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What was the native language of Jesus Christ? | What Language Did Jesus Speak? Why Does It Matter? - Mark D. Roberts Mark D. Roberts What Language Did Jesus Speak? Why Does It Matter? What Language Did Jesus Speak? Why Does It Matter? by Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts Copyright © 2010 by Mark D. Roberts Note: You may download this resource at no cost, for personal use or for use in a Christian ministry, as long as you are not publishing it for sale. All I ask is that you acknowledge the source of this material: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/ . For all other uses, please contact me at [email protected] . Thank you. Some of My Other Writings on Jesus: Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Introduction Six years ago, people all of a sudden became interested in the language spoken by Jesus. The occasion for this burst of curiosity was the release of Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ. Although responses to this movie varied widely, just about every viewer was struck by the fact that not one word of English was spoken in the film. All dialogue was in one of two ancient languages: Aramaic or Latin. Without the English subtitles, most of us wouldn’t have been able to understand a word in The Passion of the Christ. (Photo: A statue of Jesus in his passion, from a church on the Mediterranean island of Menorca.) Many who saw this movie wondered about its antique languages. What is Aramaic, anyway? Was this really the language spoken by Jesus? Didn’t he speak Hebrew, the primary language of the Hebrew Scriptures? And, since the New Testament Gospels are preserved in Greek manuscripts, is it possible that Jesus also spoke Greek? In February 2004, the month when The Passion of the Christ was released, I wrote a short blog series on the language(s) of Jesus. Drawing from my background in New Testament studies, I tried to explain in non-technical terms the issues associated with the language or languages spoken by Jesus. My answer to the question “What language(s) did Jesus speak?” was representative of what most scholars of the New Testament believe, and was based on key passages from the New Testament itself, as well as an understanding of life in Judea during the first century A.D. In a nutshell, I showed that it’s most likely that Jesus spoke Aramaic as his primary language, and that he almost certainly knew Hebrew and perhaps Greek as well. It was unlikely, I argued, that Jesus spoke Latin, as envisioned in The Passion of the Christ. During the past six years, thousands of people have visited my series on the language(s) of Jesus, thanks to the power of Google and similar search engines. The vast majority of readers did not contact me, which is just fine. They had no particular reason to do so. A few dozen people emailed me to thank me for what I had written. And then there were the others, those who were not happy with me and what I had written. Sometimes they wrote nasty notes, criticizing my scholarship and even my Christian character. Sometimes they wrote extensive treatises, arguing at length for a position different from the one I had taken in my series. Among those who wrote, a few referred to credible scholars who have argued that Hebrew and/or Greek were commonly used by Jews in Judea during the time of Jesus. Some who contacted me seemed to believe that because the Old Testament was written in Hebrew, Jesus must have spoken Hebrew, otherwise somehow his mission as the Messiah would have been deficient. Some were worried that if Jesus spoke Aramaic, this would contradict passages in the Gospel of John that refer to Hebrew being spoken (though not by Jesus, actually). In the last couple of years, I have run into a new reason why some people dispute the notion that Jesus spoke Aramaic. It has to do with the passion among some Muslims for an Aramaic-speaking Jesus. Presumably, and I have not followed these arguments carefully, certain Muslims use the idea that Jesus spoke Aramaic as a support for the truth of Islam. In response, some Christians have taken up arms in favor of the Hebrew-speaking Jesus. Those who fight this battle have accused me of giving aid and |
Which US President’s name can be found on the Apollo 11 moon plaque? | The 8 weirdest things we've left on the moon - Vox The 8 weirdest things we've left on the moon share Humans tend to leave junk wherever we go. The moon is no exception. It's estimated that we've left nearly 400,000 pounds of stuff on the moon over the course of dozens of human and uncrewed missions. Most of the objects are simply defunct spacecrafts, probes, and rockets , intentionally crashed into the moon's surface after their missions were over. But there are also a handful of stranger things on the moon: art projects, sporting goods, and even bags of feces. Here are eight of the weirdest things we've left on the moon so far. 1) 96 bags of urine and feces The bags used for storing urine (left) and feces (right) during the Apollo missions. ( NASA ) During the Apollo missions, astronauts had to poop and pee , just like we all do on Earth. So even though it might sound like a hoax, there really are 96 bags used to collect these body fluids (some full, some empty) sitting around on the moon's surface after all these years — left behind by astronauts to lighten their craft's load, compensating for the lunar rocks they'd brought aboard. Recently, some astrobiologists have actually gotten interested in possibly looking at this poop, to see if there are any bacteria remaining in the feces and whether they've mutated at elevated rates due to exposure to radiation. 2) 12 pairs of space boots Buzz Aldrin's boots, still on the moon. ( NASA ) At the conclusion of Apollo 11, apart from bags of body fluids, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin also lightened their load by leaving behind about 100 objects they no longer needed. The stash included space boots, cameras, tools, and film. For more ceremonial purposes, they also left behind the famous US flag they'd planted in the lunar soil (though it was blown over by rocket exhaust when they left), a small gold olive branch pendant, and a ceremonial silicon disc that had been engraved with about 100 goodwill messages from US politicians, NASA administrators, and world heads of state. 3) A plaque signed by Richard Nixon ( NASA ) Nixon was president for all six human missions to the moon, including the first, which astronauts marked by leaving the plaque above on the moon's surface. So even though Nixon merely inherited the Apollo program just months before the first moon landing — and, of course, would later end his presidency in disgrace (ranking second to last on Vox's ultimate semi-arbitrary ranking of American presidents ) — he's the only president who got his signature on the moon. Well played, Nixon. 4) Artwork by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Claes Oldenburg This one's an unconfirmed rumor — but there's reason to believe it might be true. During the 1960s, sculptor Forrest Myers reportedly had the idea to get six artists to collaborate on a tiny piece of artwork that would be left on the moon, and eventually recruited some big names to draw tiny sketches for what he'd call Moon Museum . The designs — which included a Mickey Mouse-esque drawing by Claes Oldenburg and a stylized sketch of Warhol's initials that look suspiciously like a penis — were shrunken down and etched onto a tiny ceramic wafer by scientists at Bell Labs. The Moon Museum. ( PBS ) Myers, however, was unable to convince NASA to go along with the plan. So he supposedly convinced an engineer working on the Apollo 12 module to hide the wafer in the gold blanket that surrounds its lower sections. The engineer, Myers says, smuggled the wafer aboard. And two days after Apollo 12 landed and then left the moon — discarding the module and letting it crash on the lunar surface — Myers revealed his scheme to the New York Times . NASA, though, has never confirmed it. 5) Two golf balls Alan Shepard famously brought the head of a six-iron golf club on the Apollo 14 mission, attached it to a tool intended to scoop lunar soil, and shagged a few balls. On a few of the swings, Shepard made pretty solid contact, saying he drove the ball " miles and miles " in the moon's microgravity environment. It was probably more like a few |
What is the name of Captain Hook’s boat in the children’s novel ‘Peter Pan’? | Captain Hook | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ― Walt Disney in a story meeting Captain Hook is emotionally vulnerable. Due to this, he has made a fool of himself quite often. On the contrary, he typically acts as a menacing and cunning villain who never gives up on his pursuits particularly his desire to get revenge on Peter Pan . He is also a murderous character, almost to an extreme extent, as at one point in the film, he callously shot and killed one of his crew members because of his annoying singing. Later in the film, he viciously threw one of his pirates overboard using only his hook. While comically and occasionally bumbling, Hook is a force to be reckoned with, both physically and mentally. With his temper extremely fragile, those around him are often at risk, with Peter Pan being the only individual truly skilled enough to take on the villainous captain. Hook is extremely intelligent and manipulative and aided by his charming and suave personality. He is able to trick anyone even those who are more than aware that he is not to be trusted. Captain Hook also seems to have a tendency to find loopholes in agreements or contracts, or show obedience to the letter of the law, rather than the spirit of the law. For instance, when Hook was made to promise that he would not lay a finger or a hook on Peter Pan, he agreed, but instead he planted a bomb disguised as a present in Peter's hideout. Captain Hook is one of few villains that view their sidekick as not only a minion but as a friend. While Hook is incredibly cruel, deadly, short tempered and shows no care for his crew, he seems to only tolerate the bumbling actions of Mr. Smee. It has been shown that Hook murders his crew members out of irritation and aggravation but despite the constant annoyance from Smee, Hook has never shown any desire to kill him (though he has attempted to pummel Smee for his stupidity, but he is always interrupted). Aside from this, Captain Hook also views Smee as his confidant, sharing personal thoughts with Smee as well being the first person he turns to when scared which is not common for a villain of Hook's acclaim. He also seems to be able to understand fairy language, conversing with Zarina as though she was speaking English, and translating for the rest of his crew. Physical appearance Captain Hook is a thin man with long black hair, a large hooked nose, a thin black mustache that angles upward sharply, and a large chin. He wears a frilly white cravat underneath a crimson coat with gold lining and crimson cuffs. Each of these cuffs sports 2 gold cufflinks. He also wears an orange sash over his right shoulder that holds his sword scabbard at his left hip. He wears rose pants and white knee-high socks, as well as black boots with a pink circle decorating each one. The tongues of his boots are enormous, reaching halfway up his shins. He wears a large crimson hat with a huge lavender feather stuck in it. He carries a rapier with a gold hilt and guard as a weapon. He had a steel hook on his left-hand silver or gold. In close-ups, his eyes appear to be green from Epic Mickey . It is rumored that Captain Hook's appearance is based on that of his animator, Frank Thomas . The actor Hans Conried not only provided Hook's gravelly voice but also performed extensive live-action reference for the character. Kathryn Beaumont , who voiced and performed live-action reference for Wendy Darling, enjoyed working with him, admiring his ability to be both comical and marvelously evil at the same time. Also, Hook's climatic scenes with the Crocodile were animated by Wolfgang Reitherman , in Peter Pan. Appearances Peter Pan Captain Hook in the original Peter Pan. In the original film, Hook plays the main antagonist and is first seen on his ship, the Jolly Roger , trying to find the hiding spot of Peter Pan using a map. Hook suddenly gets the idea to kidnap the Indian Princess Tiger Lily and tells the idea to his faithful first mate, Mr. Smee . He plans to force her into revealing the location of Peter's hideout or be killed. Just then, Hook hears the |
In humans, nephrosis is the degeneration of which organ? | Chronic Kidney Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease - NY Times Health Information Back to Top Causes Chronic kidney disease (CKD) slowly gets worse over months or years. you may not notice any symptoms for some time. The loss of function may be so slow that you do not have symptoms until your kidneys have almost stopped working. The final stage of chronic kidney disease is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). At this stage, the kidneys are no longer able to remove enough wastes and excess fluids from the body. At this point, you would need dialysis or a kidney transplant . Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes and account for most cases. Many other diseases and conditions can damage the kidneys, including: Controlling blood pressure will slow further kidney damage. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are used most often. The goal is to keep blood pressure at or below 130/80 mmHg. Making lifestyle changes can help protect the kidneys, and prevent heart disease and stroke, such as: Do not smoke. Eat meals that are low in fat and cholesterol. Get regular exercise (talk to your doctor or nurse before starting to exercise). Take drugs to lower your cholesterol, if needed. Keep your blood sugar under control. Avoid eating too much salt or potassium. Always talk to your kidney doctor before taking any over-the-counter medicine. This includes vitamins, herbs and supplements. Make sure all of the doctors you visit know you have chronic kidney disease. Other treatments may include: Medicines called phosphate binders, to help prevent high phosphorous levels Extra iron in the diet, iron pills, iron given through a vein (intravenous iron) special shots of a medicine called erythropoietin, and blood transfusions to treat anemia Extra calcium and vitamin D (always talk to your doctor before taking) Your doctor may have you follow a special diet for chronic kidney disease . Limiting fluids Restricting salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes Getting enough calories to prevent weight loss All people with chronic kidney disease should be up-to-date on the following vaccinations: Hepatitis A vaccine Back to Top References Fogarty DG, Tall MW. A stepped are approach to the management of chronic kidney disease. In: Taal MW, Chertow GM, Marsden PA et al. eds. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 61. Tonelli M, Pannu N, Manns B. Oral phosphate binders in patients with kidney failure. N Engl J Med. 2010;362:1312-1324. Abboud H, Henrich WL. Clinical practice. Stage IV chronic kidney disease. N Engl J Med. 2010;362:56-65. Upadhyay A, Earley A, Haynes SM, Uhlig K. Systematic review: blood pressure target in chronic kidney disease and proteinuria as an effect modifier. Ann Intern Med . 2011;154:541-548. KDOQI. KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline and Clinical Practice Recommendations for anemia in chronic kidney disease: 2007 update of hemoglobin target. Am J Kidney Dis . 2007; 50:471-530. KDOQI; National Kidney Foundation II. Clinical practice guidelines and clinical practice recommendations for anemia in chronic kidney disease in adults. Am J Kidney Dis. 2006;47(5 Suppl 3):S16-S85. Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI). K/DOQI clinical practice guidelines on hypertension and antihypertensive agents in chronic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis . 2004; 43(5 Suppl 1):S1-S290. More Information on This Topic 5 Things to Know Review Date: 10/2/2013 Reviewed By: Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Le |
In a 2009 article in The Economist, which late artist was described as the ‘bellwether of the art market’, referring to a painting of his which was sold in 1963 for $100 million? | Andrew Warhola (1928 - 1987) - Genealogy Andrew Warhola in New York, NY, USA Cause of death: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States Immediate Family: Brother of <private> Warhola and <private> Warhola Occupation: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... against A motion by the City of Avon can Trustee President Andrew Warhola said he hoped staff members would remain apolitical Mrs Mabel ... Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... Assistant Prosecutor Andrew Warhola, also present, proposed that the engineering departments of Elyria, Lorain and the county get togeth... Date: Text: ... additional in- struction at other colleges. Technical course Andrew Warhola, board presi- dent, toW "I'm fear- ful ..." Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: "...’s a culmination of our plans,” said former Trustee Andrew J. Warhola. “I’m very proud that our dream came true in probably one of th... Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... recommendations by their mid-August meeting. A l-mill levy, President Andrew J. Warhola said, would provide million. No site has yet bee... Date: ... Lorain County Assistant Proso-cutor Andrew Warhola, how ..." Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: "..., according to Andrew Warhola, assistant Lorain County prosecutor. Wtuhola attended the four-day NDAA meeting held recently at Bal Ha... Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... man, advised Board der of Avon and Robert King of Chairman Andrew Warhola of Wellington. free They were advised that Bowl- the ing -Gree... Date: NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... for a temporary injunction was made by Assistant Prosecutor Andrew Warhola representing County Dog Warden Walter Abra-hamowicz and his d... Date: sibling About Andy Warhol Andrew Warhola known as Andy Warhol, was a Rusyn-American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, avant-garde filmmaker, record producer, author, and public figure known for his membership in wildly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy patrons. Warhol has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions, books, and feature and documentary films. He coined the widely used expression "15 minutes of fame". In his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Andy Warhol Museum exists in memory of his life and artwork. The highest price ever paid for a Warhol painting is $100 million for a 1963 canvas titled Eight Elvises. The private transaction was reported in a 2009 article in The Economist, which described Warhol as the "bellwether of the art market." $100 million is a benchmark price that only Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klimt and Willem de Kooning have achieved. Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.He was the fourth child of Ondrej Warhola (died 1942) and Julia (nee Zavacka, 1892–1972), whose first child was born in their homeland and died before their migration to the U.S. His parents were working-class immigrants from Mikó (now called Miková), in northeastern Slovakia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Warhol's father immigrated to the US in 1914, and his mother joined him in 1921, after the death of Andy Warhol's grandparents. Warhol's father worked in a coal mine. The family lived at 55 Beelen Street and later at 3252 Dawson Street in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The family was Byzantine Catholic and attended St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church. Andy Warhol had two older brothers, Ján and Pavol, who were born in today's Slovakia. Pavol's son, James Warhola, became a successful children's book illustrator. In third grade, Warhol had chorea, the nervous system disease that causes involuntary movements of the extremities, which is believed to be a complication of scarlet fever and causes skin pigmentation blotchiness. He became a hypochondriac, developing a fear of hospitals and doctors. Often bed-ridden as a child, he became an outcast among his school-ma |
Achille Maramotti founded which Italian fashion house in 1951? | Achille Maramotti | Italian fashion entrepreneur | Britannica.com Italian fashion entrepreneur Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Achille Maramotti Albinea, Italy Achille Maramotti, (born Jan. 7, 1927, Reggio Emilia, Italy —died Jan. 12, 2005, Albinea, Italy), Italian fashion entrepreneur who founded the fashion house Max Mara and was credited with introducing high-quality ready-to-wear fashion to Italy. At a time when many Italians preferred to have their clothes made for them, Maramotti had the idea to have superbly made clothing available off the rack. He started the company in 1951 with a single coat and suit. The clothing was stylish but not trendy, and though he did employ famous designers, they were required to work anonymously for the company. By 2005 Max Mara had more than 20 labels—among them Sportmax, I Blues, and Marella—and hundreds of retail shops throughout the world. Maramotti was also known for his banking interests and his collection of contemporary art. EXPLORE these related biographies: Gianni Versace (Italian fashion designer) Italian fashion designer known for his daring fashions and glamorous lifestyle. His mother was a dressmaker, and Gianni was raised watching her work on designs in her boutique. After graduating from high school, Versace worked for a short time at his mother’s shop before moving in 1972 to Milan, where he worked for several Italian ateliers, including... Giovanni Agnelli (Italian industrialist [1866-1945]) founder of the Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) automobile company and the leading Italian industrialist of the first half of the 20th century. Agnelli attended the military school at Modena, but he quit the army in 1892. In 1899 he was one of the prime movers in creating Fiat, which soon became an internationally renowned automobile manufacturer.... Enrico Mattei (Italian businessman) international businessman and politically powerful head of Italy’s Eni SpA (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi; “State Hydrocarbons Authority”), which had authority over that country’s petroleum resources. As a young man, prior to World War II, Mattei started a small chemical business in Milan, which prospered throughout his life. During the war he worked... You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: December 31, 2005 URL: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Achille-Maramotti Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share |
Who is the only driver in Formula One history to win the championship in a car which he built himself? | Jack Brabham - 1959, 1960, 1966 Jack Brabham Share Jack Brabham's three world championships were the product of both his engineering expertise and driving skill. His first two titles, in rear-engined Coopers he helped develop, confirmed the obsolescence of front-engined Formula One cars. His third title, in a Brabham, made him the only driver to become champion in a car of his own make. For his lifetime achievements, which also included nurturing the talents of other notable drivers and pioneering the business side of the sport, he became the first Formula One driver to receive a knighthood. John Arthur 'Jack' Brabham, was born on April 2, 1926, in Hurstville, an Australian town near Sydney where his father was a greengrocer. From an early age Jack was far less interested in fruit and vegetables than in the Brabham shop's delivery vehicles. He learned to drive them long before he was eligible for a licence and by his early teens he was equally adept at keeping them roadworthy. His mechanical aptitude led him to a technical college where he studied practical engineering. Not academically-inclined, he left school at 15 and went to work in an engineering shop, then a garage. At 18 he joined the Royal Australian Air Force in Adelaide, where he wanted to learn to fly but was instead trained to fill a wartime shortage of flight mechanics. Upon his discharge, in 1946, an uncle in the construction business built him a workshop in Sydney, where Jack opened his own engineering establishment. In 1951 he married Betty, who became the mother of their three sons, Geoffrey, Gary and David, all of whom would race, though not nearly as successfully as their father. Jack's introduction to motorsport came through a friend who raced midgets on dirt track ovals. Jack helped him build a new car and when his friend decided to stop driving Jack took over and became a regular winner. In self-prepared midgets he won four successive Australian championships and was the 1953 hillclimb champion in a British-built Cooper-Bristol. Two years later his growing ambition to expand his motorsport horizons brought Jack to England. A meeting with John and Charles Cooper, constructors of his successful Australian car, led to a friendship and partnership that would propel the tiny Cooper Car Company and 'Black Jack' Brabham into the forefront of Formula One history. With Brabham providing the inspiration (he helped persuade the Coopers to take the rear-engine route into Formula One racing) and the perspiration (he built up his first chassis in Cooper's workshop) the tiny British cars with the engines in the back sped to the front in an era previously dominated by big, front-engined Italian and German roadsters. In the Brabham-led team's first full championship season of 1958 the debut win for a Cooper came courtesy of Stirling Moss, who drove Rob Walker's private entry to victory in Argentina. In 1959 Moss won twice, but Brabham's victories in Monaco and Britain together with his consistently high placings resulted in the Australian winning a drivers’ title that some thought owed more to stealth than skill, an opinion at least partly based on Brabham's low-key presence. Always a man of few words - his nickname 'Black Jack' referred to both his dark hair and his propensity for maintaining a shadowy silence - he avoided small talk and was undemonstrative in the extreme. But behind the wheel he was anything but shy and retiring. He put his head down and drove exceedingly forcefully, opposite-locking his car dirt-track style, and was not averse to deliberately showering gravel in the face of a too closely following pursuer. His aversion for the limelight became more of a problem in 1960, when he completely dominated the nine-race series, winning consecutively in Holland, Belgium, France, Britain and Portugal, en route to his second successive championship. Following an unproductive 1961 season, when the Ferraris were all powerful, Brabham left Cooper to form Motor Racing Developments, in partnership with the talented Australian designer Ron Tauranac. The MRD Brab |
In which British city is the University of Strathclyde? | English - University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde Research opportunities We offer MRes, MPhil and PhD degrees in English. You can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of one year or a PhD over three years. You can study whichever option you'd like in any of our four research areas: Literary Linguistics Creative writing We've particular expertise in the historical novel, writing for children, radio drama, lyric and ekphrastic poetry (a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art). The MRes in creative writing is an opportunity to work on an extended project (up to 30,000 words) under the supervision of a successful, published author. Find out more about the MRes in Creative Writing . English language & literature Postgraduates in English language and literature will be supervised by researchers with international reputations in a range of fields, from the Renaissance period to the present day. Our areas of expertise include: literary linguistics culture and place (especially Scotland, Canada and the modern city) inter-disciplinary areas such as animal studies, popular and middlebrow cultures, and digital humanities We specialise in political journalism, investigative journalism, journalism and health, and ethics in journalism. Postgraduate research students are supervised by award-winning journalists and distinguished academics. Find a supervisor for Journalism . Our research & expertise We're home to the British Animal Studies Network and the University-funded research cluster on 'Literature, Culture and Place/Digital Humanities'. We've strong research and supervision links with the departments of Architecture, Psychology and the Business School. Our postgraduate students organise conferences. Recently they held a conference called 'Oscillate! Metamodernism and the Humanities: Critical and Creative Practice', as well as two creative writing conferences, one in the context of the literary festival Aye Write. Students also present their work at our 'Languages and Literatures' research seminar. Postgraduate students have also organised a literary competition that responds to the University’s collection of scientific instruments. Students edit the peer-reviewed journal, Ecloga, participate in staff-graduate reading and writing groups and in the high profile series of visiting talks organised by the Keith Wright Literary Fellow. We're a member of the European Doctoral Network in Culture, Criticism and Creativity, which hosts regular seminars in London, Berlin and Copenhagen. The community of creative writers at Strathclyde also benefit from regular visits by industry professionals, including literary agents and TV editors. Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD). This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here. It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability: the knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research the personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career the standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way. £11,750 (full-time) Funding Our postgraduate students are eligible to apply for doctoral studentships from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Students have also competed successfully for the Carnegie-Caledonian PhD scholarships and for the University’s Tranche studentships. The details for these schemes can be found on the the Graduate School webpage , and the websites for the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts and Humanities and the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Sc |
Which comedian played Kevin Turvey in the British tv sketch series ‘A Kick Up the Eighties? | A Kick Up the Eighties (TV Series 1981–1984) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A Kick Up the Eighties 30min Sketch show that originally explored a theme each week (work, death, sex). Stars: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 74 titles created 10 Aug 2012 a list of 437 titles created 18 May 2014 a list of 1320 titles created 20 Nov 2014 a list of 82 titles created 10 months ago a list of 58 titles created 5 months ago Title: A Kick Up the Eighties (1981–1984) 7.2/10 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? 21 September 1981 (UK) See more » Company Credits (Ambrosia) – See all my reviews A number of B.B.C. sketch shows appeared in the wake of 'Not The Nine O'Clock News', all attempting to recapture the original's healthy disrespect for authority and revelling in sheer bad taste for the sake of it. Made by B.B.C. Scotland, and executive produced by Sean Hardie, 'A Kick Up The Eighties' is today best remembered for bringing the then-unknown Rik Mayall ( credited as Kevin Turvey ) to a mass audience. Turvey, a Brummie idiot who fancied himself as an investigative reporter, delivered surreal monologues to camera which he concluded by saying: "Kevin's 'ere!", whilst touching his left ear. Turvey became a cult character, leading to him getting his own one-off show: 'Kevin Turvey - The Man Behind The Green Door'. One or two sketches concerned then-topical subjects such as the cold war, the prospect of nuclear war, unemployment, sexual equality, and even the boom in home ( video ) entertainment. Among the writers were 'Rab C.Nesbitt' author Ian Pattison, and Doug Naylor and Rob Grant, creators of 'Red Dwarf'. The regular cast in the first season were Ron Bain, Miriam Margolyes, Roger Sloman, Tracey Ullman ( fresh from 'Three Of A Kind' ), with Richard Stilgoe providing witty 'Frost Report'-style linking material. The second season saw Stilgoe replaced by Robbie Coltrane ( whom I thought at the time had probably been cast due to his physical resemblance to Mel Smith! ). Some of Coltrane's characters, particularly the stand-up comedian who is nowhere near as funny as he thinks he is, would reappear in 'Laugh? I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee!'. Although 'Eighties' did upset some viewers - particularly a sketch in the fifth show in the first season in which Miriam Margolyes' nurse unplugs a patient's life support machine in order to be able to use her vacuum cleaner - there was no repetition of the furore that greeted 'Carrott's Lib' when Jasper joked about the deaf. Another sick sketch had surgeons casually tossing a patient's innards onto a floor where they were then eaten by a dog. But the nastiest item of all was, appropriately enough, set in a video rental shop ( which were everywhere in those days ) where characters from so-called 'video nasties' ( a term coined by the right-wing media to describe horror movies such as 'Driller Killer' and 'I Spit On Your Grave' ) engaged in a musical number. Anyone who shared the Thatcher Government's view of such films ( that they should be banned outright ) would have had their prejudices confirmed by the gruesome sketch. Tracey Ullman spoofed the controversial Channel 4 show 'The Mini Pops' on one edition. As she sang 'Knick Knack Paddy Wack, a gang of dirty old men in grubby macs lusted after her. She also did brilliant take-offs of Janette Tough of 'The Krankies', and 'Toyah Wilcox'. The song 'I am Angry' was a send-up of 'I Want To Be Free'. The |
What is the name of the small light ball of woven flax swung rhythmically at the end of a string in Maori songs and dances? | poi - definition of poi in English | Oxford Dictionaries poi poi2 noun A small light ball of woven flax, swung rhythmically on the end of a string in Maori action songs and dances: ‘we watch people breathing fire and dancing with poi’ More example sentences ‘There were songs and dance and poi twirling, demonstrations of how clubs used to be used for cracking and slicing skulls, for ripping off ears, how wavy feathers attached to the handles distracted the enemy.’ ‘In the wharenui the group has been introduced to the haka, the long pois and short sticks and has had an opportunity to try them all.’ ‘When I asked what this meant, she replied, ‘They wear plastic piu-pius (skirts which were traditionally made from flax) and use plastic pois (small balls attached to a string and used mostly in women's dances)’.’ ‘Mr Brown had taught at Tolaga Bay and was able to teach his pupils Maori songs, chants, poi dances and a haka.’ ‘God knows how long we're there for - we're having such a great time the hours fly by - but somehow we end up back at the Stone Circle watching the fire pois’ ‘She may still be in nappies but that's no barrier to Maia Jenner knowing how to swing the poi.’ ‘We watch people breathing fire and dancing with poi, clowns and jugglers, stalls selling jewellery and hats and hot candied almonds.’ ‘I averted my eyes from the roadworks scar, and we emerged from the gravelled gloom of Palmer Street by the Community Centre where, in the park, we stumbled into an accidental circus of people drumming, and whirling fiery pois and staffs.’ Origin a hill or rocky peak a flat strip of land What does hummock mean? a low ridge of sand a long mountain ridge with steep sides What does pocosin mean? an area of low, swampy ground a point of high land jutting out to sea What does khor mean? a narrow strip of land with sea on either side a dry watercourse or ravine What does tributary mean? a dry watercourse or ravine a river flowing into a larger river or lake What does isthmus mean? a narrow strip of land with sea on either side What does mesa mean? an area of low, marshy land near a seashore an isolated flat-topped hill a point of high land jutting out to sea a deep inlet between high cliffs You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia |
Titania, Miranda and Bianca are all moons of which planet in our solar system? | Uranus - Astronomy For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS Try Miamiopia, Our New Free Educational Virtual World Uranus means: In astronomy mythology, Uranus was the lord of the skies and husband of Earth. He was also the king of the gods until he was overthrown by his son Saturn. How much would you weigh on Uranus? It would take you many years to fly a rocket to Uranus. When you arrived you would weigh less because Uranus' gravity is not as strong as the Earth's. If you weigh 70 pounds (32 kg) on Earth, you would weigh 62 pounds (28 kg) on Uranus. The Planet Like Jupiter and Saturn, Uranus is a gas giant. But Uranus is a little different. Unlike all the other planets and most of the moons in our Solar System, Uranus spins on its side. It is believed that long ago a very large object smashed into this planet. The crash was so powerful that it completely changed the direction of Uranus' planetary rotation. However, a more recent theory is that the extreme tilt of Uranus' axis may have been caused by a large moon that was slowly pulled away from the planet by another large planet long ago when our Solar System was still new. It is thought that the gravitational pull of this moon moving away from Uranus may have caused it to tilt on its side. Like Saturn, the thick atmosphere of Uranus is made up of methane, hydrogen and helium. But Uranus is an extremely cold planet. It has been called the "ice giant." It is believed that Uranus is made up of rock and ice and has a large rocky core. Because of the tremendous planetary pressure of Uranus, there could possibly be trillions of large diamonds in or on the surface of this planet. Scientists also believe that on the surface of Uranus there may be a huge ocean. And, interestingly, it is thought that the temperature of this ocean may be extremely hot, maybe even as hot as 5000 degrees Fahrenheit (2760 Celsius). Uranus is almost identical to the planet Neptune. Rings Uranus also has rings, though they don't stretch out as far as the rings of Saturn. The rings of Uranus are made up of black dust particles and large rocks. Moons: Uranus has 27 moons. Five of these moons are large and the rest are smaller. The largest moon is Titania, followed by Oberon, Umbriel, Ariel and Miranda. Some of the smaller moons are named: Belinda, Bianca, Caliban, Cordelia, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Ophelia, Portia, Puck, and Rosalind. To learn more about these exciting worlds Click Here . Since Uranus spins on its side, its rings rotate up and over the planet instead of around the middle like the rings of Saturn and Neptune. The Totally Free Children's Learning Network Educational Games |
