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Absolute zero is a temperature defined as 0 on what scale? | What temperature scale starts at absolute zero? | Socratic What temperature scale starts at absolute zero? Start with a one sentence answer Then teach the underlying concepts Don't copy without citing sources Write a one sentence answer... Answer: I want someone to double check my answer Describe your changes (optional) 200 Cancel Aug 29, 2015 Two temperature scales start at absolute zero — the Kelvin scale and the Rankine scale. Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature. Nothing could be colder, and particles are at their lowest possible energy levels. On the Celsius scale, absolute zero is -273.15 °C, and the freezing point of water is 0 °C. On the Kelvin scale, absolute zero is defined as 0 K. The other defining point is the triple point of water. The solid, liquid, and gaseous phases of water can exist in equilibrium at 273.16 °C. The kelvin is defined as #1/273.16# of the triple point temperature. This makes one kelvin the same size as one Celsius degree, so the freezing point of water is 273.15 K. The conversion formula is K = C + 273.15°. Most scientists worldwide use the Kelvin scale. The Rankine scale also starts at absolute zero. It is like the Kelvin scale, but its degrees are the same size as a Fahrenheit degree. On the Fahrenheit scale, absolute zero is -459.67 °F. The conversion formula is R = F + 459.67. Many engineers use the Rankine scale. Here is a comparison of the four temperature scales. Was this helpful? Let the contributor know! Yes |
Oology is the study of what? | oology - definition of oology in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of oology in English: oology [mass noun] The study or collecting of birds' eggs. Example sentences ‘Jacobs, who was from Waynesburg, published a number of books and articles on the birds of Pennsylvania, mainly on distributions, natural history, and oology.’ ‘The volume begins with the editors' contributions, a short biography of Gegenbaur and a history of comparative anatomy (and its divorce from oology) at the University of Jena.’ Pronunciation Which of the following is correct? He owns a golf coarse He owns a golf course Which of the following is correct? The college runs language coarses The college runs language courses Which of the following is correct? His language is vulgar and course His language is vulgar and coarse Which of the following is correct? They wore coarse linen dresses They wore course linen dresses Which of the following is correct? The wool's too coarse for clothing The wool's too course for clothing Which of the following is correct? He had a head full of coarse hair He had a head full of course hair Which of the following is correct? Mix the soil with course sand Mix the soil with coarse sand Which of the following is correct? Water was coarsing down the road Water was coursing down the road Which of the following is correct? Follow the course of the river Follow the coarse of the river Which of the following is correct? Use a coarse mesh wire strainer Use a course mesh wire strainer You scored /10 practise again? Retry |
Nephrology is the study of which organs? | Nephrology - Biology-Online Dictionary The branch of medicine dealing primarily with the function and diseases of the kidneys Supplement Nephrology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the study of the function, structure, diseases and treatments of kidneys . The kidneys are a pair of organs in the body that perform the function of osmoregulation , blood filtration, and elimination of wastes in the form of urine . Some of the common problems of the kidneys are acute kidney failures associated with the lack of blood flow to the kidneys, direct damage to the kidneys, and blockage of urine from the kidneys. Another is the chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is commonly caused by types 1 and 2 diabetes and by high blood pressure. Other causes of CKD include immune system conditions (e.g. lupus, AIDS, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C), urinary tract infections (pyelonephritis), inflammation of glomeruli, polycystic kidney disease, congenital defecs, and long-term medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.1 Nephrology is also concerned with the diagnosis of these kidney problems and the appropriate medical care and treatments (e.g. renal replacement therapy such as dialysis and renal transplant). A physician that specializes in nephrology is called nephrologist or renal physician. Word origin: Greek nephros (kidney) + -logy (study of) See also: |
Which famous building has the address of 1600 Pennysylvania Avenue? | 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006 | Zillow This property is hidden from your search results. Unhide 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006 3 beds 35 baths 55,000 sqft Edit Edit home facts for a more accurate Zestimate. Off Market See current rates This home is not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home's value. Learn more A Rent Zestimate® is Zillow's estimated monthly rental price, computed using a proprietary formula. It is a starting point in determining the monthly rental price for a specific property. Edit Home to every American president except George Washington - who chose the site - the White House is rich in history and tradition. Known as "The People's House", the complex is made up of the Executive Residence flanked by colonnades that connect to the West Wing and East Wing. The six-story Executive Residence serves as the president's living quarters and entertaining area. Notable rooms include the Diplomatic Reception Room where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held fireside chats, Lincoln Bedroom that was once the namesake's office, East Room which hosts large ceremonies and State Dining Room for formal dinners. The impressive kitchen is equipped to serve dinner for up to 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to over 1,000. The First Family enjoys the top two floors as its private living area. These floors are altered to accommodate the needs of each new president. In addition to many bedrooms, you'll find a sun room, music room, game room and gym. Also within the house is a library, a doctor's office, flower and carpenter shops, and a bowling alley. Head to the East Wing, past the 40-seat Family Theater to the offices of the First Lady, the White House social secretary and correspondence staff. On the opposite side of the Executive Residence is the West Wing. This is the operations hub of the president's top staff, complete with the press briefing room and the famous Oval Office. The complex sits on 18 meticulously landscaped acres, including the North and South Lawns, a putting green, two fountains, the Rose Garden and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. While public White House tours are limited, anyone can appreciate the beauty of the grounds from the bordering streets. Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile Garden Parking: Garage - Attached, Off street Patio Add owner estimate Zestimate A Zestimate home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home's value. Learn more The Value Range is the high and low estimate market value for which Zillow values a home. The more information, the smaller the range, and the more accurate the Zestimate. See data coverage and accuracy table Don't agree with your home's Zestimate? Owners can edit their home facts to make the Zestimate more accurate. Plus, you can leave an opinion on your Zestimate value below. Just click "Owner Estimate". $397,747,372 |
Which public service is located near Victoria Station in London at 10 Broadway? | New Scotland Yard, 8-10 Broadway, London - Police near St. James's Park Tube Station About: New Scotland Yard is not a standard Police Station. Do not use this address to report crime or for when and urgent police response is required. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Related Businesses |
Which international charity is registered at John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford? | Contact us | Oxfam GB Contact us How to contact Oxfam with questions, comments or feedback Before you get in touch, have you tried our online FAQs ? There may already be an answer to your question (which could save you time and Oxfam money). Got a question? Not sure who to ask? Then simply email [email protected] . We're here to help. Feedback Whether it's good news or bad, or just something you want to say, let us know at [email protected] . Campaigns Are you a campaigner or do you want to know more about what issues we are working on? Contact us at [email protected] . Oxfam Education We offer a huge range of ideas, resources and support for developing a global dimension in the classroom. Email [email protected] to find out more. Events Are an existing participant or just keen to get involved by running, cycling, taking on our Trailwalker or Trailtrekker challenges, then please email us at [email protected] Fundraising Get involved in the community spirit, have fun and raise funds for Oxfam. To find out more, contact [email protected] . For new supplier enquiries |
Which public service moved from Bracknell in Berkshire, to Exeter in Devon in 2003? | So, will it rain tomorrow? Add to myFT So, will it rain tomorrow? The Met Office has been trying to answer this question for 150 years. Have Britain’s weather scientists now cracked it? Read next June 24, 2011 by: Clive Cookson Noon on Thursday June 9 in the Met Office operations room in Exeter. From desk to ceiling, brightly coloured computer screens show past weather and future predictions. Showers speckle a rainfall radar map of the British Isles. A temperature chart shows tongues of warm orange air sticking into a pool of cool blue over the North Atlantic. 92 mm highest rainfall recorded in one hour, Maidenhead, July 12 1901 In the middle sits Martin Young, the chief forecaster, facing a dilemma about the weather three days ahead. He has known since the beginning of the week that an Atlantic depression was likely to reach Britain at the weekend, but now, with millions of people making plans, he must issue more specific guidance about when and where the rain is going to fall on Sunday. “There’s an unusually large difference between the [computer] models three days ahead,” Young explains. The supercomputer at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in Reading puts the incoming depression and its associated rain a full 300 miles further north than the Met Office’s own model. “We have techniques for merging models on screen,” he says. “I’ve blended the early part of one model with the later part of another one. But at the moment we’re leaning more towards the Met Office model.” That would mean rain reaching London at about 2pm on Sunday and northern England by nightfall – we’ll see later what actually happened. Clouds gather over weather instruments, used in conjunction with radar. For all the prodigious processing power and observational resources of the worldwide meteorological system, forecasting decisions still come down to human skill and experience. The Met Office would never rely solely on a computer-generated forecast, says Young, who has worked there for 32 years – moving from the old headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire, to the new Exeter centre. For Young’s boss, chief meteorologist Ewen McCallum, today’s uncertainty about what will happen in three days’ time illustrates the improvement in forecasting over the past generation. When he joined the Met Office 37 years ago, forecasters frequently faced similar or worse uncertainty about what would happen the next day. “A four-day forecast today is about as accurate as a one-day forecast was when I started,” says McCallum, in an accent as Scottish as his name. “Then, we had no operational access to weather satellites, no radar and very slow computers.” Public service Changing face of the Met Office As we walk round the operations room, talking to people who are preparing more specialised forecasts for particular groups, such as shipping and aviation, the sense of continuity and pride in the Met Office is evident. Many of those present have spent their whole working lives in its service. “I have been at the Met Office for 28 years; my father joined in 1950 and was a forecaster for 34 years,” says Rob Varley, operations director. “So the Met Office has been an intimate part of my life since before I was born.” Brian Golding, head of forecasting research and development, will soon celebrate 40 years at the Met Office. The raw materials in a successful forecast have improved beyond recognition over that period, he says, and will continue to do so in the future. The first key ingredient is the fundamental physics of the atmosphere and how it interacts with oceans and land masses to produce weather. This is encapsulated in increasingly sophisticated models, as computing power grows. The £33m Met Office supercomputer – a twinned IBM Power 6 machine installed in 2009 and about to be upgraded – can carry out trillions of calculations a second. It sits in two huge halls, shrouded by what look like plastic shower curtains. These are intended not to preserve the modesty of the energy-guzzling machine but to reduce the need to cool in the immediate vicinity. For |
Which historic event would you associate with Pudding Lane in London? | MoEML: Pudding Lane Pudding Lane List documents mentioning Pudding Lane List variant names and spellings Pudding Lane is most famously known as the starting point of the Great Fire of 1666 . The origin of its name is contested by historians but is most likely consistent with Stow’s explanation in his Survey of London: Then haue yee one other lane called Rother Lane, or Red Rose Lane, of such a signe there, now commonly called Pudding Lane, because the Butchers of Eastcheape haue their skalding House for Hogges there, and their puddinges [entrails] with other filth of Beastes, are voided downe that way to theyr dung boates on the Thames ( 1.210–11 ). Henry A. Harben, Gillian Bebbington, and Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert support Stow’s account of the origin. However, Edward Waterhouse (1619–1670) gives a different explanation in his Narrative, understanding pudding as a favourite national dish rather than the medieval word for guts and entrails ( Weinreb and Hibbert 625 ). Edward Waterhouse introduces Pudding Lane as a place so called, but for some eminent seller or sellers of Puddings living of old there, it being a regular practice to name streets after that which was produced or sold in the vicinity (as in Bread Street , Milk Street , and Candlewick Street ). He dubs pudding the general beloved diſh of Engliſh men Pudding Lane ran south from Little Eastcheap down to Thames Street , with New Fish Street ( Newfyshe Streat ) framing it on the west and Botolph Lane on the east. The only intersecting street on Pudding Lane is St. George’s Lane , and the nearby parishes include St. Margaret’s , St. Magnus’s , St. Botolph’s , St. George’s , and St. Leonard, Eastcheap . On Ekwall’s map it is labeled as Rother (Pudding) Lane after Stow’s account of the lane’s former title. Pudding Lane is contained within Billingsgate Ward . Eastcheap (the eastern counterpart to Westcheap or Cheapside , ceap meaning originally to barter and eventually becoming the noun for market) was the primary meat market in London. Pudding Lane was lined with butchers’ stalls ( Bebbington 120 ). Bebbington notes that in 1402 the butchers were granted an alley where they might dispose of entrails known as puddings. Pudding Lane ran conveniently towards the river from Eastcheap . Harben reports that butchers were licenced to build a bridge over the Thames with houses thereon, whence they might cast offal into the Thames at ebb-tide In Stow’s time the lane was chiefly inhabited by Basketmakers, Turners and Butchers ( Stow 1.211 ). Waterhouse, writing later in the seventeenth century, remarks that people of labour and poor condition ply in this working early in the morning and late at night when the Tyde serves to bring up Fishermen, Passengers, and other Boats and Portages. They would then sell their puddings, hoping to bring the place in request with travelers ( sig. C8v ). Al Smith remarks that the butchers have since relocated to Smithfield and Leadenhall markets ( 164–65 ), a progression that likely began in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The Great Fire began on Sunday, 2 September 1666 at around 2 a.m. in the house of Thomas Farriner (also Farryner), the King’s baker, at a site which is now occupied by 25 Pudding Lane ( Smith 164–65 ). Due to a strong eastern wind, the |
Which English Victorian author was born in 1812 in Old Commercial Rd, Landport, Portsmouth? | Background | Dickens & the Victorian City Dickens & the Victorian City A Tale of two Cities Background Dickens’s birthplace in Mile End Terrace, Portsmouth. When we think of Dickens and the Victorian City, we think of Dickens and London. While it is impossible to underestimate the importance of London in Dickens’s work, readers, critics, and enthusiasts inevitably ignore the indirect influence of those other English villages, towns and cities in which Dickens lived, worked, and played, including Portsmouth, the city in which he was born. The significance of Portsmouth in Dickens’s work is often overlooked and little is made of the impact of the city on his work or on related links between Portsmouth and Dickens’s family, and his theatrical, novelistic, and philanthropic interests: Dickens’s father, John Dickens (1785-1851) was a clerk in the pay office of the Royal Navy attached to the Portsmouth dockyard; Dickens’s son, Sydney Smith Haldimand Dickens (1847-72) enrolled in Eastman’s Naval Academy in Southsea in 1859, later joining the Royal Navy in 1860 which he made his career; and the Royal Navy features in a number of Dickens’s works, most notably in Dombey and Son (1846-48). Dickens was baptised on 4th March in St Marys Church in 1812 by his parents, John and Elizabeth. In addition, Dickens visited Portsmouth on a number of occasions, mentioned it in numerous works and, in 1859, wrote an essay on the city in All the Year Round. Furthermore, by some odd quirk of fate, Portsmouth’s more genteel neighbour, Southsea, became the final resting place of two of the women to whom Dickens was romantically attached in his lifetime: Maria Beadnell and the actress, Ellen Ternan . Ellen Ternan, reputedly Dickens’s mistress, is buried in Highland Road Cemetery in Portsmouth. Dickens’s stay in Portsmouth was brief: on the 7 February 1812 Charles John Huffam Dickens was born in Landport, Portsmouth to John Dickens and his wife Elizabeth (1789-1863). The house in which he was born, 13 Mile End Terrace (now Old Commercial Road) has been preserved for posterity and is now known as the Dickens Birthplace Museum. On the 4 March 1812, he was baptised at St Mary’s Church, Portsea, and while the building itself was demolished in the 1850s, and replaced by a new church built in the 1880s, the font in which he was christened remains intact and can be found at St Stephen’s, Portsmouth. In June 1812, it is thought that the Dickens family moved to lodgings at 16 Hawke Street, Portsmouth, and in December 1813 to 39 Wish Street (now King’s Road) Southsea. Neither building remains: the lodgings in Hawke Street were destroyed during the Second World War and the house in King’s Road has been demolished. The Dickenses remained in Portsmouth until early 1815, when they moved to lodgings in London. Blossom Alley near Dickens’s second home in Hawke Street, Portsea. In total, Dickens’s childhood time in Portsmouth amounts to three years. However, he did return on a number of occasions, and set several chapters of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, serialised 1838-39, in the town of his birth and visited Portsmouth while writing Nickleby. He has often told me that he remembered the small front garden to the house at Portsea, from which he was taken away when he was two years old, and where, watched by a nurse through a low kitchen-window almost level with the gravel-walk, he trotted about with something to eat, and his little elder sister with him. He was carried from the garden one day to see the soldiers exercise; I perfectly recollect that, on our being at Portsmouth together while he was writing Nickleby, he recognised the exact shape of the military parade seen by him as a very infant, on the same spot, a quarter of a century before. John Forster, Life of Charles Dickens (1871-74) Sailors carousing by George Cruikshank shows inside a Portsea tavern around the time Dickens was born. What this tells us is that, while his time in Portsmouth was short, it made a significant impression on the young Dickens, and that he returned to the town presum |
Albany and Camp Hill are two of the three prisons outside Newport on the Isle of Wight. What is the third? | Isle of Wight prisons: where social work is making inroads | Community Care Jobs Live Inform Isle of Wight prisons: where social work is making inroads The giant grey walls topped with barbed wire surrounding HMP Isle of Wight's three sites, Parkhurst, Albany and Camp Hill, do not exactly say "caring environment". By Vern Pitt on July 29, 2011 in Adults The Isle of Wight is among the most pioneering areas when it comes to the use of social workers in its prisons. Vern Pitt reports The giant grey walls topped with barbed wire surrounding HMP Isle of Wight’s three sites, Parkhurst, Albany and Camp Hill, do not exactly say “caring environment”. However, once inside visitors are greeted with colourful wings, manicured gardens and even Queen Victoria’s old hunting lodge, immaculately preserved. It is abundantly clear that appearances can be deceptive. The Isle of Wight has, for some time, been at the forefront of introducing social care into the prison environment. It was the first council to partner with its prison service, providing a social worker to conduct assessments of prisoners’ needs as part of a Department of Health-funded older prisoners project in 2008. See special report on social care in prisons It was a move driven by the prison’s population, which is the oldest in the UK. It currently has 431 prisoners over 50, and 70% are on long sentences. Following the end of that initiative, in April 2010, the island is now a development site for the DH’s common assessment framework for adults (CAF), which is designed to promote information-sharing between social care and other services and backed by £630,000 funding over two years. Reablement is the ‘big thing’ Phil Parkinson, head of residence and prison liaison with the project, says it has “opened his eyes” to what can be achieved. “Reablement, to me, is the big thing,” he says. “The more people we can get through from the in-patient health wing and enable them to live on a wing and prepare for release, the better. The cell is their own home. We want to be doing what happens on the outside.” Cheryl Garrett, the social worker who has been working in the prison since 2008, says her role is much more about developing services than it would in the community. “For instance, there are a lot of dementias which can get hidden within the prison system because it’s very regulated – things are all done at a certain time,” she says. “So, we have been working with the memory service and they are now doing the tests to pick up any dementias or poor cognitive functioning on the part of people in the prison.” Perhaps the most successful project is the older person’s activity group, run by Mary Wozencroft, disability liaison officer. Wozencroft says that demand for the group, which allows older prisoners to socialise and learn some key living skills, has soared from 15 people to more than 70. She says Garrett’s input and the use of the CAF has helped her develop the support that is really needed but also control demand for the service to ensure it’s reaching those with the highest needs. One prisoner, whom Community Care finds in the middle of game of dominoes, appears to be in high spirits, but he says it’s only the group that keeps him that way. “I have two budgies in my cell and I used to spend most of my time in the cell just doing paintings and looking after them. I was getting depressed,” he recalls. He says he did have difficulty reaching the group because of his ability to push his own wheelchair but since he has attended he can find any number of people to take him there. However, Garrett’s influence can only stretch so far. She will take referrals for assessment from any part of the three sites but two prison officers on one older prisoners’ wing have no idea who she is when questioned. Her managers put this down to shift patterns which can mean certain staff have little contact with those that work office hours. Barriers to integration The council’s service commissioner, Jackie Raven, says there are other barriers to fully integrating social services with the prison. “We use |
Who killed John F Kennedy? | Who killed John F. Kennedy? Who killed John F. Kennedy? Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Johnson, Bush and Nixon involved in John F. Kennedy's murder. Click here, if you would like to purchase this unique book on Amazon, in its enhanced eBook format ! If you still believe that Oswald was the lone assassin who killed Kennedy, you are greatly mistaken. If I told you who really killed Kennedy, you would probably never believe it. Though much of the evidence has been destroyed over the years, and more than 74 people who knew about the conspiracy have been murdered to keep them quiet, but yet the evidence that still remains is overwhelming. Dorothy Kilgallen a famous writer and Editorialist of numerous political columns, had just completed a lengthy interview with Jack Ruby in prison, and had told some of her friends privately that she had uncovered information about the JFK assassination that would "blow the case wide open." Days later she was discovered dead in her apartment, and the manuscript that she had been working on was gone. J. Edger Hoover said: "The individual is handicapped by coming face to face with a conspiracy so Monstrous, he cannot believe it exists." "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." George H.W. Bush. It was George Bush Sr. and all of his Nazi Illuminati buddies in the CIA, together with the help of the Italian Mafia that killed Kennedy. But they received their orders from the masterminds behind the conspiracy, which included George H. W. Bush, Nixon and Johnson. LBJ told both his mistress and his ex-wife about the assassination, the night before Kennedy was killed. After JFK’s assassination Mrs. Kennedy refused to remove her bloodstained clothing, and regretted having washed the blood off her face and hands. As she stood next to Johnson on board the plane when he took the oath of office as President. She said, "I want them to see what they have done to Jack." Jackie Kennedy believed LBJ was involved in her husbands murder. Jackie Kennedy, who died in 1994, states in her oral history recordings – that she made after the assassination – that it's very clear to her that others were involved; including President Lyndon Johnson. And now 17 years after Jackie's death, her daughter Caroline has decided to release her mothers tapes to ABC News in 2011 from the Kennedy family volt, and the ABC executives have confirmed that the revelations in these tapes are "explosive." Johnson had called Federal Judge Sarah T Hughes to come to the airport to administer the oath of office which he wanted to take before leaving Dallas. When Judge Hughes finally arrived on air-force 1, she said to Johnson, "Mr. President, I'm really sorry but I could not find a copy of the Swearing in Ceremony." And Johnson looked around at the people gathered there and said, "If any of you say anything about this I'll call you a liar." And he reached into his pocket and pulled out a copy of the Swearing in Ceremony. So while they were standing there and Judge Hughes was reading it and preparing to give the oath of office; Johnson turns and looks back a Albert Thomson and Thomson gives him a wink, and Johnson smiles. Evelyn Lincoln President Kennedy's Secretary said this in 1994, "As far as the assassination is concerned it is my belief that there was a conspiracy because there were those that disliked him and felt the only way to get rid of him was to assassinate him. These five conspirators, in my opinion, were Lyndon B. Johnson, J.Edgar Hover, The Mafia, the CIA and the Cubans in Florida." This is a picture of Robert Kennedy smashing his fist into one of the White House pillars when he said to Johnson: "Why did you have my brother killed? Robert Kennedy also suspected the CIA and the Cubans, asking both CIA director John McCone and his Cuban friend Enrique “Harry” Ruiz Williams if their people were responsible for his brother’s murder. RFK said: “One of your guys did it.” Haynes Johnson a reporter, says that he was in the room with Robert Kennedy on the afternoon of his brot |
Who killed Martin Luther King? | Who Killed Martin Luther King Jr.? Updated January 15, 2016. Who Killed Martin Luther King Jr.? Despite many conspiracy theories questioning who was responsible for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., most of the evidence points to a single shooter, James Earl Ray. On the morning of April 4, Ray used information from the televised news as well as from a newspaper to discover where King was staying in Memphis. Around 3:30 p.m., Ray, using the name John Willard, rented room 5B in Bessie Brewer's run-down rooming house that was located across the street from the Lorraine Motel. Ray then visited the York Arms Company a few blocks away and purchased a pair of binoculars for $41.55 in cash. Returning to the rooming house, Ray readied himself in the communal bathroom, peering out the window, waiting for King to emerge from his hotel room. At 6:01 p.m., Ray shot King, mortally wounding him. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Immediately after the shot, Ray quickly placed his rifle, binoculars, radio, and newspaper into a box and covered it with an old, green blanket. Then Ray hurriedly carried the bundle out of the bathroom, down the hall, and down to the first floor. Once outside, Ray dumped his package outside the Canipe Amusement Company and walked swiftly to his car. He then drove away in his white Ford Mustang, just before police arrived. While Ray was driving toward Mississippi, police were starting to put the pieces together. Nearly immediately, the mysterious green bundle was discovered as were several witnesses who had seen someone who they believed to be the new renter of 5B rushing out of the rooming house with the bundle. By comparing fingerprints found on items in the bundle, including those on the rife and binoculars, with those of known fugitives, the FBI discovered they were looking for James Earl Ray. After a two-month long, international manhunt, Ray was finally captured on June 8 at London's Heathrow Airport. Ray pleaded guilty and was given a 99-year sentence in prison. Ray died in prison in 1998. * Ralph Abernathy as quoted in Gerald Posner, Killing the Dream (New York: Random House, 1998) 31. Bibliography Garrow, David J. Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference . New York: William Morrow, 1986. Posner, Gerald. Killing the Dream: James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.. New York: Random House, 1998. |
Name the follow up to the Clint Eastwood film 'Every Which Way But Loose'. | Any Which Way You Can (1980) - 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 Any Which Way You Can ( 1980 ) PG | Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from fighting, but when the Mafia come ... See full summary » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 28 titles created 04 Apr 2013 a list of 43 titles created 21 Jun 2014 a list of 24 titles created 13 Oct 2014 a list of 43 titles created 29 Dec 2014 a list of 43 titles created 8 months ago Title: Any Which Way You Can (1980) 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. The San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde. Director: James Fargo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X A hard but mediocre cop is assigned to escort a prostitute into custody from Las Vegas to Phoenix, so that she can testify in a mob trial. But a lot of people are literally betting that they won't make it into town alive. Director: Clint Eastwood Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women, that he rapes and murders. The killings are getting personal when the killer ... See full summary » Director: Richard Tuggle A pilot is sent into the Soviet Union on a mission to steal a prototype jet fighter that can be partially controlled by a neuralink Director: Clint Eastwood An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest. Director: Clint Eastwood A rape victim is exacting revenge on her aggressors in a small town outside San Francisco. "Dirty" Harry Callahan, on suspension for angering his superiors (again), is assigned to the case. Director: Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry must foil a terrorist organization made up of disgruntled Vietnam veterans. But this time, he's teamed with a rookie female partner that he's not too excited to be working with. Director: James Fargo Dirty Harry Callahan must stop a sick secret contest to murder local celebrities, which includes himself as a target. Director: Buddy Van Horn A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude. Director: Clint Eastwood As the film opens on an Oklahoma farm during the depression, two simultaneous visitors literally hit the Wagoneer home: a ruinous dust storm and a convertible crazily driven by Red, the ... See full summary » Director: Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry is on the trail of vigilante cops who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables. Director: Ted Post A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land. Director: Clint Eastwood Edit Storyline Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from fighting, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he is pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'. Written by Colin Tinto <[email protected]> Faster, funnier and wilder. It'll knock you out. Genres: 17 December 1980 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Mit Vollgas nach San Fernando See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia One of two 1980 movies with Clint Eastwood released in that year. Bronco Billy (1980) was a minor box-office hit, whereas Any Which Way You Can (1980) was a major box-office hit. See more » Goofs When Clyde is "scrapping" Patrick Scarf's Cadillac, we see him just tapping the roof of the car, but in the shot from inside the car, the whole front of the roof of the car being caved in. |
In whch Robert Di Nero film would you hear the line You Talking To Me? | Robert DeNiro Quotes Robert DeNiro Quotes Goodfellas - Jimmy Conway: "You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut." Jimmy Conway: "As soon as he shoots him in the foot, he tells him to go f**k himself. Tommy, you really gonna let him get away with that? You gonna let this f***in' punk get away with that? What's the matter with you? What's the world coming' to?" Jimmy Conway: "What'd you say? Are you bein a f***in' wiseguy with me? Huh? What'd I tell you? What did I tell you? What did I tell you? You don't buy anything, you hear me? Don't buy anything!" Taxi Driver - Travis Bickle: "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talking to? You talkin' to me? Well. I'm the only one here." Travis Bickle: "Some day a real rain will come and wash all the scum off the streets." Travis Bickle: "Listen you f***ers, you screwheads, here's a man who would not take it anymore, who would not let... Listen you f***ers you screwheads, here's a man who would not take it any more, a man who stood up against the scum, the cons, the dogs, the filth, the s**t. Here is someone who stood up." Casino - Sam "Ace" Rothstien: "In the casino the cardinal rule is to keep them playing and keep them coming back. The longer they play, the more they lose. In then end we get it all" Sam "Ace" Rothstien: "And don't forget to tell your friends what happens if they f**k around here. Do you understand?" "I'm sorry. I made a bad mistake." "Your f***ing right you made a bad mistake because if you come back here and we catch either one of you, we're gonna brake your f***ing heads and you won't walk out of here. See that f***ing saw, we're gonna use it. We don't f**k around in this place." Max Cady: "Come Out Come Out Wherever you are" Max Cady: "Maybe I'm the big bad wolf." Max Cady: "I can out learn you, I can out think you, I can out philosophy you, and I'm gonna out last you." Max Cady: "Free as a bird apparently." Midnight Run - "If you don't co-operate you're gonna suffer from fistophobia." - "You're a fu***ing criminal and you deserve to go where you're going and I'm gonna take you there and if I hear any more s**t outta you. I'm gonna fu***ing bust your head and I'm gonna put you back in that fu***ing hole and I'm gonna stick your head in that fu***ing toilet bowl, and I'm gonna make it stay there." |
