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What was singer Gary Numan's first number one in the U.K.? | Gary Numan | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Biography All Music Guide All Music Guide: One of the founding fathers of synth pop, Gary Numan's influence extends far beyond his lone American hit, "Cars," which still stands as one of the defining new wave singles. That seminal track helped usher in the synth pop era on both sides of the Atlantic, especially his native U.K., where he was a genuine pop star and consistent hitmaker during the early '80s. Even after new wave had petered out, Numan's impact continued to make itself felt; his dark, paranoid vision, theatrically icy alien persona, and clinical, robotic sound were echoed strongly in the work of many goth rock and (especially) industrial artists to come. For his part, Numan just kept on recording, and by the late '90s he'd become a hip name to drop; prominent alt-rock bands covered his hits in concert, and a goth-flavored brand of industrial dance christened darkwave looked to him as its mentor. Numan was born Gary Anthony James Webb on March 8, 1958, in the West London section of Hammersmith. A shy child, music brought him out of his shell; he began playing guitar in his early teens and played in several short-lived bands. Inspired by the amateurism of the punk movement, he joined a punk group called the Lasers in 1976. The following year, he and bassist Paul Gardiner split off to form a new group, dubbed Tubeway Army, with drummer Bob Simmonds; they recorded a couple of singles under futuristic pseudonyms (Valerium [or Valerian], Scarlett, and Rael, respectively) that attempted to match their new interest in synthesizers. Scrapping that idea, Webb rechristened himself Gary Numan and replaced Simmonds with his uncle Jess Lidyard. Thus constituted, Tubeway Army cut a set of punk-meets-Kraftwerk demos for Beggars Banquet in early 1978, which were released several years later as The Plan. That summer, Numan sang a TV commercial jingle for jeans, and toward the end of the year the group's debut album, Tubeway Army, appeared. Chiefly influenced by Kraftwerk and David Bowie's Berlin-era collaborations with Brian Eno, the album also displayed Numan's fascination with the electronic, experimental side of glam (Roxy Music, Ultravox) and Krautrock (Can), as well as science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. The group's second album, Replicas, credited to Gary Numan & Tubeway Army, was released in early 1979. Its accompanying single, "Are 'Friends' Electric?," was a left-field smash, topping the U.K. charts and sending Replicas to number one on the album listings as well. (The record also included "Down in the Park," an oft-covered song that stands as one of Numan's most gothic outings.) Numan had become a star overnight, despite critical distaste for any music so heavily reliant on synthesizers, and he formed a larger backing band that replaced Tubeway Army, keeping Gardiner on bass. The Pleasure Principle was released in the fall of 1979 and spawned Numan's international hit "Cars," which reached the American Top Ten and hit number one in the U.K.; the album also became Numan's second straight British number one. He put together a hugely elaborate, futuristic stage show and went on a money-losing tour, and also began to indulge his hobby as an amateur pilot with his newfound wealth. Numan returned in the fall of 1980 with Telekon, his third straight chart-topping album in Britain, and scored two Top Five hits with "We Are Glass" and "I Die: You Die"; "This Wreckage" later reached the Top 20. In 1981, Numan announced his retirement from live performance, playing several farewell concerts just prior to the release of Dance. While Dance and its lead single, "She's Got Claws," were both climbing into the British Top Five, Numan attempted to fly around the world, but in a bizarre twist was arrested in India on suspicion of spying and smuggling. The charges were dropped, although authorities confiscated his plane. His retirement proved short-lived, but when he returned in 1982 with I, Assassin, some of his popularity had dissipated -- perhaps because of the retirement an |
Which prefix vehicle registration letter was the first to be introduced in a month other than August? | Number plate formats explained; UK car registrations 2001 Example of a prefix plate: K50 WTB The last three characters would originally have been able to identify the area of the country in which the registration was issued (in the above example the WTB indicates that this registration would have been released in Liverpool). And the number is simply a way of uniquely identifying one registration from the possible 999 alternatives with the same prefix and suffix combinations that could be out there. As these registrations have an age identifier (the prefix), you can only assign them to vehicles of the same age as the registration or younger. As with all registrations that carry a year identifier you can make your vehicle look as old as you want, but not one day newer. So, for example, the above registration - K50 WTB - could be assigned to any vehicle first manufactured after 01/08/1992, but you'd be unable to put it on a vehicle that was manufactured before that date as you would be giving the impression that the vehicle was newer than it is. We presently have around 8 million unique prefix registrations on our database which you can search through. New Style Registrations Explained (E.G. SK54 MPK) New Style registrations are those which follow the format of a two letter prefix (in the above example the SK), followed by a two digit year identifier (the 54 above) and finally three more letters (MPK). The New Style reg became the current standard for vehicles from the second half of 2000 - and replaced the exhausted prefix format. For the first time in UK mainland registrations the letter Z was allowed as a character in the last three letters - but not in the prefix. The two digit number in the registration would originally have been used to to determine the age of the vehicle it was being displayed on - as shown in the below table. Year 30 80 The two prefix letters of this registration would originally have been used to identify the area of the country in which the registration was issued (in the above example the SK indicates that this registration would have been released in Scotland, most likely from the Edinburgh DVLA Vehicle Registration Office.). As these registrations have an age identifier (the two digits), you can only assign them to vehicles of the same age as the registration or younger. As with all registrations that carry a year identifier you can make your vehicle look as old as you want, but not one day newer. So, for example, the above registration - SK54 MPK - could be assigned to any vehicle first manufactured after 01/09/2004, but you'd be unable to put it on a vehicle that was manufactured before that date as you would be giving the impression that the vehicle was newer than it is. We presently have around 49 million unique new style registrations on our database which you can search. Suffix Registrations Explained (E.G. FVL 144M) Suffix registrations are those which follow the format of three letters (in the above example FVL) a number which can be 1, 2 or 3 digits in length (The above is an example of a three digit suffix with the number 144) and finally a single year identifying letter (in this case M). The final letter (or suffix hence the name of this style of registration), would originally have been used to determine the age of the vehicle it was being displayed on - as shown in the below table. SUFFIX Y 1982 The first three characters would originally have been able to identify the area of the country in which the registration was issued (in the above example the FVL indicates that this registration would have been released in Lincoln). And the number is simply a way of uniquely identifying one registration from the possible 999 alternatives with the same prefix and suffix combinations that could be out there. As these registrations have an age identifier (the suffix), you can only assign them to vehicles of the same age as the registration or younger. As with all registrations that carry a year identifier you can make your vehicle look as old as you want, but not one day newer. So, for example |
In the TV series 'Batman', who played the part of 'The Joker'? | Joker (Batman 1966 TV Series) | DC Database | Fandom powered by Wikia Joker (Batman 1966 TV Series) 97,730pages on History Overview The Joker was a criminal from Gotham City, an intelligent, persistent and dangerous nemesis of Batman and Robin . Early Life Not much is known about the Joker's early life. On one occasion, he was implied to have been a high school dropout. In addition, Batman once noted that he was a well-known hypnotist before he turned to a life of crime. Criminal Career Intelligent and creative, yet totally amoral, the Joker engaged in a wide variety of crimes throughout his life and clashed with Gotham's law enforcement - especially Batman and Robin - on numerous occasions. As a career criminal, the Joker was no stranger to incarceration within Gotham State Penitentiary. Though he made daring escapes from the institution on several occasions, and managed to get lawfully released from it on several others by feigning reformation, he would always find himself returned to its confines by Batman and Robin. (This was in keeping with his well-documented expertise, in the comics, in jailbreaks.) Utility Belt Caper One of the Joker's earliest crime sprees began with an ingenious escape from Gotham State Penitentiary, facilitated during a softball game in the penitentiary's exercise yard. Once free, the Clown Prince of Crime immediately set out to rob Gotham Museum of its new jewel collection, but was quickly foiled by Batman and Robin, and barely managed to evade capture. Attributing this defeat to Batman's gadget-laden utility belt, the Joker decided to create a utility belt of his own. The belt - and the gadgets that it contained - soon proved a wise investment for the Harlequin of Hate. The Joker's next two heists - at a performance of the opera I Pagliacci and at a warehouse storing valuable African masks - saw him hold his own against Batman and Robin before making clean getaways. In the former case, the Joker even came within a hair's breadth of unmasking the duo. Soon, public confidence in Batman and Robin plunged, and crime rates soared across Gotham City. Drunk on victory, the Joker sought to finish off the Dynamic Duo at the launch ceremony of the S.S. Gotham, where Batman was to perform the ceremonial champagne-smashing. The Clown Prince of Crime tampered with the vintage champagne bottle to be used in the ceremony, leaving a bottle that would release paralyzing gas when smashed. On the day of the launch, the Joker's plan went off without a hitch: the gimmicked bottle soon (apparently) rendered both heroes helpless, and the Joker and his gang were able to swoop in and kidnap the Dynamic Duo. A gleeful Joker brought the (seemingly) paralyzed heroes back to his hideout and eagerly televised his victory, threatening to have the heroes executed unless his demands were met. Soon after, however, he was treated to a rude surprise: the Dynamic Duo were up and about, having caught on to the Joker's ruse shortly after they had been handed the bottle--Batman had noticed that the the new bottle's cork was not discolored with age, as that of a true vintage bottle would have been. Knowing this, the heroes had taken antidote pills before smashing the bottle, and had been faking helplessness the entire time. The heroes then quickly defeated the Joker and his men, and returned them to the penitentiary. Back to School Some time after the utility belt caper, the Joker was released from the penitentiary, but quickly returned to his old ways. The Harlequin of Hate soon created a series of remote-controlled gadgets to carry out his schemes with. Among these gadgets were several vending machines rigged to deposit money, which the Joker planted inside Woodrow Roosevelt High School, as part of a gambit to tempt students into joining his gang with promises of easy wealth. The other machines, meanwhile, were stationed inside various businesses across Gotham, and assisted the Joker's men in committing ordinary robberies. The Joker's antics soon attracted attention from Batman and Robin - attention that the Harlequin of Hate ope |
Which organisation were the arch-enemies of 'Napoleon Solo', 'Ilya Kuriakin' and the 'U.N.C.L.E.' agency? | The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Man From U.N.C.L.E. EDIT Welcome to the complete The Man from U.N.C.L.E. guide at TV.com. This is the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement. Meet our top Enforcement Agents, Mr. Illya Kuryakin and Mr. Napoleon Solo. For four seasons, their job was to stop evil organizations such as THRUSH in their plans and attempts for world domination. Last Man Standing A House Divided NEW More Info About This Show Categories Themes 60s, Thrillers, secrets and lies, saving the world, quirky characters Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background: |
What title did Edward I confer on his eldest son in 1301? | prince | title | Britannica.com Prince Prince, feminine princess, a European title of rank, usually denoting a person exercising complete or almost complete sovereignty or a member of a royal family, but in some cases used to designate high-ranking nobles. France Although lordly vassals might conventionally be referred to as “princes,” the title of prince was not official in France until the 15th century, when members of the royal house came to be distinguished as “princes of the blood” (princes du sang) with specified rights of precedence ; in 1711 they were granted precedence absolutely. In a few cases the king accorded or acknowledged the title without defining the status of a principality in relation to a duchy, a countship, or a marquisate. Such princely titles were often borne by the eldest sons of dukes. Germany From the 10th to the 12th century a new class of Fürsten, or princes, arose in Germany, consisting of the holders of well-defined territorial lordships in immediate dependence on the German king and on the Holy Roman Empire . An Estate of Princes of the Realm ( Reichsfürstenstand) came into being from the 1180s and comprised dukes, counts palatine, margraves, landgraves, archbishops, bishops, certain abbots, and the masters of the military-religious orders. New admissions to this estate required not only the sovereigns’ bestowal of the title Fürst (lower than that of duke or landgrave) but also the consent of the existing princes. In the Reichstag, or Diet, the Kurfürsten, or electoral princes (more commonly, elector s), eventually set themselves apart from the others, whose number grew considerably until the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. Only 10 princes were not mediatized by 1815—including Liechtenstein , which even survived World Wars I and II. The title of Fürst as bestowed by the Prussian monarchy in the 19th–20th century was simply honorific. The German language uses the term Fürst for a prince with sovereign or quasi-sovereign rights or for the head of a princely family, but it may use Prinz for a junior member of a sovereign or princely house. Examples are Kronprinz, crown prince; Kurprinz, electoral prince, heir to an electorate; Erbprinz, hereditary prince, heir to a principality; Prinz von Preussen, heir presumptive to Prussia; and Prinz von Battenberg, for descendants of the grand ducal house of Hesse through a morganatic marriage. Spain and Portugal burgrave In Spain counts of Barcelona had been regarded as princes of Catalonia in the sense that they were the greatest feudatories of that country; and, when Count Ramón Berenguer IV became king-consort of Aragon in 1137, he styled himself Príncipe de Aragon instead of king. The sons of Spanish kings, meanwhile, had the style of infante; but the title of Príncipe de Asturias was created, in 1388, for the eldest son of John I of Castile, the future Henry III of Castile. On the union of the Castilian and Aragonese crowns, this title became that of the heir apparent to the whole Spanish monarchy; it long remained the only Spanish princely title. In 1795, however, the title Príncipe de la Paz was created for Manuel de Godoy , with higher rank than his duchy of La Alcudia; but it was abolished in 1808. Baldomero Espartero received the title Príncipe de Vergara in 1872 for his lifetime only. Outside Spain, on the other hand, the Spanish kings bestowed princely titles with extreme liberality. In Portugal the heir apparent to the throne had the title of Prince Royal from the reign of King Edward (1433–38). Italy In southern Italy the Lombard dukes of Benevento became practically sovereign princes after the Frankish annexation of the northern kingdom of Lombardy (774); successive partitions of their territory, from 847, created three principalities—Benevento, Salerno, and Capua. In the 11th century the latter two fell to the Normans, while Benevento became an exclave of the Papal States . Subsequently, princely titles became very numerous in southern Italy: the Spanish kings conceded at least 120 for Sicily and about as many for Naples. For Italy |
What is the name of the fictitious brewery that supplies the 'Rovers Return' in 'Coronation Street'? | Rovers Return Inn | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Rovers exterior, facing onto Coronation Street The Rovers Return Inn (formerly The Rover's Return Inn; often referred to as The Rovers Return or The Rovers) is a public house in Coronation Street , Weatherfield . The pub is located at the corner of Coronation Street and Rosamund Street and was first opened in 1902 , part of a chain of Weatherfield pubs owned by brewery Newton & Ridley . In 1995 , the brewery sold the Rovers and since then it has been a free house, although Newton & Ridley continue to supply the pub's ale. The alcohol licence is currently held by Liz McDonald who runs the Rovers as its landlady. Stella Price purchased the pub outright from Steve McDonald in 2012 , but Liz and Steve bought the pub back the following year. The current tenants are Liz, her son Steve and his wife Michelle Connor . Previous landlords have included Jack and Annie Walker , Bet and Alec Gilroy and Jack and Vera Duckworth . Other notable staff include Betty Williams , barmaid at the Rovers for forty-three years from 1969 to 2012 and cook behind the pub's popular hotpot dish. The Rovers is particularly popular with the residents of Coronation Street, and virtually all who live or work in the Street frequent the pub. As a focal point of the community, it has often hosted or sponsored community events and for many years its Select function room was used for variety shows and concerts. The Select was part of the original layout of the Rovers which also comprised the Public bar and the Snug, but after the pub was damaged by a fire in 1986 , the Rovers was modernised, with the Snug and Select removed and the Public expanded. Contents Edit Newton & Ridley owned the Rovers from 1902 to 1995 The Rovers Return was built along with the houses of Coronation Street in 1902 . Coronation Street was to stand adjacent to Rosamund Street , the main thoroughfare into Manchester , with the pub's location opposite Hardcastle's Mill making it an attractive investment for brewery Newton, Ridley & Oakes . The new pub was named The Rover's Return (note the apostrophe) in honour of Lt. Philip Ridley, in celebration of his safe homecoming from the Boer War. The Rover's was officially opened by brewery officials on 16th August 1902 , a week after the residents had moved into the Street's houses. The first pints were poured by mill owner Charles Hardcastle and Mabel Grimshaw , who inherited the Street after the passing of Sir Humphrey Swinton . Former grocery shop owner Jim Corbishley was the first licensee of the Rover's. From 1902 to 1918 , Jim ran the pub with his wife Nellie , with their son Charlie taking on the position of potman. When the Great War began in 1914 , Jim was deemed too old to sign up and so he remained at the Rover's while Charlie left for France , and died in 1916 from injuries sustained on the Somme. After Charlie's death, the Corbishleys were a broken family and Jim eventually gave up the tenancy, fearing that the return of the men who had survived the war would be too great an emotional strain on Nellie. 1918-1938: George and Mary Diggins Edit Retired police sergeant George Diggins took over the licence and the tenancy with his wife Mary following the departure of the Corbishleys. It was around this time that Lt. Philip Ridley had the apostrophe removed from the name of the pub, feeling that the repatriation of all who had fought for the country in the Great War should be celebrated. George and Mary had no children but Mary had a dog who lived in a basket made out of a beer barrel. When any beer was spilt on the floor, he would lap it up. The Diggins saw the Rovers through the Depression and fared much better than their out of work neighbours, although takings suffered when George enlisted as a policeman and stood against his friends during a march on the Town Hall, resulting in a boycott of the pub. The issue was resolved when George resigned from police work and stood alongside his neighbours, thereby earning their respect. The Diggins liked the pub but neverthele |
From which flower does the insecticide 'Pyrethrum' come? | Information About Pyrethrum Insecticide – Using Natural Pyrethrum Spray Image by Newtown grafitti By Kristi Waterworth It’s fun to get on the Internet and research plant varieties and dream about the new things you’ll put in your garden, but have you ever really thought about the chemicals you’re using there already? Oftentimes, gardeners start using certain formulas because they were recommended by a friend or they claim to be natural or safe for organic gardens without giving them a second thought. Pyrethrum insecticide is one such natural chemical. You may wonder, “Where does pyrethrum come from?” That answer may surprise you. Read on to learn more about this common garden chemical. What is Pyrethrum? Pyrethrum is a chemical extract containing two active compounds, pyrethrin I and pyrethrin II. In these forms, the chemical is directly derived from several different species of chrysanthemum as well as the painted daisy . Anything you find in a garden center has probably been highly refined for garden use. There is another group with a similar name, the pyrethroids, which are derived from pyrethrum, but are in all ways synthetic and not necessarily approved for organic gardens. Natural pyrethrum spray causes death in insects by disrupting the ion channels in their bodies, resulting in an electrical overload in their nervous systems. Although organic, these chemicals are not selective and will kill any insect that comes into contact with them, including beneficials like ladybugs , lacewings and bees . Seventy-five percent of the chemical breaks down within 24 days in the soil, but may rapidly degrade when exposed to light or air. Uses for Pyrethrum Pyrethrum is a poison regardless of its organic status — it is very good at killing whatever insect it contacts. Because it breaks down rapidly when exposed to air and light, it can be applied in a way that shields beneficial insects from danger, but gardeners absolutely must use this chemical properly and only apply during late evening, night or very early in the morning, before bees are out foraging. When using pyrethrum, take the same precautions you would with any chemical. Do not overuse this chemical – run-off into water supplies is extremely dangerous to fish and other aquatic species. Parasitoids, such as parasitic wasps , and general insect predators are at a moderate risk from pyrethrum. It does appear to be fairly safe for mammals, based on rat studies, but the long-term exposure risks are unknown. |
In which battle of World War I were angels reported to have fought beside British troops? | Alan S. Coulson, MD, PhD. and Michael E. Hanlon, Website Editor One of the abiding legends of the Great War is of an intercession by a heavenly agent -- allegedly observed by many soldiers -- during the opening action at Mons, Belgium, part of the larger action known as the Battle of the Frontiers in August 1914. In his book ANGELS A TO Z Matthew Bunson recounts, 'One of the most famous episodes of angelic intervention, [was] the supposedly widely reported descent of an angelic army in August 1914, which came to the aid of the British forces against the Germans in Mons. . . The angelic host's assistance could not have come at a more propitious moment as the British were being driven back by the relentless German advance." Bunson also relates one version supposedly corroborated by German prisoners describing a force of phantoms armed with bows and arrows and led by a towering figure on a shining white horse who spurred on English forces during an assault on German trenches. Another story spoke of three angelic beings seen by the British, hovering in the air over German lines, providing a source of deep inspiration for them. Aside from these beings, Bunson states that soldiers later claimed to have seen St. Michael the Archangel, the Virgin Mary, even Joan of Arc. [D See reference list at end of article.] Present day writer Philip Haythornthwaite gives a curious example of the story's lasting power. An employee of his grandfather, a veteran of Mons, became convinced that he had seen the angel. He had recounted that before this he had been a hard drinker. After, he apparently became not only a teetotaler but a pillar of the community. [M] British Tommy On His Way to the Front Chats with a Life Guard in London None of these eyewitnesses, however, who later asserted having viewed the Angel came forward in 1914 and had his name recorded in any log or document. British Army veterans who later told of seeing the Angel were suspect.. Few who fought at Mons survived the war. Most of the "Old Contemptibles", the regulars who fought in the early actions of the Great War, were killed off early. It would be expected that if some dramatic event had occurred and the men of a particular battalion or company had seen something unusual around Mons, it would be would be mentioned somewhere. In the histories of the regiments most seriously involved in the fighting there is no mention of any events that could be construed as a distraction or an intervention in the fighting. The Units that suffered most heavily on the 23rd, the 4th Royal Fusiliers and the 4th Middlesex did not record any peculiar events whatsoever. Nor did such regiments active in the battle or retreat such as the West Kents and the 2nd Scots Borderers chronicle anything but the brutal combat. Nevertheless, the Angel did leave a trail. The contemporary diaries and letters of many sane, sober people show that by 1915, in something of a focusing of national collective consciousness, the British had accepted that a supernatural event had taken place at Mons. In the consensus version, the nature of the apparition was angelic rather than, say, saintly or ghostly. Henceforth, Tommy Atkins and his family on the homefront believed in a somewhat standardized legend of the Angel of Mons whose timely appearance showed the Lord's sanction and active support for the opponents of the Kaiser's legions -- at least the British opponents. German Forces Advancing Furthermore, military historians who have studied Mons have enthusiastically incorporated the legend of the Angel of Mons into their writings up to the present day. Trevor Wilson and Martin Gilbert mention the apparition in their recent works. Daniel David in his bock, THE 1914 CAMPAIGN reports that "Some beleaguered soldiers reported being rescued by angels and ghostly bowmen." Arch Whitehouse in an earlier book, HEROES AND LEGENDS OF WORLD WAR I. states that after the battle on what is known as the Retreat from Mons some Coldstream Guards being the last to withdraw, got lost in the area of the Mormal Forest and had d |
Which Hungarian born US pioneer founded the company which became Paramount Pictures? | Paramount Pictures | The Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Paramount is the fifth oldest surviving film studio in the world behind Universal Studios , Nordisk Film , Pathé , and Gaumont Film Company . It is the last major film studio still headquartered in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Paramount Pictures dates its existence from the 1912 founding date of the Famous Players Film Company. However, Famous Players was actually only one of the companies that merged into Paramount Pictures (then known as the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation) in 1914. Founder Hungarian-born Adolph Zukor , who had been an early investor in nickelodeons , saw that movies appealed mainly to working-class immigrants. [3] With partners Daniel Frohman and Charles Frohman he planned to offer feature-length films that would appeal to the middle class by featuring the leading theatrical players of the time (leading to the slogan "Famous Players in Famous Plays"). By mid-1913, Famous Players had completed five films, and Zukor was on his way to success. That same year, another aspiring producer, Jesse L. Lasky , opened his Lasky Feature show Company with money borrowed from his brother-in-law, Samuel Goldfish, later known as Samuel Goldwyn . The Lasky company hired as their first employee a stage director with virtually no film experience, Cecil B. DeMille , who would find a suitable location site in Hollywood, near Los Angeles, for his first feature film, The Squaw Man . File:Paramount logo 1914.jpg Beginning in 1914, both Lasky and Famous Players released their films through a start-up company, Paramount Pictures Corporation, organized early that year by a Utah theatre owner, W. W. Hodkinson , who had bought and merged several smaller firms. Hodkinson and actor, director, producer Hobart Bosworth had started production of a series of Jack London movies. Paramount was the first successful nation-wide distributor; until this time, films were sold on a state-wide or regional basis which had proved costly to film producers. Also, Famous Players and Lasky were privately owned while Paramount was a corporation. In 1916, Zukor maneuvered a three-way merger of his Famous Players, the Lasky Company, and Paramount. Zukor and Lasky bought Hodkinson out of Paramount, and merged the three companies into one. The new company Lasky and Zukor founded, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation , grew quickly, with Lasky and his partners Goldwyn and DeMille running the production side, Hiram Abrams in charge of distribution, and Zukor making great plans. With only the exhibitor-owned First National as a rival, Famous Players-Lasky and its "Paramount Pictures" soon dominated the business. 1921–1930: The rise File:GrangeLasky-DeMille1913.jpg Because Zukor believed in stars, he signed and developed many of the leading early stars, including Mary Pickford , Marguerite Clark , Pauline Frederick , Douglas Fairbanks , Gloria Swanson , Rudolph Valentino , and Wallace Reid . With so many important players, Paramount was able to introduce " block booking ", which meant that an exhibitor who wanted a particular star's films had to buy a year's worth of other Paramount productions. It was this system that gave Paramount a leading position in the 1920s and 1930s, but which led the government to pursue it on antitrust grounds for more than twenty years. The driving force behind Paramount's rise was Zukor. All through the teens and twenties, he built the Publix Theatres Corporation, a mighty chain of nearly 2,000 screens, ran two production studios (in Astoria, New York , and Hollywood, California ), and became an early investor in radio, taking a 50% interest in the new Columbia Broadcasting System in 1928 (selling it within a few years; this would not be the last time Paramount and CBS crossed paths, as time proved). By acquiring the successful Balaban & Katz chain in 1926, he gained the services of Barney Balaban (who would eventually become Paramount's president in 1936), his brother A. J. Balaban (who would eventually supervise all stage production nationwide and produce |
How many etchings made up Hogarth's 'A Rakes Progress'? | A Rake's Progress | artble.com A Rake's Progress A Rake's Progress Story / Theme Plate 3: Cavorting with prostitutes Plate 5: Marrying an old maid In A Rake's Progress Hogarth depicts the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who inherits money from his late father and squanders it on expensive clothes, prostitutes and gambling. Although Tom is not portrayed as an evil character, he is certainly out of his depth, thrown into a life trying to emulate the aristocracy without the knowledge or the funds to sustain it. Over eight plates Hogarth illustrates the life of Tom Rakewell; after losing his father and his fortune, he indulging in orgies and drunkenly cavorting with prostitutes. Having squandered his fortune Tom is forced to marry an older, wealthy woman in order to pay his debts. However, his attention is directed at the maid rather than his new wife. He then loses his second fortune and is sent to the debtor's jail and eventually ends up in the notorious Bedlam Hospital for the insane which is full of a range of characters. Tom is comforted by the ever present Sarah Young, the maid he so greatly admires. A Rake's Progress Inspirations for the Work Plate 6: A gambling den at Soho's White Club Plate 7: The notorious Fleet debtor's prison Plate 8: Bedlam Debtors' prison: Hogarth's father was detained in Fleet debtor's prison for most of his childhood. Although the artist never talked about this in any of his biographical writings it must have had a profound effect on him. Certainly the conditions which Tom Rakewell found himself in must have been very similar to that of Hogarth's father. Bedlam: Bedlam was an infamous mental hospital in the 18th century and was open for viewing by the public for a small fee. Run by the infamous Baron Henry Brougham, there were many accounts of inmates being badly treated and abused. Hogarth's use of this setting reflects the 18th century view that madness was a result of moral weakness. Local scandals: The social scandals of the day can only have been inspirations for this satirical attack on the upper classes. Wealthy young men were often seen frequenting the drinking holes and brothels of London. Gambling and drinking were so popular that it's very likely Hogarth had read about or knew men in similar positions. It was certainly very common for a poor young man to marry an older woman for her money. Hogarth's Moral Values: In all of Hogarth's paintings his strong moral code is very evident and he uses his work almost as an excuse to preach to society. A Presbyterian upbringing and strong moral standing meant that Hogarth was keen to use art as a way to shock the general public into action, concerning the vices and addictions that he felt were ruining English society. A Rake's Progress Analysis William Hogarth Composition: In A Rake's Progress Hogarth uses his theories on the analysis of beauty by including numerous characters within the scene and using symbolism to create an overcrowded composition in which the narrative is very clear. The artist also uses his serpentine curves and his lighting techniques highlight various characters and aspects, while lesser characters are in the shadowy parts of the painting. Painting style: These works were later made into engravings and became publically available, being displayed in public buildings as well as private houses. Hogarth's style of painting is reminiscent to that of the Rococo fashion where loose lines and free hand movement dominate the work. Color palette: A rich color palette is also used in bright and muted tones as Hogarth makes red his primary color to accentuate the characters in the smoky tavern and dingy buildings. He uses many brown tones in these works and overall warm colors dominate, with numerous chiaroscuro techniques. A Rake's Progress Critical Reception Brian Sewell Industry and Idleness , 1747: Produced later than A Rake's Progress, this series is darker and although still satirical, has a shocking quality to it which is not present in Hogarth's earlier offerings. These plates illustrate the story of two apprentices who |
