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In the pantomime of the same name, who is 'Aladdin's' mother?	It's Behind You - Aladdin THE ORIGINS The tale of �Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp� originates as one story in the epic �1001 Nights� or �Arabian Nights�. This collection of stories was first recorded in the 9th Century, with tales brought together from China, India, Egypt, Iraq, Iran and places in the East. In 942 AD the collection contained only 264 stories. It is believed that others, including �Aladdin� were added later during European translations in the 18th Century, when the number increased. Originally these tales were supposed to be the stories told by Scheherazade to her husband, the King. The King, set on revenge after his first wife was unfaithful to him, decided to marry each day, and execute his wife the next morning. Not surprisingly the wives were in short supply, and it became the turn of the Vizier�s daughter, Scheherazade. Scheherazade hit on a plan to remain alive for as long as possible, and each night would tell her husband a thrilling story, promising to complete it the following day. Eventually, after 1001 nights of entertaining stories the King abandoned his cruel plot, and Scheherazade was saved. The Three Wishes The legend of someone being granted three magical wishes dates back to the 3rd Century AD. �The Book of Sindibad� in the 9th Century AD is in part the framework of the �Arabian Nights�, in which the tale of �Aladdin� appears. FOR THE ORIGINAL STORY OF ALADDIN FROM �THE ARABIAN NIGHTS� CLICK ON THE LAMP BELOW ALADDIN - THE PANTOMIME Aladdin began it�s existence as a pantomime at Covent Garden in 1788, but not in a form that we would easily recognise today. The Harlequinade characters were unnamed with the exception of one- �Aladdin�s Mother�. It ran for two hours and ten minutes, and was not received kindly by the critics! A Mrs Davenett played �Aladin�s Mother� while the rest of the cast were called by their usual names of Harlequin, Pantaloon, Pierrot, Undertaker and so on. In 1810 a �new dramatic spectacle called Alladin� was performed in Norwich, but again this was too early for a recognisable pantomime format- as was the romance �Aladdin and the wonderful lamp� performed at Covent Garden in 1813, revived again in 1826. The Royal Amphitheatre presented �a gorgeous Melo-Dramatic Tale of Enchantment-Aladdin� in 1830 and in 1833, performed almost entirely on horseback, which included a mock Tiger hunt! Definitely not our version of a pantomime. For that time has to pass- in 1844 there were three productions in London, and in 1856 at the Princess Theatre Aladdin�s mother was played by �Paulo�- who afterwards transformed into the familiar harlequinade character �Pantaloon�. Aladdin was played by a man, so was �Badroulbadour�- presumably his Princess, and rather confusing even for the time! Drury Lane 1885 - Click to Enlarge Finally, the Pantomime true origin happened when the great pantomime author Henry J.Byron wrote his burlesque �Aladdin, or The Wonderful Scamp� performed at the Strand Theatre during April 1861. From this version all the modern �Aladdins� are descended. In this production of 1861 the part of TWANKAY was created by Mr James Rogers, who had recently finished playing �Ugly Sister� Clorinda for Byron in his �Cinderella�. The part, as we know actually went back to that early production in 1788, and the name goes back to 1861. Apart from characters named in �Robinson Crusoe�, Aladdin�s mother has the oldest pedigree in the history of pantomime. Click to enlarge ALADDIN - THE PANTOMIME TODAY Aladdin is one of the most opulent and spectacular pantomimes to be seen. Costume and scenic designers can run riot with rich colours, spectacle and scenic transformations. Almost every production will have a �speciality Act� or similar lined up in the form of a Magic Carpet- for a great many years the Black Light speciality of "Emerson & Jayne� performed in pantomimes with their magical act that included a mysterious actual �Flying Carpet� that seemed to defy gravity. Also acts like "Wi
Which retailer advertises itself as 'Never Knowingly Undersold'?	John Lewis \| Never Knowingly Undersold Never knowingly undersold Sorry, we only have of these items available. We have reduced your order quantity to Sorry, we have limited this item to per customer. Sorry, we have limited this item to per customer. We have added to your basket. Please enter a number for the value Sorry, you can purchase one of these items per product John Lewis delivers to 40 countries worldwide We make international delivery easy with: A wide range of products available Prices shown in local currency or GBP Low delivery prices Close Please note, changing country will empty your basket. You have items in your shopping basket. In order to change delivery to , your basket will be emptied. Are you sure you want to change delivery country? Delivering to United Kingdom? We make it easy to deliver to United Kingdom with: A wide range of products available Prices shown in GBP or GBP Low delivery costs Or deliver to a different country Go Submit a price match request These details will be used to help us process your request for matching another retailer's price for an item we sell, or one you've already purchased from us. To enable us to do this as quickly as possible, please ensure that the retailer you're reporting has a high-street shop, and is not online only. (we don't match online-only or mail order businesses such as Amazon, ASOS or AO.com) You'll also need to take into account costs relating to: Fitting and installation charges If you've already purchased the item from johnlewis.com, please ensure that: You have your order details to hand You bought the item within the last 28 days If you've purchased the item in one of our shops, please contact your nearest John Lewis to make your price match request
For far in feet is a Cable?	How Long Can HDMI Cable be Run? -- Blue Jeans Cable How Long Can HDMI Cable Be Run? One of the glorious things about the traditional analog video formats is their robustness over distance. Our customers have run analog component video for hundreds of feet without so much as a booster box to keep the signal together. When DVI and HDMI first hit the market, many people had trouble running signals over even modest distances; 15 feet would be reliable, and anything longer was a gamble. That situation has improved, though HDMI will never rival analog video for reliability over distance. Here, we address why that is, and what you can expect if you need to run HDMI cable over distance. What Does the HDMI Spec say about Length? A tale used to be heard from time to time to the effect that the DVI and HDMI specs give a maximum distance of 15 feet. This isn't true. The HDMI spec, in fact, gives no explicit length limit, but the requirements of the spec implicitly give rise to some length limitations for "compliant" cables. A cable isn't permitted to degrade the signal past a certain point--that point is a bit hard to put one's finger on, because a cable is deemed spec compliant if it meets either of two tests: an "eye-pattern" test which measures the overall shape of the HDMI waveform at the cable output, or a set of parametric tests which measure the attenuation and other losses in the signal. This "implicit" limitation on cable length, of course, is dependent on the limits of what can be done in the way of cable design. HDMI cable testing by the HDMI Authorized Testing Centers results in issuance of Compliance Testing Certificates, which are something of a guide to available cable lengths. The longest HDMI cable we have ever seen a compliance test certificate for is our own Series-1, which passed ATC testing at 45 feet under HDMI 1.3a (CTS 1.3b1); apart from that, the longest we've seen, after seeking these from all of the many vendors who try to sell us HDMI cable, are some 40-foot certificates issued under HDMI Version 1.2, which was a slightly easier test to pass because of changes to the test protocols which came into effect with 1.3. "Now, wait," you may be saying after that last paragraph, "your 45-foot cable can't be the longest compliant cable. I see 50-foot and longer cables around all the time." It's true that there are a lot of 50-foot cables on the market, and there are a lot of vendors who play fast and loose with the compliance issue. If you really think your vendor has a compliant 50-foot HDMI cable , ask him for a copy of his compliance testing certificate , which will show the distance for which he's passed testing, and under what spec version. If you find a 50-foot compliant cable (with no booster or EQ unit; more about that below), let us know; we have never found a single one, and we are pretty sure there's no such thing. There are, of course, "active" HDMI cables on the market also. These typically involve use of a powered amplifier which may or may not incorporate an EQ unit to compensate for the loss of high-frequency information. We don't know what the longest lengths passing compliance testing are in products of that type, though we have seen active connectivity solutions which run considerable distances, the longest of them using fiber optic cable and costing a bundle. Our attitude toward active solutions has generally been that it's better to do without, if one can. These amplifiers and EQs provide new potential points for failure in signal delivery, and make diagnosis of problems more complex; still, if you need to run extreme distances, these types of solutions may work for you. So, If I Want To Go More Than 45 Feet, Do I Need an Amp? Fortunately, connections which are not quite spec-compliant frequently work just fine. The spec is written with the intent of ensuring that any compliant source, hooked to any compliant display through any compliant cable, will work; in practice, this means that while one isn't guaranteed success with a non-compliant cable, there normally is some headroo
Who had a number one hit for four weeks in 2003 with 'All The Things She Said'?	t.A.T.u. - All The Things She Said - YouTube t.A.T.u. - All The Things She Said Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 24, 2009 Music video by t.A.T.u. performing All The Things She Said. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 5,405,015. (C) 2002 Universal Music Russia Category
Who wrote the words to 'Rule Britannia'?	Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves By Ben Johnson \| Comments The patriotic song ‘Rule, Britannia!, Britannia rule the waves’, is traditionally performed at the 'Last Night of the Proms' which takes place each year at the Royal Albert Hall. Originally, Great Britain was called ‘Albion’ by the Romans, who invaded Britain in 55BC , but this later became ‘Britannia’. This Latin word referred to England and Wales, but was no longer used for a long time after the Romans left. The name was then revived in the age of the Empire, when it had more significance. The word ‘Britannia’ is derived from ‘Pretannia’, from the term that the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus (1BC) used for the Pretani people, who the Greeks believed lived in Britain. Those living in Britannia would be referred to as Britanni. The Romans created a goddess of Britannia, wearing a Centurion helmet and toga, with her right breast exposed. In the Victorian period , when the British Empire was rapidly expanding, this was altered to include her brandishing a trident and a shield with the British flag on, a perfect patriotic representation of the nation’s militarism. She was also standing in the water, often with a lion (England’s national animal), representing the nation’s oceanic dominance. The Victorians were also too prudish to leave her breast uncovered, and modestly covered it to protect her dignity! The ‘Rule, Britannia!’ song that we recognise today started out as a poem co-written by the Scottish pre-Romantic poet and playwright, James Thomson (1700-48), and David Mallet (1703-1765), originally Malloch. He was also a Scottish poet, but was less well-known than Thomson. The English composer, Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778), then composed the music, originally for the masque ‘Alfred’, about Alfred the Great . Masques were a popular form of entertainment in 16th and 17th century England, involving verse, and, unsurprisingly, masks! The first performance of this masque was on 1st August, 1740, at Cliveden House , Maidenhead. It was at Cliveden that the Prince of Wales , Frederick, was staying. He was a German, born in Hanover, son of King George II. His relationship with his father was strained but he came to England in 1728 after his father became king. The masque pleased Prince Frederick because it associated him with the likes of Alfred the Great, a medieval king who managed to win in battle against the Danes (Vikings) , and linked him to improving Britain’s naval dominance, which was Britain’s aim at this time. The masque was performed to celebrate the accession of George I (this was the Georgian era, 1714-1830) and the birthday of Princess Augusta. There were various influences on the poem. Scottish Thomson spent most of his life in England and hoped to forge a British identity, perhaps the reason for the pro-British lyrics. Another of his works was ‘The Tragedy of Sophonisba’ (1730). Rather than giving in to the Romans and becoming a slave, Sophonisba chose to commit suicide. This could have had an influence on ‘Rule, Britannia!’, with ‘Britons never will be slaves’. The words vary slightly between the original poem and the song we know today. Below is the poem, as it appears in ‘The Works of James Tomson’ by Thomson (1763, Vol II, pg 191): 1. When Britain first, at Heaven's command Arose from out the azure main; This was the charter of the land, And guardian angels sang this strain: "Rule, Britannia! rule the waves: "Britons never will be slaves." 2. The nations, not so blest as thee, Must, in their turns, to tyrants fall; While thou shalt flourish great and free, The dread and envy of them all. "Rule, Britannia! rule the waves: "Britons never will be slaves." 3. Still more majestic shalt thou rise, More dreadful, from each foreign stroke; As the loud blast that tears the skies, Serves but to root thy native oak. "Rule, Britannia! rule the waves: "Britons never will be slaves." 4. Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame: All their attempts to bend thee down, Will but arouse thy generous flame; But work their woe, and thy renown. "Rule, Britan
There have been three different years in which England has had three kings, 1066 and 1936 are two of them, what is the third?	Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots
Which asteroid comes closer to earth than any other body apart from the Moon?	Asteroid to pass closer to Earth than the moon – Light Years - CNN.com Blogs of course that would alter the current path, possibly making the next pass a "hit" November 3, 2011 at 5:38 pm \| JamBit We would just shoot it with are "Super Lazer" . November 3, 2011 at 8:52 pm \| Jambit.....your spelling is atrocious. In fact the grammar and spelling on this whole board is terrible. How do you expect people to take what you say seriously if you cannot spell? November 4, 2011 at 10:06 am \| No It would not alter its course. I agree with Willy. November 4, 2011 at 11:11 am \| Al Thor giftprolific . . . no need to be such an arrogant fool - I've read some of your posts and you're no Ernest Hemingway. Internet board posts are not required to be grammatically correct so long as they are easily understood. November 4, 2011 at 11:20 am \| Hehe @Giftprolific, Shut up Joshua Coffy. How's San fran? November 4, 2011 at 11:57 am \| Lokari I'm with giftprolific. Spelling and grammar do matter. November 4, 2011 at 12:38 pm \| hemingway You're wrong AlThor...jambit has it right. To replace our with are is a sign of complete stupidity and how can a person take anything said by such a fool seriously??? To defend such ignorance is a sign of arrogance and there's your sign.... November 4, 2011 at 1:06 pm \| Grammer If I were to type an emergency message but forget to spell check it, would you take me seriously? Effective communication is all that matters, the transfer of information from one person to another. The rest is for arts students with nothing better to do with their time. Focus your time on something more worthwhile like designing a low maintenance water well for famine countries or saving the dolphins. Grammar police rot me to no end. November 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm \| Al Thor OK, "Hemingway" . . . then perhaps you should make sure that you're criticizing the right person: you said "JamBit has it right," yet it's giftprolific that you mean to defend. The bottom line is you know nothing about JamBit or me yet you feel confident in our brief posts to proclaim one is suffering from "complete stupidity" and the other (me) is "arrogant" for stating that one doesn't need to use perfect grammar or spelling in an internet post. As it stands now, you've made yourself look the fool because you're not even sure whom you're criticizing. And not only that but YOUR grammar sucks, too. November 4, 2011 at 1:29 pm \| Nick Al Thor – It is "Internet" not "internet". Idiot! lol This is lame. November 4, 2011 at 2:13 pm \| Gramer yore rong, noing how two spell write is knot emportent two gheting you're poynt acrost. the poynt is ahbowt this assturoyd witch cood hit us and anileate are hole races. Wury ahbowt the m-portent thangs. November 4, 2011 at 2:23 pm \| Al Thor Nick - thanks for making my point for me. No one misunderstood what I wrote, whether I capitalized "Internet" or not. Are you really calling me an idiot? For that? The whole idea of criticizing someone for how they use grammar and spelling on the Internet (big I) is completely ridiculous. Anyone who spends more than a second being critical for this is beyond arrogant, bordering on obsessive-complusive idiocy. November 4, 2011 at 3:05 pm \| You guys all crack me up! Seriously. Funny stuff....and witty too. November 4, 2011 at 3:17 pm \| UrFunny I tihnk taht poelpe ralely need to undrestnad taht no matetr how bad soneomes garmamr is, tehy souhld take in to cosndiertaion they're seipllng. Sotp tyrnig to act like you're betetr tahn erevyone esle....Hokoed on pohnix wroekd for me! November 7, 2011 at 3:09 pm \| Matt November 14, 2011 at 5:41 pm \| Lenny Wright There's Klingons off the Starboard Bow, Starboard bow, starboard bow; There's Klingons off the STARboard Bow KAPITAN KOIK! November 3, 2011 at 5:42 pm \| Locutus A better idea Willy would be to send two shutles to the asteroid in hopes that one of the crews can drill a 780 hole through the iron ferrite surface. Then they could deposit one nuclear type weapon in the hole, light the fuse and come home. November 3, 2011 at 5:52 pm \| Tom Novembe
"""Robert Langdon awoke slowly"", is the first line of which novel?"	Random House for High School Teachers \| Catalog \| The Da Vinci Code: Special Illustrated Edition by Dan Brown Chapter 1 Robert Langdon awoke slowly. A telephone was ringing in the darkness--a tinny, unfamiliar ring. He fumbled for the bedside lamp and turned it on. Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster bed. Where the hell am I? The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS. Slowly, the fog began to lift. Langdon picked up the receiver. "Hello?" "Monsieur Langdon?" a man's voice said. "I hope I have not awoken you?" Dazed, Langdon looked at the bedside clock. It was 12:32 A.M. He had been asleep only an hour, but he felt like the dead. "This is the concierge, monsieur. I apologize for this intrusion, but you have a visitor. He insists it is urgent." Langdon still felt fuzzy. A visitor? His eyes focused now on a crumpled flyer on his bedside table. THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS proudly presents An evening with Robert Langdon Professor of Religious Symbology, Harvard University Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture--a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral--had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience. Most likely, some religious scholar had trailed him home to pick a fight. "I'm sorry," Langdon said, "but I'm very tired and--" "Mais monsieur," the concierge pressed, lowering his voice to an urgent whisper. "Your guest is an important man." Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundred-fold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican. Since then, the stream of self-important historians and art buffs arriving at his door had seemed never-ending. "If you would be so kind," Langdon said, doing his best to remain polite, "could you take the man's name and number, and tell him I'll try to call him before I leave Paris on Tuesday? Thank you." He hung up before the concierge could protest. Sitting up now, Langdon frowned at his bedside Guest Relations Handbook, whose cover boasted: SLEEP LIKE A BABY IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS. SLUMBER AT THE PARIS RITZ. He turned and gazed tiredly into the full-length mirror across the room. The man staring back at him was a stranger--tousled and weary. You need a vacation, Robert. The past year had taken a heavy toll on him, but he didn't appreciate seeing proof in the mirror. His usually sharp blue eyes looked hazy and drawn tonight. A dark stubble was shrouding his strong jaw and dimpled chin. Around his temples, the gray highlights were advancing, making their way deeper into his thicket of coarse black hair. Although his female colleagues insisted the gray only accentuated his bookish appeal, Langdon knew better. If Boston Magazine could see me now. Last month, much to Langdon's embarrassment, Boston Magazine had listed him as one of that city's top ten most intriguing people--a dubious honor that made him the brunt of endless ribbing by his Harvard colleagues. Tonight, three thousand miles from home, the accolade had resurfaced to haunt him at the lecture he had given. "Ladies and gentlemen . . ." the hostess had announced to a full-house at The American University of Paris's Pavillon Dauphine, "Our guest tonight needs no introduction. He is the author of numerous books: The Symbology of Secret Sects, The Art of the Illuminati, The Lost Language of Ideograms, and when I say he wrote the book on Religious Iconology, I mean that quite literally. Many of you use his textbooks in class." The students in the crowd nodded enthusiastically. "I had planned to introduce him tonight by sharing his impressive curriculum vitae, however . . ." She glanced playfully at Langdon, who was seated onstage. "An audience member has just handed me a far more, shall we say . . . intriguing introduction." She held up a copy of Boston Magazine. Langdon cring
Reaching to about 11 kilometres above the earth, what is the name of the lowest part of the Earth's atmosphere?	Layers of the atmosphere \| NIWA Layers of the atmosphere Post-Doctoral Fellowships Layers of the atmosphere The atmosphere is comprised of layers based on temperature. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A further region at about 500 km above the Earth's surface is called the exosphere. The different layers of the atmosphere The atmosphere can be divided into layers based on its temperature, as shown in the figure below. These layers are the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere and the thermosphere. A further region, beginning about 500 km above the Earth's surface, is called the exosphere. The red line on the figure below shows how temperature varies with height (the temperature scale is given along the bottom of the diagram). The scale on the right shows the pressure. For example, at a height of 50 km, the pressure is only about one thousandth of the pressure at the ground. The Troposphere This is the lowest part of the atmosphere - the part we live in. It contains most of our weather - clouds, rain, snow. In this part of the atmosphere the temperature gets colder as the distance above the earth increases, by about 6.5°C per kilometre. The actual change of temperature with height varies from day to day, depending on the weather. The troposphere contains about 75% of all of the air in the atmosphere, and almost all of the water vapour (which forms clouds and rain). The decrease in temperature with height is a result of the decreasing pressure. If a parcel of air moves upwards it expands (because of the lower pressure). When air expands it cools. So air higher up is cooler than air lower down. The lowest part of the troposphere is called the boundary layer. This is where the air motion is determined by the properties of the Earth's surface. Turbulence is generated as the wind blows over the Earth's surface, and by thermals rising from the land as it is heated by the sun. This turbulence redistributes heat and moisture within the boundary layer, as well as pollutants and other constituents of the atmosphere. The top of the troposphere is called the tropopause. This is lowest at the poles, where it is about 7 - 10 km above the Earth's surface. It is highest (about 17 - 18 km) near the equator. The Stratosphere This extends upwards from the tropopause to about 50 km. It contains much of the ozone in the atmosphere. The increase in temperature with height occurs because of absorption of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun by this ozone. Temperatures in the stratosphere are highest over the summer pole, and lowest over the winter pole. By absorbing dangerous UV radiation, the ozone in the stratosphere protects us from skin cancer and other health damage. However chemicals (called CFCs or freons, and halons) which were once used in refrigerators, spray cans and fire extinguishers have reduced the amount of ozone in the stratosphere, particularly at polar latitudes, leading to the so-called "Antarctic ozone hole". Now humans have stopped making most of the harmful CFCs we expect the ozone hole will eventually recover over the 21st century, but this is a slow process. The Mesosphere The region above the stratosphere is called the mesosphere. Here the temperature again decreases with height, reaching a minimum of about -90°C at the "mesopause". The Thermosphere and Ionosphere The thermosphere lies above the mesopause, and is a region in which temperatures again increase with height. This temperature increase is caused by the absorption of energetic ultraviolet and X-Ray radiation from the sun. The region of the atmosphere above about 80 km is also caused the "ionosphere", since the energetic solar radiation knocks electrons off molecules and atoms, turning them into "ions" with a positive charge. The temperature of the thermosphere varies between night and day and between the seasons, as do the numbers of ions and electrons which are present. The ionosphere reflects and absorbs radio waves, allowing us to receive shortwave radio broadcasts in New Zealand from other parts
Piccadilly Circus lies at the junction of Haymarket, Regent Street, Piccadilly, Shaftesbury Avenue and which other street?	Hotels near Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue At the heart of Piccadilly lies Piccadilly Circus, known for its crowds, Eros Statue and wall of illuminated advertisements in the northwest corner. Originally constructed to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly, this busy junction has grown to become a tourist attraction in its own right. Standing next to Eros gives you the best vantage point to see the imposing Grade II listed buildings surrounding the junction. Ripley’s of Believe It Or Not!, a museum full of oddities and curiosities from around the world, is also located here. Piccadilly Circus joins the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue with Haymarket, Glasshouse Street and Coventry Street, leading down to Leicester Square. There are plenty of hotels near Piccadilly Circus; while directly underneath the plaza there’s Piccadilly Circus Underground Station, where you can hop on the Piccadilly or Bakerloo lines. 8.6/10 Average score from 7393 reviews on The Z Hotel Piccadilly The contemporary Z Hotel offers compact, minimalist rooms and a café serving continental breakfast. The Theatre Royal Haymarket and Her Majesty's Theatre are within five minutes' walk from this Piccadilly hotel. From 7.6/10 Average score from 1140 reviews on My Apartments Piccadilly Circus Set in the heart of the West End, these Piccadilly apartments feature sleek, modern interiors and free Wi-Fi. Located on Shaftesbury Avenue, they are situated close to popular theatres. From 8.9/10 Average score from 1773 reviews on every hotel Piccadilly Located behind the Prince of Wales Theatre, every hotel Piccadilly offers free Wi-Fi and full English breakfasts. It is set between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Tube stations. From 8.6/10 Average score from 1826 reviews on Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar The centrally located and modern Thistle Trafalgar Square features free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and terrace. It is just 100 metres from the National Portrait Gallery. From
Which actor first played Tom Clancy's character 'Jack Ryan' on screen?	One Ryan to Rule Them All: Comparing the Actors Who've Played Tom Clancy's Iconic Character \| Complex One Ryan to Rule Them All: Comparing the Actors Who've Played Tom Clancy's Iconic Character Jason Serafino is a contributing writer at Complex who covers movies, TV, and comic books. More info: Google+ Jan 17, 2014 0 Image via Paramount Pictures Ever since The Hunt for Red October hit bookstores in 1984, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character has been the preeminent American patriot of the written word. He has the meticulous intelligence of George Smiley and the action chops of James Bond, but he’s on the side of the red, white, and blue, which makes him a staple of coffee tables across Middle America. While most people in the 18-25 age bracket have never picked up one of Clancy’s books, chances are that you have seen at least one of the movies based on those titles. From 1990-2002, four of Clancy’s Jack Ryan books were adapted for the big screen: Hunt for Red October (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Clear and Present Danger (1994), and The Sum of All Fears (2002). But like many action franchises, Hollywood had a hard time sticking to one dude. Alec Baldwin started it all in 1990; Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck later inherited the role. Now the series is getting another reboot, and with a reboot comes another actor handling the Ryan mantle: Star Trek’s Chris Pine. In Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Pine plays a rookie Ryan in the first movie in the series to not be based upon one of Clancy’s books. With so many different movies and actors playing Jack Ryan, it's time to find out who did it best. This is One Ryan to Rule Them All: Comparing the Actors Who've Played Tom Clancy's Iconic Character.
Who was the Dutch portrait painter who became Court Painter to Charles II, and subsequently received a knighthood?	Artist s015 Oil Painting Museum s015 Simon Marmion (born c. 1425 at Amiens, France, died 24 or 25 December 1489, Valenciennes) was a French or Burgundian Early Netherlandish painter of panels and illuminated manuscripts. Marmion lived and worked in what is now France but for most of his lifetime was part of the Duchy of Burgundy in the Southern Netherlands. Like many painters of his era, Marmion came from a family of artists, and both his father, Jean, and his brother Mille were painters. Marmion is recorded as working at Amiens between 1449 to 1454, and then at Valenciennes from 1458 until his death. He was patronized by Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy from 1454 when he was one of several artists called to Lille to work on the decorations for the Feast of the Pheasant. He was employed by several members of the ducal family, including Charles the Bold and Margaret of York. He was called "the prince of illuminators" by a near contemporary. Three years after his death his widow, Jeanne de Quaroube, married his pupil, the painter Jan Provoost, who on her death inherited the considerable Marmion estate. Although best known for his illuminated manuscripts, Marmion also produced portraits and other paintings, altarpieces, and decorative work. A famous double-sided altarpiece with several Scenes from the life of St Bertin is in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin (with two sections in the National Gallery (London). There is a Mass of Saint Gregory in Toronto, and a Lamentation of Christ in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,three works in Philadelphia, and several others elsewhere. Stylistically he lies between his French and Flemish contemporaries, with a Flemish innovation in composition and landscape. His perspective is usually technically sound, but the proportions of his figures are often awkward, and their poses rather stiff. Simon Mathurin Lantara (24 March 1729 - 22 December 1778) was a French landscape painter. He was born at Oncy. His father was a weaver, and he himself began life as a herdboy; but, having attracted the notice of Gille de Reumont, a son of his master, he was placed under a painter at Versailles. Endowed with great facility and real talent, his powers found ready recognition; but he found the constraint of a regular life and the society of educated people unbearably tiresome; and as long as the proceeds of the last sale lasted he lived careless of the future in the company of obscure workmen. Rich amateurs more than once attracted him to their houses, only to find that in ease and high living Lantara could produce nothing. He died in Paris in 1778. His works, now much prized, are not numerous; the Louvre has one landscape, Morning, signed and dated 1761. Émile Bernard, Joseph Vernet, and others are said to have added figures to his landscapes and sea-pieces. Engravings after Lantara will be found in the works of Lebas, Piquenot, Duret, Mouchy and others. In 1809 a comedy called Lantara, or the Painter in the Pothouse, was brought out at the Vaudeville with great success. Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644, The Hague - 1710, London), was a Dutch Golden Age painter. According to the RKD he was the son of Pieter Harmensz Verelst and became a pupil in the Confrerie Pictura at the same time as his brother Herman in 1663. In 1668 he moved to London and called himself "the God of Flowers", but is known for portraits as well as flower and fruit still life paintings. Simon Ushakov 1626 - 1686) was a leading Russian graphic artist of the late 17th-century. Together with Fyodor Zubov and Fyodor Rozhnov, he is associated with the comprehensive reform of the Russian Orthodox Church undertaken by Patriarch Nikon. We know almost nothing about the early years of Simon Ushakov. His birth date is deduced from his inscription on one of the icons: In the year 7166 painted this icon Simon Ushakov son, being 32 years of age. At 22 he became a paid artist of the Silver Chamber, affiliated with the Armory Prikaz. The bright, fresh colours and exquisite, curving lines of his proto-baroque icons caught the eye of Patriarch Nikon, who
Which unseeded player won this year's Ladies Australian Open Tennis Championship?	How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament? \| Your athletic trainer Questions › tennis › How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament? How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament? 1 Of the 4 majors - Roland Garros (clay) seems to me to have produced the biggest share of "one slam wonders" or, players that only one 1 grand slam title. Some recent names that come to mind are Gaston Gaudio, Albert Costa and Andres Gomez. "Who?", you ask? Exactly. To answer your question: Clay: Favors "grinders" and players that are willing to play longer, more drawn out points. Since clay is a slower surface the ball doesn't move through the court as quickly and so players are able to move to get certain shots that wouldn't be as easy to get to on faster surfaces like hard courts. Players that move well and have great footwork also flourish on clay (like Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, etc.). Clay also tends to favor players from nations where clay is the most common court surface found and so the players "grew up" playing on it and were more familiar with how to play on it. Grass: Favors serve and volley players (though not as much now as it used to) and players... 0 0 2 My answer addresses tennis. Perhaps the most important advice is mental. If you want to improve, do not have an arrogant or superior mindset on court. Focus on improving yourself. If your partner is not able to consistently return your balls, you are essentially limited to polishing your own footwork, technique, accuracy, and feel. Otherwise, there are many additional things you can practice - depending on your own level. For low-level players, I suggest focusing on technique, footwork, and accuracy. For mid-level players, force yourself to work on the strokes you're less comfortable with e.g volleys, slices etc. Eliminating gaping weaknesses is the main obstacle to becoming a high(er)-level player. When you feel more-or-less comfortable everywhere in the court, work more on your feel. If you are a high-level player you will find it surprisingly difficult to play normally against much weaker opponents, since you'll have far less pace to work with. Given... 0 0 More 3 David Goffin is only 21 years old. It is hard to get past his age. Before his fourth-round match against Roger Federer, he mentioned that he used to have posters of his idol plastered on the walls of his childhood room. Who believed the posters weren’t still up, that he wasn’t still sleeping in that room? With his unaffected face, wide-set eyes, floppy blond hair, bony shoulders, and narrow chest, he makes a baby face like Ryan Harrison look geriatric. Goffin seemed just happy to be there. He was what’s known as a “lucky loser.” Ranked 109th in the world, he didn’t qualify for the main draw, sneaking in only when a player withdrew at the last minute, yet he had somehow made it into the second week at Roland Garros. Goffin hung with Federer — in fact, played better than Federer through the first set, winning it 7-5. Goffin struck the ball early, fearlessly, and threw himself into his swing with such force that his torso sometimes twisted in the air, his hair flying. He wasn’t afraid... 0 0 More 4 An unassuming 17-year-old Chinese-American Michael Chang, standing at just 5'7", had done well to reach the 1989 French Open fourth round against then three-time French Open winner Ivan Lendl. But Lendl was expected to dish out a tennis lesson. Chang had his back against the wall, and he would do something that became a part of tennis folklore. He baited Lendl with balloon balls and even used the under-arm serve. The normally ice-cold Lendl cracked under the pressure. A week later, Chang became the youngest male Grand Slam winner ever by defeating Stefan Edberg 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. A record that still stands. Please also read The 20 Worst Temper Tantrums in Tennis... 0 0 7 Story highlights Williams trailed 5-3 in first set Muguruza eased past Samantha Stosur Djokovic makes men's fin
From which organisation did the term 'Third Degree' meaning an interrogation, originate?	etymology - What's with the third degree? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange What's with the third degree? Where did the phrase "third degree" (referring to intense interrogation) originate? Additionally, how did "grill" come to have its related meaning? 4 Then there's the "fourth degree" - spoken of in hushed tones by those who've witnessed Monty Python's exposure of the horrific interrogation techniques used by the Spanish Inquisition. No-one who's seen this harrowing docudrama would make light of the comfy chair – FumbleFingers Sep 30 '11 at 17:49 Wikipedia has an article on third degree interrogation. Here are its hypotheses as to its origin: No one knows the origin of the term but there are several hypotheses. [...] Possible origins The third degree of Freemasonry and the rigorous procedures to advance to that level. The term may have been coined by Richard H. Sylvester, the Chief of Police for Washington, DC. He divided police procedures into the arrest as the first degree, transportation to jail as the second degree, and interrogation as the third degree. The term may have been coined by nineteenth century New York City Police detective Thomas F. Byrnes, perhaps as a pun on his name, as in third degree burns. As an aside, you may be interested in this popular and related question . Phrases.org seems more definite about the origin: In Masonic lodges there are three degrees of membership; the first is called Entered Apprentice, the second Fellowcraft, and the third is master mason. When a candidate receives the third degree in a Masonic lodge, he is subjected to some activities that involve an interrogation and it is more physically challenging than the first two degrees. It is this interrogation that was the source of the name of the US police force's interrogation technique. That is referred to in an 1900 edition of Everybody's Magazine: "From time to time a prisoner... claims to have had the Third Degree administered to him." up vote 1 down vote According to the OED, it's ‘an interrogation of a prisoner by the police involving the infliction of mental or physical suffering in order to bring about a confession or to secure information. originally U.S.’ First recorded in 1880. ‘Third degree’more generally has meanings related to the greatest degree of intensity, so it’s not hard to see how the meaning was transferred to an interrogation. The first recorded use of ‘grill’ meaning ‘to subject to severe questioning’ is dated 1894. Its use in that sense seems to stem directly from the idea of placing something over a fire, and hence tormenting with heat.
