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Claude Monet, King Hussein of Jordan and Prince Charles all share the same birthday - the 14th .... of which month? | November 14 - Famous Birthdays - On This Day On This Day Famous Birthdays on November 14 Full Calendar Birthdays 1 - 200 of 234 1511 Janus Secundus, neo latin poet (Basia) 1567 Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (d. 1625) 1601 Jean Eudes, French missionary (d. 1680) 1650 Willem III Henry, [Dutch William], king of England (1689-1702) 1663 Friederich Wilhelm Zachow, composer 1679 Omobono Stradivari, Italian violin maker/son of Antonius 1719 Johann Georg Leopold Mozart, composer 1740 Johann van Beethoven, Ludwig van Beethoven's father and first teacher (d. 1792) 1746 Giulio Gabrielli the Younger, Italian Cardinal Person of Interest 1765 Robert Fulton , American inventor and engineer (1st commercial steamboat), born in Little Britain, Pennsylvania (d. 1815) Commercial Steamboat Inventor 1771 Marie François Xavier bichat , anatomist and physiologist (tissue theory), born in Paris, France (d. 1802) Anatomist and Physiologist 1774 Gaspare Luigi Pacifico Spontini, composer 1776 Henri Dutrochet, discovered & named process of osmosis 1778 Johann Nepomuk Hummel, composer 1779 Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger, Danish poet (d. 1850) 1796 Carlo Conti, Italian composer, born in Arpino (d. 1868) Person of Interest 1797 Charles Lyell , Scottish geologist (Principles of Geology), born in Kinnordy, Angus, Scotland (d. 1875) Geologist 1800 Heinrich Ludwig Egmont Dorn, composer 1802 August F Pott, German philologist (Etymology Forschungen) 1803 Jacob Abbott, American writer (d. 1879) 1805 Fanny Cacilia Mendelssohn Hensel, composer 1812 Maria Christina of Savoy, queen of the Two Sicilies (d. 1836) 1814 Michael Kelly Lawler, Bvt Mjr General (Union volunteers), dies in 1882 1816 John Curwen, English Congregationalist minister and founder of Tonic sol-fa music system, born in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire (d. 1880) 1822 William Harrow, Brigadier General (Union volunteers), (d. 1872) 1823 Robert J Fruin, historian (80 year war) 1825 August Reissmann, composer 1827 Isaac Wistar, Brigadier General (Union volunteers), (d. 1905) 1828 James Birdseye MacPherson, Mjr Gen (Union volunteers), (d. 1864) 1829 Giulio Roberti, composer 1833 Antonius von der Linde, Neth/German librarian/chess player 1838 August Senoa, Croatian author (Zlatarevo zlato) Person of Interest 1840 Claude Monet , impressionist (Water Lilies), born in Paris, France (d. 1926) Impressionist Painter 1842 Walter Williams, claimed to be last survivor of Civil War (d 1959) 1845 Allen Hill, cricketer (took the 1st wicket in Test cricket) 1845 Johann Ernst Perabo, composer 1861 Frederick Jackson Turner, Wisc, historian/educator (Harvard U) 1863 Leo H A Baekeland, Belgian/US chemist (bakelite) 1875 Jakob Schaffner, Swiss writer: Conrad Pilater 1875 Gregorio del Pilar, Filipino general (d. 1899) 1877 René de Clerq, Flemish poet/author (Emergency Horn) 1878 Leopold Staff, Polish poet (d. 1957) 1878 Julie Manet, French painter, daughter of Berthe Morisot (d. 1966) 1879 Geoffrey Turton Shaw, composer 1880 Eugene O'Brien, Boulder OH, actor (Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm) 1883 Nikolaos Plastiras, Greek premier (1945, 50, 51-52) 1885 Sonia Delaunay, Russian born French artist 1887 Bernhard Paumgartner, Austria, musicologist/conductor/composer 1887 Louis A van Gasteren, Dutch actor/director (Willem van Oranje) 1889 Jawaharlal Nehru, 1st Indian PM (1947-64) Person of Interest 1891 Frederick Banting , Canadian physician, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, born in Alliston, Ontario (d. 1941) Physician 1892 James Meredith, 800m runner (Olympic-gold-1912) 1893 Carlo E Gadda, Italian engineer/writer (Madonna dei filosofi) 1893 Evert S J Kruythoff, Ned Antillean author (conservation flora) 1893 Piet Moeskops, Dutch world champ cyclist (1921-24, 26) 1893 Carlo Emilio Gadda, Italian writer, born in Milan (d. 1973) 1894 Harold Collett Dent, journalist/educationist 1894 Seena Owen, silent screen actress (Queen Kelly), born in Spokane, Washington 1895 Walter Freeman, American physician (d. 1972) 1895 Louise Huff, American actress (d. 1973) 1896 Mamie G Doud Eisenhower, 1st lady (1953-61) 1897 John Steuart |
This word has seven letters, it came before god, is greater than god, more evil than the devil, poor people have it, rich people want it, if you eat it you would die. What is it? | Greater Than God Greater Than God 74 Comments on "Greater Than God" cody says the fruit that is in the bible Toby says “NOTHING” cause nothing is greater than GOD & evil than the devil. MrX says Nothing is greater than Creator but Hell is more evil than the devil Hell is different Creature than devil marshall maria says nothing is greater then god because he doesnt exist miriah says It was nuthing. at first i was confused but then i got nice riddle whoever made that up it was cool. Josef Exline says February 25, 2015 @ 13:22 Actually there are things better than God, and that is all of you because I haven’t seen any of you kill million of people just because they disagree with you. By the way the amount of people God has killed is very high compared to Hitler and Stalin, so take that on Religion. Parker says March 10, 2015 @ 21:36 Ok Josef, but I don’t think Hitler and Stalin were doing it for just reasons. I also don’t think Hitler and Stalin are kind, forgiving, merciful, powerful, Holy, King of all people, Creator, and the One true God. Our Lord has His reasons, and we may not know the exact reasoning, all I know is that He’s NEVER wrong. So take that on you Raul says The reason is the sin never goes unpunished.. SUNSHINE says THIS IS A CONFUSION “MESSAGE” , AND THOSE WHO ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT IT IS WILL NOT TELL YOU … THOUGH I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO FIGURE THIS OUT WITH COMMON SENSE … THE ANSWER IS NOT “NOTHING’ THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “NOTHING”, NOTHING DOESN’T EXIST! WHAT is GREATER than God and MORE EVIL than the DEVIL The POOR HAVE IT, THE RICH NEED IT and if you EAT it you’ll DIE. What is IT? Because nothing is greater than a god, nothing is evil than the devil, poor has nothing, if you eat nothing you’ll die. You just erase it and change to nothing that’s it. james says wow everyone bible-thumps but they are not more right than the next Tab says June 3, 2015 @ 10:59 Just reasons? Lmao!!!!!!!! Christianity’s killings weren’t always for just reasons. Actually most of the time they were not. Most of the time it was for GREED. Howard says June 5, 2015 @ 18:31 @ Tab I don’t mind the answer to this riddle. Nor do I particularly have anything against most of the other people’s POV. In my opinion it is quite alright for others to have a differing opinion. We are all different after all. However, I must say to blatantly and quite ignorantly say offense to another person’s (and in your case another faction’s) opinion without any evidence to back you up, I cannot help but pity you. Now don’t get me wrong here however. I by no means come here to offend, or revoke your opinion. But would rather have a more logical answer; something much better than a single word written in capital letters if you could. To begin with, what is greed? What weighs the scale of justice and injustice? What is evil, and what is common sense? Where is the end, and where is the beginning? Answers to most of these questions are left unanswered for a good reason. We are incapable of bringing forth a definite answer. We are not omnipotent, neither are we omnipresent or all knowing. We are incomplete. For example. If one might say evil is murder, does that not speak in same to those who abort children? People who buy products that may have cost other men their lives? People who ignorantly consume and eat non-sparingly without a second thought for the starving millions about the world? In this case, what about us is righteous? Is charity to the poor, and helping the sick without gain? Is saving others from bullies, or striking down terrorists a just deed? In that matter, how can we determine justice, when we continue to question it? Do we of this world always come to aid to those in need? And to what condition can one’s life be measured upon? Answers may come, but where their are answers there lies the question. For you those words you may have said may mean nothing more than a trivial response, however, as we speak several millions of other people could be influenced with those very words. Whether you intended to harm, or not. Word online, weigh no less i |
What can you catch but you can't throw? | What can you catch but not throw? | Reference.com What can you catch but not throw? A: Quick Answer The answer to the riddle "what can you catch but not throw" is "a cold." The riddle is a play on colloquial verbiage when someone "catches a cold," meaning someone is infected with a rhinovirus that affects the sinus, nasal and breathing pathways in a human being. Full Answer In the United States, about 1 billion colds occur annually with an economic loss of $20 billion due to work loss. Between 75 and 100 million doctors' visits are recorded every year due to common colds. The common cold is caused by as many as 200 viruses, with the rhinovirus accounting for 30 to 35 percent of the colds in adults. |
What gets whiter the dirtier it gets? | The dirtier I am, the whiter I get | Best Riddle Next Riddle Previous Riddle The dirtier I am, the whiter I get The dirtier I am, the whiter I get, Leave a mark on me when you stand, I'll leave a mark on you when you sit. What am I? Click to see the answer A chalkboard. |
What can go up a chimney down, but not down a chimney up? | What goes up the chimney down but cannot go down the chimney up? | Reference.com What goes up the chimney down but cannot go down the chimney up? A: Quick Answer According to Riddle Spot, the answer to the riddle "What goes up the chimney down but cannot go down the chimney up?" is an umbrella. An umbrella is very thin and narrow when it is down, so it can fit through the narrow opening of a chimney. When an umbrella is up, however, it is too large to fit through the same narrow opening. |
What is so frasgile that even saying its name would break it? | What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it? | Reference.com What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it? A: Quick Answer The answer to this question is "silence." The trick behind this riddle is the word "say," as this term requires the action of verbalizing the answer out loud, hence breaking the silence. Full Answer One of the most famous riddles is that of the Sphinx. In this mythology, the Sphinx asked people a question to gain entrance to Thebes. The question asks, "What has four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon and three in the evening." The answer to this riddle is people, as babies crawl in the morning of their life. Adults walk on two legs during the afternoon of their life. Finally, elderly people use a cane during the twilight of their life. |
What is the name of Fluer Delacor's little sister? | Fleur Delacour | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Fleur's loyalty to Harry Potter [src] Fleur Isabelle Weasley (née Delacour) (b. c. 1977 ) was a French , quarter-Veela witch daughter of Apolline Delacour and her husband , and elder sister of Gabrielle . Fleur began attending the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in 1988. During the 1994 - 1995 school year, she was Beauxbatons' champion in the Triwizard Tournament . Fleur competed bravely (though failing to complete the second task), but the Tournament ended in tragedy with the murder of Cedric Diggory and the return of Lord Voldemort . In the following summer, Fleur took a part-time job at Gringotts Wizarding Bank to improve her English, and began dating her co-worker Bill Weasley . The pair soon became engaged and Fleur stayed at The Burrow in the summer of 1996 to get to know Bill's family which Ginny and Molly Weasley hated. Fleur arrived in the aftermath of the Battle of the Astronomy Tower in 1997; during which her fiancé was badly injured by the werewolf Fenrir Greyback . The pair married in August of that year; the wedding was disrupted by Death Eaters following the fall of the Ministry of Magic. Fleur and Bill set up their own home at Shell Cottage , and later assisted Harry Potter , Ron Weasley , and Hermione Granger with Dumbledore 's quest following their escape from Malfoy Manor , mainly offering them room and board. Fleur fought alongside her husband in the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998. After the Second Wizarding War , she and Bill had three children; Victoire , Dominique , and Louis Weasley . She was awarded medals of bravery by both the French and British Ministries of Magic for her participation in the Battle of Hogwarts [11] . Contents Biography Early life (1977-?) Fleur was quarter- veela and grew up in France, with her parents Monsieur Delacour and her half-veela mother Apolline Delacour. She had a younger sister, Gabrielle and began attending the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic at some point in her childhood. It can be assumed that some time before the start of her schooling she purchased her wand, which has a core of veela hair from her maternal grandmother. Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (?-1995) Triwizard champion "We 'ave all be 'oping to be chosen for weeks and weeks! Ze honour for our schools! A thousand Galleons prize money — zis is a chance many would die for!" —Fleur Delacour regarding the tournament [src] Fleur's arrival at Hogwarts in 1994 In 1994 , along with Beauxbatons' Headmistress Madame Olympe Maxime , and a dozen other Beauxbatons students, she travelled to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to enter the Triwizard Tournament , arriving in a huge, blue chariot pulled by roughly a dozen flying horses on October 30 at around 6:00 pm. She laughed derisively during Albus Dumbledore 's speech during the Welcoming Feast . Part way through the feast, she walked over to the Gryffindor table to ask Ron Weasley for the bouillabaisse in front of him. On her way back, she caught the eyes of most of the other boys in the hall. [6] Fleur and two of the other selected champions Fleur placed her name in the Goblet of Fire , and during the Hallowe'en Feast, was selected to be Beauxbatons's student representative. While waiting for further instructions in a small room off the Great Hall, she learned that the Goblet of Fire had selected a fourth Champion — Harry Potter . When Ludo Bagman told her what happened, she first thought he was joking, then was surprised and outraged that they were to let a "little boy" compete in the Tournament. [6] Prior to the First Task, Fleur took part in the Wand weighing ceremony presided over by Garrick Ollivander . After being handed the wand, it produced pink and gold sparks and was confirmed, by Fleur, to contain a Veela hair as a core; a gift from her grandmother. Ollivander described her wand as "inflexible", and in great working condition when it produced a bouquet of flowers without problem. Fleur's entrance into the Tournament was overshadowed in the Daily Prophet due to Harry Potter's participation; sh |
What is Mad-Eye Moody's first name? | Alastor Moody | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Molly Weasley: "Your father thinks very highly of Mad-Eye Moody." Fred Weasley: "Yeah, well, Dad collects plugs , doesn't he?" — Molly and Fred Weasley discussing Mr Weasley's high regard of Moody [src] Barty Crouch Jr, disguised as Moody at the Yule Ball Alastor Moody was tough, brave, and a consummate survivor. He had a gruff, surly disposition and frequently bellowed his mantra of “constant vigilance” at people in order to keep them on their guard. Having encountered many dangerous experiences throughout his career , he was hyper-paranoid and thought of by many as being delusional. He prepared all of his own meals and drank only from his personal flask in case someone tried to poison him. He was also very distrusting of most people, being very careful of who he relayed facts about his personal life to, keeping what he considered to be important information back even from his colleagues and superiors in the Ministry of Magic , such as his birthplace and which house he was sorted into during his attendance at Hogwarts , the latter probably with keeping in mind that the house could identify some of his more essential personality traits, making it easier for the enemy to find weaknesses in his psychological defences. He had a well-known habit of being set off by sudden noises or movements in his presence and even attacked a witch who shouted “boo” at him on April Fool’s Day. He even destroyed a birthday present carriage clock, believing it was a cleverly disguised basilisk egg , and was described in a Daily Prophet article as having left the Ministry when deemed "Unable to tell the difference between a handshake and attempted murder." Moody was a great wizard in his day and the most effective Dark Wizard hunter that the Ministry of Magic ever had. Nearly half of the cells in Azkaban were full because of Moody. He was also a staunchly loyal friend and supporter of Albus Dumbledore and one of the Order of the Phoenix 's most powerful and reliable allies. Magical abilities and skills Magical Mastery: Alastor Moody was widely known as one of the greatest wizards of modern times, both for his work as a member of the Order of the Phoenix and as an Auror for the British Ministry of Magic, as well as his extraordinary skill in many disciplines of magic. He was an expert in at least Charms , Transfiguration , Defensive Magic , Herbology , and Potions . This speaks for his versatility and his extensive expertise in many magical disciplines, which is a very big accomplishment for a sorcerer. While most are skilled in different areas of magic but are best at one specific kind, Moody reportedly had fully mastered several. Auror skills: Alastor Moody was considered by many to be the most powerful Auror of all time. He was a master of both offensive and defensive magic, the hallmarks of the Auror's trade, which he employed so effectively that he personally ensured that half the cells of Azkaban were filled with Death Eaters . He was also capable of placing powerful protective enchantments and curses on the headquarters of the Order as a means of warding off Death Eaters, wards of such strength that not even Lord Voldemort could penetrate them. Duelling : In the midst of the First Wizarding War and in its aftermath, Moody fought and defeated dozens of skilled Death Eaters. Moody's ability to switch from offence to defence made him a formidable opponent. He was also known to cast spells with his staff which gave him an extra advantage in case he was deprived of his wand. Alastor often restrained himself from inflicting fatal injuries and tried to take his opponents alive, which may have resulted in his permanent physical injuries: mutilated face, loss of an eye, and loss of a leg. After years of retirement it is implied that Moody's duelling skills may have grown rusty. Peter Pettigrew and Barty Crouch Jr were able to subdue Moody at his home, despite his owning several Dark Detectors that could warn him of danger, and they beat him before Ministry agents could arrive on the scen |
How many horcruxes are there? | Why did Dumbledore tell Harry there were 6 Horcruxes when he already knew Harry was a horcrux? - Science Fiction & Fantasy Stack Exchange Why did Dumbledore tell Harry there were 6 Horcruxes when he already knew Harry was a horcrux? 2 Harry: "He made seven Horcruxes?" Dumbledore: "...Not seven Horcruxes: six. The seventh part of his soul, however maimed, resides inside his regenerated body..." (HP6, US Hardback, page 503). I would think that Dumbledore had already known that there were 6 horcruxes: the diary Helga Hufflepuff's cup Nagini (the whole essence divided thing) Now those are the five that he was sure of. He knew that when Riddle came to Hogwarts to ask for the DADA position, he was really there so he could hide a horcrux. (But he never got a chance to tell Harry that, right?) Did Dumbledore know of the diadem? Or did he just think Riddle wanted to hide the cup? Did Dumbledore say there were 6 and not 7 because he didn't know about the diadem but did know about Harry being a horcrux? Or did he say there were 6 to ensure Harry didn't guess he was a horcrux? Sorry if this makes no sense. I know that in the end there were 7 horcruxes and an 8th part of Voldemort's soul right? WARNING: Possible spoiler for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows follows! Yes, he said "6" to Harry for a reason: He didn't yet want Harry to know he was a Horcrux. He confirmed that when talking to Snape, (when Harry was viewing Snape's memories at the end of DH, Ch 33). Emphasis mine. “Harry must not know, not until the last moment, not until it is necessary, otherwise how could he have the strength to do what must be done” “But what must he do?” “That is between Harry and me. Now listen closely, Severus. There will come a time—after my death—do not argue, do not interrupt! There will come a time when Lord Voldemort will seem to fear for the life of his snake.” “For Nagini?” Snape looked astonished. “Precisely. If there comes a time when Lord Voldemort stops sending that snake forth to do his bidding, but keeps it safe beside him under magical protection, then, I think, it will be safe to tell Harry.” “Tell him what?” Dumbledore took a deep breath and closed his eyes. “Tell him that on the night Lord Voldemort tried to kill him, when Lily cast her own life between them as a shield, the Killing Curse rebounded upon Lord Voldemort, and a fragment of Voldemort’s soul was blasted apart from the whole, and latched itself onto the only living soul left in that collapsed building. Part of Lord Voldemort lives inside Harry, and it is that which gives him the power of speech with snakes, and a connection with Lord Voldemort’s mind that he has never understood. And while that fragment of soul, unmissed by Voldemort, remains attached to and protected by Harry, Lord Voldemort cannot die.” Also (less relevant), JKR later stated (on Pottermore I think) that Harry was not really, technically speaking, a Horcrux. So there were, indeed, only 6 Horcruxes, 1 not-Horcux-soul-fragment (Harry), and 8 pieces. But that wasn't what Dumbledore was referring to. |
What is the fulkl name of the Headmaster of Hogwarts who is killed in book 6? | Albus Dumbledore | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia —Albus Dumbledore discussing his past with Harry Potter [src] After graduating from Hogwarts in June 1899 , Dumbledore planned to take the traditional "Grand Tour" of the world with his friend Doge . However tragedy ensued on the eve of the departure when Kendra Dumbledore was killed by an outburst of Ariana 's uncontrollable magic, leaving Albus the head of his own broken family. Albus Dumbledore with his friend Gellert Grindelwald in 1899 Albus returned to Godric's Hollow full of bitter resentment at his situation, feeling trapped and wasted. Fortune finally shone on Dumbledore in the form of Gellert Grindelwald, who was in Godric's Hollow to research the Deathly Hallows . Grindelwald was as talented and brilliant as Albus was. Dumbledore quickly became fascinated by Grindelwald's ideas of wizarding domination, obviously considering Grindelwald an unexpected new chance to show his own brilliance and come out of the local misery. Albus also harboured romantic feelings for the other boy, but regretted his relationship with Grindelwald later in life. [14] However, after two months, Albus's brother Aberforth confronted him over his neglect of Ariana over the past few weeks, telling him he couldn't carry out his plans with Grindelwald, as he would have to take her with him. Grindelwald then used the Cruciatus Curse on him. A violent duel erupted between the three teenage boys. Ariana herself tried to intervene in the fight, but couldn't due to her erratic abilities, and in the ensuing chaos was hit by a stray curse and died. No one knew whose curse it was that killed her, but Grindelwald fled immediately, as he already had a bad record back home, leaving the devastated Albus behind. [14] Career at Hogwarts (c. 1910s-1970) Dumbledore: "I had proven, as a very young man, that power was my weakness and temptation. I was safer at Hogwarts. I think I was a good teacher." Harry Potter: "You were the best." — Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter discussing power and leadership [src] After Grindelwald's flight, Dumbledore returned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as Professor of Transfiguration . In the 1910s, Dumbledore taught Hufflepuff Newton Scamander . At some point, Newt endangered a human life with a beast. Despite Dumbledore arguing on his behalf, Newt was expelled from Hogwarts. [15] In 1926 , Dumbledore became a regular columnist for Transfiguration Today , with the Daily Prophet quoting him as saying he was "enraptured!" to be writing for the magazine. [16] Dumbledore discussing Tom Riddle with Mrs Cole Dumbledore also served in recruiting students for Hogwarts. Most prominent among the students he recruited was Tom Riddle , who he found in Wool's Orphanage in 1938 . [17] Alone of all the professors at Hogwarts, Dumbledore was not charmed by the natural charisma and cunning of Tom Riddle. In their first encounter, Dumbledore became immediately suspicious of his "obvious instincts for cruelty, secrecy and domination" [17] and resolved to keep a close eye on him during his studies at the school. As Dumbledore was not so easily taken in by his charming façade, Riddle came to despise and fear him. [17] Dumbledore meets Tom Riddle for the first time In 1943, several Muggle-born students were mysteriously petrified by a beast rumoured to have been released by the Heir of Slytherin from the mythical Chamber of Secrets. Indeed, the final victim of the beast, Myrtle , was actually killed; this act seemed likely to ensure the permanent closure of the school, forcing Riddle to go back to the orphanage. While Dumbledore rightly suspected Riddle was behind the attacks, the aspiring Dark Wizard expertly framed Gryffindor student Rubeus Hagrid as the perpetrator. Riddle was able to pass off Hagrid's tamed Acromantula , Aragog , as the beast attacking students, resulting in Hagrid's expulsion and ensuring that Hogwarts remained open. Dumbledore was never able to uncover hard evidence implicating Riddle, however, he nonetheless kept a very close watch over |
Who is the poltergeist at Hogwarts? | Peeves | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Percy Weasley to Neville Longbottom [src] The Bloody Baron is the only being that Peeves takes orders from. Peeves has a large amount of respect for the Bloody Baron, for unknown reasons, likely because he is afraid of him. During his first year, Harry imitated the voice of the Bloody Baron to chase Peeves away so Harry could get around Hogwarts without Peeves in the way. Albus Dumbledore Albus Dumbledore: "We need to find her. Professor McGonagall, please go to Mr Filch at once and tell him to search every painting in the castle for the Fat Lady." Peeves: "You'll be lucky!" Albus Dumbledore: "What do you mean, Peeves?" — Albus Dumbledore and Peeves, after the attack on the Fat Lady . [src] Albus Dumbledore Apart from the Bloody Baron, Albus Dumbledore was the only being in Hogwarts who Peeves was known to have shown any respect for. In Dumbledore's presence, Peeves adopted an oily voice in an attempt to be polite to the headmaster, likely out of fear that Dumbledore could have him expelled from the school if he angered him. Hogwarts students and staff Peeves enjoyed taunting all the students and staff members of Hogwarts . Most people were infuriated by him but on one occasion Minerva McGonagall told Peeves that he was unscrewing a chandelier the wrong way when Peeves attempted to create as much trouble for Dolores Umbridge as possible. Peeves obeyed Fred 's command to give Umbridge hell and caused her a great deal of trouble. Most of the students and teachers were on Peeves' side on this occasion due to their hatred of Umbridge. Umbridge had previously asked Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge to sign an order for the expulsion of Peeves , but it is uncertain if he ever actually signed such an order, nor how the order could have been enforced had he done so. Peeves also happened to enjoy tormenting Harry Potter , Ronald Weasley , and Hermione Granger . He tried to get them in trouble with Neville Longbottom when he found them out of bed late in their first year, but was once beaten by them that same year (excluding Neville) when Harry impersonated the Bloody Baron, telling him to go away from the third floor so they could save the Philosopher's Stone without any interference (although he was unaware of this). The next year, Peeves made a foolish alarm that Harry had Petrified two more people (Justin Finch-Fletchley and Nearly Headless Nick) and shouting that no humans or ghosts are safe. Peeves has directly clashed with other past Hogwarts caretakers, including Hankerton Humble and Rancorous Carpe . An attempt by Carpe to remove Peeves by luring him into a trap featuring weapons and trapping him with Containment Charms instead resulted in Peeves seizing the weapons and then subjecting Hogwarts to a three-day standoff. The standoff was only ended when then Headmistress Eupraxia Mole drew up a contract that granted him special privileges, including a once-weekly swim in the boys' toilets on the ground floor, first refusal on stale bread from the kitchen for throwing purposes, and a new hat – to be custom-made by Madame Bonhabille of Paris . [3] Etymology Peeve means little devil or something that is personally annoying; a personal dislike (like a pet peeve ). Peevish means disagreeable and bad tempered. Behind the scenes British actor Rik Mayall was cast as Peeves in the first film, but his scenes were ultimately cut Concept art of film portrayal According to J. K. Rowling 's website, Peeves was "an indestructible spirit of chaos." Peeves has appeared in all of the books and the first three videogames, but none of the films. A scene with Peeves was filmed for film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , but was left on the cutting room floor and to date has never even been released in any form, (even the Ultimate Edition box set). Peeves role in the movies was replaced with his archenemy Argus Filch instead. Peeves was played by Drop Dead Fred's Rik Mayall . According to Harry Potter Limited Edition , Peeves was conceived as having a consistently dev |
What is the animal Professor McGonall turns into? | Minerva McGonagall | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "They're the worst sort of Muggles imaginable." —McGonagall discussing Harry's Muggle relatives [src] Minerva and Dumbledore delivering Harry to the Dursleys ' home In 1981 , baby Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort in his family home at Godric's Hollow , his parents James Potter and Lily Evans (both members of the Order of the Phoenix) were killed whilst protecting their son from harm. The defeat of Voldemort ultimately ended the war and his followers were arrested and those that escaped went into hiding. Minerva travelled to Surrey and there spent an entire day observing the Dursley family seeing whether or not they met the standards of looking after Harry as they were his only living relatives with his parents now dead. She was thus present, along with Rubeus Hagrid , when Dumbledore placed Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep, despite her objections to leaving him with these Muggles , whom she considered to be the "worst kind" of them. She kept a close eye on Harry from time to time during his early childhood, as did other members of the Order of the Phoenix . [5] Between the wars (1981-1995) McGonagall teaching a second year Transfiguration class After the First Wizarding War had ended Minerva continued on with her career at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry , carrying on teaching the art of Transfiguration. She remained loyal to the Order of the Phoenix and kept watching over Harry Potter as he grew up to keep him from harm. Through her early years at Hogwarts, Minerva remained close friends with her former boss, Elphinstone Urquart . During one visit, he proposed marriage to Minerva at Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop . Surprised, embarrassed, and still in love with Dougal, she declined. Elphinstone, however, had never ceased to love her, nor to propose every now and then, until she finally accepted after Dougal's death. They bought a cottage in Hogsmeade, which allowed Minerva to continue teaching. Although they had no children, Minerva's nieces and nephews visited often. In 1985, three years into their marriage, Elphinstone died from a Venomous Tentacula bite. [3] Minerva, who could not bear to remain alone in their cottage, packed her things after her husband's funeral and returned to her first-floor study in Hogwarts Castle. It is unknown whether Minerva still owns the cottage. Protecting the Philosopher's Stone "Welcome to Hogwarts. The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be Sorted into your houses." —Minerva McGonagall introducing the first-year students of 1991 to Hogwarts [src] McGonagall welcomes first year students to Hogwarts In 1991 friend of Albus Dumbledore , Nicolas Flamel , had the Philosopher's Stone that was keeping him alive moved from his safe in Gringotts to Hogwarts for safe keeping. Minerva contributed to the defences set up around the magical artefact by transfiguring an enormous chess set and animating it to behave as a normal Wizard's chess set would. As part of its protection duty, it required that the person or persons seeking to get past would have to take the place of a piece on the board and play an actual game of wizard's chess, at great physical risk to themselves. Wizarding chess is known to be brutally violent and sacrificial for wizards to have to take part in themselves. [5] Minerva placing the Sorting Hat on Harry Potter's head Also in this year, Harry Potter , who Minerva had been watching over for many years, would start his first year of education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry , not knowing this, as he did not know that he was a wizard. Once Harry eventually arrived at Hogwarts, after the delivery of many acceptance letters, Harry was Sorted into the house of Gryffindor which Minerva was head of. Harry was therefore again placed under the watchful eye and care of McGonagall. Though Minerva often maintained her strict persona in regards to the boy, she was not above bending the rules for him on occasion, such as when she caught him |