Who captained Essex County Cricket team during the 1994 season? | Essex County Cricket Club | Cricket Team Profile at Sports Pundit Essex County Cricket Club County Championship Essex County Cricket Club is one of eighteen professional major clubs in English domestic cricket. As per the records in the 16th century cricket began in Essex and had a tremendous growth over the decades. In 1895 the first class debut of the Essex Cricket club took place at Leyton against Leicestershire. Right after the debut in first class cricket the Essex Cricket club experienced quick improvement. During the 1897 season the club won all the matches with the exception of the match against Surrey. During the 1950s after the World War duration Essex slowly strengthened its team to gain much more accolades and triumphs than they had done before. During the late 1980s the club exhibited a consistent performance and the result was that several players were chosen to play at an international level by representing the national country team. Essex County Cricket team had several international players during the 1990s and this included Nasser Hussain who was the captain of the England cricket team in several international series. Bowlers like Peter Such and Mark IIott as well as wicket keeper James Foster earned caps. The Essex county also was successful in signing the fast bowlers of England like Alex Tudor and Darren Gough who had resigned from Surrey and Yorkshire respectively.In the Pro40 format of the game during the 2006 season Essex successfully defended their National Cricket League title. In the same year there was a participation of Essex in the Twenty20 Cup. During the matches of this cup Essex was triumphant in beating Yorkshire at the Trent Bridge and occupying a place in the semi finals.Several noted players like Percy Perrin, Neil Foster, Derek Pringle and Graham Gooch have been members of the Essex county at some point of time. In the current scenario players like Danish Kaneria and Grant Flower have registered a considerable name for themselves. Major achievements Won 6 County championshipsWon 5 Pro40 tournamentsWon 2 Friends Provident Trophy Improve This Page |
Where would you find a 'Magyar'? | Stephen Sisa : The Spirit of Hungary 1 Who Are the Magyars? A Chinese proverb states:. "Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step." It is very possible that the proto-Magyars wandered not a thousand miles but ten times that distance during the span of many centuries before arriving in their present homeland. Although some historians depict the Magyars as a people of European origin, the greater part of the evidence points to Asia. One thing is certain: they came from the East. The matter of dispute is from how far east? Search for a definitive answer to this question can be a frustrating experience. The best known theory of the Magyars' origin is the Finno-Ugrian(-Turkic) concept. The advocates of this theory believe in the linguistic and ethnic kinship of the Hungarians with the Finns, Esthonians, Ostyaks and Voguls. This concept places the ancient homeland of the Finno-Ugrians on both sides of the southern Urals, a relatively low mountain range (average altitude 3000 feet) which separates Europe from Asia. Since the linguistic likeness of the Magyar language to the Finno-Ugrian family of languages has been firmly established, the advocates of this theory insist that the cradle of the Magyars could only have been situated in the Ural region. It was from there - so the theory goes - that around 2000 B.C. the Finnish branch broke away to finally settle in the Baltic area. Meanwhile, the proto-Magyars remained on the vast West Siberian steppes with other Ugrian peoples until around 500 B.C. (There is no satisfactory explanation, however, for how the Proto-Magyars, who had been forest dwelling hunters and gatherers along with the other Finno-Ugrians, became horse-breeders, livestock herding horsemen and warriors). Then the Magyars, now alone, crossed the Urals westward to settle in the area of present-day Soviet Bashkiria, situated north of the Black Sea and the Caucasus. Remaining there for centuries, they became neighbors of various Ural-Altaic peoples such as the Huns, Turkic-Bulgars, Alans and Onogurs. Inevitably, these proto-Magyars adopted many of their neighbors' cultural traits and customs. Some ethnic mingling also occurred before the various Hungarian tribes, pressured by waves of migrating nomads, started their own migration westward toward the Carpathians. This Finno-Ugrian(-Turkic) theory was quasi sanctioned by the state from the middle of the 19th century to recent times. After World War II, however, this concept was challenged by a new coalition of scholars and orientalists. The Finno-Ugrian theory, they argue, is based on linguistics alone, without support in anthropology, archeology or written records. The orientalists point, instead, to apparent evidence that the cradle of the Magyars and their language lay not in the Ural region, but in an area of Central-Asia, earlier known as the Turanian Plain. Now known as Soviet Turkestan, this area stretches from the Caspian Sea eastward to Lake Balchas. Ancient chronicles called this huge area Scythia. A living tradition fed by centuries of folklore holds that the proto-Magyars were related to the Scythians, builders of a great empire in the fifth century B.C. Greek and Latin authors freely referred to a great variety of peoples living within this empire as "Scythians," just as the varieties of peoples encompassed by the Soviet Union today are often called "Soviets." After the Scythian Empire disintegrated, the Turanian Plain witnessed the rise and fall of empires built between the first and ninth centuries A.D. by the Huns, Avars, Khazars and various Turkic peoples, including the Uygurs. The proto-Magyars absorbed new strains from these peoples, and formed tribal alliances from which later the Hungarian nation - an amalgam of Onogur, Sabir, Turkic and Ugrian peoples - was to be born. Today, students of Far-Eastern history believe that the Magyars were strongly exposed to Sumerian culture as well since proto-Sumerians too, had inhabited the Turanian Plain until about 3000 B.C. This people then migrated to Mesopotamia, where they built a bril |
A female horse aged five or more, is called what? | Female Horse Female Horse There are a number of different terms for a female horse, depending on its age. Mare - An adult female horse. Most horse organisations define this as a female horse over 3 years of age, some define it as a female horse over 4 years of age. Filly - A young female horse. Often defined as under four years of age but some organisations use 3 years or 5 years instead. Yearling - Used for a horse (female or male) which is between one year old and two years old. Some people follow an alternative definition, which is a horse approximately one year old. Foal - A horse (female or male) which is less than a year old. A nursing foal is sometimes called a suckling and a foal that has been weaned is called a weanling. Most domesticated horses are weaned at 5 to 7 months of age, although commercial breeders often wean much earlier. For comparison, see also male horse . In addition to the terms which define a female horse based on age (see above), there are also terms which define a female horse based on function: Broodmare - A mare which is used mainly or entirely for breeding. Breeding Mare - This can be used to describe a mare used for breeding (in other words, a broodmare). It can also be used to describe a mare which is suitable for breeding, regardless of whether it is actually being used for breeding or not. Clarifications These terms overlap to a certain extent. For example, a female horse which is 3.5 years old can be described as either a mare (an adult horse) or a filly (a young horse), since as a young adult it falls into both definitions. Likewise, an adult female horse which is being used for breeding can be described as a mare (a general category) or a broodmare (a more specific category). Also, as noted above, the age definitions are interpreted differently depending on who is using them. For example, a filly may be defined as under 4 years of age, but some horse organisations define a filly as being under 3 years of age while others use 5 years. When calculating age, racing organisations tend to use a specific date (e.g. 1st January) regardless of the actual birthday. For example, a horse born on 1st May 2009 would be considered a year old on 1st January 2010 (rather than on 1st May 2010). The reason for this is that some races are for specific ages (e.g. 3-year olds only), while other races which accept multiple ages will handicap horses differently depending on their age. To have to track each horses actual birthday to determine if it is eligible to race and to calculate its handicap would be complex, so by using a common birthday for all horses one only needs to use the birth year, which is much simplier. Copyright www.wowhorses.com � 2009, All rights reserved |
'Proud Mary', 'Bad Moon Rising', 'Green River' were all in the UK charts in 1969, who released them? | 1000+ images about CCR on Pinterest | Green river, Grateful dead and Lyrics Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (1970) 0... See More |
Which Lancashire town features three bees on its coat- of-arms? | BLACKBURN PAST: Coat of Arms Coat of Arms This is the Blackburn coat of arms. 'Arte et Labore' (By Skill and Labour) The dove at the top represents peace and was also a symbol used in the Feilden family coat of arms. The shuttle is there to represent weaving, cotton being the principal product in 'old' Blackburn. The bees represent industry. The wavy, black line, represents the river Blakewater (black water), which runs through the town. I seem to recall reading somewhere, that the bugle horn between the two diamond shaped lozenges, had some connection to the town's first elected mayor, W. H. Hornby ( Horn Bee? ). The above might not be 100% accurate, as there are various interpretations, but that's it in a nutshell:-) I'm happy to be corrected, if I'm wrong. COURTESY OF CP |
Which 'DBT' by 'The Simpsons' was No.1 in the UK in March 1991? | Week by Week Number One Singles of 1991 | In the Broomcupboard Week by Week Number One Singles of 1991 February 21, 2011 tags: 1990s , 1991 , 90s , chart , hit , music , nineties , number 1 , number one , single , singles , uk , week by week , weekly Music in the UK Are you ready for a bit more nostalgia? This time it’s the Number One singles from 1991 We started off 1991 with the last number one of 1990, which was; Iron Maiden – Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter 30th December 1990 – 12th January 1991 (2 weeks) Enigma – Sadeness (Part I) 13th January 1991 – 19th January 1991 (1 week) Queen – Innuendo 20th January 1991 – 26th January 1991 (1 week) The KLF feat. The Children of The Revolution – 3 a.m Eternal 27th February 1991 – 9th February 1991 (2 weeks) The Simpsons – Do the Bartman 10th February 1991 – 2nd March 1991 (3 weeks) The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go 3rd March 1991 – 16th March 1991 (2 weeks) Hale and Pace – The Stonk 17th March 1991 – 23rd March 1991 (1 week) Chesney Hawkes – The One and Only 24th March 1991 – 27th April 1991 (5 weeks) Cher – The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) 28th April 1991 – 1st June 1991 (5 weeks) Color Me Badd – I Wanna Sex You Up 2nd June 1991 – 22nd June 1991 (3 weeks) Jason Donovan – Any Dream Will Do 23rd June 1991 – 6th July 1991 (2 weeks) Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It for You 7th July 1991 – 26th October 1991 (16 weeks) U2 – The Fly 27th October 1991 – 2nd November (1 week) Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff – Dizzy 3rd November 1991 – 16th November 1991 (2 weeks) Michael Jackson – Black or White 17th November 1991 – 31st November 1991 (2 weeks) George Michael & Elton John – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me 1st December 1991 – 14th December 1991 (2 weeks) Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody/ These Are the Days of Our Lives 15th December 1991 – 18th January 1991 (5 weeks) As always, there is a playlist of all of these here Share this: |
Name the British racing driver who came third in his first ever Formula One race in Australia, this year (2007)? | F1's famous names return · F1 Fanatic Author Keith Collantine The classic names of F1 are all returning to the sport: Senna, Mansell, Prost, Piquet, Lauda and more could all be a feature on the grid one day. A quick search threw up 20 such drivers in the lower echelons of motor sport that could break into F1. Can you think of any others? Two more and we’ve got a grid full… Adrian Tambay Famous relative: Patrick Tambay (father) The elder Tambay was a good friend of Gilles Villeneuve and took his place at Ferrari when the Canadian lost his life. Anthony races as number 27 just as his father and Villeneuve did. He earned a place on BMW’s Young Driver Scholarship Programme for 2007 and is currently eighth in Formula BMW Germany. Nicolas Prost Famous relative: Alain Prost (father) Nicolas has a hell of a reputation to live up to – father Alain won four F1 titles, more than anyone bar Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio. He began racing in 2003. Currently in his second year of Spanish Formula Three he ranks fifth in the championship. Vanina Ickx Famous relative: Jacky Ickx (father) Ickx senior could have been F1 champion and until recently held the record for the most Le Mans 24 Hour victories. Daughter Vanina – sadly the only woman on this list – seems to be more interested in skiing than motor racing, and has struggled awfully in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM). Mathias Lauda Famous relative: Niki Lauda (father) Three times F1 champion Niki Lauda famously got little support from his wealthy family when he embarked on his racing career. Son Mathias has had a similar experience. But Mathias failed to impress in F3000 (in 2004) or GP2 (2005) and moved to the DTM. He was beaten by team mate Susie Stoddard last year and yet, to the surprise of many, got chosen over her for a more competitive ride this year. He’s yet to deliver on that promise, though. Tomas Scheckter Famous relative: Jody Scheckter (father) The last man to win the championship for Ferrari before Schumacher was Jody Scheckter in 1979. Today he is a highly regarded organic farmer, and his son Tomas races in the United States. Tomas’s chance at F1 came and went during Jaguar’s unhappy time in F1. While a test driver for the team he appeared in court and pleaded guilty to soliciting a prostitute, after which his contract was terminated. His driving reputation mirrored his fathers in some ways – after some wild moments in his youth his style has noticeably matured over the years. He races in the Indy Racing League. Tomas Scheckter on Maximum Motorsport Christian Jones Hard-as-bricks Australian Alan Jones gave Williams their first championship in 1980. He retired the next year after a spat with team mate Carlos Reutemann, but made two ill-starred attempts to return in the next six years. Son Christian has not had a great start to his racing career, with some dismal appearances for the Australia team in A1 Grand Prix. Nelson Piquet Jnr Famous relative: Nelson Piquet (father) Nelson Piquet won three F1 titles but his racing career petered out and was finally ruined by a horrible accident in Indy Cars. He put a lot of backing into son Nelsinho’s motor racing. Nelson Piquet Jnr won the British Formula Three title in 2004. His second season of GP2 in 2006 was supposed to be his year – but a kid called Lewis Hamilton came along and blew him away. Now’s he’s a test driver for Renault and hammering on the door with both fists to get into a race seat. Will we then see the Hamilton-Piquet rivalry re-kindled? Henry Surtees Famous relative: John Surtees (father) John Surtees remains the only driver to have won F1 and motor cycling world championships. Today he runs Britain’s A1 Grand Prix team. Despite his F1 title being 43 years ago, son Henry is only getting started now and lies fourth in the UK Formula BMW championship. Anthony Comas Famous relative: Eric Comas (father) Frenchman Eric Comas raced in F1 from 1991-4 but never got behind the wheel of a competitive car. His best result was fifth at his home race in 1992, driving an appropriately Gallic Ligier-Renaul |
Which US state is known as 'The Land of Lincoln'? | Slogan Slogan Credits State Symbol: State Slogan "Land of Lincoln" Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, is recognized for his noble vision, statesmanship, humanity, and political skill. He is one of the country's most enduring symbols of democracy. The slogan "Land of Lincoln" certainly describes Illinois well. Abraham Lincoln moved to Macon County, Illinois from Indiana in 1830 when he was 21 years old. He lived in Illinois until he became President in 1861. In addition to serving as President, Lincoln represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives for one term (1847-1849). He was a member of the Illinois Legislature from 1834 to 1841 (four terms). Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois home is a National Historic Site administered by the National Park Service. The Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, is a State Historic Site. New Salem, the village where Lincoln lived prior to moving to Springfield, is in nearby Petersburg. References: http://www.nps.gov/liho/ Lincoln Home Site http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/sites/tomb.htm Lincoln Tomb Site http://www.lincolnsnewsalem.com/ New Salem Site http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/sites/law.htm Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices and links to other Lincoln sites http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/alincoln.html links and facts about Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located in Springfield. |
'Handbags and Gladrags' is the theme tune of which comedy TV show? | The Full UK Office Theme - YouTube The Full UK Office Theme 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 Apr 7, 2009 Big George's arrangement of Handbags and Gladrags for The Office, UK Full credit list of cast / crew etc. Category |
Which horse won this year's (2007) Grand National? | BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Horse Racing | Grand National runners and riders 2 P/411P-1 EUROTREK 11-11-08 Liam Heard Paul Nicholls Kept fresh since beating several of his National rivals in the Becher Chase over the National fences in November. Handicapper was watching, and his weight is a minus. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 20-1 3 243-53420 L'AMI 8-11-08 Tony McCoy Francois Doumen Eleven-times champion jockey has endured dreadful luck in the race. Although L'Ami is consistent, McCoy may have to wait another year to break his duck. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 20-1 4 2643-344 MONKERHOSTIN 10-11-06 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs Has class as illustrated by second in 2005 King George, and fourth in this year's Gold Cup. This is a different test, however. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 20-1 5 14/3F-2520 THISTHATANDTOTHER 11-11-05 Jamie Moore Paul Nicholls Don't be put off by the fact he specialises over much shorter distances as champion trainer believes he could run well if he finds his rhythm. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 50-1 6 410U-513 BILLYVODDAN 8-11-04 Leighton Aspell Henry Daly Put in career-best run when third to Taranis in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham. A popular choice with tipsters. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 16-1 7 B4431-404 NUMBERSIXVALVERDE 11-11-03 Niall Madden Martin Brassil IRE Tipped in this very guide last year, and duly obliged under a masterful ride from jockey nicknamed 'Slippers'. More weight now, but respected. Rating: 8/10 Odds: 14-1 8 324-26UU IDLE TALK 8-11-02 Jason Maguire Donald McCain Jr Trained by the son of Red Rum's trainer Ginger McCain. Unseated his rider on last two rides, although rather unfortunately in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 16-1 9 F00-65036 ROYAL AUCLAIR 10-11-01 Joe Tizzard Paul Nicholls Second to Hedgehunter under a big weight in 2005. Same owner as Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star. Will relish the likely fast ground. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 40-1 10 3/-0FP10F CLOUDY BAYS 10-11-00 Andrew McNamara Charles Byrnes IRE One of my colleagues dreamt he saw the National result and a horse with Bays in the name was the winner. The same trick worked for him with Miinnehoma in 1994. Rating: 6/10 Odds: 66-1 11 1F22300 KNOWHERE 9-10-13 Tom Doyle Nigel Twiston-Davies A highly-rated youngster, has lost his way a little since. Trainer won with Earth Summit (1998) and Bindaree (2002). Rating: 6/10 Odds: 66-1 12 06-10302P2 KELAMI 9-10-12 Mick Fitzgerald Francois Doumen Capable of running well for master French trainer. Could be last race before retirement for jockey, who famously said winning the 1996 National on Rough Quest was "better than sex." Rating: 7/10 Odds: 33-1 13 1-P04B133 POINT BARROW 9-10-12 Philip Carberry Pat Hughes IRE Boasts very similar profile to recent National winners from Ireland. Jockey won Champion Hurdle on Sublimity. His brother Paul rides Dun Doire. Rating: 8/10 Odds: 10-1 14 124420-P CELTIC SON 8-10-11 Timmy Murphy David Pipe Looked useful two years ago when winning five races in five weeks. Disappointing last time for son of legendary former champion trainer Martin Pipe. Rating: 6/10 Odds: 66-1 15 11-52611 SIMON 8-10-11 Andrew Thornton John Spearing Owned and bred by 87-year-old Mercy Rimell, widow of Fred, who trained four National winners. This is not so simple for Simon. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 16-1 16 U20P5P0 BALLYCASSIDY 11-10-09 Denis O'Regan Peter Bowen Bold front-runner who was leading the field when falling on the second circuit last year. One for each-way punters to consider. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 50-1 17 313-6FP CLAN ROYAL 11-10-09 J T McNamara Jonjo O'Neill Second in 2004; travelling ominously well when carried out by a loose horse a year later, and third last season. Loves the course, but has his chance gone? Rating: 7/10 Odds: 25-1 18 1125-130 GALLANT APPROACH 8-10-09 Jimmy McCarthy Charlie Egerton Lightly raced, with three victories from eight contests. May stay the trip but this is a major step up on what he has achieved. Rating: 5/10 Odds: 50-1 19 50442250 LIVINGSTONE BRAMBLE 11-10-09 Davy Russell Willie Mullins IRE Not the best hope of the four runners for trainer who won the race in 2005 |
In which port was much of the French navy destroyed by the Royal Navy in July 1940? | Churchill’s Sinking of the French Fleet (July 3, 1940) Churchill’s Sinking of the French Fleet (July 3, 1940) by Scott Manning on November 29, 2006 On June 13, 1940, Winston Churchill took one of several trips to France during Hitler’s Blitzkrieg. After convincing the French not to sign a separate armistice with Germany just two months prior, Churchill was now being begged to release them from the obligation. When a country loses its will to fight, there’s not much you can do to inspire them to anything but quit. That left Churchill with a loose-end on his mind: The French Fleet. The French Fleet By June 10, 1940, the French Army was shattered, but the French Navy was amazingly intact. François Darlan, the Admiral of the French Fleet told Churchill point-blank that the Fleet would be sunk before it was surrendered to the Germans. Churchill later remarked of Admiral Darlan that he had “but to sail in any one of his ships to any port outside France to become the master of all French interests beyond German control.” Darlan could have become “the chief of the French Resistance with a mighty weapon in his hand.” Churchill believed the Admiral could have been the “Liberator of France”. But that was not to happen. Although Admiral Darlan was strong in his commitment to prevent the Germans from seizing a single French ship, Churchill was not convinced. Losing Britian’s last fighting ally in the war is one thing, but allowing that ally’s fleet to fall in the hands of the Germans was something to lose sleep over. The concern was not over the French using their fleet to assist their new conqueror. The real concern was that Germany would train their own sailors to command those ships. Members of Britain’s own navy spent time with the commanders of the French Fleet. They were convinced that the commanders were dedicated to the cause of not surrendering to the Germans. On June 17, France pressed for peace with Germany. Before France could officially surrender, Churchill tried to convince his War Cabinet to attack the French Fleet. The War Cabinet refused. There were several concerns on the table. For one, the attack would surely result in the loss of British troops and ships. Second, although getting beaten by Germany and showing eagerness to throw in the towel, France was still an ally. On June 24, France and Germany signed an armistice. Part of that agreement was the French could keep their ships, but Germany would gain control over items such as passports and tickets. Hitler treaded lightly concerning the ships and did not push for full ownership. He feared such aggression would inspire the French to keep fighting. Hitler’s concerns were not known to England. However, on July 1, Churchill was finally able to get the backing of the War Cabinet to sink the ships if they would not be surrendered. On July 3, the British surrounded the French Fleet at the port of Mers-el-Kebir right outside Oran, Algeria. Churchill’s message was clear: sail to Britain, sail to the USA, or scuttle your ships in the next six hours. At first, the French refused to speak to negotiators. Two hours later, the French showed the British an order they had received from Admiral Darlan instructing them to sail the ships to the USA if the Germans broke the armistice and demanded the ships. Meanwhile, the British intercepted a message from the Vichy Government ordering French reinforcements to move urgently to Oran. Churchill was done playing games and ordered the attack to his commanders, “Settle everything before dark or you will have reinforcements to deal with.” An hour and a half later, the British Fleet attacked. In less than ten minutes, 1,297 French soldiers were dead and three battleships were sunk. One battleship and five destroyers managed to escape. British Response While the French were furious over the events, the reaction in England was the exact opposite. The day after attacking the French, Churchill went to the House of Commons to explain why he ordered the attack on the former ally. Churchill declared, “However painful, the action we have already |
In what year were congestion charges introduced into London? | Has London's congestion charge worked? - BBC News BBC News Has London's congestion charge worked? By Claire Timms BBC News, London 15 February 2013 Close share panel Image caption The congestion charge has generated a net revenue of over £1bn since 2003 The biggest congestion charge scheme to launch in any city got off to a smooth start on the morning of 17 February 2003, much to the surprise of London's then mayor Ken Livingstone. A decade on he readily admits it was the only thing in his entire political career that "turned out better than I expected". Motorists travelling into central London on that Monday morning faced the new £5 daily charge, and by the afternoon 57,000 had paid it. The RAC reported there was not the anticipated early rush of drivers trying to get across the eight-square mile zone before 7am - the time the charge came in. 'Political cowardice' Mr Livingstone said: "What was amazing was nothing went wrong. "We'd expected we'd have quite a few bits of congestion on the periphery, but we couldn't find a single point where the traffic didn't flow. "The only real problem we had were the buses were all running so ahead of schedule they had to wait at the bus stop for a couple minutes." At the time officials from 30 other British cities were reported to be considering introducing congestion charges if London's scheme was successful. Image caption No other British cities have adopted congestion schemes since London That never happened and, further afield, the only cities to adopt a similar scheme since are Milan and Stockholm. Mr Livingstone believes there are two reasons: political cowardice and "modern" cities built after the introduction of the car that do not need a congestion charge. He said: "If it wasn't for the Republicans, who control the New York State Assembly, Manhattan island would have one. Mayor Bloomberg really wants to do it but he can't get the votes. "In Manchester the politicians were so nervous they said: 'we'll have a referendum first'. "If I'd had a referendum first, with all the hysteria in the newspapers - I had two and a half years of newspapers saying it would be a disaster - you'd never have got it through. It was all doom and gloom. "Political cowardice is always going to be a problem: people think they might lose votes if they do it - but very few cities actually need it." Mr Livingstone now sees pollution as London's biggest challenge. Low-emission zone "We've all woken up to the fact that in London over 4,000 people die prematurely every year because of the air quality - that's worse than 9/11," he said. "We're not just talking about a few elderly people dying a few months early. On average they're dying 11 years early. "We've got to tackle it - that's the low-emission zone and Boris [Johnson] should be pressing ahead very rapidly and tightening up on diesel vehicles." Although he scrapped the scheme's western extension zone when he succeeded Mr Livingstone in 2010, Mr Johnson has described the original scheme as a success which had benefited London. On Wednesday he announced his vision to see the world's first "Ultra Low Emission Zone", meaning by 2020 only zero or low-emission cars would be allowed into central London. Time will tell if the argument for what seems a radical change can be won. And although the congestion charge - which was also seen as a radical step a decade ago - has won over many of the original doubters, there are still those who claim it has not been a success. Media captionTwo firms give their verdicts on how the congestion charge has helped or hindered them According to TfL figures, traffic levels over the past 10 years have gone down by 10.2% but journey times for drivers have remained flat since 2007. Barry Neil, whose east London-based company Ambient Computer Services travels into central London daily delivering computer equipment, claims this is evidence the congestion charge has failed. He said: "We said when it launched it wasn't going to make any difference and unfortunately it hasn't. "If it made it easier to drive through London, then great. |
Similarly, alphabetically, which would be the first of Shakespeare's plays? | Complete List of Shakespeare Plays Complete List of Shakespeare Plays List of Shakespeare Plays: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Photo © Last Resort / Getty Images By Lee Jamieson Updated September 11, 2016. It is believed that Shakespeare wrote 38 plays in total between 1590 and 1612. This list of Shakespeare plays brings together all 38 plays in the order in which they were first performed. The exact order and dates of the first performances of Shakespeare’s plays are difficult to prove – and are therefore often in dispute. For arguments sake, the dates used in this list of Shakespeare plays are approximate. Chronological List of Shakespeare Plays: Henry VI Part II (1590-1591) Henry VI Part III (1590-1591) Henry VI Part I (1591-1592) Richard III (1592-1593) The Comedy of Errors (1592-1593) Titus Andronicus (1593-1594) The Taming of the Shrew (1593-1594) The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1594-1595) Love’s Labour’s Lost (1594-1595) The Merchant of Venice (1596-1597) Henry IV Part I (1597-1598) Henry IV Part II (1597-1598) continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States Henry V (1598-1599) As You Like It (1599-1600) Twelfth Night (1599-1600) The Merry Wives of Windsor (1600-1601) Troilus and Cressida (1601-1602) All’s Well That Ends Well (1602-1603) Measure for Measure (1604-1605) |
Who was fatally stabbed by Dimitri Tsafendas? | Print Related News "As the NHC, we would appeal to anybody interested in heritage to avoid emotional outburst and subjective judgements about what should constitute heritage. Such decisions should be based on policy and principles," it said in a statement. On Monday, a letter from ANC Eastern Cape MPL Christian Martins to the NHC was released to the media. Martins argued in the letter that South Africa's history would be incomplete without Verwoerd, who is referred to as the "architect of apartheid". On September 6, 1966, Tsafendas fatally stabbed Verwoerd in the then House of Assembly in Parliament. "Dimitri Tsafendas and Hendrik Verwoerd arguably changed the course of post-war South African history more than any other, when Tsafendas stabbed to death the 'architect of apartheid'," said Martins. The NHC on Tuesday described Martins' decision to release his letter to the media as "unfortunate". "Firstly, it is important to realise that history and heritage are not the same thing." The council said Martins appeared to be unaware that there was very specific legislation which needed to be followed before declaring a national heritage site. Share |