What is the number of the 'Starship Enterprise'?	Star Trek : What does NCC-1701 serial number stand for? \| SciFi UK Review Star Trek : What does NCC-1701 serial number stand for? Posted on 25 February 2007 by Richard Hawkins Q) Can you tell me what the serial numbers on the Starship Enterprise stand for? Many thanks. A) It doesn’t stand for anything . The Star Trek Encyclopedia states: “NCC doesn’t stand for anything. It was devised by Matt Jefferies, art director of the first Star Trek series. Jefferies, who is a pilot, based NCC on 20th century aircraft registration codes. In such 20th century usage, an “N” first letter refers to an aircraft registered in the USA. A “C” second letter refers to a civil aircraft. Jefferies added a second “C”, just because he thought it looked better. Think of it as being like the arbitrary three-letter code that’s part of automobile license plate numbers in many states.” Great Scifi For Trekkers!
In Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book', what is the name of the snake?	What is the snake's name in "The Jungle Book"? \| Reference.com What is the snake's name in "The Jungle Book"? A: Quick Answer Kaa, pronounced Kar, is the snake's name in "The Jungle Book." He is a python. Kipling based this name on the hissing sound snakes make with an open mouth. Full Answer Kaa's name is not the only one with an unexpected pronunciation; the Mow in Mowgli rhymes with cow. While Kipling made up Kaa and Mowgli, he took other names from Hindustani origins. Baloo, pronounced Bar-loo, is Hindustani for bear, and Bagheera, pronounced Bug-eer-a, is Hindustani for panther or leopard. Kaa, Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera all appear in both Kipling's books and Disney's animated film, though their personalities differ between the two.
What type of bird is an 'Egret'?	Great Egret, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology Smaller and more slender than Great Egret Pink bill with black tip Stringy, shaggy plumes on neck and breast © Roy Brown , Dauphin Island, Alabama, April 2010 Similar Species The all-white Snowy Egret is much smaller than a Great Egret, and has a more slender black bill and black legs with bright-yellow feet. Young Little Blue Herons are mostly white, but are much smaller than Great Egrets and have dusky wingtips. The white morph of the Reddish Egret has a bicolored bill with a dark tip and pink base. In southern Florida you may see the white morph of the Great Blue Heron , also called the “Great White” Heron. They are larger, with a thicker bill and chalky, flesh-colored legs rather than the Great Egret’s neat black legs. Wood Storks are less graceful-looking than Great Egrets, with a downcurved bill, dark, unfeathered head, and shorter neck; in flight you’ll also see extensive black in the flight feathers.
What is the name of Blackpool's airport?	Blackpool airport closes its doors for the last time in its 105-year history \| Daily Mail Online comments The final passenger plane has flown out of Blackpool airport, bringing to an end its illustrious 105-year history. Staff wept as the last flight departed for the Isle of Man at 5pm, with the Lancashire airport preparing to officially shut its doors for the final time at 6pm, leaving 118 people out of work. The airport, which was formerly known as Squires Gate Airfield, became one of the first UK aviation sites in the UK after opening in 1909, but has suffered from financial problems in recent years. Scroll down for video Staff wept as the last flight departed for the Isle of Man before the airport prepares to close its doors The last passengers boarded the 5pm flight to the Isle of Man, with the airport set to close one hour later RELATED ARTICLES Share 760 shares Check-in staff were in tears and were seen consoling one another as they waved the final few passengers through the departure gates this evening. Balfour Beatty, who bought the site in 2008, put the airport in Lancashire up for sale in August following years of financial struggles, which saw them losing around £2m a year. However, despite being one of the UK's smallest airports, Blackpool International airport has a huge history. The Lancashire airstrip has played host to a string of celebrity guests over the years. It was 1909 that more than 200,000 spectators gathered to watch legendary airman Frenchman Henri Farman take to the air to perform in an air show on the site at Squires Gate on the Fylde coast. Check-in staff were in tears and were seen consoling one another as they prepared to leave the airport Blackpool airport, which is being closed this afternoon at 6pm following years of financial struggles, dates back more than a century and has played host to a string of celebrity guests since it was first opened in 1909 In 1927 it was finally opened to the paying public, offering flights to and from the Isle of Man. It later began short haul holiday flights to countries such as Spain and the former Yugoslavia and by 1950 had become a vital transport link, with 25,000 passengers passing through the airport to travel to Manchester, London, Leeds, Birmingham, Southport and Glasgow. According to Stuart Menzies, who has worked at the airport for 28 years and who manages a fleet of aircraft from the site, the airport has been popular with royalty as well as VIPs. He told ITV: ‘It is a small airport and they can arrive without encountering the paparazzi. ‘Very early on I remember the Sultan of Brunei came through on his way to the Lake District. Blackpool Airport was one of the first UK aviation sites in the UK after opening in 1909 The airport, which served 235,000 passengers last year - way down on the figure of two million per year that bosses had hoped for when they undertook a costly refurbishment of the airport in 2006 ‘The Queen usually arrives once a year, very quietly, when she is travelling to see the Duke of Westminster.’ The most recent was pop legend Rod Stewart, who landed at the airport ahead of his summer gig at Blackpool FC. In the 1983 General Election campaign, Tory Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher used the airport to arrive in nearby Fleetwood for one of her final election rallies. Pilot Brian Bateson, a flying instructor based at the airport, famously bought a Vulcan bomber in 1983 which he placed at the entrance to the airport. It was finally sold on eBay in 2004. Blackpool airport the airport welcomes singer Rod Stewart and the Queen Former baggage handler Graham Spray, 72, remembers the airport's glory days when he watched stars such as Tommy Cooper pass through the airport on their way to their glitzy shows on the piers and in the Tower Ballroom. In 1941, Britain's most famous female aviator Amy Johnson set off from Blackpool for RAF Kidlington in Oxfordshire on what proved to be her final flight. The pilot, who found fame in 1930 as the first woman to fly solo to Australia, was a member of the Air Transport Auxiliary which flew airc
Which actor plays the part of 'Les Battersby' in 'Coronation Street'?	Coronation Street star Bruce Jones who played Les Battersby to appear in new feature film Cream alongside Bolton-based former Heartbeat star Jack Marsden - Manchester Evening News Get What's On updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Cameras are about to begin rolling on a new feature film starring Coronation Street’s Bruce Jones. The actor, who played Les Battersby in the ITV soap for 10 years, has been cast alongside Bolton-based former Heartbeat star Jack Marsden in upcoming drama/comedy Cream. Bruce plays Ron, an old diabetic man who lives alone on the Welsh coast, while Jack plays unemployed Garry, who is forced to care for him or lose his benefits. Filming will take place in and around Llandudno, north Wales, from April 2 to 24, according to Film Wales, which is advertising for crew members. It said: “They say comedy is often found in reality and Cream touches on many subjects of social relevance today including the care and benefits system, loneliness, loss and love. Bruce Jones played Les Battersby for 10 years, until 2007. “The film has the support of the Welsh Government bodies as well as interest from UK and US distributors and the film’s premiere is already set to take place at Cineworld Cinemas, Llandudno. “After the North Wales premiere the film is to go on tour and be screened at Cineworld Cinemas up and down the UK. “The film is also set to be exhibited at a number of international festivals and film markets including Berlin, Cannes and Toronto.” Like us on Facebook
The characters 'Nelly Deane' and 'Mr. Lockwood', narrate which book?	Wuthering Heights Narrator Point of View Who is the narrator, can she or he read minds, and, more importantly, can we trust her or him? First Person (Peripheral Narrator) Wuthering Heights has two main narrators: Lockwood and Ellen "Nelly" Dean. The primary narrator is Lockwood, who begins and ends the narrative and is recording the story that he hears from Nelly. Nelly is Lockwood's inside source of information, though, as he can only directly report what he witnesses in the present time—beginning in 1801, the year before Heathcliff dies. So, Nelly is telling Lockwood her version of the events, which then get filtered and recorded through his perspective. In cases where Nelly was not a witness to the events, she fills in the story with either someone else's eyewitness report to her or with quotes from a letter. It's important to remember that both Nelly and Lockwood have their own interests, biases, likes, and dislikes. So what we read is a highly biased account of the story of the Linton, Earnshaw, and Heathcliff families. With the exception of a few stretches in the novel, we are always receiving information through the double lens of these two characters... neither of whom is objective or detached. Brontë provides a few hints that our narrators have their own plans, desires, and interpretations. An example: remember how Lockwood grossly misjudges Heathcliff on their first encounter? He writes, Mr. Heathcliff and I are such a suitable pair to divide the desolation between us. A capital fellow! (1.1) We realize pretty quickly that Heathcliff is a lot of things, but a "capital fellow" isn't one of them, and it takes Lockwood a while to get the hint. Plus, remember how he thought he had a chance with Catherine Heathcliff? Riiiight. Too Many Books, Too Much Time Okay, now just one (of many) examples of a problem with Nelly's narrative: she admits that she tells the story "in true gossip's fashion" (8.87). How Nelly sees herself is important because it tells us about the kind of narrator she will be. As she tells Lockwood: I certainly esteem myself a steady, reasonable kind of body [...] not exactly from living among the hills and seeing one set of faces, and one series of actions [...] but I have undergone sharp discipline which has taught me wisdom; and then, I have read more books than you would fancy, Mr. Lockwood. You could not open a book in this library that I have not looked into. (8.86) Nelly wants Lockwood to know that she's not just some uneducated servant. But any time you have narrator who reads a lot, it's a red flag. By adding this detail, Brontë suggests that Nelly likes stories, or fiction, and possibly gets some of her ideas from books. We can tell she likes drama and symbolic detail, as when she tells the story of Heathcliff putting a piece of his hair in Catherine's locket. While Nelly's story involves less speculation than Lockwood's, her advice to young Heathcliff reveals an active imagination, the result of reading perhaps one too many Romantic novels: Who knows but your father was Emperor of China, and your mother an Indian queen, each of them able to buy up, with one week's income, Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange together? [...] Were I in your place, I would frame high notions of my birth. (7.44) The point is, Nelly adds her own creative interpretations to a scene she is too much a part of to describe objectively. The story that Nelly narrates takes place, for the most part, in the past, and the characters cannot refute her version of the facts. Her tendency to romanticize makes her a compelling but totally unreliable narrator.
In which war was the Battle of Brandywine?	The Battle of Brandywine · George Washington's Mount Vernon Biography of George Washington Key Facts The Man & Myth Martha Washington French & Indian War The Revolutionary War The First President Slavery By Edward G. Lengel The Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, marked the apparent end of a long period of frustration for the British in North America. For Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe, commander of the British forces in North America, it was the first chance he had to come fully to grips with General George Washington's army since the British victory of Long Island in August 1776. That battle resulted in the loss of New York City to the United States for the remainder of the war. Since then, however, the only serious engagements between the armies had been the inconclusive affair at White Plains, N.Y. in October 1776, and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, N.J. in December 1776 and January 1777, when Washington inflicted minor but stinging defeats on Howe's forces. The British commander spent the first part of the summer campaign of 1777 in New Jersey, trying to lure Washington into the open for another major engagement that would finally wipe out the main American army while Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne's northern expedition severed New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington's stubborn refusal to risk a major engagement forced the British commander to find another means of forcing battle, and on July 8 he began embarking his 16,500 men on board his brother Admiral Richard Howe's armada at Sandy Hook, N.J. Washington and the Battle of Brandywine from Mount Vernon on Vimeo . General Howe's intention was to sail via the Delaware Bay to the Delaware River, threatening Philadelphia and preventing Washington from reinforcing Major-General Horatio Gates's northern army against Burgoyne. In the process he might force the pitched battle he had sought unsuccessfully in New Jersey. The fleet set sail on July 23 and reached the Delaware Bay on July 30, where Howe received misleading intelligence of American obstructions in the Delaware River that seemed to make an approach from that direction impracticable. He decided in view of this to enter the Chesapeake Bay, landing at the northernmost point possible and approaching Philadelphia overland. The Americans were meanwhile kept guessing about Howe's destination. The sighting of the British fleet in the northeast Chesapeake Bay on August 22 and the subsequent British landing at Turkey Point, 8 miles below Head of Elk, Md., on August 25 finally put an end to all speculation. Unexpected as the landing was, the American main army, numbering roughly 16,000 men, was not in a bad position to defeat or at least contain it. Marching from positions along the Neshaminy Creek in Pennsylvania, the Americans passed through Philadelphia to Darby, Pa., reaching Wilmington, Del. just as the British commenced landing. Morale among the Continental troops was high, as John Adams and others who watched them march through Philadelphia attested. Though lacking the smartness of professional soldiers they were, Adams noted, "extreamly well armed, pretty well cloathed, and tolerably disciplined." The general orders for the day had demanded the strictest march discipline, threatening any soldier who broke ranks with "thirty- nine lashes"; though Washington was not above stopping for refreshments with his entourage at the City Tavern. Although Howe's landing was unopposed, his soldiers were seasick and exhausted. Their horses were in a wretched state, many having died on the voyage; and although the local Tory inhabitants and deserters from the American dragoons helped to re-equip the British, this took some time. A concentrated American attack, given the disorganized state of the militia and the distance of the main army, was however clearly impossible, and Howe was left to rest and reorganize his command in peace. The British moved forward on September 3 in two divisions, one commanded by the Hessian Lieutenant-General Baron Wilhelm Knyphausen and the other by Major-General
In the Bible, who named all living beasts?	Evidence of Black Africans in the Bible \| Grace Communion International Evidence of Black Africans in the Bible 1998, 2007 In 1992, I took a class at Emory University in Atlanta called Introduction to the Old Testament. As I read the various required textbooks for the course, I saw something I had not noticed before. Many Old Testament scholars, particularly European scholars of the 18th, 19th and early 20th century, had written their books and commentaries on the Old Testament from the perspective that there were no people of color mentioned in the Scriptures. Different nationalities depicted in tomb of Ramses III: Libyan, Nubian, Syrian, Bedouin, Hittite Puzzled, I began to look into the topic more deeply. I studied intensively for about a year, attending lectures and interviewing scholars. I began to realize that this was a particularly difficult and controversial subject, and it has caused much hurt. Thankfully, times have changed, but some of the wounds remain. So let’s look at it, and put to rest once and for all this biased and unfair distortion of the Bible. Video Interview: The Office of Reconciliation & Mediation Let me apologize in advance for some of the terms that I will need to use as we discuss this topic. They are not the terms we would prefer today, but they are terms that historians, ethnologists and Bible commentators of past centuries, and even the 20th century, have employed to explain their ideas about the origin of blacks. These ideas, steeped in racial prejudice, were alleged to provide a biblical justification for black slavery and the subjugation of black peoples. When I first read about these concepts, they brought tears to my eyes. As a white person in a predominantly white country, I also began to gain a better understanding of and a greater appreciation for the black experience in the United States. Is the Bible a book by a white God for white people? Of course not. God is spirit and does not have "color" in our human and earthly sense. There is nothing in the Scriptures to indicate that people are excluded from God’s saving grace on the basis of ethnic origin or skin color. God is "not wanting anyone to perish" (2 Peter 3:9). Jesus is the Savior of all peoples. Nevertheless, it is a fact that the majority of European artists and Bible commentators painted and described all biblical characters, including God, as white. This had the effect of excluding blacks from being a part of Scripture and has led some people of color to question the Bible’s relevance to them. Exclusion was only one side of the problem. Where the presence of blacks in the Bible was admitted, primarily among uneducated whites, outrageous myths and fables abounded. This was especially true among white Christians living in the southeastern United States prior to the Civil War. These denigrating tales were believed to support the racist (and unbiblical) notion that the Bible supported a white subjugation of black people. What do we mean by "black"? There are several difficulties surrounding any discussion of this sensitive topic. Some are obvious; others are less so. Not least is the question, what do we mean by "black" people? In America today, we mean African-Americans — those with African ancestry and dark skin color. But is that how the people who lived when the books of the Bible were written would have thought? There are differences between ancient and modern concepts of what "black" means when it is applied to people. For example, in the table of nations in Genesis 10, the word used to describe the people descended from Ham in the ancient Hebrew, Akkadian and Sumerian languages is related to the color black. But what does this mean? Our traditional understanding of the Old Testament is influenced by the ancient rabbinic method of interpretation known as Midrash. These interpretations sometimes take precedence over the literal meaning of the text being interpreted. They also belong to another time with other socio-economic conditions and concerns. When ancient rabbinic literature mentions black people, does it mean ethn
First performed in 1941, which English composer's first operetta was named for the American folk hero 'Paul Bunyan'?	Project MUSE - Auden and Britten’s Paul Bunyan and the Frontiers of Opera The wind blows it back and forth. They die to make man just And worthy of the earth. (417–18) The contemporary critic F. McEachran suggested that these lines look “uncommonly like a Christian hymn to a better world” (202). That may be so, but the prevailing response seems to have been articulated by Auden’s friend and collaborator, Louis MacNeice, who said, “The mystical love scenes of Eric and Anna made one long for a sack to put one’s head in” (qtd. in Hynes 309 ). The title of McEachran’s review of On the Frontier, “Topical Drama,” may provide a clue to why these operatic love duets did not come off. The conventions of spoken drama at the time – especially for plays where audiences expected some kind of direct commentary on contemporary political events – just did not allow for scenes this ritualized or unrealistic. When T.S. Eliot reflected on two passages that “used the device of a lyrical duet” in his own 1939 play The Family Reunion (which is less immediately topical than On the Frontier), he criticized them for being “too much like operatic arias. The member of the audience, if he enjoys this sort of thing, is putting up with a suspension of the action in order to enjoy a poetic fantasia” (88). Eliot’s quest for the proper form for spoken verse drama would continue until the end of his career, and as his dramatic language evolved, he purged it of anything resembling a “poetic fantasia.” Meanwhile, as Auden’s work grew less political, he gave up spoken verse drama altogether – On the Frontier was his last effort in this direction, and it was clear that he was very nearly approaching the generic frontier of opera itself. Suspensions of action and poetic (or musical) fantasias are precisely what the conventions of opera require and what Auden’s dramatic verse was capable of providing. But Auden and Britten’s next collaboration, begun in 1939, is not an opera in any strict sense; in fact, they seem to have been bent on first undertaking almost every other form of musical theatre – and all within the same work. Paul Bunyan’s Multiple Frontiers In some ways, and especially on the page, Paul Bunyan feels like a continuation of Auden’s verse dramas. Humphrey Carpenter, who is both Auden’s and Britten’s biographer, considers the libretto “as exuberant and [End Page 415] undisciplined as were Auden’s early attempts at writing plays. Like them it sets doggerel alongside fine lyric poetry” ( W.H. Auden 277 ). Peter Porter labels it a “transitional work whereby Group Theatre Auden is initiated into America” ( “Great” 10 ). Significantly, however, this is Group Theatre Auden sans Isherwood, and it shows. Of the contemporary reviews of the original production, almost all are negative and most single out the conspicuous lack of plot development and dramatic structure. Virgil Thomson, in his New York Herald Tribune review (titled “Music- Theatrical Flop” and easily the harshest of the bunch), complains, “‘Paul Bunyan’ has, as dramatic literature, no shape and very little substance . . . What any composer thinks he can do with a text like ‘Paul Bunyan’ is beyond me. It offers no characters and no plot” (14); this judgement seems particularly damning coming from a composer who was resourceful enough to compose operas to texts by Gertrude Stein. According to Sherill Tippins, the director, Milton Smith, had his doubts before the work was ever performed, and he attempted, without success, to persuade Auden to alter it; it was Smith’s opinion that “[t]he opera had begun to resemble more a strung-together series of tableaux vivants, each illustrating a separate theme, than a convincing and captivating story” (182). This is what happens, Dryden might say, when a libretto is written by a poet who excels at “Songish Parts” and “variety of Numbers” but who neglects to “gratify the understanding” (4). It is ironic that a libretto about taming the wilderness and establishing civilized order out of chaos should itself be so untamed and chaotic. But if one can get past Th
Released in 2000, 'All The Small Things' was the first UK top 10 hit for which American pop-punk band?	blink-182: Greatest Hits - Music on Google Play ( 62) Description Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album of American rock band Blink-182. It was released on October 31, 2005 by Geffen Records. Greatest Hits was created by Geffen shortly after the band's February 2005 breakup, termed an "indefinite hiatus" by the label. Tensions had risen in the group and guitarist Tom DeLonge desired to take time off. Bassist Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker argued with DeLonge regarding the band's future and their possible next album, and heated exchanges led to DeLonge's exit. In the interim, Hoppus and Barker continued playing together in +44, and DeLonge formed his new outfit Angels & Airwaves. The compilation collects the band's most successful singles with one new song and a non-album track. The collection covers tracks from the band's debut album Cheshire Cat to their most recent studio effort to that time, Blink-182. Greatest Hits features numerous hit singles by the band, including "Dammit", "What's My Age Again?", "All the Small Things", "The Rock Show", "First Date", "Feeling This" and "I Miss You".
What was the name of the 1999 television series created by Russell T. Davies that chronicled the lives of three men in Manchester's gay village?	Queer as Folk - Factbites Queer as Folk (UK) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Queer as Folk is a 1999 British television series that chronicles the lives of three gay men let loose in Manchester's gay village around Canal Street. Queer as Folk was produced by the independent Red Production Company for Channel Four, which had previously shown its openness for gay-themed material with made-for-TV movies like Beautiful Thing, which was later also given a cinema release. The producers say that Queer as Folk, although superficially a realistic depiction of gay urban life in the 1990s, is meant as a fantasy, and that Stuart, Vince, and Nathan are not so much characters as gay male archetypes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queer_as_Folk_(UK) (1045 words) Buy Queer as Folk: The Complete First Season on DVD at tlavideo.com Queer As Folk is unquestionably the gay cultural phenomena of the new millennium. Queer As Folk is one of the most amazing TV Shows ever and is a landmark as the show for the new millennium. Queer As Folk shows the life of a group of gay guys and a lesbian couple living in Pittsburgh. www.tlavideo.com /templates/catalog_details.cfm?id=184588&c=2&v=2&sn=149 (1217 words) BBC News \| ENTERTAINMENT \| Queer As Folk lands Stateside Queer As Folk is being seen as groundbreaking because it is the first American TV drama in which almost all of the principal characters are gay . Queer as Folk has also raised concerns among some gays who have seen previews, who feel it reflects a very limited segment of their community. Although some gays have complained that Queer is Folk is too male and too focused on drug-taking, promiscuous culture the series is expected to win a strong following in the gay community. news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/entertainment/newsid_1050000/1050177.stm (618 words) Television: Kathryn Jean Lopez on Queer as Folk on NRO Weekend Queer shows us the lifestyle that puts homosexuals at risk the dangerous, unseemly world of gay baths and nightclubs. Queer's level of gay promiscuity is unrivaled by anything else on TV or at least anything else that you are encouraged to watch on your daily travels. Queer as Folk is supposedly "groundbreaking" television, but if you're gonna be groundbreaking, just do it. www.nationalreview.com /weekend/television/television-lopez012602.shtml (727 words) Queer as Folk Special Introduction, queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 queer ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Queer as Folk Special Introduction, queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 Our feature on the series "Queer as folk" will hopefully grow into a comprehensive guide. Even though the series has finished we will continue to add pictures and additional background information all the time as well possibly giving you sneak previews of the promised 2 hour follow-up special Click here to send us your thoughts on the series. www.gayguide.co.uk /queerasfolk/index2.htm (215 words) queer as folk @ a i d a n - g i l l e n. c o m queer as folk @ a i d a n - g i l l e n. Stuart, Vince and Nathan may all be back on Canal Street, but Queer as Folk 2 takes their story further. Queer as Folk generated 321 calls to Channel Four on Wednesday 24 February, the day after the first episode was broadcast. www.aidan-gillen.com /qaf.html (599 words) Queer as Folk rules! Queer as Folk is back for its’ third season. But when the same issue was explored on Queer as Folk, it seemed all the more meaningful and came without the tearjerker aspect added for good television on Boston Public. I admit it, I am an addict to the American version of QAF, but I have to say, as a gay guy (and a fl one at that) I h... www.suite101.com /article.cfm/8047/99923 (643 words) Amazon.com: DVD: Queer as Folk - The Complete First Season (Showtime) (2001) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Though prompted by its excellent British counterpart, the US version of QA
Released in 2001, 'Teenage Dirtbag', was the first UK top 10 hit for which American pop-punk group?	Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders - Fuse Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders Sample the "Flavor of the Weak" and look back at our favorite screamy, dreamy hits. pin it 0 Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders Whether you were belting "Flavor of the Weak" into a hairbrush, learning how to play power chords to "Teenage Dirtbag" or simply blowing out your headphones, computer speakers or car stereo while blasting the Starting Line in the suburbs, admit it: You had a thing for pop-punk at one point or another. No one was immune between the years of 1996-2006. Though bands like Blink-182 and New Found Glory went on to represent that sunny genre that coupled radio-ready hooks with the driving riffs of punk and hardcore better than anything else, a handful of select bands made a special contribution to the canon of pop-punk: the one-hit wonder. We've scoured our LiveJournals, our memories and our stacks of mix tapes to compile this list of favorite pop-punk one-hit wonders for you. Sit back, relax, rewind and revisit. (And we apologize in advance for getting "Flagpole Sitta" stuck in your head for the rest of time.) By Hilary Hughes, Jeff Benjamin, Thomas Nassiff and Maria Sherman 1 / 14 American Hi-Fi American Hi-Fi American Hi-Fi rose up the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 (and never again) with their insanely catchy debut single "Flavor of the Weak." It stalled at No. 41, just missing a Top 40 hit for the group, but was a Top 5 smash on the Alternative charts. Four albums later, the band is still together with their fifth record slated for this September. Fun fact: frontman Stacy Jones is the music director and touring drummer for Miley Cyrus . 1 / 14 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Red Jumpsuit Apparatus In 2006, Jacksonville, Florida's Red Jumpsuit Apparatus snagged a Top 25 hit with "Face Down." It was a racing rock track with an important message decrying men who get violent with their girlfriends. How many songs nowadays have a chorus that's both catchy and progressive ("Do you feel like a man when you push her around? / Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?")? We really miss this brand of pop-punk. 2 / 14 Save Ferris Save Ferris The ska-punk cover was a gem in and of itself in the late '90s/early '00s, and one of the best was Save Ferris' take on '80s jukebox staple "Come On Eileen." Monique Powell's voice is a force to be reckoned with, as is the chipper as all get-out instrumentation. Save Ferris are no longer the band they were back when their take on "Come On Eileen" was recorded—Powell's the only remaining original member—but the cover and its charm endure. 3 / 14 Wheatus Wheatus You'd be lying to yourself if you said you didn't whisper "I'VE GOT TWO TICKETS TO IRON MAIDEN BAAAAY-BEEEEE" out loud after catching so much as a bar of "Teenage Dirtbag." The stuff of rom com soundtrack dreams, "Teenage Dirtbag" settled at the height of pop-punk hysteria in 2000. (That explains how Wheatus was able to convince Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari to star in the music video for the track.) 4 / 14 Lit Lit The summer of 1999 brought about a soundtrack full of pop-punk glory, and we may never forget Blink-182 ’s “All the Small Things” and Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” as a result. The entire world was in solidarity with Southern California, and for a minute, Lit lead the pack. “My Own Worst Enemy” is self-deprecating and catchy, like all good sad boy band music. The opening line, “Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk? / I didn’t mean to call you that” might be the most pop-punk verse ever written. 5 / 14 Fountains of Wayne Fountains of Wayne One of the most instantly recognizable singles of the “download generation,” Fountains of Wayne struck gold with “Stacy’s Mom.” Everything from the sticky-sweet melody to the Fast Times at Ridgemont High-influenced video was perfectly executed, resulting in Fountains of Wayne becoming a true one-hit wonder on a mainstream scale. (We still think you should listen to the wonderful “Hey Julie,” also from Welcome Interstate Managers.) 6 / 14 Harvey Danger Harvey D
Which folk-hero was the subject of Rossini's final opera?	Teatro Regio at the Harris and on WFMT \| On WFMT Teatro Regio at the Harris and on WFMT Tuesday, December 2, 2014 by Noel Morris Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy Wednesday at 6:50 pm Producing opera is a 400 year old occupation for Italians. They’ve exported the scores of Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini to theaters worldwide, not to mention performers like Pavarotti and Toscanini. They’ve erected sumptuous opera houses; and in spite of their tendency to burn down (Teatro Regio burned in 1936), Italians maintain traditions in an unbroken line directly back to the composers. In such vital and energizing environs, it seems they have been slow to leave. According to Teatro Regio Torino, inaugurated in 1740, Wednesday’s concert in Chicago’s Harris Theater marks the company’s first appearance in North America. The Teatro Regio Torino production of “Guglielmo Tell” by Gioachino Rossini; directed by Graham Vick; costumes by Paul Brown; photo by Ramella & Giannese Teatro Regio presents a concert performance of the final opera of Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell, a french language opera composed by Rossini in Paris in 1828. The opera tells the story of a Swiss rebel who leads his people against their Austrian oppressors. Although Guillaume Tell depicts a fourteenth century folk hero, the subject of popular uprising tripped the censors in both France and in Italy, causing cuts and delays in productions of the opera. It was a year before the French premiere took place. An Italian translation of Guillaume Tell followed in 1831. “I think Rossini, with great sensitivity, felt the changes that were taking place around him. So he decided to leave the scene but does so with the mastery of a “coup de théâtre”, showing to the world, through William Tell, that if he wanted, he could have made it a landmark in the eighteenth century melodrama.” —Gianandrea Noseda American soprano Angela Meade sings the role of Matilde Luca Salsi singing Macbeth with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2013, c. Todd Rosenberg The Teatro Regio Torino presents the Italian version of Rossini’s final opera, Guglielmo Tell. Baritone Luca Salsi, who sang the role of Macbeth in Riccardo Muti’s performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, sings the title role of Guglielmo Tell. Washington state native Angela Meade sings the role of the Habsburg princess Matilde; and Iowa native, tenor John Osborn sings Arnoldo. Gianandrea Noseda, the outgoing music director of Teatro Regio Torino conducts these performances, which will include stops in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toronto, and at Carnegie Hall. WFMT will go to the Harris Theater on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:50 pm to present a live broadcast of the concert performance of Guglielmo Tell. The 3-hour broadcast will be followed by Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin at 11:00 pm. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Larry Janowski I feel genuine regret for any Chicago opera lover who missed last night’s performance of William Tell at the Harris. On the other hand the relative smallness of the theater was like a funnel or wine press that squeezed every ounce of excitement and enthusiasm from singers and musicians. The audience, too, did itself proud–not always true among us running to our cars or trains. The experience was breathtaking and so very satisfying. Seeing William Tell was something I thought I’d never do, and I still look forward to a full-blown production, but I doubt all the costumes and scenery in the world could outdo this triumph. Buona ventura, to all the cast and crew in your American tour. Larry Janowski p.s. I admit that it was I who shaped my bravo into “Heigh ho!” after the overture. Couldn’t stop myself. stamman I tried to record this performance on my computer. All went well until the last 10minutes, then…nothing. Can anyone help?
