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What did Earl John Montagu allegedly invent so that he could eat with one hand while playing cards with the other? | What Storytelling Does to Our Brains Written by Leo Widrich Nov 29, 2012 Last updated: Feb 1, 2016 5 minutes to read In 1748, the British politician and aristocrat John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, used a lot of his free time for playing cards. One of the problems he had was that he greatly enjoyed eating a snack, whilst still keeping one hand free for the cards. So he came up with the idea to eat beef between slices of toast, which would allow him to finally eat and play cards at the same time. Eating his newly invented “sandwich,” the name for two slices of bread with meat in between, became one of the most popular meal inventions in the western world. Now you are very likely to never forget the story of who invented the sandwich. Or at least, much less likely to do so than if it had been presented in bullet points or another purely information based form. For over 27,000 years, since the first cave paintings were discovered, telling stories has been one of our most fundamental communication methods. Here is the science around storytelling and how we can use it to make better decisions every day: How our brains become more active when we tell stories We all enjoy a good story, whether it’s a novel, a movie or simply something one of our friends is explaining to us that they’ve experienced. But why do we feel so much more engaged when we hear a narrative about events? It’s quite simple. If we listen to a Powerpoint presentation with boring bullet points, certain parts in the brain get activated. Scientists call these Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area. Overall, it hits our language processing parts in the brain, where we decode words into meaning. And that’s it, nothing else happens. When we are being told a story, though, things change dramatically, according to researchers in Spain . Not only are the language processing parts in our brain activated, but any other area in our brain that we would use when experiencing the events of the story are too. If someone tells us about how delicious certain foods were, our sensory cortex lights up. If it’s about motion, our motor cortex gets active: “Metaphors like “The singer had a velvet voice” and “He had leathery hands” roused the sensory cortex. […] Then, the brains of participants were scanned as they read sentences like “John grasped the object” and “Pablo kicked the ball.” The scans revealed activity in the motor cortex, which coordinates the body’s movements.” A story can put your whole brain to work. And yet, it gets better: When we tell stories to others that have helped us shape our thinking and way of life, we can have the same effect on them too. The brains of the person telling a story and listening to it, can synchronize, says Uri Hasson from Princeton: “When the woman spoke English, the volunteers understood her story, and their brains synchronized. When she had activity in her insula, an emotional brain region, the listeners did too. When her frontal cortex lit up, so did theirs. By simply telling a story, the woman could plant ideas, thoughts and emotions into the listeners’ brains.” Anything you’ve experienced, you can get others to experience the same. Or at least, get their brain areas active, too: Evolution has wired our brains for storytelling – how to make use of it Now all this is interesting. We know that we can activate our brains better if we listen to stories. The still unanswered question is: Why is that? Why does the format of a story, where events unfold one after the other have such a profound impact on our learning? The simple answer is this: We are wired that way. A story, if broken down into the simplest form is a connection of cause and effect. And that is exactly how we think. We think in narratives all day long, no matter if it is about buying groceries, whether we think about work or our spouse at home. We make up (short) stories in our heads for every action and conversation. In fact, Jeremy Hsu found : “Personal stories and gossip make up 65% of our conversations.” Now, whenever we hear a story, we want to relate it to one of ou |
Who founded Kentucky Fried Chicken? | About - KFC.com YouTube WHAT MADE US GREAT IS STILL WHAT MAKES US GREAT KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation. It all started with one cook who created a soon-to-be world-famous recipe more than 70 years ago, a list of secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of the door to his kitchen. That cook was Colonel Harland Sanders , of course, and now KFC is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant chain, specializing in that same Original Recipe® along with Extra Crispy™ chicken , home-style sides and buttermilk biscuits . There are more than 20,000 KFC outlets in 125 countries and territories around the world. And you know what? There’s still a cook in a kitchen in every last one of them, freshly preparing delicious, complete family meals at affordable prices. |
Which fruit was originally known as the love apple? | Why is a tomato called a love apple? | HowStuffWorks Why is a tomato called a love apple? Andy Sotiriou/Photodisc/ Getty Images The 1937 film "Shall We Dance" featured "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," a song penned by George and Ira Gershwin. The ditty is a rundown of all the words that two lovebirds pronounce differently, thanks to their accents -- words like bananas, either and oysters. Because the pair can't see eye-to-eye on these matters, the song goes, they should just nip this affair in the bud right now. "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" makes brief note of the fact that half of the couple prefers the pronunciation " tomato ," while the other half prefers "tomahto." But this disagreement merely scratches the surface of what to call a tomato, and if the Gershwins had decided to write the entire song about tomatoes, they would have had ample material. For example, when this couple refers to tomatoes, are they thinking of beefsteak, heirloom or cherry tomatoes? Do they prefer varietals like the Abraham Lincoln, the Fourth of July or the Black Russian? Would they rather we refer to the tomato's formal botanical classification, Lycopersicon esculentum, which translates as "edible wolf peach" [source: Ray ]? And does anyone in this relationship prefer calling tomatoes "love apples," as they are sometimes known? Tomato, Tomahto Sliced, diced or whole tomatoes? We can thank the Aztecs for the tomato, both the name in English (which is derived from the Aztec word "tomatl") and the food itself. One of the first references to tomatoes in historical documents mentions that Aztecs who practiced cannibalism used the red fruit as a side dish to the main course of human flesh [source: Epstein ]. When the tomato made its way to Europe, many were convinced that the fruit was poisonous, because it was classified alongside the deadly belladonna and nightshade. So how does a food associated with cannibalism and believed to be toxic become known as the love apple? 1 |
Which drink is advertised with the slogan made in Scotland from girders? | End of the dynasty that made Irn-Bru – from girders | The Independent Tuesday 17 March 2009 00:00 BST Click to follow Indy Lifestyle Online For years, its slogan was "Barr's Irn-Bru: made in Scotland from girders". But now the beloved Scottish fizzy drink's catchphrase is wrong in two ways: first, the closest it gets to girders is 0.002 per cent of ammonium ferric citrate listed in its ingredients. And second, the last member of the Barr family, who have made Irn-Bru for more than 130 years, is to step down. Robin Barr, whose great-grandfather set up the family business in 1875, said he was retiring as chairman of AG Barr in May, after 31 years of running the company. His decision all but ends the Barr family's involvement with the bright orange-coloured drink that has been synonymous with Scottish culture for more than 100 years. Until six years ago, Irn-Bru was one of a couple of brands in the world to outsell the behemoth Coca-Cola on home soil. The other is Inca Kola in Peru. Under Mr Barr's chairmanship, Irn-Bru was launched in a host of other countries, including Russia (where it is much-loved), Ireland, Poland, Greece and the Middle East. A G Barr has other brands including Tizer, which it bought in 1975, and Strathmore Spring Water, but Irn-Bru which remains its most powerful and recognisable brand. At the heart of Irn-Bru's success has been its powerful advertising campaigns, which have not only tapped into the Scottish sense of humour but also national pride. In fact its slogans, "made in Scotland from girders", and "Scotland's other drink", referring to whisky, gave it a resonance that extended way beyond Scotland's borders. Other ads involved a man singing a song about his girlfriend who liked Irn-Bru and was therefore perceived to be more macho than he was. The lines went: "They say that love hurts but that's an understatement, With you love makes me turn black and blue. Got a funny feeling you've been drinking Irn-Bru". It is so revered that when McDonald's opened in Scotland people complained, and apparently picketed, the restaurants for not selling Irn-Bru. It is available in some branches. The Barr family's ability to maximise the brand's value and capture the zeitgeist has been evident throughout Irn-Bru's history. For instance, Iron Brew was rebranded Irn-Bru in 1947 as fears grew that the Labour government under Clement Attlee was to change food-labelling laws to ensure product names had to be literally accurate. Mr Barr's great-grandfather Robert founded the business in 1875 in Falkirk. Two years later, his son, Robert Fulton Barr, started a second soft-drinks business in Glasgow, taken over by his brother Andrew Greig Barr in 1892. He started selling Iron Brew in 1901, initially under the Strachan's brew name. In the UK, Irn-Bru is the third-biggest selling soft drink, after Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Last year, AG Barr said that Irn-Bru's sales were bigger than those of Lilt, Sprite and Tango combined. Mr Barr, 71, who still owns 6.5 per cent of the company, will stay as a non-executive director. Ronnie Hanna, who has been a non-executive director for five years, will become non-executive chairman. But another family member, Julie Barr, remains A G Barr's company secretary and legal affairs manager. More about: |
Founded in Switzerland in 1866 by a German pharmacist, what is the world's largest food company? | Nestle Celebrates 150 Years Of Selling The World's Most Iconic Brands Nestle Celebrates 150 Years Of Selling The World's Most Iconic Brands Aug 2, 2016 | Share | Share CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - August 01, 2016) - Happy Birthday Nestlé! The company widely known for its popular products like Butterfinger, Nescafé, and Gerber, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this week. The world's largest food company was founded in Switzerland in 1866 by pharmacist Henri Nestlé. The next year, he partnered with chocolatier Daniel Peter and the two released the first milk chocolate bar in 1875. Today, the company manufacturers more than 2,000 brands, that are sold in 189 countries. In 1937, researchers in Nestlé's Swiss laboratories created the first instant coffee. One year later, the innovative product made its way to the U.S. as Nescafé, which was a hit among U.S. consumers. In fact, Nestlé chocolate and Nescafé instant coffee fueled American soldiers during World War II and astronauts who traveled to the moon during the 1960s. Other Nestlé iconic brands include Nestlé Toll House, Hot Pockets, SweeTarts, Lean Cuisine, Perrier, Nesquik, Nespresso and Fancy Feast, reaching 97% of US households. For the past 10 years, the company has worked to reduce sugar, sodium and saturated fats from its products, helping millions of consumers striving for better health. As part of its anniversary celebration, on August 4, Nestlé in the U.S. will embark on its largest single day of organized community service. Honoring the 120 hometowns in 47 states in which Nestlé businesses operate in the U.S., the company will bring its longstanding commitment to "Good Food, Good Life" to more than 150 different community events nationwide. #Nestlé150for150 unites more than 6,000 employees with dozens of nonprofit organizations for a day dedicated to service. The celebration comes a week before the Aug. 10 birthday of founder Henri Nestlé who was born Aug. 10, 1814 and died July 7, 1890. Continue Reading |
What was the first line of the Italian song O Sole Mio altered to in a long series of TV adverts for a food brand? | Venetian gondoliers upset by tourists ice cream jingle O Sole Mio request | Daily Mail Online comments Anger: Gondoliers in Venice are fed up with tourists requesting O Sole Mio - the song made used in the Cornetto ice cream adverts Venice's famous gondoliers are up in arms over requests from tourists to continually sing ice cream jingle 'O Sole Mio' instead of being serenaded with local melodies. According to the Association of Venice Gondola Rowers, visitors to the famous lagoon city ask for the classic song - made famous by the 1980's classic Just one Cornetto ad - more than anything else. A romantic ride along the picturesque canals of the northern Italian city can cost as much as £100 for half an hour - so for that price tourists would be expected to get whatever song they ask for. However Venice city councillor Alberto Mazzonetto, who is also a member of the ultra nationalist anti immigration Northern League party, said: 'Most of the songs sung by gondoliers come from southern Italy. 'This is detrimental to tourists as it presents a distorted image of the city of Venice as some kind of new Disneyland, which has little to do with the place. 'I'm not blaming the gondoliers it's not their fault but the instead I blame the Gondola Authority - they get 600,000 Euro a year from the council and they do have the power to do something. 'They can tell gondoliers what to wear and what not to wear - for instance they are not allowed to wear trainers and there is a disciplinary code so they could tell them to sing more Venetian songs. 'It is an insult to our heritage and a real punch to the stomach to have Venetian gondoliers singing songs from southern Italy.' Tradition: Lines of gondolas on the canals of Venice. A Venetian councillor has said gondoliers sing too many songs from southern Italy The Northern League also has a dislike of southern Italy as well as immigrants. Mr Mazzonetto added that he had heard reports that some gondoliers had been refusing to sing songs from southern Italy but pointed out that at the end of the day the customer was paying so if they insisted there was nothing that could be done. However singer-songwriter Nino D'Angelo, who is from Naples, defended the southern Italian songs and said: 'O Sole Mio is a famous Neapolitan song that's known all over the world. 'It's one of the most beautiful songs and I don't believe anyone has forced gondoliers to sing it. 'On the contrary, I think tourists request it - it's not just a Neapolitan song but a world anthem.' Aldo Reato, president of the Association of Venice Gondola Rowers , said: 'We try to open and close the gondola ride with a Venetian song but the problem is tourists only know O Sole Mio. They don't know any others.' |
What is the main alcoholic spirit used to make a Daiquiri cocktail? | Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe You must be logged in to post a comment. Adding comment … dannynannady2007.2b626c1 posted 10 months ago I usually enjoy the videos with Dushan, but FREE POURING a daiquiri???? You gotta be out of your mind... johndixon548gmailcom1017305228 posted 1 year ago I made this tonight with Pusser's British Navy Rum and Rose's Lime Juice. Very citrusy until I added an additional .5 oz (ish) of rum. Refreshing! cholo7 posted 2 years ago I thought the classic is supposed to be with light rum?? CocktailSeb posted 2 years ago Dark Rum?!?! |
Which type of food is named after the French for twice cooked? | Culinary Dictionary - B, Food Dictionary, Whats Cooking America Culinary Dictionary Linda’s Culinary Dictionary – B A Dictionary of Cooking, Food, and Beverage Terms An outstanding and large culinary dictionary and glossary that includes the definitions and history of cooking, food, and beverage terms. Please click on a letter below to alphabetically search the many food and cooking terms: baba (BAH-bah) – Baba is called babka in Poland and Babas Au Rhum in France. In French, the word baba meaning, “falling over or dizzy.” These are small cakes made from yeast dough containing raisins or currants. They are baked in cylindrical molds and then soaked with sugar syrup usually flavored with rum (originally they were soaked in a sweet fortified wine). After these cakes were soaked in the wine sauce for a day, the dried fruits would fall out of them. Baba Au Rhum – In the 18th century, French chef, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826),created a cake that he served with a rum sauce that he called Baba Au Savarin. The dessert became very popular in France, but the people called it Baba Au Rhum and soon dropped the name Savarin. History: For a history of Baba and Baba Au Rhum, check out Linda Stradley’s History of Cakes . bacon – Bacon comes from the fatty parts of the pig, especially the sides. The most desirable bacon is cut from the breast of the hog. It is cured with either sugar or salt, which gives it a sweet or salty taste. History: Bacon has played a prominent role in the history of superstition. It was considered a sacred food by the pagans and was regarded as a symbol of prosperity. It was frequently used as an offering to the Gods, and was believed to have curative properties. If a knife, which caused a wound, was stuck into bacon afterwards, it was supposed to prevent infection. bagel (BAY-guhl) – Bagel derives from the Yiddish word beygl, which comes from the German word beugel meaning a “bracelet.” Bagels are bread rolls in the shape of a doughnut or an old-fashioned curtain ring. The brown crust is obtained on the rolls by first boiling them in water and then baking them in an oven. History: According to legend, the world’s first bagel was produced in 1683 as a tribute to Jan Sobieski, King of Poland. The king, a renowned horseman, had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught by Turkish invaders. In gratitude, a local baker shaped yeast dough into the shape of stirrup to honor him and called it the Austrian word for stirrup, “beugel.” The roll soon became a hit throughout Eastern Europe. Over time, its shape evolved into a circle with a hole in the center and its named was converted to its modern form, bagel. In the 1880s, hundreds of thousands of Eastern European Jews immigrated to America, bringing with them a love for bagels. In 1927, Polish baker Harry Lender opened the first bagel plant outside New York City in New Haven, Conn. The bagel’s popularity began to spread in the United States. bagna cauda (BAHN-yah KOW-dah) – Bagna Cauda is an Italian term that means “hot Bath.” It is like a Swiss fondue except that it has a much more boisterous flavor. The original recipe called for walnut oil, but olive oil is now used and is considered the key to a successful sauce. The sauce is made up of anchovy fillets, olive oil, garlic, cream, butter, and vinegar. baguette(bag-EHT) – Is French for a “rod,” “wand,” or “stick.” Baguette is the name for anything long and skinny, including drumsticks, strips of wood, etc. The baguette is generally known as a French white bread due to its popularity in that country. Baguettes are formed into a long, narrow, cylindrical loaf. It usually has a thin, crisp brown crust and an open-holed, chewy interior. History: The shape for which it is famous was developed by an Austrian baker and brought to France in the middle of the nineteenth century. At first French bread was all shaped round, but when bakers realized that their crusts were so tasty, they gave the bread more crust by making them long. bain-marie (bahn mah-REE) – |
Alicante, Cardinal, Cassidy, Niagara and Palamino are all varieties of which fruit? | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 1 April Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1 April Questions Specialist set by TheLamb (please note that although these are all the questions, the subjects are not in the order in which they were asked) SPORT 01. Q. Which Irn-Bru Scottish League team recently became the first British football team to be promoted in the current 2007/2008 season ? A. EAST FIFE (Division 3 Champions) 02. Q. On what date is the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ? A. 8th AUGUST (08.08.08) 03. Q. At which course will the 2008 (British) Open Golf Championship take place ? A. ROYAL BIRKDALE 04. Q. Who trained the first, second and third placed horses in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup ? 05. Q. At which weight is boxer Joe Calzaghe considered to be the undisputed World Champion ? 06. Q. In which park is the Melbourne Australian Formula 1 motor racing circuit situated ? A. ALBERT PARK 07. Q. Dwain Chambers was banned by UK Athletics in 2004 for the mis-use of which anabolic steroid ? 08. Q. England fly-half Johnny Wilkinson was replaced in the starting line-up for the final 2008 Rugby 6 Nations test against Ireland by whom ? A. DANNY CIPRIANI (a) Q. What colour jacket is worn by the No. 1 dog in greyhound racing ? A. RED (b) Q. Which British girl gymnast became European and World Champion on Bars in 2006? A. BETH TWEDDLE (c) Q. In the recent Test Cricket series in New Zealand who was the first England batsman to score a century ? A. TIM AMBROSE QUOTATIONS 01. Q. Which author said “In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” ? A. H. G. WELLS 02. Q. Who said of Lord Byron “He is mad, bad and dangerous to know” ? A. LADY CAROLINE LAMB 03. Q. Which American poet, famous for her wisecracks, said “Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses” ? A. DOROTHY PARKER 04. Q. Which former Prime Minister said, in 1921 “Love your neighbour is not merely sound Christianity, it’s good business” ? A. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 05. Q. Which Conservative politician said, in 1974 “Harold Wilson is going around the country stirring up apathy” ? A. WILLIAM WHITELAW 06. Q. Which inventor said “Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration” ? 07. Q. Which early American politician and author said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” ? A. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 08. Q. Which former US President said “I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a cabinet meeting” ? A. RONALD REAGAN (a) Q. Who or what did Oscar Wilde describe as “The unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable” ? A. FOX HUNTERS (b) Q. Who said “I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an exception” ? A. GROUCHO MARX (c) Q. Who said “This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot” ? A. GEORGE W. BUSH THE MUSIC ROUND For all you lovers of pop, this one’s about classical music ! But cheer up, there are plenty of clues. 01. Q. Which anthem by Handel, also used for the UEFA Champions League and P&O cruise adverts, has been sung at every coronation since that of George II in 1727 ? A. ZADOK THE PRIEST 02. Q. From which composition was the music for the Rugby World Cup’s ‘World in union’ taken. It is also sung as an alternative national anthem entitled ‘I vow to thee my country’ A. JUPITER (From the Planets Suite by Gustav Holst) 03. Q. The first four notes from which world famous symphony were used by the BBC during WWII to introduce their radio broadcasts, because they evoked the Morse code for V, symbolising victory ? A. BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 04. Q. To who’s wedding march, from his music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, have more brides walked down the aisle since 1842, than any other composition ? A. FELIX MENDELSSOHN 05. Q. Music to the films ‘Out of Africa’, ‘Dances with Wolves’ and arrangement of the James Bond theme have one thing in common. Name it. A. JOHN BARRY (He wrote the first two and arranged Monty Norman’s original Bond theme) 06. Q. Augustus Jaeger was Edward Elgar’s best friend. Jaeger being German for ‘hunter’ inspired |
In what year was the Big Mac introduced into McDonalds? | The Pennsylvania Center for the Book - Big Mac A Meal Disguised as a Sandwich: The Big Mac By Jamie Fox, Fall 2009 Alan Jalowitz Two all-beef patties special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Click on any picture in this story to see its full version, as well as in the gallery at the bottom of the page. A hamburger built of two 1.6oz beef patties, special “Mac” sauce (akin to Thousand Island dressing), iceberg lettuce, American cheese, pickles, and onions, all served on a three-part sesame seed bun, sounds more like a day’s worth of food than a single sandwich. From modest beginnings as an early McDonald’s franchise owner in the 1960s, Jim Delligatti used persistence and innovation to develop the Big Mac, which first sold for 45 cents. The sandwich was originally test-run in a dozen Delligatti McDonald’s stores around Pittsburgh before being added to the national McDonald’s menu in 1968. The Big Mac is now sold internationally and is one of the company’s signature products. Michael James Delligatti was born in Uniontown, Fayette County in 1918. Delligatti’s father’s job forced the family to move frequently. He never went to college and started his career working for Isaly’s Dairy, a chain of family-owned dairies and restaurants, in the 1950s. By the mid-50s, Delligatti wanted to open his own restaurant and decided to attend a restaurant show in Chicago in 1956. At the show, a McDonald’s booth caught Delligatti’s attention and led to an invitation to a McDonald’s that had just opened in Illinois. Delligatti discovered if he went with McDonald’s, the money he’d save on paper goods purchased through the company would pay for his franchise fee. Alan Jalowitz Jim Delligatti with a Big Mac as seen in a picture at the Big Mac Museum. In 1957, Jim Delligatti opened his first McDonald’s on McKnight Road in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. He was one of McDonald’s earliest franchise owners; by the 1960s, he was operating a dozen stores in the Pittsburgh area. Delligatti had an exclusive territorial franchise for metropolitan Pittsburgh but was struggling with sub-par store volumes. He decided that the only way to broaden his customer base and increase sales was to add to the McDonald’s menu. For the next few years, Jim Delligatti spent time and energy to create a new product for the McDonald’s menu. Delligatti used every opportunity to partner with other multi-store franchise owners and McDonald’s top managers and discuss the need to improve the menu to gain sales through a new target market. Delligatti’s eventual idea was to combine two-all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. The special sauce recipe remains a secret, but it is recognized as a variant of Thousand Island dressing. Original names for the burger included “Aristocrat” and “Blue Ribbon Burger.” The name “Big Mac” was created by Esther Glickstein Rose, a 21-year-old Advertising Secretary who worked at McDonald’s Corporate office in Chicago. Delligatti’s sandwich idea was not wholly his own, however. Bob Wian, the founder of the Big Boy drive-in chain, virtually built his entire franchise around a double-decker sandwich. Delligatti was introduced to this type of sandwich when he managed a Big Boy drive-in in the early 1950s in southern California. When Delligatti started looking for new menu items Wian’s Big Boy sandwich quickly came to mind. Delligatti said that inventing the Big Mac “wasn’t like discovering the light bulb. The bulb was already there. All I did was screw it in the socket.” Alan Jalowitz Uniontown is proclaimed the home town of the Big Mac on this exhibit at the Big Mac Museum. One of Delligatti’s obstacles in getting the Big Mac approved for sale was its proposed price of 45 cents—twice that of a regular cheeseburger. It took the support of Ralph Lanphar, a regional manager in Columbus, to obtain corporate permission to test the Big Mac. This permission was limited—Delligatti could only test the sandwich at his Uniontown store |
Which three films are tied for winning the most Academy Awards, with 11 Oscars each? | Oscars Facts: 25 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Academy Awards | Moviefone Oscars Facts: 25 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Academy Awards by Phil Pirrello It's almost here -- the 88th Academy Awards finally airs this Sunday, and we're counting down the minutes. We've already given you our Oscar predictions , and now we're bringing you some of the best (and, um, craziest) facts about Hollywood's biggest awards show. From the first Best Actor winner, to the "one dollar" Oscar rule, here are 25 things you (probably) don't know about the Oscars. 1. The youngest Oscar winner was Tatum O'Neal (above), who won Best Supporting Actress for " Paper Moon " (1973) when she was only 10 years old. Shirley Temple won the short-lived Juvenile Award at 6 years old. 2. After winning Best Actress for " Cabaret " (1972), Liza Minnelli became (and still is) the only Oscar winner whose parents both earned Oscars. Her mother, Judy Garland , received an honorary award in 1939 and her father, Vincente Minnelli , won Best Director for " Gigi " (1958). 3. Nameplates for all potential winners are prepared ahead of time; in 2014, the Academy made 215 of them! 4. The first Academy Awards were presented in 1929 at a private dinner of about 270 people. It was first televised in 1953, and now the Oscars ceremony can be seen in more than 200 countries. 5. Only three women have received Best Director nominations, while Kathryn Bigelow is the lone winner for " The Hurt Locker " (2009). Interestingly, Bigelow beat out ex-husband James Cameron , who was nominated for the technological wonder " Avatar ." 6. At 82, Christopher Plummer (above) became the oldest person to win an Academy Award. He received the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work in " Beginners " (2010) opposite Ewan McGregor . 7. Peter Finch (" Network ") and Heath Ledger (" The Dark Knight ") are the only actors to be awarded an Academy Award posthumously. Ledger's Oscar -- and his entire fortune -- was gifted to his young daughter, Matilda. 8. With her nomination last year for " Into the Woods ," Meryl Streep has been nominated a record 19 times. She has won three Best Actress Oscars -- the last for " The Iron Lady " (2011). 9. Katharine Hepburn won a record four Academy Awards -- all Best Actress Oscars -- the last for " On Golden Pond " (1981), which starred another Hollywood legend, Henry Fonda . 10. The first Oscars were held at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Today, the ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre (around the corner from the Roosevelt), its tenth venue over the decades. 11. Jack Nicholson (above) is the most-nominated male actor, receiving 12 Oscar nominations beginning with 1969's " Easy Rider ." His three wins tie him with Walter Brennan and Daniel Day-Lewis . 12. Oscar statuettes are technically property of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As a result, before an Academy Award winner or his estate can sell his Oscar, he must first offer to sell it to the Academy first for one dollar (yes, one dollar). This, of course, is to discourage winners from selling the award for financial gain. Oscars awarded before 1950, however, are not bound by this agreement. In 2011, Orson Welles ' 1941 Oscar for " Citizen Kane " was sold at auction for over $800,000 in 2011! 13. Only three films have won all of the "Big Five" Academy Award categories: " It Happened One Night " (1934), " One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest " (1975), and " The Silence of the Lambs " (1991). The "Big Five" categories are: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay (either adapted or original). 14. In 1940, the LA Times broke the Academy's embargo and published the names of all the Oscar winners prior to the ceremony. As a result, the Academy introduced the sealed envelope tradition that is present to this day. 15. The legendary Alfred Hitchcock was nominated five times for Best Director, but never took home the Oscar. 16. " Ben-Hur ," " Titanic ," and " The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King " (above) are the most successful film |
As at 2006, Which actress has had 13 Oscar nominations, more than any other actress? | 2006 Academy Awards® Winners and History Monster House (2006) Actor: FOREST WHITAKER in "The Last King of Scotland," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond," Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson," Peter O'Toole in "Venus," Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness" Actress: HELEN MIRREN in "The Queen," Penelope Cruz in "Volver," Judi Dench in "Notes on a Scandal," Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada," Kate Winslet in "Little Children" Supporting Actor: ALAN ARKIN in "Little Miss Sunshine," Jackie Earle Haley in "Little Children," Djimon Honsou in "Blood Diamond," Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls," Mark Wahlberg in "The Departed" Supporting Actress: JENNIFER HUDSON in "Dreamgirls," Adriana Barraza in "Babel," Cate Blanchett in "Notes on a Scandal," Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine," Rinko Kikuchi in "Babel" Director: MARTIN SCORSESE for "The Departed," Clint Eastwood for "Letters From Iwo Jima," Stephen Frears for "The Queen," Paul Greengrass for "United 93," Alejandro González Iñárritu for "Babel" The 2006 nominees continued Hollywood's trend of nominating relatively low-to-modestly budgeted films with ensemble casts and personal subjects, again eschewing big budgeted Hollywood studio epics, though in this year, three of the Best Picture-nominated films were at least partially bankrolled by a major studio. Three of the five films were released by specialty divisions, while director Clint Eastwood's Letters From Iwo Jima was able to be made by a studio, using his reputation to get financing for its narrowly-appealing content. It was one of the most diverse and international rosters of nominees and winners in recent Academy history. The five films that were nominated for Best Picture had a total of only 26 nominations -- the fewest since 1932/1933 (when 10 films were nominated for the top prize but there were fewer awards categories). No single film received nominations in more than six categories. And the Oscar wins were spread out over numerous films - many received either one or two awards. As with last year, there was a perceived backlash against flashy, "popcorn" Best Picture nominees and winners. Mega-budget, special effects-heavy box-office blockbusters that received minimal nominations included: Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (4 technical nominations, with a sole Oscar win for Best Visual Effects), one of the fastest grossing films in history, reaching $100M and $200M box office dollars in record time, and grossing over $1B worldwide, as the second part of a planned trilogy Brett Ratner's X-Men: The Last Stand (no nominations), the third film in the series, grossing box-office of about $460 worldwide Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code (no nominations), which grossed over $750M worldwide despite savage reviews Superman Returns (one nomination for Best Visual Effects), the fifth in the series, directed by former X-Men director Bryan Singer and a total worldwide box-office of almost $400M Martin Campbell's Casino Royale (no nominations), the exciting 007 "reboot" starring Daniel Craig as the new James Bond, which grossed about $550M worldwide J.J. Abrams' Mission Impossible III (no nominations), starring and |
Which 1981 film is the only Best Picture Oscar winner to contain all of the letters of Oscar in its title? | 1981 Academy Awards® Winners and History Reds (1981) Actor: HENRY FONDA in "On Golden Pond", Warren Beatty in "Reds", Burt Lancaster in "Atlantic City", Dudley Moore in "Arthur", Paul Newman in "Absence of Malice" Actress: KATHARINE HEPBURN in "On Golden Pond", Diane Keaton in "Reds", Marsha Mason in "Only When I Laugh", Susan Sarandon in "Atlantic City", Meryl Streep in "The French Lieutenant's Woman" Supporting Actor: JOHN GIELGUD in "Arthur", James Coco in "Only When I Laugh", Ian Holm in "Chariots of Fire", Jack Nicholson in "Reds", Howard E. Rollins, Jr. in "Ragtime" Supporting Actress: MAUREEN STAPLETON in "Reds", Melinda Dillon in "Absence of Malice", Jane Fonda in "On Golden Pond", Joan Hackett in "Only When I Laugh", Elizabeth McGovern in "Ragtime" Director: WARREN BEATTY for "Reds", Hugh Hudson for "Chariots of Fire", Louis Malle for "Atlantic City", Mark Rydell for "On Golden Pond", Steven Spielberg for "Raiders of the Lost Ark" The Best Picture winner this year was a surprise and major upset win for British producer David Puttnam's low-budget Chariots of Fire, directed by Hugh Hudson, with seven nominations and four wins. It also took top honors for Best Screenplay (Colin Welland), Best Original Score (Vangelis' rich electronic, throbbing score, especially during the iconic opening credits sequence) and Best Costume Design. The win signaled the start of another mini-British renaissance of film awards for this year and the next - with Gandhi (1982) soon breaking all British film Oscar records. (It had been 13 years since another British-made film had won Best Picture, Oliver! (1968)) Chariots of Fire was also the second sports film to win Best Picture (the first was Rocky (1976) ). It also marked the first of four biopics to win the top award during the 80s, joining Gandhi (1982), Amadeus (1984), and The Last Emperor (1987). Of the top five competitors for Best Picture, two were historical epics, two were about senior-citizens, and one was a throwback to the action/adventure films of the past: Chariots of Fire was the inspirational story of the 1924 Olympics running event in Paris and the motivations of two of Britain's runners, Cambridge University students - English Jew Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) and Scottish Christian missionary Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson). The film, which contained an anti-Semitism subplot, soon became the most-successful foreign film in US box-office history Warren Beatty's $35 million, three-hour long American epic masterpiece and front-runner in the competition, Reds (with twelve nominations and three wins) including Best Director (Warren Beatty), Best Supporting Actress (Maureen Stapleton), and Best Cinematography (Vittorio Storaro, the winner of the same award for Apocalypse Now (1979) .) Reds was the film biography of American communist and romantic figure John Reed, a left-wing radical journalist and author of Ten Days That Shook the World, who journeyed from Oregon to Greenwich Village and then to Russia to cover first-hand the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution on the streets of Petrograd [Beatty received simultaneous nominations as producer, director, co-writer (with English dramatist |