Which planet in the solar system has several moons named after characters in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer- Night's Dream'? | Shakespeare's Moons, the moons of Uranus - Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System Welcome to Uranus The Tilted Planet Discovery of Uranus Shakespeare's Moons Miranda, a moon of Uranus Facts about Uranus Thousands of years ago, when the Romans and Greeks were naming the planets that were visible to them, they decided to name them after their gods. Mercury (Greek: Hermes) was the Roman god of commerce, travel and industry, Venus (Greek: Aphrodite) was the goddess of love and beauty, Mars (Greek: Ares) was the god of war, Jupiter (Greek: Zeus) was the king of the gods, and Saturn (Greek: Cronos) was the god of agriculture. Hundreds of years later, even when people knew that the planets weren't actually gods, they still kept with tradition and named newly discovered planets after mythological characters. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were all discovered in modern times, but their names are all still linked to ancient myths. Uranus is the Greek ruler of the heavens, Neptune (Greek: Poseidon) is the Roman god of the sea, and Pluto (Greek: Hades) is god of the underworld. The names of moons orbiting planets are also influenced by mythology. This is all except for one planet. The moons orbiting Uranus are named after characters in plays, mostly after characters in plays written by William Shakespeare. Why would you name moons after characters in a play though? Before I answer that, here's my quick guide to Shakespeare. One of the greatest ever writers of the English language was William Shakespeare. He was born on 23rd April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and during his life, wrote about 154 poems (called sonnets) and 38 plays. From 1588, he lived in London where many of his plays were performed in front of the courts of the Royal Family. Although his plays are now over 400 years old, they are still performed and studied today, containing themes and ideas which are as relevant now as they were when they were first written. The Globe Theatre in London was opened in 2000 and is a modern day replica of the type of theatre in which Shakespeare's plays would have originally been performed. Some of Shakespeare's most famous plays are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare died on 23rd April 1616 and is buried in Stratford-upon-Avon church. Although Shakespeare wrote a large number of plays, these plays can be placed into four categories: Comedies, Histories, Tragedies and Romances. The Comedies were often farcical comedies of error, kind of like Fawlty Towers for the 16th Century (e.g. A Midsummer Night's Dream) . The Histories were based on real historical events, usually about English history (Henry IV, Part 1) or ancient history. Tragedies were plays with darker themes (such as betrayal and jealousy) and by the end of the play, most of the characters had died! (Romeo and Juliet, King Lear). The Romances were a bit lighter in theme and featured elements of fantasy and magic (A Winter's Tale, The Tempest). William Shakespeare is a hugely influential figure in English literature today. Students still analyse and discuss his works, and tourists from all over the world visit Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's house (pictured right). His importance inspired William Herschel in 1787 to name some of the moons known to be orbiting Uranus after characters in Shakespeare's plays. In 1781, Uranus became the first planet to be " discovered ". The other planets that were known of at the time ( Mercury , Venus , Mars , Jupiter and Saturn ) plus the Sun and the Moon had been observed for tens of thousands of years from Earth and already had names, named by the Greeks and Romans after their gods. Before 1781, nobody knew that Uranus existed and people thought there were only six planets in the Solar System. Although Uranus had already been spotted numerous times, it was English astronomer William Herschel who first recognised that Uranus was actually a planet and not a star . Because the planet was discovered by an English astronomer , not an ancient Roman or Greek, it was very n |
According to Genesis,how old was Methuselah when he died (within 10 years)? | Genesis 5:27 Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died. Matthew Henry Commentary 5:25-32 Methuselah signifies, 'he dies, there is a dart,' 'a sending forth,' namely, of the deluge, which came the year that Methuselah died. He lived 969 years, the longest that any man ever lived on earth; but the longest liver must die at last. Noah signifies rest; his parents gave him that name, with a prospect of his being a great blessing to his generation. Observe his father's complaint of the calamitous state of human life, by the entrance of sin, and the curse of sin. Our whole life is spent in labour, and our time filled up with continual toil. God having cursed the ground, it is as much as some can do, with the utmost care and pains, to get a hard livelihood out comfort us. It signifies not only that desire and expectation which parents generally have about their children, that they will be comforts to them and helpers, though they often prove otherwise; but it signifies also a prospect of something more. Is Christ ours? Is heaven ours? We need better comforters under our toil and sorrow, than the dearest relations and the most promising offspring; may we seek and find comforts in Christ. |
Which Lancashire actress played the part of 'Daphne Moon' in 'Frasier'? | Jane Leeves - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack | Miscellaneous Crew Jane Leeves has made her mark in the entertainment world, acting in television, theater and film over the past 20 years. Leeves stars in the Emmy® Award-winning TV Land series, Hot in Cleveland (2010), which in 2011 was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award® for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Leeves plays eyebrow ... See full bio » Born: |
Which horse won this year's (2007) Cheltenham Gold Cup? | Cheltenham Gold Cup tips from around the horse world TAGS: Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Gold Cup All eyes will be on the Cheltenham Festival tomorrow (Friday 18 March) when the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup gets underway. The blue riband of jump racing has previously been won by such outstanding horses as Arkle, Best Mate, Golden Miller, Kauto Star and Denman. Sadly, last year’s Gold Cup hero Coneygree (pictured) will not be back to defend his title due to injury, which has seen his 2015/2016 season end prematurely — so which steeplechasing stars does that leave the door wide open for? We asked some well- known faces from the racing world to share their Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup tips with us… Don Poli Horse & Hound‘s racing correspondent Marcus Armytage fancies the Willie Mullins-trained Don Poli (pictured below). “He wouldn’t be the most obvious choice of the Mullins quartet — also including Vautour, Djakadam and Valseur Lido. But he has won two from his two previous starts at the Festival. He’s not the fastest horse in the world but in a slog he will come into his own and find another gear coming up that hill,” says Marcus. Cue Card Racing Post journalist Lee Mottershead believes Colin Tizzard’s Cue Card (pictured below) could win the big race and, in turn, scoop the Chase Triple Crown with a hefty £1 million bonus for his connections. “For those who flock to the Festival the heart often competes with the head. Sometimes, though, they work as one. For me, that is the case with the marvellous Cue Card. I dearly want to see him win the Gold Cup and I believe he will do just that,” says Lee. Article continues below... “The Tizzards have done a wonderful job with their evergreen star, who first won at the festival as a raw but brilliant bumper performer six years ago. This season, with a major breathing problem solved, he has started to fulfil his destiny with three glorious victories, most recently in the King George. If he stays — and I think he will — he is the most likely winner of the Gold Cup.” Like this? You might also enjoy reading these: 8 typical Cheltenham Festival racegoers Don Cossack Channel 4 Racing‘s betting presenter Tanya Stevenson thinks Gordon Elliott’s Don Cossack (pictured below) shouldn’t be ignored. “Don Cossack has only been beaten twice in his last 11 starts. The debate will rumble on to whether he would have won the King George if he hadn’t fallen. But we do know he was staying on in that race and his run at Thurles — last time out where he won — rid memories of the fall. He would be my pick,” concludes Tanya. Article continues below... Don’t miss Horse & Hound’s full Cheltenham Festival report in the 24 March issue of the magazine Latest deals |
"Which bird may be described as ""a small finch with a brownish-green back, with shades of yellow and a black cap""?" | Lesser Goldfinch - Whatbird.com Lesser Goldfinch Copyright © 2004 - 2017 Mitch Waite Group PHOTOS Photos we are missing. CONSERVATION STATUS The Lesser Goldfinch is a terrestrial bird species that is native to North America as well s countries in Central America and South America. This bird is considered to be regionally extinct in Cuba. The range of this bird is almost 4 million square kilometers. The population of the Lesser Goldfinch is about 3 million square kilometers. This bird species is currently rated as Least Concern. The prior rating for the Lesser Goldfinch was Lower Risk. At this time there are not any immediate concerns regarding the population or the range of the Lesser Goldfinch. IBIRD EXPLORER GENERAL posted on May 13, 2013 07:47 AM PHOTO SHARING AND DISCUSSION posted on December 01, 2009 12:06 PM BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY posted on June 12, 2016 09:03 PM SUMMARY Overview Lesser Goldfinch: Small finch with dark back (black in the east, dark green in the west), black crown, bright yellow underparts. Wings, tail black with white markings. Forages in shrubs, brush, weedy fields for seeds and insects. Swift flight, alternates rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides. Range and Habitat Lesser Goldfinch: Resident from Washington, Oregon, and northern Nevada east to northern Colorado and Texas, and south beyond the U.S.-Mexico border. Eastern race is found from northern Colorado southward through Texas and westward to Utah and Arizona. Western race occurs from Utah westward to Columbia River. Preferred habitats include oak savannas and woodlands. SONGS AND CALLS INTERESTING FACTS The Lesser Goldfinch was first described in 1823 by Thomas Say, an American naturalist. Males are markedly polymorphic and 5 subspecies are often named; at least 2 of them seem to represent a less-progressed stage in evolution. Their molt shows a broad zone of intergradation, with the molting period, timing, and pattern varying depending on geographical location. A group of goldfinches has many collective nouns, including a " 007", "charm", "rush", "treasury", and "vein" of goldfinches. SIMILAR BIRDS About this North America Map This map shows how this species is distributed across North America. FAMILY DESCRIPTION Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae) ORDER Also known as perching birds, the order PASSERIFORMES (pronounced pas-ser-i-FOR-meez) is composed of one hundred and eighteen families of birds, among which are included the insectivorous warblers and the seed-eating finches. FAMILY TAXONOMY The Fringillidae (pronounced frin-JIHL-lih-dee) is a widespread bird family found on most continents and includes two hundred and seven species of finches in thirty-nine genera. NORTH AMERICA Eighty-nine species of fringillidae in twenty-nine genera have occurred in North America and Hawaii. These include familiar feeder visitors such as goldfinches and siskins, the nomadic rosy-finches of the high mountains, and a group with several extinct species; the Hawaiian Honeycreepers. KNOWN FOR Fringillidae are known for their seed-eating behavior and cheery songs; characteristics that facilitated and popularized the domestication of the Island Canary. Finches such as White-winged Crossbills are also known for their "irruptive" migrations in search of food sources that can make them locally common one winter and absent the next. PHYSICAL Fringillidae are primarily small birds with stout, short bills adapted to cracking open seeds and have short legs for a mostly arboreal lifestyle. Most species also have slightly forked tails and long wings, both useful for the large amount of flying needed to find seeding plants. Although some Hawaiian Honeycreepers share this general structure, others evolved a variety of bill shapes related to the habitat niches they occupy. COLORATION North American Fringillidae are generally plumaged in shades of red, yellow, brown and dull green - these colors being more vivid in the case of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers. Male finches are more brightly colored than females, the yellow and black plumage of male go |
'Sushi' is freshfish or other seafood served with rice, but what is usually added to the rice? | Cookbook:Sushi - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Cookbook:Sushi Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Cuisine of Japan In Japanese cuisine, sushi (寿司, 鮨, 鮓) is vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients including fish (cooked or uncooked) and vegetables. Outside of Japan, sushi is sometimes misunderstood to mean the raw fish by itself, or even any fresh raw-seafood dishes. In Japan, sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi and is distinct from sushi, as sashimi is the raw fish component, not the rice component. The word sushi itself comes from an outdated grammatical form of a word that is no longer used in other contexts; literally, sushi means "it's sour." Sushi must contain rice, typically contains nori (and sometimes seaweed), and virtually always includes fillings or toppings such as of various types, such as seafood, chicken, tuna etc., the possibilities of which are endless. Similar to Western appetizers (although sushi is often intended to be the main course), sushi should be served in a manner that will allow eating by hand, usually in a bite or two. Many types of sushi are individually made by the cook to the appropriate size or are cut by the cook to this size before serving. Although sushi may be prepared in a wrap or roll format prior to serving, traditional ingredients lack the structural strength needed to allow them to be eaten by hand as an entire roll or wrap. Sushi, in its simplest forms, is made by first cooking rice, then cooling it, molding by it hand or in a mold and adding a topping, or wrapping the rice in nori and adding fillings to make a roll, using a bamboo mat to help, which is then cut into smaller pieces. Usually served cool and with soy sauce, sliced ginger, and wasabi . Sushi can be eaten as served by the cook or dipped into (or, using sliced ginger as a 'brush', wiped with) soy sauce and then eaten, with additional wasabi added by the brave. As a general rule, it is always appropriate to eat sushi by hand, unless it is obvious that you cannot avoid getting rice or other ingredients stuck to your fingers, in which case chopsticks should be used. Much care is put into the creation of the dish and the many methods of preparing the food indicate the importance of appearance to the educated consumer. Contents History[ edit ] Beginning as a method of pickling fish centuries ago, sushi has evolved into an artful, unique dining experience. In its earliest form, fish was placed between two wads of rice , producing a moderately complex chemical reaction as the fish fermented, helping to preserve it. Sometime between the 14th and 16th centuries, rice vinegar started to be added to the rice to help speed up the process which took several months. Around this time the rice also started to be consumed with the fish it was used to preserve. Nori (red algae seaweed paper) was added about this period as a way to keep one's fingers from getting sticky, thus creating the first ancestor of modern 'makizushi', or rolled sushi. Sometime in the mid to late 18th century, a restaurant in Edo (modern Tokyo) started serving sushi rice alone with thinly sliced fresh fish pressed into it. This was the start of Edo-Mae sushi, which is also known as 'nigirizushi', or pressed sushi. Sometime after this, a chef took this one step further and eliminated the sushi rice all together: the birth of sashimi. It is important to note that sashimi specifically refers to thinly sliced raw or mostly raw fish and shellfish. It is hard to tell when exactly the wasabi and pickled ginger were added, but it is probable they came in with the Edo-Mae sushi, as this was when the focus of sushi became enjoying the taste of the exceedingly fresh fish, and the condiments heighten the experience. Types of Sushi[ edit ] Makizushi[ edit ] Makizushi (rolled sushi), or maki for short, is the kind that is most common to North American consumers (see California Rolls ) as it is basically sushi layered on top of nori, rolled into a tube, and cut into thick slices. Easy to make and even easier to mass produce, it has found a wide proli |
What sort of animal is a 'Fennec'? | Animals Similar to a Fennec Fox | Animals - mom.me Animals Similar to a Fennec Fox Many types of fox are able to live in a desert environment. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images The fennec fox is the smallest fox in the world, with thick fur and huge ears that help it weather the temperature extremes in its habitat, the Sahara desert. Most mammals have a hard time surviving in such barren conditions, but there are actually several other members of the fox family that share some of the fennec's qualities. Coyotes Coyotes are the best-known desert dog in the United States. Coyotes and foxes are closely related and share many similar traits. Although coyotes can live in a variety of environments, they are well adapted to desert living. Like fennec foxes, they are omnivorous. In a desert environment they eat rodent, reptiles, insects and plants. Coyotes live in packs, and dig dens to raise their young in the spring. Arabian Red Fox The Arabian red fox is a member of the worldwide red fox family, but with many features adapted to living in the Arabian deserts. Like the fennec fox, the Arabian red fox is small, with a pale coat and huge ears to help disperse heat under the desert sun. Also like the fennec and coyote, it eats an omnivorous diet of small desert animals, plus birds and occasionally vegetation. Gray Fox The gray fox is also found throughout many parts of the United States, including the rocky deserts of the Southwest. The gray fox shares a habitat and may at times be in competition with coyotes. It has the ability to climb trees -- unusual among canines -- which comes in handy when competing for food. Its diet includes scavenged carrion, prickly pear fruit and pine nuts as well as the sort of small animals favored by other desert foxes. San Joaquin Kit Fox Another small fox that closely resembles the fennec is the San Joaquin kit fox. The pale, large-eared kit fox is rare, living only in southern California, and is classified as endangered. They also live in territories that overlap with coyotes and red foxes, and they hide in burrows to stay safe from predators. They eat a similar diet of small desert animals and don't need to drink water, instead absorbing moisture directly from their prey. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Author Laura Gee has a B.A. in history and anthropology, but now spends more time blogging and producing web content. She has worked and/or trained as an illustrator, crafter, caterer, yoga teacher, child-care provider and massage therapist, and she loves to travel when she gets a chance. See More Animals |
"Which book ends with the words ""After all, tomorrow is another day""?" | Gone with the Wind (1939) - Quotes - IMDb Gone with the Wind (1939) Scarlett : Rhett, Rhett... Rhett, if you go, where shall I go? What shall I do? Rhett Butler : Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Scarlett : As God is my witness, as God is my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill. As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Scarlett : What are you doing? Rhett Butler : I'm leaving you, my dear. All you need now is a divorce and your dreams of Ashley can come true. Scarlett : Oh, no! No, you're wrong, terribly wrong! I don't want a divorce. Oh Rhett, but I knew tonight, when I... when I knew I loved you, I ran home to tell you, oh darling, darling! Rhett Butler : Please don't go on with this, Leave us some dignity to remember out of our marriage. Spare us this last. Scarlett : This last? Oh Rhett, do listen to me, I must have loved you for years, only I was such a stupid fool, I didn't know it. Please believe me, you must care! Melly said you did. Rhett Butler : I believe you. What about Ashley Wilkes? Scarlett : I... I never really loved Ashley. Rhett Butler : You certainly gave a good imitation of it, up till this morning. No Scarlett, I tried everything. If you'd only met me half way, even when I came back from London. Scarlett : I was so glad to see you. I was, Rhett, but you were so nasty. Rhett Butler : And then when you were sick, it was all my fault... I hoped against hope that you'd call for me, but you didn't. Scarlett : I wanted you. I wanted you desperately but I didn't think you wanted me. Rhett Butler : It seems we've been at cross purposes, doesn't it? But it's no use now. As long as there was Bonnie, there was a chance that we might be happy. I liked to think that Bonnie was you, a little girl again, before the war, and poverty had done things to you. She was so like you, and I could pet her, and spoil her, as I wanted to spoil you. But when she went, she took everything. Scarlett : Oh, Rhett, Rhett please don't say that. I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry for everything. Rhett Butler : My darling, you're such a child. You think that by saying, "I'm sorry," all the past can be corrected. Here, take my handkerchief. Never, at any crisis of your life, have I known you to have a handkerchief. Scarlett : Rhett! Rhett, where are you going? Rhett Butler : I'm going back to Charleston, back where I belong. Scarlett : Please, please take me with you! Rhett Butler : No, I'm through with everything here. I want peace. I want to see if somewhere there isn't something left in life of charm and grace. Do you know what I'm talking about? Scarlett : No! I only know that I love you. Rhett Butler : That's your misfortune. [Rhett turns to walk down the stairs] Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Scarlett : [pleads with Rhett as he is about to leave to join the Confederate Army] Oh, Rhett! Please, don't go! You can't leave me! Please! I'll never forgive you! Rhett Butler : I'm not asking you to forgive me. I'll never understand or forgive myself. And if a bullet gets me, so help me, I'll laugh at myself for being an idiot. There's one thing I do know... and that is that I love you, Scarlett. In spite of you and me and the whole silly world going to pieces around us, I love you. Because we're alike. Bad lots, both of us. Selfish and shrewd. But able to look things in the eyes as we call them by their right names. Scarlett : [struggles] Don't hold me like that! Rhett Butler : [holds her tighter] Scarlett! Look at me! I've loved you more than I've ever loved any woman and I've waited for you longer than I've ever waited for any woman. [kisses her forehead] Scarlett : [turns her face away] Let me alone! Rhett Butler : [forces her to look him in the eyes] Here's a soldier of the South who loves you, Scarlett. Wants to feel your arms around hi |
Which musical comedy features the characters 'Bloom' and 'Bialystock'? | The Producers (Musical) Plot & Characters | StageAgent Overview Synopsis Based on the 1968 film, Mel Brooks’s musical The Producers is a laugh-out-loud, outrageous, crowd-pleasing farce that has been a smash hit since its 2001 debut. Fading Broadway producer Max Bialystock is desperate to get to the top of his profession again, and he finds an unlikely ally in mousy accountant Leo Bloom, who hypothesizes that one could make far more money with a flop of a show than with a hit. Together, the two set out to produce the worst musical ever to hit Broadway, with the worst script, the worst director, and the worst cast they can find; the catch is that they will raise two million dollars to finance the show, and they plan to take the money and head to Rio when the show inevitably closes after just one performance. Too bad for Bialystock & Bloom that, against all odds, the show is a total hit! With dozens of big and bit parts alike, no shortage of showstopping musical numbers, and Brooks’ signature humor keeping audiences in stitches, The Producers is definitely far from a flop. Characters |
In World War II, on which of the Pacific islands was the bloodiest battle fought, resulting in the deaths of 12,000 American troops and 121,000 Japanese? | Pacific War | World War II Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Manchuria (1945) Please replace links to Wikipedia in this article with links to this wiki. Only do this if these links relate to the wiki subject. Thank you! The Pacific War, also sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War [14 ] refers broadly to the Pacific theatre of the Second World War that took place in the Pacific Ocean , its islands, and in East Asia , then called the Far East . The term Pacific War is used to encompass the Pacific Ocean theatre , the South West Pacific theatre , the South-East Asian theatre and the Second Sino-Japanese War , also including the 1945 Soviet-Japanese conflict . It is generally considered the Pacific War began on 7/8 December 1941 with the invasion of Thailand [15 ] for the invasion of British Malaya , and the attack on Pearl Harbor in the United States' Territory of Hawaii by the Empire of Japan . [16 ] [17 ] [18 ] [19 ] Some authors consider the conflict in Asia can be dated as far as 7 July 1937, beginning with the Second Sino-Japanese War between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China , or possibly 19 September 1931, beginning with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria . [20 ] However, it is more widely accepted that the Pacific War itself started in early December 1941, with the Sino-Japanese War then becoming part of it as a theater of the greater World War II. [21 ] [22 ] The Pacific War saw the Allied powers pitted against the Empire of Japan, the latter briefly aided by Thailand and to a much lesser extent by its Axis allies, Germany and Italy . The war culminated in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki , and other large aerial bombing attacks by the United States Army Air Forces , accompanied by the Soviet invasion of Manchuria on 8 August 1945, resulting in the surrender of Japan and the end of fighting during World War II on 15 August 1945. The formal and official surrender of Japan occurred aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945. Contents Edit In Allied countries during the war, it was not usually distinguished from World War II in general, or it was known simply as the War against Japan. In the United States, the term Pacific Theater was widely used, although technically this did not cover the South West Pacific Theatre (under the command of General Douglas MacArthur ), the China-Burma-India Theater , or usually the Southeast Asian Theater. However, note that the aircraft carrier task forces of the U.S. Pacific Fleet did carry out large air raids on Vietnam – at Haiphong , Camranh Bay , and Saigon in early 1945. Japan used the name Greater East Asia War ( 大東亜戦争 , Dai Tō-A Sensō ? ), as chosen by a cabinet decision on 10 December 1941, to refer to both the war with the Western Allies and the ongoing war in China. This name was released to the public on 12 December, with an explanation that it involved Asian nations achieving their independence from the Western powers through armed forces of the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere . Japanese officials integrated what they called the Japan-Sino Incident (日支事変, Nisshi Jihen ? ) into the Greater East Asia War. During the American military occupation of Japan (1945–52), these Japanese terms were prohibited in official documents, although their informal usage continued, and the war became officially known as Pacific War (太平洋戦争, Taiheiyō Sensō ? ). This latter term has later come into limited use in Occidental countries. In Japan, the Fifteen Year War (十五年戦争, Jūgonen Sensō ? ) is also used, referring to the period from the Mukden Incident of 1931 through 1945. Edit [2] [3] Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek , Allied Commander-in-Chief in the China theatre from 1942–1945. [4] [5] Political Map of the Asia-Pacific Region, 1939.The Axis states which assisted Japan included the authoritarian government of Thailand , which quickly formed a temporary alliance with the Japanese in 1941, since Japanese forces were invading the southern peninsula of Thailand, anyway. Also the Phayap Army sent troops to invade and occupy northeastern Burma . Thi |
Which 'James Bond' film featured Louis Armstrong singing'You've Got All The Time In The World', in its opening titles? | On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error On Her Majesty's Secret Service ( 1969 ) M | From $0.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt (as Peter Hunt) Writers: a list of 21 titles created 29 Jul 2011 a list of 26 titles created 22 Dec 2011 a list of 28 titles created 24 Feb 2013 a list of 24 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 24 titles created 11 months ago Title: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations. See more awards » Videos Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by SPECTRE. Director: Terence Young Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov. Director: John Glen A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Director: Guy Hamilton Edit Storyline George Lazenby steps into the role of James Bond and is sent on his first mission. For help with Draco, he must become very close friends with his daughter, Tracy, and heads off to hunt down Ernst Stavro Blofeld one more time. This takes him to Switzerland, where he must pose as Sir Hilary Bray to find out the secret plan of Blofeld. The facility is covered with Blofeld's guards as well as his hench-woman, Irma Bunt. What has Blofeld got in mind this time? Can Bond keep up this act for much longer? Are ANY Bond girls safe? Written by simon Far up! Far out! Far more! James Bond OO7 [UK poster] See more » Genres: 19 December 1969 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia First Bond film since Dr. No (1962) to put the production credit over the gun barrel intro. See more » Goofs When Bond meets Blofeld for the first time Blofeld starts to undo |
In which country do the Ibo people live? | Igbo - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major holidays, Rites of passage Igbo LANGUAGE: Igbo (Kwa subfamily of the Niger-Congo language family) RELIGION: Tribal religion 1 • INTRODUCTION The Igbo are the second largest group of people living in southern Nigeria. They are socially and culturally diverse, consisting of many subgroups. Although they live in scattered groups of villages, they all speak one language. The Igbo have no common traditional story of their origins. Historians have proposed two major theories of Igbo origins. One claims the existence of a core area, or "nuclear Igboland." The other claims that the Igbo are descended from waves of immigrants from the north and the west who arrived in the fourteenth or fifteenth century. Three of these are the Nri, Nzam, and Anam. European contact with the Igbo began with the arrival of the Portuguese in the mid-fifteenth century. At first the Europeans confined themselves to slave trade on the Niger Coast. At this point, the main item of commerce provided by the Igbo was slaves, many of whom were sent to the New World. After the abolition of the slave trade in 1807, British companies pushed beyond the coastal areas and aggressively pursued control of the interior. The Protectorate of Southern Nigeria, created in 1900, included Igboland. Until 1960, Nigeria remained a British colony, and the Igbo were British subjects. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation structured as a federation of states. 2 • LOCATION Igboland is located in southeastern Nigeria, with a total land area of about 15,800 square miles (about 41,000 square kilometers). The Igbo country has four distinct areas. The low-lying deltas and riberbank areas are heavily inundated during the rainy season, and are very fertile. The central belt is a rather high plain. The Udi highlands are the only coal-mining area in West Africa. It is difficult to obtain accurate census figures for either the Igbo or for Nigeria as a whole. The Igbo population is estimated to be between 5 and 6 million. 3 • LANGUAGE The Igbo language belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. It is part of the Kwa subfamily. A complicated system of high and low tones indicates differences in meaning and grammatical relationships. There are a wide range of dialects. Here are a few Igbo expressions: English Ndewo 4 • FOLKLORE The Igbo have a system of folk beliefs that explains how everything in the world came into being. It explains what functions the heavenly and earthly bodies have and offers guidance on how to behave toward gods, spirits, and one's ancestors. The Igbo believe the world is peopled by invisible and visible forces: by the living, the dead, and those yet to be born. Reincarnation is seen as a bridge between the living and the dead. 5 • RELIGION The major beliefs of the Igbo religion are shared by all Igbo-speaking people. However, many of its practices are locally organized, with the most effective unit of religious worship being the extended family. Periodic rituals and ceremonies may activate the lineage (larger kinship unit) or the village, which is the widest political community. The Igbo believe in a supreme god who keeps watch over his creatures from a distance. He seldom interferes in the affairs of human beings. No sacrifices are made directly to him. However, he is seen as the ultimate receiver of sacrifices made to the minor gods. To distinguish him from the minor gods he is called Chukwu—the great or the high god. As the creator of everything, he is called Chukwu Abiama. There are also minor gods, who are generally subject to human passions and weaknesses. They may be kind, hospitable, and industrious; at other times they are treacherous, u |
With which singer did Lee Hazlewood sing 'Did You Ever'? | Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood-Did You Ever? - YouTube Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood-Did You Ever? 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 May 9, 2008 Audio (only) from CD. Album: Fairy Tales & Fantasies-The Best of Nancy and Lee Track-6 |
