges, or finger bones. The metacarpals together are referred to as the "metacarpus." The tops of the metacarpals form the knuckles where they join to the wrist. On the palm side, they are covered with connective tissue. You can feel and see the metacarpals on the back of your hand, through your skin. The five metacarpals are called thumb metacarpal, index metacarpal, middle metacarpal, ring metacarpal, and small metacarpal. Ten percent of all fractures that occur are those to the metacarpals and phalanges, the most common injuries being from car accidents, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. The goal in repairing these injuries is to do so while maintaining strength of hand grip and no residual pain upon using the hand. Boxers tend to have high incidence of fracture to metacarpals, hence the term "Boxers Fracture." |
Gary Lightbody from Northern Ireland is the lead singer with which band? | Gary Lightbody (Singer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Gary Lightbody Male Born Jun 15, 1976 Dr Gary Lightbody is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol. related links Tired Pony Return On 'i Don't Want You As A Ghost' â Song Premiere Rolling Stone - Aug 26, 2013 ' Click to listen to Tired Pony\'s \"I Don\'t Want You As a Ghost\" When <mark>Gary Lightbody</mark> of Snow Patrol Peter Buck of REM and Richard Colburn of Belle and Sebastian began working on their next album as Tired Pony they had something special from the start opening song \"I Don\'t Want... ' Coldplay Member Appears On 'game Of Thrones' Huffington Post - Jun 03, 2013 '\n \"Game of Thrones\" fans are still reeling from Sunday night\'s penultimate episode, \"The Rains of Castamere,\" a.k.a. the Red Wedding episode, a.k.a. you crazy for this one George RR Martin. Despite the blood and tears (and blood and blood), Episode 9 did feature one brief moment of levity for those viewers paying close attention: a cameo appearance from Coldplay drummer Will Champion. \n\n Champion played a drummer in the episode, casting that was first announced by EW.com back... New Game Of Thrones Season 3 Poster As Unforgiving As Stone Boom Tron - Nov 16, 2012 ' \n Boom! March 2013 is a little over four months away, but you donât have to wait for todayâs teaser poster reveal for the next addictive season of Game of Thrones on HBO. You can see it now. The art work is cold, dark and made of stone, but it gets its point across. Dragons, kings and wildlings return on 03.31.13. The repetition of the number three is also very fitting. It is, after all, season three that weâre waiting on pins and needles for. I like the swords worked into the image. If it... Family And Friends Shocked By Death Of Massive Attack Vocalist Huffington Post - Oct 29, 2012 '\n Fans and friends are paying tribute to Terry Callier, one of Massive Attack\'s most celebrated collaborators. \n\n The jazz and soul singer has died, aged 67, reportedly found dead at his home on Sunday, with saxophonist Gene Barge confirming his death to the Chicago Sun-Times. \n\n Terry Callier was rediscovered later in his career through collaborations with Beth Orton and Massive Attack \n\n Callier started his career aged 17 after signing a deal with Chess Records and recorde... Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Gary Lightbody. CHILDHOOD 1976 Birth Born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, to Jack and Lynne (née Wray) Lightbody, on 15 June 1976, Jack Lightbody has been an independent business owner and has roots in Rosemount, Derry. … Read More Gary Lightbody has one sister, Sarah, and attended Rockport School and Campbell College. Read Less TEENAGE In 1994, Lightbody left home for Scotland to study English literature and English language at the University of Dundee. Lightbody formed a band with Mark McClelland and drummer Michael Morrison in 1994, called Shrug. … Read More Morrison left the band later, and the band were forced to change the name to Polarbear, as another band had claimed the name. In the band's first seven years of existence, they added drummer Jonny Quinn, released two albums (Songs for Polarbears, and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up), and toured with bands such as Levellers, Ash and Travis. The band stayed in Glasgow during the recording of the first two albums. Lightbody used to hold a job at the Nice n Sleazy's Bar in Sauchiehall Street. Today, Lightbody owns a small place in Glasgow and says he will never leave the country behind, though he resides in Belfast. He feels an attachment to the place, as it gave him his first taste of success.<br /><br /> In the early days, Lightbody used to drink very heavily, and in his words, was "irrational, erratic, neurotic". He had become frustrated by Snow Patrol's lack of financial success and felt lost and aimless. He started cursing at the audience and demolishing the band's equipment. He found himself breaking gu |
What does the name of the terrorist group Al-Qaida translate as in English? The Base, The Book or The Beads? | ‘Al Qaeda’s’ Arabic Translation is ‘Toilet’ | Theupliftingcrane's Blog ‘Al Qaeda’s’ Arabic Translation is ‘Toilet’ January 14, 2010 by theupliftingcrane ‘Al Qaeda’s’ Arabic Translation is ‘Toilet’ (Highlights) The widely known translation of ‘Al Qaeda’, sometimes spelled ‘Al Qaida’, is ‘The Base’. However, this is not the only translation of the ominous term. There is another. “Ana raicha Al Qaeda” is colloquial for “I’m going to the toilet”. A very common and widespread use of the word “Al-Qaeda” in different Arab countries in the public language is for the toilet bowl. This name comes from the Arabic verb “Qa’ada” which mean “to sit”, pertinently, on the “Toilet Bowl”. In most Arabs homes there are two kinds of toilets: “Al-Qaeda” also called the “Hamam Franji” or foreign toilet, and “Hamam Arabi” or “Arab toilet” which is a hole in the ground. Lest we forget it, the potty used by small children is called “Ma Qa’adia” or “Little Qaeda”. Why would a terrorist group call itself ‘The Toilet’? Did Osama really choose to name his terror network after potty humor? (The CIA came up with the name and are still laughing about it to this day.) “The truth is, there is no Islamic army or terrorist group called Al Qaida. And any informed intelligence officer knows this. But there is a propaganda campaign to make the public believe in the presence of an identified entity representing the ‘devil’ only in order to drive the TV watcher to accept a unified international leadership for a war against terrorism. The country behind this propaganda is the US.” ~ Former British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook Like this: |
Who was the leader of the Labour party from 1980 to 1983? | Why did Labour lose in 1980s? Why did Labour lose in 1980s? by Martin Smith Published Sat 4 Dec 1999 Issue No. 1675 'WHEN KEN Livingstone was in charge of the Labour Party in London we were a byword for extremism. We were unelectable as a political party. I never want to go back to those days again.' This is Tony Blair's central argument why people should not back Ken Livingstone as Labour's candidate for mayor of London. It is a complete reversal of the truth. Labour's failure to beat the Tories does not lie with the left. It lies on the shoulders of Michael Foot, Neil Kinnock and other leading Labour Party figures. On three occasions the Tories were nearly brought to their knees by working class struggle. It was Labour's leaders who failed to take the advantage. The Labour government of 1974-9 had paved the way for the Tories in the first place. It delivered savage cuts in public spending. Unemployment rocketed. By the time of the 1979 election workers felt demoralised after years of attacks from what was supposed to be 'their' government. The Tories came to office determined to take on the trade union movement so the bosses could increase their profits. In January 1980 Thatcher began her onslaught by attacking the steel workers. There was an all out strike in response. The militancy of the strike shocked the Tories. Mass pickets closed down the steel plants. Over 200,000 workers took part in a solidarity general strike across Wales. The Tory government was on the rocks. Opinion polls showed that Labour would have a majority of 130 if there were a general election. Labour could have called for more industrial action and protests to increase the heat on the Tories. But Michael Foot, the leader of the Labour Party, argued that the only solution was to wait four years for the next election. Labour sat back and allowed the bosses to beat the steel workers. The defeat of the strike cleared the way for a huge wave of job losses. Unemployment reached four million. The defeat and mass unemployment left many workers feeling despairing and powerless. But many hated Thatcher passionately. The left grew in the early 1980s. But it often did not relate to workers' struggles. Instead it channelled its energies into winning positions inside the Labour Party. It was far from inevitable, however, that the Tories would win the 1983 election. It was the right wing of the Labour Party that wrecked Labour's chances of winning, not the left. In 1981 four leading right wing Labour MPs left the party and formed the SDP. The SDP then formed an electoral alliance with the Liberals. This split the anti-Tory vote. In both the 1983 and 1987 general elections the combined vote of the Labour Party and the SDP was bigger than that of the Tories. In fact Thatcher never won more than 44 percent of the vote throughout the 1980s. The Falkands War is often given as an explanation of why the Tories won the 1983 election. But this is a myth. The Tories' popularity hardly rose at all during the Falklands War. Unemployment and a well supported strike by health workers made many people cynical of Thatcher's motives for going to war. But Labour did nothing to build opposition to the war. In fact Labour leader Michael Foot accused the Tories of not being hard enough in their defence of the Falkland Islands. The Tories fell over themselves to congratulate him for 'speaking for Britain'. Labour's stance only helped the government. Kinnock's pale imitation THATCHER EMBARKED on her biggest confrontation with the unions in 1984 when she took on the miners. For a whole year the miners stood up to the Tories. It was the longest mass strike in European history. The miners could have won. Ian MacGregor was the head of the Coal Board at the time. In his memoirs he claims that when the dockers threatened to walk out in solidarity with the mine workers, Thatcher was on the verge of throwing in the towel. In February 1984, just one month before the miners' strike, a MORI poll found Labour 10 percent behind the Tories. As the strike started Labour's ratings soared in the opini |
Who played Harry in When Harry Met Sally? | When Harry Met Sally, Remembered by Alice -- Vulture Print Share Actress and writer Lisa Jane Persky played Alice, the married redhead who counsels Sally (Meg Ryan) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), in When Harry Met Sally. On the occasion of the film's 25th anniversary, she agreed to share some thoughts with Vulture. I just watched When Harry Met Sally for the first time since the premiere. I’m very excited about it, as much as I was when it opened. I tend not to watch things I’m in again for a loooong time. It’s always easier to be objective about and more forgiving of myself after at least a decade — but in this case, only a few months before shooting the film, my best friend (a man, no less) had shuffled off this mortal coil quite unexpectedly. It was my first time in New York without him, and it was a big adjustment; I assumed that revisiting the film might unearth a host of unwanted feelings. Anyway, I watched it, and I’m fine. In fact, I’m delighted that I did, because: Hell yes, the film holds up. People have actually asked me that: “Do you think it holds up?” And I ask them: Does love hold up? It’s timeless. Hope is where we live, most of us. And When Harry Met Sally is a very hopeful movie, in spite of all the dark questions and generalizations and brooding and Ira. The "Happily Married One" I played Alice, Sally’s other best friend, the married one. I’d worked with Rob Reiner on The Sure Thing , which is how I found myself with the role in “Harry, This Is Sally.” (That was its title at the time. Does that sound like a hit?) It was an honor to have been offered it without an audition, and an honor to work with Rob again. He has one of the best laughs in all of show business: almost completely silent, but with a touch of audible air coming from his nose. That’s the face you most want to see beside the camera at the end of a scene. Because I hadn’t auditioned, I felt much more pressure to be absolutely Alice. Alice was described only as “the happily married one.” (I wanted to be that character in real life, too, but I had no idea what “happily married” was. I had to work on it — and that never ends.) “Happily married” people always appear to have some secret they’re not sharing with singles, and sometimes it’s just hard for unmarried people to be around them. Alice knows that. She’s an Upper West Side mom — reined in a bit, more cautious about what she says than Carrie Fisher’s Marie. She’s worried about Sally being lonely, and she doesn’t want her to fall off the market, even if it means having a starter marriage: “At least you could say you were married.” It’s an odd assumption that we humans make, that everyone wants the same things in life, or that they should, or even that everyone wants to be happy. Baby Fish-Mouth My first day on set — and this may have been the first day of principal photography, I’m not sure — we shot what has come to be known as the "baby fish-mouth" scene. The characters are all playing Pictionary, or something close; Sally is drawing a possibly puckered mouth for the clue "baby talk." We improvised our way into the scene and were shouting made-up answers when Bruno Kirby hurled his three magic words: Baby. Fish. Mouth. It was like the heavens opened up to receive us. As tremendous as Billy and Meg and Carrie are in the film — and they are the greatest of great, just perfect— when Bruno appears, onscreen movie-happiness amps up to the proverbial 11. He had an authority that carried him and everyone else to a greater level in their work. He is more than missed — as is Nora Ephron, the sharpest knife in our drawer. (Almost) Meeting Lauren Bacall, and Other Adventures While filming, Billy Crystal, Bruno, and I were all installed at the Essex House on Central Park South. One early evening after work, Bruno came by to invite me to have dinner with him and Billy in Billy’s room. For the next few nights, we ordered Chinese food from around the corner while keeping at least three of our six eyes trained on NBC’s broadcast of the World Series. (Yes, rooting for the Dodgers; it was Orel Hershiser’s yea |
As in the dish Chilli Con Carne, what is the translation of the word Carne? Sauce, Rice or Meat? | How to cook perfect chilli con carne | Life and style | The Guardian How to cook the perfect ... How to cook perfect chilli con carne Does the British version of chilli con carne have its own merits, or is it an affront to one of the American southwest's proudest pieces of culinary heritages? Felicity's perfect chilli con carne. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Share on Messenger Close Chilli is one of a select coterie of dishes we've really taken to our greedy hearts in this country, even going so far as to honour it with a full culinary makeover (see also spag bol , guacamole and green curry ). In these islands, "chilli con carney" (which always makes me think of those ineffably cool, invariably grizzled men who operated the Waltzers of my youth) is traditionally served bursting out of microwaved baked potatoes, or in a neat pile atop a ring of basmati rice, like so much minced meat curry. Kidney beans and copious amounts of cayenne obligatory. So far, so – well, delicious. It wasn't until I visited the States that I realised that we'd given this iconic south-western dish the full British lasagne and chips treatment – chilli has a proud heritage in that part of the world, and it doesn't often involve a jar endorsed by Loyd Grossman. The International Chili Society , an organisation devoted to the "promotion, development and improving of the preparation and appreciation of true chilli", observes that ever since "the second person on earth mixed some chile peppers with meat and cooked them, the great chilli debate was on … the desire to brew up the best bowl of chilli in the world is exactly that old". Although, as they generously allow, the combination of meat and peppers is almost as old as cooking itself, the ICS's official history of chilli credits the emergence of the modern bowl of "red" to southwestern cattle drivers, who subsisted on the raw ingredients they found along the trail. (Those ingredients, you may well observe, are unlikely to have included cardamom pods, or Marmite or any of the other strange things we do to chilli in this country.) The original Cowboy chilli. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Although striving for "authenticity" with a chilli con carne strikes me as an outrageous betrayal of its rough and ready, mestizo roots, I decide my quest really ought to start with the most basic, stripped-back version of the dish, as might feasibly have been knocked up by generations of cowboys under the stars, and as told to the luminaries of the International Chili Society by a few "old-timers" at a "Texican" bar in Marfa, Texas. The freshly-killed beef would have been tough, so I use chuck steak, cut up "into pieces about the size of a pecan". It goes into the pot along with suet, salt and "the same amount of wild onions, garlic, oregano and chiles as meat". (In the absence of any wild onions in north London, I use large salad onions.) This is then cooked until the meat "is as tender as you think it's going to get". It's a recipe simpler than any to grace a jar of sauce, so I'm not expecting much from it, but, although the dish is utterly unlike anything I'd recognise as chili, after two hours, the combination of slightly caramelised beef, chilli, and blackened onions is undeniably delicious on a warm corn tortilla. Those cowboys sure knew what they were doing. The Chilli Queens Chilli Queen chilli. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Interesting as this diversion into American history has been, the chilli I seek seems to have arrived on the scene somewhat later, in the company of the Chilli Queens of San Antonio – Mexican women who sold homemade, highly spiced stews from carts "to a cadre of customers who rode in from all over the prairies to singe their tonsils". The cut and thrust of competition between the queens was, the ICS suggests, the making of the dish, as each strove to outdo the others in attracting the hungry punters. The queens are no more, but the Institute of Texan Cultures has published one of their recipes, "slightly adapted for shopping convenience". I flou |
What was Kenny Rogers first solo number one single in the UK? | Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs By Sterling Whitaker August 18, 2016 11:28 AM REDDIT Paul Hawthorne, Getty Images Kenny Rogers ‘ songs are timeless. The country superstar has always had a knack for recording strong, well-written material that stands up well over time, which has helped him build a career as one of the most consistent hitmakers of his generation. From his early successes fronting the country rock group the First Edition to his later smash success as a solo artist, Rogers has wandered around stylistically over the decades — but his best songs have always boiled down to telling a great story in a way that relates to people. Along with Rogers’ signature vocal delivery, those are the hallmarks of all of the tracks in our list of the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs. 10 From: ‘They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To’ (1986) Rogers was beginning to slip on the charts when he released They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To. The album was an unabashed crossover into more pop territory, and coming as it did at the dawn of the New Traditionalist movement, it did not fare as well as some of Rogers’ previous efforts. But its second single, the poignant “Twenty Years Ago,” rose to No. 2 on the charts on the strength of its universal refrain: “Life was so much easier 20 years ago.” From: ‘She Rides Wild Horses’ (1999) Rogers pulled off a later-in-life career resurrection with “Buy Me a Rose.” He drafted Billy Dean and Alison Krauss to perform backing vocals on the track, which tells the story of a man who’s been trying to impress his wife with material possessions, only to find that it’s simple, loving gestures from him that she really values. That timeless message took the song all the way to No. 1 in 1999, a dozen years after Rogers had last visited the top of the charts. After years of toiling in various groups, to varying degrees of success and failure, Rogers was fast becoming a huge solo star by the time he released his third solo album. Its title song and lead single was a classic cheating song about a clandestine couple who are “daytime friends and nighttime lovers,” despite the fact that he is her husband’s best friend. The song became Rogers’ second No. 1 hit, earning a spot in the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs. Rogers went from stardom to superstardom with his 1978 album The Gambler. The second consecutive No. 1 country single from the album, “She Believes in Me” tells the plaintive story of a struggling musician whose love has stood by him through all his tribulations. The track’s soaring melody and lush arrangement made it a perfect crossover vehicle, also reaching No. 5 in Billboard‘s Hot 100 and No. 1 in the adult contemporary charts. “Sweet Music Man” is a rarity among Rogers’ hits in that he wrote it himself. The singer sat by singer Jessi Colter on a plane flight, and her laments about the trials she was going through with her husband, Waylon Jennings , inspired Rogers to write the story of a fading singer trying to hold onto glory. Ironically, Jennings himself was among the singers who later covered the song, but Rogers’ is the definitive version, reaching No. 9 in Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles. “Islands in the Stream” (with Dolly Parton) From: ‘Eyes That See in the Dark’ (1983) Few country stars have re-invented themselves as often, or as successfully, as Rogers. This 1983 multi-format smash was a case in point: Written by the Bee Gees, its pop style was a dramatic departure from his previous efforts. Recorded as a duet with Parton , the song became a No. 1 hit in the country, pop and adult contemporary formats in the U.S., and reached No. 1 in many other markets around the world, making it a must for any list of the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs. Rogers was at the peak of his career when “Coward of the County” was released in 1979. The song tells the story of a young man whose father spent much of his life in prison, and makes his son swear he will not follow in his footsteps. His pledge not to engage in violence earns him a reputation for cowardice, until he single |
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Who had a minor hit in 1986 with the song Santa Claus Is On The Dole? | Spitting Image — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm genius Spitting Image was a satirical puppet show that ran on the United Kingdom's ITV television network from 1984 to 1996. The programme was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central. In 1986, the Spitting Image puppets had a number one hit in the UK charts with The Chicken Song. Other songs released by Spitting Image were I've Never Met A Nice South African (which was on the B-Side of The Chicken Song and was a savage indictment of the apartheid-ridden… read more |
Who famously sang Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas in the film Meet Me In St Louis? | JUDY GARLAND: 'MEET ME IN ST LOUIS'. 'HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS' WITH SNOWMAN CLIP. - YouTube JUDY GARLAND: 'MEET ME IN ST LOUIS'. 'HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS' WITH SNOWMAN CLIP. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 11, 2009 Judy began work on 'Meet Me in St. Louis' when she was 21 years old. It was during the filming of this movie that she became romantically involved with Vincente Minnelli. The movie was completed in April 1944, and released in St. Louis on November 22, 1944. It broke box-office records all over the country as not only Judy's greatest hit to date, but MGM's top money maker, second only to Gone with the Wind. Margaret O'Brien won an Oscar for her portrayal of Tootie, and 'The Trolley Song' was nominated for Best Song Academy Award. 'Meet Me in St. Louis' is one of the most beloved musicals ever made, and considered to be one of the best. Judy initially wanted nothing to do with 'Meet Me in St. Louis' because she was finally being given some adult roles, and she was concerned about being cast as a seventeen-year-old. Mayer was insistent, and Minnelli eventually convinced her to play the part. After she began working on the project, she became enchanted with the story and came to love it. Courtesy of: http://www.jgdb.com/stlouis.htm The original lyrics for 'Have Yourself A Merry little Christmas' ,written by Hugh Martin, were considered by many, including Judy, to be too depressing. Although Martin resisted at first, he made the changes to the song ... & it is what we have today as a great American classic Christmas song. Original lyrics: Have yourself a merry little Christmas, it may be your last, Next year we may all be living in the past Have yourself a merry little Christmas, pop that champagne cork, Next year we will all be living in New York. No good times like the olden days, happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who were dear to us, will be near to us no more. But at least we all will be together, if the Fates allow, From now on we'll have to muddle through somehow. So have yourself a merry little Christmas now. I think we all understand why Judy wanted it changed: Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light Next year all our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the yule-tide gay Next year all our troubles will be miles away Once again as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Will be near to us once more Someday soon, we all will be together If the Fates allow Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow So have yourself a merry little Christmas now. *No copyright infringement intended* |