The resort of Costa Smeralda is on which Mediterranean island? | Olbia, cruises to Italy | MSC Cruises dec Crystal-clear waters and wild nature Wedged into the coastline, Olbia is the largest town you’ll see on an MSC Mediterranean cruise around north-eastern Sardinia, its recent phenomenal growth due to the huge influx of tourists and cruisers bound for one of the Mediterranean’s loveliest stretches of coast, the Emerald Coast. Olbia has a first-class museum, plus numerous bars and restaurants, usually abuzz with tourists. Long a magnet for Italy’s glitziest celebrities, in the 1960s the five-star development of the Costa Smeralda helped to transform the economy of the entire island. With its typical rustic-red architecture, Porto Cervo, the main resort on the Costa Smeralda, embodies the dream of an idyllic Mediterranean village without any of the irritations of real life. Graffiti- and litter-free, Porto Cervo exults in its exclusivity, with a glittering yachting marina as its centrepiece. You can enjoy many cruise excursions from Olbia: La Maddalena island invites aimless wandering and offers a variety of sandy and rocky beaches in mostly undeveloped coves. The beaches on the northern and western coasts are most attractive, particularly those around the tiny port of Madonetta, 5 km west of La Maddalena, and at Cala Lunga, 5 km north of town. Attached to the main island by a causeway is neighbouring Caprera, the island on which Garibaldi spent his last years. Santa Teresa di Gallura is Sardinia’s northernmost port. The town gets extremely lively in summer, with a buzzing nightlife, but the main draw is the beaches, many enjoying superb views over to Corsica, just 11 km away. There’s one stretch of sand right at the edge of town, but some of the finest beaches on the whole island are a short bus ride away, with Punta Falcone and La Marmorata to the east, and, 3 km west of Santa Teresa, Capo Testa, with its wind-sculpted granite rock formations. Must see places in Olbia A short cruise to Maddalena Island Excursion code: OLB04 After leaving the port of Olbia by coach, the first stop on this enjoyable tour will be in San Pantaleo, a lovely little village located in the hills of the amazing Costa Smeralda, the Emerald Coast. Look forward to a short stop in the village to stroll around, browse in the small shops and visit the craft workshops. The excursion then continues up through the northernmost part of the island to Santa Teresa di Gallura, a coastal resort that faces the Strait of Bonifacio and Corsica. A guided tour of this small, but pretty town will follow, after which you will also have some free time to stroll around on your own. Return to the port. Please note: guests using a wheelchair are advised that they must be accompanied by a paying helper to provide assistance with getting on and off the coach and that wheelchairs must be collapsible/foldable since the coach has neither a ramp nor a lift. Guests using a wheelchair who would like to participate in this tour are requested to contact the Shore Excursions Desk promptly once they are on board so that arrangements can be made. May involve a limited quantity of steps, uneven surfaces and/or periods of standing Difficulty Level |
What is the fold of loose skin called hanging from the throat or neck of an animal or bird? | dewlap - definition and meaning dewlap from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A fold of loose skin hanging from the neck of certain animals. n. A pendulous part similar to this, such as the wattle of a bird. n. A fold of loose skin hanging from the neck of a person. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing, or a similar feature on any other animal. n. The sagging flesh on the human throat of an old person. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English n. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing. n. The flesh upon the human throat, especially when with age. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia n. The fold of skin that hangs from the throat of oxen and cows; hence, the pendulous skin under the throat of some other animals, as dogs. n. The flesh on the human throat when flaccid with age. n. The large median fleshy fold or single wattle of the domestic turkey. n. plural In heraldry, same as wattles. n. A brand or ownership-mark on the dewlap of an animal. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. n. a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition Middle English dewlappe : dew, of unknown meaning (akin to Danish and Norwegian dog-, in Danish doglæb and Norwegian doglæp, dewlap) + lappe, fold; see lap2. Examples The moose has a very thick, strong neck from which hangs a long, round flap of skin and hair called a dewlap, or bell. |
Which Greek goddess is the muse of erotic poetry? | ERATO - Greek Goddess Muse of Erotic Poetry & Mime ERATO Lovely, Beloved Portraits of the nine Muses, Greco-Roman mosaic from Cos, Archaeological Museum of Cos ERATO was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music, song and dance. In the Classical era, when the Mousai were assigned specific literary and artistic spheres, Erato was named Muse of erotic poetry and mime, and represented with a lyre. Her name means "lovely" or "beloved" from the Greek word eratos. FAMILY OF ERATO ZEUS & MNEMOSYNE (Hesiod Theogony 75, Apollodorus 1.13, Diodorus Siculus 4.7.1, Orphic Hymn 76) OFFSPRING KLEOPHEME (by Malos) (Isyllus Hymn to Asclepius) CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Hesiod, Theogony 75 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "The Mousai (Muses) sang who dwell on Olympos, nine daughters begotten by great Zeus, Kleio (Clio) and Euterpe, Thaleia (Thalia), Melpomene and Terpsikhore (Terpsichore), and Erato and Polymnia (Polyhymnia) and Ourania (Urania) and Kalliope (Calliope)." Isyllus, Hymn to Asclepius (trans. Frazer, Vol. Apollodorus) (Greek poet C4th or 3rd B.C.) : "Father Zeus bestowed the hand of the Mousa (Muse) Erato on Malos [eponymous lord of Malea] in holy matrimony (hosioisi gamois.) The pair had a daughter Kleophema (Cleophema), who married Phlegyas, a native of Epidauros (Epidaurus); and Phlegyas had by her a daughter Aigle (Aegle), otherwise known as Koronis (Coronis), whom Phoibos (Phoebus) [Apollon] of the golden bow beheld in the house of her grandfather Malos, and falling in love he got by her a child, Asklepios (Asclepius)." [N.B. This hymn was engraved on a limestone tablet unearthed at the shrine of Asklepios in Epidauros. According to the inscription the poet consulted the Delphic Oracle for approval before publishing this genealogy of the god Asklepios.] Plato, Phaedrus 259 (trans. Fowler) (Greek philosopher C4th B.C.) : "When they [the grasshoppers] die they go and inform the Mousai (Muses) in heaven who honours them on earth. They win the love of Terpsikhore (Terpsichore) for the dancers by their report of them; of Erato for the lovers." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 13 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Mnemosyne [bore to Zeus] the Mousai (Muses), the eldest of whom was Kalliope (Calliope), followed by Kleio (Clio), Melpomene, Euterpe, Erato, Terpsikhore (Terpsichore), Ourania (Urania), Thaleia (Thalia), and Polymnia." Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica 3. 1 ff (trans. Rieu) (Greek epic C3rd B.C.) : "[The poet invokes the Muse Erato as he begins the tale of the love of Jason and Medea :] Come, Erato, come lovely Mousa (Muse), stand by me and take up the tale. How did Medea's passion help Iason (Jason) to bring back the fleece to Iolkos (Iolcus)." Strabo, Geography 8. 30. 20 (trans. Jones) (Greek geographer C1st B.C. to C1st A.D.) : "And further, the poem entitled Rhadine--of which Stesikhoros (Stesichorus) [poet C7th-6th B.C.] is reputed to be the author--, which begins, ‘Come, thou clear-voiced Mousa (Muse), Erato, begin thy song, voicing to the tune of thy lovely lyre the strain of the children of Samos.’" Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 4. 7. 1 (trans. Oldfather) (Greek historian C1st B.C.) : "Hesiod even gives their [the Mousai's (Muses')] names when he writes : ‘Kleio, Euterpe, and Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsikhore and Erato, and Polymnia, Ourania, Kalliope too, of them all the most comely.’ To each of the Mousai (Muses) men assign her special aptitude for one of the branches of the liberal arts, such as poetry, song, pantomimic dancing, the round dance with music, the study of the stars, and the other liberal arts . . . For the name of each Mousa (Muse), they say, men have found a reason appropriate to her: . . . Erato, because she makes those who are instructed by her men who are desired and worthy to be loved." Orphic Hymn 76 to the Muses (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.) : "Daughters of Mnemosyne and Zeus . . . Kleio (Clio), and Erato who charms the sight, with thee, Euterpe, ministering delight : Thalia flourishing, Polymnia famed, |
A lucky clover is supposed to have how many leaves? | All About Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clover All About Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clover 4-LEAF CLOVER > All About Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clover All About Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clover The Shamrock | Which is the True Shamrock? | Growing from Seed | Transplanting | Indoor Care | Outdoor Care | Seed Storage | Dorment | Repot 4-Leaf Clover | 4-Leaf Clover Seed? | 4-Leaf Clover and Luck | What do the 4 leaves symbolize? | See more Customs and Cultures We don't sell the seed packets here at LollySmith. A lot of interesting stories and ideas involving the Shamrock have come to us from customers and friends over the years. We thought we would share them with you! The Shamrock: a 3-Leaf Clover, is Ireland's most recognized National Symbol. Here are some interesting facts about the In the 5th century when St. Patrick came to convert the Irish information on Christianity could only be spread across the realm from one storyteller, or seancha�, pronounced shan-a-key to the other. In mind of this, St. Patrick used the Shamrock to explain the concept of the holy trinity - that God was composed of three entities - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - yet each entity was part of the other just like the shamrock has three leaves but a single stem. As St. Patrick continued to use the Shamrock in his conversion of the Irish it grew, through storytelling to be seen as a holy plant, just as he was seen as a holy man. It is for this reason that the Shamrock is worn on the St. Patrick�s day and all other special occasions to celebrate his work and to bring 'a bit o'luck' to the Irish and all their children wherever they may be. Before the arrival of the Christians to Ireland the plant was sacred to the Irish Druids because the three leaves formed a triad. The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamr�g or seamair �g, meaning "little clover". The tradition of wearing Shamrock on Saint Patrick's Day can be traced back to the early 1700s. For good luck, it's usually included in the bouquet of an Irish bride, and also in the boutonniere of the groom. In the 19th century it became a symbol of rebellion and began to be strongly associated with Irish identity. Apparently anyone wearing it risked death by hanging. People even ate the shamrock in times of famine. Which is the True Shamrock? Do you know that there is no such thing as a "Shamrock Plant"? The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamrog meaning "little clover". However, there are hundreds of varieties of clover. The question is...what is the "Original Irish Shamrock"? No one can agree. Here is what some respected authorities have to say: "The true Irish Shamrock, as identified by Nathaniel Colgan c. 1893 is a clover. It is not one of any or many clovers, it is one species, collected from a majority of counties at that time and with the exception of a very few plants, the majority were Trifolium repens or a form of this plant - White clover also known as Dutch Clover". ...'From Ireland' � Jane Lyons, Dublin, Ireland Lesser yellow trefoil (or hop clover) Trifolium Dubium can be found throughout the British Isles. It is an annual plant which grows to 25cm in height, individual yellow flowers are small (around 3 mm). "White Clover, Trifolium repens forma minus, family Leguminosae, was the original shamrock of Ireland" ...Academic American Encyclopedia, Vol. 17, 1990. "In Ireland, the plant most often referred to as shamrock is the white clover." ...The World Book Encyclopedia, Vol. 17, 1993. "Those most commonly called shamrocks are: the white clover, Trifolium repens, a creeping white-flowered perennial..." ...Collier's Encyclopedia, Vol. 20, 1992. "The clovers also occupied a position in the cultural life of early peoples. White clover (T. repens L.) in particular was held in high esteem by the early Celts of Wales as a charm against evil spirits. According to Evans (1957), this pagan tradition was continued by early Christian leaders and became the symbol of the Holy Trinity for the Irish people." ...Clover Science and Technology, N.L. Taylor, 1985. Growing Instructions Seeds can |
The Copihue is the national flower of which South American country? | Chilean National Flower: Copihue - Pepe's Chile - Pepe's Chile Get Your Free Weekly Chile Newsletter Sign up now and you'll immediately receive Pepe's 14 Tips Other Chile Travel Guides Won't Tell You. Get Chile tips, insights, news, facts, and more directly in your inbox. First Name: Email: Chilean National Flower: Copihue Unfortunately, I never saw a Copihue, the national flower of Chile, during my stay. This is because I spent most of my time in Santiago and the Copihue is native of southern Chile . As you can see, it is a very beautiful flower: According to wikipedia : The Copihue (Lapageria rosea), also known as the Chilean Bellflower and Chilean Glory Flower, is the national flower of Chile. It grows in forests in the southern part of Chile and Argentina… It is an evergreen climbing plant reaching up to 10 [meters] high among shrubs and trees. The flowers are red, with six petals; the fruit is an edible berry with numerous small seeds. In the wild the plant is pollinated by hummingbirds. Picture by Andres Otarola and presented under Creative Commons . Posted September 7th, 2006 in Culture . Going to Chile? This newsletter will help... What to expect when you get to Chile How to survive the Chilean culture Tips to get the most from your trip Sign up now and get your FREE copy of "14 Tips Other Chile Travel Guides Won't Tell You" Your Name: |
Which US disc jockey is credited with coining the phrase ‘Rock and Roll’ during the 1950’s? | America Rocks and Rolls [ushistory.org] 53d. America Rocks and Rolls The prosperity of the '50s allowed teenagers to spend money on records by their favorite bands and singers. Rock and roll was everything the suburban 1950s were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and big bands, their children were moving to a new beat. In fact, to the horror of the older generation, their children were twisting, thrusting, bumping, and grinding to the sounds of rock and roll. This generation of youth was much larger than any in recent memory, and the prosperity of the era gave them money to spend on records and phonographs. By the end of the decade, the phenomenon of rock and roll helped define the difference between youth and adulthood. The Roots of Rock Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the phrase "rock and roll," was the master of ceremonies at many of the first rock concerts, including his 1955 Easter Jubilee. The roots of rock and roll lay in African American blues and gospel. As the Great Migration brought many African Americans to the cities of the north, the sounds of rhythm and blues attracted suburban teens. Due to segregation and racist attitudes, however, none of the greatest artists of the genre could get much airplay. Disc jockey Alan Freed began a rhythm-and-blues show on a Cleveland radio station. Soon the audience grew and grew, and Freed coined the term "rock and roll." Early attempts by white artists to cover R&B songs resulted in weaker renditions that bled the heart and soul out of the originals. Record producers saw the market potential and began to search for a white artist who could capture the African American sound. Chuck Berry's songs about girls and cars hit a nerve with American teens and sent his star rising high in the early days of rock and roll. Sam Phillips, a Memphis record producer, found the answer in Elvis Presley. With a deep Southern sound, pouty lips, and gyrating hips, Elvis took an old style and made it his own. From Memphis, the sound spread to other cities, and demand for Elvis records skyrocketed. Within two years, Elvis was the most popular name in the entertainment business. After the door to rock and roll acceptance was opened, African American performers such as Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard began to enjoy broad success, as well. White performers such as Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis also found artistic freedom and commercial success. Satan's Music Elvis Presley brought rock-and-roll music to the masses during the 1950s with hits such as "Love Me Tender" and "Heartbreak Hotel." Rock and roll sent shockwaves across America. A generation of young teenagers collectively rebelled against the music their parents loved. In general, the older generation loathed rock and roll. Appalled by the new styles of dance the movement evoked, churches proclaimed it Satan's music. Because rock and roll originated among the lower classes and a segregated ethnic group, many middle-class whites thought it was tasteless. Rock and roll records were banned from many radio stations and hundreds of schools. But the masses spoke louder. When Elvis appeared on TV's The Ed Sullivan Show, the show's ratings soared. Rock and roll is the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expression — lewd, sly, in plain fact, dirty — a rancid-smelling aphrodisiac and the martial music of every side-burned delinquent on the face of the earth. – Frank Sinatra (1957) The commercial possibilities were limitless. As a generation of young adults finished military service, bought houses in suburbia, and longed for stability and conformity, their children seemed to take comfort for granted. They wanted to release the tensions that bubbled beneath the smooth surface of postwar America. Above all, they wanted to shake, rattle, and roll. |
The Java Trench is part of which ocean? | Java Trench | Indian Ocean | Britannica.com Indian Ocean Alternative Title: Sunda Double Trench Similar Topics Kuril Trench Java Trench, also called Sunda Double Trench, deep submarine depression in the eastern Indian Ocean that extends some 2,000 miles (3,200 km) in a northwest-southeast arc along the southwestern and southern Indonesian archipelago. It is located about 190 miles (305 km) off the southwestern coasts of the islands of Sumatra and Java , stretching eastward south of the western Lesser Sunda Islands . To the northwest the trench merges with a system of islands and continental shelves that eventually extend into the Ganges River delta. For about half its length, off of Sumatra, it is divided into two parallel troughs by an underwater ridge, and much of the trench is at least partially filled with sediments. Its slopes exceed 10° and descend to a maximum depth of 24,440 feet (7,450 metres), the deepest point in the Indian Ocean. The Java Trench constitutes an extensive subduction zone , where the seafloor of the tectonic plate to the west is being forced under the stable plate to the east (there represented by the Sunda Shelf and the Sunda Island arc). It is an active volcanic and seismic zone. In 2004 a massive undersea earthquake (magnitude 9.1) centred off northwestern Sumatra at the northern limit of the trench displaced a section of the fault zone stretching northward for more than 600 miles (1,000 km). This triggered a large tsunami that inundated coastal areas throughout the Indian Ocean region and caused widespread death and destruction. Learn More in these related articles: |
Who became the youngest man, at age 35, to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964? | Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography Martin Luther King Jr. The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. Share this: Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. With a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he met and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of uncommon intellectual and artistic attainments. Two sons and two daughters were born into the family. See Also Post a message! In 1954, Martin Luther King became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Always a strong worker for civil rights for members of his race, King was, by this time, a member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the leading organization of its kind in the nation. He was ready, then, early in December, 1955, to accept the leadership of the first great Negro nonviolent demonstration of contemporary times in the United States, the bus boycott described by Gunnar Jahn in his presentation speech in honor of the laureate. The boycott lasted 382 days. On December 21, 1956, after the Supreme Court of the United States had declared unconstitutional the laws requiring segregation on buses, Negroes and whites rode the buses as equals. During these days of boycott, King was arrested, his home was bombed, he was subjected to personal abuse, but at the same time he emerged as a Negro leader of the first rank. In 1957 he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization formed to provide new leadership for the now burgeoning civil rights movement. The ideals for this organization he took from Christianity; its operational techniques from Gandhi. In the eleven-year period between 1957 and 1968, King traveled over six million miles and spoke over twenty-five hundred times, appearing wherever there was injustice, protest, and action; and meanwhile he wrote five books as well as numerous articles. In these years, he led a massive protest in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world, providing what he called a coalition of conscience. and inspiring his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", a manifesto of the Negro revolution; he planned the drives in Alabama for the registration of Negroes as voters; he directed the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his address, "l Have a Dream", he conferred with President John F. Kennedy and campaigned for President Lyndon B. Johnson; he was arrested upwards of twenty times and assaulted at least four times; he was awarded five honorary degrees; was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and became not only the symbolic leader of American blacks but also a world figure. At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement. On the evening of April 4, 1968, while standing on |
Which planet in our solar system is known is ‘The Morning Star’ when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise? | Morning Star - Universe Today Universe Today by Matt Williams [/caption] If you look to the morning sky – to the east that is, as the sun’s rising – you will notice a bright star in the firmament, one that should not be there. Theoretically, stars only come out at night and should be well on their way to bed by the time the sun rises, correct? Well, that’s because the Morning Star, as it’s known, isn’t a star at all, but the planet Venus. It is both the morning and evening star, the former when it appears in the east during sunrise and the latter when it appears in the west during sunset. Because of its unique nature and appearance in the sky, this “star” has figured prominently in the mythologies of many cultures. In ancient Sumerian mythology, it was named Inanna (Babylonian Ishtar), the name given to the goddess of love and personification of womanhood. The Ancient Egyptians believed Venus to be two separate bodies and knew the morning star as Tioumoutiri and the evening star as Ouaiti. Likewise, believing Venus to be two bodies, the Ancient Greeks called the morning star Phosphoros (or Eosphoros) the “Bringer of Light” (or “Bringer of Dawn”) and the evening star they called Hesperos (“star of the evening”). By Hellenistic times, they had realized the two were the same planet, which they named after their goddess of love, Aphrodite. The Phoenicians, never ones to be left out where astronomy and mythology were concerned, named it Astarte, after their own goddess of fertility. In Iranian mythology, especially in Persian mythology, the planet usually corresponds to the goddess Anahita, and sometimes AredviSura, the goddesses of fertility and rivers respectively. Mirroring the ancient Greeks, they initially believed the planet to be two separate objects, but soon realized they were one. The Romans, who derived much of their religious pantheon from the Greek tradition and near Eastern tradition, maintained this trend by naming the planet Venus after their goddess of love. Later, the name Lucifer, the “bringer of light”, would emerge as a Latinized form of Phosphoros (from which we also get the words phosphorus and phosphorescence). This would prove influential to Christians during the Middle Ages who used it to identify the devil. Medieval Christians thusly came to identify the Morningstar with evil, being somewhat more concerned with sin and vice than fertility and love! However, the identification of the Morningstar as a symbol of fertility and womanhood remains entrenched, best demonstrated by the fact that the astronomical symbol for Venus happens to be the same as the one used in biology for the female sex: a circle with a small cross beneath. The Morningstar also figures prominently in the mythology of countless other cultures, including the Mayans, Aborigines, and Maasai people of Kenya. To all of these cultures, the Morningstar still serves as an important spiritual, agricultural and astrological role. To the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans and Vietnamese, she is known literally as the “metal star”, based on the Five Elements. We have written many articles about the Morning Star for Universe Today. Here’s an article about how to find Venus in the sky , and here’s an article about the brightest planet . If you’d like more information on the Morning Star, check out Hubblesite’s News Releases about Venus , and here’s a link to NASA’s Solar System Exploration Guide on Venus . We’ve also recorded an entire episode of Astronomy Cast all about Venus. Listen here, Episode 50: Venus . Sources: |
In British politics, who succeeded Jeremy Thorpe as acting leader of the Liberal Party in 1976? | Jeremy Thorpe - obituary - Telegraph Obituaries Jeremy Thorpe - obituary Jeremy Thorpe was a charismatic leader of the Liberal Party who fell from grace in one of the most spectacular political scandals of the 20th century Thorpe outside the House of Commons after being elected the new leader of the Liberal Party in 1967 Photo: GETTY/HULTONARCHIVE 6:02PM GMT 04 Dec 2014 Comments Jeremy Thorpe, the former leader of the Liberal Party who has died aged 85, suffered a fall unparalleled in British political history when a long-drawn-out chain of scandal dragged him into the dock at the Old Bailey, charged with conspiracy and incitement to murder. For once the cliché “trial of the century” did not seem misplaced. Thorpe had been a sparkling and successful politician who had come tantalisingly close to realising the Liberals’ dream of holding the balance of power. In 1974, indeed, he was invited by the prime minister, Edward Heath — whom he had once described as “a plum pudding around whom no one knew how to light the brandy” — to lead his party into coalition with the Conservatives; he himself was offered the post of foreign secretary. It was understandable, therefore, that five years later, at Thorpe’s trial, even prosecuting counsel should have spoken of a “tragedy of truly Greek and Shakespearean proportions”. Tragedy, however, is a large word, implying the destruction, if not necessarily of virtue, at least of some outstanding merit. Only in the context of a man’s entire life can its just application be decided. John Jeremy Thorpe was born on April 29 1929 into a highly political family. He would claim descent from Sir Robert de Thorpe, who was Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in 1356 and Chancellor in 1371. More to the point, both of Thorpe’s parents were staunch Conservatives. His father John Thorpe, born in Cork, was a KC and, for a few years after the First World War, MP for Rusholme in Manchester. His mother was the daughter of Sir John Norton-Griffiths, 1st Bt, another Conservative MP and one who gloried in the epithet “Empire Jack” — even if he owed his baronetcy to Lloyd George. Related Articles Jeremy Thorpe scandal: New claims over plot to murder Norman Scott 07 Dec 2014 Jeremy Thorpe, however, thought of himself as “three-quarters Celt”; and in keeping with this bias, it was from his mother’s friend Lady Megan Lloyd George that, rather to Mrs Thorpe’s disapproval, he imbibed a romantic attachment to Liberalism. The boy had two sisters, both older; he was brought up as the cynosure of his parents’ eyes. “It never occurred to him,” his mother remarked of his early days in Kensington, “that anybody might not be glad to see him.” Young Jeremy adored his father, but it was his mother who exerted the most powerful influence. A formidable woman, who affected an eyeglass, Ursula Thorpe nursed the highest ambitions for her son. “That monocle!” Thorpe recalled in later life. “We were all frightened of her. I have overcome the domination, and I am damn well not going to be dominated again.” Thorpe was only six when tubercular glands were diagnosed in his stomach. For seven months he had to lie on his back in a spinal carriage; he suffered back pains for the rest of his life. The Second World War caused a hiatus in what promised to be a conventional English education. In 1940 Thorpe and the younger of his sisters were sent to stay with an aunt in America, where he attended the Rectory School in Connecticut, by contemporary English standards a decidedly easy-going establishment. Thorpe loved it. His histrionic gifts — and in particular his talent for mimicry — began to flourish. He played Miranda in The Tempest, became an accomplished violinist, and showed precocious assurance as a public speaker. In 1943 he returned to England to go to Eton, where the more rigorous discipline proved less agreeable. He was also greatly upset by the death of his father, after a stroke, in 1944. This misfortune left the family in dire financial straits, so that an uncle had to stump up the funds to keep the boy at Eton. It also, i |
On which part of the body would a ghillie normally be worn? | Kilts | Scottish Tartans Authority How to wear the kilt based on an article by Harry Lindley The late Harry Lindley was a legendary figure in the world of tartan. As a Director of the long established (1868) Edinburgh firm of Kinloch Anderson - Royal Warrant holders for Tailoring and Kiltmaking to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales - he was special adviser on Highland dress to the Royal Family. If one wanted to know how to dress 'properly', one asked Harry! Since he wrote this article in 1989, dress codes have not changed a great deal but a touch of informality has certainly appeared and we have added our own comments here and there in Harry's article. The most important thing to remember when wearing Highland evening dress is that it represents a proud heritage and a proud people. Whilst one can take certain sartorial liberties, they should not be so outrageous as to offend more conventional guests! Harry would not have been so indelicate as to discuss the music hall joke of what was worn under the kilt. ("Nothing is worn under the kilt Madam - it's all in perfect working order!). It is however the perennial question and the answer is to be found at Under the Kilt at the end of this article. The style of today is a development and modification of the ancient garb, which still retains all its essential features. Yet this modern style differs even from the Highland dress of 60 years ago, just as the ordinary dress has altered during a similar period, and it reflects the changing taste and practical conditions of the 20th century. Although the modern Highland dress is essentially up to date, it still reflects the Scottish character in that it is susceptible to modification to individual tastes and clan traditions in a manner not found in other modern male attire. This, however, involves the necessity of expert advice, combining of modern skill with knowledge of both past tradition and present tendencies, in order to prevent the anachronisms and travesties still occasionally met with, or where outfits have been acquired from sources not in touch with the great Scottish families around which centres the Scottish clan system and its customs. Basically the costume for civilian wear may also be said not to have altered since the 18th century. Yet, in matters of detail, each generation has introduced modifications, and even modern fashions have appropriately exerted their influences, though curiously enough, they have in matters of Highland dress in many ways lead to rediscovery of both the practical and artistic advantages of the older Scottish styles which, during the 19 century, had tended to become more oppressive in cut and decoration. As an example of minor changes in taste, the sporran of an all-white goat hair, almost universally the fashion during the Victorian age, has to a great extent given place to a smaller sporran of sealskin, often elaborately decorated with pierced and engraved silver mountings. In recent years the tendency has been for coats worn with the kilt to be designed with greater simplicity, both for day and evening wear, and to concentrate rather on the cut and lines than on braid and decorations. The taste however, varies noticeably in different clans and districts, and those favoured in the north and west are usually of more elaborate style. In many cases the demand for lightness has led to the selection of the coatee in place of the doublet. All these modern coats however, are very graceful as well as practical and comfortable garb. Moreover, the coloured velvet doublets and coatees of the 18th century, which could be so well adapted to suit the shades of individual tartans, have again been returning to favour, often with the characteristic silver braiding in a suitably modified form; whilst crosscut tartan jackets have always retained their popularity in the West and amongst country families. Knowledge of these points and the ability to carry them out successfully are, needless to say, beyond the scope of the ordinary tailor. The tailoring of correct Highland dres |
In science, a pascal is a measure of what? | pascal (Pa) | unit of energy measurement | Britannica.com unit of energy measurement hour Pascal (Pa), unit of pressure in the metre-kilogram-second system. (See the International System of Units .) It was named in honour of the French mathematician-physicist Blaise Pascal (1623–62). A pascal is a pressure of one newton per square metre; this unit is inconveniently small for many purposes, and the kilopascal (kPa) of 1,000 newtons per square metre is more commonly used. For example, standard atmospheric pressure is defined as 101.325 kPa. (For comparison, one pound per square inch equals 6.895 kPa.) A pressure gauge reading in kilopascals (shown in black) and pounds per square inch (shown in red). leapingllamas Blaise Pascal June 19, 1623 Clermont-Ferrand, France August 19, 1662 Paris French mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher, and master of prose. He laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities, formulated what came to be known as Pascal’s principle of pressure, and propagated a... newton the absolute unit of force in the International System of Units (SI units). It is defined as that force necessary to provide a mass of one kilogram with an acceleration of one metre per second per second. One newton is equal to a force of 100,000 dynes in the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system, or... 3 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References sound-wave amplitude (in sound: Mathematical values ) Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: August 07, 2014 URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/pascal-unit-of-energy-measurement Access Date: January 20, 2017 Share |
Who played Father Noel Furlong in the British tv series ‘Father Ted’? | Father Noel Furlong - Father Ted (UK) Characters - ShareTV Father Noel Furlong Graham William Walker, known by his stage name Graham Norton (born 4 April 1963), is an Irish comic presenter. ... Character Bio Father Noel is a very annoying and hyperactive priest whom Ted and Dougal hate spending time with. He runs the St. Luke's Youth Group and is first encountered during Ted's abortive caravaning holiday in "Hell". Here he invades the peaceful surroundings of the priests' rented caravan and keeps them awake at night, singing songs (" The Whole of the Moon " and " Dirty Old Town ") and expressing his desire to tell ghost stories at six o' clock in the morning. He regales the helpless Ted and Dougal with tales of how members of the youth group have a habit of turning in "late" ("ten past the eleven") and succeeds in driving them out of their holiday home, which he then proceeds to tip over after having himself and the youth group perform a Riverdance routine inside it. Father Noel turns up again in "Flight into Terror" leading Father Fay and Dougal into the cockpit of a plane. While there he inadvertently causes disaster when he allows Father Fay, who doesn't know he's a priest, to see his reflection. Father Fay goes mad and jumps on the pilot sending the plane out of its path. The pilot screams at the watching Dougal to press the emergency button. The bumbling priest then presses the wrong button. This grave error results in one of the fuel tanks being emptied. Noel's boundless energy results in him getting his group lost in the "Very Dark Caves" in " The Mainland ", and, after performing a rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody , his attempts to start a "screeching competition" cause him to be crushed by falling rocks. His very last scene features him under the rocks with his hand sticking out, still in a very happy mood. His youth group then abandon him and head to Paraguay on Aer Lingus flights. Ted told an apparent rescue service man to save Noel, but the man turned out actually to be an uninterested dustman. In the short scene after the credits, Noel is still under the rocks, clicking his fingers and singing " Fat Bottomed Girls ". Linehan stated that he believed Noel to be asexual. Episode Screenshots |
Which Biblical figure destroyed the Temple of the Philistines? | Between the Pillars: Revisiting "Samson and the House of Dagon" Between the Pillars: Revisiting "Samson and the House of Dagon" Non-Technical - Jul 24, 2008 - by John Roskoski PhD Share/recommend this article: Excerpt The historicity of this heroic account has been long debated among scholars. Indeed, many scholars seem hesitant to comment on the historicity of the Samson narratives at all. From the scholarly debate over the destruction of the Gaza temple two diametrically opposed viewpoints have emerged... Continue reading Explore Related Articles The Genesis Philistines The Philistines we encounter in the books of Judges and 1 and 2 Samuel are well known to us. However... The Ultimate Sign: Isaiah 7 In Isaiah chapter 7, God demonstrates His faithfulness to a promise that He made with King David con... Temple Found in Philistine City of Gath Archaeologists have uncovered a Philistine temple and evidence of a major earthquake in biblical tim... Tags Support Like this artice? Our Ministry relies on the generosity of people like you. Every small donation helps us develop and publish great articles. Please support ABR! This article was first published in the Winter 2005 issue of Bible and Spade. The Biblical tableau of Samson’s death in the house of the Philistine god Dagon in Gaza is familiar to the scholar and the casual reader of the Bible alike. The components of the scene are the Philistine crowd cheering at the capture of Samson, the proud Philistine lords who have come to witness the death of their enemy, and a blinded and battered Samson standing between the main pillars of the temple. In the midst of this chaotic scene Samson utters a prayer to YHWH to be remembered and strengthened so to avenge himself upon his enemies. Knowing full well that this last stand against the Philistines will cost him his life, Samson dislodges the pillars, thereby collapsing the temple upon all who were in it (Jgs 16:23–30). The State of the Question The historicity of this heroic account has been long debated among scholars. Indeed, many scholars seem hesitant to comment on the historicity of the Samson narratives at all. From the scholarly debate over the destruction of the Gaza temple two diametrically opposed viewpoints have emerged. John L. McKenzie typifies the first viewpoint. Always a detractor of Samson, McKenzie argues that: the historical quality of heroic tales is always low. This is easy to see in Samson. A palace or temple which could support several thousand people on its roof supported by two central pillars separated by an arm’s length never existed…The world in which Samson lives is real, even if his feats of strength are not (1979: 229–30). In other words, McKenzie sees the stories of Samson’s immense power as highly exaggerated popular tales. These tales were circulated during the time of Philistine domination of Israel during the settlement period of Israel. The stories of the strength of Samson were meant to have been a source of religious hope for Israel and to bolster their waning national spirit. On the other hand, Dr. Bryant G. Wood advocates an opposing theory. He points out that during a 1972 excavation the first Philistine temple ever to be found was brought to light at Tell Qasile, on the north side of Tell Aviv. This temple is comprised of an antechamber and main hall. According to Wood, “this hall, with inside measurements of 18 1/2 feet by 23 1/2 feet, is a room whose roof was originally supported by two wooden pillars set on round, well-made stone bases, placed along a center axis” (1974: 51). Samson in the Philistine temple. “Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other, Samson said, ‘Let me die with the Philistines!’ Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived” (Jgs 16:29–30). “Peerless” Edition of the Holy Bible (Erie PA: Lovell Manufacturing, 188) Although the Gaza te |