Which British Blue Peter presenter is attempting, in January 2012, to get to the South Pole on a variety modes of transport - including a bike and kite ski? | Helen Skelton's Polar Challenge: the latest - Telegraph Telegraph Helen Skelton's Polar Challenge: the latest Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton after completing the Polar Challenge for Sport Relief 18 January 2012 • 12:00am Update, Sunday pm: Helen Skelton has completed her 500-mile journey by ski, kite-ski and bike to the South Pole. She completed the distance in 18 days, including 103 miles by a specially designed ice bike. Read the full story here . Update from Helen Skelton, Saturday January 21 (am) In truth my head is a mess. It feels like Christmas Eve but better. If everything goes to plan we should reach the South Pole late tonight. Over a month since we arrived in what's been described as "a war zone without bullets," we're closing in on the target. I'm looking at the GPS in front of me and it says 89 degrees, 47 minutes – which means we have hardly any distance to travel. It's mad, totally mad. We've been here for so long it's almost become default that we camp, get up, ski, camp, get up, ski. But as we sit waiting for ‘Christmas Day’ to arrive I guess it's sinking in, this is the biggest thing I have ever been part of. I've always had a habit of talking to myself and yesterday when I talked through the phone call to my Dad saying, we've made it, I cried. It's crazy how emotions sneak up on you. There's a bit of me that isn't ready for this to be over. After a few 14 hour days, blisters and a cough we decided to kite ski yesterday. It was bliss. The light was stunning and fell on the snow making it look like a frozen lake. There were no clouds but the sky sparkled with frozen ice. I love the way it dances in the sun light. Trouble is, that's the stuff that's causing me to bark like a dog. So I will continue to wear my face mask. I may look like Darth Vader but it will help me get there. Miles left to the pole: less than 13 Update from Helen Skelton, January 19 (am) When I started my polar challenge I said I wanted to do it 20 days. Don't ask me where I got that from, but that's my target. And for the first since deciding to park the kites, I can honestly say I think Niklas and I will make it. There's still a long way to go so I don't want to sound too confident. Today we're skiing again and we're just below 100 miles to the Pole, but apparently that's nothing to get too excited about. It's the last degree when I can get excited, so I'll wait until we reach the 89th (60 miles out). Miles travelled today: 17 Outside temperature today: - 32C with wind chill -41C Exclusive Telegraph update, January 18 In an effort to use all three methods of transport equally we've parked the kites and are now relying on skis and a bike to get us to the Pole, a move I have not thought through. Our pace has dropped through the floor and we're doing around 14 hours a day to reach our daily mileage target. Still, I almost feel like I'll be disappointing people if, upon my return, I can't tell tales of pain and struggle. It's become what people expect! Don't get me wrong, I'm not here for blisters but they are sadly now inevitable. This morning I felt the pressure, of the crew, the expectations of Blue Peter and Sport Relief. I cried for the first time and immediately regretted it. This is tough but there's not long left, a week at most and, today on the 100th anniversary of Scott reaching the Pole more than ever I realised I am playing where a legend was written. It's a privilege, not a chore. Update, January 17 One hundred years ago to the day, Captain Robert Falcon Scott arrived at the South Pole. My team mate Niklas and I are still well over a 100 miles away, but it feels pretty special to be in Antarctica 100 years to the day that the South Pole was reached by Scott. Unfortunately he'd been beaten to the Pole by Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, a month earlier, but even so Scott's great achievements have become stuff of legend and inspired many to travel in his footsteps. To this day he's still recognised as one of Britain's greatest explorers. The pair are no longer travelling by kite-ski I'm so looking forward to the day when I |
Who is most commonly attributed as finding America, when he was hoping to find a route to India? | native americans - Why is Christopher Columbus credited for "discovering" America? - History Stack Exchange up vote 46 down vote accepted Columbus is traditionally (and indeed still) credited with the discovery of the Americas for a number of reasons, some dubious but others quite legitimate. First of all, we must qualify this discovery as discovery by Old World people. Clearly, the original "discovery" by the human species was some 40,000 years ago by the ancestors of the indigenous populations of North and South America, but given that this original settlement was well within the pre-historical period, and that there has probably been no contact between the peoples of the Americas and the Old World (specifically Asia) in the last 10,000 years, it might be said that we implicitly mean a "re-discovery" (within the historical era) of the Americas. Wikipedia actually has a fairly well-written paragraph on the subject: Though Columbus was not the first European explorer to reach the Americas (having been preceded by the Norse expedition led by Leif Ericson[6]), Columbus' voyages led to the first lasting European contact with America, inaugurating a period of European exploration and colonization of foreign lands that lasted for several centuries. They had, therefore, an enormous impact in the historical development of the modern Western world. Columbus himself saw his accomplishments primarily in the light of the spreading of the Christian religion.[2] Also worth noting is that Columbus led four expeditions to the New World: the first landed on the island of Hispaniola, and others ventured to Cuba, mainland Central America (Mexico area), and the northern coast of South America. Indeed, there is no doubt/controversy that Columbus was the first historical person of the Old World to discover South America. Over the past few decades there has been some talk and a beginning of tre acceptance of the theory that the Solutrean peoples of southern France/northern Spain made it across to North America on small boats some 20,000 years ago, by navigating the iceburg-ridden North Atlantic ocean. While lying chronologically after most of the waves of migration from East Asia into North America, it is still within the pre-historical period and hence is not usually considered in this discussion -- not least, due to its non-universal acceptance at present. Now, the first matter is that there exists clear historical evidence (both archaeological and written) that the medieval land the Vikings called Vinland does indeed correspond to Newfoundland, eastern Quebec, and the northern parts of New England. This occurred some time in the late 10th century A.D. (reputably by Leif Ericsson and his crew) when they were forced off course en route to Greenland and landed in Newfoundland. A number of reasons can be given for the diminished importance of this re-discovery, as follows. The discovery was virtually lost into Viking legend during the following centuries, when the successor states of the Viking homeland (Denmark and Norway) were forged and the Age of Migrations came to a close. As far as I know, conclusive evidence for the Norse discovery only came to light during the 20th century. The Vikings never made a permanent settlement in North America. At best, they explored around a bit, sailing up some of the major rivers (perhaps even the Hudson), and doing some minor trading with the Native Americans. However, there is no reliable evidence for routine trading with the North Americans, and indeed there are sources suggesting the Vikings considered them to be an inferior people, suggesting most contact with them was probably in the form of skirmishes. Despite the small inroads made by the Norseman, the discontinuation of any exploration or settlement efforts meant that the long-term relevance of their excursion into North America was of rather little significance. The Spanish discovery and the colonisation, on the other hand, had enormous import on the world has a whole. The Vikings as a people did not represent a particularly advanced civilisation |
Which British explorer was the first ship's captain to stop the disease scurvy (now known to be caused by a lack of vitamin C) among sailors by providing them with fresh fruits? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Captain Cook and the Scourge of Scurvy Captain Cook and the Scourge of Scurvy By Jonathan Lamb Last updated 2011-02-17 Scurvy was the scourge of the Royal Navy for decades, and Captain Cook is widely credited with conquering it. But how much of his reputation is deserved, and how much is due to luck? Jonathan Lamb investigates. On this page Print this page The emergence of scurvy Scurvy did not emerge as a problem for maritime explorers until vessels started penetrating the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. Vasco da Gama lost two thirds of his crew to the disease while making his way to India in 1499. In 1520 Magellan lost more than 80 per cent while crossing the Pacific. Two voyages made by Pedro de Quiros early in the 17th century resulted in huge mortality from a sickness Sir Richard Hawkins called, after his venture into the South Seas, 'the plague of the Sea, and the Spoyle of Mariners'. ... Magellan lost more than 80 per cent of his crew while crossing the Pacific. Scurvy came to public notice in Britain after Commodore George Anson led a squadron into the Pacific in the 1740s to raid Spanish shipping. He lost all but one of his six ships, and two thirds of the crews he shipped (700 survived out of an original complement of 2000), most of them to scurvy. Their symptoms were vividly described by Richard Walter, the chaplain who wrote up the official account of the voyage. Here were descriptions of its ghastly traces: skin black as ink, ulcers, difficult respiration, rictus of the limbs, teeth falling out and, perhaps most revolting of all, a strange plethora of gum tissue sprouting out of the mouth, which immediately rotted and lent the victim's breath an abominable odour. There were strange sensory and psychological effects too. Scurvy seems to have disarmed the sensory inhibitors that keep taste, smell and hearing under control and stop us from feeling too much. When sufferers got hold of the fruit they had been craving they swallowed it (said Walter) 'with emotions of the most voluptuous luxury'. The sound of a gunshot was enough to kill a man in the last stages of scurvy, while the smell of blossoms from the shore could cause him to cry out in agony. This susceptibility of the senses was accompanied by a disposition to cry at the slightest disappointment, and to yearn hopelessly and passionately for home. Now we know that scurvy was a cocktail of vitamin deficiencies, mainly of C and B, sometimes compounded by an overdose of A from eating seals' livers. Altogether these produced a breakdown in the cellular structure of the body, evident in the putrescence of the flesh and bones of sufferers, together with night blindness and personality disorders associated with pellagra. In the 18th century no one knew what caused scurvy, whose symptoms were so various it was sometimes mistaken for asthma, leprosy, syphilis, dysentery and madness. Top Prevention Physicians speculated that it was owing to a salt diet, to a lack of oxygen in the body, to fat skimmed from the ships' boiling pans, to bad air, to thickening of the blood, to sugar, to melancholy; but no one knew for certain. People were aware that once victims were on shore they could be recovered by eating scurvy grass, wild celery, wood sorrel, nasturtiums, brooklime, Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscorbutica), cabbage trees and other esculent plants growing on the shores of distant islands. Fruit and palm wine were also esteemed to be fine remedies, and since 1753, when James Lind published A Treatise of the Scurvy, there was experimental proof that citrus had a rapid beneficial effect. Captain Cook's voyage around New Zealand and the east coast of Australia © Once on shore it was a superstition among sailors that the smell and the touch of the earth gave the surest cure. One of Anson's crew had his shipmates cut out a turf and put his mouth into the hole. Vitus Bering, the Danish navigator, died of scurvy half buried in the ground. No one had a remedy for scurvy at sea - however; the best on offer was a battery of |
Which Portuguese explorer discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East - thought to be impossible at the time - in 1497?? | Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East. - ppt download Download Presentation is loading. Please wait. Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East. Published by Montana Hudgins Modified over 2 years ago Embed Similar presentations More Presentation on theme: "Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East."— Presentation transcript: 1 2 Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East. 3 Da Gama was born to a noble family in Sines, Portugal. Da Gama's father Estavao was also an explorer. He was to have made the sea voyage from Portugal to India that eventually made his son famous, but the elder da Gama died before completing the journey. 4 Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, on July 8, 1497, heading to the East. At the time, many people thought that da Gama's trip would be impossible because it was assumed that the Indian Ocean was not connected to any other seas. Da Gama's patron was King Manuel I of Portugal. 5 Da Gama rounded Africa's Cape of Good Hope on November 22, and continued on to India. After many stops in Africa, and problems with Muslim traders who did not want interference in their profitable trade routes, da Gama reached Calicut, India on May 20, 1498. 6 At first, da Gama and his trading were well-received, but this did not last for long. Da Gama left India on August 29, 1498, after he was told to pay a large tax and leave all of his trading goods. When he left, da Gama took his goods with him, together with some Indian hostages. 7 Da Gama returned to Lisbon, Portugal, in September, Along the way many crew members died from scurvy (a disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C). Upon his return, da Gama was treated as a hero and was rewarded by the king. 8 King Manuel I of Portugal then sent da Gama, now an Admiral, on another expedition to India ( ). On this second trip, da Gama took 20 armed ships (anticipating problems from Muslim traders). On this voyage, da Gama killed hundreds of Muslims, often brutally, in order to demonstrate his power. 9 After King Manuel's death, King John III sent da Gama to India as a Portuguese viceroy (the King's representative in India). Vasco da Gama died of an illness in India on December 24, 1524; his remains were returned to Portugal for burial. |
In the Old English saga Beowulf, what is the name of the monster? | Beowulf and Hrolf Kraki The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki and Beowulf The Anglo-Saxons were well aware that their own ancestry derived, at least in part, from the Danes. It is therefore not surprising that the earliest accounts of the characters in Hrolf's Saga come from Anglo-Saxon England, where writing in Roman letters had been adopted in the seventh century, several centuries earlier than in Scandinavia. For the Anglo-Saxons, the kings of Norse legend represented the heroic era of their own history. This trans-North-Sea connection is made especially clear in the poem Widsith, written perhaps as early as the seventh century though it may be later. Widsith is shaped to resemble the song of a wandering Anglo-Saxon bard, unfolding his knowledge of the Germanic heroic age. The poet tells of Hrothgar (Hroar) and Hrothulf (Hrolf) and, in agreement with the genealogy of Hrolf's Saga, calls them uncle and nephew. According to the poem, these chieftains ruled for many years in peace at Heorot, overcoming their foes. Both Hrothulf/Hrolf and Hrothgar/Hroar also appear in Beowulf, and a comparison shows some differences between the Old English and Icelandic stories. In Hrolf's Saga Hroar is a notable figure, though a secondary one, ruling over the northern English kingdom of Northumberland until forced into a disastrous conflict. In Beowulf, King Hrothgar is a character of central importance. He is the builder of the magnificent hall Heorot, the object of the monster Grendel's depredations. Moreover, Hrothgar, as in Widsith, is king of the Danes. The poet of Beowulf hints darkly, however, that there will be strife among the kinsmen: "their peace still held, each one to the other was true." When Hrothgar's wife, having no real choice, commends her sons to her nephew Hrothulf, she fears that he will do them harm. Although the stories are somewhat different, the theme of betrayal and danger in the uncle-nephew relationship exists in both the Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian stories. Other figures in Hrolf's Saga also appear in Beowulf, attesting to the extent of the common legendary tradition. Halga (the Old English equivalent of Helgi) is noted in Beowulf as a son of Healfdeane and the brother of Hrothgar. These relationships agree with the saga, where King Halfdan is Helgi's father and Hroar is his brother. But it is the central character of the Anglo Saxon text, the young champion Beowulf, who, in his similarity to the Old Norse champion Bodvar Bjarki, offers the most intriguing agreement between the Old English poem and the saga. |
A village in North Wales is named for the grave of a legendary dog. What is it's name? | The Legend of Gelert the Dog By Ben Johnson | Comments One of the best known, and loved, folk-tales in Wales is the story of a faithful hound. The story goes that in the thirteenth-century, Prince Llywelyn the Great had a palace at Beddgelert in Caernarvonshire, and as the Prince was a keen hunter, he spent much of his time in the surrounding countryside. He had many hunting dogs, but one day when he summoned them as usual with his horn, his favourite dog Gelert didn't appear, so regretfully Llywelyn had to go hunting without him. When Llywelyn returned from the hunt, he was greeted by Gelert who came bounding towards him …his jaws dripping with blood. The Prince was appalled, and a horrible thought came into his mind …was the blood on the dog's muzzle that of his one-year old son? His worst fears were realised when he saw in the child's nursery, an upturned cradle, and walls spattered with blood! He searched for the child but there was no sign of him. Llywelyn was convinced that his favourite hound had killed his son. Mad with grief he took his sword and plunged it into Gelert's heart. As the dog howled in his death agony, Llywelyn heard a child's cry coming from underneath the upturned cradle. It was his son, unharmed! Beside the child was an enormous wolf, dead, killed by the brave Gelert. Courtesy of Elle Wilson Llywelyn was struck with remorse and carried the body of his faithful dog outside the castle walls, and buried him where everyone could see the grave of this brave animal, and hear the story of his valiant fight with the wolf. To this day, a cairn of stones marks the place, and the name Beddgelert means in Welsh 'The grave of Gelert'. Every year thousands of people visit the grave of this brave dog; slight problem however, is that the cairn of stones is actually less than 200 years old! Nevertheless this story has great appeal. History and myth appear to have become a little confused when in 1793, a man called David Pritchard came to live in Beddgelert. He was the landlord of the Royal Goat Inn and knew the story of the brave dog and adapted it to fit the village, and so benefit his trade at the inn. He apparently invented the name Gelert, and introduced the name Llywelyn into the story because of the Prince's connection with the nearby Abbey, and it was with the help of the parish clerk that Pritchard, not Llywelyn, raised the cairn! Whether the story is based on legend, myth or history it is still an entertaining one. Similar legends can also be found throughout Europe. |
Doncaster airport takes its name from which figure in folklore? | AirportWatch | Plans for new Doncaster Robin Hood Airport link road from M18 Plans for new Doncaster Robin Hood Airport link road from M18 Date added: February 3, 2012 Plans for a new link road to Robin Hood Airport in South Yorkshire are to be unveiled at 3 public meetings. The road, including a route to Rossington and a bridge over the East Coast Main Line, will run for 2.5 miles (4km) from junction 3 of the M18 to the A638 near the airport. Doncaster Council received £18m funding from the Regional Growth Fund. Subject to planning permission being granted, work on the road could start in summer 2012 with it opening in early 2014. FoE says the new link road doesn’t go to the airport; instead there’s less than 1 mile of new dual carriageway from the M18, followed by a single carriageway extension of about another 2 miles, but then they’re back on the existing road network for the last 3+ miles. Clearly the airport will gain some advantage by this but not excessively. Tweet The airport is located close to the M18 motorway, but currently has no direct link road. In April 2011 funding (from the Regional Growth Fund) was announced for a direct motorway road link from Junction 3 of the M18 to the airport, construction may start in 2012. Map showing location of airport and of M18 link Plans for new Robin Hood Airport link road Subject to planning, work could start in the summer with the road opening in early 2014. Plans for a new link road to Robin Hood Airport in South Yorkshire are to be unveiled at three public meetings. The road, including a route to Rossington and a bridge over the East Coast Main Line, will run for 2.5 miles (4km) from junction 3 of the M18 to the A638 near the airport. Steve Gill, director of the airport, said the road was a “vital component” in its development. Doncaster Council received £18m funding from the Regional Growth Fund. Mr Gill added that the airport was “fantastically placed” and the road would improve access for passengers and cargo. He said the new link would cut 20 minutes off the journey time from Sheffield city centre. New houses Subject to planning permission being granted, work on the road could start in summer 2012 with it opening in early 2014. The Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme is part of the Gateway to the Sheffield City Region project. The project will include new houses in Rossington and a freight interchange. The council has previously said 25,000 private sector jobs could be created by 2030 as a result of the project. The jobs would include those in air freight, warehousing, house building and civil engineering. The meetings about the link road are at Holmescarr Community Enterprise Centre and Cantley Library later, and on Saturday at Asda (Bawtry Road). Comment from Friends of the Earth FoE had been fighting this airport expansion for the last decade. For the second half of that period that’s involved campaigning against proposals for a link road from the motorway, and we appeared to have lost out when the government’s secretive Regional Growth Fund panel awarded a grant of £18 million for the project. We did know that sum was never going to be enough for the full scheme which had previously been costed at round about £80-100m. But all the details of the proposal were hidden, hence a still outstanding FoI appeal to get hold of it. However Doncaster had just started consultation for an imminent planning application and their consultation document is at: www.doncaster.gov.uk/Images/FARRRS%20leaflet%20web%20version_tcm2-83357.pdf But the airport seems to have lost, in terms of getting what it wanted. The new link road doesn’t go to the airport; instead there’s less than 1 mile of new dual carriageway from the M18, followed by a single carriageway extension of about another 2 miles, but then they’re back on the existing road network for the last 3+ miles. Clearly the airport will gain some advantage by this but not excessively. Doncaster airport is not doing well. The December CAA figures show they continue to run at just 0.8mppa – so the bu |
In Arthurian legend, who fought the Green Night? | The Green Knight ~ Other Characters in Arthurian Legend | King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table The Green Knight The Green Knight was a character featured in the classic poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (fourteenth century) and its derivative The Green Knight (c. 1500). This knight came into Arthur's hall and asked any one of his knights to trade blows. The Green Knight prepares to fight. Gawain accepted this challenge and he was allowed to strike first. He cut off the Green Knight's head. The latter calmly picked it up and told Gawain to meet him on New Year's Morning for his turn. On his way to this meeting, Gawain lodged with a lord and each agreed to give the other what he had obtained during each day of Gawain's stay. On the first day, when the lord was out hunting, Gawain received a kiss from his wife which was duly passed on. On the second day, he received a brace of kisses which were also passed on. On the third day he was given three kisses and some green lace which would magically protect him, but only the three kisses were passed on. Having left the lord's residence, Gawain arrived at the Green Chapel where he was to meet the Green Knight. He knelt for the blow. The Green Knight aimed three blows at Gawain, but the first two did not make contact and the third but lightly cut his neck. The Green Knight turned out to be the lord with whom he had been staying and he said he would not have cut Gawain at all had the latter told him about the lace. The Green Knight was called Bertilak and he lived at Castle Hutton. The tale bears a striking resemblance to an Irish narrative in which Cu Roi takes the part of the Green Knight and Cuchullain that of Gawain. The Green Knight may have been the Green Man, a wild man featured on inn signboards whose effigy was carried in civic processions. *Sir Pertolepe was also called the Green Knight, and he was defeated by Sir Gareth. |
What is the name given to the collection of Welsh legends? | 1000+ images about Welsh - Legends & Folklore on Pinterest | Alan lee, Welsh and King arthur When looking for some illustrations on the Mabinogion I found this amazing looking book- The Golden Cockerel Sir Gawain so now I'm on the hunt for the artist. See More |
Which famous author hoped to create a mythology for England? | "Troy and the Rings: Tolkien and the Medieval Myth of England" by Livingston, Michael - Mythlore, Vol. 32, Issue 1, Fall-Winter 2013 | Online Research Library: Questia Article excerpt A Myth for England ONE OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN QUOTES attributed to J.R.R. Tolkien regarding the composition of both The Lord of the Rings and the greater surrounding body of Middle-earth materials is his intent to create a "mythology for England" that he otherwise felt lacking (Carpenter 89; italics original). I say "attributed" because while few critical engagements by either fans or scholars have failed to take note of this aim, Tolkien himself can nowhere be quoted as having utilized the phrase. (1) Despite the fact that the "quote" itself appears to be a critical invention rather than an authorial statement, there is little question that the desire to create a myth for England was in one way or another a founding principle of Tolkien's creativity. Indeed, Tolkien himself expressed a similar sentiment at multiple points in his life. Discussing the content of The Lord of the Rings in a letter to publisher Milton Waldman (probably written in late 1951), for instance, Tolkien described at length the fact that he "was from early days grieved by the poverty of my own beloved country: it had no stories of its own (bound up with its tongue and soil), not of the quality that I sought, and found (as an ingredient) in legends of other lands." Thus, he wrote, he once "had a mind to make a body of more or less connected legend" that he "could dedicate simply to: to England; to my country" (Letters 144). (2) Though this effort to fill in the gaps by crafting a myth for England admittedly grew into something far more complex, the essentially "English" quality of the mythology of Middle-earth has never been forgotten. Not surprisingly, it has pervaded much of the criticism of Tolkien's work. (3) All the more odd, then, that so little attention has been paid to the fact that--as Tolkien well knew--the Middle Ages already had a myth for England, and that any medievalist creating a myth for England founded on medieval texts--as Tolkien undeniably was--would presumably utilize that myth in the making of his own. The primary aim of this essay is to suggest that critics of Tolkien may have neglected the debt that the author owed to the myths of Troy: those of both the War and its aftermath. Identifying this debt, in turn, might reveal a great deal about how Tolkien utilized source materials, and how he intended to create his so-called "myth for England," particularly as it relates to his completed masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. (4) Trojan Britain From at least the ninth century, when the legend was included in the Historia Brittonum, commonly attributed to Nennius, most medieval writers thought the name Britain derived from Brutus, a descendant of the Trojan Aeneas, who himself fled Troy during the war first recounted in Homer's Iliad. (5) After a number of adventures, Aeneas brought the nobility of Homer's Troy to Italy, where he became a founding ancestor to Rome itself (this part of the tale originating in Virgil's Aeneid). Circumstances forced Brutus, either the grandson or great-grandson of Aeneas, to bring a Trojan fleet to the British Isles (then called Albion), and there he defeated a race of giants and established a civilization with its capital at New Troy (that is, London). Thus, in simplified summary, Homer's Troy founded first Rome (via Aeneas) and then England (via Brutus), making the English the heirs to both Roman and Trojan (and arguably Greek) histories. This medieval myth for England was the "Trojan 'hypermyth,'" as Thomas Honegger terms it (116), a complex construction wrought from a web of writers over the centuries. The most famous sources among them are surely the Classical writers Homer and Virgil, but there are other ancient sources, and even later medieval contributors, too, like Dares Phrygius, Dictys Cretensis, and others to be discussed in this essay. The most well-known presentation of the full-fledged hypermyth as it relat |
St George is the patron saint of England, but in which country would you find his tomb? | St George - Patron Saint of England St George - Patron Saint of England Navigation By Ben Johnson | Comments Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies. St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland - St George being the patron saint of England. But who was St. George, and what did he do to become England’s Patron Saint? Very little is known about St. George’s life, but it is thought he was a high ranking officer in the Roman army who was killed in around AD 303. It seems that the Emperor Diocletian had St. George tortured to make him deny his faith in Christ. However despite some of the most terrible torture even for that time, St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine. His head was later taken to Rome where it was interred in the church dedicated to him. Stories of his strength and courage soon spread throughout Europe. The best-known story about St. George is his fight with a dragon, but it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, and even more unlikely that he ever visited England, however his name was known there as early as the eighth-century. In the Middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil. Unfortunately the many legends connected with St. George’s name are fictitious, and the slaying of the ‘Dragon’ was first credited to him in the 12th century. St. George, so the story goes, killed a dragon on the flat topped Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire, and it is said that no grass grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down! It was probably the 12th century Crusaders however who first invoked his name as an aid in battle. King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George's name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V , at the battle of Agincourt in northern France. Shakespeare made sure that nobody would forget St. George, and has King Henry V finishing his pre-battle speech with the famous phrase, ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St. George!’ King Henry himself, who was both warlike and devout, was thought by his followers to possess many of the saint’s characteristics. The Tomb of St George, Lod, Israel In England St. George’s Day is celebrated, and his flag flown, on his feast day, April 23rd. An interesting piece of trivia - Shakespeare was born on St. George’s Day 1564, and if the story is to be believed, died on St. George’s Day 1616. An appropriate end perhaps for the man who helped to immortalise the Saint in English tradition. |
What country is Pecarino cheese from. | Pecorino - Cheese.com Find over 1750 specialty cheeses from 74 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource Pecorino Pecorino is the name given to all Italian cheeses made from sheep's milk. It covers a wide variety of cheeses produced around the country, but specifically it refers to four main varieties of Pecorino, all of which enjoy PDO protection. These hard ewes’ milk cheeses from central Italy and the island of Sardinia have established a very good export market outside Italy. Of these four, Pecorino Romano from Sardinia, Lazio and Tuscan Province of Grosseto is the most widely known outside of Italy. The remaining three mature PDO cheeses are Pecorino Sardo from Sardinia, Pecorino Siciliano from Sicily and Pecorino Toscano from Tuscany. Pecorinos are traditional, creamery, hard, drum-shaped cheeses. They come in a variety of flavours determined by their age. Aged Pecorinos referred to as ‘stagionato’ are hard and crumbly in texture with buttery and nutty flavours. Young or ‘semi-stagionato’ and ‘fresco’ Pecorinos feature a softer texture with mild, creamy flavours. A good Pecorino will have smooth, hard rind that is pale straw to dark brown in colour. The rind will vary in colour, depending on the age of the cheese, and may include a protecting coating of lard or oil. Its compact interior is white to pale yellow in colour, with irregular, small eyes. Today, this classic Italian cheese is available in many flavours including Pecorino Pepato spiced with black peppercorns or red chili. Pecorino is a preferred cheese in many pasta cheeses and an obvious choice in Italian regions where the cheese is produced. Also, it served as a good substitute for the expensive Parmigiano-Reggiano. Made from sheep 's milk Country of origin: Italy |