When you first took my hand on a cold christmas eve you promised me Broadway was waiting for me is a lyric from which Christmas song? | THE POGUES LYRICS - Fairytale Of New York "Fairytale Of New York" lyrics THE POGUES LYRICS It was Christmas Eve babe In the drunk tank An old man said to me, Won't see another one And then he sang a song The Rare Old Mountain Dew I turned my face away And dreamed about you Got on a lucky one Came in eighteen to one I've got a feeling This year's for me and you So happy Christmas I can see a better time When all our dreams come true They've got cars They've got rivers of gold But the wind goes right through you It's no place for the old When you first took my hand On a cold Christmas Eve You promised me Broadway was waiting for me You were handsome Queen of New York City When the band finished playing They howled out for more Sinatra was swinging All the drunks they were singing We kissed on the corner Then danced through the night The boys of the NYPD choir Were singing 'Galway Bay' And the bells are ringing Out for Christmas day |
For which 1990 invention was Tim Berners-Lee awarded the first Millenium Technology Prize in April 2004? | Cover Pages: W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. News: Cover Stories W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. An announcement from the Finnish Technology Award Foundation describes the selection of Tim Berners-Lee by unanimous vote of the International Award Selection Committee as recipient of the first Millennium Technology Prize. A graduate of Oxford University, England, Tim Berners-Lee "holds the 3Com Founders chair at the Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He directs the World Wide Web Consortium, an open forum of companies and organizations with the mission to lead the Web to its full potential." The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is awarded every other year for innovation based on scientific research in any of four disciplines: Health Care and Life Sciences, Communications and Information, New Materials and Processes, and Energy and the Environment. It is a technology award granted "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development." Berners-Lee was selected for the Millennium Technology Prize 2004 from a group of 78 nominees representing twenty-two countries and four continents. The Award Ceremony will be held on June 15, 2004 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Ms Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland and Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize, has been invited to present the Prize, which carries a value of one million euros. About The Millennium Technology Prize and Finnish Technology Award Foundation The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is the world's biggest technology award, given "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development. The Prize is intended to stimulate further achievements by the Award Winner(s) and other visionaries. For this reason it is normally awarded for specific innovations made during the preceding ten years. The Prize will not be awarded for cumulative accomplishments over a lifetime career, or for achievements already rewarded in international forums. The Prize is awarded either to an individual or to a research team. It may be shared by a maximum of three individuals who were not members of the same team, if the Award Selection Committee judges that they have each made a critical scientific or technological contribution of essentially equal merit to the success of the innovation... Rationale for the Millennium Technology Prize was given by Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen, speaker of the Finnish parliament, at the founding ceremony in November 2002: 'The Millennium Prize is needed because Finland today is ranked No. 1 in technology and we benefit so much from world markets in high technology so that we owe this to the world, to science, to those who make a contribution to creating prosperity through high technology, that we establish this Millennium Prize'... The Finnish Technology Award Foundation is an independent fund established in 2002 by eight Finnish organisations that support technological development and innovation. Its mission is to promote scientific research that aims to enhance the quality of life through new technology. We also seek to encourage networking and international cooperation on this field. This vision enjoys wide support in Finland, including that of the President of the Republic, Tarja Halonen. The Board of the Foundation consists of the representatives of its eight founding members, the Academy of Finland and National Technology Agency of Finland. The funding is provided by the public and private sectors in partnership..." [adapted from the prize description and Award Foundation overview ] Millennium Technology Conference 2004 "The Millennium Technology Conference provides an international forum for interaction between decision makers, leaders of opinion, scien |
Which controversial documentary film won the Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2004? | Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or - May 22, 2004 - HISTORY.com Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or Share this: Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or Author Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2004, Michael Moore’s documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11 beats out 18 other films to win the coveted Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It became the first documentary to triumph at Cannes since The Silent World, co-directed by Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle, won the Palme d’Or in 1956. The director Quentin Tarantino, president of the Cannes jury, announced the winner in front of an appreciative crowd at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. The previous week, an audience in that same theater gave the film a standing ovation after its screening. It was a surprise win, not least because the Cannes festival had historically shunned documentaries. Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Silent World were two of only three nonfiction films to be allowed in competition in more than five decades. Moore’s film was a fierce critique of the foreign policy decisions made by the presidential administration of George W. Bush, principally its response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and its decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld came under the harshest fire from Moore, who had caused a stir the previous year for his anti-war comments during his acceptance of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for Bowling for Columbine. Miramax Films, the production company that financed Fahrenheit 9/11, was originally set to distribute the film, until its parent company, Walt Disney, blocked it from doing so. The ensuing controversy reportedly led to the 2005 split between Disney and Miramax founders Harvey and Bob Weinstein. When it was eventually distributed by Lion’s Gate, Fahrenheit 9/11 earned some $119 million at the U.S. box office. Related Videos |
In March 2004, Piers Morgan resigned as the editor of which newspaper after publishing fake photographs of Iraqi prisoners being abused? | Piers Morgan - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Piers Morgan Piers Morgan at the PaleyFest 2013 panel for The Newsroom Born (deceased) Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver) Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan (born Piers Stefan O'Meara, 30 March 1965), known professionally as Piers Morgan, is a British journalist and television personality currently working as the US editor-at-large for Mail Online [2] and as a presenter on British breakfast show Good Morning Britain . [3] Morgan is the editorial director of First News , a national newspaper for children published in the UK. He began hosting Piers Morgan Live on CNN on 17 January 2011. The show replaced Larry King Live in the 9:00 pm timeslot following King 's retirement. [4] Piers Morgan Live was cancelled by CNN in February 2014 and aired its final broadcast on March 28, 2014. [5] Morgan is a former judge on America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent . [6] In 2008 in the United States, he won Celebrity Apprentice . [7] In the UK, he presents Piers Morgan's Life Stories (2009–present) and Good Morning Britain (2015–present). Morgan began his career in Fleet Street as a writer and editor for several British tabloids , including The Sun , News of the World and the Daily Mirror . In 1994, aged 29, he was appointed editor of the News of the World by Rupert Murdoch , which made him the youngest editor of a national UK newspaper in more than half a century. [8] In November 2012, he was heavily criticised in the official findings of the Leveson Inquiry , when Lord Leveson stated that comments made in Morgan's testimony about phone hacking were "utterly unpersuasive" and "clearly prove ... that he was aware that it was taking place in the press as a whole and that he was sufficiently unembarrassed by what was criminal behaviour that he was prepared to joke about it". [9] Morgan has written eight books, including four volumes of memoirs. Contents 8 External links Early life Piers Morgan was born Piers Stefan O'Meara on 30 March 1965 in Newick , Sussex , England, to Vincent Eamonn O'Meara, an Irish-born dentist, originally from County Offaly , [1] [10] and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver). [11] He took his stepfather's surname and became known as Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan. He attended the independent school Cumnor House [12] from the ages of seven to thirteen, and then Chailey School , a comprehensive secondary school in Chailey , near Lewes , East Sussex , followed by Priory School for sixth form. [13] Morgan studied journalism at Harlow College . After a brief career at Lloyd's of London , he joined the Surrey and South London Newspaper Group in 1985, [14] where he worked as a reporter on the South London News, and the Streatham and Tooting News. Morgan was recruited (he says headhunted by editor Kelvin MacKenzie ) to join The Sun, to work on the Bizarre column. Career At the Murdoch titles Morgan's first high-profile post in the British media was as the main writer of "Bizarre", The Sun's show business column, while the newspaper was being edited by Kelvin MacKenzie . In 1994, aged 29, he was appointed editor of the News of the World by Rupert Murdoch , becoming the youngest national newspaper editor in more than half a century. [8] He quickly gained notice for his prying, forthright style and lack of sympathy for celebrities' privacy, claiming that they could not manipulate the media to further their own ends without accepting the consequences of a two-way deal. Morgan left this post in 1995 shortly after publishing photographs of Catherine Victoria Lockwood , then wife of Charles, Earl Spencer , leaving an addictive disorders clinic in Surrey. a misdemeanour for which the Press Complaints Commission upheld a complaint against Morgan. [16] Murdoch was reported as having said that "the boy went too far" [17] and publicly distanced himself from the story. [18] Fearful of a privacy law action if he had not criticised one of his employees, Murdoch is said to have apologised to Morgan in private. [19] [20] The incident was reported to have contributed to Morgan's decision to leave for t |
Who are the famous mother and father of Apple Blythe Alison Martin who was born in May 2004? | Paltrow delivers daughter - Film - www.smh.com.au Paltrow delivers daughter Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has given birth to her first child - a baby girl - at a London hospital. The actress gave birth to her daughter after a "long labour". She and her singer husband Chris Martin, of the band Coldplay, named their daughter Apple Blythe Alison Martin. The baby weighed 4.5 kg and both mother and baby were said to be doing fine. A spokesman for Martin, Murray Chalmers, said: "Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, who was born in London, after a long labour, on May 14, and weighed 9lb 11oz. "Both mother and baby are very well." The celebrity couple said they were ecstatic over the birth of their daughter. Martin said: "We are 900 miles over the moon, and we'd like to thank everyone at the hospital who have looked after us amazingly." Motherhood will hopefully be the next step on the road to happiness for the 31-year-old American actress, after a self-confessed tough time. The star, who won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in Love, has had her fair share of relationship upsets with high-profile failed romances with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Then last year her director father, Bruce, died from throat cancer in Rome during her 30th birthday celebrations. His death, she said, sparked the worst year of her life. But while dealing with the grief of losing her father, the actress finally found love with Coldplay frontman Martin. Paltrow announced in December that she and Martin were expecting a baby. The couple, who have been scrupulous about maintaining their privacy, married in December in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara. "The Jewish part of me is superstitious about talking about it, so when people say, 'Are you going to find out about the sex? Do you have weird food cravings? Or 'How does your mom feel?,' I don't want to answer those questions," the 31-year-old actress recently said on NBC's The Tonight Show. During an interview with W magazine earlier this year, Paltrow hinted she may put her acting career on hold to raise her child - as her mother, actress Blythe Danner, did. "My mother turned down every fantastic movie there was," said Paltrow, who starred opposite her mother in last year's film Sylvia. "She turned down these amazing things that would have made her a huge movie star." Paltrow won an Oscar for the film Shakespeare in Love. Agencies |
Who is the Patron Saint of England? | St George - Patron Saint of England St George - Patron Saint of England Navigation By Ben Johnson | Comments Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies. St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland - St George being the patron saint of England. But who was St. George, and what did he do to become England’s Patron Saint? Very little is known about St. George’s life, but it is thought he was a high ranking officer in the Roman army who was killed in around AD 303. It seems that the Emperor Diocletian had St. George tortured to make him deny his faith in Christ. However despite some of the most terrible torture even for that time, St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine. His head was later taken to Rome where it was interred in the church dedicated to him. Stories of his strength and courage soon spread throughout Europe. The best-known story about St. George is his fight with a dragon, but it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, and even more unlikely that he ever visited England, however his name was known there as early as the eighth-century. In the Middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil. Unfortunately the many legends connected with St. George’s name are fictitious, and the slaying of the ‘Dragon’ was first credited to him in the 12th century. St. George, so the story goes, killed a dragon on the flat topped Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire, and it is said that no grass grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down! It was probably the 12th century Crusaders however who first invoked his name as an aid in battle. King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George's name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V , at the battle of Agincourt in northern France. Shakespeare made sure that nobody would forget St. George, and has King Henry V finishing his pre-battle speech with the famous phrase, ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St. George!’ King Henry himself, who was both warlike and devout, was thought by his followers to possess many of the saint’s characteristics. The Tomb of St George, Lod, Israel In England St. George’s Day is celebrated, and his flag flown, on his feast day, April 23rd. An interesting piece of trivia - Shakespeare was born on St. George’s Day 1564, and if the story is to be believed, died on St. George’s Day 1616. An appropriate end perhaps for the man who helped to immortalise the Saint in English tradition. |
Which group had a number one hit in 2003 called Where Is The Love? | Official Chart Flashback 2003: Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? 11 October 2013 Official Chart Flashback 2003: Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? It’s ten years since the world was first introduced to will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo, with a little help from Justin Timberlake. Google + It’s ten years since the world was first introduced to will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo, with a little help from Justin Timberlake. Back in 2003, you could almost be forgiven for blurting out an astonished “Who?” on learning an act called Black Eyed Peas had gone straight in at Number 1 with their single Where Is The Love? While they weren’t a new act, the Peas’ previous chart experiences had been a couple of showings in the lower reaches of the Top 40. It wasn’t until the band recruited velvet-tonsilled Fergie into the throng that they started out on the road to an array of pop hits. By the time Where Is The Love? was released, Black Eyed Peas were in big need of a hit, and who better to help them have one than Justin Timberlake , who was in the middle of a fantastic year enjoying hit after hit off his debut album Justified. He lent his vocals to the chorus of Where Is The Love? but didn’t want any of the limelight – he wasn’t officially credited and was absent from the track’s video. Perhaps he had to wait in that day for a fridge to be delivered, we’re not sure. The hype surrounding the song took it straight to Number 1, knocking the one and only Elton John off the top , no less (imagine the outrage at Elton-Furnish Towers). But this was no flash in the pan – the track sat pretty at Number 1 for an astonishing six weeks. Where Is The Love? was just the beginning for the band. It sold over 625,000 copies in 2003 to finish as the biggest selling single of the year, and has gone on to shift 927,000 copies in total. In fact, over 35,000 of you have bought it this year alone, which just goes to cement its status as a classic. The hits would keep coming, but it would be almost another six years before they hit the top spot again, enjoying a consecutive run with Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling and Meet Me Halfway. A further Number 1, The Time (Dirty Bit), would follow in 2010. Fergie and will.i.am would also have considerable solo success. Fergie managed a Number 1 with David Guetta and will has so far had three Number 1s, his most notable being Scream & Shout, which showcased Britney Spears doing her very best Kate Middleton impression for the first time. Watch the video for Where Is The Love? before we wander through the rest of the Top 5 from this week in 2003. In runner-up position was Rachel Stevens , former S Club chanteuse striking out on her own with Sweet Dreams My LA Ex, a very much more than brilliant pop tune which was penned by '90s pop ledge Cathy Dennis with Britney Spears in mind. Justin's Cry Me A River had hinted pretty strongly that Britney was to blame for the sweethearts' break-up, but Miss Spears decided silence was the best response and turned the track down. Sweet Dreams was spending its third week in the Top 3, but would sadly never make it all the way to the summit. It’s still done well for our Rach, though – it’s sold over 233,000 copies. Sweet, indeed! At Number 3 dropping a place was that caterwauling bundle of hair and lurex and amazingness – The Darkness with I BelieveIn A Thing Called Love. They’d warbled their way into the chart at Number 2 the previous week, but couldn’t improve on that, unfortunately. It wouldn’t be the end for Justin Hawkins – so many Justins, so little time – and his pals. There were four more Top 10s ahead, including the seminal Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End), with its title taken straight from school desk graffiti. New in at Number 4 was yet more pop starlets from the S Club stable. It’s the lovely S Club 8, who had previously been S Club Juniors until S Club (formerly known as S Club 7) split up. Clear? Good. Sundown was their sixth hit and wouldn’t go any further than Number 4. It was the last time we’d see them in the Top 10 in this form – their final rele |
Melbourne is the capital of which Australian state? | Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) bounds the national capital of Canberra and is the centre of government. The Australian Capital Territory is located approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) south of Sydney, and is home to a number of important national institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia. New South Wales New South Wales (NSW) is Australia’s oldest and most populous state. New South Wales was originally settled as a penal colony on the shores of Port Jackson where the bustling capital city of Sydney now stands. Sydney is the nation’s largest city and is renowned for its idyllic beaches, great walks and world-class dining. New South Wales is also home to popular attractions including the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region. Northern Territory At the top end of Australia lies the Northern Territory (NT). Darwin , on the northern coast, is the capital, and Alice Springs is the principal inland town. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost exactly at the nation's geographical centre. The Northern Territory is home to the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kakadu National Park . Queensland Queensland (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state (in size) and is home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef , the world’s most extensive subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Queensland Islands – including the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island . Brisbane is the state’s capital; it enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most Australian cities and is perfect for outdoor activities and water sports. South Australia South Australia (SA) sits in the southern central part of the country, and covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. The state’s capital is Adelaide and is a great base for exploring the Barossa wineries, the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island . South Australia has a thriving arts scene and is known as the ‘Festival State’, with more than 500 events and festivals taking place there each year. Tasmania Tasmania (TAS) is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. The capital, Hobart , was founded in 1804 as a penal colony, and is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. One-fifth of Tasmania is covered by national parks and wilderness – abundant in driving routes and walking trails – and it is one of the world’s most mountainous islands. Victoria Victoria (VIC) is the smallest of the mainland states in size but is home to the country’s second most populated city, Melbourne . Often referred to as the nation’s cultural capital, Melbourne is famed for its graffiti laneways, fashion-forward boutiques and booming café scene. Victorians' enthusiasm for sport is also legendary and this is where Australian Rules football began. The only thing more sacred than the footy is Melbournians love of coffee, and here you’ll find some of Australia’s best flat whites, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes. Western Australia Western Australia (WA) is Australia’s largest state and is a place of true contrasts: from desert in the east to 13,000 kilometres of pristine coastline on the west. The state’s capital is Perth ; the fourth most populous city in Australia and famed for its uncrowded beaches, parklands and fresh seafood. Off the coast of Esperance, in the state’s south, is Middle Island, which is home to the extraordinary pink-coloured Lake Hillier . Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral S |