Which seaside resort is the setting for the Only Fools And Horses 'Jolly Boys Outing'? | The Jolly Boys' Outing | Only Fools and Horses Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools and Horses Wiki Del and friends go on their annual "beano" to Margate. Contents [ show ] Synopsis Nearly a year has passed since Rodney married Cassandra . He is now working for her father's printing firm, Parry Print Ltd., while Uncle Albert has to act as "Executive Lookout" for Trotters Independent Traders , i.e: watching out for the police. Whilst Albert and Del Boy flog car radios "as recommended by Nigel Mansell" down at the market, Cassandra visits them both and narrowly avoids one of Albert's boring war-stories. She also tries to put them off from coming to dinner at her and Rodney's flat the following evening, but Del is naively slow on the uptake and proclaims he and Albert will be there. Soon Marlene , with her newborn son named Tyler , pops by and chats with Del, who talks about how he, Rodney, Albert, Boycie , and numerous The Nag's Head regulars are going off on their traditional once-a-year annual "Beano" (day-trip) called the Jolly Boys' Outing to the seaside resort of Margate on Saturday. The following evening, at Rodney and Cassandra's flat, the Trotters enjoy a sophisticated dinner with Cassandra's parents, as well as her boss, Stephen (a yuppie who is much hated by Rodney, Alan , and to a lesser extent, Albert), and his wife, Joanne. During a game of Trivial Pursuit, Del also points out that Cassandra's father Alan is also going on the Jolly Boys' Outing, much to his wife Pamela 's chagrin; but Alan promises her that he won't eat or drink anything and just have a good time. During their game of Trivial Pursuit, Del suggests that a female swan is called a bic (After a clue from Rodney, where he shows him a pen). On Saturday, The Jolly Boys are riding down the highway in their coach (equipped with one of Del's car radios), singing along to " Help! " by Bananarama . Albert complains that they had to leave before breakfast, but conversation from Mickey Pearce and Jevon reveals that the Jolly Boys had to leave early due to it being a Bank Holiday weekend (Margate will therefore be flooded with tourists), and a train strike is also ongoing. Del goes to get his uncle some sandwiches from Denzil , only to discover him taking pills. Denzil states he simply has an ear infection, and a doctor told him to take some medication. He begs Del not to the others, since they will laugh. Del promises that Denzil's secret is safe with him. However shortly, Mike hands Denzil the brass bell he calls time with in the Nag's Head, meaning Del had told everyone on board the coach. The coach arrives at a halfway house, where the Jolly Boys have a couple of drinks. While finding Del in the gents' toilets, Mike runs into his old rival, Eddie Chambers , who says that he now runs a night club called The Mardi Gras in Margate. Del buys some tickets from Eddie, and explains to Mike that he'll sell the tickets to some other people before leaving Margate. Mike then informs Del that Harry, the bus driver, is drunk. Outside, Rodney, Mickey, Jevon, and Denzil play a bit of football, as the other Jolly Boys exit the halfway house with a paralytic Harry, who is helped onto the coach by Mike and Trigger . Albert suggests that Denzil should drive the coach, seeing as he is licenced to drive both heavy goods vehicles and buses. Denzil refuses at first, but eventually gives in and only agrees to drive the coach if Harry drives it home. As the Jolly Boys prepare to leave, Rodney gets arrested for accidentally throwing the football at a policeman (which he was passing to Del). Del and Alan quickly bail Rodney out, and they head for Margate. The Jolly Boys arrive in Margate and enjoy themselves, such as playing on the beach, and going on the rides at the amusement park . At one point, Alan tries to eat some jellied eels, but Mike quickly stops him (as per the advice of Alan's wife). That evening, as Del and Rodney sit down together at a jetty and talk about how Cassandra reminds them of their late mother Joan . Looking out to the sea, Del also brings up the time |
Inspector 'Dirty' Harry Callaghan attempted to clean up the streets of which US City? | Dirty Harry - Wikiquote Dirty Harry Jump to: navigation , search Sociology ? Oh, you'll go far — that's if you live ... Just don't let your college degree get you killed 'cause I'm liable to get killed along with ya. When a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross. I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth , in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world , and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky ?" Well, do ya, punk? Dirty Harry is a 1971 film about a San Francisco cop with little regard for rules, but who always gets results, tracking down a serial killer who snipes at random victims. You don't assign him to murder cases, You just turn him loose. [taglines] Contents Harry Callahan[ edit ] You gotta be kidding. I don't got any time to break in any newcomers. Why don't you do this boy a favor ... if I need a partner, I'll get me someone who knows what the hell he's doin'. [to Gonzalez] Sociology? Oh, you'll go far — that's if you live ... Just don't let your college degree get you killed 'cause I'm liable to get killed along with ya. Now you know why they call me "Dirty Harry". I get every dirty job that comes along. Gonzalez was obeying orders from his superior, me ... he didn't know anything about it. And when this mess is over, if he [the Chief] wants my badge, well, he can have that too. Scorpio Killer[ edit ] [in note to the mayor] To the City of San Francisco, I will enjoy killing one person every day until you pay me one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). If you agree say so tomorrow morning in Personal Column San Francisco Chronicle and I will set up meeting. If I do not hear from you it will be my next pleasure to kill a Catholic priest or a nigger. Scorpio [in a letter] The double-crossing San Francisco police made me do this. Now ransom $200,000 in used 10s and 20s. One man with yellow bag, south side, Marina Green, East Harbor, 9 p.m., she has oxygen until 3 a.m. tomorrow morning, red panties and bra, nice tits, mole on left thigh. Anything cute and you'll force me to let girl die of slow suffocation. Scorpio [to Callahan, on the phone] If I even think you're being followed, the girl dies. If you talk to anyone, I don't care if it's a Pekinese pissing against a lamppost, the girl dies ... No car. I give you a certain amount of time to go from phone booth to phone booth. I ring four times. You don't answer by the fourth ring, I hang up and that's the end of the game. The girl dies ... Cop! ... I hope you're not stupid. [to Callahan] Left hand. Let's see the gun.[Harry pulls out his .44 Magnum] My! That's a big one. [to Callahan] No, don't pass out on me now cop! No, no, no, no, no. Do we understand each other? I said do we understand each other? Listen up cop, I changed my mind. I'm going to let her die, I just wanted you to know that. [in the hospital, with a battered face] They tried to frame me with the Deacon girl murder, and now they're trying to murder me — and look at me, just look at me. I'm supposed to be innocent until proven guilty and just look at what they did to me. Everywhere I go, cops follow me — and just look at me. [to a school bus driver] Hear me, you old hag, I'm telling you to drive or I'll decorate this bus with your brains. [in a note] To the City of San Francisco — You have double-crossed me for the last time. I'm warning you to have my $200,000 dollars and a jet airplane ready and waiting. I will call the Mayor's Office at one o'clock and tell you about the hostages who I will be happy to kill if you don't do exactly what I say. Scorpio. Others[ edit ] Mayor: The City of San Francisco does not pay criminals not to commit crimes. Instead, we pay a police department. Lt. Al Bressler: Just go where you're told, do what you're told, play it straight down the line ... Nothing cute, nothing fancy. Just pay the ranso |
Dr Egon Spengler appears in which film? | Harold Ramis - IMDb IMDb Writer | Actor | Producer Born on November 21, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, Harold Allen Ramis got his start in comedy as Playboy magazine's joke editor and reviewer. In 1969, he joined Chicago's Second City's Improvisational Theatre Troupe before moving to New York to help write and perform in "The National Lampoon Show" with other Second City graduates including John ... See full bio » Born: a list of 35 people created 22 Oct 2011 a list of 46 people created 05 Jun 2012 a list of 35 images created 07 Mar 2014 a list of 30 people created 24 Sep 2014 a list of 43 people created 20 Jan 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Harold Ramis's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 7 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Known For 2018 Ghostbusters: Ecto Force (TV Series) (characters - 2018) ( announced ) 2016 Ghostbusters (based on the 1984 film "Ghostbusters" written by) 2009 Year One (screenplay) / (story) 2009 Ghostbusters (Video Game) (characters) 1980 Caddyshack (written by) 1979 Meatballs (written by) SCTV (TV Series) (head writer - 25 episodes, 1976 - 1977) (writer - 22 episodes, 1978 - 1979) (supervising writer - 16 episodes, 1978) (written by - 1 episode, 1976) 1976 The TVTV Show (TV Movie) Hide 1982 SCTV Network (TV Series) Allan 'Crazy Legs' Herschman 1976 The TVTV Show (TV Movie) Various 1986 Back to School (executive producer) 1984 The Top (TV Movie) (executive producer) 1993 Groundhog Day (writer: "Weatherman") 1981 Stripes (performer: "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" - uncredited) Hide 2007 Eagle vs Shark (special thanks) 2006 American Pets (Video short) (special thanks) 2012 Metaphysical Milkshake (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2010 Invitation to World Literature (TV Series documentary) Himself 2009-2010 Biography (TV Series documentary) Himself - Friend / Himself 2009 Whatever Happened To? (TV Series) Himself 2009 Días de cine (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee 2009 Slimer Mode (Video documentary) Himself - 'Egon Spangler' / Co-writer 2007 Greatest Ever 80s Movies (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2007 The Seduction (Video short) Himself 2006 American Pets (Video short) Himself 2006 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) Himself 2006 The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2005 Best Ever Family Films (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2004 Stars and Stripes 1 (Video documentary short) Himself 2004 Stars and Stripes 2 (Video documentary short) Himself 2002 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself 2002 VH-1 Behind the Movie (TV Series documentary) Himself 2002 The Daily Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest 1999 Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (Video short documentary) Himself - Director 1986/I Comic Relief (TV Special) Moe Green 1984 The Top (TV Movie) Himself 1976 Super Bowl (TV Movie documentary) Himself (voice) 1969 Playboy After Dark (TV Series) Various - Episode #1.22 (1969) ... Various (uncredited) Hide 2014 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself 2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV Series) Russell Ziskey 2007 Secrets of New York (TV Series documentary) Himself 1982 SCTV Network (TV Series) Various - Teacher's Pet (1982) ... Various (uncredited) Related Videos PSA for Children's Tumor Foundation. See more » Publicity Listings: 2 Interviews | 6 Articles | 4 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: Chicago still remains a Mecca of the Midwest - people from both coasts are kind of amazed how good life is in Chicago, and what a good culture we've got. You can have a pretty wonderful artistic life and never leave Chicago. See more » Trivia: When he was doing his audition for Second City, it was him performing a sketch to a full house. See more » Trademark: Frequently casts himself in small roles See more » Star Sign: |
Richard Harris plays which charcter in the Harry Potter films? | Richard Harris | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Career Late in his career, he acted in the Oscar-winning films Unforgiven and Gladiator (in the latter as Marcus Aurelius). Harris in "This Sporting Life" He played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films , that is, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . He at first declined the offer to play Dumbledore; however, upon hearing the news that her grandfather had a very good shot at playing the role, his granddaughter told him that if he did not go back and take the part, she would never speak to him again. And so, he accepted the part. In 2003 , his voice could be heard as the character Opaz in the animated film Kaena: The Prophecy. The movie was also dedicated to him as he had died the previous year. In his career, he was nominated for two Best Actor Academy Awards: for This Sporting Life in 1964 , and The Field in 1991 . He was also an accomplished musician and singer: he released several albums, and his single "MacArthur Park" reached #2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart. Selected filmography |
In which year was the film Casablanca premiered? | Casablanca premieres in NYC - Nov 26, 1942 - HISTORY.com Casablanca premieres in NYC Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1942, Casablanca, a World War II-era drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premieres in New York City; it will go on to become one of the most beloved Hollywood movies in history. In the film, Bogart played Rick Blaine, a former freedom fighter and the owner of a swanky North African nightclub, who is reunited with the beautiful, enigmatic Ilsa Lund (Bergman), the woman who loved and left him. Directed by Michael Curtiz, Casablanca opened in theaters across America on January 23, 1943, and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Bogart. It took home three Oscars, for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film featured a number of now-iconic quotes, including Rick’s line to Ilsa: “Here’s looking at you, kid,” as well as “Round up the usual suspects,” “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” and “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” Bogart was born on December 25, 1899, in New York City, and during the 1930s established his movie career playing tough-guy roles. He gained fame as Detective Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon (1941), which marked John Huston’s directorial debut. Bogart and Huston later collaborated on such films as The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) and The African Queen (1951) with Katharine Hepburn, which earned Bogart a Best Actor Oscar. In 1945, Bogart married his fourth wife, the actress Lauren Bacall, with whom he co-starred for the first time in 1944’s To Have and Have Not. Bogey and Bacall became one of Hollywood’s legendary couples and went on to appear together in The Big Sleep (1946), Dark Passage (1947) and Key Largo (1948). Among Bogart’s other film credits are The Barefoot Contessa (1954), with Ava Gardner; Sabrina (1954), with Audrey Hepburn; and The Caine Mutiny (1954), which earned him another Best Actor nomination. Bogart’s final film was The Harder They Fall (1956). He died on January 14, 1957. Casablanca was also the movie for which the Swedish-born actress Ingrid Bergman is perhaps best remembered. Bergman, born August 29, 1915, received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, which was followed by a win in the same category for 1944’s Gaslight. She was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar again for 1945’s The Bells of St. Mary’s and 1948’s Joan of Arc. Bergman worked with the acclaimed director Alfred Hitchcock on Spellbound (1945), Notorious (1946) and Under Capricorn (1949). In 1949, the then-married Bergman began a romance with director Roberto Rossellini that created a huge scandal after she became pregnant with his child. (Bergman and Rossellini, who later married, had three children together, including the noted actress Isabella Rossellini.) Although Bergman won another Best Actress Academy Award for 1956’s Anastasia, the actor Cary Grant accepted the award on her behalf, and Bergman did not return publicly to Hollywood until the 1958 Oscars, at which she was a presenter. She won her third Academy Award, in the category of Best Supporting Actress, for 1974’s Murder on the Orient Express. Her final Oscar nomination, in the Best Actress category, was for 1978’s Autumn Sonata, which was helmed by famed Swedish director Ingmar Bergman (to whom she was not related). She died on August 29, 1982. Related Videos |
Comedian Steve Coogan provided the voice for which animal in the 1996 film Wind In The Willows? | The Wind in the Willows (1996) The Wind in the Willows (1996) Storyboard Comparisons-From Sketch To Screen Featurette-The Costumes Featurette-Making Of-Go Wild In The Country Song Lyrics-Sing-Along-Songs (4) English Dolby Digital 2.0 (192Kb/s) French Dolby Digital 2.0 (192Kb/s) English Audio Commentary Dolby Digital 2.0 (192Kb/s) Widescreen Aspect Ratio Action In or After Credits No NOTE: The Profanity Filter is ON. Turn it off here . Plot Synopsis ��� There cannot be too many people who are not familiar with the happenings in Kenneth Grahame's delightful children's tale The Wind In The Willows. The adventures of the almost human Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger as they live the peaceful existence on the riverbank until the evil weasels move in to Toad Hall and shatter the tranquillity has delighted several generations since it was first published back in 1908. In addition to a book that has sold millions of copies it has also been turned into a number of movies, of differing lengths, style and quality. Animated features abound of course, since the tale of animals with human characteristics would be quite difficult to perform as a live-action offering. ��� In 1996, Monty Python stalwart Terry Jones did try to bring the tale to the big screen using real actors, and the result was a bit of a mixed bag that will unfortunately not delight everyone due to a few changes to the basic story. Taking on the difficult roles of the animals was always going to be a challenge and probably only Eric Idle as the urbane Rat, who just loves messing about on the river in his boat, brings off the role with any charm. Director Jones takes on the role of the dopey yet wealthy Toad with aplomb, while Steve Coogan is Mole. ��� The film starts with Mole's house suddenly knocked down by the rampaging weasels who are planning some new land developments. Rescued by Rat, the pair set about righting the wrongs and getting Mole's house back. Aided and hindered in equal measure by the irrepressible Toad, who is obsessed with the new motor car he just bought, the film plays out as the peace-loving animals set about getting their land back. ��� In addition to Jones, other original Python members do make fleeting appearances. John Cleese is the lawyer defending Toad in court, while Michael Palin must have been busy with his travel documentaries and manages to make just a very brief appearance as the sun. ��� The charm of the book and the earlier animated films is simply missing in this live action film filled with cheap special effects and an almost pantomime feel to the whole production (right down to the extremely cheesy song and dance numbers). The kids will probably love it, but the young at heart will be better suited looking up the delightful 1995 made for television animated version with Michael Palin providing the voice of Rat, Michael Gambon as Badger, and Rik Mayall an outrageous Toad. That version sticks much more closely to the original story and is much better for it. Don't wish to see plot synopses in the future? Change your configuration . Transfer Quality Video ��� This transfer presented in an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. It is also 16x9 enhanced. ��� The video transfer exhibits a more than acceptable level of sharpness with no hint of edge enhancement . Shadow detail is also excellent. There is minimal scattered grain, but it is not disruptive. There is no low level noise . ��� Colours are lovely, capturing the warmth of the English countryside to perfection. There are no problems with the colours in terms of bleeding or the like. ��� No MPEG artefacts were noticed. There are a small number of film artefacts present, but these are not too disruptive. ��� There are several subtitles available and sampling the English variety I found them excellent in terms of accuracy and placement on the screen ��� This is a dual layered disc with the layer change at 60:33. Video Ratings Summary Overall Audio ��� There are three soundtracks on this disc. All are Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo tracks, with English and French the la |
How many ounces are there in a pound? | Pounds to Ounces - How many ounces in a pound? Pounds to Ounces Conversion How many ounces in a pound? The conversion factor from pounds to ounces is 16 (for troy weight, it is 12). To find out how many ounces in a pound, multiply by the conversion factor or simply use the converter below. 1 Pound = 16 Ounces 1 Troy Pound = 12 Troy Ounces Pound is a unit of mass in U.S customary, imperial and other different measurement systems including the historical ones (Romans called it "libra" and that's why it's abbreviated as "lb" and "lbs" today). After the metric system is accepted in many countries, it's replaced with "kilogram" but it's still one of the most common weight units in US, UK, Canada and a few other countries. Ounce is used as a unit of mass in imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems. It is also used as a volume unit but in this case, fluid ounce is referred. The abbreviation is "oz". For ounces to pounds converter, please go to ounces to pounds For other weight units conversion, please go to Weight Conversion Converter Enter a pound value that you want to convert into ounces and click on the "convert" button. |
How many pints are there in a gallon? | Gallons to Pints - How many pints in a gallon? Gallons to Pints Conversion How many pints in a gallon? Gallons to pints fluid and dry volume units conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many pints in gallons, multiply by the factor or simply use the converter below. 1 Gallon = 8 Pints [US, UK, Fluid or Dry] Gallon and pint are imperial and US customary volume measurement units. Both units can be used for fluid and dry measurement in US customary but there is no such distinction in the imperial system. The abbreviation for gallon is "gal" and for pint is "pt". For other volume unit conversions, please go to Volume Conversion Converter |
How many yards are there in a mile? | Miles to Yards - How many yards in a mile? Miles to Yards Conversion How many yards in a mile? Length units mile to yard conversion factor is 1760. To find out how many yards in miles, multiply by the factor or instead, use the converter below. 1 Mile = 1760 Yards Mile is an imperial and U.S. customary unit and equals to 5280 feet. It is mostly used in united states and uk to measure the distance between two geographical locations. The abbreviation is "mi". Yard is an imperial, U.S. customary unit. It equals to 3 feet or 36 inches. The abbreviation is "yd". For yard to mile converter, please go to yards to miles For other length unit conversions, please go to Length Conversion Converter |
How many feet are there in a fathom? | Fathom to Foot - How many feet in a fathom? Fathoms to Feet Conversion How many feet in a fathom? Fathoms to feet length units conversion table shows the most common values for the quick reference. Alternatively, you may use the converter below to convert any other values. 1 Fathom = 6 Feet Fathom is an imperial, US customary length unit and usually used to measure the depth of water. The abbreviation is "ftm". Foot is an imperial, US customary length unit and commonly used in daily life. Historically, it is also one of the oldest length units since in most ancient systems they were using human body parts for length measurement. 1 foot is 12 inches and 1/3 of a yard. The abbreviation is "ft" or (′) prime symbol. For other length unit conversions, please go to Length Conversion Converter |
How many yards are there in a chain? | Imperial Measures of Length and Area Enter number and select unit. Select other units for conversion. The units in common use were inches, feet, yards and miles. We all had to know our twelve times table! An inch is the width of a thumb, a foot is the length of a foot (!) and a yard is a single stride, all for a large man. My own thumb is 3/4 inch across, my foot is 11 inches and my stride is 2 feet. However, the word 'stride' is ambiguous. It may mean two steps, that is until you are on the same foot again, in which case my stride is 4 feet. The foot has been used for over a thousand years, the inch since medieval times, and the yard in the reign of Henry I (1100-1135) was within a tenth of an inch of the modern yard. Henry I decreed the lawful yard to be the distance between the tip of his nose and the end of his thumb, and in 1324, Edward II decreed that the inch was the length of 3 barley corns placed end-to-end. There are some Tudor measures here. The foot, a length of the human foot, became anything from 9 3/4 to 19 inches. � It was not until 1844 that there was anything resembling a real standard. In that year the British government created a standard master yard in the famous length of bronze, marked off in feet and inches which is still on view at Greenwich. Click here for a photo and description of the Trafalgar Square standard measures. A light year is the distance that light travels in a year. The nearest stars are a few light years away. A foot is approximately a light nanosecond! (A nanosecond is a billionth of a second, or 1/1,000,000,000 secs.) The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres. This means that the Imperial units of length are based on the metric system! A mile is derived from "mille", Latin for thousand, since a mile is a thousand Roman double paces, from left foot to left foot, about 5 feet, which would make 5000 feet. The mile is 5280 feet. In the past every part of England had its own mile, up to 2880 yards (it is now 1760 yards). In Ireland, the mile was 2240 yards well into the 20C. A chain is the length of a cricket pitch. It has been used since 1620. It was so-called because it was measured with a real chain, with real links, made of metal. Its correct name is a Gunter's chain or surveyor's chain, since it was invented by the Rev. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626), a professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London. There is another chain of 100 feet, where each link is one foot long. This is the Ramsden's chain or engineer's chain (see near bottom for page for an example). The Gunter's chain is 4 poles long, which means that one chain by one furlong is an acre. This also means that an acre is 10 square chains. A correspondent says "The whole of the United States was measured and mapped using the Gunters Chain and his chain still applies to all title plans in use today.. �For this reason all city blocks, roads and avenues are multiples of the Chain. �Towns were laid out at 6 miles square or 36 sq miles. �Early farms were sold to would-be farmers as lots of 640 acres or 1 sq mile. �Interestingly enough the Geodetic coastal survey and ordnance surveys of the entire US are metric." Medieval ploughing was done with oxen, up to 4 pairs at a time. The ploughman handled the plough. His boy controlled the oxen using a stick, which had to be long enough to reach all the oxen. This was the rod, pole or perch. It was an obvious implement to measure the fields, such as 4 poles to the chain. A BBC webpage about allotments says that "an allotment plot is 10 poles" and claims that "A pole is measured as the length from the back of the plough to the nose of the ox". I suppose that if you wanted to control the front ox, you needed a pole long enough to reach! The perch was used in the reign of Henry II (1154-1189), the pole since the 16C, and the rod since 1450. In the 16th century the lawful rod was decreed to be the combined length of the left feet of 16 men as they left church on a Sunday morning. An earlier name for a rod was a gyrd. In North Devon there is a tradition that fencing, that is to say the c |
How many gallons are there in a firkin? | Pints, gallons, firkins, barrels and more! The style of glass on the left - with the fetching bulge part way down - is referred to as Nonic. Then there's the standard straight-sided type. Other commonly available styles are the Tulip . . . . . . and the Dimple If you want to strike up an interesting - and long lasting - discussion in a pub, simply ask a couple of the locals which shape of beer glass is best. That should while away a few happy (or possibly heated!) hours. And if conversation flags you can always ask them if beer should be served with a good head of foam . . . So if beer comes in casks, don't they use barrels any more? Well, yes and no . . . Beer is delivered in casks of firkin or kilderkin size, because those are reckoned to be most convenient for sales purposes - and in these days of strict Health and Safety rules they are also less likely to give the drayman or cellarman a hernia! But the old barrel (measuring 36 gallons) still survives in a notional form because that is how the output of a brewery is assessed - one with a 10 barrel plant can produce 360 gallons. (End of term test - how many pints is that?) For those who really enjoy the details - or are simply masochists looking for a quick headache - an Imperial British Gallon was defined as the volume occupied by exactly 10 pounds of water of density 0.988859 gramme per millilitre weighed in air of density 0.001217 gramme per millilitre against weights of density 8.136 grammes per millilitre - got that? And if you still haven't got the headache you were seeking, be aware that the capacity of a barrel has been defined in different ways over the years, being 31.5 gallons if it held wine, but 32 gallons when the contents were classed as ale and 36 gallons when beer! Now lets put it all together - and throw in a few more to make confusion complete. One Fluid Ounce (Fl. oz) is 1/160 of a Gallon One Gill is 5 Fl. oz or 1/32 of a Gallon One Pint is 4 Gills or 20 Fl. oz or 1/8 of a Gallon One Quart is 2 Pints or 8 Gills or 40 Fl. oz or 1/4 of a Gallon There is also a Pottle, which is 2 Quarts or 4 Pints. I've never heard it used but it's an attractive thought: "Ho there, mine host, a pottle of your best ale!" Must try that in my local sometime . . . One Firkin is 9 Gallons One Kilderkin is 2 Firkins or 18 Gallons One Barrel is 2 Kilderkins or 36 Gallons In the wine trade they still use Hogshead, where it means 63 Gallons, but in the brewing industry it used to refer to 1.5 Barrels=54 Gallons. Similar disagreement exists with Pipe or Butt (126 Gallons of wine, but 3 Barrels=108 Gallons of beer). And although both trades agree that a Tun or Ton is 2 Pipes, that works out at 252 gallons of wine but 216 of beer! |
How many sheets of paper are there in a quire? | Quire, Ream, Bundle, Bale & Pallet - Paper Quantities Ream of 80gsm office paper. Pallets of Paper In the US a pallet of paper is usually 40 cases of 10 reams per case giving a total of 200,000 sheets. In the UK a pallet can be either 20 boxes of 5 reams per box (50,000 sheets) or 50 boxes of 5 reams (125,000 sheets) depending upon who you purchase from. Other Paper Quantities It is fairly common these days to see specialist papers sold in 100 sheet (4 quire) packages and heavier weight card (160gsm+) being sold in 250 sheet (10 quire) packages. Imperial Reams & Quires Prior to standardisation on the metric ream and quire of 500 and 25 sheets respectively, the UK and other British Commonwealth countries used a quire of 24 sheets (2 dozen) and a ream of 20 quires at 480 sheets. This was also used in the US where it is known as the short quire. The following table gives the number of sheets for the Imperial (Short) quire, ream, bundle and bale. Measure |
How many noggings are there in a pint? | How many calories are there in a pint of Beer? | TMZ - YouTube How many calories are there in a pint of Beer? | TMZ Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 3, 2015 Our camera guy tells Tika Sumpter there is 200 calories in a pint of beer but how many hours would it take to burn off those calories by just chewing gum? Click 'SHOW MORE' for related content.... Cameras Caught Supermodel Nina Agdal On All Fours! https://youtu.be/BYlQLCVmfcQ ‘Redneck Island’ Cast Members Take Beer Ponging To A Whole New Level! https://youtu.be/8tq3YYNlrhY Jimmy Fallon VS Miranda Kerr -- FLIP CUP! https://youtu.be/_r7_BPRffVg Matthew McConaughey & Brad Pitt Are Balcony To Balcony in New Orleans https://youtu.be/8yQG9Rgt_N0 SUBSCRIBE: http://po.st/TMZSubscribe About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news. Regularly referenced by the media, TMZ is one of the most cited entertainment news sources in the world. Subscribe to TMZ on YouTube for breaking celebrity news/ gossip and insight from the newsroom staff (TMZ Chatter & TMZ News), the best clips from TMZ on TV, Raw & Uncut TMZ paparazzi video (from TMZ.com) and the latest video from TMZ Sports and TMZ Live! Keeping Up with Our YouTube Exclusive Content: TMZ Chatter: TMZ newsroom staff insight and commentary from stories/ photos/ videos on TMZ.com TMZ News: The latest news you need to know from TMZ.com Raq Rants: Raquel Harper talks to a celebrity guest with ties to the hip hop and R&B communities. Behind The Bar Podcast: TMZ's lawyers Jason Beckerman and Derek Kaufman loiter at the intersection of law and entertainment, where they look closely at the personalities, events and trends driving the world of celebrity — and how the law affects it all. We love Hollywood, we just have a funny way of showing it. Need More TMZ? LIKE TMZ on Facebook! http://po.st/TMZLike FOLLOW TMZ on Twitter! http://po.st/TMZFollow FOLLOW TMZ on Instagram! http://po.st/TMZInsta TMZ on TV & TMZ Sports on FS1 Tune In Info: http://po.st/TMZOnAir TMZ is on iOS! http://po.st/TMZiOS TMZ is on Android! http://po.st/TMZonAndroid Got a Tip? |
Who won a Silver medal in the 1988 Olympic Games for 110m hurdles? | World Championships: Men’s 110m hurdles by Athletics Weekly July 26, 2015 It’s the turn of the men’s 110m hurdles as we take an event-by-event look back at the IAAF World Championships The home crowd for the inaugural championships in Helsinki in 1983 regarded the 110m hurdles as one of the highlights as they had a genuine medal hope in Arto Bryggare, who won both his heat and semi-final. The favourite, though, was Greg Foster who had won his semi-final in a much faster 13.22. The Finn led for four hurdles before the American eased past and seemed to be on his way to a clear win, but then smashed the last two hurdles and was thrown off balance and was lucky to stay upright, only just winning in 13.42 from Bryggare’s 13.46. Foster and Bryggare went on to finish second and third in the 1984 Olympics behind Roger Kingdom. The American successfully defended his title in Rome in 1987, setting a championship record of 13.20 in his heat and then winning the final in 13.21. The other two medals went to two British 20-year-olds. Jon Ridgeon was perhaps surprisingly the silver medallist and was even closing on Foster over the last few hurdles, running 13.29 despite dislocating his toe. Colin Jackson, who only just scraped into the final, took bronze. Eight years after winning his first gold, Foster became the first athlete to win three in any event when he won in Tokyo in 1991, but it was close as he shared the winning time of 13.06 with his team-mate Jack Pierce, who pushed him all the way. Jackson won his heat in 13.25 but scratched from the semi-final, although Britain still won another medal through Tony Jarrett who clocked 13.25 himself to push future Olympic champion Mark McKoy down to fourth. Jarrett had run 13.23 in his semi-final to beat Foster. A clear world No.1, Jackson lost his chance of glory in the 1992 Olympics and, after a disappointing hurdling display, struggled in seventh. However, in the 1993 Worlds he proved unbeatable, running a perfect final and winning in a world record 12.91 to beat the four-year-old record of Roger Kingdom. Less than a metre behind, Jarrett also had the race of his life and improved his PB from 13.13 to a staggering 13.00. Foster didn’t make the USA team, but America nevertheless made the podium as Pierce returned to take third in 13.12. Jackson was injured for Gothenburg in 1995, but Jarrett was back and in form. After being fastest in the second round and semi-final, he ran a great final, clocking 13.04 and won his third medal but fell half a metre short of Allen Johnson’s 13.00 victory. Kingdom, the 1984 and 1988 Olympic champion, won his only world championships medal in third ahead of Pierce, who took his fourth top-four placing. Johnson retained his title with an easier victory in Athens in 1997. He won in a superb 12.93, which was the fifth fastest time in history and just missed the American record. Jackson made a successful return to championship racing and ran his fastest time for three years of 13.05 to complete his set of medals in second. Igor Kovac surprisingly took bronze and won Slovakia’s first championship medal in any event. Johnson missed out on a third title as he withdrew injured from the semi-finals. America also suffered disappointment with sub-13 world leader Mark Crear disqualified from his quarter-final. Gold went to 32-year-old Jackson, who thus won his fourth medal, 12 years after his first. He won in a controlled 13.04 to edge Cuban Anier Garcia’s Central American record of 13.07. The first two times were identical in 2001 in Edmonton as Johnson won his third title and Olympic champion Garcia matched his medal from Seville. For the first time for 18 years, there were no British medals, but Dudley Dorival won Haiti’s first medal in any event. In the ninth final, in Paris in 2003, the list of different winners remained at three as the 33-year-old Johnson won a record fourth title despite clipping every hurdle and he ran 13.12, the slowest winning time for 16 years. Terrence Trammell took second, but Liu Xiang won China’s first world track medal to deny Larry W |
