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In which 1944 film does Felix Aylmer play the Archbishop of Canterbury, Max Adrian play the Dauphin and John Laurie play Jamy, a Scottish Captain in the English Army? | Henry V (1944) Author: Snow Leopard from Ohio Laurence Olivier's production of Shakespeare's Henry V adds some creative and colorful touches to Olivier's usual fine performance in the lead role. Like the play itself, it's not as deep as the best of Olivier's Shakespeare films, but it works quite well and is an entertaining movie. In the early scenes, the movie combines the play itself with a very detailed look at how the play would have been staged in Shakespeare's own day. It's very interesting, and is nicely done. It takes advantage of the slower parts in the early scenes to draw attention to the stage, the players, and the crowd, giving you a very good feel for what the theater was like then. Olivier also uses this device to liven up considerably the long historical discourse of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the play's second scene. After the early scenes, when the real action begins, the movie wisely pulls away from the theater setting and concentrates on the story itself. Olivier is always good in this kind of role, and the photography and settings do a good job of setting off the action. It is noticeable, though, that Olivier chose to omit several scenes or portions of scenes that have some of the commands showing Henry's harsher characteristics, so that the movie concentrates much more on the king's heroic side. What's left still works fine, but it does lose a little depth without this balance. The rest of the cast is certainly adequate, though most of them are overshadowed by Henry. A couple of the exceptions are Robert Newton, very well cast as Pistol, and Esmond Knight, who works well as Fluellen. Some minor aspects may keep it from being one of the best Shakespeare adaptations, but it's creative, distinctive, and good entertainment. You can rarely go wrong with anything that combines Olivier and Shakespeare. Was the above review useful to you? |
The smallest ground in the Football League Championship Huish Park is home to which club? | Huish Park Stadium Guide - Yeovil Town F.C | Football Tripper Stadium Guide History Huish Park first opened on the 4th August 1990 with the inaugural match held against Newcastle United . Ending in a 2-1 defeat, the first competitive league went much better for the club, with The Glovers defeating Colchester United 2-0 in the Football Conference. Attracting an average attendance of 2,639 in its maiden season, a number which represented an 17.6% increase in supporters, the ground instantly proved to be a success story. Consisting of two all-seater stands and two goal-end terraces, Huish Park has seen the Glovers rise from Conference level football to League One, the third highest tier in English Football in under 20 years. Yeovil almost had the chance to make it to the Championship in 2008 when they played Leeds United in a play-off semi-final. Attracting a record crowd of 9,527 spectators, the home side narrowly lost 1 nil and ultimately failed to reach the final at Wembley . Inheriting its name from the old Huish Athletic Ground, Huish Park is located within the Houndstone area of Yeovil on the site of a former Army Base. Famous for having an 8 foot slope to the side, the site of the old ground is now a Tesco Hypermarket after the club sold it to property developers for £2.8 million which was almost double the original figure quoted in 1985. The money raised through the sale covered a significant portion of Huish Park’s £3.5 million cost, and after the club had secured the remaining funding, planning permission was granted on the 21st March 1989. Since opening, the only notable renovation to date has been the addition of a roof over the home terrace in 2001 which is perhaps testament to the design of the new ground. Seating Plan Below is a seating plan of Yeovil Town’s Huish Park Stadium: Stands The four stands at Huish Park are as follows: Radio Cabs Stand (North) for away fans, Screwfix Community Stand (East), Thatchers Gold Stand (South) and AgustaWestland Community Stand (West) which is where the club’s facilities are located. Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the stadium. The Matchday Experience Away Fans Visiting supporters by default are housed in the Copse Road stand behind the northernmost goal-end. As this is a terrace section, Yeovil also allocate a small number of seats (Blocks P and PP) within the nearby Screwfix Stand which can be accessed via Gate A. The default allocation for the terrace is estimated at around 1,500 and typically 600 seats or so are reserved for home supporters who either can’t stand or simply don’t want to. For many away fans, sitting may be more preferable as the Copse Road terrace is uncovered and in getting wet in the winter months is certainly no fun but priority is given to families, seniors and the disabled. Best Pubs The two most popular pubs for fans visiting Huish Park are The Airfield Tavern and The Arrow, although I wouldn’t say that they are particularly close to the stadium at approximately 15-20 minutes away. The Airfield Tavern is located southwards on Buntford Lane off of Western Ave which runs confusingly to the East of the stadium. The Arrow is located next to Preston Primary School. Within the immediate vicinity of the stadium Yeovil FC have often been know to erect a large marque for certain matches, allowing fans to shelter slightly from the elements and purchase a drink from a limited range of beer. Inside the concourses of the ground fans can also enjoy the expected range of bevvies. Food There are snack kiosks located in each of the concourses within the stands where fans can purchase the usual range of matchday treats such as burgers, pies and warm drinks. Excluding this, dining options around the ground are extremely limited with those passing through Yeovil town centre from the train station much better placed to pick something up on the way. Club Shop Yeovil Town FC operate a club shop at Huish Park located in the main stand in addition to their own official online site, The Y |
What is 2014 in Roman numerals? | 2014 in Roman Numerals | In Roman Numerals.com 2014 in Roman Numerals Number 2014 in Roman Numerals is MMXIV Decimal Number People find this page searching for: roman numerals for 2014 what is 2014 in roman numerals, 2014 roman numeral, roman numbers 2014, roman numerals 2014, roman numeral 2014 |
What was the first name of the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria, in 1944 the last of her children to die? | PBS : Empires : Queen Victoria : Her Majesty : Her Children Royal Society Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise (1840-1901) She married Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia in 1858. Friedrich became the emperor of Germany, but died after only three months. Their eldest son became Wilhelm II of Germany (also known as Kaiser Bill of World War I). This obviously caused friction within the Royal Family -- it is claimed that Queen Victoria's favorite grandson was Wilhelm. Princess Victoria had eight children in total. Her daughter Sophie went on to marry a Greek Prince and later became Queen of Greece. Princess Victoria died August 5th, 1901, only eight months after the death of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert Edward Wettin (1841-1910) Prince Albert became King Edward VII in 1901. He took the family name of his father, Prince Albert, and hence on his coronation the monarchy moved from the House of Hanover to the House of Wettin. In 1917 his son, George V, in an outburst of anti-German feelings engendered by the First World War, changed the name of his house and family from Wettin to Windsor. Victoria and Albert imposed a strict regime upon Edward; this had the opposite effort than the one Victoria and Albert had hoped for, and he rebelled constantly with indulgence in food, drink, women, gambling and sport. He married at the age of 22 to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. She turned a blind eye to his extramarital activities, which continued well into his sixties, despite the fact he was implicated in several divorce cases. He had six children in total -- Albert, George, Louise, Victoria, Maude and John. Maude went onto marry into the Norwegian royal family and became the Queen Consort of Norway. Princess Alice Maude Mary (1843-1878) When she was 17, Queen Victoria decided it was time for Princess Alice to marry. She personally chose Prince Ludwig and Hesse as an ideal choice for her third daughter. Ludwig went on to become the Grand Duke Louis XIV. Within six months of arranging the introduction, they were married. Unfortunately, the marriage began in the shadow of Prince Albert's death (he had died shortly after arranging the introduction between Alice and Ludwig). Alice went onto to have seven children -- Victoria, Elizabeth, Ernst-Ludwig, Irene, Friedrich Wilheim (Frittie), Alix and Marie. Again, tragedy was to strike with the accidental death of her son Frittie. Alice saw her toddler run to the window. To her horror, she found out too late that the window was not locked. The toddler fell 20 feet and landed on his head. Frittie was dead within a few hours. This lost weighed deeply on Alice and she went through a great depression. She mourned the loss until her own death, and always talked about being reunited with Frittie in heaven. Her daughter Alix married Nicholas II the last Russian tzar. Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (1844-1900) Prince Alfred married the Grand Duchess Marie, daughter of Tzar Alexander II of Russia. He became the Duke of Saxe-Coburg. His eldest daughter Marie married the crown Prince of Romania, who later became King Ferdinand I. Alfred was probably the most widely travelled of all his brothers and sisters. In fact, he was the first member of the Royal family to visit Australia. Unfortunately, during his in 1868, there was an attempt on his life in Sydney. An Irishman made the attempted assassination, and when it emerged that the would be assassin was a Catholic, it only helped harden bigotry towards the Irish Catholics. Alfred's mother was to outlive him by a year -- his death in 1900 was due to cancer of the throat. Princess Helena Augusta Victoria (1846-1923) Princess Helena was also known as "Lenchen." She was born a "blue baby," possibly because her mother was at the height of anxiety over the loss of her first trusted Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. In 1866, she married Prince Frederick Christain of Schleswig-Holstein. Her name lives on in today's royal family -- one of Princess Eugenia's middle names is Helena. Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939) Although it's not unusual |
Which canal passes through the centre of Lymm in Cheshire? | Bridgewater Canal Bridgewater Canal 0 694 days ago The Bridgewater Canal Successful throughout its long history, first as a commercial waterway and latterly following cessation of freight in 1974 as a leisure waterway The Bridgewater canal which took 35 years to complete is strategically located in the North West of England. The canal (39 miles long) runs through Lymm village and connects with the Trent and Mersey Canal at Preston Brook (via the Anderton lift), Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Leigh, The Rochdale Canal and The Manchester Ship Canal in Manchester. The first section of the canal crossed the River Irwell by means of a unique stone aqueduct constructed over the river Irwell, later replaced by the equally famous Barton Swing Aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal. Affectionately known as the 'Dukes Cut' the Bridgewater Canal revolutionised transport in this country and marked the beginning of the golden canal era followed from 1760 to 1830 Named after its owner, Francis Egerton the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater and sometimes described as England’s first canal (opened in 1761), it was originally used to transport coal from mines in Worsley to Manchester. Its success helped inspire a period of intense innovative canal building, known as 'canal mania'. It later faced intense competition from the Liverpool and Manchester Railway and the Macclesfield Canal . Navigable throughout its history, it is one of the few canals in Britain not to have been nationalised, and remains privately owned. Have a look at further information on the Bridgewater Canal Trade and history . The Canal today The canal is owned by the Manchester Ship Canal Co. (MSC) who bought it from the Bridgewater Navigation Company in 1887. The MSC Co. manages the canal in conjunction with the Bridgewater Canal Trust. Today the Bridgewater Canal is a shared leisure facility, used by fishermen, pedestrians, and cyclists. Pleasure craft use the canal which forms part of the Cheshire Ring network of canals. It is known as a 'contour canal' because it maintains the same elevation along its length. This means that for barge owners journeys are not interrupted by the need to negotiate locks. Boating Most of the boats that you will see moored on the Canal are privately owned and belong to Members of theLymm Cruising Club They have monthly meetings and there are varied social events throughout the year. Short duration narrowboat trips are available from Worsley (The Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company) and from Manchester Castlefield (City Centre Cruises). Narrowboats can also be hired for holiday cruising from further afield along the Bridgewater Canal. There are also two rowing clubs: Manchester University Rowing Club , based just north of Dane Road Bridge, and Trafford Rowing Club , whose boathouse is in Walton Park that are worth a visit. Angling The Bridgewater Canal is a popular place for coarse fishing. Home to many species including Common and Mirror Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike and Rudd, thus meaning that different levels of skills and knowledge of the various fish are required. Fishing on the Bridgewater Canal is licensed to a number of fishing clubs. Please take a look at Warrington Angling Association and Lymm Anglers for details on membership. There are no day tickets. Fishing is permitted from the towpath side only. For those on Foot For those on foot the full route is still navigable (though access to the Mersey can no longer be gained) and the towpath forms part of the 'Cheshire Ring', a 97 mile circuit of canal side paths. Locally the canal can be used as a basis for circular walks of varying lengths, particularly in conjunction with the two other long distance routes which pass close by: the Trans Pennine Trail and the Mersey Valley Timberland Trail. The Canal towpath is tranquil, quite and beautiful in places. Plant highlights include the Hawthorn blossom in May, the Yellow Flag Irises in June and the enigmatic Royal Fern. Canada Geese and Mallard are always present and Mute Swans, Grey Herons, Cormorants and both Grey and Pied Wagtails are of |
Who had bought the Corner Shop from Elsie Lappin in the first episode of ‘Coronation Street’? | Elsie Lappin | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Maudie Edwards Elsie Lappin (née Castleway, previously Foyle) was the owner of the Corner Shop in Coronation Street from 1945 to 1960 . A variety singer in her youth, Elsie's singing days ended when she injured her vocal chords at twenty-three. In 1930 , she married widower Tommy Foyle and ran the Corner Shop in Coronation Street with him until his death in 1945. They had two children together, Hilda and Shelagh . Elsie enjoyed working behind the counter and took over the running of the shop when Tommy was confined to bed after a stroke. When rationing laws were in place during World War II , Elsie helped her neighbours by buying black market goods to supplement their allotments. Elsie's scheme was rumbled by the police and she was fined. The war ended on 8th May 1945, but as the other Street residents celebrated, the Foyles mourned the passing of Tommy who died from a heart attack. An invalid in his later years, Tommy had urged Elsie to remarry so she wouldn't have to run the shop alone after his death, and although she could cope perfectly well at the shop Elsie did get married again, to Les Lappin in 1947 . Elsie was a widow again in 1952 when Les died from a heart attack. Hilda and Shelagh remained at the shop until 1957 and in 1960 Elsie decided to retire. Buying a bungalow at Knott End , she sold the shop to Florrie Lindley . After the sale, Elsie remained for a few days to show Florrie the tricks of the trade and warn her about the neighbours. Elsie Lappin was played by actress Maudie Edwards . The character appeared in episodes Episodes 1 and 2 and spoke the very first words on Coronation Street . As a long-standing proprieter of the Corner Shop who was just leaving Coronation Street when the series began, little was revealed about Elsie's life on-screen, but her backstory was expanded upon significantly by Daran Little in his published books Weatherfield Life and Around the Coronation Street Houses . Most of the information on this page comes from those works. |
Who is the wife of cartoon character Hagar the Horrible? | About Hagar | Hagar the Horrible Hagar the Horrible blog About Hagar Hägar the Horrible broke all records when it was launched on Feb. 4, 1973, becoming the fastest growing comic strip ever. The strip was created by Hi and Lois artist Dik Browne in his basement art studio/laundry room in Connecticut. The strip’s title was the family nickname for Dik Browne, and the characters were loosely based on Dik’s family and friends. The little red-bearded Viking has appeared in advertisements for IBM, Mug Root Beer, Skol Ale and in the opening titles for the TV show “Caroline in the City,” which starred actress Lea Thompson as a successful female cartoonist. Hagar has appeared on his own CBS special and is featured in Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Toon Lagoon theme park. The strip now appears in about 1,900 newspapers around the world. It appears in 56 countries and is translated into 12 languages and is now drawn by Dik’s son, Chris Browne. Chris Browne Chris Browne was born in South Orange, N.J., in 1952 and grew up in suburban Wilton, Conn. The son of award-winning cartoonist Dik Browne, he assisted his father on the comic strips Hi and Lois and Hagar the Horrible. He contributed gag writing to Hagar the Horrible from its inception in 1972. With his father, Chris co-authored “Hagar the Horrible’s Very Nearly Complete Viking Handbook” in 1985. When Dik Browne retired in 1988, Chris continued to write and draw the strip. In addition to Hagar the Horrible, Chris Browne has contributed cartoons to National Lampoon, Playboy, Esquire, Heavy Metal and The New Yorker. He created the comic strip Raising Duncan, and he was a contributing editor to Sarasota Magazine. Chris’ brother Chance Browne draws Hi and Lois, and his son-in-law Dan Piraro writes and draws the King Features cartoon Bizarro. Chris Browne now lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., with his wife Carroll Browne and three ultra-cute dogs — two Chihuahuas and a Scotty! He has a blog of his sketchbook drawings at: www.thehistorylesson.blogspot.com The Cast Hagar He may look like a fierce warrior, but once you get past the sword and shield, Hagar is a loving husband, a devoted father and family man, and a reluctant taxpayer. While he has a voracious appetite for pillaging and plundering, they pale in comparison to his appetite for Helga’s home-cooked meals. Helga Helga is Hagar’s demanding wife. Dressed always in her horned helmet, she is a true Valkyrie, besting the beleaguered Hagar in battles on the home front. While Hagar may instill terror in the outside world, it’s Helga who “wears the skins” in the family. Helga is a devoted wife and mother, often doing what’s best for her family whether they want it or not. Lucky Eddie He’s everything a Viking shouldn’t be: not too bright, but very gentle. Totally without chin or aggression, Lucky Eddie makes the perfect foil for Hagar. He may be the only man in history to be knocked out by a slowly descending rainbow. Honi Hagar and Helga’s beautiful daughter and an old maid of 16. Not overly bright, she is, nonetheless, enduringly sweet. Her metallic blouse would ward off most suitors, but her love for Lute continues unabated. Hamlet Hagar’s brilliant son, and a mystery to his father. Industrious, clean and studious, Hamlet would rather read than pillage, or make a daisy chain than take up chain mail. Introspective and serious, Hamlet is plagued by Hernia, the local tomboy, who thinks he’s dreamy. Snert Hagar’s dog, who’s as rumpled and harassed as his owner. Kvack |
Which duo had a Number Two hit in 1984 with Agadoo? | Agadoo Fun Facts | Fun Facts About Agadoo And Black Lace Agadoo was recorded by the band Black Lace in 1984. Black Lace is a British pop band, best known for novelty party records. Agadoo spent 30 weeks in the top 75 UK singles chart, peaking at number 2. It became the eighth best-selling single of 1984 in the UK. Agadoo sold over a million copies worldwide. As well as Agadoo, Black Lace had success with a number of party anthems including Superman and "Do The Conga", "I Am The Music Man" and "The Birdie Song". The band's follow-up single to Agadoo was "Do The Conga", written by Peter Morris, who had also penned the Eurovision song "Mary Ann". "Do The Conga" reached #10 in the UK chart. Black Lace first came to the public eye after representing the UK in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, in which they finished seventh with the song "Mary Ann". The album "Party Party - 16 Great Party Icebreakers" sold over 650,0000 copies in the first five weeks, reaching double platinum status, and leading to the band doing TV shows in Germany, Luxembourg, France and Denmark. The YouTube video of Agadoo has over 2 million views. In November 2009, Black Lace recorded a version called "Agadir" to promote a new Easyjet service Gatwick airport to Agadir, Morocco. Agadoo is a cover version of a 1971 French song "Agadou dou dou", by "Agadou", featuring cancan dancers. "Agadou" had been written based on a tune that apparently came from Morocco. The song was also covered by Patrick Zab in 1974 and Saragossa Band in 1981 before being covered by Black Lace in 1984. Club Med, a French corporation of vacation resorts found in many parts of the world, usually in exotic locations, used it as their theme song from 1974. In a survey for dotmusic in 2000, Agadoo was voted as the fourth most annoying song of all time. A 2003 Q Magazine poll honoured Agadoo as the worst song of all time. The song was produced by Barry Whitfield, who was rumored to be in the video for the song as a pear. The "Agadoo 206 Mix" was released and used in a TV ad to promote Peugeot's new 206 car in August 2007. Band members Colin Gibb and Rob Hopcraft used the "Agadoo 206 Mix" song in a special charity 'Agadoo Day'. Agadoo was also used as the basis of a chant by Liverpool fans for defender Daniel Agger. Black Lace recorded an X-rated version of the song entitled "Have a Screw". It was released on the B-side of the 12-inch vinyl "Gang Bang". Anarchist band Chumbawamba recorded a version of "Agadoo" for the Peel Sessions. Agadoo was parodied in a Vanilla Mini Wheats commercial in 2006. BBC Radio 1 famously banned Agadoo because it simply wasn't "credible". On 20 March 2009, it was announced that the song was being released in a new version by Dene Michael from Black Lace's original lineup and new member Ian Robinson. A duo still performs under the name of Black Lace, but neither current band member was in the group when it was formed or when it enjoyed its biggest chart success. "Agadoo" was also a hit in Europe, South Africa and Australia. The song's Facebook page has nearly 400 likes. The duration of the song is 3:06 minutes. © 2017 Agadoo.co.uk |
Which city in the German state of Saxony has the largest population? | German States - Basic facts, photos & map of the states of Germany German States Recent History - The States of Germany post WWII The modern German states were built after World War II during the allied occupation. The states in West Germany joined and formed the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) in 1949. Only 7 of the 16 new states existed before: Bavaria, Bremen, Hamburg, Baden and Saarland in the west, Saxony and Thuringia in Eastern Germany. All other states were amalgamations of formerly much smaller states and Prussian provinces. In 1952 three south-western states (Baden, Württemberg-Hohenzollern and Württemberg-Baden) merged to form Baden-Württemberg. Five years later, France returned the Saarland to Germany. Berlin was not a state until the German reunification on 3rd October 1990. Berlin was under the sovereignty of the allies, USA, Great Britain, France and the Soviet-Union. There are 13 area states in Germany (Flächenländer), and 3 city states (Stadtstaaten), Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. The latter actually consists of Bremen and Bremerhaven. Head of a state is the Ministerpräsident in the area states, and the Bürgermeister in the city states. Overview of the 16 States This is a long page, so click on a link below for a quick jump to the state you are interested in. You can always come back here using the orange arrow . Enjoy the information about the states in Germany. Size: 70,551 km² - Population: 12,494,781 - Capital: Munich Bavaria is the largest state in Germany, and one of the oldest as well. After WW II Bavaria rehabilitated from an agrarian to an industrial state. Audi, BMW, Siemens and some major insurance companies are based in Bavaria. Alpine scenery on the way to Berchtesgaden The culture of Bavaria is distinct, and Bavarians love to be different. They are proud of their traditions, wear their Tracht (Lederhosen and Dirndl) and perform their folk music (Volksmusik) on special occasions. The most famous Volksfest in Germany, you know it, is the Octoberfest in Munich . The Catholic religion is also an important part of Bavarian culture. Bavarians are extremely proud that the former pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Alois Ratzinger) was born in their state. There are a lot of jokes about the German-Bavarian relations, some are even rather nasty. Nevertheless, Bavaria is another favourite holiday destination for Germans and international travellers around the year. After all, Bavaria has a small portion of the Alps within its territory, most enjoyed among ski enthusiasts, hikers and mountaineers. Apart from the alpine region, other favourite Bavarian tourist attractions include Munich, of course, the capital of Bavaria attracts thousands of visitors every year. Picturesque towns along the romantic road like Würzburg, Dinkelsbühl and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Franconia - the region covers most of the northern & central parts of Bavaria. Bamberg, Nuremberg & Bayreuth are well-loved destinations, along with the above mentioned towns on the northern section of the Romantic Road. The most famous castle in Bavaria is definitely Neuschwanstein, but there are many more! Baden-Württemberg Size: 35,751 km² - Population: 10,744,383 - Capital: Stuttgart Winter in the black forest Baden-Württemberg is one of the most prosperous German states and considered one of the Four Motors of Europe. Despite world concerns like Daimler AG, SAP and Robert Bosch AG, mid-sized companies are the backbone of the economy. Citizens of Baden-Württemberg are known for being inventive and industrious. "Wir können alles, ausser Hochdeutsch" is a famous slogan to describe their unique dialect. It means we can do everything except (speaking) Standard German (of course they can). This reflects the hard-working people and their distinctive language. Swabian is my favourite dialect in Germany, although sometimes hard to understand. Baden-Württemberg is also a popular holiday destination, attractions are Freiburg, Baden-Baden and the black forest Lake Constance The Swabian Alb Heidelberg, with the oldest university in Germany, |
Which planet in the Solar System has diameter nearest to that of Earth? | What Are The Diameters of the Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today What Are The Diameters of the Planets? Article Updated: 1 Jul , 2016 by Matt Williams The planets of our Solar System vary considerably in size and shape. Some planets are small enough that they are comparable in diameter to some of our larger moons – i.e. Mercury is smaller than Jupiter’s moon Ganymede and Saturn’s moon Titan . Meanwhile, others like Jupiter are so big that they are larger in diameter than most of the others combined. In addition, some planets are wider at the equator than they are at the poles. This is due to a combination of the planets composition and their rotational speed. As a result, some planets are almost perfectly spherical while others are oblate spheroids (i.e. experience some flattening at the poles). Let us examine them one by one, shall we? Mercury: With a diameter of 4,879 km (3031.67 mi), Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. In fact, Mercury is not much larger than Earth’s own Moon – which has a diameter of 3,474 km (2158.64 mi). At 5,268 km (3,273 mi) in diameter, Jupiter’s moon of Ganymede is also larger, as is Saturn’s moon Titan – which is 5,152 km (3201.34 mi) in diameter. Mercury, as imaged by the MESSENGER spacecraft, revealing parts of the never seen by human eyes. Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington As with the other planets in the inner Solar System (Venus, Earth, and Mars), Mercury is a terrestrial planet , which means it is composed primarily of metals and silicate rocks that are differentiated into an iron-rich core and a silicate mantle and crust. Also, due to the fact that Mercury has a very slow sidereal rotational period, taking 58.646 days to complete a single rotation on its axis, Mercury experiences no flattening at the poles. This means that the planet is almost a perfect sphere and has the same diameter whether it is measured from pole to pole or around its equator. Venus: Venus is often referred to as Earth’s “ sister planet “, and not without good reason. At 12,104 km (7521 mi) in diameter, it is almost the same size as Earth. But unlike Earth, Venus experiences no flattening at the poles, which means that it almost perfectly circular. As with Mercury, this is due to Venus’ slow sidereal rotation period, taking 243.025 days to rotate once on its axis. The planet Venus, as imaged by the Magellan 10 mission. Credit: NASA/JPL Earth: With a mean diameter of 12,756 km (7926 mi), Earth is the largest terrestrial planet in the Solar System and the fifth largest planet overall. However, due to flattening at its poles (0.00335), Earth is not a perfect sphere, but an oblate spheroid. As a result, its polar diameter differs from its equatorial diameter, but only by about 41 km (25.5 mi) In short, Earth measures 12713.6 km (7900 mi) in diameter from pole to pole, and 12756.2 km (7926.3 mi) around its equator. Once again, this is due to Earth’s sidereal rotational period, which takes a relatively short 23 hours, 58 minutes and 4.1 seconds to complete a single rotation on its axis. Mars: Mars is often referred to as “Earth’s twin”; and again, for good reason. Like Earth, Mars experiences flattening at its poles (0.00589), which is due to its relatively rapid sidereal rotational period (24 hours, 37 minutes and 22 seconds, or 1.025957 Earth days). As a result, it experiences a bulge at its equator which leads to a variation of 40 km (25 mi) between its polar radius and equatorial radius. This works out to Mars having a mean diameter of 6779 km (4212.275 mi), varying between 6752.4 km (4195.75 mi) between its poles and 6792.4 km (4220.6 mi) at its equator. Mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere of Mars, similar to what one would see from orbital distance of 2500 km. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Jupiter: Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, measuring some 142,984 km (88,846 mi) in diameter. Again, this its mean diameter, since Jupiter experiences some rather significant flattening at the poles (0.06487). This is due t |
Who was appointed the first Minister of Technology in 1964 – he was General Secretary of the TGWU at the time? | Jack Jones - Telegraph Politics Obituaries Jack Jones Jack Jones, who died on April 21 aged 96, was general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union from 1969 to 1978, when he exercised more power over government economic policy than any other trades union leader in British history. Jones greets pensioners and trade unionists in Trafalgar Square, 25th February 1974 Photo: GETTY 1:58PM BST 22 Apr 2009 A crusading socialist, dedicated to the collectivist ideal of Each for All and All for Each, Jones was able to bend both Labour and Conservative administrations to his agenda. He proved far more fundamentalist in his approach than previous leaders of the TGWU, such as Ernest Bevin and Arthur Deakin. They had been great barons of unionism, paternally exercising the privileges of their fiefdom for the general good. Jones, by contrast, saw himself as the workers’ tribune, deriving his authority directly from the shop floor. Throughout his career he strove to increase the power and influence of shop stewards. He seemed wholly, indeed ostentatiously incorruptible, though he later faced allegations of being a KGB agent. He was certainly contemptuous of luxury — to the very end he lived in a council house . Yet it was at once his strength and his weakness that he operated in blinkers. While he could be genial enough so long as nothing was at stake, his puritanical sense of righteousness tended to exclude any compromise. Jones’s insistence on seeing issues in black and white — for instance, in dividing the world between “those who work” (virtuous) and “those who make money” (evil) — rendered it fatally easy for him to conclude that intransigence was a moral duty. His hot temper left him impatient of anyone, even fellow unionists, who doubted his good intentions. “I regarded every trade unionist as my brother or sister,” he recalled, “unless” — ominous rider — “they acted in an unco-operative way.” Related Articles Norman Willis 25 Jun 2014 His own co-operation, by contrast, was sparingly conferred. In 1969, when Harold Wilson and Barbara Castle attempted to subject the unions to legal sanctions, Jones led the opposition against the Labour government. As the debate raged, he organised a strike against the management of Ford, which was bent on introducing penalties for breaking contracts, and on securing “cooling off” periods before strikes. In Whitehall, Jones helped to ensure that endless sessions of “beer and sandwiches” at No 10 Downing Street failed to assuage union opposition to Labour’s plans. (“The beer was not very cold,” complained one of the miners, “and the sandwiches were so dry they were turned up at the edges.”) In the end, the Labour government had to be content with a “solemn and binding” voluntary agreement with the unions. This made it easy for the Tories to claim that Harold Wilson lacked the will to deal with Britain’s industrial problems. No one did more than Jack Jones to secure Labour’s defeat in the general election of 1970. The new prime minister, Edward Heath, had done what he could while in opposition to establish good relations with union leaders. There had even been an evening at his flat in Albany, when he had played The Red Flag — “not very well”, as Jack Jones remembered. But the men who had resisted Labour’s attempt to tame the unions were hardly going to support a Tory measure of the same kind. Brushing aside union leaders who seemed inclined to trim, Jones led the protest against the Conservatives’ Industrial Relations Bill. Some 120,000 took part in a march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square. Nevertheless the Bill became law, and in 1972 the TGWU was fined £55,000 by the new Industrial Relations Court after unofficial action in the docks against the container revolution. Jones had not originally supported this action; nevertheless, in July, after five dockers had been sent to prison, he was able to use the threat of a national dock strike to secure a general inquiry into working conditions in the ports, chaired by himself and Lord Aldington. Their report suggested measures whi |
What is the capital city of the Italian region of Liguria? | Liguria – Italy Travel Guide How to Get Around in the Cinque Terre Liguria: Fast Facts Liguria is the Italian name as well as the English one for this region, and it’s pronounced lee|GOO|ree|yah. The capital of Liguria is Genoa (which is Genova in Italian). Despite its small size, Liguria is only the third smallest region in Italy. In addition to its long coastline on the Ligurian Sea, Liguria shares borders with the Italian regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany, and even shares a small border with France. The popular coastal town of Portovenere, the whole Cinque Terre, the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, and part of Genoa’s historic center are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the famous figures in history who hail from Liguria is Christopher Columbus, noted Italian author Italo Calvino, and two popes (Benedict XV and Urban VII). People from Liguria are called liguri (plural). The singular version is ligure. Where to Stay in Liguria Any place that’s popular with tourists typically has a variety of types of accommodation, and Liguria is no different. The kind of places to stay will vary depending on whether you’re visiting Genoa, Portofino, or one of the Cinque Terre towns, but there are beds a-plenty in the region. DOWNLOAD OUR TRAVEL GUIDES DOWNLOAD NOW Portofino and Genoa have more upscale hotel options than the Cinque Terre, where accommodation is primarily B&B-style, small family hotels, or rented rooms/apartments. Genoa is one of a few cities in Liguria where you’ll find bona fide hostels – most towns aren’t big enough to warrant one, and there are 1- and 2-star cheap hotels to cover that market. Many places list themselves as hostels, however, to appeal to budget travelers. As mentioned, the high season brings tourists to places like Portofino and the Cinque Terre towns by the thousands, and prices on beds skyrockets. These destinations are far less popular – and far less expensive – in the winter, but beach lovers might be depressed to be staring at a beautiful sea through winter weather. Aim for the happy medium in one of Italy’s shoulder seasons. Here are some links to article about hotels and hostels in some of the cities in Liguria: Hotels in Liguria Vacation Rentals in Corniglia What to Do & See in Liguria All it takes is a look at the geography of the region to understand why the sea is the biggest draw for visitors to Liguria. Several of its port cities are stops on Mediterranean cruises, and towns up and down the Ligurian coast are famous for celebrity sightings. It’s not called the Italian Riviera for nothing – this is one of Italy’s playgrounds for the rich and famous. But even if you’re not a sun worshipper, Liguria can still be an excellent vacation spot. There are great stretches of coastline that aren’t really beaches anyway, where the rugged rocky cliffs dive straight into the sea, and where fishing is still a major source of income for some residents. This hilly region is a great hiking destination (including the famous Cinque Terre hike ), with hikes for all experience levels. There are Roman ruins in Liguria, too, including a 1st century Roman amphitheatre near the town of Luni, and history buffs will also appreciate the importance of the Republic of Genoa when it was a 11th-15th century maritime power – the most powerful republic in the Mediterranean. Where to Go in Liguria Visitors flock to the Italian Riviera towns and the five towns of the Cinque Terre in droves, so even if you don’t know anyone who’s been to Liguria you won’t find these coastal gems to be quiet or remotely “undiscovered.” They are, however, incredibly beautiful – some places are popular for a very good reason. Many people headed for the beaches overlook the Ligurian capital of Genoa, and that’s a shame. It’s a bigger city than you’ll find dotting the coast, but it’s still right on the water and has a fascinating history. Here are a few of the towns and areas of Liguria you might have on your list: Genoa – Liguria’s capital city, historic maritime power, part of old center on UNESCO World Heritage list |