As it 2006, who is the most nominated male actor in Oscar history? | Actors with the most Academy Awards Nominations Of History in the Oscars Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1969) Jack Nicholson in Five Easy Pieces (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1970) Jack Nicholson in The Last Detail (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1973) Jack Nicholson in Chinatown (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1974) JACK NICHOLSON in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1975) Jack Nicholson in Reds (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1981) JACK NICHOLSON in TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (Best Actor in Supporting Role Academy Award Winner in 1983) Jack Nicholson in Prizzi's Honor (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1985) Jack Nicholson in Ironweed (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1987) Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1992) JACK NICHOLSON in AS GOOD AS IT GETS (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1997) Jack Nicholson in About Schmidt (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 2002) 10 Laurence Olivier in Wuthering Heights (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1939) Laurence Olivier in Rebecca (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1940) Laurence Olivier in Henry V (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1946) LAURENCE OLIVIER in HAMLET (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1948) Laurence Olivier in Richard III (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1956) Laurence Olivier in The Entertainer (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1960) Laurence Olivier in Othello (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1965) Laurence Olivier in Sleuth (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1972) Laurence Olivier in Marathon Man (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1976) Laurence Olivier in The Boys From Brazil (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1978) 9 Spencer Tracy in San Francisco (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1936) SPENCER TRACY in CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1937) SPENCER TRACY in BOYS TOWN (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1938) Spencer Tracy in Father of the Bride (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1950) Spencer Tracy in Bad Day at Black Rock (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1955) Spencer Tracy in The Old Man and the Sea (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1958) Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1960) Spencer Tracy in Judgment at Nuremberg (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1961) Spencer Tracy in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1967) Paul Newman (1 Oscar) Paul Newman in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1958) Paul Newman in The Hustler (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1961) Paul Newman in Hud (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1963) Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1967) Paul Newman in Absence of Malice (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1981) Paul Newman in The Verdict (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1982) PAUL NEWMAN in THE COLOR OF MONEY (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1986) Paul Newman in Nobody's Fool (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1994) Paul Newman in Road to Perdition (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 2002) 8 Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1951) Marlon Brando in Viva Zapata! (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1952) Marlon Brando in Julius Caesar (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1953) MARLON BRANDO in ON THE WATERFRONT (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1954) Marlon Brando in Sayonara (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1957) MARLON BRANDO in THE GODFATHER (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1972) Marlon Brando in Last Tango in Paris (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1973) Marlon Brando in A Dry White Season (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1989) Jack Lemmon (2 Oscars) JACK LEMMON in MISTER ROBERTS (Best Actor in Supporting Role Academy Award Winner in 1955) Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1959) Jack Lemmon in The Apartment (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1960) Jack Lemmon in Days of Wine and Roses (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1962) JACK LEMMON in SAVE THE TIGER (Best Actor Academy Award Winner in 1973) Jack Lemmon in The China Syndrome ( |
What is the most common street name in Britain? | Most Common Street Names In The UK | The Fact Site Most Common Street Names In The UK Home » Travel & Tourism »Most Common Street Names In The UK Most Common Street Names In The UK So, I was on a one hour bus journey today, it was rather boring, so I decided to look for funny street names. Whilst looking, I saw three roads called Church Road, which made me wonder what the most common road name is. So here goes! Here’s a list of the UK’s 50 most popular street names. High Street Chester Road Mill Road One street name I’d like to see would be one called ‘The Road’, I’m pretty sure there is one, but I’ve never seen one, if you live near ‘The Road’ please take a pic and let me know! Luke Ward is the founder of The Fact Site. He's a professional blogger & researcher with over 6 years experience in fact finding, SEO, web design & other internet wizardry. He loves to write about celebs, gaming, film & TV. Hernandez I am really happy that i have been cured from (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS) with the herbal medicine of Dr Ighodalo, i have been suffering from this disease for the past 2 years without solution until i came across the email of this doctor who have cure so many people with his herbal medicine, i also choose to give him a chance to help me, he told me what to do and i kindly did it, and he gave me his herbal medicine and direct me on how to use it, i also follow his instructions for use and he ask us to go for a check up after 1 week and 4days which i did, to my greatest surprise my result came out as negative, i am really happy that there is someone like doctor Ighodalo who is ready to help anytime any day. To all the readers and viewers that is doubting this testimony stop doubting it and contact this doctor if you really have one and see if he will not actually help you. i am not a stupid woman that i will come out to the public and start saying what someone have not done for me and i know that there are some people out there who are really suffering and hurting their family just because of these diseases here is his contact: [email protected] he also told me that he has cure for these diseases listed below . HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS . GET YOUR EX BACK AND MAKE SHE/HIM LOVE YOU MORE . CANCER There are more funny/strange streets names in uk like Back Action Street in Manchester, Grope Lane, swan lane etc., Anonymous My fave street name is in York – Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. You can’t make that up!!!! Rich Here’s one: Coldharbour Lane. Anonymous |
Which British city has more miles of canal than Venice? | Birmingham Canal Navigations | Canal & River Trust Find events and activities within miles of It is one of the most intricate canal networks in the world. The hub of the BCN is the bustling city centre junction at Gas Street Basin . Here, colourful boats and historic canal architecture sit side-by-side with vibrant modern restaurants, cafes and bars. The basin is in the heart of Birmingham’s cosmopolitan nightlife and shopping districts. The mainlines and city centre canals are busy with boaters, walkers and cyclists. However, elsewhere on the BCN, you can really get away from it all on winding suburban canals and some surprisingly rural branches. In the northern waters of the BCN, there are some rarely-explored waterways that are truly off the beaten track. The canals were the life-blood of Victorian Birmingham and the Black Country. At their height, they were so busy that gas lighting was installed beside the locks to permit round-the-clock operation. Boats were built without cabins for maximum carrying capacity, and a near-tidal effect was produced as swarms of narrowboats converged on the Black Country collieries at the same time every day. |
The first single to sell over two million copies in Great Britain was written as a tribute to where in Great Britain? | UK Number One Songs of the 70s UK Number One Songs of the 70s Updated on November 15, 2015 Source The 1970s Number One Songs on Video 1970s popular music in the UK proved that variety is the spice of life, and the Number One hit songs of the decade reflect this phenomenon. From 1970 onwards, the music scene in Britain changed dramatically and a myriad of musical styles reinforced the varying tastes of the average record buyer. Some of the most popular styles that took the British charts by storm were Glam Rock at the beginning of the decade, progressing to Disco and Punk Rock towards the end. In between saw novelty records, the progression of the rock single and the continuing evolution of teen pop, represented by the likes of David Cassidy, Donny Osmond and the Bay City Rollers. Most of these styles and artists were very popular for a time, and their records sold by the shed load. To see the musical changes across the decade is a fascinating exercise, and so this page brings together all the Number One hits from the UK in a video package, together with some short comments regarding each one. The source for this compilation is the Record Retailer/Music Week chart, which was broadcast by the BBC each Sunday evening. Source Matthews' Southern Comfort UK Number One Hits of 1970 31st Jan (5 weeks) Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes): Only ever UK Number One for this studio act. Lead singer Tony Burrows also sang on hits for many other groups. 7th Mar (3 weeks) Lee Marvin - Wandrin' Star: Only UK Number One for this actor with a song from the film Paint Your Wagon. 28th Mar (3 weeks) Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water: Surprisingly, the duo's only ever UK Number One. Only Art Garfunkel sings on this classic, but Paul Simon went on to greater solo success, even though he never had a UK Number One again, while Garfunkel did. 18th Apr (2 weeks) Dana - All Kinds Of Everything: First Eurovision Song Contest winner for Ireland. Her chart career was short-lived and this was her only UK Number One. 2nd May (2 weeks) Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky: Only ever UK Number One for Greenbaum with a self-penned song. Doctor & The Medics took the track to Number One again in 1986. 16th May (3 weeks) England World Cup Squad - Back Home: Mexico World Cup Football sing-along by the 1970 England team. 6th Jun (1 week) Christie - Yellow River: Only ever UK Number One for Jeff Christie with a song he wrote for the Tremeloes. They turned it down, so he recorded it himself. 13th Jun (7 weeks) Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime: First UK Number One for this group led by Ray Dorset. 1st Aug (6 weeks) Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You: Elvis revived his career in Las Vegas and this was a live recording from his show. At this point, he was only one behind the Beatles as this was his 16th UK Number One. 12th Sep (1 week) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown: First UK Number One for Motown singer Smokey Robinson who would have to wait another 11 years before hitting the top spot again. 19th Sep (6 weeks) Freda Payne - Band Of Gold: Only ever UK Number One for this American actress. 31st Oct (3 weeks) Matthews' Southern Comfort - Woodstock: Written by Canadian folk legend Joni Mitchell, MSC's only UK Number One was about the famous rock festival of 1969. 21st Nov (1 week) Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Chile: Posthumous Number One for the American guitar legend who died in London a couple of months earlier. 28th Nov (6 weeks) Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knockin': Only ever UK Number One for Dave Edmunds who had further hit single success later in the Seventies. Source Slade UK Number One Hits of 1971 January 5 ( 3 weeks) Clive Dunn - Grandad: Only UK Number One for this Dad's Army star who gained sales on the back of seasonal sentimentality. January 26 (5 weeks) George Harrison - My Sweet Lord: First UK Number One for the ex-Beatle. Following the song's release, musical similarities between it and The Chiffons' hit He's So Fine led to a lengthy legal battle over the rights to the composition. March 2 (2 weeks) Mungo Jerr |
Which lake in Great Britain has the largest volume of water? | Loch Ness | lake, Scotland, United Kingdom | Britannica.com lake, Scotland, United Kingdom Kings and Queens of Britain Loch Ness, lake , lying in the Highland council area, Scotland . With a depth of 788 feet (240 metres) and a length of about 23 miles (36 km), Loch Ness has the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain. It lies in the Glen Mor —or Great Glen, which bisects the Highlands—and forms part of the system of waterways across Scotland that civil engineer Thomas Telford linked by means of the Caledonian Canal (opened 1822). Loch Ness, in the Highlands of Scotland. At the head of the loch is the monastery at Fort Augustus. A.F. Kersting The watershed of Loch Ness covers more than 700 square miles (1,800 square km) and comprises several rivers, including the Oich and the Enrick. Its outlet is the River Ness, which flows into the Moray Firth at Inverness . Seiches (surface oscillations), caused by differential heating, are common on the loch. The sharp rise and fall of the level of the loch is one reason for the scanty flora of the waters; another reason is the great depths of the loch near the shoreline. The abyssal fauna is also sparse. Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness, Scotland. Bethune Carmichael—Lonely Planet Images/Getty Images Like some other very deep lochs in Scotland and Scandinavia, Loch Ness is said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster. Many sightings of the so-called Loch Ness monster have been reported, and the possibility of its existence—perhaps in the form of a solitary survivor of the long-extinct plesiosaurs—continues to intrigue many. Learn More in these related articles: |
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True or False: Great Britain is one of the top ten largest islands in the world? | Which is the world's biggest employer? - BBC News BBC News Which is the world's biggest employer? By Ruth Alexander BBC News 20 March 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The National Health Service (NHS) in England is at the centre of a big political row about its reform. It's often said to be the third biggest employer in the world, after the Chinese army and Indian Railways. But is that really true? It's an incredible claim, given how much smaller the UK is than China or India. And indeed, it is not true. Sizing up the world's biggest employers and compiling a list of the top 10, the NHS is revealed to be the fifth largest, with 1.7 million workers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. McDonald's makes it into fourth position, with 1.9 million employees. However, 80% of the restaurants are franchises so, strictly speaking, 1.5 million of these people are employed by other companies, although they all wear the uniform. More or Less: Behind the stats Listen to More or Less on BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, or download the free podcast Third is the US supermarket chain Walmart, which employs 2.1 million staff - including almost 200,000 who work for the Asda supermarket chain in the UK. Second place goes to the Chinese military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA) - with forces numbering 2.3 million. And the top spot is taken by the US Department of Defense with a cool 3.2 million-strong workforce. Why is it so big - and so much bigger than the second-placed Chinese military? In truth, making these comparisons is fraught with difficulties. The US Defense Department, with its headquarters at the vast Pentagon building in Virginia, is keen to boast that it's one of the world's largest employers and includes civilian support staff in its numbers. Image caption The Pentagon is said to be the largest office building in the world Getting a comparable figure for the Chinese military is near impossible. The figure of 2.3 million which puts it at second place in our list includes active forces only - not civilian staff, like the US figure. And that actually makes it the largest active military force in the world, according to Military Balance, an annual assessment of military capabilities around the world published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in the UK. If you were to count only active forces within the US Department of Defense, it would number 1.6 million people and slip to seventh place in our list. If numbers for its civilian staff were known, it is possible the Chinese could come much closer to the US, and maybe even overtake them. But it is not a straightforward exercise even to separate who is civilian and who is military personnel - the two forces are structured and organised completely differently. "There are a number of organisations within militaries - you have active forces, reserve forces, civilians, and also those that might be working as contractors - so it depends really what you're trying to count when you look at headline numbers," says James Hackett, the editor of Military Balance. "What we try and do is look at active service personnel, so those in uniform who are capable of operating on behalf of the state to fulfil the national security concerns of the militaries. Surprisingly, [the NHS] also has more workers than Indian Railways "One reason that the PLA is large compared to other militaries stems from its composition as a mainly conscript-based force. Now other militaries in the West and across the world have moved to volunteer corps." The NHS might be lower in the global pecking order than people think but it is still big. Technically, however, it could be said the NHS does not operate as a single employer. Many staff are employed by individual hospital trusts and primary care trusts, while GP surgeries, for example, are run and owned by one or more partners who are contracted to provide general NHS medical services. But setting that aside, it is bigger - just - than the state-run China National Petroleum Corporation, which has around 1.6 million employ |
Who lived in the top left-hand corner of Wales? | The Smallfilms Treasury The Smallfilms Treasury Help - If you have any Smallfilms material, please mail me Once upon a time, not so long ago, there were two overgrown boys called Oliver and Peter. And Peter lived on a farm. It was a rather unusual farm because it didn't grow any crops and there were no sheep or cows, but it was the home of Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, the Clangers and of course Bagpuss. And there they made the most beautiful, the most brilliant, funny old Small Films in the whole wide world or so we like to think. The Dragons' Friendly Society A new society has been formed to help maintain and promote the wealth of works produced Smallfilms. Named after the society of dragons in the saga of Noggin the Nog, their first act is to produce a new set of Noggin material - a video, a book and a set of postcards. Visit them at the Dragons' Friendly Society site Noggin the Nog In the Lands of the North, where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the men of the Northlands sit by their great log fires and they tell a tale... So began each of the Sagas of Noggin the Nog, in which the crown of Noggin, Prince of the Nogs is sought by his wicked uncle Nogbad the Bad who devises evil plots to threaten the safety of the kingdom, and sometimes the world, in order to force Noggin to give up his crown. In each saga Nogbad pursues his plot to the very brink of success, but at the last moment his purposes are foiled by some unexpected piece of luck, cleverness or lack of attention on the part of the Nogs. Ivor the Engine Not very long ago, in the top left-hand corner of Wales, there was a railway. It wasn't a very long railway or a very important railway, but it was called The Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited, and it was all there was. And in a shed, in a siding at the end of the railway, lives the Locomotive of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited, which was a long name for a little engine so his friends just called him Ivor. So began, in 1959, the first episode of the first series of a set of television films which were to become part of the mainstream of Children's television for the next thirty years. Once upon a time, Not so long ago, there was a little girl and her name was Emily. And she had a shop. It was a rather unusual shop because it didn't sell anything. You see, everything in that shop was a thing that somebody had once lost, and Emily had found, and brought home to Bagpuss. Emily's cat Bagpuss. If you want more in depth analysis/codswallop, you should head for Jill's Sociopolitical Analysis and the Bagpuss FAQ , and you can also pose questions to the world's best educated bookend when you Ask Yaffle . Everyone remembers the Clangers, the whistling knitted animals that lived on a small moon. They lived a peaceful life, salvaging junk from space to build machines, and making friends with all the strange creatures that came to visit them. If you're really keen, you can even buy some collectable Clangers Pogles Wood is the story of woodland folk who lived "deep in the middle of a wood" in a tree with a magic bean plant. Pogles Wood was a Smallfilms Production, originally shown by the BBC between 1964 and 1968. Find out more at Heff's Pogles Wood site or Jenny's Pogles Wood Page Pingwings were small penguin like creatures that lived under the junk, under the bunks and trunks, swings and things at the back of a barn... Pingwings was shown on ITV in the early '60s. |
What is the longest motorway in Great Britain? | Road Facts and Figures - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki Road Facts and Figures Jump to: navigation , search This page is an attempt to provide details of the longest, highest, etc. classified roads in the British Isles. References to 'Great Britain' below exclude Northern Ireland, which is treated separately. This page is still a 'work in progress' and updates / corrections are more than welcome. Contents 8 Sources 'Motorable Roads' According to the Ordnance Survey , there are approximately 321,000 miles of 'motorable', roads in the UK. The precise definition of this is unclear, but probably relates to public highway suitable for/passable by motor vehicles. Longest roads Non-motorways Great Britain The A1 is the longest classified Road in GNB at 396 miles from London to Edinburgh. The A38 is the longest 2-digit A-road in GB at over 309 miles from Bodmin to Mansfield. The A361 is the longest 3-digit A-road in GB at 195 miles from Ilfracombe to Kilsby. The A1101 is the longest 4-digit A-road in GB at 53 miles from Long Sutton to Bury St Edmunds. The B6318 is the longest B-road in GB at 61 miles from Heddon-on-the-Wall to Langholm. However, none of the A-roads are continuous as they either have a non-dominant multiplex, or motorway (eg A1(M) ) sections, or both. The longest A-road wholly in England is the A38 . The longest A-road wholly in Wales is the A470 at 185 miles, closely followed by the A487 at 174 miles. The longest A-road wholly in Scotland is the A9 at 279 miles, with the A82 coming a distant second at 175 miles, and the A836 is the longest 3-digit route at 125 miles. British A-roads over 100 miles long Rank 116 km : 72 miles Motorways The M6 is the longest Motorway in GB at 236 miles from Catthorpe, Leicestershire to the Scottish Border. The M25 is the longest 2-digit Motorway in GB at over 117 miles from Dartford to Thurrock. The M180 is the longest 3-digit Motorway in GB at 25 miles from Hatfield, Yorkshire to Barnetby-le-Wold. The A1(M) is the longest Ax(M) road in GB at 122 miles from South Mimms to Washington in five sections while the A74(M) is the longest continuous Ax(M) Motorway, running from Abington to just south of Gretna Green. The longest Motorway wholly in England is the M6 . Its 236 miles stop just short of the Scottish Border. The longest, and only, Motorway wholly in Wales is the A48(M) at 2 miles. The longest Motorway wholly in Scotland is the M8 at 61 miles, with the M9 coming second at 51 miles. The longest motorway in Ireland is, for now, the M7 at a distance of 187 km (116 miles). The longest motorway in Northern Ireland is the M1 at 38 miles. Highest roads The highest classified road in Scotland is the Cairnwell Pass on the A93 at 2199 feet (670 m). Other high routes in Scotland include the Lechd Summit on the A939 , at 2113 feet (644 m), the Bealach na Ba pass in Applecross, which reaches 2054 feet (626 m), and the Cairngorm Mountain road off the B970 , which reaches approximately 2100 feet (640 m). The highest motorway in Great Britain is the M62 at a point inside Junction 22 , east of the junction bridge. A sign proclaims the height to be 1221 feet (372 m). The highest point on any British motorway other than the Pennine section of the M62 is on the M74 at an unmarked point near Wedder Law, about midway between junctions 12 and 13, believed to be 1060 feet (323 m). This point remains less well known than Beattock Summit further south on the former A74 (now B7076 ) which at 1029 feet (314 m) was until 1991 the highest point on the Carlisle-Glasgow route. The nearby local summit on the A74(M) is probably about 1020 feet (311 m). The highest point on any English motorway other than the Pennine section of the M62 is at Shap Summit (1036 feet, 316 m) on the M6 a short distance south of junction 39 . Shortest numbered road There must be many claimants for the title of shortest classified road in GB. Most are urban link roads, which were allocated separate numbers many years ago, whereas these days they would simply be a spur of the main route. A-roads less than circa 500 yds/m long include |
In Britain, which University has more students than any other? | Sir David Attenborough heads lists of most honoured by Britain's universities - Telegraph Education News Sir David Attenborough heads lists of most honoured by Britain's universities His wildlife documentaries have won him an audience of millions and a cabinet full of broadcasting awards. Now it can be revealed that Sir David Attenborough has another legion of fans – Britain's academics. Sir David Attenborough has received at least 29 honorary degrees from Britain's universities. Photo: LIVEPIX By Joshi Eichner Herrmann, Jack Rivlin and Michael Howie 9:00AM BST 01 Aug 2010 The naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been given more honorary degrees from Britain's universities than any other person. Sir David tops a league table of academic honours, after receiving at least 29 honorary degrees from the country's universities, more than any other person, according to a table of Britain's most honoured compiled by The Sunday Telegraph. The documentary-maker beat Nobel Prize winners, civil liberties campaigners, Olympic and Paralympic medallists and former world leaders to take the top spot. Last night, Sir David said accumulating so many honorary degrees was, in itself, "an honour". And where does he keep all the doctorates? "They're in a drawer," he said. He added: "It's a compliment from the academic world. It's a real compliment – it would be churlish not to accept one." In recent years, universities have been criticised for using their honours to gain publicity by giving awards to celebrities. This summer, Orlando Bloom, the actor, received an honorary degree from the University of Kent, while Paul O'Grady, the comedian, received an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University in Leicester. Related Articles Students eye UFO degree 13 Apr 2010 In the past, Sir Alex Ferguson, the football manager, Ryan Giggs, the footballer, and Robin and Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees have also been honoured. All have a long way to go if they aspire to be among the most honoured. However, our survey shows that at least 50 people have received eight or more honours in the last three decades. To compile our list, The Sunday Telegraph contacted all of Britain's 116 universities about the honorary degrees they had awarded since 1980. Of those, 101 responded, giving details of 30,000 degrees. Baroness Kennedy QC, the human rights barrister and civil liberties campaigner, came second in our table with 26 honorary degrees, and Lord Puttnam, the film producer and Labour peer, came third with 23. Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, the Paralympic gold medallist, is the highest sports personality on the list, with 12 honorary degrees – one more than Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave. Mary Robinson, the former Irish president, and Betty Boothroyd, the former Commons speaker, are among the most decorated politicians with 11 degrees each, ahead of Baroness Williams, the Liberal Democrat politician, who has nine. Gordon Brown has four. Nelson Mandela, who has more than 50 honorary degrees from universities worldwide, has 10 from Britain – eight of which he received during his 1996 visit – while Bob Geldof, the musician and poverty campaigner, has nine. Only five representatives from the arts made it into the top 50. Apart from Lord Puttnam, Dame Judi Dench and Ken Loach, the film director, both made it on to the list with 11 each. In the battle of the bishops, Desmond Tutu, with 14, held off competition from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, with nine and six respectively. The practice of issuing honorary degrees dates back to the 15th century, when Lionel Woodville, later the Bishop of Salisbury, was exempted from the usual requirements for a degree from Oxford. Sometimes, honours have proved controversial. Margaret Thatcher was snubbed for an honorary degree by Oxford University in 1984. In 2006, St Andrews controversially awarded one to Muhammad Khatami, the former Iranian president, while Edinburgh stripped Robert Mugabe of the degree they gave him in 1984. No British univ |
On which BBC TV show did the plasticine character Morph first appear? | 'Bring back Morph' campaign reaches target - BBC News BBC News 'Bring back Morph' campaign reaches target 6 November 2013 Close share panel Image caption Morph previously appeared in children's art shows Take Hart and Hartbeat A crowd-funding campaign to bring back clay character Morph for an online series has reached its target after eight days. Aardman Animations set up the £75,000 campaign on Kickstarter to help fund 12 new one-minute episodes. Morph was one of the first characters created by the company that later brought us Wallace and Gromit. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord said he was "humbled" and "terribly grateful" to all of their new backers. The campaign reached its 22 days ahead of schedule after 1,690 fans pledged amounts ranging from £1 to £5,000 in support. Lord said he was "completely amazed" by the reaction to the campaign to bring Morph back, which reached its target . "I had no sense that it might run this fast. There's a lot of affection out there, from a lot of people over a lot of years, because he's been going a long time," Lord said about the strength of feeling towards the character - named after his "metamorphosing capabilities". "There are people kind of my age, that watched it with their kids a long time ago and then there are the children and grandchildren of them. A lot of people have come to like him." Aardman hope to start production on the new episodes, and "get the Plasticine warmed up" in January. More episodes Lord said he hoped the success of the campaign would mean they could extend the project. "I think we can afford to keep on funding our half, so I guess the obvious thing is to make more episodes," he said. "I have to work out all the maths, but if we can make 15, if we can make 20, that would suit me down to the ground because that's the fun part for me." The Kickstarter project will remain open for the full 30-day funding period until 28 November for further pledges. Those who contribute are eligible to receive various rewards, including a DVD of all the episodes made and a box of clay from Aardman's model making department. They can also contribute story ideas for Morph episodes, although Lord admits he "can't help" thinking of his own. "I do think new technology will be fun, and a smartphone will be a great prop for Morph," he suggested. "In the past he's done surreal stuff where he had a picture frame and you raise the question, is that a portal to another world? I think you can do the same thing with the smartphone, getting stuck inside, I can imagine that." Lord continued: "Because him and his brother, or arch enemy or alter ego Chas are always squabbling, there might be some comedy to be got from the fact that one of them has a really rather old mobile. A phone duel, that sort of thing." |
Which shop did Anita Roddick open in Brighton in 1976, leading to a highly successful chain of stores now trading in over 40 countries worldwide? | The Body Shop International Case Study Business Essay The Body Shop International Case Study Business Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. The Body Shop International (Body Shop) is a multinational company which is mainly producing ecological skin and hair products.The company offers over 1200 naturally produced healthy and beauty products generally target at woman. The products focus is shampoos, conditioners, bath products, soaps and skin creams but also includes fragrance, spa products, and beauty-related accessories. Their products are solely based on natural ingredients and manufactured according to an ethical code which is opposed to animal testing. The cosmetics franchise is considered to be one of the biggest around the globe with a well established reputation in 54 countries. L'Oreal, the dominant company in the beauty industry, acquired Body shop in 2006. Although Body Shop has become a subsidiary of L'Oreal S.A it still acts according to its own policy, values and ethical code. The acquisition has solved Body Shop's financial problems and has provided the means for expansion to a bigger market share.(1***************) The updations since the case study was written can be summarised as: In 2002 Anita Ruddick launched her own website "www.AnitaRoddick.com" in 2001 and an activism portal "www.TakeItPersonally.org" in 2004. At that time number of shops were were1500 Body shop but nowit exceeded over 2500. During 2003 The Body Shop launched a global campaign to raise awareness and funds to help those affected by domestic violence. The Stop Violence in the Home campaign builds on almost a decade of campaigning on the issue in a number of markets, including Canada, the USA, and West Malaysia. The campaign aims to highlight the issue, raise money to support the work of groups. . In 2007 The Body Shop join forces with MTV in a new brand partnership to raise funds and awareness about HIV and AIDS amongst young people, through the Spray to Change campaign. The money raised goes to the Staying Alive Foundation, a charity who fund with grass roots organizations raising awareness and educating young and at-risk groups about HIV and AIDS .(1***************)(2) . Task 2 A brief review and discussion on company's key acheivements and significant changes over the last few years and how the company has adopted to emerging themes like corporate social responsibility ,ethical marketing, globalisation,etc. 800 words Significant Changes: The first The Body Shop store was opened by Anita Rodrick on 26th March 1976 in Brighton, on the south coast of England. It was declared a public company in 1985 and soon after that it created an Environmental Projects Department of its own. The first Community Trade product of The Body Shop was a Footsie Roller which was produced in 1986 by a supplier in southern India. In 2006, as part of the ongoing Stop Violence in the Home and for conducting the study on domestic violence against children, The Body Shop created a partnership with UNICEF and the United Nations Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children. The Body Shop becomes part of the L'Oréal Group and de-listed from the London Stock Exchange on July 12 2006. It operates independently within the L'Oréal Group and was led by the current management team of The Body Shop. Key acheivements The body shop was the first international cosmetics company to sign up to the Humane Cosmetics Standard, supported by leading international animal protection groups. The Body Shop Values Reports are recognized (1995 & 1997) as trailblazing by United Nations Environmental Program and Sustainability, and ranked highest in their review of International Corporate Environmental Reports. The Body Shop is the first global retailer to join the Board of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, working with NGOs and plantations to prot |