The Neverland Ranch is in which US state? | Michael Jackson’s Neverland Valley Ranch – 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, CA | The Pinnacle List Michael Jackson’s Neverland Valley Ranch – 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, CA Tweet Summary Michael Jackson purchased the sprawling 2,675-acre Sycamore Valley Ranch property in the Santa Ynez Valley, 2 ½ hours north of Los Angeles from developer William Bone, complete with a fully furnished 13,000 sq. ft. main house and multiple outbuildings, spectacular gardens, and a four-acre lake in 1988. Making it entirely his own, Michael renamed the property Neverland and created a magical fantasy setting for his home, complete with his own theatre, zoo, a private amusement park, fairgrounds, two railways with a steam locomotive and a grand main station. Jackson lived in the home as his exclusive private residence from 1988 until 2003 when he decided not to return to the property following a police search, saying that he no longer considered the ranch a home. In 2006, the facilities were closed and most of the staff was dismissed. A spokesman for Neverland at the time stated that this reflected the fact that Michael Jackson no longer lived there. The former Neverland Valley Ranch is currently part owned by the Michael Jackson Estate after his tragic death in 2009 and an affiliate of Colony Capital, an investment company run by billionaire Tom Barrack. Details 12,598 sq. ft. (1,170.38 m²) Land 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, California 93441 State Michael Jackson Estate and Colony Capital LLC (2008 to present) Past Owner World's Best Luxury Real Estate and Lifestyle Magazine +1 (778) 836-3302 Tweet Tags World's Best Luxury Real Estate and Lifestyle Magazine +1 (778) 836-3302 $33 Million Luxury Residence – 2495 Riviera Dr, Laguna Beach, CA eva maria uhl To see this beautiful place of Michael Jackson, called Neverland makes me sad. I was there in March, 2012 and of course I couldn´t see the golden gate and all those amazing places inside, but I could stand there at the little gate looking at the valley and the mountains. I spoke with one securirty guard, a very humble man and i lost my heart over there. I love this place and I hope and pray that all the beauty, the flowers and everything would awaken with a new owner who will still let live Michael Jacksons legacy. I will love Michael Jackson forever more. With love, eva maria uhl from Germany. Enola Lee I see you found the floor plans on my blog Enola Lee’s Neverland. I hope you appreciate them, because I spent two weeks drawing them from scratch based on tiny copies in Architectural Digest. The Pinnacle List Yes we did, Enola, and we appreciate the attention to detail you put into illustrating those floor plans of Neverland Valley Ranch, along with the time you put into that work! DDD MICHAEL JACKSON ia forever in my heart.. Hoping the family will re-open NEVERLAND for the fans. Mary JJ Neverland — Heaven on Earth! Billy What a wonderful presentation of Neverland. Such a beautiful place, all from the imagination of the man himself! Rebbie Pearson Nothing like it. I wish I could have gone to Neverland when I was a child! Beverly Gramstad i will be there on June 26th…will the grounds be open for fans to visit?? I hope it is restored and one day opened for fans to visit the grounds. I had no idea how large the property was!! WOW!! Now I know why Michael loved it so much…. The Pinnacle List Unfortunately for Michael Jacksons fans, no, Neverland Valley Ranch is not open for public visitation. Vicky I just want to say what a gorgeous place Neverland was and still is. It is sad Michael is no longer there for sure, but the beauty of the property itself is simply breathtaking. I would love to just pick up a good book and go and sit in one of the beautiful spots and read for hours. Listening to the birds chirp and the water fountain running all the while taking in wonderful beauty. Although I have seen photos of Neverland before, these photos seem to be much sharper and much more beautiful than the others. I appreciate all that was done to put this together, (i |
Which Jackson has starred in Star Wars and Pulp Fiction? | Samuel L. Jackson - Biography - IMDb Samuel L. Jackson Biography Showing all 125 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (11) | Trivia (62) | Personal Quotes (42) | Salary (4) Overview (4) 6' 2½" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) Samuel L. Jackson is an American producer and highly prolific actor, having appeared in over 100 films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Unbreakable (2000), Shaft (2000), Formula 51 (2001), Black Snake Moan (2006), Snakes on a Plane (2006), and the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005), as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Samuel Leroy Jackson was born in Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth (Montgomery) and Roy Henry Jackson. He was raised by his mother, a factory worker. Jackson was active in the black student movement. In the seventies, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company (together with Morgan Freeman ). In the eighties, he became well-known after three movies made by Spike Lee : Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990) and Jungle Fever (1991). He achieved prominence and critical acclaim in the early 1990s with films such as Patriot Games (1992), Amos & Andrew (1993), True Romance (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), and his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino , including Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), and later Django Unchained (2012). Going from supporting player to leading man, his performance in Pulp Fiction (1994) gave him an Oscar nomination for his character Jules Winnfield, and he received a Silver Berlin Bear for his part as Ordell Robbi in Jackie Brown (1997). Jackson usually played bad guys and drug addicts before becoming an action hero, co-starring with Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and Geena Davis in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). With Jackson's permission, his likeness was used for the Ultimate version of the Marvel Comics character, Nick Fury. He later did a cameo as the character in a post-credits scene from Iron Man (2008), and went on to sign a nine-film commitment to reprise this role in future films, including major roles in Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and minor roles in Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). He has also portrayed the character in the second and final episodes of the first season of the TV show, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013). He has provided his voice to several animated films, television series and video games, including the roles of Lucius Best / Frozone in Pixar's film The Incredibles (2004), Mace Windu in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Afro Samurai in the anime television series Afro Samurai (2007), and Frank Tenpenny in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). ( 14 January 1980 - present) (1 child) Trade Mark (11) Rebellious characters who are disliked or considered strange by others in the story Often plays police officers or government officials. Both prone to intimidation or violence Often plays very wise and intelligent characters with great capacities for violence Frequently plays tough characters who swear a lot Frequent swearing Often sports a moustache or goatee in his films Shaven head Often plays hotheaded characters with a fiery temper Often shouts the word 'motherf*****' at some point in a film. Trivia (62) Daughter - Zoë Jackson (b. 1982). Grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One of Jackson's jobs as a struggling actor in New York was as a doorman at the popular Manhattan Plaza subsidized apts, home to hundreds of actors and artists, including Giancarlo Esposito , who co-starred with Jackson in Amos & Andrew (1993). Ranked #44 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] Was an admitted drug user until he completed drug rehab two weeks before playing a drug addict in Jungle Fever (1991). Accomplished at playing brass instruments (french horn, trumpet) in school symphony orchestras from grade 3 to grade 12. Graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1972. Was offere |
Which song written by Michael Jackson & Lionel Ritchie was recorded by a group of 45 singers? | We Are the World -- Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie - YouTube We Are the World -- Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie 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 Jul 4, 2009 "We Are the World" is a 1985 song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced and conducted by Quincy Jones and recorded by a supergroup of 45 popular musicians billed as USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa). The charity single was intended to raise funds to help famine-relief efforts in Africa, which had experienced unusual drought in 1984/1985. The song was inspired by the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" which had been released a few months prior in November 1984. After that performance, which mostly included British musicians, Band Aid organizer Bob Geldof attempted to contact American musicians for an American Christmas charity single, but he had little luck in getting the musicians to reorganize their schedules for recording. Harry Belafonte, who had not been contacted by Geldof, contacted music manager Ken Kragen about putting together a concert to help raise money for African causes. A temporary, but severe, drought in central Africa during 1984/1985, had decimated local food supplies, and famine relief was still needed for 6 countries, noted by the United Nations (UN): Ethiopia (commonly in news reports), Chad, Mali, Niger, Sudan and Mozambique.[3] Kragen, the manager of Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers, didn't believe that a concert would make enough of a difference and suggested a charity single instead, including about a dozen artists. However, response from musicians was overwhelming, and Kragen turned down about 50 artists who wished to appear on the song. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song for the group, knowing there were people dying in Africa. Quincy Jones agreed to produce and sent a demo to all the participating artists, along with a note to "check their egos at the door". (wikipedia) |
Which of Michael Jackson's singles spent the longest at number one in the UK? | Michael Jackson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running! Michael Jackson For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation) . Michael Jackson Michael Jackson on May 14 , 1984 . Background information Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 , 1958 ) is an American musician and entertainer whose successful music career and controversial personal life have been at the forefront of pop culture for the last quarter-century. Jackson began his musical career at the age of seven as the lead singer of The Jackson 5 and released his first solo recording, Got to Be There in 1971, while remaining a member of the group. [2] He began a full-fledged solo career in 1979 and formally parted with his siblings in 1984. [3] In his solo career, Jackson recorded and co-produced the best-selling album of all time , Thriller , which was named as the world's best-selling album at the 2006 World Music Awards . It has worldwide sales exceeding that of 104 million. [4] Michael Jackson has received thirteen Grammy awards [5] and charted thirteen number-one singles in the United States . Throughout his four-decade career, Michael Jackson has been awarded numerous honors including the World Music Award 's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium, American Music Award 's Artist of the Century Award [6] and the Bambi Award 's Pop Artist of the Millennium Award. [7] He is a double-inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (once as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1997, and as a solo artist in 2001) [8] and an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame . [9] Raymone Bain , Jackson's PR , claims that Jackson has sold over 750 million units worldwide. [10] From 1988 to 2005, Jackson lived on his Neverland Ranch property, on which he built an amusement park and private zoo for economically disadvantaged and terminally ill children. His frequently held sleepover parties received disparaging media coverage after it was revealed that children frequently shared his bed or bedroom. These first came to light when he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993 . His sleepover parties were brought into the spotlight again in 2003 during the TV documentary Living with Michael Jackson . This resulted in Jackson being tried, and later acquitted , of more child molestation allegations and several other charges in 2005. Contents The cover to Michael Jackson's 1971's Got to Be There . Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana . He is the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson . In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine , the group's name changed from The Jackson Brothers to The Jackson 5 . The group played at local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. [11] The group hit stardom, with their first four singles which charted at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 . As a solo artist, Jackson released Got to Be There in 1971 and Ben in 1972. These were released as part of the Jackson 5 franchise and produced successful singles such as " Got to Be There ", " Ben ", and a remake of Bobby Day 's " Rockin' Robin ". The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and then Epic Records ). [12] When this became apparent to Motown Records , they sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated further by the fact that Jermaine Jackson was married to the daughter of Motown president ( Berry Gordy ), the Jacksons lost the rights to use the "Jackson 5" name and logo and also Jermaine, who wanted to stay at Motown. [13] They changed their name to "The Jacksons", featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six more albums between 1976 and |
Name the Jackson who is a judge on American Idol? | 'American Idol' Judges Through The Years: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson And More | The Huffington Post 'American Idol' Judges Through The Years: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson And More 01/23/2013 05:36 pm ET | Updated Jan 24, 2013 Now that Season 12 of " American Idol " is in full swing -- complete with Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey's ongoing feud -- a total of ten judges have served on Fox's singing competition show. From Paula Abdul's tears and Simon Cowell's harsh critiques to Kara DioGuardi's "neckitude," the "Idol" judges have done their best to keep the series interesting for ten years and counting. Click through our slideshow below for a refresher on the revolving door that is the "American Idol" judges panel. American Idol Judges Through The Years American Idol Judges Through The Years 1 |
In 1986 Jackson signed a $15 million deal with which company - it was the largest ever endorsement for product promotion? | Michael Jackson Bad Era Bad Album The first single from the Bad album was a duet with Siedah Garrett called “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, released on July 27, 1987. It travelled to number 1 on the US, UK and other European charts. The song became the highest debuting single of 1987. The highly anticipated Bad album was released worldwide on August 31, 1987. Bad sold 500,000 copies within five days in the UK; a first for any artist in the UK. It debuted at number one in both the US and UK and many other countries around the world. The album’s title track “ Bad ” was released on 31st August 1987 (the same day as the Bad album) with an amazing 18 minute long short film, directed by Martin Scorsese. The film was shot on location in New York and starred Wesley Snipes. It reportedly took six weeks to make with an estimated budget of $2 million. The reaction to the short film and single was massive: it shot to number 1 in the U.S. and many other countries around the world. In September 1987, Michael kicked off his “ Bad World Tour ” in Tokyo, Japan on September 12th. The show included a 90-member crew, state of the art light show, special effects and massive video screens. The show reportedly cost $500,000 per week to create. Michael had said at the beginning of the tour that it would be his “first and final” tour and that all proceeds from the shows would be donated to charity. In addition, at every stop on the tour, Michael set aside a portion of free tickets for under-privileged youths who would not otherwise be able to attend his concerts. The tour in Japan was greeted with mass hysteria and the Japanese press dubbed Michael Jackson “Typhoon Michael”. He played nine sold out shows to thousands of fans and grossed approximately $20 million. His concert on the 26th of September at Yokohama Stadium was filmed by Nippon Television and later televised in Asia. While in Japan, a young boy called Yoshiaki was kidnapped and murdered. Michael was so moved by the story that he donated $20,000 to the family of the boy and also dedicated his entire Japanese tour to the child’s memory. He also donated millions of dollars to schools, hospitals and charities in Japan. The reaction and demand was so impressive that Michael returned to Japan a year later to play nine more sold out shows. The tour moved onto Australia in November where Michael played five sold out shows. Stevie Wonder, also on tour in Australia, joined Michael onstage in Sydney where they treated fans to a special performance of the duet “Just Good Friends”. Bad Tour The third single from the Bad album, ‘ The Way You Make Me Feel ”, was released on November 21, 1987. The 9 minute short film featured beautiful model, Tatiana Thumbtzen as Michael’s love interest. The single shot to number 1 and stayed in the top 10 for 6 weeks in the US. It became the third number one single from the Bad album. The forth single, “ Man in the Mirror ”, was released in January 1988 and became the forth consecutive number one single from the Bad album. By February 1988, the Bad album sales were at approximately 7 million copies and it was number one in 21 different countries. After a short break for rehearsals, Michael took his Bad World Tour to the United States, starting in Kansas, Missouri on February 23rd, 1988. The Bad show was now bigger than ever with several new songs, new choreography and a new stage. The reviews of the show were glittering and music and movie stars flocked to the see the show along with adoring fans. Also in February, Michael’s much anticipated autobiography, “Moonwalk”, hit book stores. The book was dedicated to Fred Astaire and featured an introduction by Jacqueline Onassis. “Moonwalk” made the New York Times Best Seller List by May of 1988. Moonwalk Book On March 2nd, 1988, Michael performed at the Grammy Awards at Radio City Hall in Los Angeles. He had also received four nominations for the Bad album. It was his first televised performance in five years, since Motown 25. Despite not taking home any Grammy wins, his performances of “The Way You Make Me Feel” and “ |
Prince & Prince Michael II are two of Jackson's children, name the third? | Who's Really the Father of Michael Jackson's Kids? | E! News Who's Really the Father of Michael Jackson's Kids? By Email Davidson/GoffINF.com Is it true that Michael Jackson wasn't the dad of some of his kids? If they aren't related to him at all, how can Michael's mom get custody of them? —Capon It's been assumed for years that Prince Michael and Paris are not biologically related to the late star—reports have been floating around since at least 2004, when newspapers worldwide picked up on a tabloid report citing court papers filed by Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe. The new rumor surfacing, of course, is that the mystery dad now allegedly has a name, face and profession. Us Weekly magazine is claiming he is Arnold Klein, the dermatologist who treated Jackson's reported skin disorder. If these reports are true, what might that eventually mean when it comes to custody of Prince and Paris? Well... ...probably not much. The kids are 11 and 12 now, Jackson's mother Katherine has filed for custodianship, and Klein—assuming he is the dad—hasn't said a word publicly. (Access Hollywood spoke with Klein's publicist, who would only say that the doctor has been a friend of Jackson's for two decades. More interestingly, the flack says Klein's attorney will not let him speak until the coroner's report on M.J.'s death comes out.) Reports are now claiming that Klein and Rowe were " surrogates " in producing the kids—an arrangement that usually includes ceding of custody as standard operating procedure. Also, courts are generally not keen on separating children from siblings. Let's not forget that there's also Prince Michael II aka Blanket, a third child, age 7, and that all three kids have been together since he was born. (Mystery surrounds Blanket, too, and the mother has never been revealed, even on the birth certificate .) If anyone other than Katherine has a shot at custody of Prince and Paris, it's Rowe. Some reports are indicating that she might not even be the biological mother of Prince or Paris, but she does have some parental rights. (Rowe's lawyer told Radar today that this rumor is "entirely false.") For more on that, see my previous story on the possible fate of the Jackson children. Follow me on Twitter @answerbitch Brazil E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our US edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Canadian edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our UK edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Australian edition? E! ist überall Dieser Inhalt ist für internationale Besucher verfügbar. Möchtest du ihn in der deutschen Version anschauen? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our German edition? E! est partout Une version adaptée de ce contenu est disponible pour notre public international. Souhaitez-vous voir ça dans notre édition française ? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our French edition? Yes! |
Which artist was known as Jack the Dripper' because of his technique of dripping & pouring paint onto a canvas? | Me, Myself And I | Interactive Media Blog Interactive Media Blog Me, Myself And I Abstract Expressionism Around World War II ”Abstract Expressionism” this was the first biggest movement that influenced the world that grew from new york city. The style of the movement is expressed through a canvas of paint shown with emotional intensity, such as Jack Pollocks work he uses the drip paint technique where he lays his canvas on the and puts different sorts of materials onto the canvas. Pollocks work spoke another language to his audience who saw his work different to other artist. Pollock portrayed ”body language”. The name of the (Abstract movement) became real popular around the 1940s many up coming artist developed and evolved their own style expressing their way of understanding of abstract art. This occurred around World War II, poets, artist and writers fled to Europe more importantly the United States (New York ), this was the era of great Abstract Art. Action Painting Grew around the 1960s, the technique for action painting is sharp and has a lot of movement on the canvas. Action painting was under the abstract movement many artist like Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning tried to portray something different to the viewers, but most of them were confused and sympathetic towards their work, so many of these artist polluted in New York and had different backgrounds and styles to their work. Pollocks and Franze Kilnes work focused on less imagery on their paintings, they came across the name ”Action painter”. This changed Art itself, that it can convey in a different way communicating to one another, expressing emotion. Mostly these artist will show a strong personal feeling towards their work or their experiences in day to day life. Color Field Painting Is also a style of abstract that developed around in New York City around the 1940s and 50s, the style of color field painting is usually made with large blocks of solid flat paint also expressing emotion in less action on the canvas and movement. Color field painting emerged all around Europe from GB, Canada, Washington DC and West Coast Of United States. Mostly young artist started to join this movement, so many artist made many more painting testing new colors experimenting with canvases. Color Field painting related to Abstract painting because they had the same persona in emotion conveying it towards viewers through their art work, Rothko’s Art work accomplished these emotions and not the only difference is that the artist had different handling to each other and you could see that in their paintings. The Big names to Color Field painting are ‘Mark Rothko’,Kenneth Noland, Barnett Newman who made a stand to the abstract world. Rothko’s work portrayed the basic simple human emotions, color field painting pointed a new direction towards American art and abstract expressionism to the world. This lead to people to there work standing out to other artist, Rothko’s work amazed and shocked critiques because of the fact that his work was so and is today is so powerful to the human brain and the human eye. Mark Rothko Was born September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970, Rothko was an Russian-American who was brought up in a Jewish home. At the 1920s Rothko started to look for work in New York and started looking at art as one of his ambitions in life, he enrolled for an art school this gave Rothko a clear view of his path. He later on moved to New York since his enrollment to the school art school, Rothko pioneered to the top and his work was also up in display along with other young artist in museums. The group name for his work was called ‘opportunity gallery’ his work portrayed a dark, moody, urban tone in his work, but Rothko still didn’t think that his work was enough, he changed his career for the short term and worked as a teacher teaching students how to use clay and painting he remained at the school till 1952. Rothko’s creation around 1946 his work was a new era to abstract art, critiques used the term multiform towards his work. The number of maste |
Whose 'wings are like a shield of steel'? | Batfink (series) | Batfink wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The cartoon was produced at Hal Seeger Studios, in New York City, and at Bill Ackerman Productions in Midland Park, New Jersey. It was syndicated by Screen Gems and continued to air on local stations throughout the 1980s. Nickelodeon briefly aired episodes of Batfink on its Weinerville and Nick in the Afternoon series in the 1990s. In September 2006, it returned to the U.S. as part of "Cartoons Without a Clue", Boomerang's mystery lineup on weekends. The Batfink series was very popular in the UK, becoming a cult series like the later DangerMouse, and from 1967 onwards was shown at least once every year on UK terrestrial television up until 1983, initially on the BBC network where it was allocated an early evening slot just before the BBC News started, and latterly as part of Children's ITV; it subsequently reappeared in 1986 on the ITV Saturday morning magazine show Get Fresh. In the early 1990s it was repeated again as part of TV-am's Wide Awake Club/Wacaday series; after Wacaday finished in 1992, Batfink was consigned to the vaults in the UK for the next twelve years. It was introduced to a new audience in 2004 when it was included in a number of episodes of the BBC's Saturday morning show Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, and since April 2006 has been enjoying an extended, if somewhat irregular, repeat run on CBBC. Batfink was made quickly and cheaply by re-using many common scenes to the series, instead of having to re-animate almost identical scenes for each episode. Although most serial animations do this to some extent, Batfink did it more than most. Commonly repeated scenes include the intro to the initial briefings by the Chief (the TV screen hotline buzzing into life), Batfink and Karate getting into the Battillac, the Battillac going round mountain bends, the Battillac going over a bridge, Batfink's radar and others. Some scenes were reused every episode, some appeared sporadically and some were only repeated once or twice out during the entire series. Often, a scene would be used in more than one scenario, e.g. the Battillac going over a bridge on their way to get to a crime would also be reused during a chase scene or when they are looking all over the country for a specific item or person. Sometimes the repeated scenes would be cut short so that only sections of them could be re-used to fit the storyline more closely. Characters Batfink was an American Animated series series whose episodes lasted for five minutes each, with the series running for a grand total of one hundred episodes from the 21 April 1966 – 4th October 1967. Plot devices Batfink had at his disposal two main superpowers: his super-sonic sonar radar and his metallic wings. At least one of these would feature in every episode in order to help him catch the bad guy. Super-sonic sonar radar Edit Batfink's super-sonic sonar radar played upon him being a bat. Bats use echolocation to detect their prey and home in on it. Batfink's radar was the superpower version of this and usually took the form of the letters "BEEP" (sometimes "BEEP BEEP") emanating from his mouth and then flying wherever he needed them to go, accompanied by a distinctive beeping noise. "My super-sonic sonar radar will help me!" The "BEEP"s acted as people: they were able to see, be scared, evade capture and report back to Batfink on what they had seen. In one episode, the "BEEP" even gets beaten up after being ambushed from behind a tree. The "BEEP"s also get confused, misdirected and lost and Batfink has to rely on other means to find out what Hugo A-Go-Go (or some other major villain) has been up to. Once, when the "BEEP" was sent to investigate Queenie Bee and her swarm of villainous bees, it returned with the letters "EEP" swollen with bee stings. When Karate asked Batfink, "How come they just stung the EEP?" he replied, "Because a bee would never harm another B. But a B will tell on another bee — Queenie Bee is in THERE!" Metallic wings Batfink's main defense were his metallic wings, which he was able to curl around |
Phil Collins won an Oscar for Best Original Song for which Disney film? | Phil Collins Wins Oscar For Best Original Song - MTV mtv archive-Eric-Schumacher-Rasmussen 03/27/2000 Between indie pop singer Aimee Mann's "Save Me" and the raunchy "Blame Canada," from the soundtrack to "South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut," the Oscars had at least two chances to break with tradition. In the end, though, Phil Collins' ballad "You'll Be in My Heart," from the Disney film "Tarzan," took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Collins, a successful solo artist during and since his tenure in the art-rock band Genesis, accepted the award for the song ( RealAudio excerpt ) with a mixture of irreverence and respect. "Now my life can go on," he said sarcastically. "It's been hell, I tell you." But, he said before thanking his family, "I didn't think it would be this hard. You don't know what this means to my kids." Collins was nominated previously in the Best Original Song category for "Two Hearts" (1988, from the film "Buster") and "Against All Odds" (1984, from the film of the same name). Cher (born Cherilyn LaPier), whose song "Believe" was a 1999 radio hit, wore a long, black garment that she tripped over on the way to the microphone to announce the Best Song winner. "As you can see, I'm dressed like a grownup tonight," she said, in reference to her usual flamboyant and revealing dresses. "I apologize to the academy and promise I'll never do it again." Unlike previous years, when songs were performed throughout the course of the awards show, this year's nominees sang the songs in a medley introduced by R&B singer/actress Vanessa Williams and rapper/actor LL Cool J (born James Todd Smith). Musical Variety Show The segment began with Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan singing "When She Loved Me," from the "Toy Story 2" soundtrack. Wearing a midnight-blue, textured taffeta gown, McLachlan delivered her breathy vocals accompanied by the song's writer, Randy Newman, on grand piano. The Oscar nomination was Newman's 13th. Wearing a white silk cowboy shirt and a Native American-influenced beaded choker, Mann followed with a five-piece band accompanying her on "Save Me" ( RealAudio excerpt ), from the Paul Thomas Anderson film "Magnolia." Dressed in a gray suit and black shirt, Collins sang "You'll Be in My Heart" backed by piano, acoustic guitar and strings from the orchestra pit. Songwriter Burt Bacharach and bassist/producer Don Was led the orchestra and were the evening's music directors. Sitting on steps, 'N Sync began singing "Music of My Heart," from the Meryl Streep film of the same name. After the ballad's first verse, the steps split in two, revealing pop singer Gloria Estefan wearing a white strapless evening gown. The medley's finale featured the much-anticipated "Blame Canada" ( RealAudio excerpt ), an obscenity-laden number that gave the Academy fits trying to determine how to present it on national television. Actor Robin Williams began with black duct tape over his mouth, which he then pulled off and shouted, "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" a recurring line in the "South Park" movie and television series. Williams sang lines that included the words "fart" and "that bitch Anne Murray" (a reference to the Canadian-born singer of the 1970s hits "Snowbird," "Danny's Song" and "You Needed Me"), but he left out some of the song's more offensive lyrics. The medley ended with a cast of dancers dressed in costumes similar to those of the animated "South Park" characters, and a Rockettes-style chorus line on which the dancers wore outfits that resembled Canadian Royal Mountie uniforms, if only those uniforms included hot pants and sheer black tights. Many film aficionados were uninterested in the best song award, according to Duane Dudek, film critic for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I haven't given it (the Best Song category) much thought," Dudek said before the program began. Revisiting The Past The awards show also featured a medley of 10 previous Oscar-winning songs, which Bacharach introduced by saying "here are some songs to remind you of the best movies you'v |
In the Disney cartoon what was the name of The Little Mermaid? | The Little Mermaid | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Plot The film begins on a foggy morning out on the open sea. A ship then comes from the fog, filled with sailors singing stories of the legendary merfolk. (" Fathoms Below ") Aboard that ship is a young prince, named Eric , his dog Max , and his advisor Grimsby . Grimsby denounces the merfolk as, "nautical nonsense", but one sailor insists them to be real. While distracted by Grimsby, a fish the sailor was holding slips from him and falls into the ocean. The fish breathes a sigh of relief before swimming away from the ship. The opening credits play as the fish crosses the deep ocean, until at last, we see merfolk. The merfolk then make their way through the ocean towards a shining underwater castle. The castle is the domain of King Triton and is where he was holding a concert in his name, performed by his seven daughters and the crab court composer, Sebastian . (" Daughters of King Triton ") The concert goes as planned until it is discovered that Triton's youngest daughter, Princess Ariel , is not there, much to his chagrin. In truth, Ariel was out excavating a ship graveyard with her best friend, Flounder the Fish. Inside one wreck, she finds a pipe and a fork, which fascinates her curiosity, all the while unaware of a shark watching her and Flounder from outside. The shark bursts into the room Ariel and Flounder are in and gives chase to them, all across the graveyard, until the two manage to get the shark ensnared in an anchor ring. They then make their way to the surface, where their friend, a seagull named Scuttle, lives. Ariel asks Scuttle to tell her what the items she collected are. He describes the fork as a dinglehopper , an item humans use to style hair; and the pipe as a snarfblat, an object for making music. Upon hearing the word, "music", Ariel is quickly reminded of the concert she missed and makes haste back home. However, Ariel fails to realize she is being watched by two suspicious eels by the names, Flotsam and Jetsam . The two were spies under the employ of Ursula The Sea Witch a former member of King Triton's court before being banished. Ursula hates Triton with a passion for his atrocities towards her, and constantly schemes of ways to exact revenge. The moment Ariel caught her eye, Ursula commands her cronies to watch her, hoping to use her to get to the King. The film then moves to the royal palace, where Triton and Sebastian are scorning Ariel for missing the concert. But Flounder moves in to defend her, accidentally letting slip the encounter with Scuttle, which quickly angers Triton. The law of his kingdom forbids going to the surface world, for fears of merfolk being caught by humans. But Ariel believes humans not to be all that bad, which angers Triton to the point of sending Ariel away crying, with Flounder following after. When they've left, Triton asks Sebastian if he was too hard on Ariel, to which Sebastian replies, "definitely not". Sebastian suggests that Ariel needs constant supervision, which gives Triton the idea to send Sebastian to keep an eye on her. Sebastian complies with the King's demands but feels dissatisfied with the idea of, "tagging along some headstrong teenager." However, Sebastian's thoughts are interrupted when he sees Ariel and Flounder swimming off elsewhere, prompting him to follow her. He is led to a hidden grotto where he discovers a variety of human objects gathered together. Ariel exploring the painting "The Penitent Magdalen with the Smoking Flame" by Georges de la Tour. Ariel, still hurt by her father's words, sings of her collection of human objects, and how she desires to visit the world of humans, despite what her father had to say of them. (" Part of Your World ") The mood is quickly broken by Sebastian crashing in, and threatening to reveal Ariel's grotto to the king. Ariel attempts to reason with him, but before anything could be resolved in the conflict, a large object is seen floating overhead blocking moonlight from the grotto roof. Ariel, being ever curious, swims to the surface to |