Who wrote the plays 'Habeus Corpus' and 'Forty Years On'? | Habeas Corpus Written by Alan Bennett Author Alan Bennett Alan Bennett (b1934) Bennett was born in Armley in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire. He graduated with a first-class degree in history at Oxford where he performed comedy with a number of eventually successful actors in the Oxford Revue. He remained at the university for several years, where he researched and taught Medieval History. In 1960, Bennett appeared at the Edinburgh Festival in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe. Bennett's first stage play, Forty Years On directed by Patrick Garland was produced in 1968. Many television, stage and radio plays followed, along with screenplays, short stories, novellas, a large body of non-fictional prose and broadcasting, and many appearances as an actor. Many of Bennett's characters are unfortunate and downtrodden, or meek and overlooked. Life has brought them to an impasse, or else passed them by altogether. In many cases they have met with disappointment in the realm of sex and intimate relationships, largely through tentativeness and a failure to connect with others. Bennett is both unsparing and compassionate in laying bare his characters' frailties. This can be seen in his television plays for LWT in the late 1970s and the BBC in the early 1980s, and in the 1987 Talking Heads series of monologues for television which were later performed at the Comedy Theatre in London in 1992. This was a sextet of poignantly comic pieces, each of which depicted several stages in the character's decline from an initial state of denial or ignorance of their predicament, through a slow realisation of the hopelessness of their situation, and progressing to a bleak or ambiguous conclusion. A second set of six Talking Heads pieces followed a decade later. In his 2005 prose collection 'Untold Stories' Bennett wrote candidly and movingly of the mental illness that afflicted his mother and other family members. Much of his work draws on his Leeds background, and his stage play 'The Lady in the Van' was based on his experiences with a tramp called Miss Shepherd who lived on his driveway in several dilapidated vans for over fifteen years. In 1994 Bennett adapted his popular and much-praised 1991 play The Madness of George III for the cinema which received four Academy Award nominations. His critically-acclaimed The History Boys won three Laurence Olivier Awards in February 2005. Bennett himself received the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre. Bennett was made an Honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford in 1987. He was also awarded a D.Litt by the University of Leeds in 1990 and a hon PhD from Kingston in 1996. However in 1998 he refused an honorary doctorate from Oxford University, in protest at its accepting funding for a named chair in honour of press baron Rupert Murdoch. He also declined a CBE in 1988 and a knighthood in 1996. He earned Honorary Membership of The Coterie in the 2007 membership list. In 2008 Bennett donated his entire archive of working papers, unpublished manuscripts, diaries and books to the Bodleian Library. It was a gesture of thanks repaying a debt he felt he owed to the UK's social welfare system that had given him educational opportunities which his humble family background would otherwise never have afforded. PlayHabeas Corpus Habeas Corpus was first performed at the Lyric Theatre in London on 10 May 1973, with Alec Guinness and Margaret Courtenay in the lead roles. Bennett's first play, written in 1973, it is a comedy set in Brighton in the 1960s where the lust and longing of the permissive society has well and truly taken hold of the apparently respectable Wicksteed family. The aging Dr. Arthur Wicksteed pursues his nubile patient, Felicity Rumpers. Wicksteed's wife Muriel lusts after the charming head of the BMA, Sir Percy Shorter. Shorter as well as being Wicksteed's old rival, turns out to be Felicity's father - the result of an under-the-table liaison during an air-raid with Lady Rumpers, her mother. Meanwhile, Wicksteed's spinster-sister Connie, ashamed of her flat-chest |
Aged 52 in 1930, he was England's oldest Test cricketer. Who was he? | From Anderson to 1877: how to go back to the first Test in 10 England players | Mike Selvey | Sport | The Guardian Sportblog From Anderson to 1877: how to go back to the first Test in 10 England players Linking Jimmy Anderson to the first Test 139 years ago connects famous England figures including Graham Gooch, Brian Close, Sir Leonard Hutton and WG Grace Jimmy Anderson has been playing Test cricket for 13 years, which makes his career the longest among the current England team. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Wednesday 1 June 2016 13.17 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 1 June 2016 19.20 EDT Share on Messenger Close Alpha and omega. The beginning and the end. On 1 June 1899, one illustrious international career was coming to an end and another was beginning. WG Grace, the Doctor, was 50 years old when he began the last of his 22 Tests, against Australia (they all were back then) at Trent Bridge. They were troubled times. His 20-year-old daughter, Bessie, had died of typhoid in February and, grieving, he was largely an early-season absentee captain from Gloucestershire, with whom he was in dispute as a result, ultimately resigning the role. Amazing Grace: The Man Who Was WG by Richard Tomlinson – review Read more This I know from Richard Tomlinson’s splendid book Amazing Grace , which recounts that Grace’s wounded response to the Gloucestershire committee’s inquiry as to whether he actually intended to play any cricket was to finish by saying the affection in which he held the county of his birth was not matched by that for the committee, which as a body he held in great contempt. There had been press mutterings, too, about his continued value to the England side, a superstar hanging around too long. “A place may be found for that once great cricketer,” said the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, “still great considering his years, in the first match for sentimental reasons alone.” Grace was the captain and a senior selector, though. “Why does not Grace retire?” the Yorkshire Evening Post wondered. “Even a man of his extraordinary powers and endurance must drop out of international cricket some day and it would be wiser and more graceful act on his part to do so voluntarily.” But he did play, opening the batting and making a scrappy 28 and one, and bowling 22 fruitless overs in a drawn match. He was not helped by batting with CB Fry, a magnificent athlete, but one frustrated by Grace’s ponderousness so that “we lost innumerable singles to the off side and I never dared call WG for a second run to the long field. When England fielded, Grace was jeered and booed by the 13,000 crowd. On 10 June, he resigned and retired from international cricket. Wilfred Rhodes, at the age of 21, took seven wickets in the Test with his slow, left-arm spin and was embarking on a 58-match Test career that would not finish until April 1930, the longest span of all. On his England debut he batted at 10, shared a last-wicket partnership of 130 with RE Foster four years later, a record that stood for seven decades, and eight years on was opening the batting. It was the longevity of Rhodes’s career, and, discursively, Jimmy Anderson reaching 450 Test wickets at Chester-le-Street over the last weekend and becoming the No1 ranked Test bowler, that got me thinking of something that once entertained us for a short while regarding Middlesex. The challenge was to see how far back we could go in the club’s history with the fewest players – degrees of separation, if you will – each of whom must have played with another to maintain a chain (memory serves it went something like Mark Ramprakash, Mike Gatting, Fred Titmus, Gubby Allen and Joe Murrell, whose first-class career, albeit with Kent initially, began before the turn of the last century and who certainly played against the Doctor (lbw Grace, 2). It is an argument I use (Fred was a fine bowler in 1983 so he must have been in 1949, etc etc) when discussions turn to comparative eras. Dr WG Grace on cricket - archive, 1 June 1909 Read more Anderson has been playing Test cricket for 13 years, which makes his c |
According to Genesis, howold was Noah when he died (within 10 years)? | Genesis 5:32-10:1 NIV - After Noah was 500 years old, he became - Bible Gateway Genesis 5:32-10:1New International Version (NIV) 32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth. Wickedness in the World 6 When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with[ a ] humans forever, for they are mortal[ b ]; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.” 4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. 5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. 6 The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. 7 So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. Noah and the Flood 9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. 13 So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. 14 So make yourself an ark of cypress[ c ] wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. 15 This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high.[ d ] 16 Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit[ e ] high all around.[ f ] Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks. 17 I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you. 19 You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. 20 Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive. 21 You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.” 22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. 7 The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. 2 Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate, 3 and also seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth. 4 Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.” 5 And Noah did all that the Lord commanded him. 6 Noah was six hundred years old when the floodwaters came on the earth. 7 And Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood. 8 Pairs of clean and unclean animals, of birds and of all creatures that move along the ground, 9 male and female, came to Noah and entered the ark, as God had commanded Noah. 10 And after the seven days the floodwaters came on the earth. 11 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month—on |
What is 'Crocodile Dundee's' first name? | Crocodile Dundee (1986) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An American reporter goes to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric crocodile poacher and invites him to New York City. Director: a list of 36 titles created 16 Nov 2010 a list of 44 titles created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 34 titles created 10 Aug 2012 a list of 26 titles created 07 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 04 Feb 2015 Search for " Crocodile Dundee " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Videos Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under. Director: John Cornell Australian Outback adventurer Mick "Crocodile" Dundee travels to Los Angeles with his young son while his longtime companion suspects foul play at a movie studio. Director: Simon Wincer Lightning Jack Kane is an Australian outlaw in the wild west. During a bungled bank robbery he picks up mute Ben Doyle as a hostage. The two become good friends, with Jack teaching Ben how ... See full summary » Director: Simon Wincer A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. Director: Robert Zemeckis This is the sequel to "Romancing the Stone" where Jack and Joan have their yacht and easy life, but are gradually getting bored with each other and this way of life. Joan accepts an ... See full summary » Director: Lewis Teague A small-time crook becomes convinced he has become an angel after a traumatic incident and resolves to perform the work of one. Director: John Cornell A group of good-hearted but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks. Director: Hugh Wilson A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills. Director: Martin Brest Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogomil's near-fatal shooting and the series of "alphabet crimes" associated with it. Director: Tony Scott A married couple try everything to get each other to leave the house in a vicious divorce battle. Director: Danny DeVito When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigour. Director: Ron Howard A private detective specializing in missing children is charged with the task of finding a special child who dark forces want to eliminate. Director: Michael Ritchie Edit Storyline Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is an Australian crocodile hunter who lives in the Australian outback and runs a safari business with his trusted friend and mentor Walter Reilly. After surviving a crocodile attack, a New York journalist named Sue arrives to interview Mick about how he survived and learns more about the crocodile hunter. After saving Sue from a crocodile, Sue invites Mick to visit New York City, since Mick has never been to a city. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home and he finds himself falling in love with Sue. Written by Daniel Williamson The Wizard of Auz hits The Big Apple! See more » Genres: 26 September 1986 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia The "quotes" around "Crocodile" in the title were added for the American release to ensure people didn't think that Dundee was a crocodile. See more » Goofs When the pimp approaches Mick for the second time, he says, "If it isn't the man who doesn't like bad [expletive] language in front of ladies!" However, Mick didn't make this comment to Simone and Carla until after he'd knocked the pimp |
"What book begins with the words ""You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings""?" | Johnson, "My Monster/My Self" Diacritics, 12 (Summer 1992), 2-10 Mary Shelley. FRANKENSTEIN: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS. New York: Signet, 1965. Nancy Friday. MY MOTHER/MY SELF. New York: Dell, 1977. Dorothy Dinnerstein. THE MERMAID AND THE MINOTAUR. New York: Harper Colophon, 1976. {2} To judge from recent trends in scholarly as well as popular literature, three crucial questions can be seen to stand at the forefront of today's preoccupations: the question of mothering, the question of the woman writer, and the question of autobiography. Although these questions and current discussions of them often appear unrelated to each other, it is my intention here to explore some ways in which the three questions are profoundly interrelated, and to attempt to shed new light on each by approaching it via the others. I shall base my remarks upon two twentieth-century theoretical studies -- Nancy Friday's My Mother/My Self and Dorothy Dinnerstein's The Mermaid and the Minotaur and one nineteenth-century gothic novel, Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus, written by Mary Shelley, whose importance for literary history has until quite recently been considered to arise not from her own writings but from the fact that she was the second wife of poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft . All three of these books, in strikingly diverse ways, offer a critique of the institution of parenthood. The Mermaid and the Minotaur is an analysis of the damaging effects of the fact that human infants are cared for almost exclusively by women. "What the book's title as a whole is meant to connote," writes Dinnerstein, "is both (a) our longstanding general awareness of our uneasy, ambiguous position in the animal kingdom, and (b) a more specific awareness: that until we grow strong enough to renounce the pernicious forms of collaboration between the sexes, both man and woman will remain semi-human, monstrous" [p. 5]. Even as Dinnerstein describes convincingly the types of imbalance and injustice the prevailing asymmetry in gender relations produces, she also analyzes the reasons for our refusal to abandon the very modes of monstrousness from which we suffer most. Nancy Friday's book, which is subtitled "A Daughter's Search for Identity," argues that the mother's repression of herself necessitated by the myth of maternal love creates a heritage of self-rejection, anger, and duplicity that makes it difficult for the daughter to seek any emotional satisfaction other than the state of idealized symbiosis that both mother and daughter continue to punish themselves for never having been able to achieve. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is an even more elaborate and unsettling formulation of the relation between parenthood and monstrousness. It is the {3} story of two antithetical modes of parenting that give rise to two increasingly parallel lives -- the life of Victor Frankenstein, who is the beloved child of two doting parents, and the life of the monster he single-handedly creates, who is immediately spurned and abandoned by his creator. The fact that in the end both characters reach an equal degree of alienation and self-torture and indeed become indistinguishable as they pursue each other across the frozen polar wastes indicates that the novel is, among other things, a study of the impossibility of finding an adequate model for what a parent should be. All three books agree, then, that in the existing state of things there is something inherently monstrous about the prevailing parental arrangements. While Friday and Dinnerstein, whose analyses directly address the problem of sexual difference, suggest that this monstrousness is curable, Mary Shelley, who does not explicitly locate the self's monstrousness in its gender arrangements, appears to dramatize divisions within the human being that are so much a part of being human that no escape from monstrousness seems possible. What I will try to do here is to read these three books not as mere studies of the monstrousness of s |
Which Canadian Province has a Pacific coastline? | Discover Canada Discover Canada The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Canada’s Regions Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship - Canada's Regions Duration: 14 minutes, 23 seconds. Read by Geraint Wyn Davies . Download this chapter: MP3 You can also download all of Discover Canada as a single file. The audio may take a moment to load. In order to maximize the functionality of this page, please turn on Javascript . is now a tourist attraction and winter skateway [ See larger version ] Canada is the second largest country on earth—10 million square kilometres. Three oceans line Canada’s frontiers: the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Along the southern edge of Canada lies the Canada-United States boundary. Both Canada and the U.S.A. are committed to a safe, secure and efficient frontier The Regions of Canada Canada includes many different geographical areas and five distinct regions. The Atlantic Provinces The Northern Territories The National Capital Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Today it is Canada’s fourth largest metropolitan area. The National Capital Region, 4,700 square kilometres surrounding Ottawa, preserves and enhances the area’s built heritage and natural environment. Provinces and Territories Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Each province and territory has its own capital city. You should know the capital of your province or territory as well as that of Canada. Population Canada has a population of about 34 million people. While the majority live in cities, Canadians also live in small towns, rural areas and everywhere in between. Peggy’s Cove harbour, Nova Scotia Ottawa: The Capital of Canada The Atlantic provinces Atlantic Canada’s coasts and natural resources, including fishing, farming, forestry and mining, have made these provinces an important part of Canada’s history and development. The Atlantic Ocean brings cool winters and cool humid summers. Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador is the most easterly point in North America and has its own time zone. In addition to its natural beauty, the province has a unique heritage linked to the sea. The oldest colony of the British Empire and a strategic prize in Canada’s early history, the province has long been known for its fisheries, coastal fishing villages and distinct culture. Today off-shore oil and gas extraction contributes a substantial part of the economy. Labrador also has immense hydro-electric resources. Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island ( P.E.I. ) is the smallest province, known for its beaches, red soil and agriculture, especially potatoes. P.E.I. is the birthplace of Confederation, connected to mainland Canada by one of the longest continuous multispan bridges in the world, the Confederation Bridge. Anne of Green Gables, set in P.E.I. by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is a much-loved story about the adventures of a little red-headed orphan girl. Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic Province, with a rich history as the gateway to Canada. Known for the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy , the province’s identity is linked to shipbuilding, fisheries and shipping. As Canada’s largest east coast port, deep-water and ice-free, the capital, Halifax, has played an important role in Atlantic trade and defence and is home to Canada’s largest naval base. Nova Scotia has a long history of coal mining, forestry and agriculture. Today there is also off-shore oil and gas exploration. The province’s Celtic and Gaelic traditions sustain a vibrant culture. Nova Scotia is home to over 700 annual festivals, including the spectacular military tattoo in Halifax. New Brunswick Situated in the Appalachian Range, the province was founded by the United Empire Loyalists and has the second largest river system on North America’s Atlantic coastline, the St. John River system. Forestry, agriculture, fish |
If 'Statics' is the branch of Physics concerned with objects at rest, which branch is concerned with moving objects? | Statics - definition of statics by The Free Dictionary Statics - definition of statics by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/statics n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The equilibrium mechanics of stationary bodies. statics (ˈstætɪks) n (General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that produce a state of equilibrium in a system of bodies. Compare dynamics 1 stat•ics n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of mechanics that deals with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium. [1650–60] stat·ics (stăt′ĭks) The branch of physics that deals with objects that are not in motion and with forces that are offset or counterbalanced by each other. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: |
Who disappeared whilst swimming near Melbourne on December 17th.1967? | Disappeared in December | History Today Disappeared in December By Christopher Winn Posted 3rd December 2012, 9:19 On the evening of December 3rd, 1926, the author Agatha Christie drove away from Styles, her Berkshire home, and vanished. Her Morris Cowley was found abandoned with the lights still on in the car park of the mysterious Silent Pool in the Surrey Hills and a nationwide manhunt ensued that even drew in the talents of fellow crime writers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dorothy L. Sayers. Christie was discovered 11 days later staying at a hotel in Harrogate, Yorkshire, under the name Mrs Teresa Neele. Here are some other figures who disappeared (or reappeared) in December. On December 4th, 1872 the British brigantine Dei Gratia came across the Marie Celeste, a small cargo ship bound for Genoa out of New York, adrift in the Atlantic east of the Azores, completely deserted. The captain’s table was set for a meal, but there was no indication of what had happened to the crew of eight, along with the captain’s wife and daughter who were passengers. They were never found. On December 15th, 1944, American band leader Glenn Miller boarded a Norseman transport plane at Twinwood airfield, near Bedford, to fly to Paris, where his band were booked to perform for the troops. He flew off into the mist and was never seen again. No wreckage or body was ever found and official records show that no planes took off from Twinwood on that day due to the foggy conditions. On December 17th, 1967, just 22 months after becoming prime minister of Australia, Harold Holt went for his customary swim off Cheviot Beach near Melbourne. The sea was rough and his friends on the beach saw Holt struggling to swim back to shore before he disappeared and was never seen again. A two-day manhunt failed to find the body and Holt was presumed dead, becoming the third Australian prime minister to die in office. John Stonehouse, postmaster general under Harold Wilson and the only acting British government minister to be a proven Communist spy, was surprisingly discovered in Melbourne on Christmas Eve 1974 after apparently disappearing a month before while swimming off the coast of Florida. His clothes were found in a pile on the beach and he was presumed drowned, but he had faked his death to escape investigation of his business affairs. He was apprehended in Australia by police who thought they had found the missing Lord Lucan. Christopher Winn is the author of I Never Knew That From The Archive Detective Novels: A Very British Crime Wave Detective stories captured the imaginations of the British middle classes in the 20th century. William D. Rubinstein looks at the rise of home-grown writers such as Agatha Christie, how they mirrored society and why changes in social mores eventually murdered their sales. |
Of which Canadian Province is Labrador a part? | Newfoundland and Labrador - The Canadian Encyclopedia Provinces & Territories Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland, the youngest of the Canadian provinces, joined Confederation in 1949. Some portion of its coast was undoubtedly one of the first parts of the continent seen by Europeans. Its total area is 405, 720 km2, of which Labrador makes up almost three-quarters (294,330 km2). Newfoundland, the youngest of the Canadian provinces, joined Confederation in 1949. Some portion of its coast was undoubtedly one of the first parts of the continent seen by Europeans. Its total area is 405, 720 km2, of which Labrador makes up almost three-quarters (294,330 km2). The island of Newfoundland is the easternmost region of Canada, while Labrador is located on the mainland to the northwest. Since John Cabot 's arrival on the “new isle” the island has been referred to as Terra Nova, or in English, Newfoundland. Labrador probably received its name from the Portuguese designation, "Terra del Lavradors." Land and Resources The province is physically divided into two major units of unequal area: the much larger mainland territory of Labrador to the north; and the smaller island of Newfoundland to the south. Within each there are distinct variations in the physical characteristics of the environment, in the occurrence and availability of natural resources, and corresponding variations in the pattern of human settlement. In Labrador there are three such sub-regions: a northern coastal region, which is ruggedly mountainous, deeply fjorded , grows only ground-level subarctic vegetation and has very little settlement; a southern coastal region that has a rugged, barren foreshore and a forested hinterland, with light to moderate settlement; and the bulk of the vast interior, which comprises a well-forested, dissected plateau, and where settlement is concentrated in a few large towns. On the island of Newfoundland there are four distinct regions: the west coast, the interior, the northeast coast and the south coast. The west coast is dominated by the table-topped Long Range Mountains , which rise to 814 m. They are bordered in places by narrow, well-forested coastal plains and are frequently penetrated by glacially-deepened valleys and by several large fjord-like bays, the largest of which are the Bay of Islands and Bonne Bay. There is almost continuous settlement in the bays and coves along the west coast. There is also some interior settlement in the Codroy Valley to the south and around Deer Lake , which lies on a small plain within the mountain range. The interior is a plateau-like region with frequent undulations in the terrain representing the ridges and slopes of the watersheds carved out by the major stream systems. Four large rivers — Exploits , Gander , Humber and Terra Nova — drain most of the area. The west coast supports extensive forest stands, particularly on the gentle slopes of the major watersheds. Settlements are widely separated and most of the population is concentrated in a few large towns associated with forest or mineral resource use and with transportation services. The northeast coast, with its numerous bays, islands and headlands, fronts on the Atlantic Ocean from the Great Northern Peninsula to the Avalon Peninsula . Inland sections of this region are generally well forested, but exposed headlands and offshore islands have low, scrubby vegetation. The region has a shoreline typical of land that was submerged by glaciation and, in places, rebounded after the ice caps melted. Thus, there are innumerable bays, coves, islands and fjords which often provide excellent harbours. It is also an area that can annually expect to be blocked by arctic drift ice throughout the winter and early spring. Settlement has developed along the shores of most of the bays and on some offshore islands. The south coast region coincides with the whole southern portion of the Island of Newfoundland. This coast also has the deeply embayed characteristics of a submerged shoreline. It is not blocked by arctic drift ice, although in some years par |
Which Archbishop of Canterbury was convicted of heresy and burned at the stake? | Thomas Cranmer | archbishop of Canterbury | Britannica.com archbishop of Canterbury John Foxe Thomas Cranmer, (born July 2, 1489, Aslacton, Nottinghamshire , England —died March 21, 1556, Oxford ), the first Protestant archbishop of Canterbury (1533–56), adviser to the English kings Henry VIII and Edward VI . As archbishop , he put the English Bible in parish churches, drew up the Book of Common Prayer , and composed a litany that remains in use today. Denounced by the Catholic queen Mary I for promoting Protestantism , he was convicted of heresy and burned at the stake. Thomas Cranmer, detail of an oil painting by Gerlach Flicke, 1545; in the National Portrait … Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, London Early life Cranmer was the second son of Thomas Cranmer and Agnes (née Hatfield). His father seems to have belonged to the lowest rank of the gentry; at any rate, he had only enough property to endow his eldest son, John, so that Thomas and his younger brother were destined for the church. After experiencing the teaching of a “marvellous severe and cruel schoolmaster,” whose ministrations Cranmer later maintained instilled in him a permanent uncertainty and pliability, the boy went on to Cambridge in 1503. In 1510 or 1511 he was elected to a fellowship at Jesus College but was soon compelled to vacate because he married a relative of the landlady of the Dolphin Inn. During this time he earned his living by teaching at Buckingham (later Magdalene) College, leaving his wife to lodge at the Dolphin; out of this arrangement grew a later story that he had started out in life as a hostler. His wife died in childbirth soon after their marriage, however, and Jesus College restored Cranmer to his fellowship. He now entered the church and threw himself into his studies, becoming one of the outstanding theologians of his time, a man of immense, though not very original, learning. From about 1520 he belonged to a group of scholars who met regularly to discuss the theological problems raised by Martin Luther ’s revolt; known to be inclined to the new way of thinking, they were dubbed “Little Germany.” Among the group that was to lead the English Reformation were William Tyndale , Robert Barnes , Thomas Bilney , and, above all, Cranmer, who by 1525 included among his prayers one for the abolition of papal power in England. Entry into royal service Cranmer’s ambitions for reform would have remained academic had it not been for the political events into which he was soon drawn, however contrary they were to his upbringing and tastes. From 1527 onward, Henry VIII pursued his desire to be freed from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon , in order to marry Anne Boleyn , and in 1529 the grips of the “divorce” controversy seized also upon Cranmer. In August a plague known as the sweating sickness swept the country and was especially severe in Cambridge. To escape the sickness, Cranmer left the town with two of his pupils—brothers who were related to him through their mother—and went to their father’s house at Waltham in Essex. The king was visiting in the immediate neighbourhood at the time, and two of his chief councillors, Stephen Gardiner and Edward Fox, met Cranmer in those lodgings soon afterward. Not surprisingly, they were led to discuss the king’s meditated divorce. Britannica Stories Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales Henry, who was willing to secure the help of any likely head and hand, however obscure, summoned Cranmer for an interview and commanded him to lay aside all other pursuits in order to devote himself to the question of the divorce. Cranmer accepted a commission to write a propaganda treatise in the king’s interest, stating the course he proposed and defending it by arguments from Scripture, the Fathers, and the decrees of general councils. He was commended to the hospitality of Anne Boleyn’s father, the earl of Wiltshire, in whose house at Durham Place he resided for some time; was appointed archdeacon of Taunton; became one of the king’s chaplains; and also held a parochial benefice, the name of which |
What is the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon? | Interior Angles of Polygons Interior Angles of Polygons An Interior Angle is an angle inside a shape Triangles The Interior Angles of a Triangle add up to 180° Let's try a triangle: It works for this triangle Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 70° + 30° = 180° One angle went up by 10°, and the other went down by 10° Quadrilaterals (Squares, etc) (A Quadrilateral has 4 straight sides) Let's try a square: 90° + 90° + 90° + 90° = 360° A Square adds up to 360° Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 100° + 90° + 90° = 360° It still adds up to 360° The Interior Angles of a Quadrilateral add up to 360° Because there are 2 triangles in a square ... The interior angles in a triangle add up to 180° ... ... and for the square they add up to 360° ... ... because the square can be made from two triangles! Pentagon A pentagon has 5 sides, and can be made from three triangles, so you know what ... ... its interior angles add up to 3 × 180° = 540° And when it is regular (all angles the same), then each angle is 540° / 5 = 108° (Exercise: make sure each triangle here adds up to 180°, and check that the pentagon's interior angles add up to 540°) The Interior Angles of a Pentagon add up to 540° The General Rule Each time we add a side (triangle to quadrilateral, quadrilateral to pentagon, etc), we add another 180° to the total: |