With an area of 820,000 square metres, which is the world's largest religious structure?	10 Largest Temples in the World – Touropia Travel Experts Last updated on November 10, 2016 in World Religions 9 Comments So, what is the biggest temple in the world? To answer this question we first have to establish what a temple is. Although roughly defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities not all religions use the word temple. In the Western Christian tradition temple is rarely used for example so these churches and cathedrals will be excluded. In contrast, in the Eastern Christian tradition the word temple is used very frequently. Second what measure of size to use? According to the Guinness World Record the Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world but this is disputed by at least 3 other temples in India which are all claimed to be the largest temple. These temples are often part of a larger complex which makes it even less clear. In this list I’ll focus on the main temple (if any) to determine which is the largest temple in the word. 10Baalbek flickr/ upyernoz Baalbek, also called Heliopolis, is a spectacular archaeological site in northeastern Lebanon. From the 1st century BC and over a period of two centuries, the Romans built three temples here: Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus. Created to be the largest temple in the Roman empire, the temple of Jupiter was lined by 54 massive granite columns. Only 6 of these titanic columns remain standing but even they are incredibly impressive. The best preserved temple at the site is the Temple of Bacchus built in 150 AD. The temple is 69 meters long and 36 meters wide. Its walls are adorned by 42 Corinthian columns, 19 of which remain upright in position standing 19 meters (62 feet) high. 9Temple of Christ the Saviour flickr/ akk_rus One of the most imposing and controversial buildings in Moscow, the resurrected Temple of Christ the Saviour has had a short but turbulent history. It was originally commissioned after the defeat of Napoleon, but construction did not begin until 1839. In 1931 it was blown to pieces by orders of Stalin to make way for a proposed Palace of the Soviets, which was never built. In 1990, the Russian Orthodox Church received permission to rebuilt the cathedral. Completed in 2000, the new cathedral is loosely based on the original design, but constructed with modern building materials. At a height of 105 meters (344 feet) it is the tallest Orthodox church in the world. 8Temple of Saint Sava flickr/ Jorge-11 The Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade is the largest Orthodox church building in the world. It is dedicated to the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The construction of the church began in 1985 and was mostly completed by 2004. The internal decorations are still not finished. In English, it is usually called a cathedral because of its size and importance but it is not the seat of a bishop and therefore technically not a cathedral. In Serbian it is called a hram (temple). The church is 91 meters (299 feet) long from and 81 meters (266 feet) wide. It is 70 meters (230 feet) tall, with the main gold-plated cross on top of the dome extends the church for 12 more meters (39 feet). It has a surface area of 3,500 m2 on the ground floor. 7Tikal (Temple IV) Tikal was the largest Mayan city between ca. 200 to 900 AD with an estimated population between 100,000 and 200,000 inhabitants. Tikal contains 6 very large step pyramids. The largest, Temple-pyramid IV, is some 72 meters (230 feet) high and was finished around 720 AD. Temple IV is the largest temple built anywhere in the Maya region, and as it currently stands is the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas although the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan may originally have been taller, as may have been one of the jungle covered pyramids at El Mirador. 6Jetavanaramaya wikipedia/ MOHS Kosgodage Located in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the Jetavanaramaya is the largest stupa in the world if measured by volume. The temple was built by king Mahasena in the 3rd century AD and took 15 years to complete. Approximately 93.3 million baked bricks were
The Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the only place in the world where which mammal, that was first seen by Europeans in 1901, can be found in the wild?	1000+ images about Okapi, Forest Giraffe, Okapia johnstoni, giraffid artiodactyl mammal from Ituri Rainforest, Congo on Pinterest \| Msnbc rachel maddow, The zo… Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Okapi, Forest Giraffe, Okapia johnstoni, giraffid artiodactyl mammal from Ituri Rainforest, Congo The Okapi, Okapia johnstoni, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. The animal was brought to prominent European attention by speculation on its existence found in popular press reports covering Henry Morton Stanley's journeys in 1887. Today, about 10,000–20,000 remain in the wild 23 Pins783 Followers
The name of which colour was first used in the English poem 'Beowulf' to describe a shield made of wood from a Yew tree?	Colors and Color Healing Everything is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies that correspond to sound, light and color. We are drawn to the colors needed to create balance in our lives, the goal in all healing. Our consciousness and emotions align with the colors we wear, home design, and often our diet. Some people dream in color, others in black and white. ROYGBIV is an acronym for the sequence of hues commonly described as making up a rainbow . Colors and Frequenices Blue Blue is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440-490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colors. On the HSV Color Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a color corresponding to an equal mixture of red and green light. On a color wheel based on traditional color theory (RYB), the complementary color to blue is considered to be orange (based on the Munsell color wheel). The English language commonly uses "blue" to refer to any color from navy blue to cyan. The word itself is derived from the Old French word bleu. A Scots and Scottish English word for "blue-grey" is blae, from the Middle English bla ("dark blue," from the Old English blood). Ancient Greek lacked a word for color blue and Homer called the color of the sea "wine dark", except that the word kyanos (cyan) was used for dark blue enamel. In the English language, blue may refer to the feeling of sadness. This is because blue was related to rain, or storms, and in Greek mythology, the god Zeus would make rain when he was sad (crying), and a storm when he was angry. Kyanos was a name used in Ancient Greek to refer to dark blue tile (in English it means blue-green or cyan). The phrase "feeling blue" is linked also to a custom among many old deepwater sailing ships. If the ship lost the captain or any of the officers during its voyage, she would fly blue flags and have a blue band painted along her entire hull when returning to home port. Many languages do not have separate terms for blue and or green, instead using a cover term for both (when the issue is discussed in linguistics, this cover term is sometimes called grue in English). Blue is commonly used on internet browsers to color a link that has not been clicked; when a link has been clicked it changes yellow or orange or purple. Metaphysics Blue is the color of truth, serenity and harmony, by helping to soothe the mind. It is good for cooling, calming, reconstructing and protecting. good for fevers, calming the body and mind, raising frequency, etc. Blue is the color of electricity. We experience in a program created by electromagnetic energy that had a beginning and is evolving out of physical consciousness. Blue Crystals Blue relates to the future in linear time as it is a faster moving frequency than we experience in the physical. Consciousness is moving into the blue. (Midnight) Blue takes us to 12:00, 12 around 1 creational geometry, 2012 Mayan Calendar Prophecy, Hopi Blue Kachina Prophecies, Isis/Sirius , and more. Indigo Children Blue In the News ... Experts discover traces of rare artificial pigment on Egyptian mummy portraits and panel paintings Ancient Origins - August 29, 2015 Egyptian Blue is one of the first artificial pigments known to have been used by man. First created around 5,000 years ago by heating a mixture of a calcium compound, a copper-containing compound, silica sand and soda or potash to around 850-950 C, the precious pigment was reserved for the most exquisite of artworks. In Egyptian belief, blue was considered the color of the heavens, and hence the universe. It was also associated with water and the Nile. However, scientists have now found traces of the rare pigment behind drab-colored mummy portraits, leading to a new understanding of how this particular pigment was used by artists in the second century A.D. Egyptian Blue Hides in These Mummy Portraits Epoch Times - August 29, 2015 Dusting off 15 Roman-era Egyptian mummy portraits - mostly untouched for 100 years -
The animated television series 'Beavis & Butthead' is set in the fictional town of 'Highland', in which American state?	Highland \| Beavis and Butt-Head \| Fandom powered by Wikia Highland is the series' main setting. About Highland Edit Highland is a fictional town in the USA, possibly near the border of Texas and eastern New Mexico. It is also Beavis and Butt-head 's hometown and most of the series takes place in this town. To some fans, it's likely the town is located in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is more likely to be in the state of Texas however. In the Beavis and Butt-head Do America movie, Highland is only 40-80 miles North-Northeast near the desert sites of where Beavis went on his peyote trip in the middle of the movie. It makes perfect sense since Muddy is nearby and he can't live that far from where they were found in the desert since they started from Highland in the first place. Beavis and Butt-head's home was not too far away at all when they were in the desert and it can even be proven when watching episodes involving them being in the desert as well as the mountains which aren't far from Highland. They basically drove right near their own house in the middle of the movie within Texas as it's shown on the map after Muddy picks them up when he changes his mind about killing them in the desert after finding them. Notice that Beavis and Butt-head are in a different spot in the desert where a road is nearby to the left of the screen. There was no road in that spot when we first see them freaking out in the desert, so this must mean that Muddy picked them up to take them to another spot which is much close to Highland in the state of Texas. The spot they were originally in had to be in New Mexico since that scene took place before they were even in Texas after Muddy picked them up following being questioned by ATF officials. It's most likely in a dry, warm clime, though as most episodes feature a blazing yellow sun high in the sky. Much of the surrounding ecology is badland, plains, and flat desert, with few patches of forest and mountains. Although mentioned in Daria, the town is also said to have uranium in the drinking water. Considering the series' view in a rather cynical, sarcastic, and humorous light, as far as the town goes, Highland appears to not have aged well; despite all attempts to be a model all American town to live the American Dream in, much of the town shows years of wear and tear over the economy's directions and society's changes over time. Many of the streets that Beavis and Butthead walk down on are usually shown as rundown and gritty, with many businesses locally owned but appearing to struggle, with a Turbo Mall 2000 appearing to have taken plenty of business away. The people of Highland, though possibly well behaved, are often seen to be myopic and prudish, opportunistic and materialistic, inane, shortsighted, dimwitted, kitsch and affluently decadent, to slobbish, shabby, burnt out, and even outright criminally delinquent and violent. Teenagers are nonetheless eager to get out of Highland or are apathetic and aimless. Likewise with Texas, it's located in the Bible Belt. There appears to be a large network of Prosperity Gospel and televangelist Christian business owners who run the upper scale businesses in Highland. Conservative Fundamentalist talk show host Gus Baker is shown to have his headquarters set up in Highland, before his fall from fame. There also appears to be a largely ignored seedy underbelly and impoverished lower class ghettos; the fact that Todd and his gang terrorize the town, and to even the fact that Highland's more overlooked aspects gave birth to Beavis and Butthead, is testament to this fact. Businesses in Highland, notably in the heart of the town, are shown to have barred windows and doors. Blackouts usually showcase a lot of explosive social tension, crime and theft in Highland. Considering its location, it also appears that it's a hot spot for drug runners who cross the border.
Which blue pigment used in paints was discovered accidentally in Berlin in 1704 by Heinrich Diesbach and Johann Konrad Dippel?	The Accidental Creation of Prussian Blue Pigment By Marion Boddy-Evans Updated October 31, 2016. Any artist who enjoys using Prussian blue will find it hard to imagine that such a beautiful blue was actually the result of an experiment gone wrong. The discoverer of Prussian blue, the colormaker Diesbach, was in fact not trying to make a blue, but a red. The creation of Prussian blue, the first modern, synthetic color was completely accidental. Diesbach, working in Berlin, was attempting to create cochineal red lake in his laboratory. ("Lake" was once a label for any dye-based pigment; "cochineal" was originally obtained by crushing the bodies of cochineal insects.) The ingredients he needed were iron sulfate and potash. In a move that'll bring a smile to any artist's who's ever tried to save money by buying cheap materials, he obtained some contaminated potash from the alchemist in whose laboratory he was working, Johann Konrad Dippel. The potash had been contaminated with animal oil and was due to be thrown out. When Diesbach mixed the contaminated potash with the iron sulfate, instead of the strong red he was expecting, he got one that was very pale. continue reading below our video 5 Places to Sell Your Crafts He then attempted to concentrate it, but instead of a darker red he was expecting, he first got a purple, then a deep blue. He'd accidentally created the first synthetic blue pigment, Prussian blue. Traditional Blues It's hard to imagine now, given the range of stable, lightfast colors we can buy, that in the early eighteenth century artists didn't have an affordable or stable blue to use. Ultramarine, which is extracted from the stone lapis lazuli, was more expensive than vermilion and even gold. (In the Middle Ages, there was only one known source of lapis lazuli, which means simply 'blue stone'. This was Badakshan, in what is now Afghanistan. Other deposits have subsequently been found in Chile and Siberia). Indigo had a tendency to turn black, was not lightfast, and had a greenish tinge. Azurite turned green when mixed with water so couldn't be used for frescoes. Smalt was difficult to work with and had a tendency to fade. And not enough was yet known about the chemical properties of copper to consistently create a blue instead of a green (it's now known that the result depends on the temperature it was made at). The Chemistry Behind the Creation of Prussian Blue Neither Diesbach nor Dippel were able to explain what had happened, but these days we know that the alkali (the potash) reacted with the animal oil (prepared from blood), to create potassium ferrocyanide. Mixing this with the iron sulfate, created the chemical compound iron ferrocyanide, or Prussian blue. The Popularity of Prussian Blue Diesbach made his accidental discovery some time between 1704 and 1705. In 1710 it was described as being "equal to or excelling ultramarine". Being about a tenth of the price of ultramarine, it's no wonder that by 1750 it was being widely used across Europe. By 1878 Winsor and Newton were selling Prussian blue and other paints based on it such as Antwerp blue (Prussian blue mixed with white). Famous artists who have used it include Gainsborough, Constable, Monet, Van Gogh , and Picasso (in his 'Blue Period'). The Characteristics of Prussian Blue Prussian blue is a translucent (semi-transparent) color, but has a high tinting strength (a little has a marked effect when mixed with another color). Originally Prussian blue had a tendency to fade or turn grayish green, particularly when mixed with white, but with modern manufacturing techniques this is no longer an issue.
With over 600,000 works on display in six buildings, which museum contains the largest public collection of art in the world?	14 Best Museums in the World – Touropia Travel Experts 14 Best Museums in the World Last updated on November 9, 2016 in Culture 13 Comments The urge to collect things of beauty and significance goes deep into history. Museums not only exhibit but also safeguard these art objects for future generations. Today, we feature the best museums in the world. They hold some of the largest and most important art and antiquities collections on the planet. 14Tokyo National Museum flickr/ Psicoloco Established 1872, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The museum’s collections focus on ancient Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco-Buddhist art. 13Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the largest and most prestigious museum for art and history in the Netherlands. It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Until 2013, the museum is being completely renovated, but the major masterpieces are still on show. 12Prado Museum flickr/ losmininos One of the top museums in Spain, The Prado Museum in Madrid features some of the best collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century. The best known works on display at the museum are the Majas of Goya (La Maja Vestida and La Maja Desnuda) and Las Meninas by Velázquez. Velázquez not only provided the Prado with his own works, but his keen eye and sensibility was also responsible for bringing much of the museum’s fine collection of Italian masters to Spain. 11Museo Nacional de Antropologia flickr/ Dennis Jarvis The Museo Nacional de Antropología (or National Museum of Anthropology) in Mexico City contains archaeological artifacts from the pre-Columbian heritage of Mexico. Opened in 1964 by, the museum has a number of significant exhibits,such as the giant stone heads of the Olmec civilization and the Sacred Cenote from Chichen Itza. The most famous artifact however is the Stone of the Sun which was actually not used as a calendar but does contain 20 day signs and the 4 era’s of suns that preceded the current 5th sun. 10National Palace Museum The National Palace Museum in Taipei has the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks in the world. The museum was originally established as the Palace Museum in Beijing’s Forbidden City in 1925, shortly after the expulsion of the last emperor of China. In the final years of the Chinese Civil War the most prized items in the museum’s collection were moved to Taiwan. By the time the items arrived in Taiwan, the communist army had already seized control of the Palace Museum. 9Guggenheim Museum Bilbao flickr/ lezuck Designed by Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain is a spectacular twisting titanium-clad modern art museum and perhaps the most celebrated building of the 1990s. The graceful, sensuous curves, evocative of the ships that used to be ubiquitous along the docks of Bilbao, are covered in titanium squares, which resemble the scales of a fish and shimmer in the sunlight. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. 8Museum of Modern Art flickr/ eschipul The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City , is often identified as the most influential museum of modern art in the world. It arguably contains the best collection of modern masterpieces world-wide including Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and van Gogh’s Starry Night. In addition to the artwork, one of the main draws of MoMA is the building itself. A maze of glass walkways permits art viewing from many angles. In 2004 a $425 million face-lift by Yoshio Taniguchi increased the exhibition space of the museum by nearly 50%. 7Hermitage Museum Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a massive museum of art and culture showing the highlights of a collection of over 3 million items spanning the globe. A popular tourist attraction , the H
Which Commonwealth country is the smallest nation on mainland Africa in terms of area?	What is the smallest country in Africa? \| Reference.com What is the smallest country in Africa? A: Quick Answer The smallest country in Africa is Seychelles, a group of islands off the continent's east coast. The smallest country on the mainland of the continent is The Gambia. Full Answer Seychelles has an area of 177 square miles, or 455 square kilometers, which is around 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C., The Gambia has an area of 4,007 square miles, or 11,295 square kilometers, a little less than twice the size of Delaware. The Gambia is so small because the British created it as a colony expressly in order to control the Gambia River, which flows through the middle of the country. Therefore, it consists primarily of the river and the land on the side of the river and not much else.
Released in March 2008, the film 'Horton Hears A Who !',starring Jim Carrey, was based on a book of the same name by which author?	Horton Hears a Who! \| Total Movies Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Horton Hears a Who! Gross revenue $297,138,014 Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is a 2008 American computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the Dr. Seuss' book of the same name. The film was directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, and was produced by Blue Sky Studios. It features the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. Released on March 14, 2008 by 20th Century Fox, it received generally positive reviews, and grossed $297 million on a budget of $85 million. The film is the third Dr. Seuss feature film adaptation, the second Dr. Seuss film starring Jim Carrey after How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the first adaptation of a Dr. Seuss work fully animated using CGI technology. Plot A dust speck is dislodged from its obscure place and sent adrift through the Jungle of Nool. At the same time, Horton the elephant, the jungle's eccentric nature teacher, takes a dip in the pool. The dust speck floats past him in the air, and he hears a tiny yelp coming from it. Believing that an entire society of microscopic creatures are living on that speck, he places it atop a clover. Horton finds out the speck harbors the city of Whoville and its inhabitants, led by Mayor Ned McDodd (Steve Carell). He has a wife, Sally (Amy Poehler), 96 daughters (whose names all begin with the letter H), and one teenage son named JoJo (Jesse McCartney). Despite being the oldest and next in line for the mayoral position, JoJo doesn't want to be mayor, and because he's so scared of disappointing his father, he rarely ever speaks. Once Horton begins carrying the speck with him, the city starts experiencing strange phenomena (earthquakes and changes in solar lighting), and the Mayor finds his attempts to caution Whoville challenged by the Town Council, led by the opportunistic yet condescending Chairman (Dan Fogler). The Mayor finds out from Dr. LaRue (Isla Fisher) that Whoville will be destroyed if Horton does not find a "safer, more stable home." Horton resolves to place the speck atop Mt. Nool, the safest place in the jungle. The Sour Kangaroo (Carol Burnett), not believing Horton's beliefs, (and holding a personal grudge against him for always overshadowing her authority) attempts several times to demand that Horton give up the speck, but Horton does not and defies her. Also taking force toward Horton are the Wickersham Brothers, a group of bullying monkeys who love making misery. Eventually, the furious Kangaroo, upon learning Horton's defiance, enlists a vulture named Vlad Vladikoff (Will Arnett) to get rid of the speck by force. Vlad manages to steal the clover away from Horton and drops it into a massive field of identical pink clovers and the clover falls down with a deafening explosion, causing Whoville to fall into pieces. After unsuccessfully picking nearly 3,000,000 clovers, Horton eventually recovers the clover (exactly the 3,000,000th clover). The Kangaroo finds out that Horton still has the speck, and decides to rally the jungle community into confronting Horton by telling lies that Horton's goal will lead to anarchy. Upon cornering him, the Kangaroo offers Horton to escape punishment by renouncing Whoville's existence. When Horton refuses, in spite of his heartfelt speech, she orders the animals to rope and cage him, and to have the speck and the Whos destroyed in a pot of acidic beezelnut oil. The Mayor enlists all of his people to make noise by shouting "We are here!", as well as playing a variety of instruments, so the animals may hear them, assisted by Jojo's "Symphonophone", an invention which creates a huge musical contribution, but still fails to penetrate the surface. As Horton lies beaten and captured, Kangaroo easily takes the clover, and slowly drops it towards the boiling oil. At the last minute, JoJo grabs the horn used to project Horton's voice, runs up the highest tower and yells "YOPP!", breaking through the sound barrier (and finally speaking for the first time in the film) just before the speck hits the oil. Kangaroo's son, Rudy (Josh Flitter) gr
Which novel by Thomas Hardytakes its title from a line in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'?	13 Titles Inspired by Shakespeare Phrases \| Mental Floss 13 Titles Inspired by Shakespeare Phrases getty images/istock Like us on Facebook In honor of William Shakespeare’s birthday tomorrow, we’ve teamed up with Uncommon Goods to create a printable party kit to celebrate the Bard! (Oh, and we're reposting some of our favorite Shakespeare stories to get you in the mood.) In creating some of the most beloved and enduring plays in the English canon, Shakespeare’s influence on writers can hardly be overstated. Some works—like 10 Things I Hate About You and The Lion King—take explicit inspiration from The Bard by adapting characters and storylines; others draw attention to relevant themes by using a Shakespeare line in their titles. In addition to creating new words and coining still-used phrases , Shakespeare wrote the titles of dozens of films and books before their authors did. 1. BRAVE NEW WORLD BY ALDOUS HUXLEY: THE TEMPEST, ACT V, SCENE I “Oh, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in ’t!” - Miranda Aldous Huxley took the title of his famous dystopian novel from a speech in The Tempest, delivered by Miranda when she first sees new people arrive on her island. The phrase is later uttered in the novel when the “savage” John looks at a society consumed by its fixation on technology and hedonistic pleasure. 2. INFINITE JEST BY DAVID FOSTER WALLACE: HAMLET, ACT V, SCENE 1 “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy…” - Hamlet The famously long and complex novel, laden with footnotes and endnotes, has become a mainstay accessory for the hipster and literary masochist alike. Hamlet utters the titular line while holding up the skull of his childhood jester; perhaps fittingly, Wallace’s working title for the book was A Failed Entertainment. 3. WHAT DREAMS MAY COME BY RICHARD MATHESON: HAMLET, ACT III, SCENE I “To die, to sleep. To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub, For in that sleep of death what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause.” - Hamlet Richard Matheson’s 1978 novel was adapted into a film in 1998, directed by Vincent Ward and starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. The book and film, which deal with a man’s journey post-death, take their title from Hamlet’s famous “to be or not to be” soliloquy. 4. THE SOUND AND THE FURY BY WILLIAM FAULKNER: MACBETH, ACT V, SCENE V “That struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” - Macbeth Faulkner’s stream of consciousness novel about the Compson family in Mississippi is frequently ranked as one of the best works of the 20th century. Critics often point to the preceeding line in the Macbeth soliloquy from which Faulkner took his title, “told by an idiot,” as a subtle reference to his story’s narrators: Benji, Quentin, and Jason. 5. UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE BY THOMAS HARDY: AS YOU LIKE IT, ACT II, SCENE V “Under the greenwood tree, who loves to lie with me, And turn his merry note unto the sweet bird's throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither:” - Amiens Thomas Hardy originally published Under the Greenwood Tree, the first of his Wessex series, anonymously. Although Hardy believed the book should be called The Mellstock Quire (which would later be the subtitle), it was released with a name inspired by a song in As You Like It. 6. BAND OF BROTHERS BY STEPHEN E. AMBROSE: HENRY V, ACT IV, SCENE III "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother" - Henry V Stephen E. Ambrose’s 1992 WWII novel was made into a 10-part television miniseries of the same name, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who had previously collaborated on the World War II film Saving Private Ryan. The phrase “band of brothers” comes from the St. Crispin’s Day Speech in Henry V, delivered by Henry before the Battle of Agincourt. 7. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BY JO
The name for which disease drives, ultimately, from the Low Middle German for 'spot' or 'speck'?	Hard measles - definition of hard measles by The Free Dictionary Hard measles - definition of hard measles by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hard+measles Related to hard measles: rubeola mea·sles n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. a. An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Also called rubeola. b. Black measles. c. Any of several other diseases, especially German measles, that cause similar but milder symptoms. 2. A condition of pork or beef caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae. 3. A plant disease, usually caused by fungi, that produces small spots on leaves, stems, or fruit. [Middle English maseles, mesels, pl. of masel, measles-spot, of Middle Low German origin.] measles (ˈmiːzəlz) n (functioning as singular or plural) 1. (Pathology) a highly contagious viral disease common in children, characterized by fever, profuse nasal discharge of mucus, conjunctivitis, and a rash of small red spots spreading from the forehead down to the limbs. Technical names: morbilli or rubeola See also German measles 2. (Veterinary Science) a disease of cattle, sheep, and pigs, caused by infestation with tapeworm larvae [C14: from Middle Low German masele spot on the skin; influenced by Middle English mesel leper, from Latin misellus, diminutive of miser wretched] mea•sles n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) a. an acute infectious disease caused by a paramyxovirus, characterized by small red spots, fever, and coldlike symptoms, usu. occurring in childhood; rubeola. b. any of certain other eruptive diseases, esp. rubella. 2. a. a disease mostly of domestic swine caused by tapeworm larvae in the flesh. b. the larvae. [1275–1325; alter. of maseles (pl.), probably < Middle Dutch masel; akin to German Masern measles, pl. of Maser speck] mea·sles (mē′zəlz) A highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus and usually occurs in childhood. Symptoms include fever, coughing, and a rash that begins on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Which Stanley Kubrickfilm takes its title from a line in Gray's 'Elegy Written In An English Country Churchyard'?	Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard \| Wiki \| Everipedia You can edit something on the page right now! Register today, it's fast and free. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Table of Contents Embed / Widget First page of Dodsley 's illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy with illustration by Richard Bentley Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is a poem by Thomas Gray , completed in 1750 and first published in 1751. [2] The poem’s origins are unknown, but it was partly inspired by Gray’s thoughts following the death of the poet Richard West in 1742. Originally titled Stanzas Wrote in a Country Church-Yard, the poem was completed when Gray was living near St Giles' parish church at Stoke Poges . It was sent to his friend Horace Walpole , who popularised the poem among London literary circles. Gray was eventually forced to publish the work on 15 February 1751, to pre-empt a magazine publisher from printing an unlicensed copy of the poem. The poem is an elegy in name but not in form ; it employs a style similar to that of contemporary odes, but it embodies a meditation on death, and remembrance after death. The poem argues that the remembrance can be good and bad, and the narrator finds comfort in pondering the lives of the obscure rustics buried in the churchyard. The two versions of the poem, Stanzas and Elegy, approach death differently; the first contains a stoic response to death, but the final version contains an epitaph which serves to repress the narrator's fear of dying. With its discussion of, and focus on, the obscure and the known, the poem has possible political ramifications, but it does not make any definite claims on politics to be more universal in its approach to life and death. Claimed as "probably still today the best-known and best-loved poem in English", the Elegy quickly became popular. It was printed many times and in a variety of formats, translated into many languages, and praised by critics even after Gray's other poetry had fallen out of favour. Later critics tended to comment on its language and universal aspects, but some felt the ending was unconvincing, failing to resolve the questions the poem raised; or that the poem did not do enough to present a political statement that would serve to help the obscure rustic poor who form its central image. Background Gray's life was surrounded by loss and death, and many people that he knew died painfully and alone. In 1749, several events occurred that caused Gray stress. On 7 November, Mary Antrobus, Gray's aunt, died; her death devastated his family. The loss was compounded a few days later by news that his friend since childhood Horace Walpole had been almost killed by two highwaymen. Although Walpole survived and later joked about the event, the incident disrupted Gray's ability to pursue his scholarship. The events dampened the mood that Christmas, and Antrobus's death was ever fresh in the minds of the Gray family. As a side effect, the events caused Gray to spend much of his time contemplating his own mortality. As he began to contemplate various aspects of mortality, he combined his desire to determine a view of order and progress present in the Classical world with aspects of his own life. With spring nearing, Gray questioned if his own life would enter into a sort of rebirth cycle or, should he die, if there would be anyone to remember him. Gray's meditations during spring 1750 turned to how individuals' reputations would survive. Eventually, Gray remembered some lines of poetry that he composed in 1742 following the death of West, a poet he knew. Using that previous material, he began to compose a poem that would serve as an answer to the various questions he was pondering. On 3 June 1750, Gray moved to Stoke Poges , and on 12 June he completed Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. Immediately, he included the poem in a letter he sent to Walpole, that said: As I live in a place where even the ordinary tattle of the town arrives not till it is stale, and which produces no events of its own, you will not desire any excuse from me for writing
Nicknamed 'Tom Thumb of The Americas', which former Spanish colony is the smallest country in continental America?	Map of El Salvador - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: El Salvador ( , literally meaning "Republic of the Savior"; original name in Nahua was Cōzcatlān) is the smallest and also the most densely populated country in Central America . It borders the Pacific Ocean . It lies on the Gulf of Fonseca , as do Honduras and Nicaragua further south. It has a population of approximately 5.7 million people as of 2009 on 21,000 km2. The capital city of San Salvador is, by some distance, the largest city of the republic. In 2001 El Salvador dropped its own currency, the colón , and adopted the U.S. dollar instead. History At the time of the Spanish conquest, the inhabitants of the western part of El Salvador, the Pipil called that part of the country Cuzcatlan, which in Pipil means "the land of precious things". Spanish rule In the early sixteenth century, the Spanish conquistadors ventured into ports to extend their dominion to the area. They called the land " " ("Province of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World"), which was subsequently abbreviated to " ". Pedro de Alvarado sent an expedition into the region from Guatemala in 1524, but the Pipil drove them out again in 1526. In 1528 he sent a second expedition, which succeeded, and the Spanish founded their first capital city in El Salvador at a place known today as Ciudad Vieja , the first site of the Villa de San Salvador, 10 km. south of Suchitoto. This capital was occupied from 1528 until 1545 when it was abandoned, and the capital city moved to where modern San Salvador is today. Towards the end of 1810, a combination of internal and external factors allowed the Central American elites an attempt to gain independence from the Spanish crown. The internal factors were mainly the interest the elites had in controlling the territories they owned without involvement from Spanish authorities. The external factors were the success of the French and American revolutions in the eighteenth century and the weakening of the military power of the Spanish crown because of its wars against Napoleonic France . The independence movement was consolidated on November 5, 1811, when the Salvadoran priest, Jose Matias Delgado , sounded the bells of the Iglesia La Merced in San Salvador, making a call for the insurrection. After many years of internal fights, the Acta de Independencia (Act of Independence) of Central America was signed in Guatemala on September 15, 1821. When these provinces were joined with Mexico in early 1822, El Salvador resisted, insisting on autonomy for the Central American countries. After minor battles the resistances were recognized in forming a new country. Independence In 1823, the United Provinces of Central America was formed by the five Central American states under General Manuel José Arce . When this federation was dissolved in 1839, El Salvador became an independent republic . El Salvador's early history as an independent state was marked by frequent revolutions. From 1872 to 1898, El Salvador was a prime mover in attempts to reestablish an isthmian federation . The governments of El Salvador, Honduras considered joining the Greater Republic (which was rechristened the United States of Central America when its constitution went into effect in 1898), but neither country did so. This union, which had planned to establish its capital city at Amapala on the Golfo de Fonseca , did not survive a coup in El Salvador in 1898. The enormous profits that coffee yielded as a monoculture export served as an impetus for the process whereby land became concentrated in the hands of an oligarchy of few families. A succession of presidents from the ranks of the Salvadoran oligarchy, nominally both conservative and liberal , throughout the last half of the nineteenth century generally agreed on the promotion of coffee as the predominant cash crop , on the development of infrastructure ( railroads and port facilities ) primarily in support of the coffee trade, on the elimination of communal landholdi