Which gas makes up about 96% of the atmosphere of the planet Mars? | Mars' Atmosphere: Composition, Climate & Weather Mars' Atmosphere: Composition, Climate & Weather By Tim Sharp, Reference Editor | August 3, 2012 02:50pm ET MORE The thin atmosphere of Mars today composed mainly of carbon dioxide as depicted in this artist's illustration Credit: NASA Mars has a thin atmosphere — too thin to easily support life as we know it. The extremely thin air on Mars can also become very dusty. Giant dust storms can blanket the entire planet and last for months. What is Mars' atmosphere made of? The atmosphere of Mars is about 100 times thinner than Earth's, and it is 95 percent carbon dioxide. Here's a breakdown of its composition: Carbon dioxide: 95.32 percent Also, minor amounts of: water, nitrogen oxide, neon, hydrogen-deuterium-oxygen, krypton and xenon Climate and weather Mars' thin atmosphere and its greater distance from the sun mean that Mars is much colder than Earth The average temperature is about minus 80 degrees F (minus 60 degrees C), although it can vary from minus 195 degrees F (minus 125 degrees C) near the poles during the winter to as much as a comfortable 70 degrees F (20 degrees C) at midday near the equator. The atmosphere of Mars is also roughly 100 times thinner than Earth's, but it is still thick enough to support weather, clouds and winds. Giant dust devils routinely kick up the oxidized iron dust that covers Mars' surface. The dust storms of Mars are the largest in the solar system , capable of blanketing the entire planet and lasting for months. One theory as to why dust storms can grow so big on Mars starts with airborne dust particles absorbing sunlight, warming the Martian atmosphere in their vicinity. Warm pockets of air flow toward colder regions, generating winds. Strong winds lift more dust off the ground, which in turn heats the atmosphere, raising more wind and kicking up more dust. At times, it even snows on Mars . The Martian snowflakes, made of carbon dioxide rather than water, are thought to be about the size of red blood cells. The north and south polar regions of Mars are capped by ice, much of it made from carbon dioxide, not water. Possibility of life Mars could have once harbored life. Some conjecture that life might still exist there today. A number of researchers have even speculated that life on Earth might have seeded Mars , or that life on Mars seeded Earth . Oceans may have covered the surface of Mars in the past, providing an environment for life to develop. Although the red planet is a cold desert today, researchers suggest that liquid water may be present underground, providing a potential refuge for any life that might still exist there. Several studies have shown that there is abundant water ice beneath the surface. Related: |
Who was found dead in the first episode of ‘East Enders’? | First ever EastEnders episode - Reg Cox is murdered - BBC - YouTube First ever EastEnders episode - Reg Cox is murdered - BBC 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 Sep 6, 2008 A chance to see the first ever episode of smash hit BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Brilliant video of a very young Dirty Den, played by Leslie Grantham, Arthur and Pauline Fowler, played by Bill Treacher and Wendy Richards, and Doc Brown. Don't forget to click to watch in high quality! Category |
What is the English name of Tintin’s dog? | What was Tintin's dog's name? | Reference.com What was Tintin's dog's name? A: Quick Answer Tintin, the title character of a comic series by Belgian artist Herge, is joined in his adventures by his dog Snowy. In the original series, Snowy is known as Milou, after a pet name the artist had for his first girlfriend. Full Answer Snowy is a white fox terrier, and Herge has stated that he chose this particular breed due to its popularity at the time of creating the comic. Additionally, the artist found inspiration at a cafe he frequented; the cafe landlord was the proud owner of a fox terrier. Initially in the series, Snowy and Tintin can directly communicate. Over time, though, other main characters are added and the terrier's speaking role is omitted in favor of a non-verbal comedic one. |
Complete the title of the 1976 Number One by Paper Lace - Billy, don’t be a _______ . | Billy Don't be a Hero Billy Don't be a Hero Mike Gibbons (1945 - 2016) Musician. Best known as the lead vocalist for the music ensemble "Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods". They scored a gold record with "Billy, Don't Be a Hero" in 1974. Formed by Donaldson during his high school years, the group under the influence of "The British Invasion" bands initially covered songs by The Beatles and Rolling Stones. They performed at school dances and other functions which led to local radio airplay in Cincinnati. During the mid 1960s, they opened for such acts as "The Rascals" and "Paul Revere and the Raiders". They gained national attention with an appearance on "American Bandstand" and landed their own record deal while serving as an opening act for "The Osmonds" during the early 1970s. In 1972, they recorded their debut album "Someone Special" and followed this with their 1974 self-titled record. The later included the number one hit "Billy Don't Be a Hero", in addition to the Top-20 song "Who Do You Think You Are". Their final Top-40 charting single was "The Heartbreak Kid" (1974). Gibbons remained an active performer in his later years. by Anonymous |
The Guardian Fiction Prize was replaced in 1999 by the Guardian First Book award. Whose novel White Teeth was the second winner? | Literature: Year In Review 2000 | Britannica.com Literature: Year In Review 2000 Written By: Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Overview Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent The brightest literary star of the year 2000 came out of South America, but flashes of incandescent brilliance appeared in other areas of the world as well. With La fiesta del chivo, Mario Vargas Llosa of Peru produced what many readers considered Latin America’s finest novel ever. Interweaving three separate narratives in a series of alternating chapters, Vargas Llosa chronicled the 31-year reign and ultimate demise of Dominican Republic dictator Rafael Trujillo and evoked the chaos and confusion that followed Trujillo’s 1961 assassination. Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott of St. Lucia also took up a Caribbean theme in his book-length poem Tiepolo’s Hound. Walcott examined his own life and that of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. The volume’s dual narrative highlighted their shared experiences of exile and artistic achievement as well as the cultural influences of Europe and the West Indies, which created a certain division in each of them. Russian author Viktor Pelevin (see Biographies) led a banner year in Eastern European fiction with his wildly imaginative novel Buddha’s Little Finger, a hallucinatory recasting of the life of the legendary Bolshevik commander Vasily Chapayev as told by a time-traveling asylum inmate. Acclaimed Hungarian author György (“George”) Konrád brought out Stonedial, a striking work that combined elements of the intellectual teaser and whodunit with the more expansive tapestry of a historical novel covering the years from World War II through the early 1990s. Chinese novelist Mo Yan—famed for the scathing satire and historical sweep of such works as Red Sorghum (1993) and The Garlic Ballads (1995)—produced an even more stunning novel, the savage and hallucinatory farce The Republic of Wine. Following alarming reports of widespread corruption and infanticidal cannibalism in the province of Liquorland, Communist Party officials dispatch a special investigator to the scene, but he himself soon falls prey to debauchery and mental breakdown and fails to survive the province’s insidiously pervasive (and wildly funny) destructive tendencies. Connect with Britannica Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest Sri Lankan-born Canadian writer Michael Ondaatje published Anil’s Ghost, a superb novel set in his native country during its vicious mid-1980s civil war. Though the politically tinged murder mystery that dominates the main plotline is never fully resolved, the novel succeeds beautifully in all other aspects. In the gripping novel In Search of Walid Masoud, Arab author Jabra Ibrahim Jabra tracked the disappearance of a Palestinian intellectual who had been a member of an organization engaged in the armed struggle against Israel. The author artfully used a lengthy but disconnected tape recording of jumbled utterances to compose a series of revealing monologues that together produced a penetrating study of both individual and national character. English United Kingdom. Although many critics complained that 2000 was a thin year for fiction, a number of literary debuts showed promise. The most remarkable one was that of Zadie Smith, whose White Teeth was a panoramic and germane tale addressing issues of ethnic and cultural hybridity in northwestern London. The novel, which sold robustly, was penned by Smith while she was a student at the University of Cambridge and was greeted enthusiastically for its ambitious scope and confident characterizations. Another promising newcomer was Jason Cowley. He was hyped on the cover of his Unknown Pleasures as a “cool, edgy new voice,” but The Literary Review, though praising his book for its feverish readability, found his style more old-fashioned, with “more than a hint” of Graham Greene. Meanwhile Kristin Kenway’s Precious Thing, an acerbic tale of a disillusioned anarchist in search of love, was compared to Martin Amis’s debut novel, Th |
Ray McAnally won a posthumous BAFTA in 1990 for his role as Paddy Brown in which film, his last, released the previous year? | Ray McAnally - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Ray McAnally NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE Jump to: navigation , search This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (February 2013) 1988 A Very British Coup Ray McAnally (30 March 1926 – 15 June 1989) was an Irish actor. He was the winner of four BAFTA awards in the late 1980s: twice for Best Supporting Actor (for the The Mission in 1986 and My Left Foot in 1989), and twice for Best Actor in the television category (for A Perfect Spy in 1988 and A Very British Coup in 1989). Contents Background[ edit ] Ray McAnally was born in Buncrana , a seaside town located on the Inishowen peninsula of County Donegal , Ireland and brought up in the nearby town of Moville from the age of three. The son of a bank manager, he was educated at Saint Eunan's College in Letterkenny where he wrote, produced and staged a musical called 'Madame Screwball' at the age of 16. He entered Maynooth seminary at the age of 18 but left after a short time having decided that the priesthood was not his vocation. He joined the Abbey Theatre in 1947 where he met and married actress Ronnie Masterson . Career[ edit ] The couple would later form Old Quay Productions and present an assortment of classic plays in the 1960s and 1970s. He made his theatre debut in 1962 with A Nice Bunch of Cheap Flowers and gave a well-received performance as George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , opposite Constance Cummings , at the Piccadilly Theatre . On television he was a familiar face, often in glossy thriller series like Television series The Avengers , Man in a Suitcase and Strange Report . In 1968 he took the title role in Spindoe , a series charting the return to power of an English gangster, Alec Spindoe, after a five-year prison term. This was a spin-off from another series, The Fellows (1967) in which McAnally had appeared in several episodes as the Spindoe character. He could render English accents very convincingly. McAnally regularly acted in the Abbey Theatre and at Irish festivals, but in the last decade of life he achieved award-winning notice on TV and films. His impressive performance as Cardinal Altamirano in the film The Mission (1986) earned him Evening Standard and BAFTA awards. He earned a second BAFTA award for his role in the BBC's A Perfect Spy (1987). In 1988 he won the BAFTA for Best Actor for his performance in A Very British Coup , a role that also brought him a Jacob's Award . In the last year of his life he portrayed the father of Christy Brown (played by Daniel Day-Lewis ) in the Academy Award-winning film, My Left Foot (1989). Death[ edit ] McAnally died suddenly of a heart attack on 15 June 1989, aged 63 at his home which he shared with Irish actress Britta Smith. He remained married to actress Ronnie Masterson until his death, although they resided in different homes. He received a posthumous BAFTA award for his last film in 1990. At the time of his death, he was due to play "Bull McCabe" in Jim Sheridan 's film The Field, the part eventually going to Richard Harris (who would receive an Oscar nomination for his performance). McAnally had also been cast in the lead role of First and Last, a drama about a man who walked from Land's End to John o' Groats . Filming was almost a third of the way done when he died, but the whole play had to be re-filmed, with Joss Ackland taking the role instead.[ citation needed ] McAnally had four children: Conor , Aonghus, Máire and Niamh. Conor is a producer, based in Texas, and Aonghus is a television and radio presenter/producer in Ireland. |
What is the hyphenated name of the lemur, Daubentonia madagascariensis, the world’s largest nocturnal primate? | EDGE :: Mammal Species Information Order: Primates Family: Daubentoniidae The aye-aye’s continuously growing incisor teeth led to it being classified as a rodent during part of the 19th century. It was not until around 1850 that the species was widely accepted as a primate. Lemurs belong to the suborder Strepsirhini, which also includes bushbabies, pottos and lorises. These groups are the most basal living primates. Ancestral prosimians, possibly resembling today’s mouse lemurs, are thought to have colonised Madagascar from mainland Africa 50-60 million years ago. In the absence of competition from other non-primate mammals, these species diversified to fill a wide range of unusual ecological niches. There are five distinct families of lemurs: Lemuridae, Indriidae, Megaladapidae, Cheirogaleidae and Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye is the most evolutionarily distinct of all the lemurs, being the only living representative of an entire family of primates (Daubentoniidae). It is so unique that it has proved difficult to determine which other lemurs are its closest relatives, although some researchers have suggested that it is most closely related to the indriids. Remains of a second, extinct species of aye-aye (Daubentonia robusta) are known from a few sites in southern Madagascar. This species is thought to have been up to five times heavier than the living species, and was probably driven to extinction by human activities. Description Head and body length: 360-440 mm Tail length: 500-600 mm Weight: 2-3 kg The highly distinctive aye-aye is the world’s largest nocturnal primate. It has a thick coat of coarse black or brown hair flecked with white from longer guard hairs, and a long bushy tail which more than doubles the length of the body. The species has a number of extreme morphological adaptations to its unusual feeding habits, making it one of the most bizarre-looking animals on the planet. It has huge, leathery bat-like ears and prominent yellowish-orange eyes. The fingers are long and narrow and tipped with curved claw-like nails. The third finger on each hand is skeletal in appearance. It is extremely long and thin, and is primarily used for extracting insect larvae from holes in trees. Ecology A nocturnal species, the aye-aye spends its days sleeping in an elaborate nest of intertwined twigs and dead leaves. These nests can take up to 24 hours to construct, and are often located high up in the crowns of tall trees. As they move from place to place individuals either build new nests or make use of those constructed by other aye-ayes. Male aye-ayes have large overlapping ranges of around 100 to 200 ha, which usually contain several females. The home ranges of females are smaller and do not overlap. Individuals mark their ranges with urine and scent from glands in their necks, cheeks and rumps. Breeding is thought to occur throughout the year, with females advertising their readiness to mate through distinctive calls. They are thought to give birth to a single young every two to three years. Although regarded as a generally solitary species, males and female aye-ayes have been observed foraging together outside of breeding periods. Aye-ayes appear to have evolved to fill the niche occupied by woodpeckers and squirrels in other parts of the world (neither of these occur in Madagascar). They can locate grubs living in cavities under tree-bark by tapping their skeletally thin middle fingers on the branch and listening to the reverberations through the wood. Once a promising cavity has been found the aye-aye cocks forward its large ears and listens for the sound of grubs burrowing beneath the bark. If a grub is heard the aye-aye will rip open the cavity with its teeth and hook out the grub with its middle finger. Aye-ayes also eat fruit, nuts, nectar, seeds and fungi. Their sharp teeth and long middle fingers enable them to extract flesh from hard fruits such as coconuts and ramy nuts (Canarium madagascariensis). Habitat Found in a variety of habitats including primary and secondary rainforest, deciduous forest, dry scrub fo |
Who died in the Petersen House at 516 10th Street NW in Washington DC on April 15th 1865? | The Petersen House - Ford's Theatre (U.S. National Park Service) The Petersen House The Petersen House Today. The Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) at 516 10th street was the home of William and Anna Petersen. On the night of April 14, 1865 the mortally wounded president was carried to a back bedroom in this house. The Petersen family aided as they could, although on this night their home was no longer their own. Over 90 people would come and go through the house to pay their last respects to the dying president. Soldiers stood guard at the front door and were posted on the roof to keep the growing crowds at bay. While doctors cared for the president the Petersen family and some of the boarders spent the night in the basement. At 7:22 am, April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln died in the back bedroom of this humble house. Touring the Petersen House: The three rooms in the house today are furnished in 1865 period pieces, none of the furniture is original to the house. Visitors use the same ticket that they used to tour Ford's Theatre. The House is open 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily. Visitors will now enter The Center for Education and Leadership from the back porch. Housed in a building directly across the street from Ford's Theatre and acquired by the Ford's Theatre Society in 2007, the Center features two floors of permanent exhibits addressing the immediate aftermath of Lincoln's death and the evolution of Lincoln's legacy; a Leadership Gallery floor to be used for rotating exhibits, lecture and reception space; and two floors of education studios to house pre- and post-visit workshops, after-school programs and teacher professional development. |
The Russian port of Murmansk lies on Kola Bay, an inlet of which sea? | Russia Prepares for Arctic Terrorism Russia Prepares for Arctic Terrorism By MarEx 2015-12-30 17:55:20 Russian president Vladimir Putin has decided to establish a counter-terrorism center in Murmansk amid fears that terrorism is coming to the Arctic. The Barents Observer reports a government degree stating the center will “organize use of force” and “manage counter-terrorism operations” in Russian territorial waters, the economic zone and on the Russian continental shelf. Similar centers will be built in Kaspiisk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka and Sevastopol, local media reports. Murmansk lies above the Arctic Circle on the shores of Kola Bay, an inlet of the Barents Sea. Russia has been building its military capabilities in the Arctic over the last few years including building and upgrading bases on the New Siberian Islands and Franz Josef Land. Early in 2015, the Russian Armed Forces officially established its new Arctic Brigade, a force partly based on the 80th Independent Motor Rifle Brigade in Alakurtti and the 200th Independent Motor Rifle Brigade in Pechenga, both of them located near the borders of Norway and Finland. The Barents Observer reports that the new unit conducted a major anti-terrorism exercise in October. Also in October, Russia's defense ministry said it has built a military base in the far northern Arctic where 150 soldiers can live autonomously for up to 18 months. |
Victoria Eugenie the daughter of Princess Beatrice married the King of which European country in 1906? | Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg | European Royal History ≈ Leave a comment Tags Duke of Cambridge , House of Battenberg , House of Burbon , King Alfonso XIII of Spain , King George III , King George V of Great Britain , Mary of Teck , Prince Adolphus , Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge , Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg , Royal Marriages My wife Sarah, and our dog Amadeus I have always been a romantic at heart and the issue of royal marriages has always fascinated me. I robbed the cradle when I got married. My wife is 18 years younger than I am. There have been many marriages between kings and would-be king and princesses where age has been an issue. I can relate to the issues around marriages between spouses when age is a factor. Even when age has not been an issue these marriages were often arranged. For the most part they were arranged for political motivations, to shore up a treaty or to gain an alliance or to end a feud or to pass on the succession. Love was not a consideration although it was a positive side effect if and when it happened. Given the propensity for kings to collect mistresses, even if they did love their queens, the rules of marriage for royalty seem quite different to what the untitled person would expect. As time marched on and arranged marriages for political purposes waned, marriages for social status become the primary focus in selecting a suitable spouse. Queen Victoria, and her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, seem to be a mixture of alliances, social obligation and love. Clearly Victoria was in love with Albert and Albert, for his part, does seem to have had fond feelings for his first cousin, but love was something that grew later for him. The Coburg family, Victoria’s maternal family, favored the match. With her uncle King Leopold I of the Belgians leading the charge, there was a desire to maintain some sense of power. Indeed prior to her accession Victoria was used as a pawn by many within the Coburg and Hanoverian families trying to maintain some type of control over her. Her grandson, King George V, married his dead brothers fiancé, Mary of Teck. This marriage was based solely on the fact that Mary of Teck was seen as a person who would make an excellent queen consort and the British royal family did not want to loose her. The Teck family was “tainted”by the morganatic marriage of Mary’s grandfather, Duke Alexander of Württemberg (1804-1885), so her prospects within on the continent among the various German royal families were not good. In Britain, where she was born and raised, her mother being Princess Mary-Adelaide of Cambridge a daughter of Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (7th son of King George III of Great Britain), were not against morganatic marriages. George V’s cousin, Princess Victoria-Eugenie of Battenberg, (called Ena within the family) is a prime example of “rushing” into a marriage. I don’t blame her for this is how royal marriages were conducted many years ago. As royal marriages moved away from being political alliances the need for the marriage to meet social standards was emphasized more. King Alfonso XIII of Spain was one of those rare princes to be born a king. When he reached the age to marry he went bride shopping. He was attracted to Princess Ena and selected her to be his queen and they were wed on May 31, 1906. Princess Ena was the only daughter of Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, and her husband , prince Henry of Battenberg. The Battenberg clan was a morganatic scion of the House of Hesse and by Rhine. This taint of morganatic blood would cause undue suffering in Spain by those courtiers who were prejudiced toward the Battenbergs. The Spanish aristocracy saw the Battenbergs as semi-royal and were used to their queens coming from what was in their eyes the more noble houses of Bourbon and Hapsburg. This situation paints a picture of what was problematic in these types of alliances. There was a growing allowance in these families that the future bride and groom have some type of feelings for one another prior to |
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‘Seventy-Six Trombones’ is a song from which Meredith Wilson musical? | My Choice - Meredith Willson: Seventy-six Trombones - YouTube My Choice - Meredith Willson: Seventy-six Trombones 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 Jun 19, 2011 INFO STATES PHILIP SOUSA IS CONDUCTING - THAT IS INCORRECT. Please ignore it. Seventy-six Trombones is the signature song from the musical play "The Music Man" (1957), which was written by Meredith Willson. This song also appeared in the film The Music Man (1962), and in the made-for-TV movie adaptation in 2003. In one of Willson's arrangements of the song, it seamlessly integrates with other popular marches at the time, such as Stars and Stripes Forever and In the dramas, "Professor" Harold Hill uses the song Seventy-six trombones to help the townspeople of the fictional town of River City, Iowa, visualize their children playing in a marching band by harkening back to a time when he saw several famous bandleaders' bands in a combined performance. Whereas an average-sized high school marching band might have about 10 musicians playing the trombone, and a large college marching band seldom has more than 30 trombonists, the band that Harold describes to the villagers included 76 trombones, 110 cornets, "over a thousand reeds", double bell euphoniums, and "fifty mounted cannon" (which were popular in bands of the time). In Willson's hometown of Mason City, Iowa, they honor this song (and the rest of the story of The Music Man) in a building called "Music Man Square", which is located next to Willson's boyhood home. In one large room, they have 76 donated trombones hanging from the ceiling. Music is copyrighted by its corresponding owners. No infringement of copyright is meant and if it does infringe, please message me and I'll remove it. ----------------------------------------------------------- |
Who plays Yorick in the 1996 film version of ‘Hamlet’, played in flashback? | Film Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet | Kirkville Film Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet Buy from Amazon.com , Amazon UK , iTunes Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet is not only the longest version (just under four hours, not counting the credits), but also the most sumptuous version of Shakespeare’s great revenge tragedy on film. With exterior shots of Blenheim Palace, in Woodstock, England, and interiors designed to reflect the English baroque style of that massive country house, Branagh’s Hamlet shows the king and prince of Denmark in an opulent, luxurious setting. This Hamlet pulls out all the stops. Not only is the setting lavish, but the cast is full of recognizable names. In addition to Derek Jacobi as Claudius (Jacobi notably played Hamlet in the BBC’s television version of the play, filmed in 1980), this film features Julie Christie as Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio. The cast also includes such well-known actors as Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal, Rufus Sewell, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, John Gielgud and Ken Dodd. So, with big names and a big set, does this Hamlet work? First, you need to settle down for the long haul. At just under four hours, this is a long film. There is an intermission (at around 2:38), so if you can’t plan to see the entire film in one sitting, you can split it at that point. Branagh based this film on a conflated version of the Hamlet text. (There is a book version of the Hamlet Screenplay – Amazon.com , Amazon UK – though this has no notes on the text. The best standard version is probably the Arden Shakespeare edition ( Amazon.com , Amazon UK .) There are three main texts of Hamlet, the First Quarto of 1603, the Second Quarto of 1604, and the First Folio of 1623. There are a number of differences among the texts, and each one contains some lines that are not in the others. Branagh used all of the texts, rather than editing a specific version. Branagh plays Hamlet splendidly, using the character’s feigned (or real?) madness as a prop, and leveraging the luxurious sets and excellent actors. While there are some areas where you could call this film bombastic, it never quite goes over the top. Branagh is, at times, very moving (the graveyard scene), and a bit excessive (the play-within-the-play), but the overall impression is that of a character fully in control of his destiny, with no other option but to head toward his tragic end. The cast is generally magnificent. Derek Jacobi is brilliant as Claudius, and Julie Christie is excellent as Gertrude, especially in the cabinet scene where she see’s Hamlet’s madness up close. Kate Winslet is sublime as Ophelia, and some of the smaller roles feature fine actors, such as Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, and John Gielgud. One element that Branagh introduces that is not in the play is flashbacks. He shows Hamlet making love to Ophelia; Claudius killing King Hamlet; Yorick playing with young Hamlet; and a number of flashbacks and flash-presents of Fortinbras, particularly as his army is preparing to storm the castle. This makes the film much more cinematic, though it does alter the story a great deal. When reading the play, or seeing it on stage, it’s clear that Hamlet is in love with Ophelia, but showing sexual relations lifts the veil on any ambiguity about their relationship, which isn’t spelled out in the play. On the other hand, showing Claudius poisoning King Hamlet is simply an illustration of what the reader or spectator knows has happened, and serves as a counterpoint for the dumb show that precedes the play-within-the-play. Some elements of the play are a bit excessive. Kate Winslet, as Ophelia, seen in a straitjacket and padded room, seems to be a bit too much. Billy Crystal’s New York accent – he’s one of the gravediggers – is out of place. And the final sword fight almost jumps the shark, as Branagh kills Claudius by throwing his sword, then swings from a chandelier. But none of this detr |
In Greek myth who was the father of Hector? | Hector | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Hecuba Hector, in Greek legend , the eldest son of the Trojan king Priam and his queen Hecuba . He was the husband of Andromache and the chief warrior of the Trojan army. In Homer’s Iliad he is represented as an ideal warrior and the mainstay of Troy . His character is drawn in most favourable colours as a good son, a loving husband and father, and a trusty friend. His leave-taking of Andromache in the sixth book of the Iliad, and his departure to meet Achilles for the last time, are movingly described. He is an especial favourite of Apollo , and later poets even described him as son of that god. His chief exploits during the Trojan War were his defense of the wounded Sarpedon, his fight with Ajax , son of Telamon (his particular enemy), and the storming of the Greek ramparts. When Achilles , enraged with Agamemnon , deserted the Greeks, Hector drove them back to their ships, which he almost succeeded in burning. Patroclus , the friend of Achilles, who came to the help of the Greeks, was slain by Hector with the help of Apollo. Then Achilles, to revenge his friend’s death, returned to the war, slew Hector, dragged his body behind his chariot to the camp, and afterward round the tomb of Patroclus. Aphrodite and Apollo preserved it from corruption and mutilation. Priam , guarded by Hermes, went to Achilles and prevailed on him to give back the body, which was buried with great honour. Hector was afterward worshipped in the Troad and also at Tanagra, east of Thebes . King Priam of Troy mourning over the body of his son Hector. © Photos.com/Jupiterimages Hector - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) In Homer’s epic poem the Iliad, Hector is the son of the Trojan King Priam and the greatest of the Trojan heroes. When the Greeks besieged Troy, Hector’s wife, Andromache, begged him not to fight, but Hector embraced their child and left to join the battle. Hector killed Patroclus, a friend of the Greek hero Achilles, and in revenge Achilles killed Hector. Achilles then drove his chariot around the walls of Troy, dragging Hector’s body behind him. Priam finally begged his son’s body from Achilles. The Trojans, mourning, burned Hector’s body, and buried his ashes. When the fighting resumed, Troy fell to the Greeks. (See also Achilles; Homeric legend.) Article History |
In ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ what is the surname of the character with given names Eurydice Colette Clytemnestra Dido Bathsheba Rabelais Patricia Cocteau, known as Patsy? | Embarrassing First Name - TV Tropes Embarrassing First Name You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV Everything's gonna be fine, Tits. "It's crazy enough that my parents decided to call me that, but it's even more crazy that some government worker let them make it official... Both groups are at the top of my must-kill list." — Battler Ushiromiya, Umineko: When They Cry Similar to Embarrassing Middle Name and Embarrassing Last Name , this trope covers instances when a character has a first name that they don't like to be called by. Such characters use a variety of tactics to avoid their real first name: Getting a nickname (often one that hints at their embarrassing name). Picking a new first name. Claiming their middle name is their first name. Insisting that everyone call them by their last name . If the first name is just the beginning in terms of embarrassment, then you might want to file the whole thing under Unfortunate Names . A Giver of Lame Names causes this. If people continue to call the character by that first name anyway, it may lead to a Do Not Call Me "Paul" scenario. open/close all folders Anime & Manga Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam has a male lead named Kamille, who naturally hates his feminine-sounding name. He eventually falls in love with a girl named Four, who has similar issues with her name (in her case, because it signifies that she is a number rather than an individual ). It becomes hilarious when you realize there never would have been a Zeta Gundam if he hadn't been named Kamille, and the AEUG probably would have lost or at the very least have a longer and bloodier war. Ranma � actually uses this as a plot point for one character: one Chinese village has a tradition that the person who gives a newborn baby its first bath must be the one to name it. Unfortunately, this gave panty stealing pervert Happosai the chance to name a baby, and since he loves women's garments so much he thought that the perfect name for a little boy would be Pantyhose Taro. Pantyhose Taro hates his name, and is on a constant quest to force Happosai to give him a new one, since Happosai is the only one who can change it. Unfortunately, his own choice of replacement first names aren't much better. For the curious, the other names Pantyhose Taro could have ended up with (Happosai begins trying to list some alternatives in Pantyhose Taro's first story before he finally decides that he just can't think of a better name than "Pantyhose Taro"), include, between the anime and the manga, "Loincloth Shiro", "Underwear Saburo", "Cockroach Goro", "Bellywrap Shishiro", and "Heartburn Rokuro". All of those were shot down, of course, much to Happosai's chagrin, because he spent a lot of time to come up with specifically ridiculous names for Taro. Bear in mind that the two things Happosai did was bathe him in the Jusenkyo Springs and name him, and he finds the name more offensive than the Involuntary Transformation bit (then again, he's well aware it's a Cursed with Awesome situation - he turns into a winged minotaur , which he later gives Combat Tentacles ). For those who wonder why he just doesn't use his first name if it's so awful, that's a case of Dub-Induced Plot Hole . In Japanese, his name is a single word, with Pansuto (pantyhose) being the prefix and taro being the suffix. So, in Japanese, it'd be sort of like "my name's Bob, but call me Ob". Unfortunately, it doesn't translate well into English. The Token Mini-Moe of Flame of Recca was very reluctant in giving her name to the heroes. The reason? Her name is Ganko (Stubborn). Cue much taunting and laughing from The Hero and The Big Guy . In Naru Taru , Shiina Tamai writes her first name in katakana (phoenetic characters) because she hates the kanji used for it, which is read as "empty husk" or "a seed that shall never sprout". It actually becomes a critical plot point near the end of the manga. The male lead of Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan is named Sakura . Poor guy. In Mahou Sensei Negima! , the leader of a group of powerful, danger |