In which 1999 film do George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube star as U.S. soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War? | Three Kings (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, 4 soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Check out India Spotlight Related News a list of 32 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 34 titles created 23 Feb 2013 a list of 35 titles created 30 Nov 2013 a list of 43 titles created 22 Jul 2014 a list of 30 titles created 19 Feb 2015 Search for " Three Kings " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 8 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline A small group of adventurous American soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War are determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, they embark on a journey that leads to unexpected discoveries, enabling them to rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. Written by imran It's good to be kings See more » Genres: Rated R for graphic war violence, language and some sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 1 October 1999 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Spoils of War See more » Filming Locations: $15,847,636 (USA) (1 October 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia During the editing stages, David O. Russell attended a fund raiser for George W. Bush at a Warner Bros. executive's house. Russell walked up to Bush and said, "Hi, I'm editing a film that will question your father's legacy in Iraq." Bush shot back, "Well I guess I'm going to have to go back there and finish the job." See more » Goofs The way "Chief" (Elgin) and Conrad are holding hands changes from shot to shot. See more » Quotes Troy Barlow : Are we shooting? Soldier: What? Troy Barlow : Are we shootin' people or what? Soldier: Are we shooting? Troy Barlow : That's what I'm asking you! Soldier: What's the answer? For Sergeant Major Jim Parker, 1946 - 1998 See more » Connections (Southampton, England) – See all my reviews A film for anyone who ever relishes the triumphal note of western war films, who gets carried away by the moral high of being on the winning side. For those who saw the good in the Gulf War, saw how many people America helped and was proud to live in the Western world. Three Kings is an anti-war film. Its opening scenes are not the declaration of war, but soldiers celebrating its end. Then coming to grips with its consequences. Of course, Saddam Hussein is depicted in the customary role of the villain, but then so is George Bush whose abandonment of the Iraqi people he had called to rise against Saddam is illustrated with examples of human suffering - emotional as well as physical. Don't get the idea that this is a bleak and 'worthy' film, in many ways it is, but it does it with such style and black humour - that forces you to laugh even while being disgusted or perturbed - that it is eminently watchable. But still edgy, I was pleased to see one couple walk out (though they might just have gone to the toilet, who knows, I was absorbed by the film and didn't pay enough attention). Director, David O Russell, ensures that the film never gets carried away with action scenes - bullets have consequences (good and bad) even when fired by an all-American soldier. There is some stunning cinematography. Particularly shocking to me was when Iraqi soldiers fire at a tanker. Nothing's more shocking than the unexpected and dramatically understated (I didn't see the trailer, though I believe that scene was actually in it). There are some interesting cinematic devices in the film. The next time that sepsis comes into conversation I'm sure anyone who has seen the film will |
Bill Clinton admitted he had a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky after a stain was found on what type of clothing that belonged to her? | The Stained Blue Dress of Monica Lewinsky that Almost Lost a Presidency FBI ANALYSIS OF SEMEN STAIN The Story Behind the Dress In November 1997, Monica Lewinsky told her confidant and supposed friend, Linda Tripp, that she had in her possession a blue Gap dress that still bore the semen stain that resulted from her administering oral sex to President Clinton in February of that year. Tripp called her literary agent, and fellow Clinton-hater, Lucianne Goldberg to report the news that evidence existed in Lewinsky's closet that could prove a sexual relationship between Monica and the President. Goldberg and Tripp, according to published reports in both Time and Newsweek, discussed stealing the dress and turning it over to investigators. Goldberg admitted having such a discussion with Tripp, calling it a "Nancy Drew fantasy." In late November, Lewinsky mentioned to Tripp that she intended to have the dress, which she had been saving a souvenir, dry-cleaned for a family event. Tripp, anxious to preserve the dress to nail the President, discouraged her from doing so. "I would tell my own daughter," Tripp told her, that she should save the dress "for your own ultimate protection" should she later be accused of lying about the affair with Clinton. When Lewinsky expressed skepticism that it would ever come to that, Tripp told her that the dress made her look "really fat" and she shouldn't wear it again in public. In late July, 1998, Lewinsky turned the dress over to Kenneth Starr's investigators after signing an immunity agreement. A blood sample was taken from Clinton on August 3, and on August 17, the FBI reported its conclusion that Clinton was the source of the semen on the dress "to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty." When news of the the existence of the dress surfaced in published reports in early August, politicians and commentators alike agreed that the blue dress proved Clinton lied when he denied a sexual relationship with Lewinsky. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called the evidence "very critical." Senator Arlen Spector (R-Pa) agreed that it would be "the most powerful kind of corroboration" of an affair. A George Washington law professor, Jonathan Turley, appearing on "Meet the Press" said of the semen stain: "No one will be able to spin him out of that." FBI: August 3, 1998 Note on Taking of President's Blood FBI Acknowledgement of Receipt of Dress and Blood Sample August 17, 1998 FBI Report on Analysis of Stain |
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Who played Shakespeare in the Oscar winning film Shakespeare In Love? | `Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director `Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director Related Articles Join a Discussion on The Oscars By BERNARD WEINRAUB OS ANGELES -- In an upset, "Shakespeare in Love" was selected best picture Sunday night at the 71st annual Academy Awards, defeating Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," the favorite. The Associated Press Slide Show (14 photos) Spielberg received the Oscar for best director, one of five Academy Awards for "Saving Private Ryan," but the winner of the evening was "Shakespeare," which gained seven Academy Awards, including best actress for Gwyneth Paltrow. It was a sharp disappointment to executives at Dreamworks and Paramount, who produced "Saving Private Ryan" and had expected, like many in Hollywood, that the acclaimed World War II drama would win the Oscar. The unexpected triumph of "Shakespeare" was especially sweet to Harvey Weinstein, the co-owner of Miramax, who lavished millions of dollars on a campaign promoting the the film in Hollywood trade papers and newspapers and who was criticized by Dreamworks for doing so and forcing Spielberg's company to spend more on its academy campaign. As late as this morning, most studio executives, producers and talent agents were convinced that the Spielberg film would win. The other nominated films were "Elizabeth," "Life Is Beautiful" and "The Thin Red Line." The top acting awards went to Ms. Paltrow and to Dame Judi Dench in a supporting role for "Shakespeare in Love," Roberto Benigni as leading actor for "Life Is Beautiful" and James Coburn in a supporting role for "Affliction." But the most controversial and dramatic moment of the event was the honorary Oscar to Elia Kazan, the 89-year-old director of "On the Waterfront" and other classics. Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro presented the Oscar for lifetime achievement to Kazan, who named names before a Congressional panel investigating Communists in the entertainment business in 1952. Despite concerns by academy officials that some members of the audience would protest, Kazan received a standing ovation. Some members of the audience, such as the actors Nick Nolte and Ed Harris, sat silent. Spielberg applauded but did not stand. Kazan thanked the academy for its "courage and generosity." After hugging Scorsese and De Niro, Kazan slowly walked offstage with his wife, Frances Kazan. Whoopi Goldberg, the host, dominated the show with a myriad of costume changes, faintly off-color jokes (some at her own expense) and one-liners about Linda Tripp and Kenneth Starr. At the opening, Ms. Goldberg drew prolonged applause and laughter as she appeared in an elaborate Elizabethan gown. She paid tribute to the number of films nominated involving Shakespeare and Elizabeth I. "Some of the best actors in the world were nominated this year," said Ms. Goldberg. "One or two of them were even American." The stars of the evening were Ms. Paltrow and Benigni. Ms. Paltrow received the Oscar for "Shakespeare" and wept as she thanked colleagues and family members. Almost instantly, the award turned the 26-year-old actress into one of Hollywood's bigger stars. Benigni won awards for best actor for his performance in "Life Is Beautiful" and also collected the foreign-language Oscar. The comedy-drama from Italy is about a man who seeks to protect his son from the Holocaust. Sophia Loren presented Benigni with the foreign-language award. Benigni, who created the film, climbed over several seats and waved enthusiastically as he skipped onstage to accept the award. "This is too much -- your generosity," Benigni said. The elfin and exuberant Benigni, a top comedy star in Italy, is the first actor to win an Oscar for a foreign language film since Miss Loren won for "Two Women" in 1961. The Academy Awards began with Oscars for two veteran actors. Coburn was selected best supporting actor in the drama "Affliction," and Dame Judi won best supporting actress for |
On what day of the week was Valentines Day in the year 2000? | Finding the Day of the Week About Finding the Day of the Week When I was growing up way back in the '90s, I used to watch a show called "Figure It Out." It was a sort of game show that would feature a kid with a special talent, and the celebrity panelists would have to, well, figure out what it was. On one episode, there was a boy who could tell you the day of the week that a given date fell on. I remember being absolutely amazed. I had no idea how he did it. It turns out that it's quite easy to determine the day of the week from a given date. In fact, you can do it in your head with a little mental math and a few simple memorizations. Read on for a quick background on the algorithm. And don't worry: we'll get to the formula soon enough. Overview of the Doomsday Algorithm The method outlined here is called the Doomsday Algorithm. It's not the only way to find the day of the week of a given date, but it lends itself easily to memorization. Invented by mathematician John Horton Conway (born 1937), the algorithm takes advantage of the fact that in any given year, there are certain easy-to-remember dates that all happen to fall on the same day of the week. Conway referred to this special day of the week as the Doomsday. There are other methods which, with some more difficult memorization and twisting of numbers, will lead you directly to your answer. However, by finding a year's Doomsday first, you can easily find the weekday of any date in that year. Besides the formula itself, all you need to memorize is a single Doomsday date for each month. Luckily, they're quite easy, and that's why the algorithm was based around them. In any given year, 4/4, 6/6, 8/8, 10/10, and 12/12 fall on the same day of the week -- the Doomsday. Conveniently, the last day of February (the 28th in a regular year or the 29th if it's a leap year) also falls on this day. It happens that 5/9, 9/5, 7/11, and 11/7 fall on the Doomsday as well. For those familiar with the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, a handy mnemonic for these months is, "I work from 9 to 5 at the 7-11." Or you could simply remember that these are the odd-numbered months after March. What about the remaining months, January and March? Like February, their Doomsday dates hinge on the leap day as well. If it's a common year (a non-leap year), then January 3 is the Doomsday; if it is a leap year, then January 4 is the Doomsday. (You might remember that for three years, it's the January 3rd, and every fourth year, it's January 4th.) As for March, the last day of February is usually considered March's Doomsday date as "March 0." (Keep in mind that a leap year is a year that is divisible by four: a year when we have the Summer Olympics and the US Presidential election. The exception to the rule is that years divisible by 100 but not 400 are common years: thus, 1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but 1600 and 2000 were.) So, to review, these are the only Doomsday dates you need to remember: Month ...2000s, 2400s, 2800s... Tuesday (remember: "Y-Tue-K") The two you will probably need to know the most are those for the 1900s (1900-1999) and the 2000s (2000-2099). You can remember that the anchor day for the 1900s is "We-in-dis-day" because most of us were born during that century. Likewise, you can remember that the anchor day for the 2000s is Tuesday with the mnemonic "Y-Tue-K" (remember Y2K?). The Math Yes, you do need to use a little math in order to do this. Here's the formula, broken down step-by-step. In this example, we'll find which day of the week July 13, 1989 fell on. Divide the last two digits of the year by 12. 89 divided by 12 is 7, with 5 left over. Find how many 4's go into the remainder evenly. 5 divided by 4 is 1, with a remainder that we ignore. Add these three numbers. 7 + 5 + 1 = 13. Divide the sum by 7 and take the remainder. 13 divided by 7 is 1, with a remainder of 6. Add the remainder to the century's anchor day to find the year's Doomsday. Wendesday + 6 = Tuesday. Use the month's Doomsday to find the day you need. July's Doomsday is 7/11, a Tuesday, so July 13 i |
With which sport would you associate Davis Love III? | Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? | Sport | The Guardian Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? Ewan Murray Clarke looks nailed on to be Europe’s captain at next year’s Ryder Cup but the USA may yet choose a leader for Hazeltine from left field Darren Clarke is favourite to become Europe's captain at Hazeltine in 2016 and has the backing of most players. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Contact author Share on Messenger Close The Ryder Cup hiatus, which has stretched to almost five months, will end on Wednesday when Europe’s captain for next year’s meeting with the United States at Hazeltine will be named. Darren Clarke is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Paul McGinley in seeking to continue a terrific European run in the event. In short, it would rank as a major shock if Clarke is not given the nod by the five-man selection panel but, because the gathering inside the Wentworth Club’s Ryder Cup Room will make the first and last meeting of that committee and a vote must be taken, there cannot be certainty. History tells us that politics can play a part in these affairs, despite the streamlining of the selection process. Miguel Ángel Jiménez is apparently the only legitimate alternative to Clarke, with Thomas Bjorn a long-shot outsider. Colin Montgomerie, McGinley, David Howell, José María Olazábal and the outgoing European Tour chief executive, George O’Grady, are the men to make the call. An announcement is expected in the afternoon. Unlike the USA team, recent glories mean Europe are not in need of anything revolutionary, rather someone who can take forward the template that has proved so fruitful in recent times. Clarke’s appeal is obvious. The 2011 Open champion has enjoyed a successful Ryder Cup spell as player and vice-captain. Crucially, he has commanded the public support of the people who should matter most in the event – the players. Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer are among those who have backed the Clarke cause. After his belated Open success, Ryder Cup captaincy was the next obvious step for Clarke, a matter which will not have been lost on the man himself. The case for Jiménez is tougher to make. For all he is depicted as something of a jolly inspiration to middle-aged men who enjoy wine and cigars, there is little to actually suggest he could command the necessary level of respect as a captain. Jiménez rarely communicates publicly in English, especially to the media. When he does, a language barrier – deliberate or otherwise – is apparent. In the context of the venue, Clarke commands more respect from US golf followers than Jiménez. Partly that is because of the blunt reality that Clarke has enjoyed the more impressive playing career on the big stage, despite the admirable longevity of Jiménez. And yet, it is unquestionable that the Europe captaincy should not remain the want of golfers from Great Britain and Ireland, as has been the case for too long. It is that which makes the Jiménez candidacy intriguing, a point which certainly will not be lost on Olazábal. McGinley and Clarke, having once been close friends, have suffered a more recent breakdown in their relationship, but McGinley has always been adamant he will do what is best for team rather than on the grounds of personality. In theory, Montgomerie would be in the Clarke camp, as would Howell, who shared a management stable with the 46-year-old until recently. Fascinating Ryder Cup news has emanated from across the Atlantic with the leaking of suggestions that Davis Love III is poised for a return as their captain at Hazeltine . Love took charge of the USA team at Medinah, where they were famously upstaged by an outstanding European Sunday comeback. Two factors are pertinent here. Fred Couples had been widely quoted as the man who would lead his country at Hazeltine, a matter that would have been raised by the task force specially formed to arrest ailing Ryder Cup fortunes. Couples brings a lot of qualities but the intense planning the U |
Who had a hit with the song Paper Roses in 1973? | Paper roses - YouTube Paper roses Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 5, 2014 Paper roses."Paper Roses" is a popular song written by Fred Spielman and Janice Torre which was a hit in 1960 for Anita Bryant with Monty Kelly's Orchestra and Chorus and later for Marie Osmond in 1973. Anita Bryant's version of "Paper Roses" was originally released in 1960 as a single b/w "Mixed Emotions" (Carlton 528) and was the opening track on her 1961 album Hear Anita Bryant In Your Home Tonight! (Carlton STLP 12/127), recorded in "Provocative Stereo." "Paper Roses" was Bryant's biggest hit on the Billboard Pop chart, peaking at No. 5 in 1960. Bryant continued to release singles following "Paper Roses"' success. Although Bryant had hits that reached the Top 40 again, she never had another hit as big as "Paper Roses." Category |
Which famous explorer was murdered by natives of Hawaii on Valentine's Day in 1779? | Captain Cook killed in Hawaii - Feb 14, 1779 - HISTORY.com Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Share this: Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Author Captain Cook killed in Hawaii URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 14, 1779, Captain James Cook, the great English explorer and navigator, is murdered by natives of Hawaii during his third visit to the Pacific island group. In 1768, Cook, a surveyor in the Royal Navy, was commissioned a lieutenant in command of the HMS Endeavor and led an expedition that took scientists to Tahiti to chart the course of the planet Venus. In 1771, he returned to England, having explored the coast of New Zealand and Australia and circumnavigated the globe. Beginning in 1772, he commanded a major mission to the South Pacific and during the next three years explored the Antarctic region, charted the New Hebrides, and discovered New Caledonia. In 1776, Cook sailed from England again as commander of the HMS Resolution and Discovery, and in January 1778 he made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands. He may have been the first European to ever visit the island group, which he named the Sandwich Islands in honor of one of his patrons, John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich. Cook and his crew were welcomed by the Hawaiians, who were fascinated by the Europeans’ ships and their use of iron. Cook provisioned his ships by trading the metal, and his sailors traded iron nails for sex. The ships then made a brief stop at Ni’ihau and headed north to look for the western end of a northwest passage from the North Atlantic to the Pacific. Almost one year later, Cook’s two ships returned to the Hawaiian Islands and found a safe harbor in Hawaii’s Kealakekua Bay. It is suspected that the Hawaiians attached religious significance to the first stay of the Europeans on their islands. In Cook’s second visit, there was no question of this phenomenon. Kealakekua Bay was considered the sacred harbor of Lono, the fertility god of the Hawaiians, and at the time of Cook’s arrival the locals were engaged in a festival dedicated to Lono. Cook and his compatriots were welcomed as gods and for the next month exploited the Hawaiians’ good will. After one of the crewmen died, exposing the Europeans as mere mortals, relations became strained. On February 4, 1779, the British ships sailed from Kealakekua Bay, but rough seas damaged the foremast of the Resolution, and after only a week at sea the expedition was forced to return to Hawaii. The Hawaiians greeted Cook and his men by hurling rocks; they then stole a small cutter vessel from the Discovery. Negotiations with King Kalaniopuu for the return of the cutter collapsed after a lesser Hawaiian chief was shot to death and a mob of Hawaiians descended on Cook’s party. The captain and his men fired on the angry Hawaiians, but they were soon overwhelmed, and only a few managed to escape to the safety of the Resolution. Captain Cook himself was killed by the mob. A few days later, the Englishmen retaliated by firing their cannons and muskets at the shore, killing some 30 Hawaiians. The Resolution and Discovery eventually returned to England. Related Videos |