What country is Sukhindol wine from. | Puzzles - Wine and Cheese Another QM with an aversion to question marks 1. What country is Pecarino cheese from. 2. What country is Sukhindol wine from. 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. 4. Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated. 5. What is added to Cheddar cheese to make Ilchester cheese. 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. 7. Which cheese is known as the King of English cheeses. 8. What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. 9. Which well known cheese is transported in cyclindrical wood-chip boxes. 10. How many normal size wine bottles in a Methuselah. 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. Ewes' milk 8. What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. Qualitatswein 1. What country is Pecarino cheese from. Italy 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. sheep (oops, sorry Midge didn't see you come in there) 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. Case, aka a bloody good time was had by all 7. Which cheese is known as the King of English cheeses. Stilton???? 2. What country is Sukhindol wine from. Bulgaria 4. Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated. Loire 9. Which well known cheese is transported in cyclindrical wood-chip boxes. Camembert 10. How many normal size wine bottles in a Methuselah. eight 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. Case, aka a bloody good time was had by all Oh I remember that, back in the day.... Well done all 5. What is added to Cheddar cheese to make Ilchester cheese. Beer and Garlic Well I Never Knew Dat. And I don't think I wan't any. |
What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. | Wooden Wine Boxes & Wine Crates: The 7 Most Popular Wine Crate Sizes List Wooden Wine Boxes & Wine Crates We are all about wine crates! From the original wine crates to the personalized wooden wine boxes; we will share our knowledge of wine crates with you. The variety of topics we will discuss: wine-themed interior decorating ideas, unique wine accents for the home, wine storage options, wine paneling for wine cellars, enhancing your corporate brand with personalized wine boxes and much more! Wednesday, August 3, 2011 The 7 Most Popular Wine Crate Sizes List The advent of wine crates began mankind's attempt at mass advertising, and they are the first product packaging method made for the consumer. Thousands of years later they are still crafted for this purpose. There are 7 main sizes for wine crates. The list is from most popular to most rare: 12 bottle wine crates: Most commonly made by: Bordeaux wineries Average dimensions: 19 1/2" L X 13" W X 7" H Additional details: 12 bottle crates are made to hold (12) 750 ML wine bottles. They are mostly branded on the front sides (the 13" W part). Many of the logo designs of Bordeaux crates are timeless and highly artistic. Below is the front branded side of a 12 bottle wine crate: Below is the inside of a 12 bottle wine crate. The dividers inside the crate are called inserts and they are designed to keep the bottles inside the crate secure. Inserts are made with either wood or cardboard. The inserts in the below picture are cardboard: 6 bottle wine crates: Most commonly made by: Italian, Spanish and Californian wineries Average dimensions: 13" L X 11" W X 7" H - These sizes often vary Additional details: 6 bottle crates are made to hold (6) 750 ML wine bottles. They are mostly branded on both the front and back sides (the 13" L parts). Italian wineries tend to have a more "old world look" whereas Californian and Spanish crates tend to be more moden looking. Below are three 6 bottle crates for your review: ZD Wines 6 bottle crate from Napa Valley, California Sassicaia 6 bottle crate from Tuscany, Italy Numanthia El Toro 6 bottle crate from Spain Single bottle crates: Most commonly made by: Italian wineries Average dimensions: Varied based on bottle size Additional details: There are a variety of different single bottle crates. The most common are: Single (750 ML): 13" L X 4" W X 4" H Magnum (1500 ML): 15" L X 5" W X 5" H Double magnum (3000 ML): 19 1/2" L X 6" W X 6" H Imperial (6000 ML): 21 1/2" L X 7" W X 7" H - *These are the gigantic bottles you may see in the window of a fine wine store. These types of crates come in a variety of styles such as slide-top and flip-top lids. They are usually branded on multiple sides, and their sizes often vary based on the winery. Below are a few pictures of single bottle crates: Magnum crates: Double magnum (Very rare Screaming Eagle): Imperial (Very rare Chateau Petrus): 6 bottle flat crates: Most commonly made by: Italian and Californian wineries Average dimensions: 20" L X 13" W X 4" H Additional details: Flat crates are generally made to hold 6 bottles across the crate, not three on top of three like regular 6 bottle crates. Flat crates are almost twice the size length-wise of regular 6 bottle crates, but they are about half as tall. Most flat crates are often engraved on multiple sides, with very high detail designs on the lid. Opus One flat 6 bottle crate: Winter 6 bottle flat crate: 3 bottle crates: Most commonly made by: Californian wineries Average dimensions: 14" L X 4" W X 4" H Additional details: 3 bottle crates are generally made to be gift box/artwork/wine crates wrapped into one. One of my favorite 3 bottle crate is the Hundred Acre by Kayli Morgan: Hundred Acre 3 bottle crate Colgin 3 bottle crate: The Hundred Acre is very thick and heavy. It has dovetailed corners and is engraved on all four sides, as well as on both sides of the lid. The top of the inserts are engraved as well! The Colgin is engraved on all four sides and both sides of the lid as well. 6 bottle magnum crate: Most commonly made by: Bordeaux wineries Aver |
Which cheese is known as the King of English cheeses. | British Cheese - British Culture, Customs and Traditions British Culture, British Customs and British Traditions British Cheese With dictionary look up. Double click on any word for its definition. This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to be taken too seriously! There are now over 450 different cheeses in the UK, these are just a few of the most popular (and my favourite) ones. Often eaten with specialy made savoury biscuits and a glass of wine or port. A - Z of British Cheese Brodick Blue - A ewes milk blue cheese from Brodick in Scotland. Caerphilly - The best known Welsh cheese. A fresh, white, mild cheese with a delicate, slightly salty and lightly acidic flavour Cheddar - Probably the best known British cheese. A creamy cheese which comes in different strengths depending on its age from Mild to Mature. Cheddar dates back to the 15th century when it was stored in the Cheddar Gorge caves of Somerset. Cheshire - A slightly crumbly and silky texture with a full-bodied, fresh flavour. There is a white and a coloured cheshire. Britain's oldest cheese, dating back to the 11th century. It can claim a mention in the Doomsday Book and boast to have been a firm favourite at the court of Elizabeth I. Cornish Yarg - A semi-hard cheese that is creamy and slightly crumbly at the core. It has a young, fresh, slightly tangy taste. Crowdie - A soft fresh Scottish cheese. Originally made using milk left after the cream has separated naturally. Plain or flavoured with peppercorns, garlic or herbs. Derby - A smooth, mellow texture with a quite mild, buttery flavour Double Gloucester - A smooth, buttery texture with a clean, creamy, mellow flavour. Famous for its role in the annual cheese-rolling contest. Dovedale - A creamy soft, mild blue cheese. Lancashire - A full-bodied flavour that is slightly salted with a creamy but faintly crumbly texture. Red Leicester - A rich, orangey coloured cheese whose flaky and slightly open texture plays host to a distinctive mellow flavour. Sage Derby - A green veined, semi-hard cheese with a delightful, mild sage flavour. Shropshire Blue - Made in a similar way to Stilton, it is a blue veined, soft, orange coloured cheese with a sharp, strong, slightly tangy flavour that takes between six and eight weeks to mature. Stilton - Known as the 'King of English Cheeses'. A blue veined cheese with smooth and creamy texture it has a complex, slightly acidic flavour. It originated near Melton Mowbray at the beginning of the 18th century. Village Green Goat - A popular Cornish goat's cheese with a green wax coating, from whence it gets its name, surrounding a great tasting hard cheese. Wensleydale - A moist, crumbly and flaky textured cheese with a mild and slightly sweet flavour. It can be traced back to the 12th century when it was made in Yorkshire by the monks at Jervaulx Abbey White Stilton - A mild, crumbly cheese with a delicious tangy flavour. It is younger than its blue cousin and also comes blended with apricots or cranberries. |
What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. | German Wine Label Information German Wine Label Information German Wine Label Information German wine labels are complex but highly informative - they provide more information as standard than those of any other nation. A single label may indicate (among other things) the producer's name and location, the wine's sweetness, its grape variety, how ripe the grapes were when harvested, the name of the village and vineyard the grapes came from, and whether the wine was bottled at the winery or by a third party. Below is an example label, and below that an overview of German wine classification and terminology. For comprehensive information about the German regions and their wines, see Germany . The four official tiers of German wine quality: Prädikatswein, formerly Qualitätswein mit Prädikat (QmP), is the top tier of German wine quality classification. Because grapes often struggle to ripen in Germany's cool climate, ripeness is used as a key indicator of quality, and is the basis of the Prädikatswein system. To qualify, a wine must be made from grapes with a must weight (ripeness) of over 67 degrees Oechsle . It may then be classified into one of the six official Prädikats: Kabinett is the lightest style, made from grapes harvested at 67-82 Oechsle. Kabinett wines are most often produced in a dry or medium-dry style. Spätlese means 'late harvest', denoting that (theoretically) the grapes were picked at least a week after the start of harvest, at 76-90 Oechsle. Spätlese wines are slightly richer, more concentrated and typically sweeter than Kabinett. Auslese means 'selected harvest', and is made from ripe grapes (83-100 Oechsle) affected to some degree by botrytis . Auslese wines are traditionally sweet in style, but modern winemaking trends have led to the appearance of dry Auslese Trocken wines, which are naturally powerful and high in alcohol. Beerenauslese (BA) means 'berry selection'. Super-ripe grapes (110-128 Oechsle) remain on the vine and are 'selected' only if affected by botrytis. Sweeter and richer than Auslese, Beerenauslese wines are intensely flavored, golden nectars. Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) means 'dry berry selection'. Grapes are left on the vine until reaching a raisin-like state, with highly concentrated sugars (150-154 Oechsle). Trockenbeerenauslese wine is the sweetest, rarest and most expensive Prädikatswein. Eiswein means ' ice wine ', and indicates that the over-ripe grapes (110-128 Oechsle) were harvested and pressed while frozen. This naturally concentrates both sugars and acids, resulting in lusciously sweet wines which nonetheless have balanced acidity. Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA) is Germany's second tier of wine quality classification, and means literally 'quality wine from a specified region'. Almost three-quarters of all German wine is produced in this category. A QbA wine must be made exclusively from grapes grown in one of Germany's 13 official Anbaugebiete (wine regions), of which Mosel is the most famous. Deutscher Landwein means 'German country wine' - equivalent to France's Vin de Pays (and thus the Euro-wide IGP category). Deutscher Wein means simply 'German wine', and provides few guarantees of quality. Deutscher Wein bears no A.P.Nr quality control number, and is almost always made for the domestic market. In addition to their official quality classification, German wine labels often indicate how dry or sweet the wine is, according to its residual sugar content. The most common terms are trocken (dry - up to 9g/l) and halbtrocken (medium-dry - up to 18g/l). The unofficial term Feinherb is also sometimes used for 'off-dry'. These terms indicate how sweet the wine tastes, and are distinct from the Prädikats (e.g. Kabinett, Spätlese), which indicate the grapes' ripeness levels (must weight) at harvest. VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweinguter) The VDP (The Association of German Quality and Prädikat Wine Estates) is an association of about 200 top German wineries. Membership is voluntary, but requires adherence to strict standards well above those required |
Which well known cheese is transported in cyclindrical wood-chip boxes. | Puzzles - Wine and Cheese Another QM with an aversion to question marks 1. What country is Pecarino cheese from. 2. What country is Sukhindol wine from. 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. 4. Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated. 5. What is added to Cheddar cheese to make Ilchester cheese. 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. 7. Which cheese is known as the King of English cheeses. 8. What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. 9. Which well known cheese is transported in cyclindrical wood-chip boxes. 10. How many normal size wine bottles in a Methuselah. 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. Ewes' milk 8. What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. Qualitatswein 1. What country is Pecarino cheese from. Italy 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. sheep (oops, sorry Midge didn't see you come in there) 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. Case, aka a bloody good time was had by all 7. Which cheese is known as the King of English cheeses. Stilton???? 2. What country is Sukhindol wine from. Bulgaria 4. Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated. Loire 9. Which well known cheese is transported in cyclindrical wood-chip boxes. Camembert 10. How many normal size wine bottles in a Methuselah. eight 6. What is a crate of twelve bottles of wine called. Case, aka a bloody good time was had by all Oh I remember that, back in the day.... Well done all 5. What is added to Cheddar cheese to make Ilchester cheese. Beer and Garlic Well I Never Knew Dat. And I don't think I wan't any. |
How many normal size wine bottles in a Methuselah. | Guide to Wine Bottle Sizes | Wine Folly Articles , Beginner , Favorite , Handling Wine , Wine Basics , Wine Storage Meaning of Wine Bottle Sizes Curiously, the historic convention for naming wine bottle sizes is based on the names of biblical kings. As with many parts of the aesthetics of wine, nomenclature for wine bottle formats reconnects us to the structures of wine culture. Wine has long been a living part of our history and day-to-day lives, and so unsurprisingly the bottle names are connected to one of our oldest documents. To be fair, no one really knows how this convention started for sure. If you know, we’d love to be enlightened. We could do some “research” and see if the answer can be found at the bottom of six liter? I bet you we’d discover something. Below is a list of wine bottle sizes and their names. Wine Bottle Size Chart 187.5 ml Piccolo or Split: Typically used for a single serving of Champagne. 375 ml Demi or Half: Holds one-half of the standard 750 ml size. 750 ml Standard: Common bottle size for most distributed wine. 1.5 L Magnum: Equivalent to two standard 750 ml bottles. 3.0 L Double Magnum: Equivalent to two Magnums or four standard 750 ml bottles. 4.5 L Jeroboam (still wine): Equivalent to six standard 750 ml bottles. 6.0 L Imperial: Equivalent to eight standard 750 ml bottles or two Double Magnums. 9.0 L Salmanazar: Equivalent to twelve standard 750 ml bottles or a full case of wine! 12.0 L Balthazar: Equivalent to sixteen standard 750 ml bottles or two Imperials. 15.0 L Nebuchadnezzar: Equivalent to twenty standard 750 ml bottles. The original box wine is 3 liters aka a double magnum Facts about wine bottle sizes Box wine is commonly 3 liters or a double magnum size Rehoboam in terms of Champagne Bottles is only 4.5 litres or 6 bottles. Methuselah is the same size as an Imperial (6 litres) but the name is usually used for sparkling wines in a Burgundy-shaped bottle Save it for later! What if I can’t drink all that wine? LIKE WINE FOLLY TO GET OUR TOP STORIES Do you like this post? |
Which group had a Top Ten hit in 1986 with 'Hunting High And Low'. | Hunting High And Low - A-Ha - Listen to Free Music by A-Ha on Pandora Internet Radio more A-Ha Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen, formerly of Bridges, formed a-ha in the early '80s. Morten Harket joined the duo, and they left for the now "legendary London flat" (so called because of its state of disrepair) to make it. By late 1983 they had achieved part of that goal by signing to WEA. "Take on Me" took three times to become a hit in the U.K., eventually hitting number two in November 1985. Going one better in the U.S. mainly due to the wide exposure of its stunning video on MTV, which fused animation with real-life action, their only further hit there was "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." which became a U.K. number one in early 1986, helping take the album Hunting High and Low to the Top Ten. With a-ha's debut album mainly consisting of synth pop, the press were quick to dismiss them as a teeny bop sensation; however, there was more to the group than met the ear in Waaktaar's writing, and a more mature effort, Scoundrel Days, was released in October 1986. More focused, it had a stronger band feel thanks to its live drumming, displayed to great lengths on "The Swing of Things and lead single "I've Been Losing You" -- a shock to critics at the time. Further striking imagery accompanied "Cry Wolf." After a world tour, a-ha supplied the soundtrack to the James Bond flick The Living Daylights. A remix appeared on their third album, Stay on These Roads, in 1988. Considered lackluster, Stay on These Roads did feature some interesting lyrics in "Blood That Moves the Body," regarding the over-intense affection the Japanese had for popular icons in their kamikaze-like suicides. On a lighter note, one of the famous quotes of this period came from Waaktaar: commenting on Def Leppard 's success with Hysteria, he scoffed that a-ha were more rock & roll! In 1990, a-ha were commended by the Everly Brothers for their rendition of "Crying in the Rain" from their fourth album, East of the Sun, West of the Moon, which was largely ignored in the U.K. due to a shift in interests toward dance and the Manchester scene. The year 1993 heralded some much needed new blood in the U2 terrain of "Dark Is the Night" from the Memorial Beach album. Following the unfortunate lack of success following Memorial Beach, Furuholmen retreated into the art world while Waaktaar released the album Mary Is Coming with his new band Savoy. Seven years after the release of Memorial Beach, a-ha issued Minor Earth Major Sky in summer 2000. Released in 2002, Lifelines sold well in Europe and was followed by a lengthy tour, documented on the live album How Can I Sleep with Your Voice in My Head, which was released in 2003. A year later a-ha celebrated their 20th anniversary by releasing Singles 1984-2004, a collection that would put them back on the U.K. Top 20 Albums chart. In July of 2005 the band performed in Berlin as part of the massive worldwide event Live8. In November they released the new album Analogue. It was supported by a worldwide tour that included gigs in Russia and a festival in Chile. In 2009, upon issuing their ninth studio album, Foot of the Mountain, a-ha announced that they would be retiring. However, they returned in 2015 with a new album, Cast in Steel, followed by a world tour. ~ Kelvin Hayes |
Who starred as Will Kane in the 1952 film 'High Noon'. | High Noon (1952) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Director: Carl Foreman (screenplay), John W. Cunningham (magazine story "The Tin Star") Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 18 May 2014 a list of 28 titles created 8 months ago a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago a list of 31 titles created 2 months ago a list of 34 titles created 2 weeks ago Search for " High Noon " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 4 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards » Videos A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Director: John Huston A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Director: George Stevens A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Director: Elia Kazan A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them? Director: Alfred Hitchcock A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Director: John Ford A religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery. Director: Charles Laughton Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Director: George Roy Hill Edit Storyline On the day he gets married and hangs up his badge, lawman Will Kane is told that a man he sent to prison years before, Frank Miller, is returning on the noon train to exact his revenge. Having initially decided to leave with his new spouse, Will decides he must go back and face Miller. However, when he seeks the help of the townspeople he has protected for so long, they turn their backs on him. It seems Kane may have to face Miller alone, as well as the rest of Miller's gang, who are waiting for him at the station... Written by Man_With_No_Name_126 When these hands point straight up...the excitement starts! See more » Genres: Rated PG for some western violence, and smoking | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 30 July 1952 (USA) See more » Also Known As: A la hora señalada See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Gary Cooper , "B" movie producer Robert L. Lippert and screenwriter Carl Foreman were set to go into a production company together, after the success of this film. John Wayne and Ward Bond ordered Cooper to back out of the deal, as HUAC was preparing to "blacklist" Foreman. Shortly afterward, Lippert was made "persona non grata" by the Screen Actors Guild, which destroyed his independent production company. See more » Goofs In the two |
What is the highest mountain in Germany. | Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak Top of Germany! So that is what it feels like to have Germany at your feet: At precisely 2,962 metres above sea level, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in the country and home to three glaciers and Germany’s highest ski resort. The 20 kilometres of pistes enjoy a deep covering of natural snow for skiing and boarding for six months of the year. The Zugspitze is also an attractive destination for non-skiers: Right at the top, an impressive 360° panorama opens up to reveal extensive views over 400 mountain peaks in four countries. The Zugspitze-Exhibition enhances visitors’ awareness of the historical developments of Germany’s most famous mountain. Two toboggan runs, Germany’s highest church, an igloo village and excellent mountain restaurants are reason enough for smiling faces. Only while sunbathing on the inviting deckchairs may you find that your eyelids droop for a well-earned snooze. Whether winter sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, romantics or sun worshippers: The mountain railways of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn make it possible for everyone to discover the snow covered Zugspitze from their own personal perspective. Zugspitze Round Trip Enjoy the complete mountain experience in comfort: Take the cog wheel train from Zugspitze station Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the idyllic Lake Eibsee. The ascent with the Eibsee cable car offers spectacular views down to the lake, before new horizons open up with a powerful panorama at the Zugspitze Peak. The Zugspitze Glacier at 2,600 metres is then accessed using the glacier lifts, before the rack and pinion railway comfortably transports you through the Zugspitze Tunnel and back to your original starting point. A well rounded trip! Zugspitzbahn: 8.15 am - 4.30 pm Gletscherbahn: 8.00 am - 4.25 pm Eibsee-Seilbahn: 8.00 am - 4:45 pm Hausbergbahn: 8.30 am - 4.15 pm Alpspitzbahn: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Kreuzeckbahn 8.30 am - 4.15 pm Wankbahn: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm |
Where is the lowest point in Africa. | The Lowest Places Below Sea Level on Each Continent The Lowest Places Below Sea Level on Each Continent Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! What I Learned About Today You might also enjoy: Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Lowest Point in the World (and Asia) Dead Sea shore, Israel-Jordan: 1369 feet / 417.5 meters below sea level Lowest Point in Africa Lake Assal, Djibouti: 512 feet / 156 meters below sea level Lowest Point in Australia Lake Eyre: 52 feet / 12 meters below sea level Lowest Point in Europe Caspian Sea shore, Russia-Iran-Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan: 92 feet / 28 meters below sea level Lowest Point in Western Europe Tie: Lemmefjord, Denmark and Prins Alexander Polder, Netherlands: 23 feet / 7 meters below sea level Lowest Point in North America Death Valley , California: 282 feet / 86 meters below sea level Lowest Point in South America Laguna del Carbon (located between Puerto San Julian and Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in the province of Santa Cruz): 344 feet / 105 meters below sea level Lowest Point in Antarctica The Bentley Subglacial Trench is approximately 2540 meters (8,333 feet) below sea level but is covered with ice; if Antarctica's ice were to melt, exposing the trench, it would be covered by sea so it is a quasi-lowest point and if one ignores the reality of the ice, it is the lowest point "on land" on the earth. |
In which year was The Highway Code first published. | On This Day: First Highway Code published On This Day: First Highway Code published Julian Gavaghan On This Day: First Highway Code published More APRIL 14, 1931: The Highway Code was first published on this day in 1931 in a bid to help cut the road deaths and foster better driving in Britain. The rulebook, which then included a section on horses, quickly become one of the most popular works of non-fiction and a million copies are now sold annually. The guide, introduced four years before driving tests were introduced, is essential reading for anyone learning to drive. The Government-published book has become an even more important since the introduction of the theory test in 1996. [Drunk female motorist banned after driving wrong way up M5 for four MILES] The Highway Code is credited for helping to cut road deaths from 7,000 a year in 1931 to an all-time low of 1,754 in 2012 despite a massive increase in vehicles. Bizarrely, this road traffic bible was the brainchild of leading aeronautical Mervyn O’Gorman, who later joined the Royal Automobile Club’s motoring committee. Driving then was a very a very different affair from the often gridlocked tedium of today. It was seen as a glamorous activity, with only the upper and middle classes rich enough to enjoy gloriously open roads. Yet, with 2.3million cars on the road and rising, it was felt that something needed to be done to ensure the death rate did not increase at the same pace. O’Gorman conceived a simple code of essential do’s and don’ts for all drivers and the Government took up the idea and published the first 18-page edition for a penny. Much of the 1931 Highway Code was devoted to hand signals, which were vital in the days before indicators became universal. View photos [Female driver makes miraculous escape after giant shipping container CRUSHES car roof] It included the signal for stopping: “Extend the right arm with the palm of the hand turned downwards and move the arm slowly up and down, keeping the wrist loose.” There was advice for users of horse-drawn vehicles on how to rotate a whip above your head to indicate which direction the vehicle was about to turn. The guide continued to evolve – with an increase in pages – as technology and attitudes to driving changed and new rules and signs were introduced. The next edition of the code was introduced by the new Labour government in 1946, despite petrol rationing still being in force. In a public information trailer for the guide, found in the British Pathé online archive, the Ministry of Transport equated the publication as being as important for public safety as the 1929 discovery of penicillin. This second edition listed just 15 road signs, of which only two are still in use, compared to around 170 in the current edition, which costs £2.50 and is nearly 100 pages long. Stopping distances made their appearance in the 1950s, with the same guidance - 40ft at 20mph, 75ft at 30mph and so on – in the latest edition despite advances in braking technology. Later that decade, the new colour versions included advice on driving on the new motorways. The 1978 edition introduced the Green Cross Code for pedestrians and a section on vehicle security, prompted by soaring car theft rates. The latest 2010 edition includes guidance on how to lower vehicle emissions. And, while it might change, the Highway Code is likely to remain a staple of novice drivers for many years to come. Reblog |
What is the name of Frank and Betty Spencer's daughter in Some Mothers Do Have Em? | Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (TV Series 1973–1978) - 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 Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 30min Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby. Stars: Frank boards the train for his second honeymoon -the first time he landed in the wrong town. At the hotel, things start go really wrong when he tries to push the single beds together, gradually ... 8.6 The Spencers are moving, as the council sees no other hope for the house Frank has been wrecking with his 'repairs' for years, as dramatically proven when they leave. Betty drives too fast, so the ... 8.5 Because Frank passed out in the only fatherhood class he attended, after one minute of the 'dirty film', Betty takes him along to a cousin's daughters, who only enjoy his inadvertent monkey-business,... 8.4 a list of 30 titles created 12 Jun 2011 a list of 33 titles created 27 Sep 2012 a list of 35 titles created 03 Jan 2013 a list of 24 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 33 titles created 15 Oct 2014 Title: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Classic 1960s British comedy series about a middle aged man and his elderly father who run an unsuccessful 'rag and bone' business (collecting and selling junk). Harold (the son) wants to ... See full summary » Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margeret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbors. Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers Terry and Bob from The Likely Lads (1964) continue their life after Terry arrives home from serving in the Army to discover that Bob is about to marry his girlfriend Thelma. Can Thelma lead... See full summary » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and expirienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and almost carelessly. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn A satire show using puppets that are charicatures of major public figures. Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie Alf and Elsie are getting old, Rita's left home, Elsie's confined to a wheelchair. Alf must now do battle with the Social Security system. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Arthur English BBC Television comedy detailing the fortunes of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own ... See |
Who played Queen Elizabeth I in Blackadder II? | Queen Elizabeth I | The Blackadder Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Miranda Richardson Queen Elizabeth I of England, affectionately known as Queenie, is a main character in Blackadder II . She is based on the historical Queen Elizabeth I of England . Queenie appears in all episodes of Blackadder II, and makes an appearance in Blackadder: Back & Forth . She is childish and silly, but possesses a fiery temper. Personality Edit Queenie has the mannerisms of a spoilt schoolgirl who just happened to possess the kind of casual, autocratic power that could have someone put to death if their nose is prettier than hers - a power which she revels in. "Queenie" readily threatens her courtiers with execution if they do not do as she wishes (or even just on a whim). As her fancies are usually based on a fleeting whim, her courtiers, toadies, and favourites are frequently kept on their toes when trying to please (or, just as often, not upset) her. Queenie's immature behaviour is expressed in her desire to "get squiffy and seduce nobles" (and force presents off them on pain of death). A naughty schoolgirl at heart, Queenie loves to party, play games and get drunk. If anyone fails to laugh at her jokes, they risk execution, but, to her followers' bemusement and frustration, she sometimes tires of their toadying and welcomes a more cynical approach. The Queen always holds court in the company of her deranged former nurse, Nursie and the obsequious Lord Melchett . She commands Blackadder to carry out a variety of tasks, some important (such as appointing Blackadder as the Lord High Executioner in " Head ") and some petty (such as repeatedly summoning Blackadder to her only for it to turn out as a childish practical joke designed to extract money from him in " Money "). The only times she is seen out of her palace are to visit a prisoner up for execution and to sneak into Blackadder's "boys' party", the latter resulting in her getting drunk then forgetting what she was going to do, which was execute everyone at the party. The Queen demonstrates feelings for Blackadder that, on occasion, the audience is given cause to believe may border on something deeper than casual flirting. For instance, she is somewhat jealous upon learning that Blackadder intends to marry Kate, feeling better only when he mentions that her nose is prettier than Kate's (threatening to cut it off if it was, and forcing Blackadder to "marry someone without a nose".) Furthermore, on one occasion, she declares that she is keen on him, and on another, she declares that she would like to marry him. |