Which of The Canterbury Tales, the first, features cousins Arcite and Palamon and their pursuit of Emily? | SparkNotes: The Canterbury Tales: The Knight’s Tale, Parts 1–2 The Canterbury Tales Home → SparkNotes → Literature Study Guides → The Canterbury Tales → The Knight’s Tale, Parts 1–2 Contents The Knight’s Tale, Parts 1–2 → The Knight’s Tale, Parts 1–2, page 2 page 1 of 2 From the beginning through Theseus’s decision to hold the tournament Fragment 1, lines 859–1880 Summary: Part 1 Long ago in Ancient Greece, a great conqueror and duke named Theseus ruled the city of Athens. One day, four women kneel in front of Theseus’s horse and weep, halting his passage into the city. The eldest woman informs him that they are grieving the loss of their husbands, who were killed at the siege of the city of Thebes. Creon, the lord of Thebes, has dishonored them by refusing to bury or cremate their bodies. Enraged at the ladies’ plight, Theseus marches on Thebes, which he easily conquers. After returning the bones of their husbands to the four women for the funeral rites, Theseus discovers two wounded enemy soldiers lying on the battlefield, nearing death. Rather than kill them, he mercifully heals the Theban soldiers’ injuries, but condemns them to a life of imprisonment in an Athenian tower. The prisoners, named Palamon and Arcite, are cousins and sworn brothers. Both live in the prison tower for several years. One spring morning, Palamon awakes early, looks out the window, and sees fair-haired Emelye, Theseus’s sister-in-law. She is making flower garlands, “To doon honour to May” (1047). He falls in love and moans with heartache. His cry awakens Arcite, who comes to investigate the matter. As Arcite peers out the window, he too falls in love with the beautiful flower-clad maiden. They argue over her, but eventually realize the futility of such a struggle when neither can ever leave the prison. One day, a duke named Perotheus, friend both to Theseus and Arcite, petitions for Arcite’s freedom. Theseus agrees, on the condition that Arcite be banished permanently from Athens on pain of death. Arcite returns to Thebes, miserable and jealous of Palamon, who can still see Emelye every day from the tower. But Palamon, too, grows more sorrowful than ever; he believes that Arcite will lay siege to Athens and take Emelye by force. The knight poses the question to the listeners, rhetorically: who is worse off, Arcite or Palamon? Summary: Part 2 Some time later, winged Mercury, messenger to the gods, appears to Arcite in a dream and urges him to return to Athens. By this time, Arcite has grown gaunt and frail from lovesickness. He realizes that he could enter the city disguised and not be recognized. He does so and takes on a job as a page in Emelye’s chamber under the pseudonym Philostrate. This puts him close to Emelye but not close enough. Wandering in the woods one spring day, he fashions garlands of leaves and laments the conflict in his heart—his desire to return to Thebes and his need to be near his beloved. As it -happens, Palamon has escaped from seven years of imprisonment that very day and hears Arcite’s song and monologue while -sneaking through the woods. They confront each other, each claiming the right to Emelye. Arcite challenges his old friend to a duel the next day. They meet in a field and bludgeon each other ruthlessly. Theseus, out on a hunt, finds these two warriors brutally hacking away at each other. Palamon reveals their identities and love for Emelye. He implores the duke to justly decide their fate, suggesting that they both deserve to die. Theseus is about to respond by killing them, but the women of his court—especially his queen and Emelye—intervene, pleading for Palamon and Arcite’s lives. The duke consents and decides instead to hold a tournament fifty weeks from that day. The two men will be pitted against one another, each with a hundred of the finest men he can gather. The winner will be awarded Emelye’s hand. Analysis The Knight’s Tale is a romance that encapsulates the themes, motifs, and ideals of courtly love: love is like an illness that can change the lover’s physical appearance, the lover risks death to wi |
Whose oratorio The Creation was composed in the 1790s? | Franz Joseph Haydn | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Rovi Staff Franz Joseph Haydn is the composer who, more than any other, epitomizes the aims and achievements of the Classical era. Perhaps his most important achievement was that he developed and evolved in countless subtle ways the most influential structural principle in the history of music: his perfection of the set of expectations known as sonata form made an epochal impact. In hundreds of instrumental sonatas, string quartets, and symphonies, Haydn both broke new ground and provided durable models; indeed, he was among the creators of these fundamental genres of classical music. His influence upon later composers is immeasurable; Haydn 's most illustrious pupil, Beethoven , was the direct beneficiary of the elder master's musical imagination, and Haydn 's shadow lurks within (and sometimes looms over) the music of composers like Schubert , Mendelssohn , and Brahms . Part and parcel of Haydn 's formal mastery was his famous sense of humor, his feeling for the unpredictable, elegant twist. In the Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise") (1791), the composer tweaks those audience members who typically fall asleep during slow movements with the sudden, completely unexpected intrusion of a fortissimo chord during a passage of quietude. Haydn 's pictorial sense is much in evidence works like his epic oratorio The Creation (1796-1798), in which images of the cosmos taking shape are thrillingly, movingly portrayed in tones. By one estimate, Haydn produced some 340 hours of music, more than Bach or Handel , Mozart or Beethoven . Few of them lack some unexpected detail or clever solution to a formal problem. Haydn was prolific not just because he was a tireless worker with an inexhaustible musical imagination, but also because of the circumstances of his musical career: he was the last prominent beneficiary of the system of noble patronage that had nourished European musical composition since the Renaissance. Born in the small Austrian village of Rohrau, he became a choirboy at St. Stephen's cathedral in Vienna when he was eight. After his voice broke and he was turned out of the choir, he eked out a precarious living as a teenage freelance musician in Vienna. His fortunes began to turn in the late 1750s as members of Vienna's noble families became aware of his music, and on May 1, 1761, he went to work for the Esterházy family. He remained in their employ for the next 30 years, writing many of his instrumental compositions and operas for performance at their vast summer palace, Esterháza. Musical creativity may often, it is true, meet a tragic end, but Haydn lived long enough to reap the rewards of his own imagination and toil. The Esterházys curtailed their musical activities in 1790, but by that time Haydn was known all over Europe and widely considered the greatest living composer. (He himself deferred to Mozart in that regard, and the friendly competition between the two composers deepened the music of both.) Two trips to London during the 1790s resulted in two sets of six symphonies each (among them the "Surprise" symphony) that remain centerpieces of the orchestral repertoire. Haydn 's final masterpieces included powerful choral works: the Creation and Seasons oratorios and a group of six masses. Haydn stopped composing in 1803, after which he prefaced his correspondence with a little musical quotation (from one of his part-songs) bearing the text "Gone is all my strength; I am old and weak." He died in Vienna on May 31, 1809. |
Where was the ship SS Great Britain from 1886 until 1970, when it was returned to Bristol? | SS Great Britain ship model SS GREAT BRITAIN SS Great Britain was a bold attempt by a British company to break the American monopoly of the trans-Atlantic passenger trade. At the time of her launch in 1843, SS Great Britain was by far the largest ship in the world and most technically innovative ship. She was over 100 feet longer than her rivals, and the first screw-propelled vessel to cross the Atlantic, also the first iron ship to do so. However, her high cost had left her owners in a difficult financial position, and they were forced out of business a few years later. On 26 July 1845, SS Great Britain undertook her maiden voyage to New York. She covered 3,100 miles in just 14 days 21 hours. In 1850, after five voyages to New York, SS Great Britain begin her service to Australia. In 1852, she made her first voyage to Melbourne, Australia, carrying 630 emigrants. During her time, she was considered the most reliable immigrant ship between Britain and Australia. In 1854, SS Great Britain was refitted as a troopship for the Crimean War, and again in 1857 she carried reinforcements to Bombay to deal with the Indian Mutiny. In 1882, SS Great Britain was converted entirely to a sailing vessel for transporting coal to San Francisco and returning with wheat. After two successful voyages, in 1886 she was dismasted by a hurricane off Cape Horn. She was retired to the Falkland Islands where she was utilized as a warehouse and coal hulk until scuttled in 1937. In 1970, the Great Britain was returned to the Bristol dry dock where she was born. Now listed as part of the National Historic Fleet, Core Collection, SS Great Britain won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize as UK Museum of the Year 2006, which brought with it �100,000 in prize money. The ship also won two awards at the Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2006 conference in the restoration and conservation category as well as permanent exhibition. These Awards follow the re-launch of the Great Britain after work costing �11.3 million to transform her into a major visitor attraction and museum. The vessel attracts 150,000-170,000 visitors annually. |
Which African country has land borders with Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti? | Africa Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African state. With a total border length of 3,192 kilometers (1,984 miles), Burkina Faso is bordered by Mali to the north and west; Niger to the east; and Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire to the south. Cameroon Located on the west coast of Central Africa, Cameroon covers an area of 475,400 square kilometers (183,695 square miles), slightly more than California. Land boundaries extend for a total of 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles) between Nigeria to the northwest, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) to the east, and the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea to the south. Cape Verde Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 islands and 5 islets situated 483 kilometers (300 miles) due west of Dakar, Senegal, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Cape Verde's total land area is 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the U.S. Central African Republic The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari, now the Central African Republic (CAR), is well named; it is a landlocked country in the center of the African continent. Land boundaries extend for 5,203 kilometers (3,233 miles) connecting Cameroon to the west, Chad and Sudan to the north, and the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the south. Chad The former French colony of Chad, a landlocked country located in northern Central Africa, is more than 3 times the size of California. The country has an area of 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 square miles), with a land boundary length of 5,968 kilometers (3,708 miles). Congo, Republic of The; The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is located in Western Africa and has an area of 342,000 square kilometers (132,000 square miles). It has a modest coastline of 169 kilometers (105 miles) along the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest and shares land borders with Gabon, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic on the west and north. Côte D'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire (which means "Ivory Coast") is a West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Ghana and Liberia. It has an area of 322,460 square kilometers (124,502 square miles) of which 318,000 square kilometers (122,780 square miles) are occupied by land while water occupies the remaining 4,460 square kilometers (1,722 square miles). Djibouti Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, bordering the Gulf of Aden. To the north lies Eritrea with a shared border of 113 kilometers (70 miles); to the north, west, and southwest lies Ethiopia, with a border length of 337 kilometers (209 miles); and to the southeast lies Somalia, with a border length of 58 kilometers (36 miles). Egypt The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in North Africa, bordering on the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Libya to the west, the Gaza Strip to the east, and Sudan to the south. With an area of 1,001,450 square kilometers (386,659 square miles) and a coastline of 2,450 kilometers (1,522 miles), Egypt is slightly more than 3 times the size of New Mexico. Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is a small West African nation of 28,051 square kilometers (10,830 square miles), roughly the same size as Maryland. It consists of a mainland enclave called Río Muni, on the west coast of Africa bordering Cameroon and Gabon, and 5 small islands off the coast of Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra: Bioko, Annobón, Corisco, and the 2 small islands known together as Islas Elobey. Eritrea Eritrea is an eastern African country occupying an area of 121,320 square kilometers (46,841 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the state of Pennsylvania. It borders Sudan to the north and west, Ethiopia and Djibouti to the south, and the Red Sea to the east. Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Africa— the pointy peninsula-like landmass that emanates out of the eastern part of the continent—Ethiopia has a total area of 1,127,127 square kilometers (935,183 square miles), rendering it slightly less than twice the size of Texas. A landlocked country complet |
Westminster Abbey is dedicated to which Saint? | UK - London - Westminster: Westminster Abbey - North entra… | Flickr Wally Gobetz By: Wally Gobetz UK - London - Westminster: Westminster Abbey - North entrance The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral (and indeed often considered one). It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. Legend has it that a shrine was first founded in 616 on the present site, then known as Thorn Ey (Thorn Island) after a fisherman on the River Thames saw a vision of Saint Peter. In the 960s or early 970s Saint Dunstan, assisted by King Edgar planted a community of Benedictine monks here. The stone Abbey was built around 1045–1050 by King Edward the Confessor, who had selected the site for his burial, and was consecrated on December 28, 1065, immediately before the Confessor's funeral. It was the site of the last Saxon coronation of his successor King Harold. The Abbot and learned monks, with close proximity to the Palace of Westminster became a powerful force in the centuries after the Norman Conquest. The Abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings, but none were buried there until Henry III rebuilt it in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to honour Edward the Confessor and as setting for his own tomb, under the highest Gothic nave in England. The work continued between 1245-1517 and was largely finished by the architect Henry Yevele in the reign of King Richard II. Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel ). Henry VIII had assumed direct royal control in 1539 and granted the Abbey cathedral status by charter in 1540, simultaneously issuing letters patent establishing the diocese of Westminster and sparing it from dissolution. Westminster was a cathedral only until 1550. The expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul" may arise from this period when money meant for the Abbey, which was dedicated to St Peter, was diverted to the treasury of St Paul's Cathedral. The Abbey was restored to the Benedictines under the Catholic Queen Mary, but they were again ejected under Queen Elizabeth I in 1559. In 1579, Elizabeth re-established Westminster as a "Royal Peculiar" — a church responsible directly to the sovereign, rather than to a diocesan bishop — and made it the Collegiate Church of St Peter. It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, all English and British monarchs (except Lady Jane Grey, although it is highly debatable whether she was, either in theory or practice, the Queen of England; and Edward V and Edward VIII, who did not have coronations) have been crowned in the Abbey. St Edward's Chair, the throne on which British sovereigns are seated at the moment of coronation, is housed within the Abbey; from 1296 to 1996 the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scotland are crowned, but pending another coronation the Stone is now kept in Scotland. According to H.V. Morton's "In Search of London," a ghostly monk is said to appear in the Abbey on the eve of a coronation. The book states that the monk was last seen prior to the coronation of George VI in 1937. (The book was published in 1951; it is unknown if the mon |
Which England Rugby Union player has the nickname 36? | Twickenham warms to Billy Twelvetrees - a name we'll remember - Telegraph England Twickenham warms to Billy Twelvetrees - a name we'll remember The England rugby centre's name made almost as much of a stir as his Six Nations debut against Scotland Billy Twelvetrees: 'It generates funny nicknames, it’s a cool name and people respond to it' Photo: Getty Images Comments Sports commentators are no strangers to hyperbole. They will often claim that the name of this or that sportsman or woman will “live long in the memory” following some extraordinary display of skill. In the case of Billy Twelvetrees, the England centre who made his international debut in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, it may well be true. Win or lose, few were likely to forget that surname. The 24-year-old won roars of approval from the crowd of 80,000 as he powered past the Scottish defence to score his first try for England, helping the team to a 38-18 victory. But since then he and his family have been asked as many questions about his unusual name as his prowess on the pitch. Will Greenwood, the former World Cup winner, praised the “horticultural theme developing in the England centre shirt”, while Clare Balding said she wanted to name a racehorse after Twelvetrees. Related Articles Twelvetrees or Tuilagi for Dublin? 04 Feb 2013 “Everyone has been asking where it came from,” says Walter Twelvetrees, 88, Billy’s proud grandfather, at his home in Wisborough Green, West Sussex. The answer actually lies with Billy’s mother, Beverley, he explains. She was the last of Walter’s three daughters to get married and her sisters had already abandoned their maiden names. Beverley not only wanted to keep her name, but even asked her husband, Kevin, to change his from Fentiman to Twelvetrees. “Kevin always says she told him she wouldn’t marry him unless he changed his name,” Walter recalls. There was, though, another reason. “Twelvetrees” fitted well with Kevin’s job – as a tree surgeon. The couple have since set up Twelvetrees Treecare. A coincidence, of course. However, there is a theory called nominative determinism that suggests Beverley’s name could have influenced her decision to join her husband in his work. “You would think you couldn’t make this case up,” explains Richard Coates, professor in linguistics at the University of the West of England. “But if someone has a particular surname, it might subliminally nudge them into choosing a line of business they had not thought of. Some people treat it as a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Billy’s team-mates tease him over his name, he says. Christened William Wesley Twelvetrees, he is known in the rugby world as 36, thanks to the way his Irish former team-mate at Leicester, Geordan Murphy, pronounced his name. “In an Irish accent it sounds like 'twelve threes’,” he explains. This joshing is fine by Billy. “I’m glad [my dad] took the name and I have it, too. It generates funny nicknames, it’s a cool name and people respond to it.” The family has found it harder to trace the name’s origins. Although they have found Twelvetrees living in Lincolnshire in the 1600s, Walter cannot explain the meaning of the name. “It is a mystery where it comes from,” agrees Prof Coates. Research suggests the name is a derivation of “Tweltrick”, which originated in the 1500s, but Prof Coates says this obscures its meaning even further. “It clearly has nothing to do with trees originally – the first 'tree’ doesn’t appear in the name until nearly the end of the 17th century,” he says. “It is also an open question whether or not it has anything to do with 12.” Whatever its origins, Paul Longley, professor of geographic information science at University College London, confirms that people bearing the name of Twelvetrees are very rare. He has a database that matches surnames to a world map and says: “There are 1.25 of them per million. Not a lot of people know that.” His map also shows the Twelvetrees have a “taste for the good life”, with the highest concentrations in Majorca and Hawaii. “The problem with people who have names li |
Complete the title of the 2009 animated science fiction film Cloudy with a Chance of _______________. | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Reviews - The Review Monk Official Synopsis Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is a 2013 American computer-animated comic science fiction film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film is the sequel to the 2009 film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which was loosely based on Judi and Ron Barrett's book of the same name. It was directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn, produced by Kirk Bodyfelt, and executive produced by the directors of the first film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The film was released on September 27, 2013. Wikipedia Starring Cast |
The International New York Times was known by what title until last October? | New York Times Chronology: NYS Newspapers: New York State Library NYSED / OCE / NYSL / Research Library / Newspapers / The New York Times : 1851-2010 The New York Times: A Chronology: 1851-2010 Researched and Compiled by Bill Lucey, June 25, 2006, revised May 23, 2010 September 18, 1851: Henry J. Raymond, Speaker of the New York State Assembly and George Jones, an Albany banker, begin publishing The New-York Daily Times at 113 Nassau Street. Note: Raymond worked for Horace Greeley at the New York Tribune before teaming with Jones. September 11, 1852: Raymond Rotham writes the first theater review for The Times. September 14, 1857: The New York Times replaces The New-York Daily Times as the new name of the paper. April 21, 1861: The New York Times launches a Sunday edition. The first edition sold for 2 cents. Note: The Sunday Monitor (Baltimore, MD) published the first Sunday newspaper on December 18, 1796. September, 1869: Maria Morgan is the first female reporter to occupy a desk in The Times newsroom, where she's assigned to stock news, horse shows, and racing. Note: Sara Jane Clark was the first woman reporter on The Times payroll, submitting travel pieces from the West and Europe using the pen name Grace Greenwood July 22, 1871: The Times expose the crooked dealings of Tammany Hall's William Marcy Tweed, or "Boss Tweed", who, along with others, had been stealing millions from the New York City Treasury, according to documents presented to the paper by his enemies. The story displayed figures from the Controller's books showing large chunks of money were being diverted to the Tammany Ring. George Miller, a carpenter, according to the ledger, was to have received $360,747 for repairing a courthouse, which was never completed. Miller never received a dime. The checks were actually endorsed by firms in partnership with Tweed. The deception evident in these revelations marked the beginning of the end for Tweed and his underhanded operation. He was convicted on corruption charges and sentenced to prison. This page one story ran under a three-column headline and is believed to have been the paper's first display heading. The first Times article to report Tweed's malfeasance appeared July 8th. Note: Tweed's associates offered The Times $5 million if they would kill the story. The Times refused. 1872: The New York Times promotes itself as "the only Republican paper in New York." March 25, 1878: In a short lived experiment, The Times begin publishing the first of three supplements written in Spanish. April 13, 1893: The Times is sold to The New York Times Publishing Company. Charles R. Miller, the editor of the paper, was named president. Managing editor George F. Spinney became the publisher and business manager. In announcing the new management team on April 14th, the paper reports "The Times will be a Democratic newspaper." August 19, 1896: Adolph S. Och's name first appears on The Times editorial page listing him as publisher after becoming principal owner the previous day. September 6, 1896: The first photographs appeared in the Illustrated Sunday Magazine, the paper's first regular supplement. The magazine was discontinued after the September 3rd, 1899 edition. Note: The first half tone illustration was published in The New York Daily Graphic on March 4, 1880. October 8, 1896: The Times begin publishing summaries of major news stories on page one under the logo: "The News Condensed." October 10, 1896: The Times begins a book review section, The Saturday Review of Books and Art, based on the assumption books can and should be treated as news. October 25, 1896: The Times slogan: "All the News That's Fit to Print" makes its first appearance on the editorial page. Note: A portion of the slogan: "All The News" was actually taken from The Philadelphia Times; Ochs and The Times' editors merely added "Fit To Print". December 1, 1896: The hyphen from The New York Times is dropped once a style change is universally accepted. Note: The New-York Historical Society is the only institution to keep the hyphen in its name. F |
In American politics, what is the symbol of the Republican Party? | Why are a donkey and an elephant the symbols of the Democratic and Republican Parties? | HowStuffWorks Why are a donkey and an elephant the symbols of the Democratic and Republican Parties? Alex Wong/ Getty Images When the Democratic Party gathers for its 2008 convention in Denver , Colo ., a donkey named Mordecai will give new meaning to the term "political animal." Mordecai is slated to be the first official live mascot in the history of the Democratic Party. The "official 'asscot," as his owner Curtis Imrie has called him, won't deliver an address to the party like Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will. But Democrats hope his presence in the Mile High City will provide a light-hearted moment or two at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). There's no word on whether the Republican Party will provide a live counterpart of its animal emblem, the elephant, for its September convention in Minneapolis , Minn . But Mordecai's presence at the DNC raises a sensible question. Just where did these symbols come from? Why do the Democrats choose to affiliate themselves with an oft-ridiculed member of the horse family? And how did the Republicans, the party of social and fiscal conservatism, come to be represented by an ivory-tusked pachyderm? Up Next Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? The origins of these political images lie in the mind of a German-born political cartoonist named Thomas Nast, whose drawings also helped create modern images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus . Nast moved to New York City when he was six years old and displayed artistic ability at an early age. Because he grew up in New York's thriving society, he worked his political and social knowledge into his artwork. Nast joined the staff of Harper's Weekly in 1862. By the time he left in 1886, he had not only stamped the elephant and donkey as political party symbols, he'd also become one of the most influential cartoonists in American history. By the time he used the donkey as a Democratic Party symbol, Nast was already a household name. He had ascended to fame with cartoons that depicted the battlefield horrors of the Civil War and helped bring down the Boss Tweed ring, a group of corrupt New York politicians. Read on to learn how Nast's fame led to today's famous symbols. The Party Shift You might be wondering: if Thomas Nast favored social liberalism, why was he a Republican? Nast was a Republican before the two parties shifted in their philosophies. So how did the parties flip-flop? The history of each party is complex, and the shift was gradual, but the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt as a Democratic president was one turning point. Roosevelt's liberal New Deal policies as a Democrat made many in the Republican Party become Democrats. By contrast, it also sparked many Southern conservatives to start voting Republican. 1 |
What is the minimum distance over which a 'steeplechase' is run, in British horse racing? | Different Types of Horse Race | UK Horse Racing Explained Grand National Betting Tips The Types of UK Horse Races When you first start betting on horseracing, you'll notice that there are a number of different types of race that you can bet on. Below is our comprehensive round-up of all the different types of horse races that you're likely to come across when betting on horses. The Steeplechase Steeplechases are usually run over a distance of between 2 and 4 miles and have larger jumps than those in a Hurdle. The jumps on a Steeplechase course must be at least 4.5 feet high and are fixed, so that they don't collapse like those in a Hurdle. Steeplechases are therefore more suitable for more experienced horses and horses cannot take part in Steeplechases until July 1 in the year of their fourth birthday. The most famous Steeple Chase in British horseracing is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is also a Steeple Chase. The Hurdle Hurdles are run over a minimum distance of 2 miles but can be run up to a distance of about 3 miles. The jumps in a Hurdle race must be at least 3.5 feet high but they tend to be smaller than jumps in Steeplechase races and collapse more easily. Therefore, Hurdles tend to be more suitable for less experienced horses than Steeplechases, although horses cannot take part in Hurdles until July 1 in the year of their third birthday. Famous Hurdle races include the Stan James Intermediate Hurdle which is held at Newbury's Hennessey Meeting, and the Champion Hurdle which is held at the Cheltenham Festival. The All-Weather Race All-weather horse racing is a relatively new type of racing in the UK. Horses race in purpose-built all-weather racing stadiums on artificial ground. Although all-weather races can be run throughout the year, they are generally run in the winter. There aren't many all-weather tracks in the UK at the moment, but more are being built so all-weather races are likely to become a more regular feature of the British horseracing calendar. The Jump Race Jump Races are also often known as National Hunt races and are races in which horses have to jump over obstacles such as fences, ditches and water jumps. Traditionally the jump-racing season has taken place during winter and spring, but nowadays the season runs for longer than this. The Flat Race Flat races are races in which the horses race over a long stretch of grass with no fences, open ditches or water jumps. The season runs throughout the summer and autumn. Flat-racing courses are usually shorter than jump-racing courses. Epsom is a flat racing course. Although flat racing, jump racing and all-weather racing are the three main categories of horserace in the UK, there are also many other types of race that you will come across within these categories. Handicap Races In handicap races, horses of different abilities compete against each other, so in order to make the race fairer and more entertaining, each horse is allocated a weight to carry depending upon its ability. In most cases, the handicaps are based on a horse's official rating, which is checked after each race it takes part in and may change depending on how well it has done. The ratings are stored on computer at Weatherby's, and when a horse competes in a handicap race, the computer allocates an appropriate handicap, which is then checked by the official handicapper. The official handicapper also allocates handicaps to competing horses that don't have an official rating. The horse with the highest rating is allocated the top weight available, and all other horses are allocated weights in comparison to that depending on ability. Bumper Races Although National Hunt races are usually jump-races, there are also National Hunt Flat Races, known as “bumpers”. Bumpers usually feature young horses and are designed to give them experience. Traditionally, bumper races also tended to feature amateur jockeys, but now you will find experienced jockeys competing as well. The most famous bumper in British horseracing takes place at the Cheltenham Fes |
In which Australian state is one of the southern hemisphere's most remarkable sites, Ayers Rock? | Australia 2006-P Discover Australia - UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ayers Rock / Uluru and Aborigine $1 Pure Silver Dollar Proof with Color DX1 - Talisman Coins Australia 2006-P Discover Australia - UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ayers Rock / Uluru and Aborigine $1 Pure Silver Dollar Proof with Color DX1 Price: $129.95 $69.95 Product Description Beautiful color highlights the iconic monument of the Australia outback, Ayers Rock! Uluru, traditionally known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 208 miles by air southwest of the nearest large town, Alice Springs (or 280 miles by road). Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Uluru are the two major features of the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal peoples of the area. It has many springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site . Uluru / Ayers Rock Situated in the heart of the continent, Ayers Rock is Australia's most famous natural landmark. The world-renowned sandstone formation rises 1,142 feet above the surrounding desert. However, like an iceberg, most of its bulk lies below the surface. The Rock measures nearly six miles in circumference. Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta have great cultural significance for the Anangu landowners, who lead walking tours to inform visitors about the local flora and fauna, bush foods and the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories of the area. Click here for more coins featuring famous landmarks and monuments! Uluru is notable for appearing to change color as the different light strikes it at different times of the day and year, with sunset a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows red. Although rainfall is uncommon in this semiarid area, during wet periods the rock acquires a silvery-gray color, with streaks of black algae forming on channels of water flow. The Perth Mint has done a remarkable job of depicting this natural wonder in the color often seen at sunset on this one ounce pure silver proof. The sense of being there in the primeval setting is heightened by the presence of the aborigine and the desert vegetation. Please note, the mint images of this beautiful proof coin do not do it justice. The fields are deeply mirrored, the relief devices are white-frosted cameo, and the deep, rich colors of Ayers Rock / Uluru are incredible! Click here for more UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Technology Note The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Click here for other great colored coins! Obverse An indigenous Australian man, an aborigine, stands in the foreground of this dramatic view of Ayers Rock (known in the local aboriginal language as Uluru) at sunset. The desert vegetation and impressive coloration lend to the sense of being there. The legends ULURU and DISCOVER AUSTRALIA define the theme. The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark is judiciously placed under the monument to the right, near the 3:30 position along the rim. The legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Click here for more great pure silver coins! Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II and denomination also appear. Click here for other beautiful silver dollars! Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, luxury presentation case with a native Australian sheoak wood lid, protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications |
In British horse racing, what is the minimum distance over which a 'flat race' is run? | Horse Racing terms explained. A free guide to horse racing and betting the point at which horses gather immediately before the start of a race Best In In handicap races, the horse that is considered favourite at the 'weigh in'. Bar A term used in connection with bookmakers' prices. e.g. '6 - 1 bar two' means that you can obtain at least 6 - 1 about any horse bar the first two in betting, and '10 - I bar three' means at least 10-1 about any horse bar the first three in betting. Blinkers A form of headgear which prevents a horse looking either left or right. Sometimes called 'blinds'. Blower A means of communication between racecourse and betting shops/offices. Run by the Exchange Telegraph Co. Blue Bet A bet which is not genuine but made as bait to catch mug punters. Board price The price offered against each horse on the book-maker's board, or display area, in betting shops, etc. 'Taking the board price' means taking the last price shown against your selection at the time you strike the bet. Bookie's Runner A person who who works on behalf of a bookmaker on course Bridle, won on the Won easily, without being pushed out. Claiming Race race where the winner can be "claimed" from the yard for a set fee. Classics This term is used to describe the five major three-year-old races of the flat season: the 1000 Guineas, the 2000 Guineas, the Derby, the Oaks and the St Leger. Of these, fillies can be entered for all five, but colts cannot be entered for the 1000 Guineas or the Oaks. Classic pretensions Holding some hope of success in one of the classic races (Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, Derby, Oaks, St Leger). Clerk of the Course Racecourse official responsible for overall management of a racecourse, including going Collateral form When two horses, A and B, have run on separate occasions against a third horse, C, the form of A and B on a line through C is known as collateral form. Commission agent A bookmaker who passes on the bets he collects from his clients to another bookmaker while he himself relies on the commission paid for the business. Conditional Jockey The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. Corner horse A horse, holding its position in the market, whose price is many points shorter than that shown in the betting forecasts (e.g. average suggested price 100 - 8, actual price, firm at 9 - 2). Should not be freely tipped by the racing correspondents. Course Specialist Horse which tends to run well at a particular track. Covered Up Keeping a horse behind other runners to prevent it running too freely in the early stages of a race. Dam The third and fifth races on the card comprise this pool. Tickets are K1 each. Daily Tote Treble The second, fourth and sixth races on the card comprise this pool. Tickets are 50p each. Dark Horse Probably a good horse, but its full potential is unknown. Dead Heat This is when two or more selections cannot be separated by the judge even after consulting the photo finish. When settling bets, simply halve the stake. Distance The disdtance of a race: Five furlongs is the minimum and the four and a half miles of the Grand National is the longest. Also the margin by which a horse is beaten by the horse directly in front. This ranges from a short head to 'by a distance' (more than thirty lengths. Double A multiple bet. Thus in a win double both horses must finish first for the double to succeed. In an each-way or place double both horses must be placed to draw the place double dividend. Down-The-Card Indicates races at the same meeting. Draw The starting positions allotted to horses contesting races on the flat (there is no draw for positions over jumps). In this country the lowest numbers are on the left, as seen from behind the stalls. Dual Forecast A Tote bet involving the forecast of the first and second horses in a race, either order. Each way Get away on level terms with the others. Flat Racing the Flat Season begins at the end of March and runs through to the end of September on turf. Races are run over a minimum distance of five furlongs up to a maximum of twenty two furlong |