Which 1997 film was a character called Rose played by two different actresses, both of whom received Oscar nominations for their parts? | Kate Winslet - Biography - IMDb Kate Winslet Biography Showing all 147 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (108) | Personal Quotes (24) | Salary (6) Overview (4) 5' 6½" (1.69 m) Mini Bio (1) Ask Kate Winslet what she likes about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. The British actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she's built an eclectic resume that runs the gamut from Shakespearean tragedy to modern-day mysticism and erotica. Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born in Reading, Berkshire, into a family of thespians -- parents Roger Winslet and Sally Anne Bridges-Winslet were both stage actors, maternal grandparents Oliver and Linda Bridges ran the Reading Repertory Theatre, and uncle Robert Bridges was a fixture in London's West End theatre district. Kate came into her talent at an early age. She scored her first professional gig at eleven, dancing opposite the Honey Monster in a commercial for a kids' cereal. She started acting lessons around the same time, which led to formal training at a performing arts high school. Over the next few years, she appeared on stage regularly and landed a few bit parts in sitcoms. Her first big break came at age 17, when she was cast as an obsessive adolescent in Heavenly Creatures (1994). The film, based on the true story of two fantasy-gripped girls who commit a brutal murder, received modest distribution but was roundly praised by critics. Still a relative unknown, Winslet attended a cattle call audition the next year for Ang Lee 's Sense and Sensibility (1995). She made an immediate impression on the film's star, Emma Thompson , and beat out more than a hundred other hopefuls for the part of plucky Marianne Dashwood. Her efforts were rewarded with both a British Academy Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Winslet followed up with two more period pieces, playing the rebellious heroine in Jude (1996) and Ophelia in Kenneth Branagh 's Hamlet (1996). The role that transformed Winslet from art house attraction to international star was Rose DeWitt Bukater, the passionate, rosy-cheeked aristocrat in James Cameron 's Titanic (1997). Young girls the world over both idolized and identified with Winslet, swooning over all that face time opposite heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio and noting her refreshingly healthy, unemaciated physique. Winslet's performance also garnered a Best Actress nomination, making her the youngest actress to ever receive two Academy Award nominations. After the swell of unexpected attention surrounding Titanic (1997), Winslet was eager to retreat into independent projects. Rumor has it that she turned down the lead roles in both Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Anna and the King (1999) in order to play adventurous soul searchers in Hideous Kinky (1998) and Holy Smoke (1999). The former cast her as a young single mother traveling through 1970s Morocco with her daughters in tow; the latter, as a zealous follower of a guru tricked into a "deprogramming" session in the Australian outback. The next year found her back in period dress as the Marquis de Sade's chambermaid and accomplice in Quills (2000). Kate holds the distinction of being the youngest actor ever honored with four Academy Award nominations (she received her fourth at age 29). As of 2016, she has been nominated for an Oscar seven times, winning one of them: she received the Best Actress Oscar for the drama The Reader (2008), playing a former concentration camp guard. For her performance of Joanna Hoffman in Steve Jobs (2015), she received her seventh Academy Award nomination. Off camera, Winslet is known for her mischievous pranks and familial devotion. She has two sisters, Anna Winslet and Beth Winslet (both actresses), and a brother, Joss. In 1998, she married assistant director Jim Threapleton . They had a daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, in October 2000. They divorced in 2001. She later married director Sam Mendes in 2003 an |
What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? 3. For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? 4. What is the name given to the largest bee in a hive? 5. Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as “Lord Of The Flies”? 6. On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? 7. Mozart’s opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of . . . who? 8. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? 9. What was the name of the road sweeper played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? 10. What connects the answers above? 11. What was the nickname of the first Spice Girl to go solo? 12. Which of the following events did Carl Lewis not win a gold medal for at the 1984 Olympics? Long Jump, 400m or 100m relay? 13. Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent |
Which G is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? 3. For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? 4. What is the name given to the largest bee in a hive? 5. Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as “Lord Of The Flies”? 6. On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? 7. Mozart’s opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of . . . who? 8. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? 9. What was the name of the road sweeper played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? 10. What connects the answers above? 11. What was the nickname of the first Spice Girl to go solo? 12. Which of the following events did Carl Lewis not win a gold medal for at the 1984 Olympics? Long Jump, 400m or 100m relay? 13. Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent |
For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? | Sidney James - Biography - IMDb Sidney James Biography Showing all 54 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (24) | Salary (18) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army during World War 2. By now an aspiring actor, James claimed to have boxed in his youth, perhaps to explain his craggy features, but was certainly a well respected hairdresser in his native country. Known in the trade as "one take James", he became a very talented and professional actor, constantly in demand for small parts in British post-war cinema. In 1960 James debuted in the fourth of the Carry On films, taking the lead role in Carry on Constable (1960) and went on to appear in a further 18 Carry On films as well as various stage and television spin-offs. Reputed not to have got on with Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams , the two often played adversaries on-screen, notably in the historical parodies Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) and Carry on Pimpernel (1967). James however was respected and revered by almost everyone he worked with and contrary to popular myth, a true gentleman. An addiction to gambling played a large part in James' workaholic schedule and subsequent heart attack in 1967. He was soon back in action however, playing a hospital patient in Carry on Doctor (1967), able to spend most of the film in bed. He suffered a second and fatal heart attack on stage in Sunderland, England on April 26 1976, leaving behind 3 children and his third wife Valerie who had stuck by him despite his affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor , saying, "He always came home to me". - IMDb Mini Biography By: lyndseychris Spouse (3) ( 12 August 1936 - 1940) (divorced) (1 child) Trade Mark (3) The dirtiest laugh in film Playing lecherous comedy characters The adulterous characters he portrayed were inspired by events in his life. Trivia (24) Arrived in Britain on Dec 25th 1946, spending his army demob money on one-way tickets. Once described as "The man with a face like an unmade bed!". Voted (some time ago) to have the world's dirtiest laugh. Career prior to acting was as a top ladies' hairdresser in South Africa. Sid and Meg had a daughter Reine (named after Sid's mother) Frequently remembered as a former boxer, but he never actually was! People got that impression that he had been a boxer from his craggy features and bulbous nose. He is the father of Stephen James, a musician and sound technician who appeared on Fortran 5's debut album "Blues", in October 1991. The song "Bike" heavily sampled Sid's voice and distinctive laugh. Also, Sidney James' portrait appears on the album cover. Collapsed and died on-stage of a heart attack while appearing in "The Mating Game" at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland. Was the regular sidekick-cum-bête noir of Tony Hancock throughout the six series of the radio series "Hancock's Half Hour". Likewise, became Hancock's regular pal in the TV series Hancock's Half Hour (1956), until the final series when Hancock decided it was getting too much like a double act. Sid was nicknamed "One take James" because he nearly always did it right first time. He was also earning the highest daily rate of any British character actor. In late 1960s, he attended a showbusiness houseparty near the Thames and, according to a TV news bulletin, was the hero of the hour because fire broke out and Sid kept dashing back indoors to help others to safety. Apparently, the emergency services had to eventually restrain him from re-entering the fire. Was infamous for using branded products in the Carry On films and advertising them. In one particular film he opened a cupboard to reveal a cupboard full of Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky. Had an affair w |
Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as Lord Of The Flies? | Devil looks like Obama in ‘The Bible’ Print Some are comparing Satan from "The Bible" TV miniseries with President Obama. President Barack Obama, already famous for having flies attracted to his face, is now the subject of devilish talk after Sunday night’s episode of “The Bible” miniseries on the History Channel, with big names such as Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh providing their thoughts. Twitter exploded with comments from viewers who noticed an eerie similarity between the face of Mr. Obama and that of the Satan character, played by actor Mehdi Ouzaani. Media giant Glenn Beck was among the first to make the connection, tweeting, “Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on History Channel looks exactly like That Guy?” Beck refers to Obama as “that guy,” having vowed not to utter the name of the president in all of 2013. Twitter user @Leah Christie, tweeted, “Oh my word…watching The History Channel’s The Bible…does Satan look familiar to anyone else?” Other tweets include: @Hunt4Photos: “History channel/last night/show: The Bible. Why did Satan look just like President Obama? Pissed off man!” Slhappy Gilmore@KPOView: “I was so excited about #TheBible as it’s a way to bring it to life for all to see. But political statements like Satan=Obama, we lose.” Stephanie Jefferson@mittchick: “I am so relieved to know that my eyes and mind were not playing tricks on me when I thought Satan resembled Obama in #TheBible” VictorJett Contreras@victorjett: WHA! Did the Bible miniseries on History Channel make the Devil look like Obama. Crazy. Ridiculous.” Rush Limbaugh held up a photo of the actor Monday afternoon on his famous “Dittocam” to show viewers that the Satan character was “a dead ringer” for Obama. “Folks, it is uncanny,” Limbaugh noted, before quipping, “In light of that picture … the question that sprang to everybody’s mind is: if Satan had a son, would he look like the guy [in the White House]?” Find out everything you always wanted to know about the devil but were too afraid to ask in the autographed besteller, “Shocked by the Bible,” or get “Shocked by the Bible” bundled with Joe Kovacs’ brand-new bestseller, “The Divine Secret.” “The Bible” is a collaboration between Mark Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Downey. Burnett has contributed to Democrat candidates, including Obama in 2008 and the DNC in 2009, while he also produces Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and was behind Sarah Palin’s first reality effort. “This is utter nonsense,” Burnett and Downey said in a joint statement. “The actor who played Satan, Mehdi Ouzaani, is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor. He has previously played parts in several biblical epics – including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our president.” Downey added, “Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our president, who is a fellow Christian. False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of ‘The Bible.'” The History Channel adds in a statement: “History Channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors. It’s unfortunate that anyone made this false connection. History’s ‘The Bible’ is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history.” Burnett told TMZ the devil has stirred the pot and created a false likeness between Obama and the TV devil. Burnett believes the real devil is frightened that Jesus has now entered the picture of life and is trying to distract from God’s message by creating a false story. “What could be more annoying to Satan than talking about Jesus?” Burnett told TMZ. He added he’s confident the real devil’s plan of distraction will not work, saying, “We believe in the light.” This is not the first time some in the public have made a connection between evil in the Bible and President Obama. On Nov. 5, 2008, the very night Obama was first elected president, the Illinois Pick 3 lottery number for the Evening Pick was 666 , a number associated with “the be |
On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? | Ricardo Montalban dies at 88; 'Fantasy Island' actor - LA Times Ricardo Montalban dies at 88; 'Fantasy Island' actor Ricardo Montalban Ricardo Montalban pictured in a 1950 MGM photo. Ricardo Montalban pictured in a 1950 MGM photo. (MGM) Lorenza Muñoz Ricardo Montalban, the suave leading man who was one of the first Mexican-born actors to make it big in Hollywood and who was best known for his role as Mr. Roarke on TV's "Fantasy Island," has died. He was 88. Montalban died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home of complications related to old age, said his son-in-law, Gilbert Smith. Within the entertainment industry, Montalban was widely respected for his efforts to create opportunities for Latinos, although he and others believed that his activism hurt his career. In 1970, he founded the nonprofit Nosotros Foundation to improve the image and increase employment of Latinos in Hollywood. "He paved the way for being outspoken about the images and roles that Latinos were playing in movies," said Luis Reyes, co-author of "Hispanics in Hollywood" (2000). On Wednesday, actor Edward James Olmos called Montalban "one of the true giants of arts and culture." "He was a stellar artist and a consummate person and performer with a tremendous understanding of culture . . . and the ability to express it in his work," Olmos told The Times. Montalban was already a star of Mexican movies in the 1940s when MGM cast him as a bullfighter opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta" and put him under contract. He would go on to appear alongside such movie greats as Clark Gable and Lana Turner . When major film roles dried up for him in the 1970s, he turned to stage and eventually TV, where he was familiar to millions as the mysterious host whose signature line, “Welcome to Fantasy Island,” opened the hit ABC show that aired from 1978 to 1984. Mexican is not a nice-sounding word and Hollywood is at fault for this because we have been portrayed in this ungodly manner. — Ricardo Montalban While "Fantasy Island" was renewing Montalban's career and giving him financial stability, he also won an Emmy for his performance as Chief Satangkai in the 1978 ABC miniseries "How the West Was Won." In the 1970s and '80s, Montalban was also familiar to TV viewers as a commercial spokesman for Chrysler. He was later widely spoofed for his silky allusion to the “soft Corinthian leather” of the Chrysler Cordoba, although no such leather existed. While making "Fantasy Island," Montalban also gave one of his best movie performances -- as Khan Noonien Singh in the “ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ” (1982), a follow-up to a beloved 1967 “Star Trek” television episode that also featured Montalban. New Yorker magazine critic Pauline Kael said Montalban's performance as Khan "was the only validation he has ever had of his power to command the big screen." Born Nov. 25, 1920, in Mexico City, Montalban was the youngest of four children of Castilian Spaniards who had immigrated in 1906 to the city, where Montalban's father owned a dry goods store. Montalban came to Los Angeles as a teenager with his oldest brother, Carlos, who had lived in the city and worked for the studios. "I felt as if I knew California already, because of the movies," Montalban said in "Reflections: A Life in Two Worlds," the 1980 autobiography he wrote with Bob Thomas. Montalban studied English at Fairfax High School, where an MGM talent scout noticed him in a student play. He was offered a screen test, but his brother advised him against taking it and took him on a business trip to New York City. The handsome Montalban soon found himself the star of a short film that was made to play on a screen atop a jukebox. That three-minute movie, which debuted at the Hurricane Bar in midtown Manhattan, led to small roles in plays. When his mother's illness took him back to Mexico, Montalban got a one-line role in a parody of "The Three Musketeers," starring Cantinflas. Around that time, he also met Georgiana Belzer, a model and Loretta Young 's sister, whom he married in 1944. She died in 2007. Montalban intended |
Mozart's opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of ... who? | Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' with M�ller-Brachmann and Tatulescu from Budapest - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com Concert will begin at 18:00 hours GMT Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' with M�ller-Brachmann and Tatulescu from Budapest Live stream Live stream will be available right here at the beginning of the concert Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is an opera buffa with a libretto in Italian by Lorenzo Da Ponte, based on a stage comedy by Pierre Beaumarchais 'La folle journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro'. It is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single 'day of madness' (la folle giornata) in the palace of the Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Performers: Figaro: Hanno Müller-Brachmann. Susanna: Laura Tatulescu. Count Almaviva: Roman Trekel. Countess Almaviva: Miah Persson. Cherubino: Rachel Frenkel. Bartolo: Robert Lloyd. Marcellina: Ann Murray. Don Basilio and Don Curzio: Rodolphe Briand. Barbarina: Norma Nahoun. Antonio: Matteo Peirone. Budapest Festival Orchestra. Conductor: Iván Fischer. Your comment has been successfully submitted |
What is the nearest planet to the Sun? | Planet Closest to the Sun - Universe Today Universe Today Planet Closest to the Sun Article Updated: 24 Dec , 2015 by Jerry Coffey [/caption]Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, is a study in extremes and offers many surprises. The extremes of the planet have made it an understudied body in our Solar System, though the MESSENGER mission is trying to change that as you are reading this article. In addition to being the planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is also the smallest by mass. If you ignore the former planet Pluto, it is also the smallest by surface area, as well. The planet has the most eccentric orbit: at perihelion it is 46,001,200 km from the Sun and at aphelion it is 69,816,900 km. The planet’s short orbital period(87.969 Earth days) and slight axial tilt combine to make the day on Mercury(116 Earth days) longer than the year. The average temperature on the planet is 442.5°K. Because of the planet’s thin atmosphere there is a wide temperature range, 100°K to 700°K. The temperature at the equator can be as much as 300°K more than the temperature at the poles. Despite its proximity to our central star, the poles of the planet are thought to have water ice hidden within impact craters. Claims for water ice are substantiated by observations by the 70 m Goldstone telescope and the Very Large Array. There are areas of very high radar reflection at the pole areas so, since water is highly reflective of radar, astronomers believe that water ice is the most likely cause of this reflection. Due to its size and average temperatures, the planet’s gravity can not retain a significant atmosphere over a long period. It does have a negligible surface-bounded exosphere that is dominated by hydrogen, helium, oxygen, sodium, calcium, and potassium. Atoms are continuously being lost and replenished from this exosphere. Hydrogen and helium atoms are thought to derive from the solar wind that buffets the planet. These elements diffuse into Mercury’s magnetosphere before escaping back into space. Radioactive decay within the crust is a source of helium, sodium, and potassium. Mercury has been explored by two mission: Mariner 10 and MESSENGER. Mariner 10 was able to map 40-45% of Mercury’s surface through more than 2,800 photos. It revealed a more or less moon-like surface, a slight atmosphere, a magnetic field, and a large iron rich core. MESSENGER was launched in August of 2004. After a 31/2 year flight, it made its first flyby in January 2008 and arrived in orbit on March 18, 2011. So far, the probe has discovered large amounts of water in the exosphere, evidence of past volcanic activity, and evidence of a liquid planetary core. As the MESSENGER mission continues, the closest planet to the Sun should continue to reveal more surprises for the scientists at NASA. It appears a new age of discovery has begun for Mercury. We have an extensive section just on Mercury on Universe Today. And did you know there’s a spacecraft visiting Mercury called MESSENGER? You can read news about this mission here . Here’s a link to NASA’s Solar System Exploration Guide on Mercury. We have recorded an episode of Astronomy Cast just about the Sun called The Sun, Spots and All . References: |
What is the name of the dopey road sweeper player by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? | Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for loveable Trigger in Only Fools & Horses, has died (From The Bolton News) Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for loveable Trigger in Only Fools & Horses, has died TRIGGER: Roger Lloyd-Pack 3 comments ONLY Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack has died aged 69, his agent said. The actor, best known for playing Trigger in the long-running comedy, died at home in London last night. His agent, Maureen Vincent, said he had pancreatic cancer and had "died at home surrounded by his family". Lloyd-Pack was born into an acting family in north London and his father Charles was a regular in Hammer horror films. Although best-known for playing the dopey road-sweeper in Only Fools And Horses, Lloyd-Pack appeared in dozens of films and TV shows including a regular role as farmer Owen Newitt in The Vicar Of Dibley. Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was among those paying tribute online. He said: "Very sad news about Roger Lloyd Pack. Trigger was an ancestor to Father Dougal and I'm glad I once had a chance to tell him so." Lloyd-Pack was also a successful stage actor, appearing regularly at Shakespeare's Globe in central London, but knew he would always be best known as Trigger. In a 2012 interview with the Guardian, he said: "People will never stop shouting "Trigger!" at me in the street. The other day I jumped some lights on my bike because someone was hollering at me. A police van pulled me over, and when I stopped they also shouted: "Trigger!". It can be very annoying." He was also politically active and a prominent campaigner for left-wing causes in the capital. Lloyd-Pack's daughter Emily shot to fame in the 1987 film Wish You Were Here before stepping back from the celebrity limelight after struggling with health issues. John Challis, best known as Boycie in Only Fools, said: "I spoke to Roger two days ago. Roger said it was a bit awkward to talk at that particular moment. It is very sad and very distressing. "My thoughts are with his family. He was a remarkable man and he'll be missed. Roger is irreplaceable. It's a very sorry day." Sir David Jason told of his "fondness" for his sitcom co-star and described him as a fine actor. He said: "I was very saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with. "Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools And Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles. I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together." Shane Allen, the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning, said: "The nation bids a fond and sad farewell to one of the most popular television sitcom actors of his generation. "Roger Lloyd-Pack enjoyed a long and successful career which spanned everything from the hugely iconic Trigger to roles in Shakespeare at The Globe. "He will be greatly missed and his work will live on for many years to come. Our thoughts are with his loved ones." |