Artsoppa is a pea and ham soup originating in which country?	Gormandize: Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea and Mustard Soup) Wednesday, 1 August 2012 Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea and Mustard Soup) Last month I had a pretty quiet month on the blogging front. I spent most of it overseas eating amazing Sri Lankan foods and learning to cook Sri Lankan curries . So I took a month of featuring recipes from countries around the world - but I'm glad to be back into it this month! Each month I take a suggestion from a reader and delve into the cuisine of that particular country and share what I find with you. Previously this year I've featured recipes from Croatia , Chad , Bosnia , Iran , Scotland and Cambodia - a great mix of countries, although with a distinctly European flair! If you'd like to suggest a country then hop on here and go for it! This month I'm continuing the popular European theme and featuring Sweden. Sweden was actually a very popular suggestion, suggested by three separate readers. I'm looking forward to Sweden, actually, as one of my very closest friends lives in Sweden - so should be a valuable mine of information :) I'm starting off the month with something perfect for the cold weather we are having! Swedish yellow pea soup (Ärtsoppa) is a very popular dish in Sweden, in fact it is a tradition to eat it every Thursday for lunch accompanied by pancakes with jam and whipped cream! This is just the recipe for the soup, but I'll post a recipe for the pancakes at a later date! Ärtsoppa can either be made vegetarian or with the addition of salt pork or ham. Obviously this is a vegetarian one! It is also traditional to serve it with mustard on top, but I just mixed the mustard through the whole soup when I made it. It is quite a simple soup, which is nice and easy to make. The main flavours come from the thyme and the mustard, so I recommend being quite heavy handed with these ingredients otherwise it will just taste like a bowl of cooked peas - nice but a bit bland. I used lemon thyme for a nice different taste, but you can use regular thyme instead. Ingredients
In which city is the EUFA Champions League final due to beheld next month (May 2008)?	UEFA Champions League - Live coverage – UEFA.com UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League updates: 11-17 January The latest from the round of 16 contenders Closed Four round of 16 contenders appear in the top places in the latest ESM Golden Shoe rankings, with Barcelona's Neymar and Luis Suárez level with Bayern's Robert Lewandowski and Benfica's Jonas on 30 points. ESM Golden Shoe 2015/16 1= Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund) 18 x 2 = 36 1= Gonzalo Higuaín (Napoli) 18 x 2 = 36 3= Nemanja Nikolic (Legia Warszawa) 22 x 1,5 = 33 3= Alex Teixeira (Shakhtar Donetsk) 22 x 1,5 = 33 5= Jonas (Benfica) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Robert Lewandowski (Bayern München) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Romelu Lukaku (Everton) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Neymar (Barcelona) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Luis Suárez (Barcelona) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Eran Zahavi (Maccabi Tel-Aviv) 20 x 1,5 = 30 ©Getty Images 11/01/201610:33 Domenic Aquilina, Valletta PSV PSV Eindhoven concluded their one-week training camp in Malta with a session at Golden Bay beach in Mellieha on Sunday. Before the squad flew back home, UEFA.com caught up with defender Jeffrey Bruma, who said: "We had some really nice weather in Malta – not like in Holland! – making ourselves ready." The Dutch champions face Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 next month, with Bruma admirably honest on PSV's prospects. "We have to see our chances against Atlético. They're a good team, on paper the better team – a very good team, experienced, so we have to see our chances. I'm sure we'll do our best and give 100%, but football is football, so we have a chance." PSV return to Eredivisie action on 17 January with an away fixture at Feyenoord. ©Domenic Aquilina 11/01/201613:01 UEFA.com French newsdesk Paris Laurent Blanc enjoyed Paris's return from their winter break with a 2-0 success against Bastia on Friday. "We all needed to take a complete break from football during the holidays," he said. "Coming back from that is always a bit difficult, especially for our South American players, who faced long journeys and jet lag. So this time of the season is always difficult. We're not at the top of our game just yet, but neither are the other teams." Captain Thiago Silva may be rested for upcoming games after feeling some pain during the match, and goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu may feature against Lyon in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. For the moment, though, the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Chelsea feels a good way off. "Of course we're watching them, as they're watching us," Blanc said. "We know each other well, the only difference being their change of manager, who has a different philosophy. But we have plenty of time to prepare for that match, and the best way to do it would be to win the fixtures we have until then." ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201616:53 UEFA.com newsdesk Jonas took his tally to 18 Liga goals for the season as Benfica won 4-1 in a rescheduled game against Nacional this afternoon. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the match was called off due to heavy fog, but Jonas was on his game despite the delay, giving his side an early lead and then completing his hat-trick after Francisco Soares equalised early in the second half. Konstantinos Mitroglou made it 4-1 at the death. Jonas is the league's top marksman but while Benfica are the division's highest scorers with 45 goals, they trail leaders Sporting CP by four points. ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201619:51 Barcelona Lionel Messi has reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or from Cristiano Ronaldo after being presented with the 2015 award in Zurich. The Barcelona forward, who won the merged award three times in a row following its inception in 2010, was runner-up to Ronaldo the past two years. The 28-year-old topped the poll of journalists and national team coaches and captains ahead of Ronaldo and club-mate Neymar. ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201620:50 Arsenal The FA Cup fourth round draw has been made, with holders Arsenal given a home tie against second-tier Burnley. Man
Which American scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1936 for his discovery of the Positron?	The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists By The Doc Here are the 11 youngest winners of a scientific Nobel Prize, with a quick, interesting ‘did you know’ fact about each of them. And also: • The teenager whose work won a Nobel Prize in physics. • The youngest woman to win a science Nobel Prize. • The youngest winner in each of the three science categories: • Physics The 11 Youngest Nobel Laureates Age 25: Lawrence Bragg Australian-born British physicist. Lawrence Bragg won the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays.’ Did you know? While working as a physics professor in London, Bragg took part-time employment as a gardener, because he enjoyed gardening so much. Advertisements German theoretical physicist. Werner Heisenberg won the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the creation of quantum mechanics…’ Did you know? With his uncertainty principle, Heisenberg showed we can never know everything about a particle exactly. Although Albert Einstein did not like it, Heisenberg showed that God is continuously playing dice with the universe. Age 31: Paul A.M. Dirac British theoretical physicist. Paul Dirac won the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory.’ Did you know? Dirac was a man of few words. He only spoke when it was necessary. In his highly readable biography of Richard Feynman, James Gleick reports a journalist’s interview with Dirac: Journalist: “Now Doctor, will you give me in a few words the low-down on all your investigations?” Dirac: “No.” Journalist: “Good. Will it be alright if I put it this way – ‘Professor Dirac solves all the problems of mathematical physics, but is unable to find a better way of figuring out Babe Ruth’s batting average’?” Dirac: “Yes.” Age 31: Carl D. Anderson American physicist. Carl Anderson won the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘discovery of the positron.’ Did you know? In addition to discovering the positron in 1932, four years later, Anderson discovered the muon. Age 31: Tsung-Dao Lee Chinese-born American physicist. Tsung-Dao Lee won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘penetrating investigation of the so-called parity laws which has led to important discoveries regarding the elementary particles.’ Did you know? Lee’s Ph.D. supervisor was Enrico Fermi, who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics at the age of 37. Age 32: Rudolf Mössbauer German physicist. Rudolf Mössbauer won the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name.’ Did you know? Mössbauer discovered the Mössbauer effect when, as a Ph.D. student, he ignored his professor’s advice about the experimental equipment he should use. Age 32: Frederick G. Banting Canadian surgeon and medical research scientist. Frederick G. Banting won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘the discovery of insulin.’ Did you know? Banting failed his first year at university. During World War 1, he was awarded the Military Cross for his heroic actions in helping wounded men. Age 33: Brian D. Josephson British theoretical physicist. Brian Josephson won the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘theoretical predictions of the properties of a supercurrent through a tunnel barrier, in particular those phenomena which are generally known as the Josephson effects.’ Image courtesy Brian D. Josephson. Did you know? Josephson was still a Ph.D. student, aged 22, when he did the work that led to his Nobel Prize. Age 33: Joshua Lederberg American molecular biologist. Joshua Lederberg won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘discoveries concerning genetic recombination and the organization of the genetic material of bacteria.’ Did you know? Joshua Lederberg graduated from high school when he was 15 and was awarded his university degree when he was 19. Age 34: Donald A. Glaser American physicist. Donald Glaser won the 1960 Nobel Prize
Based on a 1980 filmof the same name, what is the title of the musical written by Dolly Parton that is due to open on Broadway next year (2009)?	Dolly Parton (Singer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Dolly Parton Female Born Jan 19, 1946 Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. As a songwriter, she has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5" and "My Tennessee Mountain Home".… Read More related links Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Dolly Parton. CHILDHOOD 1946 Birth Born on January 19, 1946. TEENAGE 1964 18 Years Old The day after she graduated from high school in 1964, she moved to Nashville. … Read More Her initial success came as a songwriter, having signed with Combine Publishing shortly after her arrival; with her frequent songwriting partner, her uncle Bill Owens, she wrote several charting singles during this time, including two top ten hits: Bill Phillips's 1966 record "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," and Skeeter Davis' 1967 hit "Fuel to the Flame." Her songs were recorded by many other artists during this period, including Kitty Wells and Hank Williams Jr.. Read Less 1965 19 Years Old She signed with Monument Records in 1965, at 19, where she was initially pitched as a bubblegum pop singer. … Read More She released a string of singles, but the only one that charted, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," did not crack the Billboard Hot 100. Although she expressed a desire to record country material, Monument resisted, thinking her unique voice with its strong vibrato was not suited to the genre. Read Less TWENTIES Show Less It was only after her composition, "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," as recorded by Bill Phillips (and with Parton, uncredited, on harmony), went to No. 6 on the country chart in 1966, that the label relented and allowed her to record country. On May 30, 1966, Parton and Carl Thomas Dean (born in Nashville, Tennessee) were married in Ringgold, Georgia. … Read More Although Parton does not use Dean's surname professionally, she has stated that her passport says "Dolly Parton Dean" and that she sometimes uses Dean when signing contracts.<br /><br /> Dean, who is retired from running an asphalt road-paving business in Nashville, has always shunned publicity and rarely accompanies his wife to any events. According to Parton, he has seen her perform only once. However, she has also commented in interviews that, although it appears they spend little time together, it is simply that nobody sees him publicly. She has commented on Dean's romantic side, saying that he does spontaneous things to surprise her and sometimes even writes poems for her.<br /><br /> Parton and Dean helped raise several of Parton's younger siblings in Nashville, leading her nieces and nephews to refer to her as "Aunt Granny", a moniker that later lent its name to one of Parton's Dollywood restaurants. The couple have no children of their own but Parton is the godmother of performer Miley Cyrus. Read Less Show Less Her first country single, "Dumb Blonde" (composed by Curly Putman, one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but did not write), reached No. 24 on the country chart in 1967, followed by "Something Fishy," which went to No. 17. … Read More The two songs appeared on her first full-length album, Hello, I'm Dolly. Read Less Following the chart success of "Dumb Blonde" and "Something Fishy", Parton rose to prominence in 1967 as a featured performer on singer Porter Wagoner's weekly syndicated TV program; their first duet single, "The Last Thing on My Mind", was a top-ten hit on the country singles chart and led to several successful albums before they ended their partnership in 1974. … Read More Moving towards mainstream pop music, her 1977 single "Here You Come Again" was a success on both the country and pop charts. A string of pop-country hits followed into the mid-1980s, the most successful being her 1980 hit "9 to 5" and her 1983 duet with Kenn
Which American scientist won the Noble Prize for Physics in 1960 for his invention of the Bubble Chamber?	The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists By The Doc Here are the 11 youngest winners of a scientific Nobel Prize, with a quick, interesting ‘did you know’ fact about each of them. And also: • The teenager whose work won a Nobel Prize in physics. • The youngest woman to win a science Nobel Prize. • The youngest winner in each of the three science categories: • Physics The 11 Youngest Nobel Laureates Age 25: Lawrence Bragg Australian-born British physicist. Lawrence Bragg won the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays.’ Did you know? While working as a physics professor in London, Bragg took part-time employment as a gardener, because he enjoyed gardening so much. Advertisements German theoretical physicist. Werner Heisenberg won the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the creation of quantum mechanics…’ Did you know? With his uncertainty principle, Heisenberg showed we can never know everything about a particle exactly. Although Albert Einstein did not like it, Heisenberg showed that God is continuously playing dice with the universe. Age 31: Paul A.M. Dirac British theoretical physicist. Paul Dirac won the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory.’ Did you know? Dirac was a man of few words. He only spoke when it was necessary. In his highly readable biography of Richard Feynman, James Gleick reports a journalist’s interview with Dirac: Journalist: “Now Doctor, will you give me in a few words the low-down on all your investigations?” Dirac: “No.” Journalist: “Good. Will it be alright if I put it this way – ‘Professor Dirac solves all the problems of mathematical physics, but is unable to find a better way of figuring out Babe Ruth’s batting average’?” Dirac: “Yes.” Age 31: Carl D. Anderson American physicist. Carl Anderson won the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘discovery of the positron.’ Did you know? In addition to discovering the positron in 1932, four years later, Anderson discovered the muon. Age 31: Tsung-Dao Lee Chinese-born American physicist. Tsung-Dao Lee won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘penetrating investigation of the so-called parity laws which has led to important discoveries regarding the elementary particles.’ Did you know? Lee’s Ph.D. supervisor was Enrico Fermi, who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics at the age of 37. Age 32: Rudolf Mössbauer German physicist. Rudolf Mössbauer won the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name.’ Did you know? Mössbauer discovered the Mössbauer effect when, as a Ph.D. student, he ignored his professor’s advice about the experimental equipment he should use. Age 32: Frederick G. Banting Canadian surgeon and medical research scientist. Frederick G. Banting won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘the discovery of insulin.’ Did you know? Banting failed his first year at university. During World War 1, he was awarded the Military Cross for his heroic actions in helping wounded men. Age 33: Brian D. Josephson British theoretical physicist. Brian Josephson won the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘theoretical predictions of the properties of a supercurrent through a tunnel barrier, in particular those phenomena which are generally known as the Josephson effects.’ Image courtesy Brian D. Josephson. Did you know? Josephson was still a Ph.D. student, aged 22, when he did the work that led to his Nobel Prize. Age 33: Joshua Lederberg American molecular biologist. Joshua Lederberg won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘discoveries concerning genetic recombination and the organization of the genetic material of bacteria.’ Did you know? Joshua Lederberg graduated from high school when he was 15 and was awarded his university degree when he was 19. Age 34: Donald A. Glaser American physicist. Donald Glaser won the 1960 Nobel Prize
The basketball team are the 'Bucks', the ice hockey team are the 'Admirals' and the baseball team are the 'Brewers'. Which city?	Professional Sports Teams in Milwaukee 1. Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers are the Major League Baseball team that plays in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers are part of the Central division of the National League, along with the Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds, the Houston Astros, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Milwaukee Brewers home field is Miller Park. Brewers games are aired on television stations WMLW, and FOX Sports Wisconsin, and on AM radio station 620-WTMJ. More » continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities 2. The Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are Milwaukee's professional NBA team. The team was formed in 1968, and since then, the Bucks have won 16 post-season titles, and count nine hall of fame members among their ranks throughout the teams history. The Bucks play at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The team is owned by Wisconsin senator Herb Kohl, who purchased the team in 1985. More » 3. Milwaukee Admirals The Milwaukee Admirals are part of the American Hockey league, and play at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The team was started in 1970 as the Milwaukee Wings, and when they were sold the next year were renamed the Milwaukee Admirals. The team was part of the U.S. Hockey League and the International Hockey League before joining the AHL in 2001. The Admirals are the top-level feeder team for the NHL team the Nashville Predators. More » 4. Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is Milwaukee's professional indoor soccer team. The Wave plays at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The team is a six-time winner of the Major Indoor Soccer League championship. The team was started in 1984 as one of six charter members of the American Indoor Soccer Association. More »
In 'The Pickwick Papers', what is the name of 'Mr. Pickwick's' landlady who sues him for breach of promise to marry her?	Character List Character List Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Samuel Pickwick Founder of the Pickwick Club and hero of the novel; a fat, bald, elderly, innocent, generous, benevolent gentleman. His adventures and developing character are the center of interest. Tracy Tupman Fat and middle-aged, he fancies himself to be the romantic adventurer of the Pickwick Club. He has an unhappy flirtation with Rachael Wardle. Augustus Snodgrass A young, innocuous fellow, he poses as the poet of the Pickwick Club, although he never writes a line of verse. He falls in love with Emily Wardle and marries her. Nathaniel Winkle A very inept young sportsman, Winkle has a flair for misadventures. A member of the Pickwick Club, he enlists Mr. Pickwick's aid in his romance and marriage with Arabella Allen. Mr. Blotton An unpleasant member of the club with a keen eye for humbug. Alfred Jingle A romantic adventurer who schemes for various mercenary marriages, which Mr. Pickwick tries to thwart. He is brought low in the Fleet Prison and rehabilitated by Mr. Pickwick. Dr. Slammer An army man who challenges Winkle to a duel at Rochester, he is irascible and has a taste for violence when frustrated. Lieutenant Tappleton Dr. Slammer's second at the duel, a stickler for rules. Dr. Payne A savage army man who attends the duel to see bloodshed. Jem Hutley (Dismal Jemmy) A cadaverous strolling actor who tells the Pickwickians a morbid tale. Colonel and Mrs. Bulder Members of Rochester society. Sir Thomas Clubber Another member of Rochester society. Mr. Wardle A hospitable country squire at Dingley Dell. Fond of the Pickwickians, he entertains them on several occasions. Emily Wardle Mr. Wardle's pert, pretty daughter; Snodgrass' sweetheart. Isabella Wardle Mr. Wardle's other pretty daughter, she marries Mr. Trundle during the Christmas festivities. Rachael Wardle Mr. Wardle's spinster sister, she flirts with Tupman and unsuccessfully elopes with Jingle. Mrs. Wardle Mr. Wardle's partly deaf, cantankerous old mother. Joe the Fat Boy A gluttonous, sleepy servant to Mr. Wardle. Mr. Trundle Isabella Wardle's colorless fiancé and husband. An old clergyman A storyteller with a cheerful disposition and a gloomy mind at Wardles'. Mr. Miller A neighbor of Wardles' who puts his foot in his mouth. Sam Weller A shrewd, cocky, clever, affectionate cockney boot cleaner and general handyman whom Mr. Pickwick engages as a servant, and who becomes Mr. Pickwick's closest friend. Mr. Perker A brisk little attorney for Mr. Wardle and Mr. Pickwick. He admires legal chicanery but has a good heart and is a friend to his two clients. Mrs. Martha Bardell Mr. Pickwick's landlady, she assumes he has proposed to her and sues for breach of promise. Thrown in jail because she cannot pay her legal fees, Mr. Pickwick has her released. Master Tommy Bardell Her squalling young son. Mr. Pott Editor of the Eatanswill Gazette; a pompous, vindictive, cowardly, henpecked man. Mrs. Pott His aggressive wife, who becomes fond of Winkle, throws hysterics, and eventually leaves her husband. Mr. Slurk Editor of the Eatanswill Independent, Mr. Pott's enemy. The Hon. Samuel Slumkey The Blue candidate and winner of the Eatanswill election. The Hon. Horatio Fizkin The Buff candidate at the Eatanswill election. The one-eyed bagman A traveling salesman who tells stories at Eatanswill and Bristol. Mrs. Leo Hunter A fatuous celebrity hunter at Eatanswill. Mr. Leo Hunter Her stiff, servile husband. Count Smorltork A silly foreigner at Mrs. Hunter's party. Job Trotter A cunning, emaciated actor whom Alfred Jingle employs as a servant. Miss Tomkins The headmistress of the boarding school at Bury St. Edmunds, where Mr. Pickwick is taken prisoner. Captain Boldwig A ferocious country squire near Bury St. Edmunds, he has the drunken Mr. Pickwick carted to the animal pound. Peter Lowten Mr. Perker's cynical law clerk. Dodson and Fogg The unscrupulous law partners who handle Mrs. Bardell's lawsuit. Mr. Jackson Dodson and Fogg's oily law clerk. Jack Bamber A half-crazed, seedy law clerk, he relates a w
Which 1991 film, starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, and written and directed by Gus van Sant, was loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part I'?	My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer - Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves - YouTube My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer - Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 4, 2016 My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V, and starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. The story follows two friends, Mike and Scott, as they embark on a journey of personal discovery that takes them to Mike's hometown in Idaho and then to Italy in search of Mike's mother. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Category
The basketball team are the'Super Sonics', the ice hockey team are the 'Thunderbirds' and the baseball teamare the 'Mariners'. Which city?	Pilots and Brewers Together – only in ’69 \| Uni Watch A 1969 Program Cover Oddity By Leo Strawn, Jr. I just saw this program cover and noticed it has the Milwaukee Brewers beer barrel man, but in red and blue. Oddly, it also has the Seattle Pilots logo amongst the rest of the AL club logos. The American League grew to 12 teams with Seattle and Kansas City in 1969. The Pilots were purchased by Bud Selig after one year in Seattle and promptly moved to Milwaukee for the 1970 season. The minor league Brewers played their final season in Milwaukee in 1952 and had moved on to Toledo when the Braves, who later vacated the city for Atlanta in 1966, moved in from Boston in 1953. Thus, those two teams, Brewers and Pilots, never existed at the same time. In 1968, the season prior to the second expansion (Seattle/K.C.), Selig had an agreement with the Chicago White Sox to play a handful of home games in Milwaukee’s now-vacant stadium, one v. each team, for a total of 9 games, from which nearly 1/3 of the Sox attendance totals for that season came. The Pale Hose understandably were happy to agree to a similar arrangement the following year. Apparently this was a program cover for one of the 11 games the Chicago White Sox played in Milwaukee during the ’69 season, which impressively accounted for over 1/3 of the Chisox total attendance that year. Selig is reported to have had an agreement to purchase a majority share of the White Sox with the intention of moving the team to Milwaukee full time, but the AL was reluctant to surrender Chicago to the National League and the owners wouldn’t agree to the sale. The name he was using to lure a team at that time was a minor league tradition for the locals: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. The color scheme he used was the traditional red and blue on a barrel man logo that had been used, at least since the 1940s … … by the American Association team. So even though there wasn’t a “team” in Milwaukee, Selig was working hard in 1968 and ’69 to lure someone, if not the Sox, to Wisconsin, and whatever team that turned out to be was destined to be called the “Milwaukee Brewers” . Expansion in ’69 offered Selig a chance at luring the Pilots or Royals to his home also, and when the league wouldn’t allow the Chisox sale to him, he pushed through a quick purchase of Seattle from bankruptcy and moved them to Milwaukee in a rush (about a week before opening day), including (as I’m certain I’ve seen on Uni Watch) even recycling the Pilots uniforms to reflect the new name, thus changing the barrel man from red and blue to yellow and blue , which had been the Pilots’ color scheme. Seattle, of course sued and, 7 years later, were granted another expansion club, the Mariners, which also used the same color scheme. The rest, as they say, is history. . . . . . Thanks, Leo — great little bit of uni/team history there (and yes, some of you probably knew all of this — but it’s interesting to see that 1969 program juxtaposing the Brewers and the Pilots.) Only in 1969. + + + + + + + + + + + Meanwhile: Paul has a new ESPN column today, and it should be a crowd-pleaser — you’ll get to vote on whether you prefer the white uni or the colored uni for all 30 NHL teams. Check it out here . NHL to Seattle? This is an interesting development. Got an e-mail last night from today’s lede article author Leo, and it goes like this: “Hey Phil, Someone on Facebook posted this shield and the following: Is the #NHL coming to Seattle? Expansion to 32 teams is believed to be all but fact for the 2015-16 team, along with a complete overhaul of the affiliate #AHL & #ECHL teams, and Seattle is serious about re-joining the league! Would-be Seattle #Sonics owner Chris Hansen has signed a “non-binding” agreement with prospective NHL owner Victor Coleman from Vancouver, B.C., regarding the proposed arena in Seattle’s Sodo neighbourhood. Coleman, who has had extensive meetings with Commissionaire Gary Bettman since May, heads one of the groups bidding for a potential NHL team. Coleman says “I think the demographic base in Seattle and the desire o
Which 1995 film, starring Alicia Silverstone, and directed by Amy Heckerling, was loosely based on Jane Austen's 'Emma'?	Clueless (Blu-ray) (1995) Starring Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy & Paul Rudd; Directed by Amy Heckerling; Paramount Catalog \| OLDIES.com "You know how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet." - Cher (ALICIA SILVERSTONE), explaining why she's still a virgin Entertainment Reviews: "...[Silverstone is] dead-on....A satirical portrait..." - Recommended Rolling Stone - 08/10/1995 "...Silverstone is a winner. And so is the movie, which also functions as a lunatic update of 'Emma'..." USA Today - 07/19/1995 "...Alicia Silverstone goes to the head of the comedy class as Cher in the oft-hilarious high-school parody CLUELESS....[She] beams throughout..." -- 3 out of 4 stars Variety - "...A fresh, disarmingly bright and at times explosively funny comedy..." Los Angeles Times - 07/19/1995 "...Clever and amusing....[The] direction is dead-on as well, with every actor in the extensive cast both understanding and responding admirably to the material..." Chicago Sun-Times - 07/19/1995 "...CLUELESS is a smart and funny movie, and the characters are in on the joke....It will appeal to anyone who has a sense of humor and an ear for the ironic..." Sight and Sound - 02/01/2006 "Arguably the CITIZEN KANE of mall-rat movies, Heckerling's savvy transposition of Jane Austen's EMMA to rich-kid California remains a delight." Entertainment Weekly - 05/04/2012 "Thirteen years after she directed FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, Heckerling still had a jeweler's eye for the tics and traits of teens who hang out at the mall." -- Grade: B+ Wall Street Journal - 03/21/2013 "CLUELESS, a major career move for Mr. Rudd, was a beloved film of the 1990s, and one that still captures a cultural moment with precision and hilarity." Product Description: A semi-vacuous, though well-dressed, Beverly Hills High student struggles with life, love and unlimited charge cards in this classic teen comedy from the director of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Based, believe it or not, on Jane Austen's 1816 matchmaking comedy EMMA. Plot Synopsis: Loosely based on Jane Austen's classic, "Emma," high school teenagers in Beverly Hills (many of whom seem to be named after singers who now do television infomercials) change outfits, have nose jobs and cellular phones, and take care of everybody else's, except their own, social lives. Plot Keywords: Additional footage provided by MTV Networks. "Clueless" was inspired by Jane Austen's "Emma." Additional credits: Diana Williams (assistant director); Lawrence Karman (camera operator); Chic Gennarelli (costume supervisor); Danny Garde (music editor). Extract from "Buns of Steel 3" courtesy of WarnerVision Entertainment. Rated BBFC 12 by the British Board of Film Classification. 30% OFF
Who was the highest ranking Nazi officer to be tried at the Nuremburg Trials?	The Nazi Defendants in the Major War Criminal Trial in Nuremberg IN THE END Doenitz, Karl German admiral who would eventually command entire navy. Chosen by Hitler to succeed him as fuhrer. Negotiated surrender following Hitler's suicide. 138 "Politicians brought the Nazis to power and started the war. They are the ones who brought about these disgusting crimes, and now we have to sit there in the dock with them and share the blame!" (5/27/46) On 9/17/42 Doenitz issued the "Laconia Order" to the German submarine fleet. The order forbid rescuing enemy survivors of sunken ships: "Be hard. Remember, the enemy has no regard for women and children when he bombs German cities." Called by Hitler "the Rommel of the Seas"....Said "I would rather eat dirt than have my grandson grow up in the Jewish spirit and faith"...Went on radio after assassination attempt on Hitler to call it "a cowardly attempt at murder." Served 10-year-sentence. Died in 1981. Frank, Hans Governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, called the "Jew butcher of Cracow." 130 " Don't let anybody tell you that they had no idea. Everybody sensed there was something horribly wrong with the system." (11/29/45) "Hitler has disgraced Germany for all time! He betrayed and disgraced the people that loved him!...I will be the first to admit my guilt." (4/17/46) "The Jews must be eliminated. Whenever we catch one, it is his end"...."This territory [Poland] is in its entirety the booty of the German Reich"...."I have not been hesitant in declaring that when a German is shot, up to 100 Poles shall be shot too."--from the diary of Hans Frank. In April of 1930, Hitler asked Frank to secretly investigate a rumor that he had Jewish blood. Frank reported back that there was a 50-50 chance that Hitler was one-quarter Jewish. Hanged--wearing a beatificsmile--in Nuremberg on Oct. 16, 1946 Frick, Wilhelm Minister of the Interior 124 "Hitler didn't want to do things my way. I wanted things done legally. After all, I am a lawyer." (4/24/46).... "The mass murders were certainly not thought of as a consequence of the Nuremberg Laws, [though] it may have turned out that way." Frick drafted, signed, and administered laws that abolished opposition parties, and suppressed trade unions and Jews (including the infamous Nuremberg Laws). Frick knew that the insane, aged, and disabled ("useless eaters") were being systematically killed, but did nothing to stop it. Frick claimed not to be an anit-Semite. He said he drafted the Nuremberg Laws for "scientific reasons": to protect the purity of German blood. Frick was one of eleven defendants sentenced to death. He said, "Hanging--I didn't expect anything different....Well, I hope they get it over with fast." (10/1/46) Frick was hanged on Oct. 16, 1946. Fritzsche, Hans Head of the Radio Division, one of twelve departments in Goebbel's Propoganda Ministry 130 " I have been tricked and trapped by the Himmler murder machine, even when I tried to put a check on it...Let us explain our position to the world, so that at least we won't die under this awful burden of shame." (11/21/45) "I have the feeling I am drowning in filth....I am choking in it."--(2/21/46, after watching film of atrocities). Fritzsche's radio broadcasts (he was a popular commentator) included strong Nazi propoganda. Fritzsche was one of two defendants turned over to the IMT by Russians.... Fritzsche often appeared on the verge of a breakdown during the trial. Fritzsche was acquitted by the IMT. He said, "I am entirely overwhelmed--to be set free right here, not even to be sent back to Russia. That was more than I hoped for." He was later tried and convicted by a German court, then freed in 1950. He died in 1953. Funk, Walther Minister of Economics 124 "I signed the laws for the aryanization of Jewish property. Whether that makes me legally guilty or not, is another matter. But it makes me morally guilty, there is no doubt about that. I should have listened to my wife at the end. She said we'd be better off dropping the whole minister business and moving into a thr