Which sitcom starred Leonard Rossiter in the role of a supermarket manager? | Leonard Rossiter: TV Shows Starring Leonard Rossiter (5 Items) List Photo: Freebase /Fair use Z G Options B Comments & Embed 1 BBC-3 Leonard Rossiter, Bill Oddie, Alan Bennett BBC-3 was a BBC television programme, devised and produced by Ned Sherrin and hosted by Robert Robinson, which aired for twenty-four hour-long editions during the winter of 1965–1966. It was the third ; Death is a Good Living Leonard Rossiter, Geoffrey Toone 3 Rising Damp Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale Rising Damp is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. ITV originally broadcast the programme from 1974 until 1978. It was adapted for television by Eric Chappell from his ; 4 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Leonard Rossiter, Geoffrey Palmer, Sue Nicholls The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a series of novels that developed into a British sitcom starring Leonard Rossiter in the title role. Both the books and television series were written by David ; 5 The Losers Alfred Molina, Leonard Rossiter, Joe Gladwin The Losers is a British sitcom that aired on ITV in 1978. Written by Alan Coren, it stars Leonard Rossiter and Alfred Molina. The Losers was made for ITV by ATV and was produced and directed by Joe ; 6 The Year of the Sex Olympics Brian Cox, Leonard Rossiter, Martin Potter The Year of the Sex Olympics is a 1968 television play made by the BBC and first broadcast on BBC2 as part of Theatre 625. It stars Leonard Rossiter, Tony Vogel, Suzanne Neve and Brian Cox. It was ; 7 Tripper's Day Leonard Rossiter, Andrew Paul, Liz Crowther Tripper's Day is a British television sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV. The plot involved Leonard Rossiter as Norman Tripper, a Northern manager assigned to a London supermarket with a ; |
In Rising Damp what was the christian name of Miss Jones? | Rising Damp - what time is it on TV? Episode 6 Series 4 cast list and preview. Rising Damp S4-E6 Come on in the Water's Lovely Watchlist ADVERTISEMENT Summary Rigsby's divorce finally comes through, and he wastes no time in proposing to Miss Jones - but makes the mistake of asking his low-life brother Ron to be best man. Final episode of Eric Chappell's classic comedy, which finally reveals Rigsby's Christian name. Leonard Rossiter stars. Last in the series. Cast & Crew Miss Ruth Jones Frances de la Tour Philip Smith Don Warrington |
In The Young Ones who shared the house with Rick, Vivian and Neil? | The Young Ones (TV Series 1982–1984) - Plot Summary - IMDb - Written by Alexander Lum <[email protected]> Vivian, Rick, Mike and Neil are four college students who share a house in North London: Vivian is a violent punk who smashes everything to pieces, Rick is a political fan of Cliff Richards, Mike is the serious and bossy cool person and Neil is the depressed hippie who does most of the cooking and cleaning in the house and his only desire is to commit suicide. Vivian, Rick, Mike and Neil's pay their rent to their Russian landlord Jerzey Bolowski and his various family members. The world of "The Young Ones" is surreal, hilarious and violent as the show also interacts with other characters in "The Young Ones" world and features live performances from bands. |
The Kipper and the Corpse was an episode from which classic comedy series? | "Fawlty Towers" The Kipper and the Corpse (TV Episode 1979) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Kipper and the Corpse TV-PG | One of the guests has died in his sleep, but Basil thinks it's due to serving him spoiled food. Director: From $1.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 1715 titles created 27 Dec 2012 a list of 1894 titles created 11 Feb 2013 a list of 44 titles created 01 Dec 2013 a list of 10 titles created 26 Feb 2014 a list of 295 titles created 01 Jan 2015 Title: The Kipper and the Corpse (12 Mar 1979) 9.2/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline One of the hotel's guests dies in his sleep but Basil doesn't really notice and just goes about his business, delivering the man's breakfast to his room and then complaining that he was rude and didn't thank him. Polly soon realizes he is dead and Sybil asks another guest, Dr. Price, to attend to the situation. Basil thinks the out of date kippers were the cause, but he's been dead most of the night. Pandemonium sets in when they try to remove the body without any of the guests knowing what has happened. It doesn't quite go as planned. Written by garykmcd 12 March 1979 (UK) See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The hotel guest who was seen blowing up a sex doll in his room was named after a newspaper critic who disliked the series. See more » Goofs When the corpse's arm falls out of the closet, the actor turns his obviously alive hand over. See more » Quotes Mrs. Chase : [Manuel is checking the window for a draft that is disturbing Mrs. Chase's dog] We have to be very careful, Mr. Fawlty. He's not very strong. Basil Fawlty : Indeed, yes. A rapid movement of air could damage him irreparably! If, um, if only one could keep him in air-tight containers. (United States) – See all my reviews Fawlty Towers was notorious for rotten customer service, and this episode is a dissertation on it. It complements "Waldorf Salad" and "Basil the Rat" (the final episode) quite well - this time, dead bodies with a subplot involving ill-prepared kippers (and sausages) are brought into the mix. A group of executives drop off Mr. Leeman at the hotel - he dies during the night, but the hotel staff think it's a result of food poisoning of that morning's breakfast. Painstaking efforts are made by Basil, Manuel, and Polly to hide the body - carting the corpse up and down stairs, eventually depositing it first in one of the closets in a guest room and then in the kitchen. As Andrew Sachs has mentioned, they cast the Leeman character with a small man (Derek Royle) so as to make all the hauling a bit easier. The supporting cast in this one are especially good (Geoffrey Palmer as the snobby sausage-loving Dr. Price, and Mavis Pugh as Mrs. Chase, owner of the sausage-loving shi-tzu dog). Gilly Flower, who plays Ms. Tibbs, got a fairly big part in this episode after many episodes with one and two-liners, and she did it very well. This is the episode with the well-known 'Basil pokes Manuel in the eye' scene and a bit where Basil walks in on a guest preparing to have his way with an inflatable sex doll. By episode's end, it seems like just about everyone has 'had it' with the lousy hotel - even Manuel belts out a firm, "Meeester Fawlty, I no wan' to work here anymore! I on strike!" But in the end, Basil is the one who gets the respite and once again, leaves Sybil to solve the day's problems. Personally, I think this would've been a good episode to end the series. Although unintentionally, it rounds out the other episodes nicely and pretty much drives home the fact that Fawlty Towers is a hotel that's beyond help. 12 of 16 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
What was the name of the character played by Alyson Hannigan in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer? | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series 1997–2003) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A young woman is forced to fulfill her destiny of fighting vampires and demons with the help of her friends all the while struggling to live a normal teenage life of heart break and drama. Creator: Sunnydale is alive with the sound of music as a mysterious force causes everyone in town to burst into full musical numbers, revealing their innermost secrets as they do. But some townsfolk are ... 9.8 A group of murderous creatures straight out of a fairytale steal the voices of Sunnydale. 9.7 Buffy, Dawn, and their friends deal with the aftermath of Joyce's death. 9.7 a list of 23 titles created 04 Mar 2011 a list of 39 titles created 07 Dec 2013 a list of 44 titles created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 45 titles created 23 Jul 2015 a list of 27 titles created 25 Nov 2015 Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) 8.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 52 wins & 128 nominations. See more awards » Videos The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof Three sisters discover their destiny - to battle against the forces of evil, using their witchcraft. They are the Charmed Ones. Stars: Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods. Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi A group of genetically-enhanced children escape from a lab project. Years later we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn A futuristic laboratory assigns different tasks to its various residents, who then have their memories erased upon the completion of their assignments. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz A flighty teenage girl learns that she is her generation's destined battler of vampires. Director: Fran Rubel Kuzui Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire. Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell The lives of three young alien/human hybrids with extraordinary gifts in Roswell. Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville. Stars: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack A university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Shawn Reaves, Zach Galifianakis Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented. Stars: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia Edit Storyline "In every generation there is a chosen one... she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer." Buffy Summers knows this tale by heart, and no matter how hard she tries to be just a "normal girl", she can not escape from her destiny... Thankfully, she is not alone in her quest to save the world, as she has the help of her friends, the hilarious (and surprisingly quite effective) evil-fighting team called "The Scooby Gang". Together, Buffy & co. will slay their demons, survive one apocalypse after another, |
Which company makes the iPod and the iPhone? | About iPhone, iPad, and iPod accessories - Apple Support Shopping Bag About iPhone, iPad, and iPod accessories iPhone and iPad use the same dock connector as the iPod, so properly designed accessories can be used with either iPhone, iPad, or iPod. While there are thousands of accessories that have been designed specifically for iPod, not all of these are fully compatible with every device. This article outlines the different categories of iPhone, iPod, and iPad accessories, and provides information on troubleshooting accessory and reception issues. To ensure the best possible experience, Apple has created special compatibility requirements for accessory manufacturers. Products that are engineered and certified to be compatible have a "Made for" label on their package. To ensure compatibility when purchasing third-party accessories for use with your device, look for accessories that are authorized to use the "Made for" label associated with your device (see below). "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "Made for iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "Made for iPad" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect to iPhone, iPad, and iPod models and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Troubleshooting reception and interference issues When using many existing iPod accessories that have the "Made for iPod" label with an iPhone, there is a potential for audio interference. When you connect iPhone to one of these accessories, the iPhone may alert you that the accessory was not optimized for the iPhone. To continue using the accessory while avoiding potential interference issues, you may turn on Airplane Mode, which will disable the wireless features of iPhone. Note: While in Airplane Mode, you will not be able to make or receive calls or use certain features that require wireless communication. For more information about Airplane mode, see this article . In addition, certain accessories may affect iPhone wireless performance. Reorienting or relocating iPhone and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance. If interference or reception issues persist, contact the accessory manufacturer to verify which iPhone models the accessory supports. For more information on accessory troubleshooting, see this article . Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Risks are inherent in the use of the Internet. Contact the vendor for additional information. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Published Date: |
The three commonest horse coats are: bay, grey and which other colour? | How to Distinguish Horse Color by Name: 4 Steps (with Pictures) How to Distinguish Horse Color by Name Community Q&A Have you ever seen a horse or pony being ridden and wondered why the rider picked that colored horse? Have you ever seen a horse that looked pretty, but you didn't know the color of the horse? Horse colors are generally easy but some are quite hard. Here is an easy way to tell what color a horse is. Steps Learn some basic terminology: Points: This is referring to the the ears, lower legs, and mane and tail. Mane: The longer hairs growing along the ridge of a horse's neck, from between the ears to the base of the withers. Tail: The long hairs growing from the tailbone. White leg markings: These are situated on the leg regions and include the coronet band (very close to the hoof), white heel (very close to the heel, but situated near the caudal wall), sock (comes right above the pastern), half stocking (comes halfway between the pastern and knee), stocking (touches or above the knee), irregular stocking (stocking that only part of it is above the knee and the other is below it), ermine spots (irregular dark patches near the hoof inside white markings), and pastern (comes just to the pastern). Facial markings: These are situated on the head and forehead and include: Star (little mark on forehead) Snip (little mark on muzzle) Blaze (Wide stripe of white down the front of the face) Stripe (Very thin stripe of white down the front of the face) Bald/white face (Very wide blaze that goes includes the horses eyes) Eye colours: To help tell the different colours apart, though not common, these names may appear: Eye wall, blue eye, teal eye, glass eye, white sclera. Horses can have blue, brown, green, hazel, gold, and red eyes. Other important features of a horse's colour include: Spots, patches, predominant and base coat. 2 Learn the next features. Within each subcategory, there are mixtures and variations. Here are some colours and distinguishing points. Bay: Various shades of brown body colour with black points. There are many types of bay; light bay (the brown is of a light shade), blood bay (the brown has a very deep red tone), mahogany bay (where the brown has a dark purple tinge, usually sooty and more brown), standard bay (where the brown is "flat", no red tinge), golden bay (where the base coat takes on a yellow color), and primitive or "wild" bay (the black markings are faint, and the horse usually has obvious dangerous characteristics). Chestnut or Sorrel: Chestnut or sorrel is defined as a horse with no black hairs. Chestnut is a dark red horse. Very dark chestnuts are called liver chestnuts. Sorrels are more brightly colored, with a lighter coat color. For either, the mane/tail should be the same color as the body. Either color with flaxen mane and tails should have "Flaxen" put in front of the name. Sorrels are often flaxen. Liver chestnut: They are a dark chestnut red-brown colour, appearing to have black in their coat - but they do not. The individual hairs are just very dark red. These horses can also have a flaxen or taffy mane and tail. Black: There is no other color on the horse except black; all points and hairs are black (except for any white markings). Mane and Tail are black. There are a few types of black; Pitch or Raven black, which never fades - Black, which fades in the sun - and smokey black, where the horse looks black at a distance, but closer the horse has a brown tinge. Grey or White grey: These horses may look white, but they are not. Their skin is dark and they have dark pigmentation around their eyes, ears and nose. They are born another color, and fade progressively with age. Dapple grey: These horses are still grey, but have 'dapples'. Dapples are little lighter or darker spots. A normal dapple grey is grey with lighter spots; however an 'inverted' dapple grey is grey with darker spots. Dapple greys can be very light and very dark. Steel grey: This color is when a horse is dark grey, usually with slightly darker points. They have no dappling. Flea-bitten Grey: It looks like it so |
On what part of the body would you find the Mount of Venus? | The Girdle of Venus The Girdle of Venus There is a group of small lines, known as Minor lines, which do not appear in every hand, but which occur often enough in the same lcations to take them out of the class called chance lines, and to form them into a division by themselves. As a rule these Minor lines are not of great importance, often having only a single interpretation, but they are reliable as far as they go. The first of the Minor lines is the Girdle of Venus. Course Rises between the fingers of Jupiter and Saturn and runs across the Mounts of Saturn and Apollo, ending between the fingers of Apollo and Mercury (523). The Girdle of Venus does not always run exactly over this path, but sometimes rises on the Mount of Jupiter and runs over onto the Mount of Mercury, sometimes ending on the percussion. It is, in part, as sister line to the Heart line, and in some hands, when the Heart line is absent, takes the place of that line. Older palmists conceived the idea that when they saw this line in a land which had also a strong Heart line, that being virtually a sister line to the Heart line, it indicated a double supply of heart qualities. This was not meant in a physical sense, but as regard the affections, and for this reason the line was named by them the Girdle of Venus, meaning the Girdle of Love. As this reading of the line was first made in thee days when love meant license, the interpretation was attached to it that anyone with such a abundant supply of affections would seek occasion to lavish them, and the Girdle of Venus became the synonym of license, profligacy, debauchery, and was considered the mark of unchastity and abandonment. Through all the writings on Palmistry this interpretation has been largely adhered to, often with evident misgivings on the part of some writiers, who have frankly stated that they were at a loss for an explanation of this line. Some few have doubted its accuracy, and many practitioners have abandoned its use entirely, because they could not reconcile its accepted interpretation to the lives of the subjects they encountered, and many embarrassing errors were occasioned by the use of the line. To arrive at a correct solution of this much vexed question, we have only to apply our general hypothesis, and to adapt the line to the subject, not the subject to the line. Also to remember that this is the twentieth century, instead of 400 B.C., when the original reading was given, and that conditions today are different from those prevailing at that time. From an exhaustive study of the Girdle of Venus, I have found that it does not as a rule indicate debauchery and license, but that it nearly always does indicate an intense state of nervousness, and in a large majority of cases great liability to hysteria. In a large percentage of hands in which this Girdle of Venus is found, the palm will be crossed by innumerable lines running in every direction. This by itself is sufficient ground for pronouncing the subject intensely nervous, but with the addition of a Girdle of Venus there is an increased degree of nervous excitability. In seeking the rational of the line remember that the Vital Current enters through the finger of Jupiter, runs down the Life line, goes to the brain, and, returning, transfers itself to the lines of Saturn, Apollo, and Mercury, which are its natural channels of egress from the body. When this course is pursued without interruption, the action of the fluid is normal. But the Girdle of Venus being an abnormal line, by virtue of its location, deflects part of the current form its usual course immediately upon its entrance into us, and the balance of the Current seeking egress form the body through the lines of Saturn, Apollo, and Mercury on its return from the brain flows against the barrier formed by the Girdle of Venus, and cannot easily flow out though the finger ends, but, being obstructed by the Girdl |
Who starred in the films: The Gold Rush, City Lights & Modern Times? | 1000+ images about Charlie Chaplin on Pinterest | Classic, Events and The great Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Charlie Chaplin 102 Pins2.22k Followers Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, film director and composer best known for his work during the silent film era. He became the most famous film star in the world before the end of World War I. Chaplin used mime, slapstick and other visual comedy routines, and continued well into the era of the talkies, though his films decreased in frequency from the end of the 1920s. |
Whose debut album released in 1998 was entitled The Voice of an Angel? | Charlotte Church Biography (Singer) Birthplace: Llandaff, Wales Best known as: Welsh opera-pop sensation who did Voice Of An Angel Welsh soprano Charlotte Church got her start as a classical singer whose pop-audience appeal made her a millionaire by the time she was 14 years old. Church was signed to a record deal at age 12, after being noticed during an impromptu performance on a local TV talent show. Her debut album, The Voice Of An Angel, was released in 1998 and became a hit on the classical charts. Church then released albums (including 1999's Charlotte Church and 2001's Enchantment), performed internationally and made numerous appearances on television, both in the United Kingdom and the United States. Although known primarily as an opera singer, she also sang songs from Broadway musicals and other popular tunes. One of her best-known songs is "Just Wave Hello," a hit single that was from a television commercial for the Ford Motor Company. As Church emerged from her young teen years, she recorded the pop album Tissues and Issues (2005), and her new all-grown-up persona -- liquor, tobacco and profanity -- made her a favorite of the gossip sheets. By 2007 she was into the second season of BBC variety show (The Charlotte Church Show) and expecting her first child with Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson. Extra credit: Her song “The Prayer” is a duet with singer Josh Groban … She began dating rugby star Henson in 2005. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Which author who died in 1998 was the most borrowed author from British libraries for over twenty years? | Which are the most borrowed library books in the UK? Which are the most borrowed library books in the UK? Five children’s authors among the top 10 most borrowed authors in UK libraries 5 February 2016 • 6:54am The importance of libraries to national literacy was underlined again today with the news that five children's authors – Julia Donaldson, Daisy Meadows, Francesca Simon, Jacqueline Wilson and the collective who write under the pen name Adam Blade – are among the Top 10 most borrowed authors in UK libraries, according to figures from the latest annual data released today by Public Lending Right . The survey, released on the eve of National Libraries Day, covers 2014-15 and shows again the dominance of thriller writer James Patterson, who topped the chart for the most borrowed author for the ninth year running, and crime writers such as Lee Child. It was also the first year that payments were made for audio books. Here are 10 things we learned from the findings: 1: JAMES PATTERSON IS LIBRARY KING The man who has churned out more than 300 novels (or paid other writers to do so, having given them a "detailed outline") released 15 books in 2014 alone. The popularity of his thriller novels remains undimmed. James Patterson is still the most borrowed author and has four books - Invisible, Unlucky 13, NYPD Red and Burn Century - in the top 20 most borrowed titles. He is also the author with the most appearances in the Top 100 most borrowed titles list, with 10. However, although overseas authors such as Patterson and Lee Child are included in the loans figures, they aren’t eligible for PLR payments. The 202 authors who receive the maximum capped £6,600 are all from the UK. Overall, crime fiction and thrillers are hugely popular, with UK library borrowers. Nine of the Top 10 most borrowed books belong to this genre. This include two titles by the most borrowed author, James Patterson Credit: Rex Features/Telegraph 2: ROALD DAHL 1 SHAKESPEARE 0 Shakespeare came in only 10th in the list of most borrowed classic authors. Roald Dahl was top, with Enid Blyton second and Agatha Christie third. Shakespeare, whose 400th anniversary is being celebrated this year, was also beaten by Charles Dickens, PG Wodehouse and JRR Tolkien. Things weren't all Bard for Shakespeare: he did at least beat Jane Austen (11th). And sneaking in at 20th place was Nevil Shute, the not-forgotten-it-seems author of the 1950 classic A Town Like Alice. Charles Dickens: his best characters in pictures 3: AUDIO WAS GOOD FOR JEFF HARDING This year’s PLR payments include, for the very first time, loans of audiobooks that were made by public libraries in 2014-15. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter titles occupied the second and third most loaned slots but the most borrowed audiobook was Lesley Pearse's Without a Trace, read by Emma Powell. Few of you may remember Jeff Harding's acting performance in Father Ted (he played an American priest called Buzz Cagney) but many of us it seems know and like his voice reading books. He was the king of the 109 narrators who registered with the PLR (more should, as there are now more than 16,000 audiobooks in UK libraries). Harding registered more than 650 titles including The Bone Collector, by Jeffery Deaver, and Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer. His 20% narrator’s share in these titles will earn him more than £3,000 in the February 2016 payment round. He said: "I honestly thought that PLR income would be pennies, not pounds. I am happily surprised and sure to spread the good word among my fellow narrators.” 4: DAVID WALLIAMS CONTINUES TO SOAR. AND DOODLING IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME David Walliams’w popularity continues to grow and he’s now the 41st most borrowed author compared to his 157th position in 2012-13. His book Awful Auntie was also the most borrowed title in libraries in Northern Ireland. “What fantastic taste the children of Northern Ireland have,” said Walliams. “I am beyond delighted. Libraries are vital for children and adults to discover a wide variety of books. Long may they live!” Another big riser was Liz Pichon |
In the USA, the second Monday in October is a celebration in recognition of which historical figure? | Columbus Day in the United States Home Calendar Holidays the United States Columbus Day Columbus Day in the United States Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples. Statue of Christopher Columbus The Christopher Columbus monument in Barcelona, Spain. ©iStockphoto.com/Lya_Cattel Observe Columbus Day Some Americans celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Many celebrations happen in the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is celebrated as Discoverers' Day, but it is not a state holiday. Many states now celebrate Native Americans' Day/Indigenous People's Day instead of Columbus Day. What’s Open or Closed? Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but is not a day off in some states. Some government offices are closed because Columbus Day is still a federal government holiday. The day is a legal observance in states like Florida. Many businesses and shops are open in states that don't have Columbus Day as a public holiday. Schools are not required to close but check with your school district or school calendar on Columbus Day school holiday closures. The same goes for post offices - check with your local post office. About Columbus Day Christopher Columbus is often portrayed as the first European to sail to the Americas. He is sometimes portrayed as the discoverer of the New World. However, this is controversial on many counts. There is evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia. In addition, the land was already populated by indigenous peoples, who had 'discovered' the Americas thousands of years before. Columbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States. Since 1971, it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October. The date on which Columbus arrived in the Americas is also celebrated as the DÃa de la Raza (Day of the Race) in Latin America and some Latino communities in the USA. However, it is a controversial holiday in some countries and has been re-named in others. Columbus Day celebrations are controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large proportion of the native people. It has been argued that this was a direct result of Columbus' actions. It is clear that the arrival of the European settlers led to the demise of a large proportion of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It has also been argued that Columbus should not be honored for discovering North America, as he only went as far as some islands in the Caribbean and never got as far as mainland America. Note: timeanddate.com states the facts and issues associated with this observance but does not disclose its opinion on the matter. Columbus Day Observances |
Who in the early 1960's became known as the King of The Twist? | The Sixties Dance Craze - Looking Back at the 1960s Looking Back at the 1960s “Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. ” ― Dave Barry The sixties was recognized as a decade of transition from the conservative fifties and also the birth of revolutionary ways to live, think, and create. Known as the age of the youth, there were approximately 70 million children who were teenagers or young adults during this decade. Determined to not follow the footsteps of their elders, this generation made changes in the areas of education, laws, lifestyle, and entertainment. In the entertainment industry, many changes happened in the world of dance. The sixties was all about learning the newest dance craze and performing them on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Dancing, was a driving force that brought people together in peace and happiness, and continues to be influential across the world today. “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche The sixties dance craze began with the 'TWIST' introduced by Chubby Checker with the release of his song 'The Twist'. 'The Twist' was Checkers 1960 cover for the B-side of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters' 1959 single 'Teardrops on Your Letter'. The Twist dance was largely inspired by rock and roll music.The original inspiration came from the African American plantation dance "wringin' and twistin," which has been traced back to the 1890s. However, the dances main features, such as the use of pelvic movement and the shuffling foot movement, can be traced all the way back to West Africa. Throughout the 20th Century, the African dance evolved until emerging to a mass audience in the 1960s. The Twist became the first worldwide dance craze in the early 1960s, enjoying immense popularity among young people and drawing fire from critics who felt it was too provocative. The Twist was transformed into many versions, such as the Peppermint Twist, Spanish Twist, and the Florida Twist. Chubby Checker recorded the hit in Italian, French, and German, and created an entirely multilingual album, 'Twisting Round the World'. It also was the inspiration for future dances such as the Cool Jerk, Funky Chicken, and the Mashed Potato. Check out this video as Chubby Checker shows the world how to do the Twist while performing the Billboard Chart Topper hit 'The Twist'!!! YouTube Video |
Which actress played Monica Geller in the TV series Friends? | Monica Geller-Bing | Friends Central | Fandom powered by Wikia I KNOW! ” Monica Geller (born April 22, 1969) is a fictional character on the popular U.S. television sitcom Friends (1994–2004), played by Courteney Cox . Monica was known as the "Mother Hen" of the group and her Greenwich Village apartment was one of the group's main gathering places. Contents [ show ] Background Monica was born April 22, 1969. Monica is Ross's younger sister, and the daughter of Jack and Judy Geller . Monica, like the rest of her family, is Jewish. She had a slightly difficult childhood, characterized by the bickering which took place between her and her brother (some culminating in memorable events such as the Geller Cup , which took place every Thanksgiving). She also had, and still has, a difficult relationship with her parents, who unconsciously favor Ross over her on various occasions. (Her father did try to fix this by giving her his Porsche in " The One Where Rosita Dies "). High school was a difficult time for Monica, who gained a substantial amount of weight and peaked at 255 pounds. She had few friends; her best friend being Rachel Green . For prom, she even had a date: Roy Gublik . Her first kiss, however, was (by accident) her brother, Ross. [5] She met Chandler Bing at her parents' house on Thanksgiving Day, 1987. She initially had a crush on him (even became a chef because he told her that he liked her macaroni) until she overheard him referring to her as Ross's "fat sister." The shock was so great for her that she became determined to take off all her extra weight by the next time he would see her. She accomplished this goal by Thanksgiving, 1988. [6] She unintentionally got back at him by dropping a knife and severing one of his toes during a failed attempt to seduce him. After college, Monica pursued life in New York as a chef at Iridium . She also lived with Phoebe Buffay , across the hall from Chandler. Phoebe moved out because she was worried that their friendship would suffer due to Monica's obsessive tidiness. She had a crush on Joey Tribbiani when he first moved in with Chandler, although he repelled her by stripping naked in her apartment the day they met. [7] Personality This section is (partially) copied from Wikipedia . There may be an updated version available. While she is kind, caring and friendly, Monica is perhaps most notorious for her obsessive cleanliness (classifying places by cleanliness, where 'Monica-clean' is even cleaner than 'Health-Department-clean' [8] ). She is also known to talk abnormally loudly (such as in The One With The Apothecary Table ) and for her bossiness and unnatural organizational skills (such as The One On The Last Night ). Phoebe and Rachel also call her high-maintenance. [9] Aside from being a neat-freak, Monica can also be bossy and somewhat competitive, hating to lose in competitions. Cleanliness and Orderliness "Neat Freak" Monica is comically obsessive about the state of her apartment. She loves cleaning, describing a dry-cleaning establishment as her Disneyland. This personality trait becomes progressively exaggerated as the series progresses. Examples of this tendency include: In The One With The Embryos , we learn that she organizes towels into 11 categories, including "everyday use", "fancy", "guest", and "fancy guest". Later, boxes can be seen with other categories, "kitchen", "old", and "beach". This leaves 4 of the 11 categories unknown to the audience. She cleans the toilet 17 times a day (even if someone is using it). She labels everything, from dishes to photographs. She even numbers the mugs in her kitchen so that if one of them goes missing, she will know which one is missing. She tries acting like a kook. She pretends that she doesn't care that she has left her shoes in the living room, only to be rendered unable to sleep because she's left to wonder if she should go out and get them. She becomes anxious when Rachel moves the green ottoman while cleaning the apartment. Chandler says to Rachel, "Thank God you didn't try to fan out the magazines. I mean, she'll sc |