Domingo Liotta MD, of Argentina, designed and developed the first artificial what, which was successfully implanted in a human in 1969? | Domingo Liotta - International Foundation - Medical Corp. > First implantation in the History of Medicine with Denton A. Cooley. Houston, Texas USA (4th April, 1969) > Original prototype in the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC. Background in Cardiovascular Specialization 1956-59 Foreign Assistant – University of Lyon. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery of Professor Paul Santy and Pierre Marion. 1959 Observer – University of Paris Department of Professor Charles Dubost 1960 Observer – Cleveland Clinic. Department of Donald Effler and Artificial Organs Department, Dr. Willem J. Kolff 1961-64 Fellow Baylor University College of Medicine. Department of Surgery Drs. M.E. DeBakey ; D.A.Cooley ; E.S. Crawford and G.C. Morris. 1962-64 Advanced Fellowship in Cardiovascular Research. American Heart Association. 1964-69 Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Baylor University College of Medicine. Working in the following hospitals: (Methodist, St. Luke’s, and Texas Children’s Hospital. Houston, Texas. 1969-71 Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Sharpstown General Hospital, Houston, Texas. 1970-71 Chief of Surgical Clinic National Institute of Thoracic Diseases. University of Madrid. National General Direction of Health. Spain 1971-74 Director of the Municipal Cardiovascular Surgery School- Carlos Durand Hospital. Town Hall of Buenos Aires City. Argentina. 1971-72 Cardiovascular Surgeon – Cardiovascular Surgery Department Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Argentina 1972-90 Surgeon-in-Chief. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1983-90 Surgeon -in- Chief – San Camilo Clinic Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery – Buenos Aires, Argentina 1991-94 Surgeon-in-Chief. Institute of Cardiovascular Clinics, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1998 Surgeon-in-Chief. Dupuytren Cardiovascular Center. Buenos Aires, Argentina 1998 Surgeon-in-Chief. Quilmes Private Hospital. Buenos Aires, Argentina 1998 Full Professor Extraordinary Chair of Clinical Anatomy.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Surgery. Faculty of Medicine – University of Moron April |
In which 2000 film starring Jude Law does former boxer Ricky Grover make a cameo appearance? | Love, Honour & Obey (2000) Film Trailer [US version] - Video by Seerofvisions ♥❤ - YouTube Love, Honour & Obey (2000) Film Trailer [US version] - Video by Seerofvisions ♥❤ 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 Nov 29, 2014 Love, Honour and Obey is a 2000 mock gangster film starring several members of the Primrose Hill set. It was jointly written and directed by Dominic Anciano and Ray Burdis (who also appear in the film) as a follow-up to their 1998 film Final Cut. STARRNG: Sadie Frost, Ray Winstone, Johnny Lee Miller, Jude Law, Kathy Burke, Rhys Ifans, Laila Morse, Sean Pertwee, Denise Van Outen The film also features a cameo appearance from former East London boxer turned comedian, Ricky Grover. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love,_H... Classification: UK:18 / USA:R for strong violence, sexuality, language and some drug content. Also Known As (AKA): |
‘The First Lord of the Treasury’ is inscribed on the letterbox of which address in London? | The Front Door Of No 10 Downing Street The Front Door Of No 10 Downing Street The front door is simply the most famous in the world. Behind it lays a world of history and secrets, but the door can tell an interesting tale itself. For one thing, it has not always been black. During the early 20th century it was actually painted green. The original Number 10 door is a centrepiece of the Churchill museum in London. It was replaced with two identical doors that are swapped over whenever they need a spot of maintenance. The famous lion's head doorknocker and the brass letterbox date back to the 1770s. The letterbox is inscribed 'First Lord of the Treasury', the title held by every Prime Minister since Sir Robert Walpole. The '0' in the number 10 is painted at an angle as a nod to the original door, which had a badly-fixed zero, although some people think the '0' was painted at angle to replicate the Roman style. |
In which European country is the Briksdal Glacier? | Briksdal Glacier, Norway Briksdal Glacier, Norway Snow, ice, cold water and thousands of years brought the largest glacier on the European mainland - Jostedal Glacier into the world. People from different countries and cities come to see the most accessible arm of the glacier called Briksdal Glacier which is a majestic example of what our nature is capable of creating. Briksdal is set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks in Jostedalsbreen National Park. The park itself is considered to be one the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Norway, encompassing one of the largest wilderness areas in the southern part of the country. Gushing streams, rivers and waterfalls cascading down steep mountain sides or deep down in the valleys are the things you don’t want to miss out on! You are here |
In the children’s ‘Mr Men’ books, what shape is Mr Rush? | Mr. Rush | Mr. Men Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Story Mr. Rush in the Mr. Men books Mr. Rush is always in a rush. He never does anything properly. He is in such a rush he has a terrible breakfast (toast not toasted, water cold), only brushes one tooth, and runs out of the house to go nowhere. He sees an ad for a vacation in a magazine but can't go away because he has no money, so he wants a job to make money. Being a bus driver isn't good, because he doesn't stop at any of the stops, being a waiter isn't good because he'd whisk away the food as soon as he brought it. The job he finds is as a postman delivering express letters, the best job for the fastest thing on two feet. He saves enough money and goes on vacation. International publications & translations This is a list of alternate titles for this book being published internationally. Monsieur Pressé (French) Unser Herr Eilig (German) Trivia It is possible if his book was the reason why they put Mr. Nosey and Mr. Small together, since they were seen with each other in his story. In one episode of Mr. Men and Little Miss, Miss Chatterbox said that he is a distant cousin of Mr. Busy and himself related to Mr. Fussy. He might have made a cameo in Boats Counterparts Sonic the Hedgehog (Namesake series, both are fast), Blaze (Blaze and the Monster Machines, both are fast), Zorch (Mixels, both are fast), Road Runner (Looney Tunes, Both Are Fast and have purple), Swift Heart Rabbit (Care Bears, both are fast), Lightning McQueen, (Pixar's Cars, both are very fast), The Flash (DC Comics, both are very fast), Dash Parr (The Incredibles, both are fast), Speed Racer Sr./Go Mifune and Jr (Speed Racer/Mach GoGoGo series, all three like going fast), Quicksilver (X-Men, Marvel Comics, both are fast), Blurr (Transformers, both are fast), Spencer (Thomas the Tank Engine, both are very fast), Waluigi (Mario games, both are purple and wear hats), Cheetah (Jambo! Safari, Sega, both move fast), Quick Man (Mega Man 2, Capcom, both are very fast), Aerobic Al (Horrid Henry, both are athletic and have something yellow on top of their heads), Glenn Quagmire (Family Guy, both are fast), Speedy Ness (The Family Ness, both are described as fast), Speedy Gonzales (Looney Tunes, both are fast), Silicon Dreams Studios (since 1999, both rush alot, though SD rushed once), Peter Potamus (Hanna Barbera, both are purple and wear yellow hats), Homestar Runner (Homestar Runner, both are fast), Cheetara (ThunderCats, both can run really fast), Zipper Cat (Get-Along Gang, both are athletic), Kicking King (Letterland, both are athletic), Vince LaSalle (Recess, both are athletic), Connor and Caitlin (The Railway Series, all 3 are fast), Nigel (The Transporters, both are fast), Dill the Dog (The Herbs, both are energetic), Billy Whizz (Beano, both are fast), Jayneth Tsukei (Dark and Light Elemental Ages from Warlords, both are purple and wears something yellow), Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, both are fast), Scout (Team Fortress 2, both are fast), Gordon (The Railway Series, both are very fast), Bertie the Bus (The Railway Series, both are fast), Milo (Tweenies, both are purple and energetic), Slippery Shark (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, both are very fast and too hard to catch), Chuck (Angry Birds Toons, Both are triangular and very fast), Hotrod The Praying Mantis (Mikayla's Wolrds Colors, both are fast), Dash (Fairy Tale Girls/Mikayla's Worlds Fairy Tales, both are fast), Phineas Flynn (Phineas and Ferb, both have triangle heads) Synchronize Blue (Mikayla's World, both are fast), Zip-Pea (Poddington Peas, both are fast), Bertie Brussels Sprout (The Garden Gang, both are athletic), Bitey (Brackenwood, both are fast), Kunimitsu (Tekken, both wear purple and are fast), XLR8 (Ben 10, both are fast). Yingying (Beijing 2008, both are very fast). Turbo Man (Mega Man 7, both are turbo fast) Puffa (TUGS, both are fast) The Goods Engine (TUGS, both are fast) Benny the Cab (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, both are fast) RC (Toy Story, both are turbo fast) Turbo (Turbo FAST, both are fast) Herbie (Herbie |
What is the title of the 1983 film in which teenager Tom Cruise turns his parents home into a brothel? | Risky Business (1983) - 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 Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 42 titles created 01 Dec 2010 a list of 34 titles created 21 Apr 2015 a list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2015 a list of 21 titles created 16 Dec 2015 a list of 37 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Risky Business " 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 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations. See more awards » Videos A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. Director: Roger Donaldson As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. Director: Tony Scott A high school football player desperate for a scholarship and his headstrong coach clash in a dying Pennsylvania steel town. Director: Michael Chapman A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level. Director: Tony Scott Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Director: Martin Scorsese When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent with the only athlete who stays with him. Director: Cameron Crowe A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side. Director: Sydney Pollack The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. Director: Oliver Stone Military cadets take extreme measures to insure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers. Director: Harold Becker A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter after some trouble with her father, and they dream of owning land at the big give-away in Oklahoma ca. 1893. When they get to the new... See full summary » Director: Ron Howard The rivalry between two gangs, the poor greasers and the rich Socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other. Director: Francis Ford Coppola Neo military lawyer Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder; they contend they were acting under orders. Director: Rob Reiner Edit Storyline A suburban Chicago teenager's parents leave on vacation, and he cuts loose. An unauthorised trip in his father's Porsche means a sudden need for lots of money, which he raises in a creative way. Written by Jon Reeves <[email protected]> See All (136) » Taglines: Joel had all the normal teenage fantasies...cars, girls, money. Then his parents left for a week, and all his fantasies came true. [UK Theatrical] See more » Genres: 5 August 1983 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Among the actors who auditioned for the role of Joel were Tom Hanks and Nicolas Cage . See more » Goofs On two occasions in the film, Joel's SAT scores were revealed to be 597 Verbal and 560 Math. SAT scores were rounded to the nearest ten starting in the early seventies, so Joel's scores should both have ended in zeros. See more » Quotes [first lines] Joel Goodson : [voiceover] The dream is always the same. Instead of going home, I go to the neighbors'. I ring, but nobody answers. The door is open, so I go inside. I'm looking around for the people, but nobody seems to be there. And then I hear the shower running, so I go upstairs to see what's what. Then I see her; this... girl, th |
What was the name of the ship in which Captain Robert Scott set sail for the Antarctic in 1901? | Wreck of Captain Scott's ship discovered off Greenland - Telegraph Robert Falcon Scott Wreck of Captain Scott's ship discovered off Greenland The SS Terra Nova, which took Captain Scott on his ill-fated mission to the Antarctic, has been found by researchers 70 years after it was sunk. Scott's ship the SS Terra Nova Photo: THE PONTING COLLECTION Image 1 of 3 Standing, left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans; seated, left to right, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Edward Wilson, at the South Pole Image 1 of 3 The ship has laid on the sea bed under icy waters for 70 years Photo: Schmidt Ocean Institute 4:52PM BST 15 Aug 2012 The ship that took Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated mission to the Antarctic 100 years ago has been discovered off the coast of Greenland. The SS Terra Nova, built in Dundee in 1884, was found by a research company, Schmidt Ocean Institute, when they were testing new equipment on one of their vessels. The discovery has amazed experts as the ship had lain on the sea bed under icy waters for 70 years. Captain Scott and his team sailed it from Cardiff to the Antarctic in their quest to be the first people to reach the South Pole a century ago. They disembarked in November 1911 for the 167-mile trek to the Pole and arrived in January 1912, only to find a Norwegian party led by Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it. Scott’s whole team died on the return trek. Related Articles The horrors of Scott expedition to South Pole 19 Jul 2012 The Terra Nova was afterwards bought by the Bowring Brothers and in 1913 it returned to the Antarctic to work in the Newfoundland seal fishery. During the First World War it was used for coastal trading voyages and in 1942 was chartered by Newfoundland Base Contractors to carry supplies to base stations in Greenland. But on September 13, 1943, the vessel was damaged by ice. The US Coastguard rescued all 24 crew and then fired bullets into the ship’s side, sinking it just off the south-western tip of Greenland. It remained there until the team from the institute began an exploration exercise in the north Atlantic. While testing echo sounders from the institute's flagship vessel R/V Falkor, they discovered the wreck of the Terra Nova last month. The wooden-hulled barque with one funnel and three masts was known to be in the general area but the exact location was unknown. While inspecting an area of the sea bed, survey expert Jonathan Beaudoin, from the University of New Hampshire, noticed an unidentifiable feature. He and a colleague, Leighton Rolley, compared it with other shapes on the sea bed and decided to carry out further investigation. Using sophisticated technology, the boat-shaped object was measured and its 57m length matched the dimensions of the Terra Nova. After analysing data from acoustic tests, the team sent down a camera for a closer look and the pictures showed a wooden wreck lying on the sea bed. The camera footage also identified the funnel of the vessel next to the wreck. The team compared the image of the funnel with historic photographs of the SS Terra Nova and their observations confirmed the identity of the ship. Mr Rolley, a marine technician said: “The discovery of the lost SS Terra Nova, one of the most famous polar exploration vessels, was an exciting achievement.” Brian Kelly, the education officer at the Discovery Point heritage museum in Dundee, said he was "amazed" by the discovery. "It is remarkable that the Terra Nova has been found now, 100 years on from the race to the pole, the death of Scott and four of his crew, and in the year of various events to commemorate that occasion,” he said. "She was severely damaged when she was sunk by the US Coastguard and the front of her hull is peeled back, suggesting that the structure may not be able to take any movement. "She is also in very deep water, I think over 1,000ft.” Because of the depth the ship was found at, its condition, and the cost of any salvage operation, it was unlikely the wreck would be recovered, he said. |
In which year was the Battle of Bannockburn, between Scotland and England? | BBC - Scotland's History - The Battle of Bannockburn Scotland's History Articles The Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 The Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. You may wish to download the Adobe Flash player . Bannockburn. If there is a fact every Scot knows, it is who won the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314; although it did not bring outright victory in the war, which lay 14 years in the future and would only be won at the negotiating table. The victory was a combination of Bruce's demand of 1313: that all of the remaining Balliol supporters acknowledge his kingship or forfeit their estates, and the imminent surrender of the English garrison encircled in Stirling castle – which spurred Edward II to invade Scotland. He mobilised a massive military machine: summoning 2,000 horse and 25,000 infantry from England, Ireland and Wales. Although probably only half the infantry turned up, it was by far the largest English army ever to invade Scotland. The Scots common army numbered around 6000, with a small contingent on horseback. It was divided into three "divisions" or schiltroms (massive spear formations), led by King Robert Bruce, his brother, Edward, and his nephew, Sir Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray. After eight years of successful guerrilla warfare and plundering the north of England for booty, the Scots had created an experienced battle-hardened army. In June 1314, Edward II crossed the border only to find the road to Stirling blocked by the Scots army. Bruce had carefully chosen his ground to the south of the castle, where the road ran through the New Park, a royal hunting park. To his east lay the natural obstacles of the Bannock and Pelstream burns, along with soft, boggy ground. It seems Bruce planned only to risk a defensive encounter, digging pots (small hidden pits designed to break up a cavalry charge) along the roadway, and keeping the Torwood behind him for easier withdrawal. The battle opened with one of the most celebrated individual contests in Scottish history. Sighting a group of Scots withdrawing into the wood, the English vanguard, made up of heavy cavalry, charged. As they clashed with the Scots, an English knight, Sir Henry de Bohun, spotted Robert Bruce. If de Bohun had killed or captured Bruce, he would have become a chivalric hero. So, spurring his warhorse to the charge, he lowered his lance and bared down on the king. Bruce, an experienced warrior, didn't panic, but mounted "ane palfray, litil and joly" and met the charge. Dodging the lance, he brought his battle axe down on de Bohun's helmet, striking him dead. Elated, the Scots forced the English cavalry to withdraw. Two of Edward's experienced commanders, Sir Henry Beaumont and Sir Robert Clifford, attempted to outflank the Scots and cut off their escape route – very nearly surprising the Scots. At the last moment, however, Thomas Randolph's schiltrom dashed out of the wood and caught the English cavalry by surprise. A ferocious melee ensued. Without archers the cavalry found they were unable to get through the dense thicket of Scots spearmen, even resorting to throwing their swords and maces at them, until the Scots pushed them back and forced them into flight. The Scots had won the first day. Their morale was high and Bruce's new tactic of using the schiltroms offensively rather than statically, as Wallace had used them at Falkirk, appeared to be working. Yet Bruce must have been contemplating a strategic withdrawal before the set piece battle that would inevitably follow in the morning. For the English the setbacks of the first day were disappointing. Fearing Bruce might mount a night attack, they encamped in the Carse of Balquhiderock. The following day they still hoped to draw Bruce into a full-scale, set-piece battle where their decisive Welsh longbowmen could be brought to bear rather than let Bruce return to guerrilla warfare. At this critical moment, Sir Alexander Seton, a Scots noble in the English army, defected to Bruce bringing him vital intelli |
Which Canadian island lies to the east of the Gulf of St Lawrence? | Gulf of St Lawrence - The Canadian Encyclopedia email MLA 7th Edition P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover "Gulf of St Lawrence" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. . Toronto: Historica Canada, 2006. Web. 31 Dec. 2016. P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover "Gulf of St Lawrence" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. . Toronto: Historica Canada, 2006. Web. 31 Dec. 2016. APA 6th Edition P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover, R. The Canadian Encyclopedia. (2006). Gulf of St Lawrence. Retrieved December 31, 2016, from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/ P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover, R. The Canadian Encyclopedia. (2006). Gulf of St Lawrence. Retrieved December 31, 2016, from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/ Chicago 16th Edition P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover. "Gulf of St Lawrence" In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada, 1985–. Article published February 7, 2006. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/. P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover. "Gulf of St Lawrence" In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada, 1985–. Article published February 7, 2006. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/. Turabian P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover. 2006. Gulf of St Lawrence. The Canadian Encyclopedia http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/ (accessed December 31, 2016). P.C. Smith And R.J. Conover. 2006. Gulf of St Lawrence. The Canadian Encyclopedia http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gulf-of-st-lawrence/ (accessed December 31, 2016). While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Updates? Omissions? Article suggestions? We want to hear from you! Geography Gulf of St Lawrence Gulf of St Lawrence, a large (250 000 km2), roughly triangular inland sea receiving on average 10 100 m3/s of fresh water from the St Lawrence River at its northwest apex, is connected to the Atlantic by the Strait of Belle Isle at the northeast and Cabot Strait at the southeast corners. The deep Laurentian Channel extends from the St Lawrence estuary near Tadoussac , Qué, through the Cabot Strait to the edge of the Continental Shelf. To the south lie the Iles de la Madeleine and Prince Edward Island , with the extensive Magdalen Shallows in between. North of the channel is Ile d' Anticosti . Additional sources of fresh water include the Saguenay River and other north shore rivers, plus smaller amounts from New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Much of the runoff is entrained in the Gaspé Current, flowing along the south shore of the estuary, out onto the Magdalen Shallows and eventually around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island to form the Nova Scotian Current. The physical and biological effects of this fresh water are detectable as far away as the Gulf of Maine. Newfoundland Shelf water enters the gulf on the eastern side of Cabot Strait, drifts northeast along the west coast of Newfoundland and, coupled with a westerly drift along the north shore, completes a large counterclockwise gyre in the surface circulation. Deep inflow of Atlantic water through Cabot Strait compensates for the net outflow of surface waters. Winter cooling and contributions from the Labrador Shelf via Belle Isle Strait result in significant ice cover (and associated navigational hazards) in the gulf for at least 3 months each winter. Economically the gulf, with the St Lawrence River and St. Lawrence Seaway , forms a transportation corridor to the heartland of industrial North America, carries away its waste products, and still yields about one-quarter of Canadian fish landings, both by weight and by value. Before European contact, the gulf was frequented by Indigenous peoples, such as the Mi'kmaq , who came seasonally to fish. The north shore was inhabited by Inuit , whose fierce opposition long prevented safe harbour. Jacques Cartier explored the gulf in 1534, but was likely preceded in the area by Basque fishermen. Links to other site |
Mycroft is the older brother of which fictional detective? | Sherlock Holmes biography | birthday, trivia | Fictional Detective | Who2 Sherlock Holmes Biography Fictional Detective Sherlock Holmes is the fictional creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , who wrote about the amazing detective in a series of 60 stories published between 1887 and 1927. Sherlock Holmes was famous for his extra-keen powers of observation and deduction, which he used to solve perplexing crimes and mysteries. He operated from his flat at 221b Baker Street in London, assisted by his friend Dr. Watson . The nefarious criminal Professor Moriarty appears as Holmes’s antagonist in some of the tales. Sherlock Holmes was an immediate hit in Doyle’s day and has remained so popular that he is sometimes mistaken for a real historical figure. Among the most famous Holmes stories are A Study in Scarlet (the first Sherlock Holmes story, 1887) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902). Extra credit Sherlock Holmes was played by actor Basil Rathbone in a popular series of movies from 1939-46. In the 1980s and 1990s, Holmes was portrayed on television by Jeremy Brett ; Holmes was played by Robert Downey, Jr. in the 2009 action feature film Sherlock Holmes (and a 2011 sequel); and in 2010, the BBC began a modern-day version of the tales with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes… Sherlock Holmes has an older brother, Mycroft, who appears in a few of the stories. Mycroft has powers of deduction which are supposedly even greater than Sherlock’s, but lacks the energy to pursue them… The Guinness Book of World Records said in 2012 that Sherlock Holmes had been portrayed more times on film and television than any other literary character. |
What is the name of the short red cape, or piece of cloth, suspended from a hollow staff and brandished by a matador during a bullfight? | Tools & Resources: Ernest Hemingway Glossary | Test Prep | CliffsNotes Ernest Hemingway Glossary abbastanza bene (Italian) rather well. (A Farewell to Arms) Abruzzi a region of central Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. (A Farewell to Arms) absinthe a green, bitter, toxic liqueur made with wormwood oil and anise, now illegal in most countries. (The Sun Also Rises) Abyssinia the former name for the country now known as Ethiopia. (The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms) Adolpho Luque pitcher for the Reds and Giants and a native of Havana, Cuba. (The Old Man and the Sea) "Africana" song title. (A Farewell to Arms) agua mala (Spanish) jellyfish; Portuguese man-of-war. (The Old Man and the Sea) aguardiente (Spanish) clear brandy (The Sun Also Rises) albacore a tuna with unusually long pectoral fins, important as a game and food fish in all warm seas. (The Old Man and the Sea) Algabeno, Gallo bullfighters (The Sun Also Rises) Alger Horatio Alger (1832-1899), U.S. writer of boys' stories; his books typically deal with rags-to-riches stories of young boys advancing from poverty to wealth and acclaim. (The Sun Also Rises) Alpini (Italian) Alpine troops. (A Farewell to Arms) Alsace a historical region of northeastern France, under German control from 1871 to 1919. (The Sun Also Rises) "Alto piano . . . but no piano" (Italian) "Upland plain . . . but no plain." (A Farewell to Arms) Amalfi a town in south Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno. (A Farewell to Arms) The American news was all training camps It is unclear whether this refers to spring training prior to the baseball season, to the training of newly-enlisted soldiers, or to both. (A Farewell to Arms) American Women's Club list apparently a list of recommended tourist sites. (The Sun Also Rises) amontillado a pale, relatively dry sherry. (The Sun Also Rises) Anatole France pseudonym of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault (1844-1924); French novelist and literary critic. (The Sun Also Rises) Anatolia the great plains area of Turkey. (Hemingway's Short Stories) Anis del Mono a brand of French or Spanish liqueur flavored with aniseed. (The Sun Also Rises) ANIS DEL TORO (Spanish) anise of the bull; brand of French or Spanish liqueur flavored with aniseed. (The Sun Also Rises) Anti-Saloon League American temperance organization. (The Sun Also Rises) Antitetanus inoculation against tetanus, an acute infectious disease, often fatal, caused by the specific toxin of a bacillus which usually enters the body through wounds: it is characterized by spasmodic contractions and rigidity of some or all of the voluntary muscles, especially of the jaw, face, and neck. (A Farewell to Arms) Aosta the Valle d'Aosta, a region of northwest Italy. (A Farewell to Arms) apéritif an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. (The Sun Also Rises) The apple the fruit of knowledge, offered by the serpent to Eve. When she shared the apple with Adam, they were cast out of Eden by God. (A Farewell to Arms) Aquila town in the Abruzzi region of Italy. (A Farewell to Arms) Archbishop Ireland American archbishop, apparently, with whose case Henry is unfamiliar. (A Farewell to Arms) arc-light a lamp in which brilliant light is produced by maintaining an arc between two electrodes. (The Sun Also Rises) Ardennes a wooded plateau in northeastern France, southern Belgium, and Luxembourg; the scene of heavy fighting in World War I. (The Sun Also Rises) armistice a temporary stopping of warfare by mutual agreement, as a truce preliminary to the signing of a peace treaty. The armistice referred to here is the one that ended World War I, on November 11, 1918. (The Sun Also Rises) armoire a large, usually ornate cupboard or clothespress. (A Farewell to Arms) Arriba (Spanish) up, upwards. (The Sun Also Rises) arriero (Spanish) mule driver. (The Sun Also Rises) articulation a joint between bones. (A Farewell to Arms) Asti a wine from the city of the same name in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. (A Farewell to Arms) the attack The setting of this story is northern Italy during World War I; an Italian town has |
In which year were women allowed to compete in athletics events for the first time in the Olympic Games? | Women at the Olympic Games Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > History > Women Women at the Olympic Games It has been a long road to equality for women at the Olympic Games, and it is still continuing. Participation in the Ancient Olympic Games was limited to male athletes only. The only way women were able to take part was to enter horses in the equestrian events. There are records of several winning women horse owners. As the owner of the horse teams, they were credited with the victory, though they were most likely not present at the events. Even in the early years of the modern Olympics, women were not well represented (consequently a rival Women's Olympics was held). Women participated for the first time at the 1900 Paris Games with the inclusion of women's events in lawn tennis and golf. Women's athletics and gymnastics debuted at the 1928 Olympics. Over time more women's events were added. In 2012, women's boxing was introduced, resulting in no remaining sports that do not include events for women. Equality in the available sports is one thing, but in many countries women do not have equal rights to participate in sports and the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games. Prior to the 2012 Olympics in London, three Muslim countries have never before sent a female athlete: Qatar, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia. However, they all bowed to IOC pressure and sent female athletes to London. Now every national Olympic committee has sent women to the Olympic Games, a small step. Milestones At the first modern Olympic Games in Athens 1896 , no women competed, as de Coubertin felt that their inclusion would be "impractical, uninteresting, unaesthetic, and incorrect." Women first competed at the 1900 Paris Games. Women were allowed to compete in lawn tennis and golf, though there were three French women competing in croquet and there was at least one woman sailor as part of mixed crews. It is commonly believed that first woman to win an Olympic event was England's Charlotte Cooper, who won the tennis singles title, however Swiss sailor Hélène de Pourtalès won a gold medal as part of a team in sailing earlier than this. (see more firsts , and more on Pourtalès ) Here are the first women competitors in the Modern Olympic Games of 1900, in chronological order were May 22 - Helen de Pourtales, Switzerland (Yachting) May 31 - Elvira Guerra, France (Equestrian). There may have been another woman also competing in the equestrian events. Jun 28 - Mme Ohnier, Madame Depres, and Mme Filleaul Brohy, France (Croquet) July 11 - winner Charlotte Cooper, Great Britain (Tennis) plus other female competitors. Oct 3 - winner Margaret Abbott, USA (Golf) plus other female competitors. Women competed in swimming events for the first time in 1912, but none of them were from America, which did not allow its female athletes to compete in events without long skirts. The first women's swimming gold medal was won by the Australian Sarah 'Fanny' Durack, who won the 100m freestyle in 1912. In 1928, women competed in track and field events for the first time; however, so many collapsed at the end of the 800-meter race that the event was banned until 1960. Women's shooting events were first included in the Olympics in 1984. There were three events, three position rifle, air rifle and sport pistol. In 1996, a women's only sport was introduced - Softball (softball is no longer part of the Olympic program) The 2000 Olympics was the first time that women were allowed to compete in the Olympics in weightlifting. A women's wrestling competition was introduced in 2004. Women compete in freestyle wrestling , but not greco-roman. There are only two Olympic sports where men and women compete directly against each other; equestrian and sailing , though in sailing it is now only in one event. Tennis (in early Games in since 2012) and Badminton (since 1996) have mixed doubles events. Qatar, Brunei and Saudi Arabic all sent female participants to the London 2012 Olympic Games, meaning now every national Olympic committee will have sent women to th |
How many wives did ‘Coronation Street’s ‘ Mike Baldwin have? | Mike Baldwin | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Johnny Briggs Michael Vernon "Mike" Baldwin was a London -born businessman who owned and managed the Baldwin's Casuals and Underworld factories in Coronation Street from 1976 to 2006 . Mike started his career as a market stall holder but within a few years was running his own factory. In 1976 , he opened denim-maker Baldwin's Casuals in Weatherfield and moved there, ending his relationship with his common-law wife Anne Woodley . As an employer, Mike was uncompromising, quick to threaten his machinists with the sack if they slacked and taking a dim view of workers getting above themselves. Away from the factory, Mike lived a bachelor's life, using his Cockney charm and bulging wallet to attract women, although most of them eventually saw through him. While he wanted a family, he found it difficult to make relationships last and didn't raise any of his three sons; his eldest son Danny was a result of an affair between Mike and his brother Harry 's wife Viv , and the secret of his parentage was kept until Harry's death in 2005 . Mark Redman , Mike's second son, was born in 1983 , after his mother Maggie had left Mike, and he didn't even know of his third son Adam Barlow 's existence until 2001 as Adam's mother Susan left Mike in 1987 when he pushed her into getting pregnant even though she wanted a career. Two of Mike's lasting relationships were with Deirdre and Ken Barlow . In 1983, Mike had an affair with Deirdre but it ended when Deirdre decided to stay with husband Ken rather than leave him for Mike. Mike continued to hold a torch for Deirdre but they never got together again, while the affair triggered a feud between Ken and Mike which lasted for many years. In 1989 , Mike sold Baldwin's Casuals and lost a fortune in a bad deal. The 1990s saw him rebuild his empire as he married Jackie Ingram , hoping to get his hands on her late husband's factory, but his heart lay with ex-partner Alma Sedgewick , who he pursued and later married after Jackie left him. His investments during the period included garage MVB Motors , flats in Crimea Street , and factory Kbec , before he returned to the rag trade with knicker factory Underworld in 1997 . Alma left Mike when he slept with Julia Stone but Mike found solace in the arms of Linda Sykes , one of his machinists, and in 2000 they got married, despite a considerable age difference. It wasn't until 2001 , a year after Mike had forgiven Linda for having an affair with his son Mark, that Mike realised Linda was only after his money and threw her out. The latter years of Mike's life saw him re-connected with his sons. In 2004 , he made Danny a partner in the business and later told Danny that he was his father. Mike died in 2006 after a short battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Contents Edit His on/off relationship with Alma Sedgewick looked over when he married wealthy widow Jackie Ingram instead, but the bride realised that Mike only wanted the money and factory that she had inherited from her late husband, Peter (who ironically died of a heart attack while shouting at Mike), and their marriage lasted just a week, Jackie threatening Mike with a shotgun if he didn't get out of her sight. A couple of years later, after almost breaking up, Mike and true love Alma finally married. Mike ran his business, and Alma ran Jim's Cafe with Gail Platt ; their marriage hit rocky patches at times. As his business went through a rough patch in 1998, Mike slept with Julia Stone , who turned out to be a former prostitute, and blackmailed him for large sums of cash. Long-suffering Alma finally found out the truth, and walked out on Mike; upon divorcing him, Alma reverted to her maiden name of Halliwell. 1999-2006: Fourth marriage, later years and Alzheimer's Edit Mike Baldwin's family history was retconned in 2004 when his nephew Danny Baldwin was introduced. Prior to this, Mike was always referred to as an only child. After leaving Coronation Street , Johnny Briggs reprised the role of the ghost of Mike Baldwin, visiting Norris Cole in a o |