In which sport do the rules specify that the ball used must not weigh less than 45.93 grams and must have a diameter of at least 42.67 millimetres? | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1 Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2 Which archipelagic nation consists of over 7,000 islands, the largest of which are Luzon and Mindanao? The Philippines (7,107 islands to be precise) 3 Which London theatre has the same name as a silvery white metal with atomic number 46? Palladium 4 Which murderer used the false name John Robinson whilst trying to escape to Quebec on the SS Montrose with his mistress? Dr Crippen (After the murder of his wife Cora) 5 What is the name of the MP for Crewe and Nantwich who died in April 2008? Gwyneth Dunwoody 6 Complete the Monopoly set – Piccadilly, Coventry Street and...? Leicester Square 7 Which major New York street intersects with Broadway at Times Square? 42nd Street 8 Which composer is buried adjacent to the organ in Westminster Abbey? Henry Purcell 9 If you were reading a book published by Fodor’s, what would the subject be? Travel (World’s largest English language publisher of travel / tourism info) 10 Two famous people met at Ujiji near the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania on the 10th of November 1871. Name either. Sir Henry Morton Stanley or Dr David Livingstone ("Dr. Livingstone, I presume..?”) 11 Which office, currently held by Martin Rees, has also been held by John Flamsteed and Edmond Halley? Astronomer Royal (Flamsteed was the first in 1675 and was followed by Halley) 12 What is the name of the ship’s Captain who is the subject of Herman Wouk’s novel (and later film) The Caine Mutiny? Captain Queeg 13 At the end of which famous race is the slowest finisher awarded the title Lanterne Rouge or Red Lantern? The Tour de France (It refers to the red lights on the last carriage of a train which indicate that no wagon has been lost). 14 In Norse mythology, who or what is Yggdrasil? The Tree of the World, a great Ash tree that connects the Norse cosmos together. (Tree is what we are after…) 15 Which American singer, known as the “Cry Guy” or the “Nabob of Sob”, had a Number 1 UK hit with Just Walking in the Rain in 1956? Johnnie Ray 16 Which American artist, whose most famous works were numbered rather than named, died at the age of 44 when he crashed his car whilst drunk in New York in 1956? Jackson Pollock 17 What is the name of the strait between India and Sri Lanka? The Palk Strait 18 What word is used to describe a person who dies without having made a will? Intestate (Do not accept “Dead”!) 19 What name is given to a series of pictures apparently made by random ink blots which is used as a means of psychological testing? The Rorschach Test 20 The novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair was the inspiration for a successful 2007 film featuring a leading character called Daniel Plainview. What is the film’s title? There Will Be Blood (Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Plainview) 21 Which Pope died in 1978 only 33 days after being elected? John Paul I (the first) 22 Which game bird found extensively in Scotland is known as the Snow Grouse? The Ptarmigan 23 Which English Football League team has been managed by Trevor Francis, David Pleat and Ron Atkinson? Sheffield Wednesday 24 When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, who stayed up in space? Michael Collins (Command Module Pilot of Apollo 11) 25 Refreshment Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent. By what name is it more commonly known? Mothering Sunday (Or Mother’s Day, of course…) 26 William Webb Ellis won a much prized blue for Oxford University at which sport? Cricket (Played v Cambridge in 1827) 27 In Greek mythology, Leto is the mother of twins by Zeus. Name either of them. Apollo or Artemis 28 In which Shakespeare play is Viola the heroine? Twelfth Night 29 Leona Lewis has recently topped the US charts with her single Bleeding Love. |
Which came first - Rugby League or Rugby Union? | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Rules on amateurism The earliest strictures against professionalism came from the Yorkshire committee in 1879, when, in response to the influx of working class players and their expectations of payment following the start of the Yorkshire Cup in 1877, they adopted the MCC’s regulations on amateurism. These rules made it clear that a "gentleman” who found himself out of pocket could legitimately claim expenses 1 . It is also worth noting that Yorkshire and Lancashire representatives formed the majority of the committee which drew up the RFU’s first amateurism rules in 1886. Since many of the clubs in the North of England were either started by industrialists or well supported by them. Players were often allowed to leave work early on a Saturday to play without any deduction of pay. Inducements were made to players from other parts of the country to come and play for local teams. Furthermore, the huge match attendances and public support for the game in Lancashire and Yorkshire resulting in some local games getting audiences larger than Internationals held in London. All of this fueled what became know as "Veiled Professionalism". In 1892/3 the leading gate taking clubs in the North formed leagues, they also operated a longer season, trained their players more thoroughly before key games by means of professional trainers and even introduced special diets for players. All of this was not viewed favorably by the more laid-back South and was seen as a pre-cursor to professionalism. By 1893 reports of some players in the North of England receiving payments for playing were reaching the Rugby Union on a regular basis. One early incident of note was the professional of David and Evan James on March 29th, 1893. The brothers were both Welsh internationals and played for Broughton Rovers. Both were suspended from the union but the club went unpunished due to no evidence of its complicity. The South were also not beyond reproach, also inducing players to come to clubs (Poaching) and the RFU itself turned a blind eye to evidence of professionalism when it suited it e.g. as stated by Collins 1 , "it took no action whatsoever against the returning 1888 tourists, despite publicly available evidence that they were being paid, in order to protect Stoddart." Although the North and South were often in dispute over other issues, they did appear to be united against professionalism in principle, so the idea of a North/South divide as the prime reason for the split appears to be inaccurate. The problem of how to define professionalism i.e. what was acceptable compensation and what not, indeed how to identify whether unacceptable practice had taken place at all. Committee of enquiry Following a complaint from the Cumberland County Union that another club had lured one of their players away with monetary incentives. The Union established a committee of enquiry consisting of F. I. Currey, W. Cail and A. M. Crook which attempted to obtain evidence. The rugby union was warned that if the club involved was punished, all the chief clubs in Lancashire and Yorkshire, from which a large proportion of international players were drawn, would secede from the Union. The matter came to a head at a general meeting of the rugby union on September 20th, 1893 at the Westminster Palace Hotel. At that meeting a proposal was made by J. A. Millar, of Yorkshire County and seconded by M. Newsome, also of Yorkshire (both members of the RU committee) that "players be allowed compensation for bona fide loss of time". They explained that in an attempt to popularize the game they were introducing it to young working men, but that they did them an injustice due to lose of wages which they suffered in order to play for their county or club. G. Rowland-Hill, Honorary secretary of the union since 81/82, was convinced that if this resolution were adopted it would lead to professionalism. Therefore this was opposed by him, supporte |
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What oriental game comprises 144 tiles? | Mahjong. Play a free MahJongg solitaire tiles game online. Chinese towers board game. Mahjong Solitaire [09.1] (Size 81k - Flash games require Flash Plug in) This Mahjong Solitaire will load in a new window that you can enlarged to full screen. Play also the solitaire game Hexagon Mah Jongg . The objective of the game Mahjong (also written or known as mah-jongg, mahjongg, mijang, Taipei, Morejongg, Mindjongg, etc.), is to eliminate all pieces from the board. Find matching pairs of images at the left and right ends of the lines at the various pyramid levels. After playing few games you, the player, will start developing a technique to play better games and eliminate more pieces from the board. The elimination of some pieces will open more possibilities than others; it is part of the fun to develop the skill to "clean" the board game. This MahJong game will tell you when no more moves are possible; this means not always is possible to eliminate all pieces from the board, I think (?). Click on the Circle restart for a new game. The original Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game played with similar pieces but under a different concept. The original game is played with 136, 144, 152 or more thick tiles of bone and bamboo, usually by four people. There are various sites in the Internet dedicated to the ancient game Mahjong. You will find clubs, competitions, history, etc.; for now, just enjoy this fine solitaire online. Play more fun free online at games-games.com . Author: Mizerov |
What comes next in the following sequence... Red, Blue, White, Black, Orange, __? | Crayola Crayons - BLICK art materials Crayola Crayons Crayola Crayons are famous for their rich, vibrant color. That's why Crayola is the name kids recognize in crayons. Standard crayons measure 3-5/8" long × 5/16" Sets are packaged in a tuck box, unless otherwise noted. 832-Piece, 64-Color Classpack — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 64-color crayon box with this Classpack featuring 13 reusable desktop bins. Each bin contains one set of 64 colors, including eight new 2008 Kids' Choice Colors chosen and named by kids. The Classpack also includes two classroom sharpeners. Crayons in Bulk — Replenish the most popular colors in sets and classroom packages as your children use them, break them, and lose them. Keep sets and classroom packs complete. Purchase 12 crayons of one color in a tuck box. Multicultural Crayons — These expressive crayon colors are specially designed for hands-on learning about self, family, and community. The Set of 8 includes the colors Apricot, Burnt Sienna, Mahogany, Peach, Sepia, Tan, and Black and White for blending. Set of 12 — Created in response to teacher and student requests, the 12-color set contains Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Brown, Black, White, Gray, Carnation Pink, and Indigo. Set of 120 — Experience the colors that generations of children have grown up with — from Red, Yellow, and Blue, to Gold, Copper, and Silver, too! The set contains 120 crayons, each a different color. Set of 16 — The 16-color set contains the eight colors listed above, plus Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Carnation Pink, Red-Orange, Red-Violet, White, Yellow-Green, and Yellow-Orange. Set of 24 — The 24-color set contains the 16 colors listed above, plus Gray, Green-Blue, Green-Yellow, Orange-Red, Orange-Yellow, Peach, Violet-Blue, and Violet-Red. Set of 48 — The set of 48 colors contains 48 different colors, including Gold and Silver, in a hinged-top box. Set of 64 — This hinge-top box contains 64 colors, plus a built-in pencil sharpener. Set of 8 — The 8-color set contains Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Brown, and Black. Set of 96 — Students can explore a full spectrum of color possibilities, encouraging creativity and flexibility. Flip-top box and tiered sleeves allow for easy access. Has a built-in sharpener. Ultimate Crayon Collection, Set of 152 — Please refer to the Item Specs tab for the full listing of included colors. Ultimate Color Collections, Set of 152 colors Glitter Red with Shimmering Silver Glitter Blue with Shimmering Silver Giltter Carnation Pink with Lavender Glitter Black with Glitzy Gold Glitter Yellow with Shimmering Silver Glitter Blue Green with Glitzy Gold Glitter Sky Blue with Glitzy Gold Glitter Red Violet with Glitzy Gold Glitter Green with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Orchid with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Yellow with Rainbow Glitter Orange with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Royal Purple with Ruby Red Glitter Maroon with Glitzy Gold Glitter White with Confetti Glitter |
In which year was the penalty kick first introduced into the game of football? | History of the Laws of the Game - From 1863 to the Present Day - FIFA.com From 1863 to the Present Day © Getty Images Football has come a long way since its first laws were drawn up in London in 1863. That historic meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern led not only to the foundation of the Football Association but, moreover, to the game's inaugural set of common rules. Although undergraduates at Cambridge had made an earlier attempt to achieve a uniform standard in the late 1840s - albeit still allowing the ball to be caught - it was not until 1863 that football, a sport played down the centuries in often-violent village contests and then embraced in the early 1800s by the English public schools, had a fixed rulebook. One club represented at the Freemasons' Tavern, Blackheath, refused to accept the non-inclusion of hacking (kicking below the knee) and subsequently became a founder of the Rugby Football Union. However, the 11 others reached an agreement and, under the charge of one Ebenezer Cobb Morley, 14 laws were soon penned for a game that would, in the following century, become the most played, watched and talked about activity on the planet. Original offside rule The offside rule formed part of the original rules in 1863 but it was a far remove from the law as we know it today. Any attacking player ahead of the ball was deemed to be offside - meaning early tactical systems featured as many as eight forwards, as the only means of advancing the ball was by dribbling or scrimmaging as in rugby. In the late 1860s, the FA made the momentous decision to adopt the three-player rule, where an attacker would be called offside if positioned in front of the third-last defender. Now the passing game could develop. Despite the unification of the rules and the creation of the FA in 1863, disputes, largely involving Sheffield clubs who had announced their own set of ideas in 1857, persisted into the late 1870s. However, the creation of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) finally put an end to all arguments. Made up of two representatives from each of the four associations of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland), the IFAB met for the first time on 2 June 1886 to guard the Laws of the Game. Then, as today, a three-quarters majority was needed for a proposal to be passed. Gradual changes In those early years, the game gradually assumed the features we take for granted today. Goal-kicks were introduced in 1869 and corner-kicks in 1872. In 1878 a referee used a whistle for the first time. Yet there was no such thing as a penalty up until 1891. In the public schools where modern football originated, there was an assumption that a gentleman would never deliberately commit a foul. Amid the increased competitiveness, however, the penalty, or as it was originally called 'the kick of death', was introduced as one of a number of dramatic changes to the Laws of the Game in 1891. Penalties, of course, had to be awarded by someone and following a proposal from the Irish Association, the referee was allowed on to the field of play. True to its gentlemanly beginnings, disputes were originally settled by the two team captains, but, as the stakes grew, so did the number of complaints. By the time the first FA Cup and international fixture took place, two umpires, one per team, were being employed to whom each side could appeal. But it was not the ideal solution as decisions were often only reached following lengthy delays. The referee, at first, stood on the touchline keeping time and was 'referred' to if the umpires could not agree but that all changed in 1891. Referees introduced From that date a single person with powers to send players off as well as give penalties and free-kicks without listening to appeals became a permanent fixture in the game. The two umpires became linesmen, or 'assistant referees' as they are called today. Also during that meeting in Scotland, the goal net was accepted into the laws, completing the make-up of the goal after the introduction of the crossbar to replace tape 16 years previousl |
Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show A Question Of Sport? | BBC Sport - Question of Sport - The history of the show The history of the show Three with the answers: Vine, Coleman, Barker. A Question of Sport will celebrate its 40th birthday in January 2010 making it the longest running TV quiz show in the UK and possibly the world. Some of the biggest names in British and International sport have appeared on the programme since its early days. In four decades the show has only had three presenters. Here is a potted history of some of the captains, hosts, and stars that have helped to make the show a favourite. The early days The first A Question of Sport aired on 5th January 1970 and was hosted by David Vine. The first team captains were boxer Henry Cooper and Wales rugby union star Cliff Morgan. They were joined by George Best, Ray Illingworth, Lillian Board, and Tom Finney. The Seventies Clockwise from top left: Cliff Morgan and Henry Cooper, Henry Cooper and Brendan Foster. The first change of captaincy occurred in 1977 when Olympic medallist Brendan Foster replaced Cliff Morgan. David Vine hosted the show for five series before moving on to present late-night snooker and Ski Sunday. David Vine was replaced by the sports presenter and commentator, David Coleman. Further changes were made to the team in 1979 as former Liverpool and England star Emlyn Hughes and Welsh rugby hero Gareth Edwards became the new captains. The Eighties Carson's cackles Emlyn and Gareth were the captains for the next three years until 1982. Then, former England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont teamed up with jockey Willie Carson whose distinctive laugh quickly became a trademark. In 1984 Emlyn returned as captain and battled Bill for the next five series. Emlyn's picture board gaffe Princess Anne appeared on the show in 1987 only a week after Emlyn mistook her for a male jockey on the pictureboard! Cricketing icon Ian Botham joined the show in 1989 taking over from Emlyn and the show had two of the most competitive captains in its history. Bill saved by the bell Bill and Beefy became a staple throughout the Nineties running in tandem for eight series. Bill generally had the upper hand and was helped by a very controversial moment. When the pair finally left Bill had clocked up a then record 319 appearances on the show. The Nineties Clockwise from top left: Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham, John Parrott and Ally McCoist. In 1996 it was all change. Scotland and Rangers striker Ally McCoist and former snooker world champion John Parrott became the new captains. David Coleman was in charge for Ally and John's first series. But he retired from the show in May 1997 to be replaced by current host Sue Barker. Ally and John were soon up to no good, mainly at Sue's expense. The Noughties Clockwise from top left: Frankie Dettori, John Parrott, Ally McCoist and Matt Dawson. In 2002 John vacated his seat and Ally and Sue were joined by jockey Frankie Dettori who was a bit better at racing horses than he was at quizzes! With Frankie's continuing success in the saddle he decided to give up the captaincy in 2004 to be replaced by one of England's successful Rugby World Cup winners, Matt Dawson. Frankie's anagram disaster On 18th May 2007 Ally, due to his commitments at Rangers, made his last appearance as a team captain on the show. He had clocked up a record busting 363 appearances. After a brief spell of guest captains, former England cricketer Phil Tufnell was made the permanent replacement for Ally in February 2008 and only the 14th full time team captain. Question of Sport - Ally's best bits To celebrate A Question of Sport¿s 40th birthday in 2010, we will be giving you the chance to nominate your favourite clips and share your memories of the show throughout 2009, so watch this space! Bookmark with: |
In 1999, what film became Tom Hanks first sequel? | Biography - Tom Hanks Online Biography - Colin (1977) & Elizabeth (1982) (with 1st wife Samantha Lewes) - Chester (1990) & Truman (1995) (with 2nd wife Rita Wilson) Education : Skyline High School (Oakland, CA) - Graduated in 1974 Chabot Junior College (Hayward, CA) California State University (Sacramento, CA) Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival (Lakewood, OH) Biography Thomas J. Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. Tom was raised by Amos Mefford Hanks, a cook and restaurant manager, and Janet (Turner) Hanks, a hospital worker. His parents divorced when he was 5, and his father took him along with his three siblings, Sandra, Larry and Jim, to Reno, Nevada. Because his father was an itinerant cook, Tom had to move quite often in his childhood. The family eventually settled in Oakland, California, where Tom attended and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974. During his high school years, Tom liked to entertain his classmates with his comedic talents and acted in school plays. Tom then transferred to California State University in Sacramento as a theater major, but quit his studies to intern, in 1977, with the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Lakewood, Ohio, where he earned acclaim for his performance in "The Taming of the Shrew" and earned, in 1978, a Cleveland Critics Circle for Best Actor for his brilliant performance of Proteus in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona". Over the next three years, he spent summers acting in numerous productions of Shakespeare’s plays and his winters participating backstage in a community theater company in Sacramento. Three years later, he relocated to New York to pursue acting and later headed for Los Angeles in hopes of reading more roles in TV and film. In 1980, Tom Hanks married Samantha Lewes (her birth name was Susan Jane Dillingham), an actress and producer he met in College and with whom he shared two children, a son named Colin (born on November 24, 1977), and a daughter named Elizabeth (born on May17, 1982). Still in 1980, he managed to break into features with a small role in the low-budget horror movie, "He Knows You're Alone" (1980) and then gained widespread exposure with a starring role in the short-lived cult sitcom, "Bosom Buddies," playing an advertising executive who moves into a low-rent female-only hotel with his ad exec buddy (Peter Scolari) on the condition that they both dress like women. Though the show was cancelled after two seasons, it gave Tom some exposure and led to his guest performances in such popular series as "The Love Boat", "Taxi", "Happy Days" and "Family Ties". Tom's performance on "Happy Days" impressed one of the cast member who turned out to be Ron Howard. He cast Tom for the leading role in his next movie, "Splash" (1984), a comic fantasy named about a man who falls in love with an actual mermaid. Proving a likable and engaging screen presence, Tom Hanks seemed assured of becoming successful in romantic comedies. More performances in films quickly ensued, including a role in "Bachelor Party" (1984), "The Man with One Red Shoe" (1985), "Volunteers" (1985), "The Money Pit" (1986), "Nothing in Common" (1986) and "Dragnet" (1987). On a personal level, after a five-year marriage, the couple divorced in 1987 and in 1988, Tom married actress Rita Wilson, with whom he shares two sons, Chester (born on August 4, 1990) and Truman Theodore (born on December 26, 1995). It was Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a 13-year-old boy trapped in the body of a 35-year-old man, Josh, in Penny Marshall‘s "Big" (1988), which really established his reputation as a box-office success and a gifted actor. His brilliant acting earned him a Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a Golden Globe for Best Actor, as well as his first nomination at the Oscars. He combined the huge victory with another, when Tom was cast as harsh stand-up comic Steven Gold in "Punchline" (1988). His strong performance won him a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award that same year. Tom’s next projects, "Turner & Hooch" (1989), "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990, opposite Meg Ryan) and "T |
What was the name of the robot dog that became a regular companion for Doctor Who? | Doctor Who Classic Series Companions / Characters - TV Tropes Played by: Carole Ann Ford (1963�64, 1983, 1993) "Oh, grandfather!" The Doctor's granddaughter. When the series began, she attended Coal Hill School in London as a student for a few months in 1963, posing as a human with a fake human name. She's Constantly Curious and extremely sweet. Returns much later, as an adult, to help out the first five incarnations of her grandfather all at the same time. Bound and Gagged : In "The Keys of Marinus", in Episode 6. The Bus Came Back : While Susan has certainly been on a Long Bus Trip , she did return for one adventure in 1983. To this date, Carole Ann Ford is still playing Susan in the Big Finish Doctor Who audios, both in First Doctor stories and as a companion to the Eighth Doctor. Bus Crash : The Doctor stated he was the Last of His Kind as early as "The End of the World". In the later episodes "The Empty Child", "Fear Her" and "The Doctor's Daughter", the Doctor reminisces about having had children once, and confirms that he considers every last Time Lord dead. Possibly subverted if the reason the Doctor thought he was the Last of His Kind is because Susan was on Gallifrey at the end of the Time War. If that's the case, now that it's been revealed that the Doctor managed to save Gallifrey in a frozen moment in time rather than destroying it it's possible that Susan's still alive. The Cameo : She's very briefly seen, from the back, in a flashback in "The Name of the Doctor". Cheerful Child : She has a tendency to act younger than her apparent age, probably because she is extremely young by Time Lord standards, and can't resist a giggle even at the most inappropriate times. For example, she laughs at the way one of her Dalek captors says her name in " The Daleks ". Cuddle Bug : Loves to cling to people, especially Barbara and her grandfather. Cute Clumsy Girl : One infamous moment has her accidentally dropping a bridge on top of the TARDIS and twisting her ankle in the process. Depending on the Writer : Susan had originally been intended as a Creepy Good Action Girl with Psychic Powers but was ReTooled into a "normal girl" after the unaired pilot. The result of this is that her character fluctuates wildly between scripts: in "An Unearthly Child" she is a nice girl who wishes she was normal but shows a little Nightmare Fetishist behaviour ("I like walking through the dark. It's mysterious.") and physically attacks a massive, armed caveman to save her friends; in "The Daleks" she is a Kiddie Kid who displays exaggerated fear about walking through the dark and the few times she's allowed to speak it's to make stupid suggestions ("First we all lie down and pretend to be dead..."); in "The Edge of Destruction" she drifts around in a long dress, babbles about creatures inside her and threatens to shred Ian with a pair of surgical scissors; in "Marco Polo" she is a Totally Radical sixties teen who thinks everything is "gear"; in "The Keys of Marinus" she is a Distressed Damsel ; in "The Aztecs" she has nothing to do; in "The Sensorites" she has a fight with her grandfather and saves the day with her telepathic powers; and then in "The Reign of Terror" she refuses to attempt to escape from a prison when she and Barbara are due to be guillotined because she's scared of the rats and then develops a fever for plot convenience. It's such a horrible mess you can tell the writers were relieved to start again with a blank slate when she got replaced with Suspiciously Similar Substitute Vicki. Pstandard Psychic Pstance : In "The Sensorites." Psychic Powers : She's very gifted in telepathy, much more so than her grandfather. Put on a Bus : Done at the end of the serial " The Dalek Invasion of Earth " where the Doctor leaves her behind so she can marry a nice young resistance fighter and have some stability in her life . She would have stayed with her grandfather out of a sense of obligation if he hadn't. She returns in "The Five Doctors". Riddle for the Ages : Susan's real (Gallifreyan) name. According to the short story, Roses, it i |