Which fashion designer was chiefly responsible for the popularization of the Little Black Dress? | stumbleupon Email Comment From Coco Chanel’s popularization of the suit to Christian Dior’s full-skirted New Look, the ongoing evolution of fashion has existed largely on the innovations of the visionaries. For those creative and revolutionary enough to concoct an idea backed up only by their own convictions, some have managed not only to enter the mainstream of fashion but be embraced wholeheartedly by its capriciousness. While many designers stay within the familiar bounds of what’s been deemed marketable and find their client base in clothing that is wearable and flattering, there are other designers whose nearly surrealistic convictions have put them a little outside of the mainstream. Though a thick line exists between ready-to-wear and the avant-garde, a few designers have opted to leave their clothing with the mark of something a bit more extraordinary. Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf have made art and the artifice of the fashion world a source of inspiration, creating clothing and runway shows that were not necessarily appreciated or understood, while Vivienne Westwood, a designer who has been in the business for more than four decades, is largely responsible for the development of punk fashion, which is nearly inseparable from its music. Whether they’ve managed to bridge the gap between art and life in the present or changed the shape of fashion’s future possibilities, the following have defined their aesthetic and stood out as the singular purveyors of their own distinct ideas. Yohji Yamamoto Born in Tokyo, Japan on October 3, 1943, designer Yohji Yamamoto obtained a degree in law before he went on to pursue fashion design at Bunka College. With an impetus to change the idea of what could constitute women’s fashion, Yamamoto set out to make “men’s clothes for women” and debuted his first collection in Paris in 1981. Immediately making waves in the fashion world with his oversized silhouettes, Yamamoto’s androgynous style and deconstructed look signalled something of a revolution in design. While Yamamoto has worked with designers like Adidas and Hermès, he remains a distinctive designer for carving out his own voice. Thierry Mugler Born on December 21, 1948 in Strasbourg, France, Thierry Mugler focused more on drawing and dancing for the Rhin Opera in his youth, but upon moving to Paris at age 24, he began his career as a designer. After working with many ready-to-wear fashion houses, Mugler opened his own store in 1978 and won over fans with his clean, sophisticated designs. He eventually gained more notoriety in the 1980’s when his clothes became defined by angular lines, shoulder pads and corsets and were often made with PVC, appearing as a homage to bondage. While Mugler’s has become a recognizable name in recent years for his fragrance Angel, his dramatic sense of the female form and his emphasis on exaggerating those lines has a had a strong impact on fashion. Courrèges Born on March 9, 1923 in Pau, France, it was designer André Courrèges that gave birth to the famed fashion house of Courrèges. After studying civil engineering and moving to Paris in 1925, Courrèges relocated to Spain and began working under the revered designer Cristóbal Balenciaga. Inspired by Balenciaga, Courrèges opened his own design house in 1961 and released the Space Age collection in 1964, which used materials like plastic and metal for garments that consisted of clean lines and geometric shapes, harkening to futurism and architects like Le Corbusier. While the aesthetic hit the fashion world like an explosion before the scene fell to hippie style, Courrèges design of items like go-go boots and the miniskirt have left their mark. Gareth Pugh Born on August 31, 1981, Gareth Pugh started his fashion career early on, working as a costume designer for the English National Youth Theatre before achieving his fashion degree at Central Saint Martins in 2003. Through features with Dazed & Confused magazine and word of mouth, Pugh debuted his first collection during London’s Fall 2006 fashion week. Drawing comparisons to Vivienne Westwood an |
Who was Home Secretary during the Foreign Prisoners Scandal of 2006? | BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | How the deportation story emerged Printable version How the deportation story emerged Here is the sequence of events in the row over the 1,023 foreign prisoners who were released without being considered for deportation: FEBRUARY 1999 The first of the 1,023 foreign nationals at the centre of the row is freed after serving their sentence. However, the offender does not face a hearing for deportation, as required of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate. Over the next seven years, more than 1,000 more also escape scrutiny on release from jail. 2003 HM Inspector of Prisons' annual report talks of an "institutional blind spot" for foreign nationals within the prison service and a dilatory attitude from the Immigration Service, "which unless pressed, was not monitoring those liable to deportation and making arrangements for this to take place as soon as sentence had expired". 2004 Another HMPI report reveals that a new prison service order "provides no guidance to prisons on work with foreign nationals beyond their status as potential immigration detainees". JANUARY 2005 Home Office officials first become aware that a number of foreign criminals have been released from UK jails without being considered for deportation, according to a subsequent briefing by the prime minister's official spokesman. JULY 2005 In some instances, action on criminal cases was not being initiated until a late stage, allowing insufficient time to make preparations for removal before the end of sentence National Audit Report, July 2005 Download the reader here The National Audit Office, an independent watchdog, publishes a report on returning failed asylum applicants, which warned that preparations to remove foreign criminals from the UK should begin "much earlier". It said officials were unable to say how many failed applicants had been released from prison because removal could not be arranged. Mr Clarke has admitted that his attention was first brought to the problem on publication of this report. The government proposed extra investment, and according to the prime minister, nearly �3m more has since been invested in increasing resources in the key areas. The Home Office has since revealed that 288 of the 1,023 were freed after August 2005. OCTOBER 2005 Conservative MP Richard Bacon raises the issue during a meeting of the cross-party Public Accounts Committee in the Commons. He asked what happened to foreign nationals - particularly asylum seekers - on release from prison. It was around this time that Mr Clarke says he became "fully aware" of the scale of the issue. If you are judged by the system to have a failed asylum application and you shouldn't be here, then shouldn't you be considered for deportation once you are released from prison? Richard Bacon MP He told BBC's Today programme that he "set in motion a whole set of procedures to change the way the prison service and nationality directorate were working". The Home Office then told Parliament that a new system was in place to correct the inadequacy. DECEMBER 2005 The Home Secretary warns Prime Minister Tony Blair that hundreds of foreign prisoners have been freed without the required investigation into whether they should be deported. Mr Clarke has since told the BBC: "He agreed we needed to take very strong steps to deal with it." FEBRUARY 2006 Ministers become aware that 288 more foreign prisoners had been released since August 2005, despite the changes they had pledged to implement. A third successive annual report by the prisons inspectorate highlights shortcomings in foreign nationals policy. MARCH 2006 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) publishes its report on returning failed asylum applicants, criticising the inefficient way they were handled. The report, based on investigations by the cross-party committee of MPs, notes that between 2001 and August 2005, "403 foreign nationals were released from prison without deportation proceedings being completed". One member, Conservative Richard Bacon, writes back to the Home Office requesting more infor |
Which supermodel was married to Richard Gere between 1991 and 1995? | Cindy Crawford | Cindy Crawford: 'Ex Richard Gere And I Were Never Friends' | Contactmusic.com Cindy Crawford: 'Ex Richard Gere And I Were Never... Cindy Crawford: 'Ex Richard Gere And I Were Never Friends' Cindy Crawford Richard Gere Cindy Crawford 's ex-husband Richard Gere is a stranger to her these days. The supermodel was married to the Hollywood star between 1991 and 1995, and she's speculated on why their relationship went wrong. She was 26 when she tied the knot and Richard was 42, with the star admitting the age gap did play into their issues. "We're friendly, but I think it's almost like he's gone back to being, like, ' Richard Gere ' again, like a stranger because we don't really see each other that much," she told Marc Maron on his WTF podcast. "I think part of the problem in our relationship was that we were a lot of other things but I don't know if we were ever friends - like peers, because I was young, and he was Richard Gere. And then, as I started kind of growing up and growing into myself - it's hard to change the nature of a relationship once you're already in it." Hindsight is what's led Cindy to understand the problems in her former marriage, as at the time of tying the knot she saw no reason why things wouldn't work out. "I was young," she explained. "I didn't think I was young, though, but I was young. I was with Richard for like six years, but I was only married for two years." Three years after her split from Richard Cindy married Rande Gerber, and they went on to have two children. They are still together and happier than ever, with Cindy hinting she's learnt from her past marriage mistakes and that's why things are different this time around. "I think why Rande and I really work is that we were friends first," she said. "I never pretended to like baseball or meditation - or whatever the version is." Contactmusic |
Who had a hit in the 1980s with White Wedding | White Wedding by Billy Idol Songfacts White Wedding by Billy Idol Songfacts Songfacts Despite rumors to the contrary, this song is not about Idol's actual little sister. "Little sister" is slang for girlfriend. He is singing about a woman/girl he loves marrying someone else while he still loves her. Idol did have a sister who was getting married, but on an episode of VH1 Storytellers, he explained that his sister's wedding simply gave him the idea for the song. Like many of Idol's compositions, he started with the title and wrote the song from there. >> Suggestion credit: Jon - Atlanta, GA The video for this song help launch Billy Idol to stardom. It was directed by David Mallet, who had worked with Queen and David Bowie. Idol had little cash, so Mallet cut him a break on his fee. The concept was a "nightmare wedding," with a Goth guy (Idol) marrying a normal girl, with some vampire imagery thrown in. The bride was played by Perri Lister, who was Billy's girlfriend. The resulting video contained some of the most indelible images seen on MTV, including the barbed-wire wedding ring, the motorcycle crashing through the church window, and the dancers slapping their own butts in time to the music. Mallet said of Idol in the book I Want My MTV: "In those days, he was the greatest looker and mover since Elvis. Before 'White Wedding,' nobody would have admitted that was even possible. One look at that video and they got him." A key element to this song is the quick little guitar riff that starts it. Idol and his guitarist, Steve Stevens, liked to have a distinctive guitar part to open the songs - they thought of it like a flag harkening its arrival. This song is very anti-marriage song, and yet many people have it played at their weddings simply because it mentions a wedding. This was used in the movie The Wedding Singer. After getting dumped at the alter, Adam Sandler tells his friends to "turn this crap off" after the video comes on. Idol later appears in the movie as himself. He helps get Sandler together with Drew Barrymore. In the UK, this did not become a hit until 1985, when it was released there for the third time. Herman's Hermits recorded this for the 2002 album When Pigs Fly: Songs You Never Thought You'd Hear . Cevin Soling, who put the album together, explains why he chose this song for Herman's Hermits: "They have that very sweet, innocent persona. And you think of Herman's Hermits, you think that the cute, adorable Peter Noone fronting this very sweet, innocent thing. And then you've got Billy Idol who's kind of the antithesis of that. A friend of mine got to play the song for Billy Idol on the air, and she was interviewing him, so she played the Herman's Hermit's 'White Wedding' for Billy Idol. I think he just said the word, 'Frightening.'" (Check out our interview with Cevin Soling .) |
Which alcohol forms the primary ingredient of a White Lady cocktail | How to make a White Lady Cocktail. Find more cocktail recipes online. How to make a White Lady Rate this recipe 37 ratings The White Lady has a lot of similarities to a Sidecar - the key difference being the main ingredient, gin rather than brandy. In this version of a White Lady, we have added a touch of sugar to balance the citrus and egg white to give it a velvety mouth feel. Ingredients |
Who had a hit in 2003 with White Flag | Dido- white flag (nrj hit tour 21.Nov.2003) - YouTube Dido- white flag (nrj hit tour 21.Nov.2003) 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 Mar 30, 2013 Category |
Which popular knighted actor was born David White in 1940 | Catalyst Astrology-David Jason Horoscope David JASON , Chart Born February 2, 1940 at 3:00 AM in London Sir David John White, OBE known by his stage name David Jason (born 2 February 1940) is a highly regarded English actor, admired equally for his dramatic work as for his comedy roles. He is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of "Del Boy" in the BBC television situation comedy Only Fools and Horses which made him a household name in the United Kingdom, and for playing detective chief inspector Jack Frost on A Touch of Frost. Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) Early career He started his television career in 1964 playing the part of Bert Bradshaw in Crossroads. In 1967 he played a spoof super-hero Captain Fantastic (and also other roles), in the television sketch comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set. His co-stars were Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Humphrey Barclay, who recruited David Jason to appear in Do Not Adjust Your Set (partly to offset the rather intellectual style of Idle, Jones and Palin), admired David's masterly sense of timing. Jason also appeared in variety shows in support of stars such as Dick Emery, and his performances caught the attention of Ronnie Barker, who was soon to become a mentor to Jason. In 1969 Jason was recruited to appear in Hark At Barker, starring Ronnie Barker as Lord Rustless, as Dithers, the hundred-year old gardener. There was also a sequel, His Lordship Entertains. That year he also made an appearance in the popular ITC show Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) in the fifth episode of the series That's How Murder Snowballs as Abel, a framed performer in a major London theatre. In 1973 he played junior employee Granville in the first programme of the comedy anthology Seven of One, called Open All Hours and starring Barker as the miserly proprietor of a corner shop. Four series of Open All Hours were subsequently made from 1976 to 1985. He also featured in Barker's Porridge, a prison-based comedy, as Blanco. He also took the lead role in ITV sitcom A Sharp Intake Of Breath. In 1974, Jason also played the part of the inept spy Edgar Briggs in the television comedy series The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs, long before the time of spoof spy thrillers such as Austin Powers and Johnny English. In the 1970s he also acted in radio comedies, including Week Ending (in which he regularly satirised such figures as then UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen) and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (as the "B Ark Captain" in the sixth episode). Maturity and success In 1981 he found his most enduring and popular role. Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses (created by John Sullivan) is a wide-boy who makes a dubious living in Peckham, south London, trading in shoddy and counterfeit goods. He is assisted by his brother Rodney (played by Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Grandad (played by Lennard Pearce) or, in later episodes, Uncle Albert (played by Buster Merryfield). In this role Jason popularised some slang words and phrases; examples being the mild insults "dipstick" and "plonker", and the celebratory "lovely jubbly". He has also earned acclaim for a string of straight roles. These include Skullion in Porterhouse Blue, Pa Larkin in the rural idyll The Darling Buds of May (based on the H. E. Bates novel) which also featured Catherine Zeta-Jones before she achieved success in Hollywood, and Detective Jack Frost in the TV series A Touch of Frost. In addition to these dramatic roles he has also worked as a voice artist for Cosgrove Hall on a number of children's television productions, providing voices for DangerMouse, The BFG, Count Duckula and Toad from The Wind in the Willows, as w |
Who was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace? | Facts about Buckingham Palace The Royal Flag When can we see the flag on the pole? When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard. The flag is split into four quadrants. The first and fourth quadrants represent England and contain three gold lions walking (passant) on a red field; the second quadrant represents Scotland contains a red lion standing on the left hind foot (rampant) on a gold field; the third quadrant represents Ireland and contains the gold Coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field. In flag protocol, the Royal Standard is supreme. It must only be flown from buildings where the Queen is present. It flies above the British Union Flag (Union Jack), Standards of other Royal Family members, and other British flags. It never flies at half staff. Standing guard outside Buckingham Palace Foot Guards Who guards the palace? What do they wear? Five regiments of Foot Guards guard the Palace. They wear red jackets and tall, furry hats called bearskins. When the first guards come on duty, there is a ceremony called the Changing of the Guard. Changing of the Guard A familiar sight at Buckingham Palace is the Changing of the Guard ceremony that takes place in the forecourt each morning. The monarch and the royal palaces have been guarded by the Household Troops since 1660. Read more about the Changing of the Guard ceremony Inside Buckingham Palace What can you see inside Buckinham Palace? The Palace has around 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station. About 400 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks. Royal Parties Every year, more than 50,000 people come to the Palace each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions, and Royal Garden Parties Interesting facts about Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace. Where to next? From Buckingham Palace you can walk through Green Park to Horse Guards Parade where you will see the soldiers on horseback. |
Who manned the first plane flight? | How Did We Learn to Fly Like the Birds? Myths and Legends of Flight Greek Legend - Pegasus Bellerophon the Valiant, son of the King of Corinth, captured Pegasus, a winged horse. Pegasus took him to a battle with the triple headed monster, Chimera. Icarus and Daedalus - An Ancient Greek Legend Daedalus was an engineer who was imprisoned by King Minos. With his son, Icarus, he made wings of wax and feathers. Daedalus flew successfully from Crete to Naples, but Icarus, tired to fly too high and flew too near to the sun. The wings of wax melted and Icarus fell to his death in the ocean. King Kaj Kaoos of Persia King Kaj Kaoos attached eagles to his throne and flew around his kingdom. Alexander the Great Alexander the Great harnessed four mythical wings animals, called Griffins, to a basket and flew around his realm. Early Efforts of Flight Around 400 BC - China The discovery of the kite that could fly in the air by the Chinese started humans thinking about flying. Kites were used by the Chinese in religious ceremonies. They built many colorful kites for fun, also. More sophisticated kites were used to test weather conditions. Kites have been important to the invention of flight as they were the forerunner to balloons and gliders. Humans try to fly like birds For many centuries, humans have tried to fly just like the birds. Wings made of feathers or light weight wood have been attached to arms to test their ability to fly. The results were often disastrous as the muscles of the human arms are not like a birds and can not move with the strength of a bird. Hero and the Aeolipile Aeolipile The ancient Greek engineer, Hero of Alexandria, worked with air pressure and steam to create sources of power. One experiment that he developed was the aeolipile which used jets of steam to create rotary motion. Hero mounted a sphere on top of a water kettle. A fire below the kettle turned the water into steam, and the gas traveled through pipes to the sphere. Two L-shaped tubes on opposite sides of the sphere allowed the gas to escape, which gave a thrust to the sphere that caused it to rotate. 1485 Leonardo da Vinci - The Ornithopter Leonardo da Vinci's Ornithopter Leonardo da Vinci made the first real studies of flight in the 1480's. He had over 100 drawings that illustrated his theories on flight. The Ornithopter flying machine was never actually created. It was a design that Leonardo da Vinci created to show how man could fly. The modern day helicopter is based on this concept. 1783 - Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier- the First Hot Air Balloon One of The Montgolfier's Balloons The brothers, Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier, were inventors of the first hot air balloon. They used the smoke from a fire to blow hot air into a silk bag. The silk bag was attached to a basket. The hot air then rose and allowed the balloon to be lighter-than-air. In 1783, the first passengers in the colorful balloon were a sheep, rooster and duck. It climbed to a height of about 6,000 feet and traveled more than 1 mile. After this first success, the brothers began to send men up in balloons. The first manned flight was on November 21, 1783, the passengers were Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent. 1799 - 1850's - George Cayley One Version of a Glider George Cayley worked to discover a way that man could fly. He designed many different versions of gliders that used the movements of the body to control. A young boy, whose name is not known, was the first to fly one of his gliders. Over 50 years he made improvements to the gliders. He changed the shape of the wings so that the air would flow over the wings correctly. He designed a tail for the gliders to help with the stability. He tried a biplane design to add strength to the glider. He also recogniz |
Ursula Andress was the first Bond Girl, but what was her character name? | The first Bond Girl - Photos of the gorgeous Urusula Andress Ursula Andress became famous as Honey Ryder, a shell diver and James Bond’s woman of desire in Dr. No (1962), the first Bond movie. In what became an iconic moment in cinematic and fashion history, she rose out of the Caribbean Sea in a white bikini sporting a large diving knife on her hip. Due to her heavy Swiss-German accent, her character’s voice was provided by Nikki van der Zyl, while the calypso was sung by Diana Coupland. The scene made Andress a “quintessential” Bond girl. Andress later said that she owed her career to that white bikini: “This bikini made me into a success. As a result of starring in Dr. No as the first Bond girl, I was given the freedom to take my pick of future roles and to become financially independent.”The bikini she wore in the film sold at auction in 2001 for £41,125 ($59,755). In 2003, in a UK Survey by Channel 4, her entrance in Dr. No was voted #1 in “the 100 Greatest Sexy Moments”.Andress won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in 1964 for her appearance in the film. Andress. S ource Actresses Joan Collins, Barbara Bouchet, Ursula Andress and Elsa Martinelli in Rome for a panel discussion. Source Close-up of Ursula Andress in a scene from the movie Stick’em Up, Source Elvis Presley with Ursula Andress & Elsa Cárdenas in Fun in Acapulco (1963) Source Andress co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1963 musical film Fun in Acapulco, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in 4 for Texas (1963), opposite Marcello Mastroianni in The 10th Victim (1965), alongside John Richardson in She (1965), and as the countess in The Blue Max (1966). She also appeared in the Bond satire Casino Royale (1967) as Vesper Lynd, an occasional spy who persuades Evelyn Tremble, played by Peter Sellers, to carry out a mission. Later, she worked with fellow former Bond girls Claudine Auger in Anyone Can Play (1968), Barbara Bach in Stateline Motel (1975), and Luciana Paluzzi in The Sensuous Nurse (1975). Ursula Andress as Honey Rider in Dr. No. Source In 1965, she posed nude for Playboy; it would be the first of seven times she was pictured in the magazine over the next fifteen years. When asked why she had agreed to do the Playboy shoot, Andress replied coolly, “Because I’m beautiful.”She went on to appear nude or semi-nude in nearly all of her film roles between 1969 and 1979, earning her the nickname “Ursula Undress.” Ursula Andress and Vicenç Caraltó Source Other films from this period of her career include the West African diamond-searching adventure The Southern Star (1969) with George Seagal. The crime caper Perfect Friday (1970) with Stanley Baker and David Warner, the western Red Sun (1972) with Charles Bronson and Alain Delon, as Joséphine de Beauharnais in the swashbuckling spoof The Loves and Times of Scaramouche (1976) with Michael Sarrazin. The cult favorite Slave of the Cannibal God (1978) with Stacey Keach, and as Louise de La Vallière in The Fifth Musketeer (1979) with Beau Bridges. Ursula Andress,1960 Source She played Aphrodite in 1981’s Clash of the Titans, where she worked with Laurence Olivier. During the making of the film, Andress linked up with leading man Harry Hamlin, who became the father of her child. In 1982, she portrayed Mabel Dodge in the adventure-drama film Red Bells. On television, she participated in the 1986 Emmy-winning miniseries Peter the Great, and joined the cast of the primetime soap opera Falcon Crest for a three-episode arc in 1988 as an exotic foreigner who assists David Selby in retrieving Dana Sparks from a white slave ring. Ursula Andress. Since the beginning of the 1990s, her acting appearances have been rare. In 1995, Andress was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in film history.” Her last role to date was playing “Madonna” in the low-budget 2005 Swiss feature Die Vogelpredigt oder Das Schreien der Mönche (de) (English title: The Bird Preachers). |
Who was the first foreign player to score a hat trick in the Premiership? | San Francisco Bay Area — News, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Classifieds: SFGate 24 Comments The influx of foreign talent in the Premier League has brought about an unprecedented depth of scoring talent over the last decade, with many overseas imports making their way into the annals of English football. January 21 marks the three-year anniversary of Clint Dempsey 's 2012 hat-trick against Newcastle United, steering Fulham almost single-handedly to a 5-2 win over the Magpies. That accolade to this date makes Dempsey the only American ever to bag a hat-trick in the English first tier. In celebration of the Texan's accolade, we've pulled together a list of the greatest foreign talents to have marked their territory in the Premier League with a hat-trick, taking into account all players originating outside the United Kingdom. For some, this achievement was routine, while even some of the most world-class athletes could only manage the feat on one occasion. Regardless of how many hat-tricks they bagged, however, simply recording one is good enough to gain entry into our draw, paying respects to the foreign figures of past and present to have netted goals en masse. Phil Cole/Getty Images Tony Yeboah The only Ghanaian ever to score a Premier League hat-trick, former Leeds United striker Tony Yeboah twice bagged three-goal hauls during his time at Elland Road, both of which came in 1995. In two years among the English top flight, one of the Black Stars' most prominent attackers in history scored 32 goals, six of those coming against Ipswich Town and Wimbledon. Robinho Many would suggest that Robinho's £33 million arrival at the Etihad Stadium in 2008 is where Abu Dhabi's money-fuelled ownership of Manchester City first began to rear its head as a future Premier League titan. In the five years since, not every player purchase has worked as desired—to say the least—and while Robinho's value to City was up for debate, he at least has a proud Premier League hat-trick to his name. The Brazilian put all three past Stoke City in a 3-0 defeat of the Potters in October 2008, just a month-and-a-half after his arrival in England, showing fans what they had to be excited for in future. Robinho's time with the Citizens ultimately ended quite bitterly and dragged out with a short-term loan at former club Santos, but there's no denying what a magnificent talent the former Selecao star was in his prime. Savo Milosevic Savo Milosevic's three years at Villa Park were far from the most prolific of his career, but a hat-trick against Coventry City during his debut 1995-1996 campaign provided one particular highlight for the Serbian. He would later go on to find his most reliable scoring touch with Spanish sides Real Zaragoza, Espanyol and Celta Vigo, albeit never quite living up to the expectations established at Partizan Belgrade. 25. Andrei Kanchelskis Michael Steele/Getty Images Andrei Kanchelskis represented no fewer than four Premier League clubs during his playing career, but a combined 11 league appearances for Manchester City and Southampton meant the Russian didn't net a single goal for either outfit. Rather it was Manchester United and Everton who got the best out of his ability earlier in the 1990s, grabbing a hat-trick for each of those teams, both of which came in the 18 months building up to his first England departure. Arriving at Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in 1991, it took the enigmatic winger more than three-and-a-half years to bag his only United hat-trick, accounting for three of his 28 league goals with the Red Devils. After transferring to the Goodison Park in 1995—where he enjoyed a much more prolific scoring pattern—Kanchelskis showed more initiative, taking just six months to bag three in a 5-2 beating of Sheffield Wednesday in April 1996. Despite his instant impact on Merseyside, however, Kanchelskis was sold to Fiorentina in 1996 before he had a chance to get his second Everton season up and running. 24. Fabrizio Ravanelli Michael Steele/Getty Images The first of two iconic, Italian '90s strikers included i |
Bill Sykes dog in Oliver Twist | Bill Sikes: My favourite Charles Dickens character - Telegraph Charles Dickens Bill Sikes: My favourite Charles Dickens character Bill Sikes - from Oliver Twist - is one of Dickens's nastiest characters and is the eighteenth in the Telegraph pick of the best Charles Dickens characters. Image 1 of 4 Drunken Bill Sikes, one of Charles Dickens's meanest villains, kidnaps Oliver Twist. Sikes is accompanied by his dog Bulls Eye in this portrait by Frederick Barnard. Photo: Alamy Image 1 of 4 Kay Walsh (Nancy) is attacked by Bill Sikes (Robert Newton) in the classic 1948 film version of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. KAY WALSH AND ROBERT NEWTON Image 1 of 4 Charles Dickens's books have been published all over the world. This Oliver Twist was, appropriately, one of the Dover Thrift Editions. By Catherine Gee , Writer, TV & Radio 7:00AM GMT 15 Feb 2012 Follow My Favourite Charles Dickens character: Bill Sikes from Oliver Twist (1838) Rarely has a villain come along who is more dark and frightening than Bill Sikes. He’s drunk, brutal, selfishly bullish and possesses a consuming desire for revenge and control that is further blinkered by his inability to be reasoned with – all made all the more fearsome by his realism. Men much like him existed then and men much like him exist now. He is the one man on the streets of London who never showed a scrap of kindness – apparent or otherwise – to young orphan Oliver and remains probably Charles Dickens’s darkest character. He manages his career as a criminal and those who work with him with a harsh iron fist. He beats those closest to him – his girlfriend Nancy and his dog Bulls Eye – without remorse and when he discovers that Nancy plans to return Oliver to his wealthy guardians he murders her in a fit of anger. Oliver Twist has been adapted many times for stage and screen but it is probably Oliver Reed’s portrayal of Sikes in Carol Reed’s 1968 musical film that is best remembered. He became every inch of the drink and rage-filled criminal – no doubt helped along by Reed’s own substantial alcohol problem. The full series of 'My favourite Charles Dickens character' is: Related Articles |
Largest member of the cat family | What is the largest member of the cat family? | Reference.com What is the largest member of the cat family? A: Quick Answer According to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, the largest member of the cat family is the tiger. The tiger is additionally the biggest mammal on land, and it subsists entirely on meat. Full Answer There are nine subspecies of tigers that have been classified by scientists, including the Caspian, Java and Bali, all of which are extinct. The other six species include the Indo-Chinese, Sumatran, Malayan, South China, Bengal and Siberian. The subspecies range in size, and the average female tiger weighs up to 242 pounds while the male weighs up to 310 pounds.The largest tigers are the Indians, and some of the males weigh up to 570 pounds. |