Which city was the setting for the TV series 'Hollyoaks'? | Hollyoaks (TV Series 1995– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Hollyoaks takes a look at the lives, loves and careers of a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSE's, A-Levels and College into the world of work. Creator: a list of 39 titles created 03 Aug 2012 a list of 23 titles created 29 Sep 2012 a list of 25 titles created 10 Sep 2013 a list of 28 titles created 01 Jan 2014 a list of 26 titles created 18 Sep 2015 Search for " Hollyoaks " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 32 wins & 194 nominations. See more awards » Photos The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market. Stars: Steve McFadden, Adam Woodyatt, June Brown A soap opera set in a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Stars: Lucy Pargeter, Elizabeth Estensen, Mark Charnock Coronation Street (TV Series 1960) Drama | Romance The UK's longest-running TV soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working class people in Manchester, England. Stars: Helen Worth, Simon Gregson, William Roache Jeremy Kyle deals with more dilemmas, fiery confrontations and topical issues all in front of a studio audience. Stars: Jeremy Kyle, Graham Stanier, Georgette Civil The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City hospital. Stars: Derek Thompson, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale Holby City (TV Series 1999) Drama The everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of the frenetic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital. Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Tina Hobley The Undateables (TV Series 2012) Documentary | Reality-TV Documentary series about disability and dating. Stars: Sally Phillips, Brent Zillwood, Gareth Cooper Drama following the life of the officers and men of the King's Own Fusiliers regiment, during their home lives, training exercises and battles. Stars: Ben Nealon, Robson Green, Jerome Flynn 1 vs. 100 (TV Series 2006) Game-Show One contestant competes against 100 people by answering trivia questions for a chance to win a huge cash prize. Stars: Bob Saget, Dexter Takashi Odani, Richard Rubin University Challenge (TV Series 1962) Game-Show Jeremy Paxman hosts this trivia quiz show where colleges from around the UK compete against each other. Stars: Jeremy Paxman, Roger Tilling, Waldemar Januzczak Uniform officers and detectives from an inner London police station enforce law and order on a day to day basis. Stars: Graham Cole, Trudie Goodwin, Jeff Stewart Hollyoaks Later (TV Series 2008) Comedy | Music | Romance Unseen scenes from Hollyoaks which are high in gore, violence and sex. Which is why they weren't shown in the first place. Stars: Jorgie Porter, Rachel Shenton, Jennifer Metcalfe Edit Storyline Hollyoaks is a British TV soap opera, that takes a mundane look at the lives, loves and careers of a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSE's, A-Levels and College into the world of work. first broadcast on 23 October 1995, on the Channel 4 network. Originally devised by Phil Redmond, who also devised shows such as Brookside and Grange Hill, the program is set in and around the fictional Chester suburb of Hollyoaks and is centered around a former 1950s technical college which is now a college of higher education called Hollyoaks Community College (often mistaken for the real-life University of Chester), with the characters and main target audience generally being in their late teens or early twenties. Written |
What was the staple food 'Soylent Green', in the film of the same name, made from? | Soylent Green: Society Feeds Off Its People | Truthstream Media Soylent Green: Society Feeds Off Its People (Truthstream Media.com) Spoiler Alert: Soylent Green is people. The classic 1973 dystopic film Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston depicts a world overrun by hoardes of people in dense cities suffering from a lack of resources or any vestige of hope for the future. On one level, it is a morality tale personifying the neo-Malthusian myth of overpopulation given new blood by the 1968 Paul Ehrlich (and partner John P. Holdren) horror story Population Bomb as well as the Club of Rome’s apocalyptic modeled described in their 1972 publication Limits to Growth. Both give urgency to a) grinding population growth to a halt, b) cutting off the population’s consumption of resources and c) granting supposedly all wise aristocratic greater rule over society and control of its future development, which aims to institute an austere and subservient general population. On a parallel level is a metaphor played out through the literal plot revelations which exposes how this society — and by extension others — thrives on eating its own. A semi-civilized cannibalism adapted to feed the large and heavily dependent population. [pullquote]Under this dark interpretation, the opiate of the masses is the flesh of the underclasses. A controlled and degradated condition, to be sure.[/pullquote]In Soylent Green, just as in the companion dystopic film Omega Man (1971, also starring Charlton Heston), the “haves,” those with jobs or status in society, guard their homes against the masses, often sleeping on their doorsteps, at gun point while they enjoy basic, though, rationed commodities. Meanwhile, a few elite-“haves,” mostly connected the ruling Soylent Corporation, live in walled-off communities protected by armed guards, where they enjoy luxuries like strawberries, a supply of concubine companions referred to dismissively as “furniture,” and a special food not available to the general population at all — meat. With this stark inequality as a backdrop, we more closely examine the dynamics of the Soylent Green society. Heston’s character, Robert Thorn, is a police officer assigned to riot duty in the market place, where the plebiscites line up for their dole of government rations — highly processed food pellets that come in red, yellow and the new, and most popular flavor, green. The “green” flavor, we are told, is new and made of delicious/nutritious “high protein plankton.” Another cop warns Thorn that the market has just run out of Soylent Green, a sure sign that the crowd will soon revolt. The officers first discuss amongst themselves, then warn the crowd, that the “scoops” are coming, ordering the masses to disperse. The scoops, we learn, are large trucks whose blades “scoop” up people in the crowd and dump them into the truck bed. During this scene, an assassin also emerges, developing the plot and sending Thorn on a search for the assassin and what he later learns is his apparent connection to the Soylent Corporation. During this quest, the inequities in society are revealed, as Thorn gets a first hand glimpse of the elite life that has been kept from him. Meanwhile he also comes across a key clue from the elderly learned society who frequent a library: namely, that the oceans are dying, rendering the claim that Soylent Green is made of plankton a disillusioning myth. Instead, we see more than ever how death feeds the cycle of this lifestyle. Motivated by the excess and unsustainable population that must be supported, as well as by the bleak potentials offered to its citizenry, the elderly are encouraged to ‘contribute’ by acquiescing to euthanasia at bright welcoming centers. Enticed to “go home”, patients are treated to a bright, vivid and fulfilling “end of life” multimedia sequence featuring the theme of choice set to music and natural scenery as a superficial but stimulating final rite — before the life is terminated. In the film’s final revelation, Thorn discovers the big secret that looms large on the meaning in this Soylent-ba |
Which is the southernmost of the Channel Islands? | Poindexter Descendants Association About The Isle of Jersey, Channel Islands Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, about 14 miles off the coast of Normandy, France. It is an oblong block of granite four to five miles wide and about nine miles long. It has been continuously inhabited from about 2000 BC and has a wealth of history - neolithic tombs, magnificent castles, Napoleonic towers and fortifications from German occupation during World War ll. The Poindexters have a history here that dates back as early as 1250 with mentions of the name before that. Jersey has been an Island for 8,000 years. The Normans made the greatest impact on the Channel Islands when Jersey, Gurensey, and the other islands were part of the Duchy of Normandy in the 9th through 10th Centuries. When the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror, gained the English crown in 1066 the Channel Islands became part of the Anglo-Norman realm. To this day the reigning monarch in England is titled the " Duke of Normandy " in Jersey. Queen Elizabeth II visited Jersey in 2005 to mark the 60th anniversary of Liberation after World War II Occupation. In 1204 King John lost Normandy to the French and the islanders had to choose: stay with Normandy or remain loyal to the English crown. They chose the latter and gained rights and privileges which to this day are not subject to the British Parliament but only to the Queen - or King - in council. The constitutional relationship with the UK is the product of 900 years of custom and usage and is not affected by changes of government in the UK. This relationship has been confirmed by Royal Charters which over the centuries secured the independence of the Island's judicial system from the English courts and granted important privileges including freedom from UK taxes. Over the centuries the island has fought off many invasions. In 1781 "The Battle of Jersey" took place when French troops attempted to take over the island under Baron du Rullecourt. A young English officer Major Pierson led the local militia to victory in the battle that took place in Jersey's Royal Square. During WWII the Channel Islands were the only part of Great Britain to be occupied by the Germans from 1940-1945. The official language of Jersey is English, however, Jersey French is the native language of the Island and is a blend of Norse and Norman French. It is still spoken in the country districts. Until the 1960's French was still the official language of Jersey and to this day is still used by the court and legal professions. The dialect itself is called Jèrriais and those who speak it are called Jèrriais. History of Jersey The Jersey Tourism web site provides a good overview of Jersey's 1000 years of history. States of Jersey Official government web site for the Isle of Jersey Planning a Trip to the Isle of Jersey or to England? Then we suggest checking out our travel information page . PDA's Family History and Research Library Be sure to visit the Jersey Section of our Family History and Research Library for Poingdestre history on Jersey. |
Who was the master of 'Lancelot Gobbo'? | A Merry Devil - Launcelot Gobbo in the Merchant of Venice A Merry Devil: Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & Company. In that delightful comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," we have a type of the shrewd but ignorant serving man, or boy, drawn on the same lines as Launce and Speed in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," and the two Dromios, in "The Comedy of Errors," but apparently younger and less matured than either of them. His name is Launcelot Gobbo, a fact of which he is somewhat proud. He has a crude philosophy and a rude kind of wit. He uses big words and misapplies them most ingenuously. He is good-natured, full of fun, and rejoices in a practical jest. Launcelot is the servant to Shylock, a wealthy Jewish merchant and money lender of Venice, with whom he lives and of whom he stands in wholesome awe. His fun-loving nature, however, has served to brighten the dull and dreary home of that stern and revengeful gentleman, a fact that Jessica, the Jew's daughter, frankly acknowledges in her first interview with the boy. Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil Did'st rob it of some taste of tediousness. Launcelot does not appear until the second scene of the second act of the comedy, when we find him stealthily leaving his master's house. We learn that he feels aggrieved at some apparent wrong at the hands of his employer, and is debating whether to remain in his service, or to run away. His soliloquy or self-argument on the point is most entertaining. He would be just, but being both plaintiff and defendant, as well as advocate and judge of the question at issue, he can scarcely be credited with impartiality. However, the motives that he frankly acknowledges, and the reasons he advances are most delightfully human, and most humorously expressed. The entire passage is a quaint, and by no means unnatural, self-contention between duty and inclination; the conclusion, as a matter of course, being in favor of inclination. Certainly, my conscience will serve me to run from this Jew, my master: the fiend is at mine elbow, and tempts me, saying to me, "Gobbo, Launcelot Gobbo, good Launcelot, or good Gobbo, or good Launcelot Gobbo, use your legs, take the start, run away." My conscience says - "No; take heed, honest Launcelot; take heed, honest Gobbo; or," as aforesaid, "honest Launcelot Gobbo; do not run; scorn running with thy heels." - Well, the most courageous fiend bids me pack; via! says the fiend; away, says the fiend; for the heavens rouse up a brave mind, says the fiend, and run. Well, my conscience, hanging about the neck of my heart, says very wisely to me - "my honest friend Launcelot, being an honest man's son" - or rather an honest woman's son; - for, indeed, my father did something smack, something grow to, - he had a kind of taste; - well, my conscience says - Launcelot, budge not;" "budge," says the fiend; budge not," says my conscience. Conscience, say I, you counsel well; fiend, say I, you counsel well; to be ruled by my conscience, I should stay with the Jew, my master, who, Heaven bless the mark! is a kind of devil; and, to run away from the Jew, I should be ruled by the fiend, who, saving your reverence, is the devil himself: certainly, the Jew is the very devil incarnation, and, in my conscience, my conscience is but a kind of hard conscience, to offer to counsel me to stay with the Jew : the fiend gives the more friendly counsel! I will run; fiend, my heels are at your commandment, I will run. However, Launcelot does not run; he is spared that violence to his conscientious scruples by the unexpected advent of his father, an old Italian peasant, whose voice is heard calling in the distance, and halts the would-be runaway. Launcelot's decision of character is not very marked, nor his resentments very strong, for in a moment his wrongs are forgotten, and he is designing a practical jest on his aged parent. "O heavens!" he exclaims, "this is my true-begotten father; who, being more than sand-b |
What is the name of the trophy awaraded to the winners of the Rugby Union World Cup? | Most Iconic Trophies In Sports Top 10 Most Iconic Trophies Across Different Sports March 25, 2016 By totalsportek2 Leave a Comment As a kid growing up the biggest motivation to play sports is those school trophies in different sports up for grabs. There is nothing better than winning some silverware/trophy and the celebrations which follow. Not only winning but watching your favorite athlete win big events, lifting iconic trophies is something motivate youngsters and today we take a look at some of the most iconic trophies in sports. #1. FIFA world Cup Trophy: Awarded For: Winning Football World Cup Made of: 18-carat gold Introduced in: 1974 FIFA World Cup Designer: Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni (Italy) The trophy given to World Cup winning team every four years, The “FIFA World Cup Trophy” is made of gold and it replaced the first world cup trophy called “Jules Rimet Trophy” after 1970 world cup. It was first introduce in 1974 world cup and made of pure 18-carat gold and weighs around 6.1 kilograms. Its design feature two human bodies holding earth”. It might not have the history of other trophies listed in this list but it is by far the most recognizable sports trophy all around the world. FIFA plan to keep this design and with every passing world cup its dives into deeper oceans of history. #2. The Ashes (Cricket) Awarded for: Winner of annual 5 test match series between England-Australia Made of: terracotta and contains a burnt bail Introduced in: 1883-84 test series between England-Australia Designer: not known Early history accounts varies but its widely considered that after 1882 test series win by Australia in england. British newspaper “Sporting times” published an article about “death of cricket in england and ashes set to be taken to australia” referring to Australia win against England. A year later when England travel to Australia for the test series, English captain vowed to take back the ashes. Since than the annual test series between the two countries is known as “the ashes”. below is a short video with history of the trophy and rivalry between the two countries. It is the be noted that original “Ashes Urn” is in Lord’s cricket museum and a replica is awarded to the winning team after every Ashes Series. #3. Wimbledon (Men’s singles Tennis) Awarded For: mens singles winner Made of: silver gilt, height 18 inches Introduced in: first presented by All England Club in 1887, it replaced the Field Cup used in previous 6 years. Designer: First ever wimbledon championship took place in 1877 and a trophy called “Field Cup” was awarded to the winner of mens singles event. But William Renshaw won three titles in a row twice hence keeping the “field cup (1877-83) and Champions Cup (1984-86). That prompted All England Club to present a new trophy to the winner which was made of silver gilt and it was decided that players can not keep the trophy no matter how many times they win the event. Since 1893, every year wimbledon mens singles winner gets the replica of the trophy and his name is engraved on the original trophy. #4. Webb Ellis Cup (Rugby) Awarded For: Winning Rugby Union World Cup Made of: gilded silver, weighs around 4.5 kg Introduced in: 1987 Rugby World Cup Designer: Carrington & Co. of London designed the orignial trophy back in 1906 The Webb Ellis Cup was introduced in the first Rugby Union World Cup and awarded to the winner. The trophy used was actually a historic silverware made back in 1906 by Carrington and Co of london. When Rugby World Cup 1987 was announced, secretary of International Rugby Federetion set off on finding an appropriate trophy for the world cup and he visited “Garrard & Co” jewlers in London where this trophy was shown to him. He liked the design and presented it to Rugby countries participating in the first every world cup. Everyone approved and it became the Rugby World Cup trophy which was later named as “Webb Ellis Cup”, named after Webb Ellis who is widely considered the inventor of Rugby as a sport. #5. Stanley Cup (NHL) Awarded For: Winning playoffs in National Hockey League |
Which aircraft company made the World War II 'Halifax' bomber? | Handley Page Halifax | World War II Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A Halifax in flight. The Halifax's origins can be found in B.1/35, an unsuccessful specification for a twin engined bomber, to which Handley Page responded with the HP.55. The following year the Air Ministry issued B.13/36 for a twin engined medium bomber powered by Rolls Royce Vulture engines. Handley Page submitted their HP.56 aircraft, which was selected for prototype construction, but doubts regarding the Vulture's reliability prompted the company to redesign the HP.56 to take four Rolls Royce Merlins. On 3rd September 1937 Handley Page received a contract to build two Merlin powered prototypes as the HP.57. Construction began in early 1938, with final assembly taking place at the Royal Air Force airfield at Bicester in Oxfordshire, from where the type made its first flight on 25th October 1938. [N 1] References |
Now known as the 'Assistant Brownie Guider', what name was previously given to the assistant leader of a Brownie Pack? | Leslie's Guiding History Site - Guiders Guiders Guiders Guiders Of course, the start of Guiding in 1910 automatically meant the start of Guiders - so one could say they are the second-oldest section! Initially, Guiders had to be ladies of suitable standing in the community - this usually meant unmarried daughters from the local 'big house', well-bred older maiden ladies, or the wives or daughters of professionals such as clergy, doctors, lawyers, etc. They were appointed both because they were the sort of people who had time to devote to the work (they were of a class who both did not need to take paid employment and would be embarassed to be seen doing so, but would equally be thus expected to devote their lengthy free time to 'good works' in the local community as 'noblesse oblige'), and because they were considered to be suitable role models for the girls in their charge - it was felt that the working and middle class girls would naturally pick up good manners, diction and habits from the rare opportunity of contact with respectable upper-class ladies, and from their supervision, advice and example. In an era when class differences were very obvious, familiar, and accepted as the natural order by those of all backgrounds, many parents would be delighted to have the opportunity for their daughters to mix so closely with one of the family from the 'big house', something which would never otherwise have happened. Another advantage was that these ladies often had free access to land, which could be made available for camps, picnic hikes and wide games, and also their endorsement and approval of the Guides and their activities would help ensure that guiding was viewed positively within the community as an appopriate hobby for the respectable young girls of the area - since they were seen at the arbiters of good taste and appropriate, genteel behaviour. Registration of units and members started in July 1910 and the first steps towards organisation thus began. The initial Guider uniform was very formal - the thick navy serge 'Norfolk' jacket and skirt with the large brown gauntlet gloves, and the wide-brimmed hat with it's pheasant feathers caught up in the fold of the brim, the row of 'Service Stars' above the left pocket indicating the number of years service, their felt discs showing how many of those were as Brownie, Guide or Ranger. Most Guiders would carry a long umbrella or walking stick when out in the country. Commissioners were soon appointed, initially at County level, and soon in Districts too, to support the Guiders and assist in communications - these were invariably selected from among the gentry. The original Guiders had to adapt 'Scouting for Boys' using their own initiative, both in terms of what they and the girls should wear, and in choosing and organising suitable weekly activities for their units - as at first the only official information on 'Guides' was contained in two pamphlets (known as 'pamphlet A' and 'pamphlet B'), and the article in the Heaqdquarters Gazette of November 1909 - and it wasn't until the publication of "How Girls Can Help to Build Up the Empire" in 1912 that full, clear guidelines on how units should be run and what topics should be taught became available, so unit programmes necessarily tended to follow the hobbies and interests of the Guider, and her interpretation of the instructions in "Scouting for Boys" and "The Scout" magazine. There was also now a sketch and description of the Guider uniform which helped to clarify what was intended - before then there had been various wildly different interpretations of the rather vague directions given! In those days there were also limitations in programme based on what was socially acceptable for girls to do - in the early years many unit 'camps' involved staying in either hay-filled farm barns or outbuildings, or in village halls, as it was considered unwise and potentially risky to the health, for girls to actually sleep in tents! By the next handbook in 1918 the Guide Captain's uniform was slightly more specific - "a navy bl |
What would you be suffering from if you had 'hypermetropia'? | Farsightedness (Hyperopia)-Topic Overview Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Credits What is farsightedness? People who are farsighted see things at a distance more easily than they see things up close. If you are very farsighted, close objects may be so blurry that you can't do tasks such as reading or sewing. A farsighted eye sees things differently than an eye that is not farsighted. Farsightedness (hyperopia) is usually a variation from normal, not a disease. How it affects you will likely change as you age. What causes farsightedness? Farsightedness occurs when light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it . This is caused by an eye that is too short, whose cornea is not curved enough, or whose lens sits farther back in the eye than normal. Farsightedness often runs in families. In rare cases, some diseases such as retinopathy and eye tumors can cause it. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of farsightedness can include: Blurred vision , especially at night. Trouble seeing objects up close. For example, you can't see well enough to read newspaper print. Aching eyes, eyestrain, and headaches . Children with this problem may have no symptoms. But a child with more severe farsightedness may: Rub his or her eyes often. Have trouble reading or show little interest in reading. When does farsightedness start? How does it change over time? Farsightedness often starts in early childhood. But normal growth corrects the problem. If a child is still a bit farsighted when the eye has stopped growing (at around 9 years of age), the eye can usually adjust to make up for the problem. This is called accommodation . But as we age, our eyes can no longer adjust as well. Starting at about age 40, our eyes naturally begin to lose the ability to focus on close objects. This is called presbyopia . You may start to notice that your near vision becomes blurred. As presbyopia gets worse, both near and distance vision will become blurred. How is farsightedness diagnosed? A routine eye exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist can show whether you are farsighted. The eye exam includes questions about your eyesight and a physical exam of your eyes. Ophthalmoscopy , tonometry , a slit lamp exam, and other vision tests are also part of a routine eye exam. Eye exams should be done for new babies and at all well-child visits. Continued How is it treated? Most farsighted people don't need treatment. Your eyes can usually adjust to make up for the problem. But as you age and your eyes can't adjust as well, you will probably need eyeglasses or contact lenses . (Glasses or contact lenses can help at any age if farsightedness is more than a mild problem.) Surgery may be an option in some cases. Procedures to reshape the cornea , such as LASIK , can be done for milder cases of farsightedness. For severe farsightedness, surgery can replace the clear lens of your eye with an implanted lens. But many eye specialists question whether these procedures are a good choice. Most farsighted people can have very good vision with glasses or contact lenses . Farsightedness is not a disease, and most farsighted eyes are otherwise normal and healthy. If you are farsighted, get regular eye exams, and see your eye care specialist if you have changes in your vision. WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Pagination |
What was the former name of 'The Maze' prison? | Long ____: former name of the Maze prison - Crossword clues & answers - Global Clue Useful website for every solver Long ____: former name of the Maze prison Let's find possible answers to "Long ____: former name of the Maze prison" crossword clue. First of all, we will look for a few extra hints for this entry: Long ____: former name of the Maze prison. Finally, we will solve this crossword puzzle clue and get the correct word. We have 1 possible solution for this clue in our database. Related clues |
Which Italian dance group had a Number One hit in the UK in 1999 with 'Blue'? | 32 Of The Very Worst UK Number One Singles Of All Time - NME NME 10:48 am - Oct 20, 2014 0shares 0shares 1/32 Poor James Blunt: in a new interview, the singer’s admitted his Number One single ‘You’re Beautiful’ was a bit naff and “became annoying”. The 2005 single sold a whopping 625,000 copies – but what are the other worst Number One hits in history? Credit: Getty 2/32 Mr Blobby – ‘Mr Blobby’ (1993) Mr Blobby – ‘Mr Blobby’ (1993). A shameless novelty cash-in, and not even a particularly good one: gibberish lyrics about the pink alien from Noel’s House Party and some cloying Christmas-lite instrumentation make for a music horrorshow. Credit: Getty 3/32 Aqua – ‘Barbie Girl’ (1997) Aqua – ‘Barbie Girl’ (1997). Danish bubblegum popsters Aqua were no stranger to releasing awful tat – other singles included ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ and ‘Doctor Jones’ – but their imagined tacky romance between Barbie and Ken was by far the nadir. Credit: Getty 4/32 Crazy Frog – ‘Axel F’ (2005) Crazy Frog – ‘Axel F’ (2005). The ringtone that, inexplicably, spawned a cartoon amphibian popstar and a Number One smash in ‘Axel F’. It was designed to be purposefully annoying, and yet still outsold chart rivals Coldplay by four copies to one. Penny for your thoughts, Chris Martin… Credit: Getty 5/32 Vanilla Ice – ‘Ice Ice Baby’ (1990) Vanilla Ice – ‘Ice Ice Baby’ (1990). He ripped off Queen and David Bowie’s classic ‘Under Pressure’, and then sullied it with his stilted delivery and cringey lyrics (“Cooking MCs like a pound of bacon”). In the UK, though, it went platinum and sold over 600,000 copies. Credit: Getty 6/32 Peter Andre – ‘Mysterious Girl’ (2004) Peter Andre – ‘Mysterious Girl’ (2004). Australian singer Andre had originally released ‘Mysterious Girl’ back in 1996, but reached Number One in 2004 off the back of his appearance in ‘I’m A Celebrity’. Eight years on, it was still rubbish. Credit: Getty 7/32 Five and Queen – ‘We Will Rock You’ (2000) Five and Queen – ‘We Will Rock You’ (2000). Poor Queen. Is nothing sacred? This time, boyband Five – probably the least rock-heavy group of people ever – teamed up with the remaining members of the British group for a poppy version of ‘We Will Rock You’. Credit: Getty 8/32 Las Ketchup – ‘The Ketchup Song’ (2002) Las Ketchup – ‘The Ketchup Song’ (2002). Remarkably, ‘The Ketchup Song’ – less about condiments, more about a sleazeball named Diego prowling around a nightclub – is the UK’s 50th best-selling single of the 2000s. Credit: Getty 9/32 Akon – ‘Lonely’ (2005) Akon – ‘Lonely’ (2005). Also known as ‘that song with the awful Alvin and the Chipmunks-style vocals’, Akon whimpered about how he had nobody and was left on his own over saccharine beats. If this was the best you could do, chap, it’s little wonder you had no friends. Credit: Getty 10/32 The Simpsons – ‘Do The Bartman’ (1990) The Simpsons – ‘Do The Bartman’ (1990). Michael Jackson’s cameo on The Simpsons resulted in one of the finest ever episodes of the US cartoon, but this crossover single he penned, with its watered-down, kid-friendly pop rap, was less of a critical achievement. 11/32 Bob The Builder – ‘Can We Fix It’? (2000) Bob The Builder – ‘Can We Fix It’? (2000). Giving actor Neil Morrissey a shot at pop stardom, ‘Can We Fix It?’ was the theme tune from cartoon series ‘Bob The Builder’. It claimed the Christmas Number One spot in 2000 and went on to be the year’s biggest-selling single. Credit: Getty 12/32 Rick Astley – ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ (1987) Rick Astley – ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ (1987). The song’s a travesty – subtle-as-a-sledgehammer blue-eyed soul courtesy of Stock, Aitken and Waterman – but it’s become a 21st century phenomenon due to the popularity of ‘Rickrolling’. Yep, its legacy is now one of tricking people into clicking links and rejoicing when they have to watch a rubbish pop video instead. Credit: Getty 13/32 Gareth Gates and The Kumars – ‘Spirit In The Sky’ (2003) Gareth Gates and The Kumars – ‘Spirit In The Sky’ (2003). Let’s not be too harsh: it was for Comic Relief, and thus undoubtedly raised money for a goo |
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What fruit has varieties called 'Duncan' and 'Marsh'? | marsh VI 29 Photos by Toni Siebert, CVC, 5/22/2008. Photo rights . C-35 left, Carrizo right, 25 year old trees. Source: Received as seed by H.B. Frost and this accession is one of the nucellar seedlings, 1915. Parentage/origins: Marsh grapefruit originated as a chance seedling around 1860 in Lakeland, Florida. Because it was the first seedless variety to be promoted, it soon became the most widely planted grapefruit variety. Rootstocks of accession: Carrizo citrange, C-35 citrange Season of ripeness at Riverside: January to May Notes and observations: OJB: The tree grows vigorously to a large size. The fruit is almost round in shape with a smooth light yellow rind. The flesh is pale yellow, juicy, and tender, with a good flavor. To achieve acceptable quality, Marsh grapefruit must be grown in locations that satisfy its high heat requirement. The fruit is late maturing and holds well on the tree. Description from The Citrus Industry Vol. 1 (1967) : "This variety is a nucellar seedling of Marsh that was derived by H. B. Frost of the University of California Citrus Research Center, Riverside, from seed planted in 1916. It was introduced commercially in 1952. Currently, it is the principal clonal selection of Marsh under propagation in California and South Africa." "Fruit medium in size, oblate to spherical; areole ring indistinct or lacking; seeds few or none. Color pale to light yellow at maturity. Rind medium-thin, tough; surface very smooth and even. Flesh buff-colored; tender, very juicy; flavor good though not so pronounced as in some seedy varieties. Holds unusually well on the tree and ships and stores well. The latest-maturing of all commercial varieties. Tree vigorous, spreading, large, and productive. Because of high heat requirements, commercially restricted to very hot climates. According to Webber (1943), Marsh apparently originated as a chance seedling planted about 1860 on a farm near Lakeland, Florida. Its commercial value as a seedless variety was not recognized until 1886, however, when it was brought to the attention of E. H. Tison of the Lakeland Nursery Company, who immediately arranged for its propagation and introduced it soon thereafter as a choice seedless variety. A few years later it was given its present name by C. M. Marsh, who had acquired the Lakeland Nursery. According to Mr. Tison, the owner of the farm on which the parent tree occurred insisted that it developed as a root sprout from an old seedling tree which produced seedy fruit. While this is possible, it seems highly improbable. Primarily because of its comparative seedlessness, within a few years after its introduction Marsh became the variety most planted in Florida and virtually the only variety planted elsewhere. It is still by far the leading variety and is worldwide in its distribution. Marsh is of unusual horticultural interest not only because it was the first seedless grapefruit variety discovered but also because the pigmented varieties currently of greatest commercial importance trace back to it. Thus, Thompson (Pink Marsh) originated as a limb sport of Marsh and Redblush (Ruby) or Red Marsh occurred as a bud mutation of Thompson. On the other hand, Marsh has also given rise to inferior bud variations, frequently characterized by a reversion to seediness. Other seedless varieties of more recent origin, virtually indistinguishable from Marsh, include Cecily of South Africa and Davis. Nucellar clonal budlines are currently of importance in Texas, Arizona and California, principal among which are Frost, CES (Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside, California), and USDA (U.S. Date and Citrus Station, Indio, California). Reed, a seedling that originated in the dooryard of J. F. Reed of Taft, California, is one of the most recent selections to receive attention." Availability: Commercially available in California through the Citrus Clonal Protection Program . |