What is the symbol of the democratic Party in American politics? | Political Animals: Republican Elephants and Democratic Donkeys | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Political Animals: Republican Elephants and Democratic Donkeys Politicians and parties may flip-flop but for more than 100 years, the political iconography of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant has remained unchanged Politicians Are More Persuasive During Interactive Town Hall Meetings Typical contemporary illustrations of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant In a few days, America will elect our next president. It’s been a particularly contentious and divisive campaign, with party lines not so much drawn as carved: red states vs. blue states; liberals vs. conservatives; Republicans vs. Democrats. While party platforms change and politicians adapt their beliefs in response to their constituency and their poll numbers, one thing has remained consistent for more than 100 years: the political iconography of the democratic donkey and the republican elephant. The donkey and elephant first appeared in the mid-19th century, and were popularized by Thomas Nast , a cartoonist working for Harper’s Magazine from 1862-1886. It was a time when political cartoons weren’t just relegated to a sidebar in the editorial page, but really had the power to change minds and sway undecided voters by distilling complex ideas into more compressible representations. Cartoons had power. And Thomas Nast was a master of the medium, although one who, by all accounts, was churlish, vindictive and fiercely loyal to the Republican party. In fact, it’s said that President Lincoln referred to Nast as his “best recruiting general” during his re-election campaign. These very public “recruiting” efforts led Nast to create the familiar political symbols that have lasted longer than either of the political parties they represent. The 1870 Harpers cartoon credited with associating the donkey and the Democratic Party On January 15, 1870, Nast published the cartoon that would forever link the donkey to the Democrat. A few ideas should be clear for the cartoon to make sense: First, “republican” and “democrat” meant very different things in the 19th century than they do today (but that’s another article entirely); “jackass” pretty much meant the exact same thing then that it does today; and Nast was a vocal opponent of a group of Northern Democrats known as “ Copperheads .” In his cartoon, the donkey, standing in for the Copperhead press, is kicking a dead lion, representing President Lincoln’s recently deceased press secretary (E.M. Stanton). With this simple but artfully rendered statement, Nast succinctly articulated his belief that the Copperheads, a group opposed the Civil War, were dishonoring the legacy of Lincoln’s administration. The choice of a donkey –that is to say, a jackass– would be clearly understood as commentary intended to disparage the Democrats. Nast continue to use the donkey as a stand-in for Democratic organizations, and the popularity of his cartoons through 1880s ensured that the party remained inextricably tied to jackasses. However, although Thomas Nast is credited with popularizing this association, he was not the first to use it as a representation of the Democratic party. An 1837 lithograph depicting the first appearance of the Democratic donkey. In 1828, when Andrew Jackson was running for president, his opponents were fond of referring to him as a jackass (if only such candid discourse were permissible today). Emboldened by his detractors, Jackson embraced the image as the symbol of his campaign, rebranding the donkey as steadfast, determined, and willful, instead of wrong-headed, slow, and obstinate. Throughout his presidency, the symbol remained associated with Jackson and, to a lesser extent, the Democratic party. The association was forgotten, though, until Nast, for reasons of his own, revived it more than 30 years later. “The Third Term Panic: An ass, having put on the Lion’s skin, roamed about in the forest, and amused himself by frightening all the foolish Anima |
"Now only used in the Isle of Man, a ""deemster"" is an old name for what?" | John McCrystyn, Justiciarius Insulae and Deemster (c.1368 - 1422) - Genealogy John McCrystyn, Justiciarius Insulae and Deemster Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos John McCrystyn, Justiciarius Insulae and Deemster Birthdate: in Lezayre, Isle of Man Immediate Family: Circa 1368 - Isle of Man Death: After 1422 - Altadale, Lezayre, Isle of Man Son: Between Jan 9 1368 and Jan 8 1369 - Isle of Man Death: Between Jan 10 1422 and Jan 9 1423 - Lezayre, Isle of Man Father: son About John McCrystyn, Justiciarius Insulae and Deemster Deemster John McCrystyn was born circa 1368 at Isle of Man. He died after 1422 at Altadale, Lezayre, Isle of Man. He held the office of Deemster in 1408. Owing to the disappearance of all early Manx records, this John McCrystyn is the earliest of whom a written record exists, when he is recorded in 1408 as a Deemster. An "indenture" is to be seen at the British Museum, signed by him as "John McCrystyn, Justiciarius Insulae". From the earliest records extant, the Christians held the Office of Deemster, an office of the greatest dignity and authority. In the ancient court rolls, the deemsters were styled "Justiciarii Domini Regis". They were not only the chief judges, but were also the Lord's Privy Councillors, and their influence over the people resembled the civil authority of the ancient Druids. They alone knew, and were guardians of the unwritten laws, which only on important occasions were verbally divulged to the people. The Deemstership was hereditary in the Christian family, either by some decree of which all knowledge is lost, or because it was convenient for a son, as soon as old enough, to attend his father, the Deemster, at Courts, acting as his amanuensis and assistant, in order to be initiated into the duties, to learn the unwritten laws and customs, and to prepare himself for the serious and important oiffice. Notes from a Christian family genealogical table prepared in the early 1900s. Arms: Azure a chevron confrée, between three chalices OR. Crest: a unicorn’s head argent, erased, armed and crested OR. Motto: Salus per Christum A family of Scandinavian origin, the MacCristens, or Christins, or, as they now call themselves, Christians must have attained an important position in the Isle of Mann at an early date, as John McCristen, the first of whom there is any record, was one of the Judges or Deemsters in 1408 and a Member of the Tynwald Court in 1422. Of his three successors, who also bore the name of John, the first was seated at Altadale, in the Parish of Lezayre; the second was Deemster, from 1500-1510, and the third was also Deemster from 1511-1535. This later acquired the property adjoining Altadale and called the whole Milntown. He was the first to put the Manx Laws in writing. Daniel, his brother, was the ancestor of the Christians of Baldroma, in Maughold. His sister married Garret of Ballabrooie, and his eldest daughter Samsbury of Ronaldsway. John, his second son, was Water-Bailiff. William, the eldest, who was Deemster with his father, succeeded to the estate in 1535, but died four years afterwards. William’s second son, Robert, was also Deemster. From him the Christians of Lewaigue, in Maughold, are descended. Ewan, the fourth in descent from William, changed his name from MacCristen to Christian. He succeeded to the property in 1593. In 1605, when only 26 years old, he was made Deemster, and held that office 51 years. He was also Deputy-Governor of Peel Castle, and the most influential man in the Island. His sister, Jane, married Thomas Samsbury of Ronaldsway, and died without progeny. He purchased that estate from her trustees, and presented it, in 1643, to her third son, William, the famous ‘Iliam Dhone.’ John, his eldest son, who died before him, was Assistant-Deemster. His eldest daughter, Mabel, born in 1599, was John Curghey of Ballakillingan’s second wife. Ewan, John Curghey’s son, by his first wife, married Margaret, born in 1617, a younger sister of Mabel’s. Ewan was succeeded |
Britain's highest waterfall, Cauldron Snout, lies on a river that rises in the north Pennines. Which river? | Natural Britain, Cauldron Snout, County Durham Natural Britain Tweet Cauldron Snout is a waterfall situated immediately below a dam on the Cow Green Reservoir. The dam and waterfall are on the upper reaches of the River Tees in Northern England. The water issues from below a dam built on to the eastern end of the reservoir. This substantial flow then cascades over a series of cataracts over rocky steps. At 200 yards long it is reckoned to be the longest waterfall in England. The vertical distance from the first cataract to the last is 200 feet, giving it claim to the title of the highest waterfall in England. From Cauldron Snout the Tees makes its way towards High Force , which is further down stream. High Force is undoubtedly England's biggest waterfall but Cauldron Snout is one of the few examples of extreme British landscape. It attracts a lot of visitors who are happy to make the almost two mile walk from the nearest car park at Cow Green Reservoir in order to take in the views. Cow Green was constructed between 1967 and 1971. The two mile long reservoir was built to supply the industries of Teesside. The Upper Teesdale area has long been recognised as of national importance environmentally. Plans to locate the reservoir there were met with staunch opposition from local conservationists. There was justifiable concern for the rich flora and fauna found in the area, including rare alpine plants like the unique Teesdale violet. Some concerns were met, however, as only an area of about one tenth of the violet's habitat was destroyed by the completion of the reservoir. In 1969, in an effort to balance the development, the remaining area was designated a National Nature Reserve. The Moor House-Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve covers an area stretching from the upper edge of enclosed land in the Eden Valley, over Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell and Knock Fell and on to the upper end of the Cow Green reservoir. It extends southwards to the summit of Mickle Fell and to the High Force waterfall that lies down river to the east. The county border between Cumbria and County Durham runs down the middle of the reservoir. Guided walks along the Widdybank Fell nature trail leave from the Cow Green Reservoir car park daily at 2.00 pm. The walk takes the visitor to the dam and Cauldron Snout. Large panels at the car park display information about the reserve, its animal life, climate, geology and vegetation. |
In which year did France withdraw from NATO, and Indira Ghandi become Prime Minister of India? | HT Correspondent Hindustan Times The hours between Indira Gandhi’s assassination and the naming of Rajiv Gandhi as the next prime minister have often been the subject of intense political speculation, including suggestions that Pranab Mukherjee may have made a move for the coveted post.(Virendra Prabhakar/HT File Photo) In the second volume of his memoir, The Turbulent Years: 1980-96, President Pranab Mukherjee shares an insider’s account of several significant events during the 1980’s and early 1990’s. In this extract, Mukherjee talks about how Rajiv Gandhi wanted to know “how potent” the bullets were after his mother Indira Gandhi was shot by her bodyguards in 1984. He also rejects as “false and spiteful” stories that he aspired to be the Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi’s assassination. The hours between Indira’s assassination and the naming of Rajiv as the next prime minister have often been the subject of intense political speculation. Here is an excerpt from Mukherjee’s memoir on the issue: With the agenda of revamping the faction-ridden party organization, Rajiv Gandhi went on a tour of West Bengal at the end of October 1984. He arrived at Bagdogra airport near Siliguri in North Bengal on 29 October. A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury and I, both Cabinet ministers in lndira Gandhi’s government, along with a few other Congress leaders, received him there. After the reception at Bagdogra, Rajiv went on to address a number of meetings at Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur and the Malda districts. We spent the night at Malda, where Ghani Khan Choudhury had arranged for our stay at the newly-constructed Department of Irrigation bungalow, Gour Bhavan. The next day, we went from Malda to Kharagpur by a special train organized by Ghani Khan Choudhury, travelling through the districts of Murshidabad, Birbhum, Burdwan, Bankura and Midnapore. From Kharagpur of the Midnapore district, we travelled by car to Digha, where we spent the night of 30 October. The next morning, on 31 October 1984, we set off once again. After addressing the first meeting at Ramnagar, Rajiv Gandhi reached Contai (Kanthi) where he began addressing his second meeting of the day. It was here that I received a message on the police wireless at 9.30 am: ‘lndira Gandhi assaulted. Return to Delhi immediately.’ Read | ‘Pranab, I know of the consequences’: Indira on storming Golden Temple Rajiv Gandhi and film actor Amitabh Bachchan at Indira Gandhi’s funeral. (HT File Photo) l immediately passed Rajiv a note, even as he was addressing the meeting, asking him to cut short the speech. He did so, and as soon as he sat down, I told him about the message. I suggested that we cancel all other engagements and return to Delhi immediately, and he agreed. I announced to the public gathered for the meeting that we had to go back to the capital urgently and that the rest of the programmes scheduled for the day were being cancelled. Ghani Khan Choudhury had used his personal Mercedes car for the tour, ”while Rajiv and l and a few other Congress leaders were in Ambassador cars provided by the party. Ghani Khan Choudhury, who was on the dais with us, suggested that we use his car so as to move quickly-and we did. I instructed the police personnel on duty to send a message to Delhi for a Special aircraft to be arranged for our journey to Delhi--an Indian Air Force aircraft either from the Kalaikunda Air Force station near Kharagpur or from Calcutta (now Kolkata). The roads to Kharagpur and Calcutta diverged at Kolaghat, which is about 100 kilometres from Contai, and we needed to be informed by wireless where to head before we reached Kolaghat. Four of us-Rajiv Gandhi, Ghani Khan Choudhury, Rajiv’s PSO (personal security officer) and l--left Contai at around 9.40 a.m. Rajiv initially wanted to drive, but we dissuaded him. He agreed, but sat in the front, beside the driver. The three of us squeezed into the back. Throughout the journey, Rajiv remained composed, but kept the transistor radio tuned to BBC news. It is through the news that we got to know that sixteen bulle |
Which year saw Castro create the communist state of Cuba, and Makarios elected President of the newly independent Cyprus? | countries countries Czech Republic Geography The Czech Republic's central European landscape is dominated by the Bohemian Massif, which rises to heights of 3,000 ft (900 m) above sea level. This ring of mountains encircles a large elevated basin, the Bohemian Plateau. The principal rivers are the Elbe and the Vltava. Government Parliamentary democracy. History Probably about the 5th century A.D. , Slavic tribes from the Vistula basin settled in the region of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The Czechs founded the kingdom of Bohemia and the Premyslide dynasty, which ruled Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th to the 16th century. One of the Bohemian kings, Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, made Prague an imperial capital and a center of Latin scholarship. The Hussite movement founded by Jan Hus (1369?–1415) linked the Slavs to the Reformation and revived Czech nationalism, previously under German domination. A Hapsburg, Ferdinand I, ascended the throne in 1526. The Czechs rebelled in 1618, precipitating the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648). Defeated in 1620, they were ruled for the next 300 years as part of the Austrian empire. Full independence from the Hapsburgs was not achieved until the end of World War I, following the collapse of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. A union of the Czech lands and Slovakia was proclaimed in Prague on Nov. 14, 1918, and the Czech nation became one of the two component parts of the newly formed Czechoslovakian state. In March 1939, German troops occupied Czechoslovakia, and Czech Bohemia and Moravia became German protectorates for the duration of World War II. The former government returned in April 1945 when the war ended and the country's pre-1938 boundaries were restored. When elections were held in 1946, Communists became the dominant political party and gained control of the Czechoslovakian government in 1948. Thereafter, the former democracy was turned into a Soviet-style state. Nearly 42 years of Communist rule ended with the nearly bloodless “velvet revolution” in 1989. Václav Havel, a leading playwright and dissident, was elected president of Czechoslovakia in 1989. Havel, imprisoned twice by the Communist regime and his plays banned, became an international symbol for human rights, democracy, and peaceful dissent. The return of democratic political reform saw a strong Slovak nationalist movement emerge by the end of 1991, which sought independence for Slovakia. When the general elections of June 1992 failed to resolve the continuing coexistence of the two republics within the federation, Czech and Slovak political leaders agreed to separate their states into two fully independent nations. On Jan. 1, 1993, the Czechoslovakian federation was dissolved and two separate independent countries were established—the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in March 1999. In Aug. 2002, severe flooding caused 70,000 people in Prague and 200,000 nationwide to be evacuated. President Václav Havel left office in Feb. 2003, after 13 years as president. Over the years, Havel lost some of his immense popularity with the Czechs, who became disenchanted with his failings as a political leader. But internationally Havel has remained a towering figure of moral authority and courage. In March, Václav Klaus became the Czech Republic's second president. A conservative economist, he and Havel often clashed. In May 2004, the Czech Republic joined the EU. After an inconclusive election in June 2006, the political deadlock was broken in August, with rightist Mirek Topolánek appointed prime minister. His government resigned in October, after losing a no-confidence vote. He formed another government in January 2007. A year later, Topolánek's government narrowly survived another no-confidence vote. While the Czech Republic held a six-month rotating term as President of the EU, the government collapsed and Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek resigned after his center-right government lost a parliamentary vote of confidence in March 2009. Facts & Figures President: Václav Klaus (2003) Prime Minister-designate: |
Which runner took the 100 metres gold at the Atlanta Olympics, only a year after she overcame Grave's Disease | Golden girl: The first Olympic speed queen - CNN.com Golden girl: The first Olympic speed queen By Tom McGowan, CNN Updated 3:30 PM ET, Fri August 3, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Robinson's rocket – Betty Robinson made history in 1928 by becoming the first woman to clinch Olympic track and field gold. Her achievement has paved the way for her fellow U.S. female athletes to etch their names into Games folklore. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians The Babe – Robinson was lucky to survive a plane crash in 1931, and the following year Mildred "Babe" Didrikson took over her mantle as the top U.S. woman athlete, winning gold in hurdles and javelin at the Los Angeles Olympics and silver in the high jump. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians History maker – Wyomia Tyus became the first sprinter, male or female, to retain the 100m title at the Olympics when she triumphed in 1968, also winning gold in the 4x100m relay in Mexico. She is seen here winning the women's 100m final at Tokyo '64. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Flo-Jo stars in Seoul – Florence Griffith-Joyner still holds the women's world records for 100m and 200m, winning three gold medals and a silver at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She died aged just 38, from a heart seizure while sleeping. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Sister Act – American tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams have won two gold medals together in women's doubles. Their first came at Sydney 2000, where Venus also won the singles competition. Hide Caption 5 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Breathless success – U.S. swimmer Amy Van Dyken overcame problems with asthma to win six gold medals during her Olympic career, with four of those coming at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Hide Caption 6 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians What did you say? – U.S. soccer star Mia Hamm inspired her side to gold in the women's football in Atlanta in 1996 and at Athens 2004. The Americans also triumphed at Beijing 2008. Hide Caption 7 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Gail Force – Sprinter Gail Devers overcame Graves' disease to win three Olympic gold medals, including the women's 100m in 1996 and 2000 as she emulated Tyus. Hide Caption 8 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Making the breakthrough – Mary Lou Retton became the first American woman to win gold in the individual all-around event in 1984, breaking eastern Europe's stranglehold on the competition. She also won two silvers and two bronzes, becoming a national hero. Hide Caption 9 of 10 Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Iron Woman – Jackie Joyner-Kersee won gold in both heptathlon and the long jump at Seoul in 1988. She then successfully defended her heptathlon title at Barcelona 1992. Hide Caption |
After failing to win his sixth Tour de France, who made up for his disappointment by winning the inaugural Olympic road time trial in 1996? | News for September 5 News for September 5 Indurain to retire Miguel Indurain, who failed in his attempt to win a record sixth consecutive Tour de France in July, will quit cycling in December, the sports paper AS reported on Wednesday. Indurain and his Banesto team could not be reached for comment. The paper says Indurain has said his best days are behind him. Indurain, 32, won the Olympic time-trial at Atlanta in August when the sport's top professionals competed in the Games for the first time. His contract with Banesto forces him to ride in the Tour of Spain, which starts on Saturday, for the first time in four years. Banesto had already contacted Spain's 1995 world champion Abraham Olano, who rides for the Italian team Mapei, to replace Indurain, AS reported. Indurain's manager Francis Lafargue said he would not compete for another season just for the money. "Miguel is a honest man. His engine is as powerful as ever and he is only 32-years-old," Lafargue said. "But if he feels he can no longer be his former self, he won't do one more season just for the money." A Banesto spokesman said it was too soon to comment on Indurain's future. "We are focusing on the Tour of Spain and when the moment comes to renew the contract we will see," he said. Indurain's contract expires in December. Another view Five times Tour de France champion Miguel Indurain may retire this year according to sources close to his Banesto team, the sports daily As reported on Wednesday. Indurain, 32, whose contract expires in December, failed to record a sixth successive win in the Tour this year but won gold in the Atlanta Olympics time trial. ``Miguel Indurain is determined to give up cycling this winter,'' As said. ``According to sources close to the Banesto team, Indurain has already shared his decision with close friends. ``Although they are trying to convince him against it, the announcement could be made public in a few days.'' A Banesto spokesman said it was too soon to comment on Indurain's future but his manager Francis Lafargue said he would not compete for another season just for the money. ``Miguel is a honest man. His engine is as powerful as ever and he is only 32 years old,'' Lafargue told the French Sud-Ouest newspaper. ``But if he feels he can no longer be his former self, he won't do one more season just for the money.'' The Banesto spokesman said: ``We are focusing on the Tour of Spain and when the moment comes to renew the contract we will see.'' Last month Indurain said he was not keen to race in the three-week Tour starting in Valencia on Saturday. ``I didn't particularly want to do it but the team decides,'' he said. ``Physically I am well but mentally I'm not.'' Durand and Laurent caught on the dope French cyclists Jacky Durand and Thierry Laurent have been suspended for eight months after testing positive to the anabolic steroid Nandrolone, it was announced here on Wednesday. The two men have appealed the sentence and will be allowed to continue competing until a second verdict is handed down. Both tested positive during the Spring European spring competition -- Durand in April and Laurent in early May, when he came second in the "Dunkirk Four Days". Durand and Laurent have been stripped of their placings in the race in which they tested positive and were each fined 2000 Swiss francs (1600 dollars). The Frenchmen are considered time-trial specialists, with the former holding the yellow jersey in the early stages of the 1995 Tour de France and both competing in the 1996 Tour. Durand, 29, won the French road racing championship in 1993 and 1994, while the 30-year old Laurent has previously represented France in international competition. Their cases |
What cotton cloth, woven from coloured yarns into stripes or checks, takes its name from the Malay word for striped? | gingham gingham yarn-dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked. [1605-15; < D gingang < Malay gangan, gingan with space between, hence, striped] * * * ▪ fabric plain-woven fabric, originally made completely of cotton fibres but later also of man-made fibres, which derives its colour and pattern effects from carded or combed yarns. The name comes from the Malay word genggang, meaning “striped,” and thence from the French guingan, used by the Bretons to signify cloth made from striped colouring. Medium or fine yarns of varying quality are used to obtain the plain, checked, or striped effects. The warp and the weft, or filling, may be the same, even-sided and balanced. Gingham is strong, substantial, and serviceable. It launders easily and well, but lower-textured fabric may shrink considerably unless preshrunk. Prices of gingham have a wide range; designs or patterns run from the conservative to the gaudy. Uses include dress goods, shirting, trimming, kerchiefs, aprons, children's wear, and beachwear. * * * gingiva Look at other dictionaries: Gingham — is a fabric made from dyed cotton yarn. The name is Indonesian in origin, assimilated into Dutch. When originally imported (in the 17th century), it was a striped fabric, but from the mid 18th century, when it was being produced in the mills of… … Wikipedia Gingham — Ging ham, n. [F. guingan; cf. Jav. ginggang; or perh. fr. Guingamp, in France.] A kind of cotton or linen cloth, usually in stripes or checks, the yarn of which is dyed before it is woven; distinguished from printed cotton or prints. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English Gingham — (Köpergingham), Baumwollen Merinos, s. Weberei … Lexikon der gesamten Technik Gingham — (Gingang), ostind. Baumwollstoffe, jetzt die gestreifte oder gewürfelte engl., schott. oder Wiener Leinwand, dicht gewebt aus gefärbtem Baumwollgarn … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon gingham — 1610s, from Du. gingang, traders rendering of a Malay word said to be ginggang striped, used as a noun with the sense of striped cotton. Cf. Fr. guingan, Sp. guinga, It. gingano, Ger. gingang … Etymology dictionary gingham — ► NOUN ▪ lightweight plain woven cotton cloth, typically checked. ORIGIN from a Malay word meaning striped … English terms dictionary gingham — [giŋ′əm] n. [< Du gingang or Fr guingan, ult. < Malay ginggang, striped (cloth)] a yarn dyed cotton cloth, usually woven in stripes, checks, or plaids … English World dictionary gingham — [[t]gɪ̱ŋəm[/t]] N UNCOUNT Gingham is cotton cloth which has a woven pattern of small squares, usually in white and one other colour. ...a gingham apron. ...gingham check shorts … English dictionary Gingham — Ging|ham: ↑Gingan. Gin|gan [ gɪŋgan], Gingham [ gɪŋəm], der; s, s [engl. gingham < malai. ginggang, eigtl. = gestreift]: gemustertes Baumwollgewebe in Leinenbindung … Universal-Lexikon gingham — ging|ham [ˈgıŋəm] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Malay; Origin: genggang] cotton cloth that has a pattern of small white and coloured squares on it ▪ a red and white gingham tablecloth … Dictionary of contemporary English 16+ |
Who wrote 'Earthly Powers', a long and ambitious first- person novel, narrated by an octogenarian homosexual? | 2011 - dooneyscafe.com : dooneyscafe.com 2011 Filed under Booker Prize Project Jean’s Best of the Bookers Well, here they are. Of the 255 novels I read for this project, here are the 20 I recommend. These are shortened reviews. If you want to see the whole thing check out Jean’s Booker Project on www.dooneyscafe.com 1969 Barry England—Figures in a Landscape Two escaped guys trek their way through an unidentified tropical landscape fighting nature and a helicopter opponent. There are no extra details. The book is grueling, tight, sharp, and raw. For years my favourite war book has been Charles Yale Harrison’s Generals Die in Bed (1930).Figures in a Landscape is as good, and as urgent though no war is ever mentioned. At times the tension in the book is almost unbearable. This was Barry England’s first novel. A remarkable debut. About 40 years later he published a second novel and is mostly known (if at all) for his plays. I don’t think this book should have been the winner but I suspect it will be the one I will remember the most vividly for the longest period of time. Apparently it was made into a film starring Malcolm McDowell and Robert Shaw. 1973 J G Farrell—The Siege of Krishnapur The book is about the siege of Krishnapur in 1857 during the Indian rebellion, and is a penetrating look at British Victorian values. Farrell takes on opium use and production, the righteous anger of religious zealots, the problems created by the Crimean war (not enough available young men, for one), the fad of phrenology, social structure, the hypocrisy of Victorian morality, medical procedures (in one scene two doctors with opposing beliefs regarding the treatment of cholera thrash it out), issues of ownership and property, beauty and art, materialism, science and industry. It’s a scathing attack of the dangers of belief in a superior culture. But it’s also funny, really funny. It’s impossible to read this book without considering our own culture; as a reader there is no smug way out. It isn’t possible to feel superior to these characters—that trap has been exposed. Instead the reader is forced to consider the occupation of Iraq, the “war on terrorism” and the fight to bring democracy and capitalism to another culture, and the assumption that North America’s relatively new culture is better. Iris Murdoch—The Black Prince. UBC Bradley Pearson, the first-person narrator, makes Bertie Wooster looks like an emotional giant. Brad makes Hamlet, The Prince of Denmark, appear to be an uncomplaining, unbrooding optimist. Remember the dolt of a narrator from Ford Madox Ford’s The Good Soldier, John Dowell? Well, Brad makes John seem reliable. Okay, I’ll stop. Divorced from his wife, half-heartedly going after his best friend’s wife (both Bradley and his best friend, Arthur, are writers, though the friend is more successful), rumored to be a closet homosexual who really loves Arthur, Bradley falls desperately in love with Arthur’s daughter. Bradley’s rambling about his feeling are almost unbearable to read. Do men talk like this? His sister, Priscilla is even worse. But I’m onto Murdoch and I was looking for the twist at the end, though I couldn’t anticipate what it would be. She snuck up, and clobbered me, again. In this novel the ending almost forces you to start at the beginning again to see how she pulled it off. 1979 V. S. Naipaul—A Bend in the River In Conrad’s Heart of Darkness first-person narrator Marlow tells the tale of Kurtz. This European view of Africa, or more specifically what we assume is the Belgian Congo, examines the impact of imperialism, the European fear of going native, light/dark, good/bad and the very notion of freedom. With Naipaul’s narrator, Salim, the reader is back to what again we assume is the Congo, and post-colonial psychosis. But A Bend in the River isn’t just an update, or validation of Conrad. I’ve been trying to figure out what exactly it might be. Homage, in part. But I think the word that best presents Naipaul’s relationship to Conrad is conversation. In Naipaul’s novel, Africa, despite independence, is still |
After whom is the international airport at Pisa in Italy, named? | Airport Pisa, Italy - YouTube Airport Pisa, Italy Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 4, 2014 Pisa International Airport, formerly Galileo Galilei Airport and San Giusto Airport is an airport located in Pisa, Italy. It is the main airport in Tuscany. It is named after Galileo Galilei, the famous scientist and native of Pisa. The airport was first developed for the military in the 1930 and 1940s. The airport was used by 4,526,723 passengers in 2011 Category |
Who played the leading roles in both 'Rebel Without A Cause' and 'West Side Story'? | Natalie Wood - Biography - IMDb Natalie Wood Biography Showing all 98 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (67) | Personal Quotes (9) | Salary (10) Overview (5) 5' (1.52 m) Mini Bio (1) Natalie Wood was born on July 20, 1938, in San Francisco, California, as Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko. Her parents, Maria Stepanovna (Zudilova) and Nikolai Stepanovich Zakharenko, were Russian-born émigrés, of Ukrainian and Russian descent, who spoke barely comprehensible English; they changed the family name to Gurdin after becoming US citizens. When she was just four years old, Natalie appeared in her first film, Happy Land (1943). A production company had come to Santa Rosa, California, where the Gurdins were living and Natalie won a bit part of a crying little girl who had just dropped her ice cream cone. With stars in her eyes for her daughter, Mrs. Gurdin packed the family and moved south to Los Angeles in the hopes that more films would come her daughter's way. Unfortunately they did not, at least not at first, and the family continued to scrape by much as they had done in Santa Rosa. In 1946 Natalie tested for a role in Tomorrow Is Forever (1946). She was only seven at the time, and flunked the screen test. Natalie's mother convinced the studio heads to give her another test, and this time she was convincing enough that they gave Natalie the role. In 1947's Miracle on 34th Street (1947), she won the hearts of movie patrons around the country as Susan Walker in a film that is considered a Christmas classic to this day. Natalie stayed very busy as a child actress, appearing in no less than 18 films in the late 1940s and early 1950s. When she was 16 Natalie appeared in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) with James Dean , Sal Mineo and Dennis Hopper . She played Judy, a rebellious high school student who was more concerned with hanging out with the wrong crowd than being a sweet teenager like her contemporaries. The result was her first Academy Award nomination and a defining moment in her development as an adult actress. She appeared in Splendor in the Grass (1961), West Side Story (1961), Gypsy (1962), and Love with the Proper Stranger (1963). While Natalie was reported to be unhappy making "West Side Story", the film did win Oscars for Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress. In short, it was a smash hit. Although she wasn't nominated for an Academy Award in that one, she did receive nominations for her roles in "Splendor in the Grass" and "Love with the Proper Stranger". After This Property Is Condemned (1966) in 1966, Natalie stayed away from Hollywood for three years to have time for herself and to consider where she was going. When she did return her star quality had not diminished a bit, as evidenced by her playing Carol Sanders in the hit Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). From that point on Natalie didn't work as much. She made a few television appearances, but nothing of substance with the exception of the TV mini-series From Here to Eternity (1979). After making The Last Married Couple in America (1980), Natalie began work on Brainstorm (1983) in the fall of 1981 with Christopher Walken . She did not live to see it released. On November 29, 1981, she was sailing on the yacht she shared with her husband, Robert Wagner, and their friend Walken, when Natalie fell in the ocean while trying to board the dinghy tied up alongside the yacht and drowned. She was 43 years old. Natalie had made 56 films for TV and the silver screen and it's hard to say what she could have done while making her comeback. "Brainstorm" was finally released in 1983. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Denny Jackson Spouse (3) Named after director Sam Wood . Her favorite actress was Vivien Leigh and her favorite singer was Bob Dylan . She suffered from a deep fear of drowning after having barely survived an accident when she was a little girl, during the filming of The Green Promise (1949). Her fear was so great that Elia Kazan had to lie - promising a double - and trick her into |