Zola Budd was blamed for the fall of which fellow athlete as they ran together in the 3000 metres final at the 1984 Olympic Games? | 1984 - Mary Decker "The Fall" - Memorable Olympic moments throughout history - Pictures - CBS News Memorable Olympic moments throughout history Next 1936 - Jesse Owens Every Olympics is filled with high drama and amazing sporting feats. Here’s a look at memorable moments through the years. American Jessie Owns stands on the podium after winning the gold medal for the long jump at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Owens won four Olympic gold medals in 1936 for the 100m, 200m, 4x100m and long jump. Grandson of a slave and the son of a sharecropper, the African-American’s huge success upended Adolf Hitler’s goal of using the Olympics to showcase the superiority of the white Aryan race. Credit: AP 1932 - "Babe" Didrikson Mildred "Babe" Didrikson of Dallas at the Olympic Stadium Los Angeles on July 31, 1932, when she sent the javelin soaring 143 feet 4 inches to better by more than 11 feet the former mark held by E. Braumiller of Germany. In Didrikson's era, women were only allowed to enter three Olympic events. She amazingly won the javelin and the 80-meter hurdles, while breaking four world records. She made a record-making high jump, which was disallowed and resulted in her receiving a silver medal. Credit: AP 1960 - Wilma Rudolph American runner Wilma Rudolph, middle, stands on the awards podium with competitors Dorthy Hyman, left, and G. Leone after winning the gold in the 200 meter sprint at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Rudolf had worn a leg brace from the age of four to nine because of polio. At 16, she won four Olympic medal in Rome, including three golds, and set two world records. She was the epitome of someone who overcame incredible odds to accomplish great things. Credit: Hulton Deutsch Archive/Getty Images 1960 - Abebe Bikila Ethiopian athlete Abebe Bikila became famous for winning the Rome 1960 Olympic Games marathon barefooted. He had been a last minute replacement for another runner on the team who fell ill. When the running shoes he was offered didn't fit well Bikila chose to run without them. Bikila won in a record time of 2:15:16.2, the first athlete from Sub-Saharan Africa to win an Olympic gold. Credit: AFP/Getty Images 1968 - Black power salute U.S. athletes Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) raise a single black gloved fist in a Black Power salute to express their opposition to racism in America during the playing of the American national anthem, after receiving their medals, Oct. 17, 1968 for first and third place in the men's 200m event at the Mexico Olympic Games. At left is Peter Norman of Australia who took second place. The iconic moment, captured by Life magazine photographer John Dominis, outraged millions of Americans. Because of the act, Smith and Carlos were removed from the relay team and suspended from the U.S. team. They also received death treats. What few may not know is that the two men were shoeless on the podium in a symbol of empathy with the poor. Norman knew in advance what they would do and stood in solidarity wearing a badge of the Olympic Project for Human Rights. Carlos has said of the moment, "We knew that what we were going to do was far greater than any athletic feat." Credit: John Dominis/OFF/AFP/Getty Images 1968 - Bob Beamon' great leap Bob Beamon of the USA leaped six feet into the air and made a record-shattering long jump of 8.90 meters (29 ft, 2 1/2 inches) on his first attempt to win the gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City, Oct. 18, 1968. Beamon added an incredible 58 cm (22.8 inches) to the world record. It was twelve years before anyone else reached 28 feet (8.53 metres) and the record stood until 1991 when Mike Powell of the U.S. leapt 8.95 meters (29.3 feet) in Tokyo to win the world title. Credit: Tony Duffy/Getty Images 1972 - Olga Korbut Russian gymnast Olga Korbut won hearts the world over with her 1972 Olympic performance and three gold medals. She became associated with the "Korbut Flip," which involved standing on the high bar and performing a back flip on the uneven bars, which propelled her into stardom. It was considered one |
Before he left The Beatles, which instrument did Stuart Sutcliffe play in the band? | Stuart Sutcliffe | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Richie Unterberger From about early 1960 to mid-1961, Stuart Sutcliffe was the bass player in the Beatles , leaving the group before they even made their first recordings as Tony Sheridan 's backing band. Sutcliffe never recorded in a studio with the Beatles (although he is probably on a lengthy bootleg tape of rehearsals from around 1960), and all of the evidence, from recollections of other Beatles and others who saw them in the early '60s, indicates that his musical talents were marginal at best. He was considered a brilliant and promising young artist, but died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 22, not even surviving to see the Beatles make the charts for the first time in late 1962. However, Sutcliffe did leave an imprint on the band in his sense of visual style and artistic sensibilities, particularly in his combed-down hairstyle, which he was the first member to adopt. Sutcliffe became close friends with John Lennon when the pair were attending Liverpool Art College in the late '50s. It was an odd match, as Sutcliffe was considered one of the college's best students and Lennon one of its worst, but they had a lot of mutual intellectual and aesthetic adventurousness. Sutcliffe unexpectedly won a prize for 65 pounds when one of his paintings sold after being shown at an exhibition, and decided to buy an electric bass guitar with the money in January 1960. This was so he could join Lennon 's group, known as the Quarry Men , but soon to change their name to the Silver Beatles and, finally, the Beatles . Sutcliffe was far behind the other Beatles musically, and never did come close to catching up. Such was his lack of proficiency on bass that he would play with his back to the audience (as seen in a frequently published photo of a May 1960 audition). Still, as he was John 's friend, his place in the band was guaranteed for the time being, and he accompanied them on their first (brief) tour, as a backing group for singer Johnny Gentle in Scotland in mid-1960. Joined by drummer Pete Best , the Beatles went to Hamburg in August 1960, and Sutcliffe was with them for the next few months as they gained experience in the German city's clubs. Accounts vary as to just how good (or bad) Stuart became on bass. There is a primitive rehearsal tape from (probably) around 1960 that has been bootlegged, but the recording is so technically lo-fi that it's even difficult to hear a bass, let alone determine the virtuosity of the player; a few songs from that tape were officially issued on the Beatles ' Anthology 1 . The consensus seems to be that he never became good, or even attained a basic professional standard, on the instrument. He did very occasionally sing on-stage. But according to the thorough listing of songs the Beatles performed live in Mark Lewisohn's The Complete Beatles Chronicle, there are just two tunes -- the Elvis Presley ballads "Love Me Tender" and "Loving You" -- that Sutcliffe is known to have sung lead on. It came to light in the Sutcliffe biography Backbeat: Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle that Stuart did actually write some songs, though none seem to have been seriously performed (let alone recorded) by the Beatles . It has sometimes been written that Sutcliffe and Paul McCartney did not get along, perhaps partially due to McCartney 's frustrations with Sutcliffe 's musical limitations. They did have a fight on-stage once (though this apparently didn't have anything to do with music). While in Hamburg, Sutcliffe met and fell in love with fellow artist Astrid Kirchherr. Kirchherr was the first photographer to take pictures of the Beatles that caught their charisma on film, and also influenced Sutcliffe to change from his James Dean-type hairstyle to a bangs-forward one that had been adopted by some European students. This was the origination of the Beatles ' hairstyle, and although it was initially ridiculed by some of the other guys in the band, all of them (except Pete Best ) eventually took on the h |
What was the title of Mariah Carey's debut single, which was a top ten hit in the UK and a number one in the USA? | Mariah Carey's 25 Top Billboard Hit Songs | Billboard COMMENTS On this date 25 years ago, June 2, 1990, Mariah Carey began her incomparable Billboard chart career. "Retro-flavored pop/R&B ballad has all the elements necessary to propel newcomer to diva status: infectious melodies, lush instrumentation and a vocal performance brimming with unbridled power and confidence." That's how Billboard praised Mariah Carey's debut single, "Vision of Love," as a "new and noteworthy" pick in the magazine's May 26, 1990 review of the song. Even despite such lofty early approval, few could've predicted just how legendary a career Carey would forge on Billboard charts. Highlights include the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s by a solo artist (18), the most weeks at No. 1 of any act (79) and the chart's longest-running No. 1 of all-time, "One Sweet Day," with Boyz II Men (16 weeks). Twenty-five years ago today, as predicted, Carey began her ascent to diva status: in the Billboard issue dated June 2, 1990, "Vision" entered three charts: the Hot 100, at No. 73, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (No. 85) and Adult Contemporary (No. 38). Her smoky introductory single, unlike any at a time when pop radio was powered by dance-oriented pop, new jack swing and big-hair ballads, would top all three tallies. Mariah Carey Shares Video for 'Infinity': Watch On the 25th anniversary of Carey's maiden Billboard chart voyages – and, as she continues to add to her chart legacy, with her new single, "Infinity" (which she performed in a medley with "Vision" at the Billboard Music Awards May 17), crowning the Billboard + Twitter Trending 140 upon the arrival of its new video – Billboard looks back at her 25 biggest Hot 100 hits, counted down from No. 25 to a place she's known more than any other solo act on the ranking: No. 1. Mariah Carey's 25 Biggest Billboard Hits is based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart. The ranking is based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 having the greatest value and weeks at No. 100 proportionately less. Due to various changes in chart rules and methodology through the years, songs have had reigns at No. 1 and on the chart of varying average lengths. To ensure equitable representation of the biggest hits from all years, time frames were weighted to account for the differences in song turnover rates. 25, Obsessed No. 7 peak, 2009 The song became Carey's 27th, and most recent, Hot 100 top 10, tied for the fifth-best sum in the chart's history. 24, Make It Happen No. 5, 1992 Its disco beat and upbeat title contrast with a vulnerable reflection of Carey's life prior to her chart breakthrough: "Not more than three short years ago / I was abandoned and alone / Without a penny to my name / So very young and so afraid." 23, I Still Believe No. 4, 1999 Carey sang backup on Brenda K. Starr's original version, which hit No. 13 in 1988. Eleven years, and Carey's superstardom, later, Carey's cover rose nine notches higher. 22, Endless Love (with Luther Vandross) No. 2, 1994 Among Carey's legendary duet partners over the years: in addition to Vandross, Brian McKnight, Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men (coming up later in the countdown …) 21, Touch My Body No. 1 (two weeks), 2008 Carey's 18th, and most recent, No. 1. Among all acts, only the Beatles, with 20, boast more. 20, Heartbreaker (feat. Jay-Z) No. 1 (two weeks), 1999 This 1999 hit granted Carey more history: she became the first, and remains the only, artist to spend time at No. 1 in every year of a decade (1990-99). (She extended her run to 2000, via "Thank God I Found You," featuring Joe and 98 Degrees.) 19, I'll Be There No. 1 (two weeks), 1992 The Jackson 5 first took the song to No. 1 in 1970 – the year that Carey was born. 18, Don't Forget About Us No. 1 (two weeks), 2005-06 Carey's 17th No. 1 was added on to her 2005 album The Emancipation of Mimi, which was reissued later that year. 17, Honey No. 1 (three weeks), 1997 Its video serves as a not-so-subtle mirror of her marriage to Sony exec Tommy Mottola, and subsequent separation. It's from the album that al |
Which character did Hugo Weaving play in the film The Matrix? | Hugo Weaving - Biography - IMDb Hugo Weaving Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Trade Mark (6) | Trivia (17) | Personal Quotes (7) Overview (3) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Hugo Wallace Weaving was born on April 4, 1960 in Nigeria, to English parents Anne (Lennard), a tour guide and teacher, and Wallace Weaving, a seismologist. Hugo has an older brother, Simon, and a younger sister, Anna, who both also live and work in Australia. During his early childhood, the Weaving family spent most of their time traveling between Nigeria, Great Britain, and Australia. This was due to the cross-country demands of his father's job in the computer industry. Later, during his teens, Hugo spent three years in England in the seventies attending Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School in Bristol. There, he showed early promise in theater productions and also excelled at history, achieving an A in his O-level examination. He arrived permanently in Australia in 1976 and finished his education at Knox Grammar School, Sydney. He graduated from NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), a college well-known for other alumni such as Mel Gibson and Geoffrey Rush , in 1981. Since then, Hugo has had a steadily successful career in the film, television, and theater industries. However, he has illustrated that, as renowned as he is known for his film work, he feels most at home on stage and continually performs in Australian theater productions, usually with the Sydney Theater Company. With his success has also come extensive recognition. He has won numerous awards, including two Australian Film Institute Awards (AFI) for Best Actor in a Leading Role and three total nominations. The AFI is the Australian equivalent of an Academy Award, and Hugo won for his performances in Proof (1991) and The Interview (1998). He was also nominated for his performance in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994). He garnered the Best Acting prize for The Interview (1998) at the Montreal Film Festival in 1998 in addition to his AFI Award and, that same year, won the Australian Star of the Year. More recently, roles in films such as The Matrix trilogy as Agent Smith and The Lord of the Rings trilogy as Lord Elrond have considerably raised his international profile. His famous and irreplaceable role in The Matrix movies have made him one of the greatest sci-fi villains of the Twenty-first Century. With each new film, television, or theatrical role, Hugo continues to surpass his audience's expectations and remains one of the most versatile performers working today. He resides in Australia and has two children with partner Katrina Greenwood. Though Hugo and Katrina have never married, they've been a committed couple for over 25 years; while Hugo was quoted as saying marriage "petrified" him in the 1990s, by middle of the following decade he said he no longer felt that way, and that he and Katrina have toyed with the idea of marrying "when we're really old". - IMDb Mini Biography By: Lady Nephthys Trade Mark (6) Often plays sinister villains or anti-heroes Roles in science fiction and fantasy films Calm, reserved delivery of his lines. High eyebrows, often arched to dramatic effect Trivia (17) Graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). His parents and baby Hugo left Nigeria before he was one year old. Children with Katrina Greenwood : Harry Weaving (b. 1989) and Holly Weaving (b. 1993). His father worked in the computer industry and moved around a lot. Hugo spent his childhood in South Africa and England before finally settling in Australia. Sister Anna-Jane Weaving had a brief singing career in Paris, France in the mid-1980s. Nominated for the 2005 Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for his performance in "Hedda Gabler". Attended the same high school as Australian actors Adam Garcia , Hugh Jackman , Andrew Johnston , Reg Livermore , writer Stuart Beattie and radio host John Laws . Attended the Downs School, Wraxall, outside Bristol, whilst living in the United Kingdom, which was also briefly attended by Orl |
With which group did Tony Christie have a top ten hit with in 1999 with the song Walk Like A Panther? | Radionomy | Listen to Tony Christie radio stations for free Please sign in to use this functionality Tony Christie CareerTony Christie has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. He had two Top Twenty hits in the UK Singles Chart in 1971 with "I Did What I Did for Maria", which reached number two and "Is This the Way to Amarillo", which peaked at number 18. He also had a minor hit with "Avenues and Alleyways" which reached number 37, the theme to the television series The Protectors. "Is This the Way to Amarillo" sold more than one million copies by September 1972, and was awarded a gold disc. His early songs were dramatic big-voiced numbers, many of which were written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander.He recorded albums regularly throughout the 1970s and made infrequent appearances on the charts. His album With Loving Feeling sold well boosted by the hit single "Is This The Way to Amarillo". He recorded an album in the United States in 1973 with the record producer Snuff Garrett, which did little to stop his commercial slide. A live album followed which sold relatively better. But by the mid-1970s recorded work became rarer and stage work took preference.In June 1972, he was invited on the music festival, The Golden Orpheus, then in communist Bulgaria. The concert was recorded and published on vinyl by the government musical company Balkanton. He played the role of Magaldi on the original 1976 album recording of the musical Evita, and sought to represent the UK in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "The Queen of the Mardi Gras" but came third in the contest to select an entrant, behind eventual contest winners Brotherhood of Man.Although his popularity waned in his native England through most of the 1980s and 1990s, he maintained a successful singing career in continental Europe during this period. This was especially so in Germany, with four albums recorded with German producer Jack White, especially their first album collaboration Welcome To My Music, reaching number 7 in the German charts and going platinum. From 1991 to 2002, Christie recorded nine albums especially for the German market.In 1999, he was the vocalist on the Jarvis Cocker-penned UK Top Ten hit, "Walk Like a Panther", recorded by the Sheffield band, All Seeing I. His influence on a new generation of singers was further demonstrated when indie pop band Rinaldi Sings released a cover version of "Avenues & Alleyways" in March 2004.In 2002, "Is This the Way to Amarillo" was used in the TV comedy series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, leading to a resurgence in his popularity. The song was re-released on 14 March 2005 to raise money for the Comic Relief charity, and reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart (outselling all the first release's chart run put together). This led to the biggest sales for a Number 1 single for the whole year, with seven weeks at the chart pinnacle. It also became the longest running chart-topper since Cher's "Believe", almost seven years earlier. The single was credited as "featuring Peter Kay", though Kay only appeared in the video; the audio track was the original 1971 issue. His album, The Definitive Collection also climbed to the Number 1 spot the following week in the UK Albums Chart, breaking records when it also came in at Number 1 on the downloads chart.In 2005, the Dutch singer Albert West covered the same song. This release reached Number 25 in the Dutch record chart. The same year Christie re-recorded "Amarillo" together with the Hermes House Band for the German market, reaching Number 25 in the German charts and having several TV performances. Following the song's success, Christie was awarded the freedom of Amarillo, Texas, and made a guest appearance on the Yorkshire based TV soap opera, Emmerdale.A few months later he re-released another single "Avenues & Alleyways", as a follow-up to the success of "Amarillo". Although this only reached Number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, it once again out-performed the original release, which reached Number 37 in 1973. Following on from this success, Christie releas |
What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? | What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? | Reference.com What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? A: Quick Answer The most common gas people breathe from clean air is nitrogen. Air is a mixture of gases, and the air on Earth contains about 78 percent nitrogen and about 21 percent oxygen. Argon, carbon dioxide neon, helium, methane, krypton, hydrogen and xenon are in much smaller amounts. |
Who is known in history as the father of computing? | Father of computing Father of computing James Essinger James Essinger looks at a new book on Charles Babbage - considered to be the father of computing - which claims his lack of... This Article Covers Share this item with your network: Related Content The cyber threats lurking within every company Budget busters: Three ways for CIOs to fund digital initiatives Boots SAP centre of expertise helps take back control Download Current Issue James Essinger looks at a new book on Charles Babbage - considered to be the father of computing - which claims his lack of diplomacy prevented his brilliant inventions seeing the light of day There is an important lesson to be learned from the father of computing - that technical know-how alone is not enough to succeed. This is one of the conclusions of The Cogwheel Brain, a study of Charles Babbage, by Doron Swade, to be published on 13 April. Download this free guide All-Flash: The Essential Guide Access this guide to learn about all-flash storage, how it stacks up against hybrid and PCIe, and how to measure the benefits. Start Download You forgot to provide an Email Address. This email address doesn’t appear to be valid. This email address is already registered. Please login . You have exceeded the maximum character limit. Please provide a Corporate E-mail Address. By submitting my Email address I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Declaration of Consent. By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers. You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United States, and that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy . Charles Babbage (1791-1871) was an extraordinarily talented scientist, mathematician, economist and engineer. He is best known today - as he was in his lifetime - for inventing two types of cogwheel calculating machines. The first, known as the Difference Engine, was designed to print reliable, accurate mathematical tables and so solve a serious problem of his day - these tables, compiled manually, were riddled with mistakes. The second cogwheel brain, which Babbage called the Analytical Engine, was nothing less than a mechanical digital computer. It contained many of the features found in modern computers, including a memory and a processor. It even had a punched-card control system, which Babbage borrowed from the Jacquard loom. Babbage was never able to get a fully complete working version of any of his machines built during his lifetime. Doron Swade, assistant director and head of collections at the Science Museum in London, is well qualified to write Babbage's story. In addition to having studied Babbage's life and work for many years, and having read everything Babbage ever wrote (a feat which took him eight months) he headed the team that built a working Babbage machine in 1991. This device, Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2, is on display at the London Science Museum and is one of the wonders of the collection. Swade has also been heading a project to build a printer for the machine. The completed printer will be unveiled at the Science Museum on 14 April, the day after the publication of The Cogwheel Brain. The significance of the successful completion of Difference Engine No. 2 was that it proved that Babbage's plans made sense. Even though modern manufacturing techniques were used to build this remarkable cogwheel computer in time for the bicentenniary of Babbage's birth on Boxing Day 1791, the levels of precision employed were only those which Babbage himself could have achieved. The achievement of Swade and his team was to show that far from being the eccentric dreamer which many of Babbage's contemporaries took him to be, he was really a great genius whose plans could almost certainly have been fulfilled in his own day. So why weren't they? In his book, Swade argues that Babbage's failure was not - as most encyclopedias somewhat patronisingly inform us - due to the i |
What nationality was Robert Bunsen, of whom the Bunsen burner was named after? | Robert Bunsen - Biography, Facts and Pictures Robert Bunsen Robert Bunsen’s Early Life and Education Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen was born on March 30, 1811, in Göttingen, Germany. He was the youngest of four sons. His father was Christian Bunsen, professor of modern languages and head librarian at the University of Göttingen. His mother came from a military family. After he had become a famous professor, Bunsen once recalled that he had been a wayward child at times, but his mother kept him in line. He attended elementary school and high school in Göttingen. When he reached the age of 15 he moved to the grammar school in Holzminden, about 40 miles (60 km) from Göttingen. In 1828, aged 17, he started work for his degree at the University of Göttingen. He took courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics, with some geology and botany. He won an award for his work on a humidity meter. When he wrote this work up in 1830, he was awarded a Ph.D. in chemistry – he was just 19 years old. Advertisements Bunsen stayed at Göttingen until he won a government scholarship to travel around Europe studying chemistry. He spend most of 1832 and 1833 learning chemical techniques in laboratories in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. In France he spent time in Paris working with the famous chemist Joseph Gay-Lussac. Recalling differences between his own time as a university student and many years later, Bunsen said: “In my day, we studied science and not, as now so often happens, only one of them.” Robert Bunsen’s Discoveries and Contributions to Science Arsenic – A Triumph and a Disaster In 1833, aged 22, Bunsen started working as a chemistry lecturer at the University of Göttingen. He had obtained his license to teach, but received no salary from the university. He tutored students and carried out research in the chemistry laboratories. In the early years of his career, Bunsen researched arsenic compounds – hazardous work. In 1834 he published his first important work – a triumph. Working with the physician Arnold Berthold he discovered an antidote to arsenic poisoning. He found that adding iron oxide hydrate to a solution in which arsenic compounds are dissolved causes the arsenic compounds to fall out of the solution as ferrous arsenate, which is an insoluble, harmless solid. Bunsen developed an ongoing passion for studying the compounds of arsenic. Like the good chemist he was, he tried to take precautions against the toxic effects of these compounds, He devised a face mask with a breathing tube which ran outside to feed him clean air while he worked. Some arsenic compounds, however, are explosive. Without warning, they can explode in dry air. In 1843, nine years after finding the antidote to arsenic poisoning, Bunsen became a victim of such an explosion when a sample of an arsenic compound called cacodyl cyanide exploded, shattering his face mask and permanently blinding his right eye. The explosion also resulted in Bunsen suffering severe arsenic poisoning. He was saved from death by the iron oxide hydrate antidote he had discovered nine years earlier. Invention of the Zinc-Carbon Battery In 1841 Bunsen invented the zinc-carbon cell – often called the Bunsen battery. He saw this as an improvement on the expensive Grove cell, which was used, for example, to power telegraph lines. The Grove cell was a zinc-platinum cell. The platinum in it made it very expensive. Bunsen combined his zinc-carbon cells into large batteries, which he used to isolate metals from their ores. He was the first person to produce large scale samples of pure magnesium metal. His replacement of expensive platinum with cheap carbon also allowed other researchers who had been deterred by costs to carry out work in electrochemistry. Gas Analysis and Big Wins for Industry Bunsen developed a variety of new techniques to analyze gases. Between 1838 and 1846 he used his methods to study gases produced by industries. He found that in the steel industry, where heat was produced by burning charcoal, much of the charcoal was not burning completely. It was burning |
What is the scientific name for the hip bone? | What is the scientific name for the hip bone? | Reference.com What is the scientific name for the hip bone? A: Quick Answer The medical term for the hip bone is "os coxa," or the innominate bone. The plural form is "os coxae." These large, flattened bones form the sides of the pelvis, one on each side of the sacrum. Full Answer The large innominate bones form the sides and the front of the pelvic cavity. They are made up of three fused bones: the ilium, the ischium and the pubis. In young children, these three bones are distinct from each other, but in adults, they fuse together to form one continuous bone. The fusing occurs around a cup-shaped articular cavity called the acetabulum. The innominate bones also connect with the femur bones in the legs. |
Which annual prizes were established by the legacy of a Swedish chemist? | Peace Award - www.legacyproject.org PEACE AWARD Give out an award certificate recognizing peaceful, constructive actions Each year, Nobel Prizes are awarded for outstanding achievement in five original areas – Peace, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature – and a sixth area of Economics (the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science was added in 1968). The Nobel Prizes were established in the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and inventor. He was involved, with his family, in the manufacture of explosives. He also invented dynamite. A man who believed in peace, he was concerned about the potential destructive uses of the explosives he had invented. So, he established a fund to provide the annual awards. Under the terms of Nobel's will, the Peace Prize is judged by a committee of the Norwegian parliament. Each recipient is presented with a gold medal and a monetary award (close to $1 million). The awards were first given in 1901. They are not given every year, and from 1940 to 1942 no awards were made. Sometimes winners are people who work behind the scenes, sometimes they are people who are very well known. For example, former US President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. The prize was awarded for Carter's "decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." During his presidency (1977-1981), Carter's mediation was a vital contribution to the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Through his Carter Center (visit www.cartercenter.org ), which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2002, Carter has since his presidency undertaken very extensive and persevering conflict resolution on several continents. The Nobel Committee concluded its announcement of the award by stating, "In a situation currently marked by threats of the use of power, Carter has stood by the principles that conflicts must as far as possible be resolved through mediation and international co-operation based on international law, respect for human rights, and economic development." Why not give your own award for peace? A Peace Award is a great way to praise and recognize any age, especially children and teens, for their efforts to act in peaceful ways and build a cooperative, caring, safe community. Families might choose a different family member each month. Schools might choose a new recipient every week. You can even give out Peace Awards as holiday gifts. Who's in the running to receive the award? A teacher or parent who takes a stand against bullying. A grandparent who takes the time to listen to a troubled teen. Depending on the age of children, someone who has remembered to consistently say "please" and "thank you," who didn't lose control and instead remembered to count to ten, who shared a toy or book, or who helped another person with a problem or mediated a dispute. Recipients can be chosen in a number of ways. You can give out a Peace Award anytime you see worthy behavior. Or give out the award every holiday season. A parent or teacher can choose an individual. Everyone in a group can vote. Or, everyone can drop nominations into a box when they see someone else do something that contributes to a spirit of peace, and then a winner can be pulled from the box. Give and celebrate the gift of peace. We can start building a legacy of peace in the world by building peace within ourselves and in our own families and communities. © www.legacyproject.org |
How many kilobytes are there in a megabyte? | How Many Kilobytes in a Megabyte Computers & Internet / How Many Kilobytes in a Megabyte How Many Kilobytes in a Megabyte Aug 31, 2011 As you may know, the binary number system is used to measure computer data, and the bit1 is the basic unit of information in it. The bit has one of the two values, denoted by 1 or 0. Eight bits make up one byte2, which is the main element in most computer system architectures. When an average man hears the terms “kilobytes” and “megabytes” for the first time, he will probably think that they mean the following: 1 kilobyte equals to 1000 bytes 1 megabyte equals to 1 000 000 bytes So, the answer to the question, “How many kilobytes are there in a Megabyte?” seems to be obvious: 1 megabyte equals to 1000 kilobytes. But don’t jump to conclusions. For example, manufacturers of computer memory use another system. It states: 1 megabyte equals to 1024 kilobytes. More than that, this definition is more popular nowadays. It means that 1 kilobyte is 210 bytes, which is 1024 bytes. But it uses the prefix “kilo” from the metric system, and sometimes this fact causes confusion. The IEC Definitions In 1998, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)3 accepted a new international standard. It suggests replacing metric prefixes in the terms by specific ones. New variants are made up of the first syllable of the corresponding metric prefix and the syllable “bi” (contraction from “binary”). The following table presents all the IEC definitions. Term |
In what branch of science would a unit of distance called a Parsec be used? | Parsec - definition of parsec by The Free Dictionary Parsec - definition of parsec by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/parsec (pär′sĕk′) n. A unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is one second of arc and equal to 3.258 light-years, 3.086 × 1013 kilometers, or 1.918 × 1013 miles. (ˈpɑːˌsɛk) n (Units) a unit of astronomical distance equal to the distance from earth at which stellar parallax would be 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.0857 × 1016 m or 3.262 light years [C20: from parallax + second2] (ˈpɑrˌsɛk) n. a unit of distance equal to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light years. [1910–15; par (allax) + sec (ond)2] par·sec (pär′sĕk′) A unit of astronomical length equal to 3.26 light-years. It is based on the distance from Earth at which a star would have a parallax of one second of arc. parsec 1. (pc) The distance at which 1 au would measure 1 sec of arc, equal to 19.16 trillion mi (30.857 trillion km) or 206,265 au or 3.26 ly (1). 2. (pc) A unit of length used for measuring astronomical distances. 1 parsec = 3.26 light years. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: |
How many minutes does it take the Hubble Space Telescope to complete one orbit around the earth? | HubbleSite - Hubble's Orbit, long Webb Telescope Hubble orbits the Earth at an altitude of about 353 miles (569 kilometers). It takes about 97 minutes to complete one orbit around the Earth. Hubble passes into the shadow of the Earth for 28 to 36 minutes in each orbit. The orbit inclines at a 28.5-degree angle. This orbit is high enough that Hubble is above the Earth's atmosphere and can conduct its science operations without the negative effects of the atmosphere. Seeing through Earth's atmosphere is similar to looking at objects through a pool of water. Remember how little you can see when you open your eyes under water and how much better you can see when you are out of the water. It is very similar as far as science is concerned with the telescope. The Earth's atmosphere acts similarly to water and greatly reduces what we can see in space from the ground. Hubble is in orbit above the atmosphere because it has unrestricted visibility into space and can "see" much better than anyone or anything on the ground. |