What occupation is shared by Beverley Copella and Trevor Sorbie? | SalonNV Issue 7 by MediaNV - issuu issuu ISSU E 7. A PR I L / M AY 2 016 . £3.95 | €5 I N S P I R I NG U K & I R E L A N D S A L O N S UC C E S S SHOW OFF YOUR SALON STYLE PERFECT SUMMER SKIN FESTIVAL LOOKS AND TREATMENTS PAUL STAFFORD @SalonNVMagazine THE SECRETS TO STAYING YOUNG AESTHETICS | BEAUTY | HAIRDRESSING | NAILS | TANNING WELCOME S pring is about looking forward and there’s certainly plenty for the beauty community to get excited about as we push into 2016. While we’ve already had amazing events like Cosmoprof in Italy, Pro Hair Live in Manchester, and Professional Beauty in London, we’ve also got one eye on the upcoming Scottish Hair and Beauty Show in Edinburgh and Beauty UK in Birmingham, and you can read about them all in this issue. As always, we’re packed with must read features especially for those of you heading to a festival this summer as we get the lowdown on all the essential treatments. We know our readers like to look good (you fashionable lot!) so you’ll love our pieces on nail design and the latest salon wear. With summer on the horizon your mind will already be drifting to getting the perfect bronze look so our exfoliation and tanning advice is right on schedule. For our more, eh, ‘experienced’, readers who want to regain some of their youthful appearance we’ve got the latest cosmeceuticals products and we had a word with CACI International, the world leaders in non-surgical face lifts. You’ll recognise a few celebrity faces in this issue, with Jen Atkin talking her new Beauty Works collaboration and make-up artist to the stars Ariane Poole tells us how she went from GMTV to launching her own cosmetics brand. Salon of the Month Foxy Hair Extensions chart their journey to success, while we got up close and personal with Markus GoessSaurau of Sönd, the anti-ageing skincare specialists, and The Training Company is our Academy of the Month. We are, of course, still the one-stopshop for all the latest industry news and happenings and our Showcase section is a feast for the eyes with some of the best collection shots in the business. Get in touch to have yours featured in the next issue. As you might be aware we’re delighted to be involved with the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards in September and registration has now opened for entries. With over 30 categories you’re sure to find your chance to shine so get on to www.scottishhairandbeautyawards.com to get your entry in. But that’s enough from me, we’ve got more content than ever so I’ll let you sit back and enjoy it! Joanne X @SalonNVMagazine SalonNVMag www.salonnv.co.uk INSPIRING UK & IRELAND SALON SUCCESS Founders Joanne Reid & Andrew Brewster | Sales Manager Jenna McIntosh | Editor-in-chief Joanne Reid | Sub Editor Laura Boyd | Design Support Ross Stewart | Sales & Marketing Support Connie Neil Editorial Support Simon Ritchie | Design & Marketing PrintNV | Proof Reader Laurence Reid | Cover Image Jordy de Groot | Pictures Shutterstock, Terry Boyd, Mark Shirley, Brian Anderson, Brian Hayes Thanks Mr Haircare - Emil McMahon, Alison Jameson Consultants, Essence PR, Seven Publicity, Vivid PR, Su-PR, Fellowship of British Hairdressing, National Hairdressers Federation, Neil Barton, Dr Nestor, Pickle PR, Liz McKeon, Larry the Barber Man, Laura Craik, Salon Guru, Pamela Docherty and Jennifer Peffer - Asteria Bridal, Nadia Arain, Salon Tracker, Cocoroco Communications, JAM Marketing, Foxy Hair Extensions, Creative Beauty Group, Hair and Beauty World, The Training Company, Ganesha Group, Novalash, Flirties, Mor Plan, Albert Ewan Design, Margaret Dabbs, Frontrow PR, Martin Malloy Hair, High Definition, Remi Cachet, Salon Spy, Karmin Professional, Laura Craik, Beauty Pro, Ark Skincare, Denman, Hairtools, Simon and Hayley Fox, Essence PR, Sweet Squared, Takara Belmont, Zen Hair Extensions, Paul Stafford, Tigi Haircare, Erica Douglas, Craig Killick, Scottish Power, Stripe Communication, Azzi Glasser, Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Andis, Robert Rix, Ariane Poole, Jen Atkin, Beauty Works, Markus Goess-Saurau, CACI International, Mary Overton, Steve Rowbottom, Distr |
This woman was chief designer with the 'Chloe' fashion house from 1997 to 2001 before taking up an appointment with 'Gucci'. She married Alasdair Willis in 2003. Who is she? | Jackie Kennedy’s pink wool suit and the dark side of first lady fashion https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/17/jackie-kennedy-pink-wool-suit-dark-side-first-lady-fashion-dallas-glamour-power <p>The outfit she wore on that fateful day in Dallas represents the glamour of power – and is a symbol of a shattered dream</p><p>The most iconic piece of first lady clothing in all of fashion history is no pretty sight. Too upsetting for public display, it is sealed in a climate-controlled vault of the National Archives near Washington DC, where it will be kept hidden until 2103, a purdah imposed, when it arrived with an unsigned note on the stationery of Jackie Kennedy’s mother, Janet Auchincloss, which read simply: “Jackie’s suit and bag – worn November 22, 1963.”</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jan/16/natalie-portman-as-jackie-onassis-in-pablo-larrain-biopic">Natalie Portman's Jackie: JFK's widow finally gets her own movie</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/17/jackie-kennedy-pink-wool-suit-dark-side-first-lady-fashion-dallas-glamour-power">Continue reading...</a> Fashion Milan fashion week: Armani's menswear show turns heads https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/17/armanis-menswear-show-turns-heads-at-milan-fashion-week <p>Designer’s autumn/winter 2017 collection featured military-style greatcoats, velvet jackets, leather macs … and ‘sleeve-scarves’</p><p>As a long time Milan resident, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/sep/23/giorgio-armani-shows-how-handle-heat-milan-fashion-week-2016">Giorgio Armani</a> is familiar with cold January days and for his autumn/winter 2017 menswear show he set about creating a wardrobe to combat such weather. </p><p>This being Armani, hiking jackets and thermals won’t do. The collection shown at the brand’s discreetly elegant HQ was a study in his now signature outerwear, something men around the world know the designer for. </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/17/armanis-menswear-show-turns-heads-at-milan-fashion-week">Continue reading...</a> Armani The best gym wear for all ages – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2017/jan/17/the-best-gym-wear-for-all-ages-in-pictures <p>Anyone who thinks gym wear should be filed under ‘any old thing’ is stuck firmly in 2010: what you wear to exercise is now as subject to fashion’s whims as any other kind of clothing. Prints are an easy way to make a statement during your warm-up stretches, be they all over (Yasmin’s palm print outfit and Michele’s neon, apres-ski look), or in moderation (the blue paint splotches on Pam’s leggings). Alternatively, go for the off-duty dancer look: see Alice’s cap and running top with hoodie round the waist, or Saul’s bra top and high-waisted leggings. It’s the perfect balancing act between practical and fashionable. <strong>Melanie Wilkinson</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2017/jan/17/the-best-gym-wear-for-all-ages-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a> Fashion Prada explores the 1970s in a 'naturally enigmatic' collection https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/15/it-was-nasty-with-flowers-pradas-unique-approach-to-new-fashion <p>Despite falling profits in 2016, Italy’s ‘most intellectual designer’ remains among the most influential</p><p>“I didn’t want to do the 1970s,” said Miuccia Prada backstage at her fashion show in Milan on Sunday night. “But it just came out, naturally. It was an important moment for protest, for humanity. Which is now very necessary.”</p><p>As Italian style’s most intellectual designer – a self-proclaimed “leftist feminist” and former Communist party member and mime artist – Prada always has something complex to say about the state of the world through fashion. At her autumn/winter 2017 show her perspective was particularly unsettling. </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jan/15/it-was-nasty-with-flowers-pradas-unique-approach-to-new-fashion">Continue reading...</a> Prada Beauty: January beauty collections |
In 'Pinnochio', what type of creature is 'J. Worthington Fowl-Fellow'? | Pinocchio (film) | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Pinocchio is the second film in the Disney Animated Canon . It was produced by Buena Vista Distribution and was originally released to theatres by RKO Radio Pictures on February 23, 1940 . It premiered in New York City on February 7 and in Los Angeles two days later. The film was then theatrically re-released in 1945 , 1954 , 1962 , 1971 , 1978 , 1984 , and 1992 . Pinocchio was made in response to the enormous worldwide success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . Based on the book by Carlo Collodi , the film stars a puppet - brought to life by a fairy - who tries to earn his right to become a real boy, as he faces the challenges and dangers of a dark, hostile world of crooks, villains and monsters. Though Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is generally considered to be Walt Disney 's most significant contribution to cinema, Pinocchio is considered his greatest achievement and representative of the Disney studio at the peak of its golden age, as well as one of the greatest achievements in animation. It is one of the most critically acclaimed of all the Disney animated features and is considered to be one of the greatest animated films of all time. However, on its first release, Disney only recouped about half of its $2.6 million budget in 1940. The plan for the original film was considerably different from what was released. Numerous characters and plot points, many of which came from the original novel, were used in early drafts. Walt Disney was displeased with the work that was being done, and stopped the project midway into production so that the concept could be rethought, and the characters redesigned. It was at this stage that the character of the cricket was expanded. Jiminy Cricket , voiced by Cliff Edwards , became central to the story. The song "When You Wish Upon a Star," became a major hit and is still identified with the film, and later as a fanfare for Walt Disney Studios itself. Pinocchio also won the Academy Award for Best Song and the Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture. The film has been deemed "culturally significant" by the Library of Congress and in 1994 was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry, and in the second slot, behind only Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , in the American Film Institute's Top ten Animated Feature Films of all time in 2008. The film is constantly considered the greatest film in the animation medium, despite the initial failure at the box office. Contents Plot Gepetto's Workshop The film opens with Jiminy Cricket singing When You Wish Upon A Star as he sits on a bookshelf, on which can be found various literary classics, such as Peter Pan , Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio, which is given a place of prominence. Jiminy Cricket greets the audience and acknowledges that many may not believe that a wish, as the song states, may come true, and, as proof of the message, decides to tell the story of Pinocchio. He slides down the shelf to the book and opens it, beginning his story in a peaceful village at night, which Jiminy states he was passing through. At this point, the viewer enters the story Jiminy is telling through an illustration in the book. Pinocchio's village is introduced at night, with only Gepetto's workshop showing signs of activity. Inspirational sketch by Gustaf Tenggren The only building from which light seems to emanate is Gepetto's Workshop . Jiminy hops over to the open window and peers in to see a warm fire in a room filled with beautifully carved toys, clocks, music boxes and puppets. He enters the room and warms himself by the fire. He then notices Pinocchio, a lifeless marionette, sitting on a shelf. As he is admiring the puppet, he hears someone coming. Crawling up the marionette's strings to hide on a high shelf, he sees Gepetto coming down the stairs with Figaro to finish painting the puppet. Gepetto greets Cleo , whose bowl sits nearby, and carefully paints a smile on the puppet's face. Having completed the marionette he gives it the name "Pinoc |
The Festival of Britain was held in which park in 1951? | The Festival of Britain 1951 The Festival of Britain 1951 Navigation By Ben Johnson | Comments In 1951, just six years after World War II , Britain’s towns and cities still showed the scars of war that remained a constant reminder of the turmoil of the previous years. With the aim of promoting the feeling of recovery, the Festival of Britain opened on the 4th May 1951, celebrating British industry, arts and science and inspiring the thought of a better Britain. This also happened to be the same year they celebrated the centenary, almost to the day, of the 1851 Great Exhibition . Coincidence? We think not! The main site of the Festival was constructed on a 27 acre area on the South Bank, London , which had been left untouched since being bombed in the war. In keeping with the principles of the Festival, a young architect aged only 38, Hugh Casson, was appointed Director of Architecture for the Festival and to appoint other young architects to design its buildings. With Casson at the helm, it proved to be a perfect time to showcase the principles of urban design that would feature in the post-war rebuilding of London and other towns and cities. The Skylon Tower, Festival of Britain 1951 The main site featured the largest dome in the world at the time, standing 93 feet tall with a diameter of 365 feet. This held exhibitions on the theme of discovery such as the New World, the Polar regions, the Sea, the Sky and Outer Space. It also included a 12-ton steam engine on show. Adjacent to the Dome was the Skylon, a breathtaking, iconic and futuristic-looking structure. The Skylon was an unusual, vertical cigar shaped tower supported by cables that gave the impression that it was floating above the ground. Some say this structure mirrored the British economy of the time having no clear means of support. The evening before the Royal visit to the main Festival site, a student is known to have climbed to near the top and attached a University of London Air Squadron scarf! Another feature was the Telekinema, a 400-seat state-of-the-art cinema operated by the British Film Institute. This had the necessary technology to screen both films (including 3D films) and large screen television. This proved to be one of the most popular attractions at the South Bank site. Once the festival closed, the Telekinema became home to the National Film Theatre and was not demolished until 1957 when the National Film Theatre moved to the site it still occupies at the South Bank Centre. Other buildings at the Festival site on South Bank include the Royal Festival Hall, a 2,900 seat concert hall that hosted concerts conducted by the likes of Sir Malcolm Sargent and Sir Adrian Bould in its opening concerts; a new wing of the Science Museum holding the Exhibition of Science; and, located nearby, The Exhibition of Live Architecture at Poplar. This was made up of the Building Research Pavilion, Town Planning Pavilion and a building site showing houses in various stages of completion. Live Architecture was disappointing, attracting only about 10% of the number of guests as the main exhibition. It was also received badly by leading industry figures which led Government and Local Authorities to concentrate on high-density high-rise housing. Upriver, only a few minutes via boat from the main Festival site was Battersea Park. This was home to the fun-fair part of the Festival. This included Pleasure Gardens, rides and open-air amusements. All the fun of the fair Although the main site of the Festival was in London, the festival was a nationwide affair with exhibitions in many towns and cities throughout Britain. This included such exhibitions as the Industrial Power Exhibition in Glasgow and the Ulster Farm and Factory Exhibition in Belfast, not to forget the Land Travelling Exhibitions and the Festival Ship Campania that travelled from town to town and city to city around Britain. As with most large Government sponsored and funded projects (the Millennium Dome, London 2012), the Festival met much controversy, from the concept to completion. Even before the Fe |
Which is the smaller of Mars' moons? | Deimos: Facts About the Smaller Martian Moon Deimos: Facts About the Smaller Martian Moon By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | June 21, 2016 11:48pm ET MORE Images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, reveal that the surface of Deimos is mostly smoooth, marred only by recent impact craters. Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona Mars is the only terrestrial planet to host multiple moons. The smaller of the two, the lumpy moon Deimos, bears more resemblance to an asteroid than to most of the moons in the solar system, a similarity that raises questions about its formation. Discovery and nomenclature On August 12, 1877, the focused search for Martian moons by American astronomer Asaph Hall resulted in the discovery of Deimos. Six days later, he identified the second Martian moon, Phobos . The existence of the moons had been suggested years before, when Johannes Kepler proposed that since Earth hosted one moon and Jupiter four (as only the Galilean moons were known at the time), Mars might have two moons in orbit around it. However, no signs of such moons existed until Hall undertook his careful search. Using a 26-inch refractor at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Hall made a methodical study of the region around the red planet. Peering closer to Mars than previous astronomers, he found Deimos circling only 14,576 miles (23,458 kilometers) from the center of the planet, traveling around its equator. Phobos orbited even closer in. Their close proximity and small size had kept them hidden in the glare from the planet. Like many objects in the solar system, the Martian moons take their names from Greek mythology. In Homer's ancient poem, "The Iliad," Deimos (Flight) and Phobos (Fear) were the twin sons of Mars (Ares to the Greeks), and accompany him into battle. Exploring the moons Deep space mission planners are eying Deimos, a moon of Mars, as an exploration target for humans. Here, the path to reach the Martian moon is laid out. Credit: Lockheed Martin It took almost another century for scientists to begin to understand the two tiny Martian moons. In 1971, NASA's Mariner 9 spacecraft became the first manmade satellite to orbit another planet. Images from the craft revealed that both Deimos and Phobos have lumpy, potato-like shapes, rather than being spherical like Earth's moon. Observations of Deimos were limited by the tidal locking of the moon to the planet, resulting in the same side always facing outward. As the exploration of continued, scientists were able to glean more information about the two tiny moons. The Viking orbiters flew by in the late 1970s, with the second orbiter passing within 19 miles (30 km) of Deimos. The Soviet Phobos 2 mission, NASA's Mars Global Surveyor , and the European Mars Express all provided more clues about the two curious moons. Rovers from the planet's surface even got in on the act, with Spirit and Opportunity and Curiosity all providing images from the ground . Formation and composition All of this information combined created a puzzling picture. The dark moons are made up of material similar to Type I or II carbonaceous chondrites, the substance of asteroids and dwarf planets such as Ceres. They are tiny, with the smaller Deimos having a radius of only 3.9 miles (6.2 km). This, combined with their potato-like shape, hints that both moons might be asteroids, pushed by Jupiter from the asteroid belt and snatched up by the gravity of Mars. But this is far from conclusive. The close orbit of Deimos is nearly circular. It travels around the equatorial plane of Mars in 30 hours, a little over a Martian day. To reach such a stable orbit would require braking by the atmosphere, but the atmosphere on the red planet is thinner than on Earth. Another possible origin for the moons is that dust and rock could have accreted, or drawn together, while in orbit around Mars. A third possibility includes a collision, much like the one that formed Earth's moon , with most of the large debris being shed from the planet's orbit, leaving behind only Deimos and P |
Who painted 'A Bar At The Folies Bergere'? | A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, Edouard Manet (1882) | Culture | The Guardian A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, Edouard Manet (1882) Saturday 21 October 2000 07.48 EDT First published on Saturday 21 October 2000 07.48 EDT · View the work online Artist: Edouard Manet (1832-83), the painter of modern life who scandalised the Parisian public with his tough nude Olympia (1863), his sleazy take on the pastoral Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe (1863), and his brutal contemporary history painting The Execution of Maximilian (1867). Subject: Suzon , according to the recollections of Manet's friends: a young woman who worked at the Folies-Bergère, one of the great Parisian cafés-concerts , a kind of beer hall with music, circus acts and other entertainment. Distinguishing features: Suzon stands alone in a crowded room. The look on her face is detached, melancholy, distracted from her job serving at the bar in the vast crowded room reflected in the glass behind her. There is a locket around her neck that is a token of another life, a love a long way from this job. This is an unusual portrait because it is of someone at work, and someone who to our eyes is defined by her work and is profoundly unhappy with it. She is alienated from her surroundings, as if there is a glass pane between her and everyone else in the room - the drinkers, chatters-up, lovers, liars, thieves and businessmen. Manet conveys Suzon's estrangement from her world by the fact that she is the only person in this painting who is not reflected in glass. Everyone else in the painting is seen in the big bar mirror: the quickly painted, harshly reflected faces and bodies, a woman in gloves with her lover or client, someone else looking at the scene with binoculars. They are objects she is looking at - but at one remove, through a glass darkly. The only solid realities are the marble bar top and the bottles - crème de menthe, champagne, beer - a bowl of oranges, two flowers delicately placed in a vase. She has both hands firmly on the bar as if she needs to touch something solid, in case she should be carried away by the vortex of light and shapes reflected in the mirror. This is not a realistic painting of the Folies-Bergère. Suzon did work there, but she posed for the painting in Manet's studio, behind a table laden with bottles. He merged this image with rapid painted sketches he made at the Folies-Bergère. There is no attempt to make the image cohere: there is, as contemporary critics pointed out, an inconsistency to the relationship between the reflections in the mirror and the real things. The man in the top hat approaching Suzon in a sinister way in the top right hand corner of the mirror would in reality have to be standing with his back to us in front of the bar, and Suzon herself should be reflected in an entirely different place. The dislocation of Suzon's world is deliberate. Paris is a hall of mirrors where Suzon floats helplessly, clinging to her bar. The flowers are a touching attempt to preserve a little humanity, as are her neat blue clothes and whole demeanour. It's amazing that contemporary critics saw her as a prostitute. And who are you? The top-hatted stranger, of course, the Jack the Ripper whose ghostly reflection approaches her with such menace in the mirror. Manet captures the coolness, cruelty and glamour of modern life. This is one of the keystones of modern art. Inspirations and influences: A Bar at the Folies-Bergère is a modern version of Velazquez's Las Meninas (1656-7), the most profound meditation on the portrait. In Las Meninas, ostensibly a picture of the royal Infanta and her retinue of children, pets and dwarf, Velazquez includes the king and queen reflected in a mirror at the back of this palace apartment. He himself stands painting them on a vast canvas looking at us, and we are the royal eye, looking back at the world that exists for our regal gaze. Manet worshipped Velazquez, and transferred this aesthetic of reflection to modern times, to create a world that only exists in mirrors; this turns the viewer into a spectral, disturbing presence, p |
"Whose tomb bears the inscription ""Reader, if you seek his monument, look around you""?" | Epitaphs - Wikiquote Epitaphs Jump to: navigation , search Epitaphs are the inscriptions on headstones. As many epitaphs are not written by the person who is being honoured, the format shall be as follows: Honouree (author) - Year of birth - Year of Death Text of Epitaph Citation to a published source More explanation text Sorted alphabetically by lastname. "A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not enough" Ayrton Senna (Extracted from the Holy Bible) "Nada pode me separar do amor de Deus" Translation: "Nothing can separate me from the love of God". Robert Baden-Powell (by himself) 1857 - 1941 "Chief Scout of the World" This is followed by the trail sign for "gone home" (a circle with a dot in the middle). Buried beside, and sharing a tombstone with, his brother Marvin (aka "Buck"). Outlaw, bank robber and partner of Bonnie Parker "When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read." From Sonnets and Verse 'On His Books' "Eadem mutata resurgo" Translation: "Though changed I shall arise the same" Referring to the accompanying inscription of a logarithmic spiral, which remains the same after mathematical transformations. He considered it a symbol of resurrection. CLARIFICATION: Bernoulli called the logarithmic spiral Spira mirabilis, "the marvelous spiral", and wanted one engraved on his headstone. Unfortunately, an Archimedean spiral was placed there instead ( picture ). Vice Admiral Of The Blue, The Celebrated Navigator Who First Transplanted The Breadfruit Tree From Otahette To The West Indies, Bravely fought The Battles Of His Country And Died Beloved, Respected, And Lamented On The 7th Day Of December, 1817 Aged 64" Ludwig Boltzmann (by himself) - 1844 - 1906 "S = k log W" The formula for entropy of a system. Boltzmann committed suicide after failing to convince contemporary scientists of the validity of the formula. Grave in the Zentralfriedhof, Vienna. John Brown (unknown) "Stranger! Approach this spot with gravity! John Brown is filling his last cavity." Referencing his occupation in life as a dentist: [1] "While Butler, needy wretch, was yet alive, No generous patron would a dinner give; See him, when starv'd to death, and turn'd to dust, Presented with a monumental bust. The poet's fate is here in emblem shown, He ask'd for bread, and he received a stone." George Carlin (suggested by himself) "Jeez, he was just here a minute ago." This was his suggestion for an epitaph. In reality he was cremated and his ashes scattered. "Stop, Christian Passer-by! - Stop, child of God, And read with gentle breast. Beneath this sod A poet lies, or that which once seem'd he. O, lift one thought in prayer for S.T.C.; That he who many a year with toil of breath Found death in life, may here find life in death! Mercy for praise - to be forgiven for fame He ask'd, and hoped, through Christ. Do thou the same!" Singer/Songwriter of the band Joy Division Chosen for his headstone by his wife Deborah Curtis. Somebody's Darling (William Rigney) "Somebody's Darling Lies Buried Here" In February 1865 a body was found at Horseshoe Bend in the Clutha River (in the South Island of New Zealand). Sammy Davis Jr. (by Altovise Davis and his children) "The Entertainer. He Did it All." In addition to Altovise Davis, his children-Tracey, Mark, Jeff and Manny--are also mentioned in his grave. "Shall I be gone long? For ever and a day. To whom there belong? Ask the stone to say. Ask my song." "He lies here in the dust but beholds Him whose name is Rising." "Here lies Duvall; Reader, if male thou art, Look to thy purse; if female, to thy heart." Diophantus of Alexandria (unknown) "This tomb holds Diophantus. Ah, what a marvel! And the tomb tells scientifically the measure of his life. God vouchsafed that he should be a boy for the sixth part of his life; when a twelfth was added, his cheeks acquired a beard; He kindled for him the light of marriage after a seventh, and in the fifth year after his marriage He granted him a son. Alas! late-begotten and miserable child, when he had reached the measure of half his f |
Which Shakespeare play is subtitled 'All Is True'? | 38 Facts About Shakespeare’s 38 Plays | Mental Floss 38 Facts About Shakespeare’s 38 Plays Getty Images Like us on Facebook William Shakespeare died 400 years ago this month, on April 23, 1616. His complete works—at least 38 surviving plays ( including several collaborations ), 154 sonnets, and five narrative poems, totaling a staggering 884,000 words—are a cornerstone of English literature, and have remained (albeit intermittently) popular ever since his death. So to commemorate the quadricentenary of Shakespeare’s death, here are 38 facts, stats, anecdotes and origins about his 38 plays. 1. ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Everyone knows Macbeth is supposed to be unlucky, but if you’re superstitious, you might be best off avoiding All’s Well That Ends Well, too. According to A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800 , during rehearsals for a revival of the play in London in 1741, one of its stars, William Milward, turned up wearing “too light and airy [a] suit of clothes,” caught “a Spotted Fever,” and fell gravely ill. The premiere was postponed until the following January, but during the opening performance, the female lead, Peg Woffington , fainted, and her part had to be read by another actress. They postponed the next performance so that Woffington could recover, but Milward fell sick again, causing more postponements. Milward died several days later after completing only one performance. The entire debacle was enough to put producers off staging Shakespeare’s tragi-comic romance for another decade . 2. ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA In 1759, David Garrick staged a performance of Antony and Cleopatra in London starring himself and 30-year-old actress Mary Ann Yates in the title roles. Although the production failed to impress the critics (and closed after just six performances) it nevertheless made theatrical history: It marked the first time in the play’s 150-year history that Cleopatra had been played by a woman. Before then, performances had only ever been staged by all-male acting companies—including Shakespeare’s own King’s Men, who staged the first performance in London in 1606. 3. AS YOU LIKE IT Any actress tackling the smart-talking Rosalind in As You Like It is faced with learning 685 lines , making it Shakespeare’s longest female role and a bigger part than the likes of Prospero (656 lines), Romeo (617 lines), and Falstaff in Henry IV: Part 1 (602 lines). Nevertheless, Shakespeare’s roles are still weighted towards the men: Antony (839 lines) is a much larger role than Cleopatra (678 lines); Macbeth (715) has almost three times more lines than his wife (259); and Hamlet, the longest role of all, is more than twice as long as Rosalind (1506 lines). 4. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS On December 28, 1594, Shakespeare’s theatrical troupe The Lord Chamberlain’s Men were booked to give a seasonal performance before an audience of lawyers at London’s Gray’s Inn , celebrating what was essentially their Christmas party. The play they performed was The Comedy of Errors (which Shakespeare likely wrote especially for that night ), but things didn’t go quite to plan—The Lord Chamberlain’s Men arrived late, by which time their audience was drunk and the stage had all but been dismantled. They still gave the best performance they could, but the night nevertheless went down in history as “ The Night of Errors .” So what happened? Well, a recent discovery at the British National Archives suggests that something came up at the very last minute—and by “something,” we’re talking about a personally requested performance in front of Queen Elizabeth I. According to the queen’s treasury records, Shakespeare’s company received payment for a royal command performance on the same night that they were booked to play Gray’s Inn. Shakespeare had presumably already committed to the Gray’s Inn performance when word came from the palace that the queen herself wanted some post-Christmas entertainment, but by then it was too late to cancel. So he and his men turned up at Greenwich, p |
In reaction to which British Prime Minister's speech on African affairs was the 'Monday Club' formed? | Wind of Change (speech) - WOW.com Wind of Change (speech) For other uses, see Wind of Change (disambiguation) . This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . This article includes a list of references , but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (February 2011) This article is written like a personal reflection or opinion essay that states a Wikipedia editor's personal feelings about a topic. Please help improve it by rewriting it in an encyclopedic style . (November 2013) Portrait of Harold Macmillan (1957) The "Wind of Change" speech was a historically significant address made by British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to the Parliament of South Africa , on 3 February 1960 in Cape Town . He had spent a month in Africa visiting a number of what were then British colonies . The speech signalled clearly that the Conservative-led British Government intended to grant independence to many of these territories, which indeed happened subsequently, with most of the British possessions in Africa becoming independent nations in the 1960s. The Labour governments of 1945–51 had started a process of decolonisation but this policy had been halted by the Conservative governments from 1951 onwards. The speech acquired its name from a now-famous quotation embedded in it. Macmillan said: The wind of change is blowing through this continent. Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact. The occasion was in fact the second time on which Macmillan had given this speech: he was repeating an address already made in Accra , Ghana (formerly the British colony of the Gold Coast ) on 10 January 1960. This time it received press attention, at least partly because of the stony reception that greeted it. Macmillan's Cape Town speech also made it clear that Macmillan included South Africa in his comments and indicated a shift in British policy in regard to apartheid with Macmillan saying: As a fellow member of the Commonwealth it is our earnest desire to give South Africa our support and encouragement, but I hope you won't mind my saying frankly that there are some aspects of your policies which make it impossible for us to do this without being false to our own deep convictions about the political destinies of free men to which in our own territories we are trying to give effect. [1] Contents 11 External links Background Harold Macmillan was the Conservative prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963. He presided over a time of prosperity and the easing of Cold War tensions. The dissolution of the British Empire was quite rapid in comparison to others in history, such as the Roman and Ottoman Empires. At the time of the collapse the Empire embodied the direct rule of foreign territories as an integral part of a supra-national enterprise, called the British Empire. Britain, as the colonizing power, directly controlled territories, in the partial, or complete, disregard to the will of the indigenous peoples of those territories, to rule themselves. This was especially true in the British Empire of Africa, which was falling apart in the years 1957–1965, [2] during the time when the United Kingdom was under Macmillan's leadership. The Empire had begun its dissolution after the end of the Second World War. Many had come to the conclusion that running the empire had become more trouble than it was worth. There were many international fears contributing to this conclusion. For example, the fear of Soviet penetration into Africa and the Cold War politics was an international concern that helped initiate the dismantling of the British Empire. [3] The independence of British Somaliland in 1960, along with the "Wind of Change" speech that Macmillan delivered in South Africa earlier in the same year, is what started the decade when the dismantling of the British Empire reached its climax, as no fewer than twenty-seven former colonies in Asia, Africa |