Which greenish-yellow gas was discovered by Humphry Davy in 1810? | Chemical Element: chlorine - Word Information Chemical Element: chlorine (Greek: chloros, grass-green; a reference to the color of the gas which tends to be greenish-yellow; gas) Chemical-Element Information Atomic number: 17 Year discovered: 1774 or 1810 Discovered by: Karl Wilhelm Scheele (1742-1786), a Swedish chemist, and credit is given to Sir Humphry Davy for showing that chlorine was an element not an oxygen compound. Karl Wilhelm Scheele discovered many simple compounds from plants and animals, to say nothing of such poisonous gases as hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen cyanide. Scheele was also involved in the discovery of a number of elements, though he never managed to get undisputed credit for a single one of them. By 1774, he had done most of the preliminary work that led to the discovery of the element manganese. His friend, the Swedish mineralogist Johan Gottlieb Gahn (1745-1818); however, completed the final step and got credit for the discovery. Again, in 1774, Scheele isolated the gas chlorine, which was unusual in that it was not colorless. Chlorine is greenish-yellow and its name is derived from the Greek word for “green”. Scheele’s problem was that he didn’t recognize chlorine to be an element because he thought it was a combination of some substance with oxygen. Since Scheele thought the resulting gas contained oxygen, Sir Humphry Davy proposed and confirmed chlorine to be an element in 1810, and he also named the element. Scheele obtained chlorine through the reaction of the mineral pyrolusite (manganese dioxide) with hydrochloric acid (then known as muriatic acid). Davy had worked with hydrochloric acid (a strong acid) and he showed that it contained no oxygen. This was the final blow to the general assumption that oxygen was essential to acids. Hydrochloric acid did contain chlorine, and Scheele thought chlorine was an oxygen-containing compound. In 1810, Davy showed this was not true, and that chlorine was an element. For this reason, Davy, rather than Scheele usually receives credit for the discovery of chlorine. Name in other languages: |
'The Sea, The Sea' a 1978 novel about a theatre director and his childhood love, was by which authoress | The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch – review | Books | The Guardian Classics corner The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch – review The 1978 Booker prize-winning novel, featuring a theatre director who retires to the coast to write his memoirs, is a rich and textured study of vanity and self-delusion Iris Murdoch in 1978, the year she wrote The Sea, The Sea. Photograph: Jane Bown for the Observer Share on Messenger Close Charles Arrowby, celebrated theatre director, egomaniac and narrator of Iris Murdoch's 1978 Booker prize-winning novel, has retired to a remote Martello tower on the cliffs by the sea – a body of water by turns calm, raging and boasting the occasional, possibly hallucinated, monster. Arrowby is writing his memoirs, and his attempt to chronicle his successful career in the "histrionic arts", both on the boards and off, reveals a character that is part Pooter, part Proust and part Partridge, yet wholly Murdoch. Shruff End, as the atmospheric, oil lamp-lit house is named, is where Arrowby aims to become a hermit and reflect upon his life. He details his marvellously revolting meals with the lyricism of a gourmand – salivating over Battenberg cake and prunes, and making quirky declarations: "Kipper fillets are arguably better than smoked salmon unless the latter is very good," and suchlike. These domestic pursuits, along with some tantalising recollections from his former life, keep him – and us – entertained for some time. But Arrowby's heart is patently not in the solitary life. "How huge it is, how empty, this great space for which I have been longing all my life," Arrowby writes, adding poignantly, "Still no letters." With nothing to do but "learning to be good", it is inevitable that Arrowby will create some drama even in this isolated spot; and this he does by attempting to draw his former lover Lizzie into his new life while trying to destroy the marriage of his childhood sweetheart, Hartley. Other visitors congregate at his new abode, shedding light on Arrowby's past and present: his Buddhist cousin, James (of whom he has always been profoundly jealous), and various theatrical ex-lovers and ex-friends. Their relationships reveal the shallows of Arrowby's self-knowledge – as well as his ability to manipulate. Peppered with literary allusions, yet enjoyable on its own terms, the strongest echo in The Sea, The Sea is of Prospero and The Tempest. Murdoch's subtly, blackly humorous digs at human vanity and self-delusion periodically build into waves of hilarity, and Arrowby is a brilliant creation: a deeply textured, intriguing yet unreliable narrator, and one of the finest character studies of the 20th century. |
Which colourless and odourless gas was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772? | Nitrogen»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] Element News Nitrogen: the essentials Nitrogen is a Group 15 element. Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere by volume but the atmosphere of Mars contains less than 3% nitrogen. The element seemed so inert that Lavoisier named it azote, meaning "without life". However, its compounds are vital components of foods, fertilizers, and explosives. Nitrogen gas is colourless, odourless, and generally inert. As a liquid it is also colourless and odourless. When nitrogen is heated, it combines directly with magnesium, lithium, or calcium. When mixed with oxygen and subjected to electric sparks, it forms nitric oxide (NO) and then the dioxide (NO2). When heated under pressure with hydrogen in the presence of a suitable catalyst , ammonia forms (Haber process). Nitrogen is "fixed" from the atmosphere by bacteria in the roots of certain plants such as clover. Hence the usefulness of clover in crop rotation. Image adapted with permission from Prof James Marshall 's (U. North Texas, USA) Walking Tour of the elements CD. Nitrogen: historical information Nitrogen was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772 at Scotland. Origin of name : from the Greek words "nitron genes" meaning "nitre" and "forming" and the Latin word "nitrum" (nitre is a common name for potassium nitrate, KNO#). It was known during the 18th century that air contains at least two gases, one of which supports combustion and life, and the other of which does not. Nitrogen was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772, who called it noxious air, but Scheele, Cavendish, Priestley, and others at about the same time studied "burnt" or "dephlogisticated" air, as air without oxygen was then called. Sometime prior to the autumn of 1803, the Englishman John Dalton was able to explain the results of some of his studies by assuming that matter is composed of atoms and that all samples of any given compound consist of the same combination of these atoms. Dalton also noted that in series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a given weight of the first element can be reduced to small whole numbers (the law of multiple proportions). This was further evidence for atoms. Dalton's theory of atoms was published by Thomas Thomson in the 3rd edition of his System of Chemistry in 1807 and in a paper about strontium oxalates published in the Philosophical Transactions. Dalton published these ideas himself in the following year in the New System of Chemical Philosophy. The symbol used by Dalton for nitrogen is shown below. [See History of Chemistry, Sir Edward Thorpe, volume 1, Watts & Co, London, 1914.] Nitrogen around us Read more » Nitrogen is a key component of biological molecules such as proteins (which are made from amino acids, and nucleic acids. The nitrogen cycle in nature is very important. Nitrogen gas (dinitrogen, N2) makes up about 78% of the atmosphere by volume. The atmosphere of Mars contains less than 3% nitrogen. There are relatively few minerals containing nitrogen but nitrates such as "saltpetre" (NaNO3) are very important. Abundances for nitrogen in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location Second ionisation energy : 2856 kJ mol‑1 Isolation Isolation : there is never any need to make nitrogen in the laboratory as it is readily available commercially or through in-house air liquefaction plants. However the decomposition of sodium azide is one route to N2 and decomposition is ammonium dichromate is another. Both reactions must only be carried out under controlled conditions by a professional. NaN3 (300°C) → 2Na + 3N2 (NH4)2Cr2O7 → N2 + Cr2O3 + 4H2O Nitrogen is made on massive scale by liquefaction of air and fractional distillation of the resulting liquid air to separate out oxygen and other gases. Very high purity nitrogen is available by this route. Nitrogen isotopes Read more » Nitrogen has two isotopes, N-14 and N-15, both of which are used in various applications. N-15 is used for the production of the radioisotope O-15 which is used in PET. N- |
Whose only UK chart-topping single was called 'Don't You Want Me'? | Heartbreak: part two of 1000 songs everyone must hear | Music | The Observer ABC 1981 Whether in its original, spare funk version or the orchestrated Trevor Horn take that appeared on the classic The Lexicon of Love album, this debut single provided a fine showcase for the sophisticated romanticism of the Sheffield popsters. Despite the universal “blueprint that says boy meets girl”, former music journo Martin Fry is struggling in his quest to find love’s “real McCoy”, and contends, in his angsty croon, that tears are not enough to prove that a girl’s emotions are genuine. GM The Winner Takes It All Abba 1980 The enormous success of Mamma Mia! as a feelgood karaoke movie obscures the acute insights Abba brought to the art of the break-up song. This mesmerising loop of swelling melody and harmonies beats anything on Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks for harsh truths about broken marriage, especially when Agnetha Fältskog wails in punch-drunk resignation: “The judges will decide/ The likes of me abide.” Björn Ulvaeus resolutely denied that it was about Agnetha’s and his 1979 divorce. GM Call Me on Your Way Back Home Ryan Adams 2000 Adams’s insistence on singing about his seemingly endless playground crushes can get more than a little wearing, but this – like most of the Heartbreaker album – sounds suspiciously like the real deal. “I just want to die without you,” sobs the boy with “bubblegum on his shoes”, and he does indeed sound utterly bereft. The music is wonderfully simpatico, all hushed acoustic guitar, aching harmonica and lowering cellos. GT Never Ever All Saints 1997 Despite an intro – “A few questions that I need to know…” – that induces exasperation in lovers of the English language, Never Ever is one of the best girl-group songs of its time. Its one-eyebrow-raised sultriness may be less effective than it was in 1997, when All Saints were pitting their underdog coolness against the behemoth that was the Spice Girls, but it’s worn well. The four voices harmonise like a dream – must have been all that partying. CS Joan Baez 1975 A fond but cautious tango with the ghost of her ex-lover Bob Dylan – “Yes, I loved you dearly” – prompted by an out-of-the-blue phone call. Full of private details, buried clues and bittersweet memories dragged to the surface – “Your eyes were bluer than robin’s eggs/ My poetry was lousy, you said,” – the sly, tugging folk melody underpins the dangers of remembering too well. GT You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away The Beatles 1965 Lennon’s lyric on this sensitive classic is effective if viewed as a male lover’s despair at his girlfriend’s departure. But when transposed to an empathic understanding of the clandestine sexuality of eatles manager Brian Epstein, it is bold, devastating and, while revealing the paranoia and shame surrounding homosexuality in Britain during the mid-60s, still triumphant. MR The Boy Done Wrong Again Belle and Sebastian 1996 The penultimate track on their second album, If You’re Feeling Sinister, this is a slice of impeccable bed-sitted forlornness, a tale of hanging your head in shame and crying your life away, told over the most melancholy strings. Not only does The Boy Done Wrong Again succeed in capturing the sheer loneliness of heartbreak, it also shows Belle and Sebastian at their creative peak, the combination of Isobel Campbell’s cello and the sly, sad wit of Stuart Murdoch’s lyrics producing a song that is quite deliciously wistful. LBar Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Matt Sweeney 2005 This is the most extraordinary, gut-wrenching twist of a song, its mood only enhanced by the discord of Will Oldham’s voice and Sweeney’s guitar. Beginning with a man offering himself up completely to the woman he loves, in the fifth verse the atmosphere suddenly grows chilly, the earlier happiness replaced by fallen tears and broken smiles, burning houses and faked kisses. The lack of explanation is what makes this song so unsettling, serving as a reminder that love can disappear as swiftly as it arrives: “Where are you going?” Oldham asks. “Why are you leaving?” LBar Letter to Hermion |
In football's European Championships, which was the first country to appear in two successive finals? | UEFA European Championship Top 10 Midfielders UEFA European Championship Top 10 Midfielders Published on Country: Portugal Years Active: 1990 to 2008 Rui Costa represented Portugal in three UEFA European Championships . He was a good provider for other players to score goals but still scored a good number himself. At his time, the national side had a steady performance making it to the quarter finals in 1996, then the semifinals at the Euro 2000 and eventually the Euro 2004 final. On the progress to the final, he helped the Portugal team to eliminate England at the quarter finals through a remarkable strike which secured a 2-1 win. 9.) Lothar Matthaus Country: Germany Years Active: 1979 to 2000 Lothar Matthaus played for Germany in four European Football Championships, winning the tournament in 1980. He was captain of the team at the Euro 1988 and he scored in the semifinal to give his team a lead, before Netherlands equalized through Ronald Koeman and snatched the victory in the final minutes by a Marco van Basten goal. His efforts were recognized as he appeared on the 1988 team of the tournament. That would be the last time Matthaus played at the tournament after an injury ruled him out of the 1992 European Championship. 8.) Luis Figo Country: Portugal Years Active: 1989 to 2009 Luis Figo was an exceptional winger with a successful career at club and international level. He is remembered in La Liga for being the second highest player in the number of assists, next to Lionel Messi. He played for Portugal in three European Football Championships, from 1996 to 2004. The 2000 Ballon d’Or winner helped Portugal to the 2004 Euro final against Greece, who pulled off a shocking win. Figo failed to win any European Championship trophy with his team but he certainly led them to their best ever performance in the European competition. His efforts saw him feature in the UEFA Team of the Tournament twice, in 2000 and 2004. 7.) Michael Ballack Country: Germany Years Active: 1995 to 2012 Michael Ballack was in the German squad at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 European Championships. He captained the team in the last two tournaments, helping them reach the 2008 Euro final. He scored an incredible free kick against Austria to seal a 1-0 win for Germany helping them progress to the quarter finals. Germany faired on well past Portugal in the quarter final and Turkey in the semi final before losing to Spain in the final. Despite the loss, Ballack did prove to be a world-class player and was among the best performers at the tournaments. 6.) Michel Platini Country: France Years Active: 1972 to 1988 Michel Platini was captain of the France national team that won the European Championship in 1984. His admirable abilities in taking free kicks and scoring goals immensely helped the team win the tournament. He contributed nine goals to the 14 goals recorded by the whole team. Platini booked a spot in the final after scoring the decisive goal at the end of extra time to defeat Portugal 3-2 at the semifinal. He then scored the opener in the final against Spain as his team won 2-0 to become Champions of Europe. He was the best player of the tournament and the eventual top scorer. 5.) Andres Iniesta Country: Spain Years Active: 2001 to Current Andres Iniesta was influential during Spain’s two consecutive title wins, in Euro 2008 and Euro 2012. He is the kind of midfielder who provides quality crosses and key passes, which have proven essential in steering Spain forward in international competitions. His achievements with the senior team are a perfect follow up to his successful career with the Spain youth teams, which won European Championships in 2001 and 2002. Iniesta was at his best in 2012 where he was man of the match thrice and featured in the UEFA Team of the Tournament in both editions. 4.) Valentin Kozmich Ivanov Country: The Soviet Union Years Active: 1952 to 1966 Valentin Ivanov played for the Soviet Union national football team. He was a joint top scorer in the inaugural tournament in 1960 and his contribution helped the team to win the first |
Which of Dicken's' novels features 'Sir John and Edward Chester'? | Amazon.co.uk:Customer Reviews: Barnaby Rudge (BBC) Barnaby Rudge (BBC) 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 72 people found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsPossibly Dickens's least-known work. ByS. Hapgoodon 29 November 2003 "Barnaby Rudge" was the first commercial failure Dickens had. There were a number of reasons for this, mainly I suspect that it was published during a recession, but also because Dickens had by then made a big name for himself as an observer of his own times. That is very much the image he still has today, Dickens is synonymous with the mid-19th century, so going back to the end of the 18th century wasn't perhaps commercially a good move. These days "Barnaby Rudge" has become overshadowed completely by Dickens's other historical novel, "A Tale Of Two Cities", not helped by the fact that both books cover more or less the same themes: the horrors of mob rule, a city plunged into anarchy, the storming of a prison, and what happens when innocent people get dragged into a cause that is being manipulated by people with dubious axes to grind, plus of course the perennial theme of love triumphing in the face of evil. Having said all that, "Barnaby Rudge" holds up strongly as a book in its own right. The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots are virtually unknown to us these days (I have to admit, somewhat shamefully, I had never heard of them before, it was quite an eye-opener to find that such a devestating thing had happened in London!), but its central core theme of people becoming divided and wrecking havoc and hatred on each other is as relevant now as ever. Barnaby himself is a mentally-handicapped young man, and it is heartbreaking to see him allowing himself to be adopted by the cause in the belief that he will make his mother proud of him. It is also a delightful portrait of someone totally pure at heart caught up in a cynical, hate-filled world. I don't mean that to sound as though Dickens is preaching, (which would be off-putting to anyone just wanting a good read) because he isn't, nowhere does he allow that to happen. As you would expect with Dickens there is a whole cast of strong, eccentric characters: the vain, uptight spinster Miss Miggs who seems to delude herself that every man she meets is fatally smitten with her, the almost feral-like Hugh the ostler, Dennis the Hangman, enthusiastically keen to get a rope round everybody else's neck but not so keen to see it near his own, Gabriel Varden, the salt-of-the-earth locksmith and his insufferably neurotic wife, and the immensely slappable Sir John Chester. The younger characters pale by comparison, though I have a soft-spot for Joe Willett, bullied by his overbearing father so much he has to run away from home and join the army. The central star-crossed love-story between Edward Chester (Protestant) and Emma Haredale (Catholic) virtually makes no impact at all, simply because the characters are so two-dimensional, and Dolly Varden is just a daft young flirt who realises, too late, that she's let a good bloke out of her grasp. Also much of the stuff surrounding Barnaby's mysterious father really doesn't make much impact at all. Rudge Snr simply doesn't come alive as a character. He's spent so long in the shadows that he seems to have become one! What makes this book worth reading are obviously the Riots themselves, and showing the devestation it has on the ordinary people caught up in it, and the comedy set around the 'Maypole Inn'. Most importantly though, the character of Barnaby himself, and his talking black crow, Grip. Here you get Dickens's love of humanity and his compassion worked to great effect. 9 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsVery disappointing ByHugh Sedonon 14 November 2011 I did not enjoy my limited exposure to Dickens at school. Some fifty-odd years later, I decided to try again, commencing, rather oddly with hindsight, with his last, unfinished novel Edwin Drood. I liked this so much that I have since been working my way through his other books. Barnaby Rudge is my eleventh (plus three of the Christmas stories), and is the fi |
What large, South American rodent is sometimes known as the 'water hog'? | The Capybara - South America's BIG Rodent - InfoBarrel The Capybara - South America's BIG Rodent South America's Unique Animals The Capybara The capybara is the largest rodent alive. It is related to other South American rodents such as the agouti, chinchilla and guinea pig. Its taxonomic name is Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris comes from the Greek words for 'water' and 'pig or hog'. Its common name is derived from the Guarani language and translates as 'master of the grasses'. The capybara is semi-aquatic Range The capybara is found through most of South America including Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Suriname, Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. Escapees are now found in aquatic habitats around the world, including Florida and, in 2011, the central coast of California. Credit: Wikimedia Home ranges average 10 hectares with the animals living in high density congregations. Habitat The capybara is found near bodies of water either in savannah areas or in dense forest. Lakes, rivers, swamps, marshlands and ponds are all suitable habitats for the capybara. They flourish on ranchlands to the point of being regarded as serious competition for domestic livestock. Description The heavy capybara has a barrel-shaped body. The head is short. Adults measure 107 to 134 cm in length, are 50 to 64 cm tall and weigh between 35 and 66 kg. The average on the Venezuelan llanos is 48.9 kg. Females are slightly heavier than males. There is a vestigial tail. The coat is devoid of underhair and is reddish-brown on the dorsal surfaces and more creamy underneath. The thin, coarse hair gives good protection from the undergrowth without the animal becoming too hot. However in the heat of the day the animal is in danger of drying out and wallows in mud and/or water to keep cool and hydrated. The capybara has sweat glands in the skin surface which is unusual among rodents. The hindquarters are slightly longer than the forelegs and the feet have a small amount of webbing. Credit: Wikimedia The eyes, ears and nostrils are all situated on top of the head and the muzzles are blunt. The jaw hinge of the capybara is non-perpendicular and food is ground in a back and forth fashion rather than from side to side. There are two scent glands. A 'morillo' is located on the snout and an anal gland near the anus. The anal pocket of the male opens more easily and is lined with detachable hairs which are coated with a long-lasting scent secretion. These hairs are released on objects such as plants and are tasted by other capybaras. The morillo is rubbed on objects and urination is also used to mark objects. Like many rodent species, the front teeth grow continually in compensation for the continual wearing down of the teeth through eating. The cheek teeth also grow continually. Behaviour The capybara is normally highly social. Some occasionally live a solitary life but it is usually found in groups of 10 to 20 individuals. Sometimes larger groups of 100 animals congregate together. The smaller groups consists of 2 to 4 adult males, 4 to 7 adult females and the rest juveniles. Capybaras chatter continually in their groups, establishing social bonds or working out dominance issues. They have a bark which is decidedly dog-like. This is heard when the animals are threatened or when the females are herding their young. Credit: Wikimedia Capybaras are great swimmers and will submerge for up to five minutes to escape predators. They can also sleep in the water, just keeping their noses (which are conveniently situated on top of the head) above the water level. As temperatures increase towards noon, they wallow in the water, grazing again late afternoon and into the early evening. They have another period of rest through the middle of the night and are grazing again well before dawn. In captivity, life expectancy is twelve years. Capybaras are gentle by nature and not difficult to tame. Nutrition Grasses, aquatic plants, fruit and tree bark are all eaten by the capybara although they are very selective when feeding, often eating out o |
Which huge seabird of the 'Tropics' is also known as the 'man-o-war bird'? | Seabird | All Birds Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia File:Sterna fuscata flight.JPG Seabirds (also known as marine birds) are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution , as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations. The first seabirds evolved in the Cretaceous period , and modern seabird families emerged in the Paleogene . In general, seabirds live longer, breed later and have fewer young than other birds do, but they invest a great deal of time in their young. Most species nest in colonies , which can vary in size from a few dozen birds to millions. Many species are famous for undertaking long annual migrations , crossing the equator or circumnavigating the Earth in some cases. They feed both at the ocean's surface and below it, and even feed on each other. Seabirds can be highly pelagic , coastal, or in some cases spend a part of the year away from the sea entirely. Seabirds and humans have a long history together: they have provided food to hunters , guided fishermen to fishing stocks and led sailors to land. Many species are currently threatened by human activities, and conservation efforts are under way. Contents [ show ] Classification of seabirds There exists no single definition of which groups, families, and species are seabirds, and most definitions are in some way arbitrary. In the words of two seabird scientists, "The one common characteristic that all seabirds share is that they feed in saltwater ; but, as seems to be true with any statement in biology, some do not." [2] However, by convention all of the Sphenisciformes and Procellariiformes , all of the Pelecaniformes except the darters , and some of the Charadriiformes (the skuas , gulls , terns , auks and skimmers ) are classified as seabirds. The phalaropes are usually included as well, since although they are waders ("shorebirds" in North America ), two of the three species are oceanic for nine months of the year, crossing the equator to feed pelagically. Loons and grebes , which nest on lakes but winter at sea, are usually categorized as water birds, not seabirds. Although there are a number of sea ducks in the family Anatidae which are truly marine in the winter, by convention they are usually excluded from the seabird grouping. Many waders (or shorebirds) and herons are also highly marine, living on the sea's edge (coast), but are also not treated as seabirds Evolution and fossil record Seabirds, by virtue of living in a geologically depositional environment (that is, in the sea where sediments are readily laid down), are well represented in the fossil record. [2] They are first known to occur in the Cretaceous Period, the earliest being the Hesperornithiformes , like Hesperornis regalis, a flightless loon-like seabird that dove in a fashion similar to grebes and loons (using its feet to move underwater) [3] but had a beak filled with sharp teeth. [4] File:Hesperornis.jpeg While Hesperornis is not thought to have left descendants, the earliest modern seabirds also occurred in the Cretaceous, with a species called Tytthostonyx glauconiticus , which seems allied to the Procellariiformes and/or Pelecaniformes . In the Paleogene the seas were dominated by early Procellariidae , giant penguins and two extinct families , the Pelagornithidae and the Plotopteridae (a group of large seabirds that looked like the penguins). [5] Modern genera began their wide radiation in the Miocene , although the genus Puffinus (which includes today's Manx Shearwater and Sooty Shearwater ) might date back to the Oligocene . [2] The highest diversity of seabirds apparently existed during the Late Miocene and the Pliocene . At the end of the latter, the oceanic food web had undergone a period of upheaval due to extinction of considerable numbers of marine species; [6] subsequently, the spread of marine mammals seems to have prevented seabirds from reaching their erstwhile diversity. [7] Characterist |
What nationality is reigning Olympic decathlon champion, Erki Nool? | Erki Nool won Heptathlon in Reval Hotels Cup - News - News - Decathlon 2000 Erki Nool won Heptathlon in Reval Hotels Cup (0) Feb 06, 2005 Sydney Olympic Decathlon champion Erki Nool won the annual Reval Holels Cup combined events meeting - which he organises - with a more than respectable Heptathlon score of 6070 points this weekend. The 34 year-old Estonian who has a personal best of 6374 (1999) had scored 6123 last year when coming second at this same meeting but can be more than satisfied with a victory at a lower score this year as he faced an exceptionally strong field. In particular, back in fifth place was reigning World Indoor Heptathlon champion Roman Šebrle . The Czech who of course is also the Athens Olympic champion for the Decathlon, scored 5765 points. |
The reigning Olympic 5000 metres champion is Mamo Wolde. What nationality is he? | Sports archive at Tadias Magazine Updated Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 Olympic champion’s body will be sent back to Ethiopia this week Miruts Yifter, an Ethiopian running legend dubbed “Yifter the Shifter” for his ability to power away from rivals, was laid to rest at a packed funeral in Toronto on Tuesday. Yifter, a distance runner who won two gold medals in the 5,000- and 10,000-metre events at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and won bronze medals earlier at the 1972 Munich Games, died at 72 after battling respiratory problems. “He’s a national icon,” said Yonas Tadssa, a friend of Yifter’s who also hails from Ethiopia. “He’s our hero.” IAAF The IAAF is saddened by the news that Miruts Yifter, a double Olympic champion for Ethiopia at the 1980 Olympic Games, died yesterday (December 22) in Toronto, Canada, after being hospitalised for respiratory ailments. Yifter, considered by many as one of the greatest middle distance runners of all-time, was 72. Yifter’s crowning achievement was his 5,000 and 10,000m double triumph at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow at age 40, where he earned the nickname “Yifter the Shifter” for the rapid injections of speed that helped propel him to victory. In both contests, Yifter surged and slowed to confuse his key opponents. The tactic worked. “We talked about it with the coaches and I practiced taking off with 300 metres to go in both the 5000 and 10,000m races,” he recalled for a 2004 story on the IAAF website. “300 metres is the ideal mark – not too late, not too early. I listened to the movements of my opponents until five laps remained and then decided on my course of action. The tension start building at the bell, but before they could reassert themselves, I make my move.” Miruts Yifter in the 10,000m final at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. His family announced on Friday that the legendary Ethiopian athlete has died at age 72. (AP) The Associated Press By Elias Meseret Dec 23, 2016 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Miruts Yifter, an Ethiopian running legend who inspired world-class athletes like Haile Gebreselassie, has died in Canada at age 72, his family and Ethiopian Athletics Federation officials told the Associated Press on Friday. The athlete known widely by the nickname “Miruts the Shifter” won two gold medals at the 1980 Moscow Olympics at age 40 and won bronze medals earlier at the 1972 Munich Games. “Miruts has been everything to me and my athletics career,” said Haile Gebreselassie, the double Olympic 10,000-meter champion, who struggled with his tears while talking to the AP by phone. “When I started running, I just wanted to be like him. He is the reason for who I’m now and for what I have achieved.” Miruts’ son, Biniam Miruts, said his father had been suffering from respiratory problems. Tadias Staff Updated: Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana who set a new world record in the 10,000m race during the 2016 Olympics in Brazil was awarded this year’s “Female World Athlete of the Year” prize last Friday at a ceremony in Monaco. The 25-year-old long distance runner was accompanied at the event by Haile Gebreselassie who also acted as her translator. “After collecting her IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year award she was asked at what stage during her gold medal run in the 10,000m final at Rio 2016 she realised the world record was also in her grasp,” IAAF reported. ” ‘When I crossed the line,’ she quipped, through top translator Haile Gebrselassie.” Below are photos: Almaz Ayana and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt receive their awards from Prince Albert of Monaco (left) and IAAF president Lord Coe. (Getty Images) After an incredible year for the sport of athletics, the world’s finest gathered in Monaco for a celebration of all that they gave us in a momentous Olympic year — IAAF. (Photo Usain Bolt and Almaz Ayana at the IAAF Athletics Awards 2016/Getty Images) Haile Gebrselassie sits alongside Genzebe Dibaba (centre) and Almaz Ayana on the eve of the IAAF Athlete of the Year awards in Monaco. (Photo: IAAF) Almaz Ayana is the third Ethiopian woman to win |
"Which is the most northerly of America's ""Great Lakes""?" | North America's most northerly rivers are sensitive to climate change. lenrosen4 Sep 30th, 2013 0 Comment Unlike South America’s Andes Mountains, the Western Cordillera of North America is much more complex containing multiple mountain ranges. And North America is further differentiated by its vast central plain forming a gigantic drainage basin for the Mississippi-Missouri River system draining into the Gulf of Mexico, and a number of Canadian rivers draining into the Arctic Ocean and Hudson’s Bay. Rivers on the east coast cut through the Appalachian Mountains, an ancient range. And finally North America boasts the largest agglomeration of freshwater lakes in the world, remnants of the last Ice Age, draining into the North Atlantic through the St. Lawrence River system. Because there are so many different river systems with individual characteristics we are dividing this topic into two parts. This posting looks at the more northerly rivers that flow west to east and south to north in North America. Our next posting on this subject will look at those rivers flowing into the Pacific, the Eastern seaboard from the Appalachians to the Atlantic, the Colorado River and the high plateau river systems in the Western U.S. and finally, the second largest drainage system on the planet, the Mississippi-Missouri and its many tributaries. How is climate change changing North America’s rivers? The majority of North America’s rivers are less dependent on glacier sources than on seasonal precipitation that comes in the form of rain in the summer and snow in the winter. The snow pack and build up of winter ice is not characteristic to many rivers in other parts of the world (Russia being the exception). A number of rivers flowing from the Rocky Mountains and other ranges in the Western Cordillera, however, are glacier fed. So let’s begin. Mackenzie River – This is Canada’s longest river and most extensive freshwater drainage basin. It contains three of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes, Great Slave, Great Bear and Lake Athabasca. Its headwaters originate in glaciers in Alberta and British Columbia. From there the river flows north into the Arctic Ocean. Another unique characteristic of the Mackenzie is permafrost. The impact of warming which is forecasted to be greater in the Arctic than at the equator, therefore, will enormously impact the Mackenzie. Glacial melt will be less a problem than the disappearance of the permafrost and the accelerated release of methane hydrates trapped in the frozen ground. For the native North Americans, the communities found along it many tributaries and lakes, and the wildlife, the changes here will be more significant than anywhere else on the continent. Saskatchewan-Nelson River System – One of the most overlooked watersheds of North America, the Saskatchewan-Nelson flows from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Hudson’s Bay. It includes the North and South Saskatchewan, Bow, Red, Assiniboine and Nelson Rivers as well as Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipegosis and Cedar. Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg and Fargo are among the major cities to be found in the watershed. The river basin is Canada’s granary for the world producing wheat, canola, corn and soy bean for domestic consumption and export. Climate change is posing a great threat to the integrity of this watershed . The melting of its glaciated headwaters has been apparent since the mid-2oth century. Just one of those glaciers, the Athabasca has retreated miles from the famous Ice Fields highway that runs between Banff and Jasper in Alberta. I remember visiting the Athabasca in 1973 with the foot of the glacier meters from the highway. Today it is kilometers away. The net decline amounts to 16 million cubic meters of water annually, and along with declining winter snows, is contributing to a 40% loss in river flow over the last 75 years for the North Saskatchewan. Higher evapo-transpiration rates are predicted on Canada’s Prairies over the next 50 years with average temperatures expected to rise by as |