In the 1994 film The Flintstones, which legendary actress played Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law? | See the Cast of 'The Flintstones' Then and Now See the Cast of 'The Flintstones' Then and Now November 16, 2013 @ 10:37 AM Universal In 1994, Steven Spielberg 's Amblin Entertainment produced a live-action version of the classic animated series 'The Flintstones,' bringing the cartoon family to life on the big screen for the very first time with stars like John Goodman and Rick Moranis. The film was a massive hit at the box office, even though critics absolutely loathed it. Nineteen years later, we take a look back at the cast of this prehistoric family film and see what they're up to now. John Goodman, Fred Flintstone Universal/Getty Images Then: John Goodman played Fred, the patriarch of the Flintstone family. Various iterations of a live-action 'Flintstones' film were in the works for years, with John Belushi offered the role of Fred at one point. If Goodman had turned the role down, this version would not have been made. Now: Goodman, who has appeared in several of the Coen Brothers' films, including 'The Big Lebowski' and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou,' can be seen next in their new film, 'Inside Llewyn Davis.' He also recently reprised the voice of Sully for Pixar's 'Monsters University,' and stars in George Clooney's upcoming 'The Monuments Men.' Elizabeth Perkins, Wilma Flintstone Universal/Getty Images Then: Elizabeth Perkins played Fred's wife, Wilma. Perkins was known previously for her roles in 'Big' and 'He Said, She Said.' Now: Perkins portrayed Celia Hodes on the Showtime series 'Weeds' from 2005 until 2009. Since then, she's appeared in 'Hop' and 'The Lorax,' and starred on the short-lived sitcom 'How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life).' Rick Moranis, Barney Rubble Universal/Getty Images Then: The character of Fred's best friend and co-worker Barney Rubble was short, so no actors over 5 feet, 6 inches were considered for the part. Danny DeVito was the first choice, but the actor felt he was too gruff, so he suggested 'Ghostbusters' and 'Spaceballs' star Rick Moranis. Now: Moranis left acting in 1997 following the death of his wife. His film credits include 'Little Giants,' 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,' and 'Big Bully.' Since then, his only acting has been voice work on animated films like 'Brother Bear.' Moranis still releases folk comedy albums, like his 2013 release, 'My Mother's Brisket & Other Love Songs.' Rosie O'Donnell, Betty Rubble Universal/Getty Images Then: Though many thought she did not totally look the part of Barney's wife, Betty, Rosie O'Donnell won the role by perfecting the character's signature giggle. Janine Turner, who appeared in the big-screen version of 'Leave it to Beaver,' was also considered for the part. Now: O'Donnell hosted her own daytime talk show until 2002, and made guest appearances on 'Will & Grace,' 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Drop Dead Diva.' She has a recurring role on the ABC Family series 'The Fosters.' Kyle MacLachlan, Cliff Vandercave Universal/Getty Images Then: 'Twin Peaks' star Kyle MacLachlan played the villainous Cliff Vandercave the vice president of the company where Fred and Barney work. Cliff tries to get Fred to unwittingly help him swindle money from the company. Now: MacLachlan has appeared on 'Sex and the City,' 'Desperate Housewives' and 'How I Met Your Mother,' and portrays the fictional version of Portland's mayor on the IFC series 'Portlandia.' Halle Berry, Sharon Stone Universal/Getty Images Then: The role of Cliff Vandercave's assistant Sharon Stone was written for -- no surprise -- Sharon Stone, but she had to back out due to scheduling conflicts. The role was also offered to Nicole Kidman, but went instead to Halle Berry, star of 'Jungle Fever' and 'The Program.' Now: Berry is reprising the role of Storm in the upcoming 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' marking her fourth time playing the superhero on the big screen. She also recently appeared in the horror thriller 'The Call' and in the Wachowski's time-spanning epic 'Cloud Atlas.' Elizabeth Taylor, Pearl Slaghoople |
In The Lion King, what relation is Scar to Simba? | Simba/Relationships | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mufasa Simba with his father Mufasa. Simba and his father had a strong father-son relationship. Simba looked up to Mufasa in every way, and after being chased by the hyenas, he said he was just trying to be brave like him. Mufasa then teaches Simba the proper conduct in times of danger and as a king, and discourages him from taking foolish risks. Simba spent all the time he wasn't with Nala with his father, and Mufasa showed him how to be a good ruler. When his father was killed in the wildebeest stampede caused by the hyenas under Scar 's signal, he was grief-stricken, believing it to be his own fault. It was Mufasa's spiritual guidance that eventually convinced Simba years later to reclaim the throne stolen from him by his diabolical brother. In the second film, it is shown that Simba desires to live up to his father's legacy. Several of Simba's actions are based on what he thinks his father would've approved of and done. Sarabi Adult Simba with his mother Sarabi. Simba's mother, as well as the queen of Pride Rock and the mate of Mufasa, Sarabi and Simba have a loving mother-son relationship. She was proud of her son, and like Mufasa, tried to teach him proper conduct and groomed him for his future as the king. She was also protective of him, ensuring that Simba didn't run off to where he could get himself into trouble. When Scar claimed that Simba died alongside Mufasa in the wildebeest stampede, she was heartbroken. Years later, when Simba arrived to save his home, he watched in horror as Scar berated his mother. When Scar struck her down in a fit of rage, Simba immediately came to her defense and comforted her. After assuming him to be Mufasa at first, she was in disbelief to see her son alive, but very elated. After Scar was forced to confess that he killed Mufasa, Sarabi fought by Simba's side and they managed to save their home and avenge her murdered mate. She watched proudly as Simba assumed his throne as intended. Scar Simba with Scar. As a cub, Simba loved his uncle, and would always tell him of his adventures, but Scar never seemed to be even the least bit interested, due to his jealousy of his nephew's royalty status as next in line for the throne. After Simba tells Scar about his father showing him the whole kingdom, Scar deliberately told his nephew about the Elephant Graveyard, hoping that Simba would go there and get himself killed (even though he covered his mouth and pretended he told him by accident). Scar sent the hyenas, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed , after Simba to kill him, but this first attempt failed. Later on, Scar led Simba into a deep gorge, and Scar, along with help from the hyenas, caused a stampede of wildebeests in the gorge, intending to kill Simba and his father. He only succeeded in killing Mufasa, his older brother, by throwing him off a high ledge he was clinging on to and into the stampede. He lied to Simba into believing that it was his fault, and that he should run away and never return. Scar then again ordered the hyenas to kill Simba, but they failed once again, unbeknownst to Scar. Years later, Simba is now a young adult, and he went to challenge Scar for the throne. He saw Scar slap Sarabi (Simba's mother) across the face. Thus, Simba's love for his uncle turned into pure hatred, and he told Scar to either step down or fight. Scar said that he would step down, but he can't since the hyenas thought he was the King. Then, Scar made Simba reveal that he's responsible for Mufasa's death, but Simba insisted that it was an accident and that he's not a murderer. Just as Scar was about to throw the "murderer" off Pride Rock, he whispered to Simba and told him that he killed Mufasa. In his rage at Scar for being a liar, Simba jumped back up and pinned his uncle to the ground calling him a murderer and forces him to admit what he really had done to Mufasa to the lionesses. After Simba forces Scar to reveal the truth to the lionesses, a violent fight between the lionesses, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki (who all appeared to aid Simba), and th |
What colour is the wig that Julia Roberts wears when she first meets Richard Gere in the film Pretty Woman? | Pretty Woman's 25th Anniversary: Celebs Who Dressed Like Pretty Woman Email Sure, Pretty Woman may appear to be a romantic comedy about a hooker with a heart of gold, but let’s be real: it’s really all about the clothes. It would be a whole different film if Vivian Ward (played by Julia Roberts ) didn’t wear those thigh-high leather boots to Rodeo Drive boutiques, or the diamond necklace to the opera (okay, fine, maybe not a whole different movie, but it definitely would have eliminated our favorite lines). So to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a film with so many fashion gems, we’re rounding up our favorite celebrities who have sartorially channeled the film (both literally and figuratively) in real life. AKM-GSI; Evan Agostini/AP First up: the iconic two-piece “dress” that Vivian wears when she first meets Edward Lewis (Richard Gere’s character). If you can believe it, more than one star has worn this look in recent years. For her 2012 Halloween costume , Emma Roberts went the authentic route (wonder if Roberts just stopped by Aunt Julia’s closet?). Complete with all the accessories (leather boots, red sweatshirt tied around the waist and even the blonde bobbed wig), Roberts had to have had the best costume at the party. Next up, Jennifer Lawrence had the most wearable take on the risqué look (if couture can be considered wearable) in a Dior Haute Couture striped sequin tank and skirt number connected by a ring at her waist. GQ British Another Emma took the cut-out mini for a spin, but Emma Watson went for the “LA law-breaker” theme on the May 2013 cover of GQ U.K. , channeling both Vivian and her character in The Bling Ring (a teen who committed celebrity burglaries). A photo posted by StyleWatch (@stylewatchmag) on Mar 27, 2014 at 8:48am PDT And of course, there are stars who have channeled the film’s less, shall we say, provocative looks in real life. Eva Mendes knew from freshman year of high school that she would recreate Roberts’s iconic red dress for her senior prom. “I held on to the image of her in that red dress … in the four years I didn’t deviate from my love of that dress,” she told PEOPLE . “I just made a short — and what I thought was a cooler — version of that. Looking back, I could have done a lot worse!” Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Splash News Online Earlier this year, Miley Cyrus compared her shopping trips on Rodeo Drive to the infamous scene in the film when the snooty sales lady wouldn’t wait on Vivian. “If you walk in, they give you the worst look you’ve ever seen,” she told The Daily Telegraph . Why do we have a feeling that Miley has reenacted this exact moment at some point in her life? Mendes was spotted in another look that is so similar to Vivian’s polo match A-line polka dot dress, we have to assume the movie played inspiration for Mendes’s nearly identical frock. While Vivian matched the print to her hat, Mendes took a different approach and went with matching patterned tights. What’s your favorite look from the movie? Which celeb’s take do you want to try out? Share your thoughts below! –Colleen Kratofil Why Pretty Woman Makes Julia Roberts Cry [brightcoveplayer 604532915001] |
Which Robert Louis Stevenson story became Disney's first non animated film in 1950? | Treasure Island (1950) Remind Me Treasure Island (1950) Treasure Island (1950) is probably the movie that most inspires people to do the stereotypical "aaaargh!" pirate imitation. The character of Long John Silver has been around since the 1883 publication of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel on which the film is based. There have also been many film and television adaptations before and since, the best known being Victor Fleming's 1934 version that reunited the stars of The Champ (1931), Wallace Beery and child actor Jackie Cooper, as Silver and the young Jim Hawkins. Yet it's Robert Newton's performance as the pirate in this Disney adaptation that has remained the most iconic and the most widely seen. Stevenson's story, in fact, has been the most influential on our perception of pirates, particularly Long John Silver: one-legged with a parrot on the shoulder, a gnarled face, constantly in search of buried treasure with the aid of a cryptic map marked with an X. Young Jim Hawkins's adventures with Long John Silver in search of such treasure formed the bones of Stevenson's plot, which along with rousing action also offered an atmospheric coming-of-age story and an astute comment on the nature of morality. These essential elements made it more or less intact into Disney's 1950 film version, the studio's first non-animated feature. Originally, Walt Disney planned to make the movie as a full-length cartoon, but thanks to rising production expenses (not least the costly loss of a bitter labor dispute with his animators), the money men at the studio strongly encouraged Disney to make live-action movies as a way of climbing out of the red. So he chose this project as his first venture into that territory, and it paid off handsomely. The decision to film in England, rather than the West Indian setting of the story, was also financially motivated. Sales of Disney product had stockpiled quite a bit of money in the UK, whose laws prevented their pounds sterling from being exchanged totally into American dollars, so the studio decided to use the frozen funds to make the picture there, using a director less well known and less expensive. Byron Haskin had been a successful special effects specialist since the late silent period, primarily at Warner Brothers, with such films to his credit as A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935), The Sea Hawk (1940), and Passage to Marseille (1944). His directorial career prior to this consisted of only four silents and four post-war B movies including the Burt Lancaster film noir, I Walk Alone [1948]. Haskin's work on Treasure Island led to a few bigger projects, among them The War of the Worlds (1953), The Naked Jungle (1954), and a non-Disney, Australian-based sequel, Long John Silver (1954), again starring Newton as the pirate. In an interview conducted by Joe Adamson, Haskin recalled his reason for accepting the Treasure Island assignment: "I needed a film at the time I talked with Walt, and sure, I'd do Treasure Island in England. Who wouldn't? Of course, the deal was for peanuts. Total fee was $25,000. As it turned out we were nine months on the stage with this thing. Me and the gateman were getting about the same wages. And I was there several additional months after." Despite fairly smooth financial sailing abroad, the Treasure Island production did encounter a problem with Britain's child labor laws. Child star Bobby Driscoll was not quite 13 at the time of the production and only allowed to stay in the country for six weeks. Haskin and crew had to rush to shoot all his scenes in the allotted time and use a double for shots done after his departure. A popular child actor from the age of 6 with a long-term contract with Walt Disney Productions, Driscoll had received an "Outstanding Juvenile Actor" Academy Award as the beleaguered boy in the noir thriller The Window (1949). His final job for Disney was voicing the title role in the animated Peter Pan (1953), after which his career went into a sad decline. As he got older, roles became harder to come by, and he fell into a tragic downward spi |
In 2005, which 8 word sentence was voted by the American Film Institute as the greatest movie quote of all time? | American Film Institute President Emerita, American Film Institute "I'm going to let you in on a little secret...and tell you that six of tonight's greatest movie quotes come from one film. CASABLANCA. In the eight years we've aired these specials, CASABLANCA has been honored in seven of them. And when we counted down the greatest love stories of all time...it was #1. This kind of movie trivia is fun, but the movies are never trivial. Consider MRS. MINIVER ...a film released the same year as CASABLANCA. Its closing lines were so powerful to President Franklin Roosevelt, that he ordered them printed on millions of leaflets and dropped over Nazi-occupied Europe." Jean Picker Firstenberg AFI'S 100 YEARS...100 MOVIE QUOTES 06.21.05 VICAR This is the people's war! It is our war! We are the fighters! Fight it, then! Fight it with all that is in us, and may God defend the right. MRS. MINIVER MGM, 1942 SCREENWRITERS Arthur Wimperis, George Froeschel, James Hilton, Claudine West DIRECTOR William Wyler PRODUCERS William Wyler, Sidney Franklin MRS. MINIVER Click here to view the quote! SELECTION CRITERIA AFI distributed a ballot with 400 nominated movie quotes to a jury of over 1,500 leaders from the creative community, including film artists (directors, screenwriters, actors, editors, cinematographers), critics and historians. Jury members were asked to choose up to 100 movie quotes from a comprehensive list, including entries such as "Here's lookin' at you, kid" (CASABLANCA), "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" (GONE WITH THE WIND), "Why don't you come up sometime and see me?" (SHE DONE HIM WRONG), "May the Force be with you" (STAR WARS), "Houston, we have a problem" (APOLLO 13), "Snap out of it!" (MOONSTRUCK), "You can't handle the truth!" (A FEW GOOD MEN), "I'll be back" (THE TERMINATOR) and "Show me the money!" (JERRY MAGUIRE). Due to the extensive number of memorable movie lines in American film, jurors could also write in votes for up to five quotes that may not already appear on the ballot. Jurors were asked to consider the following criteria in making their selections: MOVIE QUOTE A statement, phrase or brief exchange of dialogue spoken in an American film.* (Lyrics from songs are not eligible.) CULTURAL IMPACT Movie Quotes that viewers use in their own lives and situations; circulating through popular culture, they become part of the national lexicon. LEGACY Movie Quotes that viewers use to evoke the memory of a treasured film, thus ensuring and enlivening its historical legacy. *AFI defines an American film as an English language motion picture with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States. Additionally, only Movie Quotes from feature-length American films released before January 1, 2004, will be considered. AFI defines a feature-length film as a motion picture of narrative format that is typically over 60 minutes in length. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BALLOT Chronologically, the ballot spans from 1927, with the first full-length sound film, THE JAZZ SINGER: "Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain't heard nothin' yet!" to 2002 and "My precious" from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. CASABLANCA has seven quotes in AFI's ballot, making it the most represented film. THE WIZARD OF OZ is the second most represented film with six quotes. Humphrey Bogart has 10 quotes on the ballot, the most represented male actor. Al Pacino and the Marx Brothers follow with six quotes each and Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, James Stewart, Woody Allen and Jack Nicholson are all represented with five quotes each. Funnymen Peter Sellers and Mike Myers each have four quotes represented. Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Judy Garland and Vivien Leigh each have four memorable movie quotes on the ballot. Billy Wilder is the top represented writer with 13 quotes, some co-written with I.A.L. Diamond, Charles Brackett and Raymond Chandler. Frances Ford Coppola has nine quotes represented, with seven coming from THE GODFATHER Trilogy. Mario Puzo, Coppola's collaborator on THE GODFATHER trilogy, has a total of eig |
Who played Clarice Starling in the film Hannibal? | Clarice Starling | Hannibal Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit In The Silence of the Lambs, Starling is a student at the FBI Academy. She hopes to work at the Behavioral Science Unit, tracking down serial killers and ultimately apprehending them. Her mentor, FBI director Jack Crawford, sends her to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter , a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. He is housed in a Baltimore mental institution. Upon arriving at the asylum for her first interview with Lecter, the asylum manager Frederick Chilton makes a crude pass at her, which she rebuffs; this helps her bond with Lecter, who also despises Chilton. As time passes, Lecter gives Starling information about Buffalo Bill, a currently active serial killer being hunted by the FBI, but only in exchange for personal information, which Crawford has specifically warned her to keep secret from Lecter. She tells Lecter that she was raised in a small town in West Virginia with her father, a police officer. When she was about 10 years old, her father was shot when responding to a robbery; he died a month after the incident. Starling was sent to live with her uncle on a Montana sheep and horse farm, from which she briefly ran away in horror when she witnessed the lambs being slaughtered (the title of the book refers to her being haunted by the screaming she heard from the lambs). She spent the rest of her childhood in a Lutheran orphanage. According to the novel, Starling attended the University of Virginia as a double major in psychology and criminology. During that time, she spent two summers working as a counselor in a mental health center. Starling first met Jack Crawford when he was a guest lecturer at UVA. His criminology seminars were a factor in her decision to join the FBI. During the investigation, Starling is assigned to coax Lecter into revealing Buffalo Bill's identity; Lecter gives her clues in the form of cryptic, riddling information designed to help Starling figure it out for herself. The two grow to respect each other, so when Lecter escapes during a transfer engineered by Chilton to a state prison in Tennessee, Starling feels that he "would consider it rude" to attack her by surprise and kill her without talking to her first. Starling deduces from Lecter's hints that Buffalo Bill's first victim had a personal relationship with him, and so goes to the victim's home in Belvedere, Ohio, to interview people who knew her. She unknowingly stumbles onto the killer himself, Jame Gumb (he is living under the alias "Jack Gordon" when they meet). When she sees a Death's Head moth, the same rare kind that Bill stuffs in the throats of each of his victims, flutter through the house, she knows that she has found her man and tries to arrest him. Gumb flees, and Starling follows him into his basement, where his latest victim is alive and screaming for help. Gumb turns off the electricity in the basement, and stalks Starling through the rooms wearing night vision goggles. He is about to shoot her when she hears him behind her and opens fire into the darkness, killing him. The victim is rescued. Weeks later, Lecter writes Starling a letter from a hotel room somewhere in Detroit asking her if the lambs have stopped screaming. The final scene of the novel has Starling sleeping peacefully at a friend's vacation house at the Maryland seashore. Hannibal Edit In Hannibal, Starling is in her early thirties and a full-fledged FBI agent, although her career has been held back by a vengeful superior, Paul Krendler, at the United States Department of Justice. She takes part in a bungled drug raid, in which she returns fire after a drug kingpin fires at her, using an infant as a hostage; her superiors blame her for the resulting mess, and she is removed from active duty, mostly at Krendler's instigation. She receives a supportive letter from Lecter, who is (unknown to her at the time) residing in Florence, Italy. One of Lecter's surviving victims, a sadistic pedophile named Mason Verger, is searching for Lecter and has offered a huge reward, which a corrupt |
Which T. S. was the name of Dick Van Dyke's girlfriend in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) - IMDb IMDb 18 January 2017 6:08 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 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ( 1968 ) G | A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 35 titles created 30 Jan 2011 a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 26 titles created 08 Sep 2012 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago a list of 33 titles created 6 months ago Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A magical nanny helps bring the two children she's in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. Director: Robert Stevenson An apprentice witch, three kids and a cynical conman search for the missing component to a magic spell useful to the defense of Britain. Director: Robert Stevenson Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there's an adventure in everything. Director: Mel Stuart A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise Young Oliver Twist runs away from an orphanage and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Director: Carol Reed Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, and 5 more credits » Stars: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and 3 more credits » Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger Edit Storyline An eccentric professor invents wacky machinery but can't seem to make ends meet. When he invents a revolutionary car, a foreign government becomes interested in it and resorts to skulduggery to get their hands on it. Written by Murray Chapman <[email protected]> Get a "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" Out of Life! See more » Genres: 18 December 1968 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Tschitti Tschitti Bäng Bäng See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Seven different Chitties were built: a worn-out one, a restored one, one for the flying scenes, one for the water scenes and three partial models for various other scenes. See more » Goofs In the candy factory scene, the colour and cut of Mr. Potts' haircut changes right before the Toot Sweet musical number. See more » Quotes Truly Scrumptious : [referring to helping the children] It's a beautiful dream Caractacus, but... I don't see how it's gonna help them. [Truly looks at the children around them and Caractacus stands up] Caracticus Potts : [confident] Do you know what we're gonna do? We're gonna get up into that castle! Toymaker : [incredulous] It is impossible! Caracticus Potts : [confident] Well, we'll see. [Caractacus runs up to a large water channel and looks at the children watching] Caracticus Potts : [loud and clear] Now, everybody listen to me! You wanna get out of here, don't you? [...] Doll On a Music Box/Truly Scrumptious (uncredited) hi, low anywhere we go... 25 April 2005 | by (United States) – See all my reviews This movie is one that has sadly fallen through the cracks of the "classic family musical" floor. My parents were on the ball and raised me on "mary Poppins," "sound of music," and of course, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and I have not yet been weaned off them. (Incidently, all three of these movies share a choreographer) The sheer imagination of this film is akin to that of Peter Pan. It is a tremendous celebration of childhood and fantasy. Sadly, this movie is often overlooked. As a college student, few of my friends know about this film. The few that do |
The film The Madness Of King George tells the story of which King of the United Kingdom? | What was the truth about the madness of George III? - BBC News BBC News What was the truth about the madness of George III? 15 April 2013 Close share panel Image caption Nigel Hawthorne in the National Theatre production of The Madness of George III Modern medicine may help us to discover the real reasons behind King George III's erratic behaviour, writes historian Lucy Worsley. George III is well known in children's history books for being the "mad king who lost America". In recent years, though, it has become fashionable among historians to put his "madness" down to the physical, genetic blood disorder called porphyria. Its symptoms include aches and pains, as well as blue urine. The theory formed the basis of a long-running play by Alan Bennett, The Madness of George III, which was later adapted for film starring Nigel Hawthorne in the title role. However, a new research project based at St George's, University of London, has concluded that George III did actually suffer from mental illness after all. A royal biography George William Frederick born in London 1738, died Windsor Castle 1820 King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 and King of Hanover from 1814 until his death Became heir to the throne at 12 when his father, Frederick Louis, died in 1751 Wed Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761 - the marriage lasted for 50 years Intermittently mad for the last 11 years of his reign, during which his son - the future George IV - acted as regent And the four Georges Using the evidence of thousands of George III's own handwritten letters, Dr Peter Garrard and Dr Vassiliki Rentoumi have been analysing his use of language. They have discovered that during his episodes of illness, his sentences were much longer than when he was well. A sentence containing 400 words and eight verbs was not unusual. George III, when ill, often repeated himself, and at the same time his vocabulary became much more complex, creative and colourful. These are features that can be seen today in the writing and speech of patients experiencing the manic phase of psychiatric illnesses such as bipolar disorder. Mania, or harmful euphoria, is at one end of a spectrum of mood disorders, with sadness, or depression, at the other. George's being in a manic state would also match contemporary descriptions of his illness by witnesses. They spoke of his "incessant loquacity" and his habit of talking until the foam ran out of his mouth. Sometimes he suffered from convulsions, and his pages had to sit on him to keep him safe on the floor. The researchers have even thrown doubt on one of the key planks in the case for porphyria, the blue urine. George III's medical records show that the king was given medicine based on gentian. This plant, with its deep blue flowers, is still used today as a mild tonic, but may turn the urine blue. So maybe it wasn't the king's "madness" that caused his most famous symptom. It could have simply been his medicine. I interviewed the researchers at St George's for a new documentary series, Fit To Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History. In this series, I re-examine our kings and queens as individual members of the human race, rather than just as impregnable icons of splendour and power. They suffered many of exactly the same biological and psychological weaknesses as the rest of us - only with rather more serious consequences. George III's recurring bouts of illness caused him to withdraw from daily business to recuperate out of the public eye at secluded Kew Palace, near Richmond. Each time he withdrew to Kew, this triggered a crisis - who was to make decisions in his absence? His son, the Prince of Wales, with whom George III had a terrible relationship, wanted to be appointed regent, and to act as the king in everything but name. But the future George IV was very much associated with the political opposition, and the government was determined to keep him out. Find out more Lucy Worsley examines how royal illness changed history in Fit To Rule, 15 April at 21:00 BST on BBC Two Watch Fit To Rule on iPlayer Strikingly |
Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? | Video: Watch: Highlights of the Eurovision Song Contest final 2015 in Vienna - Telegraph Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow won the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Sunday, beating Russia and Italy in the world's biggest international music show. The 28-year-old singer and TV presenter, who had been a bookmakers' favourite, performed the winning electro-pop ballad "Heroes," dancing in front of a black screen with animated gnomes. Mans Zelmerloew representing Sweden celebrates winning the final of the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna (Reuters) Sweden has won the 60-year-old competition six times, more than any other nation apart from Ireland. Sweden won most recently in 2012 with "Euphoria" by Loreen and now gets to host the contest again next year. This year's theme was Building Bridges, which many artists interpreted as an appeal for tolerance in performances that included a gay kiss scene by Lithuania. "We are all heroes no matter who we love, who we are or what we believe in," Zelmerlow told the crowd in Vienna after getting a hug from last year's victor, bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst of Austria. He beat Russia's Polina Gagarina, whose song "A Million Voices" reaped top scores from most former Soviet satellite states that earned angry jeers from the crowd in Austria. Mans Zelmerlow representing Sweden performs the song 'Heroes' (AP) "Please remember that our motto is building bridges and that music should stand over politics tonight," presenter Alice Tumler told the audience. The annual kitsch-fest was watched last year by more than 195 million people in 45 countries, or more viewers than the Super Bowl. This year China broadcast the world's longest running music competition, a fixture in the gay calendar, live for the first time. While viewers are often puzzled by the inclusion of countries outside Europe such as Israel, which qualifies thanks to membership of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), this year the net was cast even wider. To mark 60 years since the first Eurovision in 1955, Australia was given a wild card entry and singer Guy Sebastian and his up-tempo song "Tonight Again," a big hit with the crowds in Austria, finished fifth. Singer Guy Sebastian (R) representing Australia performs the song "Tonight Again" (Reuters) Eurovision is hugely popular in Australia, where about 3 million people watched it last year, and broadcaster SBS is an associate member of the EBU. Recent hosts have spent an average of 25 million euros on staging the event. But EBU media director Jean Philip de Tender said it was possible to host it for 11 million euros, allowing the host nation to breakeven, meaning even small or cash-strapped countries have a chance. |
In 1978, which country became the first to receive nul points overall, with their entry Mil Etter Mil? | Nul Points | Eurovision Song Contest Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Jahn Teigen at the 1978 contest, said to be the most famous "nul pointer" of all "Nul Points" is considered to be the most famous phenomenon of the Eurovision Song Contest . The term refers to an entry (or entries) that fails to earn a single point. It is often preceded by the words "the dreaded", as it is the one score that every country is determined to avoid getting. To date, there have been 36 victims of "nul points" in the finals, with 2 entries even failing to get a single point in the semifinals and even 3 entries not getting a point on one half of the split vote system. The most unfortunate victims are Norway and Austria, having each scored "nul points" 4 times. As of 2016, it is deemed almost impossible to attain nul points due to the new voting system . Contents |
With which country did Celine Dion win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 singing Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi? | Eurovision Song Contest 1988 - Winner - Switzerland - Céline Dion - Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi - YouTube Eurovision Song Contest 1988 - Winner - Switzerland - Céline Dion - Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi 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 Oct 30, 2011 Eurovision Song Contest 1988 - Winner - Switzerland - Céline Dion - Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi Category |
Who represented Russia in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest after having a number one hit the previous year in the UK? | Eurovision Winners Videos - 2000s 2000s 2009 - Norway Alexander Rybak, "Fairytale" Fairytale was elected through the Norwegian festival Melodi Grand Prix 2009. Rybak's song won in the biggest landslide of the contest's history, and competed against eighteen other Eurovision entries in the second semi-final on 14 May 2009, where it qualified for the final. The final took place on May 16, and the song won with 387 points – a new ESC record. It was Norway's third Eurovision Song Contest win. The backing dancers for the Eurovision performance, Sigbjørn Rua, Torkjell Lunde Børsheim and Hallgrim Hansegård, are from the Norwegian dance company Frikar, performing the folk dance halling. The backing singers, Jorunn Hauge and Karianne Kjærnes, wore long pink dresses designed by Norwegian designer Leila Hafzi. 2008 - Russia Dima Bilan, "Believe" "Believe" is the winning Russian entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest sung by Dima Bilan. The song was composed and written by Jim Beanz (aka. James Washington) & Dima Bilan. On 20 May 2008 Bilan sang in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the song was voted into the final by public vote. It was performed 24th out of 25 songs in the final on 24 May 2008. The Russian figure skater, Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champion Evgeni Plushenko, skated on artificial ice on stage as part of the song performance, while the Hungarian composer and violinist Edvin Marton played his Stradivarius. This song won the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, finishing with a total of 272 points, becoming the fourth ex-Soviet Union country to win the annual contest. Traditionally the country that takes first place in Eurovision hosts the next contest. With the victory of Dima Bilan with his song Believe the following Eurovision was held in Moscow although many people wanted to see it in St. Petersburg. The performance of Dima Bilan cost the country €10,000,000 but the show brought victory to Russia which was priceless. With so much money and efforts put into the preparation of the show Russia finally won it’s right to host Eurovision for the first time in the history of the contest. Not only fans were happy for Dima Bilan. Dmitriy Medvedev, the president of Russia, admitted that he himself watched the contest and called right away to congratulate Dima and all the team. He mentioned that it’s not only Dima’s personal victory, but triumph of the whole country. Dima Bilan also represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, with the dark pop song "Never Let You Go", where he took second place. 2007 - Serbia Marija Serifovic, "Molitva" "Molitva" (Cyrillic: Молитва; English: "Prayer") is a song by Serbian singer Marija Šerifović. It was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 2007. It was Serbia's Eurovision debut as an independent nation; the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro having dissolved in June 2006. The song was released as a CD single in nine different versions on June 27, 2007 by Connective Records. Molitva was the first song containing no English language lyrics to win since 1998; the 2004 winner "Wild Dances" by Ruslana had been sung mostly in Ukrainian but contained some English phrases. It was also the first time a ballad has won since televoting became the standard. The song is also notable for its stage presentation because it lacked dance routines, revealing or showy costumes, pyrotechnics and other gimmicks. The Eurovision Song Contest is often accused of concentrating on these things instead of the music itself. Many elements of "Molitva" contrasted with the previous winner, "Hard Rock Hallelujah". Marija's performance was complemented by the notable presence of the five backing singers, who joined together afterwards to form Beauty Queens. Two days after the final, it was claimed that the song was plagiarized from Albanian artist Soni Malaj's song Ndarja. This has however been strongly denied by Marjan Filipovski, the Macedonian composer of Ndarja. 2006 - Finland Lordi, "Hard Rock Hallelujah" "Hard Rock Hallelujah" is a song by the |