Which former Blue Peter presenter was involved in the first National Lottery TV draw in November 1994? | Anthea Turner set for TV presenter comeback after landing Health Lottery role - Mirror Online Celebs Anthea Turner set for TV presenter comeback after landing Health Lottery role Anthea, who hosted the National Lottery in 1994, is taking over from Ann Diamond on the Channel 5 show Share Rolling in it: Anthea Turner Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Anthea Turner is crossing her fingers again, hoping her TV return as the new presenter of the Health Lottery is a hit. The former kids’ TV star , who hosted the first National Lottery draw in 1994, is to take over from Anne Diamond, 60, on the Channel 5 results shows. The 55-year-old, who was the face of the original Lotto for two years, will now helm the Saturday and Wednesday programmes for the rival money-spinner. Wishful: Anthea Turner Apart from appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and winter sports show The Jump, Anthea has been off mainstream TV in recent years after a marriage break-up and financial problems. A source told the Sunday People: “Anthea really wanted this gig as she has not been doing too much lately. This will get her face back on TV. Anthea and Grant Bovey, 53, who finally split in 2013 after Grant was linked to designer Zoe de Mallet Morgan, then 25, have recently completed their divorce. Comeback: Anthea Turner (Photo: Joe Alvarez) The once golden couple sold their £5million Surrey mansion after Grant’s property firm folded. She is still a major investor in his Yummi Media Group, which lost £6million over two years. The source added: “The cash from the new job will come in very handy as the separation has been tough.” The ex-Blue Peter host, who has also been starring in ads for the Health Lottery, is to take up her new role in the next few weeks. But the draw, which raises cash for local health causes, has been criticised for donating only 20.3% of the ticket price to good causes. The National Lottery gives 28%. Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent |
Who played The Joker in the 1989 film Batman? | Batman (1989) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 35 titles created 10 Nov 2012 a list of 49 titles created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 45 titles created 31 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 8 months ago a list of 21 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Batman " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 22 nominations. See more awards » Videos When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: Joel Schumacher A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director: Tim Burton Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Director: Ivan Reitman Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Director: Ivan Reitman A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation. Director: Tim Burton Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. Director: Joel Schumacher A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Director: Joe Dante Edit Storyline Gotham City. Crime boss Carl Grissom (Jack Palance) effectively runs the town but there's a new crime fighter in town - Batman (Michael Keaton). Grissom's right-hand man is Jack Napier (Jack Nicholson), a brutal man who is not entirely sane... After falling out between the two Grissom has Napier set up with the Police and Napier falls to his apparent death in a vat of chemicals. However, he soon reappears as The Joker and starts a reign of terror in Gotham City. Meanwhile, reporter Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger) is in the city to do an article on Batman. She soon starts a relationship with Batman's everyday persona, billionaire Bruce Wayne. Written by grantss Only one will claim the night. Genres: 23 June 1989 (USA) See more » Also Known As: 126 min Sound Mix: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby (35 mm prints)| DTS (DVD version)| Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The flag of Gotham City closely resembles the state flag of Indiana. It can be seen briefly in Harvey Dent's office. See more » Goofs During the initial fight scene, when Batman kicks Eddie The Thug, there is for an instant, a flash going off as if a picture is being taken when Eddie hits the door. See more » Quotes Tourist Dad : I'm sorry, this is my cab. Passen |
Who were the original presenters on Channel 4's Big Breakfast? | BBC News | TV AND RADIO | Big Breakfast bows out Friday, 29 March, 2002, 13:08 GMT Big Breakfast bows out Richard Bacon and Lisa Rogers say goodbye Channel 4's The Big Breakfast has finally come to an end, 10 years after breaking the mould of morning television. There had been rumours the show's founder Bob Geldof would blow up the house which has been home to The Big Breakfast from the start but this did not happen. Instead, the show's presenters signed off with a song and computer tricks were used to make the lock-keeper's cottage look like it had disappeared. It has been very influential in the way people view breakfast television and weekend type shows. Chris Longridge, Heat magazine A host of celebrities were on hand to say farewell to the show including stars from EastEnders, Royle Family actor Ralf Little, comedian Johnny Vegas and garage collective So Solid Crew. A letter purporting to be from the Prince of Wales was also read out live on the show by presenter Richard Bacon, which congratulated the show for entertaining the nation for so long and wishing everyone luck with the future. "For the last 10 years, The Big Breakfast has amused and entertained a great number of people," it said. The Big Breakfast was a massive success when it first started however a slump in audience figures forced Channel 4 to axe the show. BSkyB and Princess Productions have been commissioned to make a replacement programme, which is due to start in April. Distinctive brand The Big Breakfast started in 1992 with presenters Chris Evans and Gaby Roslin. Its distinctive brand of interviews, gossip and celebrities became an instant hit, with audiences of more than two million. Heat magazine's Chris Longridge said the Big Breakfast was the first of a kind. He said: "When The Big Breakfast was first launched there had been nothing like that kind of TV since Tiswas. Gaby Roslin and Paula Yates were original presenters "It was the first of the breakfast shows to really go popular, to lose the stuffiness and cosiness of sofa chat and just have fun." The show's problems started when the original presenters left and a succession of temporary hosts including Rick Adams, Sharron Davies and Zoe Ball failed to halt the slide in ratings. But lightening struck twice when the partnership of Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen brought the viewers back. Longridge said: "The chemistry between Gaby and Chris really worked, it was so watchable but unexpected. 'Joke' "Johnny and Denise worked when they recaptured that spirit and added a certain sexiness." "Tom Cruise was interviewed in the garden shed with Johnny Vaughan, no other show could do that. Denise Van Outen hosted the show twice "Absolute A-list celebrities were in on the joke, mucking about with presenters." But again the ratings slid when the team of Vaughan and Van Outen was split up. Vaughan carried on with two different hosts, Kelly Brook and Liza Tarbuck, and Van Outen also came back, but for an unsuccessful stint. Another revamp brought new hosts, but no audience increase. But its still struggled to attract 230,000 viewers, less than a quarter of the number who tune in to GMTV on ITV1. Longridge said the show will be missed: "It has been very influential in the way people view breakfast television and weekend type shows. It had a great impact." See also: |
In which Bond film does Britt Ekland play the character of Mary Goodnight? | Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) Last The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Mary Goodnight first appeared as 00-Section secretary in the Ian Fleming novels On Her Majesty's Secret Service , You Only Live Twice and The Man with the Golden Gun . In 1974 the character appeared in the film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun as an inexperienced field operative. She was portrayed by Britt Ekland . Film biography Miss Goodnight is a Secret Service staffer, more ditzy than in the novels, who assists Bond when he is following Andrea Anders in Hong Kong . Very quickly it is established that she has as-yet unfulfilled desires toward Bond. Bond: "Now, Goodnight, would I do that to you? [Speaking of cheating on her.]" Goodnight: "Yes, James, you bloody well would!" |
Which actress divorced Dennis Quaid in 2001 after she had an affair with Russell Crowe? | Dennis Quaid: Marriage up in flames, divorce gets ugly Dennis Quaid: Marriage up in flames, divorce gets ugly Mar 09, 2012 She wants out but Quaid won't pay Share Tumble Combined comments & shares on social media Dennis Quaid is on the road to bachelorhood once again. His third wife, real estate agent Kimberly Buffington, filed for divorce on Friday morning. She wants half of their assets, but Quaid says no way. Dennis Quaid and his third wife, Kimberly Buffington, are no longer a couple. Kimberly filed for divorce this morning in Texas and TMZ reports the divorce will likely get very ugly based on Dennis' response to her filing. TMZ obtained Kimberly's petition which cites a very unhappy marriage as her reason for leaving Quaid. "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities… that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation." Ouch. In Kimberly's original filing for divorce, she asks Quaid for spousal support and attorney's fees. But Quaid seems to be on the offense and plans to prevent Kimberly from getting any joint assets. While the temporary order gives Kimberly "possession of their main residence and the Mercedes," TMZ says Quaid wants Kimberly to receive zero assets. No word yet on custody of their 4-year-old twins or child support. Dennis Quaid: Cocaine was added to movie budgets >> The couple made headlines back in 2007 when their twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, were given an accidental overdose of the drug heparin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The newborns received 10,000 units when only 10 units were prescribed. Confusion arose because the vials for the dramatically different doses were similarly labeled. The twins suffered severe internal injuries but thankfully recovered. Dennis and Kimberly Quaid sued Baxter Healthcare Corporation — the manufacturer of the drug — as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Quaids reached a settlement of $750,000 with Cedars in 2010. Quaid's first wife was P.J. Soles, a popular actress in the 1970s and 1980s. Soles and Quaid married in 1978 but divorced in 1983. Dennis then married fellow Hollywood star Meg Ryan in 1991 and the couple had a son, Jack, in 1992. Quaid and Ryan divorced in 2001 due to alleged allegations of infidelity on Quaid's part. In 2008, Ryan spoke to Insight magazine about the affairs. "Dennis was not faithful to me for a very long time, and that was very painful. I found out more about that after I was divorced." However, Ryan received considerable press when her affair with actor Russell Crowe became public. She told Oprah in 2006 her romance with Crowe was not a reason for her split with Quaid, "Russell isn't a homewrecker." She went on, "I did not leave my marriage for him. I left because it was not working." Quaid's third wife, Kimberly, was a real-estate agent out of Austin, Texas when the pair met. They wed in 2004. We will bring you more news about Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington's divorce as the proceedings unfold. Photo courtesy of: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.com Tagged in |
In Channel 4's 1999 poll to find the 100 Greatest Movie Stars, in what position was Michael Caine? | Ben Kingsley - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Ben Kingsley was born Krishna Bhanji in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. His father, Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji, was a Kenyan-born medical doctor, of Gujarati Indian descent, and his mother, Anna Lyna Mary (Goodman), was an English actress. Ben began to act in stage plays during the 1960s. He soon became a successful stage actor, and also began to ... See full bio » Born: a list of 37 people created 23 Sep 2011 a list of 30 people created 16 Jul 2013 a list of 32 people created 15 Aug 2014 a list of 26 people created 18 May 2015 a list of 23 people created 10 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Ben Kingsley's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 44 wins & 65 nominations. See more awards » Known For 2010 Fable III (Video Game) Sabine (voice, as Sir Ben Kingsley) 1997 Ceremony of Innocence (Video Game) Victor Frolatti (voice) 1984 Oxbridge Blues (TV Series) Geoff Craven - Sleeps Six (1984) ... Geoff Craven 1983 Kean (TV Movie) 1977 The Velvet Glove (TV Series) Chakravarti 1976 Dickens of London (TV Mini-Series) Dr. John Elliotson - Magic (1976) ... Dr. John Elliotson - Dreams (1976) ... Dr. John Elliotson 1973 Wessex Tales (TV Mini-Series) Lord Uplandtowers 1973 Play for Today (TV Series) Naseem 1973 Full House (TV Series) The Misfortune cast member 1973 The Adventurer (TV Series) Pierre 1966 Pardon the Expression (TV Series) Roy 1996 Twelfth Night or What You Will (performer: "O Mistress Mine", "Heigh-Ho, The Wind and the Rain") 1982 Gandhi (performer: "God Save the King!" (1744) - uncredited) Hide 2006 Twist by Polanski (Video documentary short) (special thanks) 2004 My Karma (Short) (the producers wish to thank) 2001 Ben Kingsley Talks About 'Gandhi' (Video documentary short) (special thanks) Hide 2016 Lip Sync Battle (TV Series) Himself 2009-2016 The One Show (TV Series) Himself - Sir Ben Kingsley/Henry Cavill/Reba McEntire (2015) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) 2015-2016 Today (TV Series) 2016 The Talk (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2008-2016 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself 2016 Larry King Now (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2010-2015 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Himself 2015 Let's Go, DFW! (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2015 Celebrity Conversations (TV Series) Himself 2010-2015 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself 2015 Hollywood Health Report (TV Series) Himself - Guest 1995-2015 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2008-2015 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2015 Celebrity P.O.V. (TV Series documentary) Himself - Episode #8.84 (2011) ... Himself - Guest - Episode #6.158 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) 2014 The Queen Latifah Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2014 Garfunkel and Oates (TV Series) Himself 2013-2014 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2014 And the Oscar Goes To... (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Actor 2013-2014 Good Day L.A. (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2008-2013 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee 2010-2013 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2008-2013 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2013 The Colbert Report (TV Series) Himself - Guest - Episode #5.112 (2013) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #3.180 (2011) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #2.81 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) 2013 Vivir de cine (TV Series) Himself 2013 Evening Urgant (TV Series) Himself 2010 Shutter Island: Behind the Shutters (Video documentary short) Himself 2010 Shutter Island: Into the Lighthouse (Video documentary short) Himself 2010 The 7PM Project (TV Series) Himself 2010 Election 2010 (TV Movie) Himself 2010 Guys Choice (TV Movie) Himself - Episode #17.92 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #15.132 (2008) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) 2010 Fantastic (TV Series documentary) Himself 2010 In Conversation (TV Series documentary) Himself 2009 Días de cine (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee 20 |
True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland? | True or false? | History Extra True or false? How much do you know about the origins, celebrations and traditions of St Patrick's Day? Thursday 17th March 2011 BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 BBC History Magazine, together with Encyclopædia Britannica, has put together a list of facts about St Patrick's Day – some of which are true, and some of which are false. Can you tell the difference? Correct answers will be published online after 12pm on Monday 21 March. 1. The colour traditionally associated with St Patrick was green 2. St Patrick's Day has been an official public holiday for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland since 1950 3. Every year the American city of Chicago colours its river green to mark the holiday 4. St Patrick was born in Ireland 5. Corned beef and cabbage are traditionally associated with the holiday 6. St Patrick spent six years as a herdsman 7. St Patrick's Day has always been celebrated by the church on 17 March 8. According to legend, St Patrick drove the snakes of Ireland into the sea Don't forget to check the historyextra.com website on Monday 21 March to find out how many you got right. Find out more about St Patrick and his feast day at www.britannica.com |
Which Irish writer is the only person to have won both a nobel prize and an academy award? | Stories of the Emerald Isle: Irish Nobel Prize Winners Stories of the Emerald Isle: Irish Nobel Prize Winners Thomas Kendall Ireland ’s literary history stretches back centuries and is founded upon the oral tradition for which the country is renowned. However, it was with the advent of modernism that Irish literature attained an exalted place in the literary canon. While those honored by the Nobel Prize for Literature represent only a fraction of the great artists and writers Ireland has produced, the thematic and stylistic differences of these artists are emblematic of a country that has produced such world renowned writers as Jonathan Swift , James Joyce and Brendan Behan . We look at the history of Irish literature through the story of its four Nobel Prize Winners. W.B. Yeats, 1911 | WikiCommons W.B. Yeats (Awarded: 1923) The mystical life is the centre of all that I do and all that I think and all that I write. William Butler Yeats’ fascination with the occult, automatic writing, folk tales and spiritualism was central to his practice as a poet. Through a complex, often personally divined system of symbols allied to a mastery of traditional poetic forms he created a remarkable body of work. His most famous poem The Second Coming , despite its ubiquity, retains a force rarely seen in poetry and its impact spans both the high minded literary world (Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem are both named after lines in the poem) and the everyday. He received the Nobel Prize for literature shortly after Ireland had gained independence and regarded his own success as an extension of and contribution to this victory. Indeed his use of Celtic folk tales can be seen as an attempt to establish a national character free from the tyranny of oppressive English rule. George Bernard Shaw, 1936 | WikiCommons George Bernhard Shaw (Awarded: 1925) I, as a Socialist, have had to preach, as much as anyone, the enormous power of the environment. We can change it; we must change it…what is the use of writing plays, what is the use of writing anything, if there is not a will which finally moulds chaos itself into a race of gods. Author of over sixty plays, pureveyor of a sublime comic touch that at times obscured biting social critiques, and the only person to receive both a Nobel Prize and an Oscar; George Bernhard Shaw is a fascinating figure in Irish literary history. As a critic and a satirist who was profoundly politically engaged, he had initially wanted to refuse the Nobel Prize on moral grounds. He accepted it only after his wife protested (and once he had ascertained that the monetary component of the award could be put to finance the translation of Swedish texts into English). Shaw’s most populist work Pygmalion was adapted into the musical My Fair Lady and it contains much of his sardonic wit and subtly camouflaged social commentary. Much like Oscar Wilde, George Bernhard Shaw’s shrewdness made the challenging subject of his work palatable, lacing the contemporary issues of the day with a timeless acuity. |
Which Irishman has won the Eurovision song contest twice as a singer and once as a composer? | Johnny Logan conquers once again Scandinavia - EuroVisionary - Eurovision news worth reading Eurovision news worth reading Charlotte Jensen / 13th October 2008 at 19:15 / Eurovision Song Contest , Releases / Denmark , Norway , Sweden With his latest album “Irishman in America” Johnny Logan is back on the Scandinavian charts, which he more or less owned with the previous CD. With a calendar that doesn’t leave space for much else than touring in Denmark, Sweden and Norway this Irishman has really conquered Scandinavia. Johnny Logan has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice as a singer and once more as a songwriter for Linda Martin, but it seems like the 54-year-old singer is now more popular than ever, 28 years after his first Eurovision victory and 16 years after the latest! His previous album, The Irish Connection, was meant as a present to his Danish fans but became a bestseller in all three Scandinavian countries with gold in Sweden, platinum in Denmark and double platinum in Norway. It is too soon to predict if Irishman in America reaches that status, but he has now entered the charts in all three countries. When the album was released three weeks ago it immediately went into the Danish album top40. The album was #10 last week, but has dropped to this week’s #19. In both Sweden and Norway the album has this week reached their album charts being #33 on the top40 in Norway and #37 on the top60 in Sweden. The first position in Sweden and Norway is currently taken by Metallica’s latest album Death Magnetic, while the MGP compilation album holds that spot in Denmark. MGP is the Danish final for the Nordic MGP, the format on which the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is based. |
What is the English translation of Ireland's national anthem Amhrรกn na bhFiann? | Irish National Anthem - Amhrán Na Bhfiann lyrics + English translation Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill. Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoil, Le gean ar Ghaeil, chun báis nó saoil, Le gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar, Seo libh canaig amhrán na bhfiann SilentRebel83 on Mon, 12/11/2012 - 02:29 Video: |