How many inches are there in a 'Span'? | Convert inches to span - Conversion of Measurement Units ›› More information from the unit converter How many inches in 1 span? The answer is 9. We assume you are converting between inch and span. You can view more details on each measurement unit: The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 39.3700787402 inches, or 4.37445319335 span. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between inches and span. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units! ›› Want other units? You can do the reverse unit conversion from span to inches , or enter any two units below: Enter two units to convert From: I'm feeling lucky, show me some random units . ›› Definition: Inch An inch is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, and United States customary units. There are 36 inches in a yard and 12 inches in a foot. The inch is usually the universal unit of measurement in the United States, and is widely used in the United Kingdom, and Canada, despite the introduction of metric to the latter two in the 1960s and 1970s, respectively. The inch is still commonly used informally, although somewhat less, in other Commonwealth nations such as Australia; an example being the long standing tradition of measuring the height of newborn children in inches rather than centimetres. The international inch is defined to be equal to 25.4 millimeters. ›› Metric conversions and more ConvertUnits.com provides an online conversion calculator for all types of measurement units. You can find metric conversion tables for SI units, as well as English units, currency, and other data. Type in unit symbols, abbreviations, or full names for units of length, area, mass, pressure, and other types. Examples include mm, inch, 100 kg, US fluid ounce, 6'3", 10 stone 4, cubic cm, metres squared, grams, moles, feet per second, and many more! |
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Who was the wife of 'King Priam of Troy' and the mother of 'Hector', 'Paris', 'Troilus' and 'Cassandra'? | hecuba Hecuba in Greek myth, the (chief) wife of Priam, king of Troy, and mother of nineteen of his children including Hector, Helenus, Troilus, Paris, Cassandra, Creusa, and Polyxena. In the Iliad she remains in the background fulfilling the role of the bereaved queen destined to survive the sack of Troy and the loss of her husband and nearly all her children. In Greek tragedy this latter part of her life becomes a favourite subject, being rich in dramatic possibilities. In The Trojan Women of Euripides, she is allotted as spoils of war to Odysseus, and has to endure the sacrifice of her daughter Polyxena to Achilles' tomb and the murder of Hector's only son Astyanax. In the Hecuba, also by Euripides, she discovers the murder of her last remaining son Polydorus, and the prophecy is made that she will be metamorphosed into a bitch. Later legend elaborated upon this topic. It is said that Hecuba, a dog with fiiery eyes, jumps into the Aegean sea and disappears. Euripides continues the drama of the Trojan Women in a later play. Hecuba, Greek tragedy by Euripides written perhaps in 424 BC. Troy has fallen to the Greeks. The women of Troy have been apportioned to the victors, but the return home of the Greek fleet is delayed by contrary winds. The ghost of the Greek hero Achilles has demanded the sacrifice to him of Polyxena, daughter of Hecuba and Priam, king of Troy. The Greek hero Odysseus comes to lead her away. He is unmoved by Hecuba's despair and by her reminder that he once owed his life to her. But Polyxena, a striking figure, prefers death to slavery, and willingly goes to her sacrifice. As Hecuba prepares for the burial, she suffers a further sorrow. Her youngest son Polydorus had been sent for safety to Polymestor, king of the Thracian Chersonese (where the Greek fleet is now detained), with part of the treasure of Priam. When Troy fell, Polymestor had murdered the boy in order to secure the treasure for himself, and had thrown his body into the sea. It has now been washed up and is brought to Hecuba. She appeals to the Greek leader Agamemnon for vengeance; but he, though sympathetic, is timid. Hecuba thereupon takes vengeance into her own hands. She lures Polymestor and his sons to her tent, where her women put out his eyes and kill the sons. Agamemnon orders the blinded king to be left on a deserted island; he then prophesies that Hecuba will turn into a bitch, and that the site of her tomb will be commemorated by the name Cynossema, ('dog's tomb') on the cast coast of the Thracian Chersonese). |
In 1995 the group 'Secret Garden' won the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Nocturne'. Which country did they represent? | Eurovision Song Contest 1995 - YouTube Eurovision Song Contest 1995 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 Jan 26, 2012 The Eurovision Song Contest 1995 was the 40th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 13 May 1995 in the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The presenter was Mary Kennedy. This contest broke the chain of victories that Ireland enjoyed in 1992, 1993, and 1994. This was Ireland's 3rd year in succession to host the contest - and to mark the 40th show, it was opened with a 4-minute retrospective showing images from the contest's history. The Norwegian group Secret Garden was the winner of this contest with the mostly instrumental song, "Nocturne". Incidentally, Secret Garden's violinist was Fionnuala Sherry, who is Irish. Two of Ireland's winners attended the contest; Dana, who was Ireland's first winner, winning the contest in 1970 with "All Kinds of Everything", and Mr Eurovision himself, Johnny Logan, winning the contest as a singer in 1980 and 1987 ("What's Another Year?" and "Hold me Now" respectively), and also for writing Linda Martin's 1992 winning song "Why Me?". It was his birthday that night, but according to host Kennedy, "He wouldn't say which one"! Nonetheless, the audience sang "Happy Birthday" for him, assisted by the orchestra. After winning the 1994 contest, RTÉ were worried about whether they could afford to host a third consecutive contest in 1995. The BBC had offered to take on the responsibility of hosting the contest, and had even proposed that the contest be staged as a joint production in Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland. In the end RTÉ decided to stage the contest on its own. However they did ask the EBU that, should Ireland win once more, that they would not be expected to host the event for a fourth year in a row. The full contest in British Commentary Category |
Which English sculptor, engraver, writer, and typographer, who died in 1940, invented a classic typeface which was named after him? | Free Jazz Age Fonts - Play Your Own Melody - MonsterPost By Helga Moreno access_time 2 years ago chat_bubble_outline 5 No ratings yet. “It's always fun to talk about jazz”. Clint Eastwood So, why not? Let’s talk about it. We are almost sure that if we ask you what jazz is, you’ll answer something like this: “Oh, everybody knows what is jazz, it’s… it’s… hmm… not sure how to explain…” Are we right? If you are not a professional musical critic the question might turn out to be much more complicated than it seemed at the beginning. But, please don’t worry about the definitions and let us tell a few words about this inconceivable music genre. What is jazz? A deeper meaning Yea, it’s the truth that all of us have heard jazz music. Somebody is crazy about it, somebody stays indifferent to the genre, somebody switches the radio station as soon as they hear the first jazz chords. Nevertheless, most of people, especially the ones whose professions are connected to art somehow, like jazz and know a lot of facts from its history. But it’s really difficult to word jazz as a term. Why? Because this music genre is really special. We can compare it to the changeable wind, running water or a naughty child with unstable behavior. Jazz is extremely mutable. This is the reason why it is so difficult to grasp its true spirit. Jazz should be in your soul, in your mind and lifestyle to entirely understand it. [related_posts] When asked what the definition of jazz was, Louis Armstrong famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." But TemplateMonster’s copywriters are rather stubborn and curious, so I will try to draw you a general concept of this music. Are you ready to submerge into the wonderful world of jazz? Great! Because a nice bonus is waiting for the most attentive readers. What will it be? Free classy Jazz Age fonts or free 1920s fonts, you may call them as you like. Are you interested? Then, we will continue the narration. Jazz is a whole music culture based on a set of conventions and common skills that allow musicians create. Create collectively, spontaneously, and with minimum preparation. I don’t know how but they get highly original, personal and complicated music with the help of this technique. From a theoretical standpoint, jazz music tends to use more complex harmony than pop music in general. Jazz relies heavily on 7 chords, whereas pop music usually contains triads only, for example. The multiple variations you do to a basic song structure as written in a song book. It usually involves at least three things: 'shifting' the notes of the melody, changing the chords progression, and/or playing with different beats per bar. The jazziest thing is that a real jazz musician can always do these things differently each time they play the same basic song. That is: their disposal of variations can be endless. Here’s how Ken Burns characterizes jazz in “Jazz, a History of America's Music” (1999). “It is America's music, born out of a million American negotiations. Between having and not having; between happy and sad; country, and city; between black and white, and men and women; between the old Africa, and the old Europe, that could have only happened in an entirely new world. It is an improvisational art, making itself up as it goes along, just like the country that gave it birth. It rewards individual expression, but demands selfless collaboration. It is forever changing, but nearly always rooted in the blues. It has a rich tradition and its own rules, but it is brand new every night. It is about just making a living, and taking terrible risks. Losing everything and finding love. Making things simple, and dressing to the nines. It has enjoyed huge popularity and survived hard times, but it has always reflected Americans - all Americans, at their best... Above all, it swings." - Right into the bull’s eye, from our viewpoint. You might be interested to know that the city of New Orleans calls itself "the birthplace of jazz," but there is some controversy surrounding this claim, as Kansas City and Chicago have similar cla |
'Epidemic parotitis' is better known as what? | Epidemic parotitis - definition of epidemic parotitis by The Free Dictionary Epidemic parotitis - definition of epidemic parotitis by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/epidemic+parotitis Related to epidemic parotitis: epidemic parotitis virus epidemic parotitis (Pathology) another name for mumps ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. epidemic parotitis - an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands infectious disease - a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact parotitis - inflammation of one or both parotid glands Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Al Martino's 'Here In My Heart' was the first ever UK number one single, but in which year? | Al Martino: Singer who had Britain's first No 1 single and played Johnny Fontane in 'The Godfather' | The Independent Al Martino: Singer who had Britain's first No 1 single and played Johnny Fontane in 'The Godfather' Wednesday 14 October 2009 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online There have been several impressive recording debuts but few, if any, have shown more confidence than 24-year-old Al Martino's 1952 performance of the romantic ballad, "Here In My Heart". Back then, a singer had to perform along with the orchestra and nothing could be changed afterwards. Martino soared to the top of his range for a thrilling top E, equalling anything his friend, Mario Lanza, had done. As luck would have it, Capitol Records released the 78rpm single in the UK around the time that the New Musical Express was introducing record sales charts. It was at Number 1 on that very first chart on 15 November 1952, and indeed was so successful that it was the only chart-topper in that year. Though the charts are now so different, Martino's achievement mirrors today, where unknown artists can shoot to the top with the right publicity and the right record. Like so many American singers of the time including Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Tony Bennett, Al Martino came from a family of Italian immigrants. He was born Alfred Cini in South Philadelphia in October 1927. He worked in his father's masonry business and sang in social clubs. He told me in 2004 that he had had no singing lessons, "but the national pastime for Italians is singing. My whole family loved opera." Lanza suggested a move to New York, where Cini signed with the little-known BBS Records. His recording debut was with "Here In My Heart", a new song which had been written for Lanza. "I figured that if Lanza did record it, I'd be out of business," he remarked, but the opera star left it alone. Cini took his grandfather's first name, became Al Martino, and the record was leased to Capitol Records, going on to top both the British and American charts. A succession of hits followed "Here In My Heart", though none was as successful. They included "Take My Heart", "Rachel" and "Wanted" as well as the theme from the western film, The Man From Laramie (1955), which starred James Stewart. Martino claimed that these hits only made somebody else rich. "My manager was forced to sell my contract to some underworld figures in New York City, and I had no idea where my money was going," he said. "There was some physical harm and so I decided to flee to Great Britain. That cloud lived over my head for seven years." Taking a lead from Ray Charles and Nat "King" Cole's success with country songs, Martino lowered his voice and had easy-listening hits in the US with "I Love You Because", "Painted, Tainted Rose" and "I Love You More And More Every Day". Martino felt, however, that Capitol Records could have done more to promote his records, but by 1964, the label had the Beatles and knew where best to place their promotional dollars. Martino stayed with them, and it says much for his ability that he managed to keep recording hit singles and make successful albums when the label was not giving him enough attention. In 1964, he sang the title song for the film, Hush...Hush Sweet Charlotte, which starred Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland. The following year, Martino heard a German instrumental by Bert Kaempfert which had been retitled "Moon Over Naples" for the American market. Martino commissioned an English lyric and this became one of his most enduring records, "Spanish Eyes", a US hit at the time and a UK one, on reissue, in 1973. Other hits followed with "Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep", "Daddy's Little Girl" and "Mary In The Morning", but he was sorry that his friend and arranger Peter De Angelis, had not given him "Venus", which went instead to the teen idol, Frankie Avalon. Martino was a popular cabaret performer and in 1972 he accepted the small but significant role of Johnny Fontane in The Godfather. Martino thought that Mario Puzo's creation paralleled his own life, |
In which Dickens novel do 'Lord George Gordon', 'Simon Tappertit'and 'Dolly Varden' appear? | Factacular : Fictional Characters - Dickens Fictional Characters - Dickens Your overall rating on Fictional Characters - Dickens = 0% This list is reproduced with kind permission from David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page . Excellent resource, check it out. 424 facts: Great Expectations A convict who Pip helps in the marshes after his escape from the prison ship. He is recaptured and transported to Australia where he gains a fortune which he secretly uses to increase Pip's "expectations". He secretly returns to England as Provis and confronts Pip with the secret source of his good fortune. Magwitch is recaptured and dies before he can be executed. Magwitch is also the father of Estella. Pickwick Papers A wandering rascal who befriends Mr Pickwick and accompanies the group to the Wardle home at Dingley Dell. He entices Miss Rachel to elope with him and is run down and bought off by Rachel's brother. Pickwick later finds a penitent Jingle in the Fleet Prison, pays his debt, and sends him and his servant, Job Trotter, off to Demerara, an area of Guyana, to turn over a new leaf. Bleak House A young surgeon who falls in love with Esther Summerson before going away as ship's doctor to India. On his return to England he learns that Esther is engaged to John Jarndyce. When Jarndyce learns that Esther is in love with Woodcourt he releases her to marry him. Little Dorrit Daughter of William Dorrit, born in the Marshalsea debtor's prison. She works for Mrs Clennam and befriends Arthur. Her father inherits a fortune and they leave the prison and travel abroad. After her father's death she discovers that the fortune has been lost in a banking scam. She nurses Arthur in the Marshalsea when his fortune is lost in the same banking scam. The novel ends with the marriage of Arthur and Amy at St. Georges Church, next to the prison, the same church where she was christened. Little Dorrit Returns to England from abroad where he has spent years with his father in the family business. On his father's death he falls out with his mother and gives up his share of the family business. He befriends Amy Dorrit at the Marshalsea and becomes business partner to Daniel Doyce. After losing everything in a banking scam by Merdle he is himself imprisoned in the Marshalsea. His health fails and Amy cares for him in the prison. The novel ends with Arthur and Amy's marriage. Nicholas Nickleby Old moneylender who develops a scheme, along with fellow usurer, Ralph Nickleby, to get Walter Bray consent to give his daughter, Madeline's, hand for the forgiveness of debts to Gride and Ralph. Gride's plan is undone when Bray dies on the morning of the wedding and his old housekeeper, Peg Sliderskew, jealous of the young wife, steals documents that reveal his scheme. Gride is murdered by burglars before he can be prosecuted. Bleak House Musical, military family headed by Matthew, an old army friend of George Rouncewell. Bagnet's wife, the old girl, knows Matthew so well that he always calls upon her to supply his opinion. The Bagnet children: Quebec, Malta, and Woolwich are named for the military bases where the family have been stationed. Matthew is guarantor to George's loan from Smallweed, when Smallweed calls in the debt George is forced to deliver a document Smallweed needs to help lawyer Tulkinghorn learn Lady Dedlock's secret. Our Mutual Friend Girl specified in old Harmon's will that his son John should marry in order to gain his inheritance. When John disappears and is presumed drowned she is left " a widow without ever being married". She leaves her home and goes to live with the Boffins where she is wooed by John Rokesmith, alias of John Harmon. She refuses him at first but later falls in love with him and they marry. She finds out later that he is really John Harmon and that they have gained his inheritance. Martin Chuzzlewit Day nurse and friend of Mrs Gamp. "Mrs Prig was of the Gamp build, but not so fat; and her voice was deeper and more like a man's. She had also a beard." Betsy and Mrs Gamp later have a falling out, Betsy questioning the existance of |
What is another name for the star we know as 'Sirius'? | Sirius: Brightest Star in Earth's Night Sky Sirius: Brightest Star in Earth's Night Sky By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | June 24, 2013 06:07pm ET MORE Follow the belt of Orion to find Sirius. Credit: Starry Night Software Sirius, also known as the Dog Star or Sirius A, is the brightest star in Earth's night sky. The name means "glowing" in Greek. With a visual magnitude of -1.46, the star is outshone only by several planets as well as the International Space Station. Because Sirius is so bright, it was well-known to the ancients. What came as a surprise to astronomers was the discovery of a companion star, Sirius B, in 1862. The companion is so much dimmer than Sirius — 10,000 times, in fact — that it wasn't until 2005 that astronomers were able to estimate its mass. Locating Sirius Sirius is highly visible in the Northern Hemisphere winter night sky because it has a high relative luminosity to other stars, and it's relatively close to Earth (8.6 light-years). If the star were placed next to Earth's sun, Sirius would outshine it more than 20 times over. To find Sirius, use the belt of Orion as a pointer. The three stars point downward toward Sirius to the left. To be more precise, the position of Sirius is: Right Ascension: 06h 45m 08.9s Declination: -16 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds Though they look serene and silent from our vantage on Earth, stars are actually roiling balls of violent plasma. Test your stellar smarts with this quiz. Photograph of Sirius A, the brightest star in our nighttime sky, along with its faint, tiny stellar companion, Sirius B. Credit: NASA, ESA, H. Bond (STScI), and M. Barstow (University of Leicester) Sirius in history Today, Sirius is nicknamed the "Dog Star" because it is part of the constellation Canis Major — Latin for "the greater dog." The expression "dog days" refers to the period from July 3 through Aug. 11 when Sirius rises in conjunction with the sun. The ancients felt that the combination of the sun during the day and the star at night was responsible for the extreme heat that is experienced during mid-summer. The star is present in ancient astronomical records of the Greeks, Polynesians and several other cultures. Perhaps most notably, the Egyptians based their calendar on when Sirius was first visible in the eastern sky, shortly before sunrise. They called it the "Nile Star" because it always returned just before the river rose, and so announced the coming of floodwaters, which would renourish their lands. In 1718, Edmond Halley — when studying Sirius and other stars — discovered that stars have "proper motion" relative to one another . Then in 1862, Alvan Graham Clark discovered Sirius had a faint companion, now known as Sirius B . Recent observations In 2005, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope precisely measured the mass of Sirius B for the first time — a mass that is 98 percent that of the sun , NASA stated. The scientists used a spectrometer aboard the orbiting telescope to measure how its light is affected by gravity on the star. Previous attempts with ground-based observatories were foiled because Sirius itself is so bright, and along with the Earth's atmosphere spreading its light, it washed out its fainter companion (which is a white dwarf ). Astronomers have struggled to confirm a few older measurements of Sirius' system. One 1994 paper in Astronomy and Astrophysics suggested the binary system could actually have a third, tiny companion that rotates around Sirius every six years. Observations in 2008 with a European Southern Observatory 3.6 meter telescope, however, revealed nothing . Some have suggested that Sirius was much redder in the past, based on ancient accounts that described the star as red. Among them was Greek astronomy Claudius Ptolemy in A.D. 150. "There is no doubt about what Ptolemy means. He bluntly says "reddish, and other ancient sources corroborate him," wrote the University of Houston's R.C. Ceragioli in 1995. However, since the matter first received serious attention at the Royal Society in 1760, astronomers have been unable |
How many miles is the generally accepted boundary of Territorial Waters? | Legal provision: maritime law in coastal regions and in small islands Legal provision for integrated coastal zone management Part 2 MARITIME LAW Today the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982 provides the necessary legal foundation for further development of the legislative basis for coastal zone management. The most significant, practical provisions of this Convention for a system of integrated coastal zone management are the following: spatial limits of the coastal zone, in view of differences in borders of internal seawaters (including historic waters); legal contents and regimes of the territorial sea and contiguous zone; lawfulness of the extension of the coastal zone territory into a strait used for international navigation; legal nuances of conventional terminology (�adjoining�, �adjacent�, �contiguous�); international legal consequences of �narrow� and �wide� interpretation by the coastal state legislator of the notions of �coastal management� and �coastal zone�. Chapter 2.1 Concept of Maritime Law: principles, rules, norms and sources of Maritime Law At present, Maritime Law includes both norms of national law, referring to various branches of law (civil, administrative, criminal, etc.), and norms of international public and international private law. Therefore it has been agreed that modern Maritime Law should have three constituents: National law; International private law. National Maritime Law National Maritime Law includes norms from various branches of the law. This is due to the complexity of maritime operations and the need to cover the broad set of questions linked to activities at sea. It is obvious, that national Maritime Law should be part of the legal system of states that have coastal zones under their jurisdiction. In the Russian Federation this provision can be illustrated by the following example. A contract to ship cargo, rescue at sea, marine insurance, etc., are regulated by norms of civil law (in particular, by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation ), the order of release for vessels to sail from ports of the Russian Federation is defined by norms of administrative law (Article 111, Administrative Code), and the responsibility of captains of Russian vessels to offer aid at a marine disaster is specified in the norms of criminal law (Article 270, Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Thus, national Maritime Law is made up of norms from various branches of national law, united by a common subject of legal regulation: the use of the sea in all its forms. International public Maritime Law International public Maritime Law is characterized by the quantity and complexity of regulations on the use of the World Ocean. It was not created as a whole, but developed gradually in response to prevailing conditions. There were two distinct stages in the history of its development. The first Geneva Conference of the United Nations on the Law of the Sea in 1958 marked the beginning of the first phase. It resulted in four Conventions on: the territorial sea and the contiguous zone ; the continental shelf ; the high seas ; fisheries and the protection of the living resources of the high seas. The second United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea was held in 1960. Its aim was to establish a uniform width for territorial waters around the world. No agreement was reached. The beginning of the second stage in development of Maritime Law was marked by the third United Nations Conference that was dedicated to the development and introduction into international practice of norms and rules on the use of the World Ocean resources and �rules of conduct� in the Ocean. The Conference lasted for an unusually long time - from 1973 to 1982 (the longest conference in the history of United Nations) and was very successful. It resulted in a comprehensive international legal act the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982 . The convention of 1982 is unique in having a universal character. The Convention |
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'Frantic Elevators' was the previous name of which pop group? | Simply Red — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm rock Simply Red is an English pop band, formed in the mid 1980s. Simply Red's roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall , Joy Division , The Smiths and Buzzcocks ) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called… read more |
What was the former name of Kiribati? | Kiribati System of Government Information Kiribati System of Government Information You are here: PacLII >> Databases >> Kiribati System of Government Information Pacific Governments - Kiribati Government: Republic - parliamentary democracy Former government: British protectorate of Gilbert and Ellice Islands - legislature was High Commissioner of the Western Pacific; subsequently British colony of Gilbert and Ellice Islands - legislation enacted by Resident Commissioner (later Governor) of Gilbert and Ellice Islands. Independence: Self rule granted by UK - 1971 Independence - 12 July 1979 (from UK) US relinquished all claims to the sparsely inhabited Phoenix and Line Island groups in a 1979 treaty of friendship with Kiribati. Constitution: The Constitution of Kiribati - 12 July 1979 Legal system: Acts of the Maneaba Ni Maungatabu; certain British statutes; common law; customary law. (See Sources of Law for a full overview) Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal Official Languages: National Government: (i) Executive Branch: Head of State & Head of Government: The President - President elected by popular vote for a four-year term; note - the House of Assembly chooses the presidential candidates from among their members and then those candidates compete in a general election. Cabinet: appointed by the president from among the members of the House of Assembly, includes the president, vice president, attorney general, and up to eight other ministers. (ii) Legislative Branch: Maneaba Ni Maungatabu: Unicameral House of Assembly - 41 seats; 39 elected by popular vote, one ex officio member, and one nominated to represent Banaba; members serve four-year terms. (iii) Judicial Branch: Privy Council (UK); Court of Appeal;, High Court; Magistrates' Courts - judges and magistrates at all levels (other than Privy Council) are appointed by the President. (See Court System for a full overview) Regional Government: 3 units: Gilbert Islands, Line Islands, Phoenix Islands note: in addition, there are 6 districts (Banaba, Central Gilberts, Line Islands, Northern Gilberts, Southern Gilberts, Tarawa) and 21 island councils - one for each of the inhabited islands (Abaiang, Abemama, Aranuka, Arorae, Banaba, Beru, Butaritari, Kanton, Kiritimati, Kuria, Maiana, Makin, Marakei, Nikunau, Nonouti, Onotoa, Tabiteuea, Tabuaeran, Tamana, Tarawa, Teraina) © 2001 University of the South Pacific |
"""Like the brief doomed flare of exploding suns that register dimly on blind men's eyes, the beginning of the horror passed almost unnoticed"", is the first line of which book?" | May 2001 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, ""Let there be light''; and there was light." -Genesis, Holy Bible, NASV- "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being." -John, Holy Bible, NASV- Location Makati "Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a ******* big television. Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers... choose DIY and wondering who the **** you are on a Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mindnumbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, ****ed-up brats you spawned to replace yourself. Choose your future. Choose Life ... But why would I want to do a thing like that?" I chose not to choose life: I chose something else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who need reasons when you've got heroin? -Mark Renton, TRAINSPOTTING by Irvine Welsh Makati Can I please please please include the closing lines? Please. Heck here it is "So why did I do it? I could offer a million answers, all false. The truth is that I'm a bad person, but that's going to change, I'm going to change. This is the last of this sort of thing. I'm cleaning up and I'm moving on, going straight and choosing life. I'm looking forward to it already. I'm going to be just like you: the job, the family, the ******* big television, the washing machine, the car, the compact disc and electrical tin opener, good health, low cholesterol, dental insurance, mortgage, starter home, leisurewear, luggage, three-piece suite, DIY, game shows, junk food, children, walks in the park, nine to five, good at golf, washing the car, choice of sweaters, family Christmas, indexed pension, tax exemption, clearing the gutters, getting by, looking ahead, to the day you die." -Mark Renton, Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh May 2001 Keep it coming guys and gals, tanx. Beginnings and/or endings can really make or break a book or any written work for that matter. Imagine someone's first cry right after birth or the final gasps for air in his/her death bed. How can someone not be intrigued to read a novel which starts like the following 2 examples? The first one portents extreme and sick obsession, the second on an unconditional love and friendship. "Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta." -Nabokov- "I am doomed to remember a boy with a wrecked voice-not because of his voice, or because he was the smallest person I ever knew, or even he was the instrument of my mother's death, but because he was the reason I believe in God." Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving- [Not so original, pero ok na rin.] *********** P.S. Unfortunately, good beginnings & endings like fine writing are rarities these days. But it's so delightful if you discover them. Don't settle for the mediocre; seek first the original and the shimmering works (or even the garish but never the dull) you can treasure like precious gems. Compare the two following quotes and decide why probably in lit-class, F.S.Fitzgerald is in the "how to write..." while D. Steele is in the "how not to write..."category. "He loved her, and he would love her until the day he was too old for loving-but he could not have her. So he tasted the deep pain that is reserved only for the strong, just as he tasted for a little while the deep happiness" vs. "He entered her and they made love all night". [One can't get much worse than this and still be published]. Last edited by Joules; Dec 2, 2001 at 12:40 AM. Join Date M |