'Astro' owned by the animated television family 'The Jetsons', and 'Schmeichel' owned by 'Chesney' in 'Coronation Street' are both examples of which breed of dog?	Dog Dogs (Dog Information, training, rescue and adoption) Dog Dogs (Dog Information, training, rescue and adoption) A site dedicated to helping you find out all about dogs, puppies, breeds, rescue, adoption, info. and which dog is the right dog for you. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Build: Sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated, with a light but solid bone structure Weight: 75-110 pounds (32-50kg) Height: 24-26 inches (60-65cm) Coat: Three varieties: Short-, medium- and long-haired Color: Black with tan, sable or all black also white(Blue, liver and white considered a fault) Head: In proportion to its body, with the forehead a little convex Teeth: A very strong scissors bite Eyes: Almond-shaped, never protruding, dark brown, with a lively, intelligent expression Ears: Wide at the base, pointed, upright and turned forward Tail: Bushy, reaching almost to its hocks and hanging down when the dog is at rest Limbs: Front legs and shoulders are muscular, its thighs thick and sturdy Feet: Round with very hard soles Life span: ~15 years The German Shepherd Dog, sometimes known as the Alsatian herders (in France, the UK and Ireland) or more common in France "Berger Allemand", Schäferhund (in other parts of Europe) and by the acronym GSD or simply German Shepherd, is a breed of dog originally bred for herding sheep. Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are the fourth most popular breed in the UK, with 12,857 registrations[1] and are the third most popular breed in the United States with 43,575 registrations[2]. They can also be found working as guide dogs for the blind, police work, guarding, search and rescue, therapy and in the military. Despite their suitability for such work, German Shepherds can also make loyal and loving pets inside the home. They enjoy being around people and other animals, although socialization is critical for young puppies in order to prevent aggressive and dangerous behavior as an adult. German Shepherds are well-suited to obedience, with advanced and prestigious titles available to test both the handler and dog in various schutzhund trials. Characteristics Appearance Exact standards for the breed vary by country and organization, but the following criteria are generally part of the definition. The German Shepherd Dog is a large and strong dog, typically between 75 and 110lbs, but have been known to reach 130lbs. The height for males is typically 24-26in (60-65cm); for females it is 22-24in (55-60cm). The fur is a double-coat (under coat and outer coat). While some organizations accept long-haired German Shepherds, short-haired dogs are typically (and historically) preferred. German Shepherds are easily identifiable by their large head, ears which stand straight up, wedge-shaped muzzle and compact legs. They also have a distinctive gait, as well as other breed-specific features. Disqualifications for conformation-line dogs include white nails, a nose which isn't all-black, a muzzle which isn't predominantly black, non-erect ears, and very light-toned eyes. Controversy over the modern appearance German Shepherds are sparingly bred, by the efforts of a great few, for work function ("working line") as was originally intended by the breed inventor Max von Stephanitz. Most often they are bred to conform to breed appearance standards ("conformation line"). Though Max von Stephanitz distinctly stated, "Our shepherd dog is a service dog, and he must only be bred as a service dog. He must only be judged as a service dog. With service dogs, suitability ranks higher than beauty." Appearance in working versus show lines In Germany, Conformation line dogs are bred to not only proper physical appearance, but must also have working instincts (herding, prey drive) They are bred to conform to the published breed standards for appearance, health and workability, hence the strict rules of the German SV Schaeferhunde Verein for dogs in their Pink Paper breeding program to be titled and Köred (critiqued by a Judge). However, because they are bred for Conformation/beauty, these dogs are most oft
Although not the capital, Douala is the largest city of which country?	Douala International Airport, Doula, Cameroon Tourist Information Douala International Airport Here's the link to this Page Show short URL Locals and travelers to connect with About Doula, Cameroon 4.01359.717 Douala International Airport is an international airport near Doula City in the West African country of Cameroon to the south of Nigeria . Doula City is the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral Province and is also the largest city of this country. Located at a distance of 10 kilometers from Douala city Centre , this international airport is the busiest airport in Cameroon. Situated at an elevation of 33 feet above mean sea level, this airport is a military cum public aviation facility owned and operated by the Aeroports du Cameroun (ADC), which is a government agency in charge of management, development and running a total of 7 airports located within Cameroon. Along with a 9,359 feet asphalt surfaced runway, the Douala International Airport is having a single passenger terminal as well as a Heliport, catering to the requirements of a variety of aircrafts. Apart from the standard infrastructure as per international aviation norms, other passenger convenience facilities at this airport include a post office, bank, bars, restaurants, a duty free shop and gift stalls offering last minute purchases for air travelers. Although car rental services are not available at the site of this airport, they are located within Douala City and offer ‘meet and greet’ services at the airport for passenger convenience. Private metered taxis which are painted yellow and bearing an identification number on the side are comfortably accessible outside the main terminal building and will readily accept Euros or US Dollars as payment from customers. Many hotels around Doula City are also operating hotel-shuttle services, enabling guests conveniently commute between Doula International Airport and their chosen accommodation options Map
In which English city is the E4 dama series 'Skins' set?	Skins - All 4 Skins Irreverent comedy drama from the makers of Shameless, which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol First shown: 25 Jan 2007 Strong language throughout and sexual scenes This programme is subtitled
Although not the capital, Guayaquil is the largest city of which country?	Ecuador Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com Ethnicity: Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3% GDP total: $155.8 billion (2012 est) GDP per capita: $10,200 (2012 est) Land Sizes Language: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua) Largest Cities: (by population) Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Santa Domingo de los Colorados, Machala, Manta, Portoviejo, Duran, Ambato, Riobamba Name: Ecuador takes its name from the Equator, which runs through the country. National Day: August 10
Dr. Byron McKeeby was the model for a figure in which painting of 1930?	Dr Byron H. McKeeby (1867 - 1950) - Find A Grave Memorial Linn County Iowa, USA Folk figure. As the model for the solemn farmer in Grant Wood's iconic painting, "American Gothic" (1930), he is one of the famous figures in modern portrait art although his name is little known. He studied dentistry at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1894 and founding his first practice in Winthrop, IA. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1901 where he established an office which he maintained almost until his death. It was here that Grant Wood, who was one of McKeeby's patients, approached him to model as the father of the farmer's daughter (modeled by Wood's own sister, Nan) in what is now one of the most famous and recognizable works of American art in the world. (bio by: Iowa Owl)
Which murderous goblin of British folklore takes its namefrom its supposed habit of dying its hat with the blood of its victims?	The Demon World (KEEP OUT!!! TRESSPASSERS WILL BE BANNED!) \| Page 1 \| The Guild of Darkhunters \| Guild Forums \| Gaia Online The Guild of Darkhunters Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:05 am Medieval Bestiaries-WOLF Chinook Jargon north western america Seneca North eastern America Hopi and Puebloan North america Iroquois North america Aztec and Latin American folklore Aztec-? Worldwide Deity (Global) - Preternatural or supernatural being Darkstalkers are the decendants of Makaians that are born on gaia. The can come in the same variaty as that makaians do, but they are more commonly mixed. THE HISTORY OF MAKAI THE BIRTH OF MAKAI It is written in the "Genesis of Makai" that Makai is the body of god itself. The "first lifeform" appeared through emptiness and it is the one who created Makai. It is written that all creatures and lifeforms of Makai are it's descendants. It is also written that the reign of the nobles began 2,000,000 years ago. The ancestor of the Aensland family, The demon king Zerr Aensland, is written to be the first emperor in these writings. All writings previous to this have been lost and no spells exist to seek the truth. There is a very high possibility that someone may have re-written history, but the truth is hidden within darkness. MAKAI The main land within Makai is called "the Demon Land". The earth is the color of blood, a never ending pitch black deep fault, forests move with eerie movements, cave's that are filled with poisonous miasma, poisonous marshes that would melt even the bones of the residents of darkness. The area is several hundred times the area of all the continents of Earth. Including the sea which surrounds the land, it is impossible to determine the exact size of Makai. Not even the Emperor of Makai can know every corner of Makai. And beyond the oceans that surround the land is a highly compressed atmospheric wall making it impossible to set foot beyond the limits. According to ancient writings, a crack in a dimension exists there which leads to another world(Gaia). But no one has been able to prove this. In the center of the Demon Land lies the Devil Mountains, which are 8,000km above the sea level. And within these mountains lies a waterfall called "Heaven to Hell" which reaches the depths of 3,000km. It would drag anyone who approaches it into it's depth of darkness. The sea which lies to the east of the Demon Land is called, " the Great Sea of Evil". And the sea which lies to the west of the Demon Land is called, "the Great Ocean of Evil". The Great Sea of Evil is filled with flames at a temperature of 10,000 degrees Celsius. The Great Ocean of Evil is filled with ice at absolute zero. At the point where these seas meet lies a crack that is 200km wide. It is filled with constant storms and lightning. Several hundred trillion Makaian creatures live in this world and each of them build up their own society and territories. A human would not even last a day in the harsh world of Makai. THE GATE The Gate, a distortion in space which connects the human world and Makai. This gate lies far above the volcano, Gilala Gila at the center of Makai. A black void, which twists any and every light and gravity. This black void opens and closes periodically in a two weeks cycle. When this void opens at its widest, the human world and Makai are physically connected and bound for only a few seconds. A tunnel, which connects the two worlds, is created. This gate was first discovered roughly 2,000 years ago. The unusual change came without any warning. The fire blizzard, that Gilala Gila shoots out, had suddenly stopped. This flame had existed since the creation of Makai and burned anyone who came near the volcano. The current master of the Lepe clan(the Lord of the area around Gilala Gila), sent a servant to investigate the cause. When he heard that there had been some sort of trouble at the top of the volcano, he went there himself to investigate. Shortly after, he was swallowed by the stream. The news that the master of noble family had been swallowed by the gate spread across Makai quickly. It created
The NATO membership bid of which European country was rejected earlier this month (April 2008) due to opposition from Greece?	NATO Expansion Defeat: France and Germany Thwart Bush's Plans - SPIEGEL ONLINE NATO Expansion Defeat: France and Germany Thwart Bush's Plans NATO Expansion Defeat France and Germany Thwart Bush's Plans The first day of the NATO summit saw France and Germany combine forces to thwart the membership ambitions of Ukraine and Georgia. They stood firm in their opposition despite the mounting pressure from US President George W. Bush to admit the two former Soviet republics. April 03, 2008 11:18 AM Feedback On the first day of the NATO summit in Bucharest on Wednesday, US President George W. Bush suffered a first setback when he failed to persuade the alliance to open the door to Ukraine and Georgia for membership. France and Germany stood firm in their opposition , despite the pressure Bush had piled on in the run-up to the summit with a visit to Ukraine and a keynote speech in which he urged his European allies to reward both countries for their democratic revolutions. As the summit opens for its first full day on Thursday, the NATO leaders will be hoping that the gathering can now focus on more positive news. The confirmation by French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday that France would be sending a battalion to east Afghanistan seems like a good start. Coming in addition to an extra 3,200 US troops, the move should help to placate Canada, whose beleaguered forces in the south of the country have suffered heavy casualties at the hands of the Taliban. The Canadian parliament had threatened to pull its troops out of Afghanistan unless they got 1,000 reinforcements from another ally. "This is good news for Canada and good news for NATO," Sandra Bucker, spokeswoman for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, said in response to the new troop commitments. This new injection of troop numbers will give a boost to the alliance as it prepares to release a "vision statement" later on Thursday setting out its long-term commitment to Afghanistan. However, leading allies, including Germany, Italy and Spain, are still refusing to send combat troops to the volatile south. On Thursday, the 26 leaders will also search for a way to console the disappointed presidents of Ukraine and Georgia after rejecting their bids to become formal candidates on Wednesday evening. Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili had already cautioned earlier in the week that a rebuff would amount to an "appeasement of Russia" and encourage separatists in the two breakaway regions of Georgia. However, it was this very instability that has caused Berlin and Paris to question Georgia's readiness to be granted a Membership Action Plan (MAP), which helps prospective members prepare to join NATO. As for Ukraine, the fact that the majority of its population opposes membership spoke against opening up the path to membership right now. As German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Bucharest for the summit on Wednesday, she reiterated her opposition to admitting the two former Soviet republics. "We have reached the conclusion that it is too early to give both countries MAP status," she said. While Canada, the United Kingdom and many Eastern European countries had backed the US push to see the NATO alliance expand eastwards, France and Germany have warned that this would unnecessarily provoke Russia, which has voiced concerns about the alliance's expansion to its borders. The NATO leaders are now expected to discuss how to maintain links with the two countries. On Thursday morning, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer insisted the door of the alliance remained open to European democracies. "That hasnt changed," he told reporters. "We have confirmed here in Bucharest that the NATO family will continue to enlarge." However, in another blow for enlargement plans, Macedonia's membership bid is likely to be blocked by Greece due to an unresolved dispute over the former Yugoslav republic's name, which it shares with a northern Greek province. Although NATO spokesman James Appathurai insisted that NATO was united in the view that Macedonia should be offered the opportuni
Which word meaning 'expert' or 'aficionado', is taken from the colour of the coats worn by 19th century New York firemen?	Dictionary of Contemporary Slang 62 breakfast n 1. British ketamine. The drug is also nicknamed ‘Special K’ after a breakfast cereal, hence this play on words. ‘…you got any breakfast? …Man, you look like you already had yours…’ (Recorded, art student, UK, 2002) 2. See dingo’s breakfast; dog’s breakfast; Mexican breakfast break it down vb British to enjoy oneself, act boisterously. A vogue term among teenagers and devotees of dancefloor and acid house culture from the end of the 1980s. The term, perhaps American in origin, was also recorded in use among North London schoolboys in 1993 and 1994, sometimes as an exclamation. break north vb American to depart, leave. A vogue term in black street slang of the 1990s, the origin of the term is obscure but may evoke the escape of a slave from the southern states. A variety of euphemisms (like its contemporaries bail,book,jam andjet) for ‘run away’ are essential to the argot of gang members and their playground imitators. breathing out of one’s arse/hoop/ring adj tired, exhausted. The phrase, evoking a desperate need for extra oxygen, is in army and Officer Training Corps usage. bred vb British to behave in a sycophantic manner, curry favour, ‘suck up’. A term in use among schoolchildren and students from around 2002. Stop bredding Mr Green. bredder n British asycophant top bredder bredgie n British a friend. The word is an alteration of bredren. A term from Caribbean speech, also heard in the UK since 2000, especially among younger speakers. bredren n British a good friend, welcome stranger. A term from Caribbean speech, also heard in the UK since 2000, especially among younger speakers. Hidren andidren are alternative forms. breed vb American to make (a woman) pregnant. An item of black speech probably originating in the Caribbean. It occurs in the cult novel Yardie (1993) by Victor Headley. breeder n a heterosexual. A pejorative term in use among gay speakers, quoted by the San Francisco writer Armistead Maupin. breeze vb to move quickly, rush, run. A term used by young street-gang members in London since around 2000. breeze! exclamation American an exhortation to relax, calm down. An expression used on campus in the USA since around 2000. No need to get so aerated – just breeze. breezy adj, exclamation Americanexcellent. The term was fashionable among adolescents in the early 1990s, often used as an all-purpose a misfit, outsider, unattractive person. A synonym for Billy no-mates recorded in 2002. The original reference is unclear. brer n a friend. The term of address originated in southern US and black speech as a dialect pronunciation of brother. It is now widely used in the UK by chavs. brew n 1.beer or a drink of beer. A word used by northern British drinkers (usually without the indefinite article) and by American college students (usually in the form ‘a brew’). 2.British tea. A term popular in institutions, especially in the 1950s. brewer’s droop, brewer’s n, phrase impotence, usually temporary, caused by drinking alcohol. The term is common in Britain, where it is now sometimes shortened to brewer’s, and in Australia. (Brewers featured in many comic or ribald expressions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.) brewin’ adj British annoyed, infuriated. A term from black speech adopted by white and Asian speakers since 2000. brewski n American a beer. An elaboration of brew popular with students. Brian n British a boring, vacuous person. Supposedly a typical name for an earnest and tedious working-class male. The term was given humorous 63 broad currency in the late 1970s and 1980s by joky references to the TV sports commentator Brian Johnson and a wellknown sketch in the TV series Monty Python’s Flying Circus concerning footballers. However, it was already heard among schoolboys in London in the late 1960s. ‘Educating Brian.’ (Title of an article on ‘academic’ footballers, You magazine, March 1988) brick n Britisha mobile phone brick it vb British to be extremely nervous, overcome with fear. A recent usage derived from the vulgarism shitting bricks. ‘Although I was bricki
In which English county is Dedham Mill, made famous by the paintings of John Constable?	Explore Constable Country and walk in the footsteps of a great artist. Group Travel Explore Constable Country and walk in the footsteps of a great artist. Characterised by open spaces and big ever changing skies the Essex countryside is perfect for a stroll or a leisurely picnic. The Dedham Vale and Stour Valley embraces one of our most cherished landscapes. Picturesque villages, rolling farmland, rivers, meadows, ancient woodlands and a wide variety of local wildlife combine to create what many describe as the traditional English lowland landscape. The area has a rich history and has been the inspiration to many writers and artists. John Constable said: "I associate my careless boyhood with all that lies on the banks of the Stour. Those scenes made me a painter". John Constable said: "I associate my careless boyhood with all that lies on the banks of the Stour. Those scenes made me a painter". Willy Lott's House in Flatford. The great outdoors Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The network of ancient lanes is an intricate part of the landscape and many of these hidden treasures offer some of the most spectacular and memorable views. The best way to enjoy and fully experience the exceptional beauty this area has to offer is, of course, by venturing off the beaten track on foot or by bicycle. There are many established circular and linear walks throughout the Dedham Vale, so there is every opportunity to get back to nature, slow down and enjoy the gentle, relaxing pace. The National Trust at Flatford offer daily tours, so why not discover the views John Constable painted here and get more from your visit with one of their experienced guides. The guide will show you copies of Constable's pictures whilst standing next to the scene as it is today. A number of itineraries have been developed for the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley area. For more details visit the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley website or download the suggested itineraries below. The network of ancient lanes is an intricate part of the landscape and many of these hidden treasures offer some of the most spectacular and memorable views. The best way to enjoy and fully experience the exceptional beauty this area has to offer is, of course, by venturing off the beaten track on foot or by bicycle. There are many established circular and linear walks throughout the Dedham Vale, so there is every opportunity to get back to nature, slow down and enjoy the gentle, relaxing pace. Constable Country walking trails Leave your car behind and take in the countryside at the pace that Constable did himself. You can visit the locations Constable painted and the places he lived or just enjoy strolling though this fine example of an English lowland landscape.
Similarly, give any year in the life of the painter Paul Cézanne?	Paul Cezanne facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about Paul Cezanne The Oxford Companion to the Body © The Oxford Companion to the Body 2001, originally published by Oxford University Press 2001. art and the body Since ancient times, artists have visually recreated and re-evaluated the human body. Consequently, it has been used for medical and scientific investigations, as an educational tool and as an allegory for something other than itself. Representations of the body are not merely works of art but can also be read as social documents; paintings and sculptures are direct vehicles of history. To a certain degree all art embodies crystallized history, allowing its cultural values to be portrayed through the iconography of art. For example, cultural attitudes and a society's understanding of sexuality can often be seen through the depictions of the human figure. The ancient Greeks and the Italian Renaissance artists held the view that the human body should personify ‘perfect’ forms of balance and symmetry, culminating in equal proportions. Once such a harmony had been understood then the ideal construct of beauty in the form of the body could be achieved. The Renaissance artists were influenced by statements they read at the beginning of the third book The Planning of Temples of Marcus Vitruvius ' Vitruvius on Architecture, which set out rules of the correct human proportions, stating that man's body is a model of proportion because with arms and legs extended it fits into those ‘perfect’ geometrical forms, the square and the circle. Artists of the Renaissance used this model as a basis for their whole artistic philosophy. Artists were taking an interest in the accurate representation of the human form, and because of this naturalism in art was revived (c.1450–1550). The Naturalistic movement, combined with access to Greek sources and the revival of learning, produced fundamental changes in the anatomical outlook which found their most natural and forceful expression through artists such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), Michelangelo (1475–1564), and Raphael (1483–1521). Da Vinci, in particular, treated the human body as an instrument of movement governed by mechanical laws — he thought even the expressions of emotions were controlled in this way. No longer during this period was the body regarded as a sinful instrument which must be hidden or as something sacred that must not be anatomically investigated. Classical ideals were returning and artists were the first heralds of the new age. In the seventeenth century, distorted, exaggerated poses of the nudes were given the title Mannerism. Painters such as Bronzino, Giambologna, and Correggio produced highly polished and formalized nudes which all had a similar look about them. Mannerism became very popular in France during this period, partly because of its cultivation of the chic female nude in the form of the goddess and in Venus-like postures. Art historian Kenneth Clark states in The Nude (1980): ‘The goddess of mannerism is the eternal feminine of the fashion-plate.’ Mannerist art treated the body as a collection of parts, which could be enlarged and exaggerated at will. Many of the art–anatomy folios also employed this type of visual selecting of anatomical parts. In a drawing by anatomist Govard Bidloo (1649–1713), pinned-back flaps of skin revealed the organs of a female cadaver. However, when the nineteenth-century painter Gustave Courbet later made a similar painting revealing only female genitalia, isolating this part of the anatomy, it prompted a viewer to remark: By some inconceivable forgetfulness, the artist, who copied his model from nature, had neglected to represent the feet, the legs, the thighs, the stomach, the hips, the chest, the hands, the arms, the shoulders, the neck, and the head … Although the Mannerist body was very elegant, with its finely tapered neck, wrists, and ankles, the female shape became far removed from real life. Incorrect proportions of this type were to be challenged in the eighteenth century
Easter Island, famous for its stone statues, is administered by which country?	Charting the Pacific - Places Chilean peso Government As a province of Chile, Easter Island is administered by a governor appointed by the central government in Santiago and representing the President. The province of Easter Island is part of the Valparaiso region. Elections are held every four years in the main settlement of Hanga Roa for six councillors who, in turn, elect their mayor. A Council of Elders was formed in 1983 to represent the interests of the native Rapa Nuis. Resources The main economic resource is tourism. Each year, direct flights from Papeete (French Polynesia) and Santiago bring more than 15,000 tourists to the Island. Traditional subsistence farming is carried out by locals. History Easter Island seems likely to have been settled early in the Christian era although earliest radiocarbon dating for human habitation is towards the end of the first millennium. The identity of the first settlers is hotly debated. Polynesianists claim that they were Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands and that there were no other arrivals in prehistoric times. The Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who led an archaeological expedition to the island in 1955-56, claimed that the island's prehistory falls into three periods: Early (c. 400-c.1100 AD); Middle (c.1100-c.1680) and Late (c.1680-1668), with American Indians the only inhabitants until Polynesians arrived at the start of the Late period. He attributed the island's massive stone structures and statues (moai) to Middle Period immigrants of the Tiahuanaco culture of present-day Bolivia and Chile. The Polynesianists agree that work on the megaliths ceased abruptly in about 1680, but claim that this was due to tribal wars induced by overpopulation and famine. Two factors strongly support Heyerdahl's scenario:(1) about a dozen cultivated plants of American origin or provenance , including the sweet potato, are now thought to have been on the island prehistorically; and (2) in 1971, 18 Easter Islanders with no known non-Easter Island ancestors were found to carry certain genes that are peculiar to Europeans and especially common among Basques. The only seemingly feasible explanation for the 'Basque' genes is that they reached the island in about 1680 with Hispano-Polynesian descendants of sailors from the Spanish caravel 'San Lesmes' - now known to have run aground in the Tuamotu Archipelago in 1526. The Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen chanced upon the island on Easter Sunday, 1722. Hence, its name. Spaniards from Peru were the next visitors in 1770 followed by Captain Cook in 1774. In 1862-63, labour recruiters from Peru kidnapped more than a thousand islanders to work on the guano islands and plantations of that country. Only 15 survived to be repatriated. Some returned with infectious diseases that quickly decimated their compatriots. Catholic missionaries who arrived in 1866 had converted the entire remaining population to Christianity by 1868. But conflict between them and a French settler who established a sheep run on the island forced the missionaries to flee in 1871 with about 100 of their followers. By 1877,
In which 2002 film and musical does a nightclub star called 'Velma' shoot dead her cheating husband?	Chicago (2002) - 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 Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 19 Mar 2013 a list of 29 titles created 30 Jun 2014 a list of 26 titles created 05 Nov 2014 a list of 47 titles created 28 May 2015 a list of 25 titles created 11 Jan 2016 Search for " Chicago " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 6 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 121 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Director: Baz Luhrmann Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Stars: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. Director: Anthony Minghella A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption. Director: Paul Haggis An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military. Director: Kevin Costner A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla Edit Storyline Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Written by Debpp322 With the right song and dance, you can get away with murder. See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual content and dialogue, violence and thematic elements \| See all certifications » Parents Guide: 24 January 2003 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Chicago: The Musical See more » Filming Locations: £113,386 (UK) (27 December 2002) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The original Broadway non-musical play was previously filmed twice: first as the silent film Chicago (1927) and later as Roxie Hart (1942) starring Ginger Rogers . See more » Goofs When Velma is in her dressing room getting ready to go onstage she opens her suitcase with clean hands. She rifles through it to get her gun which is wrapped in a bloody handkerchief, she then turns t
Which perfume house introduced a brand called 'Amarige' in 1991?	Amarige Givenchy perfume - a fragrance for women 1991 Videos Pictures The name of the perfume 'Amarige' is an anagram of the French word 'Mariage.' That is why this fragrance is as intensive as a strong feeling, merry, juicy and unforgettable as a moment of happy mariage. It is so opulent and floral that it seems like its composition includes all the beautiful flowers that exist in the world. The Amarige woman is graceful, playful and charming, a real French woman in love. She radiates joy and gives a happy smile. The top notes are composed of fresh fruit: peach, plum, orange, mandarin, with the sweetness of rose wood and neroli. The floral bouquet, very intense and luscious, is created of mimosa, neroli, tuberose, gardenia and acacia with a gourmand hint of black currant. The warm woody base is composed of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, Tonka bean and cedar. The perfume was created by Dominique Ropion in 1991. Perfume rating: 3.55 out of 5 with 2937 votes. Perfume Pyramid 2017 meliecat Oh my Gosh, this perfume is a love story weaved into perfume! I have always known the name but I only recently tested it as I always thought it`s one of the `granny` scents - but I was totally wrong! My boyfriend bought it for my Mom for getting to know each other and Mother`s Day, and I curiously took a sniff of it..And I fell in love.My Mom didn`t, but she does wear it (she`s more of a True Love and Poison type of las.) It`s probably the tuberose and the mimosa. Flowery, slightly green, but also juicy, and not heavy at all! Rich and surrounds you like a lush garden with its blossoms, fruits and greens, I think it`s like second nature to wear it..But honestly so many notes, that by only looking at them you`d know that it`s a 90s perfume and I might have smelled it on someone back then. In the 90s I was only in my teens and never went anywhere further than Vanilla Fields or Impulse mainly for financial reasons, and by the time I had a bit of money it was Eternity and Angel on the scene and things went further with Versaces and Jesus del Pozos. And now nearly 2 decades gone and I finally found this gem and I definitely will be buying a bottle for myself. A tender, sunny, joyous frag! Jan 2017 vanillaamber This review is based on the formula from 1999-2000. I received a mini bottle in a gift set from my mother during that time. My aunt called from the mall saying she was buying her daughter a gift box of 5 mini perfume bottles. It was on sale in Macy's or similar store. She asked if my mom wanted to buy one for me, so we said yes and my aunt picked it up and my mom paid her. I believe they were gifts for my cousin and I that year for Valentine's Day, or Christmas, but I'm not sure. It's hard to remember. The gift box is red wood with silver metal design on top, and a picture frame in the center. The inside is lined in red velvet with 5 mini bottles. Obsession EDP, White Diamonds EDT, Amarige, Organza Indecence, and Davidoff Cool Water. I was about 22 years old, and wasn't into perfumes due to my allergies growing up. Perfumes often bothered my sinuses. But I was glad to have this gift set for occasions I wanted to use a fragrance. My favorite from the set was Amarige, which I wore for several years on any special occasion. It just seemed like a nice neutral scent on me and it wasn't strong. I see a lot of people rate it as a strong perfume. I always was a light sprayer-too much of any perfume would bother me, so I kept it light handed. One or two sprays of Amarige were enough. Nobody ever complained or complimented me on it, so it seemed neutral. My mom liked it back then. It was the first perfume I ever wore numerous times. I didn't feel self-conscious or like it was overpowering at all. I kept the gift box on my dresser for years until the top was tarnishing and I stored the set on my closet shelf. I was getting into perfume sampling and collecting, and Amarige was no longer my only perfume that I enjoyed wearing. A couple of years ago after I started collecting perfume, I took this set out and sampled them again
In 2008 who was convicted of kidnapping her own daughter in order to raise ransom money?	Tim Adams examines the uncomfortable questions raised by the Shannon Matthews kidnap trial \| UK news \| The Guardian Close This article is 8 years old Sitting in room 12 of Leeds Crown Court during the last month, the most shocking discovery was not that nine-year-old Shannon Matthews had been drugged and tethered in the flat of a man she hardly knew in the 24 days of her 'kidnapping', but the growing sense that those weeks were, in some respects, an improvement on the life she was used to. In the time Shannon was held captive by Michael Donovan, who was variously described as an 'oddball' and a 'weirdo' and by his own counsel as a 'pathetic inadequate', she seemed to think of him as a 'more better' parent than her mother. To the people who should have loved her, Shannon had always been missing. As Karen Matthews - Shannon's mother - and her accomplice, Donovan, tried to blame each other for the plan that led to the girl's incarceration, their most consistent emotion was self-pity. Matthews' stock response as her five differing accounts of events were unpicked by the prosecution was an indignant: 'It were nothing to do with me.' There were moments in her cross-examination when it seemed she would have to face up to the terrible thing she had done - risked her daughter's life for money. But in court she maintained her self-righteous sense of grievance to the end. She was, in her own mind, the victim in all of this. Donovan, toothless and apparently barely strong enough to speak, also claimed to have had no say in the matter: 'Karen told me I had to follow the plan.' Shannon herself rarely seemed to cross her mother's mind. The prosecution never fully examined Matthews' motivation for the pretend abduction. The ransom money - £50,000 was the figure they had hoped for - was either to pay off debts or, as Matthews suggested others involved had said, to 'go on our holidays and buy stuff'. Watching her give evidence, though, there seemed much more to it than that: it was as if she had wanted the world to pity her as she pitied herself. The tears she gave to the TV cameras on the breakfast-time sofas were real enough, but they were never for her daughter, they were for the mess of her own life. In court, Matthews gave away her guilt long before she took the witness stand. While the cruel details of Shannon's time with Donovan emerged - the handwritten list of rules that required her not to make a sound, the Temazepam (a drug she been forced to take for two years) to keep her compliant, the elastic strap that allowed her only to reach the lavatory - Matthews sat, arms folded, sullenly defensive; Shannon's terrors and deprivations were clearly, she believed, 'nothing to do with her'. She eventually broke down in tears in the dock not because she recognised the nightmare she had visited on her own daughter but because she was being made to carry the can for a plot she claimed involved many others, particularly her estranged partner, Craig Meehan (who was not called to give evidence). It wasn't fair. She still, she allowed herself to think, 'loved Shannon to bits'. Shannon's invisibility in her mother's eyes grew more tragic to observe as the trial went on. Shannon's own account of events was not examined in court, partly in order to protect her, but also, apparently, because her understanding of the events was so confused by her sedation. Even to the end it seemed she could not believe that the adults in her life might have used her in the way that they had. When the police were banging on the door of Donovan's flat and she had been forced to hide in the base of his divan bed ('Stop it! You're frightening me!') she expressed the hope that it might be Meehan outside, her abusive stepfather, finally come to save her. She was definite in one of her judgments, though: on release, when asked if she wanted to return to her mother, she answered with a single word, 'No'. Shannon was often left alone in Donovan's flat while he went to the supermarket or to the chemist's. She wrote letters that would never be sent, on paper he had given her.