In the Lion King, what was the name of Simba's father? | Simba | The Lion King Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia —Simba to Zazu ” As a cub, Simba is curious, adventurous, and almost foolishly brave, always sniffing for something fun to do. Energetic and rambunctious, he can make even the scariest of places into an adventure, with much bravery on hand, evident in the way he confidently stands up to predators and defends his friends even in the face of death. However, unlike his father Mufasa, Simba is less careful about his bravery, throwing himself in harm's way for no good reason. Still young, he is foolishly brave and too arrogant for his own good, nearly getting himself and his friend Nala killed. Simba as a cub; cheeky, curious, and mischievous in nature Thinking himself strong and capable, Simba has an ego the size of the Serengeti. He is known to claim Nala's ideas as his own and loves to show off his status to the other animals of the Pride Lands, often overstepping his authority in doing so. He basks in the prospect of becoming king and readily looks forward to the day when he can order around his subjects. In this way, he is somewhat stuck-up and pompous. Despite this, Simba is good at heart and longs to become the wise king that his father is. The cub glorifies Mufasa, wanting to be just like him when he grows up, and suffers much grief whenever he disappoints him. When his father dies, Simba suffers severe emotional trauma, thinking the death to be his fault. Following Mufasa's fall, Simba becomes somewhat withdrawn and depressed, no longer putting value in his own life. It takes the efforts of Timon and Pumbaa to make Simba forget his past and move on with life. As an adolescent, Simba picks up a happy, carefree lifestyle, thinking nothing of his responsibilities back home. In addition, Simba's vocabulary changes drastically (as he now says "Father" instead of "Dad", and "Scar" instead of "Uncle Scar"). In the jungle , he develops somewhat grotesque habits, burping and eating bugs alongside his lazy companions. No longer the respected prince of the Pride Lands, Simba becomes sedentary and stubbornly refuting of his past life. Having been tainted in mind by his well-meaning friends, Simba no longer sees the need to help others and would rather lock himself away in bliss than face reality. However, this changes when he grows into a young adult, with his childhood friend Nala reminding him of his responsibilities back home. When faced with his dark past, Simba is prone to reacting defensively, losing his mostly well-controlled temper in bouts of fury. A young adult Simba, now accountable and strong-willed This stems from his sensitivity toward his past, as he thinks himself to be the cause of so much pain and turmoil. Ridden by guilt, Simba will do anything to blame his troubles on someone else, though he ultimately does face the truth, admitting to himself that he is the cause of his own inner grief. Despite his guilt-ridden conscience, Simba is forced into maturity when he has to face his past, holding himself accountable to the land he once swore to defend. Once accepting of his duties, he becomes a new character, stronger in will than before. Unlike the old Simba, who would rather avoid an argument, this new Simba does not tolerate being bullied and refuses to stand for abuse, being particularly defensive of his mother. When challenged, Simba becomes rough around the edges, determined to have his way and unwilling to stand for compromise. No longer an innocent cub, he is brave when he has to be, standing up for his land and his pride. Despite this rough exterior, Simba is still good at heart, sparing his uncle even after learning that Scar has been framing him his whole life, having killed Mufasa in cold blood. Simba's good will only extends so far, however, as he has a kingdom to think about, and he ultimately sets aside total forgiveness in order to keep his pride safe, sending Scar into exile. This decision proves that he is growing into a leader, learning the importance of mercy within authority. Simba as a full-grown adult, a caring but overprotective father Onc |
The childrens TV character Prince Adam of Eternia is better known by what name? | Gay Characters on Children’s TV, from Bert to SpongeBob - The Daily Beast 11.02.10 11:41 PM ET Bert: Tweeting Out of the Closet Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie are just friends and bickering bedmates. But people have speculated for years that the puppets may be gay, and now 900 people have signed a petition on Change.org for the old friends to marry. “We are not asking for Sesame Street to do something crude and disrespectful,” the petition says. “Let us teach tolerance of those that are different.” Many interpreted Bert’s use of the word “mo” in a tweet back in June as a subtle nod to the homosexual community. But the non-profit Sesame Workshop insisted in a statement to Fox News that Bert and Ernie’s relationship is platonic. “They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves,” the statement read, adding that the Sesame Street Muppets “have no sexual orientation.” Tinky Winky: The Purse Controversy Don’t be fooled by the baby-faced sun and green hills in the Teletubbies. In 1999, Evangelical pastor Jerry Falwell accused the character Tinky Winky of being a closeted homosexual and therefore a “moral menace.” Falwell’s foolproof reasoning: Tinky Winky is purple with triangular antennae, both of which allegedly signal gay pride. Tinky Winky carried what the BBC called a “magic bag”—or something identical to a ladies’ red purse. The official statement from Itsy-Bitsy Entertainment is that Tinky Winky is neither gay nor straight. Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po have never commented on the issue. SpongeBob SquarePants: ‘Erotic Intensity’ in Bikini Bottom SpongeBob SquarePants should breathe a sigh of relief that anti-gay marriage legislation is not enforced over the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. At least that’s what an evangelical group thought in 2005, after SpongeBob appeared in a video promoting tolerance for different “sexual identities” . Critics argue that SpongeBob has never considered his friend Sandy the squirrel from Texas or any aquatic female a love interest, yet he spends an exorbitant amount of time with his starfish pal Patrick. Author Jeffrey P. Dennis has suggested a potential “erotic intensity” between the two, but SpongeBob and Patrick have only held hands. The show’s creator has said the character, like a real sponge, is probably asexual. Peppermint Patty: Sir, Are You a Lesbian? While there’s no official documentation that any of the Peanuts characters are gay, Peppermint Patty’s failure to woo Charlie Brown has sparked rumors about her sexuality. The freckled tomboy is known for spending most of her time with “Chuck” playing sports, or her best friend Marcie (their relationship was mocked on Family Guy . Chris Rock has outed Patty as a lesbian, and it was reported in 2005 that Chief Justice John Roberts played her in an all-boys production of You’re a Good Man, Chalie Brown. Internet chatter suggests that Charles Schulz’s friendship with openly gay tennis star Billie Jean King influenced Patty. Vanity Smurf: Mirrors and Flowers With the exception of Smurfette, the Smurfs are all short blue males in clean white pants and conical hats who choose skipping as their main mode of transportation. Despite his signature Smurf good vibes, Vanity Smurf, however, has been included on many lists of ambiguously gay television characters. Interestingly, Vanity does wear a flower on his hat and is always carrying a mirror. Perez Hilton and Donnie Darko have had fun with this idea. But maybe Donnie’s right when he philosophizes about the illogical and asexual existence of the Smurfs. Piglet: Pooh’s Gay Friend? It’s unclear whether rumors about Piglet from Winnie-the-Pooh evolved from online commentary , forums , or hard facts. What is known is that Pooh’s best friend always wears a tight pinkish red one-piece, has a squeaky voice, and is somewhat of a neat freak. Velma: A Scooby-Doo Mystery Here’s a mystery that Scooby-Doo and the gang may not be able to crack anytime soon: Is Velma a lesbian? It may be her short haircut or lack of chemistry with S |
What is Paddington Bear's favourite snack? | Cupcakes & Couscous: A Paddington Bear Party and Marmalade Sandwich Cookies Thursday, 27 February 2014 A Paddington Bear Party and Marmalade Sandwich Cookies I am no stranger to long stints in the kitchen, but as I write this I feel as though I am still recovering from the cooking marathon that happened this past weekend. It was all for a very special reason though, as I was preparing for my daughters 2nd birthday party! We wanted to choose something (or in this case someone) that she really loves as the party theme, and this year it was a no-brainer - the furry little bear from Peru whose adventures we read every evening at bedtime, Paddington Bear. On Sunday afternoon, 15 of my daughter's friends and their parents arrived at our home to celebrate. As seems to be the (unfortunate) tradition whenever we are entertaining in the garden the wind was howling, but we managed to secure the gazebo, tie up the bunting and lock down the balloons before everyone arrived at 3pm. The afternoon felt like it flew by in a flurry of activity, but judging by all the emails I received the following day everyone had a good time, and most importantly of all so did the birthday girl. I have been asked in the past for my favourite sugar cookie recipe, and this is it. This recipe is from Nigella Lawson's "How to be a Domestic Goddess" and apart from reducing the salt and using my own butter icing recipe this recipe is the same as the original. The dough keeps its shape beautifully during baking, and can be rolled and re-rolled several times. It can also be frozen, and of course - it tastes fantastic! I chose to include sugar cookies on the party menu - shaped as little slices of bread sandwiched together with orange butter icing. Because what would a Paddington party be without his favourite snack, marmalade sandwiches? Cook's note - this biscuit dough is extremely versatile. I also decorated small paw shaped cookies with chocolate chips and fondant icing for the party. In the past I have also flavoured the dough with a teaspoon of cinnamon. You can drizzle them with ordinary glace icing or simply bake and enjoy as is with a dusting of icing sugar to serve. All of these ideas work well! (Ask me how I know.) I also have to give a special mention to the very talented Madelyn from "Once Upon A Birthday" who created the amazing Paddington Bear figurine and marmalade pot that you see on top of the cake. To see more examples of her amazing work please visit her Facebook page by clicking here . Thanks Madelyn! _________________________ |
Who was described as an old, saggy cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams? | Bagpuss: the saggy cloth cat - Telegraph Bagpuss: the saggy cloth cat Bagpuss is a 1970s children's television character which endeared itself to a generation through its gentle stories. Bagpuss himself was described in each episode as 'an old, saggy cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams' Photo: BBC Follow Each programme began with sepia tones in which a little girl would place broken objects in front of a pink and white toy cat - Bagpuss - which was in the front window of a shop. When the girl left, the animated - more specifically stop-motion - programme changed to colour and the toys all came to life. Other characters included the mice (with memorably high-pitched voices), a doll called Madeleine and the woodpecker bookend Professor Yaffle, which was based on the philosopher Bertrand Russell. Bagpuss himself was described in each episode as "an old, saggy cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams". After a bit of preamble, the toys would discuss the new objects, there would be a story narrated about it and then a song accompanied by a jangly stringed instrument. During this process the broken object would be mended and put back in the window for its, presumably delighted, owner to collect. Related Articles |
Which 1980s cartoon was based on a classic story written by Alexandre Dumas? | Cartoons from the 1980s @all80s.co.uk A Around the World with Willy Fog (Original Spanish title La Vuelta al Mundo de Willy Fog) is a cartoon version of Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne in the same vein as Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds, and like that series produced by BRB Internacional. The characters are anthropomorphisms of various animals, Willy Fog (Phileas Fogg in the original book by Jules Verne) himself being a lion and Romy (Aouda) and Rigadon (Passepartout) being cats. The series was broadcast on TV Asahi in Japan in 1987, with episodes 14, 18, 21 and 22 deleted from the Japanese series run. The title of the series in Japanese is Dobutsu 80 Nichikan Sekai Icho ("Animals Around the World in 80 Days")... more here Bananaman is a British comic book fictional character. He originally appeared in Nutty as the backpage strip in Issue 1, dated 16 February 1980. Becoming the comic's most popular strip, Banaman was promoted to a three-page colour strip on Nutty's front and middle pages, and subsequently a two-page colour strip when Nutty merged with The Dandy comic in 1985. The strip has appeared intermittently since, and is running as of 2005, now a three/four page colour strip drawn by Steve Bright (and before that Tom Paterson and Barry Applesby)...more here Button Moon was a popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode which lasted ten minutes and featured the adventures of Mr. Spoon who, in each episode, would travel to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. Once on Button Moon (which hung in "blanket sky") they would have an adventure, and look through Mr. Spoon's telescope at someone else such as the Hare and the Tortoise, before heading back to their home planet 'Junk Planet'. Episodes would also include Mr. Spoon's wife, "Mrs. Spoon", their daughter, "Tina Tea-Spoon" and her friend "Eggbert". The series ended in 1988 after 91 episodes...more here C The Care Bears are a set of characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. The original artwork for the cards was painted by artist Elena Kucharik. In 1983, Kenner took the characters and made the first in a line of very successful teddy bears based on the Care Bears. Each Care Bear comes in a different color and with a specialised insignia on its belly: for example, "Bedtime Bear" is pastel blue and sports a sleepy-looking anthropomorphised crescent moon, and "Cheer Bear" is pink with a rainbow insignia. A spin-off collection, called the Care Bear Cousins, feature stuffed monkeys, lions, and other such animals in the same style as the teddy bears...more here Charlie Chalk was a Stop Motion animation produced in the 1980s in the UK by Woodland Productions, the creators of Postman Pat and other children's television programmes. It tells the story of Charlie Chalk - a jolly clown who, after falling asleep whilst fishing out at sea, ends up on a strange island by the name of Merrytwit (as explained in the title sequence before each episode)...more here The Mysterious Cities of Gold (Japanese: 太陽の子エステバン; Taiyō no Ko Esteban , French: Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or) is an animated television series produced by Studio Pierrot. It was a French/Japanese co-production which originally aired in Japan on NHK (the national public broadcaster) in 1982, and in France and Belgium in 1983 on Antenne 2. It was also shown in Britain on Children's BBC, and a few years later in the United States on the Nickelodeon cable network, in Australia on the public broadcaster ABC, TV2 in New Zealand, in Iceland on RÚV, in Portugal on RTP, as well as in Sweden...more here Count Duckula is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic vegetarian vampire duck in the animated television series of the same name created by British studio Cosgrove Hall, and a spin-off from DangerMouse, a show in which an evil version of the Count Duckula character was a recurring villain. The series first aired on September 6, 1988. In all, 65 episodes |
Who had Wings like a shield of steel? | The Absorbascon: My wings are like a shield of steel! Saturday, August 27, 2005 My wings are like a shield of steel! Apparently, not everyone knows who Batfink is. Fortunately, the Absorbascon exists to correct just this kind of cultural injustice. For those not yet in the know, let me add Batfink to your geek-repertoire. Within mere months of the premiere of the Batman television series in 1966, the Hal Seeger Studio produced "Batfink" , a series of short cartoons parodying the runaway hit show. Batfink had a large but ineffective sidekick/chaffeur named "Karate" (a snipe at the Green Hornet's Kato). They rode around in their Batillac (I mean, obviously!). Their chief recurring foe was the mad scientist Hugo A-Go-Go; if the Joker and Lex Luthor had a love-child, that child would be Hugo A-Go-Go. Batfink had two principal powers (other than superstrength and, you know, flying), and a catch phrase for each one when he used it... 1. His wings were indestructible/made of steel (whichever the plot required), and when he used them he usually said: "Your bullets [or whatever the threat was] cannot harm me; my wings are like a shield of steel!" 2. He also could emit a bat-radar sound in order to find things, whereupon he would invariably say: "My supersonic sonar-radar will help me!" The supersonic sonar-radar was represented by a large white-lettered BEEP that seemed at times to have a life and intelligence at its own. You'd have to see it to believe it. These are two phrases of extraordinary power and utility in geekspeak. The first can be used on any occasion when an attack against you fails, whether it be verbal, conceptual, physical, or metaphysical. It's great for Heroclix games. The second comes in handy when, in the process of struggling with some problem or puzzle, you suddenly think of something that will help you do it. Finding the right internet resource, running a computer diagnostic program, picking up a flyswatter -- those kinds of things. I have soundclips of both sayings, but, sadly, I don't know how to make them accessible to you. Parodying a parody is not easy, but Batfink did . It also had a marvelous theme song (a simple but memorable trumpet piece). What's more, there were more episodes of Batfink than there were of Batman! Exactly 100 truly lunatic episodes , culminating in a final, retrospective episode, "Batfink, This is Your Life!" When I was a lad, Batfink was on the air at odds times, like Sunday afternoon, or early, early, early in the morning. But the episodes went out of distribution in the 1980s, so many younger folk have never seen any Batfink. Fortunately, all 100 episodes are available on DVD; unfortunately, they are only available in the UK and Australia (don't ask why). Be forewarned; there is a reason a Batfink cartoon is only 5 minutes long. The animation is abominable and the best parody is a SHORT parody. Do NOT sit down and watch the whole DVD. Instead, every time you watch an episode of JLU or The Batman, watch a Batfink episode before or after. That, you will enjoy. |
Who were the two voice artists of the cartoon characters Dangermouse and his sidekick Penfold? | 1. Which football team has the nickname of the Bluebirds? - Dawn Collinson - Liverpool Echo 1. Which football team has the nickname of the Bluebirds? 2. With which sport would you associate Nick Skelton? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. With which sport would you associate Nick Skelton? 3. How many faults does a competitor get if they knock a fence down in showjumping? 4. Which football team has the nickname of the Blades? 5. Barwick Green is the name of the title music to which show? 6. Which island near Hong Kong is famous for gambling and motor racing? 7. If you walked one mile south, one mile west, and then one mile north, and ended up where you started, where would you be? 8. In Stingray, what were the character names of the two female puppets? 9. In the board game Cluedo, whose murder has to be solved? 10. Who were the two voice artists of the cartoon characters Dangermouse and his sidekick Penfold? ANSWERS: 1. Cardiff City; 2. Show Jumping; 3. Four; 4. Sheffield United; 5. The Archers; 6. Macau; 7. The North Pole; 8. Marina and Atlanta; 9. Dr Black’s; 10. David Jason and Terry Scott Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent |
What was the name of SuperTed's sidekick? | Classic Cartoons - SuperTed Classic Cartoons - SuperTed Updated on December 18, 2013 SuperTed - Classic Cartoons There was this cartoon that i always tried to remember the name of. Since i used to watch it regularly when it was on television every day after school, i forgot the name of the character but had a very vivid idea of what the cartoon was about. A teddy bear who had super powers, had a cape, could fly and always a hero. He also had a side kick, but i couldn't remember his name either. Thinking over and over again for a while, i managed to suddenly, after a few years (yes, that long!), remebered the name! Superted! Boy, was i excited! I looked everywhere for Superted dvds, but but couldn't find them anywhere, so straight on to You Tube i went to catch an episode of one of my favourite superheroes of my younger days! Did i enjoy it? Of course i did! I won't forget him anymore, i know that for sure! The beginning of the cartoon was gripping, especially when the narrator speaks about Superted being just an ordinary, but found to be defective in the factory he was made in, teddy bear. It goes something like this:- "This is a story about an ordinary teddy bear. When he was made, they found something wrong with him and threw him away like a piece of rubbish, into an old dark storeroom. Then, from outer space, a spotty man brought him to life with his cosmic dust. He took him to a magic cloud where Mother Nature gave him super powers. that bear became SUPERTED!" Superted And The Whales This animated series has some really interesting history. Mike Young created Superted in stories he told his stepson, and then ended up writing over 100 books based on the character. S4C, a Welsh television channel, approached Mike Young about an animated series. He and Robin Lyons created the charatcer as an animated series for television. Superted is a Welsh animated cartoon series which won quite a few awards. It was first aired in 1982 in Wales in the Welsh language, and then shown throughout the United Kingdom on BBC1 in English. The series was also dubbed in Irish language for the Irish channel RTE. The series, Superted, won numerous awards which included the 1987 BAFTA awards in United Kingdom for best animation. That's how popular the animated character series became! Superted And The Whales Superted's Super Powers So where does Superted get his special powers from? Very simple. As i've already mentioned that he was given special powers by Mother Nature in the magic cloud, he was taught 'secret magic words'. Every time he or someone else was in peril, Superted would say his secret magic words, and would unwrap his red suit with the cape and yellow shoes which have rockets built in to them for super speed. He would then deal with his enemies and bring peace to the world. Big Chinned Texas Pete Superted's Evil Enemies Yes, even a teddy bear like Superted, has enemies! His enemy is in the form of an American Cowboy called 'Texas Pete'. They are a gang of a total of three evil characters. Texas Pete (with his great big grey chin) has already been named, so there is also 'Bulk', who is 'sort of' a brainless overweight fool, and then there is 'Skeleton', who wears pink slippers, who is a coward and very camp in personality. As their names and descriptions suggest, they are very evil and will do anything to tak eover the world, become really wealthy and finish off all their enemies, namely Superted. In comes 'Spotty'! Superted's sidekick. Spotty and Superted Superted's Sidekick 'Spotty' Spotty was green spotted, yellow alien who brought Superted to life in the dark old store room. Then took him to the magic cloud to meet Mother Nature. Spotty is Superted's best friend and bumbling companion who is always there for him, whatever the situation. Spotty originates from the alien planet called 'Spot', hence the name Spotty. Superted in Texas Superted In America Superted became the first ever British cartoon series to be aired on Disney Channel, 1984 in United States of America. All 36 episodes were released by Walt Disney Home Video on six |
Which country produces the wine Vinho Verdi? | Broadbent Vinho Verde Broadbent Vinho Verde Other White Blends from Portugal white wine Reviews (52) Winemaker's Notes Vinho Verde, the most popular white wine from Portugal, is a deliciously refressing, light wine. "Verde", meaning "Green" refers to the hints of lime color. It is an ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics, or an evening apertif. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shellfish and poultry. Blend: 50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura, 10% Pedernã Broadbent Winery Michael Broadbent is considered the world's most experienced taster of Madeira. He went to the island to select the best wines for the Broadbent Madeiras. This resulted in a collaboration with Justino Henriques, the most important producer of classical Madeira. Produced only from the finest grapes grown on the island, Broadbent Madeira's are made in strict accordance with the traditional methods. View all Broadbent Wines About Portugal Shop our top rated wine from Portugal The country best known for Port , Madeira and corks is often overlooked when consumers think of red and white still wines – but take note! The table wines of the region have improved dramatically in the past few decades. The winemaking areas trickle down the country's narrow shape, bordered by the Atlantic on the west and Spain on the east. Notable Facts Furthest to the north lies the region Minho, which produces the slightly spritzy white wine, Vinho Verde. Translated, it means green wine, not because the wine is green, but because it is meant to be drunk in its youth. Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol and with a slight spritz. It can be made with a number of grapes, but the best whites are made with Alvarinho (yep, same as Spain's Albarino). Red Vinho Verde exists too, but not on the export market. For other red table wines, the three most common regions are the Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. In the Douro, home of Port, red wines are made from a few grape varieties including the primary port grape, Touriga Nacional as well as Tinta Roriz ( Tempranillo ). Still red wines from the area are good quality and contain fruity, spicy notes. The Dao and Bairrida areas use Port grapes and the local tempranillo and make high quality, good value red wines. Bairrida also makes a few sparklers. Alentejo is a super big and super hot region in the south of Portugal making reds and whites. About Portugal Shop our top rated wine from Portugal The country best known for Port , Madeira and corks is often overlooked when consumers think of red and white still wines – but take note! The table wines of the region have improved dramatically in the past few decades. The winemaking areas trickle down the country's narrow shape, bordered by the Atlantic on the west and Spain on the east. Notable Facts Furthest to the north lies the region Minho, which produces the slightly spritzy white wine, Vinho Verde. Translated, it means green wine, not because the wine is green, but because it is meant to be drunk in its youth. Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol and with a slight spritz. It can be made with a number of grapes, but the best whites are made with Alvarinho (same as Spain's Albarino). Red Vinho Verde exists too, but not much on the export market. For other red table wines, the three most common regions are the Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. In the Douro, home of Port, red wines are made from the primary port grape, Touriga Nacional, as well as Tinta Roriz ( Tempranillo ). Still red wines from the area are good quality and contain fruity, spicy notes. The Dao and Bairrida areas use Port grapes, as well as the local Tempranillo clone. They produce high quality, good value red wines. Bairrida also makes a few sparklers. Alentejo is a super big and super hot region in the south of Portugal making reds and whites. Customer Reviews |
Sketós, métrios, and glykís are three different types of Greek what? | How to Make Greek Coffee: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow Choosing the Right Equipment 1 Use Greek coffee beans. Greek coffee is different from other coffee in many ways, and it all starts with the beans. For Greek coffee, Arabica beans are lightly roasted and ground to a fine powder. The type of bean, the roast, and the grind all contribute to the unique flavor of Greek coffee. Two of the most popular brands of Greek coffee are Loumidis and Bravo. [1] Greek coffee does sometimes use dark-roasted beans, but a light roast is more common. [2] 2 Make the coffee in a briki. A briki is a special metal coffee pot that’s used specifically to make Greek coffee in the traditional way. It’s usually an hourglass- or cauldron-shaped metal pot with a long handle. Greek coffee is made right in the briki, which is warmed over a gas stove. [3] You can heat a briki on an electric range as well, though Greek coffee is traditionally made on a gas stove or over an open flame. If you want to make traditional Greek coffee but don’t have a gas stove, you can use a small single-burner camp stove as well. A briki comes in many different sizes, and you should use the correct size for the amount of coffee you're making. 3 Serve the coffee in a demitasse. A demitasse is a small cup used for serving small amounts of coffee or espresso. Each one holds between 2 and 3 ounces (59 and 89 ml). Greek coffee is traditionally served in a demitasse cup with an accompanying saucer. [4] These small cups can be found in many kitchen stores, but you can also use espresso cups if you don’t have demitasse cups. Part 2 Brewing the Coffee 1 Measure the water. The traditional way to measure water for Greek coffee is by using a demitasse cup to measure. Fill the demitasse with water, and then pour that water into the briki. [5] By using the same cup you'll be serving coffee in, measuring with the demitasse ensures that you make exactly the right amount of coffee. 2 Add the coffee and sugar. For each cup of coffee you're making, measure in one heaping teaspoon of Greek coffee grounds. Unlike Turkish coffee, you don’t add spices like cardamom to Greek coffee, but you can add sugar if you like. Depending on the level of sweetness you want, add: [6] No sugar for plain, or sketos ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) sugar for half-sweet, or me oligi 1 teaspoon (5 g) of sugar for medium, or metrios 2 teaspoons (10 g) of sugar for sweet, or glykys 3 Mix and heat the coffee. Swirl the coffee, sugar, and water together to combine all the ingredients in the briki. Turn the gas to medium and transfer the briki to the heat. [7] As the coffee heats up, it will begin to bubble and foam as it simmers. Do not stir, swirl, or otherwise disturb the coffee at this point, or you will destroy the foam, which is an integral part of Greek coffee. Don’t let the coffee boil over either, or you'll lose the foam. When the coffee nears the rim of the briki, remove it from the heat. [8] 4 Serve in the demitasse. When you take the coffee off the flame, pour it immediately into the demitasse, along with the foam and grounds. Be gentle so you don’t disturb the foam. If you're making more than one coffee, make sure you distribute the foam evenly among all the cups. Use a spoon to transfer foam from one cup to another if necessary. [9] Part 3 Drinking Greek Coffee 1 Drink the coffee in the morning or after a nap. In Greece, Greek coffee is typically consumed when you get up in the morning, and then again when you wake from an afternoon nap. [10] In most Greek cities, islands, and towns, the hours of 2 to 5 p.m. are considered quiet time, and many people nap during these hours. After the nap, coffee is served again. 2 Serve with ice water. Greek coffee is almost always served with a glass of cold water or ice water. And while it’s not necessary, the coffee is often served with a cookie or some other type of sweet as well. [11] 3 Let the grounds settle before drinking. Because Greek coffee is unfiltered and served with the grounds, it’s best to let the coffee settle for a minute or two after it’s poured. This gives th |
Half the world's pistachio nuts are grown in which country? | PISTACHIO Fruit Facts Common Names: Pistachio, Pistache. Related Species: Mt. Atlas Pistache (Pistacia atlantica), Chinese Pistache (P. chinesis), Terebinth Pistache (P. terebinthus) Distant Affinity: Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), Mango (Mangifera indica), Ambarella (Spondias cytherea), Yellow Mombin (Spondias mombin), Red Mombin (Spondias purpurea), Imbu (Spondias tuberosa) and others. Origin: The pistachio tree is native to western Asia and Asia Minor,from Syria to the Caucasus and Afghanistan. Archaeological evidence in Turkey indicate the nuts were being used for food as early as 7,000 B.C. The pistachio was introduced to Italy from Syria early in the first century A.D. Subsequently its cultivation spread to other Mediterranean countries. The tree was first introduced into the United States in 1854 by Charles Mason, who distributed seed for experimental plantings in California, Texas and some southern states. In 1875 a few small pistachio trees, imported from France were planted in Sonoma, Calif. In the early 1900's the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture assembled a collection of Pistacia species and pistachio nut varieties at the Plant Introduction Station in Chico, Calif. Commercial production of pistachio nuts began in the late 1970's and rapidly expanded to a major operation in the San Joaquin Valley. Other major pistachio producing areas are Iran and Turkey and to a lesser extent, Syria, India, Greece, Pakistan and elsewhere. Adaptation: Pistachios thrive in areas which have winters cool enough to break bud dormancy and hot, long summers. They are drought resistant and very tolerant of high summer temperatures, but cannot tolerate excessive dampness and high humidity. The tree has about the same cold resistance as almonds and olives but flowers later in spring than almonds. Chill requirements are estimated at 600 to 1,500 hours. In this country the pistachio is best adapted to the hot, drier regions of California and the Southwest, especially California's central valley and southern California inland areas. Pistachio trees are not particularly suitable as container plants. DESCRIPTION Growth Habits: The pistachio is a broad, bushy, deciduous tree which grows slowly to a height and spread of 25 to 30 feet, with one or several trunks. The trees are inclined to spread and droop, and may initially need staking. Their open habit and attractive foliage make them valuable ornamentals. Under favorable conditions pistachio trees live and produce for centuries. Foliage: The large, grayish leaves have 3 to 5 roundish, 2 to 4 inch-long leaflets. Flowers: Pistachios are dioecious with male and female flowers on separate trees. Male and female trees must be present for fruit to set, or a branch from a male tree may be grafted on a female tree. The small, brownish green flowers are without petals and borne on axillary racemes or panicles in early summer. Wind carries the pollen from the male to the female flowers. Fruit: The reddish, wrinkled fruits are borne in heavy clusters somewhat like grapes. Although known as a nut, the fruit of the pistachio is botanically a drupe, the edible portion of which is the seed. The oblong kernel is about 1 inch in length and 1/2 inch in diameter and protected by a thin, ivory-colored, bony shell. Normally the shells split longitudinally along their sutures when mature. Under unfavorable conditions during nut growth, the shells may not split open. The color of the kernel varies from yellowish through shades of green, which extends throughout the kernel. In general the deeper the shade of green, the more the nuts are esteemed. Pistachio nuts are rich in oil, with an average content of about 55%. The trees begin bearing in 5 to 8 years, but full bearing is not attained until the 15th or 20th year. Pistachios tend toward biennial bearing, producing heavy crop one year followed by little or none the next. Production of nuts is also influenced by drought, excessive rain, heat or cold and high winds. CULTURE Location: Pistachios should be planted in full sun. The size of the slow growing trees can be f |
What is the name of the Irish whiskey illicitly made from barley? | What is Irish whiskey, really? - Whisky Advocate Whisky Advocate What is Irish whiskey, really? March 12th, 2010 Other than the fact that it is distilled in Ireland and aged for a minimum of three years in oak barrels, what is Irish whiskey? Most of the time when you read in general media how Irish whiskey is defined, they will say that Irish whiskey is different from Scotch whisky in that it’s not smoky like Scotch whisky. And, they’ll say that Irish whiskey is distilled three times, while Scotch whisky is only distilled twice. (Many times they will continue this train of thought with the comment that, because Irish whiskey is distilled three times, it’s smoother than Scotch whisky.) If I had a dollar for every time I read these generalizations, I could afford to buy a couple bottles of Redbreast 12 year old. But, as most of you know, these generalizations are not completely accurate. Most Scotch whisky is not smoky, and there are triple distilled whiskies in Scotland (e.g., Auchentoshan). In Ireland, whiskeys distilled at Cooley are only distilled twice, and they make smoky whiskeys there too (Connemara). In fact, I have heard of the Cooley distillery referred to as “a Scotch distillery that just happens to be located in Ireland.” Plus, I have enjoyed smooth Scotch whiskies, and tasted some harsh Irish whiskeys over the years. So, the whole “Irish whiskey is smoother than Scotch whisky because it’s distilled three times” statement isn’t exactly accurate either. Some enthusiasts more “in the know” will point out that what differentiates Irish whiskey from Scotch whisky is that Irish whiskey is made (at least in part) with “pot still” whiskey (i.e. from a mash containing both malted AND unmalted barley), rather than Scotch whisky which uses a 100% malted barley mash bill in its pot stills. Some Irish whiskeys (e.g., Redbreast, Green Spot) are 100% pure pot still whiskeys. It’s true, if you look at the Irish whiskeys made at the Midleton distillery in County Cork (Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Tullamore Dew, Redbreast, Green Spot, etc.), there is a pot still component in these whiskeys. But, you won’t find “pot still” whiskey in Bushmills or the whiskeys produced at Cooley. So, what is Irish whiskey, really? 48 Responses to “What is Irish whiskey, really?” March 12, 2010 at 8:14 am I think this hodge-podge of different styles is a symptom of why Irish whiskey is so overshadowed by Scotch. There is a very tight definition for what is Scotch whisky, and yet there is this incredible variety of available bottes. Irish whiskey is a bit of this and a bit of that, so there is no real uniqueness to it. I’m so pleased you posted about this, John. I sometimes think the Irish whiskey sector is a little unsure themselves. The anomalies abound. For example, Midleton make pure potstill whiskey to the traditional mashbill, method and style. Cooley do not, but sometimes naughtily market their whiskey with that term anyway. And now other non-Irish distillers have latched onto the phrase and are bottling all sorts of things under that term. To me, it’s like seeing a distiller from Asia bottling a molasses-based blend and calling it single malt Scotch. It’s wrong, and the term should be protected. I think a little clarity and some rules akin to the legislation that entered law in Scotland last autumn would be great. But as with many things, partition of the island poses a problem. Even Irish law couldn’t force any changes on how Bushmills do things (which is uniformally well, I hasten to add.) It would be great to see the opinions of your readers here, because that will help clarify what Irish whiskey drinkers think it is or want it to be. And that’s the best place to start. kallaskander well this is an easy one. Irish whiskey is whiskey distilled and matured in Ireland. What else should it be? With the arrival of Cooley defining Irish whiskey has become kind of a problem. On the other hand it was always a two sided coin with Bushmills producing a tripple distilled 100% barley malt and Midleton producing pure pot still from malted and unmalted ba |