What nationality is tennis player Goran Ivanisevic? | Goran Ivanisevic Biography (Tennis Player) Birthplace: Split, Croatia Best known as: 2001 Wimbledon men's tennis champion Croatian tennis star Goran Ivanisevic turned pro in 1988 and quickly gained a reputation for tremendous serves (he stood 6'4") and a freewheeling personality. He was ranked #2 in the world several times in the mid-1990s; by 2001 he had made over $18 million in career winnings, but his talent had waned and many considered him over the hill. He made it to Wimbledon in 2001 only after receiving a wild-card berth from the tournament committee, then shocked everyone by playing his way into the finals and defeating Australian Pat Rafter in five sets to become the Wimbledon champion. Extra credit: Ivanisevic won bronze medals in both singles and doubles (with Goran Prpic) at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Who did Franklin D. Roosevelt defeat in the 1944 US Presidential elections? | Franklin Delano Roosevelt—Four-Term President—and the Election of 1944 | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Franklin Delano Roosevelt—Four-Term President—and the Election of 1944 by Matthew Dallek When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt decided to seek a fourth term in 1944, his campaign would come to mark a major moment in the history of presidential elections for several reasons. No president had run for a fourth term prior to Roosevelt and FDR remains the only person to have been elected to a fourth term, or in fact, a third term. It was only the third time in US history up to then that a presidential election had taken place in wartime. The election was also momentous because Roosevelt was seriously ill, and he and his aides orchestrated a cover-up that hid his failing health from the American people. [1] With the benefit of hindsight, we can see how consequential the 1944 election was. FDR’s victory would lead to the passage in 1951 of the Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution barring presidents from serving more than two full terms. [2] His physical condition at the time of his victory virtually ensured that his vice president would become president, and when FDR died three months into his fourth term, Harry Truman helped launch the nuclear age when he dropped two atomic bombs on Japan to end the war in the Pacific. The Cold War with the Soviet Union also began on Truman’s watch. The 1944 presidential election inaugurated a politics of prosperity that would last for decades, while FDR’s deception about his health helped pave the way for the now-familiar custom in which candidates are forced to release results of their physicals, disclose income taxes, and reveal at least some details of their personal lives to the public. FDR defended his precedent-breaking decision to seek a fourth term on several grounds. In late 1944, Roosevelt reflected that while he “hate[d] the fourth term . . . and the third term as well,” he thought he was able to “plead extenuating circumstances!” He believed, he explained, that Americans deserved to have the chance “freely to express themselves every four years.” Unlike some of his contemporaries, Roosevelt claimed, he did not feel the need to cling to power just for the sake of holding power. “I would, quite honestly, have retired to Hyde Park with infinite pleasure in 1941” had it not been for the international crisis. He felt ethically bound to break from tradition in 1940 and, again, in 1944; he described the possible election of his 1940 opponent, Republican Wendell Willkie, as “a rather dangerous experiment,” as he had little foreign policy experience and was not the man to handle an international emergency. By 1944, with America in its third year of the war, FDR considered it his obligation to remain in office until Hitler had been defeated. [3] Roosevelt faced re-election challenges on a variety of thorny fronts. Democratic bosses regarded Vice President Henry Wallace as a left-wing ultra-liberal, and they refused to accept him on the 1944 ticket. FDR was forced to dump Wallace, and he browbeat Missouri’s Senator Harry Truman into running as his number two. Truman had won praise for leading a Senate Committee investigation that turned up billions of dollars in fraud and government waste in the war effort, but he had only modest experience with foreign affairs. [4] An even greater problem for the President was that his body was falling apart. As only a handful of doctors and members of his inner circle knew, FDR had had hypertension in the early 1940s. High blood pressure had led to congestive heart failure by the time his re-election campaign rolled around. According to the author and medical doctor Hugh E. Evans, by March 1944 FDR was clearly suffering from heart failure. His death—due to a brain hemorrhage on April 12, 1945—was “predictable,” Evans has argued. [5] Roosevelt faced a more formidable Republican opponent in 1944 than he had in 1940. New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey defeated Wendell Willkie, a uti |
Which English football club became temporary ground-sharing tenants with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in 1991? | Selhurst Park - 必应 Sign in Selhurst Park Selhurst Park is an association football stadium located in the London suburb of South Norwood in the Borough of Croydon. It is the current home ground of Crystal Palace Football Club playing in the Premier League. Who owns the freehold of selhurst park home of crystal palace foo... 答 Simon Jordan (born 24 September 1967, Thornton Heath, United Kingdom) is the chairman and owner of Crystal Palace Football Club, as well as Selhurst. Selhurst Park History In 1922 the site, a former brickfield, was bought from the Brighton Railway Company for £2,570. The stadium (designed by Scottish stadium architect Archibald Leitch) was constructed by Humphreys of Kensington (a firm regularly used by Leitch) for around £30,000, and was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of London on 30 August 1924. There was then only one stand (the present Main Stand), but this was unfinished due to industrial action; Crystal Palace played Sheffield Wednesday and lost 0–1 in front of 25,000 fans. Two years later, in 1926, England played Wales in an international at the stadium. England amateur matches and various other finals were also staged there, as were other sports including boxing, bicycle polo (in the late 1940s) and cricket and music concerts (in the 1980s). In addition to this, it hosted two games for the 1948 Summer Olympics. In 1953, the stadium's first floodlights were installed consisting of numerous poles around the 3 sides of terracing and four roof mounted installations on the Main Stand, but were replaced nine years later by floodlights mounted on pylons in each corner and six installations on the Main Stand roof. Real Madrid marked the occasion by playing the first game under the new set of bulbs – a real footballing coup at the time for third division Palace, as it was Real's first ever match in London. The ground remained undeveloped until 1969, when Palace were promoted to Division One (then the highest tier of English football) for the first time. The Arthur Wait Stand was built, and is named after the club's long-serving chairman, who was a builder by trade and was often seen working on the site himself. Arthur Wait was notable for overseeing Palace's rise from the 4th to the 1st Division in the 1960s. The Whitehorse Lane end was given a new look when a "second tier" of terracing, brick-built refreshments and toilets were provided along the top. The Safety of Grounds Act required the Holmesdale Road terrace (the preferred stand for the Crystal Palace supporters) to be split into three sections for safety reasons. The remaining poorer facilities were mainly where opposition supporters were situated. New facilities were subsequently built at the back of the Holmesdale Stand. In the summer of 1981, the Main Stand terraced enclosure was redesigned and refitted with seating. In 1981, Palace sold the back of the Whitehorse Lane terrace and adjacent land to supermarket retailer Sainsbury's for £2m, to help their financial problems. The size of the terrace at this end was effectively halved. Charlton Athletic moved in to the stadium as temporary tenants in 1985, and became with Palace the first league clubs in England to agree such a ground-sharing scheme. The following year, chairman Ron Noades purchased the stadium from the club as a means of raising revenue. In the summer of 1990, the lower half of the Arthur Wait Stand was converted into all-seater with the assistance of Football Trust Grant Aid, following the Taylor Report into the Hillsborough Disaster. Two rows of executive boxes (48 in total) were constructed above the Whitehorse Lane terrace (on the roof of Sainsbury's supermarket) in 1991 and this was subsequently roofed and made all-seater in the summer of 1993. Charlton moved back to The Valley via West Ham's Boleyn Ground, and Wimbledon F.C. replaced them as tenants in 1991. The Holmesdale terrace was demolished in 1994 and replaced a year later with a two-tiered 8,500 capacity stand. The roof cladding of the main stand was also replaced, the previous one having started to leak. Some |
Who plays the Wolf Man in the 1941 horror film ‘The Wolf Man’? | The Wolf Man (1941) | Horror Film Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Wolf Man (1941) Share “ Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the Autumn moon is bright. „ His hideous howl a dirge of death! Directed By 18 image(s) of The Wolf Man (1941) The Wolf Man is a 1941 film directed by George Waggner . It is one of the earliest produced Horror films, and considered to be a classic of cinema. It turned title star Lon Chaney, Jr. into a star and icon of the Horror genre. The film was re-made in 2010. Contents Talbot Castle Having been living abroad for more than eighteen years, Larry Talbot returns home to Llanwelly Village after receiving word of his brother's unfortunate death during a hunting accident. At the expansive Talbot Castle , Larry reunites with his formerly estranged father, Sir John Talbot . The two lament the fact that a death in the family was required for the two men to make restitution with one another, and they both agree to shelve their former animosity. Sir John takes Larry into the attic of the house, which he has since converted into an observatory. Larry admires the giant telescope in the center of the room and begins making adjustments. Sir John leaves him to his work. While looking through the telescope, Larry catches sight of a young, blonde-haired woman across the street. She is in her upstairs bedroom trying on a pair of earrings. Peering downward, Larry notes that the room is above Charles Conliffe's Antiques store. Larry walks over to the store and introduces himself to the young woman, whom he learns is the proprietor's daughter, Gwen . Under the pretense of being a regular customer, Larry begins flirting with her. Gwen avoids his overzealous affections and convinces him to purchase a silver-tipped cane. The cane is unique in that the handle is in the shape of a wolf's head with the mark of the pentagram etched on the side. Gwen explains that the pentagram symbolizes the werewolf and then recites an old poem, "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright". She further informs him that a werewolf can see the sign of the pentagram in the palm of his next victim. Caring little about occult folklore, Larry asks Gwen out on a date, but she politely turns him down. He refuses to take "no" for an answer though and warns Gwen that he will stop by the shop at 8:00 to pick her up. Gwen again tells him "no", but Larry playfully ignores her. That evening, Larry arrives at the antiques shop as promised. He wants to take Gwen to the nearby gypsy camp to have her fortune told. Gwen agrees, but only if her friend Jenny Williams can come with them. Larry shifts about uncomfortably, but agrees. Bela the Gypsy When they arrive at the camp, Jenny is anxious to have her fortune told. Larry encourages her to go first, allowing him the opportunity to spend more time with Gwen. Gwen warns Larry that she is engaged to be married to a man named Frank Andrews. While the two talk outside, Jenny goes into the tent of Bela the fortune teller. Bela prepares to read her future, but grows horror stricken when he sees the image of the pentagram in Jenny's palm. He tells her that she must go and then rushes out of the tent. Moments later, Larry and Gwen hear a scream of terror and Larry runs towards it to investigate. Through the foggy marsh, he sees a large wolf attacking Jenny Williams. He grapples with the animal and beats it repeatedly with his new cane. During the scuffle, the wolf bites Larry on the chest, but then falls over dead. Gwen and an old gypsy woman named Maleva bring Larry back to Talbot Castle. Immediately, villagers begin mounting a private investigation. Colonel Montford examines the scene and finds the body of Bela the gypsy as well as Larry's silver-tipped cane. The following morning, Sir John summons Doctor Lloyd who examines Larry. When Larry is feeling a bit better rested, he sits up and tries to explain what happened. Sir John's friend Colonel P |
Buffalo, Bermuda, Fescue and Carpet are all types of what? | How to Choose the Right Engineered Wood at The Home Depot SHOP ALL GRASS SEED Types of Grass Seed The two main types of turf grass are warm season grass and cool season grass. Pick the grass seed that matches the climate and your yard’s sun exposure. Tip: Pick grass seed designed to absorb the level of lawn traffic your yard receives. Warm season grass originates in the South and grows best in hot weather. Most warm season grass goes dormant and turns brown with cool temperatures. Warm season grass should be planted in late spring. Cool season grass generally originates from the North and is characterized by rapid growth in the spring and fall. Cool season grass often turns brown during periods of high summer heat. The best time to plant cool season grass is in late summer or early fall. Type of Grass (C) = cool season grass Blends & Mixtures You can purchase different mixes of grass seed that are designed to meet specific needs, such as drought-resistant grasses or repairing damaged lawns. Seed mixtures: Seed mixtures combine several different kinds of grass in one seed package. The strengths and weaknesses of each offset the others to keep your lawn green and healthy. This type of seed often contains disease- and drought-resistant properties. Blended seed mixtures: Blended seed mixtures combine several different kinds of the same grass species to capitalize on the strengths of each type. By using the same species, you can ensure a more consistent appearance to your lawn. Lawn repair mix: These products combine grass seed, starter fertilizer and mulch in a single package. This all-purpose mixture is used for reseeding bare spots in your lawn and prevents you from having to buy all the items separately. Also, the fertilizer and mulch are optimized for the particular seed you choose. Straight seed: Warm season grass is usually sold as single or “straight” seed. These packages contain only one variety of seed. Planting, growing and maintenance tips are included on the back of the package. Planting Tips Before planting in a new area, prepare the soil by removing existing plants, weeds and stones. Mix in organic material, then rake it smooth. Use a lawn spreader or, for smaller spots, sow seed by hand. Mulch the seeded area with garden fabric or straw to retain moisture. Water daily until germination occurs, then less often but more heavily. When new grass is 3 inches high, remove the mulch and lightly mow. Protect the lawn from people or animals by roping it off until the grass is established. Weed control products are helpful because they decrease the number of weeds that drain soil of the water and nutrients vital for a successful grass growing season. SHOP NOW |
Inactive volcano Mount Sabalan is in which country? | Sabalan | Persian Tourism Guide - Iran's Tourism Print Email Sabalan ( Azerbaijani: Savalan) is an inactive stratovolcano in Ardabil province of northwestern Iran. It is the third highest mountain in Iran and has a permanent crater lake formed at its summit. Sabalan has a ski resort (Alvares) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture. According to some beliefs, the Mount Sabalan was the place where Zoroaster meditated for some years, so Mt. Savalan is one of the important sacred places in Zoroastrianism. Mount Sabalan Located in the extreme north west of Iran in meshkin shar (khiav), Sabalan is the country’s third highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh . At 4,811 metres it is taller than Mount Blanc in the Alps. The mountain offers many attractions throughout the year. On the slopes of the mountain the mineral water from springs attracts large amounts of tourists each year, many have faith in healing properties believed to be in the springs. The nomadic people of the area live in small villages, with their round “Yurt” tents appealing to tourism. Sabalan is a volcanic peak, and at 3,600 metres you can see gigantic ‘sculptures’ which are eroded volcanic stone outcrops which resemble animals, birds and insects. Geology Sabalan is a large andesite stratovolcano in Meshgin Shahr (Khiav), in Iranian Azerbaijan in North West Iran. It is the second highest volcano after Mount Damavand . The volcano is quite old. Its first eruptions occurred in the Eocene and later in the Miocene. But the main volcanism happened in the Pliocene and the Pleistocene as some of its rocks have been dated to 5–1.4 million years. Some references state that volcanic activity continued into the Holocene, less than 10,000 years ago. The summit region has several peaks exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), primarily along a southwest-northeast trending ridge. The highest point 4,811 metres (15,784 ft) is at the northeast end of the ridge, and is separated from the 4,620 metres (15,160 ft)+ group of southwestern summits by a 4,190 m (13,750 ft) col. The mountain is located in a continental climate with hot, dry summers and extremely cold, snowy winters. Precipitation falls primarily as snow in late autumn, winter, and spring, and is sufficient to sustain seven glaciers near the summit above 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). The largest of these were more than 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) in length as of the 1970s. There are also extensive rock glaciers, several of which are more than 3 km (2 mi) in length. Climbing The climbing surface includes rocks of various sizes (Class 2 scrambling), and a moderate degree of fitness is required to climb it. The climb from the base camp starts easy, becomes challenging mid way, then eases in gradient near the top. The lake on the top remains frozen except for about four weeks in late July to early August. Some climbers start by driving to hot springs of Meshgin Shahr, where they start their climb. This climb takes about two days, reaching to the base camp on the first day. Others take a taxi to base camp early in the morning, and climb the mountain in one day. In 2006, there was talk of improving the road to the base camp. If this is done, a regular car should be able to make it to the base camp during the climbing season. The road goes through multiple nomadic encampments of shepherds. One or two days of acclimatization in Tehran or Ardabil may be advisable. Mountaineering has been popular among the youth in Iran. On a Friday during the climbing season (late June to mid August), one may find hundreds of people on the mountain. Guides can also be found in Ardabil. Adequate climbing equipment can be purchased in Ardabil or Tehran. Surrounding area The area around Sabalan, particularly near Meshkin and Dasht-eh Moghan produces large quantities of grain, including wheat. Thanks to the climate produced by the mountain, Ardabil remains pleasantly cool in the summers. There are lots of hot springs all around the slopes of |
Syngenesophobia is the irrational fear of who? | Syngenesophobia Treatment Options Treatment Symptoms of Syngenesophobia – Fear of relatives: breathlessness, excessive sweating, dry mouth, nausea, feeling sick, shaking, heart palpitations, inability to speak or think clearly, a fear of losing control, a sensation of detachment from reality or a full blown anxiety attack. You are not the only one to suffer from this phobia. Most sufferers are surprised to learn that they are far from alone in this surprisingly common, although often unspoken, phobia. Syngenesophobia is an intense fear of something that poses no actual danger. While adults with Syngenesophobia realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety. There is a Way Out Imagine what your life will be like when you know that you are not "defective". When you can be confident and at ease in situations where you used to feel your phobia. And when you can talk about your former fear symptoms as though you are describing a movie where the character is someone else, not you. Syngenesophobia Treatment Options Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy helps to reprogram your subconscious "programs" that may be part of your fear. When these programs are "de-bugged" the symptoms of Syngenesophobia often are minimized. However, some people don't like the feeling of loss of control in allowing someone else to play with their personal "software". Hypnotherapy is save and works fast. Hypnotherapy Solutions Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) NLP is basically the study and practice of how we create our reality. From the NLP viewpoint, a phobia is the result of your programs or "constructs" that you have created that don't work very well. With NLP, these constructs are revealed and "re-programmed" so that the Syngenesophobia is minimized and often eliminated. Usually the interventions are quite rapid and effective. NLP Solutions Energy Psychology Energy Psychology is emerging as an excellent therapy for fears and phobias because in studies it is shown to be rapid, safe, effective and long-lasting. It is based on a theory and practice that has been around for a couple of thousand years. It has the same foundation or roots as acupuncture, except in this case there are no needles used. You could call it emotional acupuncture - without the needles. Recent scientific studies have shown it to be very effective. Energy Psychology combines the benefits of the above treatment therapies. You quickly and easily change your behaviors. You are active in your own recovery. Your thought patterns change, often very quickly. You develop skills and techniques that are useful for a lifetime in all situations. Syngenesophobia Disclaimer © Alive and Well Online 2004. |
What is the US state capital of Oregon? | Oregon Blue Book: Salem: Oregon's Capital Home > Facts > Salem: Oregon's Capital Salem: Oregon's Capital Also see the Capitol Tour and the Salem city government description. Salem, with a population of 160,690, is Oregon’s state capital and the third largest city. Salem is also the county seat of Marion County, but a small portion contained within its corporate limits of 44 square miles lies across the Willamette River in Polk County. Salem is situated on the 45th geographic parallel in the center of the Willamette Valley—one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world—47 miles south of Portland and 64 miles north of Eugene. Salem serves as the hub of both state government and the surrounding farming communities. State government is the largest employer, with approximately 17,958 state employees and offices for 69 state agencies located in Salem. Salem is also one of the largest food-processing centers in the United States. In addition, Salem is one of Oregon’s oldest cities. The tribal name for the locality was Chemeketa, said to mean “meeting or resting place.” It may also have been the name of one of the bands of the Kalapuya Tribe. In 1840–1841, the Jason Lee Mission was moved from the banks of the Willamette River upstream to a site on Mill Creek. In 1842, the missionaries established the Oregon Institute. When the mission was dissolved in 1844, it was decided to lay out a townsite on the Oregon Institute lands. Either David Leslie, one of the trustees who came to Oregon from Salem, Massachusetts, or W. H. Willson, who filed plats in 1850–1851 for what is now the main part of the city, selected the name “Salem.” Salem is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peace.* The location of the Oregon capital caused a spirited contest that lasted nearly 15 years. By a legislative act in 1851, the territorial government moved the capital to Salem from Oregon City. In 1855, it was moved to Corvallis, only to move back to Salem the same year. Destruction of the Capitol Building at Salem on December 31, 1855, was considered an incendiary part of this controversy. The close proximity of government provides Salem citizens with a distinct opportunity to be involved in the decision-making processes of the state. The citizens of Salem also have a long history of commitment to community improvement, a committment recognized nationally through the presentation of two All-America City Awards in 1960–1961 and 1982–1983. |
The Duke de Richelieu’s French chef invented which sauce in 1756? | Hellmann's Print Hellmann’s Blue Ribbon History Hellmann's® products have been staples in American kitchens for generations. The brand's flagship product, Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, is the best-selling mayonnaise in the United States. Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized that there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born, and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory. In 1905, two years after arriving in the United States, German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened up a delicatessen in New York City. His delectable recipe for mayonnaise was featured in salads and sold in the deli, and the condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter. Originally, two versions of the recipe were sold, and to distinguish between them, Hellmann put a blue ribbon around one. The "ribbon" version was in such high demand that in 1912, Hellmann designed what is today the iconic "Blue Ribbon" label, to be placed on larger glass jars. In 1913, Hellmann's received its first trademark for the Blue Ribbon. At the same time that Hellmann's® Mayonnaise was flourishing in the East, Best Foods, Inc., introduced mayonnaise to Californian consumers. As Hellmann's® expanded on the east coast, Best Foods® proved to be a smashing success in the West. It was nearly inevitable that in 1932 Richard Hellmann Inc. was acquired by Best Foods, Inc. To this day, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise is sold east of the Rockies and Best Foods® Mayonnaise is sold west. Hellmann's® has always recognized consumers' demand for new and delicious products, and their desire to eat real foods. Here is a quick timeline of product introductions. 1920’s – Hellmann’s® introduced Tartar Sauce and Sandwich Spread. 1980’s – Light and Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise were introduced. 1985 – Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing is introduced. 1992 – Hellmann's® adds mustard with the introduction of Dijonnaise™ Creamy Mustard Blend. 2002 – New mayonnaise with an ethnic twist introduced: Mayonesa Con Jugo de Limón (Mayonnaise with Lime Juice), a flavor very popular among Hispanics. The lime juice adds a unique flavor to the classic, beloved mayonnaise. 2008 – Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil is introduced. It combines the creamy, rich taste of Hellmann's® with the delicious goodness of olive oil. 2010 – Hellmann's® is the 1st consumer product of its stature and volume in the packaged foods industry to use 100% cage-free eggs, as certified by the American Humane Association(AHA) in its Light Mayonnaise. 2011 – Hellmann’s® adds AHA-certified cage-free eggs to two of its signature recipes: Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise and Hellmann’s® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil. 2011 – Launched first limited-edition flavor: Mediterranean Garlic. 2012 – Hellmann’s® is committed to using cage-free eggs in its entire product line. Once the entire line is changed to certified cage-free eggs, it will impact approximately 1.8 million egg-laying hens. 2012 - Two more limited-edition flavors are released: Spicy Buffalo and Southwestern Ranch. |
What is the name of the proof reading symbol which indicates where something is to be inserted in a line of printed or written text? | Proofreader's Marks Delete the word(s) or letter(s) indicated with a loop through them. close up There is an extra space. Delete it. Sometimes I use this when you have spelled a single word incorrectly as two words. indent An arrow pointing to a line at the beginning of a paragraph means you should indent the first line of your paragraph. In front of a long quoted passage, it means you should indent the entire passage. The vertical line indicates approximately how far you should indent. # You need extra space, usually between two words that have been run together. = Three lines under a letter or word means it should be capitalized ^ insert A caret mark between two words means you should add the word or phrase I've suggested at that point / slash A slash with letters or punctuation marks indicates you should add the character or characters indicated // parallel Two slanted lines indicates that you have used an unparallel construction for a list or in another situation where the meaning of your sentence would be clearer if the parts were stated in the same manner. ¶ paragraph This symbol indicates you should start a new paragraph. Often when this is marked, the resulting paragraphs need to be developed. You have switched topics in mid-paragraph and haven't fully explored them. ag agency This is when the subject of your sentence isn't the real actor. For instance, you might write: 'The story thought humans were created out of clay.' Since stories don't think, this sentence doesn't make sense. agree agreement Most commonly, this is marked when the subject and verb do not agree in numberyou have a plural noun with a singular verb, for instance. Sometimes it is the pronoun and its referent which do not agree in number or person. awk awkward The underlined phrase is grammatically correct, but there is a clearer, more concise way to phrase it. cs comma splice Two independent sentences have been joined by a comma, with no conjunction or other means to correctly join them. dm dangling modifier This is when the implied subject of the dependent clause is not the subject of the sentence that follows. Revise this by adding the correct subject to the clause. exp expand Tell more about the topic you just raised. Usually there is evidence from the text that you should use to back up an assertion you have made or the issue is more complicated than you have indicated from your discussion of it. expl explain As with 'expand,' you need to discuss this topic more in your paper, explaining why you hold the view you do or where you see evidence of it in the text. ev evidence You need to show where you found evidence in the text to support the point you are trying to make. font font size The size font appears bigger than 12 pt or you have chosen a font that sets significantly bigger than Times or Helvetica. Please use 12 pt Times or an equivalent legible font for your essays. 10 pt is acceptible, especially if you don't have Times or Helvetica and need to use Courier or another font that looks big on the page. frag fragment This is when a sentence lacks a subject and a verb or when it is a dependent clause and therefore can not stand alone as a sentence. Often you can revise this error by linking the fragment to the sentence before or after it, though sometimes it is better to add the subject. fused fused Two independent sentences have been run together as if they are one, with no conjunction or other means to correctly join them. inc incomplete Similar to a fragment, this is when a word is missing from your sentence. I often mark an 'x' in the sentence where I think you need the word iq introduce the quote Whenever you quote from a text, you should integrate the quoted passage into your essay by providing a phrase or sentence that sets up the context of the quote, introduces who is speaking, and begins an interpretation. After a quotation, you should also explain the significance of the quoted passage. mixed This is when the grammar of your sentence switches in mid sentence. mm misplaced modifier This is when word or phrase (usually und |
Ronald Reagan was governor of which US state? | Governors of California - Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Born: February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois Died: June 5, 2004 in Los Angeles, California Married: Nancy Davis on March 4, 1952 Political Party: Republican Wife: Jane Wyman, Nancy Davis Children: Maureen and Michael (with Jane Wyman), Patricia and Ronald (with Nancy Davis) Find out more about the time period and interests of Ronald Reagan Did You Know? Reagan holds the distinction of being the only California governor to become President of the United States On February 6, 1998, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by a bill signed into law by President Bill Clinton Biography Ronald Wilson Reagan was born February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois. Most of his childhood was spent in Dixon, Illinois, a small town about 100 miles west of Chicago. Reagan won a scholarship to study at Eureka College near Peoria, Illinois and majored in economics. He was also drawn toward acting, but upon graduation in 1932 the only job available related to show business was as a local radio sportscaster. In 1933 he became a sportscaster for station WHO in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1937 Reagan went to Hollywood and began an acting career that spanned more than 25 years. He played in more than 50 films and his first political activities were associated with his responsibilities as a union leader; Reagan was active in the Screen Actors Guild (the union for film actors), and was elected six times as its president. During 1942 to 1945, Reagan served in the United States Army Air Force. Reagan emerged on the national political scene in 1964 when he made an impassioned television speech supporting the Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater from Arizona. Although Goldwater lost the election, Reagan's speech brought recognition from Republicans around the country. He ran for governor of California in 1966, defeating Edmund G. (Pat) Brown, Sr., the incumbent Democrat, by almost a million votes. Reagan became the 33rd Governor of California. During his first term Reagan temporarily stopped government hiring to slow the growth of the state workforce, but he also approved tax increases to balance the state budget. Reagan was elected to a second term in 1970. Governor Reagan worked with the Democratic majority in the state legislature to enact a major reform of the welfare system in 1971. The reform reduced the number of people receiving state aid while increasing the benefits for those who remained eligible. During his tenure as governor, Reagan chaired the Republican Governors Association from 1968 to 1969. Reagan ran for President in 1980, successfully beating the incumbent, President Jimmy Carter to become the nationâs 40th president. Reelected in 1984, Reagan presided over broad changes in U.S. government economic and social policy. After retiring to California, Reagan remained politically visible and active, becoming a national and international spokesman. He published his autobiography, An American Life, in 1990 and opened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California in 1991. In 1993 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In November 1994 Reagan announced that he had Alzheimer's disease, and he subsequently died of the illness in 2004. Budgets |
In November 1935, Parker Brothers released which board game in the US? | Monopoly Board Game History: Anniversary of Parker Brothers Sales Wallace Kirkland—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images US troops on a transport to Australia playing Monopoly, in 1942 Nov. 5, 1935: Parker Brothers begins marketing the game Monopoly When Parker Brothers rolled the dice on “the real estate game,” it did so reluctantly. The game seemed too long, too complicated, and too niche: who, after all, would get excited about buying imaginary realty in Atlantic City? The brainchild of an out-of-work heating contractor named Charles Darrow, according to the New York Times, the game that became Monopoly wildly outperformed Parker Brothers’ modest expectations, becoming the most popular game in history . Although they initially rejected Darrow’s offer to sell it to them, the powers that be at Parker Brothers changed their minds after the independently manufactured game began flying off the shelves of a Philadelphia department store, though the company still believed the game was a fad that would soon fade. They began marketing it as Monopoly on this day, Nov. 5, in 1935. Monopoly sales soon made Darrow so rich that he abandoned the heating trade for a hothouse hobby: growing orchids. According to Hasbro , which acquired Parker Brothers in 1991, more than 275 million Monopoly games — including more than 6 billion green houses and 2.25 billion red hotels — have been sold since 1935. And while Monopoly remains a fixture in American homes, it has undergone periodic changes in an effort to stay relevant. Last year, following a vote on the Monopoly Facebook page , game lovers chose a new token — a cat, which triumphed over proposed tokens including a toy robot, a guitar, a helicopter, and a diamond ring — to replace the least popular of the existing tokens: the iron. It wasn’t the first upheaval among the tokens, which have at times included a purse, a lantern, an elephant, a horse and rider, and a rocking horse. The game board has gone through a number of updates, too, and met with mixed reviews. In 1978, to celebrate the legalization of gambling in Atlantic City, Parker Brothers released a new version called “Advance to Boardwalk,” which allowed players to build casinos, according to the Times. It never became popular. In 2006, Hasbro released the “Here and Now” edition, meant to bring the game into the 21st century — in all its branded glory — with corporatized tokens including McDonald’s fries, a Starbucks coffee cup, a New Balance sneaker and a Toyota Prius. According to TIME’s coverage of the new edition , the properties in that version: … include real estate from around the country, selected by online vote. The railroads have become airports. Weimar-style hyperinflation has set in–for passing Go, you collect $2 million–but Times Square is a bargain at $4 mil, and while it’s a refreshing admission that, yes, you can buy the White House, it cost the present occupant far more than $3.2 million. This spring, Hasbro adopted a grassroots approach to improving the game by polling players on their “house rules,” acknowledging their findings that half of all Monopoly players have made up their own rules and 68% have never read the official rules all the way through. The House Rules Edition includes the five most popular of those made-up rules, which include doubling the amount collected for passing “Go,” collecting an additional $500 for rolling “snake eyes,” and not collecting rent while in jail. To appease purists, Hasbro points out that these rules are, of course, entirely optional. Read more about the 2006 edition of Monopoly, here in TIME’s archives: Monopoly in Elysium |