In the folklore of which country does 'Diedre' kill hersel after being forced to marry 'King Conchobar'?	Celtic deities, mythological beings and historical figures Brigantis (Briton) Brigindo (Switzerland) Britannia In Insular Brythonic mythology, and especially in Britain, Britannia was the patron goddess of the early British Celtic tribes. In more recent tradition, she is viewed as the personification of Great Britain. Bronach In Goidelic mythology, Bronach was the goddess of cliffs. Caer was a daughter of Ethal and Prince Anubal of Connacht. She eventually married Aengus, but first he had to pick her, in swan form, out of a group of other swans. With Aengus, she was the mother of Diarmuid. Cailleach In Goidelic mythology, especially Scotland, Cailleach was the "Mother of All". She was a sorceress. In addition to the Celts, the Picts also worshipped her. In art, she was depicted as a wizened crone with bear teeth and a boar's tusks. Each year, the first farmer to finish his harvest made a corn dolly representing Cailleach from part of his crop. He would give it to the next farmer to finish his harvest, and so on. The last farmer had the responsibility to take care of the corn dolly, representing Cailleach, until the next year's harvest. She helped rescue Dia Griene, along with Brian. Alternative: Cailleach Beara, Scotia Camma In Continental Brythonic mythology, particularly Breton, Camma was a hunting goddess. Camulus In Continental Brythonic mythology, especially Gaul, Camulus (alternatively Camulos) was the god of war. The town Camulodunum (now Colchester) was named after him. Canola was the mythical inventor of the harp. After having an argument with her lover, she left his bed in the middle of the night to take a walk. She heard beautiful music and sat down, soon falling asleep. When she woke up the next morning, Canola realized the wind had made the music blowing through partially rotted sinew still attached to a whale skeleton. She designed the harp based off this. Carman was the goddess of evil magic. Her three sons were Dub ("darkness"), Dother ("evil") and Dian ("violence"). They rampaged through Ireland. The Tuatha de Danaan warred against Carman and her sons. Bechuille, a powerful sorceress, was finally able to defeat her. Her sons were killed and Carman was chained, eventually dying of grief. Cartimandua (ruled ca.43 - ca.70) was a queen of the Brigantes tribe of northern England who fought against the Roman Empire's occupation of Britain in the 1st century. Cartimandua's rule over Brigantia was already established when emperor Claudius began the organized conquer of Britain. With her husband and warlord Venutius of the Carvetii tribe, Cartimandua forged an alliance with the Romans. Some sources refer the Brigantes as a client kingdom of Rome, suggesting the pro-Roman views of their queen. Cartimandua went as far as to capture Caratacus, the most ferocious Celtic resistant and offered him to Claudius, who exibited him in his triumph. The loyalty was acknowledged in 53 when Venutius attempt for sole power was dominated by Roman intervention. The couple reconciled but problems were brewing. The Roman alliance was further confirmed during the Icenii rebellion of 60, when Cartimandua declined alliance with Boudicca. However, in 69, Cartimandua apparently changes husband and her mind about the Roman occupation. The former husband is dispatched and Vellocatus, a former servant becames consort. Venutius was not happy with the divorce and levied an army to fight for power with the ex-wife. He invaded the Brigantes' lands and deposed Cartimandua. Tacitus refers that she was save from imprisonment by Roman soldiers. After this event, Cartimandua disappears from the sources. Caswallawn In Insular Brythonic mythology, especially British, Caswallawn was a war god. Cenn Cruaich In Insular Brythonic mythology, especially British, Caswallawn was a war god. Ceridwen was a magician, mother of Taliesin, Morfran, and a beautiful daughter. Morfran was hideously ugly, so she sought to make him wise. Ceridwen had a magical cauldron that could make a potion granting wisdom. The mixture had to be cooked for a year and a day. Morda, a
Bouganville, an island in the Solomon Sea, is administered by which country?	Bougainville Island \| island, Papua New Guinea \| Britannica.com island, Papua New Guinea Pacific Ocean Bougainville Island, easternmost island of Papua New Guinea , in the Solomon Sea , southwestern Pacific. With Buka Island and several island groups, it forms the autonomous region of Bougainville. Geographically, Bougainville is the largest of the Solomon Islands , located near the northern end of that chain. Bougainville is 75 miles (120 km) long and 40–60 miles (65–95 km) wide. The Emperor Range, with its highest peaks at Balbi (9,000 feet [2,743 metres]) and Bagana, both active volcanoes, occupies the northern half of the island, and the Crown Prince Range occupies the southern half. Coral reefs fringe the shore. The main island and the passage between it and Choiseul Island (southeast) were visited in 1768 by the French navigator Louis-Antoine de Bougainville , for whom both were named. Placed under German administration in 1898, Bougainville was occupied by Australian forces in 1914 and included in an Australian mandate in 1920. The Japanese occupied the island early in 1942; although U.S. troops had essentially overtaken it by March 1944, remnants of the Japanese garrison remained until the end of the war. The United States used Torokina on the west coast as an airbase from which to bomb the Japanese headquarters at Rabaul, New Britain. After the war Bougainville was returned to Australian administration as part of the UN Trust Territory of New Guinea , and when Australia granted independence to Papua New Guinea in 1975, the island became part of that new country. With Buka and the Kilinailau, Tauu, Nukumanu, Nuguria, and Nissan groups, Bougainville formed the North Solomons province of Papua New Guinea; in 1997 it was renamed Bougainville province. In the late 1980s secessionist sentiments surfaced on Bougainville, fanned by islanders’ dissatisfaction with their share of the revenues from a copper-mining operation at Panguna on Bougainville. An insurrection, begun in 1988, succeeded in closing the mine the following year. Rebels controlled the island until 1991, when federal troops landed and regained control. The conflict continued, however, and by the late 1990s as many as 15,000 people had been killed. In 2001 secessionists and the government reached a peace agreement that called for Bougainville and nearby islands to form an autonomous region. A constitution was approved in 2004, and elections were held the following year. In June 2005 the new government, headquartered at Buka, was sworn in. Similar Topics
'Prelude', 'Minuet', 'Claire de Lune' and 'Passé pied' are all parts of which piano suite by Debussy?	Debussy, Suite Bergamasque. Claudio Arrau, piano - YouTube Debussy, Suite Bergamasque. Claudio Arrau, piano 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 Sep 3, 2012 Claude-Achille Debussy (1862 - 1918) [ 18:17 ] 4. Passepied Claudio Arrau, piano. La Suite Bergamasque de Claude Debussy es una suite para piano en varios movimientos. Aunque fue escrita en 1890, la obra no se publicó hasta 1905, y eso pese a que su autor intentó que no viese la luz, pues creía que esta obra de juventud estaba muy por debajo del nivel de sus composiciones más modernas. La Suite toma su nombre de las máscaras de la Commedia dell'Arte de Bérgamo (Comedia del arte de Bérgamo) y está inspirada en las Fêtes galantes (Fiestas galantes) de Verlaine. Pinturas de Vincent van Gogh. ---
What is the main ingredient of the Italian dish 'Frito Misto'?	Fritto Misto Search Fritto Misto Most of us love deep fried seafood. When I was a child I used to get a mixed deep fried seafood from a shop on the beach, the selection included fish, scallops and calamari rings. For a really good fritto misto it is important that all the ingredients are fresh. You can vary the seafood to your own taste. Portions: 4-6 Portions Ingredients Seafood 12 King scallops, roes and tough mussel on sides removed (you my leave the roes on if you like them) 12 large raw prawns, peeled and deveined 300g small-medium squid 600g monkfish (dark membrane removed), cod or haddock, cut into large bite size pieces 12 large mussels, bearded and removed from their shells (the green lip mussels that can be purchased on their half shells are perfect for this, they are sold in supermarkets and frozen in boxes from East-Asian grocers) juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 100g rice flour or plain four maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper oil for deep frying garlic aioli (optional, see recipe ) rocket salad (optional) lemon wedges Method Seafood: Clean the squid, remove the quell, innards, beak and eyes, and peel off the outer skin. Cut the squid into 1 cm rings and leave the tentacles whole, set aside while you prepare the batter. Toss all the seafood with the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Marinate for 15 minutes before cooking. Batter: Place the flour in a bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the water. Mix the batter until smooth. To Cook: Preheat oil in a deep fryer, wok or a deep saucepan to 180Â°C-190Â°C. *To test the temperature of the oil use a thermometer or to test it has reached 190Â°C drop a cube of bread in it and the bread should float to the top. Place the rice flour or plain flour in a bowl or on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Coat the seafood in the flour and then the batter. Shaking off any excess batter. Deep-fry the seafood in batches until they are golden and float to the top. Remove them from the oil and drain on kitchen paper, keep the seafood warm while you cook the rest. To Serve: Serve the fritto misto simply with lemon wedges or accompany with a rocket salad and garlic aioli (optional, see recipe ).
In Norse mythology, 'Baldur' the son of 'Odin', was invulnerable to everything except what?	Balder Balder by Micha F. Lindemans The god of light, joy, purity, beauty, innocence, and reconciliation. Son of Odin and Frigg , he was loved by both gods and men and was considered to be the best of the gods. He had a good character, was friendly, wise and eloquent, although he had little power. His wife was Nanna daughter of Nep, and their son was Forseti , the god of justice. Balder's hall was Breidablik ("broad splendor"). Most of the stories about Balder concern his death. He had been dreaming about his death, so Frigg extracted an oath from every creature, object and force in nature (snakes, metals, diseases, poisons, fire, etc.) that they would never harm Balder. All agreed that none of their kind would ever hurt or assist in hurting Balder. Thinking him invincible, the gods enjoyed themselves thereafter by using Balder as a target for knife-throwing and archery. The malicious trickster, Loki , was jealous of Balder. He changed his appearance and asked Frigg if there was absolutely nothing that could harm the god of light. Frigg, suspecting nothing, answered that there was just one thing: a small tree in the west that was called mistletoe. She had thought it was too small to ask for an oath. Loki immediately left for the west and returned with the mistletoe. He tricked Balder's blind twin brother Hod into throwing a mistletoe fig (dart) at Balder. Not knowing what he did, Hod threw the fig, guided by Loki's aim. Pierced through the heart, Balder fell dead. While the gods were lamenting Balder's death, Odin sent his other son Hermod to Hel , the goddess of death, to plead for Balder's return. Hel agreed to send Balder back to the land of the living on one condition: everything in the world, dead or alive, must weep for him. And everything wept, except for Loki, who had disguised himself as the witch Thokk. And so Balder had to remain in the underworld. The others took the dead god, dressed him in crimson cloth, and placed him on a funeral pyre aboard his ship Ringhorn, which passed for the largest in the world. Beside him they lay the body of his wife Nanna, who had died of a broken heart. Balder's horse and his treasures were also placed on the ship. The pyre was set on fire and the ship was sent to sea by the giantess Hyrrokin. Loki did not escape punishment for his crime and Hod was put to death by Vali , son of Odin and Rind. Vali had been born for just that purpose. After the final conflict ( Ragnarok ), when a new world arises from its ashes, both Balder and Hod will be reborn. In some versions it was his mother who had these disturbing dreams about his death. Old Norse: Baldr
How many points are there on a Maltese Cross?	The eight points of the Maltese Cross and their meaning. 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8. Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. However, two other lists have been found during the research for this paper which are variations of the beatitudes; In one document the eight obligations of the Knights are given as: To live in truth. To have faith. To be sincere. To give proof of humility. To love justice. To be merciful. To endure persecution. To repent of sin. A similar list with slightly differing wording has also been found; Spiritual Joy; to live without malice; to weep over your sins; to humble yourself to those who injure you; to love justice; to be merciful; to be sincere and pure of heart; and to suffer persecution. An additional list of Eight Knightly Virtues. In the Priory of Dacia, in the tradition of the Russian Grand Priory, a list of Knightly Virtues is used not to replace the Beatitudes but to be used in addition; Loyalty. Care for the Church. Helpfulness to the Sick and the Poor. Contempt for Death. Honour and Glory. Courage. Generosity. Piety. A non-Christian alternative replacement list. What the above lists have in common, is that they are Christian in origin and understanding. The British Royal Order has a secular version, with no reference to the Christian Faith and understanding. http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/1997/hansard/h0718am.htm the Official Government record for Canada, provides this statement of a switch to a non-Christian set of Virtues for the Most Venerable Order of St John in the British Realm; The universal motto of St. John, quite rightly, is: "For the Service of Mankind." The official emblem of St. John Ambulance, and the St. John people around the world, is a white cross. The emblem is significant in that the eight points that span off into the four arms were to put the wearers in mind of always bearing in their hearts the cross of Jesus, adorned with the eight virtues that attend it. Prior to the council of the order in England, the meaning of each point was basically religious. But since then, the meanings have been changed. They are: observation, tact, resource, dexterity, explicitness, discrimination, perseverance and sympathy. The four Cardinal Virtues stay the same (prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude), due to the fact that they can be read in a non-theological way! Cross Formée The origin of the Eight-fold interpretation. The origin of giving meaning to the eight-pointed cross of the Order, will have developed in Rhodes, and not before. The earliest Cross used in the Order was the simple uniform, straight arm Greek Cross, which gave way to the Cross Formée, both of which lack the eight pointed formation. There is no mention of an eight-pointed cross in the earliest of the Order's literature. When the Order moved to Rhodes, it was afforded a long and settled existence in which to develop its art and traditions, and from this developed a definite eight pointed cross - a branched version of the Cross Formée. The design of the eight-pointed cross was developed further during the time on Malta to become the Maltese Cross with its definite straight lines of four arrow heads meeting in the middle. The Rhodian Cross
In November 1943 which South American country sent 60,000 troops plus aircraft to assist allied forces in Europe?	Pictorial History Of The Second World War; Volume III Photographs in this publication were obtained from the following sources: Acme Photo 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1053, 1058, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1076, 1077, 1084, 1086, 1108, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1150, 1156, 1158, 1159, 1164, 1175, 1181, 1197, 1200, 1210, 1211, 1216, 1222, 1230, 1238, 1246, 1248, 1254, 1255, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1263, 1265, 1277, 1320, 1325, 1339, 1340, 1356, 1358, 1362, 1373, 1374, 1375, 1381, 1383, 1393, 1394, 1395, 1414, 1415, 1418, 1419, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1434, 1447, 1452, 1460, 1469, 1478, 1479, 1496, 1498, 1504, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1519, 1521, 1522, 1524, 1527, 1533 British-Combine 1052, 1074, 1078, 1079, 1085, 1110, 1196, 1340 British Information Service 1321, 1336, 1337, 1359, 1364, 1365, 1370, 1371, 1377, 1502 British Official Photo Official U. S. Marine Corps Photo 1088, 1089, 1092, 1093, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1104, 1105, 1116, 1318, 1319, 1397 Official U. S. Navy Photo 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1054, 1055, 1059, 1066, 1067, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1096, 1111, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1140, 1141, 1157, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1169, 1170, 1172, 1173, 1176, 1177, 1193, 1195, 1201, 1204, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1225, 1239, 1240, 1242, 1243, 1247, 1249, 1252, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1277, 1288, 1289, 1290, 1293, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1300, 1301, 1302, 1305, 1306, 1311, 1316, 1318, 1319, 1328, 1329, 1330, 1334, 1335, 1346, 1347, 1351, 1360, 1376, 1382, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1397, 1406, 1408, 1410, 1411, 1440, 1441, 1444, 1446, 1448, 1500, 1518, 1525 Planet News Ltd 1121, 1482, 1483, 1520, 1530 Sovfoto 1218, 1219, 1224, 1231, 1256, 1264, 1310, 1343, 1366, 1367, 1368, 1379, 1384, 1385, 1396, 1413, 1425, 1430, 1435, 1476, 1528 U. S. Army Air Forces 1050, 1051, 1068, 1075, 1107, 1114, 1165, 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, 1205, 1221, 1226, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1251, 1269, 1270, 1271, 1322, 1323, 1331, 1341, 1406, 1436, 1437, 1442, 1443 U. S. Army Signal Corps Photo 1080, 1087, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1106, 1115, 1124, 1125, 1139, 1149, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1160, 1161, 1163, 1174, 1188, 1189, 1190, 1191, 1192, 1198, 1215, 1217, 1227, 1233, 1240, 1241, 1244, 1245, 1250, 1251, 1253, 1260, 1267, 1273, 1274, 1275, 1276, 1278, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1286, 1287, 1293, 1294, 1298, 1299, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1324, 1326, 1327, 1332, 1333, 1338, 1345, 1348, 1349, 1350, 1352, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1369, 1374, 1375, 1380, 1383, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1401, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1407, 1409, 1412, 1416, 1417, 1420, 1421, 1422, 1423, 1424, 1426, 1427, 1428, 1438, 1439, 1440, 1449, 1450, 1451, 1453, 1454, 1455, 1456, 1457, 1458, 1459, 1461, 1462, 1464, 1465, 1466, 1467, 1471, 1472, 1474, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1481, 1484, 1485, 1486, 1487, 1488, 1490, 1491, 1492, 1493, 1494, 1495, 1497, 1499, 1501, 1505, 1506, 1508, 1517, 1523, 1526, 1529, 1531, 1532 {1029} FORWARD In this third volume the reader reviews a pageant of Allied victory. Throughout the fiscal year which ended September 1, 1944, the forces of the United Nations, with one lone exception, were making steady and sometimes rapid progress in liquidating the enemy. The exception, of course, was the Chinese front where the inevitable exhaustion of the defender and the inability of her allies to provide supplies brought success to the Japanese. But, in other areas of the Far East and on the European Continent, the year was one of triumph for the armies of America, Britain, Russia and their Allies. In the Pacific the new great strength of the United States Navy resolutely battered the Japanese from island to island, taking one important enemy bastion at a time. There was the gradual re-conquest of New Guinea, the hop to Bougainville in the Solomons, and the bloody seizure of the Gilbert Islands. Later came the Marshalls, Saipa
Which group had number one hits in 1966 with 'Somebody Help Me' and 'Keep On Running'?	1966 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1966 The British charts of 1966 saw the Beatles concentrate on albums while the Beach Boys, Spencer Davis and the Troggs stole the singles charts. The Beatles were once again biggest artists of the year - the same year that John Lennon made his disastrous claim that they were more popular than Jesus. They had number one hits with "Paperback Writer" and then "Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby" (third biggest single of the year) but their days of million selling singles in Britain were over. However, they were selling ever more copies of their albums. First "Rubber Soul" and then "Revolver" topped the album charts on the few occasions that "The Sound of Music" film soundtrack moved from the top spot. Buy the Greatest Hits Second place for 1966 belongs to the Beach Boys. They finally broke into the UK charts with a trio of top three hits led by "Barbara Ann" then "Sloop John B" and "God Only Knows" before making number one with "Good Vibrations". Their LP, "Pet Sounds" was also a big success in 1966 and went on to be one of the most acclaimed albums of the decade. Buy the Greatest Hits In third for the year were the Spencer Davis Group. They had an excellent run following a January number one, "Keep on Running" with another chart topper "Somebody Help Me". Later in the year they were at number two with "Gimme Some Loving". And they found time for a top twenty position with "When I Come Home". Buy the Greatest Hits The Troggs became the number four act of the year thanks to a series of big selling singles starting with a number two, "Wild Thing" then a number one for "With a Girl Like You" and another number two with "I Can't Control Myself" and finishing with a top ten position for "Any Way That You Want Me". Buy the Greatest Hits Number five spot was held by the Rolling Stones. In addition to a long running number one spot for album "Aftermath" the band managed a number one single with "Paint It Black". They also had top ten success with "Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown" and "Have You Seen Your Mother Baby" in 1966.
A 'Rafter' is the collective noun for which group of creatures?	The Collective Noun Page The Collective Noun Page An aarmory of aardvarks (-submitted by ojo 6 -) An abandonment of orphans (-suggested by Toni Stern, via Gerald 'Jerry' Rounds, [email protected]) An abominable sight of monks (-submitted by ojo 6 -) An absence of waiters (-suggested by Alexander Page, [email protected]) An accompaniment of condiments (-suggested by David Lloyd-Mostyn, [email protected]) An addition of mathematicians (-suggested by RP 4 -) An agenda of tasks (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) An amble of walkers (-suggested by RP 4 -) An ambush of widows (-suggested by Angi Drew, [email protected]) An annoyance of mobile phones (-suggested by [email protected]) An anthology of prostitutes (derivation: see below 5 -suggested by Mic Bergen, [email protected]) An anvil of blacksmiths (-suggested by RP 4 -) An archive of programmers (-suggested by Frank A. Geisel, [email protected]) An armada of ships (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) An army of caterpillars (-CCW 2 -) An army of frogs (-MG 3 -) An array of luminaries (-suggested by R, K, & F, [email protected]) An assemblage of jigsaw puzzlers (-suggested by R, K, & F, [email protected]) An assembly of toys (-suggested by Brian French, [email protected]) An asylum of managers (-suggested by Rodney Jude, [email protected]) An atlas of maps (-submitted by David Bannister, [email protected], from the CD-ROM version of the OED-) An attitude of teenagers (-suggested by RP 4 -) An audit of accountants (-suggested by Richard Blackwell, [email protected]) An audit of bookkeepers (-suggested by Richard Blackwell, [email protected]) An aurora of polar bears (-suggested by Marila Belcher, [email protected]) An autumn of leaves (-suggested by RP 4 -) A babel of words (-suggested by Michael G. Pirrello, CHMM, [email protected]) A balance of accountants (-suggested by Dan Hubbard, [email protected]) A bale of turtles A ballet of swans (-suggested by Diane L. Gottheiner, [email protected]) A band of gorillas A band of jays (-MG 3 -) A band of men (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A bank of circuits (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) A bank of monitors (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) A barren of mules (-MG 3 -) A battery of tests (-submitted by David Henderson, [email protected]) A beautification of spatulas (-suggested by jeff brown, [email protected]) A bed of clams (-MG 3 -) A bed of oysters (-MG 3 -) A bed of snakes (-CCW 2 -) A belt of asteroids (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) A bend of willows (-suggested by RP 4 -) A bestiary of mythological creatures (-submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) A bevy of beauties (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A bevy of business angels (-according to the November Newsletter of YABA -) A bevy of dowagers (-suggested by David Bannister, [email protected]) A bevy of quail A bevy of swans (-MG 3 -) A bevy of tanked sorority girls (possibly from Outland, -submitted by Jason Harris, [email protected]) A bill of particulars (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A billing of consultants (-suggested by Brian French, [email protected]) A billow of smokers (-suggested by RP 4 -) A blaze of pyromaniacs (-suggested by RP 4 -) A blessing of unicorns (-submitted by Marila Belcher, [email protected]) A bloat of hippopotami (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A blur of bicyclists (-suggested by RP 4 -) A blush of embarassments (-suggested by RP 4 -) A boast of soldiers (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A body of pathologists (-suggested by several contributers 7 -) A bond of British secret agents (-suggested by Rex Stocklin, [email protected]) A bongsuckling of white house staffers (-suggested by Daniel J. Lash, [email protected]) A boo of surprises (-submitted by David Henderson, [email protected]) A book of mormons (-submitted by ojo 6 -) A bottle of source code (-suggested by Paul Gallagher, paulpg@oz
An 'Array' is the collective noun for which group of creatures?	Collective Nouns Collective Nouns One of the many oddities of the English language is the multitude of different names given to collections or groups, be they beasts, birds, people or things. Many of these collective nouns are beautiful and evocative, even poetic. A colony of auks (flock, raft) A colony of avocets A flock of birds (dissimulation, fleet, flight, parcel, pod, volary, ) A sedge of bitterns (siege) A chain of bobolinks A brood of chickens (cletch, clutch, peep) A chattering of choughs (clattering) A covert of coots ( commotion, cover, fleet, flock, pod, rasp, swarm) A flight of cormorants (gulp) A sedge of cranes (herd, sedge, siege) A murder of crows ( hover, muster, parcel) A head of curlews (herd) A trip of dotterels A dole of doves ( dule, flight, piteousness, pitying, prettying) A flush of ducks (badelynge, brace, bunch, dopping, flock, paddling, plump, raft, safe, skein, sord, string, team) A flight of dunbirds (rush) A fling of dunlins A convocation of eagles (aerie) A cast of falcons A charm of finches (chirm, trembling, trimming) A stand of flamingos A gaggle of geese (flock, plump, skein, team, wedge) A charm of goldfinches (chattering, drum, troubling) A dopping of goosanders A covey of grouse (brace, brood, flight, pack) A bazaar of guillemots A mews of hawks (aerie, cast, kettle, mew, moulting, screw, stream) A brood of hens A sedge of herons (flight, hedge, rookery, siege) A charm of hummingbirds (chattering, drum, troubling) A colony of ibises A band of jays (party, scold) A desert of lapwings (deceit) A parcel of linnets An exaltation of larks (ascension, bevy, flight) A congregation of magpies (charm, flock, gulp, murder, tiding, tittering, tribe, ) A sord of mallards (flush, puddling, sute) A plump of moorhens A watch of nightingales (match, pray) A pride of ostriches (flock) A parliament of owls (stare) A fling of oxbirds A company of parrots (flock, pandemonium, psittacosis) A covey of partridges (bevy, bew, clutch, warren) A muster of peacocks (ostentation, pride) A pod of pelicans (scoop) A colony of penguins (parcel, rookery) A cadge of peregrines A nye of pheasants (bouquet, head, nide, warren, ) A flight of pigeons (flock, kit, passel, ) A knob of pintails [small number] A congregation of plovers (band, flight, leash, stand, wing) A rush of pochards (flight, knob[small number]) A run of poultry A bevy of quails (covey, drift) An unkindness of ravens (aerie, conspiracy) A crowd of redwings A parliament of rooks (building, clamour, congregation, shoal, wing) A hill of ruffs A dopping of sheldrakes (doading) A walk of snipes (wisp) A host of sparrows (meinie, quarrel, tribe, ubiquity) A murmuration of starlings (chattering, cloud, congregation, clutter) A mustering of storks (flight, phalanx) A flight of swallows (gulp) A herd of swans (bank, bevy, drift, eyrar, game, herd, lamentation, sownder, squadron, team, wedge, whiteness, whiting) A flock of swifts A spring of teals (bunch, coil, knob, raft) A mutation of thrushes A flock of turkeys (dole, dule, raffle, raft, rafter, posse) A pitying of turtledoves A colony of vultures (committee, wake) A plump of waterfowls (bunch, knob, raft) A company of widgeons (bunch, coil, flight, knob, trip) A trip of wildfowls (bunch, knob, lute, plump,scry, skein, sord, sute) A fall of woodcocks (covey, flight, plump) A descent of woodpeckers A cluster of antelopes (herd, tribe) A shrewdness of apes (troop) A pace of asses (drove, coffle, herd) A congress of baboons (flange, troop) A cete of badgers (colony) A cloud of bats (colony) A sloth of bears (sleuth) A colony of beavers (family, lodge) A herd of bisons (gang) A sute of bloodhounds A herd of boars (singular) A sounder of (wild) boars [12+] A herd of bucks (leash) A gang of buffalos (herd, obstinacy) A drove of bullocks A flock of camels (caravan, herd, train) A herd of caribous A clowder of cats (glaring, cluster, clutter) A destruction of (wild) cats (dout, dowt) A herd of cattle (drift, drove, mob) A herd of chamois A rake of colts (rack, rag) A bury of conies (game) A flink of cows [12+] A pac
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Which group had number one hits in 1974 with 'Angel Fingers' and 'See My Baby Jive'?	Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Singles Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Awesome CD! CD was in good condition and came in a reasonable amount of time. Good glimpse of a underrated artist and his musical career. Spanning hits from 1967 to 1975, this album showcases the creative and musically talented mind of Roy Wood. Highly recommended if you like the Move or Wizzard and want to learn more. This album is now in my list of top 5 favorite albums. 0Comment \|Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse Comment Paste the product's web address below: Product not found. Only products offered on Amazon can be linked. Select What's this? What are product links? In the text of your review, you can link directly to any product offered on Amazon.com. To insert a product link, follow these steps: 1. Find the product you want to reference on Amazon.com 2. Copy the web address of the product 3. Click Insert product link 4. Paste the web address in the box 5. Click Select 6. Selecting the item displayed will insert text that looks like this: [[ASIN:014312854XHamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare)]] 7. When your review is displayed on Amazon.com, this text will be transformed into a hyperlink, like so: Hamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare) You are limited to 10 product links in your review, and your link text may not be longer than 256 characters. Please write at least one word You must purchase at least one item from Amazon to post a comment A problem occurred while submitting your comment. Please try again later. Showing 0 of 0 comments Sort by: What's this? What are product links? In the text of your review, you can link directly to any product offered on Amazon.com. To insert a product link, follow these steps: 1. Find the product you want to reference on Amazon.com 2. Copy the web address of the product 3. Click Insert product link 4. Paste the web address in the box 5. Click Select 6. Selecting the item displayed will insert text that looks like this: [[ASIN:014312854XHamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare)]] 7. When your review is displayed on Amazon.com, this text will be transformed into a hyperlink, like so: Hamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare) You are limited to 10 product links in your review, and your link text may not be longer than 256 characters. Please write at least one word You must purchase at least one item from Amazon to post a comment A problem occurred while submitting your comment. Please try again later. Showing 0 of 0 comments Sort by: What's this? What are product links? In the text of your review, you can link directly to any product offered on Amazon.com. To insert a product link, follow these steps: 1. Find the product you want to reference on Amazon.com 2. Copy the web address of the product 3. Click Insert product link 4. Paste the web address in the box 5. Click Select 6. Selecting the item displayed will insert text that looks like this: [[ASIN:014312854XHamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare)]] 7. When your review is displayed on Amazon.com, this text will be transformed into a hyperlink, like so: Hamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare) You are limited to 10 product links in your review, and your link text may not be longer than 256 characters. Please write at least one word You must purchase at least one item from Amazon to post a comment A problem occurred while submitting your comment. Please try again later. Showing 0 of 0 comments Sort by: What's this? What are product links? In the text of your review, you can link directly to any product offered on Amazon.com. To insert a product link, follow these steps: 1. Find the product you want to reference on Amazon.com 2. Copy the web address of the product 3. Click Insert product link 4. Paste the web address in the box 5. Click Select 6. Selecting the item displayed will insert text that looks like this: [[ASIN:014312854XHamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare)]] 7. When your review is displayed on Amazon.com, this text will be transformed into a hyperlink, like so: Hamlet (The Pelican Shakespeare) You are limited to 10 product links in your review, and your link text may not be longe