In which European country did red onions originate? | Food-Info.net : Where do onions come from ? Food-Info.net> Questions and Answers > Food products > Fruits and vegetables Where do onions come from ? The exact origin of the onion is unknown, although ancient texts dating back to 3000 B.C. reveal that it was first grown in parts of Asia . Around this period it was also grown in China and later also in India . From there it must have been taken to Greece and Egypt, because it appears frequently in decorations and hieroglyphics in the pyramids. Onions were also used by the Greeks and the Romans. As a member of the Allium family, which also includes garlic and leek, the Greeks grew the onion in the vegetable garden. One section of the Athenian market was even called �ta skoroda� which means �the garlic� and this indicates that the trade in Allium -species belonged to everyday life. When the Romans introduced the onion in Europe it quickly became a popular vegetable. This emerges, among other things, from the brisk trade on the London market in the thirteenth century, where even imported onions were sold. From that moment onwards the onions gained ground, both inside and outside Europe. Despite protracted social and religious taboos through the centuries, the onion has gradually regained respectability. In America, for example, the immigration of the Greeks, Italians and Spanish had a great influence. In their cultures the onion was indeed extremely popular. Onions are now grown worldwide in many varieties, sizes and flavours and they have gained a permanent place in our present-day kitchen, both raw and cooked. Source : http://www.ui.nl |
Apart from Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad, which other regular character appeared in the first ever episode? Boycie, Mickey Pearce or Trigger? | Only Fools and Horses (Series) - TV Tropes Only Fools and Horses You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / Only Fools and Horses × "Stick a pony in me pocket, I'll fetch the suitcase from the van. 'Cause if you want the best 'uns, but you don't ask questions then, Brother, I'm your man!" British Sitcom running from 1981�1991, with a series of Christmas Specials until 2003. The series followed the adventures of the Trotter family, who lived in a council flat in Nelson Mandela House, a tower block in Peckham, London, but aimed to become millionaires. They drove a yellow Reliant Regal van (frequently erroneously referred to as a Reliant Robin) and often frequented their local pub, The Nag's Head. These schemes frequently involved selling useless goods that had " fallen off the back of a lorry " (a British euphemism for "stolen"). The family was made up of: Del Boy (Derek Edward Trotter): A Loveable Rogue who always came up with daft schemes to try and make money. Famous for awful attempts at French (namely confusing "Bonjour" and "Au revoir"). Pretty much Sir David Jason 's defining role, to the point that "Arise Sir Del Boy" was the joke made by several newspapers when his knighthood was announced. Rodney Charlton Trotter: Brother of Del Boy, he was the smarter of the two, but also naive and gormless (he possessed an impressive Oh Crap! stare). Began as an idealistic Soap Box Sadie counterpoint to the older, more cynical and picaresque-ish Del, and later became, of all things, a Deadpan Snarker . Nicholas Lyndhurst 's most famous role, although he has done other things. Grandad (Edward Kitchener "Ted" Trotter): Often the load for Del and Rodney. Appeared in the early series until Lennard Pearce died , which was carried over into the series. Grandad's funeral was featured in the episode "Strained Relations". Uncle Albert (Albert Gladstone Trotter): Actually Great-Uncle Albert, Grandad's long lost brother who appeared shortly after the latter's death . He was an old sailor with a Captain Birdseye beard and a penchant for reminiscing about life During the War . Actor Buster Merryfield died in 1999, and his death was also written into the show. Rachel "Raquel" Turner: First appeared in the 1988 Christmas special "Dates" as Del's girlfriend. She then left for the Middle East and wasn't seen until a year later in the 1989 Christmas special "The Jolly Boys' Outing". From "Rodney Come Home" onward, Raquel has been living with Del and Albert, serving as the Team Mum . Cassandra Louise Parry: An Uptown Girl who Rodney first met at evening school (and then later married) in the sixth series. Damien Trotter: Del and Raquel's son, who Rodney suspects of being the Antichrist (his name was a sarcastic suggestion by Rodney that Del didn't pick up the significance of ). A Mouthy Kid . Other characters included: Trigger (Colin Ball): Not because he carries a gun but "because he looks like a horse ". Always called Rodney "Dave" , and could never be persuaded otherwise. Originally a small-time crook who supplied Del with dodgy merchandise, he became a Cloudcuckoolander and not the sharpest spoon in the drawer. Played by Roger Lloyd Pack, who would also appear in The Vicar of Dibley . Boycie: An unlovable rogue and frightful snob with a Signature Laugh who was usually gloating over Del's misfortunes. He was initially Del's Sitcom Archnemesis , but became more of a Friendly Enemy . His real name was eventually revealed in "Sickness and Wealth" as Terrence Aubrey Boyce . Later got his own Spin-Off , The Green Green Grass . Marlene: Boycie's wife. Originally The Ghost , only referred to in the pub ("all the lads remember Marlene"), she started appearing in the fourth series from "Sleeping Dogs Lie" onward. There is a constant undercurrent of an affair between her and Del. Denzil Tulser: The Everyman , relied upon to get caught up in Del's schemes because he's just too nice a guy not to help. Originally a Jive Turkey , but this got toned down quite quickly. Mike Fisher: The landlord of the Trotter's favo |
What was the name of the episode in which Rodney first met Cassandra? | Cassandra Trotter | Only Fools and Horses Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools and Horses Wiki 29 June 1966 (age 48) Occupation Freddie Robdal (father-in-law - deceased) Cassandra Louise Trotter (née Parry; born 16 June 1966) is a fictional character from the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses . Biography The intelligent, slightly-spoiled daughter of the owner of a successful paper merchant, Alan ( Denis Lill ) and his wife Pam ( Wanda Ventham ), Cassandra was an ambitious employee of the local bank. She made her first Only Fools and Horses appearance in the episode Yuppy Love , in which she was an attendee of Rodney 's adult education class. The two first met when they accidentally mixed up their raincoats in the cloak room, and met again at a disco later that night, at which Rodney's friends Mickey Pearce and Jevon unsuccessfully ask her for a dance. Rodney then bet £20 that he would be successful and, to their horror, she agreed to dance with him. Cassandra also offered to give him a lift home, and they exchanged telephone numbers. However, as he was ashamed to take her home to Nelson Mandela House, he pretended he lived in a more upmarket location on King's Avenue and was duly left stranded in a stranger's garden that night. Originally John Sullivan wanted to make Cassandra a girlfriend of Trigger , Denzil or an admirer of Boycie , but decided that, as he planned to do with Del, Rodney needed a long-term relationship. Their relationship blossomed throughout the sixth series; In " The Unlucky Winner Is... " she went to Spain with Rodney and Del, and had to pretend to be Del's wife, and Rodney's stepmother. In " Sickness and Wealth ", Rodney announced that they were engaged; they married in the final episode of series 6: " Little Problems ", after which they moved into their own flat. Her marriage to Rodney was not without its problems; Rodney was envious of Cassandra's privileged upbringing and her qualifications. When Cassandra wanted to build herself a career at the bank, Rodney was outraged, as he wanted her to be little more than a housewife, and have his dinner on the table for when he got home from work. After a year of being married she and Rodney split up in " The Jolly Boys' Outing " (the 1989 Christmas special), when he punched her boss and broke his nose. In the next episode, " Rodney Come Home " (Christmas special 1990), they broke up again, which started an ongoing split between the pair. This split carried on throughout the duration of series 7. In " The Chance of a Lunchtime " Del played matchmaker between the two, reuniting them. However, the two were only together for an hour before Cassandra saw Rodney with an ex-fiancē of Del Boy's. Assuming that Rodney was cheating on her, Cassandra locked him out of the flat. They were ultimately reconciled in " Three Men, a Woman, and a Baby " but after just getting back together they were interrupted by a phone call telling them that Raquel had gone into labour and Del wanted Rodney to be there for the birth. The episode " Miami Twice " saw them trying to patch up their relationship, and in " Mother Nature's Son " they were back together properly, and stayed together ever after. The later episodes saw them attempting to conceive a child, and Cassandra was promoted to head of small business investment at the local bank. Rodney announced that Cassandra was pregnant in " Heroes and Villains ", though she miscarried in " Modern Men ". They later had a daughter, Joan (named after Del and Rodney's late mother), in " Sleepless in Peckham ". |
What was the nickname of Rodney's real dad? | Rodney Trotter | Only Fools and Horses Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools and Horses Wiki November 2, 1960 (age 55) Occupation head of computer section at Parry Print Ltd Family Damien (half-nephew) Rodney Charlton Trotter is the secondary main character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Series Rodney is the younger brother of Derek "Del Boy" Trotter , and is after Del the main character in the series. "Rodders", as he is affectionately known by his big brother, has stuck by Del through thick and thin. According to Del, he was still in nappies at the age of four when Del received a painting from their grandmother. Del also claimed in " Mother Nature's Son " that Rodney was still being breast fed, until he was three and a half years old, but this was probably not true and said only to embarrass Rodney. As a child, Rodney was "all snot and Marmite" with a "funny haircut". After leaving school with GCEs in Art and Mathematics, he was expelled from Art College for smoking cannabis. After being expelled from university, Del took it upon himself to give Rodney a job as an assistant market trader (or "Financial Advisor") and sidekick. He briefly served as Chairman of the Tenants Association. For 20 years from 1981, Rodney had worked in that pitiful position until the year 2001 when Del was banned from being the managing Director of any business by a court. When Trotters Independent Traders was about to end, Del knew that Rodney wasn't banned from managing a firm and so after 20 years as a pitiful assistant market trader, Rodney finally stepped up as Managing Director of T.I.T.Co, which allowed Del to keep on running the company secretly. Rodney is the son of Joan Mavis Trotter, grandson of Ted Trotter, and great-nephew of Albert Trotter. He has a nephew named Damien. Rodney is not as streetwise as his brother. Del's comments whenever Rodney makes a mistake have become catchphrases. They include "Plonker", "Dipstick" and the definitive "What a 42 carat plonker you really are!". For some time, Rodney worked as Financial Director of T.I.T.Co (a job which included such executive tasks as loading the van). Rodney has a strong conscience and is often morally outraged by Del's business activities, such as dealing in stolen goods. Despite his ethical objections, Rodney is usually enticed into Del's money making schemes by Del's persuasive charms and the temptation of financial rewards. In the early episodes, Rodney was troubled by his drug sentence, and also by the fact that he had a very poor job, and lived in a very grotty flat. He was worried that he would never find independence, which he really did long for. Rodney found a supportive partner in Cassandra, who he met at a computer training course, and married her in 1989. Her father Alan employed Rodney at his company Parry Print Ltd (at least until Rodney accidentally quit that job), and, with some financial assistance from Del, he was able to buy a flat and finally move out of Nelson Mandela house. Rodney and Cassandra now have a young daughter called Joan, who Rodney named after his late mother. Rodney went on the run for two days after Del Boy convinced him, as a joke, that he was known as "The Peckham Pouncer," when a mentally unstable, seemingly drunk woman accused him of attacking her when he had only helped her from falling over. Throughout the series, Rodney's assumed father was Reg Trotter, although his actual paternity was occasionally called into question, such as in the 1983 and 1987 Christmas specials " Thicker than Water " and " The Frog's Legacy " due to the unavoidable fact that he shared little resemblance to either Del or Reg in terms of appearance or personalty. In the final Only Fools and Horses episode, the 2003 Christmas special " Sleepless in Peckham ", Rodney discovered through an old photograph of the very first Jolly Boys' Outing that he and Del did not actually share the same father. His biological father was revealed to be local gentleman thief, Freddie "The Frog" Robdal . This is confirmed in the prequel Rock & Chips. Rodney's mid |
In which episode did Del Boy first meet Raquel? | Dates (25th December 1988) | Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki Share Del meets Raquel for the first time via a dating agency. Dates was the Christmas 1988 special of Only Fools And Horses. This episode saw the start of a new era for the Trotter family as Del Boy met Raquel through a dating agency, and she is an actress until Del get a surpise at his Uncle Albert 's birthday do when he books a stripper for his birthday party. This episode saw Del Boy meet a more mature woman and also saw Rodney go on a date with Nervous Nerys , and a cruise in Del's van, which he ends up doing very quickly. Contents Edit Derek "Del Boy" Trotter and Rodney Trotter have done very well in trade lately, having made £2000 in the past month alone, selling mens electric razors. Albert Trotter tells a story about how he was in the Navy in 1941 and sunk the ship he went out to rescue, and was due to be court martialled but the Japanese invaded and Albert never heard a word about it. He also has an upcoming birthday on the 19th November, and seems to be dropping hints. A day or so later in The Nags Head , Rodney is persuaded by his friends to ask Nervous Nerys Sansom out for a date, and fool him into thinking she likes hard men. Boycie talks about his Masonic Lodge and Trigger has a date with a woman, of which was organised by Technomatch Dating Agency . Del asks Mike Fisher if he can have the pub for the night for Albert's birthday. Mike says as long as Albert does not dance or sing, tells no rude jokes and does not drink too much and just sits down and enjoys himself then Del can have the pub. Del seeks an opportunity and signs up to the dating agency, and is interviewed by the agent. Del says he wants a "bit of a sort with everything in the right place and who knows the difference between a Liebfraumilch and a can of Tizer, and who likes a steak meal". The agent runs a few names through his computer. He sees a 30 year old woman who is an actress. Del asks if she is famous and the agent say no. He then suggests if Del is to meet this lady that he meets her under the clock at Waterloo Station . He also insists that both parties are honest with each other. Del agrees to it and pays £25 membership fee. He then says his surname is Duval with no "e" on the end when asked if he has an e on the end of his surname. A few days later, Del is dressed up ready for his blind date. Albert asks if he is going out and Del says "no I'm going to bleed the brakes on the van" in sarcasm. Albert asks if it is someones birthday party or something and Del says no he has a date. Albert keeps dropping hints about how he had great birthday parties as a kid but now no one bothers. Del says the date is an actress called Raquel Turner and Albert says he has never heard of her. He asks more questions, but Del, reluctant to say he joined a dating agency, fobs Albert off. Rodney is dressed as a punk to go out with Nerys. Del mocks him saying the James Dean look means before the crash. Del says he has a date and it is with an actress. Rodney asks who and Del says Raquel Turner, Rodney says "Not The Raquel Turner" and when Del asks if he has heard of her Rodney says "No". Rodney says Albert took a phone call from some agent the other day. Del says a showbusiness agent, he does not want Albert ot Rodney to know he joined a dating agency, and make them think he cannot pull women like he used to. Del gets his huge bunch of flowers out of the kitchen. He finds a sock in the flowers and throws it on the carpet. Del then leaves the flat, ready to go on his date. At Waterloo Station , Del waits nervously for his date. A policeman wonders why Del has such a huge bunch of flowers. Del sees a woman with her back turned to him dressed in red standing a few metres away. Del asks if she is an actress and she says she has played a few demanding roles in her time. He realises she is not the blind date, but a prostitute. She mocks him and Del threatens to shove the flowers right up her...well you know what. A train horn goes off just as D |
Before the most recent Christmas specials, how may episodes were there in which neither Uncle Albert or Grandad appeared? None, two or nine? | Halloween Episode - TV Tropes Halloween Episode You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Umm... trick or treat? Why not both! Roseanne: Halloween is the one night of the entire year where the veil is lifted between the living and the dead, and the dead return from Hell to walk the Earth. And we have to dress up like ghosts and goblins and stuff to fake out the evil spirits, or else they might carry us back to Hell with them. Becky: So why do the dead people come back? Roseanne: For the candy. There's no chocolate in Hell. That's why it's Hell. — Roseanne The characters are costumed , their houses are decked out haunted mansion style, they tell spooky stories, and weird (or weirder than usual) things abound! It's the yearly Halloween Episode! Probably the most well known of these are The Simpsons " Treehouse of Horror " episodes, but most American kids' and genre shows have them. While neither Samhain nor All Saints Eve is ever mentioned, the similarly themed (but more upbeat) Dia de los Muertos (Nov 1-2) might be if the characters are on a visit to Mexico. If it's too scary (or rather, too successful), this may result in Nightmare Fuel . Often a Bizarro Episode as well. Either way, coming across a Halloween episode of a show you watch in syndication is often an unexpected treat. If the cast ends up in Halloween costumes, expect at least some of them to be a Shout-Out or even the occasional Actor Allusion . There's a subversion/reversal on supernatural-oriented series where Halloween is literally a holiday for supernatural beings, and they all stay home . (Some Fridge Logic here because this assumes that terrorizing the populace is a job for supernatural creatures, rather than leisure activity.) open/close all folders Anime and Manga Ouran High School Host Club has a Halloween episode with a Kimodameshi competition. It also gives the cast the opportunity to remark on how Renge dresses up in costumes even when it's not Halloween. Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth has a Halloween episode with the Hidden Leaf Village having a Halloween festival, while Deidara and Tobi set out to ruin it with a giant pumpkin bomb. Sgt. Frog had a Halloween episode where a mysterious girl who had apparently been adopted by a demon-like alien kidnapped Fuyuki. Axis Powers Hetalia has two Halloween strips. One of which involves America and England trying to outscare each other (a long running competition between the two). Hetalia also recently featured a Halloween Special Episode which also included France harassing a young woman and resulting in a trip to jail. ( Surprisingly he didn't seem to mind that he had been detained and questioned by the police) There was also a bigger one 2011, involving a party and costume contest. Suite Pretty Cure ♪ has a Halloween episode. Unlike a lot of examples, it actually plays into the plot somewhat: It's the first episode after a major Wham Episode involving a change in villain management. Happiness Charge Pretty Cure has one as well. It's about the Precures and Blue entering a halloween parade. However the episode reveals that Queen Mirage has a new servant working for her but it isn't until the end of the episode that we see who it is... Cure Tender/Maria, Iona's older sister. Dirty Pair OAV episode 2 took place on Halloween. The plot involved a search for an escaped stolen combat robot, made more difficult by the camouflage provided by the many costumed people in town that day, and a fireworks display at midnight during which the robot begins shooting missiles (which some bystanders assume are All Part of the Show ), and Yuri and Kei destroy the robot with the fireworks after their usual weapons aren't enough. The Cowboy Bebop movie takes place on Halloween. Bleach has a Halloween Episode as a Filler . It turns out that the events were just dreamed by Sajin Komamura. Sorieke! Anpanman has a few Halloween episodes over the series' run. These episodes feature Halloweenman, a pumpkin-headed ghost who represents the holiday. Girls und Panzer had a single snapshot of th |
Which famous actor played Roy Slater? | Jim Broadbent | Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki 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. Jim Broadbent as Roy Slater. |
At which stadium do Scotland play their home football matches? | Scottish Football Association 17th November 1999, Wembley Stadium, London - Euro 2000 play-off 2nd leg Scotland 0-2 England 13th November 1999, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Euro 2000 play-off 1st leg England 2-0 Scotland 15th June 1996, Wembley Stadium, London - Euro '96 Scotland 0-2 England 27th May 1989, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Rous Cup England 1-0 Scotland 21st May 1988, Wembley Stadium, London - Rous Cup Scotland 0-0 England 23rd May 1987, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Rous Cup England 2-1 Scotland 23rd April 1986, Wembley Stadium, London - Rous Cup Scotland 1-0 England 25th May 1985, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Rous Cup FAMOUS GAMES 1872 First ever Auld Enemy clash Scotland v England on the 30th November 1872 was the first time the sides met and was also the first ever official International football match. Fittingly, the match fell on St Andrew’s Day and the venue was the West of Scotland cricket club’s ground at Hamilton Crescent in Partick. All of Scotland’s players were from Queen’s Park F.C, selected by captain and goalkeeper Robert W. Gardner. England’s players were selected from nine different clubs by captain Charles Alcock, though he was unable to play on the day due to injury. Four thousand spectators turned up to watch the game, which eventually finished in a 0-0 draw. 1878 Scotland v England Despite the strong wind and the threat of rain a large crowd of around 15000 watched the match at the 'first' Hampden. Special trains and horsedrawn cabs were provided to cope with the large crowd. The match was played under English rules and one of the more successful tactics employed by the English team was their one handed hurl used at throw ins. On a number of occasions Charles Campbell (Hall of Fame) had to clear his defensive lines by heading out the long throws. The assured combination play of the Scots backed by a strong wind created a four goal lead at half time, but with both teams changing ends it was expected that England would come back into the match. To the surprise of most Scotland managed to dominate the early exchanges and added to their lead. England came into the match late on and managed to score two goals but even the loss of the Rangers full back Tom Vallance through injury could do little to affect the final result. 1928 Wembley Wizards A rain-soaked Wembley Stadium was the setting for one of the all time great Scotland v England fixtures. Despite an early scare when English forward Billy Smith hit the post, Scotland were in an attacking mood and Alex Jackson headed the opener after just three minutes. A resolute performance by the opposition rearguard prevented the visitors from adding to their tally, nevertheless they couldn’t hold on and Alex James scored the second just before half time with a left foot strike. Scotland raised their game in the second half, dominating play and undoing their opponents with sublime skill and excellent teamwork, inevitably leading to a third goal scored by Jackson, again with his head. A fourth followed soon after, Alex James netting his second with the team seemingly able to score at will. As the end of the game drew closer, Alex Jackson completed his hat-trick. To the credit of the England players, they didn’t give up and Bob Kelly scored a consolation from a free-kick, leaving the final score England 1, Scotland 5. As the final whistle sounded, both sets of fans showed their appreciation for the football they had witnessed and the legendary performance of Scotland that day that saw them dubbed the 'Wembley Wizards'. 1937 Record Attendance At the 1937 fixture between Scotland and England a new world record for attendance at a football match was officially set at 149,415, though the unofficial attendance is thought to be higher. The record stood until the 1950 World Cup Final surpassed it, yet it remains a European record to this day. The match itself was a successful one for Scotland, comprehensively beating England 3-1. Bob McPhail scored twice and Francis O’Donnell once for the Scots with Fred Steele scoring for the English. 1962 Scotland v England The Scots had lost |
Which English county town stands on the river Lune? | Photos of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK. A brief photographic shimmy around this old northern town (Photos/words © urban75, 1st Sept, 2008) On our way up to the Lake District, we had an hour or so to kill between trains in Lancaster, so we took a quick spin around the small city. The traditional county town of Lancashire, Lancaster stands on the River Lune with a population of around 46,000 souls. Steeped in history, the town is dominated by Lancaster Castle, partly built in the 13th century and standing on the site of a Roman garrison. The city's name first appears in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Loncastre, and is derived from the Old English for, 'Roman fort on the River Lune.' After the infamous Pendle witch trials of 1612, so many people were sentenced to die from the court based in the castle (the Lancaster Assizes) that Lancaster earned itself the nickname of 'the Hanging Town'. Many buildings in the city centre and along St. George's Quay date from the 1800s and were built during a brief heyday when the port became one of the busiest in the UK. Shamefully, it was also the fourth most important port in the UK for the slave trade at the time. Although Lancaster gained its first charter in 1193 as a market town and borough, it had had to wait until 1937 to be granted city status. Bashful Alley, a curiously named street name in central Lancaster. Ye Olde John O Gaunt, a fune old jazz/live music boozer at 3 Market St, Lancaster. Market in Lancaster. Bloke on phone selling bubble blowing guns. The Penny Bank in Penny Street, another pub offering real ales and live bands. Lancaster Town Hall stands in Dalton Square and was officially opened on the 27th December 1909 by Lord Ashton. Deep-pocketed Ashton shelled out £155,00 to pay for the new Town Hall and the statue of Queen Victoria opposite. Statue of Queen Victoria in Dalton Square . Another view of the Town Hall. A view along Penny Street. The exterior of Cunningham Jewellers, est. 1885. Cobbled street. Old Co-op building in Church Street. Building detail, showing carving of beehive. The Judges Lodgings at the top of Upper Church Street. Now open to the public as a museum, the house was once the residence of Thomas Covell who was involved in trying the 'Pendle Witches.' Close up of the building with the Covell Cross is in the foreground. A texter drifts past the old YMCA building, erected in 1908. Some views of old Lancaster, from near the castle. Looking south-east over the city from the castle. Workmen attending to the brickwork of Lancaster Castle. Waiting at Lancaster Station for our train to Grange Over Sands . |
Which cowboy showman's real name was Willaim Cody? | Buffalo Bill | Article about Buffalo Bill by The Free Dictionary Buffalo Bill | Article about Buffalo Bill by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Buffalo+Bill Related to Buffalo Bill: Annie Oakley Buffalo Bill near Le Claire, Iowa, U.S. Died Wednesday, January 10, 1917 Occupation Army scout, Pony Express rider, ranch hand, wagon train driver, buffalo hunter, fur trapper, gold prospector, showman Known for Buffalo Bill Wild West shows which provided education and entertainment about bronco riding, handling bovine and equine livestock, roping, and other herdsmen skills seen in present day rodeos Buffalo Bill, 1846–1917, American plainsman, scout, and showman, b. near Davenport, Iowa. His real name was William Frederick Cody. His family moved (1854) to Kansas, and after the death of his father (1857) he set out to earn the family living, working for supply trains and a freighting company. In 1859 he went to the Colorado gold fields and he claimed, apparently falsely, to have ridden for the pony express pony express, in U.S. history, relay mail service. At its inception in Apr., 1860, the pony express operated between St. Joseph, Mo., the western end of a telegraph line, and Sacramento, Calif. ..... Click the link for more information. in 1860. His adventures on the Western frontier as an army scout and later as a buffalo hunter for railroad construction camps on the Great Plains were the basis for the stories later told about him. On his first visit to the East in 1872, Ned Buntline Buntline, Ned , pseud. of Edward Zane Carroll Judson, 1823–86, American adventurer and writer. In 1845 he founded in Nashville Ned Buntline's Own, a sensational magazine. ..... Click the link for more information. persuaded him to appear on the New York stage, and, except for a brief period of scouting against the Sioux and Cheyenne in 1876, he was from that time on connected with show business. In 1883 he organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and toured with it for many years throughout the United States and Europe. Wyoming granted him a stock ranch, on which the town of Cody was laid out. He died in Denver and was buried on Lookout Mt. near Golden, Colo. The exploits attributed to him in the dime novels of Buntline and Prentice Ingraham are only slightly more imaginative than his own autobiographies (1879, 1920). Bibliography See R. J. Walsh and M. S. Salsbury, The Making of Buffalo Bill (1928); biographies by D. B. Russell (1960, repr. 1969) and J. Burke (1973); L. W. Warren, Buffalo Bill's America (2005). Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody, 1846–1917) American cowboy and showman whose image was fortified by his long blond hair. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 390] |
Howard Brown fronted which bank's tv adverts until 2008? | Halifax dumps Howard from its TV ads because he's too jolly for a recession | Daily Mail Online Halifax dumps Howard from its TV ads because he's too jolly for a recession comments For the past eight years his jolly sing and dance routine has either cheered you up or driven you mad with irritation. But now Howard Brown, the bespectacled star of the Halifax television adverts, looks like being another victim of the credit crunch. The bank has decided that in the current gloomy economic climate his adverts are too cheerful. Since 2000 Mr Brown has fronted Halifax's adverts as part of the 'staff as stars' campaign. Too upbeat: Howard Brown will no longer be the face of Halifax because it wants a more serious tone to reflect current economic problems The commercials feature ordinary staff members performing song and dance routines with lyrics doctored to advertise Halifax products. Even though they were routinely voted the most annoying adverts on TV, they, and Mr Brown, have endured. Mr Brown, 42, who was originally a cashier at a branch in Sheldon near Birmingham, made his break singing a reworked version of Tom Jones' 'Sex Bomb'. He appeared in seven more adverts for Halifax including singing 'I'll give you extra' to the tune of 'Angel' by pop star Shaggy. Howard feels the crunch: Apparently surfing in a suit and riding a giant bird isn't quite so amusing in these tough financial times In one bizarre advert he straddled a giant swan while in another he sent up Gene Kelly's 'Singing in the rain' umbrella dance routine. He quickly became a household name and was turned into a waxwork model by Madame Tussauds. Halifax had so much faith in their 'brand ambassador' they even turned him into a computer generated character to give the bank a friendlier image. Now he is facing the sack after Halifax reviewed their advertising contract. Even though the bank awarded it to the same agency that conjured the 'staff for stars' campaign, an internal review concluded its marketing should be more serious. Ambassador: Mr Brown, 42, has been the face of the bank for eight years since winning a talent show among employees for the role Dan Shute, the director of the Halifax account at DLKW, said: "The financial world is very different in 2008 to the one that we started working with in the year 2000, so a change was necessary. "But it would be wrong to suggest that this is a reassurance campaign from Halifax - it's just recognising that times have changed." If the 'staff for stars' campaign is axed it throws into doubt the showbiz careers of other Halifax employees who have been catapulted to stardom. Natalie Webster, 29, appeared in a version of Aretha Franklin's 'Think' while Thomas Yau, 25, plucked from a Halifax call centre in Leeds, was in the most recent ad. Both have now returned to their regular jobs. Mr Brown, who has made a cameo appearance in the BBC2 series 'The Office', could now pursue more TV work - or return to the cashier's desk. Ride is over: Halifax will now be taking a more serious approach to its campaign HBOS, which owns Halifax, could use a little cheer itself. Last month it revealed pre tax profits had plunged 72% in the first six months of 2008 to £848m The company also endured a 36% rise in bad debts to £1.31bn in the first half as hard-pressed customers struggled with repayments. Yesterday a spokesman refused to deny Mr Brown had been dismissed. He said: "We are looking into developing a new advertising campaign and it is too early to say what will be in it. "It will be more about evolution rather than revolution." Mr Brown was unavailable for comment, but the news will hit him hard. He once said: "Being in the advertising campaign has changed my life tremendously. I sometimes feel like a popstar. People recognise me everywhere I go.' |
Which sci-fi series was the basis of the film Serenity and created by Buffy creator Joss Wheadon? | Joss Whedon - IMDb IMDb Writer | Producer | Director Joss Whedon is the middle of five brothers - his younger brothers are Jed Whedon and Zack Whedon . Both his father, Tom Whedon and his grandfather, John Whedon were successful television writers. Joss' mother, Lee Stearns, was a history teacher and she also wrote novels as Lee Whedon. Whedon was raised in New York and was educated at Riverdale ... See full bio » Born: a list of 48 people created 19 Oct 2013 a list of 42 people created 28 Nov 2014 a list of 23 people created 06 Jan 2015 a list of 21 people created 11 May 2015 a list of 21 people created 8 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Joss Whedon's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 39 nominations. See more awards » Known For | Edit Filmography 2009 This American Life Live! (TV Movie) (written by) 2009 Dollplay (TV Series) (creator) 2008 Commentary! The Musical (Video short) (written by) Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Mini-Series) (2 episodes, 2008) (written by - 1 episode, 2008) 2007 Forgotten Memories (Video short) (based on the characters created by) 2005 Serenity (written by) Angel (TV Series) (created by - 110 episodes, 1999 - 2004) (written by - 8 episodes, 1999 - 2004) (story - 4 episodes, 1999 - 2004) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) (created by - 144 episodes, 1997 - 2003) (written by - 25 episodes, 1996 - 2003) (story by - 3 episodes, 1997) - Chosen (2003) ... (creator) / (written by) - The Plague (1990) ... (written by) 1989-1990 Roseanne (TV Series) (written by - 4 episodes) - The Little Sister (1989) ... (written by) Hide - Deal Breaker (2016) ... (executive producer) - Justicia (2016) ... (executive producer) 2013-2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) (executive producer - 47 episodes) - Emancipation (2016) ... (executive producer) - The Attic (2009) ... (executive producer) - Stop-Loss (2009) ... (executive producer) 2008 The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (Video documentary short) (executive producer) Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Mini-Series) (executive producer - 2 episodes, 2008) (producer - 1 episode, 2008) - Act I (2008) ... (executive producer - uncredited) 1999-2004 Angel (TV Series) (executive producer - 110 episodes) - Time Bomb (2004) ... (executive producer) - Origin (2004) ... (executive producer) - The Message (2003) ... (executive producer) - Trash (2003) ... (executive producer) - Heart of Gold (2003) ... (executive producer) - Serenity (2002) ... (executive producer) 1996-2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) (executive producer - 145 episodes) - Chosen (2003) ... (executive producer) - End of Days (2003) ... (executive producer) - Touched (2003) ... (executive producer) 1990 Parenthood (TV Series) (co-producer) Hide 1999-2004 Angel (TV Series) (7 episodes) - Shells (2004) ... (segment "Fred flashback", uncredited) 2002 Firefly (TV Series) (3 episodes) - Serenity (2002) ... (part 1 & 2) 2012/I Much Ado About Nothing (music: "Sigh No More", "Heavily") 2008 Commentary! The Musical (Video short) (lyrics: "Ten Dollar Solo", "Better Than Neil", "Steve's Song") / (music: "Ten Dollar Solo") / (performer: "Strike!", "Heart, Broken") / (writer: "Commentary!", "Strike!", "The Art", "All About Me", "Heart, Broken", "Neil's Turn", "Commentary!" (Reprise)) Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Mini-Series) (lyrics - 3 episodes, 2008) (music - 3 episodes, 2008) (performer - 2 episodes, 2008) - Act III (2008) ... (lyrics: "So They Say", "Everyone's A Hero", "Slipping", "Everything You Ever") / (music: "So They Say", "Everyone's A Hero", "Slipping", "Everything You Ever") - Act II (2008) ... (lyrics: "My Eyes", "Bad Horse Chorus" (reprise), "Brand New Day") / (music: "Bad Horse Chorus" (reprise), "Brand New Day") / (performer: "Bad Horse Chorus" (reprise)) - Act I (2008) ... (lyrics: "My Freeze Ray", "Bad Horse Chorus") / (music: "My Freeze Ray", "Bad Horse Chorus") / (performer: "Bad Horse Chorus") 2006 Done the Impossible: The Fans' Tale of 'Firef |