Which comedian created and played Tony Ferrino, a Portuguese singer who had won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 with the song Papa Bendi? | EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Overview The Contest's name comes from the EBU's Eurovision TV distribution network. Because it is the highest-profile event distributed by the network, the Song Contest itself is often simply called "Eurovision" (especially in the United Kingdom , which transmits fewer Eurovision Network broadcasts than most continental countries). ESC is an abbreviation used when referring to the Contest on websites and in forums. The structure of the Contest is as follows: Each country, through a variety of means, chooses an artist and song to represent them. Each song from every country is then performed once on the night, vocally live. After all songs have been performed, viewers have ten minutes to vote for their favourite song. Viewers can not vote for their own country e.g. voters in Ireland can not vote for the Irish entry. All the votes are added up per country (e.g. all of the votes from Irish televoters, from French voters etc.) Each country, via satellite link, reveals its votes. The top ten songs voted for in each country receive points, from 1-8, then 10 and 12 points. Points are announced per country in reverse order. In the end, the winner is the country with the most points. In a tie, it is the country with (any number of) points awarded from most countries that wins. The winning country receives the honour of hosting the next year's Contest. The programme can reach a potential television audience of more than one billion. Any member of the EBU (even those outside Europe) may participate in the Contest. Of these non-European members, only Israel and Morocco have participated in the Contest. Lebanon had planned to enter the 2005 Contest, but they were forced to withdraw because they admitted that they could not be sure the broadcast wouldn't be cut whilst Israel were performing. The theme music played before and after the broadcasts of the Eurovision Song Contest (and other Eurovision broadcasts) is the prelude to Marc-Antoine Charpentier's setting of Te Deum. History In the event of a tie it used to be the song with the most twelve points which won (as was the case in 1991) however it is now the song which received any points from the most countries which wins the tiebreak Rules The official rules of the Contest are long, technical, and ever-changing. Many of the rules cover technical aspects of the television broadcast itself. However, a few of the more important rules affecting the conduct and outcome of the Contest follow. (Link to the full rules for the 2005 Contest) Number of Songs Each country is entitled to enter just one song. The Contest final is limited to 24 songs. For the 2006 Contest in Greece , the countries that will take those places fall into three categories. The countries with the ten highest scores in the final of the 2005 Contest. (Greece, Malta, Romania, Israel , Latvia, Moldova, Switzerland , Norway , and Denmark ) (After Serbia & Montenegro's withdrawal on 20 March, 2006, Croatia (11th in the 2005 final) goes through to the 2006 final) The four largest contributors to the EBU general budget. ( France , Germany , Spain , and the United Kingdom) The countries with the ten highest scores in the semi-final of the 2006 Contest. (To be chosen from among Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium , Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus , Estonia, Finland , Iceland , Ireland , Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands , Poland , Portugal , Russia , Sloven |
What was the name of the act comprising of Gemma Abbey and Chris Cromby who became the first UK act to receive no points overall? | Stock Auditor 2006 Annual by KPS Media - issuu issuu All six issues from 2006 Stock Auditor www.iltsa.co.uk THE MAGAZINE FOR THE INSTITUTE OF LICENSED TRADE STOCK AUDITORS ISSUE 63 Page 6 The first Fifty Years Page 8 The New Generation of Brewers 53rd A.G.M. Mildenhall, Suffolk 19th - 21st May 2006 See pages 10 & 11 New Licensing Hours Page 13 www.iltsa.co.uk Page 16 I have tried to monitor how the extended hours have affected my clients and find that there has been no major improvement in trade, in fact Christmas appears to have been rather flat in the majority of cases. Yes, there was the usual increase in trade but it seemed shorter and not as marked as in previous years. Perhaps this should have been expected as there has been no significant increase in drinkers, they have only so much money to spend, just slightly more time in which to spend it. As I write January figures are coming in and I see a drop in takings compared with last year. The Licensed Trade faces an estimated bill of some 120 million pounds to implement the Act – and that figure can only rise as other costs become apparent. I would welcome your appraisal of the new hours – are your clients finding that they cost more than they are worth – indeed do they take advantage of the extra hours ? ILTSA TRAINING COURSE - Craiglands Hotel - 16th to 20th March 2006 From The Editor Chris Swift Tel:- 01422 316641 [email protected] 01968 670600 President & Chair Exam & Training Happy New Year to you all ! After a very relaxing Christmas, January has been an extremely busy month. There is much uncertainty within the Licensed Trade at the moment, the extended hours have not produced the expected’fix all’ for all the trade problems. In fact there are many more pitfalls for the unwary licensee. One of my clients was ordered to close at eight on a busy Friday night by the Police – the reason there was a fight outside the pub which had nothing at all to do with the premises. When the licensee emptied his pub he was then criticised for telling his customers it was an order from the Police. In another case locally a long standing licensee was the victim of a ‘sting’ operation organised by the Police along with Trading Standards Officers. On ‘Mad Friday’ when customers were six deep at the bar they sent in an underage person to see if they would be served. The Licensee was fined on the spot. He was also Vice Chairman of the local Pub watch scheme and has resigned in disgust. Whilst in no way exonerating underage sales I feel there must be far more worthwhile areas for the Police to concentrate on. In another bizarre situation a Barnsley Licensee had gone on holiday to replenish his batteries only to be informed that his pub had been shut down by the Police – The reason, his relief manager did not hold the requisite personal license ! The threat of ADZ’s ( Alcohol Disorder Zones ) still hangs over the trade and the Steve Berry F.I.L.S.A. [email protected] Favourite food :‘ Real Spanish Paella‘ Trevor Perrott F.I.L.S.A.. 01483 829437 Treasurer [email protected] Favourite food :‘ A hot curry ’ Smoking ban may well put a further nail in the coffin. Is it any wonder that the major Pub Cos seem to be having a problem recruiting suitable licensees, I have never seen as many ‘To Let’ signs outside premises. January is often a time for us, and our clients, to take stock of the situation. ( No pun intended ) Many of my clients appear to be questioning their future in the trade, with increasing rents, increasing power bills and a decline in barrelage many see no future for them and their families. Not only am I carrying out stock audits but I am frequently being asked to see if there are cost reductions possible within the business. The next round of brewery price rises are on the way, in fact some of the smaller breweries have already struck – my advice to clients this year is not only to pass the full increase on but to try and add a penny or two to cover other increased costs. Thanks to everybody who has helped put this magazine together in particular the newer m |
After the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, how many times had the United Kingdom finished second? | BBC - Eurovision facts and figures - Media Centre The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Engelbert Humperdinck to sing Love Will Set You Free Eurovision facts and figures The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place on the 24th of May, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland In 54 years, over 1,200 songs have competed in the Eurovision Song Contest Dutch conductor Dolf van der Linde conducted for seven different countries (Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland) Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest three times. In 1980 and 1987 he represented Ireland as performer and won both times, in 1992 he wrote Linda Martin's winning entry Why Me Poland made the most impressive debute in 1994, when Edyta Gorniak came 2nd with To Nie Ja, closely followed by Serbia's victory in 2007. Although Serbia & Montenegro was represented twice before, it was the first time that Serbia took part as an independent country Norway can be found at the bottom of the list as many as ten times. They came last in 1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1990, 1997, 2001 and 2004. They also won three times (in 1985, 1995 and 2009) Ireland won a record 7 times, Luxembourg, France and the United Kingdom 5 times. Sweden and the Netherlands won 4 times. ABBA is the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winner. The Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974. In 2001, the largest audience ever attended the Eurovision Song Contest. Almost 38,000 people gathered at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium. The most covered Eurovision Song Contest song is Domenico Modugno's Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, also known as Volare. The song has been covered by stars Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard and David Bowie. Televoting was introduced in 1997 In 2004, the first televised Eurovision Song Contest semi-final took place. In 2008, a second semi-final was introduced. Recently, the contest was won by Greece (2005), Finland (2006), Serbia (2007), Russia (2008) Norway (2009), Germany (2010) and Azerbaijan (2011). In 2007, 90 million people saw the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2008 105 million people tuned in. In 2009, 125 million people watched the competition and over 10 million phone and SMS votes were cast for the Eurovision Song Contest. Most winning songs were performed in English - songs (mostly) in English won 22 times. French is also popular with 14 victories, Dutch and Hebrew songs won 3 times each. Baku After Ell and Nikki took the title for Azerbaijan last year, the contest travels to the city of Baku. Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the Caucasus and is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea and the population of the city is now around 3.7 million. The Eurovision Song contest will take place in Baku’s Crystal Arena, which for this event has a seating capacity of over 16,000. Participating countries United Kingdom Contest highlights 1955 - The concept of the Eurovision Song Contest was the brainchild of EBU Director Marcel Bezençon 1956 - The first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland, on the 24th of May 1958 - Italy’s Domenico Modugno finishes 3rd with Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, better known as Volare. It would become the most covered song in the history of Eurovision 1964 - A demonstrator manages to reach the stage during the live broadcast. Unfortunately, there is no archive material of the 1964 contest 1968 - The first ever Eurovision Song Contest broadcast in colour 1969 - A controversial outcome, as Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France all finish first 1974 - ABBA wins for Sweden. They would become the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winners ever 1975 - A new voting system is being introduced. Each country gives 1 to 8, 10 and 12 points to its top-10 1977 - The contest has to be postponed from April to May due to a strike of camera men at the BBC 1979 - Israel wins the contest for the second time in a row 1980 - Previous year’s winner Israel could not host the contest and the Netherlands offered to take over the production. The |
In the BBC's poll of 2002 to find the 100 Greatest Britons, which four people in the top ten were alive during the 20th century? | The American January 2009 by Blue Edge Publishing Ltd. - issuu issuu THE ESSENTIAL MONTHLY FOR ALL AMERICANS Est. 1976 THE AMERICAN • JANUARY 2009 • Issue 669 ® HAPPY NEW YEAR ...and enjoy Burns Night RESTAURANT REVIEWS MUSIC • ARTS SPORTS • POLITICS www.theamerican.co.uk MANDY PATINKIN Theater reviews including TREASURE ISLAND @lÀkÜ~~¶ÜafÜC8 :YddÜ^ja]f\kÜYf\Ü^YeadqÜafÜl`]ÜLJ8Üo`]f]n]jÜqgmÀj]ÜgfÜl`]Üegn]ÜafÜl`]ÜLB K¥DgZad]ÜhYqÜegfl`dqÜ[mklge]jkÜ_]lÜ~Üeafml]kÜ^gjÜÜYÜegfl`Üoal`ÜK¥DgZad]ÀkÜLJ8ÜÜ:YfY\YÜGYkkÜ K]plÜ:~ÜlgÜ
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Which four letters are worth 3 points each in the game of scrabble? | Scrabble Rules - How to Play Scrabble - Official SCRABBLE Rules Scrabble Rules Links to Scrabble rules and Scrabble official game instructions. Two to four players play in any game of Scrabble. The object of Scrabble is to score more points than one's opponent. A player collects points by placing words on the game board. Each letter has a different point value, so the strategy becomes to play words with high scoring letter combinations. The Scrabble Board A Scrabble game board is made of up cells in a square grid. The Scrabble board is 15 cells wide by 15 cells high. The Scrabble tiles fit within these cells one to a cell. Scrabble Tiles Scrabble is played with exactly 100 tiles. 98 of these tiles contain letters on them, while there are 2 blank tiles. These blank tiles add a wildcard aspect to Scrabble. The blanks substitute for any letter in the alphabet. Once played, a blank tile remains for the remainder of the game the letter for which it was substituted when first played. Various letters have different point values, depending on the rarity of the letter and the difficulty in playing it. Blank tiles have no point value. Tile Values Here are the point values for each letter in Scrabble. 0 Points - Blank tile. 1 Point - A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T and U. 2 Points - D and G. 3 Points - B, C, M and P. 4 Points - F, H, V, W and Y. 5 Points - K. 8 Points - J and X. 10 Points - Q and Z. Extra Point Values Some squares on the Scrabble board represent multipliers. If a tile is placed on this square, then the tile's value is multiplied by a factor or either 2x or 3x. Certain tiles multiply the point value of an entire word and not simply the tile on that space. Double Letter Scores - Light blue cells are found isolated on the board. When a tile is placed on this space, that tile's point value is multiplied by two. Triple Letter Score - This is a dark blue cell on the Scrabble. The tile placed on this square has its points multiplied by three. Double Word Score - Light red cells are found running diagonally towards the four corners of the board. When a player plays a word on one of these squares, the point value of the entire word is multiplied by two. Triple Word Score - This is a dark red square on the Scrabble board. These are found on the four sides of the board equidistant from the four corners of the board. When a word is played using this square, then the points for the word are multiplied by three. One Single Use - Note that extra point squares are only usable once. If one player plays a word using this cells, then the next time that space is used to make a word, the point value is not multiplied. Starting the Game Without looking into the tile bag, each of the Scrabble players takes one tile out of the tile bag. Whichever player has the letter closest to the beginning of the alphabet goes first. A blank tile is considered better than an "A". These tiles are placed into the bag once more. Starting the game, each player begins their turn by drawing seven tiles apiece from the bag. The player can do one of three things on a turn. The player can place a word, exchange tiles or pass. Most of the time, the player will take the option of playing a word. Exchanging tiles allows a player to replace anywhere between one and all of the tiles on the player's rack. If this option is taken, the player cannot do anything else that hand. Therefore, a tile exchange cannot be performed on a turn when the player places a word on the board. A player may pass at any time. If all player's pass twice in a row, then the game ends. The First Word Score A player begins the game by placing a word on the star square at the center of the board. This star acts as a double word score. The star cell does not act as a double word score for subsequent players playing off the center square. Play continues in a clockwise direction around the Scrabble board. Replacing Scr |
What are the first names of the four children who enter Narnia in The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe? | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - review | Children's books | The Guardian Children's books The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - review 'I now understand why The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a children's classic. It is a must read for us all!' Children's books The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - review 'I now understand why The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a children's classic. It is a must read for us all!' PicklesZA Close , The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Four children – Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund all enter Narnia – a magical world where animals talk and the White Witch who reigns as Queen makes it always winter and never Christmas. They enter at different times, but from the same place – the old Wardrobe. Lucy enters first and encounters the Faun who is in the pay of the White Witch and tries to kidnap her. Edmund, who enters second, finds the White Witch and thinks she's kind and caring, only to later discover that she is a cruel, evil and untrustworthy woman. Susan and Peter enter together and find Lucy and Edmund. They all meet Mr. and Mrs. Beaver who invites them to lunch at their cottage. During lunch they realize that Edmund (who had fought and was angry with the other three) had left to join forces with the White Witch whom he believed would make him Prince. The Beavers along with the three children set off on a long and perilous journey to find Aslan – the King and Lord of Narnia – and rescue Edmund. Together, the children join forces with Aslan's army against the heartless and wicked White Witch. I loved how Lewis created Narnia, a land of magical creatures and adventure. Lewis describes his characters, writing about them in the form that children aged nine and above, and even some adults would enjoy. I liked Lucy best because she is a curious, truthful and kindhearted girl whom I could relate to. This book taught me two important lessons; that looks can be deceiving and that two wrongs don't make a right. Lewis has a clear and vivid writing style, which makes it easy for the reader to follow and remain engrossed. My favourite part in the book was when Aslan was un-stoning the statues and everything came to life. It made me feel as if all the un-stoned animals were right there in front of me, beckoning me to join them. I now understand why The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a children's classic. It is a must read for us all! • Buy this book at the Guardian Bookshop . Want to tell the world about a book you've read? Join the site and send us your review! |
Which England international footballer started his footballing career at Canadian club Calgary Foothills FC? | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? The theme tune to which TV show starts with the line "Stick a pony in me pocket"? Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show "A Question Of Sport"? Which "Generation Game" presenter was famous for his catchphrase "Shut That Door"? "No Mean City" by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running Scottish TV detective show? Anthony, Barbara, Dave, Denise, Jim and Norma make up which famous family on British TV? Which part did Deforest Kelley play in the TV series Star Trek? True or False In space it is impossible to cry? Famous sitcom actor Kelsey Grammar provides the voice for for a character in which famous cartoon TV Series The largest ever picnic for a childs toy was held in Dublin in 1995 where 33,573 of the toys were there . What was the toy ? Which American state comes first alphabetically? In Greek legend, what is the name given to the creature that is half man and half bull? Which country has the airline KLM? The sinking of which famous German battleship was portrayed in the title of a 1960 film? What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? What was the Titanic’s first port of call after it left Southampton? Which mountain overshadows Fort William in scotland ? What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? A penguin called Wheezy was a character in which film ? Who played Vince in the 1980s TV series "Just Good Friends"? In which 1994 film did Whoopi Goldberg provide the voice of a hyena called Shenzi? What is the only venomous snake in Britain? How many pieces are there in a standard set of dominoes? James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? In the music world, which group sacked Simon Fuller in 1997? Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? What was the challanging method of catching a fly asked of Daniel in the film "The Karate Kid"? Actor Richard Kiel is best known for playing which character in two bond films ? Which is the odd one out, Comet, Dixon, Cupid, Vixen? Which planet in the solar system is named after the Roman messenger to the Gods? What product did Coke invented in 1982? Which Japanese word, also used in the English language, means "empty orchestra"? On which date does Halloween fall? Oscar is the first name of which of the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein? 24 Bamboo Von Trappe Ireland Nitrogen Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney Green Only Fools And Horses The Archers David Coleman Larry Grayson Taggart The Royle Family Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy True (there is no gravity, so tears cannot flow) The Simpsons Teddy Bear Alabama Minotaur The Netherlands The Bismark The Mafia Cherbourg Ben Nevis The Net Toy Story 2 Paul Nicholas "The Lion King" The Adder 28 Martin Luther King's York Manager of the Spice Girls Cupid Using chopsticks to do it Jaws (in two James Bond films) Dixon - the others are Santa's reindeer Mercury Diet Coke Karaoke October 31st Hammerstein On 11th February 1990, which fam |
How are twin sisters Monica and Gabriela Irimia better known in the music world? | FInd the connection - thinkypedia.com FInd the connection Answer the questions and find the link 1. Which England international footballer started his footballing career at Canadian club Calgary Foothills FC? 2. How are twin sisters Monica and Gabriela Irimia better known in the music world? 3. Which famous song includes the line "my shavin' razor's cold and it stings"? 4. Who is the chubbiest out of all of Snow White's seven dwarfs? 5. Which Liverpool player is currently the record FA Cup final goalscorer, with 5 goals to his name? 6. Which two word rhyming name is the common name for the plant called the Impatiens Walleriana? 7. Which former Big Brother contestant who was famous for quotes such as "what is the opposite of opposite?" and "do fish get thirsty?" and later went on to present "Braniac: Science Abuse" on Sky television? 8. Which song gave Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff a number one hit in 1991? 9. Which 1999 Oscar winning film was directed by Mike Leigh and starred Jim Broadbent as Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame? 10. What is the connection? |
Which famous song includes the line my shavin' razor's cold and it stings? | References To Other Songs Or Musicians - TMBW: The They Might Be Giants Knowledge Base References To Other Songs Or Musicians From This Might Be A Wiki TMBG often make obvious or subtle references to other songs and musicians, bands, or performers. This list includes many of those references. However, without the Johns' stamp of validation, it must be admitted that some of them may just be guesses. Contents Lyrical references[ edit | edit source ] Ana Ng - "All alone at the '64 World's Fair / Eighty dolls yelling 'Small girl after all'" - Disney's It's a Small World song and ride repeats the line "It's a small world after all" in . The ride was unveiled at the fair and eventually moved to Disneyland. Ana Ng - "It's like a whirlpool and it never ends" is a reference to the Tommy Roe song "Dizzy": "My head is spinning, like a whirlpool it never ends." The Biggest One - Lyrics play on Gloria Gaynor 's "I Will Survive" ("Change the lock, throw away the key, I will survive") Birdhouse In Your Soul (Demo) - "Give me something to write on" and "I don't feel thirty" both play on extemporaneous lines from Van Halen 's "Hot For Teacher", in which David Lee Roth exhorts, "I don't feel tardy." Birds Fly - The line about "a good luck charm hanging off my arm" refers to the Elvis Presley song "Good Luck Charm." Brain Problem Situation - The line "Wake up / Put on my makeup / And pick the rake up / And rake my hair" could be a reference to " Chop Suey! " by System of a Down ("Wake up / Grab a brush and put a little makeup"), or " I Say A Little Prayer " by Bacharach and David ("The moment I wake up / Before I put on my makeup"). Cage & Aquarium - Contains the line "This is the spawning of the Cage and Aquarium" in the chorus; a skewed match to the song " Age of Aquarius " which contains the line "This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius" in its chorus. Age of Aquarius is originally from the 60's musical " Hair ", but is a well-known oldies song in its own right. Circular Karate Chop - The lyric " short sharp shock " originally appeared in Gilbert and Sullivan 's 1885 comic opera The Mikado . The same phrase has also been used in other musical and literary works. Damn Good Times - "She acts like David Lee Roth when he turned 21", song itself a reference to David Lee Roth's "Damn Good" from the 1987 DLR album Skyscraper. Damn Good Times - "I know a girl who's got a record machine" is almost exactly the same as a line from "20 Flight Rock" by Eddie Cochran . Free Bird's Rebirth - Reference to the Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had A Deal - last verse in which TMBG makes references to several of their own songs "Well, I told you about the world - its address", "Chess Piece Face's patience must be wearing thin", etc., mimics the Beatles' "Glass Onion" ("I told you about Strawberry Fields", etc, in which the Beatles reference themselves) I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die - Twist on "Hope I die before I get old" from The Who 's "My Generation" Impossible - "Well I'd like to be an octofish" may refer to the Captain Beefheart song "Neon Meate Dream of a Octafish" from the 1969 album Trout Mask Replica . Iowa - "And if that broom don't fly / I'm gonna buy you / a Dustbuster" is a play on the traditional lullaby " Hush Little Baby ". It's Not My Birthday - "When this grey world crumbles like a cake / I'll be hanging from the hope / that I'll never see that recipe again" is a play on "Someone left the cake out in the rain...and I'll never have that recipe again" from "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris . Lucky Ball & Chain - A modified quote of Darlene Love 's song "(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry" ("playing 'Here Comes the Bride' when he walks in the door"), which itself references "The Wedding March (Here Comes the Bride) ". Maine - "Shaving razor's rusty, but the sting brings you exactly back to Maine" is probably a reference to the Monkees song "Daydream Believer" ("The shaving razor's cold, and it stings"). Mainstream U.S.A. - We Are the World (which TMBG have covered ), Ringo Starr 's " Back Off Boogaloo ", g |
Who is the chubbiest out of all of Snow White's seven dwarfs? | It's Behind You - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs THE ORIGINS: The Origin of the Fairy Tale �Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs� comes from a collection of Folk tales published between 1812-1815.. Written and collected by the Brothers Grimm- Jacob and Wilhelm, it was first published in English in 1823, and illustrated by George Cruikshank (who also illustrated the novels of Charles Dickens). In their book �The Classic Fairy Tales� Iona and Peter Opie describe how �the story of Snow White was one of the tales Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected in Cassel from two sisters, Jeannette and Amalie Hassenpflug, whose brother Ludwig was to marry their sister Lotte The story, a morality, perhaps, on the spitefulness of which beauty queens are capable, was in fact well known in Hesse at the beginning of the nineteenth century; and it has subsequently been found with little variation over a wide area from Ireland to Asia Minor, and in several parts of North and West Africa.� The story of Dwarfs feature in many Northern European folk tales, often as miners working with precious metals and stones. In ancient Norse legend Odin, the Norse god had a sword made by these little men. Lucky Seven The number of dwarfs in �Snow White� holds a mystical significance. The number seven being regarded as a magical number: �The Seventh Son of a Seventh Son� dating back to ancient Arabian legend. According to the Bible it took seven days to create the world, and ancient astronomers believed that there were seven planets. Shakespeare quotes the �Seven ages of Man�- infant, student, lover, soldier, justice, maturity and senility� All the great Jewish feasts lasted for seven days, and there are legends of seven hills, seven cities and seven sacred trees. The Sky holds the stars known as �The Seven Sisters� and, of course the bingo callers cry of �Number Seven- lucky for some!� continues the magical significance. The Opies continue: �The tale of Snow White contains elements that lie deep in European folk tradition; but it is not necessarily an old story, and has probably come under literary .influence. Thus the theme of the glass coffin, in which lay Snow White's body, remaining ever as beautiful as the day it was laid to rest, was a feature of the story of Lisa in the Pentamerone published 1634. Lisa, like Snow White, was a lovely seven-year-old child, and she died, or appeared to have died, through having a comb stuck in her head. For years her body was kept secretly in a casket of crystal; and it remained lovely, so lovely that when her uncle's wife discovered it in a locked room, it aroused her most intense jealousy In addition the aunt's extreme enmity is shown to have been due to her supposing that her husband was having an affair with the beautiful girl. The aunt did not know Lisa was her husband's niece, and does not seem to have been aware that the girl had for years lain in a coma. When the aunt opens the casket she thinks the maiden merely asleep, takes hold of her by the hair and drags her out, fortuitously dislodging the comb in her head and restoring her to life. Hi Ho, Hi Ho! Other than the Brothers Grimm publishing their version, the popularity of the tale of �Snow White� must lie with Walt Disney. Before the film of �Snow White� was made, most people regarded cartoons as something that happened before the main feature film- cartoon �shorts� to amuse and entertain. Disney believed that his animators and �imagineers� could do something more- that they could create a feature film that would enthrall and amaze, but in the cartoon medium. �Snow White� was released at Christmas 1937. It was the first feature length cartoon ever, and premiered at Radio City Music Hall. Disney himself was influenced by an early silent film based on the story. It was made in 1916 and left a deep impression on him. A cartoon version was made by Max Fleisher- Betty Boop as Snow White, released in 1933. The cartoon short features Betty dreaming she is Snow |
Which Liverpool player is currently the record FA Cup final goalscorer, with 5 goals to his name? | 50 Greatest Goal Scorers in World Football History | Bleacher Report 50 Greatest Goal Scorers in World Football History Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Shaun Botterill/Getty Images 18 Comments Herein lies who I consider to be the greatest 50 goal scorers in World Football History. They aren't all strikers, they aren't all retired and some of them have certainly fallen from grace. Nevertheless they all could find the back of the net at some point in their careers and that value should never be overlooked. Enjoy. Ronaldo Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Brazilian striker Ronaldo played for some of Europe's elite clubs including Inter Milan, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven. Ronaldo still holds the record for most World Cup goals with 15 and is considered by some to be the best striker of all time. Alan Shearer made his name in England playing for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. The striker is still the top goalscorer in Premier League history with 260 goals. Lionel Messi Denis Doyle/Getty Images Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is now within five strikes of becoming the Catalan club's all time leading goalscorer. Currently on 230, Messi recently broke the record for goals in a Champions League match by scoring five in one game against Bayer Leverkusen. Messi is only 24 years of age and is being touted as the best player of all time. Period. Cristiano Ronaldo Denis Doyle/Getty Images Portuguese winger-cum-forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the current rival to Lionel Messi's title as the best player in modern football. Ronaldo has scored 98 goals in 89 league matches for current club Real Madrid. A quite incredible statistic. Thierry Henry Brandon Wade/Getty Images New York Red Bull's striker Thierry Henry recently had an honorary statue unveiled at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in honour of his services to the London club. Ian Rush Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former Liverpool legend Ian Rush is the record FA Cup final goalscorer, joint record League Cup goalscorer, record Welsh international goalscorer, record Liverpool goalscorer and record Merseyside Derby goalscorer. Rush was clinical in his heyday. Andy Cole Gary M. Prior/Getty Images Andy Cole sits only behind Alan Shearer in the Premier League list of all time goalscorers with an impressive 187 strikes to his name. Cole is most famous for playing for Newcastle and Manchester United. Jurgen Klinsmann Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Jurgen Klinsmann may have has a reputation as a bit of a diver, but he was also an excellent goalscorer in his day. Klinsmann scored 47 times for the German national team. Robin Van Persie Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is one of the most prolific strikers in Europe right now. The Dutchman has struck 26 times in 28 league games this season so far. Pele Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Brazil legend Pele is considered by most to be the best player of all time, but Lionel Messi is slowly beginning to turn hardened followers. Pele had a league goalscoring record of 1152 in 1220 games for Santos and New York Cosmos combined, as well as notching 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil. He has won three World Cups. Gary Lineker Stu Forster/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker was prolific enough for his club, but he really impressed at national level for England. Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 international appearances as a striker and won the World Cup golden shoe in 1986. Miroslav Klose Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Miroslav Klose is a German national team legend and is still going strong for Lazio at the age of 33. Klose is currently joint second in the all time rankings of World Cup goalscorers with 14 strikes to his name. Samuel Eto'o Dmitry Korotayev/Getty Images Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o is the most decorated African player of all time and has scored 53 international goals in 109 games for his country. Eto'o was perhaps at his best when playing for Barcelona where he scored 108 league goals in 145 league games. Barcelona striker David Villa is one of the most feared strikers in |
Which two word rhyming name is the common name for the plant called the Impatiens Walleriana? | FInd the connection - thinkypedia.com FInd the connection Answer the questions and find the link 1. Which England international footballer started his footballing career at Canadian club Calgary Foothills FC? 2. How are twin sisters Monica and Gabriela Irimia better known in the music world? 3. Which famous song includes the line "my shavin' razor's cold and it stings"? 4. Who is the chubbiest out of all of Snow White's seven dwarfs? 5. Which Liverpool player is currently the record FA Cup final goalscorer, with 5 goals to his name? 6. Which two word rhyming name is the common name for the plant called the Impatiens Walleriana? 7. Which former Big Brother contestant who was famous for quotes such as "what is the opposite of opposite?" and "do fish get thirsty?" and later went on to present "Braniac: Science Abuse" on Sky television? 8. Which song gave Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff a number one hit in 1991? 9. Which 1999 Oscar winning film was directed by Mike Leigh and starred Jim Broadbent as Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame? 10. What is the connection? |