"Which of America's ""Great Lakes"" has the smallest surface area?" | Mysteries of the Great Lakes Contains 2,900 cu mi (12,100 cu km) of water – the equivalent of 3 quadrillion (3,000,000,000,000,000) gallons. Is large enough to have room for every man, woman, and child on Earth to spread out a 12’ x 12’ picnic blanket on its surface if entirely frozen (which has happened only twice in recorded history). Is the final resting place for 350 ship wrecks. Lake Michigan Is the only Great Lake that is located entirely within the United States. Is bounded, from west to east, by the U.S. states of Wisconsin , Illinois , Indiana , and Michigan . Is the largest freshwater lake in the US, and the largest lake entirely within one country by surface area, and the fifth largest lake in the world. Has a surface area of 22,400 square miles (58,016 km) Is 307 miles (494 km) long by 118 miles (190 km) wide with a shoreline 1,640 miles (2,633 km) long. Has an average depth of 279 feet (85 m), while its greatest depth is 923 feet (281 m). Contains a volume of 1,180 cubic miles (4,918 cubic km) of water. Provides drinking water for the 1.7 million residents of Chicago, Illinois - the second most-populated city in the United States. Lake Huron Is the second largest of the Great Lakes. Contains the largest island in any freshwater lake on Earth - Manitoulin Island. Is bounded on the west by the state of Michigan and on the east by the province of Ontario . Has a surface area of 23,010 square miles (59,596 km) making it the third largest freshwater lake on Earth. Contains a volume of 850 cubic miles (3,540 km), and a shoreline length of 3,827 miles (6,157 km). Is 577 feet (176 m) above sea level . Has an average depth of 195 feet (59 m), while the maximum depth is 750 feet (229 m). Is 206 miles (332 km) in length and 183 miles (245 km) in breadth. Lake Erie Is the tenth largest lake on Earth and is the fourth largest by surface area , the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes Is bounded on the north by Ontario , on the south by the U.S. states of Ohio , Pennsylvania , and New York , and on the west by the state of Michigan . Has an elevation of 571 feet (174 m) above sea level. Has a surface area of 9,940 square miles (25,745 km) with a length of 241 miles (388 km) and breadth of 57 miles (92 km) at its widest points. Is the shallowest of the Great Lakes with an average depth of 62 feet (19 m) and with a maximum depth of 210 feet (64 m). The western section of Lake Erie, comprising one-fourth of the area, is shallower with an average depth of 42 feet (13 m) and a maximum depth of 62 feet (19 m) Is home to Point Pelee National Park, which is the southernmost point of Canada's mainland. Produces more fish each year for human consumption than the other four Great Lakes combined. Lake Ontario Is bounded on the north by Ontario and on the south by Ontario's Niagara Peninsula and by New York State, U.S. Is the eastern-most and smallest in surface area (7,540 square miles, 19,529 km) of the Great Lakes Exceeds Lake Erie in volume (393 cubic miles, 1639 km ). Is the 14th largest lake in the world and has a shoreline 712 miles (1146 km) long. Has an elevation of 246 feet (75 m) above sea level. Is 193 miles (311 km) in length, and 53 miles (85 km) in breadth The average depth of Lake Ontario is 283 feet (86 m), with a maximum depth of 802 feet (244 m). Is named for the Iroquois word “ontara” which means "lake," with “Ontario” translated as "beautiful lake.” Provides drinking water for the 2.5 million residents of Toronto, the capital city of the province of Ontario, and Canada’s most-populated city. Fresh Water Supply and Usage One in every three Canadians and one in every seven Americans rely on the Great Lakes for their freshwater In total, freshwater is estimated to contribute up to $23 billion annually to the Canadian economy, Environment Canada says. Between 1972 and 1991, Canada's withdrawal of freshwater resources increased from 24 billion cubic metres per year to over 45 billion cubic metres per year – a rise of 80%: in the same period, the population increased only 3% Less than 3 |
What is the main ingredient of Duxelles sauce or Duxelles stuffing? | What is a Duxelle? | What is? Home » Food » What is a Duxelle? What is a Duxelle? What is a Duxelle? Duxelle or Duxelles is a culinary mix of mushrooms, shallots, and onions which are sautéed together. This culinary mix is typically used as filling for pastries, as stuffing for some food items, as an addition to sauces and dips, and as food garnish. Usually mushroom tops are the ones chopped and used for this culinary mixture, but mushrooms stems may also be included in the mix. Some chefs also add some herbs to enhance the flavor of the mixture. Butter is also used in sautéing the mixture but other cooking oils may also be used. The mixture of all ingredients will then be reduced to a paste form and this can now be used for sauces, garnishes, fillings, and stuffings. It is also said that some mushroom varieties make for a stronger Duxelles flavor. Usually fresh mushrooms are chopped and used for sautéing, but if these are not available, dried mushrooms will do the trick. Mushrooms of the porcini variety is also said to be strong on the flavor when compared with the more generic brown and white mushrooms. Aside from its use as garnish, or filling and stuffing, Duxelles can also be used to make pastry tarts. Some people also use it as a spread for a variety of breads. Duxelles is also a popular alternative to pate de foie gras in making the recipe “Beef Wellington”. In this particular dish, instead of foie gras spread on the beef before wrapping with pastry, duxelles may be used. Some people also use duxelles to fill certain pastas like ravioli. It can also serve as filling for dumpling-like dishes. Some also like to have duxelles mixed with eggs to form an omelet. But for those not yet accustomed to its strong flavor and taste, it may be best to first try duxelles as a sauce, dip, or spread. A variety of meat dishes can take advantage of duxelles as a sauce or dip. Many people also like the idea of spreading duxelles onto grilled pieces of meat. If you like this article or our site. Please spread the word. Share it with your friends/family. |
William, Duke of Gloucester, was the only one of which monarch's twelve children to survive infancy? | Jørgen (Oldenburg) Fredericksen (1653-1708) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree Jørgen and wife Anna produced 17 pregnancies, most of which did not bring about issue: 1 Stillborn daughter 12 May 1684[89] 2 Mary 2 June 1685 8 February 1687[90] 3 Anne Sophia 12 May 1686 2 February 1687[91] 4 Miscarriage 21 January 1687[92] 5 Stillborn son 22 October 1687[93] 6 Miscarriage 16 April 1688[94] 7 William, Duke of Gloucester 24 July 1689 30 July 1700[95] 8 Mary 14 October 1690[96] 9 George 17 April 1692[97] 10 Stillborn daughter 23 March 1693[98] 11 Stillborn child 21 January 1694[b] 12 Miscarried daughter[102] 17[103] or 18[104] February 1696 13 Miscarriage 20 September 1696[c] 14 Miscarriage 25 March 1697[108] 15 Miscarriage early December 1697[109][d] 16 Stillborn son 15 September 1698[112] 17 Stillborn son 24 January 1700[113] Biography Prince George of Denmark and Norway, Duke of Cumberland (Danish: Jørgen; 2 April 1653 – 28 October 1708), was the husband of Queen Anne, who reigned over Great Britain from 1702. His marriage to Anne was arranged in the early 1680s with a view to developing an Anglo-Danish alliance to contain Dutch maritime power. As a result, George was unpopular with his Dutch brother-in-law William of Orange, who was married to Anne's elder sister, Mary. William and Mary became joint monarchs of Britain, with Anne as their heiress presumptive, in 1689 after the "Glorious Revolution" deposed James II and VII, the father of both Anne and Mary. William excluded George from active military service, and neither George nor Anne wielded any great influence until after the deaths of William and Mary, when Anne became queen. During his wife's reign, George occasionally used his influence in support of his wife, even when privately disagreeing with her views. He had an easy-going manner and little interest in politics; his appointment as Lord High Admiral in 1702 was largely honorary. By 1700, Anne had been pregnant at least seventeen times; twelve times, she miscarried or gave birth to stillborn children, and two of their five children born alive died within a day.[38] The only one of the couple's children to survive infancy—Prince William, Duke of Gloucester—died in July 1700 at the age of 11. With Gloucester's death, Anne was the only person in the line of succession to the throne, as established by the "Glorious Revolution". To extend the line and secure the Protestant succession, Parliament passed the Act of Settlement 1701, which designated William and Anne's nearest Protestant cousins, the House of Hanover, as the next in line after Anne.[39] Legacy In the United States, Prince George County, Maryland and Prince George County, Virginia are named in his honor. Sources Private Messages: Send a private message to the Profile Manager . (Best when privacy is an issue.) Public Comments: Login to post. (Best for messages specifically directed to those editing this profile. Limit 20 per day.) Public Q&A: These will appear above and in the Genealogist-to-Genealogist (G2G) Forum . (Best for anything directed to the wider genealogy community.) There are no public comments yet. George is 18 degrees from Kevin Bacon, 43 degrees from Domingo Ghirardelli, 22 degrees from Ronel Olivier, 25 degrees from Rosa Parks and 11 degrees from Queen Elizabeth II of the Commonwealth Realms on our single family tree. Login to find your connection. |
'Masala Chai' is an Indian tea flavoured with which sweet spice? | Masala Chai Indian Spiced Tea) Recipe - Food.com cyaos April 13, 2008 Very tasty. I agree with other reviewers that it needs a dash more flavor, so I added more cloves and used honey to taste in place of sugar the second time I made this. Also, I added the milk at the end, since I feel the tea steeps better before the milk thickens the tea. Thanks. Scribbler515 September 26, 2010 First let me say that I am not crazy about tea until I was introduce to Somalian tea. While in college I used to get this tea to boost my energy and mentality level. So I decided to make it at home when I have a craving for it. I used 2 cups of water, 3 black tea bags, 1 tsp of ground cardamom, 1 tsp of Ginger, 1 stick of cinnamon, 6 whole cloves, a dash of honey, a dash of cinnamon and sugar spice, raw sugar to taste, and milk to your liking. Remember not to forget to stray it before adding the milk. This tea is great to boost your immune system especially when you are fighting a COLD. Good luck hope you enjoy your tea. Would you like to attach a photo to your submission? Browse The image has been attached to your submission. Close Are you sure you want to report this post for review? Yes, report it. You must be logged in to interact with the activity feed. Log in now |
On the death of Horatio Nelson, who assumed command at the 'Battle of Trafalgar'? | THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR AND DEATH OF ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON | The Mitchell Archives - Original Historic Newspapers THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR AND DEATH OF ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON TRAFALGAR – A DECISIVE VICTORY FOR ENGLAND, BUT ALSO A GREAT LOSS (NELSON) COMPLETE EYEWITNESS DETAILS OF THE BLOODY BATTLE The London Gazette, EXTRAORDINARY November 6, 1805 We are truly proud to present first report of Admiral Collingwood’s (Nelson’s second in command) official account of the most famous English Naval battle since the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1688. The admiral describes the triumph over the combined French and Spanish Fleet, lists the dead and wounded, and laments the death of Britain’s naval hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, who was mortally wounded while pacing the deck of his powerful flagship Victory. The long report reads, in small part: “Euryalus, off Cape Trafalgar, October 22, 1805, SIR, The ever to be lamented Death of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, who, in the late Conflict with the Enemy, fell in the Hour of Victory, leave to me the Duty of Informing my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty…”, followed by an in-depth account of the events leading to the battle, and the historic sea-fight itself. Collingwood continues: “…The Action began at Twelve o’clock, by the leading Ships of the Columns breaking through the Enemy’s line…the Conflict was severe; the Enemy’s Ships were fought with a Gallantry highly honorable to their Officers, but the Attack on them was irresistible, and it pleased the Almighty Disposer of all Events, to grant His Majesty’s Arms a complete and Glorious Victory…Such a Battle could not be fought without sustaining a great Loss of Men, I have not only to lament, in common with the British Navy, and the British Nation, on the Fall of the Commander in Chief, the Loss of a Hero, whose Name will be immortal, and his name ever dear to his Country.” Nelson invoked several new tactics that broke the enemy’s line of warships and created chaos–many of the French and Spanish ships never got into the battle! In London, Trafalgar Square commemorated the legendary victory, and features a large statue of Horatio Nelson. In addition, his flagship “Victory” is berthed in Portsmouth where I had the honor to be piped aboard in my Naval uniform in 1987, and was allowed to examine Nelson’s cabin–quite a thrill for me. Four pages, last page blank, partial auburn tax stamp on page two, excellent condition throughout. All other newspapers obtained their reports on the event from this printing. One of the rarest and most sought after of English newspapers. $9500 |
Which daughter of Laban and first wife of Jacob, bore him twelve sons? | Jacob had twelve sons, Genesis 29:31-30:24 and 35:23-26 | Bibleview English » » Bible » » Genesis – Part Two » » Jacob had twelve sons, Genesis 29:31-30:24 and 35:23-26 Jacob had twelve sons, Genesis 29:31-30:24 and 35:23-26 Jacob had only eleven sons born to him before he left Laban in Paddan Aram e.g. Northern Euphrates. Now eastern Turkey or northern Syria. Benjamin was born to his wife Rachel later. These Twelve sons are to become the 12 tribes of Israel. Leah also bore Jacob a daughter called Dinah. Later we find her involved in a unhappy event for the sons of Jacob. see Genesis 34:1-31. Background Reading: Jacob had twelve sons – Leah’s Children 29:31 Later, the LORD noticed that Leah was being neglected, so he made her fertile, while Rachel remained childless. 32 Leah conceived, bore a son, and named him Reuben, because she was saying, “The LORD had looked on my torture, so now my husband will love me.” 33 Later, she conceived again, bore a son, and declared, “Because the LORD heard that I’m neglected, he gave me this one, too.” So she named him Simeon. 34 Later, she conceived again and said, “This time my husband will become attached to me, now that I’ve borne him three sons.” So he named him Levi. 35 Then she conceived yet again, bore a son, and said, “This time I’ll praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then she stopped bearing children. Genesis 29:31-35 and Rachel’s Children by Bilhah 30:1 Rachel noticed that she was not bearing children for Jacob, so because she envied her sister Leah, she told Jacob, “If you don’t give me sons, I’m going to die!” 2 That made Jacob angry with Rachel, so he asked her, “Can I take God’s place, who has not allowed you to conceive?” 3 Rachel responded, “Here’s my handmaid Bilhah. Go have sex with her. She can bear children on my knees so I can have children through her.” 4 So Rachel gave Jacob her woman servant Bilhah to be his wife, and Jacob had sex with her. 5 Bilhah conceived and bore a son for Jacob. 6 Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me! He has heard my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore, she named him Dan. 7 Rachel’s servant conceived again and bore a second son for Jacob, 8 so Rachel said, “I’ve been through a mighty struggle with my sister and won.” She named him Naphtali. 9 When Leah saw that she had stopped bearing children, she took her woman servant Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife. 10 Leah’s servant Zilpah bore a son to Jacob, 11 and Leah exclaimed, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. 12 Later, Leah’s servant Zilpah bore a second son for Jacob. 13 She said, “How happy I am, because women will call me happy!” So she named him Asher. Outcome of the Mandrakes found by Reuben 14 Some time later, during the wheat harvest season, Reuben went out and found some mandrakes in the field and brought them back for his mother Leah. Then Rachel told Leah, “Please give me your son’s mandrakes.” 15 In response, Leah asked her, “Wasn’t it enough that you’ve taken away my husband? Now you also want to take my son’s mandrakes!” But Rachel replied, “Okay, let’s let Jacob sleep with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.” 16 When Jacob came in from the field that evening, Leah went to meet him and told him, “You’re having sex with me tonight. I traded my son’s mandrakes for you!” So he slept with her that night. 17 God heard what Leah had said, so she conceived and bore a fifth son for Jacob. 18 Then Leah said, “God has paid me for giving my servant to my husband as his wife.” So she named him Issachar. 19 Later, Leah conceived again and bore a sixth son for Jacob. 20 Then Leah said, “God has given me a good gift. This time my husband will exalt me, because I’ve borne him six sons.” So she named him Zebulun. 21 After that, Leah conceived, bore a daughter, and named her Dinah. Rachel’s Son Joseph is Born 22 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, 23 so she conceived, bore a son, and remarked, “God has removed my shame.” 24 Because she had been asking, “May God give me another son,” she named him Joseph. Genesis 30:1-24 a |
Which sister of Lazarus and Mary gave Jesus hospitality at her home in Bethany? | Lazarus (brother of Mary) | Religion-wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lazarus (brother of Mary) Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Christ in the House of Martha and Mary Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary . [1] They gave Jesus hospitality in their home at Bethany, a village outside Jerusalem . They are mentioned in several episodes in the Gospels . Jesus is said to have loved all three. According to Luke, Martha was head of the household. It was to her that Jesus said: "I am the Resurrection and the Life." (John 11:1-44). Mary was probably younger. She poured a flask of expensive perfume over Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair about a week before the crucifixion. Mary was criticized for wasting what might have been sold to raise money for the poor, but Jesus spoke on her behalf. Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me." (John 12:1-8). Mary is seen as a spiritual woman with a feminist personality. In John's narrative Lazarus never speaks a word. Contents [ show ] Jesus Raises Lazarus Lazarus is very ill so the sisters send word to Jesus: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. By the time Jesus arrives in the village Lazarus has been dead for four days. [1] Jesus wept seeing Mary's sorrow. He was moved by the sisters' grief to bring Lazarus back from the dead. [1] Then Mary and Martha took Jesus to the tomb where Lazarus' body was. File:Rembrandt The Raising of Lazarus.jpg Jesus told them to take away the big stone that blocked the tomb but Martha said, "Oh no! He has been dead for 4 days. If we roll the stone away it will smell bad!" Jesus said to her: "Didn't I tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So someone rolled away the stone. Jesus prayed and thanked God: Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me... and I knew that thou hearest me always; but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. Then he called in a loud voice: "Lazarus, Lazarus, come out!, I command you, come out" and so he did. He walked out with the burial cloth still wrapped around him. Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. On some Calendars Lazarus is remembered on 17 December. In the Roman Catholic Church Saint Lazarus' memorial is also on February 11. Biblical instruction When Jesus comes again, He will resurrect those who loved Him. "All who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out." (John 5:28,29). |
Who was the last British king to lead an army into battle? | King George II Was The Last Monarch To Lead His Men Into Battle | Historic Royal Palaces George II made Kensington Palace the centre of his court life George II fell out with both his father and his son He was the last monarch to lead his troops into battle in 1743 at the Battle of Dettingen George II at the palaces As Prince of Wales, George felt that he was unfairly treated by his father – not given enough money and not entrusted with the regency when his father returned to Hanover. Relations between father and son were so sour that George and his wife Caroline were thrown out of court by George I and even, for a time, kept from their own children. In retaliation, they set up their own rival court filled with opposition politicians. History was doomed to repeat itself. After George became King in 1727 (Handel’s Zadok the Priest was composed for his Coronation), George and Caroline’s glamorous son, Prince Frederick, arrived in England and in turn became embroiled in a battle of wills with his parents; he was eventually banished from court in 1737. In the first ten years of George II’s reign, Kensington Palace was the glittering centre of court life where politicians, intellectuals and fashionable people vied for favour. George and Caroline used Hampton Court Palace regularly after their accession in 1727, especially during the summer when the palace would be alive with the flirtations, scheming and bickering of courtiers. George II had many mistresses, most notably Henrietta Howard, one of his queen’s closest ladies-in-waiting who were known as Women of the Bedchamber. However, George was devoted to his wife and was devastated by her death in 1737. She had promoted writers, poets and philosophers and court life under her auspices was glamorous and engaging. After Caroline’s death, the bright and fashionable crowd was gradually replaced by a homely, ageing court residing in Kensington Palace which was by now half shut up and George increasingly focussed on his obsessive love of all things military. Earlier in his reign, George proved himself a good leader in battle and was the last British king to lead his troops into battle. Despite Kensington’s decline, it remained one of George’s favourite palaces right up until his death in 1760. George II's grandson, George III , was the next monarch after Prince Frederick died in 1751 without ever repairing his relationship with his father. George II, German School, (c.1735 - 40) Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2014 George II on horseback (Battle of Dettingen) © National Army Museum / The Bridgeman Art Library You may also be interested in... |
"In 1542, whose last words were supposedly, ""I die a queen, but I would rather die the wife of Culpepper""?" | 13 February 1542 - Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn, What they Did and Didn't Say - The Anne Boleyn Files February 13, 2014 at 11:25 am I always wonder how much prisoners in their situation actually knew about how their circumstances were developing. In my own research on Katherine and the members of her family imprisoned at this time, I have not been able to find whether she would have been told that Culpeper and Dereham had been killed, or that her step-grandmother and the others from Norfolk House were in the Tower. I wonder whether she, at Syon, and Jane Rochford, with the Russells, had some false sense of security before their final journey to the Tower? Russell would know the law relating to prisoners of unsound mind was being changed to allow for Jane to be executed, but would she have any knowledge of it? February 13, 2014 at 1:09 pm I think Henry VIII caused a special law to be passed allowing the execution of the insane so that Jane Boleyn could be executed. I really didn’t like the way they portrayed the execution in The Tudors, it is well known that when there was more than one victim, they were executed in order of precedence. This is what happened in the case of George Boleyn and the four other men, George went first, and it’s said that his execution was botched, I do hope not! So Katherine went before Lady Rochford, and as Ottwell Johnston said, she died with some dignity, rather than wetting herself as The Tudors portrayed. February 14, 2014 at 3:33 pm I’d have wet myself if I were walking to the block!!! Katherine Howard, so young and lovely, but naïve in the extreme to have thought a secret dalliance would be possible in the “all eyes and ears” Court. Her Howard relatives who had very little time for her as a child were quite quick off the mark to dangle her in front of Henry VIII, one she’d attained beauty and a woman’s body as a young teen. (!!!) Just a tragedy, all around. There is no hard evidence that Jane Boleyn was the evil, spiteful behind-the-scenes madwoman she’s been portrayed as in historical fiction. Without hard evidence that can’t be refuted, we can’t know her character or mental state. February 17, 2014 at 3:03 pm Quite correct, there is evidence that both ladies died with dignity, even if Lady Rochford was a bit out of it with her insanity, although some sources indicate that she seemed calm at her execution and together as well. But the way if was portrayed in the Tudor’s is more for drama than accuracy; Lady Rochford was actually held back in the house that they were prepared for death at the Tower. When Katherine had died, dignified and seemingly unafraid, although she more likely was but tried not to show it, the block was cleaned, fresh straw replaced the old and the head and body removed from sight. The second victim then went up, Lady Rochford, who made a few short words and then was executed. Her body was then also removed and the place cleaned up. The victims were not lined up at the Tower green; it was a more formal affair and more dignified. These were people of rank and had a more private execution, although in Queen Anne Boleyn’s case 1000 people had gathered as the doors were left open by mistake. What the Tudor’s portrayed, that of poor Katherine urinating was in poor taste; although it is most possible that as a reaction to fear this would happen, there was no need to show such an undignified thing. It was not mentioned by the sources; good or bad, so I put it down to dramatic license. The Tudors series was a great drama series but it did make things for effect that would have a better place in Game of Thrones. Authors these days love to shock and thrill the audiance and they do not care how they do it. It is a shame as it often detracts from what is otherwise great drama. Even if this was a normal physical reaction to being faced with terror and death by the axe; the visual picture was not needed thank-you Tudor authors; the acting and the dignity of the Queen was what I wanted to see. Jane Rochford is often shown as being either spiteful or totally sett |
If the currency is the Peso, copper the major export and Valparaiso the major port, what is the country? | Chile - Trade and finance | history - geography | Britannica.com Trade and finance Pedro de Valdivia Chile’s principal markets for mining and agricultural commodities are the European Union , the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea . Most imports are from the United States, China, Brazil , Argentina, and Germany. The balance of payments, generally unfavourable since the 1950s because of increased foreign expenditures and payment of external loans, showed occasional improvement after 1976 but with considerable fluctuation. In the early 2000s Chile signed many free-trade agreements, including one with the United States that was implemented in 2004. Nontraditional exports (seafood, fruit, wine, wood products, foodstuffs) also contributed to economic growth in the early 21st century. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The peso is the national currency of Chile. The Central Bank of Chile, established in 1925, is the official bank of the country; it implements the internal banking policies of the government and also conducts foreign trade. In 1989 the bank became an autonomous institution entirely responsible for the country’s financial and exchange-rate policies. The State Bank of Chile is also a state entity, but it functions as a private commercial bank. National private banks as well as international banks from Europe, the United States, and Asia operate freely in the country. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Within the Chilean economic system there is collaboration between the private and public sectors, with the private sector contributing an increasing percentage of the total annual investment. Private businesses are generally organized as joint-stock companies (similar to U.S. corporations) that participate in all areas of economic activity. Transportation The country’s length and physical barriers constrain communication and traffic flow. Only the sea offers an expeditious means of transportation, which was taken advantage of during the 19th century when Chile owned one of the largest merchant fleets in Latin America. Chile’s overall economic decline during the early 20th century and the supplanting of maritime transport with overland means resulted in the reduction of the fleet. Eventually only international transport was conducted by ship. The main port of entry is Valparaíso. San Antonio , the port for Santiago, exports copper and agricultural commodities. Other ports, such as Antofagasta and Arica, serve the trade with Bolivia. Chañaral, Huasco, Guayacán, and Tocopilla export minerals. The port of Talcahuano serves the industrial complex of Concepción. The development of an overland transportation system began with two railway systems initiated about the turn of the 20th century: the northern network, between La Calera (near Valparaíso) and Iquique, now in disuse, and the southern network, between La Calera and Puerto Montt . The most traveled sections connect Santiago with Valparaíso and Santiago with Puerto Montt; both sections are electrified, making them more competitive with road transportation. The railway system is controlled by the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (State Railway Enterprise). International railroads connect Arica and La Paz (Bolivia), Antofagasta and Oruro (Bolivia), and Los Andes and Mendoza (Argentina). A railbus transports passengers over the short route between Arica and Tacna (Peru). Related Places Maule Chile’s rapid motorization has brought enhanced highway transportation for passengers and goods. The backbone of the Chilean road system is the paved Pan-American Highway, which connects Arica with Puerto Montt, near Chiloé Island, a distance of more than 2,100 miles. From this main artery secondary routes connect numerous cities, including Santiago, with the ports of San Antonio and Valparaíso, Bulnes with Concepción, and Los Lagos with Valdivia . The most important international paved road connects Santiago with Mendoza (Argentina). All-weather roads connect Iquique with Oruro (Bolivia), Antofagasta with Salta (Argentina), La Serena with San Juan (Argentina), Osorno with San |
What name is given to the first, horseshoe-shaped section of the human intestine? | Small Intestine Home > Digestive System > Digestive System of the Lower Torso > Intestines > Small Intestine Small Intestine The small intestine is a long, highly convoluted tube in the digestive system that absorbs about 90% of the nutrients from the food we eat. It is given the name “small intestine” because it is only 1 inch in diameter, making it less than half the diameter of the large intestine. The small intestine is, however, about twice the length of the large intestine and usually measures about 10 feet in length. The small intestine winds throughout the abdominal cavity inferior to the stomach. Its many folds help it to pack all 10 feet of its length into such a small body cavity.... Move up/down/left/right: Click compass arrows Rotate image: Click and drag in any direction, anywhere in the frame Identify objects: Click on them in the image Change View Angle Full Small Intestine Description [Continued from above] . . . A thin membrane known as the mesentery extends from the posterior body wall of the abdominal cavity to surround the small intestine and anchor it in place. Blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels pass through the mesentery to support the tissues of the small intestine and transport nutrients from food in the intestines to the rest of the body. The small intestine can be divided into 3 major regions: The duodenum is the first section of intestine that connects to the pyloric sphincter of the stomach. It is the shortest region of the small intestine, measuring only about 10 inches in length. Partially digested food, or chyme, from the stomach is mixed with bile from the liver and pancreatic juice from the pancreas to complete its digestion in the duodenum. The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine that serves as the primary site of nutrient absorption. It measures around 3 feet in length. The ileum is the final section of the small intestine that empties into the large intestine via the ileocecal sphincter. The ileum is about 6 feet long and completes the absorption of nutrients that were missed in the jejunum. Like the rest of the gastrointestinal tract, the small intestine is made up of four layers of tissue. The mucosa forms the inner layer of epithelial tissue and is specialized for the absorption of nutrients from chyme. Deep to the mucosa is the submucosa layer that provides blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves to support the mucosa on the surface. Several layers of smooth muscle tissue form the muscularis layer that contracts and moves the small intestines. Finally, the serosa forms the outermost layer of epithelial tissue that is continuous with the mesentery and surrounds the intestines. The interior walls of the small intestine are tightly wrinkled into projections called circular folds that greatly increase their surface area. Microscopic examination of the mucosa reveals that the mucosal cells are organized into finger-like projections known as villi, which further increase the surface area. Each square inch of mucosa contains around 20,000 villi. The cells on the surface of the mucosa also contain finger-like projections of their cell membranes known as microvilli, which further increase the surface area of the small intestine. It is estimated that there are around 130 billion microvilli per square inch in the mucosa of the small intestine. All of these wrinkles and projections help to greatly increase the amount of contact between the cells of the mucosa and chyme to maximize the absorption of vital nutrients. The small intestine processes around 2 gallons of food, liquids, and digestive secretions every day. To ensure that the body receives enough nutrients from its food, the small intestine mixes the chyme using smooth muscle contractions called segmentations. Segmentation involves the mixing of chyme about 7 to 12 times per minute within a short segment of the small intestine so that chyme in the middle of the intestine is moved outward to the intestinal wall and contacts the mucosa. In the duodenum, segmentations help to mix chyme with bile and pancre |
Which area of the human tongue is sensitive to sweet taste? | The Tongue and Regions of Taste - How Taste Works | HowStuffWorks The Tongue and Regions of Taste Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/ Getty Images Just as scientists are reexamining the basic tastes, they are also redefining the tongue map. The tongue map breaks the tongue down into regions of sensation -- bitter in the back, sour on the sides, salty on the front edge and sweet at the tip. Umami researchers have claimed that the tongue's posterior is important for detecting the fifth taste. But for everyone who remembers arguing the tongue map as a grade-schooler, insisting they could perceive salt at the back of the tongue or sour at the tip, news that the tongue map is flawed at best must come as sweet vindication. Up Next Break the Cycle of Negative Thinking A German scientist named D.P. Hanig developed the tongue map in 1901 by asking volunteers where they could perceive sensation. Other scientists later corroborated his findings but charted the results in such a way that areas of lowered sensitivity looked like areas of no sensitivity. By 1974, Virginia Collings determined that while the tongue did have varying degrees of sensitivity -- some areas could perceive certain tastes better than others -- there was no real truth to the strict tongue map. Although taste receptors usually react strongly to a single taste, many respond to multiple gustatory stimulations. People can perceive taste anywhere there are taste receptors. Scientists are also learning more about the shocking diversity of taste sensitivity. In the next section we'll learn about an acute sense that you actually might be glad not to have. |
"Spoken in 1883, ""Last words are for fools who haven't said enough"" were the final words of which philosopher?" | Famous Last Words You may enjoy this book with over 5,000 people's last words: Real Last Words of Notable People Adams, John (1735-1826) "Thomas Jefferson--still survives..." (4 July 1826. Jefferson died on the same day.) Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) "This is the last of earth! I am content." Addison, Joseph (1672-1719) "See in what peace a Christian can die." Akiba ben Joseph (c.40-c.135) "The paper burns, but the words fly free." (at the stake, when the Torah was also burned.) Antoinette, Marie (1755-1793) "Farewell, my children, forever. I go to your Father." Astor, Lady Nancy (1879-1964) "Jakie, is it my birthday or am I dying?" (Seeing all her children assembled at her bedside in her last illness.) Austen, Jane (1775-1817) "Nothing but death." (When asked by her sister Cassandra if there was anything she wanted.) Baer, Max (1909-1959) [American boxer, Heavyweight Champion 1934-5] "Oh God, here I go..." Barrie, James M. (1860-1937) [Author of Peter Pan and other works] "I can't sleep." Barrymore, John (1882-1942) Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him. Bass, Sam (1851-1878) [Texas Outlaw] "Let me go - The world is bobbing around me." (Also reported as "The room is jumping up and down" and "The world is a bubble - trouble wherever you go".) Beaverbrook, Lord (1879-1964) "This is my final word. It is time for me to become an apprentice once more. I have not settled in which direction. But somewhere, sometime, soon." (The last public statement before his death, speech at Dorchester Hotel, 25 May 1964) Beck, Martha ( -1951) [American murderess] "My story is a love story, but only those who are tortured by love can understand what I mean. I was pictured as a fat, unfeeling woman. True, I am fat, but if that is a crime, how many of my sex are guilty. I am not unfeeling, stupid or moronic. My last words and my last thoughts are: Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." (Before her execution.) Becket, Thomas (c.1119-1179) "I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace." (One version of his last words.) Beecher, Henry Ward (1813-1887) "Now comes the mystery." Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) "Friends applaud, the comedy is over." Beethoven's publisher's web site (www.schott-music.com) claims his secretary wrote that he said "Pity, Pity - too late!" Bevan, Aneurin (1897-1960) "I want to live because there are a few things I want to do." (During his last illness.) Bogart, Humphrey (1899-1957) "I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis." (Unverified -- attributed.) (A recent television biography of Bogart includes Lauren Bacall, his wife, saying that he was at home bedridden with cancer when she left the house briefly, maybe to do grocery shopping. "Hurry back", he said as she closed the door. When she returned he was dead.) Brown, James (1933-2006) "I'm going away tonight." (Reported by his personal manager, Charles Bobbit, who said he was at Brown's bedside when he died, and added that Brown said the statement above, then took three long, quiet breaths, and closed his eyes.) [American boxer, Heavyweight Champion 1934-5] "Oh God, here I go..." Browning, Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) "Beautiful." (When asked by her husband how she felt.) Bouhours, Dominique [French grammarian] "I am about to--or I am going to--die; either expression is used." Burbank, Luther (1849-1926) "I don't feel good." Byron, Lord (1788-1824) "Goodnight." Cavell, Edith Louisa (1865-1915) "Standing, as I do, in the view of God and eternity I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone." (To the chaplain who attended her before her execution by the Germans, 12 October 1915) Chaplin, Charles (1889-1977) When the priest who was attending him at his bedsite said "May the Lord have mercy on your soul", Chaplin is reported to have replied "Why Not? After all, it belongs to him." However, thi |