Which fruit grows on palm trees? | What Fruit Grows on Palm Trees? | Home Guides | SF Gate What Fruit Grows on Palm Trees? What Fruit Grows on Palm Trees? The coconut palm is economically important to many developing countries. Members of the family Arecaceae, palm trees are an ancient and diverse group of trees that bear fruit containing one or multiple seeds. Many of these fruits are hard or tough and suitable for consumption only by wildlife, such as birds and squirrels. However, a number of palms produce fruit that is good for human consumption or useful for other commercial purposes. Coconut Palm The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is a tall, tropical tree that grows well in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10b to 11. The fruit of the coconut palm consists of a fibrous, hard seed coat surrounding a large, edible seed or nut. The highly nutritious nutmeat has many culinary uses and can also be pressed to produce coconut milk. Coconut oil, an edible semi-solid fat extracted from the nutmeat, is used in chocolate and ice cream, as well as products such as soap, hair conditioner, ointments, lubricants, rubber and paint. Date Palm Members of the genus Phoenix, date palms range in height from 10 feet to more than 80 feet, depending on the species. Female date palms bear fruit if a male tree is nearby, but not all species bear fruit that is good for human consumption. The main trees used for commercial date production are the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and the silver date palm (Phoenix sylvestris), both of which grow in USDA zones 9 to 11. Dates are grown commercially throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa and also southern California and Arizona. Many types of date trees are grown as ornamental landscape plants throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States. Jelly Palm The jelly palm (Butia capitata) is a cold-hardy, small to medium-sized tree with long feathery leaves. It produces clusters of small edible yellowish-orange fruit. The fruit is sweet, but somewhat tart and fibrous and is often used to make jelly. Native to South America, the jelly palm tolerates occasional winter lows to 15 degrees Fahrenheit and grows well in USDA zones 8 to 9. Chilean Wine Palm The Chilean wine palm (Jubaea chilensis) grows approximately 80 feet tall with a thick, sturdy trunk. This palm bears small orange fruits that contain brown hollow seeds about 2 inches in diameter. These seeds look and taste similar coconuts. The tree also produces a sugary sap that can be boiled down to make syrup or fermented to make wine. However, extracting the sap eventually kills the tree. The Chilean wine palm prefers cooler temperate areas and grows well in USDA zones 8 to 10. Guadalupe Palm The Guadalupe palm (Brahea edulis) prefers sunny Mediterranean climates and is hardy to 20 F. This tree is native to Guadalupe Island, a small volcanic island off the western coast of Mexico. The Guadalupe palm bears small fleshy fruit, similar in taste and texture to a date. The fruit is often used for making jelly and jam. This tree reaches about 30 feet tall in USDA zones 9a to 11. Sunset Western Garden Book; Kathleen Norris Brenzel, ed. About the Author Based in the Atlanta area, Charlene Williams has been writing and editing since 1988. She has over 15 years of experience working as a technical writer in the software industry. She has worked as a freelance writer for the past five years, and is a contributing writer for eHow and Answerbag. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kennesaw State University. Photo Credits |
What is the capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii? | Hawaii: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols kukui (candlenut) (1959) Nickname: Aloha State (1959) Origin of name: Uncertain. The islands may have been named by Hawaii Loa, their traditional discoverer. Or they may have been named after Hawaii or Hawaiki, the traditional home of the Polynesians. 10 largest cities1 (2010): Honolulu , 374,701; Ewa, 279,683; Koolaupoko, 121,180; East Honolulu, 49,914; Pearl City, 47,698; Hilo , 43,263; Waipahu, 38,216; Kaneohe, 34,597; North Kona, 33,155; Mililani Town, 27,629. Land area: 6,423 sq mi. (16,637 sq km) Geographic center: Between islands of Hawaii and Maui Number of counties: 5 (Kalawao non-functioning) Largest county by population and area: Honolulu, 974,990 (2012); Hawaii, 4,028 sq mi. State forests: 19 natural area reserves (over 109,000 ac.) State park: 52 (25,000 ac.) Residents: Hawaiian, also kamaaina (native-born nonethnic Hawaiian), malihini (newcomer) 2015 resident population: 1,431,603 2010 resident census population (rank): 1,360,301 (40). Male: 681,243 (50.1%); Female: 679,058 (49.9%). White: 336,599 (24.7%); Black: 21,424 (1.6%); American Indian: 4,164 (0.3%); Asian: 525,078 (38.6%); Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 135,422 (10.0%); Other race: 16,985 (1.3%); Two or more races: 320,629 (23.6%); Hispanic/Latino: 120,842 (8.9%). 2010 population 18 and over: 1,056,483; 65 and over: 195,138 (14.3%); median age: 38.6. Map of Hawaii First settled by Polynesians sailing from other Pacific islands between A.D. 300 and 600, Hawaii was visited in 1778 by British captain James Cook , who called the group the Sandwich Islands. Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout most of the 19th century, when the expansion of the sugar industry (pineapple came after 1898) meant increasing U.S. business and political involvement. In 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was deposed, and a year later the Republic of Hawaii was established with Sanford B. Dole as president. Following annexation (1898), Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900. The Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 , was directly responsible for U.S. entry into World War II . Hawaii, 2,397 mi west-southwest of San Francisco, is a 1,523-mile chain of islets and eight main islands— Hawaii , Kahoolawe , Maui , Lanai , Molokai , Oahu , Kauai , and Niihau . The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, other than Midway , are administratively part of Hawaii. The temperature is mild, and cane sugar, pineapple , and flowers and nursery products are the chief products. Hawaii also grows coffee beans, bananas, and macadamia nuts. The tourist business is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Hawaii's highest peak is Mauna Kea (13,796 ft). Mauna Loa (13,679 ft) is the largest volcanic mountain in the world by volume. Among the major points of interest are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii), Haleakala National Park (Maui), Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (Hawaii), Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu), the USS Arizona and USS Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor , The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Oahu), and Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the U.S.), Bishop Museum, and Waikiki Beach (all in Honolulu). In 2008, Hawaii-born Barack Obama was elected president of the United States. See more on Hawaii: Selected famous natives and residents: Salevaa Atisanoe (Konishiki) sumo wrestler; George Ariyoshi first Japanese-American elected governor; Angela Perez Baraquio Miss America (2001); |
Saint Lucia is an island holiday destination in which sea? | St. Lucia | All Inclusive Caribbean Vacation Packages Destination St. Lucia Morgan Bay Restaurant at Sunset St. Lucia hosts some of the most breathtaking and diverse scenery in all of the Caribbean. Gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, miles of unspoiled rainforest, a volcano with boiling sulphur springs, and natural waterfalls serve as a backdrop for some of the friendliest people in the world. Nestled between The Atlantic Ocean and the calm Caribbean Sea, St. Lucia’s majestic Piton Mountains meet the sea at every point. The volcanic island is more mountainous than many other Caribbean islands, with the highest point being Mount Gimie, at 950 metres (3,120 feet) above sea level. Due to its topography, St. Lucia hosts a multitude of outdoor adventures such as hiking, zip lining, safari tours, rain forest treks, and open-air gondola rides. The island is perfect for individual exploration as well; be it on bike, foot, or scooter. St. Lucia is also known for some of the best diving in the world (scuba and snorkel), as the underwater mountains create caves and reefs teaming with aquatic life. Speed boating, windsurfing, waterskiing, parasailing, and whale watching are all exciting above-water attractions available. The animal watching doesn’t end on the high season, though. When traveling through the rain forest, be sure to keep an eye out for exotic birds – either professionally or just for fun; this is one of the top spots in the world for rare sightings. St. Lucia hosts a yearly event called the Jazz and Arts Festival, which is the Caribbean’s premier cultural event. The 12-day festival, which runs through the end of April into May, attracts thousands of people who come to see world-acclaimed entertainers and artisans. All-Inclusive Resorts in St. Lucia |
Which Prince featured in the title of the Chronicles Of Narnia film released in the summer of 2008? | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) - IMDb IMDb 22 December 2016 4:51 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ( 2008 ) PG | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian. Director: a list of 27 titles created 11 Jan 2011 a list of 43 titles created 21 Jun 2012 a list of 45 titles created 03 Nov 2012 a list of 29 titles created 08 Nov 2015 a list of 25 titles created 2 months ago Title: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) 6.6/10 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. 2 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards » Videos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world. Director: Michael Apted Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Director: Andrew Adamson A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Director: Shawn Levy A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. Director: Tim Burton Security guard Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian Institution in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake. Director: Shawn Levy As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. Director: David Yates As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past. Director: David Yates With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Director: David Yates Harry ignores warnings not to return to Hogwarts, only to find the school plagued by a series of mysterious attacks and a strange voice haunting him. Director: Chris Columbus Harry finds himself mysteriously selected as an under-aged competitor in a dangerous tournament between three schools of magic. Director: Mike Newell It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry. Director: Alfonso Cuarón Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Director: Chris Columbus Edit Storyline The four Pevensie children return to Narnia, only to discover that hundreds of years have passed since they ruled there, and the evil King Miraz has taken charge. With the help of a heroic mouse called Reepicheep, and the exiled heir to the throne, Prince Caspian, they set out to overthrow the King, once again with Aslan's help. Written by comicfan Unmask the new evil. See more » Genres: Rated PG for epic battle action and violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 16 May 2008 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Las crónicas de Narnia: El príncipe Caspian See more » Filming Locations: $55,034,805 |
On a beach, what colours are the flags denoting a lifeguard area? | Lifeguards and safety flags | nidirect Keeping safe at the coast and rivers Lifeguards and safety flags Find out more about how you can stay safe on the coast. Whenever possible, try to find a beach with a lifeguard and always obey the safety flags and signs. Where to find a lifeguard To make sure you are safe, find a beach with a lifeguard. You can ask a lifeguard for advice about conditions in the water, like how strong the waves are, and where it's safe to swim. Lifeguards also provide help if you get into difficulty in the water or on the beach. The Royal National Lifeguard Institution (RNLI) patrols more than 100 beaches in the UK during the summer months (May to September). To find out which beaches are manned by lifeguards, check the Good Beach Guide. Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide If you see someone in difficulty Don't attempt a rescue - tell a lifeguard, or dial 999/112 and ask for the coastguard. These numbers apply in the Republic of Ireland too. Pay attention to the safety flags on the beach When you're on the beach, pay attention to the flags and signs. They give important safety information about the area you are in, like whether: it's safe to swim the beach is good for surfing or using pleasure craft, like yachts there are any hazards in the area The following is a list of the different coloured flags you may see on the beach and what they mean. You can also ask a lifeguard. Red and yellow flags These flags mark areas that are patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safest places to swim or use a bodyboard. Red flags A red flag indicates danger. Never enter the water when the red flag is flying. Black and white chequered flags If you see a black and white chequered flag, it means the area is safe for watercraft, like surfboards and kayaks. It's not safe to swim or use a bodyboard in these areas. Orange windsocks If you see an orange windsock flying, it means there are dangerous wind conditions. Never use an inflatable, like a tube or a dinghy, when the orange windsock is flying - you could get swept out to sea. Other signs on the beach Make sure you read and obey any safety signs you see at the entrance to the beach. These signs give information about what you can and can't do on the beach. What to do if the beach doesn't have a lifeguard Lifeguards aren't on duty all year round and some beaches have no lifeguards or safety signs at all. If there are no lifeguards on the beach when you arrive, you’ll need to look out for any risks and hazards yourself. See the page below for more information about how to recognise hazards at the beach. |
The use of what garden equipment is sometimes banned during particularily hot summers? | Brad Fresenburg and Lee Miller Division of Plant Sciences It takes some time and effort to develop a lawn with the right mixture of turfgrass species and varieties for your landscape and situation, but it is worth the investment to achieve results that are attractive, durable and easy to maintain. Important questions to ask are: How will the area be used, and what level of maintenance will it receive? What are your expectations for your yard? What are the different levels of shade in your landscape? What are your climate and soils? Managing a lawn involves decisions about frequency of mowing, fertilization and watering, and whether you plan to use crabgrass preventers or products to control turfgrass diseases and insects. You will also want to evaluate any historical information you have about disease and insect occurrences. Taking time to consider these factors in advance will help you select the best species or mixture of species for your situation. Species and cultivar selection The key to a quality lawn is to select turfgrass species and varieties that will grow best in your region. Finding those varieties that will offer good quality, color, density and disease resistance will make lawn care easier. The following information on available turfgrass species and varieties will help you select species well adapted for specific situations. There are hundreds of commercially available varieties for most turfgrass species, but not all will ever be available for sale by any single seed company, garden center or nursery. Local seed companies align themselves with specific national seed growers, which limits the number of varieties they sell. In addition to providing many of the premium seed varieties, seed suppliers can provide useful information for selecting species and varieties that perform best in particular situations. Many of the major seed companies have their own websites that offer information and list contacts and retail sources where you can buy their products. Websites will often sell small quantities, which they will deliver directly to your door, a convenience to consider. The difficulty can be finding the varieties you read about. One approach to selecting varieties is to list those recommended for your area or with the desired characteristics and then cross-reference your list to the varieties you find available. Before you buy, read the information on the seed label to make sure you know what you are buying (Figure 1). Figure 1 Seed labels Seed bags carry a printed tag with important information, including species, variety name, purity, germination, weed seed and noxious weed seed content, and testing date. The species and variety names can be cross-referenced to local recommendations of those that grow best in your area. As long as purity and germination are acceptable, the next vital information is the weed list. The best products will have 0 percent listed for weeds and noxious weeds. Avoid products with large amounts (greater than 0.2 percent) of annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and rough bluegrass (Poa trivialis); patches of these weeds will decline during the summer, creating unsightly spots in your lawn. Species and cultivar identification Cultivated variety "Cultivar" is a term now used in place of variety. It means cultivated variety and differentiates a plant from a botanical, or natural, variety. Turfgrass species can be identified by various plant parts. The primary plant parts used in identification are the leaf blade, leaf tips, collars, ligules, auricles and roots (Figure 2). Knowing the various shapes and sizes of different species and the characteristic presence or absence of key plant parts will help you to identify turfgrass species. First it is necessary to distinguish between cool-season and warm-season grasses. Plants that have rhizomes (below-soil surface runners) or stolons (surface runners) are warm-season plants. Some cool-season plants (many bluegrasses, a few turf-type fescues) have small rhizomes, but none have stolons. Once a plant is known as a cool-season or warm-season species, |
Complete the name of this popular ice cream flavour: Rum and _____? | Flavours | Snugburys This one is special! Snugburys homemade chocolate brownie with dark malted chocolate ice cream. Mint Choc Chip Fresh, cool mint ice cream speckled with dark chocolate chips. We sorted through lots of chocolate chips to find the right ones, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. They are so good its amazing they ever reach the ice cream! Turkish Delight Full of eastern promise? Well it tastes like it. This ice cream was a customer's suggestion and we love it. A rose water flavoured ice cream with a rich chocolate swirl. Tropical Twist A combination of refreshing mango sorbet and plain ice cream - this flavour really sums up summer for us! Cappuccino Coffee A difficult one this one! Was it to strong or not strong enough? We made batch after batch and believe we have recently perfected it; a full-bodied coffee ice cream with dark chocolate chips! The smell alone is sensational! Mint Oreo Blitz Double white mint ice cream, lashings of dark chocolate sauce and for the finale - bursting with Oreos. Cherry Blizzard A delicious white chocolate ice cream with a cherry ripple and chocolate cookie pieces. Sounds easy, but wait this was a development of our Cherry ice cream, which was SO loaded with cherries it was impossible to scoop. So we got our heads together (this is always the fun bit) and decided white chocolate ice cream (really creamy and smooth) would compliment the tart cherry ripple and then just to top it off some chocolate cookie pieces (I think we were in black forest land)! Real Strawberry We have fiddled with this recipe more than any other. We wanted a fresh strawberry taste - Chris was on a mission. Seven years after tweaking and readjusting this is it! We think this is one of the most difficult flavours to get right. Raspberry Ripple My favourite! Cool plain ice cream swirled with raspberry coulis. If you are a raspberry fan this one is for you. Raspberry Pavola A tricky ice cream to make (all those pips) however it is worth the effort! This wonderful raspberry ice cream (jam packed with fruit) then has a raspberry coulis ripple - then just to go overboard we have loaded in the meringues. There you have it - it's a Wow. Damson and Sloe Gin Last year it was a fantastic year for damsons. The trees on the farm were really heavy with fruit. We all set to making jam but really what we wanted to do make some great damson ice cream. We made pure damson ice cream which I must admit was very nice and tasted a bit like black cherry ice cream. However the breakthrough came when one of us suggested making sloe gin ice cream and making a damson ripple. Note the "one of us". We are all claiming this creation! It is superb!!! Rum and Raisin We are nearly drunk on the fumes when making our Rum and Raisin! The raisins are soaked in the rum overnight to make sure they are really plump then they are added to the rum ice cream, don't drink and drive. Ginger and Honey What a great combination of flavours! Acacia honey - not an overpowering honey flavour (as with oilseed rape honey) but a subtle honey flavour with quality pieces of ginger in every mouthful. Fabulous - on a cone or in a brandy snap-basket. English Toffee Wanting to create that melting, creamy toffee taste. We made English toffee ice cream. Chris, Ann and I spent a couple of wet winter afternoons tasting, mixing and cooking up the Big Toffee Taste. Great job this! Yum Yum There was no other name for this ice cream. A vanilla swirled with a special homemade liquid toffee, stuffed full of pecan nuts, chocolate chunks, biscuit bits and toffee pieces. Yum Yum! Tropical Coconut Forget paradise island (actually its horrid here today and paradise island sounds quite nice). tropical coconut ice cream loaded onto a cone with Dutch chocolate, I only have to shut my eyes and I'm there! Maple and Walnut For the sophisticated pallet this one! Wonderful maple syrup and natural brown sugar run through with walnuts. Sweet walnuts not bitter ones - we looked hard to find sweet ones. Amaretto *Seasonal (Winter)* A big hit with the Tony Christie fans - when Ama |
Which actress played Summer in the TV show The OC? | Why A PLL Star Should Play Summer In The OC Musical Janel Parrish, aka Mona from Pretty Little Liars . Why, you ask? Well, I’ve prepared answers and here they are. 1. “We get it, Mona. You can FREAKING SING.” As any respectable PLL fan knows, Janel has some pipes. This would sort of come in handy since the whole production is a musical, yaknow? 2. Oh, and she can dance. Did you watch Janel on Dancing With The Stars ? She SLAYED. I don’t know how much dancing this production will involve but whatever it is, she can handle it. 3. She sort of looks like Rachel Bilson. Dark hair, check. Cute little button nose, check. Petite stature, check. When you have someone so freakin’ lovable playing the original version of the character, you should probably find someone pretty similar. 4. It would make this show a convergence of the two best teen TV shows EVER. The OC meets Pretty Little Liars? WHAT MORE COULD WE EVER WANT? 5. She’s already been on The OC. Janel played a bit part (so did PLL stars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale) but still – her familiarity with and ties to the show should count for something. 6. She can play sneaky-smart. Summer turned out to be super intelligent on The OC – Janel’s work as secret genius Mona would definitely come in handy. 7. She can also play the lovable bitch. Summer started off as sort of a mean girl…but Rachel’s performance made her a total fan favorite. Jane has managed to make Mona so much more than just a villain on PLL. We need someone who can play layers for the role of Summer, and Janel has that ability. 8. She has some involvement with the team that’s bringing the production to the stage. The OC musical is being produced by the same people that brought us the Cruel Intentions musical, which is running now. Janel happens to star in that production. Coincidence? I think not. 9. She’s been active in theater for a while now. Janel has appeared in a lot of LA musicals while balancing her work on PLL, which means we wouldn’t be losing her as Mona if she took on the role. 10. It would give us a chance to see some season 1 Mona-type action. I am all for Janel playing a character who is happy, popular and bubbly – this whole tortured-girl-in-a-blonde-wig thing needs to go. |
In which month does midsummer's day occur? | Summer Solstice Traditions - History Lists History Lists June 18, 2013 By History.com Staff Though a connection between the Celtic high priests and England's Stonehenge has never been reliably established, many people who identify as modern-day Druids still gather at the mighty monument every midsummer. Share this: Google For many bygone civilizations, the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—was endowed with great significance. People celebrated this special day, which falls in June in the northern hemisphere and is also known as midsummer, with festivals, celebrations and other observances, some of which still survive or have experienced a revival in modern times. Ancient Greeks According to certain iterations of the Greek calendar—they varied widely by region and era—the summer solstice was the first day of the year. Several festivals were held around this time, including Kronia, which celebrated the agriculture god Cronus. The strict social code was temporarily turned on its head during Kronia, with slaves participating in the merriment as equals or even being served by their masters. The summer solstice also marked the one-month countdown to the opening of the Olympic games. Ancient Romans In the days leading up to the summer solstice, ancient Romans celebrated the Vestalia festival, which paid tribute to Vesta, the goddess of the hearth. Rituals included the sacrifice of an unborn calf remove from its mother’s womb. This was the only time of the year when married women were allowed to enter the sacred temple of the vestal virgins and make offerings to Vesta there. Ancient Chinese The ancient Chinese participated in a ceremony on the summer solstice to honor the earth, femininity and the force known as yin. It complemented the winter solstice ritual, which was devoted to the heavens, masculinity and yang. Ancient Northern and Central European Tribes Many Germanic, Slavic and Celtic pagans welcomed summer with bonfires, a tradition that is still enjoyed in Germany, Austria, Estonia and other countries. Some ancient tribes practiced a ritual in which couples would jump through the flames to predict how high that year’s crops would grow. Vikings Midsummer was a crucial time of year for the Nordic seafarers, who would meet to discuss legal matters and resolve disputes around the summer solstice. They would also visit wells thought to have healing powers and build huge bonfires. Today, “Viking” summer solstice celebrations are popular among both residents and tourists in Iceland. Native Americans Many Native American tribes took part in centuries-old midsummer rituals, some of which are still practiced today. The Sioux, for instance, performed a ceremonial sun dance around a tree while wearing symbolic colors. Some scholars believe that Wyoming’s Bighorn medicine wheel, an arrangement of stones built several hundred years ago by the Plains Indians, aligns with the solstice sunrise and sunset, and was therefore the site of that culture’s annual sun dance. Maya and Aztecs While not much is known of how exactly the mighty pre-Columbian civilizations of Central America celebrated midsummer, the ruins of their once-great cities indicate the great significance of that day. Temples, public buildings and other structures were often precisely aligned with the shadows cast by major astrological phenomena, particularly the summer and winter solstices. Druids The Celtic high priests known as the Druids likely led ritual celebrations during midsummer, but—contrary to popular belief—it is unlikely that these took place at Stonehenge, England’s most famous megalithic stone circle. Still, people who identify as modern Druids continue to gather at the monument for the summer solstice, winter solstice, spring equinox and autumn equinox. Tags |
How many players compete in a professional beach volleyball game? | Famous Volleyball Players Popular Beach Volleyball Players and Indoor Greats Famous Volleyball Players Popular Beach and Indoor Athletes Famous volleyball players Karch Kiraly, Misty May Treanor, Kerri Walsh, Logan Tom, and more. Wearing his hot pink hat, Karch Kiraly was an easily recognizable figure during his days playing volleyball on the beach. Karch Kiraly has the most professional career beach volleyball tournament victories (148). Karch Kiraly is the only volleyball player to win three gold medals (1984, 1988, 1996). Karch Kiraly is known as the sparkplug that inspired the 1984 and 1988 USA Mens Olympic Volleyball Teams by playing outstanding volleyball and encouraging his teammates to play their best. Karch Kiraly Playing Beach Volleyball in his Famous Pink Hat Logan Tom Logan Tom is a phenomenal athlete and one of the most dynamic volleyball players in the world. Logan Tom's impressive talent has made her one of the most famous volleyball players in the world today. Logan Tom Playing Volleyball on the National Team At 6 feet 1 inch tall, Logan Tom plays volleyball with strength , power, and grace. Logan Tom was a four-time first-team All-American at Stanford. Logan Tom was a two-time NCAA National Player of the Year. Tom was MVP of the NCAA Final Four in 2001. In the Sydney 2000 Olympics, at 19, Logan Tom was the youngest player on the National Team, yet she started for the team and placed fourth. Logan Tom is an international superstar that has played professionally in Brazil, Italy and Switzerland. Misty May-Treanor Misty May-Treanor is arguably the best all-around skilled womens beach volleyball player ever to play the sport. Misty May Treanor the Current All-Time Wins Leader Misty May was voted the AVP Most Valuable Player in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Misty May is currently the winningest Female Beach Volleyball Player of all time. Misty May holds the world record for most consecutive beach tournament victories (15). Misty May holds the world record for consecutive match victories (90). Misty May Treanor is one of only three players to be named a two-time AVCA National Player of the Year. Kerri Walsh-Jennings Kerri Walsh currently partners with Misty May Treanor as the best women's beach volleyball team in the world and likely the two most famous volleyball players. Kerri and Misty had an astonishing win streak of 38 matches in their first year on the AVP Tour. Most wins in Women’s Beach Volleyball history with 113 wins Kerri and Misty had an unbelievable 89 match win streak on the AVP Tour and the international circuit between 2003 and 2004. Kerri Walsh is a two-time AVP MVP (2003, 2004). Kerri Walsh has lead the AVP in both blocks and hitting percentage the last two AVP seasons. Steve Timmons In the 80's, Steve Timmons wore a wild red flat top that made him the most identifiable indoor volleyball player in the world. Steve Timmons was famous for his flat top 80's hair style Considered a pioneer of back row hitting, Steve Timmons combined with his outstanding front row attacking skills made him an unstoppable force. In 1984, Steve Timmons was named MVP of the Olympics by the FIVB after leading USA to a Gold medal. Paula Weishoff Paula Weishoff is one of only 4 USA women's volleyball players to compete in 3 different Olympics. Paula Weishoff, one of the best attackers in USA National Team history Throughout her career, Paula Weishoff was a dominating blocker and server. Paula is the only American volleyball player to have played in Olympic Games 12 years apart (silver in 84, bronze in 92). Paula Weishoff won an Outstanding Player award for her performance at the 1992 Olympics. Ron Von Hagen |
Soleil means sun in which language? | Soleil - Meaning Of Soleil, What Does Soleil Mean? What does Soleil mean? The name Soleil is of French origin. The meaning of Soleil is "sun". Soleil is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced So-le-al. The Given Name Soleil The celestial name Soleil, has a wonderfully sweet quality. A name fit for a child full of strength and distinction, a little explorer. A creative name, that may be just right for you. Soleil falls into the celestial name category. Soleil Popularity In the U.S. in 2015, it ranked 1,850 in baby name popularity for girls with 111 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,473 in baby name popularity for girls with 152 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. The trend's your friend. See how Soleil has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Soleil Name Popularity Page . Soleil Related Names |
The Costa del Sol is a region of which country? | Welcome to Malaga and Costa del Sol - Costa Del Sol - Málaga Watch Video Welcome to Malaga and Costa del Sol Come to Malaga and its Costa del Sol, to discover a surprising paradise, some of the best beaches in Spain and a cultural and leisure offering to suit all tastes. Visit its charming white towns and villages, discover its natural surroundings and gastronomy. Discover its history through its cultural heritage, and take part in its customs and traditions. Live an unforgettable experience on the Costa del Sol, be it as part of a family, with friends, on your own or as part of a business trip. Search & Book Accommodation |
In a hit film from the summer of 2008, Robert Downey Jr. played a man made of what? | With ‘Iron Man,’ Robert Downey Jr. Winks at His Past and Looks to Transcend It - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |Been Up, Been Down. Now? Super. Search Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." Credit Industrial Light & Magic/Paramount Pictures LOS ANGELES LOOK at him standing there, a great big movie star in a great big movie, the Iron Man with nary a trace of human frailty. A scant five years ago the only time you saw Robert Downey Jr. getting big play in your newspaper came when he was on a perp walk. Yet when it came time for Marvel Studios to cast the lead for a huge franchise film, “Iron Man,” it bet on Mr. Downey. He is not only back in the game but at the top of it. Is this a great country or what? For years Mr. Downey has been tagged with two shorthand references: “The greatest actor of his generation” (for his Oscar-nominated role in “Chaplin” ) was usually quickly followed by “drug-addled lowlife” (based on multiple arrests and relapses). When it comes to that duality Mr. Downey is elliptical, but there is no mistaking that beneath all that allegorical talk there is the beating heart of a ferociously ambitious actor. Now sober, highly productive (he’ll be in Ben Stiller’s “Tropic Thunder” this summer) and very much engaged as he sits in his home at the end of a cul-de-sac in Brentwood, Mr. Downey seems less surprised than the rest of us. “The people who made this movie said they were going to screen-test some people, and I thought: ‘Well, that’s how I got “Chaplin.” Maybe this will work again,’ ” he said. “If you’re going to spend a hundred million bucks on a movie, why not see who works?” Continue reading the main story It doesn’t take much more than a viewing of the “Iron Man” trailer to sense that Mr. Downey walked on the set and said, “Yeah, I got this.” And there is a sincere logic behind his casting in this estimated $130 million movie, scheduled to open May 2. The back story of genius-inventor-billionaire-arms dealer Tony Stark is plenty textured: he likes big weapons and fast women and seems to have misplaced his conscience, so it makes sense that the man who steps into both his suit of armor and his role as superhero has manifest feet of clay. After a life of squandered promise spreading mayhem everywhere, our hero has a near-death experience and finds within himself the angel of his better nature. Ring any bells? Advertisement Continue reading the main story “There are things we know about just from reading the newspaper,” said Jeff Bridges, who plays a surprisingly affable villain to Mr. Downey’s superhero. “He doesn’t have to do anything to make it happen. The audience brings that darker part of the story into the theater. And his wit and improvisation bring it home.” Jon Favreau, the writer of “Swingers” and the director of “Elf” and now “Iron Man,” said that casting Mr. Downey was far from a source of stress. “Nobody went to see a movie about the pirate ride at Disneyland,” Mr. Favreau said by phone. “They got interested in it because of Johnny Depp. When Robert was cast in ‘Iron Man,’ it was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. He was not the obvious choice, but my larger fear was making a mediocre movie; the landscape of the superhero is very picked over. I knew that Robert’s performance would elevate the movie.” Although “Iron Man” is Marvel Studios’ first self-financed movie — Paramount is distributing — Marvel did not consider casting Mr. Downey to be a risk. “That an actor of his caliber and talent was willing to submit to a screen test spoke volumes about his enthusiasm,” said Kevin Feige, president for production at Marvel Studios. “And his past was not a huge issue. The fact that Disney had already cast him in ‘The Shaggy Dog’ suggested that he was more than ready to do another family-oriented film.” Iron Man is a thoroughly mortal superhero, the product of Yankee ingenuity rather than a genetic mutation or spider bite. In the film Tony Stark is imprisoned by malevolent jihadi forces in Afghanistan, but uses cunning, heavy metal and an injured but increasingly palpable |