Which song gave Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff a number one hit in 1991? | The Wonder Stuff — Listen for free on Spotify The Wonder Stuff Play on Spotify Somewhere between the mid-'80s and mid-'90s, the Wonder Stuff were one of the biggest bands in the U.K. Starting as a revved-up guitar pop band, later adding offbeat folk influences while occasionally nodding to the excess of the Madchester scene, cleverness and eclecticism were the Wonder Stuff's calling cards. The group was also blessed/cursed with a frontman, Miles Hunt , who had a gift of arrogant gab, delivering bitingly witty lyrics and lively interviews that won plenty of space in the U.K. music press. The Wonder Stuff were formed in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England in 1986. The original lineup featured Miles Hunt on vocals and guitar, Malcolm Treece on guitar and vocals, Rob Jones aka The Bass Thing on bass, and Martin Gilks on drums. The group began rehearsing in March, and in September they went into the studio to cut their debut EP, A Wonderful Day. Positive press from the EP and early gigs helped the Wonder Stuff land a record deal with Polydor in 1987. After hitting the U.K. singles chart with the song "It's Yer Money I'm After, Baby," the group released its first album, The Eight Legged Groove Machine, in August 1988. The album's modest success led to the Wonder Stuff's first headlining tour of the U.K., as well as appearances at the Reading and Glastonbury Festivals. In September 1989, the single "Don't Let Me Down Gently" broke into the U.K. Top 20, and one month later, the Wonder Stuff dropped their second album, Hup! A more eclectic effort that debuted new banjo and fiddle man Martin Bell, Hup! rose to number five on the U.K. albums chart. Near the end of 1989, Rob Jones quit the Wonder Stuff and relocated to the United States; Paul Clifford signed on as their new bassist a few months later. (Jones died in July 1993; he was only 29.) After a stretch of U.K. touring, the Wonder Stuff began work on their third album. Never Loved Elvis appeared in June 1991, and became the band's highest-charting album, peaking at number three in the U.K. It featured the single "The Size of a Cow," which became a number five hit in England and a college radio favorite in America. The Wonder Stuff also cut a cover of Tommy Roe 's "Dizzy" with comedian Vic Reeves that became a number one British hit. In October 1993, the Wonder Stuff's fourth album appeared in shops, Construction for the Modern Idiot. While the album went to number four on the U.K. charts, it didn't enjoy the same success as Never Loved Elvis, and reviews were lukewarm. A massive tour followed, and the band, worn out and at loose ends, opted to cancel upcoming jaunts to Australia and the Far East. In June 1994, the Wonder Stuff announced in their fan club newsletter that they were calling it a day. For their final show, they headlined the Phoenix Festival in Stratford-on-Avon, a gig booked far in advance. Miles Hunt toured as a solo act and formed the band Vent 414, while Malcolm Treece, Martin Gilks, and Paul Clifford worked together in the group Weknowwhereyoulive. In 2000, the Wonder Stuff reunited for a one-off show in London, with Hunt , Treece, Gilks, and Bell joined by new bassist Stuart Quinell and keyboardist Pete Whittaker, who had toured with the group in the '90s. Demand for tickets led to the single show expanding into a five-night run, in addition to two nights in the Midlands. The band toured sporadically until 2004, when Gilks and Bell had a falling out with Hunt . While the Wonder Stuff were believed to be defunct, Hunt assembled a new lineup of the band and cut a studio album, Escape from Rubbish Island, that was released in September 2004. Hunt 's new Wonder Stuff released another studio album, Suspended by Stars, in 2006. That same year, Martin Gilks lost his life in a motorcycle accident at the age of 41. While the Wonder Stuff's lineup became increasingly fluid from this point onward, Miles Hunt remained the group's frontman and constant presence, and they toured regularly in the U.K. and Europe. In 2016, the Wonder Stuff celebrated the 30th anniversary of |
Which 1999 Oscar winning film was directed by Mike Leigh and starred Jim Broadbent as Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame? | Jim Broadbent | Biography and Filmography | 1949 Voiced the character of Santa in the animated feature "Arthur Christmas" 2010 Re-teamed with director Mike Leigh for "Another Year" 2009 Played King William IV, opposite Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria, in "The Young Victoria" 2009 Joined the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" as Horace Slughorn, the newly appointed Hogwarts Potions master 2008 Cast in the fourth film in the Indiana Jones series, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" 2007 Cast as chief Inspector Butterman in the U.K. comedy "Hot Fuzz" 2007 Portrayed the Earl of Longford in the HBO original movie "Longford"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Actor 2006 Cast in Terry Zwigoff's adaptation of Daniel Clowes' comic story "Art School Confidential" 2005 Voiced Madame Gasket in the animated feature "Robots" 2005 Cast in Andrew Adamson's adaption of C.S. Lewis' children's novel "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 2004 Cast as Lord Kelvin in Disney's live action feature "Around the World in 80 Days" based on the classical novel by Jules Verne 2004 Reprised his role as Bridget's dad in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" 2003 Received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for his work on Winnie-The-Pooh 2002 Cast as Desmond Morton in the HBO miniseries "The Gathering Storm"; earned a Golden Globe nomination 2002 Cast as Boss Tweed in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" 2001 Won an Oscar playing John Bayley, the husband of writer Iris Murdoch, in the biopic "Iris" 2001 Portrayed Zidler, the owner of the titular establishment, in "Moulin Rouge!" 2001 Played the title character's father in "Bridget Jones's Diary" 2000 Co-starred as William Gilbert in Mike Leigh's biopic of Gilbert & Sullivan "Topsy-Turvy" 1998 Offered a fine supporting turn as a sleazy nightclub owner in "Little Voice" 1996 Landed featured role in "The Secret Agent" 1995 Reunited with Loncraine for "Richard III"; played the Duke of Buckingham 1994 Featured in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway" 1994 Directed by Richard Loncraine in BBC's "Wide-Eyed and Legless" (released theatrically in the U.S. as "The Wedding Gift") 1992 Penned (also acted) the comedy short "A Sense of History" (aka "Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright"), again directed by Mike Leigh 1991 Played first leading role in a feature "Life is Sweet," directed by Mike Leigh 1991 Acted in the British six-part comedy-drama series "Gone to Dogs" 1989 Acted in London at the Old Vic in a revival of the Georges Feydeau comedy, "A Flea in Her Ear" 1988 Cast as Prince Albert in the BBC comedy "Blackadder's Christmas Carol" 1987 First American film, "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" 1986 Most prominent feature role up to that time, "The Good Father"; also first feature film for director Mike Newell 1985 Had featured role in the BBC adaptation of "Silas Marner" 1983 Acted in Leigh's TV production "Birth of a Nation: Tales Out of School" 1979 Earliest collaboration with Mike Leigh was a stage production of Leigh's "Ecstasy" 1978 Earliest feature film appearances included small roles in the British films, "The Life Story of Baal" and "The Shout" 1977 |
Which phrase was first used in a novel by William Burroughs in 1962 and is now commonly used to describe a type of music? | Transcript | This American Life @bargainsnfinds : This American Life #286 : MindGames https://t.co/ASlo1fkhgU @ItsJustNotThere : RT @sethmoulton : Thanks @iraglass @thisamerlife for having me on to talk about the SIV program and my friend, Mohammed. Tune in: https://t. @richmon78 : Very compelling and interesting story. This American Life: #577 : Something Only I Can See https://t.co/EMnDjD5VYu @Jodi_Weinberger : Listening to @TigNotaro "something only I can see," - cheeks hurt, can't breathe @ThisAmerLife @basbleucrb : Seriously - This American Life, Sara Bareilles, and Leslie Odom, Jr. https://t.co/hy9v1ebRCL @HassanPRG : RT @BlackManPodcast : Nikole Hannah-Jones looks at a district that accidentally launched a desegregation program. @ThisAmerLife .' https://t @writeousness : See this! https://t.co/0cnqwNzxZp with @leslieodomjr from @ThisAmerLife Seriously. @sarigoodfriend : "No I'm not calling [Trump] 'like' a draft dodger. I'm calling him a draft dodger." @ThisAmerLife episode 607: https://t.co/OVS91p7OuV @elainecorden : @brawluk THIS AMERICAN LIFE? That makes sense. @cmcatalinaz : I also found This American Life!!! I think I'm giving up on music for the next 150 hrs lol @BlackManPodcast : Nikole Hannah-Jones looks at a district that accidentally launched a desegregation program. @ThisAmerLife .' https://t.co/C5jggevB64. [3/3]. @IamFeliciaRenae : I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/trt5ncG86D Seriously - This American Life, Sara Bareilles, and Leslie Odom, Jr. @posaune76 : RT @kev_mcg : Thinking about this story from a 2001 @ThisAmerLife episode about a 4-year-old learning about MLK https://t.co/uPuVRtqxgD http @Tse_38 : A Better Way - This American Life, Neil Patrick Harris, Robert Lopez and... https://t.co/x006mOw117 via @YouTube Sign up for Our Newsletter I'm ready. Iggy Pop Now I've met William Burroughs once, and have been inspired by him, but I am not an expert on Burroughs, unlike this guy. Oliver Harris I'm Oliver Harris. I'm a professor of American literature. I'm the author and editor of 10 books on or about William Burroughs. The strange thing is that a million people who never heard of William Burroughs can sing lines from The Ticket That Exploded, and that's because Burroughs' book is where Iggy Pop found the raw materials of Lust for Life. It's where Johnny Ann comes from, along with those hypnotizing chickens and the flesh gimmick and the strip tease and the torture film. Pop responded to the way Burroughs was working back in the 1960s in a kind of montage way that we now take for granted in a digital era, but Burroughs was pioneering it. Iggy Pop This is coming out of some Lust for Life, all right. He's not just in my music. Burroughs is everywhere. He's in Dylan's Tombstone Blues. He's on the cover of Sergeant Pepper's two rows behind Paul, right next to Marilyn Monroe. He inspired band names like the Soft Machine, a great band, and Steely Dan, which is named after a strap-on dildo in Naked Lunch. I didn't know that. The world was introduced to the phrase "heavy metal" in the book Nova Express. He worked with Kurt Cobain on a spoken word track, The Priest, They Called Him. Fight tuberculosis, folks. As Lou Reed said, without William, there is nothing. William Burroughs I am writing for people who are interested in exploring unexplored psychic areas. Iggy Pop This month, it has been 100 years since the birth of William Seward Burroughs II. By the time he died, the man left behind a humongous body of work. Bear with us. It's going to get weird. There will be drugs, sex, violence, aliens, the beats, of course, Tangiers, Paris, New York, and cats. We'll play around with cut ups too, but that will be explained. We've trawled through Burroughs' work and the archives, particularly Burroughs, The Movie, a film directed by Howard Brookner, which is being rereleased later this year. We've also spoken to many people that have been permanently touched by William Burroughs. John Waters I'm looking at my little collection here. I have the book Queer by William Burroughs. And it's autographed, "To J |
Who first coined the words madcap, hobnob and swagger? | Words Shakespeare Invented Words Shakespeare Invented The English language owes a great debt to Shakespeare. He invented over 1700 of our common words by changing nouns into verbs, changing verbs into adjectives, connecting words never before used together, adding prefixes and suffixes, and devising words wholly original. Below is a list of a few of the words Shakespeare coined, hyperlinked to the play and scene from which it comes. When the word appears in multiple plays, the link will take you to the play in which it first appears. For a more in-depth look at Shakespeare's coined words, please click here . |
What two word phrase is Sweeney Todd Cockney rhyming slang for? | Cockney Rhyming Slang Cockney Rhyming Slang Close this window Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London . Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Up until the late 20th Century, rhyming slang was also common in Australian slang, probably due to the formative influence of cockney on Australian English. It developed as a way of obscuring the meaning of sentences to those who did not understand the slang , though it remains a matter of speculation whether this was a linguistic accident, or whether it was developed intentionally to assist criminals or to maintain a particular community. Rhyming slang works by replacing the word to be obscured with the first word of a phrase that rhymes with that word. For instance, "face" would be replaced by "boat," because face rhymes with "boat race." Similarly "feet" becomes "plates" ("plates of meat"), and "money" is "bread" (a very common usage, from "bread and honey"). Sometimes the full phrase is used, for example "Currant Bun" to mean "The Sun" (often referring to the British tabloid newspaper of that name). There is no hard and fast rule for this, and you just have to know whether a particular expression is always shortened, never shortened, or can be used either way. Other examples of Cockney Rhyming Slang, or phrases inspired by it, are: Adam and Eve = believe = as in "would you Adam and Eve it?" Almond Rocks = socks Aris = Aristotle = bottle & glass = arse (a two-stage rhyme) [see Plaster below] Artful Dodger = lodger Berk or Burk = Berkshire Hunt = cunt (used as an insult, never as an anatomical reference) Boat = boat race = face Bob Hope = soap Boracic (freq. contracted to brassic) = boracic lint = skint (i.e. penniless) Bottle = bottle and glass = arse (i. e. courage; Courage also happens to be the name of a brewery) Brahms = Brahms and Liszt (classical composers) = pissed (i.e. drunk) Brass Tacks = facts Bristol = Bristol City = titty (i.e. breast) Brown bread = dead Chalfonts = Chalfont St Giles = piles (i.e. haemorrhoids) Chalk Farm = arm China = china plate = mate Cobblers = cobblers' awls = balls or 'bollocks' (i.e. testicles , but usually meant in the sense of 'rubbish' as in "You're talking a load of cobblers") Cock and Hen = ten Creamed = cream crackered = knackered (i.e. exhausted or beaten) Currant bun = sun or The Sun newspaper Daisies = daisy roots = boots Darby and Joan = moan Dicky = dicky dirt = shirt Dicky or Dickie = dickie bird = word = as in "not a dickie", or even "not a dickie bird" Dog = dog and bone = phone Duck and Dive = skive Ducks and Geese = F--k-in' Police Duke of Kent = rent Dukes = Duke[s] of York = fork, i.e. hand, now chiefly when balled into a fist Dustbin Lid = kid Emmas = Emma Freud (English author and columnist) = haemorrhoids Farmers = Farmer Giles = piles (slang for haemorrhoids ) Flowery Dell = ( prison ) cell Gregory = Gregory Peck = neck, or cheque Gypsy's = Gypsy's kiss = piss Hampton Wick = prick (i.e. penis) Half-inch = pinch (i.e. steal) Jack = Jack Jones = alone ("On my Jack" = "On my own") Jam jar = car Jam tart = heart J. Arthur = J. Arthur Rank (1930s UK flour magnate and film producer) = wank (i.e. masturbate) Jimmy = Jimmy Riddle (unknown person, not the character killed during the Waco siege)= piddle or widdle (urinate) Jugs = jugs of beer = ears Khyber = Khyber Pass = arse Lady Godiva = fiver (i.e. five- pound note) Lionels = Lionel Blairs (English variety performer) = flares (as in flared trousers) Loaf = loaf of bread = head ("use your loaf") Lucy Lockett = pocket Mickey Bliss = piss (as in "take the Mickey" = "take the piss" = satirise) Minces (or mincers) = mince pies = eyes Mutton = Mutt and Jeff = deaf = named after Mutt and Jeff , two early 20th century comic strip characters Nobbies = Nobby Stiles (English footballer) = piles (haemorrhoids) North and South = mouth Oily rag = fag (i.e. cigarette) Ones and twos = shoes Orchestras = orchestra stalls = balls (Orchestra stalls = part o |
Which word in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet would score the most points in a game of Scrabble? | NATO phonetic alphabet synonyms, NATO phonetic alphabet antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com NATO phonetic alphabet synonyms, NATO phonetic alphabet antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com http://www.freethesaurus.com/NATO+phonetic+alphabet Related to NATO phonetic alphabet: International Phonetic Alphabet noun an alphabet of characters intended to represent specific sounds of speech Synonyms Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? 40 Bath The horse's name is taken from the letters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, also called the Nato Phonetic Alphabet or Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, which uses the Irish spelling of whiskey with an 'e' rather than the Scottish version as in the horse's name. |
Beelzebub is Hebrew for what phrase, which is also the title of a famous novel? | "Why Did William Golding Name His Novel 'The Lord of the Flies'?" - A-Level English - Marked by Teachers.com Lord of the Flies, on the surface, may resemble any other children adventure story. ... 5 star(s) Toward the end, Jack who is atrocious and animalistic replaces Ralph who is sensible and far-sighted as chief on the island, suggesting the complete collapse of morality, both within the characters and on the island. The novel ends with the return of order and sanity only when a British naval officer comes to their rescue. To what extent can Lord of the Flies be considered a Marxist piece? 3 star(s) allies (he was on the ship that sank the German ship Bismarck.) Golding said in his essay 'Fable' - originally given as part of a lecture series in 1962 - "My book was to say: you think that now the war is over and an evil thing destroyed, you are safe because you are naturally kind and decent. The Beast in Lord of the Flies 3 star(s) Later Simon discovers that the beast is nothing more than a dead airman and takes the man down to free the boys of "the beast" but by this time the beast is alive and well inside many of the boys. What does chapter one of &quot;The Spire&quot; reveal about Jocelin and his attitude to ... reminds the reader that Jocelin is a man of God and that he has immense faith in Him. This contrasts with the previous paragraph about Goody Pangall where it seemed that Jocelin had become so immersed in his thoughts about her that he had forgotten about who, and where, he was. Lord of the Flies Summary Ralph is furious when he finds that a ship is passing, and the fire at the top of the mountain is out. The hunter's were so excited over their first pig kill that they forgot about the fire. Piggy insults Jack, who hits Piggy, causing him to break one of the lenses of his glasses. Higher - Lord of the Flies - Character not in harmony with his society best for the job, and would seize it by force if necessary. Jack is also the first to partially break the codes of civilisation imposed on the boys by our society. When Ralph, Simon, and he go out, he is the only one who even contemplates killing a pig: "Jack drew his knife again with a flourish. Human Nature in Lord of the Flies are still too strong for him to give in completely to his savage urges. At this point, Roger still feels constrained by ?parents and school and policemen and the law??the figures and institutions that enforce society?s moral code. Before long, Roger and most of the other boys lose their respect for these forces. Lord of the Flies: The Darkness of Man's Heart The first time Ralph blows the conch, the boys dispersed all over the island automatically respond and rush toward the sound, and the group is unified. Ralph sets a new rule regarding the conch: anyone with possession of the shell has the right to speak. Want the latest Marked by Teachers news? Get our newsletter Sign up |
What three letter word was removed from decimal coins in 1982? | money slang history, words, expressions and money slang meanings, london cockney money slang words meanings expressions counterfeit coins Here's an interesting fact... As at 2009 official sources (including The Royal Mint) state that 2.5% - that's one in every forty - of pound coins in circulation in the UK are counterfeit. This explains why so many pound coins fail to work in parking machines and other coin-slot machines. Aside from the coin-machine test, other common indicators of a fake £1 coin are: front and backs not being perfectly aligned with each other off-centre design words around the milled edges being incorrect for the coin design or year (The Royal Mint provides details of what goes with what) absent cross on the milled edge, which is apparently difficult to fake coins looking too 'new' for their year or feeling 'soapy' or different (and my local butcher told me) fakes don't bounce on the floor the same as real ones The Royal Mint advises (surely in hope rather than in any sort of expectation) that anyone discovering a fake one pound coin should hand it in to their local police station. Call me a cynic, but if anyone knows of a single instance of a fake one pound coin ever having been handed into a police station, I'd love to know about it. the undated 20p 'mule' coin This fascinating 2008 minting error of the new design 20p coin generated much interest, and provides a wonderful example of how a daft mistake can undermine even the most rigorous quality assurance system. Here's the official story from the Royal Mint: "...In November 2008 a number of 20p coins were incorrectly minted resulting in their having no date. This problem affected less than 250,000 coins of the 136 million 20p pieces minted in 2008-09 and was due to the previous obverse (the 'heads' side) being used with the new reverse (the 'tails' side) design, meaning the year of issue did not feature at all. These coins remain legal tender and still have a face value of 20p..." I love the way they say "less than", as if 250,000 coins could get lost down the back of a settee. Despite the numbers involved, the 20p 'mule' (slang for a faulty coin, based on the metaphor of a cross between a horse and a donkey) is worth a lot more than 20p, but not nearly as much as some of the bigger sums (thousands or even millions of pounds) at which they are occasionally offered for sale on auction websites. In late 2008 there would have been quite a lot of these in circulation - perhaps one in every five hundred or so, but not so many now. Check your change.. slang money words - meanings, origins and derivations While the origins of these slang terms are many and various, certainly a lot of English money slang is rooted in various London communities, which for different reasons liked to use language only known in their own circles, notably wholesale markets, street traders, crime and the underworld, the docks, taxi-cab driving, and the immigrant communities. London has for centuries been extremely cosmopolitan, both as a travel hub and a place for foreign people to live and work and start their own busineses. This contributed |
In which year was the word homosexual first used? | The Term "Homosexual" , homosexual men who have learned to act like heterosexual men, through force or habit Uraniaster or uranisierter Mann, heterosexual man who acts like a homosexual (often due to lack of women, e.g. in prisons or military environment) All of these were matched by female counterparts for the Urningin. Kennedy (1980) remarks that �the theory seems ready to collapse under the weight of its own complexities�, and the terminology of Uranismus was gradually dropped, although it lived on in England for almost half a century as �Uranian love� (and the modern gay tourist agency Uranian Travel). But let us honestly acknowledge that the system of descriptive classification used today is nearly the same as Ulrichs�s, though the terminology seems less absurd: homosexual closet or latent gay situational homosexual The main difference is that the concept of the �feminine soul� has been dropped since the 1960s, though in the 1990s it was revived in the term �transgender�. Many (perhaps most) folk cultures have a concept of a natural (biological) third sex in addition to male and female, and the most recent anthropological theorists are coming round once again to the possibility that there really is physiologically and psychologically a third sex or third gender (Herdt 1994). The motivating source or etiology of homosexuality has been debated ever since, and the �cause� of homosexuality or specific categories such as effeminacy are as hotly disputed today as they were in the 1890s. The basic emancipationist argument was (and often still is) that homosexual desire is congenital and therefore it is inhumane for the law to punish homosexual acts as if they were crimes wilfully chosen. Ulrichs was not scientifically disinterested: he was politically motivated by a fear that the Prussians would invade Hanover and impose the anti-homosexual statute of the Prussian penal code (which had no equivalent in Hanover) which is precisely what happened when Prussia annexed Hanover in 1866. Ulrichs was briefly imprisoned for expressing outspoken Social Democrat views, and in 1867 the police confiscated his collection of homosexual research material. He was ridiculed in the press, and forced to leave Hanover on his release from prison. He moved to Bavaria and in August 1867 at the Congress of German Jurists in Munich gave a speech for homosexual rights which Kennedy says �mark[s] the beginning of the public homosexual emancipation movement in Germany�. But by 1872 Prussia�s anti-homosexual legislation was extended to all of unified Germany. In 1880 Ulrichs felt compelled to leave his country, and he settled in Italy for the remaining fifteen years of his life. The word Homosexualität was coined by the German-Hungarian Károly Mária Kertbeny (born Karl Maria Benkert; 182482). It is a compound of Greek homo, same, and Medieval Latin sexualis, sexual, and was coined along the lines of the late eighteenth-century French botanical terms unisexuel and bisexuel. There are no grounds for rejecting it as a �bastard� term, any more than innumerable Greek/Latin hybrids such as petroleum and automobile and television. It occurs first in a letter to Karl Heinrich Ulrichs dated 6 May 1868, and then in two pamphlets published in 1869 in Leipzig arguing for reform of Paragraph 143 of the Prussian Penal Code penalizing sexual relations between men (Paragraph 143 des Preussichen Strafgesetzbuches vom 14.4.1851 und seine Aufrechterhaltung als Paragraph 152 im Entwurf eines Strafgesetzbuches für den Norddeutschen Bund [Paragraph 143 of the Prussian Penal Code and its Maintenance as Paragraph 152 of the Draft of a Penal Code for the North German Confederation] and Das Gemeinschädliche des Paragraph 143 des Preussischen Strafgesetzbuches . . . [The Social Harm Caused by Paragraph 143 of the Prussian Penal Code]). Kertbeny�s noun for the male homosexual was Homosexualisten, and Homosexualistinnen for the female homosexual. The term �homosexualist� is used even today (e.g. by Gore Vidal), as a kind of provincial |
As at 2006, who are the only team to have played in every World Cup? | FIFA.com - FIFA World Cup™ FIFA World Cup™ You're logging in with Facebook You're logging in with Twitter You're logging in with Google+ Connect Login Error The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. This Facebook account is already present Your Club account has been locked due to a breach of our Terms of Service. Please set up a new account in line with the Club rules. Review the Club Rules . Alternatively, you can email us by completing our contact form . Please enter a valid email address The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. Log-in unsuccessful FIFA World Cup™ © Foto-net The FIFA World Cup™ is the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world and is contested by the senior men's national teams from the 208 Member Associations of FIFA. The competition has been played every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. It fulfils FIFA’s objectives to touch the world, develop the game, and build a better future through a variety of ways. Tournament format The current format of the tournament involves 32 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation(s) over a period of one month – this phase is often called the Final Competition. A qualification phase, the Preliminary Competition which currently takes place over the preceding three years, is used to determine which teams qualify for the tournament together with the host nation(s). The preliminary competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ sees a total of 204 entries across six continents competing for 31 available spots. For the last FIFA World Cup, 200 teams played a total of 853 matches as 31 teams qualified for South Africa. Both the preliminary and final competitions act as a massive promotion for the game of football and for the host nation(s) and are therefore wonderful opportunities to help promote values of respect, fair play and discipline to the watching world. Understandably, the organisation of such an event is a huge task for FIFA and the Local Organising Committee and is therefore one of the main activities of FIFA over a four-year period. Facts and figures The 19 FIFA World Cup tournaments have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil have won five times, and they are the only team to have played in every tournament. The other winners are Italy, with four titles; Germany, with three wins; Argentina and inaugural winners Uruguay, with two; and England, France, and Spain, with one title each. The FIFA World Cup is the world's most widely viewed sporting event; an estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany and the 2010 event in South Africa was broadcast to 204 countries on 245 different channels. Inside the stadiums, a total of 3,170,856 spectators attended the 64 matches an average of 49,670 per match and the third highest aggregate attendance behind USA 1994 and Germany 2006. There were also over six million people who attended public viewing events in 16 sites across the world: ten within South Africa and a further six across the globe in Rome, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro. A total of 350,000 fans attended the International FIFA Fan Fest in Berlin for the semi-final match between Germany and Spain. 177,853 accreditations for the last FIFA World Cup were printed, while the hospitality programme attracted almost a quarter of a million guests. Over three quarters of a million litres of beer were sold in the stadiums and 390,600 hot dogs were sold in the public catering concessions; many to the half a million international visitors who descended on South Africa. The F |
In which year were 3 points for a win first introduced to the group stages of the World Cup finals? | World Cup Football Firsts 1966 England The FIRST time drug testing was introduced was in World Cup finals in 1966. Players banned after failing in drug testing include Haiti's Ernest Jean-Joseph (1974), Scotland's Willie Johnston (1978) and Argentina's Diego Maradona (1994). The FIRST World Cup mascot was a lion-like boy called Willie used for the England 1966 World Cup. The FIRST player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final was Geoff Hurst of England in 1966, with a goal in each of the first-half, second-half and extra-time.. The FIRST first team to score two own goals in the one tournament was Bulgaria. They did so in favour of Portugal and Hungary, losing both matches. The FIRST Asian team to progress beyond the first round of the World Cup finals was North Korea in 1966. 1970 Mexico The FIRST substitution of a goalkeeper was Romania's Necula Raducanu who replaced Steve Adamache in a match against Brazil on 10 June 1970. The FIRST player to receive a yellow card was Lovchev of the USSR in the 1970 opening match against Mexico on 31 May 1970. The FIRST substitute to score a goal was Mexico's Juan Basaguren in the match against El Salvador on 7 June 1970. The FIRST time substitutes were used in World Cup finals matches was 1970. Before 1970, only injured players were allowed to be replaced. The FIRST substitute in World Cup finals was Soviet player Anatoly Puzach who replaced Serebrannikov in the 1970 opening match against Mexico on 31 May 1970. 1974 Germany The FIRST red-carded player was Chile's Carlos Caszely in a match against West Germany on 14 June 1974. The FIRST time that the newly designed FIFA World Cup Trophy was awarded was in 1974, replacing the Jules Rimet Trophy. The FIRST black African nation to play in a World Cup finals was Zaire (now called the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1974. The FIRST Oceanian nation to qualify the World Cup was Australia in 1974 1978 Argentina The FIRST qualifying match played on artificial turf was between Canada and USA on 24 Sept 1976 in Vancouver, Canada. The FIRST qualifying match played indoor was between USA and Canada on 20 Oct 1976 in Seattle, USA. The FIRST team to win a qualifying match on penalty shootout was Tunisia, which won 4:2 on penalties over Morocco after a 1:1 tie at home on 9 Jan 1977. The FIRST country to withdraw from the World Cup due to the inability to pay the entrance fee was Sri Lanka which withdrew from the 1978 World Cup. The FIRST time penalty shootouts for tied games were introduced to the World Cup was in 1978 (though the first to occur was in 1982) The FIRST player to score for both teams in a match was Ernie Brandts of the Netherlands. In a game in 1978, he first scored an own goal Italy, and then the equaliser for his own team. 1982 Spain The FIRST match decided with a penalty shoot-out was the semi-final between West Germany and France on 8 July, 1982, in which the Germans won the shootout 5:4. The FIRST player to take penalty in a shootout in World Cup finals was Alain Giresse of France, who scored the FIRST ever penalty in a shootout where France lost 4:5 to West Germany. The FIRST substitute to score a hat-trick was Laszlo Kiss of Hungary in a match against El Salvador on 15 June 1982. 1994 Usa The FIRST Final decided on penalty shoot-out was the 1994 Final in which Brazil beat Italy 3:2 on penalty shoot-out after the match finished in a 0:0 tie. The FIRST player to take a penalty shootout in a final was Franco Baresi of Italy, taking the shootout in the 1994 final but blasted it over the bar. The FIRST match played indoors was at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, USA on 18 June 1994, in a match between USA and Switzerland. The FIRST goalkeeper to be sent-off was Gianluca Pagliuca of Italy in a match against Norway on 23 June 1994. The FIRST player to have scored five goals in a single match was Oleg Salenko during the 1994 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Cameroon. 1998 France The FIRST player to score a golden goal was France's L |
What was the name of the dog who found the World Cup in 1966 after it had been stolen? | The story of Pickles the dog and the stolen trophy | Football | The Guardian Close This article is 10 years old On a Sunday evening in March 40 years ago, David Corbett left his ground-floor flat in Norwood, south London, to make a telephone call from the kiosk across the road. With the Thames lighterman was Pickles, the four-year-old mongrel he had taken off his brother John's hands, when he was a puppy, because he chewed furniture. 'I put the lead on Pickles and he went over to the neighbour's car,' recalls Corbett, now 66. 'Pickles drew my attention to a package, tightly bound in newspaper, lying by the front wheel. I picked it up and tore some paper and saw a woman holding a dish over her head, and disks with the words Germany, Uruguay, Brazil. I rushed inside to my wife. She was one of those anti-sport wives. But I said, "I've found the World Cup! I've found the World Cup!"' Corbett, or more precisely, Pickles, had indeed discovered the missing Jules Rimet trophy. Yet, if the Metropolitan Police had not bungled an operation two days earlier, when a ransom demand went wrong, Pickles would not have found the trophy and his place as lead character in a tale that, even today, may not be fully over. The trophy was stolen on 20 March 1966, a week before Pickles' intervention, from the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster where it was being exhibited in a glass cabinet. Five guards were detailed to keep constant watch. On the Sunday, though, the guard stationed next to the trophy had the day off. With the others enjoying a cup of coffee or a call of nature, it was only when George Franklin finally inspected the case just after midday that he discovered the theft. The thieves had broken in through the back doors. For the Football Association and Sir Stanley Rous, the English president of Fifa, this was the nightmare scenario. Three months before hosting the 1966 World Cup, there was no trophy. The investigation began. Detective Inspector Bill Little heard witness statements from senior guard Frank Hudson and Margaret Coombes, a woman attending a Sunday-school service in a different part of the hall. Both saw a man loitering by the gents. Although their descriptions differed, the police announced they were searching for just one thief. Meanwhile, the FA attempted to deal with the crisis. Before the theft became public, the FA secretary, Denis Follows, visited silversmith George Bird at his workshop in Fenchurch Street. Follows asked Bird to make a replica of the trophy from the same solid gold as the original, and was told nothing else other than to keep his mouth shut. Very few people, including Rous, knew about the visit. Once the world discovered the theft, a deluge of crank theories arrived at Scotland Yard. One man wrote to say that his clock had told him the trophy was in Wicklow, Ireland. A Susanna Bell in Chile believed 'a coloured man' was the thief. Adolf Hieke sent a photograph from a German newspaper and placed an 'X' on it against the man he believed to be guilty. With the Metropolitan Police an international joke, Little handed over the investigation to the Flying Squad's top man, DI Len Buggy. His break came when the Chelsea and FA chairman Joe Mears was phoned by a man calling himself Jackson. 'There will be a parcel at Chelsea football club tomorrow. Follow the instructions inside,' he told Mears. On the Wednesday after the theft, it arrived containing part of the Jules Rimet. A ransom note demanded £15,000 in five and one pound notes. 'Dear Joe Kno (sic) no doubt you view with very much concern the loss of the world cup...' it began. 'To me it is only so much scrap gold. If I don't hear from you by Thursday or Friday at the latest I assume its one for the POT.' Jackson called, seeking confirmation that Mears had the parcel. 'Give me £15,000 on Friday and the cup will arrive by cab on Saturday,' he said. As Jackson had requested, Mears posted the message, 'Willing to do business Joe', in Thursday's edition of London's Evening News. But he ignored the warning not to tell the police. On Friday, Buggy arrived |