Who wrote the novels 'The Planet Of The Apes' and 'Bridge On The River Kwai'?	The French spy who wrote The Planet of the Apes - BBC News BBC News The French spy who wrote The Planet of the Apes By Hugh Schofield BBC News, Paris 4 August 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Jean Loriot Before the newly released Dawn of the Planet of the Apes film, there was a long franchise going back to the first Apes movie - the 1968 classic with Charlton Heston. But before that there was the book. Today few people have heard of Pierre Boulle. He was the French author who first had the brilliant idea of humans travelling in time and stumbling on ape civilisation. It was in his 1963 novel La Planete des Singes (Planet of the Apes). But there's more. It turns out that Pierre Boulle was also the man behind another cinema great - none other than The Bridge on the River Kwai. A book on the face of it so quintessentially British - about a British colonel and his conception of duty and honour. How on earth could it have been written by a Frenchman? And how did that same Frenchman then move from wartime adventure to the world of science fiction for his second Hollywood triumph? Pierre Boulle died in Paris in 1994, after a writing career that spanned more than 40 years and resulted in some 30 novels and collections of short stories. But it was his life before taking up the pen that shaped his literary outlook. From the mid-1930s he was a rubber planter for a British company in Malaysia. And in World War Two he served as an undercover agent for the Special Operations Executive (SOE). For The Bridge on the River Kwai he was writing of a world he knew well. Image copyright Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy "Pierre Boulle was profoundly Anglophile," says Jean Loriot, who heads the Association of Friends of Pierre Boulle. "In the Far East he worked alongside English people. He was impregnated by English culture. He admired the English greatly. And when he came to write he made many of his heroes English." The Bridge on the River Kwai was Boulle's third novel. The first two - William Conrad, and The Malay Spell - were named in deliberate homage to his two literary inspirations: Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham. For this third book, Boulle wanted to explore the psychology of the ultra-correct Col Nicholson (played by Alec Guinness in the film), but also to raise questions about the relative value systems of the Japanese and British minds. The opening words are: "Maybe the unbridgeable gulf that some see separating the western and the oriental souls are nothing more than a mirage?... Maybe the need to 'save face' was, in this war, as vital, as imperative, for the British as it was for the Japanese." Much later, Boulle wrote a short autobiography called The Sources of the River Kwai in which he described his own experience in the war. In Singapore in 1941 he signed up to the Free French, and was seconded to what became known as Force 136. This was the British SOE operation in South East Asia. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption At the time, Singapore was the major British base in South East Asia At a place called The Convent, he was put through a training course in which "serious gentlemen taught us the art of blowing up a bridge, attaching explosives to the side of a ship, derailing a train, as well as that of despatching to the next world - as silently as possible - a night-time guard". After various missions in Burma and China, Boulle - now with the English covername Peter John Rule - was told to make his way by river to Hanoi, in Vichy-controlled Indochina. With help from villagers he built a raft from bamboo and floated downstream. At a place called Laichau he was spotted and brought to the local French commander. Deciding on the spur of the moment to come clean, he told the commander he was from the Free French with instructions to make contact with sympathetic Vichy officials. Unfortunately the commander was not one of them. Boulle was sentenced to forced labour for life. He spent the next two years in jail in Hanoi before escaping near the end of the war. "The experience was seminal for Boulle," says Loriot. "When h
Which sportsman won 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2005?	All the Strictly Come Dancing winners EVER: How many can you remember? - Mirror Online TV All the Strictly Come Dancing winners EVER: How many can you remember? The new line-up has been announced but the stars have their work cut out if they're to waltz into the final, as these past winners show Share Who will impress the judges this time around? (Photo: BBC) Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Brucie may be gone but Series 12 has no shortage of talent to keep us on our toes. Mark Wright, Judy Murray and Pixie Lott are just some of the celebs slipping into Strictly sequins this year as the Sunday results show presenting team of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman take on the live Saturday show presenting duties. They celebs and their professional partners will be slogging it out for that glitter ball trophy. And as we've learnt over the last 10 years, it's not always the best Rumba or Jive that wins - star quality wins out everytime. Judging panel Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell return to give their verdicts - but who will win over the judges and viewers this time? As we look forward to sequins and sparkle returning to our weekends,, here's a reminder of Strictly's past champs. Series 1 - Natasha Kaplinsky & Brendan Cole, 2004 Natasha Kaplinsky And Brendan Cole (Photo: BBC) The first ever series and newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky quick-stepped her way far ahead of the competition from the off. Out of the ten dances that were featured, Natasha received the highest mark for eight of them before going on to finish 39 points ahead of the other finalist, Christopher Parker. Her on stage chemistry with Aussie bad boy Brendan Cole sparked relationship rumours but Natasha was emphatic that it was only the dancing that she had fallen for . Remembered for: That chemistry, a Dirty Dancing showdance - and beating a joke dancer in the final to ensure Strictly became a serious TV hit. Series 2 - Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett, 2004 Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett (Photo: Birmingham Post and Mail) Her jive is still the one to beat with a perfect 40 score. But the former EastEnders actress was also criticised for having already had dance training - now a standard for at least one contestant each series, although not always a guarantee of winning (see Natalie Gumede for why). After winning the second series, Jill waltzed her way into West End roles including Calendar Girls and Legally Blonde. Remembered for: That jive - and her joy on the dancefloor. Series 3 - Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova, 2005 Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova (Photo: BBC/PA) Series three was a game changer with Darren Gough lifting the Strictly Glitter Ball for the men. He beat fellow sportsman Colin Jackson and also Zoe Ball in the final. Winning rave reviews for his paso doble and his quick step surprised quite a few, not least fellow cricketer Freddie Flintoff who said: "I didn't realise he was so light on his feet. I'm used to him charging when bowling, not dancing." Remembered for: Benefitting when Colin and Erin threw it away with their dummy showdance - then showing us EXACTLY why he'd won with a showstopping quickstep in the Christmas special dressed in a red tail suit. Series 4 - Mark Ramprakash & Karen Hardy, 2006 Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy (Photo: BBC) In case people thought a man winning was just a fluke, cricketer Mark Ramprakash took to the floor for series 4 and it was another win for cricket. Women everywhere swooned at Ramprakash's exposed chest flesh but the cricketer proved just as hot on his feet. He and dance partner Karen Hardy became the first to restart a dance, after Mark’s mic got caught in Karen’s dress during a salsa dance. But they still managed to achieve the highest score of the night. Remembered for: Those snake hips so beloved by judge Arlene Phillips - and getting a second chance after his salsa mishap. Series 5 - Alesha Dixon & Matthew Cutler, 2007 Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler (Photo: BBC/PA)
In which year did the Ayatollah Khomeini die, American troops remove Noriega in Panama, and Alain Prost become World Motor Racing Champion for the third time?	Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums Today in History Historical events on September 8 1024 - Duke Koenraad II chosen German king 1141 - -9] Battle of Samarkand: Yelutashi defeats Islams 1156 - Henry II Jasormigott leaves Bavaria 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Boleslaus the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland. 1276 - John XXI elected Pope 1303 - Anagni: French king Philip IV captures Pope Boniface VIII 1331 - Stefan Duï¿½an declares himself king of Serbia 1380 - Battle on Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dimitri beats Mongols beginning the decline of the Tatars 1449 - Battle of Tumu Fortress - Mongolians capture the Chinese emperor. 1504 - Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Florence. 1514 - Battle of Orsha: Polish/Lithuania army defeat the Russian army 1522 - Spanish navigator Juan de Elcano returns to Spain, completes 1st circumnavigation of globe, expedition begins under Ferdinand Magellan 1536 - Earl of Nassau disbands siege of Peronne 1545 - English earl Hertford leads retaliatory mission against Scotland 1553 - City of Lichfield, England forms 1563 - Maximilian chosen king of Hungary 1565 - 1st permanent settlement in US forms (St Augustine, Florida) 1565 - Turkish siege of Malta broken by Maltese & Knights of St John 1628 - Bay of Matanzas Cuba: Piet Heyn captures Spanish silver fleet 1664 - Dutch surrender New Amsterdam (NY) to 300 English soldiers 1689 - China & Russia signs Treaty of Nertsjinsk (Nierchul) 1713 - Pope Clemens XI publishes degree "Unigenitus" against Jansenism" 1727 - A barn fire during a puppet show in the village of Burwell in Cambridgeshire, England kills 78 people, many of whom are children. 1755 - Battle at Lake George: English army beats France 1756 - French and Indian War: Kittanning Expedition. 1760 - French army gives Montreal to Gen Jeffrey Amherst 1761 - Marriage of George III of the United Kingdom to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Queen Charlotte). 1771 - Mission San Gabriel Archangel forms in California 1796 - Battle of Bassano-French beat Austrians 1831 - William IV is crowned King of Great Britain. 1833 - Charles Darwin departs to Buenos Aires 1847 - US under Gen Scott defeat Mexicans at Battle of Molino del Rey 1855 - Crimean war - assault of Malakof Tower under Mac-Mahon) 1858 - Lincoln makes a speech about when you can fool people 1860 - Loss of steamer, "Lady Elgin" 1863 - -10] Federal troops reconquer the Cumperland Gap, Tennessee 1863 - Battle of Sabine Pass TX: 47 Texas volunteers repel Federal forces 1863 - Battle of Telford's Depot TN 1868 - NY Athletic Club forms 1870 - Neth & Engl sign "Koelietraktaat" Br-Indian contract work in Suriname 1883 - NY Giants score 13 runs in an inning against Phillies 1883 - Northern Pacific RR's last spike driven at Independence Creek, Mont 1888 - In England the first six Football League matches ever are played. 1892 - 1st appearance of "Pledge of Allegiance" (Youth's Companion) 1899 - British government sends an additional 10,000 troops to Natal South Africa 1900 - 6,000 killed when a hurricane & tidal wave strikes Galveston, Texas 1905 - Pittsburgh Pirates strand NL record 18 men on base & lose to Reds 8-3 1907 - Pius X publishes encyclical Pasceni dominici gregis (anti-modernism) 1914 - British trader Oceanic sinks off Scotland 1914 - World War I: Private Thomas Highgate becomes the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during the war. 1915 - Association of Negro Life & History founded 1919 - Babe Ruth hits his 26th HR off Jack Quinn in NY, breaking Buck Freeman's 1899 HR mark of 25 1920 - US Air Mail service begins (NYC to SF) 1921 - 1st Miss America crowned (Margaret Gorman of Washington DC) 1921 - Mary Gorman (Wash DC), 16, crowned 1st Miss America [or 9/14] 1923 - Honda Point Disaster: nine US Navy destroyers run aground off the California coast. Seven are lost. 1924 - Alexandra Kollontai of Russia becomes 1st woman ambassador 1926 - League of Nations Assembly voted unanimously to admit Germany 193
In which year did the Bosnian Civil War begin, Steffi Graf win the Ladies Singles title at Wimbledon for the seventh time, and TWA become bankrupt?	CLOSED Today in US History: 2007 April 19 - July 29 \| USA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA \| Flickr USA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1 to 100 of 110 replies) Sticky FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10:26pm, 19 April 2007 Apr 19, 1775, The American Revolution began as fighting broke out in Lexington, Massachusetts. Apr 19, 1775, The American Revolution began as fighting broke out in Lexington, Massachusetts. Publish (1 to 100 of 110 replies) MOD April 19, 2003 - My wife and I got married! April 19, 2003 - My wife and I got married! Post Reply FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10 years ago Happy Anniversary Zach and Mrs Zach! Happy Anniversary Zach and Mrs Zach! Post Reply Apr 20 1836 - U.S. Congress passes an act creating the Wisconsin Territory. Thanks everyone! Apr 20 1836 - U.S. Congress passes an act creating the Wisconsin Territory. Post Reply Sheena 2.0™ PRO 10 years ago Yes, congrats to both Marge and you, Homer (joke). Apr 22 1864 - The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act which mandates that the inscription "In God We Trust" be placed on all coins minted as United States currency. Yes, congrats to both Marge and you, Homer (joke). Apr 22 1864 - The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act which mandates that the inscription "In God We Trust" be placed on all coins minted as United States currency. Post Reply FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10 years ago Apr 25, 1846, The Mexican-American War ignited as a result of disputes over claims to Texas boundaries. The outcome of the war fixed Texas' southern boundary at the Rio Grande River. Apr 25, 1846, The Mexican-American War ignited as a result of disputes over claims to Texas boundaries. The outcome of the war fixed Texas' southern boundary at the Rio Grande River. Post Reply FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO Posted 10 years ago. Edited by FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (admin) 10 years ago On April 26th, 1607 The British established an American colony at Cape Henry, Virginia. It was the first permanent English establishment in the Western Hemisphere. 1865 Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee to Sherman during the American Civil War. 1865 John Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry. 1952 Patty Berg set a new record for major women’s golf competition when she shot a 64 over 18 holes in a tournament in Richmond, California. 1964 The Boston Celtics won their sixth consecutive NBA title. They won two more before the streak came to an end. 1968 Students seized the administration building at Ohio State University. 1983 Dow Jones Industrial Average broke 1,200 for first time. On April 26th, 1607 The British established an American colony at Cape Henry, Virginia. It was the first permanent English establishment in the Western Hemisphere. 1865 Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee to Sherman during the American Civil War. 1865 John Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry. 1952 Patty Berg set a new record for major women’s golf competition when she shot a 64 over 18 holes in a tournament in Richmond, California. 1964 The Boston Celtics won their sixth consecutive NBA title. They won two more before the streak came to an end. 1968 Students seized the administration building at Ohio State University. 1983 Dow Jones Industrial Average broke 1,200 for first time. Post Reply Sheena 2.0™ PRO 10 years ago It was a sad day in LA... 29 April 1986 - Fire at the Central library of the City of Los Angeles Public Library, some 400,000 books and other items damaged or destroyed. It was a sad day in LA... 29 April 1986 - Fire at the Central library of the City of Los Angeles Public Library, some 400,000 books and other items damaged or destroyed. Post Reply FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10 years ago That is sad, anytime knowledge and patrimony of humankind is lost! That is sad, anytime knowledge and patrimony of humankind is lost! Post Reply FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10 years ago Apr 30, 1789, George Washington took office as the first U.S. president under the New Constituti
In American Football, how many points does a touchdown score?	NFL Beginner's Guide to Football NFL Network Beginner's Guide to Football One 11-man team has possession of the football. It is called the offense and it tries to advance the ball down the field-by running with the ball or throwing it - and score points by crossing the goal line and getting into an area called the end zone. The other team (also with 11 players) is called the defense. It tries to stop the offensive team and make it give up possession of the ball. If the team with the ball does score or is forced to give up possession, the offensive and defensive teams switch roles (the offensive team goes on defense and the defensive team goes on offense). And so on, back and forth, until all four quarters of the game have been played. In order to make it easier to coordinate the information in this digest, the topics discussed generally follow the order of the rule book. THE FIELD The field measures 100 yards long and 53 yards wide. Little white markings on the field called yard markers help the players, officials, and the fans keep track of the ball. Probably the most important part of the field is the end zone. It's an additional 10 yards on each end of the field. This is where the points add up! When the offense - the team with possession of the ball-gets the ball into the opponent's end zone, they score points. TIMING Games are divided into four 15-minute quarters, separated by a 12-minute break at halftime. There are also 2-minute breaks at the end of the first and third quarters as teams change ends of the field after every 15 minutes of play. At the end of the first and third quarters, the team with the ball retains possession heading into the following quarter. That is not the case before halftime. The second half starts with a kickoff in the same way as the game began in the first quarter. Each offensive team has 40 seconds from the end of a given play until they must snap of the ball for the start of the next play, otherwise they will be penalized. The clock stops at the end of incomplete passing plays, when a player goes out of bounds, or when a penalty is called. The clock starts again when the ball is re-spotted by an official. If a game is tied at the end of regulation, a 15-minute overtime period will be played. In the NFL, this is sudden death and the first team to score wins. Possession is determined before the period begins by a coin toss. THE PLAYERS Each team has 3 separate units: the offense (see section below), those players who are on the field when the team has possession of the ball; the defense (see section below), players who line up to stop the other team's offense; and special teams that only come in on kicking situations (punts, field goals, and kickoffs). Only 11 players are on the field from one team at any one time. To see how the players line up click here THE KICKOFF A game starts with the kickoff. The ball is placed on a kicking tee at the defense's 30-yard line, and a special kicker (a "placekicker") kicks the ball to the offense A kick return man from the offense will try to catch the ball and advance it by running. Where he is stopped is the point from which the offense will begin its drive, or series of offensive plays. When a kickoff is caught in the offense's own end zone, the kick returner can either run the ball out of the end zone, or kneel in the end zone to signal a touchback - a sign to stop the play. The ball is then placed on the 20-yard line, where the offense begins play. FIRST DOWN All progress in a football game is measured in yards. The offensive team tries to get as much "yardage" as it can to try and move closer to the opponent's end zone. Each time the offense gets the ball, it has four downs, or chances, in which to gain 10 yards. If the offensive team successfully moves the ball 10 or more yards, it earns a
"""If music is the food of love, play on"", is the first line of which Shakespearian play?"	If music be the food of love, play on - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes If music be the food of love, play on Duke Orsino: If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Duke Orsino of Illyria, presiding over the merry, mixed-up world of Twelfth Night, opens the play with these festive sentiments, soured though they be by the affected airs of the melancholic lover. He has convinced himself that he's insanely in love with a wealthy and resistant lady, who is in mourning for her brother and only annoyed by Orsino's inappropriate attentions. The duke's idea of a cure for his disease is to stuff himself sick with his own passions. Orsino's brand of self-indulgent pouting comes in for much ribbing here and elsewhere in Shakespeare, most vividly in As You Like It and Much Ado about Nothing. For melancholic poseurs like Orsino, who are actually expected to make spectacles of themselves, affecting gestures are more important than sincere emotions.
Who was assassinated by John Bellingham?	John Bellingham and the assassination of Spencer Perceval - News from Parliament - UK Parliament John Bellingham and the assassination of Spencer Perceval John Bellingham and the assassination of Spencer Perceval 01 April 2016 Spencer Perceval is the only prime minister in British history to have been assassinated. John Bellingham, the man who killed him, did so after an unsuccessful attempt to petition Parliament. The murder of the Prime Minister On the afternoon of Monday 11 May 1812 the Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval, entered the Lobby of the House of Commons. Perceval was on his way to speak in a debate on the Orders in Council, measures introduced by his predecessor in 1807 as part of an economic blockade against Napoleonic France, with whom Britain was at war. The lobby was a place where constituents and 'lobbyists' waited to catch the attention of a passing MP, government minister or even the Prime Minister. Among those waiting in the lobby that day was John Bellingham, a merchant from Liverpool. His presence had been noticed on previous days as he waited patiently in the lobby or watched debates from the public gallery. As the Prime Minister entered the lobby, Bellingham approached him, pulled a pistol out of a pocket hidden inside his coat and shot him through the breast. Perceval muttered some words as he staggered forward, in some reports it was 'Murder!', in others 'Oh!', before falling to the ground. He was quickly carried from the room and died moments later, while Bellingham sat down on a bench by the fireplace. The death of Perceval caused an initial panic in the hours after as rumours of an armed uprising or plot circulated. Surprisingly, it soon became clear that Bellingham had in fact acted alone, and the murder was the result of his frustration following a series of failed attempts to petition the Government for compensation Who was John Bellingham? John Bellingham was employed as an insurance broker for a 'northern house' when, in 1804, his work took him to the Russian port of Arkhangelsk. Having concluded his business there by November of that year, Bellingham prepared for his return to Britain. His departure, however, was prevented when he was arrested over an unpaid debt that he allegedly owed to a Dutch merchant, Solomon van Brienen. The story was invented by Van Brienen who, Bellingham claimed, held a grudge against him over some previous business dealings. An appeal by Bellingham to the British Ambassador and Consul in St Petersburg, Lord Granville Leveson-Gower and Sir Stephen Shairpe, was unsuccessful, and he was imprisoned shortly after, leaving his young wife and infant son to return to Britain alone. He was released in 1809 and left for Britain. John Bellingham's petition Bellingham's experiences in Russia and the dismissal of his appeals by Leveson-Gower and Shairpe led him to bring charges against them before the Privy Council, without success. Soon after this he set out on his own petition campaign, addressing petitions to the Prince Regent, the Government and the House of Commons. The last of these, written just three months before the murder, described the 'long continued series of cruelty and oppression' he had suffered, by which 'his health and reputation [were] materially injured'. To add to his injury he had, as he claimed, been 'tortured…for a series of years…condemned to a dungeon' and 'marched publicly…with gangs of felons and criminals'. For him it was nothing less than a 'national disgrace'. Bellingham was told by Perceval that the time for presenting petitions had now passed, though Bellingham noted that this was, in fact, incorrect. The petition, along with the others, was dismissed. Angry and frustrated, Bellingham took matters into his own hands. Having been 'bandied about from man to man, and from place to place' he was, as he stated at his trial, 'driven almost to despair'. It was then that he decided to take action. He visited a tailor and had a pocket stitched inside his coat to hide the murder weapon. Though it was the 'amiable, and highly lamented…Mr. Perceval' wh
What is the name of the American religious sect, founded in Manchester, that believe Christ's second advent has already taken place?	Shakers Shakers Description This section is from " The American Cyclopaedia ", by George Ripley And Charles A. Dana. Also available from Amazon: The New American Cyclopï¿½dia. 16 volumes complete. . Shakers Shakers, the popular name of a religious sect who call themselves the "United Society of Believers in Christ 's Second Appearing." They originated in England about the year 1770, but are now confined to the United States, where they have 17 societies and about 4,000 full members, besides some hundreds of novitiates. They were at first an offshoot from the Friends or Quakers, and generally held similar views relative to spiritual illumination, giving testimonies, objecting to the legal oath, to war, slavery , etc.; but in their theological ideas, as well as in their practice of celibate life, and in community of goods, they now differ entirely from the Friends. In 1747 some members of the society of Friends near Manchester , England, formed a distinct association, of which Jane and James Wardley were the leaders. Of this society the parents of Ann Lee were members, and in 1758 she became one of its adherents. For several years this little company were only remarkable for greater physical manifestations of their spiritual illumination than most of the assemblages of Quakers, such as dancing, shouting, trembling, speaking with tongues , etc. These manifestations excited the hostility of the populace, and even of some magistrates and clergymen, who charged them with thereby violating the sabbath . Several of the members, including the Wardleys and Ann Lee and her family, were imprisoned, fined, and roughly used. In 1770 Ann Lee professed to have received, by a special manifestation of divine light, those revelations in virtue of which her followers have ever since given her the name of Mother Ann, and have regarded her as a person inspired by the Christ of the female order, as Jesus was inspired by the Christ of the male order. Christ is applied by them, as a generic term, to the highest or innermost sphere, exterior to the deific sphere, called in the Scriptures eternity: "the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity." In 1774, under authority of a revelation to Mother Ann, ten of the more prominent members of the society, including Ann Lee, emigrated to America, arriving in New York Aug. 6; and eight of them subsequently settled at Niskayuna (now Watervliet), 7 m. from Albany. Here they remained, without any considerable accession to their numbers , for 3 1/2 years. In 1779 a religious excitement, or revival, occurred at New Lebanon , Columbia co., N. Y., accompanied by those extraordinary physical manifestations which subsequently characterized a similar revival in Kentucky . When these manifestations had subsided, in the spring of 1780, some of those who had been most affected by them visited Mother Arm at Watervliet, and there, as they believed, found the key to their religious experiences. The number of adherents to her doctrines increased rapidly up to the time of her death in 1784, and indeed for some years after. - The idea of a community of property, and of Shaker families or unitary households, was first broached by Mother Ann, who formed her little family into a model after which the general organizations of the Shaker order as they now exist have been arranged. In 1787 Joseph Mea-cham, formerly a Baptist preacher , who had been one of Mother Ann's first converts at Watervliet, collected her adherents in a settlement at New Lebanon, and organized them in this form, probably adding some principles not found in Mother Ann's revelations. Within five years, under the administration of Mea-cham, 11 Shaker settlements were founded, viz.: at New Lebanon , N. Y., which has always been regarded as the parent society; at Watervliet, N. Y.; at Hancock , Tyringham, Harvard, and Shirley, Mass.; at Enfield , Conn.; at Canterbury and Enfield, N. H.; and at Alfred and New Gloucester , Me. No other societies were formed till 1805, when three missionaries from New Lebanon visited Ohio and Kentucky, and were ultimately succes
Who had a number one hit for six weeks in 1973 with 'Blockbuster'?	Songs from the Year 1973 Songs from the Year 1973 Search this site with Google Other Years: 2000s This page lists the top songs of 1973 in the source charts . The way that the various charts are combined to reach this final list is described on the in the site generation page . A list of the hit albums of 1973 is also available.. This list has also been compared to the results for North America and Europe . There is also a set of monthly tables showing the various number ones on any date during 1973. A list of the most distinctive songs of 1973 (that is the hits that only charted in one place) has been calculated. The top ten song artists of 1973 were: Angie 1973 US Billboard 1 - Sep 1973 (16 weeks), Record World 1 - 1973, Canada 1 - Sep 1973 (14 weeks), Holland 1 - Sep 1973 (23 weeks), France (SNEP) 1 - Sep 1973 (3 months), France 1 - Sep 1973 (7 weeks), Switzerland 1 - Sep 1973 (21 weeks), Norway 1 - Oct 1973 (23 weeks), Belgium 1 - Sep 1973 (16 weeks), Canada RPM 1 for 5 weeks - Sep 1973, Australia 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1973, Australia Goset 1 - Oct 1973 (19 weeks), France 1 for 1 week - Nov 1973, Switzerland 2 of 1973, Springbok 2 - Nov 1973 (16 weeks), Europe 3 of the 1970s (1973), Germany 4 - Jan 1974 (5 months), Belgium 4 of all time, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Nov 1973), UK 5 - Sep 1973 (10 weeks), Italy 6 of 1974, Austria 8 - Oct 1973 (6 weeks), WABC NY 10 of 1973, DDD 11 of 1973, US Radio 16 of 1973 (peak 1 10 weeks), Australia 19 of 1973, Vinyl Surrender 25 (1973), France (InfoDisc) 31 of the 1970s (peak 1, 34 weeks, 665k sales estimated, 1973), Poland 43 of all time, Scrobulate 51 of ballad, Brazil 52 of 1973, US CashBox 69 of 1973, OzNet 71, Japan (Tokyo) 73 - Feb 1990 (2 weeks), US BB 85 of 1973, Germany 190 of the 1970s (peak 2 16 weeks), WXPN 571, Acclaimed 1093 (1973), UK Silver (certified by BPI in Oct 1973), RYM 27 of 1973 2 Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'round the Old Oak Tree 1973 UK 1 - Mar 1973 (40 weeks), US Billboard 1 - Feb 1973 (23 weeks), US BB 1 of 1973, US CashBox 1 of 1973, Record World 1 - 1973, Canada 1 - Mar 1973 (22 weeks), Holland 1 - Apr 1973 (14 weeks), Norway 1 - May 1973 (18 weeks), Belgium 1 - May 1973 (18 weeks), Australia 1 of 1973, Eire 1 for 6 weeks - Apr 1973, Canada RPM 1 for 2 weeks - Apr 1973, New Zealand 1 for 10 weeks - Jun 1973, Australia 1 for 7 weeks - May 1973, Australia Goset 1 - May 1973 (28 weeks), Springbok 1 - Jun 1973 (20 weeks), Top Song of 1973 of the Billboard 50th list, WABC NY 2 of 1973, US Radio 2 of 1973 (peak 1 14 weeks), Austria 2 - Jun 1973 (4 weeks), France 3 - Apr 1973 (5 weeks), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Apr 1973), Germany 10 - Jun 1973 (4 months), South Africa 10 of 1973, Brazil 12 of 1973, TOTP 14, UKMIX 21, POP 36 of 1973, Billboard 50th song 37, 55th Billboard 100 42 (1973), Billboard100 43, DDD 88 of 1973, Global 33 (5 M sold) - 1973 3 Killing Me Softly With His Song 1973 US Billboard 1 - Jan 1973 (16 weeks), Record World 1 - 1973, WABC NY 1 of 1973, Canada 1 - Feb 1973 (15 weeks), Canada RPM 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1973, New Zealand 1 for 4 weeks - Apr 1973, Australia 1 for 2 weeks - Apr 1973, Australia Goset 1 - Mar 1973 (20 weeks), Grammy in 1973, Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 (1973), US BB 3 of 1973, Holland 3 - Feb 1973 (9 weeks), Norway 4 - Aug 1973 (10 weeks), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Feb 1973), US Radio 5 of 1973 (peak 1 12 weeks), France 5 - Apr 1973 (4 weeks), UK 6 - Feb 1973 (14 weeks), Brazil 6 of 1973, Springbok 8 - Mar 1973 (13 weeks), DDD 8 of 1973, Belgium 17 - Mar 1973 (5 weeks), Australia 17 of 1973, Austria 19 - Dec 1973 (2 weeks), US CashBox 21 of 1973, Switzerland 32 - Oct 1996 (3 weeks), nuTsie 76 of 1970s, Billboard 50th song 82, 55th Billboard 100 92 (1973), Billboard100 97, RIAA 101, Rolling Stone 360, Acclaimed 631 (1973), OzNet 863, RYM 25 of 1973, NY Daily Love list 15 4 You're So Vain 1973 US Billboard 1 - Dec 1972 (17 weeks), Record World 1 - 1973, Canada 1 - Dec 1972 (13 weeks), France 1 - Dec 1972 (5 weeks), Canada RPM 1 for 1 week - Jan 1973, New Zealand 1 for 4 weeks - Feb 1973, Australia 1 for 7 weeks - Feb
Which bridge lies between Blackfriars Bridge and London Bridge?	London Visitor's Guide - The Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge - Description: The Millennium Bridge is a steel suspension footbridge over the River Thames between Bankside and the City of London. It lies between Southwark Bridge to the east and Blackfriars Railway Bridge to the west and is a useful crossing point for those wishing to walk between Shakespeare's Globe Theatre or Tate Modern on the south bank of the river and St Paul's Cathedral to the north. The bridge is an elegant low-slung structure designed by Norman Foster and Antony Caro. The official title of the bridge is the London Millennium Footbridge but it was nicknamed the Wobbly Bridge because when it was opened in June 2000 people using it noticed a strange swaying motion from side to side - it became quite a sensation with local people who made special trips to try it out. After two days the bridge was closed and was not reopened until 2002 during which time modifications were made to damp down the effect. Today the bridge is a lovely route to take across the Thames although sadly it is now quite stable. The Millennium Bridge - Getting There: Nearest Underground Stations: Blackfriars (4 minute walk), Cannon Street (8 minute walk), St Paul's (8 minute walk) (click on a station to find other places to visit nearby)
'Caractacus Potts' is a character from which book and film?	Caractacus Potts \| Heroes Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Share Taking the eggs from the ferris wheel Caractacus Potts is the main character of the novel Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In the movie version, he is portrayed by Dick Van Dyke.