Which scientist was granted 1093 US patents for his inventions? | The Father of Invention - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |The Father of Invention Search Continue reading the main story THE simple version of the story of Thomas Alva Edison, the one most schoolchildren learn, is that he invented the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb and the motion picture camera. These three innovations were wonders in their time. But they do not begin to explain how this man -- who spent most of his adulthood living and working in New Jersey and whose 150th birthday is being celebrated this year -- changed the world. Virtually every Edison scholar now agrees that Edison's most important accomplishment was not the inventions themselves, but the invention of the invention industry. Edison is nothing less than the father of modern research and development. Part businessman, part scientist, part publicity man, Edison took his essential curiosity about the way things worked and -- using a large posse of laboratory assistants, the patent system and lawyers to enforce the patents -- leveraged it into an industrial empire that, at its peak in the mid-1910's, supported a 10,000-worker factory here. ''Edison does probably more than any individual in 19th-century industry to establish the idea that you can have a steady stream of innovations, and that technology can be deployed for strategic purposes,'' says W. Bernard Carlson, associate professor of technology, culture and communication at the University of Virginia. Continue reading the main story All the great R & D labs of the pharmaceutical industry, which dot Route 1 and other New Jersey highways, owe their existence to Edison's idea that great discoveries are best made not by solitary geniuses but in large, well-organized, well-financed groups. Advertisement Continue reading the main story But the limits of Edison's genius are as interesting as his accomplishments. One of the Edison's most important legacies is his part in creating the modern consumer market. Edison literally wired us, turning us into a nation of workaholics and insomniacs. It was his sound recording system and his movie camera that would lay the foundation for Motown and Hollywood. For all Edison's genius in creating the world of mass media, it was a world he never quite comprehended; although he delivered us into the 20th century he was still, at heart, a 19th-century man. ''Edison gets killed in the phonograph business and, more importantly, in motion pictures,'' Prof. Carlson says. ''What he never really understands is that a big piece of the business is going to be in what we would call the 'software' side.'' Although historians of technology will endlessly debate whether Edison's story can best be understood by looking at the modern-day figures of Steven Jobs, who largely invented the personal computer, or Bill Gates, who has profited most by that invention, Professor Carlson prefers to compare Edison to Moses. ''He invents the technology that undergirds the consumer culture of the 20th century,'' Professor Carlson says. ''He brings Americans there. But he's unable to participate. Like Moses, Edison was unable to enter promised land.'' Patents: Bell 30, Edison 1,093 To get a sense of why Edison will always be remembered, one only has to compare him with his competitor Alexander Graham Bell. Bell and Edison had a great deal in common. Both famous inventors were born in 1847, and both were concerned with the problems of the deaf. Edison himself was partly deaf, a fact that Neil Baldwin, author of the 1995 biography ''Edison: Inventing the Century,'' says explains much of his personality and his life -- his inability to fit into a regular school, his reputation for being antisocial and his failure in the record industry. And Bell taught the deaf. And so it is no coincidence that both Edison and Bell would be instrumental in the two great inventions concerning sound. Although Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it was Edison's modification of the transmitter two years later that made the telephone a practical device. And while Edison invented the phonograph i |
Which band released a 1977 album entitled ‘Aja’? | Steely Dan - Aja Aja Certified Platinum: 12/27/77 Aja is the third Steely Dan album since songwriters Walter Becker and Donald Fagen discarded a fixed-band format in late 1974. Since then they have declined to venture beyond the insular comfort of L.A. studios, recording their compositions with a loose network of session musicians. As a result, the conceptual framework of their music has shifted from the pretext of rock & roll toward a smoother, awesomely clean and calculated mutation of various rock, pop and jazz idioms. Their lyrics... remain as pleasantly obtuse and cynical as ever. Aja will continue to fuel the argument by rock purists that Steely Dan's music is soulless, and by its calculated nature antithetical to what rock should be. But this is in many ways irrelevant to a final evaluation of this band, the only group around with no conceptual antecedent from the Sixties. Steely Dan's six albums contain some of the few important stylistic innovations in pop music in the past decade. By returning to swing and early be-bop for inspiration -- before jazz diverged totally from established conventions of pop-song structure -- Fagen and Becker have overcome the amorphous quality that has plagued most other jazz-rock fusion attempts. "Peg" and "Josie" illustrate this perfectly: tight, modal tunes with good hooks in the choruses, solid beats with intricate counterrhythms and brilliantly concise guitar solos. Like most of the rest of Aja, these songs are filled out with complex horn charts, synthesizers and lush background vocals that flirt with schmaltzy L.A. jazz riffs. When topped by Fagen's singing, they sound like production numbers from an absurdist musical comedy. The title cut is the one song on Aja that shows real growth in Becker's and Fagen's songwriting capabilities and departs from their previous work. It is the longest song they've recorded, but it fragilely holds our attention with vaguely Oriental instrumental flourishes and lyric references interwoven with an opiated jazz flux. "Aja" may prove to be the farthest Becker and Fagen can take certain elements of their musical ambition. Lyrically, these guys still seem to savor the role they must have acquired as stoned-out, hyperintelligent pariahs at a small Jewish college on the Hudson. Their imagery can become unintelligibly weird (Frank Zappa calls it "downer surrealism"); it's occasionally accessible but more often (as on the title song) it elicits a sort of deja vu tease that becomes hopelessly nonsensical the more you think about it. Focus your attention on the imagery of a specific phrase, then let it fade out. Well, at least it beats rereading the dildo sequence in Naked Lunch. The Royal Scam, was the closest thing to a "concept" album Steely Dan has done, an attempt to return musically to New York City, with both a raunchier production quality and a fascination with grim social realism. The farthest Aja strays from the minor joys and tribulations of the good life in L.A. are the dreamy title cut and "Josie," which hints ominously about a friendly welcome-home gang-bang. The melodramatic "Black Cow" is about love replaced by repulsion for a woman who starts getting too strung out on downers and messing around with other men. "Deacon Blues" (a thematic continuation of "Fire in the Hole" and "Any World") exemplifies this album's mood: resignation to the L.A. musician's lifestyle, in which one must "crawl like a viper through these suburban streets" yet "make it my home sweet home." The title and first lines of "Home at Last" (presumably a clever interpretation of Homer's Odyssey -- I don't get it) put it right up front: "I know this superhighway/This bright familiar sun/I guess that I'm the lucky one." More than any of Steely Dan's previous albums (with the possible exception of ), Aja exhibits a carefully manipulated isolation from its audience, with no pretense of embracing it. What underlies Steely Dan's music -- and may, with this album, be showing its limitations -- is its extreme intellectual self-consciousness, both in music and lyrics. Given th |
Who invented the Miners Safety Lamp in 1815? | Humphry Davy's miners' safety lamp | The Royal Institution: Science Lives Here Davy lamp → Humphry Davy's miners' safety lamp The first ever prototype of Davy’s miner’s safety lamp. Created in 1815, it was designed to be lit safely for miners to use without allowing the heat from the flame to explode the concentration of methane gas often found as miners dug deeper. Humphry Davy miners' lamps. Basement Laboratory of the Ri Alternative name Mining, Humphry Davy, coal, gauze, safety lamp, firedamp, light, invention Description Following a number of serious explosions in North East coal mines due to pockets of flammable gas known as 'firedamp', Humphry Davy was asked by the Rector of Bishopwearmouth (near Newcastle) to find a means of lighting coal mines safely. In an intense period of work from mid-October to December 1815, Davy made various prototype lamps. The final design was very simple: a basic lamp with a wire gauze chimney enclosing the flame. The holes let light pass through, but the metal of the gauze absorbs the heat. The lamp is safe to use because the flame can't heat enough flammable gas to cause an explosion, although the flame itself will change colour. The lamp was successfully tested in Hebburn colliery in January 1816 and quickly went into production. The introduction of the lamp had an immediate effect, decreasing the number of fatalities per million tons of coal produced enormously and also increased the amount of coal produced as it allowed miners to mine deeper seams of coal. In this way it made a fundamental contribution to the continuing industrialisation of Britain and to many other mining countries, during the nineteeth century. At precisely the same time however George Stephenson, a mining engineer at Killingworth Colliery, was also working on the problem. He independently invented a remarkably similar lamp and soon the two inventors were locked in a bitter dispute over priority. Davy needed to differentiate his lamp from Stephenson’s and therefore claimed that his invention was the product of scientific research, despite there being very little science in it - indeed the only science in the lamp is the discovery (made independently by Davy, Stephenson and Smithson Tennant) that explosions would not pass through narrow tubes. Davy won this battle of words going on to become President of the Royal Society, while Stephenson went on to invent the first steam powered locomotive for the railroad. To help rubbish Stephenson’s claims Davy acquired some of his lamps to try to demonstrate how useless they were. These can be found on display alongside Davy’s prototypes in the Light Corridor area of our exhibition, on the lower ground floor. Where can I view this? This object is currently on display in the lower ground floor of the Royal Institution in the Faraday Museum . More images Humphry Davy's miners safety lamp Credit: Royal Institution |
What is the highest range of the female singing voice? | Female Vocal Range - Various Singing Voice Types for Women | Your Personal Singing Guide Female Vocal Range and Voice Types! There are many vocal ranges and voice types for females, and this section will discuss about the 3 main types of female voices, their respective note ranges, as well as how their tessituras or most comfortable voice ranges differ from each other. One point to note: There is a difference between the 2 terms – Vocal Range and Voice Type; The Range of our Voice refers to the range of notes that the voice can reach or produce a sound at, whereas Voice Type refers to the various kinds of voices classified using certain criteria like range of vocals, tessituras, register transition points, vocal timbre or tone and so on. Click on the links provided above to learn how to find the full range of your voice, as well as understand more about the various voice classification criteria and learn how to determine your own voice type! Now, the 3 main types of female voices are as follows: 1. Soprano Let us look at each of these voices in more detail: 1. SOPRANO As many of us would know, the Soprano voice is the highest of the female voices, and many of us would be familiar with this voice type. I am sure many ladies out there would be envious of their Soprano friends who seem to be able to hit the high notes with such ease! A typical Soprano vocal range would probably be from the A note below middle C (A3) to the F or G note 2 octaves above (F6 or G6), making it a range of 2 plus to 3 octaves. Of course, this is not to be taken as an exact measurement but more as a rough guideline for soprano voices, and proper breath support must be used when measuring vocal ranges during singing. The Soprano Tessitura is also usually higher than the other female voice types, considering that the overall vocal range is the highest among the female voices. A Soprano would also probably transition out of her chest voice around the E flat note above middle C (E4) and shift into her head voice around the F sharp note one octave above the middle C (F5). The soprano voice usually has a bright tone, and she would usually have a strong head voice, but a relatively weaker middle voice. Sopranos are also able to sing more high notes and sustain at a high pitch better than a mezzo soprano can, and they are also most often the lead role for operas or shows. 2. MEZZO SOPRANO For most ladies out there, you would probably belong to this voice type as the Mezzo Soprano voice is the most common female voice type out of the 3 main types, and it lies between the higher Soprano voice and the lower Contralto voice. The vocal range for the Mezzo Soprano voice would be likely between the G note below middle C (G3) to the C note more than 2 octaves above (C6), making it also a range of around slightly more than 2 octaves. The Mezzo Soprano Tessitura or most comfortable vocal range lies somewhere between the Soprano Tessitura and the Contralto Tessitura. The Mezzo would probably transition out of chest voice around the E note just above middle C (E4) and shift into head voice around the E note one octave above the middle C octave (E5). Be sure to avoid the common singing problem of head raising when you are measuring your register transitions. The Mezzo Soprano has a stronger middle voice and a weaker head voice as compared to the Soprano. Also, the tone of the Mezzo Soprano’s voice is darker or deeper than the Soprano’s. 3. CONTRALTO The Contralto voice is the lowest among the female voices, and it is certainly more unique among females, as the typical female voices would probably either be the Soprano or Mezzo Soprano voices. Also, a common misconception would be to use the term ‘Alto’ instead of ‘Contralto’ to refer to female voices with this low range of notes. We should use the term ‘Contralto’ to refer to this low female voice type, as ‘Alto’ more commonly refers to the range or notes to be sung and is not exactly a voice type. The term ‘Alto’ is commonly used in choral singing to refer to the vocal parts to be sung by singers doing the Alto sectio |
Dublin, in Ireland, lies on which river? | Rivers of Ireland | Look Around Ireland Rivers of Ireland Rivers of Ireland The rivers of Ireland are one of the most intriguing elements of the landscape. In proportion to the size of the island of Ireland, there exists a huge amount of rivers and river kilometres. The River Shannon is the longest in the British Isles. Apart from the 10 longest rivers listed below, there are shorter but significant rivers of great importance to the towns and cities they pass through or where they enter the sea. Some of these would include the River Lagan, which exits through Belfast, the River Foyle, which forms a very wide expanse of water as it exits through Derry City. The Avonmore and Avonbeg Rivers form the famous Meeting of the Waters joining as the River Avoca and then enter the Irish Sea at the busy port of Arklow in County Wicklow . 10 Longest Rivers of Ireland River Shannon 386km The Avoca The River Avoca is somewhat unusual as it begins as two separate rivers, the Avonmore (in Irish, Abhainn Mhór, meaning “large river”) and the Avonbeg (Abhainn Bheag, meaning “small river”). These two rivers converge to form the Avoca. This happens at the “ Meeting of the Waters ”, a place of incredible scenic beauty.The river itself is located in the county of Wicklow and enters the sea at Arklow. It flows through the Irish village also named Avoca which is the setting for the BBC series “Ballykissangel”. Despite its amazing natural beauty, major concerns have arisen in recent years concerning pollution of the river. The Bandon The Bandon is a river located in Co. Cork . It rises in the Shehy Mountains in the west of the county and flows eastward through Dunmanway, Balineen, Enniskeane, Bandon and Inishannon to Kinsale Harbour. The river is a good fishing area and has an estimated catch of 1300 salmon and a similar catch of sea-trout per year. The Bann The Bann is the longest river in Northern Ireland , stretching a total of 129 kilometres from the Mourne Mountains in County Down to the northern coast of Ireland, entering the Atlantic Ocean at Portstewart. The Bann is unusual as it flows into the very large Lough Neagh at Bannfoot, Co. Armagh before continuing its journey northward. The has led to the River Bann being divided into two rivers; the Upper Bann which lies to the south of Lough Neagh and the Lower Bann which lies to the north. Numerous activities take place along the Bann, including cruises, canoeing, rowing, waterskiing, angling and several others. The Barrow The Barrow is one of the “Three Sisters” rivers which are comprised of the Nore, the Suir and the Barrow. All three rise in the same mountainous area of Tipperary and flow in a southerly direction. It is 192 kilometres in length (the second longest in Ireland) and enters the Atlantic Ocean at Waterford. It also links with the Grand Canal at Athy, which connects Dublin with the Shannon in the west. The Barrow also passes through the town of New Ross in Co. Wexford where the replica famine ship “ The Dunbrody ” can be seen. The Boyne The River Boyne, one of the more well-known Irish rivers, has its source near Edenderry, Co. Offaly . It is approximately 112 kilometres in length and enters the Irish Sea at Drogheda. The River Boyne is a highly popular fishing area, particularly for trout and salmon fishing, and also boasts many beautiful scenic views along its course. However, the Boyne is most renowned for its prominence in Irish history and folklore. The Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690 near Drogheda along the banks of the river and would be considered one of the most famous battles in Irish history. Steeped in Celtic mythology, the River Boyne is also believed to be the location of “ The Salmon of Knowledge ”, an ancient Irish legend. The Corrib The River Corrib is located in Co. Galway and is one of Ireland’s shortest rivers, a mere 6 kilometres in length. Despite this, it is quite well-known as it flows through the heart of Galway City after travelling the short distance from Lough Corrib where it rises. The Corrib is also one of |
Which playing card is known as ‘The Death Card’? | Death Cards - Psychological Operations SGM Herb Friedman (Ret.) Note: Images from this article were used in Three Practical Lessons from the Science of Influence Operations Message Design by M. Afzal Upal, Canadian Military Journal, Volume 14, No 2, 2014. We dont know where the idea of an ace of spades representing death first originated. We do know that during the reign of Murder Incorporated in the 1930s, at least two gangsters were assassinated and left with aces in their hands. One of the unidentified criminals with an ace of spades is depicted on the cover of the Burton B. Turkus book Murder Inc.: the Story of the Syndicate. Turkus also mentions Salvatore Marinzano, an early Cosa Nostra crime boss who was assassinated by a younger faction led by Lucky Luciano. When Marazano was killed, he had an Ace of Diamonds in his hand. In 2010 a self-proclaimed witch wrote to me from Britain with a historical explanation. I have shortened it considerably but perhaps it will shed some light on the mysterious history of the ace of spades: There are 52 cards. Each card stands for a week in the year. The thirteen cards in each suit also stand for the thirteen lunar months in the year. The suits stand for the seasons. The red suits are feminine, warm, positive, upward looking, etc. The black ones are masculine, cold, negative, regressive, etc. There are four main Sabbats - the Ace of Spades relates to the week of Yule. Yule, at the beginning of winter was a date dreaded by the old peasantry - the beginning of winter heralded a time of famine, or a Time of the Wolf. The Ace of Spades stands for the first week of winter, beginning 21 December. Supplies would be running low, and the last of the meat would be slaughtered and cured to eat in the months ahead. Offerings would be made to the dead, and the elderly would be sure that their last wishes were known, in case it was their turn. The Ace of Spades represents the Death of the Year and the start of a new one, when the wheel turns again. The reason why it is a trump card is that Death comes for all of us in the end, and there is no escape - even for kings. The spade is also known in the Tarot as the sword - a symbol of war. The symbol could represent a heart with a spike in it, a severed head on a spike, a cowled head, an evergreen yew, or a dead leaf - all emblems of Death. In 2012, a Canadian reader sent in a simpler and perhaps more accurate reason for the Ace of Spades as a death card. He said: A spade is also a shovel and shovels are used to dig graves. VIETNAM The ace of spades, the so-called "death card" is featured in many movies about the Vietnam War. The symbol is also depicted on various unit crests, special operations privately-made patches, collar insignia, and on flags and painted vignettes on military aircraft and gun trucks. Ace of Spades Gun Truck An example of such a gun truck is "Ace of Spades" of the 523rd Transportation Company based in Phu Bai , Vietnam . Former crewmember Sergeant Sammy Seay bought this military vehicle in 2003 and rebuilt it into a replica of his units 1971 Vietnam-era truck at a cost of about $50,000. The above Gun truck was a 5-ton M54 cargo truck converted by soldiers. Double-walled steel plating surrounds the outside of the truck, which is equipped with four .50-caliber machine guns, two M-60 machine guns and an M-79 grenade launcher. Just one authentic gun truck survives from Vietnam . It is displayed at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum in Ft. Eustis Virginia . Another interesting folktale about the ace of spades that is certainly a myth is found in an article entitled "Forked-Tongue Warriors," by Ian Urbina writing in New Yorks Village Voice: But there are also some PSYOP success stories. In Vietnam, US planes sprinkled enemy territory with playing cards, but prior to carpet bombing, they dropped only the ace of spades. Before long, the Pavlovian technique took hold, and just the dropping of aces |
Mirin is a type of wine used for flavouring the cuisine of which country? | What is Mirin? (with picture) What is Mirin? Last Modified Date: 16 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Can you see through these real-life optical illusions? Characterized by a sweet taste and a low alcohol content, mirin is a popular Japanese cooking wine. While it's most commonly used in cooking, the wine is sometimes employed as a ceremonial drink at the beginning of the new year and a few other special occasions. Its main benefit is the dash of sweetness that the alcohol provides for a number of dishes and sauces that are common to Japanese cuisine. In appearance, mirin has a golden hue that is very pleasing to the eye. In addition, the inclusion of this sweet cooking wine will also provide slight sheen when used to prepare fish and various types of meat. Using it as an ingredient for coating or covering with a sauce helps to enhance the presentation of the dish, helping the food to be as visually appealing as it is flavorful. The creation of this wine begins with use glutinous rice that is combined with distilled spirits. Manufacturers only allow the fermentation process to go so far, since the focus is on achieving the correct level of sweetness and not necessarily a given level of alcohol content. It is the sweet property of the wine that helps to lessen the overall impact of strong fish odors in a number of recipes, while still managing to enhance the flavors of other ingredients in the recipe. Ad While mirin does not have a high alcohol content, it is often found in the liquor department of supermarkets, as well as in wine and spirits shops. This is true even for the two ceremonial versions that are used to celebrate the new year, hon and shin. Because the sweet taste is very strong, a small amount of wine in a recipe will produce excellent results. Mirin is still primarily an additive in dishes that are indigenous to Japan, but more people are choosing to use it as an ingredient in other dishes as well. It is ideal for toning down strong tastes and odors with a variety of meats, which may allow it become a more common item in kitchens around the world. Ad |
Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of which gemstone? | BERYL (Emerald, Aquamarine and other gem varieties) Emerald - Weak; green to blue green. Aquamarine - Weak; blue to darker blue. Morganite - Weak; light red to light violet Heliodor - Weak; greenish yellow to yellow Color: See above. Goshenite is colorless beryl. The name Emerald denotes hues that are emerald green. Other green varieties should be referred to as green beryl . A rare red variety (Red Beryl) resembling fine ruby, from Utah, and a rare deep blue variety (Maxixe-Brazil) are also known. U.V. Fluorescence: Emerald - none to weak orange-red or green. Others very weak to none. Synthetic emerald may fluoresce a weak dull red and appear opaque under long u.v. light. Emerald The most popular of colored stones. Birthstone for May. Color and clarity highly variable, major factors in valuation. The soft, velvety appearance and "lime Jell-O" color of the best emeralds is unique among all natural gems, hard to confuse with anything else. Characteristically, nearly all stones are included, with the best colored stones sometimes being the most included. The term jardin (meaning garden) is used for mossy-appearing, densely included stones. Good stones of high clarity and color are extremely rare in sizes above 2 to 3 carats. Color is highly prized; weakly colored, light to medium green stone of excellent clarity up to 5 carats in size do not command the price of smaller, more included stones of better color. Unlike other gem beryl, emeralds are nearly always mined in situ; they seldom survive fluvial transport, perhaps due to an abundance of inclusions, which decreases their toughness. Emeralds can be synthesized by both flux-growth and hydrothermal processes. The two current major manufacturers, who both employ the flux-growth technique, are Chatham Research Laboratories in San Francisco ( Chatham Created Emerald ) and Ets. Ceramiques Pierre Gilson (Gilson Emerald). Such synthetic emeralds are easily distinguished from naturals by having somewhat lower R.I.s and S.G.s, and by inclusions . There are several other current and former manufacturers; Biron is perhaps the best known one that employs hydrothermal synthesis. 1) Muzo - Emerald in calcite veins that invade black shale. Rough is often color zoned with paler core. Both Muzo and Chivor emeralds are characterized by three-phase inclusions - trapped fluid containing gas, fluid, and crystals of halite. Muzo emeralds often contain inclusions of calcite and yellow-brown needles of the mineral parisite . Mines owned by government since 1871; have been leased to various operators since then. Five year leases instituted in 1977 discontinued in 1982(?) due in part to poor recovery brought about by rapid mining techniques (dynamite and bulldozers). 10 year leases were most recently held by two companies, Tecminas and Coesminas, who developed underground workings. Once the most prolific emerald mines in the world. S.G.=2.71; R.I.E=1.578, R.I.O=1.584. 2) Chivor - Emerald in quartz-albite-apatite veins that invade a gray calcareous shale. Chivor emerald has a lower S.G. and lower R.I. (S.G.=2.69, R.I.E=1.571; R.I.O=1.577) than Muzo emerald. Crystals tend to be more elongate than those from Muzo. Color is said to tend toward a bluer green ("cool green") as opposed to the slightly yellower green ("warm green") of Muzo. Characteristic inclusions are pyrite and albite . The Chivor mines are privately owned; owners pay a 25% royalty on all production to the Colombian government. Recent reports indicate little production, but the possibility of new ownership renewed hope that these mines would once again become productive. 3) Also mining areas at Cosquez (near Muzo) and Gachala (near Chivor). B. Zimbabwe- Sandawana Valley (S.G.=2.755; R.I.E=1.586, R |
What is a district called which is under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian church? | Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines The Mission of the Church The Church is the living body of Christ in which all share in various and diverse ways the responsibility for the mission given to the Church by the Lord to: Worship God in joyous celebration of the Mass and sacraments Proclaim the Word of God to all people Witness the love and redemptive healing of Christ Serve those in need in both Church and society The Parish "A parish is a definite community of the Christian faithful established on a stable basis within a particular church; the pastoral care of the parish is entrusted to a pastor as its own shepherd under the authority of the diocesan bishop" (Canon 515). Clergy, religious and laity together form a parish, a portion of God's People whose pastoral care is entrusted to a pastor so that all can continue the mission of Jesus here on earth. The People of God have different gifts, roles and responsibilities, yet all are under one head, Christ Jesus – sisters and brothers in Him. Duties of Pastor A pastor has responsibilities, which are uniquely his arising from his ordination and appointment to the pastorate by the Bishop. The pastor (parochus) is the proper pastor (pastor) of the parish entrusted to him, exercising the pastoral care of the community committed to him under the authority of the diocesan bishop in whose ministry of Christ he has been called to share, so that for that same community he carries out the functions of teaching, sanctifying, and governing, also with the cooperation of other presbyters or deacons and with the assistance of lay members of the Christian faithful, according to the norm of law. (Can. 519) When a priest accepts a pastorate, he becomes the appointed leader of the parish, the bond of communion, the designated head, and the father in the faith to this community of believers. He is also called to be a servant of the people. Moreover, he is to be the animator, motivating his people to work together, and at the same time to be the healer, bringing peace and unity to avert division and anger. Consultation with parishioners, as individuals and as a community, is required for a pastor to carry out his duties responsibly. Consulation The Code of Canon Law insists on consultation at every level of decision-making among all God's people. The Code also makes it clear that pastors have certain responsibilities which are theirs alone. Cardinal Leo Suenens noted that a misinterpretation of the Council has caused some people to believe that the Church is a democracy: "The Church is not a democracy and not an aristocracy...but a collegial reality." On December 30, 1988, Pope John Paul II, referring to the ecclesiology of communion, said, "The Council's mention of examining and solving pastoral problems 'by general discussion' ought to find its adequate and structured development through a more convinced, extensive and decided appreciation for 'Parish Pastoral Councils,' on which the Synod Fathers have rightly insisted." Role and Function of the Parish Pastoral Councils Canon Law provides for the formation of Parish Pastoral Councils in Canon 536 #1. "In every parish of the diocese, a Pastoral Council shall be established, if the diocesan Bishop, after consulting with the Council of Presbyters, so decides. The pastor presides over the Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Council is composed of members of the congregation together with those of the parish staff who have pastoral care by reason of their office. The Pastoral Council assists in promoting pastoral action in the parish." What constitutes parish staff will vary from parish to parish. Pastoral Team members are those who are involved in the day-to-day ministry of the parish. They may be full time, part time, or volunteers. The Pastoral Team generally has its own unique relationship with the pastor as it endeavors to carry out its responsibilities and ministry within the parish. Pastoral Team members may be |
Which World War ll criminal died of suicide by asphyxiation in Spandau Prison in 1987? | 1000+ images about Rudolf Walter Richard Heß on Pinterest | Crime, Peace and World war Forward Rudolf Walter Richard Hess, (26 April 1894 – 17 August 1987), was a prominent Nazi politician who was Adolf Hitler's deputy in the Nazi Party during the 1930s and early 1940s. On the eve of war with the Soviet Union, he flew solo to Scotland in an attempt to negotiate peace with the United Kingdom, where he was arrested and became a prisoner of war. Hess was tried at Nuremberg and sentenced to life imprisonment, which he served at Spandau Prison, Berlin, where he died in 1987. See More |
Which US state was considered the first to join the Union? | Statehood Order by Dates: Statehood by Dates New Jersey, one of the thirteen colonies, became the third state on December 18, 1787. Georgia Georgia, one of the thirteen colonies, ratified the US Constitution on January 2, 1788, becoming the fourth state to do so; it joined the Confederacy on January 19, 1861, and re-entered the Union after the Civil War. Connecticut Connecticut, one of the thirteen colonies, became the fifth state on January 9, 1788. Massachusetts Originally part of the thirteen colonies, Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788 Maryland Maryland became the seventh state on April 28, 1788. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln placed Maryland under military control. South Carolina South Carolina, one of the thirteen colonies, became the eighth state on May 23, 1788. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede form the Union. It re- entered after the Civil War. New Hampshire In a sense, New Hampshire, originally one of the thirteen colonies, "created" the new nation by becoming the ninth state on June 21, 1788, meeting the requirement for nine states to ratify the Constitution. Virginia Virginia one of the thirteen colonies, became the 10th state on June 25, 1788. Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy on May 29, 1861, but re-entered the Union after the war. New York On July 26, 1788, New York , one of the thirteen colonies, became the 11th state. North Carolina North Carolina, one of the thirteen colonies, became the 12th state on November 21, 1789. North Carolina troops suffered the greatest losses of all the states during the Civil War while fighting for the Confederacy, re-entered the Union after the fighting ceased. Rhode Island Rhode Island was the last of the thirteen colonies to join the Union on May 29, 1790. Vermont Vermont became the first state added to the Union following the 13 colonies on March 1, 1791. Until statehood, had been a region claimed by both New York and New Hampshire Kentucky Kentucky became the first state to be carved from the great western wilderness on June 1, 1792. Never a territory, it was part of Virginia until statehood. Tennessee Tennessee became a state on June 1, 1796. On June 8, 1861, it joined the Confederacy and became a major battleground for the Civil War, re-entering the Union after war's end. Was Southwest Territory before statehood. Ohio Ohio became the first state west of the Alleghenies on March 1, 1803. Was part of the Northwest Territory until statehood. Louisiana Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812. It joined the Confederacy on January 26, 1861 and re-entered the Union after the Civil War. With certain boundary changes, had been the Territory of Orleans. Indiana Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816. There was a residue of Indiana Territory that continued to exist under that name until Dec. 3, 1818, when it was attached to Michigan Territory Mississippi On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state. Territory by Act of April 7, 1798, effective May 7, 1798. Illinois Illinois became the 21st state on December 3, 1818. Alabama Alabama entered the Union on December 14, 1819. In January 1861, Alabama seceded from the Union, and on February 4, delegates from six states met at Montgomery and formed the Confederate States of America, with Montgomery as the capital. After the Civil War, Alabama re-entered the Union. Territory by Act of March 3, 1817, effective Aug. 15, 1817. Maine Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. Its admission to the Union balanced the simultaneous admission of Missouri as a slave state. What is now the state of Maine was, before statehood, called the District of Maine and belonged to Massachusetts. Missouri Missouri was admitted as a slave state on August 10, 1821, after an agreement known as the Missouri Compromise in which Maine was admitted as a free state. The state was much smaller than the territory. The area to the west and northwest of the state, |
Who wrote the books ‘The Good Companions’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’? | An Inspector Calls: the message behind the new BBC thriller - Telegraph TV and Radio An Inspector Calls: the message behind the new BBC thriller As Priestley’s An Inspector Calls comes to BBC One, Tim Martin examines the biting message behind its cosy whodunnit façade David Thewlis as the Inspector and Finn Cole as Eric Birling in the BBC's upcoming 'An Inspector Calls' Photo: BBC Pictures/Drama Repbulic By Tim Martin 11:00AM BST 12 Sep 2015 ‘The way some of these cranks talk now, you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up like bees in a hive. Community and all that nonsense.” The lines belong to Arthur Birling, the wealthy industrialist celebrating with his family as the curtain rises on JB Priestley ’s An Inspector Calls, but the uncharitable sentiments obviously aren’t confined either to 1912, the year in which Priestley’s play is set, or to 1947, the year of its UK premiere (it first opened in Russia 70 years ago). Instead, this strange and didactic piece of theatre has lasted longer than anything else its author wrote, and its story about the moral audit of an upper-crust family continues to appeal to audiences well beyond those for whom it was originally conceived. Besides the 1954 film with Alastair Sim and a clutch of periodic revivals on TV, An Inspector Calls has also been a Soviet-era Russian mini-series (Inspektor Gull, 1979), a madcap cinematic comedy set among the nouveau riche of Hong Kong (released in February) and, as of last year, has taken its place on the GCSE syllabus. Now it returns to the BBC in a new adaptation directed by Aisling Walsh, with David Thewlis as the mysterious Inspector Goole who turns the lives of the Birling family upside down. In one sense, the appeal of An Inspector Calls is easy to understand. Set before the First World War but written and performed at the end of the Second, it came packaged from birth with a kind of comforting period remoteness, and its presentation is that of a classic drawing-room thriller in the Agatha Christie mould: as the Birlings are celebrating their daughter’s engagement over dinner, a policeman arrives to speak to them about the suicide, earlier in the day, of a pregnant woman. Every member of the family denies any connection with the victim, but, as the evening wears on, it becomes apparent that they have, knowingly or blindly, played a role in her downfall. The wealthy paterfamilias sacked her from his factory after a labour dispute, the daughter arranged to have her dismissed from a position as a shop assistant, and so on. Under the scrutiny of the appallingly candid Goole, whose performer Priestley insisted should “create an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness”, the mystery of her death is slowly solved. If the conceit of An Inspector Calls is familiar, though, the execution is more unusual. Priestley began writing plays in the early Thirties, after a successful career as a novelist and essayist: his book The Good Companions (1929) won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, became a bestseller, and largely freed Priestley from financial worries thereafter. Miranda Richardson as Sybil Birling, An Inspector Calls (Photo: BBC Pictures/Drama Republic) Writing for the stage offered him the opportunity to experiment – and, particularly, to experiment with the dramatic possibilities of several then-fashionable theories of time. The first of these plays was Dangerous Corner (1932), in which a houseful of couples suffer an evening of brutally traumatic revelations before the play resets to the beginning and events take a different path. By the time of An Inspector Calls, Priestley was fully at ease with a mystical dimension in his work that led the psychologist Carl Jung, a frequent correspondent, to praise his “superhuman faculty of looking at things with a straight and an inverted eye”. Not only does the play make use of one of his signature timeslips – as with Dangerous Corner, an adjustment to the flow of events in the final moments acts as a sort of closing twist to the play – it also strongl |