In which city did every match from the 1930 World Cup take place? | World Cup 1930 in Uruguay - World Cup Brazil 2014 Guide World Cup Brazil 2014 Guide Join the World Cup Experience Primary menu Date: 13 July -30 July Final: Argentina – Uruguay 2-4 Top scorer: Guillermo Stábile (Argentina) (8 goals) World Cup 1930 Background In the beginning of the 20th century, a global football tournament was always organised in the Summer Olympics. It was the 1900 Olympics which included this beautiful sport for the first time in history. It was FIFA, founded in 1904, that started to manage the football tournaments in the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympics. Since FIFA and the IOC (international Olympics Committee) were disagreeing about the status of amateur players, FIFA became more eager to organize a global football tournament outside the Olympics, the official first FIFA World Cup. Jules Rimet On May 26 1928, it was in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, where the FIFA president Jules Rimet announced plans to organize a football tournament independent of the Olympics in 1930. On May 18 1929, FIFA announced in a Barcelona congress that the very first World Cup would be held in Uruguay. This tournament eventually contributed to the absence of a football tournament in the 1932 Olympics, the IOC did not include football in the schedule. There were obvious reasons why Uruguay was chosen among other countries as a possible host country. Uruguay in that time was the champions of the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and the country was celebrating its 100th constitution birthday in 1930. When Uruguay’s national association offered to pay all the costs such as travel and accommodation costs of the participating teams, it was clear Uruguay would be chosen as the first country to host a World Cup. The countries Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy and Spain which were all interested in being the host, withdrew in favour of Uruguay. World Cup 1930 Participants 1 host city in Uruguay Only 13 countries participated in the first ever 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. 7 countries from South America participated: Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Peru and Bolivia. It was the highest amount of South American countries to have participated in a World Cup. This is also the only World Cup which contained more countries from South America than from Europe. 4 countries from Europe participated: France, Belgium, Yugoslavia (Kingdom of Yugoslavia) and Romania. 2 countries from North/Central America and Caribbean participated: USA and Mexico. Every country affiliated with FIFA was invited to participate in the first ever World Cup. Many European countries however, declined since Uruguay was just too far away. We are talking about 1930; this means flying was not yet a common reasonable priced activity. The trip had to be made by ship. With only 2 months to go before the kick-off, not 1 European country had announced to join the World Cup. Jules Rimet intervened and pulled some political strings. 4 European countries then decided last minute to participate in the 1930 World Cup. Romania, Belgium and France were travelling with the same ship to Uruguay, the SS Conte Verde. They were picked up one by one. The ship also picked up three European referees and Jules Rimet who carried the World Cup trophy in his bag. The Brazilian team was picked up in Rio de Janeiro before arriving in Uruguay. Yugoslavia travelled alone with a mail steamship called Florida. SS Conte Verde World Cup 1930 Pools Since 13 is an uneven number, there was 1 pool which consisted of 4 countries. The other 3 pools consisted of 3 countries. The pool draw occurred in Montevideo after all teams had arrived. There were 4 seed countries which were considered the top teams. They were kept apart from each other and were placed in different pools. The 4 seed countries were Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and USA and were chosen by the FIFA organizing Committee. The original idea was to choose the format of a straight knockout system. However since only 13 teams participated, the first-round pools were formed. This original format would however be implemented in the 2 upcomi |
What type of animal was World Cup Willie, the mascot for the 1966 World Cup? | World Cup Mascots Brazil 2014 Fuleco Fuleco is a cartoon armadillo, modelled on the three-banded armadillo, an endangered species which is indigenous to Brazil and known as the "tatu-bola". The name is derived from a combination of the Portuguese words for football (futebol) and ecology (ecologia) South Africa 2010 Zakumi Zakumi is a leopard, a common animal found in South Africa. Called Zakumi, he is a friendly green haired yellow leopard, wearing a shirt saying South Africa 2010. Zakumi's green and gold colors represent South Africa's national sports' teams colors. The name Zakumi is derived from "ZA" an acronym for south Africa and "Kumi" which translates as "10" from some African languages. Germany 2006 Goleo VI and his sidekick Pille 2006 saw the return of the lion, this time wearing a Germany shirt with the number 06 and no pants! He also had a talking football named Pille. Goleo is a portmanteau of the words "goal" and "leo", the Latin word for lion, while "Pille" is a colloquial term for a football in Germany. Korea/Japan 2002 Ato, Kaz and Nik (The Spheriks) This was the first tournament to have more than one mascot, in fact they had three. Ato, Kaz and Nik were orange, purple and blue futuristic, computer-generated creatures. They also had their own sport - "Atmoball" (a fictional football-like sport). The three names were voted for online and at McDonald's outlets in the host countries. France 1998 Footix The 1998 mascot was a rooster, one of the national symbols of France. It has the words "FRANCE 98" on its chest, with its body mostly blue, like the host's national team shirt. The name Footix is a portmanteau of "football" and the ending "-ix" from the popular Astérix comic strip. Striker, the World Cup Pup The mascot chosen by the US public for USA '94 was a dog, which is a common US pet animal. Striker wore the red, white and blue US colors with the words "USA 94". Italy 1990 Ciao This was a different looking mascot, a stick figure player with a football head and an Italian tricolor body. The red white & green blocks of the body made it look like it was made from lego. Its name is an Italian greeting. Mexico 1986 Pique Following the fruit and vegetable theme from the previous tournament, the mascot of Mexico 1986 was a jalapeño chili pepper, which we all know is a characteristic of Mexican cuisine. The chili also had moustache and was wearing a sombrero. Its name comes from picante, Spanish for spicy peppers and sauces. Spain 1982 Naranjito The 1982 mascot was a small orange, a typical fruit in Spain, with a big grin. He was wearing the kit of the host's national team. Its name comes from naranja, the Spanish word for orange, with the diminutive suffix "-ito". Argentina 1978 Gauchito A boy wearing Argentina's playing pale blue and white playing kit. His hat, neckerchief and whip are typical of gauchos. The hat had the words ARGENTINA '78. West Germany 1974 Tip and Tap Two boys wearing the white shirts of Germany, one shirt with with the letters WM (Weltmeisterschaft, German for World Cup) and the other with the number 74 on the front. Mexico 1970 Juanito A boy wearing Mexico's colors and a Mexican sombrero (with the words "MEXICO 70"). His name is the diminutive of "Juan", a common name in Spanish. |
Which 40 year old captained the 1982 World Cup winners? | Italy and Germany: a one-way love affair - FIFA World Cup - News - UEFA.com Italy and Germany: a one-way love affair Published: Wednesday 13 November 2013, 12.11CET As Italy face Germany in a Milan friendly on Friday, UEFA.com looks back at some notable past meetings and reflects on some truly miserable nights for the Nationalmannschaft. by Paolo Menicucci Sepp Maier is beaten by Gianni Rivera's winning goal in extra time in the 1970 World Cup semi-final ©Getty Images Headlines Published: Wednesday 13 November 2013, 12.11CET Italy and Germany: a one-way love affair As Italy face Germany in a Milan friendly on Friday, UEFA.com looks back at some notable past meetings and reflects on some truly miserable nights for the Nationalmannschaft. Read more Italian supporters are spoiled for choice when it comes to favourite past matches against Germany, but having failed to beat the Azzurri in eight competitive games, German fans regard Italy as a bogey team. With both sides looking forward to next summer's finals in Brazil, four-time FIFA World Cup winners Italy take on three-time champions Germany in Milan on Friday: a great opportunity for UEFA.com's Italian team to reflect on four memorable victories, and for our German newsdesk to groan quietly in a corner. Related Items Italy 4-3 West Germany (aet) 17 June 1970, FIFA World Cup semi-final This meeting at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City famously featured five goals in a sensational 30 minutes of extra time, prompting fans (in Italy at least) to dub it the 'Match of the Century'. Italy took an early lead through Roberto Boninsegna, but Karl-Heinz Schnellinger levelled for Germany at the death despite Franz Beckenbauer playing with his injured arm in a sling. Extra time was a frenzy: Gerd Müller scored, Tarcisio Burgnich replied, Luigi Riva put Italy in front and Müller responded before Gianni Rivera notched the winner for the Azzurri with nine minutes remaining. "No one has forgotten that match," Müller reflected. "It still drives me crazy thinking about it and I haven't recovered from it to this day." Scant consolation for Germany, but a few days later an exhausted Italy lost the final 4-1 to Brazil. ©Getty Images Marco Tardelli's famous 1982 celebration Italy 3-1 West Germany 11 July 1982, FIFA World Cup final Exhaustion was to be a factor in the 1982 showpiece, with West Germany's semi-final against France having gone to penalties, leaving them ill prepared for the Santiago Bernabéu decider. "Our semi-final was a real ordeal," recalled goalkeeper Toni Schumacher. "When we met Italy three days later, we were still exhausted. They had a superb team and we had nothing to throw at them." Antonio Cabrini missed a first-half penalty, yet then Paolo Rossi scored his sixth goal of the tournament – all of them coming in the last three games – and Marco Tardelli and Alessandro Altobelli added two more for Enzo Bearzot's side before Paul Breitner's consolation for Germany. Italy's 40-year-old captain Dino Zoff lifted the trophy, but left the partying to his younger team-mates. "I stayed in my hotel room," the keeper said. "Everybody was asking me to go out and dance and celebrate. Do you really think I could go out and dance at 40?" ©AFP Gianluigi Buffon hugs goalscorer Fabio Grosso Italy 2-0 Germany (aet) 4 July 2006, FIFA World Cup semi-final While the 1970 and 1982 defeats were painful enough, at least they happened a good way from home. There was no such comfort in 2006 when the teams met in the semi-final in Dortmund. After a goalless 90 minutes, extra time was agonising: Gianluigi Buffon made great saves to deny Bernd Schneider and Lukas Podolski, while Italy hit the woodwork twice through Alberto Gilardino and Gianluca Zambrotta. With penalties looming, Fabio Grosso curled home the opener, heralding an explosive celebration reminiscent of Tardelli's famous scream after his goal in the 1982 final. Alessandro Del Piero added another soon afterwards, and Italy went on to beat France on penalties in the final. "What a bitter pill to swallow," shattered Germany coach Jürgen Klinsma |
Who played Alex Forrest, the editor of a publishing company, in the 1987 film Fatal Attraction? | Fatal Attraction (1987) - Synopsis The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This synopsis may contain spoilers See plot summary for non-spoiler summarized description. Visit our Synopsis Help to learn more Synopsis Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) is a successful, happily married New York attorney living in Manhattan when he meets Alexandra (Alex) Forrest (Glenn Close), an editor for a publishing company, through business. While his wife, Beth (Anne Archer), and daughter, Ellen (Ellen Hamilton Latzen), are out of town for the weekend, Dan has a passionate affair with Alex. Though he thought it was understood to be a simple fling, she begins clinging to him. Dan explains that he must go home and Alex's cuts her wrists in a suicide attempt. Dan helps her to bandage her wrists and later leaves. He thinks the affair is forgotten, but she shows up at various places to see him. She waits at his office one day to apologize and invite him to the opera Madama Butterfly, but he turns her down. She then calls his office until he tells his secretary he will no longer take her calls. Alex then calls his home at all hours and informs him that she is pregnant and plans to keep the baby. Although he wants nothing to do with her, she argues that he must take responsibility. She shows up at his apartment (which is for sale) and meets Beth, feigning interest as a buyer. Later that night, Dan goes to Alex's apartment to confront her about her actions. In response, she replies that she will not be ignored. Dan moves his family to the New York village of Bedford, but this doesn't deter Alex. She has a tape recording delivered to him filled with verbal abuse. She stalks him in a parking garage, pours acid on his vehicle, and follows him home one night to spy on him, Beth, and Ellen from the bushes in his yard; the sight of their family life literally makes Alex sick to her stomach. Her obsession again escalates. Dan approaches the police to apply for a restraining order against her (claiming that it is "for a client"), to which the police lieutenant claims that he cannot violate her rights without probable cause and that the adulterer has to own up to his adultery. At one point, while the Gallaghers are not home, Alex kills Ellen's pet rabbit, and puts it on their stove to boil. After this, Dan tells Beth of the affair and Alex's pregnancy; enraged, she asks him to leave. Before he goes, he calls Alex to tell her that Beth knows about the affair. Beth gets on the phone and warns her that if she persists, she will kill her. Without Dan and Beth's knowledge, Alex picks up Ellen from school and takes her to an amusement park, buying her ice cream as well as taking her on a roller coaster. Beth panics when she realizes that she does not know where Ellen is. Beth drives around searching and rear-ends a car stopped at an intersection and is slightly injured and hospitalized. The film cuts the scenes between the roller coaster ride and the car collision. Dan barges into Alex's apartment and attacks her, choking her short of strangling her. He stops himself, but as he does she lunges at him with a kitchen knife. He overpowers her, but puts the knife down and leaves, with Alex sitting on the floor, smiling. He approaches the police about having her arrested, but the police still say they lack cause to take action against her. Following her release from the hospital, Beth forgives Dan and they return home. Beth prepares a bath for herself and Alex suddenly appears, again with the kitchen knife. Alex starts to explain her resentment of Beth, nervously fidgeting and slightly cutting her own leg with the knife and then attacks Beth. Alex and Beth struggle. Dan hears the screaming and runs in, wrestles Alex into the bathtub and seemingly drowns her. She suddenly emerges from the water, swinging the knife. Beth, who went searching for Dan's gun, shoots her in the chest, killing her. The final scene shows police cars outside the Gallaghers' house. As Dan finishes talking with the cops, |
In which Sheffield stadium do the events take place in the Channel 4 TV show The Games? | Sport Sheffield | Our Location Sport Sheffield You’ll love our location Sheffield, a city like no other Did you know? Sheffield is England's fourth largest city. It is famously friendly, and excellent for student social life and entertainment. The Lyceum Theatre, the Crucible Theatre and the Studio Theatre make up the largest theatre complex outside of London. As the National City of Sport, Sheffield has an enviable choice of world-class facilities Sheffield has the world’s oldest football club “Sheffield FC” It is located in the heart of the country - two hours from London by train. Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in the country - 61% of Sheffield's entire area is green space. It has 150 woodlands and 50 parks. Sport Sheffield is only 11KM (7miles) away from the Peak district Great transport links Sheffield is well served by national road and rail networks and has excellent local transport. The university campus is on the western edge of the city centre and is easy to get to by car, bus and tram. Sheffield Stagecoach Buses: Click here Famously Friendly Although Sheffield is a major city, and developing all the time, it has kept its sense of community. This is a friendly, safe and affordable place to make your home. Most University buildings are within walking distance from each other and the campus is a very short walk from the city centre. Our students love Sheffield so much that they can't tear themselves away. Every year thousands of them set up home here after they've graduated and start to build a life. Why? It's friendly, it's beautiful, it's modern, and it’s safe. Some people say it's the most creative city on the planet. There are two and a half million trees. And three and a half million amazing things to do. Take your pick from theatre, cinema, art, music, museums, great shopping, thrilling outdoor activities and sport for all. Sheffield is a city built on ideas, where you can go on experiencing new things every day. Expand your mind with cutting-edge theatre and film. Push your body harder and further with world-class sporting facilities. Or just forget about all that and go shopping. Take a look…… Sheffield a city you’ll love: Click here "Our favourite social and cultural spaces" by Eleven Design Sheffield: Click here A day in the life of Sheffield (Student video using time lapse photography): Click here Why Sheffield: Click here A Cultural City The Lyceum Theatre, the Crucible Theatre and the Studio Theatre make up the largest theatre complex outside of London. Click here for more information. Sheffield Doc/Fest brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in June. Sheffield is fast becoming known as one of the top places in the world for people from the documentary and digital industries to get together - to meet, to screen their work, share knowledge, do business, make new contacts and discuss innovations and challenges they are facing in the ever changing media landscape. Click here for more information. You’ll love our location Sport Sheffield is the University department that manages all aspects of sport, health and fitness at the University of Sheffield. Our main site, the Goodwin Sport Centre, is located between the student residential areas and the main campus. This means it’s easy to call in to the pool, gym etc., on your way into lectures or, on your way back. Interactive campus map - Click here Campus map with A-Z index - Click here Sport Sheffield is only 11KM (7miles) away from the Peak district. So, if you’re a climber, walker, and cyclist or just like the countryside we want to help you make the most of this natural resource. It is the first and largest of Britain's National Parks, and is a place of outstanding natural beauty. Landscapes range from the gentle, limestone dales of the White Peak to the rugged rocky outcrops and open moorland of the dark Peak. Vast caves, natural springs and stone villages are easily accessible from Sheffield. Walking Club: Click here Our Link |
Who played Fusilier Dave Tucker in Soldier Soldier? | Soldier Soldier Entertainment Soldier Soldier One of the most famous roles for Jerome was in 1990 in the hit TV show Soldier, Soldier. It was this series that brought him together with Robson Green - a partnership that eventually led to the show's most recognisable double-act, and would bring fame and fortune in other ventures. Jerome and Robson shared the same hotel and they spoke to each other for the first time in a taxi. Jerome recalls how the more they got to know each other, the more difficult it was to keep a straight face and act responsibly. "In one scene with the two of us and Robson, the camera turned to Holly for the reverse shot, but we just couldn't keep it together and had to be sent out of the room. Holly acted the scene on her own with the director reading our lines. We were waiting outside, in disgrace." Both actors were enjoying the work and the relationships they were striking up with the other actors around them, even though they were both convinced the series would be a big flop. But the first series screened in 1991 was an instant success with nine million viewers a week, reaching number seven in the ITV ratings. It won the Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival for the best drama series. The chemistry between Paddy and Tucker was fast becoming a main focus of the show. So much so that a special video was released featuring highlights of their exploits, which became a great seller. Paddy and Tucker Nancy and Paddy While the first series was filmed in Staffordshire, England, production would move to other countries as "The King's Fusiliers" received postings around the world. Jerome was delighted: it was an opportunity to continue to work with Robson, and to travel and explore. Soldier Soldier - Series 1. With a six month tour of duty in Northern Ireland behind them, the officers and men of the King's Fusiliers Infantry Regiment look forward to an emotional return to their Midlands' headquarters. Major Tom Cadman, the Company Commander, has to deal with a military problem which results in his judgement being called into question and Corporal Tony Wilton has pressing worries of his own - will he get back in time to see the birth of his first child? When Major Tom Cadman is pitched against a rival officer in the Regiment's inter-company manoeuvres, he discovers the stakes are far higher than winning the war games. His arch rival Major 'Dickie' Bird is having an affair with his wife Laura - leaving Cadman to fight for his honour on the battle field and the home front. Meanwhile, Laura Cadman faces the biggest decision of her life - to stay with her husband or to go with the womanising Dickie Bird, who has shown her affection and attention at a lonely time. However, a hazardous night crossing through a freezing river and a gruelling assault course keep the men's minds far from domestic problems. The company deputise for dustmen on strike. Chick Henwood has to choose between duty to his men or loyalty to his family. Tony Wilton's marriage hits a rocky stage putting his boxing career before his wife and new-born baby. Wilton and his wife celebrate their son's christening. Freddie Lewis suspects Chick Henwood is having an affair with his wife. When Major Tom Cadman is pitched against a rival officer in the Regiment's inter-company manoeuvres, he discovers the stakes are far higher than winning the war games. His arch rival Major 'Dickie' Bird is having an affair with his wife Laura - leaving Cadman to fight for his honour on the battle field and the home front. Meanwhile, Laura Cadman faces the biggest decision of her life - to stay with her husband or to go with the womanising Dickie Bird, who has shown her affection and attention at a lonely time. However, a hazardous night crossing a freezing river and a gruelling assault course keep the men's minds far from domestic problems. A large amount of equipment in the care of Ian Anderson goes missing at the same time that he wins a commissson into the Intelligence Corps In 1992 Soldier, Soldier |
Which darts player is known as The Power? | Can Phil Taylor, the greatest darts player of all time, step away from the game that made him? | Ed Caesar | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Phil Taylor does not remember how much his father made working at Platt’s tile factory in Stoke-on-Trent in the early 1960s, but he knows it was not enough. Like tens of thousands of other men in Stoke, his father worked in the potteries for which the city was famous, and expected his son to one day do the same. His dad got paid on a Friday, and the money rarely lasted the week. For the first few years of Taylor’s life, his family lived in a dilapidated terraced house in Tunstall, a rundown area of Stoke, that his parents bought for £100. The whole family – Phil, his mum, his dad – slept on the ground floor because upstairs was condemned. Half the windows were boarded up; his father used to joke that they did not need a window cleaner, they needed a sander. Some days, when Taylor was very young, he and his mother scavenged for scrap metal to sell. When his family scraped together enough money to buy a television, the installer could not find anywhere to plug it in: the Taylors didn’t have electricity. Eventually, they ran a wire to a neighbour’s house and borrowed a plug socket. Half a century later, on an ice-cold night in January, Taylor stood and waited on the stage at Alexandra Palace in north London, with three darts in his left hand, in the final set of the final match of the 2015 PDC World Darts Championships, with more than a million people watching on television, trying to win £250,000. He did not need the money – or at least, he did not need it in the way a poor man might need it. Taylor had utterly dominated the sport of professional darts for 25 years. He had won 16 world championships – an achievement unlikely ever to be surpassed, except by himself. (Nobody else has won more than five.) He continued to make more money than any other darts player – more than £2m a year. But he was 54, and he did not win as often or as easily as he used to. He was getting old. His eyesight was weakening. He was going through a divorce. His mother was dying. In the press box and in the players’ lounge, many wondered whether he would soon retire from the sport altogether – or why he had not already. The darts that Taylor held in his hand mattered more than any others he had thrown that evening. There are various formats in darts, but at the Worlds, you win a leg by getting your score from 501 down to exactly zero quicker than your opponent. A perfect leg, rarely seen, uses only nine darts: seven treble 20s, followed by a treble 19 and a double 12, for instance. (Taylor has achieved this feat more than any other player, although he has never thrown a nine-darter at the Worlds.) The first player to win three legs wins the set, and the first player to win seven sets wins the match. Players throw three darts at a time from the oche – a line 7ft 9¼in from the board – and must finish on a double. (So, if you need 40 to reach exactly zero, you must land on a double 20.) The finishing is the key. The best professional players are adept at hitting treble 20, the highest score on the dartboard. It is the shot they practise the most. The difference between the good and the great is the ability to stay cool enough to locate the right doubles at the right time. Right now, Taylor needed a double 16. It had been a topsy-turvy match. He and Gary Anderson, a cocksure Scotsman, had played some of the best darts anyone had ever seen in a world championship final. The score was six sets all in a first-to-seven-sets match. Taylor had lost the first leg of the final set, but now had three chances to tie the set at one-all. If he did so, most observers assumed Taylor would go on to win the match. Winning is Taylor’s superpower. There has been nobody like him for winning, in any sport – except, perhaps, for the Irish jockey AP McCoy, one of Taylor’s heroes, who has won more races than any other jockey in every season of his professional career, 19 years in a row. Anderson retrieved his darts from th |
Who played Fagin in the original West End production of Oliver and in the 1968 film of the same name? | A History Of Oliver! | Oliver! A History Of Oliver! Welcome to the official website for Oliver! The Show A History Of Oliver! A History Of Oliver! Oliver! played for over three years at the London Palladium (1,366 performances), grossing £40 million at the Box Office. 690 children from Inverness to the Isle of Wight appeared at the London Palladium. For the 1998-99 UK Tour the children rehearsed for four full weeks before their first performances, with two teams of approximately 18 children at each venue. Oliver! has played in 22 different languages: Basque, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, French, Frisian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Slovakian, Spanish and Swedish. Artists who have appeared as Fagin include: Russ Abbott, Jim Dale, Roy Hudd, Barry Humphries, Robert Lindsay, Ron Moody, Jonathan Pryce, Rowan Atkinson, Omid Djalili and Griff Rhys Jones. Artists who have appeared as The Artful Dodger include: Phil Collins, Davy Jones (from the Monkees), Anthony Newley and Jack Wild. Artists who have appeared as Oliver include: Mark Lester and Dennis Waterman. The name ‘Artful Dodger’ is variously translated. In Hungarian it is Pitkakynsi meaning light-fingered. In Swedish it is Raven meaning the sly and cunning fox. In Hebrew it is Ha’Chamkan which translates as Slippery Roger. In Food Glorious Food the boys dream of cold jelly and custard but in foreign translations of productions, some of the local delicacies boys dream of are; a fresh fish (Finland), goulash soup and chestnut puree (Hungary), huge cakes and pork chops (Poland), meat pudding (Sweden), porkham (Japan). Interesting Facts The recent London Drury Lane production was nominated for 3 Olivier awards including Best Musical Revival. The total number of performances for the recent London run was 866. During its recent residence at Drury Lane, Oliver! played to nearly 1.5million people (1,482,663)! The production ran for 108 weeks – just over 2 years – and it had 4 actors who played Fagin – Rowan Atkinson, Omid Djalili , Russ Abbot and Griff Rhys Jones. Oliver! Awards |
Which mobile phone company was established in 2001 when a Japanese company merged with a Swedish company? | Sony Ericsson Repair Services | Dr. Cell Phone Sony Ericsson Repair Services Sony Ericsson Repair Services Sony Ericsson was established on October 3, 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. By 2008, Sony Ericsson became the fifth-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after Nokia, Samsung, LG and Motorola. The Sony Ericsson Walkman Series music phones, which launched in 2005, was a great source of success for Sony Ericsson. Sony Ericsson became notable globally for its emphasis on the fusion of mobile and music. On May 28, 2009, Sony Ericsson unveiled the Satio—the first 12 Megapixel camera phone. Sony Ericsson’s mobile phone division is certainly on the uprise. Dr. Cell Phone repairs all types and models of Sony Ericsson phones including the world-renown Walkman series. Specializing in cracked screens, flex cables, housing replacements, speaker and mic issues, and charging port replacements, Dr. Cell Phone can repair any Sony Ericsson phone! |
The worlds largest spider is named after which biblical character? | Goliath Bird Eating Spider - Theraphosa blondi Genus: Theraphosa Species: blondi The Goliath bird-eating spider is, as its name suggests, large enough to eat a bird. This giant spider is found in the northern South American countries of Suriname, Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. Its habitat is the wet swamps and marshy areas deep within the primary rainforest. The Goliath bird-eating spider was named by explorers from the Victorian era who first reported them to the western world, and witnessed one eating a humming bird. Goliath bird-eaters are the world's largest species of tarantula. Tarantula is a generic name for hairy spiders. This hairy spider has a leg span of 12 inches (30.5 cm) across, or about the size of a dinner plate or small pizza, and they can weigh 2.5 ounces (70 g). Their bodies are dark and light brown in color. Like most spiders they lack antennae and have four pairs of legs. Their bodies are made up of two external parts; the cephalothorax, or head and neck combined, and the abdomen. Their eyesight is weak even though they have 8 eyes. They can only see differences in the level of light. They rely instead on sensory hairs that feel the slightest vibrations on the ground and in the air, and allows them to detect movement. Like most tarantulas, the Goliath-bird eater is a deep burrowing species. They live in burrows in the ground dug by the spiders themselves, or abandoned by rodents. The female spends most of her life in her silk-lined burrow. They are nocturnal spiders and don't travel more than a few feet from home, resting in their burrows during the day. The Goliath bird-eating spider is a solitary arachnid, and only associates with other spiders of its species when mating or guarding its young. Males can be identified by the mating hooks on the first set of legs. The male will come to the entrance of the female's burrow and try to entice her out. He will use his mating hooks when she comes out to restrain her fangs while he tries to mate with her. Afterwards he has to make a fast getaway or be injured or killed by the female. About 50% of the males are killed or maimed while trying to mate. The female deposits about 50 eggs in a silken egg sack about 1 inch (3 cm) in diameter, and stores it in her burrow. She guards it for 6 to 7 weeks, even taking the sack with her when she leaves the burrow. After the young spiders hatch they stay in the nest until their first molt, and then go out on their own. The Goliath bird-eating spiders are considered to be very aggressive and do not make good pets. Unlike other spiders, who are noiseless, the Goliath bird-eating spider can make a hissing noise to frighten off threats by rubbing bristles on its legs together. They will also rear up on their hind legs in a threat position. Their two fangs have poison glands at their base. Although they are not very toxic to humans, they can cause severe pain, nausea and sweating. The venom works on the nervous system and paralyzes its smaller victims. A more painful way of defending itself is to flick off the hairs on its abdomen with its legs. These microscopically barbed hairs can be irritating to the skin and lungs. They will cause swelling for a few hours like a nettle rash. It is most serious when the hairs get into your eyes or mouth. The life expectancy for a female Goliath bird eater is about 25 years. Most require about 10 years to mature to adults. Males live for only one year or less after mating. |
How many pairs of ribs does a human have? 8, 10 or 12? | The Ribs - The Human Skeletal System The Human Skeletal System References The Ribs The ribs are flat, thin bones that, together with the sternum , make up the ribcage. The ribs provide protection for vital organs in the upper body, including the heart and lungs. The ribs also help to protect major vessels in the upper body. There are twelve pairs of ribs, accounting for 24 total rib bones. The ribs are divided into the following three categories: true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs. The primary differences are size, and how they connect to the front of the skeleton. Below is a more detailed description of the three categories. True Ribs The first seven pairs of rib bones (beginning at the top of the sternum ) are called "true ribs." They connect to the spine (by ligaments) at the back, and connect to the sternum by costal cartilage in the front. Costal cartilage is elastic and allows the ribcage to expand during respiration. False Ribs The next three pairs of rib bones (8, 9 and 10) are called "false ribs." Like the true ribs, false ribs are connected to the spine at the back. The primary difference in true ribs and false ribs comes in where the false ribs connect at the front. Instead of connecting to the sternum , false ribs (which are also slightly shorter than true ribs) actually connect to the lowest true ribs (this may be observed in the picture, above). Floating Ribs The last two pairs of ribs (11 and 12) are the smallest of all of the rib bones, and are called "floating ribs." They get the name "floating rib" because they are connected to the spin at the back, but are not connected to anything at the front, thus appearing to "float." In addition to protecting vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, the ribs serve other important purposes in the human body. The ribs give shape and support to the chest. They protect parts of other organs, including the stomach, spleen and kidneys. The ribs also help humans to breathe. The cartilage that connects the true ribs to the sternum allows the chest to expand when you inhale and the lungs fill with air. The rigidity and mass of the rib bones then help to contract the lungs and expel air when you exhale. Create a free website |