Julia Wells is better known as whom?	Julia Elizabeth Wells is better know as... Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Julia Elizabeth Wells So who is Julia Elizabeth Wells? Well, Julia Elizabeth Wells is no other than the American Julie Andrews who was born on , 1935, under the name Julia Elizabeth Wells, but later changed her name to Julie Andrews, a name by which we all know her today. © 2007-2017 Capital Of. All rights reserved. You are here: Julia Elizabeth Wells
In which country was the world G7 Conference held in 2008?	The Group of Seven (G7), formerly the Group of Eight (G8) - Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations The Group of Seven (G7) Connect With Us: The Group of Seven (G7) Authors: Zachary Laub , Senior Copy Editor/Writer, and James McBride , Senior Online Writer/Editor, Economics Updated: June 2, 2015 See More of the Most Viewed Introduction The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal bloc of industrialized democracies--the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom--that meets annually to discuss issues such as global economic governance, international security, and energy policy. Proponents say the forum's small and relatively homogenous membership promotes collective decision making, but critics note that it often lacks follow through and excludes important emerging powers. Russia belonged to the forum from 1998 through 2014--then the Group of Eight (G8)--but was suspended after its annexation of Crimea in March of that year. With tensions over Ukraine deepening, concerns over the eurozone's economic future growing, and the larger G20 serving as an alternative forum, the future of the G7 bloc is unclear. Membership France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States formed the Group of Six in 1975 (Canada joined the following year) to provide a venue for the non-Communist powers to address pressing economic concerns, which at the time included inflation and a recession sparked by the OPEC oil embargo. Cold War politics invariably entered the group's agenda. The European Union has participated fully in the G7 since 1981 as a "nonenumerated" member. It is represented by the presidents of the European Council, which represents the EU member states' leaders, and the European Commission, the EU's executive body. There is no formal criteria for membership, but participants are all developed democracies. The aggregate GDP of G7 member states makes up nearly 50 percent of the global economy. Unlike the United Nations or NATO, the G7 is not a formal institution with a charter and a secretariat. Instead, the presidency, which rotates annually among member states, is responsible for setting the agenda and arranging logistics. Ministers and envoys, known as sherpas, hammer out policy initiatives at meetings that precede the annual summit of national leaders. The Russian Outlier Russia formally joined the group in 1998 after partially participating in prior years' summits. U.S. president Bill Clinton thought that admitting Russia to the exclusive club would lend the country international prestige and encourage its first post-Soviet leader, Boris Yeltsin, to consolidate democratic gains and hew more closely to the West. Clinton also believed that membership would help mollify Russia as the NATO security alliance opened its doors to former Soviet satellites in Eastern Europe. But Clinton's decision to include Russia drew pushback from within the G7. Among the detractors, the U.S. Treasury and other finance ministries were wary of coordinating global economic policy with Russia, which at the time had a relatively small economy and large public debt. Indeed, the ministerial track for finance continued to meet as the G7, even as leaders and foreign ministers convened as the G8. Russia's backsliding toward authoritarianism under President Vladimir Putin made starker the disjunction between Moscow and the other members, as did its foreign policy. At the 2013 summit in Northern Ireland, Russia's patronage of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in the midst of the Syrian civil war stood in marked contrast to the position of the other member states. Putin resisted other members' demands that the summit's communiqué call for Assad to leave office. Russia held the G8 presidency for the first time in 2006 and once again in 2014, though effectively only for a few weeks, as Moscow's annexation of Crimea in March 2014 drew swift censure from its peers. "We will suspend our participation in the G8 until Russia changes course and the environment comes back to where the G8 is able
Who married both Billy Bob Thornton and Johnny Lee Miller?	Jonny Lee Miller - News NEWS Jonny Lee Miller More at IMDbPro » Connect with IMDb 19 December 2002 \| WENN \| See recent WENN news » Angelina Jolie 's rekindled relationship with ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller is off - after the British actor refused to spend Christmas with her in America. The pair, who divorced in 1999 after four years of marriage, began dating again after Jolie split from husband Billy Bob Thornton and Miller from his fiance Lisa Faulkner . They have been spotted enjoying cozy dates together in London, where Jonny lives, and Angelina has been shooting action sequel Tomb Raider II . But, according to sources close to the stars, Jolie has put the brakes on the blossoming romance, after her new beau refused to join her in California for the festive season. A pal told British tabloid the Daily Mirror, "Angelina has her heart set on them going back to LA but Jonny has made it clear he doesn't want to go. She's been bombarding him with calls begging him to change his mind. But he's made it clear he doesn't want to rush anything. Angelina, on the other hand is a very passionate and needy person. She doesn't want to take things slowly and Jonny is one of the few men she feels she can trust." The pair married in 1995 after meeting on the set of movie Hackers . » 16 December 2002 \| WENN \| See recent WENN news » Billy Bob Thornton is trying to win his estranged wife Angelina Jolie back after splitting with his 23-year-old girlfriend. The movie star, 47, has broken up with model Danielle Dotzenrod, who he has been dating since splitting with Jolie in June, and he's telling pals he wants his wife back. According to friends, he has been calling Angelina, who is filming the Tomb Raider sequel in Europe and writing letters to her in the hope of winning her back. And Dotzenrod knows Thornton means business - she reportedly told a pal, "I can see Billy Bob is still in love with Angelina. He even misses their baby. We were not meant to be." The actor split from his wife when their adopted baby Maddox started taking over her life. A pal says, "Now he's telling friends, `It was tough for me at first, but I realize I was selfish.' He knows it's not going to be easy getting Angie back." But all is not lost, according to America tabloid National Enquirer. Despite the fact the actress is reportedly seeing her ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller in England, she has told friends there, "I still love him, but he broke my heart." » 19 November 2002 \| WENN \| See recent WENN news » Angelina Jolie is back in the arms of ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller , five months after splitting from fellow actor Billy Bob Thornton . The pair, who married after meeting on the set of 1995 movie Hackers , divorced in 1999 - but friends say they became close again after the end of Jolie's marriage to Thornton and Miller's split from former fiancee, British actress Lisa Faulkner . Angelina recently declared she hoped the two "might find a way back to each other", and her wish has now come true. The couple were spotted smooching over dinner at a swanky London restaurant on Friday. A fellow diner at Claridges Hotel tells British tabloid The Daily Mirror, "They were all over each other. Angelina had draped herself over Jonny and they were giggling away. It awas a bit odd as the restaurant was crowded and people kept walking past them. They seemed oblivious to the fact it was so busy. People were gawping at them." The actress is in the British capital filming Tomb Raider 2 . » 4 November 2002 \| WENN \| See recent WENN news » Scottish superstar Ewan McGregor has signaled he is willing to reprise his role in Trainspotting - if the script is good. The Moulin Rouge star, who fell out director Danny Boyle after their film collaboration ended after Leonardo DiCaprio was cast in The Beach , has read Irvine Welsh 's sequel novel Porno, and is very interested in returning to the character, Mark Renton , that shot him to fame in 1996. The move comes just a few weeks after McGregor and Boyle ended their feud and spent time together discussing the project, when the filmmak
The 'Morland' family feature in which classic novel?	Northanger Abbey (2007) HD [Sub. Español-Portugués Bra.] - YouTube Northanger Abbey (2007) HD [Sub. Español-Portugués Bra.] 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 19, 2014 ◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶ACTIVAR SUBTÍTULOS◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶ Catherine Morland, la hija de un clérigo rural es invitada por el Sr. y la Sra. Allen a pasar el verano a Bath. Allí conocerá a la familia Thorpe, incluida Isabella, que se compromete con James, hermano de Catherine y a John, el hermano de Isabella que se siente atraído por Catherine. ◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶◀▪▪▶ When Catherine Morland is given the opportunity to stay with the childless Allen family in Bath, she is hoping for an adventure of the type she has been reading in novels. Soon introduced to society, she meets Isabella Thorpe and her brother John, a good friend of her own brother, James. She also meets Henry Tilney, a handsome young man from a good family and his sister, Eleanor. Invited to visit the Tilney estate, Northanger Abbey, she has thoughts of romance but soon learns that status, class and money are all equally important when it comes to matters of the heart. •~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~•Channel EternalLoveDos•~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~••~ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. It is not to be used for copying and selling. No copyright infringement intended Category
Which British Prime Minister was the last to die in office?	Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - encyclopedia article - Citizendium CZ thanks our previous donors. Donate here . Treasurer's Financial Report -- Thanks to our content contributors. -- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium This editable Main Article is under development and not meant to be cited; by editing it you can help to improve it towards a future approved , citable version. These unapproved articles are subject to a disclaimer . [ edit intro ] Some content on this page may previously have appeared on Wikipedia . The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of the British government . This role is usually performed by the leader of the largest political party in the House of Commons . The Prime Minister appoints ministers to head government departments, selects the ministerial Cabinet (the government's top policy-making body), and exercises the executive power of the royal prerogative . The Prime Minister must be either an elected Member of Parliament , or (very rarely) a member of the House of Lords . The powers and duties of the Prime Minister have been established by long-established convention, rather than by legislation. The current Prime Minister is Theresa May , who took on the role on 13th July 2016. She has been the leader of the Conservative Party since 11th July 2016. [1] Contents 10 References Background Historically, the monarch's chief minister (if, as was not always the case, any one person could be singled out as such) might have held any of a number of offices: Lord Chancellor , Archbishop of Canterbury , Lord High Steward , Chancellor of the Exchequer , Lord Privy Seal , or Secretary of State among others. With the emergence, in the 18th century, of government by a cabinet of these ministers, its head came in time to be called the "Prime Minister", often abbreviated to PM (sometimes also "Premier" or "First Minister"). To this day the Prime Minister always also holds one or more of the more specific ministerial positions (since 1905 it has always been that of First Lord of the Treasury ). Sir Robert Walpole is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister in the modern sense; although adoption of the phrase "Prime Minister" in any formal or official sense did not come until many years later (indeed, at Walpole's time it would have been seen as an insult). (Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is often considered the first to officially bear the label; see "The office" below.) The Prime Minister is appointed by the Sovereign, who is bound by constitutional convention to choose the individual most likely to command the support of the House of Commons (normally, the leader of the party with a majority in that body). Should the Prime Minister lose the confidence of the House of Commons (indicated, for example, by the passage of a no confidence motion ), he or she is morally obliged by similar conventions either to resign (in which case the Sovereign can try to find another Prime Minister who has the House's confidence) or to request the monarch to call a general election . Since the premiership is in some small sense still a de facto position, the office's powers are mainly a matter of custom rather than law, deriving from the incumbent's ability to give the sovereign binding advice on the appointment of his Cabinet colleagues, as well as from certain uses of the royal prerogative which may be exercised directly by the Prime Minister, or by the Monarch on the Prime Minister's advice. Some commentators have pointed out that, in practice, the powers of the office are subject to very few checks, especially in an era when Parliament and the Cabinet are seen as unwilling to challenge dominant Prime Ministers as they are bound by a policy of collective cabinet responsibility. History {{Image\|Cameron-clegg-2010.jpg\|right\|350px\| David Cameron (left) formed a coalition with Nick Clegg of the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)\|Liberal Democrats from 2010 to 2015.}} The bulk of the power over parliament of the United Kingdom has historically been vested in the Sovere
In which country were 63 people killed in a nightclub fire on New Year's Eve 2008?	New Year’s Eve terror threats: Security high around the world Email a friend NEW Year’s revellers in the German city Munich were warned of a “serious, imminent” terrorist threat and told to avoid large crowds. Bavaria’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told reporters on Thursday night at Munich’s police headquarters authorities had received information that IS was behind the threat. Munich police president Hubertus Andrae said German authorities had been tipped off by a foreign intelligence service that IS was planning attacks with five to seven suicide bombers, the German news agency DPA reported. Andrae said so far there hadn’t been any arrests. Police spokesman Werner Kraus said “after evaluating the situation, we started evacuating the train stations and also asked partygoers to stay away from big crowds outside”. The warning came only hours before the city rang in the new year. Two of Munich’s train stations, Hauptbahnhof and Pasing, were evacuated, and services are no longer running to them. On Facebook, police told revellers that according to “serious information, there will be an attack tonight”. “We have concrete tips which we can’t sweep under the rug,” a spokesman said. Although the train stations have been evacuated, it could not be ruled out that the attackers could seek another target. Police said on Facebook they were taking the threat “very seriously” and that a large deployment of officers were working to track down the suspects. “Current indications show that a terror attack is being planned in Munich. Please avoid gatherings of people and the Munich and Pasing train stations,” they said in a tweet. The Hauptbahnhof train station has been emptied.Source:Supplied New Year’s Eve has been haunted by fears of terrorism around the world, although with just a few exceptions, the celebrations have rolled on. As 2015 drew to a close, many people were bidding a weary and wary adieu to a year marred by attacks that left nations reeling and nerves rattled. This is how different countries have been dealing with potential threats to their security: GERMANY In Munich, police warned of the imminent threat of a terror attack as midnight approached and ordered two train stations cleared. But up to a million revellers were expected at Berlin’s annual New Year’s Eve party at landmark Brandenburg Gate. Traditionally, Germans welcome the new year with fireworks, jelly doughnuts and lots of champagne and sparkling wine. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES In the megacity of Dubai, a fire broke out two hours before midnight in The Address hotel, in the area where a massive fireworks display was being prepared. The five-star hotel is near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. At least one person suffered a heart attack from the smoke and overcrowding during evacuation, and 14 suffered minor injuries. Organisers said the Burj Khalifa had been fitted with 400,000 LED lights and 1.6 tons of fireworks would be used in the display. Burning debris rained down from The Address building as firetrucks raced to the scene. It was unclear what caused the fire, which ran up the 63-story building. The Address has 626 luxury apartments and 196 hotel rooms, according to Skyscraper Center, which tracks skyscrapers. Fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa.Source:AP FRANCE The French are still recovering from the Nov. 13 attacks that left 130 people dead in Paris, and authorities were preparing for a possible worst-case scenario on New Year’s Eve. About 60,000 police and troops were being deployed across the country. French President Francois Hollande used his traditional New Year’s Eve speech to warn that the terrorist threat is still at its “highest level.” “2015 has been a year of suffering and resistance,” he said. “Let’s make 2016 a year of courage and hope.” Paris cancelled its usual fireworks display in favour of a 5-minute video performance at the Arc de Triomphe just before midnight, relayed on screens along the Champs Elysee. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the show was to be aimed at “sending the world the message that Paris is standing, pro
What colour are the flowers of the plant Mimosa?	Mimosa pudica (sensitive plant) \| Plants & Fungi At Kew Discover plants and fungi Mimosa pudica (sensitive plant) Few can resist touching the compound leaves of the sensitive plant and watching them fold up in response. A stalked flowering head of Mimosa pudica in the axil of a compound leaf (Photo: Wolfgang Stuppy) Species information Mimosa pudica L. Common name: sensitive plant, touch-me-not plant, humble plant, shameful plant (English); for further common names see 'What's in a name?' section below. Conservation status: Not considered to be threatened. Habitat: Open waste ground within tropical vegetation in its native range. Key Uses: Grown as an ornamental, its touch-sensitive leaves create interest among adults and children alike, helping to inspire interest in plant life generally. It has many traditional medicinal uses. Known hazards: Contains the alkaloid mimosine (a hydroxamino acid of aromatic nature), which in large doses is toxic to humans and animals. The plant stem is armed with sharp prickles. Taxonomy Genus: Mimosa About this species The sensitive plant is popular in cultivation around the world, and is enjoyed by many as a curiosity due to its highly touch-sensitive leaves. Robert Hooke (English scientist famous for his microscopy work, 1635-1703) was one of the first people to investigate the movements of Mimosa pudica, and at that time it had been suggested that plants had nerves and tissues similar to those in animals. It was later discovered that the leaves fold as a result of the internal movement of water, and the mechanics of the process are now well-documented. A stimulus, such as touch or air movement, triggers certain areas of the stem to release chemicals, which cause water to move out of cell vacuoles and leads to cell collapse. This rapid plant movement is thought to act as a defence against herbivores, which may be deterred by the dramatic response, or if they are small, may be dislodged as the leaves collapse. Genus: Discover more Geography and distribution Sensitive plant is native to tropical America, and is found as a weed throughout the tropics. It also enjoys widespread popularity as a house plant. Description Fruits of Mimosa pudica (Image: Wolfgang Stuppy) Overview: An annual or perennial that normally grows to 50-70 cm tall (but can be up to 1 m tall), and often takes the form of a straggling prickly sub-shrub. Its stems have sparse prickles, 2-2.5 mm long, or are sometimes bristly, or can also be almost hairless. Leaves: The leaves are alternate, bipinnate (twice compound), do not have prickles and are very sensitive to touch. The rachis (axis of the compound leaf) is 1.5-5.5 cm long, and the pinnae (primary divisions of the compound leaf) are subdigitate (almost finger-like projections). There are 10-26 pairs of leaflets (the smallest segments of the leaf) per pinna, which are 6-15 x 1.2-3 mm and linear-oblong. Flowers: The flowers are lilac or pink (the colour mainly the stamen filaments) and are held in ovoid, stalked heads of 1-1.3 x 0.6-1 cm. A cluster of 1-5 flower heads is borne in the leaf axil. The calyx is minute, about 0.2 mm long. The corolla is 2-2.3 mm long, and contains four stamens. Fruits: The pods are 1.8 cm x 3-5 mm, densely bristly, clustered, and have prickles along their margins. Like many other legumes, the sensitive plant benefits from an association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which live within its root nodules. These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form which the plant can make use of, and which aids its growth. Rupert C. Barneby (accomplished legume taxonomist, 1911-2000) recognised five varieties of M. pudica. These varieties (M. pudica var hispida, var. pastoris, var. pudica, var. tetranda and var. unijuga) are found up to 1,500 m above sea level, and are distinguished from each other using aspects of the flowers and plant indumentum (hairs). What's in a name? Mimosa pudica was described by Carl Linnaeus (Swedish botanist and father of modern taxonomy, 1707-1778), and is the type species for the genus. The generic name Mimosa i
Which road in London connects Marble Arch with Hyde Park Corner?	Boutique Hotel Marble Arch, near Oxford street and Hyde Park Book Now • The Leonard Hotel’s convenient central London location is second to none. Set in the heart of the bustling vibrant capital, it is a welcome oasis from the likes of Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Hyde Park which are only a two minute stroll away. This boutique hotel London is a firm favourite with both visitors and business people alike as it is only a 15 minute journey into the city and 10 minutes to popular attraction such as the London Eye, Madam Tussauds and the Opera. The Paddington-Heathrow rail link is less than 2 miles away. In terms of location, hotels near Oxford Street are an excellent option to discover this vibrant and exciting city and also being a hotel near Hyde Park, one has the opportunity to wander around one of the largest Royal Parks in London. Here at The Leonard, we are lucky enough to have an exceptional convenient city centre location and have two of London’s renowned landmarks only a short distance away. Arriving by: Road The Leonard can be found on Seymour Street part of the famous Portman Estate. From Marble Arch, take the second left (straight ahead) onto Oxford Street. Once on Oxford Street, take the first left onto Portman Street. The turning for Seymour Street is the second on the left at Portman Square. Rail Paddington International Station is only 5 minutes away by taxi, whilst the Eurostar Terminal at St Pancras International is only 15 minutes away from The Leonard. Being in the centre of London there are also many buses that pass nearby. Underground/Metro/Subway Our closest tube station is Marble Arch, which is on the Central Line, is only 2 minutes’ walk away. Also just 10 minutes’ walk down Oxford Street is Bond Street Station which is on both the central and jubilee lines. Air London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is only 18 miles from our boutique hotel London. The Heathrow Express train runs every 15 minutes direct to Paddington Station which is only 5 minutes away by cab. By car: east on M4 six miles and continue on Great West Road (A4) to Hyde Park Corner. Left onto Park Lane (A4202) and continue NW for 0.6 miles. Once at Marble Arch it’s a left onto Oxford Street and then left again onto Portman Street and the turning for Seymour Street is the second on the left at Portman square. London/Stansted (STN) is relatively easy to travel to The Leonard too. The Stansted Express train runs frequently and takes approximately 30 minutes to Victoria Station. Victoria Station is only 10 minutes away from the hotel by cab. By Car: M11 Southbound to Junction 4, A406 West for 15 miles, left onto A41 to Central London, leading on to Baker Street. Then right onto Seymour Street at Portman square. London’s City Airport (LCY) is also realively easy to travel from. You can take a shuttle bus to Canning Town station which can be found on the Jubilee line and 9 stops from Bond Street. Bond Street is only 10 minutes from the hotel. By Car: Follow the sign for The Docklands. Pass the Docks and following the river drive West towards Westminster. At the Tower of London, turn left which leads onto Embankment. Continue straight until you reach Big Ben. Turn right onto Great George Street and follow the signs to Hyde Park Corner. Drive up Park Lane, fourth left around Marble Arch, into Oxford Street and then left again onto Portman Street and the turning for Seymour Street is the second on the left at Portman square. Transport Links Paddington International – 5 mins (by car) Eurostar Terminal – 15 mins (by car) Bond Street Underground – 10 mins (walk) Marble Arch Underground – 2 mins (walk) Shopping on foot The London Eye – 10 mins Canary Wharf – 30 mins by train The City of London – 15 mins by train The Leonard Hotel
The entrance to the Channel Tunnel is close to which racecourse?	Top 10 Hythe Hotels Near Folkestone Racecourse \| United Kingdom \| Hotels.com Hotels in Hythe near Folkestone Racecourse Folkestone Racecourse in the Hythe area, United Kingdom Are you looking for a cheap Folkestone Racecourse hotel, a 5 star Folkestone Racecourse hotel or a family friendly Folkestone Racecourse hotel? You just landed in the best site to find the best deals and offers on the most amazing accommodations for your stay. When you search for hotels near Folkestone Racecourse with Hotels.com, you need to first check our online map and see the distance you will be from Folkestone Racecourse, United Kingdom. Our maps are based on hotel search and display areas and neighborhoods of each hotel so you can see how close you are from Folkestone Racecourse and refine your search within Hythe or United Kingdom based on closest public transportation, restaurants and entertainment so you can easily get around the city. All the hotels details page show an option for free or paid onsite parking. If you wish to see the hotels with the highest featuring discounts and deals near Folkestone Racecourse, simply filter by price/ average nightly rate. We recommend you filter by star rating and read our genuine guest reviews so you can get the best quality hotel with the best discount. One of the new features on Hotels.com guest reviews is that also show reviews from Expedia for Folkestone Racecourse hotels and the TripAdvisor Folkestone Racecourse hotels reviews so you can make sure that you checking with a reliable source. See the review scores on our Hythe hotel information pages. Make the most out of your family vacation when you book your accommodation with Hotels.com – book your hotel near Folkestone Racecourse, Hythe after reviewing the facilities and amenities listed for each hotel. After booking your hotel near Folkestone Racecourse, expect to receive your reservation confirmation in the mail in less than 10 minutes. The confirmation email contains more information on all nearby attractions, local directions and weather forecast, so you can better plan the days during your trip. After getting the best hotel rates you can still save more by winning 1 free night! That’s right, book 10 nights in any hotel near Folkestone Racecourse, Hythe and after you sign up for the Welcome Rewards program, you are eligible hotel you receive 1 night free* The best hotel deals are here: We have Folkestone Racecourse hotel deals, Folkestone Racecourse last minute deals and offers to get you the cheapest Folkestone Racecourse hotel with our lowest price guarantee.
In which year did Victoria become Queen?	Queen Victoria - The UK's Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Victoria Queen Victoria The Longest Ruling Monarch of the United Kingdom Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Original Artist: By T H Maquire. (1852). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Patricia Daniels, Contributing Writer Updated July 26, 2016. Who Was Queen Victoria? Ascending to the throne at only 18 years old, Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for nearly 64 years -- the longest of any British monarch. During her reign, Great Britain became a powerful industrial nation and boasted an empire that stretched across the globe. Despite the early loss of her beloved husband, Queen Victoria provided a reassuring stability during much of the 19th century - an era of great social and technological change. The years of her reign are referred to as the Victorian Era. Dates: May 24, 1819 - January 22, 1901 Reign: 1837 - 1901 Also Known As: Alexandrina Victoria of the House of Hanover; "the Grandmother of Europe" The Girl Who Would Be Queen Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on May 24, 1819 to Edward, the Duke of Kent (and fourth son of King George III) and German Princess Victoire of Leiningen. Although Victoria was fifth in line to the throne - unlikely to become monarch - the duke feared that any future claim to the throne might be challenged if she were born abroad. continue reading below our video Profile of Queen Victoria He ensured that his daughter was born on British soil, moving with his pregnant wife from Germany to England. Christened Alexandrina Victoria at birth, the child came to be called Victoria. Despite being born into royalty, she did not grow up surrounded by wealth. Edward's spendthrift ways had left him with many debts. The duke and duchess, in an attempt to reduce expenses, moved with their infant daughter to a modest home. Not long after the move, Edward became ill and died of pneumonia on January 23, 1820 (Victoria was just eight months old). Six days later, King George III died as well, thus making George IV King of England. Victoria was now third in line to the throne behind her two uncles, who had failed to produce heirs. Victoria's Less Than Royal Childhood King George IV , whose only legitimate child had died in childbirth, was resentful of his brother's daughter. He begrudgingly allowed Victoria and her mother to move into an apartment at Kensington Palace, but would only approve a small allowance. The duchess’s brother, Prince Leopold (later King Leopold I of Belgium ), agreed to pay for Victoria's upbringing and education. Tutors were hired to school Victoria in history, math, drawing, and languages. Raised by a German mother who spoke little English, Victoria spoke mostly German the first few years of her life, but readily learned both English and French. In 1827, when Victoria was eight, her Uncle Frederick, the Duke of York, died, placing her one step closer to the throne. A Scheming Pair When newly widowed, Victoria's mother had turned for advice to John Conroy, a colleague of her late husband. In the years following the duke's death, the self-serving Conroy convinced the duchess that she should have herself declared Victoria's regent (an agent acting on behalf of an incapacitated or underage monarch) in the event that Victoria became queen while still a minor. In this way, Conroy - through the duchess - could essentially control the throne. When King George IV (who loathed Conroy and the duchess) died in 1830, the pair believed they could easily persuade newly-crowned King William IV to name the duchess as Victoria's regent. But King William did not trust the duchess and refused her request. The duchess petitioned Parliament, winning approval as Victoria's sole regent in 1831. The regency proved unnecessary. On June 20, 1837, a month after Victoria's eighteenth birthday, King William died, making Victoria queen of England. The Young Queen Weeks after assuming the throne, Queen Victoria moved to Buckingham Palace , where she began the business of ruling the nation. The young queen's composure and confidence impressed
What date is St.David's Day?	St. David's Day in United Kingdom Home Calendar Holidays United Kingdom St. David's Day St. David's Day in United Kingdom People in Wales and those of Welsh origin celebrate the life of their patron saint, St David, and the Welsh culture on March 1 each year. Many people pin a daffodil or leek to their clothes and some, especially children, wear traditional costumes. Daffodils are sometimes pinned on clothes on St David's Day. Daffodils are sometimes pinned on clothes on St David's Day. ©iStockphoto.com/pixonaut What Do People Do? St David is the patron saint of Wales. March 1 is a day of celebration of both St David’s life and of the Welsh culture in Wales and in countries such as Canada and the United States. Many people attend special church services, parades, choral recitals or Welsh literature readings. Schools plan celebrations, often involving choirs, on the day. The Welsh flag, a red dragon on a white and green background, is displayed prominently and a festive mood prevails. Children, particularly girls, and some adults wear traditional costume. Other people may pin a daffodil or a leek to their clothes as these are symbols of Wales. The traditional meal on St David's Day is cawl. This is a soup that is made of leek and other locally grown produce. Public Life St David's Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom or countries such as Canada and the United States. Therefore government offices, schools, post offices and businesses are open. However, it is a day of celebration so many schools, institutions and even businesses will have a special program for the day. Some villages and towns hold special parades so there may be some local disruption to traffic or public transport. Background St David plays a very important role in Welsh culture but little is known about his life. It is believed that he lived to be 100 years old and that he died in 589, but the first texts on his life only appeared around five hundred years after his death. This means that it is difficult to tell which aspects of the St David’s story are true and which are legend. He was supposed to have been very gentle and physically strong and tall despite eating a frugal diet. His parents were Sant, the grandson of a prince of Ceredigion in south-west Wales, and Non, a niece of the legendary King Arthur. St David travelled widely throughout Wales, Cornwall in the south-west of England, Brittany in France and possibly to Ireland and Jerusalem. He founded several churches and a monastery in Wales and eventually became an archbishop. St David was canonized in 1120 and March 1 was included in the church calendar as St David's Day. People started making pilgrimages to St David’s monastery after he was canonized. A cathedral still stands on its original site. Symbols The Welsh flag, which features a red dragon on a white and green background, is often seen around the date of St David’s Day. Many people also pin a daffodil or a leek to their clothes as symbols of Wales. St. David's Day Observances
Which group ha a number one hit for three weeks in 1982 with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'?	Tight Fit — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm electronic Tight Fit were a British pop group which had a number of hits in the early 1980s, including a UK number 1 (for three weeks) with their cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1982. The group had two completely different line-ups - the first (a group of session singers) in 1981 and a male/female trio in 1982. In 1981, record producer Ken Gold came up with the idea to record a single made up of a medley of… read more
"""Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour draws apace"" is the first line of which Shakespearian play?"	Four happy days bring in another moon. \| Ms. Quinson's 9H Blog 2015-2016 Ms. Quinson's 9H Blog 2015-2016 March 9 Four happy days bring in another moon. Act I, scene i, of A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes place in the daytime, but it contains many images of the moon that foreshadow the night to come. Identify the examples of moon imagery in Act I, scene i. Then in a paragraph or two, analyze and explain the moods that the images suggest. How is this similar to any references you may recall from Romeo and Juliet? As always, don’t forget to comment on at least one other response in this thread. MND blog #2 Posted March 9, 2016 by equinson in category A Midsummer Night's Dream Post navigation 46 thoughts on “Four happy days bring in another moon.” That guy named Hamza I have four lil words for you You need to chill Yes but the four words were “you need to chill” Jennifer 1. “Four happy days bring in Another moon. But oh, methinks how slow This old moon wanes! She lingers my desires, Like to a stepdame or a dowager Long withering out a young man’s revenue.” 2. “And then the moon, like to a silver bow New bent in heaven, shall behold the night Of our solemnities.” 3. “Thou hast by moonlight at her window sung,” 4. “Chanting faint hymns to the cold, fruitless moon.” 5. “Take time to pause, and by the next new moon— The sealing day betwixt my love and me For everlasting bond of fellowship— Upon that day either prepare to die For disobedience to your father’s will, Or else to wed Demetrius, as he would, Or on Diana’s altar to protest For aye austerity and single life.” In examples 1,2, and 5, characters are referencing the new moon that is coming up soon. That is the night that Hypollyta and Theseus are to be married, as well as when Hermia must make a decision to either marry Demetrius, die, or become a nun. Since this date continuously comes up, maybe the new moon was a symbolic night back in the 16th century. In examples 3 and 4, there are mentions of singing to the moon. First, when Egeus is talking to Lysander about how he, Lysander has “tricked” his, Egeus’, daughter into loving him, Lysander, he, Egeus, mentions that Lysander has sung songs to her by the moonlight. Also, when Hermia has to make her decision, she is being told about what it would be like to become a nun. She is told that a lot of the time she will simply be weakly chanting hymns to the moon. These hymns are most likely related to religion and abstinence. So, it is possible that the moon symbolized love, faith, or other things of that sort. March 9, 2016 at 6:24 pm In Act one scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, there is a large use of moon imagery. The first few lines of the play mention the mood. “…Four happy days bring in / Another moon. But, O, methinks how slow / This old moon [wanes!] She lingers my desires” Here Theseus cannot disguise his excitement to marry Hippolyta. He uses the moon to say how every night seems to be going by so slow, and is delaying the day he gets to marry. Then, Theseus also says, “Take time to pause, and by the next new moon / (The sealing day betwixt my love and me / For everlasting bond of fellowship).” Again, Theseus seems extremely eager for his wedding day to come. Now the interesting part is that we have not once yet been in the dark during this play but there have already been several references to it in the first two scenes. In Romeo and Juliet, their love was only safe in the dark. That might not be true to some people, but that is what I wrote my essay on. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream it seemed that the night and the dark is not safe or positive in the eyes of Theseus because he cannot wait for the day he gets to marry Hippolyta and the night is getting in the way of this. On the other hand, Hippolyta is just fine with the long dark nights because she is not looking forward to the wedding the day at all. Having already written an essay on light and dark imagery, it makes it complicated for me to look at differently in this play because I am already so fixated on the claim I previously came up with. -But oh, methinks

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