In the film 'Die Hard', the last view of which actor, was of him falling from a tower block with a gun in his hand? | Die Hard - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games Reginald VelJohnson Die Hard is the 1988 action film starring Bruce Willis as John McClane, an NYPD detective who arrives in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to visit his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) during an office party at the business tower where she is a vice president. When terrorists led by Hans Gruber ( Alan Rickman ) seize the tower and hold Holly and 30 others hostage, McClane then finds himself the only one who can thwart the terrorists' plans. The film, which was directed by John McTiernan , spawned four sequels and helped establish Willis as an action movie star. In addition, the basic plot of a single person taking on terrorists while trapped in a confined space would serve as the basis for a great number of action films in the following decades. The following weapons were used in the film Die Hard: Contents WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS! Handguns Beretta 92F The Beretta 92F features prominently in the film as the sidearm of Detective John McClane ( Bruce Willis ). At one point, Hans Gruber ( Alan Rickman ) is seen holding the Beretta. Karl ( Alexander Godunov ) gets ahold of it during a fight near the end of the film as well. Another Beretta can also be seen being carried by one of the SWAT officers involved in the ill-fated raid on the Nakatomi Building. Beretta 92F (9x19mm) used by Bruce Willis in Die Hard. This is the screen-used gun from the film; note the extended mag release and slide release, which were modifications made specifically for Bruce Willis. In the beginning of the movie, a fellow plane passenger cautiously eyes McClane's 92F in his shoulder holster, but McClane assures him he's a cop. John McClane ( Bruce Willis ) holds the Beretta 92F while hiding in the Nakatomi boardroom. McClane draws his Beretta 92F when confronted by Hans Gruber's henchmen in the boardroom. McClane fires over 15 rounds from his Beretta 92F. Two rounds were fired on the terrorist first entering the room, and about 15 were fired through the table. According to the director, the proximity of the gun to Willis' ear during this scene caused permanent hearing loss for Willis. He is also visibly hit in the face by spent casings as he blasts away. A SWAT officer with a Beretta 92F. It's hard to tell, but the trigger guard is squared off, not curved as on a 92SB. McClane loads another mag into his Beretta. McClane pretends to chamber a round into his Beretta. Note his finger is on the slide release so it doesn't lock. Hans Gruber holds Detective John McClane at gunpoint with McClane's own Beretta 92F. McClane with his Beretta 92F drawn while taking cover from incoming fire from both Hans and Karl. Clearly visible in this image (if enlarged to full-size) is the extended slide release - compare to the picture of the screen-used gun above. Karl goes to grab McClane's Beretta during their fight. "Happy Trails, Hans..." McClane blows away the smoke from the barrel of his 92F. Heckler & Koch P7M13 Hans Gruber ( Alan Rickman ) carries a hard chromed Heckler & Koch P7M13 as his main weapon, notably using it to threaten Joseph Takagi (James Shigeta) and Harry Ellis (Hart Bochner), and then brandishing it at the climax of the film, holding McClane's wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at gunpoint. When he first brings out the weapon while threatening Takagi, he is shown removing a matching suppressor from the barrel, thus indicating it's not a P7M13SD because there is no threaded barrel to use a suppressor. (The threads to attach the suppressor were actually inside the barrel of the gun, as there were no live rounds fired out of it.) According to the script, Hans was supposed to carry a Walther (likely a PPK , but it's not specifically identified) It is assumed that the P7M13 was used in place of this, as it bears resemblance to a Walther PPK, and both firearms are German, like Hans himself. Hard Chrome Heckler & Koch P7M13 - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used firearm carried by Alan Rickman in the film Die Hard. Thanks to James Georgopoulos . Screen Us |
How many lumber vertebrae are there in the human spine? | Lumbar Vertebrae - Anatomy Pictures and Information Home > Skeletal System > Spine > Lumbar Vertebrae Lumbar Vertebrae The lumbar vertebrae consist of five individual cylindrical bones that form the spine in the lower back. These vertebrae carry all of the upper body’s weight while providing flexibility and movement to the trunk region. They also protect the delicate spinal cord and nerves within their vertebral canal. Found along the body’s midline in the lumbar (lower back) region, the lumbar vertebrae make up the region of the spine inferior to the thoracic vertebrae in the thorax and superior to the sacrum and coccyx in the pelvis.... Move up/down/left/right: Click compass arrows Rotate image: Click and drag in any direction, anywhere in the frame Identify objects: Click on them in the image 2D Interactive 3D Rotate & Zoom Change Anatomical System Vertebra and Spinal Cord, Cross-section Full Lumbar Vertebrae Description [Continued from above] . . . The lumbar vertebrae are stacked to form a continuous column in order from superior (L1 or first lumbar vertebra) to inferior (L5 or fifth lumbar vertebra). Together they create the concave lumbar curvature in the lower back. Connecting each vertebra to its neighboring vertebra is an intervertebral disk made of tough fibrocartilage with a jelly-like center. The outer layer of the intervertebral disk, the annulus fibrosus, holds the vertebrae together and provides strength and flexibility to the back during movement. The jelly-like nucleus pulposus acts as a shock absorber to resist the strain and pressure exerted on the lower back. The lumbar vertebrae are the some of the largest and heaviest vertebrae in the spine, second in size only to the sacrum. A cylinder of bone known as the vertebral body makes up the majority of the lumbar vertebrae’s mass and bears most of the body’s weight. Posteriorly the body is connected to a thin ring of bone known as the arch. The arch surrounds the hollow vertebral foramen and connects the body to the bony processes on the posterior of the vertebra. The vertebral foramen is a large, triangular opening in the center of the vertebra that provides space for the spinal cord, cauda equina, and meninges as they pass through the lower back. Extending from the vertebral arch are several bony processes that are involved in muscle attachment and movement of the lower back. The spinous process extends from the posterior end of the arch as a thin rectangle of bone. It serves as a connection point for the muscles of the back and pelvis, such as the psoas major and interspinales. On the left and right lateral sides of each vertebra are the short, triangular transverse processes. The transverse processes form important connection points for many muscles, including the rotatores and multifidus muscles that extend and rotate the trunk. Unlike the cervical vertebrae in the neck, the lumbar vertebrae lack the transverse foramina in the transverse processes, and also lack facets to either side of the body. The fifth lumbar vertebra is distinct from the L1-4 vertebrae in being much larger on its front side than in the back. Its spinous process, on the other hand, is smaller than in the other lumbar vertebrae with a wide, four-sided shape that comes to a rough edge and a thick notch. Prepared by Tim Taylor, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor |
"On her abortion, which American writer once said ""It serves me right for putting all my eggs in one bastard""?" | Dorothy Parker - Wikiquote Dorothy Parker Jump to: navigation , search You can't teach an old dogma new tricks. Dorothy Parker ( August 22 , 1893 – June 7 , 1967 ) was an American writer, poet, and critic. A fixture of 1920s literary society known for her acerbic wit and low opinion of romantic relationships, she became a member of the famous Algonquin Round Table . Contents Quotes[ edit ] There's a hell of a distance between wise-cracking and wit. Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with words. Excuse my dust. Her proposed epitaph for herself, quoted in Vanity Fair (June 1925) And she had It. It, hell; she had Those. Regarding a character in Elinor Glyn's novel It; in her review, "Madame Glyn Lectures on 'It,' with Illustrations" in The New Yorker (26 November 1927) Salary is no object: I want only enough to keep body and soul apart. New Yorker (4 February 1928) Well, Aimee Semple McPherson has written a book. And were you to call it a little peach, you would not be so much as scratching its surface. It is the story of her life, and it is called In the Service of the King, which title is perhaps a bit dangerously suggestive of a romantic novel. It may be that this autobiography is set down in sincerity, frankness and simple effort. It may be, too, that the Statue of Liberty is situated in Lake Ontario . "Our Lady of the Loudspeaker" in The New Yorker (25 February 1928) And it is that word 'hummy,' my darlings, that marks the first place in The House at Pooh Corner at which Tonstant Weader fwowed up. That would be a good thing for them to cut on my tombstone: Wherever she went, including here, it was against her better judgment. "But the One on the Right" in The New Yorker (1929) A lady … with all the poise of the Sphinx though but little of her mystery. Concerning a child actress in A. A. Milne's play Give Me Yesterday; in her review of same, "Just Around Pooh Corner" in The New Yorker (14 March 1931) The House Beautiful is, for me, the play lousy. Review of "The House Beautiful" by Channing Pollock, New Yorker (21 March 1931) Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.) "The Flaw in Paganism" in Death and Taxes (1931) The ones I like … are "cheque" and "enclosed." On the most beautiful words in the English language, as quoted in The New York Herald Tribune (12 December 1932) And I'll stay away from Verlaine too; he was always chasing Rimbauds. "The Little Hours" in Here Lies (1939); this plays on the title of the popular song "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows"; Paul Verlaine was Arthur Rimbaud 's lover. I might repeat to myself, slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound; if I can remember any of the damn things. "The Little Hours" in Here Lies (1939) I'm never going to accomplish anything; that's perfectly clear to me. I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do anything. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more. "The Little Hours" in Here Lies (1939) One more drink and I'd have been under the host. As quoted in Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf (1944) Misattributed as quatrain beginning “I like to have a martini,” (see below). It takes me six months to do a story. I think it out and then write it sentence by sentence—no first draft. I can’t write five words but that I change seven. Interview, The Paris Review (Summer 1956) There's a hell of a distance between wise-cracking and wit. Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with words. Interview, The Paris Review (Summer 1956) It's not the tragedies that kill us; it's the messes. Interview, The Paris Review (Summer 1956) All those writers who write about their own childhood! Gentle God, if I wrote about mine you wouldn't sit in the same room with me. Interview in The Paris Review, Issue #13 (Summer 1956) [On being told of Calvin Coolidge 's death] How do they know? (Coolidge was well-known for being a man of very few words. |
The human spine includes how many cervical vertebrae? | Cervical Spine Anatomy (Neck) - Vertebrae and Cervical Spinal Nerves Cervical Spine Anatomy (Neck) Print The cervical spine (sometimes abbreviated as c-spine in the medical world) begins at the base of the skull. Seven vertebrae make up the cervical spine with eight pairs of cervical nerves. The individual cervical vertebrae are abbreviated C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7. The cervical nerves are also abbreviated; they are C1 through C8. Cervical Vertebrae and Supporting Spinal Structures The cervical bones (the vertebrae) are smaller in size when compared to other spinal vertebrae (in your thoracic or lumbar spines). The purpose of the cervical spine is to contain and protect the spinal cord, support the skull, and enable diverse head movement (eg, rotate side to side, bend forward and backward). A complex system of ligaments, tendons, and muscles help to support and stabilize the cervical spine. Ligaments work to prevent excessive movement that could result in serious injury. Muscles also help to provide spinal balance and stability, and enable movement. Muscles contract and relax in response to nerve impulses originating in the brain. Some muscles work in pairs or as antagonists. This means when a muscle contracts, the opposing muscle relaxes. There are different types of muscle: forward flexors, lateral flexors, rotators, and extensors. Spinal Cord and Cervical Nerve Roots Nerve impulses travel to and from the brain through the spinal cord to a specific location by way of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is the complex system of nerves that branch off from the spinal nerve roots. These nerves travel outside of the spinal canal or spinal cord into the organs, arms, legs, fingers—throughout the entire body. Injury or mild trauma to the cervical spine can cause a serious or life-threatening medical emergency (eg, spinal cord injury or a spinal fracture). Pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling are symptoms that may develop when one or more cervical spinal nerves are injured, irritated, or stretched. Because the cervical nerves control many bodily functions and sensory activities, specific symptoms from a cervical spine injury vary depending on which nerves are affected. Below, the parts of the body controlled by cervical nerves are summarized. C1: Head and neck C4: Upper body muscles (eg, deltoids, biceps) C5: Wrist extensors |
Which world leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990? | The Nobel Peace Prize 1990 The Nobel Peace Prize 1990 Mikhail Gorbachev The Nobel Peace Prize 1990 Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Peace Prize 1990 was awarded to Mikhail Gorbachev "for his leading role in the peace process which today characterizes important parts of the international community". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1990". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 10 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1990/> |
Much in the news during the 'Falklands Crisis', on which island is Wideawake Airfield? | Falklands War | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main article: Events leading to the Falklands War In the period leading up to the war, and especially following the transfer of power between military dictators General Jorge Rafael Videla and General Roberto Eduardo Viola in late-March 1981, Argentina had been in the midst of a devastating economic crisis and large-scale civil unrest against the military junta that had been governing the country since 1976. [11] In December 1981 there was a further change in the Argentine military regime bringing to office a new junta headed by General Leopoldo Galtieri (acting president), Brigadier Basilio Lami Dozo and Admiral Jorge Anaya . Anaya was the main architect and supporter of a military solution for the long-standing claim over the islands, [12] calculating that the United Kingdom would never respond militarily. [13] Admiral Jorge Anaya was the driving force in the Junta's decision to invade. [14] [15] [16] In doing so the Galtieri government hoped to mobilise Argentines' long-standing patriotic feelings towards the islands and thus divert public attention from the country's chronic economic problems and the regime's ongoing human rights violations. [17] Such action would also bolster its dwindling legitimacy. The newspaper La Prensa speculated in a step-by-step plan beginning with cutting off supplies to the Islands, ending in direct actions late in 1982, if the UN talks were fruitless. [18] The ongoing tension between the two countries over the islands increased on 19 March when a group of Argentine scrap metal merchants (actually infiltrated by Argentine marines) raised the Argentine flag at South Georgia, an act that would later be seen as the first offensive action in the war. The Royal Navy ice patrol vessel HMS Endurance , was dispatched from Stanley to South Georgia in response, subsequently leading to the invasion of South Georgia by Argentine forces on 3 April. The Argentine military junta, suspecting that the UK would reinforce its South Atlantic Forces, [19] ordered the invasion of the Falkland Islands to be brought forward to 2 April. Britain was initially taken by surprise by the Argentine attack on the South Atlantic islands, despite repeated warnings by Royal Navy captain Nicholas Barker and others. Barker believed that Defence Secretary John Nott 's 1981 review (in which Nott described plans to withdraw the Endurance, Britain's only naval presence in the South Atlantic) sent a signal to the Argentines that Britain was unwilling, and would soon be unable, to defend its territories and subjects in the Falklands. [20] [21] Argentine invasion Main articles: 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands , Invasion of South Georgia , Argentine air forces in the Falklands War , Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War , and Argentine ground forces in the Falklands War On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces mounted amphibious landings of the Falkland Islands, following the civilian occupation of South Georgia on 19 March, before the Falklands War began. The invasion met a nominal defence organised by the Falkland Islands' Governor Sir Rex Hunt , giving command to Major Mike Norman of the Royal Marines . Events included the landing of Lieutenant Commander Guillermo Sanchez-Sabarots' Amphibious Commandos Group , the attack on Moody Brook barracks, the engagement between the troops of Hugo Santillan and Bill Trollope at Stanley, and the final engagement and surrender at Government House . Initial British response File:The empire strikes back newsweek.jpg Word of the invasion first reached Britain from Argentine sources. [22] A Ministry of Defence operative in London had a short telex conversation with Governor Hunt's telex operator, who confirmed that Argentines were on the island and in control. [22] [23] Later that day, BBC journalist Laurie Margolis was able to speak with an islander at Goose Green via amateur radio, who confirmed the presence of a large Argentine fleet and that Argentine forces had taken control of the island. [22] Operation Corporate was the codename |
"What is meant by the suffix ""-algia"", as in neuralgia?" | Neurologic | definition of neurologic by Medical dictionary Neurologic | definition of neurologic by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/neurologic /neu·ro·log·ic/ (-loj´ik) pertaining to neurology or to the nervous system. neurologic, neurological adjective Referring to the nervous system. Medspeak adjective Referring to neurology. menopause Change of life, climacteric, 'time of life' Gynecology The cessation of menstrual activity due to failure to form ovarian follicles, which normally occurs age 45–50 Clinical Menstrual irregularity, vasomotor instability, 'hot flashes', irritability or psychosis, ↑ weight, painful breasts, dyspareunia, ↑/↓ libido, atrophy of urogenital epithelium and skin, ASHD, MI, strokes and osteoporosis–which can be lessened by HRT. See Estrogen replacement therapy , Hot flashes , Male menopause , Premature ovarian failure , Premature menopause. Cf Menarche . Menopause–”…what a drag it is getting old.” Jagger, Richards Bladder Cystourethritis, frequency/urgency, stress incontinence Breasts ↓ Size, softer consistency, sagging Cardiovascular Angina, ASHD, CAD Mucocutaneous Atrophy, dryness, pruritus, facial hirsutism, dry mouth Neurologic Psychological, sleep disturbances Skeleton Osteoporosis, fractures, low back pain Vagina Bloody discharge, dyspareunia, vaginitis Vocal cords Deepened voice pertaining to or emanating from the nervous system or from neurology. neurological assessment evaluation of the health status of a patient with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. The purposes of the assessment include establishing a diagnosis to guide the veterinarian in prescribing medical and surgical treatments and in planning and implementing nursing measures to help the patient cope effectively with daily living. Includes evaluation of cranial nerves, gait , mental state, muscle tone (1), postural reactions, sensory perceptivity, spinal nerves and visceral function. neurological deficit any defect or absence of function of a peripheral nerve or a system; e.g. nystagmus is a vestibular deficit. Patient discussion about neurologic Q. Migraine stroke Hi, I'm 58 years-old male and I have migraines with aura since age 14. Two weeks ago, I felt weakness in the left side of my body, and at the hospital the doctors told me I had a stroke. I underwent several tests, but they still don't know the cause for the stroke (my lab tests are normal; I don't have diabetes or hypertension). My neurologist said that although it's very rare, he thinks that my stroke was caused by my migraine. I tried to find information about it, but couldn't find much – do you know where I can get some more info? Thanks! A. I supposedly had two strokes that caused one sided weakness and temporary aphasia. The most recent time it happened, I went to a different hospital's ER where their neurologist and stroke specialist told me I have "complex migraines." Apparently this type of migraine can mimic a stroke with all the symptoms. If you look up "complex migraine" at webmd.com or other similar sites, it will give you more informaton. My opinion, for what it's worth, is that I'd rather have a migraine than another stroke since migraines can be treated with preventive meds and/or meds that help the symptoms once it gets started. Q. Could I be going through a Brain aneurysm? i woke up in the night with a bad headache in the back of my head and above my eye. never had a headache like that. but all day today have not had the headache. could this be an aneurysm? A. I had an brain anyuism in 2001. I had a head ache right above my left eye for 10 days. It got worse as the days went by. I went in to the emergency room and they gave me a spinal tap and it ruptured.Thank God that it cloted (that dos'nt happen). But it did and they did emergency surgury. I am alive and back to normal today. My parents both died of brain anyuisms. That is how huretaty starts. |
In dating advertisements, what does the 'H' in the initials 'S.O.H.' represent? | What the Initial of Your First Name Means in Numerology | Exemplore What the Initial of Your First Name Means in Numerology What the Initial of Your First Name Means in Numerology Updated on April 17, 2016 Joined: 7 years agoFollowers: 262Articles: 229 270 20 months ago First name Initials and Their Meanings ... All the letters of our alphabet have a numerical value, and every number carries its’ own attributes, vibrations, qualities and energies. These in turn influence the vibration of your name. The initials of your name can give an indication of your personality traits. The letter A resonates with the number 1. A is one of the most powerful letters of the alphabet, and people who have this letter as their initial are the ‘movers and shakers’ of the world. They are influential individuals and like to either run the show themselves, or be the driving force behind. They like to take control and are generally very sure of themselves. If they are not, then they will put on a false bravado. A’s make wonderful ‘actors’ and can put on the persona they wish for others to see. A is the alphabetical equivalent of the number 1 and symbolizes the attribute of confidence. When A is the first vowel in a name, the person tends to be bold and courageous. People with the letter A are trailblazers, torch-bearers, researchers, teachers and people who show others the way. They are leaders, motivators and idealistic visionaries who are aware of their own innate powers. Negatively, a person with the initial A can be critical and discouraging of the efforts of others. ** B is the alphabetical equivalent of the number 2 which represents the emotions and duality. 2 is also the number of ‘love’ and this aspect one of the most important emotions for the B person. Partnerships are also very important to the B person. People with the initial B are co-operative, courteous and are very considerate individuals. They have a tendency to be able to sense the feelings of others, with the knack to be able to demonstrate certain mediation skills when handling complicated situations. B’s know how to organize and handle people with care and ease. Peace and harmony are of the utmost importance to them. A person with a B initial is friendly, caring and sharing and is generally a homebody. B names like to make a ‘nest’ for their family. On the negative side, B can be self-absorbed and a bit greedy at times. ** C is the alphabetical equivalent of the number 3 which represents creative energy, curiosity and communication. C people are very talented and get along well with others and are quite social. C’s are most often optimistic souls who have a genuine enthusiasm about life and the living of it. People tend to like a C person because they are generally charming, pretty easy-going and are good conversationalists. Their ability to communicate often motivates and inspires others. They do well in areas where they can best utilize their skills. The C person is capable of deep love and emotions and they need to be admired and loved by others in return. The many and varied interests of the C vibration give them many different experiences on the emotional level. The C's charms and popularity can bring many contacts and social situations. Negatively, C people can be ruthless and cruel and sometimes lack empathy. ** D is the alphabetical equivalent of the number 4 which represents balance, security and hard work. D is very powerful energy and is the letter associated with business and wealth. When D is the first initial the person is prone to over-work themselves, but often find success in their lives. People with D as their initial feel compelled to build strong foundations for themselves and those around them, particularly family. Negatively, a D person can be stubborn, often to their own detriment. ** E is the second vowel in the alphabet and is the equivalent of the number 5. An E person is generally a warm-hearted, loving and compassionate soul. A person with the E initial is usually highly flexible and well equipped to making and accepting change throughout their |
Which branch of the arts was Barbara Hepworth famous for? | Dame Barbara Hepworth | British sculptor | Britannica.com Dame Barbara Hepworth Alternative Title: Dame Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth Dame Barbara Hepworth Eric Gill Dame Barbara Hepworth, in full Dame Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth (born Jan. 10, 1903, Wakefield , Yorkshire, Eng.—died May 20, 1975, St. Ives, Cornwall ), sculptor whose works were among the earliest abstract sculptures produced in England . Her lyrical forms and feeling for material made her one of the most influential sculptors of the mid-20th century. Interview with British sculptor Barbara Hepworth and shots of her nine-work series … Stock footage courtesy The WPA Film Library Fascinated from early childhood with natural forms and textures, Hepworth decided at age 15 to become a sculptor. In 1919 she enrolled in the Leeds School of Art, where she befriended fellow student Henry Moore . Their lifelong friendship and reciprocal influence were important factors in the parallel development of their careers. Hepworth’s earliest works were naturalistic with simplified features. Purely formal elements gradually gained greater importance for her until, by the early 1930s, her sculpture was entirely abstract. Works such as Reclining Figure (1932) resemble rounded biomorphic forms and natural stones; they seem to be the fruit of long weathering instead of the hard work with a chisel they actually represent. In 1933 Hepworth married (her second husband; the first was the sculptor John Skeaping) the English abstract painter Ben Nicholson , under whose influence she began to make severe, geometric pieces with straight edges and immaculate surfaces. As Hepworth’s sculpture matured during the late 1930s and ’40s, she concentrated on the problem of the counterplay between mass and space. Pieces such as Wave (1943–44) became increasingly open, hollowed out, and perforated, so that the interior space is as important as the mass surrounding it. Her practice, increasingly frequent in her mature pieces, of painting the works’ concave interiors further heightened this effect, while she accented and defined the sculptural voids by stretching strings taut across their openings. During the 1950s Hepworth produced an experimental series called Groups, clusters of small anthropomorphic forms in marble so thin that their translucence creates a magical sense of inner life. In the next decade she was commissioned to do a number of sculptures approximately 20 feet (6 metres) high. Among the more successful of her works in this gigantic format is the geometric Four-Square (Walk Through) (1966). Hepworth was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1965. A Pictorial Autobiography was published in 1970 and reissued in 1993. She died in a fire in her home at St. Ives, Cornwall; her home was preserved as the Barbara Hepworth Home and Sculpture Garden and is run by the Tate St. Ives, a branch of the Tate galleries . Learn More in these related articles: |
Which is the ninth sign of the Zodiac? | Sagittarius - The Archer, The Ninth Zodiac Sign ∟Sagittarius - The Archer, The Ninth Zodiac Sign This section describes the Ninth zodiac sign, Sagittarius, the Archer. Sagittarius, the Archer, is the ninth zodiac sign in Western and Indian astrology, with the following properties: Unicode Symbol: U+2651 ( ) Name: Sagittarius Symbol: The Archer Tropical Sun Sign: November 23 - December 21 Sidereal Sun Sign: December 16 - January 14 Element: Fire Ruling Body: Jupiter Colors: Orange, Red, Teal Numbers: Two and Five Day: Wednesday Related Constellation: Sagittarius Opposite Sign: Gemini, the Twins Your sidereal zodiac sun sign is Sagittarius, the Archer, if you were born between December 16 - January 14. During this period, the Sun's apparent position is in the Taurus constellation area - the Sun and the Taurus constellation are in the same direction if you view them from the Earth. Sidereal zodiac sun sign is used in Indian astrology. Your tropical zodiac sun sign is Sagittarius, the Archer, if you were born between November 23 - December 21. The period shifted, because tropical sun signs follow the equinoxes, which has been shifted for about 24 days because of the precession. Tropical zodiac sun sign is used in Western astrology. If your sun sign is Sagittarius, the Archer, here is nice logo for you from istockphoto.com: According to wikipedia.com, Sagittarius is associated with travel and expansion. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a dynamic, intellectual, ethical, humorous, generous, open-hearted, compassionate, and energetic character, but one which is also prone to pridefulness, impulsiveness, impatience, impracticality, and blind optimism. Many Web sites provide daily forecasts based on Western sun sign astrology. Here is an example for Sagittarius, the Archer, from Yahoo: Quickie: You will be very irritated by crowds of people today. Seek solitude if possible. Overview: Take yourself on an escapade, especially if you're in need of a change of pace. (Who knew that this much fun could require so much energy?) It's time to cool it down with a low-key activity. Table of Contents |
Which male film star was charged in New York with assault in June 2005, having thrown a telephone at a member of hotel staff? | Gangster Films: Media Resources Center UCB Credits and other information from the Internet Movie Database Algiers (1938) Directed by John Cromwell. Cast: Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie, Joseph Calleia, Alan Hale. Pepe Le Moko, a thief who escaped from France with a fortune in jewels, has for two years lived in, and virtually ruled, the mazelike, impenetrable Casbah, "native quarter" of Algiers. A French official insists that he be captured, but sly Inspector Slimane knows he need only bide his time. The suave Pepe increasingly regards his stronghold as also his prison, especially when he meets beautiful Parisian visitor Gaby, who reminds him of the boulevards to which he dare not return...and arouses the mad jealousy of Ines, his Algerian mistress. 96 min. DVD X519 UC users only Alibi (1924) Directed by Roland West. Cast: Chester Morris, Harry Stubbs, Mae Busch, Eleanor Griffith, Regis Toomey. A prohibition gangster rejoins his mob soon after being released from prison. When a policeman is murdered during a robbery, he falls under suspicion and the detective squad employs its most sophisticated and barbaric techniques to bring him to justice. 84 min. DVD 8363 Credits and other information from the Internet Movie Database The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) Directed by Anatole Litvak. Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins, Donald Crisp, Gale Page. Dr. Clitterhouse wants to find out what makes a criminal tick. Eager to study the physical and mental states of lawbreakers, he joins a gang of jewel thieves. Rocks Valentine, an ice-blooded tough guy the doc calls "a magnificient speciment of pure viciousness," is part of the gang. Jo Keller is a savvy crime queen the doc hooks up with. Special features: Commentary by historians Dr. Drew Casper and Richard Jewell; Warner Night at the Movies 1938 short subjects gallery: vintage newsreel; Your true adventure series short "Night intruder;" musical short "Toyland casino;" classic cartoon "Count me out;" trailers; audio-only bonus: Edward G. Robinson in 2 radio show adaptations. 87 min. DVD X514 Credits and other information from the Internet Movie Database American Gangster (2007) Directed by Ridley Scott. Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, RZA, Lymari Nadal, Roger Guenveur Smith. Disc one: Unrated extended version (177 min.) ; Original theatrical version (158 min.) -- Disc two: Special features (ca. 113 min.) -- Disc three: Special features (ca. 53 min.). Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia. Lucas comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States and as a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of Richie Roberts, a dedicated and honest policeman who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Inspired by a true story. Special features: Disc one: Feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian (Theatrical version only) ; Disc two: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening; "Fallen empire: making 'American gangster'"; Case files ; Disc three: Music videos: "Do you feel me (Remix)" performed by Anthony Hamilton featuring Ghostface Killah, "Blue magic" from Jay-Z's album "American gangster"; Hip-hop infusion featuring Common and T.I.; "The BET special: the making of 'American gangster'"; "Dateline NBC: 'American gangster' first look"; Theatrical trailer. 335 min. DVD 9554 Credits and other information from the Internet Movie Database The American Soldier (Der Amerikanische Soldat) (West Germany, 1970) Written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Cast: Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas, Jan George, Margarethe Von Trotta. Story about a charisma |