What type of summer clothing is an espadrille? | Espadrille Wedges For Summer | POPSUGAR Fashion Espadrille Wedges For Summer The New Shoe of Summer Is a Throwback You Haven't Thought of in Years July 4, 2016 Share This Link Copy What’s Your Reaction? Thanks for your reaction Don’t forget to share this with your friends! ← Use Arrows Keys → 1 The New Shoe of Summer Is a Throwback You Haven't Thought of in Years Warning: you're about to become obsessed with the espadrille wedge. The light look of a linen upper, the soft ribbon that wraps gently around the ankle, a weaved platform that perfectly cradles your foot — these are the qualities of a great Summer shoe . And brands like Castañer and Soludos are some of the fashion set's favorites. But it's the ways the It girls wear these shoes that make them so attractive. They look equally cool with a graphic tee and denim shorts as they do with a flouncy maxi dress. They bring a bit of romance to your outfit, and one pair will take you from midmorning errands to the evening party. Read on for a few smart styling tricks, then shop the best designs available now. Related: |
Which London football team earned the nickname the crazy gang? | London Football Club Guide London Football Club Guide Football Clubs A to Z From Arsenal to Wycombe Wanderers Other London Clubs Barnet Former owner Stan Flashman, a famous ticket tout, stumped up the cash that helped the Bees gain league status in 1991. Now Stan has gone, the money is tight and Barnet have blown the chance to climb into the Second Division this season. Ground: Underhill Brentford Despite being famous for having the only ground in the country (the world?) with a pub on each corner, Brentford have been deprived of glory for many a year. The Bees heyday was the 1940s and many of the club's distinctly aged crowd remember the era well. Still, promotion is on this year, cor lummey. Ground: Griffin Park Crystal Palace One of the country's top yo-yo clubs, Palace find it tricky sticking to any one division, having been up to the Premiership and down again twice in the last five years. Two years ago Palace missed out on promotion to the last kick - an opposition goal - in a play-off final, last season they scored in the final seconds of the final to enter the big boys once more. This season they are once more struggling despite the services of Juventus duo, Lombardo and Padavano. Ground: Selhurst Park (Wimbledon are tenants) Nickname: Eagles Leyton Orient Exotic sounding name belies a very nuts and bolts club, recently bought by snooker impresario Barry Hearn. Beached in mid-table, the O's must wait until next season to reap the benefits of Hearn's self-proclaimed organisational genius. Ground: Brisbane Road Nickname: O's Luton Town Little Luton were forever in the headlines in the 1980s. The Hatters were the first club to install a plastic pitch, the first club to ban away fans, and the first celebrate when they beat mighty Arsenal in the League Cup Final of 1988. They've ripped up the plastic and let in visiting supporters since then, but have slipped down the divisions as well. A return to the First Division looks on for this next season. Ground: Kenilworth Road Nickname: Hatters Millwall Now being run by evil sounding 'financial administrators', the Lions are paying the heavy price of building a brand, spanking new stadium a couple of years ago on the hope they would reach the Premiership. Instead they reached the second division and now face a bleak future. Ground: The New Den Nickname: Lions Queen's Park Rangers Constantly fighting for breathing space with their powerful neighbours (Chelsea to the west, Tottenham to the northeast) Rangers periodically emerge from the shadows with a brand of pretty football that has admirers, like those from the nearby BBC TV centre, cooing. The Superhoops are now backed by media mogul Chris Wright and his money should see QPR reach the Premiership next season. Ground: Loftus Road Watford Watford came to everyone's notice in the 1980s when Elton John's money and Graham Taylor's long ball game combined to send the Hornets from bottom to top divison in half a decade. Both men left the club but two years ago came back and have repeated history to take this most unfashionable of clubs back to the top flight. Wimbledon Johnny-come-latelys who have managed to stay in the top flight for a decade, despite existing on crowds of fewer than 10,000 and selling most of their best players in a series of summer sales. This season the Dons have defied yet more odds by sticking with the leaders at the top and reaching the final stages of two cups. Ground: Selhurst Park Trademark Chant: Come On You Dons Nickname: Dons, The Crazy Gang One word to the wise: Workrate Insider info: Explain that you've supported the Dons since before they were a league club Wycombe Wanderers Already all the euphoria of getting into the league a few years ago has evaporated as the Wanderers stare relegation in the face. Ground: Adams Park |
Which player was involved in Britain's first million pound transfer? | The day Trevor Francis broke football's £1m mark - Telegraph Nottingham Forest The day Trevor Francis broke football's £1m mark A million-pound fee for a footballer is not much of a story these days. Premier League clubs made 26 such signings in the January transfer window alone. Marked man: Trevor Francis with his wife, Helen, and Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough at the City Ground after becoming Britain's most expensive player Photo: PA By Simon Briggs 7:30AM GMT 09 Feb 2009 But when Trevor Francis became the first British player to break the seven-figure barrier, 30 years ago on Monday, it felt like the sporting equivalent of putting a man on the Moon. Nottingham Forest supplied the payment to Birmingham City. Their initial outlay of £950,000 spiralled to £1.18 million with the addition of VAT and other sundries, though Brian Clough always claimed that the real figure was £999,999, out of concern for his new signing's state of mind. He was right to be worried: Francis is still remembered as the man who went for a million, yet never quite lived up to his billing. Technically, the deal was not a world record. Two Italian strikers – Giuseppe Savoldi and Paolo Rossi – had already cleared the two billion lire mark, which equated to well in excess of £1 million. But Serie A was not then so well known in Britain as it is today, and the reporters who gathered around the signing ceremony on Feb 9, 1979, had a breathless sense of history in the making. Related Articles Delivering the goods 08 Feb 2009 Clough, typically, put his own spin on events. He turned up in a bright red sports jacket, and with a squash racket in his hand, as if to suggest that his social life was far more important than this minor business formality. His comments were perfunctory, and not especially complimentary, in true 'Ol' Big 'Ead' fashion. Before Francis's debut, Clough instructed him to "just give the ball to John Robertson – he's a better player than you". Francis, not surprisingly, felt bemused by his lukewarm welcome. "When I signed for Forest, they said provocatively to the press that they thought I had great potential!" he would recall. "And they had just paid a million for me. I thought to myself, well, what can they get out of me that no one else has got?" The question was never fully answered. Francis went some way towards repaying Forest's investment when he broke through Malmo's tenacious defence with a diving header to win the 1979 European Cup final. But Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor could never quite agree where Francis should play: up front with his back to goal, or breaking forward from the right side of midfield. In the end, the million-pound misfit was shuffled on to Manchester City for another hefty sum. Francis was not alone in labouring under the weight of his giant price-tag, as the accompanying list should make clear. Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they sell for a record transfer fee. Take Ian Rush's £3.2 million move to Juventus in 1987, which lasted just over a year, and spawned the deathless quote "It was like living in a foreign country." Rush was thrown off balance by the warm embraces of the Juventus fans, and the equally intimate attentions of the local defenders. He suffered from acute homesickness, as did Paul Gascoigne at Lazio five years later. Yet some of these players felt out of place without even leaving the country: just look at Stan Collymore in his time at Liverpool. The ebbs and flows of football politics are reflected in the way the record has grown – stealthily at first, and then at a crazy gallop. During the 1980s, a handful of top British players drifted to the Continent, motivated not only by the size of the salaries on offer but by Uefa's post-Heysel ban on British clubs. Hence the elopements of Rush, David Platt, and Chris Waddle, the latter a former sausage-factory worker who became Marseille's £4.25 million man in 1989. Two years later, the lifting of the ban spun everything on its head. In 1995, a time when only three foreigners could appear in the European Cup, Manchester Unit |
Who did Alan Shearer play for before he joined Blackburn Rovers? | Blackburn didn't buy the Premier League title in 1995 – they earned it | Football | The Guardian When Saturday Comes Blackburn didn't buy the Premier League title in 1995 – they earned it Jack Walker's wealth helped Kenny Dalglish, but Rovers spent less money than Manchester United and their other challengers Alan Shearer celebrates winning the Premier League title on 14 May 1995 after Blackburn lose 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield. Photograph: Getty Images Jimmy Pierce for When Saturday Comes, part of the Guardian Sport Network Wednesday 23 October 2013 05.14 EDT First published on Wednesday 23 October 2013 05.14 EDT Share on Messenger Close Ask anyone to summarise how Blackburn managed to win their first League title for 81 years and they will undoubtedly recall Jack Walker's wealth, Alan Shearer's goals and his SAS partnership with Chris Sutton – probably in that order. A quick internet search generates season reviews which invariably but frustratingly convey the message that "moneybags" Blackburn "bought their way to the title". While Rovers owe a huge debt of gratitude to their generous benefactor, which their fans continue to vociferously acknowledge, the emphasis on money is unjust and the assertion that they only won the league because of it is ignorant of the facts and holds no weight. To win a league, a team must invest in playing staff. Rovers admittedly spent a considerable amount on their strike force, twice breaking the British transfer record and parting with £8.3 million, while also signing Tim Flowers in a record deal for a goalkeeper. However, in terms of financial outlay on the first team that won the league, that is just about it. There is a mistaken assumption that the club also spent heavily on Graeme Le Saux, Colin Hendry and captain Tim Sherwood, perhaps because they became indispensable so quickly and were sold on for big profit. In fact, all three were acquired on the cheap: Hendry for £700,000, the same price the club sold him for two years earlier; Le Saux, who was out of favour at Chelsea, for around the same and Sherwood from Norwich City for a mere £400,000. However, based on calculations of the reported transfer fees for the roughly first choice starting XIs of both clubs in the 1994-95 season (taking into account injuries and long-term suspension), Rovers spent far less than the incumbent champions, Manchester United . Peter Schmeichel, Denis Irwin, Steve Bruce, Gary Pallister, Andrei Kanchelskis, Paul Ince, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes and Andy Cole cost £19.33m. Whereas Flowers, Henning Berg, Hendry, Ian Pearce, Le Saux, Stuart Ripley, Mark Atkins, Sherwood, Jason Wilcox, Shearer and Sutton set Rovers back a comparatively low £14.7m. Given that these squads – in particular United's – took years to assemble, perhaps a fairer assessment would be to look at the 1994-95 spend in isolation. Even on this basis, United's outlay exceeded their rivals'. Comparisons with other clubs are also favourable. Blackburn's entire back four cost less than Newcastle paid for Darren Peacock and less than half of the sum required to bring Phil Babb and John Scales to Liverpool. In Carlton Palmer, Leeds United spent more on a single midfielder than Rovers did across their starting midfield four – illustrating that Rovers' spending was largely limited to their front two and not wasted unlike so many others. How Blackburn happened to accidentally hoodwink so many into believing this "bought the league" fallacy is partly because of their wilful blindness to some of Kenny Dalglish's shrewd forays in the transfer market and abundance of unsung heroes. Take Atkins, for example. Signed from Scunthorpe United for £45,000 as a right-back, he filled in for the injured David Batty in central midfield and made 30 league appearances during the title-winning campaign, scoring six times – the well timed volley at home to Southampton being the pick of a number of sweet strikes. Other astute additions to play major roles included Berg, who was a relatively unknown 23-year-old at the time of his move from Lill |
Who joined Liverpool from Nottingham Forest for over £8 million in 1995? | Stan Collymore - Liverpool FC Stan Collymore Profile Stan Collymore joined Liverpool for a club record £8.5 million in the summer of 1995 and scored on his debut with a sensational strike against Sheffield Wednesday at Anfield. The much sought after player was considered to be a major coup when Roy Evans beat off competition to sign him. Earlier in his career Collymore was rejected both at Walsall and Wolves before given a chance with Conference club Stafford Rangers. He was sold to Crystal Palace for £100,000 in 1990. Two years later, 20 games and one goal later he was on his way to Southend for £80,000. He found his scoring form and managed 18 goals in 33 games. In 1993, Nottingham Forest coughed up £2.2million for his services. He was a tremendous success at Forest, scoring 19 goals in 28 league games in the First division as Forest were promoted. A huge asking price was put on his head, which frightened off potiental buyers like Manchester United, who bought Andy Cole instead. Forest enjoyed a great first season in the Premiership and Collymore scored no less than 22 league goals. Forest ended the season in 3rd place. In the summer of 1995 he made his England debut and a month later he had joined Liverpool for a British record of £8.5million. Fowler and Collymore immediately hit it off as a partnership, scoring a combined total of 55 goals in the 1995-96 season. Collymore scored the winning goal into injury time in a memorable 4-3 victory over Newcastle, voted as the highlight in 10-year Premiership history on SKY Sports. Collymore and Fowler scored 47 goals in their second season. In 1997 following the emergence of Michael Owen to first team stardom Stan the man was sold to his boyhood team Asto Villa in a £7 million deal. Other Clubs: |
Which team used to play their home matches at Filbert Street? | tcf - filbertway - leicester city fc tcf - filbertway Leicester City Stadium, Filbert Street Location 47 298, 1928 v. Tottenham, FA Cup Field Size HISTORY Early Years Leicester City was formed in 1884, the club was then named Leicester Fosse, as it founders mostly lived in the west end of the city, through which the Fosse Way ran. In the starting days they played at a ground named The Racecourse, before sharing Victoria Park with Leicester Tigers, the rugby club. City played at Victoria Park for two years before moving to the The Belgrave Road Cycle Track. Leicester Fosse became a professional club in 1889 and laid out its own ground at Mill Lane, just north of Filbert Street. The club was soon forced to move, however, as the local corporation requested the land for development. Filbert Street were prepared in 1891, while Fosse played at Aylestone Road Cricket Ground. The ground initially consisted of natural earth banks and a small main stand on the west side, until 1921 when a much larger mainstand were build. In 1927 a new stand were build mainly known as the Spion Kop, and became known as "The Double Decker". The stadium was in this form when the record attandance of 47 298 were inside for the FA Cup tie v. Tottenham on 18 of February 1928. 2nd world war and after The middle section of the stand suffered a bomb demage in 1940, and was later further demaged by a serious fire. The stadium was fully rebuild in 1949, and ironically rebuild by German POWs at a nearby camp. The grounds maximum capacity was now in the area of 42 000. Floodlights were installed in 1957, first match was a friendly against german side Borussia Dortmund. After just surviving a council vote to terminate their lease at late 1940, the club purchased the freehold of the ground in 1962, paying the sum of � 30 500. In 1971 the move towards an all seated stadium was started as the north and the east side of the stadium were converted to seating. For years later 20 executive boxes were build at the ground. A pioneering polythene tent cover was introduced in the same period. The Air Dome covered an area of 90 000 square feet, weighed 24 cwt and took 45 two hours to cover the ground. The Air Dome was removed in 1982. All seater stadium, move and demolition Talk of moving to a new and modern stadium had been there since the early 70's, but it remained just plans going into the 90's. City instead build a totally new stand, starting in 1992 and finishing the build work in 1993. The Carling Stand held 9 500 seated spectators and expanded coorperate facillities, costing � 6 million. Following the success under the management of Martin O'Neill in the late 90's, plans became concrete and a move away from Filbert Street became a reaillity in 2002. The new stadium known as The Walkers Stadium and later being changed to King Power, was a major lift of quality both for players. staff, business and fans. but times became difficult regarding City as a football club. Today not much has happened at the premises of Filbert Street, you will find the Lineker road who is close to the former ground. The "Filbert Village" was build, but the rest of the place is not used at all, and just laying as a field of "nothing". |
Which football team are nicknamed the tractor boys? | Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean A selection of the weird and wonderful club nicknames in world soccer Juventus' nickname reflects a long and successful history. Valerio Pennicino / Getty Images By Stewart Coggin Updated April 23, 2016. The origins of some soccer club nicknames are fascinating, often unique to a certain area or moment in history. It is common for clubs to have a variety of nicknames, but here are 10 of the most interesting ones. Arsenal (the Gunners) The club was formed in 1886 by workers at Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory. Initially called Dial Square, the club would be renamed as Woolwich Arsenal before dropping the prefix in 1913. The connection to the Armament Factory remained despite the club moving to north London, and they are still known as the Gunners. River Plate (millionaires) The Argentinean giants became known as Los Millionaros (millionaires) after they moved from Boca, a working class district of Buenos Aires to a wealthier area in 1938. The Spanish club are known as Los Colchoneros (the mattress makers) because their shirts resemble a traditional pattern on Spanish mattresses. continue reading below our video The Fastest Miles Ever Run Everton (the Toffees or Toffeemen) There are several explanations for the origin of this moniker. Some believe it hails from a toffee shop near the ground which sold the Everton Mint, while another explanation is that ‘Toffees’ was a nickname for the Irish, of whom there were many in Liverpool. FC Koln (billy goats) The club were founded in one of the working class districts of the Rhineland city, and goat is a derogatory name for the poor. Geissbock (billy goat) stuck and Koln still parade a mascot goat called Hennes – after former coach Hennes Weisweiler – before every home match. Nimes (the Crocodiles) The emblem of the French city is a crocodile tied to a palm tree. Nimes was once a favorite resting place of Roman soldiers who had conquered Egypt (the crocodile stands for Egypt and the palm symbolizes victory). The shirt has a crocodile graphic on the body. Ipswich Town (the Tractor Boys) The English club are widely known as the ‘Blues’ or ‘Town’, but acquired a new nickname during their first appearance in the Premier League. Ipswich are called The Tractor Boys because of the agricultural links to the area. When they played Birmingham City, the opposition fans sang “no noise from the Tractor Boys” during a routine win, and soon their own supporters began using the name to refer to themselves as they jovially highlighted the club’s lack of glamor compared to their more illustrious opponents. Galatasaray (Cim Bom Bom) The Turkish club, set up by students of a French high school, went on tour to Switzerland in the early 1900s where they learnt a Swiss song called Jim Bom Bom. Once they returned home it got lost in translation. Olympiakos (legend) The Greek outfit became known as Thrylos (legend) after a successful run in the 1930s which garnered six league titles. For a spell, the side featured a forward line made up exclusively of the five Andrianopoulos brothers. |
Who was the manager of Portsmouth before Paul Hart took over? | Portsmouth sack Paul Hart as manager | Football | The Guardian Portsmouth sack Paul Hart as manager • First-team coaches to lead side until replacement is announced • Director of football Avram Grant not consulted over decision Paul Hart has 'been relieved of his duties' as manager of Portsmouth by the club board. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Tuesday 24 November 2009 13.11 EST First published on Tuesday 24 November 2009 13.11 EST Close This article is 7 years old Portsmouth have announced tonight that Paul Hart has "been relieved of his duties" as first-team manager, with the club bottom of the Premier League after taking only seven points from 13 matches. They were beaten 1-0 at Stoke City on Sunday and are four points adrift of safety, with Manchester United their next opponents this weekend. A statement on the Portsmouth club website said the decision "has been made reluctantly by the board and is based on results". "Paul was offered the role of technical director, developing players from the ages of 18-21, but declined the position," the club said. "The club plans to announce a replacement very quickly and until that time the players will be led by first-team coaches Paul Groves and Ian Woan." Although Avram Grant, the director of football, would appear ideally placed to become Hart's permanent successor, the Guardian understands that the Israeli is in Germany and was not consulted over the decision to sack the manager. He also does not yet have his work permit. The Portsmouth chief executive, Peter Storrie, said: "Paul has worked under very difficult circumstances with the financial restrictions the club has faced since he took over. "However, the board feels that the team should have accrued more points to date and that we need a new man in charge to ensure Premier League survival. "The board would like to thank Paul for his work not only in keeping the club in the Premier League last season but also for his time in charge of youth development. "Paul is a man of great dignity and we hoped he would stay and help us develop younger players on the fringes of the first team. We are genuinely sad to see him leave. Everyone at the club wishes him well for the future." Hart was Portsmouth's director of youth operations until he took over from the former manager Tony Adams in February this year, initially as caretaker. Hart was named as the club's full-time manager in July after the team had avoided relegation, but they began this season with seven successive league defeats. Mark Jacob, the club's executive director, told Portsmouth's local paper, the News: "There had been talks ongoing [about Hart's position] for the last couple of weeks. We can't continue to be unlucky in games which quite clearly we have been on top of. "We clearly should have got a result at Stoke. There was a certain inevitability about it. It is disappointing because Paul is a very honourable man and he has done phenomenally well at the club, especially with the young players." He added: "There is no timescale for the appointment at this stage but obviously we want somebody in as soon as possible. There will now be discussions between the board and the owner to discuss that. "We don't want a knee-jerk reaction to this in terms of the next appointment. We have to really plan for the long term." |
In which African country was Michael Essien born? | Michael Essien: ‘José Mourinho has a big ego but in a good way’ | Football | The Guardian Chelsea Michael Essien: ‘José Mourinho has a big ego but in a good way’ The Ghanaian midfielder tips Radamel Falcao to find his best form at Chelsea under the manager’s guidance while he himself beds in at Panathinaikos Michael Essien’s foundation has teamed up with Penguin to distribute Ladybird books featuring footballers delivering educational messages about how to prevent the spread of Ebola. Photograph: Martin Godwin for the Guardian Thursday 23 July 2015 07.28 EDT First published on Thursday 23 July 2015 05.00 EDT Share on Messenger Close Among a select group of players to be signed by José Mourinho not once but twice Michael Essien has an insight into what makes the Chelsea manager tick and he has backed him to succeed where Louis van Gaal failed in coaxing Radamel Falcao back to his best. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder, whose muscular box-to-box style was synonymous with Mourinho’s first spell at Stamford Bridge, can sum up his genius in a single word: “Ego”. In the best possible sense of the word, you understand. “We had a great group of players with a manager who was always behind us and kept pushing us,” recalls the softly spoken Ghanaian who spent eight seasons with Chelsea including loan spells at Real Madrid and Milan. Chelsea concede four second-half goals in defeat to New York Red Bulls Read more “We had players with big egos and big characters but at the same time they were good men as well. Mourinho has a big ego as well – but in a good way. It was easy for him to manage those kind of players. He is still the same man. He’s still tough.” The Portuguese, he says, has the rare knack of being able to zero in on the right motivation for each player. And, he predicts, Mourinho will do the same for Falcao , the Colombia striker who was so deadly before his knee injury in January last year, so disappointing since. “He knows how to get the best out of his players, how to say the right thing, how to motivate them. He will get him back to the Falcao everybody knows.” Pinterest Michael Essien shakes hands with José Mourinho after joining Chelsea in 2005. They later worked together at Real Madrid. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images When Mourinho took Essien on loan to Real Madrid , calling him on the team coach when he was on his way to play for Chelsea in the 2012 Super Cup, there was only one possible response. He was in Madrid the following day. “If you have a manager who knows you and he is at one of the greatest clubs in the world, of course you say yes. I went on loan to the biggest club in the world.” Essien, shy off the pitch despite his dominating presence among those big names at Stamford Bridge and the Bernabéu, retains a house near Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham but recently signed for Panathinaikos . Despite the wider economic malaise facing Greece he was afforded a traditionally ebullient welcome, accompanied by celebrating crowds and firecrackers, when he pitched up to put pen to paper at 1am. “I’m not a difficult person. I just want to enjoy my football until I hang up my boots,” says the 32-year-old, who has found the latter part of his career punctuated by frustrating injuries . “It was a good move for me to go to Greece. It’s one of the biggest clubs there and I’m really looking forward to it.” And after that? “I’ll take my kids to school. I miss them when I’m away.” Like other big-name footballers from Africa to have become household names in Europe over the past decade, he is also determined to give something back to his homeland through his foundation . Driven by his wife Akosua it has embarked on a new campaign, United Against Ebola . It has teamed up with Penguin and Professor Peter Piot, the man who co-discovered the virus in 1976, to distribute Ladybird books featuring Essien and other footballers delivering educational messages about how to prevent the spread of the disease. Pinterest Michael Essien in action last season for Milan against Verona. He played only 22 games for the |
Who provided the voices for the animals in Animal Magic? | BBC News | Obituaries | Naturalist who brought Animal Magic to millions Thursday, May 6, 1999 Published at 20:48 GMT 21:48 UK Obituaries Naturalist who brought Animal Magic to millions Johnny Morris: Delighted generations of children Johnny Morris, man of many voices, reporter, entertainer, was probably best known as the star of the television programme Animal Magic, which ran for 21 years and more than 400 editions. The BBC's Nick Higham looks back at the life of Johnny Morris Two generations of children were captivated by Johnny Morris's rapport with the show's animal stars including, most memorably, Dottie the ring-tailed lemur. As the presenter he adopted the persona of a keeper at Bristol Zoo and created a startling range of voices for each of the zoo's animals. The Hot Chestnut Man He was also known for his many travel programmes, including Johnny's Jaunts on radio and television, Around the World in 25 Years on radio, and a television series, Oh To Be in England, in which he joined parties of tourists. Johnny Morris was born in Newport, Gwent, in 1916. His first job was in a solicitor's office with a pay of 10 shillings a week. After spells as a timekeeper on a building site and a salesman, he eventually became the manager of a farm in Wiltshire, where his interest in animals developed further. His first broadcast was in 1946, and before long he had a regular radio show, Pass the Salt, broadcast from the BBC's West Region. Later he presented various travel programmes on radio and television. The television ones were always filmed without sound. Johnny Morris gave a perky, crisp commentary, and provided the supposed voices of the people shown. His faithful companion was Tubby Foster - actually his producer Brian Patten. Together they went all over the world - to the Pacific, South America and, nearer home, down the Rhine and to France. As the Hot Chestnut Man in the 1950s he brought to television the considerable narrative skills he had honed in radio. When he turned them to zoology, he transformed what had been a remote subject into one of TV's most popular genres. He was always at ease with animals Other series followed, and he was soon in great demand for his narration skills too, on shows like Tales of the Riverbank. Morris said he learned as much from animals as about them. Morris practised what he preached. Even in his eighties he was to be found demonstrating against the building of the Newbury by-pass near his home. Animal Magic was dropped in 1984, when the idea of giving animals human qualities fell out of favour. Afterwards, Morris said that he was not really sad about it. But he did not like the way the "whizzkids" were now running things and the fact that everyone was expected to have official qualifications. He had none, indeed he claimed to have a mental age of seven, which was why, he believed, he could relate to children so well. |
Which children's TV show started with the words Here is a box, a musical box, wound up and ready to play? | The Trumptonshire Web - Camberwick Green Camberwick Green Camberwick Green characters, songs and trivia Songs by Gordon Murray and Freddie Phillips Here is a box... (98k sound file) "Here is a box, a musical box, wound up and ready to play. But this box can hide a secret inside. Can you guess what is in it today ?" And out of the box would rise the episode's star character. The background would then appear and the story would begin. Camberwick Green was a small village near Trumpton. As its name implies it was a green, surrounded by shops, including a fishmongers, bakers and post office. Nearby was Colley's Mill, Pippin Fort and Jonathon Bell's Farm Mickey Murphy the baker, Mrs Murphy, children Paddy and Mary Mickey lives on Camberwick Green and sells delicious walnut cakes at 5 shillings each. "Mr Murphy the Baker" Mr Murphy is a master baker, Pudding pies and pastry maker, Biscuits buns or birthday cake, Everything is marvellous that Murphy makes. "Driving Along" (in a baker's van) Driving along with the bakers man, In a rackety, tackety baker's van. Each loaf and cake the bakers bake, Will roll and shake, As our rounds we make. With the baker man, In the baker's van The rackety tackety baker's van. From the "Roger Varley episode": Driving along in a baker's van, In a rackety tackety baker's van. Away to the mill, Our buckets to fill. Who cares if it spill ? We know that it will, In the baker's van, With the bakers man, In the rackety, tackety baker's van. From the "Paddy Murphy" episode: Whizzing along on my roller skates, On my rumbling tumbling roller skates The people say Get out of the way, And don't delay, He's at work today On his roller skates, On his bowler skates His rumbling tumbling roller skates. Windy Miller Windy lives at Colley's Mill, which is just outside Camberwick Green. The railway runs nearby. Windy makes home brew cider, and whittles wood. When going into or out of his windmill he amazingly always manages to miss the sails. Windy is rather old fashioned and very superstitious - he believes in whistling for the wind, and touching a sweeep's collar for luck. He keeps a cow for milk, and free range chickens for eggs. He is referred to as "Mr. Miller" on several occasions. "Windy Miller" Windy Miller, Windy Miller sharper than a thorn, Like a mouse he's spry and nimble when he grinds the corn. Like a bird he'll watch the wind and listen for the sound, Which says he has the wind he needs to make the sails go round. The windmill turning (51k sound file) Farmer Bell (and Mrs Bell) Jonathon Bell works on the farm along with his farm hands. He believes in having the most modern equipment available - his favourite being his forklift. The main produce of the farm appears to be eggs and milk. "Jonathon Bell, the Farmer" A go ahead farmer is Jonathon Bell Who works his farm and he works it well He doesn't hold much with the good old days. In modern times use modern ways. Electric mechanical all that is new Which does the work that men used to do. He swears by it all and he proves it too On his modern mechanical farm. Digger song: For jobs that are big, a mechanical digger Is bigger and better and quicker. It lumbers and lurches and lifts heavy loads, Digging deep ditches and holes in the roads, Trenches for water main cable or drain, Rumbling and roaring and taking the strain, Loading up lorries with rubble and soil, A mechanical digger will tirelessly toil. For jobs that are big, a mechanical digger Is bigger and better and quicker. Farmer's truck song: Driving along in a farmer's truck In an I-can-do-anything farmer's truck. A pig or a hen, A calf or the men, A bale or sack, All go into the back. You can even spread muck from a farmers truck. An I-can-do-anything farmer's truck. PC McGarry number 452 PC McGarry is the thorough, do it by the book type. He travels around on his motorbike and talks to HQ on the bike's radio. But he's not overly friendly and for that matter he's not very big either. "P.C.McGarry" Here comes the policeman, The big friendly policeman, PC McGarry number 452. Lost dogs, |