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1981 film set in Russia, produced, directed and starring Warren Beatty. Also starring Dianne Keaton | Reds (1981) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States. Director: a list of 48 titles created 20 Oct 2012 a list of 23 titles created 14 May 2013 a list of 47 titles created 31 Jan 2015 a list of 26 titles created 12 Dec 2015 a list of 25 titles created 11 months ago Search for " Reds " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 3 Oscars. Another 19 wins & 34 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline American journalist John Reed journeys to Russia to document the Bolshevik Revolution and returns a revolutionary. His fervor for left-wing politics leads him to Louise Bryant, then married, who will become a feminist icon and activist. Politics at home become more complicated as the rift grows between reality and Reed's ideals. Bryant takes up with a cynical playwright, and Reed returns to Russia, where his health declines. Written by Jwelch5742 Not since Gone With The Wind has there been a great romantic epic like it! Genres: 25 December 1981 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Novelist Jerzy Kosinski originally turned down the acting gig in this film because he feared he would be kidnapped by the KGB whilst shooting on location in Finland. See more » Goofs When Louise first comes to New York and finds John's apartment (during the time of WWI), some of the apartment windows behind her have air conditioning units. See more » Quotes [first lines] Witness 1: [voiceover] Was that in 1913 or 17? I can't remember now. Uh, I'm, uh, beginning to forget all the people that I used to know, see? Witness 2: [voiceover] Do I remember Louise Bryant? Why, of course, I couldn't forget her if I tried. As the credits roll, additional interviews with the 'witnesses' play. See more » Connections Every movie lover should see this film! 26 June 2001 | by Princess-Alice – See all my reviews Warren Beatty's Reds follows only Gone With The Wind in my list of favourite films. This movie is both a love story, and a documentary. It educates the viewer not just on John Reed and his comrades, but on WWI era society in general. This brilliant script, (which, like the writings of Jack Reed expresses his political feelings with the same poetic eloquence as his love poems to his wife Louise), is interspersed with commentary from Jack's contemporaries, who tell the history from their own unique perspectives. As the truth of what was going on in that community is such an illusive thing, the only way to tell this story accurately was to show the often completely opposite view points of what was going on as told by the people for whom this history is a first hand memory. The acting in Reds is breath taking. Every member of this, extremely large, cast committed fully to their characters. One feels a true connection to even those characters who lurked in the background with only occasional lines. The most notable performances were by Beatty himself, (who's embodiment of Jack Reed was incredible), Diane Keaton, (who portrayed all the facets of Louise's personality with stunning realism), Jack Nickelson, (who delivers O'Neil's quick witted dialogue with an almost frightening cynicism), and Maureen Stapelton, (who conveyed an amazing strength as Emma Goldman). While these actors were the most prominently featured, all the actors delivered noteworthy performances as far as I'm concerned. The political history covered in this movie is nothing if not vast. This is proof of Beatty's most impressive knowledge of history. This is a film I would recommend be shown in schools, as one the most in depth study of American communism |
1978 song , sung by Warren Zevon. | Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London - YouTube Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London 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 Aug 6, 2006 The video he made to Werewolves of London. 1978. Might I just add, does anyone else laugh when they see that werewolf? I think the beast is played by Jorge Calderon... Category |
Of the athletic events being contested in 2012, which event has the longest standing Olympic record? | Why Olympic Records Are Broken (or Not) - The New York Times The New York Times SundayReview |Which Records Get Shattered? Search Photo Bob Beamon breaking the long-jump record at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Credit Bettmann/Corbis IT’S swimming that makes the biggest splash at the Olympics these days — especially here in the United States, where we will be disappointed if Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte fail to return from London with more gold medals and more world records. I’m partial to track and field, however. It’s at the Olympic Stadium in London where we’ll see athletes competing not just against one another, but against the intrinsic barriers of human achievement. The runners and jumpers and javelin-throwers will set fewer world records than the swimmers do. But the ones they set are more likely to survive the test of time. Consider the men’s long jump, for instance. The Olympic record in that discipline was set more than 40 years ago, in Mexico City, by the American Bob Beamon. About nine months before a man landed on the moon, Beamon made a giant leap — 29 feet two and a half inches — that has yet to be surpassed at the Olympic Games. (Mike Powell beat Beamon’s record at a non-Olympic meet in Tokyo in 1991, a record which itself is now more than 20 years old.) In another prestigious event, the women’s 100-meter dash, the world record of 10.49 seconds was set in 1988, at the Olympic trials in Indianapolis, by Florence Griffith-Joyner. She also set the Olympic record, 10.62 seconds, later that year in Seoul. Continue reading the main story Those cases are not as exceptional as you might think. Only five track and field world records were broken at the Beijing games in 2008 out of 47 events. And it was actually a relatively productive Olympics by that standard: only seven world records had been established at the prior four games combined. Advertisement Continue reading the main story By contrast, 25 world records were set in the swimming competition in Beijing — out of just 34 events. The longest-standing world record in any swimming discipline is barely more than 10 years old. It was set by Grant Hackett in the 1,500-meter freestyle short course at the Australian Championships in 2001. In fact, the progress in swimming has followed a predictable and almost eerie regularity, with the winning times in most events improving at virtually every Summer Games. I have developed a statistical method to measure the amount of improvement in medal-winning times in Olympic competition between the 1968 games in Mexico City and the 2008 games in Beijing. The method looks at the overall trend-line in each discipline — not just the record-setting performances, which could conceivably be outliers. In all 28 swimming events that have been contested continuously since 1968, the rate of progress has been almost exactly the same. In each discipline, times have fallen by somewhere between 8.2 percent (in the women’s 200-meter freestyle) and 12.5 percent (the women’s 200-meter breaststroke) over the 40-year period. Track and field athletes have made nowhere near such consistent progress — with the exception of a few relatively obscure events like racewalking. In short-distance running events, for instance, medal-winning times have fallen by only about 2 percent over the 40-year period. Long-distance runners have made slightly more progress — about a 6 percent improvement since 1968 — but still much less than the swimmers. The field events that make up the other half of the athletics completion have been a mixed bag. Although there has been a lot of progress in the high jump and the pole vault, the trend has actually been negative in some other competitions. The woman who won the shot-put competition in Beijing, Valerie Vili of New Zealand, would not, with her tosses, have won even a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. What accounts for those differences? Part of the answer is simply that swimmers have benefited more from technology, in the form of everything from sleeker, computer-designed Speedos to deeper (and, for t |
What is the venue for the 2012 Olympic Badminton ? | 2012 London Olympics -- Eight badminton players disqualified for trying to lose matches comment LONDON -- Eight badminton players at the London Olympics were kicked out of competition Wednesday for trying to lose -- a display that drew outrage from fans and organizers who said the women had violated the most sacred stage in sports. After an unexpected loss by a powerful Chinese doubles team, the eight women appeared to play poorly on purpose to secure a more favorable position in the next phase of the event. The feeble play was obvious to fans who attended the matches Tuesday night at Wembley Arena -- they chanted, "Off! Off! Off!" -- and to incredulous television broadcasters and viewers watching around the world. "They're serving fault and fault! They are just hitting the ball into the net!" the BBC's David Mercer said in disbelief. "They are both trying to lose, and that is unforgivable. This is the Olympic Games." The eight doubles players from China, South Korea and Indonesia were cited by the Badminton World Federation for "conducting oneself in a manner that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the sport." Referee Torsten Berg, second from right, talks to South Korean coach Sung Han-kook, right, after Berg issued a black card to the players in the women's doubles match between South Korea and Indonesia. AP Photo/Andres Leighton The players are world doubles champions Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang of China and their South Korean opponents, Jung Kyun-eun and Kim Ha-na, along with South Korea's Ha Jung-eun and Kim Min-jung and Indonesia's Meiliana Jauhari and Greysia Polii. They were disqualified from competition but allowed to stay at the Games -- a step lighter than expulsion, the penalty for positive drug tests. "We have to be clear: There has been a problem here and we have to take that problem very seriously," BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said. "There are things we can improve on and look at after this competition." Teams blamed the introduction of a round-robin stage rather than a straight knockout tournament as the main cause of the problem. The round-robin format can allow results to be manipulated to earn an easier matchup in the knockout round. The Chinese players tried to rig the draw after China's second-seeded pair unexpectedly lost to a Danish team in the morning. That placed the No. 2 pair on course for a semifinal meeting with Wang and Yu, instead of the final. Wang and Yu then deliberately set out to lose so they would go into the bottom half of the draw. They hardly exerted themselves, and neither did the South Koreans, drawing jeers of derision from the crowd and warnings from the umpire and tournament referee Torsten Berg. Wang and Yu eventually got what they wanted by losing. After the match, Yu said his team was only trying to save energy for the knockout rounds, which start Wednesday. Later, Yu said he was quitting the sport. A comment on a verified account for Yu on the Tencent microblogging service late Wednesday read: "This is my last game. Farewell Badminton World Federation. Farewell my dear badminton." An hour later, the South Korean team of Ha and Kim took to the court and decided also to try to lose to the Indonesians to avoid meeting Wang and Yu in the quarterfinals. Early on, all four players were warned by the umpire for not trying hard, and Berg returned and produced black cards to disqualify both pairs, but the cards were rescinded on a promise of better play. In the third game, Berg reappeared to urge them to finish, and the Indonesians ended up being better at losing than Ha and Kim, who fell into the playoff they didn't want with the world champions. South Korea and Indonesia appealed the disqualification, but the BWF rejected the South Korean appeal and Indonesia's challenge was withdrawn. China had accepted the federation's earlier decision. The competition was to continue later Wednesday with four previously eliminated teams in the quarterfinals. Russian pair Valeria Sorokina and Nina Vislova, and Canadian team Alex Bruce and Michele Li now advance from Group A. Australian pa |
In which Olympic track cycling event is a derny used? | What is the derny, used in cycling's keirin discipline? | Sport | The Guardian Olympics 2012: cycling What is the derny, used in cycling's keirin discipline? The motorised bicycle, named after its French inventor, is used to create a slipstream for the cyclists following it The rider of the derny sits upright on his machine as he goes around the track in order to create a slipstream for the following riders. Photograph: Tom Jenkins Friday 3 August 2012 18.58 EDT First published on Friday 3 August 2012 18.58 EDT Close This article is 4 years old The solitary biker who leads the procession of Olympic cyclists in the keirin event is known as the derny after the type of motorised bicycle he rides. He sits bolt upright at the back of his machine to create a slipstream for the cyclists behind him to ride in. The slipstream can make cycling 40% easier. Derny bikes were first made in 1938 in France by Roger Derny and Son. The company closed in 1957, but the name stuck. Dernys are bicycles powered with a 98cc engine with a fuel tank by the handlebars. The top speed with the cyclist pedalling is around 40 miles an hour, depending on gearing. Many of those used have original frames, although they have updated engines. They are used in keirin racing, six-day races, motor-paced road races and in endurance training. |
In which event did Boris Onischenko compete before being disqualified for cheating at the 1976 Montreal Games? | 50 stunning Olympic moments No18: Boris Onischenko cheats, GB win gold | Simon Burnton | Sport | The Guardian 50 stunning Olympic moments 50 stunning Olympic moments No18: Boris Onischenko cheats, GB win gold The most infamous case of sporting skulduggery in Olympic history came in the modern pentathlon in the Montreal Games in 1976 when Onischenko used an electrical device in his épée Boris Onischenko has his weapon checked during the modern pentathlon in the Montreal Games in 1976. Photograph: Popperfoto Wednesday 14 March 2012 08.03 EDT First published on Wednesday 14 March 2012 08.03 EDT Share on Messenger Close It is just as well that Nadia Comaneci turned up with her scoreboard-befuddling antics , because without her there would have been worryingly little good news to cheer in Montreal. Why Olympians shine under the spotlight Read more On the eve of the opening ceremony – a threatened strike by broadcasters having been seen off only the previous day – a torrential downpour sent water pouring into the velodrome through leaks in the roof, and so many people fainted during the ceremony’s dress rehearsal that organisers were forced to distribute 14,000 salt tablets in an attempt to avoid a repeat on the big day. The bill for staging the Games – which escalated from an initial estimate of $124m to a final outlay of $1.5bn – took 30 years to pay off, finally being settled in December 2006 . Canada became the first and so far only host nation not to win a single gold medal . The Games began with streams of athletes leaving the city, as all but two African nations eventually joined a last-minute boycott in protest at New Zealand, whose rugby side had just body-swerved a boycott to go on a tour of South Africa, being allowed to compete – “unequivocally not our concern in any way,” according to the IOC president, Lord Killanin. New nations were joining the protest even after the Games began, with officials often not finding out until only one boxer turned up to a bout, or just one team to a football match. Both the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China (China) also withdrew, each because of problems with the other and the former so late in the day that their sailors were already on the water for the official opening of the regatta when they were beckoned back to land. And then the Games began. 19 July, the second day of competition, started with the newspapers full of news of Comaneci’s perfect 10. Finally it seemed that attention was starting to turn away from the politics and towards the action. By the day’s end, though, the talk was only of one thing: the most infamous case of sporting skulduggery in Olympic history. Boris Onischenko was one of the modern pentathlon’s star athletes. A three-times world champion and member of Russia’s winning team in 1972, when he was an individual silver-medallist, he was, at 38, considered likely to leave his last Games with at least one further medal. After the equestrian events Russia’s team lay fourth, with their best disciplines still to come, and Onischenko started the second day’s fencing in thrilling style. In this part of the pentathlon, every athlete played each of the others in a round-robin competition, in what added up to 46 matches spread over a period of 12 hours. Each lasted three minutes, or until one of the contestants registered a hit, with an electronic scoreboard programmed to automatically detect when either blade found its mark. The aim was to win at least 70% of your matches, which would trigger a 1,000-point bonus, and after winning each of his first four Onischenko seemed very much on target. The Russians faced the Britons early in the day. First he easily beat Danny Nightingale – “I was expecting to lose, he was a renowned fencer” – and next up was Adrian Parker. “Onischenko scored a hit, but we could not see how he managed it,” recalled the British team manager, Mike Proudfoot, who suspected some kind of technical malfunction. “We called an official to look at the equipment. He inspected the piste and electrical equipment, but eventuall |
Mark Spitz famously won seven gold medals in the 1972 Munich Olympics. How many gold medals did he win the the 1968 Mexico City games? | Mark SPITZ - Olympic Swimming | United States of America Mark SPITZ Olympic Games 1968 , 1972 Mark Spitz is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games. Prediction backfires American Mark Spitz had brashly predicted that he would win six gold medals at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Although he did take home two gold medals from the relays, he performed well below expectations in his individual races. He was third in the 100m freestyle, second in the 100m butterfly and last in the final of the 200m butterfly. Seven golds At the 1972 Munich Games, Spitz was determined to make up for his below-par performances four years earlier. He did not disappoint. Over a period of eight days, Mark Spitz entered seven events, won all seven and set a world record in every one. Long-lasting record Mark Spitz held the record for most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games for 36 years. It was finally broken by American phenomenon Michael Phelps who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games. |
Which was the first country to host the Olympic games for a second time? | Olympics Games: Summer Olympics 2016 and Winter Olympic 2018, Venue, Schedule The next summer Olympics is going to be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 5 to 21, 2016. It is the first South American country to host the games. Summer Olympics Events: These events are organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOL). The Olympics includes 35 sports and nearly 400 events. The Summer Olympics includes 28 sports with 38 disciplines and the Winter Olympics includes 7 sports with 15 disciplines. The Summer Olympic sports are archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, judo, mountain biking, rowing, sailing, shooting, soccer, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting and wrestling. Two sports, taekwondo and triathlon (swimming, biking, running), were introduced for the first time at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. In 1996, Mountain biking made its Olympic debut. Olympics symbol: The Olympics flag consists of the Olympic rings -five intertwined rings representing five continents having colors - blue, yellow, black, green and red on a white field. The Olympic Motto: The Olympic motto is "Ctius, Altius, Fortius", which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger" Olympic Torch Relay: The Olympic Flame is lit in Olympia which is used to light the torch. The torch is relayed to the host city's Olympic stadium. Olympic Mascot: The Olympic mascot is an animal or human figure which represents the cultural heritage of the host country. The mascots are important message transmission vehicles for the world's largest sports event, especially for children and young people. The mascot reflects the host country identity and culture. Winter Olympics The XXIII Olympic Winter Games 2018 will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea from Feb 9 - Feb 25. The Winter Olympics are a celebration of winter sports around the world. The Winter Olympics are held every four years in a venue known for its competitive winter sports facilities. The first winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. They were held every four years thereafter with a break between 1936 and 1948 for the Second World War. From then on both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics were held in the same year till 1992. However, in accordance with a 1986 decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it was decided to hold the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics in different four-year cycles, thus these two sport events now occur two years apart. Winter Olympics exclusively features seven snow-sporting events divided into 15 disciplines. The various sporting events at the Winter Olympic Games are: Alpine skiing, Biathlon, Bobsled, Cross-country skiing, Curling, Figure skating, Freestyle skiing, Ice hockey, Luge, Nordic combined, short track speed skating, Skeleton, Ski jumping, Snowboarding, and Speed skating. The Winter Olympics because of the nature of the sports involved and their requirements have always been held in countries in the northern hemisphere so far. They have yet to be held in the southern hemisphere. The US has been the host country four times, while France has hosted the games thrice. Austria, Canada, Japan, Italy, Norway and Switzerland have each hosted the Games on two occasions. The next event, i.e. The XXIII Winter Olympic Games will be held at Pyeongchang South Korea from February 9 to 25, 2018, while the following event, i.e. the XXIV Winter Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, China in 2022. Last updated on January 13, 2016 |
Which country were appearing at their first finals during Euro 2012 ? | My Football Facts & Stats | England National Football Team Statistics 1872-2016 Statistics detailing the results achieved against of all England's 86 different international opponents played so far with chronological table The England National football team is the joint oldest in the world, formed at the same time as Scotland's National Team . England played their first international match against Scotland at Scotland's invitation, at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland on 30th November 1872. Over the next forty years, England played exclusively with the other three "Home Nations" - Scotland, Wales and Ireland (later, Northern Ireland). The games were made competitive with the advent of the British Home Championship, sometimes called "Home Internations", from 1883 to 1984. Before Wembley was opened in 1923, England had no permanent home ground. England joined FIFA in 1906, playing its first ever game outside the British Isles in 1908. However, the relationship between the two was strained mainly due to the status and definition of amateurs, resulting in the British nations' departure from FIFA in 1928, before rejoining in 1946. As a result, England did not compete in a FIFA World Cup until 1950, in which they were beaten in a 1-0 defeat against the United States, failing to get past the first round. England's first ever defeat on home soil to a non-UK team was a 0-2 loss to Ireland on September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool. A 6-3 loss in 1953 to Hungary was England's first ever defeat to a non-UK team at Wembley. England are one of the more successful footballing teams, being one of only seven countries to ever win the FIFA World Cup, which they did in 1966 when they hosted the finals. They defeated West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the Final. Since then, however, they have only reached the semi-finals once, losing to West Germany on penalties. Nevertheless, they remain a prominent team on the global stage, usually just inside or close to the top ten rankings of both FIFA and ELO. Although Walter Winterbottom was appointed as the first ever full time manager in 1946, the team was still picked by an FA committee until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. Under Ramsey, England experienced its greatest ever success, winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany 4-2 after extra time. Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the final. The 1966 World Cup was also held in England. England qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico as reigning cup holders. They reached the Quarter-finals but were knocked out by West Germany. England failed to qualify for both the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. In 1982, England under Ron Greenwood qualified for FIFA World Cup in Spain after a 12-year absence and were eliminated from the second round without losing a match. The team under Bobby Robson fared better as England reached the quarter finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup and finished fourth in the tournament four years later, which was the best performance in the World Cup since 1966. Graham Taylor's short reign as Robson's successor ended after his England failed to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but then the 1996 European Championships were held in England, and under new coach Terry Venables the team had its best ever performance at a European Championship, reaching the semi-final. The England team of the 1990s and 2000s hasn't progressed beyond the quarter finals of any international tournament apart from Italia 90 and Euro 96. Sven-Göran Eriksson took charge of the team between 2001 and 2006 and was the first non-English manager of England. Steve McClaren was appointed as the head coach following the 2006 World Cup. The reign was marked with little success, with England failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championships. McClaren left on 22 November 2007, after only 16 months in charge and making him the shortest tenured full time England manager ever since the inauguration of the post in 1946. He was replaced by the former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager Fabio Capello. The Italian was the second foreign mana |
Which player was fined and given a one match ban for revealing his sponsored underpants after scoring? | In Uefa's sad world a pair of marketed underpants is worse than racism | Marcus Christenson | Football | The Guardian Sportblog In Uefa's sad world a pair of marketed underpants is worse than racism Uefa needs to explain how it can fine Nicklas Bendtner £80,000 for showing his underpants when Porto had to pay only £16,700 for their fans' racist abuse earlier this season Nicklas Bendtner has been fined £80,000 for showing his underpants after scoring against Portugal. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images Monday 18 June 2012 10.25 EDT First published on Monday 18 June 2012 10.25 EDT Share on Messenger Close What price ambush marketing? Well, the going rate seems to be €100,000 (£80,000) according to Uefa, which has fined the Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner that extraordinary amount for revealing a pair of underpants with the name of an Irish bookmaker on it. Uefa has also banned Bendtner for one game, meaning that Denmark will be without their top striker for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in September. It is a ban that could have huge implications for the Danes' hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup and, subsequently, the Danish FA's income for the next few years. First of all: It is a ridiculous punishment. It is ludicrous in its own right but when you start comparing it to the fines Uefa has handed out for racism, it becomes embarrassing. Here is a list of Uefa bans in the past: • October 2000 Patrick Vieira says Sinisa Mihajlovic called him a black bastard and a fucking black monkey, which Mihajlovic denies. The Serb also claimed that Vieira had started it by calling him a gypsy. Uefa's punishment? Two-match ban for Mihajlovic. • June 2007 Serbian fans aim racist abuse at England's Nedum Onuoha at the Under-21 European Championship in Holland. Uefa's punishment? Serbian Football Federation is fined £16,500 for "the racist chanting of supporters and the improper conduct of their players". • June 2008 Some Croatia fans are found guilty by Uefa of "displaying a racist banner and showing racist conduct" during a Euro 2008 quarter-final against Turkey. Uefa's punishment? The Croatian Football Federation is fined nearly £10,000. • February 2012 Porto fans subject the Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to prolonged racist abuse in the Europa League tie. Uefa's punishment? Porto are fined £16,700. In some of the cases Bendtner's "crime" has been judged by Uefa to be about 10 times as bad as racist chanting. How can anyone possibly justify that? Uefa needs to come out and say why it has decided to fine a player £80,000 for breaking a rule he said "he wasn't aware of" while punishing racist abuse less severely. The absurdity of Uefa's fining system was there to be seen earlier this season after the above-mentioned fine handed out to Porto for the racial abuse of Balotelli (£16,700) was followed by a higher fine (£24,740) for Manchester City – for returning to the field less than a minute late after half-time. The sad thing is that the only winners in this pitiful tale is Paddy Power, the bookmaker whose name so offended Uefa. The governing body said on its website on Monday that Bendtner had been fined and banned for "improper conduct" – but surely it is Uefa that should be held to account for that offence. |
Who was the only player to make the UEFA team of the tournament whose team was knocked out in the group stages? | The 16 teams who have qualified for the Champions League knock-out stage - Goal.com AC MILAN The Italian giants had a hit-and-miss group stage campaign, as they won twice, drew twice and lost twice. However, due to results in other fixtures, they sneaked into the last 16 ahead of Zenit St Petersburg by a single point, but behind Group C victor Malaga. Their stuttering Serie A form does not necessarily equate to an early exit in the Champions League for the Rossoneri - last season, eventual winner Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League but managed to conquer Barcelona and Bayern Munich en route to the coveted trophy. Star forward Stephan El Shaarawy - who has been spectacular this season - will hope some of his team-mates start scoring as frequently as him in 2013 should they hope to win silverware. ARSENAL Arsenal is another team that has had an indifferent 2012-13 season but scraped into the last 16 by a point in second place. The Gunners started brightly enough, but one win and two losses in their final four games could have cost them dearly. Arsene Wenger, head coach at the north London club for well over a decade now, has not led Arsenal to a Champions League final since 2006, when the club lost to Barcelona. Six years later and the Blaugrana have repeatedly been an unsurpassable object for the Premier League giants, and their second-place finish means that another knockout stage clash against the Catalan giants is far from unforeseeable. BARCELONA Barcelona has not been as impenetrable as usual in the group stage this term. Defensive injuries affected their 'Goals Against' tally, and the club was beaten by Celtic in a shock result in November. However, wins scattered in other fixtures allowed it to ease away from its opponents and finish comfortably top of Group G. Unsurprisingly - considering its recent record in the Champions League, and the incredible array of talent at their disposal - Barca is the favorite to reclaim the trophy. It has reached at least the semifinal stage in the five most recent seasons, and has won the competition three times in the last seven years. BAYERN MUNICH Last year's runner-up was assured of its spot in the last 16 with a game to go, when a draw to Valencia allowed the club to progress due to BATE's inability to beat Lille. Die Roten have been rampant in the Bundesliga and have been amongst the form teams this season anywhere in Europe. With the likes of Mario Gomez, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Toni Kroos, Mario Mandzukic and Thomas Muller to choose from in attack, and seasoned Germans such as Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer behind it, Bayern is in a fantastic position to take Europe by storm this season. Bayern is up there with the likes of Barca and Real Madrid as favorites to win this time around. BORUSSIA DORTMUND Borussia Dortmund might have headed into the Champions League group stage tentatively, but it exits as one of the best bets to make it far in the competition this season. The club's conquering of this year's 'Group of Death' - which included Real Madrid, Manchester City and Ajax - in unbeaten fashion was exquisite, and it will not be underestimated in the knockout matches. Robert Lewandowski, Mario Gotze and Marco Reus are all key assets to the reigning Bundesliga champions, who may choose to focus their efforts on the Champions League if they fail to make ground on Bayern in the German league. CELTIC Fun fact: Had Celtic's two consecutive matches with Barcelona in Group G been in the knockout stage of the competition, the team would have taken the Spanish giants to extra time! Could Celtic have lasted until penalties in that situation? It will be hoping that the resilience it showed against Tito Vilanova's side comes in handy in the last 16 after the Scottish side squeezed into second place ahead of Benfica. The odds of Neil Lennon's lads taking the trophy are predictably high, and only a mad man or incredibly optimistic Bhoys fan would ever seriously think they can win the continental competition this campaign. However, just making it this |
What was the nationality of Pedro Proenca who refereed the final? | Euro 2012: Pedro Proença to referee England v Italy | Football | The Guardian Euro 2012: Pedro Proença to referee England v Italy • Official was in charge of Champions League final • Howard Webb named for Czech Republic v Portugal Pedro Proença was in charge of Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Photograph: Jose Coelho/EPA Wednesday 20 June 2012 10.37 EDT First published on Wednesday 20 June 2012 10.37 EDT Close This article is 4 years old Pedro Proença, who refereed this year's Champions League final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich, will be in charge of England's Euro 2012 quarter-final with Italy. The Portuguese official has refereed two matches so far at Euro 2012: France's 2-0 defeat to Sweden, and Ireland's 4-0 defeat to Spain. He was promoted to Uefa's elite category at the start of the 2009-10 season. England's Howard Webb , who refereed the World Cup final in 2010, will officiate the Czech Republic-Portugal quarter-final on Thursday. The Italian Nicola Rizzoli and Slovenia's Damir Skomina will referee Spain v France and Germany v Greece respectively. |