Which is the only fish able to hold objects in its tail? | Seahorses - National Wildlife Federation search all NWF Seahorses Is there something fishy about these horses? Or is there something horsy about these fishes? The answer: both! by Kathy Kranking Seahorses are actually fish, but they look like they’re trying not to be! With their horsy heads, monkey tails, and kangaroo pouches, they sure are oddballs of the fish family. There are about 38 species of seahorses. They can be as short as a staple or as long as a hammer. But no matter what size they are, seahorses do just fine being odd. Their unusual parts help them survive. Take that horsy head with its long snout, for example. A seahorse uses its snout as a straw to suck up tiny animals. A seahorse has no teeth, so it just swallows food whole — as many as 3,000 tiny creatures in a day. Talk about eating like a horse! Also, a seahorse can move its eyes in opposite directions at the same time. So it can look for food with one eye and watch out for predators with the other. A seahorse looks like a collection of spare animal parts! Check out the horsy head of the speckled seahorse at left and the monkey tails of the longsnout seahorses at right. Poky Little Ponies Most fish swim by wiggling their bodies and tails from side to side. But a seahorse swims by fluttering a tiny fin on its back. It uses fins on the sides of its head to help with steering and balance. Seahorses are no racehorses: they’re the slowest of all fish. It would take more than a minute for some kinds to swim from your elbow to your fingertips. Since they’re such weak swimmers, seahorses spend most of their time just hanging on to things. That’s where those unusual “monkey tails” come in. The tails work as hands. Seahorses can curl them around coral, plants, or other things and hold on tight. Hiding in Plain Sight A seahorse’s body is unusual for a fish. It’s covered with bony plates, kind of like a suit of armor. Stretched over the plates is thin skin that has no scales. Since seahorses are mostly skin and bones, they have few predators. But some crabs, fish, birds, and other creatures don’t mind a crunchy meal. To stay safe from these predators, and to hide from prey, seahorses have a trick: They disappear! Most can change color to blend in with whatever they are clinging to. And some seahorses have spines, bumps, or other growths that help them match their “hitching posts,” as well. Like all seahorses, these spiny seahorses like to “hang around,” holding on with their curly tails. They’ll grab on to whatever they can find — even each other. Can you find the pygmy seahorse? This kind of seahorse comes in only two colors. The yellow ones live in yellow sea fans. And the pink ones live in pink sea fans. What perfect matches! Mr. Mom By far, the seahorse’s oddest part is its kangaroo pouch. But what’s even odder is that the seahorse dads are the ones with the pouches! That’s because, unlike other animals, male and female seahorses switch jobs: The dads have the babies! When a male seahorse is ready to mate, he signals the female by filling his pouch with water. The female swims up and presses against him. She puts her egg-laying tube, called an ovipositor (oh-vuh-POZ-ihtur), into an opening in the male’s pouch. Then she lays her eggs in the pouch. After that, her job is done. Now it’s the dad’s turn. For the next two to four weeks, depending on the species, he carries the eggs. Then, when the time is right, he begins bending his body back and forth, and sque-e-e-zing as hard as he can. He may do this for hours. Finally, a tiny head or tail pokes out of his pouch. The dad squeezes some more, and — pop! — out comes a baby seahorse, a miniature version of its mom and dad. The male keeps popping out baby seahorses until his pouch is empty. Most seahorses have about 100 to 200 babies at a time. But some kinds have as few as five, and others, more than a thousand! Now the babies are on their own. They’ll swim off slowly, looking for something to hang on to. Then, clutching with their tiny tails, these horsy little fishes — or fishy little horses — will be ready |
What is the plural of mongoose? | Mongoose | Definition of Mongoose by Merriam-Webster noun mon·goose \ˈmän-ˌgüs, ˈmäŋ-ˌgüs\ Definition of mongoose for Students plural mongooses : a long thin furry animal with sharp claws that eats small animals (as snakes and mice), eggs, and fruit Learn More about mongoose Spanish Central: Translation of mongoose Nglish: Translation of mongoose for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mongoose Seen and Heard What made you want to look up mongoose? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). |
Which animal has the Latin name of Lupus? | It's Not Lupus | Know Your Meme Know Your Meme Ten Influential Teenage Albums Also Trending: Part of a series on House . [View Related Entries] Updated Oct 17, 2011 at 10:08PM EDT by Mister J . Added Oct 12, 2009 at 11:00PM EDT by Greg McCoral . Like us on Facebook! PROTIP: Press 'i' to view the image gallery, 'v' to view the video gallery, or 'r' to view a random entry. This submission is currently being researched & evaluated! You can help confirm this entry by contributing facts, media, and other evidence of notability and mutation. Status Encyclopedia Dramatica Meme Generator Urban Dictionary Wikipedia Origin This phrase originates from the FOX show House, also known as House, M.D. The series revolves around the unconventional and misanthropic genius, doctor Gregory House, working with younger doctors at the Princeton‑Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH) in New Jersey, in order to solve difficult health mysteries. The phrase was coined when the younger doctors were suggesting a case of lupus, when they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with the patient. Because lupus usually takes several years to be diagnosed, Dr. House usually says “It’s not lupus.” or “It’s never lupus.”. That was until the team actually ran into a case, where House had to admit there being an actual case of lupus. Usage The phrase is commonly used in situations involving the character of doctor House, but it can also used as a response in situations involving an illness. The phrase has also been associated with jokes involving wolves and other animals, due to the Latin family name Canis Lupus. What is Lupus? Lupus is a shortened name of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Lupus is a chronic disease,which causes the body’s immune system to attack body cells. It most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system, and is often fatal, for there is no cure for lupus yet. The reason why the doctors at PPTH is unable to determine whether a certain disease is lupus or not is because lupus often mimics or is mistaken for other illnesses. Lupus is known as one of the “great imitators” within diseases. Symptoms of lupus may vary widely and come and go unpredictably. Read more about lupus here . Google Insights The biggest spike in searches for “It’s Not Lupus”, was in 2007, when the series was at its most popular phase. The search interest has diminished since 2009, but the searches are still somewhat common. |
No Mean City by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running TV detective show? | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Taggart | Taggart | Alibi Channel Taggart 10 Things You Didn't Know About Taggart You’ve watched Jardine, Robbie Ross and Taggart himself crack crime on the mean streets of Glasgow – but do you know who to credit with the creation of the series? And just why did Mark McManus once attack a co-star’s wig? Here's our list of 10 things you didn’t know about Taggart. Tweet 1: The creator of Taggart, Glenn Chandler, "nicked" the detective's name from a gravestone. It was in the early 80s that the controller of drama at Scottish Television invited Chandler to try his hand at writing a crime thriller about a Glaswegian cop. Chandler had a modest reputation thanks to some TV plays he'd written, and relished the chance to write a major show. Shortly after getting the job, he went out for a walk in Edinburgh and, crossing through a cemetery, glimpsed the name Taggart on a headstone. And his hero was born. 2: Taggart was actually called "Killer" when it was first broadcast in 1983. This is because it was initially intended to be a mini-series following one story over three episodes. This explains why it lacks the Taggart theme, opening with an oddly gentle piece of classical music instead. The story, which featured Jim Taggart working alongside his first sidekick Peter Livingstone, was so successful that the ITV network immediately commissioned a full series under the name Taggart. 3: Jim Taggart may have been a bit on the dour side, but Mark McManus was a practical joker – especially when co-stars annoyed him. One victim was Annette Crosbie – best-known as Victor Meldrew's long-suffering wife – who featured in a 1987 edition of Taggart. Being a perfectionist, she kept asking McManus to rehearse together. McManus, who usually read over his lines just once before filming, became so annoyed that during one scene he went to light her cigarette and "accidentally" burnt away part of her wig with an extra-long flame (a gaff which later featured on It'll be Alright on the Night). While making the next episode, McManus quipped to a co-star, "I hope you're not gonna be any trouble or I'll set you on fire like the last one!" 4: The famous theme song from Taggart is called No Mean City and has an illustrious pedigree. It was written by Mike Moran, an acclaimed musician who wrote the classic track Barcelona for Freddie Mercury. He also wrote a song called Snot Rap for Kenny Everett, but we won't dwell on that. No Mean City is sung by Maggie Bell, the former lead singer of the 70s Glasgow band, Stone the Crows. The band disbanded prematurely after their guitarist died after being electrocuted by his microphone during a gig – a tragic, freak accident. 5: James Macpherson, who played the trusted sidekick (and eventual leading character) DCI Jardine actually applied to become a policeman in real life. He even got as far as an interview, but abruptly decided to abandon that path and take up acting because he simply felt he wasn't tough enough to be a copper. Still, police roles have defined him as an actor – having starred in not only Taggart but The Bill as well. And he's played that other Scottish detective, Rebus, for spoken word books. 6: It's almost surprising just how many places around the world have been hungry for the mean streets of Glasgow. Taggart has been broadcast in over 60 countries, including Afghanistan, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Brunei and Bosnia. Wonder how they all translated the word "murd'rrr"? 7: The Taggart crew certainly do their homework when it comes to the gorier side of policework. As well as having police officers on hand to provide insights on how crime scenes look, the team also consult the forensic department at Glasgow University – where the boffins show the make-up team slides of real wounds to inspire their rather disturbing "art". By the way, they often use minced beef and chicken bones to create realistic injuries. Bet you're glad we told you that. 8: Maryhill police station actually exists – but Taggart is never shot there, and the team have created many fictitious Maryhills over |
Which TV comedian has played characters including Stavros, Tim Nice But Dim and Wayne Slob? | Harry Enfield - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Official Photos » Harry Enfield was born on May 30, 1961 in Horsham, Sussex [now West Sussex], England. He is an actor and writer, known for Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000), Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul (2007) and Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004). He has been married to Lucy Lyster since February 1997. They have three children. See full bio » Born: |
What was the nickname of Jimmy Nail's character in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet? | Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (TV Series 1983–2004) - 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 adventures of a gang of British workmen abroad. Combines black and white humour with moments of drama, poignancy and drunkenness. In series 1, the lads head to Germany seeking work, and... See full summary » Creator: Dennis returns to Newcastle where he meets up with Oz. Unhappy at not being met at the airport, Ally is even less pleased to find his Jaguar has had a run-in with a skip. 9.2 The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity. 9.1 With his divorce proceedings underway Dennis is dating Dagmar from the site office and he takes her to spend the night at the Intercontinental hotel. Meanwhile Barry and Wayne chat up two Swedish air... 9.1 a list of 21 titles created 07 Aug 2011 a list of 41 titles created 10 Oct 2011 a list of 25 titles created 01 Feb 2014 a list of 33 titles created 10 months ago a list of 26 titles created 7 months ago Title: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983–2004) 8.6/10 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. 4 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards » Photos Ken Boon and Harry Crawford are two middle-aged ex-firemen who start out in business together, initially in Birmingham and later in Nottingham. During the seven series (1986-1992), Ken ... See full summary » Stars: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey Arthur Daley, a small-time conman, hires former boxer Terry McCann to be his 'minder', so Terry can protect him (Arthur) from other, small-time, crooks. While Terry is trying his hardest to... See full summary » Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman Crocodile Shoes (TV Mini-Series 1994) Drama Jimmy Nail stars in the drama series about a Geordie factory worker who writes country songs. Looking for his big break in the music industry. Stars: Jimmy Nail, Leonard Silver, Alex Kingston This comedy series is all about two mates, Gary and Tony who share a two bedroom home. They are grown men who act like a couple of drunk two year olds, who spend their time either drinking ... See full summary » Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Quentin, Leslie Ash The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay The series followed the wavering relationship between two ex-lovers, Penny Warrender, a secretary for an advertising firm, and Vincent Pinner, an ex ice cream salesman turned turf ... See full summary » Stars: Paul Nicholas, Jan Francis, Sylvia Kay The crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain. Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer Comic goings on in this series set in an English holiday camp called Maplins. The title comes from the camp's greeting, which the staff are meant to say with enthusiasm but all too often ... See full summary » Stars: Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland Alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like. Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold In a parody of 1980s Conservatism, Rik Mayall is Alan B'Stard MP, the most machiavellian Tory of them all. Stars: Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan A satire show using puppets that are charicatures of major public figures. Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie Edit Storyline The adventures of a gang of British workmen abroad. Combines black and white humour with |
Who was the original presenter of Juke Box Jury? | TV Shows We Used To Watch - BBC Juke Box Jury 1959-67 | Flickr Paul Townsend By: Paul Townsend TV Shows We Used To Watch - BBC Juke Box Jury 1959-67 Classic 1950s and 60s pop music show in which a panel votes hit or miss on the new releases they are played. David Jacobs presents, with Nina and Frederick, Jill Ireland and David McCallum on the panel. The show - in which assorted celebrities rated new single releases a 'hit' or a 'miss' - began on US Television in 1948 starring Hollywood DJ Peter Potter. One of the highlights of the show's history was when The Beatles appeared on December 7th 1963. They rated songs by artists including Billy Fury, Elvis Presley and The Swinging Blue Jeans - all of which became hits. On the night, seven of the Beatles' predictions were right and three were wrong. The show's format was very simple: a panel of four guests would listen to a batch of the latest pop singles and judge them a hit or a miss. The fact that the programme was performance-free meant that during a song the camera would pan around the studio audience, linger on the celebrity panel or cut back to the show's host, originally the DJ David Jacobs, to no great purpose. Despite this lack of visual interest, the show proved extremely popular, with a weekly audience peaking at around 12 million, while an appearance by the Rolling Stones as the panellists attracted 10,000 requests for tickets for the programme's recording. The most famous guests to appear on the show were The Beatles, who generated such pandemonium that the audience drowned out much of what they said. It was axed towards the end of 1967 after falling ratings, but revived on two occasions, the first time with Noel Edmonds as presenter (in 1979), and the second time with Jools Holland (from 1989 to 1990). The theme music for the show was called "Hit and Miss" and was performed by "The John Barry Seven". The following clip is a section from a programme in 1960. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3y-wNnh3g0 Nina and Frederik were a Danish popular singing duo of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their repertoire consisted of a blend of folk music, calypsos and standards. The duo consisted of Frederik, Baron van Pallandt and his wife at the time Nina van Pallandt. Nina and Frederik began singing together at the age of four, but since Frederik's father was the Dutch ambassador to Denmark, his family moved away and the children lost contact with each other. However in 1957 he re-established contact with Nina at her parents home and one evening played his guitar for her. To his surprise Nina began singing to it, and it was at that moment that they decided to sing together. Originally they sang only for their friends, and occasionally at house parties. This led to them being asked to perform at charity shows and soon they were in demand professionally. On 1 July 1957, the duo made their professional show business debut in Copenhagen's top night club, Mon Coeur. Within a matter of months they had become great favourites throughout Europe. They married in September 1960 and in 1961 had their own series on British Television, Nina and Frederik at home. Their earliest known single was "Jamaica Farewell"/"Come Back Liza", both Calypso songs, issued in 1959 on Pye International 7N 25021, but showing a 1957 'recording first published' date. Their album, Nina and Frederik, charted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart in February 1960. Their follow-up collection, also entitled Nina and Frederik, but featuring completely different songs, peaked at number 11 in the UK chart in May 1961. In 1963 they spent three weeks performing at the Savoy Hotel, and in December of the same year they gave a concert at the Royal Festival Hall, and made guest appearances on the panel of Juke Box Jury. Jill Ireland and David McCallum David Keith McCallum, Jr. (born 19 September 1933) is a Scottish actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Illya Kuryakin, a Russian-born secret agent, in the 1960s television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., as interdimensional operative St |
What is the name of the fictional borough in which Eastenders is set? | Albert Square, Walford | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Albert Square at night from High Up, February 2015 Albert Square at Night on Halloween 2014. Seen from No. 31's Roof. Albert Square at night (February 2015). Albert Square in Walford is a typical Victorian East London square of houses with a street leading off one side called Bridge Street with a pub on the corner called The Queen Vic . Another road leading to and from the square is a small road in between Albert Square and Victoria Road near the car lot. It has housed many residents over the years. The square has a garden in the middle. Contents [ show ] About Albert Square is the fictional location of the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. It is ostensibly located in the equally fictional London borough of Walford in London's East End. The square's design was based on the real life Fassett Square in the East End, and was given the name Albert Square after the real life history of Prince Albert and the then deprived East End. The public house, The Queen Victoria, was also given its name due to this. One of the key characteristics of the pub is the window twitching by any of the occupants throughout the years. They are often known to look out of the windows, giving a view of the whole Square. This is especially common in dramatic storylines. Central to the Square are the gardens. The garden is home to Arthur Fowler's bench, which was placed there in memory of him. The bench is also known as the Bench of Tears, as it is often the place where characters will go and cry. The square is the centre for all of the everyday drama in all of Walford's residents' lives, most of the characters on EastEnders live on the square. Although a major place on the show, there are other places which are used in the show, like the market. In 2011 it was revealed that Albert Square's postcode is E20 6PQ, despite previously having used E20 6RF on Dot Branning 's Driving Licence. Famous Deaths In June 2001, 17-year-old Ashley Cotton was killed instantly when he crashed a stolen motorbike in the Square. New Year's Day has seen two deaths in the Square. In 1999, Tiffany Mitchell was knocked down and killed by Frank Butcher's car. In 2006, Dennis Rickman was stabbed to death by a mysterious hooded attacker (later revealed to be Danny Moon). On Christmas Day 2006, Walford matriarch Pauline Fowler died in Albert Square, next to Arthur's bench, under the Christmas tree after suffering a fatal brain haemorrhage. On April 2, 2009 Danielle Jones was killed by Janine Butcher when Ronnie Mitchell found out Danielle was her daughter Albert Square within the EastEnders set In reality, the exterior set for the fictional Albert Square is located in the permanent backlot of the BBC's Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire at 51°39′32″N 0°16′40″W / 51.65889, -0.27778. The set is outdoors and open to the weather, and much of it consists of full-scale practical buildings and street furniture. As the show is filmed up to six weeks in advance, the trees need to have extra leaves stuck on them during the Spring to make them look like they would in Summer. It is mooted that Albert Square, will transfer to Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire where a new set will be built as the current set is looking rather shabby, with its flaws showing up on High-definition television broadcasts. Gallery |
What was the name of the bar in which the TV show Cheers was set? | Cheers (TV Series 1982–1993) - 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 regulars of the Boston bar Cheers share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name. Creators: Frasier and Lilith announce that they are moving in together and as the instigators of the relationship, they invite Sam and Diane over as their first dinner guests. Just prior to Sam and Diane's ... 8.6 Woody embarks on his new life as City Councilman. Norm embarks on his new life as civil servant as Woody pulled some strings to get him an accounting job at City Hall. And Rebecca and Sam embark on ... 8.6 Diane thinks that Frasier is masking romantic feelings for his colleague, Dr. Lilith Sternin, so she launches a plan to fan the flames of love. Meanwhile, Norm and Cliff reluctantly join Woody for a ... 8.5 a list of 32 titles created 21 Jun 2013 a list of 30 titles created 30 Sep 2013 a list of 27 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 37 titles created 10 months ago a list of 39 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Cheers " 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 6 Golden Globes. Another 71 wins & 180 nominations. See more awards » Photos Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist. Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce Light television comedy featuring Paul and Jaime Buchman as a recently married couple in New York City. They point out the gentle humor of domesticity and in the everyday situations of life. Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things. Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito Al Bundy is a misanthropic women's shoe salesman with a miserable life. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous. Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal In this sitcom, Charlie, who takes Mike Flaherty's place in later years, is the Deputy-Mayor of New York City, and his team of half-wits must constantly save the Mayor from embarrassment and the media. Stars: Michael J. Fox, Charlie Sheen, Heather Locklear Will and Grace live together in an apartment in New York. He's a gay lawyer, she's a straight interior designer. Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there. Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times. Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan The staff of an army hospital in the Korean war find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation. Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit 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 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 Edit Storyline The lives of the disparate group of employees and patrons at a |
In a game of snooker, what colour ball is worth 3 points? | How many points are the snooker balls worth? | Reference.com How many points are the snooker balls worth? A: Quick Answer Each color ball in snooker is worth a different number of points with the highest value ball being the black ball, which is worth seven points. The red ball is worth one point, yellow is worth two points, green is worth three points, brown is worth four points, blue is worth five points and pink is worth six points. Full Answer In the game of snooker the red balls must be hit into a pocket first. Once a red ball has been potted, the player has the opportunity to try and pot a colored ball of their choice. If they are successful, they can then pot another red ball followed by another color. Once all the red balls are potted in the pockets, the players must then try and pot the colored balls in order of their value, from lowest to highest. |
Which 21 year old model did Rod Stewart marry in 1990? | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Rod Stewart divorce is finalised Rod Stewart divorce is finalised Rachel Hunter and Rod Stewart married in 1990 when she was 21 Singer Rod Stewart and model Rachel Hunter have finally divorced following their separation seven years ago. Documents from Los Angeles Superior Court show the divorce was finalised on 2 November, but disclose no details of any financial settlement. Hunter, 37 and Stewart, 61, married in 1990 and have two children together. Stewart has seven children in total. Stewart proposed to model Penny Lancaster, 35, last year. The pair have a one-year-old son. Stewart's spokesman had no comment on the divorce or when the pair will wed, although Lancaster's agent Nicholas Young said last year that Stewart wanted to get married in Scotland, the birthplace of his father. Lancaster and Stewart have been together for nearly seven years Hunter initially filed for divorce in 2003, but dropped the proceedings. Stewart filed his own papers last year, citing irreconcilable differences. Stewart became famous as a singer in the Faces before having a string of solo hits including Baby Jane, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, Maggie May and Sailing. The singer's popularity has enjoyed a revival in the US recently with the success of his Great American Songbook albums of 1930s and 1940s cover versions. |
Which actress famously stripped off her bikini top in slow motion in the 1982 film Fast Times At Ridgemont High? | Phoebe Cates Biography | Biography World | Phoebe Cates Biography Phoebe Cates (born July 16, 1963) is an American film actress who, by her description, has retired from acting to be a full-time mother. Biography Phoebe Cates is the daughter of American director Joseph Cates and his Filipina wife of Chinese and Russian descent. She is also the niece of Gilbert Cates, also a director. She is a native of New York City, where she attended the Professional Children's School. She is the goddaughter of actress Joan Crawford. Cates's birth name was Phoebe Belle Katz. She followed in the steps of her father and uncle in changing her surname for professional reasons. Phoebe Cates achieved icon status in the early 1980s for her role in the teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High, in which she stripped off the top of her bikini in a slow-motion fantasy scene. That same year, in the romance film Paradise, and in contrast to the coyness of Brooke Shields in the similarly themed and more popular The Blue Lagoon, Cates appeared nude, although she was said to have used a body double in some of the close-ups. In a People magazine article, Cates said she had expressed reservations about this situation to her father, who advised her to play it in whatever way she felt was artistically honest. Phoebe Cates's later roles were more modest and largely oriented toward younger audiences, who remember her best as the female lead in the two Gremlins films. Her face made the covers of teen magazines such as Tiger Beat, 16, Teen Beat and others. In 1989, Phoebe Cates married actor Kevin Kline, whom she had originally met while auditioning for the part that Meg Tilly ultimately won in The Big Chill. In 1991, she was slated to be in Father of the Bride, but dropped out due to pregnancy. Kline and Phoebe Cates make their home in New York City and have two children, Owen, born in 1991 (who recently received rave reviews for his performance in The Squid and the Whale) and Greta, born in 1994. They all appeared in Cates' most recent film, The Anniversary Party (2001). The film was an ensemble comedy written and directed by Scottish actor Alan Cumming and Cates' real-life best friend of the past 25 years, Fast Times at Ridgemont High co-star Jennifer Jason Leigh, and in it Cates played, fittingly enough, a Hollywood actress who has retired from acting to be a full-time mother. In 2005, Phoebe Cates opened her own gift store/boutique emporium called Blue Tree in New York's Madison Avenue. Film List Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Private School (1983) Date with an Angel (1987) Bright Lights, Big City (1988) Shag (1989) I Love You to Death (1990) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Drop Dead Fred (1991) Bodies, Rest and Motion (1993) Princess Caraboo (1994) |
Which female tennis player won the French Open and U.S. Open in both 1991 and 1992, but didn't compete in either of these events in 1993 or 1994? | Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes open/close all folders Current ATP Players Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most notable team records are Grand Slam titles (16), tournaments won (109), most weeks at No. 1 (nearing 440), and most year-end No. 1 rankings (10). Named by ATP fans as their favorite team in each year since that award was created in 2006. They have a career Golden Slam in doubles after winning Olympic gold in London in 2012, and their win at Wimbledon in 2013 made them the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Finally, they are the only men's doubles team in history to win every major title in the sport�all four Grand Slam events, Olympic gold, every Masters 1000 event,note There have been 10 Masters 1000 events, but only nine in any given season. The former Hamburg event moved to Shanghai in 2009; the Bryans won in Hamburg in 2007 and Shanghai in 2014. the YEC, and Davis Cup. Marin Čilić (Croatia) 2005-present: Won the 2014 US Open in his first-ever Grand Slam final, taking down Federer along the way. While long a solidly competitive player, he had previously made it to the semifinals in only one Slam and the quarterfinals in three more. It remains to be seen whether his first Slam win is the start of bigger things. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 2003-present: Has held No. 1 for 223 weeks and won 12 Grand Slams and an Olympic bronze medal in singles. Was constantly overshadowed by Federer and Nadal early on in his career despite being World No. 3 , until he went on a spectacular 43-0 game winning streak in 2011. Is also known as " Djoker " for his sense of humor and impersonations of other players. In 2016, he became the first men's singles tennis player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Slams, also earning the career Slam in the process. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1998-present: Has held No. 1 for 302 weeks (longer than any other ATP player) and won an Open Era ATP record of 17 Grand Slams including a record-tying 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open and 4 Australian Open titles (and 1 French Open, but that's not a record). Also has an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles with Stan Wawrinka (below) and a silver in singles. Is often cited as the greatest tennis player of all time. If one were to look up ATP tennis records on the Other Wiki , one would find his name on 90% .note Unless we're talking doubles records, in which case one would find the Bryans' names on about 99.9%. During his 2012 Wimbledon run he broke a record in every match he played after the second round. Andy Murray (UK) 2005-present: Current No. 1, beginning in November 2016. Has won 3 Grand Slams. In his earlier years, he was constantly known as "the best tennis player to never win a Grand Slam" because he did well enough in Slams to reach four finals yet wasn't able to win any of them. He broke a 76-year national hoodoo in 2012 by becoming the first male Brit to win a major — the US Open — since Fred Perry in 1936. He then broke a similar national drought the very next year by becoming the first male Brit to win Wimbledon since — you guessed it — Fred Perry in 1936, and then won it the second time in 2016. He's won not only one Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles, but two back-to-back gold medals in singles, making him the first tennis player to win two singles gold medals in a row. He also led Great Britain to a Davis Cup title in 2015, breaking a 79-year drought in that event. Guess who was Britain's leading player back then... Rafael Nadal (Spain) 2001-present: Has held No. 1 for 141 weeks, and also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 2 . He has won 14 Grand Slams. One of only four people to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam, which entails winning all four Grand Slam championships and the Olympic gold medal. Known as the "King of Clay", he has won a record nine French Open championship |
What C is a name given to someone who makes or sells candles? | A List of Occupations Search billions of records on Ancestry.com A List of Occupations ACATER - supplied food provisions, e.g. a ships chandler ACCIPITRARY - falconer ACCOUCHEUR / ACCOUCHEUS - assisted women in childbirth ACCOUTREMENT MAKER / ACCOUTRE - supplier of military accessories ACKERMAN / ACREMAN - ploughman, an oxherder ACTUARY - kept public accounts of business ADMINISTRATOR - directed the affairs of another ADVERTISEMENT CONVEYANCER - sandwich board man ADVOCATE DEPUTE - Scottish law officer who could act a public prosecutor ADVOWEE - normally a nobleman, who had the right to present a clergyman to a benefice AERONAUT - balloonist or a trapeze artist in the circus or music halls AFFEEROR - official in the manorial courts who assessed the monetary penalty and also collected taxes and dues and were also called Assessor AGISTER - official of the Royal Forests or in the New Forest it is the title for the one in charge of the ponies ALABASTERER - worked with alabaster ALCHEMIST - medieval chemist who claimed to be able to turn base metals into gold ALDERMAN - senior councillor one position down from Mayor in the local council ALE-CONNER / ALE FOUNDER - official who tested quality and measure of ale served in public houses ALE DRAPER - seller of ale ALE TASTER - tested ale and beer for quality first recored in 1377 in London. Appointed by the Manor and forerunner of the Inspector for Weights & Measures ALE TUNNER - employed by the brewery to fill ale casks (tuns} with ale ALEWIFE - woman who keeps an alehouse or tavern ALL SPICE - name for a grocer ALMANAC MAN - official appointed by the Court of Sewers who warned the inhabitants of the Trent River area of higher than normal tides ALMONER - gave out alms or charity to the poor on behalf of the parish ALMSMAN - received alms ALNAGER - official who examined the quality of woolen goods and stamped them with the town seal of approval AMANUENSIS - secretary or stenographer AMBER & JET CUTTER - cut and polished amber for jewelry AMBLER - officer of the Royal Stable who broke in horses AMEN MAN - parish clerk ANCHORESS - female hermit or religious recluse ANCHORITE - male hermit or religious recluse ANILEPMAN - smallholder (tenant of the manor) ANGLE IRON SMITH - made angle iron ie. flat iron bars bent at right angles lengthways ANKLE BEATER - young person who helped to drive the cattle to market ANNATTO MAKER - worked in the manufacture of dyes for paint or printing ANTIGROPELOS MAKER - made waterproof leggings ANVIL SMITH - made anvils and hammers for blacksmiths APIARIAN - beekeeper APOTHECARY - prepared and sold medicines or drugs; pharmacist APPARITOR - official who summoned witnesses in the ecclesiastical courts APPRENTICE - was bound to a skilled worker for a specified time to learn a trade APRONEER - term used in London for a shopkeeper APRONMAN - mechanic ARCHIL MAKER - made a violet dye from lichens, used in the textile industry ARKWRIGHT - skilled craftsman who produced "arks" (wooden chests or coffers) ARMIGER - squire who carried the armour of a knight ARMOURER - made suits of armour or plates of armour for buildings or ships etc. ARTIFICER - highly respected skilled or artistic worker or craftsman or one that makes or contrives ASHMAN - dustman ASSAYER - determined the proportions of metal in ore ASSAY MASTER - determined the amount of gold or silver to go in coins AUGER MAKER - made the carpenters augers (used for boring holes in wood) AULNAGER - see Alnager AVENATOR (PLANTIFENE) - hay and forage merchant AVOWRY - term for the lord of the manor AXEL TREE MAKER / AXEL TREE TURNER - made axels for coaches |
How many golden stars appear in the circle on the blue background of the flag of the European Union? | EUROPA - The European flag Europa The European flag The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity. History of the European flag The history of the flag goes back to 1955. The Council of Europe - which defends human rights and promotes European culture – chose the present design for its own use. In the years that followed, it encouraged the emerging European institutions to adopt the same flag. In 1983, the European Parliament decided that the Communities’ flag should be that used by the Council of Europe. In 1985, it was adopted by all EU leaders as the official emblem of the European Communities, later to become the European Union. In addition, all European institutions now have their own emblems . Commemorative euro coin: 30 years of the EU flag To mark the 30th anniversary of the decision by EU leaders to adopt the flag as an EU emblem, the 19 euro area countries are issuing a special commemorative coin. Following an online competition held in 2015 by the European Commission, citizens and residents of the euro area selected the design created by Georgios Stamatopoulos, an engraver at the Bank of Greece. It comprises 12 stars that morph into human figures embracing the birth of a new Europe. Take a look at the winning design. Reproduction in 2 colours white & blue (17 Kb) |
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