Which character was dressed as a jester in Rentaghost? | Rentaghost (TV Series 1976–1984) - 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 Harold and Ethel Meaker live in South Ealing and run 'Rentaghost' where they rent ghosts out to the public. Over the years many ghosts came and went but the main Rentaghost crew consisted ... See full summary » Stars: a list of 110 titles created 13 Mar 2012 a list of 30 titles created 23 Nov 2012 a list of 24 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 2127 titles created 15 May 2014 a list of 352 titles created 19 Apr 2015 Search for " Rentaghost " 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. The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives. Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes A melancholic children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. Bagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily ... See full summary » Stars: Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner Popular British children's animation series, repeated almost constantly since 1971. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive... See full summary » Stars: Ray Brooks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X A sequel, of sorts, to Camberwick Green but set in the larger, nearby town of Trumpton. Each episode opens with the town hall clock and ends with the fire brigade band playing. Every show tells the story of one of the townsfolk. Stars: Brian Cant Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Stars: Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton, Stanley Bates The true story of Sherwood Forest is finally revealed: Robin was a cowardly tailor from Kensington, and Marian was the brains behind the Merry Men. With her ruthless band of freedom ... See full summary » Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules Charming finger puppet series with Yoffy (Jones) telling stories featuring Fingermouse, Scampi, Gulliver the Seagull, and other animal characters. Stars: Rick Jones When Jamie shines his Magic Torch on the floor of his bedroom a hole appears, leading Jamie and Wordsworth the sheepdog to the psychedelic fantasy world of Cuckooland. Stars: Brian Trueman, Kate Murray-Henderson In 17th century France, young Dogtanian travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King's Musketeers. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis and falls in love with Juliette. A doggy version of the tale. Stars: Eduardo Jover, Gloria Cámara, Manuel Peiró Stupid, but well-meaning and super-strong super-hero, Bananaman gets his strength from eating bananas. Before he eats a banana, Bananaman is a young boy called Eric who is keen to keep his ... See full summary » Stars: Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor Children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam ... See full summary » Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate Danger Mouse, the greatest secret agent in the world, must follow Colonel K's orders (and try not to break Professor Squawkencluck's inventions) to foil Baron Greenback's and his henchman Stiletto's plans. Stars: David Jason, Terry Scott, Edward Kelsey Edit Storyline Harold and Ethel Meaker live in South Ealing and run 'Rentaghost' where they rent ghosts out to the public. Over the years many ghosts came and went but the main Rentaghost crew consisted of - Timothy Claypole - A jester at the court of Queen Matilda (The Dreaded Tyrant of the Twelfth Century) Hazel the McWitch - The ghost of a Scottish witch who was recruited during the rentapotion venture Nadia Popov - A Dutch ghost who still suffered from hayfever |
When Burgess Meredith was the special guest villain in Batman, which character did he play? | The Penguin (Burgess Meredith) | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Penguin (Burgess Meredith) The Waddling Master of Foul Play Maestro of Criminal Umbrellas The Black Bird of Prey P.N. Gwynne K.G. Bird, umbrella factory owner Knott. A. Fish ―The Penguin [src] The Penguin was an arch-nemesis of Batman . As one of Batman's greatest enemies (besides The Joker), he is known for his love of birds and his specialized high-tech umbrellas. One of Gotham City's top criminals, Penguin almost always tries to cover up his criminal activities with some other false enterprise. He often pretends to be going straight, and usually wins the hearts of all Gothamites before revealing his true motives. He also loves discrediting Batman and Robin. But Batman always wins out because he doesn't concern himself with popular opinion, his dedication to solving the crime at hand allows him to cut right to the heart of Penguin's schemes. Penguin also fancies himself to be quite the ladies' man. He carries himself with an aristocratic air, and is always formally attired. A cigarette is always on hand, and since he is one of refined tastes, Penguin uses a cigarette holder. In one of the 1966 episodes when Penguin thought he was rich (before being outfoxed by Batman) he tried to buy a unnamed country but declined to do so-because he is allergic to Zodka! In another classic Batman episode Penguin claims that he once was a actor. (In the comedy series he is always refered to as Penguin but not by his real name of Oswald Cobblepot). In the state Prison his jail cell is P.G.1 along with Joker, Riddler, Catwoman, King Tut and Egghead in the exclusive Supervillians section! At times a genius of crime-he once tricked Batman into unknowningly planning crimes for him and Brainwashed Alfred Pennyworth into working for him-he has a working knowledge of electronics that when he and Joker tried to take over the Batcave, both Criminals were x-rayed with a Bat beam that noted their physical bone structure. He also suffers from a short term memory loss-he failed to recognize Bruce Wayne (thinking he was a umbrella factory spy!) and had trouble recognizing Alfred Pennyworth twice -once when Alfred portrayed a forger and another time when Alfred took the place of a minister (although Penguin had brainwashed Alfred!) Contents Burgess Meredith as the Penguin. The purple top hat and bow tie are departures from the black top hat and black bow tie of the comics. The Penguin uses his many umbrellas as a weapon. In the 1966 Batman movie, the Penguin teams up with Batman's other three greatest foes: The Joker , the Riddler , and Catwoman . Kidnapping Commodore Schmidlapp , the Penguin lures Batman into a trap, in the form of an exploding shark. This ultimately fails, but then the Riddler devises a combination trap, with the Penguin's role involving an exploding octopus. Their plan fails, because the millionaire they kidnapped (to make Batman come to the rescue) was Bruce Wayne, and instead one of the villains' henchmen falls victim to the exploding octopus (triggered by the Joker's jack in the box). Penguin in his lair. With five of their henchmen (guinea pigs) dehydrated and turned to dust, the Penguin disguises himself at Commodore Schmidlapp and gets Batman and Robin to take him into the Batcave (thus making the Riddler the only one of the four to never enter the Batcave) where he sets the guinea pigs on Batman and Robin, however he accidentally rehydrates them with heavy water instead of light water, thus they vanish at the slightest impact. After they exit the Batcave, he uses the Penguin Gas umbrella on them and steals the Batmobile (but they are unaffected due to taking a special pill). Eventually, Batman and Robin fight all the villains in the ultimate showdown at the submarine. Near the end, Batman fights the Penguin and hits him with the telescope, knocking him into the water and defeating him. He is captured along with the rest of the criminals when Robin chains them to the side of the submarine and Batman calls the coast guard. In the 1960s series Pengui |
Gerry Anderson's Stingray told about the adventures of Troy Tempest. Which organisation did Troy Tempest work for? | Stingray (TV Series 1964–1965) - 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 Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary » Creators: Troy and Phones rescue a comatose man and take him back to Marineville for treatment. 8.4 The Stingray crew is assigned to make monthly visits to Professor Darren and his team, who have developed a method for making gold from minerals taken from the sea bed. 8.2 Duke Dexter the world's most famous singer will be visiting Marineville for a benefit concert. Titan, although unsure who Dexter is, decides he could be valuable to Titanica's plans and arranges for ... 8.1 a list of 43 titles created 29 Mar 2011 a list of 46 titles created 26 Oct 2011 a list of 50 titles created 19 Aug 2012 a list of 25 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 25 titles created 29 Oct 2014 Search for " Stingray " 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. A literally unkillable agent leads an international intelligence agency's fight against an extra-terrestrial terror campaign. Stars: Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray The adventures of a preteen secret agent who can have any useful skills downloaded into his brain. Stars: Len Jones, Rupert Davies, Keith Alexander In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 ... See full summary » Stars: Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson, David Graham The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the ... See full summary » Director: David Lane Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, ... See full summary » Stars: David Graham, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Anderson In the year 2020 Earth is under threat from Martian androids who want revenge on the human race. They consist of Zelda, her son Yung-star and her sister called Cy-star. An organisation is ... See full summary » Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler Children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam ... See full summary » Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate Camberwick Green (TV Series 1966) Animation | Family Iconic British children's animated series set in the fictional, picturesque village of the title. Each episode opens with a character emerging from a music box and they will be the central character of the forthcoming story. Stars: Brian Cant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X A sequel, of sorts, to Camberwick Green but set in the larger, nearby town of Trumpton. Each episode opens with the town hall clock and ends with the fire brigade band playing. Every show tells the story of one of the townsfolk. Stars: Brian Cant Popular British children's animation series, repeated almost constantly since 1971. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive... See full summary » Stars: Ray Brooks The Wombles (TV Series 1973) Animation | Family The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and put it to their own use. Stars: Berna |
If Dill was a dog, what type of animal was Parsley? | The Herbs,Parsley the Lion characters The Herbs and The Adventures of Parsley Classic BBC kid's animation by Michael Bond On this page ..... All appeared in The Herbs,& most in the sequel. ( NOTE- the differences between the 2 series are detailed here ) PASHANA BEDHI Conspiracy theory No.1,231,764..........Pashana Bedhi is quite possibly the reason The Herbs will never appear again on the BBC. Discuss. Whilst it's obviously true that all the human characters are accentuated charicatures,the race issue seems to put Pashana into a different ballpark. A human version of Sir Basil would probably find his boozey,airhead counterpart quite amusing.But I'm not so sure Pashana would evoke the same response,with his obligatory "goodness gracious me" comedy accent,bed of nails,and a penchant for snake charming and a good curry. And it's hard to see what else is preventing the Beeb from showing re-runs,because the show's characters and setting are timeless.As are Michael Bond's scripts -the quality of which would also put most modern kids' shows to shame. But,with Pashana in it,maybe that's a bit like trying to sell someone a bucket with "only one hole" Yes,they were shown on C4 as recently as the late 90's.(Even though you could probably get away with anything at 7am on a Sunday morning.) And,yes,they may well pop up on satellite or cable stations (same proviso) But I can't help feeling they're in a dusty box at Broadcasting House marked "too sensitive".Probably rubbing shoulders with the likes of "It Ain't Half Hot Mum",and Spike Milligan's "Q8" amongst others. So.........theory No.1,231,764 may well be a load of old tosh.But I doubt too many people would be surprised if it wasn't. 1) "I am Peshana Bedhi,very good at snake charming. Snakes that have by me been charmed,will not anyone be harming." 2) "I am Peshana Bedhi,very good at cooking nicely. All that has by me been cooked,surely will be hot and spicey" PARSLEY In "The Herbs",he's a friendly,but timid lion,who doesn't speak and can't even really be described as the main character.But in the sequel he's given a voice and is totally transformed into an intelligent,thoughtful and laidback counterbalance to Dill's "act now,think later" shenanigans.And,unlike The Herbs,they completely take centre stage. In the sequel,he's a watcher rather than a "do-er" and he's given a nice sardonic turn of phrase and plenty of acerbic lines. And the Tony Hancock-style delivery has striking similarities with Dougal,of Magic Roundabout fame. But whilst Eric Thompson also voiced Dougal to sound like Hancock too,Parsley is given a more upper class voice,which is actually very reminiscent of another laconic and famous man of the time,Patrick Cargill,of " Father, Dear Father " tv fame. It's no surprise that someone so urbane can also read and write (with pen in mouth).And he's often seen consulting "my book" (pic 2) -an encyclopedia that magically appears to the accompaniment of a flash of light and a "ting" sound when he raises and lowers a paw - and a very handy and well-used narrative device it is too. Here's his main song,plus a slight variation that was also used. (Note - character songs were dropped for the sequel. And all the differences between the 2 series are detailed on this page ) 1) "I'm a very friendly lion called Parsley,I am always very glad to see you wave. But please don't shout or speak to me too harshly, because I'm not particularly brave." 2) "I'm a very friendly lion called Parsley,with a tail for doing jobs of every kind. But I mustn't treat it roughly or too harshly,for it's such a useful thing to have behind." DILL Merely a friend to Parsley in "The Herbs",he morphs into a full-blown sidekick and confidante in the sequel. In both series he provides a real burst of childlike energy and enthusiasm that many of those watching can relate to.And his sheer zest for life means he invariably throws himself into things without thinking them through.Something that's used to good comedic effect of course. But it's the sequel where he really comes into his own,when h |
Who was the artist on the TV series Vision On? | Tony Hart - The Official Tony Hart Website - Television Artist Tony Hart - BBC TV Artist - Official Website For those that can remember early children's programmes, Tony Hart operated the 'Quackers' puppet in the Ray Allen series 'Titch & Quakers' - Tony was particularly delighted with the role when Lulu once clutched Quackers to her bosom - Tony Hart - 1925-2009 An inspiration to several generations of artists, animators, graphic designers and teachers, children´s TV artist Tony Hart was best known for the BBC´s art programmes Vision On, Take Hart and Hart Beat. Speaking to the BBC in 1996 Tony said: "I hope I´ve achieved the sort of programme that entertains first, informs, amuses and maybe surprises - and that people watching will think "I might have a go at that one day!". Tony Hart´s television career spanned 50 years, and his programmes won many awards. In 1984 Take Hart won a BAFTA award, and in 1998 Tony himself received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement award. Aside from his own programmes, Tony made regular guest appearances on radio and television, and involved himself with a number of children´s charities including the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Tadworth Children´s Hospital and Riding for the Disabled. The music you can hear is Marguerite by Bob Morgan and was used for The Gallery in Take Hart. Our gratitude to Bob, Zoot Music and KPM for special permission to use it. Marguerite was composed by Bob to mark a very personal loss of his own - the significance is not lost here. So What is This About? Tony inspired several generations of children to be creative, many of them going on to become artists in their own right. They in turn have gone on to encourage their own children to be creative because Tony Hart showed them how. His legacy is enormous and enduring, and the heartfelt words posted in the remembrance book demonstrate how much Tony was loved - by people of all ages. Tony made making pictures look so easy, and always used materials that were inexpensive and readily available, encouraging everyone, regardless of age or artistic talent, to have a go. That´s what we all loved most about Tony Hart, those quiet moments when he inspired so many of us to pick up a pen or a crayon or a bit of old cardboard and create something all on our own. What better gift than that. Tony Hart died in 2009 at the age of 83. A biography Tony Hart, A Portrait of my Dad written by the late Tony Hart´s daughter Carolyn Ross is available in hardback and Kindle edition from Amazon . Aardman Animations have paid tribute to Tony Hart with the creation of Tonymorph ! (above) |
Who was the companion of Crystal Tipps? | BFI Screenonline: Crystal Tipps and Alistair (1971-74) Crystal Tipps and Alistair (1971-74) Courtesy of Double Take and Hilary Hayton 50 x 5 min episodes, colour A BBC Children's Department Graphics Unit, chiefly servicing the story illustration requirements of Play School , had made gradual inroads into simple animations from the late 1960s, with Hilary Hayton featuring Egbert Nosh (BBC, 1969) despite limited resources. Invited to contribute to an European Broadcasting Union (EBU) collaborative animation project seeking wholly dialogue-free entries, Hayton, working in her spare time, drew a girl with a voluminous purple perm in a diagonal-striped dress and pinned the picture to the department noticeboard, inviting further input. Her storyboard began: "Crystal Tipps lives somewhere over the rainbow..." It was Scotsman McCallum who added a canine companion with the words: "...with her friend Alistair". (Crystal Tipps' name came from an ice-making machine in a BBC teabar, an extra 'p' added to avoid litigation). The resulting EBU 'pilot', 'Hide and Seek' aired in 1971. Rather than expand Graphics into a full-blown animation studio, BBC producer Michael Grafton-Robinson left the BBC to create independent company Q3 London to make this series and Fingerbobs (BBC, 1972). Using felt markers and airbrush, Hayton and McCallum drew the artwork pieces subsequently animated and filmed by Q3. The freewheeling, open non-format was unhindered by dialogue, characterisation or logic. Most episodes involved the girl and her dog (and their colourful friends Birdie and Robert the butterfly) bouncing around in slapstick dance routines. Gradually ramping up simple visual ideas, an episode like 'Boots' would take one core idea such as trying on increasingly crazy footwear. Crystal Tipps has been seen as a reaction to the work of, variously, pop artist Peter Blake (d. George Dunning, 1968) and Terry Gilliam 's animations for Monty Python's Flying Circus (BBC, 1969-74), and Hayton believes these were peers all surfing the same 'creative wave'. Hayton remembers Gilliam spending time in her studio seeing what she was working on. The psychedelic style led to predictable accusations that the makers 'must have been on drugs,' but Hayton explains that, "we were just enjoying the freedom to create, which one had in those early BBC days." Odder episodes saw magic seeds sprout a giant collage-rendered beanstalk that stretched into the clouds ('Sowing Seeds'), with the heroes returning home by sliding down a rainbow, while, in 'It's Quicker By Tube', a tube station appeared out of thin air, transporting Crystal and Alistair to a jungle, a desert and London nightspots. 'Art Gallery' and 'Sculptures' referenced and lampooned modern art. Alistair McGown (with special thanks to Hilary Hayton) Click titles to see or read more Video Clips |
Brinsley Forde who went on to become the lead singer of Aswad starred in which children's TV series of the 1970s? | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physicist and at one time was even a medical student. He held a very responsible position with the Department of Health in England. Douglas took early retirement and pursued other interests. Tragically in March 2011 Doug died of a massive heart attack. He will be missed. Peter Firth, who played Scooper, has made for himself an illustrious career in film and television. The following is taken from a biography of Peter Firth: "Peter Firth is perhaps best-known for his film and stage portrayal of Alan Strang in Equus, a role which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, an Academy Award nomination, a Tony Award nomination, the Theatre World Award and the Plays and Players Award for Best Young Actor. Firth's other film credits include Franco Zeffirelli's Brother Sun Sister Moon, Aces High, Tony Richardson's Joseph Andrews, Robert Altman's When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder, Roman Polanski's Tess, Chris Bernard's Letter to Brezhnev, John McTiernan's The Hunt for Red October and Richard Attenborough's Shadowlands. Firth has appeared onstage in numerous productions including Bill Bryden's Romeo and Juliet and Spring Awakening, both at the National Theatre, and Peter Hall's Amadeus on Broadway." See Peter Firth in the smash BBC series, Spooks (aka MI-5) as Harry Pearce. An extensive list of Peter Firth's credits may be found on the Internet Movie Database. "Hello, Peter!" Brinsley Forde, who played Spring on the show, has made other television and movie appearances to his credit including, "Leo the Last"(1970), "Please Sir"(1971),"The Georgian House"(1976) and "Babylon"(1980). Brinsley is an accomplised musician in his own right. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the reggae group, "Aswad." You can also hear the music of Brinsley Forde with Aswad perform with Sting in the movie, "The X-Files". He can be seen on VH-1 as the host of "Heart of Soul". I just found out from Producer Frank Wilson from 6 Music (BBC digital radio) that Brinsley is presenter of the program "Lively Up Yourself" . Tune in and show your support. "Hello, Brinsley!" Michael Audreson, who played scientific genius Brains, appeared in such hits as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Good Bye Mr. Chips." in uncredited roles. In 1972 he was in the movie, "Young Winston" where he played Winston Churchill at age 13. Michael even had a part in the series, "The Tomorrow People" as Flyn in the episode "The Thargon Menace." From the 1995 interview on French TV Michael reported that he produced shows in England. More on Michael to come...Keep watching. "Hello, Michael!" Gillian Bailey, who played Billie, also played many roles on television in the years that followed the DD, such as Follyfoot and Poldark among several others. More recently she has been doing work as a script editor in England. She completed her university studies and received a degree in English Literature and has since received her MA degree in Theatre Research. She has also earned her doctorate in Theatre. Gillian wrote me and generously provided this and more information about her life and career, as well as some favorite moments on the DD. "Hello, Gilli" Debbie Russ, who played Tiger appeared in the 1973 movie, "Go For a Take" where she appeared as "Tiger" from the Double Deckers. Later on Debbie reportedly attended La Sainte Union where she earned a degree in English, then went into Marketing. She is doing well for herself in the UK where she now resides. She has been quite busy doing voice over work. I'd like to know what else she has been up to. "Hello, Debbie!" Bruce Clark, who played Sticks, was a great addition to the gang. Bruce is alive and well and living in the United States |
What is the unofficial national anthem of Australia? | Unofficial National Anthem of Australia - "Waltzing Matilda" - YouTube Unofficial National Anthem of Australia - "Waltzing Matilda" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 19, 2014 ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩ESPAÑOL۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Waltzing Matilda es la canción folclórica más conocida de Australia (especialmente en el ámbito internacional) y ha sido propuesta como himno nacional. Para los australianos es su canción más arraigada y a la que tienen más cariño, existiendo un museo dedicado a ella en Winton, Queensland. Fue compuesta en 1895 por Andrew Barton Paterson un poeta nacionalista australiano, también conocido como «Banjo» Paterson. Su versión original fue modificada y es esa segunda versión que se hizo familiar. Waltzing Matilda cuenta la historia de un vagabundo que acampa una noche al lado de una laguna (billabong), mientras toma un té. Una oveja (jumbuck en inglés australiano) se acerca a beber agua y el vagabundo la roba para alimentarse. El terrateniente se da cuenta y llama a tres policías para que arresten al vagabundo. Éste, antes de ser arrestado por el robo de la oveja, prefiere saltar al agua y morir ahogado. La canción termina contando que el fantasma del vagabundo puede oírse cantando una canción que invita a los viajeros a bailar el vals con él, es decir, a salir a los caminos con el vagabundo. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩ENGLISH۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● "Waltzing Matilda" is Australia's most widely known bush ballad. A folk song, the song has been referred to as "the unofficial national anthem of Australia". The title is Australian slang for travelling by foot with one's belongings (waltzing, derived from the German auf der Walz) in a "Matilda" (bag) slung over one's back. The song narrates the story of an itinerant worker, or "swagman", making a drink of tea at a bush camp and capturing a sheep to eat. When the sheep's owner arrives with three police officers to arrest the worker for the theft, the worker commits suicide by drowning himself in the nearby watering hole, after which his ghost haunts the site. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩DEUTSCH۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Waltzing Matilda ist Australiens bekanntestes Volkslied und wurde oft als offizielle Nationalhymne vorgeschlagen. Der Text wurde im Jahre 1895 vom australischen Dichter Banjo Paterson geschrieben, der sich in Australien aufgrund seiner zahlreichen anderen Gedichte großer Beliebtheit erfreut. Er wurde von Christina Macpherson mit der Musik des schottischen Liedes Thou Bonnie Wood of Craigielea vertont, das 1818 von James Barr komponiert wurde. Category |
Which leader was painted warts and all? | 'Warts and all' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Warts and all The whole thing; not concealing the less attractive parts. Origin This phrase is said to derive from Oliver Cromwell's instructions to the painter Sir Peter Lely, when commissioning a portrait. At the time of the alleged instruction, Cromwell was Lord Protector of England. Lely had been portrait artist to Charles I and, following the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, he was appointed as Charles II's Principal Painter in Ordinary. Lely's painting style was, as was usual at the time, intended to flatter the sitter. Royalty in particular expected portraits to show them in the best possible light, if not to be outright fanciful. Lely's painting of Charles II shows what was expected of a painting of a head of state in the 17th century. It emphasizes the shapely royal calves - a prized fashion feature at that time. Cromwell did have a preference for being portrayed as a gentleman of military bearing, but was well-known as being opposed to all forms of personal vanity. This 'puritan Roundhead' versus 'dashing Cavalier' shorthand is often used to denote the differences in style of the two opposing camps in the English Commonwealth and subsequent Restoration. It is entirely plausible that he would have issued a 'warts and all' instruction when being painted and it is unlikely that Lely would have modified his style and produced the 'warts and all' portrait of Cromwell unless someone told him to. We have Cromwell's death mask as a reference. From that it is clear that Lely's portrait is an accurate record of Cromwell's actual appearance. Despite the plausibility of the account, there doesn't appear to be any convincing evidence that Cromwell ever used the phrase 'warts and all'. The first record of a version of that phrase being attributed to him comes from Horace Walpole's Anecdotes of Painting in England, with some account of the principal artists, 1764. Walpole's authority for the attribution came from a reported conversation between John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham, the first occupant of Buckingham House, now Buckingham Palace, and the house's architect, Captain William Winde. Winde claimed that: Oliver certainly sat to him, and while sitting, said to him - "Mr Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it." That was published in 1764 - over a hundred years after Lely painted Cromwell. Walpole included no evidence to support the attribution, nor any explanation of why no one else had mentioned the phrase in the preceding hundred years - this despite Cromwell's life being the subject of minutely detailed historical research and over 160 full-length biographies. We can only assume he was indulging in a piece of literary speculation rather than historical documentation. The first known citation in print of the actual phrase 'warts and all' is from a 'Chinese whisper' retelling of Walpole's story - an address given by an Alpheus Cary, in Massachusetts, in 1824: When Cromwell sat for his portrait he said, "Paint me as I am, warts and all!" It may well be the case that Oliver Cromwell preferred portraits of him to be accurate, but it is most unlikely that he ever uttered the words 'warts and all'. |
Which royal house succeeded the Tudors? | The Tudors - The Tudor Dynasty of England By Robert Wilde Updated April 09, 2016. The Tudors are the most famous English royal dynasty, their name remaining at the forefront of European history thanks to films and television. Of course, the Tudors wouldn’t feature in the media without something to grab people’s attention, and the Tudors – Henry VII, his son Henry VIII and his three children Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth, only broken by the nine day rule of Lady Jane Grey – comprise two of England’s most famous monarchs, and three of the most highly regarded, each with plenty of fascinating, sometimes inscrutable, personality. The Tudors are also important for their actions, as much as their reputations. They ruled England during the era when Western Europe moved from the medieval to the early modern, and they instituted changes in government administration, the relationship between crown and people, the image of the monarchy and the way people worshipped. They also oversaw a golden age for English writing and exploration. continue reading below our video Profile: Elizabeth I of England They represent both a golden age (a term still in use as a recent film about Elizabeth I showed) and an era of infamy, one of the most divisive families in Europe. Origins of the Tudors: The history of the Tudors can be traced back to the thirteenth century, but their rise to prominence began in the fifteenth. Owen Tudor, a Welsh landowner, fought in the armies of King Henry V of England. When Henry died Owen married the widow, Catherine of Valois, and then fought in the service of her son, Henry VI. At this time England became divided by a struggle for the English throne between two dynasties, Lancastrian and York, called The Wars of the Roses. Owen was one of Henry VI ’s Lancastrians; after the battle of Mortimer’s Cross, a Yorkist victory, Owen was executed. Taking the Throne: Owen’s son, Edmund, was rewarded for his family’s service by being raised to the Earl of Richmond by Henry VI. Crucially for his later family, Edmund married Margaret Beaufort, great-granddaughter of John of Gaunt, son of King Edward III, a tenuous, but vital, claim to the throne. Edmund’s only child, Henry Tudor, led a rebellion against King Richard III and defeated him at Bosworth Field, taking the throne himself as a descendant of Edward III . Henry, now Henry VII, married the heir to the House of York, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses . There would be other rebels, but Henry stayed secure. Henry VII: Having defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth field, gained parliamentary approval and married a member of his rival family, Henry was crowned king. He took part in diplomatic negotiations to secure his position, making agreements at both home and abroad, before instituting a reform of government, increasing royal administrative control and improving the royal finances. On his death he left a stable kingdom and a wealthy monarchy. He had fought hard politically to establish himself and his family against the doubters and bring England together behind him. He has to go down as a major success, but one totally overshadowed by his son and grandchildren. Henry VIII: The most famous English monarch of all, Henry VIII is best known for his six wives, the result of a desperate drive to produce healthy male heirs to carry the Tudor dynasty forward. Another consequence of this need was the English Reformation, as Henry split the English church away from the Pope and Catholicism in order to divorce. Henry’s reign also saw the emergence of the Royal Navy as a powerful force, changes in government, which bound the monarch tighter to parliament, and perhaps the apogee of personal rule in England. He was succeeded by his only surviving son, Edward VI. It's the wives that capture the headlines, particularly as two were executed, and the religious developments divided England for centuries, leading to a question that just cannot be agreed upon: was Henry VIII a tyrant, a great leader, or somehow both? More on Henry VIII Edward VI: The son which Henry VI much desir |
Name the space shuttle that exploded in 1986 | BBC ON THIS DAY | 28 | 1986: Seven dead in space shuttle disaster 1986: Seven dead in space shuttle disaster The American space shuttle, Challenger, has exploded killing all seven astronauts on board. The five men and two women - including the first teacher in space - were just over a minute into their flight from Cape Canaveral in Florida when the Challenger blew up. The astronauts' families, at the airbase, and millions of Americans witnessed the world's worst space disaster live on TV. The danger from falling debris prevented rescue boats reaching the scene for more than an hour. In 25 years of space exploration seven people have died - today that total has been doubled. President Ronald Reagan has described the tragedy as "a national loss". The Challenger's flight, the 25th by a shuttle, had already been delayed because of bad weather. High winds, then icicles caused the launch to be postponed from 22 January. But Nasa officials insist safety remains their top priority and there was no pressure to launch the shuttle today. The shuttle crew was led by Commander Dick Scobee, 46. Christa McAuliffe, 37, married with two children, was to be the first school teacher in space - picked from among 10,000 entries for a competition. Speaking before the launch, she said: "One of the things I hope to bring back into the classroom is to make that connection with the students that they too are part of history, the space programme belongs to them and to try to bring them up with the space age." President Reagan has put off his state of the union address. He was meeting senior aides in the Oval Office when he learned of the disaster. We will never forget them US President Ronald Reagan He has called for an immediate inquiry into the disaster but he said the space programme would go on - in honour to the dead astronauts. Vice-President George Bush has been sent to Cape Canaveral to visit the victims' families. This evening, the president went on national television to pay tribute to the courage and bravery of the seven astronauts. He said: "We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God." |
What was William Blake's most famous poem? | Best Famous William Blake Poems | Famous Poems Home » Famous Poems » Best » William Blake » Best Poems Best Famous William Blake Poems Here is a collection of the all-time best famous William Blake poems. This is a select list of the best famous William Blake poetry. Reading, writing, and enjoying famous William Blake poetry (as well as classical and contemporary poems) is a great past time. These top poems are the best examples of william blake poems. Search for the best famous William Blake poems, articles about William Blake poems, poetry blogs, or anything else William Blake poem related using the PoetrySoup search engine at the top of the page. See Also: Loves Secret NEVER seek to tell thy love Love that never told can be; For the gentle wind doth move Silently invisibly. I told my love I told my love 5 I told her all my heart Trembling cold in ghastly fears. Ah! she did depart! Soon after she was gone from me A traveller came by 10 Silently invisibly: He took her with a sigh. Cradle Song SLEEP sleep beauty bright Dreaming in the joys of night; Sleep sleep; in thy sleep Little sorrows sit and weep. Sweet babe in thy face 5 Soft desires I can trace Secret joys and secret smiles Little pretty infant wiles. As thy softest limbs I feel Smiles as of the morning steal 10 O'er thy cheek and o'er thy breast Where thy little heart doth rest. O the cunning wiles that creep In thy little heart asleep! When thy little heart doth wake 15 Then the dreadful night shall break. The Tyger Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forest of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand dare seize the fire? And what shoulder, and what art, Could twist the sinews of thy heart? And when thy heart began to beat, What dread hand? and what dread feet? What the hammer? what the chain? In what furnace was thy brain? What the anvil? what dread grasp Dare its deadly terrors clasp? When the stars threw down their spears, And watered heaven with their tears, Did he smile his work to see? Did he who made the Lamb make thee? Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Dare frame thy fearful symmetry? I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I waterd it in fears, Night and morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles. And it grew both day and night, Till it bore an apple bright. And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine. And into my garden stole. When the night had veiled the pole; In the morning glad I see, My foe outstretchd beneath the tree. To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour. A robin redbreast in a cage Puts all heaven in a rage. A dove-house filled with doves and pigeons Shudders hell through all its regions. A dog starved at his master's gate Predicts the ruin of the state. A horse misused upon the road Calls to heaven for human blood. Each outcry of the hunted hare A fibre from the brain does tear. A skylark wounded in the wing, A cherubim does cease to sing. The game-cock clipped and armed for fight Does the rising sun affright. Every wolf's and lion's howl Raises from hell a human soul. The wild deer wandering here and there Keeps the human soul from care. The lamb misused breeds public strife, And yet forgives the butcher's knife. The bat that flits at close of eve Has left the brain that won't believe. The owl that calls upon the night Speaks the unbeliever's fright. He who shall hurt the little wren Shall never be beloved by men. He who the ox to wrath has moved Shall never be by woman loved. The wanton boy that kills the fly Shall feel the spider's enmity. He who torments the chafer's sprite Weaves a bower in endless night. The caterpillar on the leaf Repeats to thee thy mother's grief. Kill not the moth nor butterfl |
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