Which Irish born explorer is best remembered for his Anatarctic expedition from 1914 to 1916 in the ship Endurance? | SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON ANTARCTIC EXPLORER AND THE ENDURANCE | GREAT EXPLORERS AND ADVENTURERS OF THE WORLD Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO, RNR (February 15, 1874 � January 5, 1922) was an Anglo-Irish explorer, now chiefly remembered for his Antarctic expedition of 1914�1916 in the ship Endurance. After Captain Scott died during an attempt to reach the South Pole in 1912, Shackleton (1874�1922) chose to tackle the challenge of Antarctica in a different way. He decided he would attempt to journey across the icy continent from one side to the other via the South Pole. Shackleton was a romantic adventurer, who became interested in exploration and joined the Royal Geographical Society while still at sea. In 1901 he got a place on Captain Scott's first Antarctic expedition, in the Discovery, through his seafaring skills and contact with one of the expedition sponsors. In 1907, he led his own British Antarctic Expedition in the Nimrod. Other members of the expedition climbed Mount Erebus and reached the south magnetic pole. Using ponies and also dragging his own sledges Shackleton himself led a party which reached to only 97 miles from the Pole. Although there had not been much government support beforehand, Shackleton received a hero's welcome when he returned. He was knighted, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton. Portrait of Ernest Henry Shackleton ABOUT ANTARCTICA Antarctica is an enormous continent. More than 99% of it is covered by ice. In places, this ice is more than three miles thick. Antarctica is completely surrounded by the vast Southern Ocean, half of which freezes in winter. It is high, windy and extremely cold. There is no indigenous human population and no life forms at all except around the coast More than 2000 years ago, Greek writers described a large mass of land in the south of the world. Even though they had never seen it, they believed it must exist so that it could 'balance' the land they knew about in the northern half of the world. They named this imagined land 'Anti-Arkitos', meaning the 'opposite of the Arctic'. Did explorers before Shackleton try to reach the Antarctic? Yes. For instance, Captain Cook had tried to find the great southern continent on his second Pacific voyage of 1772�74. In 1912, an expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott had been narrowly beaten in the race to be first to the South Pole by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. BIOGRAPHY Shackleton was born in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland in 1874, and served as a merchant marine officer. He went to school at Dulwich College from 1887 to 1890. In 1904 he married Emily Dorman. They had three children - Raymond, Cecily and Edward (Eddie), born in 1911. Their marriage was marred by numerous affairs on Ernest's part, most notably his relationship with the American born actress Rosalind Chetwynd (Rosa Lynd) which was begun in 1910 |
How many calories are in a pint of Guinness? | How many calories are in a pint of Guinness? | Reference.com How many calories are in a pint of Guinness? A: Quick Answer There are approximately 198 calories in a pint of Guinness. A glass of Guinness has 99 calories. Guinness is considered one of the most popular beers in the world, and is sold in more than 120 countries. Full Answer The main flavor in Guinness is roasted, unmalted barley. That gives it a slightly burnt flavor that many people enjoy. Another characteristic of this brew is the tangy flavor that is said to come from mixing aged brew with fresh brew, which was a regular occurrence in the past, but the company refuses to say if that mixture still occurs in the modern age. |
Who resides at Clarence House? | Residences Residences The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences The Prince of Wales has homes in England, Scotland and Wales. Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. Highgrove House near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is the family home of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Birkhall is the private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Scotland. The former home of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother on the Balmoral estate on Royal Deeside, Her Late Majesty described it as a ‘little big house’. The Prince and The Duchess spend their summer break here each year and enjoy the pursuits of fishing and walking in the beautiful countryside. Llwynywermod, near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, is Their Royal Highnesses' Welsh home. Bought in 2007 by the Duchy of Cornwall, the farmhouse was refurbished using local materials and the skills of Welsh craftsmen and women. Their Royal Highnesses stay at the house when they are on their Annual Tour of Wales and during their many other visits. |
Which British monarch reigned for longer than any other? | Should we celebrate when the Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch? - Telegraph Should we celebrate when the Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch? September 9 marks a historical landmark for our nation yet no official celebrations are planned Buckingham Palace says the Queen is 'politically neutral' Photo: Geoff Pugh/The Telegraph 7:00AM GMT 22 Mar 2015 Comments Don’t expect a commemorative stamp. Forget gilded carriages, rows of painted faces along the Mall, cardboard periscopes in red, white and blue. There will be no Red Arrows fly-past, nor any salute of guns in Hyde Park or at the Tower of London; no concert or picnic or fireworks display to disturb the peace of Buckingham Palace gardens. Instead, according to royal aides, Wednesday September 9 2015 will be 'business as usual’. As far as the Palace is concerned, this is not a day for celebration. Yet this is not a “usual” day. September 9 represents an extraordinary milestone in our island story. It is the day on which Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning monarch in British history , the day on which she breaks the record held for more than a century by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. September 9 is the day that casts in a new light the National Anthem’s prayer about a Queen who is “long to reign over us”. Victoria’s reign of 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes – 63 years and seven months – defined an era and a people. No one was more “Victorian” than the public Victoria, with her sincere do-goodery, lugubrious piety, conspicuous wifely devotion and imperial bombast. (Admittedly, the private woman could be quite different, altogether more kittenishly charming or scabrously Hanoverian, depending on her mood.) In the eyes of her contemporaries, Victoria was the symbol of the age, sturdy as a steam engine and as solidly built as any of Eugenius Birch’s cast-iron seaside piers. Her longevity was interpreted as proof that theirs was, as she herself described it, “an epoch of progress”. Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years and seven months Victoria set her record on September 23 1896. “Today is the day I have reigned longer, by a day, than any English sovereign,” she recorded in her journal. The sovereign she had in mind was her grandfather George III. By then, Victoria was regarded by the majority of her subjects with something close to idolatry. A newspaper announced that there was only “One Being more majestic than she”: God himself. Victorians responded enthusiastically to Victoria’s historic milestone. Everything from printed handkerchiefs to china plates bore the legend “the longest reign in history”. No disrespect was implied towards George III. Rather his granddaughter’s subjects revelled in a present they considered more glorious than the past. Their reaction was not one Victoria herself desired or encouraged. In 1896 she insisted she wanted no sort of demonstration ahead of the festivities of her Diamond Jubilee. “Notwithstanding that this was made public in the papers,” she wrote, “people of all kinds and ranks, from every part of the Kingdom, sent congratulatory telegrams and they kept coming in all day. They were all most loyally expressed and some very prettily.” 21 April 1965: The Queen with her family Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh on the Queen's 39th birthday Like her great-great-grandmother before her, Elizabeth II has requested there be no celebrations on September 9. Her attitude is shaped by respect for her formidable predecessor. The Queen is said to hope that, if the event is marked at all, it is done so reverently, with no spirit of triumphalism and no suggestion that what is being celebrated is Victoria’s death. Instead palace officials are at work on the programme for the Queen’s ninetieth birthday next April. And so there is a dilemma. To become the longest reigning of the forty-one kings and queens of England since the Norman Conquest is unquestionably an historic achievement, even if the achievement itself ultimately comes down to survival. It is also th |
In which year was Prince William born? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 21 | 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? About This Site | Text Only 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? Princess Diana gave birth to her first son, Prince William, second in line to the throne back in 1982. He was the first heir to the British throne to be born in a hospital. Diana had a long labour - 16 hours - but the baby prince was safely delivered at 2103 BST, weighing 7lb 1oz (2.65 kg). Crowds gathered outside St Mary's Hospital in London to get a glimpse of the royal newborn. And thousands more went to Buckingham Palace to hear the announcement that Prince William was born. Your memories of Prince William's birth: I was also born on 21st of June 1982. I was the only [baby in] Devon born within the hour. My mother was presented with a christening gown from Boots Ltd to commemorate the birth of Prince William. Samantha Place, UK I remember being six months' pregnant and watching the football world cup with my husband when the news of Prince William's arrival was flashed on the bottom of the screen. I was thrilled to hear the news. However, my husband was most upset as he could not see the action on the pitch - he said the news could have waited till the game was over. Coral, USA expat I was aged eight and we were all assembled in the school hall to be told the news and to celebrate the birth. Our headmaster stood proudly at his lectern and announced that "a very special baby boy" had been born in London. He explained that this baby boy was different to other baby boys because he had been born to rule over us. He was a Prince and one day, when we were all grown up, he was going to be our King. As children we were all sort of mystified and fascinated by the idea that we had a Prince. I remember wanting to know why there was a Prince and what it was that made him so different and better than other children. I couldn't fully understand why all the grown-ups wanted us to celebrate his birth. To a boy of eight it was like being made to worship him! It seemed so irrational and illogical. Yet at the same time it somehow made sense and struck a chord. At the end of the afternoon our headmaster said we were all going to sing "God Save The Queen". As I sang I became aware of this quite magical feeling deep down inside. A profound feeling of duty, loyalty and protectiveness towards the baby Prince. This real sense that I loved him as if he were my own younger brother. At that moment I slowly began to realise that I was a monarchist too. Neil Welton, United Kingdom 21 June 1982 was really special to us, especially to me, because that was the day I had a little brother. My brother Lionel was born exactly the same time as Prince William, even to the minute! Many in the family even wanted him to be named William. Later, as he grew up, we used to tease him that God had send two boys to the earth on the same day, one to be the king and the other to cancel out his grandeur and be a commoner - that put Lionel in his place often when he bragged about sharing his birthday with the handsome prince! We still remember the prince when we celebrate Lionel's birthday at home. Linda George, Dubai, UAE I was also born on this day, within an hour of Prince William. I was featured in the newspapers alongside him. Trula, England My son was not due until the first week of July 1982, hence I had never thought that Princess Diana and I would deliver babies on the same day. But in the early hours of the day my contractions started and Neal was born at 0750. Exhausted and overwhelmed I was completely oblivious to everything during the day until the reporters came to interview me and take mine and Neal's photograph because Neal shared the same birthday as Prince William. It was a double celebration for us! Neelam Aggarwal, England I was in London at the time and I worked late on the 21st. The 22nd was a gloriously sunny day so I walked from my home in Paddington, past St Mary's hospital, to my workplace in Waterloo. On the way I passed the palace. There was a small sign outside the main gate announcing the birth of a son to |
As at April 2004, how many different Prime Ministers has the Queen given audience to? | 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth Anagrammy Awards > Miscellaneous files 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England. In 2002, aged 76, she was the oldest monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The youngest was James I (James VI of Scotland) at 51 years. Since 1952, she has conferred over 387,700 honours and awards. Elizabeth has personally held over 540 Investitures. She speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits. She does not require an interpreter. The Queen has received over 3 million items of correspondence during her reign. Over the course of the reign, around 1.1 million people have attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyrood House (Elizabeth ended Presentation Parties in 1958). Over the reign, she has given regular Tuesday evening audiences to 10 British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill 1951-55, Sir Anthony Eden 1955-57, Harold Macmillan 1957-63, Sir Alec Douglas-Home 1963-64, Harold Wilson 1964-70 and 1974-76, Edward Heath 1970-74, James Callaghan 1976-79, Margaret Thatcher 1979-90, John Major 1990-97, Tony Blair 1997-present. There have also been 10 US Presidents during her reign. Tony Blair is the first Prime Minister to have been born during her reign. He was born in early May 1953 - a month before the Coronation. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh introduced small, informal luncheon parties at Buckingham Palace to meet distinguished people from all professions, trades and vocations. The first was held on 11th May 1956 and the tradition continues to this day. There are usually 6-8 guests and two members of the Household attending. Elizabeth is patron of more than 620 charities and organisations. During her reign, she has made more than 256 official overseas visits to 129 different countries. Many of Elizabeth's official tours were undertaken on the Royal Yacht Britannia. It was launched by the Queen on April 16, 1953 and was commissioned for service on January 7,1954. It was de- commissioned in December 1997. During this time, Britannia travelled more than a million miles on Royal and official duties. Britannia was first used by Elizabeth when she embarked with the Duke of Edinburgh on May 1,1954 at Tobruk for the final stage of their Commonwealth Tour returning to the Pool of London. The last time Elizabeth was on board for an official visit was on August 9, 1997 for a visit to Arran. Elizabeth has visited Australia 15 times, Canada 23 times, Jamaica six times and New Zealand 10 times . Her Majesty most recently visited Australia in March 2006 to open the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Since her accession to the throne in 1952, she has visited Edinburgh nearly every year, taking up residence in the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Holyrood Week. During her reign, the Queen has received many unusual gifts including a variety of live animals. The more unusual of which have been placed in the care of the London Zoo - among them jaguars and sloths from Brazil, and two black beavers from Canada. There have also been gifts of pineapples, eggs, a box of snail shells, a grove of maple trees and 7kg of prawns. Elizabeth has sent around 100,000 telegrams to centenarians in the UK and the Commonwealth. She has sent more than 280,000 telegrams to couples in the UK and the Commonwealth celebrating their diamond wedding (60 years) anniversary. Her real birthday is on April 21, but it is celebrated officially in June. She has attended 34 Royal Variety performances. She has opened 15 bridges in the United Kingdom. She has given over 91 State banquets during her reign. Since 1952, The Queen has undertaken 78 State Visits accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh; the most recent being to Singapore in March 2006. She has launched 23 ships in her lifetime. The first was HMS Vanguard which she launched - as Princess Elizabeth - on November 30, 1944 in Clydebank. Her firs |
What is the official title of Camilla now that she has married Prince Charles? | Queen Elizabeth II Gives Camilla New Title for Anniversary | TIME.com Follow @TIMENewsfeed Queen Elizabeth II granted 64-year-old Camilla Parker Bowles, wife of her son Prince Charles, the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order to honor Camilla on her seventh wedding anniversary. She is now a Dame Grand Cross. The Queen has the sole right to bestow ranks to individuals who serve her or the monarchy. (PHOTOS: An Album of British Royal Weddings ) The thought of Camilla working her way so strongly into the hearts of either the English people or the monarch once seemed far-fetched. Camilla was, at times, at least partially blamed for breaking up Charles and Princess Diana and was less than admired when she married Charles. The second marriage for Charles put the monarchy in a conundrum of what title to give Camilla, still not referred to as Princess of Wales out of respect for Diana. But as Camilla has proved a more-than-capable royal, the public has widely accepted her. The Duchess of Cornwall has represented the monarch and Prince Charles hundreds of times in the past seven years in public events both at home and abroad. The newest Dame Grand Cross was recently seen at a London event with the Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge (we once knew her as Kate Middleton), surely a powerful royal trio. And they all have the titles to back it up. |
Who was King during World War I? | King George V Biography (Royalty/World War I Figure) Best known as: The King of England during World War I Name at birth: George Frederick Ernest Albert England's George V was the king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1910 until 1935, a span that included World War I (1914-18). A naval officer who had seen the reaches of the British empire firsthand, George became heir to the throne when his older brother Edward died in 1892. Upon the death of his father Edward VII , George assumed the throne on 6 May 1910. King George V's reign was marked by several important events, including the Union of South Africa (1910), Ireland's Sinn Fein Rebellion (1916), World War I and labor unrest that led to the General Strike of 1926. Not known for his intellect or education, George V was popular with the public for his ordinary lifestyle, and during the Great War the king earned a reputation for steadiness and a commitment to duty. He famously refused asylum to his Romanov cousin, Nicholas II , after the 1917 Russian Revolution (Nicholas and his family were executed in 1918). To distance himself from his German heritage, George changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor, and the House of Hanover became the House of Windsor. George and his wife May (known as Mary) had one daughter and five sons, including his successor, Edward VIII and Edward's successor, George VI . Extra credit: King George V was seriously injured during a trip to France during World War I when his horse fell on him and broke his pelvis... George married May of Teck in 1893; she had been his brother's fianceé... King George V had a pet parrot named Charlotte... Czar Nicholas II and George V were first cousins (their mothers were sisters)... The 1986 publication of the papers of the king's personal physician, Lord Dawson of Penn, revealed that the king's death was hastened by injections of heroin and cocaine, a decision made by Dawson on his own. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. |
What is the Queens official residence in Scotland? | The Queens official Residence in Scotland - Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor Fee: Yes Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Owner description: The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen. The palace stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history and is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland. The State Apartments reflect the changing tastes of successive monarchs, and are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and unrivalled collection of Brussels tapestries. They are furnished with numerous fine paintings and other works of art, many of which have long associations with Holyroodhouse. The visit to Holyroodhouse includes Mary, Queen of Scots' Chambers and the Darnley Rooms, the setting for many dramatic episodes in Mary's short and turbulent reign. In the Palace's west corner tower are Mary's Bedchamber, described as 'the most famous room in Scotland', and her Outer Chamber, the scene of the murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio'. During the summer months, you can join a guided tour of Holyrood Abbey, which lies adjacent to the Palace in the spectacular setting of Arthur's Seat. Escorted by Wardens dressed in their ancient hunting Stewart tartan, you will learn about the building's extraordinary history. There are newer reviews for this attraction |
At the time of her golden jubilee, how many ships had the Queen launched? | 86 Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - Diamond Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth II of England - TIME 86 Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth II By Anoosh ChakelianWednesday, May 23, 2012 Sean Dempsey / Reuters 1. She speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits. She does not require an interpreter. 2. The Queen has received over 3.5 million items of correspondence during her reign. 3. Since 1952, she has conferred over 404,500 honors and awards. 4. Elizabeth has personally held 610 investitures. An investiture is the ceremony in which an honor is bestowed on someone for their good services; the recognitions are published twice a year, in the Queen's Birthday Honors and New Year's Honors lists. 5. Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's 40th monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned. (Get TIME's new book The Royal Family: The House of Windsor, Past, Present and Future) 6. In 2002, at 76, Elizabeth became the oldest monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The youngest was James I (James VI of Scotland), at age 51. 7. About 1.5 million people have attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland since Elizabeth has been on the throne. 8. Over the course of her reign, she has given regular Tuesday-evening audiences to 12 British Prime Ministers: Winston Churchill, 195155; Sir Anthony Eden, 195557; Harold Macmillan, 195763; Sir Alec Douglas-Home, 196364; Harold Wilson, 196470 and 197476; Edward Heath, 197074; James Callaghan, 197679; Margaret Thatcher, 197990; John Major, 199097; Tony Blair, 19972007; Gordon Brown, 20072010; and David Cameron, 2010-present. 9. There have been 12 U.S. Presidents during her reign. 10. Tony Blair is the first Prime Minister to have been born during her reign. He was born in early May 1953, a month before her coronation. 11. The Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, introduced small, informal luncheon parties at Buckingham Palace to meet distinguished people from all professions, trades and vocations. The first was held on May 11, 1956, and the tradition continues to this day. There are usually six to eight guests and two members of the royal household in attendance. 12. Elizabeth is patron of more than 600 charities and organizations. 13. In the past 60 years, the Queen has undertaken 261 official overseas visits, including 96 state visits, to 116 different countries. 14. In 2005, she claimed ownership of 88 cygnets (young swans) on the River Thames. They are looked after by a swan marker. The first royal swan keeper was appointed around the 12th century. 15. Technically, the Queen still owns the sturgeons, whales and dolphins in the waters around the U.K. A statute from 1324, during the reign of King Edward II, states, "Also the King shall have ... whales and sturgeons taken in the sea or elsewhere within the realm." This statute is still valid today, and sturgeons, porpoises, whales and dolphins are recognized as "fishes royal": when they are captured within 3 miles (about 5 km) of U.K. shores or wash ashore, they may be claimed on behalf of the Crown. Generally, when brought into port, a sturgeon is sold in the usual way, and the purchaser, as a gesture of loyalty, requests the honor of its being accepted by Elizabeth. (PHOTOS: Extraordinary Images of the Queen from the National Portrait Gallery) 16. In the summer of 2005, she opened the first children's trail in the Buckingham Palace garden for its seasonal opening. 17. The Queen joined Facebook in November 2010, with a page called the British Monarchy, which features royal news, photos, videos and speeches. However, it is not possible to poke the royal family. She joined Twitter in July 2009, with teams at Buckingham Palace tweeting daily updates. None of the royals themselves tweet. The page follows only one other Twitter account: Clarence House, the royal home of the Prince of Wales. 18. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen's first televised festive address, a YouTube channel for the royal family, called the Royal Channel, was launched in Dec |