Who played the title role in the 1977 film ‘Annie Hall’? | Annie Hall (1977) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) Background Annie Hall (1977), from director-actor-co-writer Woody Allen, is a quintessential masterpiece of priceless, witty and quotable one-liners within a matured, focused and thoughtful film. It is a bittersweet romantic comedy of modern contemporary love and urban relationships (a great successor to classic Hollywood films such as The Awful Truth (1937) and The Philadelphia Story (1940) ), that explores the interaction of past and present, and the rise and fall of Allen's own challenging, ambivalent New York romance with his opposite - an equally-insecure, shy, flighty Midwestern WASP female (who blossoms out in a Pygmalion-like story). Annie Hall clearly has semi-autobiographical elements - it is the free-wheeling, stream-of-consciousness story of an inept, angst-ridden, pessimistic, Brooklyn-born and Jewish stand-up comedian - much like Allen himself (who started out as a joke writer for The Tonight Show) - who experiences crises related to his relationships and family. His unstable love affair with aspiring singer Annie Hall begins to disintegrate when she moves to Los Angeles and discovers herself - and a new life. [A real-life relationship and breakup did occur in early 1970 between Allen and co-star Keaton. Keaton's birth name was Diane Hall, her nickname was Annie, and she did have a Grammy Hall. And Woody Allen played a similar role as mentor to Diane Keaton (about New York life, politics, philosophy, and books), as did best friend Tony Roberts to Allen.] This breakthrough film came after Allen's five earlier light-hearted comedies (from 1969-1975) that were take-offs of various film genres or books, often similar to episodic Marx Brothers' films: Allen's Previous Films The Story After the silent opening credits (influenced by director Martin Ritt's film The Front (1976), starring Woody Allen), the opening scene has the main character (indistinguishable from Woody Allen himself, dressed in a tweed jacket, red plaid shirt, and his black-framed spectacles) speaking intimately and directly to the audience viewer in a full, stark closeup. He tells two key Jewish jokes in a stand-up, vaudeville-style monologue. In his first joke, he satirizes his own feelings about life and its miserable shortcomings: Two elderly women are at a Catskill Mountain resort. And one of 'em says: 'Boy, the food at this place is really terrible.' The other one says: 'Yeah, I know. And such small portions.' Well, that's essentially how I feel about life. Full of loneliness and misery and suffering and unhappiness, and it's all over much too quickly. His second joke pays tribute to key individuals in his life - Groucho Marx and Sigmund Freud. From Groucho Marx, the comedian learned comedy. From Freud's writings on wit and jokes, the 'pleasure mechanism', neuroses, dreams, and psychopathology [the content of the film, in fact!], he delved into his unconscious: The other important joke for me is one that's usually attributed to Groucho Marx but I think it appears originally in Freud's Wit and Its Relation to the Unconscious - and it goes like this. I'm paraphrasing. I would never want to belong to any club that would have someone like me for a member. That's the key joke of my adult life, in terms of my relationships with women. The malcontented comic, later identified as Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) [the name bears some resemblance to the hedonistic, Cockney title character in Alfie (1966) - a similar film about the lead character's love life and his problems with commitment], has just turned forty (and already experienced two failures in his previous marriages to intellectual Jewish women) and is in the middle of a mid-life crisis, with aging bringing on signs of slight balding: "I think I'm gonna get better as I get older." He hopes to become the "baldi |
Navigator Fred Noonan disappeared with who, after taking off in their plane from New Guinea? | Amelia Earhart’s Navigator: The Life and Loss of Fred Noonan - History in the Headlines Amelia Earhart’s Navigator: The Life and Loss of Fred Noonan June 28, 2012 By Elizabeth Hanes Fred Noonan with Amelia Earhart on June 11, 1937. Share this: Amelia Earhart’s Navigator: The Life and Loss of Fred Noonan Author Amelia Earhart’s Navigator: The Life and Loss of Fred Noonan URL Google In one of history’s most fascinating mysteries, Fred Noonan will always be something of a footnote. Forever remembered as “Amelia Earhart’s navigator,” he vanished with the famous aviator on July 2, 1937, nearly 75 years ago, during their ill-fated round-the-world attempt. As the anniversary of his disappearance approaches, find out more about this oft-forgotten flyer’s life and—presumably—death. Fred Noonan has been consigned to a historical footnote as Amelia Earhart’s navigator. That’s partly because little is known about him. When he and Earhart vanished 75 years ago on July 2, 1937, headlines blared about the disappearance of “Lady Lindy” and the frantic search for her Lockheed Electra. Little coverage was devoted to the equally lost Noonan at the time, and little has been written about him since. We know he was married. Twice. We know he stood just over 6 feet tall and had a ruddy complexion, blue eyes and auburn hair. According to U.S. Shipping Board registers, he had a “scar at the base of thumb” and a “protrusion on forehead over right eye.” We know these details from notations in publicly available records—marriage certificates, maritime files, Federal Aviation Administration documents, city directories. It’s a sketchy portrait. And yet together, these bare facts paint the picture of an adventuresome man who led a rich life before his disappearance. Earhart may get all the glory for being a pioneering aviator, but Noonan was no slouch in that respect. Widely credited with opening the Pacific to air transportation, Noonan worked for Pan American World Airways beginning in the mid-1920s and was responsible for charting the westward routes from California to Manila for the carrier’s “Clipper” airplane fleet. Born in Chicago (or, according to some reports, in Ireland), he had first encountered these far-flung corners of the globe after leaving home at just 13 to become a merchant marine in 1906. Over 20 years he rose through the ranks to become a captain, working on ships that ferried goods around the world. In the 1930s Noonan changed gears to take up flying, but he never lost his love for the sea and continued to renew his captain’s license until right before his disappearance. A neighbor in his adopted hometown of New Orleans told a Times-Picayune reporter, “I remember when he quit the sea because he wanted to take up aviation, not necessarily as a pilot, but in a navigating capacity.” After obtaining his pilot’s license in 1930, he went on to become a leader in long-distance aerial navigation, developing a solid reputation for his skills. According to some accounts, he served as the head of Pan Am’s navigation section. With Noonan in the navigator’s seat, Pan Am’s China Clipper seaplane completed the first air trip from San Francisco to Honolulu in April 1935. The feat earned him a congratulatory letter from the world’s foremost expert on air navigation, P.V.H. Weems, who had taught pilots at the Naval Academy. In an era before electronic navigation, the role of air navigator held critical significance and involved a combination of line-of-sight and calculating positions based on heavenly bodies or radio signals. As Noonan later wrote to Weems, navigation during the Honolulu flight “was comparable with such as would be practiced afloat—fixes were determined entirely by stellar observations at night.” Noonan’s reputation as a top-notch navigator wasn’t lost on Earhart’s camp. Though she’d initially chosen sea captain Harry Manning to navigate her flight around the world, the celebrated aviator eventually approached Noonan instead. Noonan’s air navigation skills trumped Manning’s, and Earhart’s husband preferred Noonan because of his va |
In the UK, in which year did the Life Peerage Act entitled women to sit in the House of Lords for the first time? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1957: Lords to admit first women peers About This Site | Text Only 1957: Lords to admit first women peers The Government has unveiled plans to reform the House of Lords which include admitting women for the first time. Under the scheme, male and female life peerages will be created to ensure a balanced representation of the different political parties. Expenses are also to be paid to peers. The idea behind the creation of life peers is to enable distinguished and experienced people, who may not feel able to accept hereditary titles, to enter the House. Appointments will be made at the discretion of the prime minister. The Conservative Leader of the House, Lord Home, announced the proposals to the Lords this afternoon. Taking women into parliamentary embrace is, after all, only an extension of the normal privileges of a peer. Lord Home There were cheers when he said admitting women would simply be recognising the place they had commanded for themselves as a right in modern society. He raised a laugh when he added: "Taking women into parliamentary embrace is, after all, only an extension of the normal privileges of a peer." Labour's Lord Alexander of Hillsborough rose to complain that his party had not been given any warning of the content of today's debate and he therefore felt unwilling to participate. However, he thought it likely his party would support the admission of women to the House. The Government has ruled out - for the time being - any discussion on the alteration in the powers of the House and any discussion of abolition or reduction of the right of hereditary peers to legislate. Lord Samuel for the Liberals welcomed any reform. He said: "House of Lords reform has been rather like a slow motion film of a prima ballerina, not marked by agility or grace, but by languid exhibition and elephantine deliberations." He said the House of Lords was the only organisation which excluded women - directly contrary to the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act passed by the House nearly 40 years ago but which the House had ever since refused to obey. Talks have been continuing on and off for years about possible reform of the House of Lords. The last attempt was in 1953 when Conservative Lord Simon introduced a Life Peers Bill. The Conservative Government invited the leaders of the Liberal and Labour parties to attend talks but Clement Attlee refused to take part on Labour's behalf and the discussions did not take place. Lady Carter says the House will be more "exciting" In Context The Life Peerages Act was passed in 1958. It empowered the Crown to create life peers, both men and for the first time, women, who would be entitled to sit and vote in the House of Lords and whose peerages would expire on their death. The Peerage Act of 1963 allowed hereditary peeresses to sit in the House of Lords for the first time. It also allowed peers to give up titles if they wished to be elected to sit in the Commons. This followed the Stansgate case in which Anthony Wedgwood Benn fought to have the right to drop his title in order to remain an MP. In 1969 further plans to reform the House of Lords had to be abandoned after delaying tactics by MPs. Following Labour's election victory in 1997, plans for Lords' reform were once again put forward. As a first stage, the number of hereditary peers was reduced to 92 or roughly 10% of the total. Plans for the second stage of reform hit the buffers in 2003. After MPs failed to agree a plan on a way forward, the Government agreed to delay pending further consultation. Stories From 30 Oct |
Which actor plays a chain-smoking, womanising angel in the 1996 film ‘Michael’? | Michael (1996) - 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 Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 41 titles created 15 Nov 2011 a list of 25 titles created 18 Feb 2012 a list of 41 titles created 18 Sep 2013 a list of 43 titles created 28 Jun 2014 a list of 43 titles created 11 months ago Search for " Michael " 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. An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. Director: Jon Turteltaub A television weatherman scams a local lottery. Director: Nora Ephron 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X After a single, career-minded woman is left on her own to give birth to the child of a married man, she finds a new romantic chance in a cab driver. Meanwhile, the point-of-view of the newborn boy is narrated through voice-over. Director: Amy Heckerling Terrorists steal nuclear warheads from the U.S. military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans. Director: John Woo When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point. Director: Simon West A disgruntled security guard holds a school trip group hostage, while a news reporter forms a bond with him. Director: Costa-Gavras A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate ... See full summary » Director: Desmond Nakano Edit Storyline Frank Quinlan and Huey Driscoll, two reporters from a Chicago-based tabloid, along with Dorothy Winters, an 'angel expert', are asked to travel to rural Iowa to investigate a claim from an old woman that she shares her house with a real, live archangel named Michael. Upon arrival, they see that her claims are true - but Michael is not what they expected: he smokes, drinks beer, has a very active libido and has a rather colourful vocabulary. In fact, they would never believe it were it not for the two feathery wings protruding from his back. Michael agrees to travel to Chicago with the threesome, but what they don't realise is that the journey they are about to undertake will change their lives forever. Written by Jonathan Broxton <[email protected]> He's an angel... Not a saint. Genres: Rated PG for a mild barroom brawl, some language and sensuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 December 1996 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $27,629,196 (USA) (27 December 1996) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Although set in Iowa many scenes were filmed in and around New Braunfels, Texas. Gruene Hall, built in 1878 and known as the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas served as, "Joe's," where the dance scene to, "Chain of Fools," and the ensuing bar brawl took place. See more » Goofs Near the end of the movie, there is a camera shot of a Christmas tree with an angel at the top. However, the angel is holding a horn. That angel is Gabriel, not Michael. See more » Quotes Lyrics by Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith) Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion) Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc. Courtesy of The Right Stuff Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets (United States) – See all my reviews It has been quite some time since I last saw this film. However, the amazi |
The Rimutaka Railway Tunnel is in which country? | History | Rimutaka Incline Railway Rimutaka Incline Railway Building a Sanctuary for Steam Main menu Search History The railway from Upper Hutt to the Wairarapa included five tunnels, several large bridges and many steep grades. The railway reached the summit of the Rimutaka Range by conventional means, but such a route could not be found to descend to the Wairarapa valley. The three-mile section of track between Summit and Cross Creek on the Wairarapa side of the range had an average grade of 1 in 15. The patented Fell centre-rail system was employed to enable specially-fitted locomotives to negotiate the steep grade safely while hauling larger loads than otherwise would have been possible. Requirement for Fell centre-rail system The Rimutaka mountain range separating Wellington and the Wairarapa presented railway engineers with a difficult situation. Although a suitable alignment could be found on the western side of the range, on the eastern side surveys were less successful, the only practical route was that with graded steeper than that used with conventional railways. The Fell system had been patented after first use in France, providing temporary traversal of mountainous terrain whilst time-consuming tunnel boring was carried out. Construction Four contracts were let for construction of the formation for the Wellington and Masterton Railway between Upper Hutt and Featherston: Mungaroa Contract First contract for the route, commencing a short distance north of Upper Hutt, and terminating a similar distance past Kaitoke station. Charles McKirdy won the contract, having previously constructed much of the railway up the Hutt Valley to Upper Hutt. Pakuratahi Contract William Oakes won this contract, commencing a short distance north of Kaitoke station and terminating just short of Summit. Summit Contract Messrs Collie, Scott and Wilkinson won the Summit Contract. It may have been of short length, but was perhaps the most difficult as it included the 630 yard (576 metre) Summit tunnel. The contract terminated a short distance downhill of the tunnel. Incline Contract Incline Contract, comprising the remainder of the route to Featherston, including the majority of the Fell Incline section. Charles McKirdy also won this contract. The Railway between Upper Hutt and Featherston was opened in stages during 1878. The Upper Hutt to Kaitoke section was opened on 1 January 1878, the more difficult Kaitoke to Featherston section on 12 October of the same year. Operation Four Fell locomotives were initially built for the incline, joined by a further two in 1886. Traffic continued to grow, boosted by connection to the Napier-New Plymouth railway in 1897, although relieved to some extent by the purchase of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company by the Government in 1908. Some use of conventional locomotives was made on the incline, along with an experimental Mallet compound. After World War I the incline was again entrusted solely to the six Fell locomotives. Dramatic improvements in passenger service schedules were achieved from 1936 with a fleet of 6 railcars built at Hutt Workshops, known as the 'Wairarapa' railcars. The railcars were used for most passenger services until the incline closed, with the exception of special passenger trains and holiday traffic. Uniqueness At seventy-seven years New Zealand's Fell Incline Railway was far and away the longest-lived Fell-worked route of railway. Most other instances of Fell railways were short-lived affairs, but the Rimutaka Incline was not made obsolete by tunnel replacement until 1955. Other lines in New Zealand and overseas continued to use the Fell centre-rail system for braking purposes, the Rimutaka Incline was the longest-lasting line in the world that used a Fell centre-rail for adhesion as well as braking. Demise and closure In October 1955 the old railway route between Upper Hutt and Featherston was closed. A new railway route had been completed, including an 8.8km long tunnel through the Rimutaka Range. After closure the track was dismantled and land disposed of by the |
US comedian and actor Nathan Birnbaum, born in 1898, was better known by what name? | George Burns - Biography - IMDb George Burns Biography Showing all 99 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (34) | Personal Quotes (52) | Salary (1) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) George Burns was born on January 20, 1896 in New York City, New York, USA as Nathan Birnbaum. He was an actor and producer, known for The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950), Oh, God! (1977) and The Sunshine Boys (1975). He was married to Gracie Allen and Hannah Siegal. He died on March 9, 1996 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Spouse (2) ( 7 January 1926 - 27 August 1964) (her death) (2 children) Hannah Siegal Trade Mark (4) His ever present cigar Played the straight man to his wife, Gracie Allen. After her death and his retirement period, he created a new image as an remarkably active amiable old comedian. Wearing glasses in his later years. Deep, scratchy voice. Trivia (34) As a child, he attended P.S. 22 and left after the fourth grade due to economic reasons. Interred along with his wife Gracie Allen at Forest Lawn (Glendale), Glendale, California, USA, in the Freedom Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Heritage. Uncle of Lou Weiss, chairman emeritus of William Morris Agency, who got his mailroom start in agency business with help of 'Uncle Nate'. Was a regular on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts". He was even a guest of honor in 1978. "The Burns & Allen Show" (on CBS and NBC from 1934 to 1950) was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1994. At the time of his Oscar win, he was the oldest recipient of an Academy Award. He was 80 when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Sunshine Boys (1975). This record was surpassed by Jessica Tandy in 1990 and later by Christopher Plummer in 2012 who received his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at age 82. Best friends with fellow comedian Jack Benny , who also served as best man at his and Gracie Allen 's wedding. Burns loved playing jokes on Benny, almost as much as watching him laugh (and pound the floor) afterward. Actually wore a hairpiece for most of his performing career; appears briefly without it in The Sunshine Boys (1975) and in _Two of a Kind (1982)_. He and Gracie Allen continued to play single, even years after they were married; declining ratings prompted George to "update" the act on-air. He said later, "We were the only couple on radio who got married because we had to". Took the name "Burns" from the Burns Brothers Coal Company, whose trucks he'd stolen lumps from growing up, to help heat the family home. "George" was a sobriquet his brother occasionally used. Until his death, he smoked as many as ten cigars a day. Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 78-80. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387 His first marriage was in name only. In the early 1920s, he was doing a ballroom dancing act with Hannah Siegal, and they were offered a 36-week contract to go out on the road. When her father objected to her traveling with a young man outside the bonds of matrimony, George and Hannah got married so as not to turn down the offer. When they returned from their three-month engagement, they divorced. In the beginning of their partnership, Gracie Allen played the straight character and Burns had the funny lines. When he realized Gracie got more laughs, he switched their roles. Daughter Sandra Burns adopted 1934, son Ronnie Burns adopted 1935. Discovered Ann-Margret and made her his opening act in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was in very fragile health and could not attend his 100th birthday celebration in person. Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 82-84. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Was originally supposed to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of his best friend, Jack Benny , but he was so overcome with emotion after trying that he let someone else do it. In the movie 18 Again! (1988) Burns' character celebrates his 81st birthday, although Burns himself was already 92 years old. In the early 1940s, during the height of their |
On 26th September 1953, the rationing of what ended in the UK? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 5 | 1953: Sweet rationing ends in Britain About This Site | Text Only 1953: Sweet rationing ends in Britain Children all over Britain have been emptying out their piggy-banks and heading straight for the nearest sweet-shop as the first unrationed sweets went on sale today. Toffee apples were the biggest sellers, with sticks of nougat and liquorice strips also disappearing fast. One firm in Clapham Common gave 800 children 150lbs of lollipops during their midday break from school; and a London factory opened its doors to hand out free sweets to all comers. Adults joined in the sugar frenzy, with men in the City queuing up in their lunch breaks to buy boiled sweets and to enjoy the luxury of being able to buy 2lb boxes of chocolates to take home for the weekend. Stocks 'sufficient' The government and manufacturers have been quick to reassure the public that there would be no repeat of the first attempt to de-ration sweets, in April 1949, when demand far outstripped supply and they were put back on ration after just four months. This time, the Minister of Food, Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, has told the House of Commons that he has no doubt that stocks are sufficient. He has ordered a one-off allocation of extra sugar to manufacturers to help them meet the anticipated surge in demand. Sugar still rationed Sugar itself, though, still remains rationed, and manufacturers say the Ministry of Food should have freed sugar supplies as well as those of sweets and chocolate. As it is, they will have to make enough sweets to meet the demand of a de-rationed market, but with only 54% of the sugar supplies they had before the war. However, overall the industry gave a warm welcome to the news. "We are very glad about it," said a spokesman for the Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance. "We will do all we can to make it work." So far, despite the heavy sales, there have been no signs of panic buying, even though there are already shortages of the most popular brands. One reason may be that the price of confectionery has nearly doubled during the war, and many have not been taking up their full 6oz ration. Sweet coupons, though, will be with us for some time yet: it takes so long to print all 50m ration books that next year's have been designed already, sweet ration and all. |
What type of flower is a cattleya? | Cattleya Orchids | Types of Flowers with Pictures | HGTV Flowers Orchids Plants Houseplants Celebrate beauty by growing one of the most recognized flowers, the cattleya orchid. This orchid type is well known because it produces the blossoms used to create corsages. Cattleya orchids are sometimes referred to as the “Queen of Orchids.” The flowers are large and frequently fragrant, and they come in a rainbow of colors thanks to the efforts of plant hybridizers. But the original cattleya orchid species opens flowers in the bright purple shade that coined the color “orchid.” Cattleya orchids grow on tree branches in the American tropics and subtropics, where the orchid’s roots are exposed to air. This type of growth pattern is known as epiphytic, meaning that cattleya orchid roots thrive with air movement. The need for air around roots is probably the main reason cattleya orchids don’t make it. They need an orchid potting mix that provides good air flow to roots. Consider blending expanded clay pellets with other orchid potting mix elements, such as tree fern bark, hardwood charcoal, perlite or redwood chips. There really isn’t one correct orchid potting mix to use with cattleya orchids. The ideal mix is one that works with your growing conditions and the type of container you use. Many growers have success raising cattleya orchids on slabs or in slat baskets. Both of these growing techniques provide excellent air flow to roots. With any orchid potting mix, it’s a good idea to replace it every so often. Cattleya orchids tend to need repotted every two to three years. When you’re repotting orchids, use that time to inspect slat baskets or slabs for signs of rot. In the home, give cattleya orchids a spot near a bright window. The plants prefer high light in the morning and early evening, but need protection from the sun’s hottest rays at midday. The rule of thumb for providing light to cattleya orchids is to aim for bright shade, with sunlight early and/or late in the day. Cattleya orchids experience cycles of wet and dry growing conditions in their native forest settings. Rain storms blow in water, followed by gusts of wind that dry plant roots. Cattleya orchids have thickened stems known as pseudobulbs. In the wild, these pseudobulbs store moisture for the orchid plant to use during the dry season. In a home setting, pseudobulbs still store water, so it’s important not to overwater plants. These pretty orchids have actively growing and dormant times in their annual growth patterns. The dormant, resting time can last for a few weeks or months. During the active growth time, provide regular water and fertilizer. For orchid fertilizer, use a balanced fertilizer (numbers like 20-20-20) that contains micronutrients. |
Which former England rugby union player was nicknamed ‘Squeaky’? | About: Rob Andrew About: Rob Andrew An Entity of Type : athlete , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org Christopher Robert "Rob" Andrew MBE (born 18 February 1963 in Richmond, Yorkshire), nicknamed "Squeaky", is a former English rugby union footballer and currently Professional Rugby Director at the RFU. He was formerly the Director of Rugby of Newcastle Falcons. As a player, Andrew was assured in his kicking and defensive skills off both feet. Andrew also had a brief career in first-class cricket. Property abstract Christopher Robert Andrew, né le à Richmond, est un joueur de rugby anglais, évoluant au poste de demi d'ouverture. Il est l'un des joueurs les plus controversés de l'histoire du rugby anglais. Critiqué pour un jeu privilégiant le jeu au pied, et pour un taux de réussite non satisfaisant aux yeux de ses détracteurs, il a même été nommé comme le « pire joueur ayant jamais représenté l'Angleterre » par un ancien capitaine du XV de la Rose[réf. nécessaire]. Cependant, c'est un formidable défenseur et il travaille dur ses points faibles : il deviendra ainsi un des joueurs essentiels de l'ère du capitaine Will Carling à la fin des années 1980 et le début des années 1990. Pour ses débuts contre la Roumanie, il marque 18 points, un record pour sa première sélection. Bien qu'il soit l'ouvreur titulaire jusqu'à la Coupe du monde de rugby 1987, il n'y dispute que 2 matchs dont l'un en tant que remplaçant. En automne 1988, bien qu'il soit pressenti pour devenir capitaine du XV anglais, Will Carling lui est préféré. Celui-ci commence par une grande victoire contre l'équipe d'Australie à Twickenham. En 1989, après une première désillusion à la suite de sa non-sélection pour les Lions, il fait finalement partie de la tournée en Australie en remplaçant d'un blessé. Après une première défaite, il participe grandement à la victoire dans le second par son jeu au pied qui éloigne la menace Michael Lynagh. La victoire 19-18 dans le 3e donne la victoire dans la série et un nouveau prestige en Angleterre. Lors du Tournoi des Cinq Nations suivant, en 1990, le Grand Chelem se joue lors du dernier match entre les 2 prétendants à la victoire à Murrayfield. Finalement le XV écossais de Gavin Hastings remporte le match et le grand chelem. L'Angleterre prend sa revanche avec deux grands chelems lors des 2 éditions suivantes. Entre temps, la Coupe du monde de rugby 1991 se déroule en partie à domicile. Bien que favoris, les anglais y perdent leur premier match contre les Blacks. Cependant, ils atteignent la finale, battus par les Australiens de Nick Farr-Jones. Malgré la perte de sa place d'ouvreur en Angleterre, il fait à nouveau partie du squad des Lions en 1993 en Nouvelle-Zélande où il dispute 2 nouveaux tests pour une défaite dans la série par 2 à 1. Il devient ensuite le buteur titulaire du XV anglais après avoir beaucoup travaillé sur sa technique. Il prouve immédiatement ses nouvelles qualités lors d'une tournée en Afrique du Sud où il marque 27 points lors du premier test victorieux contre les Boks à Pretoria. Le tournoi 1995 voit l'Angleterre renouer avec le grand chelem. La Coupe du monde qui suit en Afrique du Sud voit les anglais échouer en demi-finale, assommés par les Blacks d'un certain Jonah Lomu. Il ne rejouera avec le XV anglais qu'une seule fois 2 ans plus tard lors d'un match du tournoi contre les Gallois. Finalement, lorsqu'il prend sa retraite internationale, il détient un grand nombre de records, comme le record de points marqués par un anglais en test match, le record du monde de drops marqués (21) en test match, le record du nombre de points marqués dans un test match (30, record partagé avec Didier Camberabero) et dans un match du tournoi des 5 nations (24, en 1995). En 1991, il effectuera une saison à l'ouverture au Stade toulousain. Plus tard, il a pris en mains les destinées de son club de Newcastle Falcons le conduisant à un titre de champion en 1998. Il devient également le mentor de Jonny Wilkinson qui le dépossédera en 2003 de son record de point marqués pour le |
Used in cooking, Royal, Fondant, Buttercream and Foam are all types of what? | Types - Frosting or Icing, Fillings and Glazes | CraftyBaking | Formerly Baking911 Types - Frosting or Icing, Fillings and Glazes Copyright © 2000 Sarah Phillips CraftyBaking.com All rights reserved. The basic frosting or icing recipe contains butter, sugar, and a liquid such as water or milk. More liquid is added for a glaze. Flavorings such as extracts, fruit zest or juice, and chocolate are often added. Sugar is the most important ingredient in all types of frostings, providing sweetness, flavor, bulk and structure. For richer flavor, unsalted grade A butter is used instead of margarine or shortening, but icings made with shortening will hold up better in warmer environments. For safety, frostings containing raw eggs should be heated to certain temperatures to kill any bacteria. Frostings containing egg whites should be whipped with oil-free utensils. Any oil on utensils or in the mixing bowl will prevent the egg whites from whipping into peaks. SARAH SAYS: If tinting the filling, frosting, etc use restraint. I recommend using gel food colors because they are much more subtle than the paste ones, and allow for a greater margin of error. Mix the color a few shades lighter than you want because as it dries, the color will get darker as it sits, especially overnight. Always mix more than you think you'll need of each. It is almost impossible to mix the exact color again if you need more. How Much Frosting or Icing Do I Need to Cover my Cake With? Answer How much Fondant do I need to cover my cake with? Answer Commonly used frostings or icings, fillings and glazes: DESCRIPTION / CONSISTENCY ex: Seven Minute Vanilla Bean Icing Recipe Made by warming egg whites, sugar, and a bit of water and beating until it's fluffy and glossy. Substituting light brown sugar for granulated sugar makes sea-foam frosting. Sets quickly. Most commonly used both between layers and to cover a devil's food cake. / Is pure white and can be tinted to yield pastels. Best used immediately. Iced cake can be stored at room temperature. Keeps for about 24 hours, and then deflates. Does not freeze well. Will deflate if mixed with ingredients containing fat such as chocolate or whipped cream. AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM / CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR ICING Several styles. Is most popular choice for frosting. Sweet, buttery flavior. Can be slightly gritty. Great for most decorating. Butter(and/or shortening) and cream or milk are beaten together, and then confectioners' sugar added. Flavored with extracts and chocolate. Can be made thin to stiff consistency, and fluffy or smooth. Bettercream from www.richs.com : whipped buttercream icing used to decorate cakes that store bakeries use. Use as an frosting and filling. Can be piped for smooth, borders, writing. Most decorations including roses, drop flowers, sweet peas and figure piping. Flowers remain soft enough to be cut with a knife. Use or serve at room temperature. / Yields all colors. Most colors deepen overnight. Some colors may fade sitting in bright light. Icing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks or frozen. Iced cake can be stored at cool side of room temperature for 2-3 days. Does not hold up well in warm weather, unless shortening is used. Jams and ganache are always great alternatives to buttercream fillings and hold-up well in warm weather. BUTTERCREAM - FRENCH Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe (SMBC) Both use only egg whites, but differences are how they are made. Italian: Hot sugar syrup is added to already whipped egg whites. Swiss: The whites and sugar are mixed together over heat and whipped. Then, cooled before the butter and flavoring are added. This type of buttercream is the simplest. Frosting and filling on cake. Suggest making a filling dam if used as a filling otherwise may squish from cake. / Yields pastel colors. Needs refrigeration. Italian holds up well in warm weather (75 degrees plus) and is more dependable. Swiss tends to deflate a little quicker and doesn't hold up as well in warm environments. BUTTERCREAM - ROLLED Made from stiff American buttercream. Dough-like co |
A carillon is a set of at least 23 what, often located in a tower, each producing a musical note and usually played from a keyboard? | carillon | musical instrument | Britannica.com musical instrument Matthias van den Gheyn Carillon, musical instrument consisting of at least 23 cast bronze bells in fixed suspension, tuned in chromatic order (i.e., in half steps) and capable of concordant harmony when sounded together. Customarily located in a tower, it is played from a clavier , or keyboard, containing wooden levers and pedals wired to clappers or, less commonly, from an ivory keyboard with electric action operating the clappers; but only the first method permits expression through variation of touch. On some instruments a part of the range is capable of automatic play by use of perforated rolls. Carillon in the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, St. Petersburg. RuED A discussion of the large carillon in Sather Tower at the University of California, Berkeley. Displayed by permission of The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Learn about the importance of the Peace Tower Carillon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. © Library of Parliament (Canada) (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Most carillons encompass three to four octaves , a few five and even six. Although the bourdon, or lowest note, can be any pitch, it often sounds around middle C. In heavy instruments the bell to produce this note may weigh 6 to 8 tons, occasionally 10 or 12; the world’s heaviest, at the Riverside Church, New York City, weighs 20 tons. Carillon bells diminish in size and weight with the upward scale to extreme trebles of about 20 pounds (9 kilograms). Playing large instruments—using fists and feet—takes considerable physical exertion, as clappers weighing as much as several hundred pounds must be swung. (The heaviest clappers are counterbalanced.) Most carillon music has been arranged for a specific instrument by its player. Baroque music of the 17th and 18th centuries adapts to bells; much of Vivaldi , Couperin, Corelli, Handel , Bach, and Mozart is admirably suited to carillon transcription. Nineteenth-century Romantic music must be chosen selectively, and contemporary music even more so. Improvisation is extensively employed, particularly on folk songs and other familiar themes. Similar Topics music synthesizer The word carillon was originally applied in France to four stationary clock bells (hence the medieval Latin name quadrilionem) and later referred to any group of fixed bells. During the 14th century a weight-driven revolving pegged drum was invented that could be connected to clockworks; the pegs tripped levers wired to hammers, which in turn struck the bells. For the next 150 years, clock chimes struck by this method produced simple note sequences or melodies preceding the hour strike in church and town-hall towers. Interest in the musical potential of bells was greatest in Belgium and the Netherlands , where bell founding had reached an advanced stage and a bell profile had been developed that produced a more musical sound than those of foreign founders. The set of bells now known as a carillon originated in Flanders , possibly at Aalst or Antwerp, in about 1480. The Flemish devised a wooden keyboard for use alongside the chiming cylinder. This innovation became popular throughout Belgium and the Netherlands and northern France but was widely adopted elsewhere only in modern times. Carillon art reached a pinnacle in the latter half of the 17th century with the founders François and Pierre Hémony of the Netherlands. They were the first to tune the bells with precision, especially with regard to a bell’s inner tuning (i.e., of the partial tones that make up a bell’s complex sound), and thus to put fully into practice the results of research completed 200 years earlier. During the 19th century, tuning techniques (but not the underlying theory) were forgotten as orders for bells slackened; the bells that were made were generally inferior, and carillons fell into disrepair. The rediscovery of the tuning process at the John Taylor and Company foundry in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, in the 1890s initiated a re |