What was the nickname of Captain Pierce in the TV series MASH | Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce | Monster M*A*S*H | Fandom powered by Wikia Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Alan Alda as "Hawkeye" on the M*A*S*H TV series. M*A*S*H character Vital information Captain (O-3), U.S. Army Reserve Job/Role in unit: Chief Surgeon at the 4077th M*A*S*H Home Black, greying (in TV series), Blond, in 1970 MASH film Eye Color: Blue in TV series, Green in MASH film Height: Unnamed wife in MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors Relatives/Children: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce, Sr. (father) Unnamed mother, died when he was 10-years-old Two unnamed sons in MASH: A Novel Appearances Alan Alda (television series) Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce is the lead fictional character in the M*A*S*H novels, film, and television series. The character was played by Donald Sutherland in the film and Alan Alda on television. Contents Edit Born and raised in Crabapple Cove, Maine , Hawkeye is (according to the TV series) the son of Dr. Daniel Pierce. According to the novels, his father is “Big Benjy” Pierce, a lobster fisherman. He attended Androscoggin College, where he played football and intercepted a Hail Mary pass thrown by Dartmouth quarterback John McIntyre . After his medical residency in Boston, Hawkeye is drafted into the U. S. Army and called to serve at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War. Between long, intense sessions of treating critically wounded patients, he makes the best of his life in an isolated Army camp with heavy drinking, carousing, and pulling pranks on the people around him, especially the unpleasantly stiff and callous Major Frank Burns and Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. Origin of the nickname “Hawkeye” Edit The novel established that Pierce's nickname of "Hawkeye" was given to him by his father. It comes from the novel The Last of the Mohicans, which Pierce, in Hooker's book, claimed was "The only book my old man ever read."[1] In an episode of the TV series in which Hawkeye believed himself to be in mortal danger due to heavy enemy shelling, he made out a will and left Colonel Sherman T. Potter (who Hawkeye stated was like a father) the edition of The Last of the Mohicans that his father had given him. "It was his favorite book," Hawkeye wrote in the will, implying that he had read more books. Changes in the character Edit Although the Robert Altman film followed Hooker's book somewhat in structure, much of the dialogue was improvised and thus departed even from Ring Lardner, Jr.'s screenplay. The screenplay itself departed from the book in a number of details (e.g. Frank Burns became a major instead of a captain, and was identified with Major Hobson, the zealously religious officer that Pierce and bunk mate Trapper John McIntyre got removed from their tent and, subsequently, the camp), but on the whole, the main characters and mood were left intact. Perhaps the biggest change in Hawkeye's characterization from the book, to the big screen and finally to the small screen comes in his marital status. The Hawkeye of the book is married to Evelyn Pierce with children (according to the sequels) and faithful while in Korea (as far as the reader is concerned). He offers several doctors love advice, "Jeeter" Carroll for example, extolling the virtues of extramarital sex but never partaking himself. The film version of Hawkeye is still married, but gives himself more moral leeway, arguing that he is far from home, no one is ever going to know, and it will reduce stress for both involved. Finally, the film's Hawkeye was transformed into the womanizing and single Hawkeye of the TV series. In the pilot, however, Hawkeye told Lieutenant Dish that he was engaged and in a later first-season episode he broke up with several women, when he believed the war had ended, by telling him that he was married, although it was revealed at the end of the episode that he was lying. A later episode shows in fact Hawkeye had a one year common law relationship with a nurse after graduating from medical college which he revealed to BJ after the woman in question is |
Where did Captain James Cook die | Captain Cook killed in Hawaii - Feb 14, 1779 - HISTORY.com Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Share this: Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Author Captain Cook killed in Hawaii URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 14, 1779, Captain James Cook, the great English explorer and navigator, is murdered by natives of Hawaii during his third visit to the Pacific island group. In 1768, Cook, a surveyor in the Royal Navy, was commissioned a lieutenant in command of the HMS Endeavor and led an expedition that took scientists to Tahiti to chart the course of the planet Venus. In 1771, he returned to England, having explored the coast of New Zealand and Australia and circumnavigated the globe. Beginning in 1772, he commanded a major mission to the South Pacific and during the next three years explored the Antarctic region, charted the New Hebrides, and discovered New Caledonia. In 1776, Cook sailed from England again as commander of the HMS Resolution and Discovery, and in January 1778 he made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands. He may have been the first European to ever visit the island group, which he named the Sandwich Islands in honor of one of his patrons, John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich. Cook and his crew were welcomed by the Hawaiians, who were fascinated by the Europeans’ ships and their use of iron. Cook provisioned his ships by trading the metal, and his sailors traded iron nails for sex. The ships then made a brief stop at Ni’ihau and headed north to look for the western end of a northwest passage from the North Atlantic to the Pacific. Almost one year later, Cook’s two ships returned to the Hawaiian Islands and found a safe harbor in Hawaii’s Kealakekua Bay. It is suspected that the Hawaiians attached religious significance to the first stay of the Europeans on their islands. In Cook’s second visit, there was no question of this phenomenon. Kealakekua Bay was considered the sacred harbor of Lono, the fertility god of the Hawaiians, and at the time of Cook’s arrival the locals were engaged in a festival dedicated to Lono. Cook and his compatriots were welcomed as gods and for the next month exploited the Hawaiians’ good will. After one of the crewmen died, exposing the Europeans as mere mortals, relations became strained. On February 4, 1779, the British ships sailed from Kealakekua Bay, but rough seas damaged the foremast of the Resolution, and after only a week at sea the expedition was forced to return to Hawaii. The Hawaiians greeted Cook and his men by hurling rocks; they then stole a small cutter vessel from the Discovery. Negotiations with King Kalaniopuu for the return of the cutter collapsed after a lesser Hawaiian chief was shot to death and a mob of Hawaiians descended on Cook’s party. The captain and his men fired on the angry Hawaiians, but they were soon overwhelmed, and only a few managed to escape to the safety of the Resolution. Captain Cook himself was killed by the mob. A few days later, the Englishmen retaliated by firing their cannons and muskets at the shore, killing some 30 Hawaiians. The Resolution and Discovery eventually returned to England. Related Videos |
Name the Captain of the Titanic when she sunk in 1912 | BBC - History - British History in depth: Titanic: Sinking the Myths Print this page 'Practically unsinkable' As soon as the waves of the North Atlantic closed over the stern of RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912, the myths began surrounding her design, construction and transatlantic voyage. The Titanic disaster today is a classic tale, a modern folk story, but like all folk stories our understanding of what really happened has been clouded by the way the disaster has been recounted over the years. The claim actually made was that she was 'practically unsinkable'... It was said that the builders and owners of Titanic claimed she was 'unsinkable'. The claim actually made was that she was 'practically unsinkable', close enough, but nevertheless an unfortunate statement and one which would haunt both builder and owner for years. Titanic, the largest vessel in the world when she entered service in 1912, was neither the finest nor the most technically advanced of her day. Size, seldom an indication that something is better, was the only record she held. The ships that Titanic, and her slightly older sister Olympic, were designed to compete with were the Cunard liners Lusitania and Mauretania, which entered service in 1907. Designed and built as record breakers, both held the coveted 'Blue Riband' for the fastest Atlantic crossing. They were built principally from lessons learnt from advances in warship construction, but most importantly both were powered by steam turbines driving quadruple screws, each fitted with a large balanced rudder, making them faster than the competition and easier to manoeuvre. This was a giant leap forward in marine engineering, comparable to the advances made in 1969 with the introduction of the Concorde supersonic aircraft. Titanic and Olympic should best be described as the 747s of their day. As huge people carriers, travelling at moderate speed, with space for large cargoes, they posed a great commercial threat to the smaller and more expensive-to-operate Cunarders. Top Achilles heel Titanic's rudder design was her Achilles heel. © Building ships this large led to inevitable compromises. Titanic, identical in almost every respect to her sister, adopted tried and trusted methods for her design and construction. No risks were taken with the choice of engines which were enlarged versions of the propulsion system first used experimentally in Laurentic, another White Star liner, in 1909. The triple screw vessel had proved that two expansion engines feeding exhaust steam into a low pressure turbine were more economical than vessels using expansion engines or turbines alone. ...little thought was given to how a ship, 852 feet in length, might...avoid collision with an iceberg. Titanic's hull and upper works were also enlarged versions of designs refined over several decades. Her stern, with its high graceful counter and long thin rudder, was an exact copy of an 18th-century sailing ship, wrought in steel, a perfect example of the lack of technical development. Compared with the rudder design of the Cunarders, Titanic's was a fraction of the size. No account was made for advances in scale and little thought was given to how a ship, 852 feet in length, might turn in an emergency or avoid collision with an iceberg. This was Titanic's Achilles heel. Top Speed Oceanic's dining saloon. The room, with its domed ceiling, one of the finest ever created for a ocean liner, was designed by Richard Norman Shaw. © These design differences meant Titanic would never be able to challenge the speed or manoeuvrability of the Cunarders, but this did not matter. White Star had given up all thought of speed records more than a decade before, in 1899, with the introduction of Oceanic, a ship given the title 'Crowning Glory of the 19th Century'. It was justly deserved, for her interiors were the finest ever created by the Belfast shipbuilder of Harland & Wolff. ...Titanic would never be able to challenge the speed or manoeuvrability of the Cunarders... White Star could not afford to lavish the same expense on their new sh |
Who played Captain Blood in the 1935 movie. | Captain Blood (1935) - 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 After being wrongly convicted as a traitor, Peter Blood, an English physician, is sent to exile in the British colonies of the Caribbean, where he becomes a pirate. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 41 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 30 titles created 25 Mar 2011 a list of 41 titles created 07 Feb 2012 a list of 32 titles created 26 Jun 2013 a list of 43 titles created 08 Feb 2015 Search for " Captain Blood " 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. Nominated for 5 Oscars. See more awards » Videos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Geoffrey Thorpe, a buccaneer, is hired by Queen Elizabeth I to nag the Spanish Armada. The Armada is waiting for the attack on England and Thorpe surprises them with attacks on their galleons where he shows his skills on the sword. Director: Michael Curtiz When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army. Directors: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley Stars: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone A major countermands orders and attacks to avenge a previous massacre of men, women, and children. Director: Michael Curtiz A Texas cattle agent witnesses first hand, the brutal lawlessness of Dodge City and takes the job of sheriff to clean the town up. Director: Michael Curtiz A highly fictionalized account of the life of George Armstrong Custer from his arrival at West Point in 1857 to his death at the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. He has little ... See full summary » Director: Raoul Walsh A depiction of the love/hate relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex. Director: Michael Curtiz In 1854, Jeb Stuart, George Custer and other graduates from West Point are posted to Kansas to help pacify the territory before railroad construction to Santa Fe can resume. Director: Michael Curtiz A platoon of special ops are tasked to parachute into the remote Burmese jungle and destroy a strategic Japanese radar station, but getting out isn't as easy. Director: Raoul Walsh Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, ... See full summary » Director: Frank Lloyd Three British soldiers on the Northwest Frontier of India struggle against the enemy - and themselves. Director: Henry Hathaway Brian Hawke of the Royal Navy versus the pirates of Madagascar. Director: George Sherman Two noble Scottish brothers deliberately take opposite sides when Bonnie Prince Charlie returns to claim the throne of Scotland in order to preserve the family fortune. Director: William Keighley Edit Storyline Arrested during the Monmouth Rebellion and falsely convicted of treason, Dr. Peter Blood is banished to the West Indies and sold into slavery. In Port Royal, Jamaica the Governor's daughter Arabella Bishop buys him for £10 to spite her uncle, Col. Bishop who owns a major plantation. Life is hard for the men and for Blood as well. By chance he treats the Governor's gout and is soon part of the medical service. He dreams of freedom and when the opportunity strikes, he and his friends rebel taking over a Spanish ship that has attacked the city. Soon, they are the most feared pirates on the seas, men without a country attacking all ships. When Arabella is prisoner, Blood decides to return her to Port Royal only to find that it is under the control of England's new enemy, France. All of them must decide if they are to fight for their new King. Written by garykmcd THE MOST MAGNIFICENT & THRILLING SEA ADVENTURE EVER FIL |
Who made the album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy | Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy - Elton John | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Sitting atop the charts in 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin recalled their rise to power in Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy , their first explicitly conceptual effort since Tumbleweed Connection . It's no coincidence that it's their best album since then, showcasing each at the peak of his power, as John crafts supple, elastic, versatile pop and Taupin 's inscrutable wordplay is evocative, even moving. What's best about the record is that it works best of a piece -- although it entered the charts at number one, this only had one huge hit in "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," which sounds even better here, since it tidily fits into the musical and lyrical themes. And although the musical skill on display here is dazzling, as it bounces between country and hard rock within the same song, this is certainly a grower. The album needs time to reveal its treasures, but once it does, it rivals Tumbleweed in terms of sheer consistency and eclipses it in scope, capturing John and Taupin at a pinnacle. They collapsed in hubris and excess not long afterward -- Rock of the Westies , which followed just months later is as scattered as this is focused -- but this remains a testament to the strengths of their creative partnership. Track Listing |
What was the first name of Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army. | Captain George Mainwaring | Dad's Army Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit George Mainwaring was born in 1885. He is a pompous, blustering figure with overdeveloped sense of his importance, fuelled by his social status in Walmington-on-Sea as the bank manager, and his status as Captain and commander of the local Home Guard volunteer unit. He believes in following rules and orders to sometimes ludicrous degrees. He is class conscious and a snob, considering himself upper-middle class and looking down on anyone he considers beneath him, which may be because he struggled to rise above his working class background. His pretensions stand in contrast to Wilson , who is genuinely Upper Middle Class, Mainwaring is often bitter about Wilson's having attending public school, believing it made him 'wet', while his own state-school background is an attribute. Mainwaring and Wilson's relationship is mainly based on the fact that Mainwaring has always had to struggle and fight for everything in his life, whereas Wilson has just sat back and let it all come to him, (despite being a strong autocrat, Mainwaring fully believes that people should work and earn everything they get in life). Mainwaring is prudish and repressed, and can be judgemental about people who do not share his moral outlook. Mainwaring Mainwaring's pomposity and snobbery work against him, as he is frequently dependent on those he considers beneath him, and his arrogance is frequently punctured by circumstance and the people around him, such as Arthur Wilson , his chief clerk with whom he shares an antagonistic friendship, and Private Walker , a black-marketeer who interjects during Mainwaring's lectures with a quip or a sly revelation that Mainwaring is benefitting from underhanded deals. Mainwaring is particularly jealous of Wilson, who is more relaxed and charming and possesses combat experience that Mainwaring does not, and takes every opportunity to remind his sergeant who is the senior. As a bank manager, he is efficient if ruthless and stingy; as a military commander he is barely competent, confused by the 24-hour clock, and his plans result in chaos. Mainwaring has no combat experience, which causes tension with the other members of the Home Guard, particularly Wilson, who was a decorated Captain of World War I. (In World War II, John Le Mesurier who played Wilson, had been a Captain while Arthur Lowe was a Sergeant Major). He did, however, serve in the army of occupation in France, "during the whole of 1919 — somebody had to clear up the mess." (He tried to enlist in 1914 but was rejected with poor eyesight; Arthur Lowe tried to enlist in the Merchant Navy prior to World War II but was also rejected with poor eyesight.) Despite his shortcomings as a leader, Mainwaring considers himself an excellent military tactician. His height and background is frequently demonstrated to show a Napoleon Complex; he is frequently referred to as 'Napoleon' by his nemesis Hodges . In one episode, A Soldier's Farewell , Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon Bonaparte , and is thwarted at the Waterloo by a Duke of Wellington looking like Wilson. His pomposity and conviction of his prowess see Mainwaring yearn to be in control of any situation, and he behaves in an arrogant manner; this is demonstrated by the first episode, in which he organised the Home Guard unit and appointed himself commanding officer despite lack of experience or qualifications (and had to wait until the episode Room at the Bottom before he received his commission). In Command Decision he was prepared to relinquish control so the platoon could gain rifles, arguing defence of the country was more important than his ego. In addition he was prepared to "march in the ranks as Private Mainwaring" when he was briefly de-commissioned. This implied he was more overzealous than a control freak. Mainwaring's patriotism can lead to xenophobia (he is not keen on the French because they are emotional, the Russians because their communism, and the Germans and the Italians because of them being such deadly enemies). Mainwaring o |
What is the name of Captain Pugwash's ship | 'Captain Pugwash' Double Meanings : snopes.com Claim: The characters on the cartoon series Captain Pugwash had names that were sexual double entendres. FALSE Origins: The British Captain Pugwash animated television series, which originally aired on the BBC between 1958 and 1967, is widely believed to have featured characters with risqué maritime names such as Master Bates, Seaman Staines, and Roger the Cabin Boy. In fact, the crew of the famous Black Pig ship included sailors with no such names: present on board were Master Mate, Tom the Cabin Boy, and Pirates Barnabas and Willy. (No character with the designation of 'Seaman' appeared in the show.) Series creator John Ryan successfully won retractions and settlements from Sunday Correspondent and the Guardian after both newspapers claimed that the show's characters did indeed have smutty names, and that the BBC had taken it off the air as a result. The Guardian's statement ran as follows: In the Young Guardian of September 13 [1991] we stated that the Captain Pugwash cartoon series featured characters called Seaman Staines and Master Bates, and for that reason the series had never been repeated by the BBC. We accept that it is untrue that there ever were any such characters. Furthermore, the series continues to be shown on television and on video. We apologize to Mr. Ryan, the creator, writer and artist of the Captain Pugwash films and books. We have agreed to pay him damages and his legal costs. Evening Standard correspondent Victor Lewis-Smith wrote several years later: 'It'll never stand up in court,' I hear you cry, but stranger cases have flourished. I remember voicing much the same opinion a decade ago when John Ryan's solicitor threatened legal action against the newspaper I was then working for, after I had erroneously (and I stress erroneously) suggested that the characters he'd created for his Captain Pugwash series weren't quite as innocent as they'd first seemed back in the 1950s. Unwittingly repeating a folk myth that had been passed down through generations of schoolboys, I'd stated that the dramatis personae included such nautical naughties as Master Bates, Seaman Stains and Roger the Cabin Boy, and that 'Pugwash' was Australian slang for a form of oral sex. The matter seemed trivial, but an apology was made, Mr Ryan's honour was satisfied and two sets of parasitical, low-life libel lawyers thus pocketed yet more easy (and thoroughly ill-deserved) dosh. Puns that play on the homophony of masturbates-Master Bates and seamen-semen are quite old (recall the "What's long and hard and filled with seamen?" joke), and it was probably only a matter of time before someone made the obvious jokes about the names of sailors in a long-running television series, especially since people seem to find this type of humor particularly titillating when it is ascribed to the creators of children's programming. However, as this audio clip demonstrates, the exact pronunciation of certain Captain Pugwash character names could (perhaps deliberately) be difficult to discern. The British comedy duo of Victor Lewis-Smith and Paul Sparks has claimed credit for starting and spreading the Captain Pugwash rumors, and the double entendre names have also been attributed to a sketch by "seventies folkie comic" Richard Digance as well as a "1970s rag mag." Additional information: |
Which German statesman was known as the Iron Chancellor? | The Iron Chancellor | Article about The Iron Chancellor by The Free Dictionary The Iron Chancellor | Article about The Iron Chancellor by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/The+Iron+Chancellor Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Bismarck, Otto von (bĭz`märk, Ger. ô`tō fən bĭs`märk), 1815–98, German statesman, known as the Iron Chancellor. Early Life and Career Born of an old Brandenburg Junker family, he studied at Göttingen and Berlin, and after holding minor judicial and administrative offices he was elected (1847) to the Prussian Landtag [parliament]. There he opposed the liberal movement, advocated unification of Germany under the aegis of Prussia, and defended the privileges of his elite social class, the Junkers. As Prussian minister to the German diet at Frankfurt (1851–59) and as ambassador to St. Petersburg (1859–62) and to Paris (1862), he gained the insight and experience that was to partially determine his subsequent policy. Wars with Austria and France Bismarck was appointed premier in 1862 by William I William I, 1797–1888, emperor of Germany (1871–88) and king of Prussia (1861–88), second son of the future King Frederick William III of Prussia and Louise of Mecklenburg. ..... Click the link for more information. in order to secure adoption of the Prussian king's army program, which was then being strenuously opposed in parliament. Bismarck, in direct violation of the constitution, dissolved parliament and collected taxes for the army without parliamentary approval. To expel Austria from the German Confederation German Confederation, 1815–66, union of German states provided for at the Congress of Vienna to replace the old Holy Roman Empire, which had been destroyed during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It comprised 39 states in all, 35 monarchies and 4 free cities. ..... Click the link for more information. now became Bismarck's chief aim. The disposition of Schleswig-Holstein Schleswig-Holstein , state (1994 pop. 2,595,000), c.6,050 sq mi (15,670 sq km), NW Germany. Kiel (the capital and chief port), Lübeck, Flensburg, and Neumünster are the major cities. ..... Click the link for more information. , former Danish territory annexed by Austria and Prussia after their defeat of the Danes in 1864, provided the necessary pretext. By the Gastein Convention of 1865 the two countries agreed to rule jointly—Austria was to administer Holstein and Prussia was to administer Schleswig; but friction soon developed. Bismarck accused Austria of violating the Gastein treaty and thus precipitated the Austro-Prussian War Austro-Prussian War or Seven Weeks War, June 15–Aug. 23, 1866, between Prussia, allied with Italy, and Austria, seconded by Bavaria, Württemberg, Saxony, Hanover, Baden, and several smaller German states. ..... Click the link for more information. (1866), which ended after seven weeks with the defeat of Austria. By the treaty signed at the end of the war, Germany was reorganized under Prussian leadership in the North German Confederation North German Confederation, 1867–71, alliance of 22 German states N of the Main River. Dominated by Prussia, it replaced the German Confederation and included the states that had supported Prussia in the Austro-Prussian War (1866). ..... Click the link for more information. , from which Austria was excluded. Fear of France, skillfully propagated by Bismarck, was to bring the remaining German states into the Prussian orbit when the candidature of a Hohenzollern prince to the throne of Spain caused friction with the French Emperor Napoleon III Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon Bonaparte), 1808–73, emperor of the French (1852–70), son of Louis Bonaparte (see under Bonaparte, family), king of Holland. Early Life ..... Click the link for more information. . To make sure that this friction would provoke war, Bismarck published the famous Ems dispatch Ems dispatch, 1870, communication between King William of Prussia (later German Emperor William I) and his premier, Otto von Bismarck. In June, 1870, the throne of Spain was off |
Which U.S. artist was famous for his unique drip painting? | The Most Famous Abstract Artists | BlogLet.com The Most Famous Abstract Artists Post 289 of 476 ‹‹ ›› August 6, 2013 Brady Foster Artists Abstract expressionism is a post–World War II American art movement developed during the 40s in New York. This movement was the first to achieve international influence and transform New York into the art center of the western world, a title previously held by Paris. This art form values the unknown over the known, the individual over society, expression over perfection, the inner over the outer and the veiled over the clear. These are 3 of the most famous abstract artists in the world: Paul Jackson Pollock Paul Jackson Pollock is considered one of the most famous abstract artists because of his unique drip painting, a style that he abruptly abandoned at the peak of his fame. The influential American painter was a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, although he also enjoyed considerable notoriety. Pollock struggled with alcoholism for most of his career and life because of his volatile personality. He married Lee Krasner in 1945, also a famous abstract artist who became his muse and critic, greatly influencing his career. Jackson Pollock’s most notable paintings were made between 1947 and 1950, during the drip period. After 1951 he mainly used darker colors, printing in black on unprimed canvases. Later he returned to color and moved to a more commercial gallery, because there was a great demand for his work. Due to the increased stress and pressure, his alcoholism aggravated. Pollock painted his last two artworks in 1955, Scent and Search. Willem de Kooning Willem de Kooning was an American abstract expressionist artist born in Rotterdam. Despite his Dutch heritage, he is considered one of the most famous abstract artists in the U.S. Kooning painted in the post-World War II era in a style later called Action painting or abstract expressionism. His style was based on ambiguity and complex figures. In most of Kooning’s paintings background figures overlap other figures, which in turn are overlapped by dripping paint lines, thus creating the effect of multiple foregrounds. Kooning painted women regularly between 1947 and 1949. After this period, he explored this subject exclusively. In 1964 the artist was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and in 1986 the National Medal of Arts. Kooning and Eduardo Chillida were presented with the Andrew W. Mellon Prize in 1986 at the Carnegie Institute. His first solo show took place in 1948 at the Charles Egan Gallery in New York. Many museum retrospectives followed, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Mark Rothko Along with Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko is one of the most famous abstract artists in the postwar period. This American painter of Latvian Jewish descent rejected the label of an abstract expressionist, although he is generally identified as an abstract artist. Rothko explored subjects other than nature and urban scenes because he feared the modern painting has reached a conceptual blockage. He found it necessary to create gods, demigods, hybrids and monsters in the same way as the modern man found intermediaries in the Communist Party and Fascism, stating that without these mythical creatures art cannot enact a drama. Rothko was also inspired by Nietzsche and Freud, believing that art can free unconscious energies that were previously liberated by mythological elements. Related Posts |
Who was the field marshal who commanded the 8th army during the Battle of El Alamein? | El Alamein battles | Australian War Memorial /El Alamein battles El Alamein battles Three major battles occurred around El Alamein between July and November 1942, and were the turning point of the war in North Africa. The Australian 9th Division, led by Lieutenant General Leslie Morshead, played a key role in two of these battles, enhancing its reputation earned defending Tobruk during 1941. The struggle for North Africa saw the pendulum swing sharply in favour of the Axis from January 1942. The Axis forces comprised German and Italian troops and were known as Panzerarmee Afrika, led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, “The Desert Fox”. Opposing him was the British Eighth Army commanded by General Claude Auchinleck. This army comprised British, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Indian troops. By the end of June, Rommel had forced the Allies back deep into Egypt, and the capture of Cairo and the Suez Canal seemed a very real possibility. The Allies pinned all their hopes on their new defensive position near the tiny railway stop of El Alamein. Here, the battlefield narrowed between the coast and the impassable Qattara Depression. Rommel, wanting to maintain the pressure made another thrust on 1 July, hoping to dislodge Eighth Army from the Alamein position and open the way to Cairo and Suez. The Allies however had regrouped sufficiently to repulse the attack and make some counterattacks of their own. In these first days of July, the fate of the whole campaign hung in the balance. Both sides by now critically weakened and disorganised, missed opportunities for decisive victories. Both now took time over the next few days to reorganise and lick their wounds. Before dawn on 10 July the 9th Division launched an attack on the northern flank and succeeded in taking the important high ground around Tel el Eisa. This caught Rommel off guard as he had concentrated his forces for his own offensive in the south. The Australians spent the next few days fighting off heavy counterattacks as Rommel redirected much of his forces against them. The 9th Division infantry owed much to Australian, British and South African artillery, as well as the Desert Air Force (DAF), in repelling these counterattacks. Australians were also present in the DAF, flying with of Nos. 3 and 450 Squadrons, RAAF. Allied infantrymen had varying opinions regarding armoured support, feeling that sometimes the tanks provided welcome support and protection, but also that sometimes they failed them completely. Fighting then spread to other parts of the front and continued for most of July. By the end of the month, both sides had fought each other to a standstill. On the 27th, one Australian Battalion, the 2/28th, was virtually wiped out when they were surrounded by German tanks and help failed to arrive in time (see Remembering 1942, “Ruin Ridge” ). When the fighting died down at the end of July, Eighth Army, despite its severe losses, could take some comfort knowing that it had stopped Rommel’s drive into Egypt and now held the important high ground near the coast. This provided good observation of the enemy and an excellent position from which to launch further offensives. From August until the end of October, the Allied army grew steadily in strength with the arrival of more troops and equipment. The Axis forces, on the other hand, were weakening, with their supply lines strangled by Allied air and naval attacks. A change in command of the Eighth Army occurred in mid-August when Auchinleck was replaced by General Bernard Montgomery. “Monty” – as he was universally known – set about making positive changes in the Eighth Army, training it and preparing it for the battles to come. On the last day of August Rommel launched another offensive. In this last and desperate attempt to oust the Allies from the Alamein line, German and Italian armoured forces massed in the southern sector and made a sweeping hook that drove the Allies back to the Alam el Halfa Ridge. The Allied strength, however, soon proved itself as they pushed the Axis forces back over the next few day |