On what date does St George's Day fall? | St. George's Day in United Kingdom Home Calendar Holidays United Kingdom St. George's Day St. George's Day in United Kingdom St George's Day in England remembers St George, England's patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England's national day. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess. According to legend, St George slayed a dragon. Many Christians observe St George's Day in the UK, although it is not a public holiday. According to legend, St George slayed a dragon. Many Christians observe St George's Day in the UK, although it is not a public holiday. ©iStockphoto.com/bogdb Celebrate St George's Day St George's Day used to be a national holiday in England. It is now an observance that is celebrated with parades, dancing and other activities. Flags with the image of St George's cross are flown on some buildings, especially pubs, and a few people wear a red rose on their lapel. Church services on the Sunday closest to April 23 often include the hymn 'Jerusalem', written by the poet William Blake. The words describe a supposed visit to Glastonbury, England, by Jesus Christ during his youth. Public Life April 23 is not a public holiday. Schools, stores, post offices, businesses and other organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual timetables. About St George's Day St George was born sometime around the year 280 in what is now Turkey. He was a soldier and rose up through the ranks of the Roman army, eventually becoming a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian. He was executed for being a Christian on April 23, 303, and is buried in the town of Lod in Israel. St George is most widely known for slaying a dragon. According to legend, the only well in the town of Silene was guarded by a dragon. In order to get water, the inhabitants of the town had to offer a human sacrifice every day to the dragon. The person to be sacrificed was chosen by lots. On the day that St George was visiting, a princess had been selected to be sacrificed. However, he killed the dragon, saved the princess and gave the people of Silene access to water. In gratitude, they converted to Christianity. It is thought that the dragon represents a certain type of pagan belief that included the sacrifice of human beings. St George's Day was once celebrated as widely as Christmas. But the celebrations waned by the end of the 18th century after England had united with Scotland on May 1, 1707. In recent times, there has been a push, involving campaigns and petitions, to make the day a public holiday in England. St George is the patron saint of a number of other places, such as Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Portugal and Russia. He is also remembered in some regional holidays, such as in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada and among the Gorani people who live in a mountainous area in the Balkans and were converted to Islam many centuries ago, but still observe St George's Day. Around the world, a number of days are devoted to St George, including April 23 and dates in November and December of the Gregorian calendar. Symbols The most widely recognized symbol of St George's Day is St George's cross. This is a red cross on a white background, which is often displayed as a flag. It is used as England's national flag, forming part of the Union Flag, the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Saint George's cross was originally the flag of the maritime Republic of Genoa. Around 1190, the King of England started paying the Doge of Genoa to protect ships originally from the city of London and the rest of England that sailed in the Mediterranean. During the crusades in the 1100s and 1200s, English knights used St George's cross as part of their uniform. It has been the official flag of England for centuries, but the Union Flag, a combination of St George's cross, St Andrew's cross and St Patrick's cross, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. Now Saint George's cross is used as |
Which George directed the 2002 film Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind? | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) - News 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 19 October 2016 9:01 AM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news » In the golden age of movies, big name actors would often direct and produce their own movies. Spending 16 hour days on a film set is sure to teach you a thing or two about filmmaking and in some cases, this helps actors make the best directors. With the Cambridge Film Festival coming up, Cambridge storage solutions provider Storebox, wanted to celebrate a few of those actors who decided to branch out in the industry. They take a look at some of the ‘actor to director’ success stories and highlight just a few of the actors who took to directing and won. Ron Howard Some may know Ron Howard better as Happy Days Richie Cunningham , and best friend of The Fonz. However, after leaving the hit show in 1980, he changed course and directed his first, low-budget film Grand Theft Auto. Since his directorial debut, Ron Howard has gone on to direct » - Phil Wheat 26 July 2016 11:00 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news » Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture: Redone Trailer of the Day: With only days left until Jason Bourne arrives in theaters, here's a version of its trailer redone in 8-bit video game style: Proof of Concept Trailer of the Day: With good timing for the 50th anniversary of Star Trek , below is a great proof of concept trailer for a Gene Roddenberry biopic that's in the works called The Pilot. It repurposes clips from Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , Argo and other movies (via Geek Tyrant): Cosplay of the Day: This little girl cosplaying as Chewbacca (at Comic-Con?) would be adorable enough to share, but the fact that Peter Mayhew loves it makes it all the more... Read More 26 July 2016 11:00 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news » Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture: Redone Trailer of the Day: With only days left until Jason Bourne arrives in theaters, here's a version of its trailer redone in 8-bit video game style: Proof of Concept Trailer of the Day: With good timing for the 50th anniversary of Star Trek , below is a great proof of concept trailer for a Gene Roddenberry biopic that's in the works called The Pilot. It repurposes clips from Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , Argo and other movies (via Geek Tyrant): Cosplay of the Day: This little girl cosplaying as Chewbacca (at Comic-Con?) would be adorable enough to share, but the fact that Peter Mayhew loves it makes it all the more... Read More 18 May 2016 10:00 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news » Everyone in Hollywood seems to be friends with everyone else, but for Julia Roberts and George Clooney , the affection is real. "What a relief we're not Hollywood friends," said Roberts and she and her Money Monster costar sat down with People recently in Cannes. "I just said to him an hour ago, 'Thank God we really do like each other, or we'd be in hell.' " Where they are is at the glitzy film festival in the South of France talking about their fourth film together (besides the Ocean's movies, Clooney directed Roberts in 2002's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind » - Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat 18 May 2016 10:00 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news » Everyone in Hollywood seems to be friends with everyone else, but for Julia Roberts and George Clooney , the affection is real. "What a relief we're not Hollywood friends," said Roberts and she and her Money Monster costar sat down with People recently in Cannes. "I just said to him an hour ago, 'Thank God we really do like each other, or we'd be in hell.' " Where they are is at the glitzy film festival in the South of France talking about their fourth film together (besides the Ocean's movies, Clooney directed Roberts in 2002's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind » - Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat 12 May 2016 6:50 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news » Chicago – In our society th |
In 2002, who was the highest placed 'George' in the BBC poll of 100 Greatest Britons? | BBC NEWS | Talking Point | Who is the Greatest Briton? Tuesday, 27 August, 2002, 16:37 GMT 17:37 UK Who is the Greatest Briton? David Beckham and DJ John Peel have beaten Constable and Wordsworth to make it into a poll of Britain's top 100 heroes. More than 30,000 people across the country were asked to pick a person who epitomised greatness, for a survey conducted for the BBC's new Great Britons programme. The list includes 20 scientists, engineers and inventors, 14 royals and just one television presenter - David Attenborough. Most of the 22 still living come from the world of music - with soccer's David Beckham and five-time Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave the only sportsmen. Who is your British hero - and why? What do you think of the people who made the top 100? This debate is now closed. Your reaction Issac Newton discovered gravity, invented calculus, formulated the basic laws of mechanics and motion that are still the basis of most science and engineering. And he achieved most of it while he was an undergraduate. In any list of greatest Britons, he must be at or near the top. Robert, USA I would add Kenneth Williams Jon Blanthorn, Toronto For pure defining "Britishness" I would add Kenneth Williams because he defined a certain attitude and comedy that could only ever be British and will probably not exist again. Also, the truly British band Saint Etienne. French name but every song generates English imagery and sentiments. They've both influenced me and reminded me what it means to be British when in another country. Jon Blanthorn, Toronto, Canada My dad. Elaine, UK Notable by his absence is William Wilberforce, who probably did more than anyone else to abolish the slave trade - not just having the ideas but dedicating his life to bringing about change. Of course, given the fairly loose definition, I can not see anyone being more deserving than Mohandas K. Gandhi (he was educated in England and certainly had a huge impact on Britain) - one of the greatest humans ever, never mind Britons. Dave G, UK Charles Darwin without a doubt. Philosophers have asked for centuries why we are here. The answer is evolution, and Darwin's contribution to our understanding of this phenomena is greater than that of anyone else. Once one has grasped the significance of evolution then superstition and religion can be put aside. Darwin is ahead of everybody, not just Britons. Karl Hemsley, England Alan Turing. The father of modern computing, plus his invaluable contribution to the war effort. As a codebreaker, his skills saved countless lives, and arguably, won the war for us. Sadly persecuted by the British Government. As a nation, we owe so much to him. Pete Baker, ENGLAND Who else would lecture the prime minister on his sex life? Arran, Edinburgh Rather than celebrating just Britons, why not extend the definition to include those who have made an outstanding contribution to national life. That way, Germaine Greer would get the recognition she deserves. Who else would lecture the prime minister on his sex life?? Arran, Edinburgh The list seems to be overwhelmed with inventors and royals. How about the greatest filmmaker in the world today: Ridley Scott? Or Roald Dahl, without whom my childhood would never have been the same. And why are there three Beatles but no Monty Pythons? Rebecca, England I didn't even have to pause to think about this one. No contest - Fleming the discoverer of penicillin the saviour of countless millions of human and animal lives. Victoria Smith, England I think Sean Bean is the greatest Briton. He's such a talented actor from the UK and will always be my favourite. Allie, CANADA How does a footballer in his wife's pants get on the list? Andy, England How does a footballer in his wife's pants get on the list, or for that matter any sportsperson or entertainer? Of all the truly great people there have been throughout our varied and sometimes glorious history this list says more about how superficial we have become while "standing on the shoulders of giants." Andy, England What about Billy Connolly? |
Which George is the author with the real name of Eric Arthur Blair? | George Orwell | British author | Britannica.com British author Alternative Title: Eric Arthur Blair George Orwell Virginia Woolf George Orwell, pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair (born June 25, 1903, Motihari , Bengal, India —died January 21, 1950, London , England ), English novelist, essayist, and critic famous for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-four (1949), the latter a profound anti- utopian novel that examines the dangers of totalitarian rule. George Orwell. BBC Copyright Born Eric Arthur Blair, Orwell never entirely abandoned his original name, but his first book, Down and Out in Paris and London , appeared in 1933 as the work of George Orwell (the surname he derived from the beautiful River Orwell in East Anglia). In time his nom de plume became so closely attached to him that few people but relatives knew his real name was Blair. The change in name corresponded to a profound shift in Orwell’s lifestyle, in which he changed from a pillar of the British imperial establishment into a literary and political rebel. Early life He was born in Bengal, into the class of sahibs. His father was a minor British official in the Indian civil service; his mother, of French extraction, was the daughter of an unsuccessful teak merchant in Burma (Myanmar). Their attitudes were those of the “landless gentry,” as Orwell later called lower-middle-class people whose pretensions to social status had little relation to their income. Orwell was thus brought up in an atmosphere of impoverished snobbery. After returning with his parents to England, he was sent in 1911 to a preparatory boarding school on the Sussex coast, where he was distinguished among the other boys by his poverty and his intellectual brilliance. He grew up a morose, withdrawn, eccentric boy, and he was later to tell of the miseries of those years in his posthumously published autobiographical essay , Such, Such Were the Joys (1953). Orwell won scholarships to two of England’s leading schools, Winchester and Eton, and chose the latter. He stayed from 1917 to 1921. Aldous Huxley was one of his masters, and it was at Eton that he published his first writing in college periodicals. Instead of accepting a scholarship to a university, Orwell decided to follow family tradition and, in 1922, went to Burma as assistant district superintendent in the Indian Imperial Police. He served in a number of country stations and at first appeared to be a model imperial servant. Yet from boyhood he had wanted to become a writer, and when he realized how much against their will the Burmese were ruled by the British, he felt increasingly ashamed of his role as a colonial police officer. Later he was to recount his experiences and his reactions to imperial rule in his novel Burmese Days and in two brilliant autobiographical sketches, “ Shooting an Elephant” and “ A Hanging,” classics of expository prose. Against imperialism Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales In 1927 Orwell, on leave to England, decided not to return to Burma, and on January 1, 1928, he took the decisive step of resigning from the imperial police. Already in the autumn of 1927 he had started on a course of action that was to shape his character as a writer. Having felt guilty that the barriers of race and caste had prevented his mingling with the Burmese, he thought he could expiate some of his guilt by immersing himself in the life of the poor and outcast people of Europe. Donning ragged clothes, he went into the East End of London to live in cheap lodging houses among labourers and beggars; he spent a period in the slums of Paris and worked as a dishwasher in French hotels and restaurants; he tramped the roads of England with professional vagrants and joined the people of the London slums in their annual exodus to work in the Kentish hopfields. British Culture and Politics Those experiences gave Orwell the material for Down and Out in Paris and London, in which actual incidents are rearranged into something like fiction. The book’s publication in 1933 earned him some initial literary recognition. Orwe |
What was George's surname in George And Mildred? | George and Mildred (1980) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Mildred decides that she and George will celebrate their anniversary at a posh London hotel - whatever the cost. However, a shady businessman mistakes George for a hit man. Director: Peter Frazer-Jones (as Peter Frazer Jones) Writers: a list of 521 titles created 11 Jun 2011 a list of 38 titles created 07 Feb 2012 a list of 179 titles created 03 Oct 2012 a list of 1753 titles created 15 Jun 2015 a list of 32 titles created 9 months ago Title: George and Mildred (1980) 5.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. George and Mildred Roper are forced to leave their home in South Kensington (as the landlords in Man About the House (1973)) when they receive a compulsory purchase order from the council. ... See full summary » Stars: Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy, Norman Eshley Finally the house that Robin, Chris and Jo share a flat in is demolished an two spin offs are made - Robin's Nest and George & Minded (Mr & Mrs Roper). Stars: Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett The sinister Dr Watt has an evil scheme going. He's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for Dr Watt, Detective-Sergeant ... See full summary » Director: Gerald Thomas The staff of Grace Bros. take a trip to Costa Plonka while the department is being remodeled. Director: Bob Kellett Stingy English landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers Cooper, an arts student, and Philip, an African jock, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger... See full summary » Director: Joseph McGrath 1970s English suburbia: middle-aged homeowner Sid Abbot just wants to get on with building his illegal whisky still, but is frustrated by his workshy son, and otherworldly daughter. Then ... See full summary » Director: Gerald Thomas The time of the French revolution, and Citizen Robespierre is beheading the French aristocracy. When word gets to England, two noblemen, Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy take it upon ... See full summary » Director: Gerald Thomas This is the tale of industrial strife at WC Boggs' Lavatory factory. Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat; eventually everyone has to get fed up ... See full summary » Director: Gerald Thomas Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. But Harold, who likes the ... See full summary » Director: Cliff Owen Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. Always on the lookout for ways... See full summary » Director: Peter Sykes Arthur loses all his money, and his wife wants a baby. Director: Bud Yorkin Edit Storyline Mildred decides that she and George will celebrate their anniversary at a posh London hotel - whatever the cost. However, a shady businessman mistakes George for a hit man. She's still trying to steer him towards romance. He still doesn't know what she's driving at. Genres: George and Mildred: The Movie See more » Filming Locations: Released after the death of one of its stars Yootha Joyce . See more » Quotes Mildred Roper : Obviously, our wedding anniversary means nothing to you anymore. George Roper : Of course it does, of course it does. And what's more I'll prove it to you. George Roper : By seeing if they've got our tune. Mildred Roper : [gesturing towards the jukebox] What, on that thing? George Roper : Yeah. Well, they might have a punk version by the Sox Pistols. Maybe they have a punk version by the Sock Pistols? 25 April 2014 | by Spikeopath (United Ki |
What type of animal was George in the children's TV show Rainbow? | Rainbow's Bungle Paul Cullinan who wore bear costume auditions on BBC's The Voice | Daily Mail Online comments Paul Cullinan, the voice behind Bungle, will appear on The Voice on Saturday One of the characters from cult children's show Rainbow has made an unexpected TV comeback on BBC talent show The Voice. Child's entertainer Paul Cullinan played large furry bear Bungle in the classic ITV series, alongside much-loved puppets Zippy and George. But on Saturday, Bungle's alter-ego will reappear on TV for the first time in almost 25 years - as a contestant on the singing show. However, when he reveals to judges that he has previously starred on Rainbow, just one of the four knew what he was talking about. It falls to Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson to explain to his fellow judges - will.i.am, Rita Ora and Sir Tom Jones - that he was 'a slightly camp bear called Bungle'. During the audition, due to air on Saturday, Ricky adds: 'There was a guy called Geoffrey who lived in a house with a pink hippo, a thing, I don't know what he was, called Zippy, with a zip for a mouth.' Neither Rita, 24, nor Sir Tom Jones, 74, know anything about the programme. 'I haven't seen it, obviously I had a rubbish childhood,' said the former. will.i.am then grabs his iPad and finds the Rainbow theme tune, encouraging the studio audience to sing along. Cullinan, 48, was the last of three actors to play Bungle in the hit show, which ran from 1972 to 1992. Geoffrey Hayes, now 74, struggled to find work after the show ended and took a job as a shelf stacker before becoming a taxi driver. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share This year, UKIP's deputy leader Paul Nuttall was also forced to deny that he starred as Bungle in Rainbow after an internet prank. The fourth series of The Voice starts on BBC1 on Saturday. Bungle, Zippy, George and Geoffrey Hayes star in the vintage children's programme, Rainbow Of the four new judges, only Ricky Wilson recognised the children's programme. American will.i.am (left) was understandably in the dark, while Rits Ora, 24, and Sir Tom Jones (right), said they didn't remember it WHERE ARE THEY NOW: WHAT'S HAPPENED TO BUNGLE, ZIPPY & GEORGE? David Cook (presenter) Cook, 74, presented the first and second series of Rainbow. He went on to write two novels about a boy with learning disabilities called Walter. A radio play in 2009 saw Walter become a pensioner. Geoffrey Hayes (presenter) Hayes, 72, who joined Rainbow in the third series, found it difficult to find work after the show was dropped by ITV in 1992 - and even stacked supermarket shelves, before becoming a taxi driver. John Leeson (Bungle) Leeson is best known for voicing K-9 in Doctor Who in the 1970s and 1980s. He has since voiced the character again in various spin-offs, and has also served as a magistrate. He is now 71. With Bungle: David Cook, who is now aged 74, presented the first and second series of Rainbow Rainbow stars: Geoffrey Hayes (left, a presenter from series three) and John Leeson (right, Bungle) Stanley Bates (Bungle) Bates, who played Bungle from 1973 to 1988, was bound over to keep the peace by magistrates in 2001 after appearing on a charge of assaulting a mother in a 'road rage' incident. At the time of the court case he was said to have become a self-employed lighting manufacturer. He is now 73. Malcolm Lord (Bungle) Lord, 59, who worked on Rainbow from 1980 to 1989, has recently performed on stage in Aladdin, Dick Whittington and Calendar Girls. He is actively involved in his local community in Shropshire. Stanley Bates (left) was Bungle between 1973 and 1988, while the late Peter Hawkins (right) was Zippy George and Zippy: Roy Skelton, who died in 2011 aged 79, also wrote many of the scripts for Rainbow Peter Hawkins (Zippy) Policeman's son Hawkins, who also voiced the Daleks in Doctor Who, died aged 82 in July 2006 – but was perhaps most well-known for his gibberish language in Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men. Roy Skelton (Zippy and George) Skelton also voiced the Daleks in Doctor Who from 1967 to 1988, as well as the Cybermen |
Which George had top ten hits in the 1980s with Give Me The Night and In Your Eyes? | George Benson - Give Me The Night - YouTube George Benson - Give Me The Night Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 1, 2010 -1980- Full vinyl 12" absolute classic. Category |
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