In 1879, the Zulu War ended after which battle? | Zulu War 1879 (South Africa) Zulu War 1879 (South Africa) Tweet The Zulu war of 1879 finally ended by bloodshed two years of political activity by the British designed to remove the last challenge to their Imperial power in southern Africa. Zululand had become a powerful kingdom under the rule of the warlord king Shaka in the early 19th century, but by 1870 European colonial expansion was starting to hem it in. The British were expanding from the south in Natal and the Boers, Dutch settlers were expanding from the west in the area know as the Transvaal which the British annexed to their future cost in 1877. The British had seized their South African colonies during the Napoleonic Wars but these possessions had been plagued with trouble due to violence between the British, the Boers and local African kingdoms. The British plan was to unite black and white under their rule, but first the Zulu kingdom had to be removed. At this time the British were fighting many small wars in various colonies and did not want another war in a distant colony. Despite this the British High Commissioner Sir Henry Bartle Frere and the Army Commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Frederic Thesiger soon to be the new Lord Chelmsford, decided that war with the Zulus was unavoidable. Using the delay in communications between London and themselves they set in motion what they hoped would be a small quick war. Using a minor border incident as justification Zulu representatives were summoned to a meeting of the Border Commission which actually found in the Zulu's favour but determined to promote the idea of a Zulu threat a condition was imposed on the settlement that the Zulus would have to give up their military system which was key to their culture, a condition the King Cetshwayo could never accept. Lord Chelmsford decided to invade Zululand with 3 columns leaving 2 more to protect Natal and the Transvaal. He expected the Zulus to behave like the other African Armies he had fought and prove elusive and unwilling to fight pitched battles. This was to prove a serious mistake. British forces crossed the ford at Rorke's Drift on the 11th Jan 1879 and on the 22nd January the British forces divided by Chelmsford were taken by surprise and nearly destroyed by the Zulu warriors at the battle of Isandhlwana, one of the few times in the history of the British Army that is has been defeated by a native Army. The British forces holding the Ford at Rorke's Drift quickly came under heavy attack by Zulu reserves leading to one of the most famous battles in British history. When news reached Britain of the disaster at Isandhlwana it caused an uproar. In March 1879 the second phase of the war began Chelmsford reorganised his troops and awaited promised reinforcements from Britain which would take several months to arrive. With irregular horsemen harassing the Zulu's and an abortive attack on Hlobane mountain which cost 15 officers and 79 men dead the war dragged on as Chelmsford awaited fresh troops. The war began to turn to favour the British as a Zulu attack on the British camp at the battle of Khambula was repulsed on 29th March 1879. In the aftermath of the battle it was clear that the Zulu Impi would never take to the battlefield with such confidence again and the way was clear for a second invasion. As fresh British troops started to arrive the final invasion of Zululand (May to July 1879) began. King Cetshwayo sent messengers to the British asking for terms of surrender but the British demanded unconditional surrender and Cetshwayo made his last stand at the battle of Ulundi (4 July 1879) . After this final defeat the Zulu nation was smashed and split up into 13 kingdoms which were given to pro British Africans only for it to dissolve into civil war a few years later. The British pulled out of Zululand soon after the battle and Cetshwayo was hunted down and exiled. After a brief return to try and halt the civil war Cetshwayo was defeated and later died in 1884. Zululand is now part of the Republic of South Africa. |
What is the name of the two-handled, narrow-necked jar, used by ancient Greeks and Romans for holding oil or wine? | Amphorae - definition of amphorae by The Free Dictionary Amphorae - definition of amphorae by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/amphorae Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . am·pho·ra (ăm′fər-ə) n. pl. am·pho·rae (-fə-rē′) or am·pho·ras A two-handled jar with a narrow neck used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to carry wine or oil. [Middle English, from Latin, from Greek amphoreus, short for amphiphoreus : amphi-, amphi- + phoreus, bearer (from pherein, to bear; see bher-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] am′pho·ral adj. n, pl -phorae (-fəˌriː) or -phoras (Archaeology) an ancient Greek or Roman two-handled narrow-necked jar for oil, wine, etc [C17: from Latin, from Greek amphoreus, from amphi- + phoreus bearer, from pherein to bear] am•pho•ra n., pl. -pho•rae (-fəˌri) -pho•ras. a large earthenware storage vessel of Greek and Roman antiquity, having an oval body with two handles extending from below the lip to the shoulder. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin < Greek amphoreús=am(phi)- amphi - + phoreús bearer (i.e., handle), akin to phérein to bear 1] am′pho•ral, adj. Noun 1. amphora - an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine jar - a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles Translations [ˈæmfərə] N (amphoras, amphorae (pl)) [ˈæmfəˌriː] → ánfora f amphora n pl <-s or -e> (form) → Amphora f, → Amphore f Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: stamnos References in classic literature ? Nevertheless, there are to-day in the artistic youth so much life, power, and, so to speak, predestination, that in our schools of architecture in particular, at the present time, the professors, who are detestable, produce, not only unconsciously but even in spite of themselves, excellent pupils; quite the reverse of that potter mentioned by Horace, who dreamed amphorae and produced pots. |
Which British Prime Minister introduced income tax, to help offset a reduction in revenue caused by a decline in trade? | William Pitt the Younger | World Public Library - eBooks | Read eBooks online William Pitt the Younger English Subject: Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth , George Canning , Frederick North, Lord North , Spencer Perceval , William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham Collection: 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Monarch 1 January 1801 – 14 March 1801 Monarch (as Prime Minister of Great Britain) Succeeded by 19 December 1783 – 1 January 1801 Monarch 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Preceded by 19 December 1783 – 1 January 1801 Preceded by 10 July 1782 – 31 March 1783 Preceded by Statue of Pitt at Pembroke College, Cambridge The huge monument to William Pitt the Younger, Guildhall, London faces an equally huge monument to his father, William Pitt the Elder in a balanced composition William Pitt the Younger (28 May 1759 – 23 January 1806) was a British politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of 24. He left office in 1801, but was Prime Minister again from 1804 until his death in 1806. He was also the Chancellor of the Exchequer throughout his premiership. He is known as "the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, William Pitt the Elder , who had previously served as Prime Minister. The younger Pitt's prime ministerial tenure, which came during the reign of French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars . Pitt, although often referred to as a Tory , or "new Tory", called himself an "independent Whig " and was generally opposed to the development of a strict partisan political system. He is best known for leading Britain in the great wars against France and Napoleon . Pitt was an outstanding administrator who worked for efficiency and reform, bringing in a new generation of outstanding administrators. He raised taxes to pay for the great war against France and cracked down on radicalism. To meet the threat of Irish support for France, he engineered the Acts of Union 1800 and tried (but failed) to get Catholic Emancipation as part of the Union. Pitt created the "new Toryism", which revived the Tory Party and enabled it to stay in power for the next quarter-century. Historian Asa Briggs points out that his personality did not endear itself to the British mind, for Pitt was too solitary, too colourless, and too often exuded superiority. His greatness came in the war with France, with the adversary setting the pace. Pitt reacted to become what Lord Minto called "the Atlas of our reeling globe". His integrity and industry and his role as defender of the threatened nation allowed him to inspire and access all the national reserves of strength. William Wilberforce said that, "For personal purity, disinterestedness and love of this country, I have never known his equal."[1] Historian Charles Petrie concludes that he was one of the greatest prime ministers "if on no other ground than that he enabled the country to pass from the old order to the new without any violent upheaval....He understood the new Britain."[2] For this he is ranked highly amongst British Prime Ministers . Contents Impact of the American War of Independence 2.1 Rise to power 3 Places named after him 13.2 References 14 The Honourable William Pitt, second son of Categories to form the United Kingdom Preceded by 1 January 1801 – 14 March 1801 Succeeded by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Succeeded by Leader of the House of Commons 1804–1806 Parliament of the United Kingdom created Member of Parliament for Cambridge University 1801–1806 Pitt the Younger on the 10 Downing Street website , February 27, 2005William Pitt the Younger interview with William Hague on his book After Words External links Pitt, William. The speeches of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of commons (1817) online edition Primary sources Foster, R. E. "Forever Young: Myth, Reality and William Pitt," History Review (March 2009) No. 63 online Loades, David Michael, ed. Reader's guide to British history (2003) 2: 1044-45 Moncure, James A. ed. Research Guide to European Historical Biography: 1450- |
The Krimml Falls are in which European country? | Krimml Waterfalls in Salzburg, Austria Order Krimml Waterfalls Enjoy a spectacular hike to Austria’s highest waterfalls. The three stages of the hike, starting in the village of Krimml, take you to ever more spectacular views of the falls and the surrounding countryside. Bring your camera and capture the most beautiful section of the falls! The gorgeous scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park is your backdrop when hiking from the little village of Krimml, in the province of Salzburg, to Central Europe’s tallest waterfalls: the “Krimml Waterfalls.” From a height of 380 meters, the mountain waters of the Krimmler Ache, a glacial creek, plunge over three tiers to the valley below. Walk for about 30 minutes from the southern end of the village, high above the Salzach valley, along the path to the first view point, the Lower Falls. The Riemannkanzel and the third view point are only about 5 minutes apart. Further along, the Regenkanzel takes you to the Middle Falls where you can literally feel the power of the water. If you feel like taking a break, the Schoenangerl restaurant at 4,216 ft. is the perfect place to do so. Of course, you’ll find the finest view at the Bergerblick, the top of the falls. Expect to spend 1 ½ hours to hike to the top. Tectonic shifts pushed the earth up to create the high distance to the bottom of the falls. Don’t miss the Krimmler Ache, which is the source of the waterfall! Immediately adjacent to the falls, find the WasserWunderWelt, an aquatic theme park that depicts water in its countless forms. |
Borachio is a villain in which Shakespeare play? | Characters: Much Ado about Nothing — Utah Shakespeare Festival Characters: Much Ado about Nothing Characters: Much Ado about Nothing Don Pedro: The visiting prince of Aragon and longtime friend of many in Messina, Don Pedro is a resourceful young man who likes action and entertainment. He is a half-brother of Don John and close companion of Claudio and Benedick. Don John: The illegitimate half-brother of Don Pedro, Don John has recently fought with his more powerful and more noble brother, but they have reached an uneasy reconciliation. He is a malcontent and a villain; however, compared with Shakespeare’s other dark characters, Don John is a mild and rather ineffective villain. Borachio does his thinking for him. His machinations are regarded, like many other parts of the play, as amounting to nothing. Claudio: A young man from Florence, Claudio is a dear friend of Don Pedro and Benedick and quickly falls in love and is betrothed to Hero. In the beginning of the play, he is a weak and rather ineffective character, though he shows some growth before the end of the play. Still, he is typical of a certain breed of Shakespearean characters who are inferior to the women they marry. Benedick: A young man from Padua, Benedick has a sparkling wit, is a friend of Don Pedro and Claudio, and has vowed he will never marry; however, in the end he too is smitten by love and makes an ideal match with Beatrice. One of Shakespeare’s comic heroes, Benedick is quick to act on belief and feeling. For example, once convinced that Beatrice is in love with him, he is willing to go to any extreme to please her, even that of killing Claudio. Leonato: The governor of Messina, father of Hero, and uncle of Beatrice, Leonato is host to Don Pedro and his comrades-in-arms. At first somewhat unappreciative and untrusting of his daughter, he is convinced in the end that Hero is blameless and deserving of pity and sympathy, rather than censure. Antonio: The brother of Leonato and the uncle of Hero and Beatrice, Antonio is Leonato’s helpful and trusting friend throughout the play. Balthasar: A musician employed by Don Pedro, Balthasar attends faithfully to his prince. Borachio: A drunken and unscrupulous follower of Don John, Borachio almost outdoes his master in villainy. He will do almost anything for money, and it is he who stages a scene with Margaret that practically wrecks the lives of Hero and Claudio. Conrade: Another of Don John’s henchmen, Conrade is an underling to Borachio and helps him in his treacherous plots. Friar Francis: The priest who performs the marriage ceremony of Claudio and Hero, he believes in Hero’s innocence and is the driving force behind clearing her name. Dogberry: A comic character, Dogberry is the constable who unwittingly uncovers the villainous plot against Claudio and Hero. Coarse, ignorant, dunderheaded, and likable, his blundering efforts contribute much humor to the play. Verges: The headborough of the region, Verges is as equally simple and comic as his companion, Dogberry. Hero: The only daughter of Leonato and cousin and constant companion of Beatrice, Hero quickly wins Claudio’s heart and then suffers much as the result of Don John’s machinations. She is not a strong character and is overshadowed by the scintillating Beatrice. She does show some growth and character development, however, and matures because of the suffering she goes through. She is much more ready for marriage at the end of the play than she was at the beginning. Beatrice: The niece of Leonato and cousin and confidant of Hero, Beatrice is the perfect foil for Benedick, whom she eventually falls in love with and marries. In the play’s skirmish of wits with Benedick, Beatrice shows liveliness, humor and a keen intelligence; indeed her power of repartee is probably excelled by no other Shakespearean character. Margaret: Hero’s lady-in-waiting, Margaret was Borachio’s accomplice in tricking Claudio into thinking Hero was untrue. However, whether she was a willing or knowing accomplice is a matter of speculation and one of the loose stitches in the p |
American Larry Adler was known for playing which musical instrument? | BBC News | MUSIC | Larry Adler: Mouth organ virtuoso Tuesday, 7 August, 2001, 08:45 GMT 09:45 UK Larry Adler: Mouth organ virtuoso Larry Adler made the mouth organ a revered artform Virtuoso musician Larry Adler has died aged 87, having elevated the humble harmonica from being a playground toy to a serious concert hall instrument. Larry Adler was the best-known mouth organist in the world. His music for the classic film Genevieve in 1953 made him a wealthy man - and famous in England, his adopted home. His life was a who's who of celebrity associations. He played with everyone from Fred Astaire to Sir Elton John and counted kings and prime ministers among his friends. Lawrence Cecil Adler was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on 10 February 1914, the son of Louis and Sadie Adler. At the age of five, he was taken to a Rachmaninov concert and developed his own musical skills within the framework of the Adler family's orthodox Judaism. He was the youngest cantor, singer in a synagogue, in Baltimore and made himself unpopular by chiding his schoolmates for their lack of religious piety. Runaway He was enrolled at the prestigious Peabody School of Music to study the piano. Larry Adler: friend of Chaplin and Ingrid Bergman Shortly afterwards he started playing the harmonica, which he always called a "mouth organ". Still a teenager, he ran away to New York where, with his parents' eventual consent, he became a professional musician. Adler's virtuosity was such that he could pick out a tune simply by hearing it once and he brought to the harmonica the musical richness which was once the reserve of purely classical soloists. The Chicago Herald said Adler was able to produce "a tone reminiscent of many instruments, which tone is as varied as those that emerge from a symphony orchestra". After seeing Adler play in New York in 1934, the English impresario C B Cochrane was so impressed that he immediately offered to sign the young man to star in his London review, Streamline. Before long he was playing for, and being f�ted by, the crowned heads of Europe as well as former monarchs like the Duke of Windsor. Respectable In the 30s and 40s he worked with everyone from big bands to George Gershwin and the British composer Vaughan Williams, who wrote a work especially for him. To many he was the man who made the mouth organ respectable - though he never meant to. George Gershwin was a major influence He once admitted, "All I wanted to do was to get the hell out of Baltimore, which I hated. I wanted to go on the stage, which I was magnetically drawn to." A friend of the stars, Charlie Chaplin was a personal friend and he romanced such screen goddesses as Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman. The war years saw Larry Adler entertaining Allied troops. It ended with him personally liberating the Hohner harmonica factory in Germany. The company rewarded him with a crateful of the instruments. But Adler's life changed forever in 1949. While on a tour of Britain, he was called to testify to the McCarthyite House Un-American Activities Committee. Refusing to do so, he stayed and made his home in England. Gershwin Branded a communist in his homeland where he was blacklisted, Larry Adler re-built his life. A friend of The Duke of Edinburgh, he belonged to theThursday Club, whose members, including the actors David Niven and Peter Ustinov, enjoyed long, boozy, lunches at Wheeler's restaurant in London's Soho. Sir Elton John called him "a genius" Like his hero George Gershwin, Larry Adler understood both jazz and classical music. He introduced Gershwin's music to classical stars like the violinist Yitzhak Perlman. Gershwin produced a piano-roll accompaniment for perhaps his most famous work, Rhapsody in Blue, for Larry Adler to play to. Right into his late 80s, he would delight audiences with the haunting spectacle of the playerless piano backing his music, an echo through the ages which never failed to spellbind. Celebrity In recent years, Larry Adler had become known to a younger audience through The Glory of Gershwin, the platinum-selling album of critic |
Which English-born businessman and politician was Rhodesia named after? | Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900 Pictures | Getty Images Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900 January 01, 1900 License Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900. Cecil Rhodes was an English-born businessman,...Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900. Cecil Rhodes was an English-born businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa. Founded the diamond company De Beers. B. 5 July 1853 26 March 1902. LessMore |
Pung and Chow are terms used in which game? | About Mahjong game - Mahjong Solitaire rules About Mahjong game Whether its called Ma Jong, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg, Ma Diao, Ma Cheuk, Mah Cheuck, Baak Ling, or Pung Chow the history of this game is as intriguing as the game itself. Throughout history many theories have been presented regarding the origin of the game. One suggests that it had been played on Noah's Ark during the 40 days and nights of rain. East had been the prevailing wind during the storm thus becoming the dominant seat in playing the game. This theory would suggest that the game would date back to around 2350 BC. Another very interesting story suggests that Confucius the great Chinese philosopher had developed the game about 500 BC. The appearance of the game in various Chinese provinces coincides with Confucius' travels at the time he was teaching his new doctrines. The three "Cardinal" tiles also coincide with the three Cardinal virtues taught by Confucius. Chung (middle) the Red, Fa (prosperity) the Green, Po (white) the white, Benevolence, Sincerity, and Filial Piety. Confucius was said to be fond of birds, which would explain the name Mah Jong (Hemp Bird). Terms used in the play of the game "Pung," "Chee," and "Kong" also add support to this theory. Confucius was of the Kong family his full name being Kong-Fu-Tze, he married a girl named Che and adopted the term "Chee" meaning 'to connect' which occidentals corrupted into "Chow". Although these as well as various other stories lend themselves to a very interesting background to the game, the most logical theory suggests that the game had been developed from various Chinese games. During the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD) a game called "Ya Pei" which is played with 32 cards made of either wood or ivory, and are oblong in shape similar to the present day Ma Jong tiles. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) a game called "Ma Tiae" (Hanging Horse) was invented. This game was played with 40 paper cards similar in appearance to the cards used in the game Ya Pei. These forty cards were numbered 1 to 9 in four different suits along with four additional flower cards are quite similar to the numbering of mah jong cards today. It is thought that roughly around 1850 AD in the city of Ningpo two brothers had created mah jong from the earlier game of ma tiae. The introduction to the western world is thought to have begun with two brothers named White, which in the early 1900's introduced mah jong to the English clubs of Shanghai, where it quickly gained popularity among the foreign residents. Importation of mah jong tiles began with Joseph P. Babcock, who at that time was the Soochow representative of the Standard Oil Company. He simplified the game eliminating most of the limit hand scoring, and retained only the essential basic scores. Mr. Babcock is also credited with starting the practice of putting English numerals on the tiles, and in September of 1920 he copyrighted and put his rules into print for the first time. It wasn't however until two years later a lumber merchant from San Francisco named W. A. Hammond formed the Mah Jongg Sales Company of San Francisco and began importing large quantities of sets. |
In mythology, which Roman goddess often assumed the form of a cat in order to mate with her brother Lucifer? | Gods and Goddesses 1 Gods and Goddesses 1 Here you'll find many diffrent gods and goddesses and there information Abassi Africa Creator god of the Efik people in Nigeria. Abeona Roman Goddess who protects children when they leave the parents' home. Abgal Mesopotamian Seven wise-men and the attending deities of the god Enki. Abuk Africa According to Dinka mythology, the first woman. She is the patron of women and gardens, and her emblem is a small snake. Abundantia Roman Goddess of abundance and good fortune. She carries a cornucopia from which she distributes grain and money. Ac Yanto Mayan God of White Men. Acan Mayan God of Wine. Acat Mayan God of tattooers. Achelois Greek Moon goddess, known as she who drives away pain. Sacrifices to her were ordered by the Dodonian Oracle. Achelous Greek God of rivers. Often assumed the shape of a bull, a horn of which was fashioned into the cornucopia. He is often seen as a bull with the torso of a man and a beard, or as an old, grey man with horns. Acolmiztli Aztec God of the underworld. Acolnahuacatl Aztec God of the underworld. Adamanthea Greek The nymph who nursed the baby Zeus and hid him from his father, Cronus. Adeona Roman Goddess who guides children back home after leaving the parents house. Adimurti Hindu An avatar of Vishnu. Adityas Hindu Twelve sun gods who represent the twelve months of the year. They protect against various diseases and belong to the Devas. They are: Ansa, Aryman, Bhaga, Daksha, Dhatri, Indra, Mitra, Ravi, Savitri, Surya, Varuna, and Yama. Adonis Greek Greek youth who was loved by Aphrodite and killed by a wild boar. He was killed by a wild boar. One of many variants on the dying god myth, see Attis. Adrammelech Mesopotamian Babylonian god (possibly of the sun) to whom babies were burned in sacrifice. Adrasteia Greek Goddess of divine retribution or punishment for wrongs. Roman equivalent: Nemesis. Adroa Africa God of the Lugbara people. Adroa has two aspects: one good and one evil. Considered to be the creator of Heaven and Earth, and will appear to those about to die. Adroa is represented as a tall, white man with only half a body - one eye, one arm, one leg, one ear. Adroanzi Africa The children of Lugbara god Adroa. They dwell near large trees, rocks and streams. The Adroanzi are fond of following people at night. If the person does not look back, they will be safe. If the person does look back, the Adroanzi will kill them. Aegea Greek Goddess of, and daughter of, the Sun. When the the Titans attacked the gods of Olympus, Gaia placed her in a cave to hide her shining beauty. Aengus Celtic God of love and harper for the Tuatha De Danann. Aeolus Greek Custodian of the winds. When directed by the gods, he loosed the captured winds as breezes, gales, or other forces decreed by the gods. Aequitas Roman God of honest dealing and fair transactions. Aesir Norse Principal race of gods in Norse mythology. They included Odin, Thor, Baldur among others. Aether Greek God of the pure air which the Gods breathe, as opposed to the Aer breathed by mortals. One of the fundamental deities of the cosmos; also called the soul from which all life emanates. Aethon Greek God of famine in early Greece. Aetna Greek Goddess of Mt. Etna, a volcano in Sicily. Africus Roman God of the southwest wind. Agastya Hindu Protector and companion of the god Rama. Agé Africa Dahomey god of the wilderness and the animals which dwell within it. Often worshipped by hunters. Aghora Hindu See Shiva. Aglaea Greek Youngest of the three Graces. Her name means "the brilliant, splendor, shining one". Agni Hindu Vedic god of the divine fire, both of real fire (in the hearth) and the fire that consumes the soul and the food in the belly. He is the spark of life, and so a part of him is in every living thing. He is red, with two faces, seven firey tongues and golden teeth, seven arms, three legs and seven rays of light that emanate from his body. Agoué Vodou Loa of the sea and patron of fishermen and sailors. His symbol is the drawing of a boat. Sacrifices to him are loaded onto small rafts and set |
Budo is a Japanese term that describes what? | The Meaning of the Martial Arts: Some Reflections Along the Way The Meaning of the Martial Arts: Some Reflections Along the Way by Diane Skoss Did I have even the slightest idea of what I was getting into when I started my martial arts training? Absolutely not! Do I have a clue as to what's going on now? Perhaps just a hint, thanks to several extraordinary teachers and their equally extraordinary arts. Is it necessary for someone just starting out on the path of the Japanese martial ways to have an idea of what might be in store? Not really, in my opinion, since the Japanese budo are a process, not a goal. There's no way we can understand or evaluate the complete meaning of budo until we reach the end of the road; and for most of us on the path, that's the end of our days on this earth. If the shape of the trail can't be seen while we're still on it, why then even attempt to map it? What's the point in my personal "mission" of providing more accurate information and explanations of the rare and often misunderstood Japanese classical warrior traditions (koryu bujutsu) to non-Japanese? Before I answer that, let's define a few terms. One important thing I've discovered since my return to the U.S. after more than a decade in Japan is that the English term "martial arts" is not at all equivalent to either standard Japanese term, "budo" or "bujutsu." We have here in the States a "martial arts industry," much of which appears to me to be a grotesque, almost farcical, distortion of what I believe to be most valuable about these arts. Catering to "clients" is a topic of serious discussion among some instructors, and "Kardio Kick-boxing" is all the rage. Some even advocate dropping requirements for traditional training wear, arguing that a woman's self-esteem can be affected badly by the stiff unflattering garments we ask her to wear. I beg your pardon? What ever happened to discipline? To learning how to do something that is perhaps a little uncomfortable or downright scary in order to stretch yourself? Learning things, without complaint, that make no sense now, but that surely and inevitably provide the building blocks for future progress and understanding? There are historical and aesthetic reasons for the Japanese keikogi we wear. Changing the uniform breaks our links to the time and culture in which our arts originated. Austerity and simplicity are the norm in dojos in Japan; photographs, flags, trophies, certificates, posters, and colorful training wear are merely an annoying distraction. The classical warrior traditions that I have learned do not exist for a participant's amusement but are serious endeavors not to be undertaken casually. The "martial arts industry" resembles more a fast-food restaurant, promising sure and quick results. Now there's nothing inherently wrong with a wide variety of approaches to martial arts. Each of us begins our training for our own reasons, and we look for an art or teacher that can satisfy those needs as we understand them at that time--or at least that's what we ought to do. Some are looking for an activity to share with a friend, others for exercise; some are into competition, while some folks are looking to learn to fight, and others are looking a spiritual path. I'd argue that one of the major limitations of the McDojo mass-market approach is that it can fill only a limited range of needs and that, as a student's level and commitment grows, there comes a point where the franchise gym/school simply has no more to offer. The reasons we train most definitely do evolve, and it is a very rare teacher of a strong and comprehensive system that has the depth and breadth to encompass a student's entire training career. For example, when I started aikido, it was to learn a little self-defense and to share an activity with a boyfriend. Later, as I was not particularly talented or psychologically prepared, it was because it was the most difficult thing I had ever tried to do. After five years I realized that there weren't teachers in my immediate area who could guide me further, so I headed off to |
The Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon are popular tourist attractions in which country? | Pyramid of the Sun (the third largest pyramid in the world), Teotihuacan, Mexico Tourist Attractions and Travel HOME > AMERICA > Pyramid of the Sun (the third largest pyramid in the world), Teotihuacan, Mexico Tourist Attractions and Travel The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacán and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the massive mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city. Pyramid of the Sun travel, Mexico Tourist Attractions The Pyramid of the Sun was built in 2 A.D. along with the surrounding city of Teotihuacan and the Pyramid of the Moon. This ancient area was said to be the place where men became gods. Mexican lore states that the two pyramids were built to honor the birth of the Sun and Moon gods. I Priests would perform daily rituals from both pyramids in their honors. Just recently a man's body was found buried in the Moon Pyramid. The man was apparenlt buried alive with art, gold and sacrafices for the god. As a connector between the pyramids, the Avenue of the Dead runs for about a mile. The priests would walk the avenue during their religious cerimonies. Although the ancient city was a religious hub, it also was one of the largest cities at the time, and had approximately 100,000 people. Pyramid of the Sun attractions The name Pyramid of the Sun comes from the Aztecs, who visited the city of Teotihuacán centuries after it was abandoned; the name given to the pyramid by the Teotihuacanos is unknown. It was constructed in two phases. The first construction stage, around 100 A.D., brought the pyramid to nearly the size it is today. The second round of construction resulted in its completed size of 738 feet (225 meters) across and 246 feet (75 meters) high, making it the third largest pyramid in the world behind the Great Pyramid of Cholula and The Great Pyramid. The second Pyramid of the Sun travel phase also saw the construction of an altar atop of the pyramid, which has not survived into modern times. The Adosada platform was added to the pyramid in the early third century, at around the same time that the Ciudadela and Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent were constructed. Over the structure the ancient Teotihuacanos finished their pyramid with lime plaster imported from surrounding areas, on which they painted brilliantly colored murals. While the pyramid has endured for centuries, the paint and plaster have not and are no longer visible. Few images are thought to have been included in the mural decorations on the sides of the pyramid. Jaguar heads and paws, stars, and snake rattles are among the few images associated with the pyramids. Arch of Triumph It is thought that the pyramid venerated a deity within Teotihuacan society but the destruction of the temple on top of the pyramid, by both deliberate and natural forces prior to the archaeological study of the site, has so far prevented identification of the pyramid with any particular deity. Some scholars have suggested that the deity of the pyramid was the Great Goddess, one of two Pyramid of the Sun tourism major Teotihuacan deities and one of the few goddesses in ancient Mesoamerica. However, little evidence exists to support this theory. The first major archaeological excavation of the site was done by Leopoldo Batres in 1906. Batres supervised restoration of the Pyramid for the 1910 centennial of Mexican independence. Some aspects of Batres' reconstruction of the pyramid have been questioned by later archaeologists. Subsequent excavations of Teotihuacan have continued to the present. In 1925 Pedro Dosal discovered skeletons at the 4 corners of the foundations of the temple, which he interpreted as human sacrifices at the dedication of the temple. The orientation of the structure may hold some anthropological significance. The pyramid is oriented slightly northwest of the horizon point of the setting sun on two days a year, August 12 |
Which US actor appears in the video for Travis’s ‘Closer’? | Ben Stiller stars in new Travis video - NME NME 12:48 pm - Mar 12, 2007 0shares 0shares The longtime fan guests in clip for 'Closer' American actor Ben Stiller is to star in the video for the new Travis single ‘Closer’. The band have just returned from filming the clip in Los Angeles. Set in a supermarket, with each band member playing a store employee, singer Fran Healy – clad in a bear suit as the store’s mascot – breaks into song, shoppers and their trolleys engage in a synchronised dance routine. Drummer Neil Primrose dances across the aisles with a customer, until the store’s manager – played by long-standing Travis fan Stiller – breaks up the fun. The single is available for download from April 9, with a full release following on April 23. The group’s new album ‘The Boy With No Name’ follows on May 7. Travis also embark on a full UK tour in May, calling at: Grimsby Auditorium (May 15) |
St Mawes and Pendennis Castles in Cornwall were built by which English monarch to defend the coast against a French invasion? | St Mawes - Cornwall Online Portloe St. Mawes, is a pretty harbourside village that looks out over the River Fal towards the busy maritime town of Falmouth. The dramatic Cornish coastline around St. Mawes was used as the setting for the popular television series Poldark. This is very much a sea faring community, with boats and yachts continually setting anchor in the calm waters just beyond the main harbour. St. Mawes' sheltered location creates a a safe anchorage with easy access to the coast, the Fal and the Carricks Roads - (a large waterway created after the Ice age from an ancient valley which flooded as the melt waters caused the sea level to rise dramatically -creating an immense natural harbour, the world's third largest, which is navigable from Falmouth to Truro). St. Mawes is an ideal spot for a family holiday. The village has two very good beaches,on either side of the harbour, both beaches are excellent for swimming and benefit from a southerly aspect - making them ideal for sunbathing. St. Mawes has several shops, a bank, cafes and hotels around the harbour as well as a Sailing Club. Tennis courts can be hired in the recreation ground nearby. Ferries leave the main harbour at regular intervals - taking people on the short trip across the Percuil River to Anthony Head or across the Fal to the busy town of Falmouth. The area also includes part of the coastal footpath and visitors can enjoy many lovely coastal and inland walks. St. Mawes Castle (English Heritage) Built in the reign of Henry VII as a defense against invasion by France. The attack never came, but the Castle, with its three huge circular bastions (like a clover leaf) and gun ports covering every angle of approach, is a fine example of Tudor military architecture. The Castle offers some of the finest views of Falmouth and its situation on the waters edge make it a must to visit. The Castle is now in the custodianship of English Heritage and open to the public all year round. The impressive St. Mawes Castle, and its larger sister castle, Pendennis, just add to the drama of this evocative landscape. Both Castles were built between 1539 and 1545 by Henry VIII as part of a defensive chain of fortresses to protect the south coast of England. The Castle, with its three huge circular bastions (like a clover leaf) and gun ports covering every angle of approach, is a fine example of Tudor military architecture. The Castle offers some of the finest views of Falmouth and its situation on the waters edge make it a must to visit. The central tower was designed with four floors. You enter the tower by a bridge to the third level. The elaborate decorations were continued inside the tower, with wooden carvings of a cherub, a monk, Tudor roses and fleur-de-lis surviving to the present day. The gun platforms at St. Mawes, were like Pendennis, well designed, with the towers upper gun deck being built with ventilation shafts above the gun placements to disperse the smoke. The forward gun room at the castle has several canons on display to the general public; you can still see the sockets in the walls that held the large beams to support the gun tackle needed to manoeuvre the large cannon. St. Mawes, like its neighbour Pendennis did not see action against the French or the Spanish during the Tudor period. The defenses were improved by Elizabeth I following the Spanish landings and subsequent raid on Penzance and Mounts in 1595; as a precaution against a possible full scale invasion. St. Mawes and Pendennis, were both Royalist strongholds during the English Civil War. The Royalist commander at St. Mawes, realise |