'Chantrelle' and 'Porcini' are both well-known varieties of which foodstuff? | Chanterelles: Information on Famous Gourmet Mushrooms > Chanterelle Mushrooms Chanterelles: Pleasing to the Eye and Taste Buds Chanterelles are some of the most popular edible mushrooms in the world. Known for their unique flavor and beautiful appearance, spotting them in the woods is a special treat for mushroom hunters everywhere. They are mycorrhizal, meaning they form a beneficial, symbiotic relationship with the roots of trees. This makes cultivation very difficult to impossible. Thus most chanterelles, even the ones you find for sale in a store, were picked from the wild. Here you'll find more information on these tasty mushrooms. We'll start with some basic facts , and move on to where to find them . At the end are cooking instructions , including an easy recipe. Worth preparing for your first (or millionth!) chanterelle mushroom experience. For more in-depth information on the identification of these mushrooms, click here. Basic Facts There are many species of edible chanterelles in the Cantharellus genus. The most well known is Cantharellus cibarius, the golden chanterelle mushroom. Like so many different types of mushrooms, there is now debate over the classification of Cantharellus cibarius. Mycologists now suspect it could actually be made up of a number of different species. For now, Cantharellus cibarius is the most common species name you'll see in North America. Due to their mycorrhizal relationship with trees, you'll only find them growing on the ground, usually near some sort of hardwood (oaks, conifers, etc). These are summer to fall mushrooms. In my area that means they fruit anywhere from June to September. They mainly fruit in North American and North Europe, however they are also found in Asia, Mexico, and Africa. Caps are usually convex to vase-shaped, with a yellow to yellow-orange color. Their stems are smooth, not hollow, and the same color as the cap. They contain vitamin C as well as a high amount of carotene. High carotene levels play in part in their distinctive orange-yellow color. Fascinating research is being done regarding the insecticidal properties of chanterelles. These properties seem to be the reason that chanterelles resist rot and bugs better than many other wild mushrooms. Finding Chanterelles To experience the distinctive flavor of these gourmet mushrooms, you'll have to either hunt for them in the woods or buy them from a store. When purchasing, make sure they're clean, dry, and have a light fruity odor. Don't buy anything that looks old, wet, mushy, or has a funny smell. You'll find them for sale in gourmet or natural food stores. Dried mushrooms are available for purchase as well. To reconstitute, simply soak them in warm water for 30 minutes or add them to a recipe with simmering liquids in the last 10-15 minutes. As these mushrooms are mycorrhizal and haven't been mass cultivated successfully yet, buying them will always be a little pricey. But if you live in the right area, you may be able to find some for free! If you decide to go chanterelle mushroom hunting, take the time to learn about proper identification. There are false look-alikes that can make you sick, so make sure you consult an expert after your first few times out. I've written a more thorough page on the identification of chanterelle mushrooms here . Some basic things to keep in mind: Look for the presence of false gills. These are interlaced wrinkles on the underside of the cap (see above picture). Unlike the true gills of a button mushrooms from the grocery store, they cannot be easily removed. They grow on the ground, near hardwoods such as oaks and conifers. Appear mid-summer to fall. Click here for more identification information. Start learning how to find your own chanterelles! A final word on mushroom hunting: chanterelles are extremely popular and many believe they are being over-hunted. Please respect your natural area and only hunt what you can eat, making sure to leave some so they can drop their spores and give the organism a better chance for reproduction. Once you've acquired some mu |
Who played 'Olive Oyl' in the 1980 film 'Popeye'? | Watch Popeye Online | 1980 Movie | Yidio Watch Popeye "The sailor man with the spinach can!" Popeye was a risk taking movie in 1980. It turned the very popular Popeye comic strip from E. C. Segar into a musical film. This came from the mind of Robert Altman, but it came to life because of Robin Williams and Shelly Duvall playing the lead characters so well. Each played Popeye and his girl Olive Oyl respectively in the motion picture. Popeye is the story of a sailor man who loves his spinach. He finds himself a stranger in the harbor town of Sweethaven, where he has rowed by dingy to shore. Most of Sweethaven's residents find him suspicious, but luckily this is untrue of the Oyl family. They offer Popeye a place to stay, and while at the Oyl family boarding house, Popeye falls in love. The girl who won his heart is the Oyl's daughter, Olive. Unfortunately Olive Oyl is already promised to marry a big brute of a man named Captain Bluto. This causes Popeye and Bluto to immediately become enemies. Their dislike brings them to blows and continuous competition for the love of Olive Oyl. Popeye is frustrated by not only this, but other concerns, such as finding his missing father. Popeye is a film with many layers, but perhaps the strongest message throughout the film tells us about the value of true friendship. Popeye has two main friends, Wimpy and little Swee'Pea. Neither one is as strong as Popeye, yet their loyalty to their sailor friend is there through anything. Which is why, the kidnapping of Swee'Pea by Bluto sets Popeye off, and it is his turn to teach some lessons to the Captain about sailors and their love of spinach. The movie Popeye has anything and everything to offer the audience. It is as classic today, as it was decades ago when released. Anyone who has not seen it, be sure to put it on your honey do list, pack your sailor bags, and your sea legs. |
What two letters make up the Internet Country Code for Denmark? | VC - Internet Country Abbreviations Internet Country Abbreviations Color: [ Red = unvisited ] [ Blue = visited ] Ever wonder what country a given email or posting is from? Can't remember if CA is Canada or California? Answer: Canada is correct. California does not have its own code. It is not a country, but don't tell the natives there. They sometimes think it is. I know. I live with them. Ever wonder if ES is Estonia? Answer: ES is Spain where people speak Spanish (Think "Espana," the name used by many to mean Spain). EE is Estonia where people speak Estonian. Well, here is a list culled from different Internet sources, sorted 2 ways: by the two-letter country code and by the country name. Note: You may also visit Domain name registries around the world for a more complete and up to date list that includes more than just country codes, for example, gov for US Government, edu for Educational, mil for US Dept of Defense, org for Organizations, name for Personal, etc. Go to: [ Home Page | Top | Sorted by code | Sorted by country | Bottom ] Abbreviations sorted by country code AC Ascension Island AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso BG Bulgaria BH Bahrain BI Burundi BJ Benin BM Bermuda BN Brunei Darussalam BO Bolivia BR Brazil BS Bahamas BT Bhutan BV Bouvet Island BW Botswana BY Belarus BZ Belize CA Canada CC Cocos (Keeling Islands) CF Central African Republic CG Congo CH Switzerland CI Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) CK Cook Islands CL Chile CM Cameroon CN China CO Colombia CR Costa Rica CU Cuba CV Cape Verde CX Christmas Island CY Cyprus CZ Czech Republic DE Germany DJ Djibouti DK Denmark DM Dominica DO Dominican Republic DZ Algeria EC Ecuador EE Estonia EG Egypt EH Western Sahara ER Eritrea ES Spain ET Ethiopia EU Europe FI Finland FJ Fiji FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas) FM Micronesia FO Faroe Islands FR France FX France, Metropolitan GA Gabon GB United Kingdom GD Grenada GE Georgia GF French Guiana GH Ghana GI Gibraltar GL Greenland GM Gambia GN Guinea GP Guadeloupe GQ Equatorial Guinea GR Greece GS S. Georgia and S. Sandwich Isls. GT Guatemala GU Guam GW Guinea-Bissau GY Guyana HK Hong Kong HM Heard and McDonald Islands HN Honduras HR Croatia (Hrvatska) HT Haiti HU Hungary ID Indonesia IE Ireland IL Israel IN India IO British Indian Ocean Territory IQ Iraq IR Iran IS Iceland IT Italy JM Jamaica JO Jordan JP Japan KE Kenya KG Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic) KH Cambodia KI Kiribati KM Comoros KN Saint Kitts and Nevis KP Korea (North) (People's Republic) KR Korea (South) (Republic) KW Kuwait KY Cayman Islands KZ Kazakhstan LA Laos LB Lebanon LC Saint Lucia LI Liechtenstein LK Sri Lanka LR Liberia LS Lesotho LT Lithuania LU Luxembourg LV Latvia LY Libya MA Morocco MC Monaco MD Moldova MG Madagascar MH Marshall Islands MK Macedonia ML Mali MM Myanmar MN Mongolia MO Macau MP Northern Mariana Islands MQ Martinique MR Mauritania MS Montserrat MT Malta MU Mauritius MV Maldives MW Malawi MX Mexico MY Malaysia MZ Mozambique NA Namibia NC New Caledonia NE Niger NF Norfolk Island NG Nigeria NI |
Which Africancapital city is served by 'Bole Airport'? | Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa - TripAdvisor - [ADD - ADD] Cheap flights from Sarajevo to Addis Ababa † Prices are based on round trip travel with returns between 1-21 days after departure. These are the best fares found by travelers who searched TripAdvisor and a select group of our fare search partners in the past 72 hours. Ticket prices and seat availability change rapidly and cannot be guaranteed. About TripAdvisor Flights Your one-stop shop for finding the best flights from Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa. Simply tell us where and when you want to travel and we'll do all the legwork for you. Featuring the most powerful shopping tools on the web, we search the largest online travel websites, established airfare discounters, plus the world's leading airlines and low-cost carriers to bring back thousands of flight options. Travel information for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Addis Ababa Route information Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 0 miles from Addis Ababa Nairobi, Kenya - Jomo Kenyatta Intl is the most popular connection for one stop flights between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Addis Ababa Arrival information Addis Ababa is 5 mi from Bole Airport (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Bole Airport (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Right now, 35 airlines operate out of Bole Airport. Bole Airport offers nonstop flights to 78 cities. Every week, at least 182 domestic flights and 1,498 international flights depart from Bole Airport. Several popular airlines fly into Bole Airport, including |
Which European country's national flag is a horizontal tricolour: Blue, Black and White? | World Flags World Flags This page lists of the various symbols in the World Flags group. Flags from countries around the world, including their origins, design and history. Edit this group The Flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqipërisë) is a red flag, with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the centre, that represents the sovereign state of Albania located in the Balkans. Adopted april 7, 1992 Flag of Algeria The national flag of Algeria (Arabic: علم الجزائر, Berber: Acenyal n Dzayer) consists of two equal vertical bars, green and white, charged in the center with a red star and crescent. The white color represents peace; the green, the beauty of nature; the red, the blood of those killed fighting for independence in the Algerian War (1954 to 1962) and the star and crescent represent Islam. Flag of Andorra The national flag of the Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Bandera d'Andorra) was adopted in 1866. The flag is a vertical tricolour of blue, yellow, and red with the coat of arms of Andorra in the centre. Although the three vertical bars may at first appear to be of equal width, the centre yellow bar is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of bar widths is 8:9:8. The overall flag ratio is 7:10. Flag of Bangladesh The national flag of Bangladesh was adopted officially on 17 January 1972. It is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The map was later deleted from the flag, most likely to simplify the design.[citation needed] A red disc is on top of the green field, offset slightly toward the hoist so that it appears centred when the flag is flying. The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal, and also the blood of those who died for the independence of Bangladesh. The green field stands for the lushness of the land of Bangladesh. Flag of Barbados The national flag of Barbados was officially adopted on 30 November 1966, the island's first Independence Day. It consists of a triband of two bands of ultramarine, which are said to stand for the ocean; separated by a golden middle band, representing the sand on the island. A black trident-head (commonly called the "broken trident"), is centred within the golden band. Flag of Belarus The current national flag of Belarus (Belarusian: Сцяг Беларусі, Stsyah Byelarusi; Russian: Флаг Беларуси, Flag Belarusi) is a red and green flag with a white and red ornament pattern placed at the staff (hoist) end. The current design was introduced in 2012 by the State Committee for Standardization of the Republic of Belarus, and is adapted from a design approved in a referendum in May 1995. The current flag is a modification of the 1951 flag used while the country was a republic of the Soviet Union. The changes from the Byelorussian SSR was to not only remove symbols of communism (the hammer and sickle and also the red star) but it reversed the colors of the ornament pattern from white on red with red on white. Since the 1995 referendum, several flags used by government officials and agencies were modeled from the national flag. Flag of Cameroon The national flag of Cameroon was adopted in its present form on 20 May 1975 after Cameroon became a unitary state. It is a vertical tricolor of green, red and yellow, defaced with a five-pointed star in its center. There is a wide variation in the size of the central star, although it is always contained within the inside stripe. Flag of Canada The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf and l'Unifolié (French for "the one-leafed"), is a flag consisting of a red field with a white square at its centre, in the middle of which is featured a stylized, 11-pointed, red maple leaf. Flag of Chile The national flag of Chile, consists of two unequal horizontal bands of white and red and a blue square the same height as the white band in the canton, which bears a white five-pointed star in the center. It was adopted on 18 October 1817. The Chilean flag is also known in Spanish as La Estrella Solitaria (The Lone Star). Flag of China The flag of the People's Republic of China is a |
In 'Monopoly', what is situated between 'Old Kent Road'and 'Whitechapel Road'? | Category:Dark Purple/Brown Properties | Monopoly Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Alphabetical | In a standard set of Monopoly, the first 2 properties are either Dark Purple or Brown , depending on how recent the set is. These properties begin the journey around the Monopoly Board. In a traditional US board , the first is Mediterranean Avenue , followed by Community Chest and Baltic Avenue . It is impossible to land on Mediterranean Avenue on a player's first turn. Baltic Avenue is the better of the 2 brown properties. Payoff According to The Monopoly Companion, these properties rank in 10th out of 10 in terms of visitation frequency. With Hotels, approximately 13.6% of the investment is paid off each time one opponent passes Go . These properties rank 9th out of 10 in payoff percentage. For access to both Brown Properties, go to that category. |
Scarborough is the capital of which West Indian island? | What is a list of West Indies islands? | Reference.com What is a list of West Indies islands? A: Quick Answer The West Indies, more commonly referred to as the Caribbean, consists of three major island groups: the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles include some of the most well-known individual islands, including Cuba and Puerto Rico. Full Answer The Greater Antilles also include Jamaica, Hispaniola, and the two-nation island of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Lesser Antilles are home to vastly diverse islands, including the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and Grenada. Further to the southwest, the West Indies also consist of those islands located off the coast of Venezuela on the South American Shelf, including Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago. The Bahamas themselves contain over 3,000 individual islands and reefs. Historically, the islands of the West Indies were first named by Columbus, the Genoan explorer who initially believed he had discovered a sea route to Asia. In the following centuries, the islands were typically listed in accordance with their colonial affiliation, most prominently with England, France, Spain, Holland, Denmark or, later on, the United States. For example, Guadeloupe and Martinique were long considered part of the French West Indies. Since the vast majority of these former European colonies have become independent countries, "Caribbean" has become the frequently preferred nomenclature as of 2014. |
'Meniere's Disease' affects which part of the human body? | How does Meniere's disease affect the body? - Meniere's Disease - Sharecare Meniere's Disease How does Meniere's disease affect the body? A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered In the worst cases, Meniere's disease can be incapacitating. Vertigo and dizziness may be so bad that patients fall down while trying to walk. Patients may lose their hearing in the affected ear or ears. Short-term effects may include nausea and vomiting. Patients may become anxious or depressed. Helpful? This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs. Videos (6) Meniere's Disease Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe spells of vertigo, making you feel like you're spinning. You can also have hearing loss, ringing (tinnitus, pronounced either TINN-itus or tinn-UH-tus)) or a feeling of fullness in your ear. (It usually affects just one ear). Doctors don't fully understand Meniere's Disease but suspect that its caused by a combination of how fluid drains (or does not drain) from your ear, allergies, viruses and genes. There is no known cure for Meniere's Disease, but vertigo is treatable. Meniere's Disease Q&As |
What was the christian name of the classical composer Rachmaninov? | Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) Musical notes for school children Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) How to say the name: ‘Rachmaninoff’ is said like Rack-man-ni-noff.’Sergei’ is said like ‘Sir-gay’. Born: 1st April 1873 in Semyonovo (near Novgorod), Russia. Rachmaninoff’s grave in New York Died: 28th March 1943 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. Buried: Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York (he wanted to be buried at his estate, Villa Senar, in Switzerland, but World War Two was happening which made that impossible). Type of Music: Romantic classical music. Some famous pieces: Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 (for piano). ( See below for a video of Rachmaninoff himself playing this.) 18th Variation from the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (for piano and orchestra). Vocalise (Op. 34, No. 14, a song without words) Some great pieces: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3. ( See below for a video of No. 2.) Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3. Symphonic Dances. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (for choir). All Night Vigil (or Vespers)—for choir. The Bells (a symphony for choir and orchestra). Lots of pieces for the piano (especially his Preludes, Variations on a Theme of Chopin, and Variations on a Theme of Corelli). Many songs (including the Vocalise). Some interesting facts: He was one of the best piano players who ever lived! Much of his best music was written for the piano. This music can be very, very difficult to play. His music is very romantic , even when most other composers at the time were composing modern classical music. In fact, Rachmaninoff was one of the last well-known romantic composers. He became so unhappy when people didn’t like his first Symphony that he wasn’t able to compose anything for three years! Much of his music has very beautiful tunes! A lot of his music has the sound of Russian bells. His ‘Liturgy of St John Chrysostom’ and ‘All Night Vigil’ were written for the Russian Orthodox Church. They sound very different to music written for Western churches (but they sounded too Western for the Russians!). He had to leave Russia during the Russian Revolution (1917). He crossed the border into Finland on a sledge, taking with him only a very few things. He didn’t compose much once he had left Russia. He spent most of the rest of his life in America. He earned his living there by playing the piano and conducting. Everywhere he went, people wanted him to play his famous Prelude in C-sharp minor. ( See below for a video of Rachmaninoff playing this.) Here is a video of the beginning of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. This is one of my favourite pieces of music. I just wish I could play it!! The beginning of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 And here is a video of Rachmaninoff himself playing his famous Prelude in C sharp minor (and two other pieces)! Rachmaninoff himself playing his Prelude in C sharp minor Finally, here is a short home movie of Rachmaninoff. A home movie of Rachmaninoff! |
Name the country is Asia which is double landlocked (surrounded by landlocked countries)? | Globetrotting Galore by Gunnar Garfors: The Two Double Landlocked Countries The Two Double Landlocked Countries Utilising local transport in one of the only two landlocked countries in the world. There are some claims to fame that are more unusual than others. And we all know that something unusual or unique inevitably ends up on bucket lists around the world. It doesn't usually take that much, though. Just check out Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Bragging about restaurants you have visited, drinks you have consumed, views you have experienced, clothing that you wear or celebrities you have slept with is commonplace. I am myself guilty as charged with several, but not all, of the examples listed above. But let's get down to business and concentrate on the important thing in life. Travelling. I have been to all 198 countries in the world, and written a book about it. It came out in English in July, 2015 . Visiting countries that fit a certain bill are present on a lot of bucket lists. One of the more unusual that I have heard about are double landlocked countries. What they are? A landlocked country has no access to an ocean at its borders. 44 of the world's 198 countries are landlocked. See the list below. A double landlocked country on the other hand is a country that is surrounded by landlocked countries. There are only two such countries in the world. Liechtenstein in Europe is surrounded by two landlocked countries; Switzerland and Austria while Uzbekistan in Asia is surrounded by five, all of them are stan countries (ending with "stan"). They are Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan is of course a stan country on its own. As there are seven stan countries in total, the only stan country missing is then Pakistan, which is 300 kilometers from Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is then of course the only country in the world exclusively surrounded by stan countries. Oh, the trivia you pick up here... The 44 landlocked countries of the world Afghanistan |
Who wrote the bestseller 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time'? | Mark Haddon on his best seller, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Books | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close I've been writing books for children for 17 years. Over that time, I've received a steady trickle of letters. Most are from readers telling me how much they've enjoyed this or that book of mine, which always gives me a glow for the rest of the day. Others begin: 'Dear Mr Haddon, We're doing Authors with Mrs Patel and I've been told to write to you', which is flattering, but not in quite the same way. If they ask a question it is almost invariably: 'Where do you get your ideas from?' And if they ask a second question it's usually: 'What is your favourite colour?' I'm not sure I know the answer to either. The best question I ever received came from a boy who asked whether I did much crossing out. I explained that most of my work consisted of crossing out and that crossing out was the secret of all good writing. Three years ago, I wrote The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a novel set in Swindon about a teenage boy with Asperger's syndrome who discovers a murdered poodle on a neighbour's lawn. It was published in two identical editions with different covers, one for adults and one for teenagers. To my continuing amazement, it seems to have spread round the world like some particularly infectious rash. In some ways, it has changed my life completely. In other ways, nothing has changed at all. Almost every journalist asks: 'Where did you get the idea from?' And because of my protagonist's obsession with the unpleasantness of yellow and brown, quite a few have asked: 'What's your favourite colour?', not something Monica Ali or Jonathan Franzen have to field very often. The other question I find myself having to answer at least once a week is: 'What's the difference between writing for children and writing for adults?' I generally take the union line. There is no real difference. Writing for children is bloody difficult; books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts and they should therefore be accorded the same respect. Most children's writers do the same. And rightly so. Despite His Dark Materials at the National, Jacqueline Wilson being crowned Queen of Library Lending and the continuing global reach of Hogwarts, the job still sits in many people's minds somewhere between reporting for the local paper and doing watercolours of cats. Shortly after Curious Incident won the Whitbread Prize, the NB column in the Times Literary Supplement cited this as one more step towards 'the Juvenilisation of Everything'. So it's hardly surprising that children's writers want to beat certain people about the head with a leatherbound volume of The Wind in the Willows. The truth, however, is more complex than the union line. Of course, something happens as you move along the spectrum from Where's Spot? to Mrs Dalloway. And it's not just that the readers get larger and, in many cases, hairier. Nor is it that the job gets harder. A picture book is a fiendishly difficult thing to write (let alone illustrate). It took at least 50 drafts and more than two years for me to whittle The Sea of Tranquility from a bloated 50,000 words to a workable 500. Which seems like a fair trade. If kids like a picture book, they're going to read it at least 50 times, and their parents are going to have to read it with them. Read anything that often and even minor imperfections start to feel like gravel in the bed. I know some authors who have written very successful picture-book texts in an hour of white-hot inspiration but this only serves to demonstrate to the rest of us how infuriatingly elusive the secret is. Why, for example, do the Mr Men books work so incredibly well when they seem to have been produced at speed with a pack of elderly felt pens by a small boy with an overdue school project? It's not a difference in subject matter, either. There are now some very good books for toddlers about sex, and plenty of thrillingly parent-frightening novels for teenagers, many of them written by Melvin Burgess. I |
In which musical does the song 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide', appear? | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) - Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - YouTube Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) - Bless Yore Beautiful Hide 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. Uploaded on Sep 28, 2011 Howard Keel comes to town to find himself a wife, in the 1954 Stanley Donen musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Category |
Which fire-breathing monster in Greek mythology was killed by Bellerophon? | CHIMERA (Khimaira) - Three-Headed Monster of Greek Mythology Chimera Chimera, South Italian red-figure kylix C4th B.C., Musée du Louvre THE KHIMAIRA (Chimera) was a three-headed monster which ravaged the countryside of Lykia (Lycia) in Anatolia. It was a bizarre fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, a goat's head rising from its back, the udders of a goat, and a serpent for a tail. The hero Bellerophon was commanded by King Iobates to slay the beast. He rode into battle on the back of the winged horse Pegasos and drove a lead-tipped lance into its flaming throat, choking the beast on molten metal. Late classical writers believed the creature was a metaphor for a Lycian volcano. FAMILY OF THE CHIMERA TYPHOEUS & EKHIDNA (Hesiod Theogony 319, Homeric Hymn 3.356, Apollodorus 2.32 & Hyginus Pref & Fabulae 151) OFFSPRING SPHINX , NEMEIAN LION (by Orthos ) (Hesiod Theogony 327) ENCYCLOPEDIA CHIMAERA (Chimaira), a fire-breathing monster, which, according to the Homeric poems, was of divine origin. She was brought up by Amisodarus, king of Caria, and afterwards made great havoc in all the country around and among men. The fore part of her body was that of a lion, and the hind part that of a dragon, while the middle was that of a goat. (Hom. Il. vi. 180, xvi. 328 ; comp. Ov. Met. ix. 646.) According to Hesiod (Theog. 319, &c.), she was a daughter of Typhaon and Echidna, and had three heads, one of each of the three animals before mentioned, whence she is called trikephalos or trisômatos. (Eustath. ad Hom. p. 634; Eurip. Ion, 203, &c.; Apollod. i. 9. § 3, ii. 3. § 1.) She was killed by Bellerophon, and Virgil (Aen. vi. 288) places her together with other monsters at the entrance of Orcus. The origin of the notion of this fire-breathing monster must probably be sought for in the volcano of the name of Chimaera near Phaselis, in Lycia (Plin. H. N. ii. 106, v. 27; Mela. i. 15), or in the volcanic valley near the Cragus (Strab. xiv. p. 665, &c.), which is described as the scene of the events connected with the Chimaera. In the works of art recently discovered in Lycia, we find several representations of the Chimaera in the simple form of a species of lion still occurring in that country. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Bellerophon, Pegasus and the Chimera, Laconian black-figure kylix C6th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum Homer, Iliad 6. 179 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "First he [King Iobates of Lykia (Lycia)] sent him [Bellerophon] away with orders to kill the Khimaira (Chimera) none might approach; a thing of immortal make, not human, lion-fronted and snake behind, a goat in the middle, and snorting out the breath of the terrible flame of bright fire. He killed the Khimaira, obeying the portents of the immortals." Homer, Iliad 16. 328 ff : "Amisodaros (Amisodarus), the one who had nourished the furious Khimaira (Chimera) to be an evil to many." Hesiod, Theogony 319 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "She [Ekhidna (Echidna)] bore the Khimaira (Chimera), who snorted raging fire, a beast great and terrible, and strong and swift-footed. Her heads were three: one was that of a glare-eyed lion, one of a goat, and the third of a snake, a powerful drakon (serpentine-dragon). But Khimaira (Chimera) was killed by Pegasos (Pegasus) and gallant Bellerophon. But she also, in love with Orthos (Orthrus) [the two-headed dog], mothered the deadly Sphinx . . . and the Nemeian Lion." Hesiod, Catalogues of Women Fragment 7 (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "With him [Pegasos (Pegasus)] Bellerophon caught and slew the fire-breathing Khimaira (Chimera)." Homeric Hymn 3 to Apollo 356 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C7th - 4th B.C.) : "Phoibos (Phoebus) Apollon boasted over her [the Drakaina Python] : ‘. . . Against cruel death neither Typhoeus [i.e. her consort] shall avail you nor ill-famed Khimaira (Chimera) [her child], but here, shall the Earth and shining Hyperion [the Sun] make you rot (pytho).’" Pindar, Olym |
How was musician Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe better known? | Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe "Jelly Roll" Morton [Q.R.S. Music 3674] 08/??/1926 [Q.R.S. Music 3675] 08/??/1926 There are some musicians who come along and make waves either through their antics, their bravado, or their performance skills. Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton was one of those individuals who managed to captivate fans and raise the eyebrows (and the ire) of other musicians through all three. In this instance, also, it is hard to peg him into a single genre, other than "Jelly Roll Style," given how different and distinctive both his performance and writing of rags and blues was. He left behind one of the more important looks at the origins of ragtime, at least in New Orleans and the South, through a series of remarkable conversations recorded in 1938 and 1939. However, it was his own music and unique style that propelled him to fame, pushed him into obscurity, then resurrected while ostensibly killing him at the same time. Although the most traditional source for his story was long held to be the widely regarded 1950 book by Alan Lomax, Mister Jelly Roll, research of the 21st century by the author and a number of his distinguished peers has turned up a much more accurate look at Morton's variegated story, of which a condensed version is presented here. Early Life in New Orleans The self-proclaimed inventor of Jazz and Stomp music, "Jelly Roll" Morton grew up in the right environment to absorb a variety of musical influences: New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, out of legal wedlock (in a common law marriage) to Edward Joseph Lamothe (or Lemott) and Louise Hermance Monette (or Monett). The often-cited date of September 20 does not align with the official baptismal registry in New Orleans, which insists on an October 20 birth, so the latter will be accepted for this essay as the potentially most accurate accounting, even though Morton himself continued to write September 20 throughout his life. When he was around three or so, Louise left her situation with Lamothe and was soon married to William Mouton on February 5, 1894. Ferd would eventually adopt a variation of his stepfather's last name as his own, morphed into Morton. Growing up on Frenchmen Street a bit outside of the French Quarter, Ferd was just a streetcar ride away from many New Orleans musical venues located in the Quarter and the Tremé, as well as downtown. Considered a true Creole, he was a mulatto, which created its own set of difficulties, as the darker communities did not always accept light skinned blacks, yet they were still too black for the white communities. Storyville as pictured in a postcard from around 1910. Ferdinand got past this by communicating through music. He learned guitar at age 7, and piano at 10. As of the 1900 census the family was located in New Orleans with Ferd's half-sister Eugénie Amède added to the home in late 1897. Another sister, Frances a.k.a. Mimi, arrived in mid-1900. Ferd moved out of the Mouton home the following year, residing with his godmother Laura Hunter (a.k.a. Eulalie Hécaud) for some time. Ferd took piano lessons from local black schoolteacher Rachel D. Moment for an indeterminate period of time. Morton described her as "the biggest ham of a teacher that I've ever heard or seen..." However, with his innate talent he also likely absorbed a lot of the influence of other musicians playing in or near downtown New Orleans. Among those he later cited was Mamie Desdunes (a.k.a. Mary Celina Desdunes Dugue), who played a simple blues style due to a crippled right hand. He also mentioned Tony Jackson and Albert Carroll, and by some accounts claimed to have heard or possibly known the storied but somewhat notorious trumpeter Buddy Bolden. In his teens, Ferd became, be his own account, one of the most renowned pianists in Storyville, the red light district of New Orleans set up by alderman Alfred Story in 1897. There is some evidence, or lack thereof, to counter this bodacious claim, but there is little doubt that he spent some time either playing or listening to others play in the houses there. H |
The Great Yorkshire Show has been held where since 1952? | New-Look Hall Proposed for Great Yorkshire Showground | Yorkshire Agricultural Society or contact us here New-Look Hall Proposed for Great Yorkshire Showground The Great Yorkshire Showground is poised to enter a new era as owners, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, unveil plans to replace its original exhibition hall, Hall 1. The showground is best known as the venue for the annual Great Yorkshire Show but year round it hosts a wide range of events, from exhibitions to weddings and from the Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows to numerous trade fairs and dinners. Many of these are based in the Society’s two exhibition halls at the showground on the edge of Harrogate. The proposed new building from the north west elevation The Society is applying for planning permission to replace the original hall with a more modern and visually pleasing building, so it can continue to use this for its own events and all the other events that come to the Showground. The £10m project will be the largest ever undertaken by the Society. The Great Yorkshire Showground has 5,372m² of lettable event space in the current Hall 1 and adjacent Hall 2 which, if the application is approved, would increase to 6,270m². The proposed new Hall would comprise 4320 m² compared with existing building which is 3422 m². An independent survey last year by Genecon, revealed that the Showground adds £47m per annum to the local economy. Heather Parry, Deputy Chief Executive said: “Hall 1 was originally constructed in the 1960s and expected to last for 20 years so it has been a good Yorkshire investment! Unfortunately it is now deteriorating so we need to replace it. Today’s visitors expect higher standards and better facilities than those of 50 years ago so we are adding a large foyer area, a café and improved toilet facilities. “Harrogate is already a popular choice for event organisers and we want to make sure it stays up there with the best. It is expected that the cost of this building will be in the region of £10m, which is a significant investment but an important one for the financial future of the Society and the local economy. We work closely with HIC in the Harrogate town centre and are attending Confex, the national events show, together with Visit Harrogate. Our facilities remain complementary but distinctly different”, she said. A recent consultation day for the Showground’s neighbours was extremely positive with all but one saying the scheme was a huge improvement on the existing structure. Consultation has also taken place with local business including the town’s hotels and guesthouses - 19 of which have written letters of support. The project has also been warmly welcomed by The Harrogate Chamber of Trade & Commerce. The building has been designed by P+HS Architects, who also designed the Regional Agricultural Centre and Fodder. The company is based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. The Great Yorkshire Show has been held in Harrogate since 1952 and in June 2009, the Society opened Fodder, its award winning shop and café, as well as the Regional Agricultural Centre. A registered charity, all the profits from hosting events on the showground go to help fund its work raising awareness of the importance of Britain’s agricultural industry. These initiatives include 14,000 children who attend rurally related events, ranging from ‘Countryside Days’ for primary school children to the autumn careers event for teenagers where opportunities for employment in the rural sector are amongst the opportunities highlighted. In addition the Society funds work to help keep rural areas vibrant and to promote farming initiatives. Most recently it launched the Future Farmers of Yorkshire group and the Farmer Scientist Network as well as Springtime Live – a fun day out with a rural theme aimed at young families. |
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