Which celebrity chef who has appeared in Hell`s Kitchen and Kitchen Wars was born in Leeds? | Marco Pierre White is the happiest he's ever been | Irish Examiner Marco Pierre White is the happiest he's ever been Sunday, December 08, 2013 By Gabrielle Fagan Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White tells Gabrielle Fagan about his turbulent past and his new, more settled present. MARCO Pierre White is known as the sort of man to be approached with caution. The first ’celebrity chef’, his towering talent was definitely once matched by the size of his tantrums in the kitchen. White’s personal life has also been turbulent. His first marriage, when he was 26, resulted in one daughter but was short-lived, as was his second to model, Lisa Butcher, and he’s separated from third wife, Mati Conejero, with whom he has three children. Friends have turned into foes too. The severing of his relationship with his famous protege, Gordon Ramsay, was well-publicised, and he’s had spats with Michel Roux, Michael Caine and Raymond Blanc. Yet, White is also a man who delights in being unpredictable, and, now, he is smiling and talking about how contented and at peace he is with himself. “I’m nearly 52 and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and feel very comfortable in my own skin,” he reveals, with a broad grin and a definite twinkle in his brown eyes. “Why is that?” He gives an expressive shrug. “Well, I’m a man. It takes us time to get to know ourselves, but as you age you start to discover yourself more, you don’t get as excited about things as when you were young. You can see life for what it is. That’s quite a nice place to be at.” Such contentment has long eluded White, who came from a humble background in Leeds. He was the third son of an Italian mother but she died when he was six shortly after giving birth to her fourth son. He acknowledges that losing her contributed to fuelling his exceptional drive to succeed. “I think it goes without saying that I suffered from losing that stability at a very young age,” he says. “But she was the person who influenced me the most and has helped to make me the man I am today. “As a child, through her, I was exposed to beautiful things — to nature, good food, lots of love. When you lose someone like that, you hold on to the memories, they never leave you.” After leaving school at 16, without any qualifications, White went on to become the youngest chef, at 33, ever to be awarded three Michelin stars. Yet a few years later, at just 38, he hung up his apron, returned his stars, and left the kitchen. Since then, White has regularly appeared on television shows, including Hell’s Kitchen, Marco Pierre White’s Kitchen Wars and Masterchef Australia, and is familiar to millions through his endorsement of Knorr stock cubes. “Stepping away from the kitchen allowed me to move on in my life and gave me freedom for the first time in years,” he says. “There’s more to life than a plate of food, there’s more to life than cooking. I wanted to travel the world, write books, be on TV. I decided to pluck up my courage, leave my status behind, spend more time with my children and change my life.” His ever flourishing career points towards a level of fiery passion too. Away from the TV cameras, and since his Michelin stars, White’s built up a gastronomic empire and has a new TV show in the pipeline. He denies he’s a workaholic, or ambitious. “I’ve never regarded myself as posh or a celebrity, I’m just a working class boy with a working class work ethic. “I’m at an age where I want to give back. I feel I have a duty to share my knowledge and it’s a pleasure to do so,” he says. “If you look deep within yourself you always find the answer to life’s problems. It’s all about self-discovery.” |
Which English explorer popularised tobacco in England and ia credited with planting the first potatoes in ireland/ | Our Vegetable Kingdom Our Vegetable Kingdom attachment removed by James Folsom attachment from James Folsom A Chronology of Plants and People Plant Trivia TimeLine James P. Folsom © 2014 The TimeLine presents world history from the viewpoint of a botanist. It includes brief stories of plant discovery and use that describe the roles of plants and plant science in human civilization. The TimeLine also provides you as an individual the opportunity to reflect on how the history of human interaction with the plant world has shaped and impacted your own life and heritage. Information included comes from secondary sources and compilations, which are cited. The author continues to chart events for the TimeLine and appreciates your critique of the many entries as well as suggestions for additions and improvements to the topics covered. BP 5-15 Billion+ 6 December. Carbon (the basis of organic life), oxygen, and other elements were created from hydrogen and helium in the fury of burning supernovae. Having arisen when the stars were formed, the elements of which life is built, and thus we ourselves, might be thought of as stardust. (Dauber & Muller, 1996) 3.75 Billion Mixed deposits of ferrous and ferric oxide suggest the presence of free atmospheric oxygen. This could be construed as evidence for photosynthetic activity. (de Duve, 1995) 3.5 Billion Origination of the oldest dated stromatolites. These layered geological formations are built by successive generations of blue green algae (cyanobacteria.) (de Duve, 1995) Lower Precambrian rocks in South Africa contain what is possibly the earliest known evidence of cellular organisms, resembling blue green algae. (Bold, Alexopoulos, & Delevoryas, 1980) 2 Billion Data suggest that by this time in the history of the Earth molecular oxygen began to make a significant difference in the nature of the atmosphere. (de Duve, 1995) 1.6 Billion Strong evidence indicates that filamentous and unicellular blue green algae existed by this period in the history of the Earth. (Bold, Alexopoulos, & Delevoryas, 1980) 900 Million Late Precambrian deposits at Bitter Springs, Australia, hold numerous kinds of blue-green and green algae. (Bold, Alexopoulos, & Delevoryas, 1980) 570 Million Dawning of the Paleozoic era 395 Million The lower Devonian period. The Scottish Rhynie chert deposit from this period is famous for its excellent representation of Rhynia, one of the earliest vascular plants in the fossil record. By 350 million years BP land plants at last became significant. By the upper Devonian, Calamites (the giant horsetail) achieved abundance (as represented in strata of that age.) We know now that seed bearing plants (Archaeosperma and Spermolithus) are represented in upper Devonian deposits. (Bold, Alexopoulos, & Delevoryas, 1980) 345 Million This time marks the beginning of the Mississippian period. Together with the Pennsylvanian which followed (through to 225 million years BP), the two periods constitute the age of coal - often called the Carboniferous. 136 Million With deposits from the Cretaceous period we see the first evidence of flowering plants. (Bold, Alexopoulos, & Delevoryas, 1980) BC 50,000 Wild date seed were left in the Shanidar Cave of Northern Iraq. Also discovered at that site was evidence that cave dwellers consumed chestnuts, walnuts, pine nuts, and acorns. (Root, 1980) 17,000+ Excavations at Wadi Kubbaniya, Nile Valley (Egypt) reveal charred remains of 25 different plants, including wild nutsedge tubers, acacia seed, cattail rhizomes, and palm fruit. (Levetin & McMahon, 1996) 8000+ The cultivation of grains had an essential role in the development of civilization. By this time period, wheat and barley were Near Eastern food crops. In ancient cultures, barley was the everyday food of the poor. Archeologists have learned that by this time people used flint sickles and grinding stones. 7000 Flax was known in Syria and Turkey, and is apparently the earliest plant source for fiber (used to make linen) as well as an important source of oil (pressed from the seed). By 5000 |
Which English actress, married to Tim Burton starred in A Room With a View and Fight Club? | Helena Bonham Carter - Hollywood Life Home › Celebs › Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter Date of Birth: May 26, 1966 Hometown: London, United Kingdom “I love witches and magic and dress-up and make-believe.” “I think my mouth just opens and I spontaneously say things that occur to me.” “If you're a queen, you're powerless, so I'd probably demote myself and go shopping.” Bio: Helena Bonham Carter (born Helena Bonham Carter in Golders Green, London on May 26, 1966) is an actress best known for starring in films like: A Room With A View, Fight Club, The Kings Speech and as Belatrix in the Harry Potter films. She has starred in several of her longtime partner, Tim Burton’s films: Sweeney Todd, Dark Shadows and Big Fish. Best Known For: Best known for starring in Richard Burton’s films and being married to the famous director. Personal Life: Helena met Tim Burton in 2001 when they were filming Planet of the Apes. Together they have two children, Billy Raymond Burton and Nell Burton. In December of 2014 it was reported that they had decided to separate. |
Which cat spends most of his time chasing Tweety Pie? | 1000+ images about Sylvester the cat on Pinterest | Pepsi, Wacky wobbler and Birds Sylvester,the Cat - Thuffering Thuccotash! Friz Freleng's lisping alleycat creation from "Life With Feathers" proved to be possibly Warner's most versatile character, appearing in a stunning number of shorts from his creation until 1965 alongside ju See More |
Who has friends Chris Rabbit and Mosey Mouse and enemies Farmer Giles and Rum Baa Baa? | '80s Actual: Henry's Cat Henry's Cat When the TV broke down, Henry's Cat gave it a thump... The TV set immediately started working, and the Prime Minister came on giving a speech. This seemed worse than not having it working, so Henry's Cat switched it off... Let's start with a joke! Why did the chicken cross the road? To see Gregory Peck! Henry's Cat and Chris Rabbit were told this "joke" by a three-headed dragon. It's actually a mangling of a joke which begins: "Why did the chicken go to the cinema?" But I prefer the three-headed dragon's version! My family, friends and colleagues never laugh when I tell the joke to them. But I always do. You're NOT laughing? Oh, well - suit yourself! Let's press on... First question: what is Henry's Cat's name? Er... pass. Oh well, second question: why is Henry's Cat simply called "Henry's Cat"? Er... pass again. Actually, in a year 2000 DVD release, creator Stan Hayward gave us the story behind the mysterious absence of a name for our favourite 1980s TV moggy, but back in my favourite decade we had no idea, and it all added brilliantly to the quirkiness of the show. And for those who like the mystery of it all, I won't spoil things! The details are available on the Henry's Cat Special Edition DVD, which sometimes crops up on on-line auction sites. Henry's Cat in book form and on video cassette in the 1980s, and on DVD in the 21st Century. Stan Hayward created Henry's Cat in the early 1980s, and Bob Godfrey (of Roobarb fame) animated, directed and narrated the show. The BBC wanted a new series for its children's programming. Rather than do another series of Roobarb, Bob Godfrey asked Stan Hayward for a fresh idea for the new show. And Henry's Cat was the result. It started out as a series of five minute shorts on BBC1, first broadcast in the 5.35pm slot, just before the news and weather - made famous by such past greats as The Magic Roundabout and Hector's House - on 12 September 1983. From series three, the episodes were lengthened to fifteen minutes and the stories became rather more elaborate and sophisticated. Henry's Cat hits the box on 12 September 1983. Look at those line-ups! John Craven's Newsround! Fame! Hi-De-Hi! The cuttings from my local newspaper archive were apparently headed "24-HOUR TELEVISION", but we didn't actually have 24-hour telly in those days. The full heading was: "24-HOUR TELEVISION AND RADIO". Yep, you COULD listen to the wireless all day and all night - even way back then! There was a special Christmas Day Henry's Cat episode for 1983, shown on BBC 2 - The Christmas Dinner. The 1985 Henry's Cat Annual... Sadly, Bob Godfrey died this year, and in the Guardian obituary by Stan Hayward, some useful insights on just who Henry was supposed to be were given: Henry's Cat is never seen in profile, and he doesn't have a name, as the first story was based on Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. The boy, Henry, got lost in the second story and was never part of the TV series or the published books. Henry's Cat was laid back and liked watching the telly, reading and eating - not necessarily in that order. Anyone for jelly baby sandwiches? He had ambition - often inspired by TV programmes he saw. In 1984, he set out to be World Champion Bender - having seen a spoon bender on the box. But when Henry's Cat bent Big Ben, he found himself on the wrong end of an ear bashing from none other than Margaret Thatcher herself. Never mind. The body-popping Statue of Liberty was a great success, and Henry's Cat set up "Wally Tours" for eager tourists to view his worldwide bending miracles. Telly and books often provided the inspiration for Henry's Cat's wild and colourful dreams. Daydreams or night dreams, Henry's Cat could very easily find himself being Sherlock Holmes, fighting three headed dragons, or unexpectedly encountering a pirate video on the high seas as part of Captain McGregor's trusty crew, out hunting for treasure. But Henry's Cat was actually pretty wise. "Glamour is mostly pie in the sky," he once said. "But life is mainly a pie in the eye." |
Lasagna and pizza are the favourite foods of which cat? | Lasagna | Garfield Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Garfield Eating Lasagna after he smashes into a lasagna Truck Lasagna is Garfield 's favorite food. It was announced on July 15th of 1978, where Garfield described lasagna as "nature's most perfect food." Appearances Lasagna makes little appearances in the comic, while regularly appearing in Garfield and Friends . Garfield was seen enjoying this meal in Short Branch Cafe and in Momma's Pizzeria . It has been seen in both the live movies as well. In Garfield: The Movie , Garfield eats all four boxes of Jon 's lasagna. He also eats it, after falling into a truck of it. In Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties , when Jon is giving the veterinarian Garfield's things, he requests that she feed him a plate of lasagna every day. After the switch, Jon , Liz , and the Prince go to a restaurant and the Prince goes mad when he eats it. At the palace, Garfield helps the animals prepare a platter of lasagna and everyone eats and loves it (until there's one piece left, which Garfield claims). Even though lasagna is still said to be Garfield's favorite food, it's not mentioned as much nowadays and he is hardly ever seen eating it, as it seems to have been largely replaced by pizza . Trivia Jim Davis has stated that he wishes he had made pizza Garfield's favorite rather than lasagna, as he claims that pizza's much easier to draw than lasagna is. Out of all the female cats related to restaurants from Garfield and Friends , only Mona isn't seen serving Garfield lasagna. Gallery |
What is the name of the cat on the show regularly watched by Bart and Lisa Simpson? | Marge Simpson | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Meteorologist and anchorwoman at Channel 6 News Driver for a transportation app service Crime scene cleaner Personality Marge is a foil to her reckless and impulsive husband. She has high morals and a tendency to be a 'wet blanket' as Homer puts it. She dislikes and tries to avoid taking any sort of risk, can be fearful of new things and has set her life to a routine to the point she has actually worn a groove into the carpet going from the kitchen to the bedroom and the basement from her constant housework. In one episode, it is revealed that, if Marge were to be removed from the town (she was in jail), the entire town of Springfield would fall to bits. Although her level-hotheadedness is often not appreciated, she is needed by everyone in order to maintain stability. She tends to consider anything that isn't completely plain to be amazing or exotic, even if they're not all that special, such as deviled ham opposed to normal ham and buttered noodles opposed to unbuttered noodles. She has also been depicted as a killjoy and attempt to stop things that other characters otherwise find fun. She always believes she has a good reason for doing so even if it's only her that has a problem. She once had Itchy and Scratchy banned because Maggie injured Homer after imitating a scene from the cartoon [19] . She tried to demolish a burlesque house [20] , and she outright says that if something isn't to her taste then no one else should be allowed to enjoy it [21] . Homer sums up his wife when he tells her: "If it were up to [Marge], all we would ever do is work and go to church". Marge's plain attitude and love for her family are brought down many times including when she finds a Channel suit and openly admits after going to a country club party that the rich are better than the way her family acts. In addition to her killjoy tendencies, Marge has also been shown to be a hypocrite on several occasions such as secretly keeping Homer's hand gun for herself after disapproving of his use of it so much that he eventually chose to throw it away [22] . Other occasions of her hypocrisy include using violent methods in order to protest against the violent Grand Theft Scratchy video game, as stated by Lisa. In the Simpsons Comics #100 - Clip Clip Hooray, it is revealed that Marge would occasionally team up with Luann Van Houten , Agnes Skinner , and Sarah Wiggum in a sacred motherly conspiracy called "The Motherlode", where mothers throw away the comic book collections of their children, whenever they get big enough, then sell them off a bit at a time and use the money to buy motherly accessories. It is also revealed that the reason why no one can ever buy the Simpsons comics in Springfield is because Marge is so embarrassed by how the artists draw her that she buys all of the comics on New Comic Day and at Comic-Cons, while Bart and Lisa are at school. [23] In Dead Putting Society , Marge scolded Homer, Bart and Lisa for laughing at Ned Flanders ' apology letter, only to go to the next room and giggle herself. There have also been occasions where Marge's wishes and demands have led to trouble at the expense of her family such as: Forcing Homer and Larry Burns to turn themselves in, after they fake a kidnapping. [24] Forcing Bart to apologize to Lisa for "making her" miss the Isis exhibit, due to Marge backing out on her promise to take her there, in order to get the comedy props that Bart glued to his face removed. [25] Forcing Bart to attend Nelson's birthday party, after he convinces his classmates not to go. [26] Playing Maggie's Roofie CD 24 hours a day around the house despite everyone else showing obvious hatred of it. [27] Sending money and a letter revealing her husband's crime to a film studio getting him arrested for Copyright Infringement. [28] Despite many of Springfield's occasional riots and animosity against any given member of the Simpson family, Marge is still shown to be very trusting, even towards her fair-weathered friends and acquaintances who criticize her famil |
Which cat featured in the Dandy comic? | Dandy | Albion British Comics Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Korky cavortings, circa 1939 Typical Korky one-up-cat-ship In 1945, an unusual cover featured a one-off Keyhole Kate page one attraction. Artwork : Allan Morley The same 1945 issue saw Korky relegated to small back-page status. Special thanks to Dave Whit for supplying these unique images Fings ain't wot they used to be: the uber-modern Dandy of 2010 Ray Moore compiled the ultimate facts-and-figures guide regarding story appearances, dates of new and departing strips, etc. A lavishly authoritative work that is heartily reccommended to the true connoisseur of Dandy The Dandy (originally The Dandy Comic until July 1950), launched on December 4th 1937, was one of the longest running comic titles in the world, published by D.C. Thomson & Co, Ltd . Alongside its sister title, The Beano , it has been a part of the childhood of several generations of British children, and characters such as Desperate Dan and Korky the Cat have become British icons. In the 1980s Dandy absorbed two lower selling titles, Nutty and Hoot . After the millennium its fortunes waned and it underwent several transformations intended to make it appeal more to the new generation of readers. From 2007, it was reduced to fortnightly frequency (something which had previously happened from September 1941 to July 1949, initially due to paper shortages caused by World War II), was retitled Dandy Xtreme, and was marketed as a lifestyle magazine for the under tens. It relaunched once again on Wednesday 27th October 2010, reverting to a more traditional weekly format, but the print edition was finally cancelled in 2012. The Dandy briefly continued online as a digital comic. A history of humour The Dandy's most recent incarnation was barely identifiable with its illustrious counterpart of 40 years ago and more, but considering that comic had run for over 70 years, this was doubtless inevitable. Highlights and advantages within the radically updated 2010 version included an increased page-count (certainly in comparison to the 1960s version, which had 16 pages, only four of which were in colour) of no less than 32 full-colour pages. Uber-glossy paper stock was another modern upgrade, due partly to the fact that ever-dwindling circulation dictated that it was cheaper for D.C. Thomson to actually outsource the relatively small production runs to outside printing-presses. This move would have been simply unthinkable throughout the 'Glory 50s' period, when comic runs were known to reach the 'Golden Million-plus' mark in some celebrated cases. The upgraded and updated version of Dandy was chiefly notable for a radical shift in form of graphics: for the most part, there was a shift away from more typically-elaborate graphics (which may now be on the way out in terms of contemporary output: only time will tell) to more scaled-down, but experimental artwork that appeared to be more in tune with the 21st century comics approach. The modern Desperate Dan in particular was a world away from the Watkins model, but this was probably better than continuing to reprint the originals, which seemed positively archaic alongside the material that the modern Dandy was producing. Indeed, even relatively recent entries like Cuddles and Dimples looked a tad dated in comparison to the no-holds-barred, post-modern look of the comic's update. In some respects, the artwork and story approach of the modern Dandy mirrored the output (if not quite so abrasive) of 1980s IPC comic-mag OINK! which featured much ahead-of-its time cartoon graphics and more 'earthy' humour. OINK! was even printed on lustrous paper-stock, another glaring similarity to the modern (2010) Dandy. Modern-day Beano is still, for the most part, true to the spirit of the Fifties and Sixties incarnations. The humour approach has turned a mite radical in what is acceptable within a kids' comic — body fluids and extreme violence like comically severed limbs can be depicted — but the overall tone of Beano is still in place. However, in the case of Dandy, there was |
Sea, Black, Bald, Phillipine and Crested are all types of what? | Complete Eagle Species List - Types of Eagles By Melissa Mayntz Updated November 07, 2016. Eagles are powerful predators, important cultural and societal symbols and some of the most sought-after raptors for birders to add to their life lists . Depending on how different species are classified there are more than 60 eagle species in the world, with the majority found in Africa and Asia. Birders who recognize the different types of eagles and are familiar with multiple eagle species will better appreciate the diversity of these amazing raptors. Despite the strength and intelligence of these birds, however, eagles are also exceptionally vulnerable to different risks raptors face because of their long reproductive cycles and slow population growth. More than 30 eagle species – nearly half of all species of eagles – are considered vulnerable, threatened or endangered . Knowing which species need extra protection is the first step toward protecting all of these noble raptors. Types of Eagles While there are no officially designated different types of eagles, these birds' names often help sort them into different unofficial classifications. continue reading below our video 7 Hobbies That Can Make You Money These casual notations are based on the birds' preferred prey or similarities to other raptors, such as... Fish-Eagles - These raptors are exceptional fishermen and are most frequently found in coastal areas where fish are abundant. Their diets are often primarily piscivorous , though they do hunt other prey and can still be found in some inland ranges. Hawk-Eagles and Buzzard-Eagles - These eagles show a great number of similarities to hawks and small, immature hawk-eagles or buzzard-eagles may even be confused for hawks. Their markings and coloration can be similar to hawks, and their bills are often smaller than other, larger eagles. Snake-Eagles and Serpent-Eagles - These eagles are clever hunters of reptiles, especially snakes of different sizes, and they may even be ophiophagous . Venomous snakes are no problem for these raptors to hunt, and they are often found in habitats such as deserts or tropical regions where snakes are more abundant. It is important to note that these unofficial classifications are not exclusive. Many eagles that are not called "fish-eagles" still hunt fish, many eagles not called "hawk-eagles" can still look similar to hawks and many eagles not called "snake-eagles" will prey on any snakes they can catch. Because these birds have wide ranges, it is also common for a single eagle species to have several different common names, each of which may highlight a different characteristic or trait. Because common names can be so widely varied and confusing, learning and using birds' scientific names to note individual species is always a good idea for official lists and records. Alphabetical List of Eagle Species Sorted by Common Name * - Considered threatened or vulnerable due to population decreases and growing survival threats ** - Listed as endangered and in critical danger of extinction if conservation is not implemented (Classifications by BirdLife International ) African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) *Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) **Flores Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus floris) *Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) *Grey-headed Fish-Eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus) *Indian Spotted Eagle (Aquila hastata) **Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) Little Eagle (Hieraaetus morphnoides) *New Guinea Eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae) New Guinea Hawk-Eagle (Hieraaetus weiskei) *Ornate Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) *South Nicobar Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis klossi) *Southern Banded Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus) *Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) |
In which 2006 film does Mark Wahlberg try out for a University American Football team? | Invincible (2006) - 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 Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 04 Aug 2011 a list of 45 titles created 31 Jul 2012 a list of 43 titles created 17 Feb 2013 a list of 25 titles created 20 Aug 2013 a list of 43 titles created 10 Aug 2014 Search for " Invincible " 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. When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive. Director: McG Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame. Director: David Anspaugh Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers. Director: Peter Berg The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Director: Boaz Yakin Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Director: Thomas Carter In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. Director: James Gartner Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad. Director: Gavin O'Connor The story of Jackie Robinson from his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945 to his historic 1947 rookie season when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Director: Brian Helgeland A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Director: Gary Fleder Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together. Director: Phil Joanou A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship. Director: David Anspaugh The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Director: John Lee Hancock Edit Storyline In the sumer of 1976, 30-year old Vince Papale is having a tough run of luck. He's been working as a substitute teacher for two days a week but has just found out that his job has been eliminated because of budget cuts. His wife gives up on him saying he'll never amount to anything and asks for a divorce. He works as a bartender and plays football with his friends. When the the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dick Vermeil, announces that he will hold open tryouts for the team, Vince reluctantly decides to give a try. Based on a true story. Written by garykmcd Dreams are not lived on the sidelines See more » Genres: Rated PG for sports action and some mild language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 August 2006 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Who's Nuts Invincible See more » Filming Locations: $17,031,122 (USA) (25 August 2006) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia In the Giants game, when Mark Wahlberg is running down the sideline in special teams coverage, a Giants player hits him hard and knocks him down. This Giants player was |
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In nautical terms, what is the name of the extension of a ship's side above the level of the weather deck? | Appendix:Glossary of nautical terms - Wiktionary Appendix:Glossary of nautical terms This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th-19th century. Contents: A[ edit ] above board - On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything. act of pardon / act of grace - A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer . Also see letter of marque . abaft - Towards the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch") abaft the beam - A relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow. e.g. "two points abaft the port beam." abandon ship - An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger. abeam - 'On the beam', a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel . Abel Brown - A sea song (shanty) about a young sailor trying to sleep with a maiden. [1] . aboard - On or in a vessel. - Close aboard means near a ship. absentee pennant - Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander). accommodation ladder - A portable flight of steps down a ship's side. admiralty - a high naval authority in charge of a state's Navy or a major territorial component. In the Royal Navy (UK) the Board of Admiralty, executing the office of the Lord High Admiral, promulgates Naval law in the form of Queen's (or King's) Regulations and Admiralty Instructions. admiralty law - Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice. adrift - Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed. It may also imply that a vessel is not anchored and not under control, therefore goes where the wind and current take her, (Loose from moorings, or out of place). advance note - A note for one month's wages issued to sailors on their signing a ship's articles. aft - Towards the stern (of the vessel) afternoon watch - The 1200-1600 watch. aground - Resting on or touching the ground or bottom. ahead - Forward of the bow. ahoy - A cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!" aid to navigation - (ATON) Any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation. all hands - Entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel. all night in - Having no night watches. aloft - Above the ship's uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above. Alongside - By the side of a ship or pier. amidships (or midships ) - In the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel. anchor - An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal , hook like, object designed to grip the bottom under the body of water. anchorage - A suitable place for a ship to anchor. Area of a port or harbor. anchor's aweigh - Said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom. anchor ball - Black shape hoisted in forepart of a ship to show that ship is anchored in a fairway. anchor buoy - A small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom. anchor cable - Wire or line running between anchor and ship. anchor chain - Heavy stud-linked chain running between anchor and ship. anchor detail - Group of men who handle ground tackle when the ship is anchoring or getting underway. anchor light - White light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet in length. anchor watch - Making sure that the anchor is holding and the vessel is not drifting. Important during rough weather and at night. Most marine GPS units have an Anchor Watch alarm capability. arc of visibility - The portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is visible from seaward. armament - A ship's weapons. articles of war - Regulations governing the military and naval forces of UK and USA ; read to eve |
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