The islands of La Gomera and Tabarca belong to which European country? | 8 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Canary Islands 8 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Canary Islands Posted: July 16, 2011 Categories: 8 Things , Spain 1.7k Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Google Pinterest Stumbleupon After driving around the Pyreneese Mountains for a week I’ve changed scenery and have gone to the Canary Islands. I’ve been on the island of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Graciosa and Tenerife and will be on La Gomera and La Palma next week. So far it has been great with amazing weather. I realize that many people have no clue where they Canary Islands are or much about them, so I figured it was time for another installment of “8 Things You Might Not Have Known…” 1) They were not named after canary birds. Despite the name, the islands were not named after canaries, the cute, chirping birds. It comes from the latin word for dog, “canaria”. One story is that when some of the first Europeans arrived, they found large dogs on the island of Grand Canary. In fact, they might not even even named after dogs at all, but rather after seals which used to inhabit the island, which the Romans called “sea dogs”. 2) It has the highest point in Spain. Despite having the Pyreneese mountains in its country, the highest point in Spain is actually on the island of Tenerife. El Teide is 3,718m (12,198ft) high. There are other tall peaks in the Canaries as well including Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma 2,400 m (7,874 ft). This mountain is of note because it is home to one of the largest collection of astronomical telescopes in the world, including the world’s largest telescope, the 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias . It’s high volcanic mountains which sit above the clouds makes it similar to the observing conditions you can find in Mona Kea in Hawaii. 3) The Spanish Civil War started here. At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Francisco Franco was the General Commandant of the Canaries, headquartered in Las Palmas, on Grand Canary island. He and his minions plotted their strategy here in the Canaries, out of sight and mind of the rest of Spain, before moving to the continent. Cooking over a volcano 4) You can cook food over a volcano. As I mentioned above, the Canary Islands are volcanic in origin. While there are no volcanoes currently erupting on the island, there was a great deal of activity on the island of Lanzarote between 1730 and 1736 when over 100 volcanoes appeared on the landscape. The last eruption was in 1824, but there is still a significant amount of heat just below the surface. If you enter Timanfaya National Park, you can visit El Diablo Restaurante where they have several demonstrations which show the heat just below the surface. In one demonstration they toss straw into a hole which bursts into flame due to the heat. In another they pour water down a whole which instantly turns into a tower of steam. At the restaurant, there is a 9m hole was which was dug to access the heat, the top of which is used as a grill. The temperature of the grill reaches 400C and uses no energy. 5) The islands were colonized concurrently with the Americas. While the Canary Islands were known to the ancient Romans and Greeks, they never really grabbed the attention of Europeans until they began to sail across the Atlantic to the Americas. Columbus used the island of La Gomera as a staging point for his first trip to the Americas. Most of the older buildings you can find in the islands, especially in the city of La Laguna are very colonial in style. Unlike the Americas, however, the Canary Islands were not a colony but an actual part of Spain which they remain to this day. 6) The city of San Antonio, Texas was founded by people from the Canary Islands If you remember the Alamo, then you should also take a second to remember the Canary Islands. The city was original founded by settlers from the Canaries and their descendants died fighting alongside Jim Bowie and Davy Crocket. The founder of the city of São Paulo, Brazil is also from the island of Tenerife. 7) It his home to a whistling lan |
Which American dancer died in 1927 when the scarf she was wearing caught in the wheel of her car breaking her neck? | Dancer Isadora Duncan is killed in car accident - Sep 14, 1927 - HISTORY.com Dancer Isadora Duncan is killed in car accident Share this: Dancer Isadora Duncan is killed in car accident Author Dancer Isadora Duncan is killed in car accident URL Publisher A+E Networks On September 14, 1927, dancer Isadora Duncan is strangled in Nice, France, when the enormous silk scarf she is wearing gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her open car. (“Affectations,” said Gertrude Stein when she heard the news of Duncan’s death, “can be dangerous.”) Isadora Duncan was born in 1877 in San Francisco and moved to Europe to become a dancer when she was in her early 20s. She had always loved to dance–in her teens, she worked as a dance teacher at her mother’s music school–but Duncan was not a classically trained ballerina. On the contrary, she was a free-spirited bohemian whose dances were improvisational and emotional; they were choreographed, she said, “to rediscover the beautiful, rhythmical motions of the human body.” In contrast to the short tutus and stiff shoes that ballet dancers wore, Duncan typically danced barefoot, wrapped in flowing togas and scarves. Female audiences, in particular, adored her: In an era when classical ballet was falling out of favor with many sophisticated people (and when the scantily-clad dancers themselves were, more often than not, “sponsored” by wealthy male patrons), Duncan’s performances celebrated independence and self-expression. Duncan lived a self-consciously bohemian, eccentric life offstage as well: She was a feminist and a Darwinist, an advocate of free love and a Communist. (For this, her American citizenship was revoked in the early 1920s.) Meanwhile, her life was a tragic one, especially when it came to automobiles: In 1913, her two small children drowned when the car they were riding in plunged over a bridge and into the Seine in Paris, and Duncan herself was seriously injured in car accidents in 1913 and 1924. On the day she died, Duncan was a passenger in a brand-new convertible sportscar that she was learning to drive. As she leaned back in her seat to enjoy the sea breeze, her enormous red scarf (“which she had worn since she took up communism,” one newspaper reported) somehow blew into the well of the rear wheel on the passenger side. It wound around the axle, tightening around Duncan’s neck and dragging her from the car and onto the cobblestone street. She died instantly. Related Videos |
How many letters are in the Welsh alphabet? | GO BRITANNIA! Wales: The Welsh Language Scotland Welsh Language Guide The language of Wales, more properly called Cymraeg in preference to Welsh (A Germanic word denoting "foreigner"), belongs to a branch of Celtic, an Indo-European language. The Welsh themselves are descendants of the Galatians, to whom Paul wrote his famous letter. Their language is a distant cousin to Irish and Scots Gaelic and a close brother to Breton. Welsh is still used by about half a million people within Wales and possibly another few hundred thousand in England and other areas overseas. In most heavily populated areas of Wales, such as the Southeast (containing the large urban centers of Cardiff, Newport and Swansea), the normal language of everyday life is English, but there are other areas, notably in the Western and Northern regions, (Gwynedd and Dyfed particularly) where the Welsh language remains strong and highly visible. The Welsh word for their country is Cymru (Kumree), the land of the Comrades; the people are known as Cymry (Kumree) and the language as Cymraeg (Kumrige). Regional differences in spoken Welsh do not make speakers in one area unintelligible to those in another (as is so often claimed), standard Welsh is understood by Welsh speakers everywhere. Despite its formidable appearance to the uninitiated, Welsh is a language whose spelling is entirely regular and phonetic, so that once you know the rules, you can learn to read it and pronounce it without too much difficulty. For young children learning to read, Welsh provides far fewer difficulties than does English, as the latter's many inconsistencies in spelling are not found in Welsh, in which all letters are pronounced. THE WELSH ALPHABET: (28 letters) A, B ,C ,Ch, D, Dd, E, F, Ff, G, Ng, H, I, L Ll, M, N, O, P, Ph, R, Rh, S, T, Th, U, W, Y (Note that Welsh does not possess the letters J, K, Q, V, X or Z, though you will often come across "borrowings" from English, such as John, Jones, Jam and Jiwbil (Jubilee); Wrexham (Wrecsam); Zw (Zoo). THE VOWELS: (A, E, I, U, O, W, Y) A as in man. Welsh words: am, ac Pronounced the same as in English) E as in bet or echo. Welsh words: gest (guest); enaid (enide) I as in pin or queen. Welsh words: ni (nee); mi (me); lili (lily); min (meen) U as in pita: Welsh words: ganu (ganee); cu (key); Cymru (Kumree); tu (tee); un (een) O as in lot or moe. Welsh words: o'r (0re); don (don); dod (dode); bob (bobe) W as in Zoo or bus. Welsh words: cwm (koom), bws (bus); yw (you); galw (galoo) Y has two distinct sounds: the final sound in happy or the vowel sound in myrrh Welsh words: Y (uh); Yr (ur); yn (un); fry (vree); byd (beed) All the vowels can be lengthened by the addition of a circumflex (ä), known in Welsh as "to bach" (little roof). Welsh words: Tän (taan), län (laan) THE DIPHTHONGS: Ae, Ai and Au are pronounced as English "eye": ninnau (nineye); mae (my); henaid (henide); main (mine); craig (crige) Eu and Ei are pronounced the same way as the English ay in pray. Welsh words: deisiau (dayshy), or in some dialects (deeshuh); deil (dale or dile); teulu (taylee or tyelee) Ew is more difficult to describe. It can be approximated as eh-oo or perhaps as in the word mount. The nearest English sound is found in English midland dialect words such as the Birmingham pronunciation of "you" (yew). Welsh words: mewn (meh-oon or moun); tew (teh-oo) I'w and Y'w sound almost identical to the English "Ee-you." or "Yew" or "You": Welsh words: clyw (clee-oo); byw (bee-you or b'you); menyw (menee-you or menyou) Oe is similar to the English Oy or Oi. Welsh words: croeso (croyso); troed (troid); oen (oin) Ow is pronounced as in the English tow, or low: Welsh word: Rhown (rhone); rho (hrow) Wy as in English wi in win or oo-ee: Welsh words: Wy (oo-ee); wyn (win); mwyn (mooin) Ywy is pronounced as in English Howie. Welsh words: bywyd (bowid); tywyll (towith) Aw as in the English cow. Welsh words: mawr (mour); prynhawn (prinhown); lawr (lour) THE CONSONANTS: For the most part b, d, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, and t are pronounced the same as their Engli |
Pisiform and hamate are bones in which part of the human body? | Hamate Bone Anatomy, Function & Diagram | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Hamate The bones of the wrist are known as carpals. The hamate is a wedge-shaped carpal bone. It is located on the outside area of the wrist, which is the same side as the pinkie finger. The hamate articulates—meaning it meets or connects with—five other bones. Three of these bones are also carpals: the lunate, triquetral, and capitate. Two of the bones are metacarpals, which are the long bones of the palm. These include the fourth and fifth metacarpals, located below the ring and pinkie fingers respectively. The hamate has a hook-like process that projects from the palm-side of the wrist toward the outside of the body. The hook of the hamate forms part of Guyon’s canal, also known as the ulnar canal. Guyon’s canal is located along the lower edge of the palm. It is bounded by the pisiform, another carpal bone, and a number of muscles and ligaments. The ulnar artery and ulnar nerve pass into the hand through this canal. A condition called Guyon’s canal syndrome may occur if the ulnar nerve is compressed in this area. It may be caused by overuse of the wrist through repetitive movements, trauma to the wrist, or a fracture to the hamate, among other factors. Symptoms include numbness, weakness, and pain in the hand. In severe cases, surgery is required. However, this condition is much less common than carpal tunnel syndrome. |
In which French cathedral were the kings of France crowned until 1825? | The 5 Greatest Cathedrals in France - Europe Up Close Europe Up Close The 5 Greatest Cathedrals in France Published/Revised June 14, 2014 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain affiliate links. Share It is difficult to choose the 5 greatest cathedrals in France, but those listed here seem to me to be the most impressive. Whatever your views, there’s no denying the significance of cathedrals in France. To believers, a cathedral is a sacred, holy place of worship. Others may see a treasure house of fabulous art, a symbol of oppression and ostentatious wealth, or simply another historic monument. Rouen Cathedral by Monet in 1894 A Catholic cathedral is the center of a diocese and bishop’s seat (that’s what makes it different from a church), and so it tends to be big and ornate, illustrating God’s glory and the Church’s power. All these that I have listed are dedicated to Notre Dame (the mother of Jesus) and all but one are free to enter, with fees charged to ascend the towers. Notre Dame de Paris This Gothic cathedral in the heart of Paris is the most visited monument in France, with 13 million visitors a year. With construction beginning in 1163, it was finally completed about 1345, and there have been a good many renovations since then. In 1793, anti-religious revolutionaries destroyed sculptures and treasures and dedicated the building to the Cult of Reason, with Lady Liberty replacing the Virgin Mary. A few years later, a builder planned to demolish it and use the stones for housing. Napoleon Bonaparte saved it and had himself crowned emperor there, but it was the author Victor Hugo who created real interest in restoration. His 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame (in French, Notre Dame de Paris), sparked a public demand, and full restoration began in 1845. In recent times, between 1991 and 2001, further work preserved and cleaned the historic architecture and colors. Notre Dame de Paris, now owned by the state and a World Heritage Site, is 128 meters (420 feet) long, with two towers 69 meters (226 feet) high, and a spire. Several rose windows glow with exquisite medieval stained glass; one was the biggest window in the world when it was made. There’s a lot to admire here: statues of ancient kings of Israel, the famous flying buttresses and gargoyles, the intricate carvings, and the 28,000-pound bell. The cathedral is not only a tourist attraction, it’s an active church with Mass, chanting and music performed on a regular basis. It’s a dazzling sight any time of day, and at night it glows under colored lights. Tip: Visit on a weekday morning or evening to avoid the greatest crowds and waiting lines. Hours: 8 a.m. – 6:45 p.m, 7:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Guided tours in English, 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2:30 Saturday. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres The awe-inspiring cathedral in Chartres, southwest of Paris, was constructed between 1193 and 1250. It was the first to use flying buttresses and is considered to be one of the finest examples of French High Gothic architecture, among other claims to fame. The cathedral is very well preserved; most of the original stained glass windows are intact, and there have been only minor changes to the architecture since the early 13th century. The Chartres cathedral is worth a visit for the stained glass windows alone. They are magical – 2500 square meters of scenes made from bits of vividly colored glass. And there’s more: two spires of different styles, hundreds of sculpted figures, soaring arches, a relic of the Virgin Mary’s tunic, and a labyrinth set in the floor of the nave. If you want to walk the labyrinth, come on a Friday, the only day the chairs are cleared away. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. daily. Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens Amiens Cathedral Illuminated This classic Gothic cathedral, in Picardy, is the largest in France of its kind. It’s a stunning piece of 13th-century architecture, very long and narrow, with slim pillars in an elegant nave that reaches as high as 42.3 meters (139 feet) and a width of 14.6 meters (48 feet). Open arcades and large wi |
Which Danish island was blown up by the British in 1947? | Heligoland Blown Up (1947) - YouTube Heligoland Blown Up (1947) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 13, 2014 Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Heligoland blown up. Germany. L/S view of Heligoland from sea level. L/S the sea shimmering as the sun shines on it. L/S and M/S the U-boat near Heligoland. C/U a naval officer looking through binoculars. L/Ss devastation on the island after the explosion. L/S a thick cloud rising from the sea. Aerial shots of the smoke cloud over the island. Note: Cuts for 47/33. FILM ID:2381.08 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/ FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/ Category |
The Rosetta stone was used to decipher the hieroglyphics in which country? | Story The Rosetta Stone What is the Rosetta Stone? The Rosetta Stone is a stone with writing on it in two languages (Egyptian and Greek), using three scripts (hieroglyphic, demotic and Greek). Why is it in three different scripts? The Rosetta Stone is written in three scripts because when it was written, there were three scripts being used in Egypt. The first was hieroglyphic which was the script used for important or religious documents. Detail of hieroglyphic and demotic script on the Rosetta Stone The second was demotic which was the common script of Egypt. The third was Greek which was the language of the rulers of Egypt at that time. The Rosetta Stone was written in all three scripts so that the priests, government officials and rulers of Egypt could read what it said. When was the Rosetta Stone made? The Rosetta Stone was carved in 196 B.C.. When was the Rosetta Stone found? The Rosetta Stone was found in 1799. Who found the Rosetta Stone? The Rosetta Stone was found by French soldiers who were rebuilding a fort in Egypt. Where was the Rosetta Stone found? The Rosetta Stone was found in a small village in the Delta called Rosetta (Rashid). Why is it called the Rosetta Stone? It is called the Rosetta Stone because it was discovered in a town called Rosetta (Rashid). What does the Rosetta Stone say? The Rosetta Stone is a text written by a group of priests in Egypt to honour the Egyptian pharaoh. It lists all of the things that the pharaoh has done that are good for the priests and the people of Egypt. Who deciphered hieroglyphs? Many people worked on deciphering hieroglyphs over several hundred years. However, the structure of the script was very difficult to work out. After many years of studying the Rosetta Stone and other examples of ancient Egyptian writing, Jean-François Champollion deciphered hieroglyphs in 1822. How did Champollion decipher hieroglyphs? Champollion could read both Greek and coptic. He was able to figure out what the seven demotic signs in coptic were. By looking at how these signs were used in coptic he was able to work out what they stood for. Then he began tracing these demotic signs back to hieroglyphic signs. By working out what some hieroglyphs stood for, he could make educated guesses about what the other hieroglyphs stood for. |
Which European country is often referred to as ‘The Hexagon’, because of its geometric shape? | France | Resistance Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Flag of France. France is a country located in Western Europe that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located in other continents. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as L’Hexagone ("The Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory. History France at the early 20th century, along with its ally Britain have declared war on Germany by invading the German colony Togoland on August 1914 , instigating the Great War . France became one of the Allied victors in the Great War, following a ceasefire proposal from Germany on October 1918 . France later became a member of the European Trade Organization (ETO) and the United European Defense . On August 1921 , for reasons unknown France had sent 12 French spies into Russia but only to be discovered and executed without trial. This incident further stagnated Russia's poor relationship with Western Europe and proceeded its policy of isolationism. Following the outbreak of the Chimeran invasion from Russia, France became one of the European countries that fell to the Chimera within two months. Remnants of the UED, including French and other European forces, banded together to form the Maquis , and took shelter in safe zones such as Luxembourg and Reims while resisting the Chimera. During the later events of Operation Overstrike , the combined efforts of Maquis and British forces assaulted Paris , turning the city into a battle ground, allowing British Royal Marines Pvt. James Grayson to infiltrate and infecting the heart of the Chrysalis Lair , causing a halt to Chimeran conversion centers throughout Europe. Following Grayson's battle in the Lair, Major Stephen Cartwright 's forces managed to destroy the Paris Tower, with similar results as from the destruction of the London Tower, allowing a temporary end to Chimeran rule in Western Europe. |
Italian companies Ferretti and Azimut manufacture which luxury items? | Dare To Compare: Ultimate Yacht Face Off! | 26 North Yachts Dare To Compare! The ultimate yacht face-off! We put our necks on the line to give you hard-hitting insights into how some of the most popular luxury yachts for sale in the world today shape up against each other. This face-off is not for the feint-heated so put aside your pre-conceived notions and get ready to learn something new! Then call us. You will be glad you did! Make Inquiry Riva 68 vs Princess 72 Those in the market for express style sport yachts should consider both the Italian-made Riva 68 for sale and the UK-built Princess 72 for sale. Both offer great styling and performance on the sea in a three-stateroom layout, but there are some differences that potential owners should note. Share & enjoy with friends & family! Azimut 116 vs. Westport 112 The Azimut 116 and Westport 112 have many great features and would make any yachtsman proud. These yachts have many things in common, including similar cruise speeds, MTU 16V2000 main engines, similar beams, and similar weights. They also have features that appeal to specific types of buyers. Share & enjoy with friends & family! 78 Explorer vs. Outer Reef 80 vs. Offshore 80 For yachtsmen who’ve owned flashy, highly stylized, day cruisers—perhaps in their younger years—and are intrigued by bluewater cruising, more remote locales, tradition, and a bit more leisurely pace, explorer type luxury yachts are increasingly popular. Here we take a look at the Marlow 78 Explorer, the Outer Reef 80, and the Offshore 80 Voyager. Share & enjoy with friends & family! 88′ Azimut yacht for sale vs. Ferretti 88 for sale Hailing from Italian companies, the 88 Azimut and Ferretti 881 offer Italian styling and craftsmanship in this mini-megayacht range. Both vessels deliver light and airy indoor spaces, owner/guest privacy and comfort, and generous outdoor living and entertaining areas, including an aft “beach” platform, tender and toy storage, and optional hot tub. Share & enjoy with friends & family! Pacific Mariner 85 vs. Horizon E 88 In the world of downsizing we are finding many of our large yacht customers looking for something in the 80 – 90 foot range. Twenty years ago a yacht of this length would be considered substantial, but with modern materials and builders pushing the boundaries of length and construction techniques a yacht of this size is much more manageable then it was in the past. Share & enjoy with friends & family! Horizon 120 vs. Ocean Alexander 120 Hailing from Italian companies, the 88 Azimut and Ferretti 881 offer Italian styling and craftsmanship in this mini-megayacht range. Both vessels deliver light and airy indoor spaces, owner/guest privacy and comfort, and generous outdoor living and entertaining areas, including an aft “beach” platform, tender and toy storage, and optional hot tub. Share & enjoy with friends & family! Call us at 954-372-7026. We’re here to help! Stay up to date |
Which English chemist and physicist invented the rubber balloon in 1824, to use in his experiments? | The Father of Electricity - Fun Facts About Michael Faraday April 9, 2013 1 Comment The Father of Electricity – Fun Facts About Michael Faraday When asked “Who is Michael Faraday?” Your likely response would be “Why he is the Father of electricity! A leading chemist and physicist. The founder of electromagnetic induction” and you’d be right of course, but there is much more to Michael Faraday. Read on for five facts about Faraday you may not have known. Faraday invented the Toy Balloon Prior to 1824 when Faraday invented the rubber balloon, toy balloons were made from pigs bladders and animal intestines. Faraday made his balloons by cutting around two sheets of rubber and pressing together the edges. The adjoining surfaces were dusted with flour to stop the insides fusing together. Michael Faraday filled these balloons with hydrogen as part of his research at the Royal Institute of London. Faraday secured Einstein his first job One of the most influential scientists of all time, Albert Einstein kept a picture of Faraday on the wall of his study in Princeton, New Jersey. It was said to be Einstein’s knowledge of Michael Faraday (and the Scottish theoretical physicist James Maxwell) that secured Einstein his first job at the Swiss Patent Office. The best bar none The most southerly bar in the world, on Galindez Island in Antarctica, was named after Faraday. It is currently on the Ukrainian Research Station, but it was built and named when the place was on Britain’s Faraday Atmospheric Research Station. The bar came about when a consignment of wood sent by the British Government to replace a broken boat dock was commandeered by carpenters to build the Antarctic Peninsula’s only bar. It was built to replicate a tradition British tavern complete with pint pots and real ale. Causing a stink! Faraday was one of the first people to recognise the horrendous condition of the Thames waterway. At the time the Thames was being use both as a rubbish dumping ground and a main source of drinking water. Faraday conducted a number of experiments to test the quality of the water which confirmed his suspicion – the Thames was little more than a “fermenting Sewer”. Parliament largely ignored his finding until just 3 years later a usually hot summer caused the Thames to boil and fill the whole of London with a repugnant odour. The government could ignore him no longer and a completely new sewer system was soon implemented. Standing on the shoulders of giants Michael Faraday died in 1867 at the age of seventy-five. He had previously declined the offer of internment at Westminster Abbey and instead was buried in Highgate Cemetery North London. A plaque is dedicated to Faraday at Westminster and is placed beneath the grave of Sir Isaac Newton. About the Author: Colin McDonald is an avid history lover who just loves to dig out the fun facts that encourage people to find out more about a subject. I am currently loving researching the beginnings of electricity and received a lot of help and advice from www.havenpower.com . |
‘Roligans’ are well-mannered football fans from which European country? | Football Violence in Europe - Executive Summary The Changing Face of Motherhood Insights from three generations of mothers The report seeks to answer some specific questions about the changing face of motherhood and determine the extent to which modern ‘solutions’ to motherhood are more or less beneficial than the solutions of the past. more Executive summary Introduction The report contains a review of research and theoretical approaches to football violence in Europe. The historical development of the problems in various countries is outlined. Specific attention is given to the role of the media, the emergence of overt racism at football matches and the alleged influence of alcohol consumption on violent behaviour. The content of each section of the report is summarised below. History The game of football has been associated with violence since its beginnings in 13th century England. Medieval football matches involved hundreds of players, and were essentially pitched battles between the young men of rival villages and towns – often used as opportunities to settle old feuds, personal arguments and land disputes. Forms of 'folk-football' existed in other European countries (such as the German Knappen and Florentine calcio in costume), but the roots of modern football are in these violent English rituals. The much more disciplined game introduced to continental Europe in 1900s was the reformed pastime of the British aristocracy. Other European countries adopted this form of the game, associated with Victorian values of fair-play and retrained enthusiasm. Only two periods in British history have been relatively free of football-related violence: the inter-war years and the decade following the Second World War. The behaviour now known as 'football hooliganism' originated in England in the early 1960s, and has been linked with the televising of matches (and of pitch-invasions, riots etc.) and with the 'reclaiming' of the game by the working classes. In other European countries, similar patterns of behaviour emerged about 10 years later, in the early 1970s. Some researchers argue that a similar 'proletarianisation' of the game was involved, but there is little consensus on this issue, and much disagreement on the extent to which continental youth were influenced by British hooligans. Theory and research perspectives The major research and theoretical perspectives on football hooliganism derive mainly from British work conducted since the late 1960s. The principal sociological, psychological and anthropological approaches are critically reviewed - including those of Ian Taylor, John Clarke, Stuart Hall, Peter Marsh, John Williams and his colleagues, Gary Armstrong, Richard Giulianotti etc. There are deep divisions within social science circles concerning explanations of football hooliganism, with often vitriolic debate beween Marxist sociologists, so-called 'figurationalists', social psychologists and more empirically oriented researchers. This atmosphere has hindered the emergence of truly multi-disciplinary perspectives. It is generally agreed that British football hooliganism has probably been over-researched. Despite a general decline in violence at British football matches, the phenomenon still attracts a disproportionate amount of research activity. Research in other European countries has grown in scale since the early 1980s. The work of German, Dutch and Italian social scientists is reviewed. Much of this research has taken British theoretical perspectives as a starting point, although more 'local' approaches are now evident in some countries. The increase in work in these countries has led to a more Europe- wide approach to the problems of football violence, with a number of collaborative programmes now underway. The level of cross-cultural variation in the patterns of behaviour of football fans, however, presents a number of problems for this kind of research. It is suggested that the focus purely on behaviour at football games in Europe may be too limiting. The subject migh |
The seven psalms – 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130 and 143 are known collectively as what? | Psalms 143 Commentary - David Guzik Commentary on the Bible David Guzik Commentary on the Bible Psalms 143 Verses 1-12 Psalm 143 – Hope for the Persecuted Soul The title of this Psalm is simply, A Psalm of David. It is another cry to God from a time of crisis and affliction because of Davids many enemies. It is numbered among the Seven Penitential Psalms - songs of confession and humility before God. It was a custom in the early church to sing these psalms on Ash Wednesday, the Wednesday before Easter. Psalm 143 does not seem to belong to this group as much as the others do (Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, and 130 are the others), but 143:2 is a strong and clear statement about the unrighteousness of mankind. A. Pleading for Gods Help in a Time of Crisis. 1. (1-2) Pleading for God to hear Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, For in Your sight no one living is righteous. a. Hear my prayer, O Lord: Psalm 143 finds David in another crisis. Because his life was filled with so much activity and danger, it is impossible to link this Psalm to any one particular point of crisis. It could be from the time before David was recognized as king, living as a fugitive from King Saul, or it could be from Davids time as king, particularly when his son Absalom led a rebellion against him. i. In this crisis, David knew that he must cry out to God and that God must hear him, or he would be lost. For David, prayer was not merely a self-improvement exercise that did good whether God heard him or not; prayer was a real plea made to a real God who could be appealed unto to hear, to answer, and to help. b. Give ear to my supplications: This is the same idea as hear my prayer in the previous line. David used the familiar Hebrew poetic form of parallelism, repeating the same idea in different words for the same of emphasis. c. In Your faithfulness answer me, and in Your righteousness: David appealed to the faithfulness and righteousness of God in his request. He asked God to act consistently with those attributes and to answer David. i. David knew something of the character and nature of God, and this shaped his prayer life. He could never ask God to be unfaithful or unrighteous. Yet he could ask God to act according to His character, and David did boldly make his request on that basis. ii. In Your righteousness: Even the sterner attributes of God are upon the side of the man who humbly trusts, and turns his trust into prayer. (Spurgeon) d. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for in Your sight no one living is righteous: David understood that if God were to deal with him only on the basis of His righteousness, it could mean judgment and ruin for David. So he asked God to deal with him on the basis of mercy (do not enter into judgment) and understood that he appealed to God because the Lord is righteous, not because David was righteous. i. We may consider Davids thoughts as such: Lord, I know that You are righteous and I am not. Yet I come to You as Your servant, asking You to act on my behalf because of Your mercy and Your righteousness, not on my supposed righteousness. ii. In saying, in Your sight no one living is righteous, David seemed to anticipate the Apostle Paul in Romans 3:10 (quoting Isaiah), There is none righteous, no not one; and Romans 3:23, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Luther called this psalm one of the Pauline Psalms (see also 32; 51; 130). (VanGemeren) iii. When David said this, he wasnt thinking of others, as in Lord, they – the whole world – they are unrighteous. Instead he thought about himself, as in Lord, no one living in righteous, and I am certainly numbered among them. iv. How contrary is this spirit to the confession of innocence in several psalms (7:3-5)! Both expressions are valid, depending on the context in which one finds himself. The confession of innocence is appropriate when one is insulted and persecuted for righteousnesss sake, and the confession of guilt is p |
The former penal colony Devil’s Island lies in which ocean? | Devil’s Island Devil’s Island Excursions Devil’s Island, Discarded off the coast of French Guiana, lies an ominous, key-shaped island of sharp rocks and swaying palm trees - Devil's Island. As the site of one of history’s most infamous and feared prisons, the island's reputation as hell on earth was well earned, having been used to brutally imprison, torture and punish the French Empire's most notorious criminals. Closed down in 1953, it now lies in an eerie purgatory, and the sense of unease as you approach it is hard to avoid, with its laden-coconut trees duplicitously waving you ashore. History Part of a small archipelago of three islands, nine miles offshore, the Islands of Salvation represent one of history's most macabre enterprises. When Napoleon III announced the intention to make 'forced labour more effective, more moralising, less expensive and more humane' in 1850, France began cramming its most despised prisoners aboard La Martiniere - a ship of the damned, which would set sail for Devil's Island. The islands were believed to be inescapable, although the best selling Papillion book and film, memorably details Henri Charrière apparently successful escape, on floating sacks of coconuts. Top Sights and Activities Royal Island was the administrative centre of the island, and was something like a small town, with amenities, a chapel and a hospital. You'll notice that security was minimal - guards knew full well that the shark-infested waters and vicious riptides meant any escape attempt was ultimately doomed. Take a walk around Royale Island, which is the largest of the three, to discover crumbling buildings, partially reclaimed by nature's creeping vines, which have attempted to mask the horrible history here. The tiny cells where prisoners were entombed in darkness, to suffer years of solitary confinement, is perhaps the island's most harrowing sight. Nature has a firm grip now - and as you walk the prisoner-built paths, you'll see streams of ants carrying oversized leaves above them like ship-sails, monkeys swinging playfully, and colourful parrots flashing overhead. Head to the island's highest point to look across at Devil's Island itself, which is closed to visitors due to the treacherous waters around it. Museums Royal Island's museum is the place to discover unsettling details about the horrors of the past - like the story of Route Zero, a darkly pointless road building exercise, devised as endless, futile hard labour. Hotels & Restaurants Despite the grisly history, the beauty of these islands still shines through, and it's hard to resist the chance to stay overnight at the island's only hotel, Auberge Iles du Salut. With stunning views of the Atlantic waves collapsing from your window, upgrading to a hammock room, so you can lie back and enjoy this unique location's unquestionable beauty, is always a tempting option. Shopping There's also a shop on the island, where you can pick up your Devil’s Island souvenirs before getting back onto the ship, with an all new appreciation of the freedom you have to sail away from these gorgeous islands, which have been tainted by humanity. |
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