Whose second marriage was to actress Nancy Davis? | Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis marry - Mar 04, 1952 - HISTORY.com Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis marry Share this: Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis marry Author Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis marry URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1952, actor and future President Ronald Reagan marries his second wife, actress Nancy Davis. The couple wed in Los Angeles at the Little Brown Church in the Valley. Nancy Davis, whose real name is Anne Frances Robbins, met her husband in 1951. (MGM Studios signed her to a contract and billed her as Nancy Davis for her first screen role in the film Shadow on the Wall). The two met in 1951, while Reagan was serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Nancy was embroiled in an effort to remove her name from the notorious McCarthy-era Hollywood blacklist of possible communist sympathizers. The list actually referred to another actress of the same name, but it was preventing Davis from finding work, so the future first lady contacted Reagan to see if he, as SAG president, could help clear up the confusion. The two fell in love and were married a year later. Their first child, Patricia, was born 7 months after the wedding. In 1957, the couple appeared together in Hellcats of the Navy, but after their son Ron was born the following year, Nancy left acting to become a full-time wife and mother. Meanwhile, her husband’s political career took off and he became governor of California in 1967, a position he held until 1975. In 1980, he became president, serving for two terms. For her part, Nancy embraced the role of governor’s wife and later, first lady. Thought of as America’s first couple, the Reagans appeared to embody traditional American values. Their appeal reflected America’s love affair with movies and the actors in them. Americans ate up images of Ronald and Nancy’s public expressions of sincere devotion and they were often photographed together on their ranch in California or dancing in each other’s arms at state functions. Nancy placed her husband at the center of her life. My life really began when I married my husband,” she once reminisced. Speaking of Reagan, she said, I could be the wife I wanted to be…A woman’s real happiness and real fulfillment come from within the home with her husband and children.” She nursed him while he recovered from a serious gunshot wound inflicted by a would-be assassin in 1981 and he stood by her when she underwent a mastectomy for breast cancer in 1987. Shortly after leaving office, Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and the ever-devoted, stalwart Nancy took care of him until his death in 2004 at the age of 93. Related Videos |
Which apostle wrote 'The Acts of the Apostles'? | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Acts of the Apostles Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > A > Acts of the Apostles Acts of the Apostles Help support New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download . Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more all for only $19.99... In the accepted order of the books of the New Testament the fifth book is called The Acts of the Apostles (praxeis Apostolon). Some have thought that the title of the book was affixed by the author himself. This is the opinion of Cornely in his "Introduction to the Books of the New Testament" (second edition, page 315). It seems far more probable, however, that the name was subsequently attached to the book just as the headings of the several Gospels were affixed to them. In fact, the name, Acts of the Apostles, does not precisely convey the idea of the contents of the book; and such a title would scarcely be given to the work by the author himself. Content The book does not contain the Acts of all the Apostles, neither does it contain all the acts of any Apostle. It opens with a brief notice of the forty days succeeding the Resurrection of Christ during which He appeared to the Apostles, "speaking the things concerning the Kingdom of God ". The promise of the Holy Ghost and the Ascension of Christ are then briefly recorded. St. Peter advises that a successor be chosen in the place of Judas Iscariot , and Matthias is chosen by lot. On Pentecost the Holy Ghost descends on the Apostles, and confers on them the gift of tongues. To the wondering witnesses St. Peter explains the great miracle , proving that it is the power of Jesus Christ that is operating. By that great discourse many were converted to the religion of Christ and were baptized , "and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls ". This was the beginning of the Judeo-Christian Church . "And the Lord added to them day by day those that were being saved." Peter and John heal a man, lame from his mother's womb, at the door of the Temple which is called Beautiful. The people are filled with wonder and amazement at the miracle and run together unto Peter and John in the portico that was called Solomon's. Peter again preaches Jesus Christ , asserting that by faith in the name of Jesus the lame man had been made strong. "And many of them that heard the word believed ", and the number of the men came to be about five thousand. But now "the priests , and the prefect of the Temple and the Sadducees came upon them, being sorely troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead . And they laid hands on them, and put them in prison unto the morrow." On the morrow Peter and John are summoned before rulers, elders, and scribes, among whom were present Annas , the High-Priest , Caiphas , and as many as were of the kindred of the High-Priest . And when they had set Peter and John in the midst they inquired: "By what power, or in want name have ye done this?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, answering gave utterance to one of the most sublime professions of the Christian faith ever made by man: "Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel , that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth , whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead , in this name doth this man stand here before you whole. He [ Jesus ] is the stone which was set at naught by you the builders, which was made the head of the corner [ Isaiah 28:16 ; Matthew 21:42 ]. And in no other is there salvation : For neither is there any other name under Heaven , that is given among men, wherein we must be saved." The members of the council were brought face to face with the most positive evidence of the truth of the Christian religion . They command the two Apostles to go aside out of the council, and then they confer among themselves, saying "What shall we do with these men? For that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem ; and we cannot deny it". Here is one of the sp |
The cocktail containing Brandy, Cointreau and Lemon juice, is known as what? | 10 best brandy cocktails to mix at home - Telegraph Recipes 10 best brandy cocktails to mix at home Forget vodka and gin, Kay Plunkett-Hogge reveals the most sophisticated and delicious brandy cocktails to shake up in your own home Brandy cocktails may be ocnsidered outdaated, but can be delicious. By Kay Plunkett-Hogge Comments It’s a quirk of history that, these days, people tend to think of cocktails as being made with gin, the whiskies and vodka. Everyone forgets about brandy. Or, if they don’t, they think of it as a drink for old men in tweed, sipping it from warmed bulbs as they smoke their way through Havana’s finest. Or they think of wealthy rappers drinking Louis XIII. This is a shame because, as delicious and ennobling as the finest brandy is, its junior cousins have much to offer at the bar. If ever there was a spirit as deserving of a renaissance as last week’s rye, this is it. The Brandy Cocktail A cocktail, by its earliest 1806 definition, is a drink made by mixing a spirit with water, sugar and bitters. Water quickly comes to mean ice as the cocktail evolves. And it’s from this ancient school of the bibulous arts that we gain the Old Fashioned, and this: The Brandy Cocktail. Its simplicity is its charm. In a mixing glass, stir 60ml brandy, a teaspoon of sugar syrup and a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters over ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. •10 classic vodka cocktail recipes The Sidecar Some say (well, The Ritz says) that this was invented at The Ritz Hotel in Paris. Harry MacElhone of Harry’s Bar said it was invented by Pat MacGarry at the Buck’s Club in London. And David A Embery, author of The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, said it was invented by a US Army captain who zipped around Paris in a sidecar during World War I. Of course, none of this is important. What matters is that the Sidecar is one of the classic cocktails, easy to make, easier to drink, and well due a revival. Pour 20ml fresh lemon juice, 20ml Cointreau or triple sec and 40ml cognac into an ice-filled shaker. Shake until icy cold and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of orange. Deliciously citrusy, the Sidecar is a classic brandy cocktail. Copyright: CLARA MOLDEN La Tour Eiffel Gaz Regan, the bartender formerly known as Gary Regan, is something of a legend in cocktail circles. So it’s an understatement to say that I was very chuffed when he sent me a recipe for this column. He tells me he created it as a Sazerac, if the Sazerac had been invented in France. First pour 7½ml absinthe (about a teaspoon and a half) into a chilled champagne flute. Coat the entire glass with the liquor, then add a few ice cubes and set it aside. In an ice filled mixing glass, stir together 75ml XO cognac, 15ml Cointreau and 15ml Suze. Tip the ice and absinthe from the champagne flute, then strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with a twist of lemon. The Corpse Reviver #1 The name probably gives it away, but this drink is intended to be a hangover cure. Good luck with that. Personally, I find one of these has me ready for bed. The recipe exists in several versions. Numbers one (cognac) and two (gin) were published in Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Stir 60ml cognac, 30ml calvados and 30ml sweet vermouth over ice, and strain into a cocktail glass. Prepare to meet the day. Or not… The Metropolitan I like to imagine that this is one of the ancients, that it is to brandy what the Martini is to gin or the Manhattan is to bourbon and rye. Alas, I’m not sure that’s true. If only because the name is not so embedded into Cocktail World as to see off the name’s appropriation for adaptations of the Cosmopolitan. But this recipe has its roots in the 1930s, and it’s a brandy drink through and through. Note that most recipes add anything from 30ml down to half a teaspoon of sugar syrup. I think it’s sweet enough like this. In an ice-filled mixing glass, stir together 45ml brandy, 30ml sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura Bitters. Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve. The metropolitan, made with Sw |
After six years of military occupation following World War II, which country regained self-government in 1951? | Treaty of Versailles | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Treaty of Versailles at Wikisource The Treaty of Versailles (French: Traité de Versailles) was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I . It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers . It was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand . The other Central Powers on the German side of World War I were dealt with in separate treaties. [6] Although the armistice , signed on 11 November 1918, ended the actual fighting, it took six months of negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference to conclude the peace treaty. The treaty was registered by the Secretariat of the League of Nations on 21 October 1919, and was printed in The League of Nations Treaty Series . Of the many provisions in the treaty, one of the most important and controversial required "Germany [to] accept the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage" during the war (the other members of the Central Powers signed treaties containing similar articles). This article, Article 231 , later became known as the War Guilt clause. The treaty forced Germany to disarm, make substantial territorial concessions , and pay reparations to certain countries that had formed the Entente powers. It liberated numerous nationalities in Central Europe from oppressive German rule. In 1921 the total cost of these reparations was assessed at 132 billion Marks (then $31.4 billion or £6.6 billion, roughly equivalent to US $442 billion or UK £284 billion in 2017). At the time economists, notably John Maynard Keynes predicted that the treaty was too harsh—a " Carthaginian peace ", and said the figure was excessive and counterproductive. However, many historians have judged the reparation figure to be lenient, a sum that was designed to look imposing but was in fact not, that had little impact on the German economy and analyzed the treaty as a whole to be quite restrained and not as harsh as it could have been. [7] The result of these competing and sometimes conflicting goals among the victors was a compromise that left none contented: Germany was not pacified or conciliated, nor permanently weakened. The problems that arose from the treaty would lead to the Locarno Treaties , which improved relations between Germany and the other European Powers, and the renegotiation of the reparation system resulting in the Dawes Plan , the Young Plan , and finally the postponement of reparations at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 . The reparations were finally paid off by Germany after World War II. Contents Main article: World War I The borders of Eastern Europe, as drawn up in Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. The First World War (1914–1918) was fought in Europe , the Middle East , Africa and Asia . Countries beyond the war zones were affected by the disruption of international trade, finance and diplomatic pressures from the belligerents. [8] In 1917, two revolutions occurred within the Russian Empire , which led to the collapse of the Imperial Government and the rise of the Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin . [9] On 8 January 1918, the President of the United States Woodrow Wilson issued a statement which became known as the Fourteen Points , calling for a diplomatic end to the war, international disarmament, the withdrawal of Central Power forces from the occupied territories, the creation of a Polish state, the redrawing of Europe's borders along ethnic lines and the formation of a League of Nations to afford "mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike". [10] [11] After Operation Faustschlag on the Eastern Front , the new Soviet Government of Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with the German Empire on 3 March 1918. Russia ceded Russian-Poland and the Baltic States to Germany, recognized the independence of Ukraine, and agreed to pay six billion Marks (ℳ) in reparations . [12] In autumn 1918, the Central Powers collapsed and signed armistices while nationalist grou |
Resembling a long-tailed rabbit, which South American rodent is bred in captivity for its soft grey fur? | Rodents - definition of Rodents by The Free Dictionary Rodents - definition of Rodents by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Rodents (rōd′nt) n. Any of various mammals of the order Rodentia, such as a mouse, rat, squirrel, or beaver, characterized by large incisors used for gnawing or nibbling. [From New Latin Rōdentia, order name, from Latin rōdēns, rōdent-, present participle of rōdere, to gnaw; see rēd- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ro′dent adj. n 1. (Animals) a. any of the relatively small placental mammals that constitute the order Rodentia, having constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing. The group includes porcupines, rats, mice, squirrels, marmots, etc b. (as modifier): rodent characteristics. 2. (Zoology) a. any of the relatively small placental mammals that constitute the order Rodentia, having constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing. The group includes porcupines, rats, mice, squirrels, marmots, etc b. (as modifier): rodent characteristics. [C19: from Latin rōdere to gnaw, corrode] ˈrodent-ˌlike adj (ˈroʊd nt) adj. 1. belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, characterized by four continually growing incisors: includes mice, squirrels, beavers, chipmunks, and rats. n. 2. a rodent mammal. [1825–35; < New Latin Rodentia, neuter pl. of Latin rōdēns, s. rōdent-, present participle of rōdēre to gnaw] ro·dent (rōd′nt) Any of various very numerous, mostly small mammals having large front teeth used for gnawing. The teeth grow throughout the animal's life, and gnawing keeps them from getting too long. Rodents make up about half the living species of mammals, and include rats, mice, beavers, squirrels, shrews, and hamsters. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. rodent - relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing eutherian , eutherian mammal , placental , placental mammal - mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials order Rodentia , Rodentia - small gnawing animals: porcupines; rats; mice; squirrels; marmots; beavers; gophers; voles; hamsters; guinea pigs; agoutis mouse - any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails rat - any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse murine - a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae water rat - any of various amphibious rats New World mouse - a variety of rodent musquash , Ondatra zibethica , muskrat - beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur Florida water rat , Neofiber alleni , round-tailed muskrat - of Florida wetlands cotton rat , Sigmodon hispidus - destructive long-haired burrowing rat of southern North America and Central America wood rat , wood-rat - any of various small short-tailed rodents of the northern hemisphere having soft fur grey above and white below with furred tails and large ears; some are hosts for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) hamster - short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches gerbil , gerbille - small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping lemming - any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution hedgehog , porcupine - relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur jumping mouse - any of several primitive mouselike rodents with long hind legs and no cheek pouches; of woodlands of Eurasia and North America jerboa - mouselike jumping rodent dormouse - small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather squirrel - a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail prairie dog , prairie marmot - any of several rodents of North American prairies living in large complex burrows having a barking cry marmot - stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout |
What is the state capital of Pennsylvania? | Pennsylvania - U.S. States - HISTORY.com Motto: Virtue, Liberty and Independence Tree: Hemlock Bird: Ruffed Grouse Interesting Facts Named by Governor William Penn after his arrival in the New World in 1682, Philadelphia combined the Greek words for love (phileo) and brother (adelphos), engendering its nickname of “the city of brotherly love.” Although born in Boston, Philadelphia claims Ben Franklin as one of its sons as the renowned statesman, scientist, writer and inventor moved to the city at the age of 17. Responsible for many civic improvements, Franklin founded the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1731 and organized the Union Fire Company in 1736. On September 18, 1777, fearing that the approaching British army would seize and melt the Liberty Bell for ammunition, 200 cavalrymen transported the iconic symbol of freedom by caravan from the Philadelphia State House to the basement of the Zion Reformed Church in Allentown, where it remained until the British finally left in June of 1778. Now the largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital from 1790 until a permanent capital was established in Washington, D.C., in 1800. Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in Philadelphia. In July of 1952, Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine from the killed virus at the University of Pittsburgh. First tested on himself and his family, the vaccine was made available nation-wide a few years later, which reduced the number of polio cases from nearly 29,000 in 1955 to less than 6,000 in 1957. In 1903, the Boston Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates competed against each other in the first official World Series of Major League Baseball at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh. In the best-of-nine series, Boston won five games to three. The worst nuclear accident in United States history occurred on March 28, 1979, on Three Mile Island near Harrisburg. Caused by a series of system malfunctions and human errors, the plant’s nuclear reactor core partially melted, and thousands of residents were evacuated or fled the area, fearing exposure to radiation. William Penn initially requested his land grant be named “Sylvania,” from the Latin for “woods.” Charles II instead named it “Pennsylvania,” after Penn’s father, causing Penn to worry that settlers would believe he named it after himself. Tags |
How many tiles are there in a game of 'Scrabble'? | How Many Letter Tiles Are in Scrabble? How Many Letter Tiles Are in Scrabble? By Erik Arneson Updated September 28, 2016. Scrabble is the most popular word game ever published. This is part of our Scrabble FAQ . There are exactly 100 tiles in Scrabble, distributed this way (read more about Scrabble's tile distribution ): Blank/Wild: 2 tiles |
The characters 'Susan Meyer', 'Lynette Scavo', 'Gabrielle Solis', 'Bree Van De Camp', and 'Mike Delfino' appear in which television show? | Susan Delfino | Wiksteria Lane | Fandom powered by Wikia Mary Alice Young Susan Delfino (née Bremmer, previously Mayer) is one of the main characters of Desperate Housewives . Known for being a hopeless romantic and a klutz, as well as for her occasional portrayal of the "damsel in distress", is arguably the most fragile of all the housewives, and is often considered the nicest and most adorable one. Contents Biography Early life Susan Bremmer was born to Sophie Bremmer , a single mother who had conceived Susan with a feed store owner named Addison Prudy , who was at the time cheating on his wife . Sophie was given good money to stay quiet about the affair and raise the child by herself, and she did so by telling her daughter that her father had been a merchant marine who died at war, during the Battle of Hanoi . (" Remember, Part 1 "/" Remember, Part 2 ") Susan and Karl shared a blissful marriage until the fateful time when she found out he'd been cheating on her with his secretary , for whom he then left Susan. The couple divorced, and Susan spent her time feeling depressed and hoping for a man to come and sweep her off her feet. (" Pilot "/" Come Back to Me "/" Is This What You Call Love? ") Susan's only companion then became her precocious and smart teenage daughter, Julie, with whom she shared an amazingly tight relationship. In addition to that, during her time on the street, Susan became great friends with some of her neighbors, particularly Mary Alice Young , Bree Van de Kamp , Lynette Scavo and Gabrielle Solis . (" Pilot "/" Remember, Part 1 ") In 2003, when Susan and Karl were still married, Edie Britt moved to Wisteria Lane , and the two became friends. When Susan found out that Edie was sleeping with one of her friend's husbands, she ends their friendship. Later on, Edie confronts Susan that she caught Karl with his secretary, Brandi and they are having an affair. Susan didn't believe Edie, and thought she was trying to ruin her marriage, so they were never close friends again. (" Pilot ") The series begins a year after Susan's divorce from her first husband, Karl - the father of their daughter Julie .. Mary Alice 's unexpected suicide provokes Susan's suspicion about the Young family ; however, her attention re-shifts when she meets a plumber, Mike Delfino , who has recently moved across the street, and whom she meets at her friend's wake. Susan begins to pursue Mike, only to find that Edie Britt has also taken a liking to the new neighbor. In an attempt to discover if Edie is sleeping with Mike, Susan enters her home and overhears Edie having sex with someone upstairs. She accidentally burns down Edie's house , and flees the scene. Despite feeling guilty, Susan is pleased to learn that Mike was not in Edie's company. What she doesn't know is Mike is keeping a dark secret... Later, when she and her friends rummage through Mary Alice's belongings, they come across a note that indicates she had done something horrible and was being blackmailed for it... which may have constituted the reasons for her suicide. (" Ah, But Underneath ") The women gather the following evening at Susan's to discuss the mysterious note that was used to blackmail Mary Alice . Susan thinks that they should share the letter with Paul since it could be used as evidence to find the writer. Later, Susan decides to make her move on Mike by inviting him to one of her "annual" welcome dinners for the new neighbors. Mike accepts her offer. However, knowing that her cooking is bad, Mike agrees to cook and hold it at his house. Later, they are interrupted by Edie . Mike wants her to come, out of pity, and Susan ultimately decides to bring Julie along, for moral support. Susan tries to impress Mike's dog, Bongo , who has taken more of an interest in Edie. She decides to butter up the dog by putting drops of gravy on her hands and face. Susan successfully manages to get Bongo to like her, but he accidentally swallows her earring and begins to choke. Mike rushes out of the house with the dog to drive it to the veterinarian. There, Susan realizes |
In Paris, next to which bridge and tunnel of the same name is there a memorial to Princess Diana? | Princess Diana's Death and Memorial: The Occult Meaning Tweet on Twitter Why did Elton John dub Lady Di “England’s Rose”? Was it because she was beautiful or because the rose has a deep occult meaning? This article explores the numerous occult symbols used in the memorials to Diana’s memory. To occultists, Diana wasn’t simply a princess, she represents the Sacred Feminine. Lady Diana was often considered by the media as the “People’s Princess”. Loving, caring and beautiful, she possessed all the attributes to become a subject of idolatry. And so she became. Images of her taking care of poor children in Africa or speaking against landmines have struck the imagination of the whole world. Time Magazine said about her: “Diana was beautiful, in a fresh-faced, English, outdoors-girl kind of way. She used her big blue eyes to their fullest advantage, melting the hearts of men and women through an expression of complete vulnerability. Diana’s eyes, like those of Marilyn Monroe, contained an appeal directed not to any individual but to the world at large. Please don’t hurt me, they seemed to say. She often looked as if she were on the verge of tears, in the manner of folk images of the Virgin Mary.” Similarly to the Virgin Mary, Diana had (and still has) legions of followers, worshiping her giving nature and her maternal energy. In other words, she seems to fulfill the almost inherent need in human beings to worship a female goddess, giver of life and filled with compassion. The media has been a key actor in the creation of this icon by documenting every detail of her fairytale wedding, her troubled marriage, her humanitarian activities and, finally, her untimely death. Was Diana picked and groomed to become a sort of a “modern day Goddess” to ultimately be sacrificed, in accordance with ancient pagan practices? This might sound preposterous to the average National Inquirer reader, but not to the connoisseur of the occult practices of the world elite. Furthermore, numerous clues and symbols have been placed by this group to subtly commemorate the occult nature of Lady Di’s death. We will not go into details concerning her assassination, there are tons of sites and books discussing it. We will rather focus on the symbols that have surrounded the events of her death and memorial, which are the signature of the occult elite. These are visible to everybody yet only recognizable by those who have “eyes to see and ears to hear”. Diana has been elevated to the level of Goddess in order to become the object of ritual sacrifice. This practice has been carefully planed by a secret group of illuminated people, often referred to as the “Illuminati”. It comprises world leaders such as the British Monarchy and they are known to be DEEPLY versed into dark occult rituals. If you have difficulty believing this, remember that the Nazis were in full force less than 60 years ago, displaying everywhere the esoteric symbol of the swastika, organizing massive occult rituals and bringing back pagan Germanic imagery . The Goddess Diana In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of nature, childbirth, hunting and the protector of the weak. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Artemis and she represents the Sacred Feminine, the female aspect of deity. Princess Diana bore the same attributes by being a protector of the environment, taking care of the weak in her missions in third world countries and by giving birth to the future heirs of England’s throne. Oak tree groves were especially sacred to the Goddess Diana. In Roman times, Diana’s groves and sanctuaries were always in the wild, outside of the boundaries of the city. Such hidden temples were found all across Europe. To further the resemblance with the Goddess bearing her name, Lady Diana was buried in a grove in her home town (more on this later). The Goddess Diana is often depicted with deers and doves. The female principle is often represented by the moon, where the Moon goddess is opposite to the Sun god . The feminine energy is also commonly associated with the planet Venus, represented in |
Which carmanufacturer produces a model called 'Sonata'? | 1990 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Used TMV from $2,000 Find Used Inventory The Sonata is a comfortable and likable midsize sedan that proves Hyundai can build cars that are not just easy on the pocketbook, but easy to live with as well. Like most vehicles in the midsize sedan class, the Hyundai Sonata offers front-wheel drive, numerous safety features and a choice of trim levels that include sporty and plush variants. Lower pricing and outstanding warranty coverage has traditionally set the Sonata apart from its peers, but later versions of this car also stand out for their high-quality interiors. Whether serving family car or commuter car duty, the Hyundai Sonata is a nice place to be thanks to its spacious cabin, comfortable seating for four or five and simple controls. In reviews, we've found that the Sonata provides acceleration ranging from solid to spirited, depending on the engine you choose. Steering and handling have steadily improved over the years, as has ride quality. Hyundai's midsize sedan might not have the cushiest ride in this class, but most buyers will find it plenty comfortable. |
Who played scientist Barnes Wallis in the film 'The Dambusters'? | Sir Barnes Wallis - "The Dam Busters" The Dam Busters (1955) The film The Dam Busters premiered on 16th/17th May 1955 (the 12th anniversary of the raid), attended by numerous survivors of the raid. Overall, the film is a very good portrayal of the story of the development of the "bouncing bomb" and Operation Chastise itself (and of the characters involved in the story), but like all cinematic versions, there are some inaccuracies, omissions or inconsistencies (for whatever reason). This list gives some detail on the factual inaccuracies in the film: Upkeep: the bomb shown beneath the attacking Lancasters in the film is too large and too spherical in shape; this suggests continuity with the earlier footage of real test drops, but is more likely due to the secret nature of the Upkeep weapon (it was still secret when the film was made, details only being released in 1963 - hence in some of the real test drop footage from the Wellington and Mosquito, the bomb is masked out by a black disc). There is no hint of the mechanism used to spin the bombs, this feature going unmentioned in the film as it was still secret. The shots of the bombs bouncing towards the dams in the film are actually archive shots of Highball tests on Loch Striven. [There is no archive footage of Upkeep test drops with a suitable background.] Other Aircraft: During the crew briefing in the film (and very prominently in the cinema trailer for the film), Gibson remarks that 617 will be the only squadron operating that night. This is also stated in Gibson's book and Morpurgo's biography of Wallis, although Sweetman and Cooper note that other squadrons were flying that night (including "gardening" (mine-laying) operations all along the enemy coast (with 54 aircraft, one of which was lost), and a 9 Mosquito raid on Berlin; major bombing raids were off due to the full moon). [Cooper and Sweetman are correct, according to the Bomber Command diary for May 1943 .] The spotlights: The idea of the triangulated spotlamps to set the aircraft height is shown as being Gibson's, during a visit to the theatre; in fact it was Benjamin Lockspeiser (Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Supply) who came up with the idea, it having been used as far back as World War I. Also in the film, the height spotlamps are shown under the nose and tail of the Lancasters; in fact the second spotlamp was in the rear of the bomb bay. In many art prints of the dams raid, the spotlamp beams are incorrectly shown shining down directly beneath the aircraft (where they could not have been seen from the cockpit). Hitting the dams: In the film, all the mines hit the dams (with the exception of Hopgood's at the M�hne and Maudley's at the Eder) and it appears to take several hits to break the dams, contrary to Wallis' theory that one hit in the right place would be enough. In fact, it was the first correctly placed mine which actually broke the dam in each case, just as Wallis predicted. The last mine was dropped at the M�hne (by Maltby) just as the dam was already crumbling following the hit by Young. [This error, which actually reflects badly on Wallis, is probably down to wanting it to appear as though all the aircraft bombed accurately.] The Eder: In the film, the second mine dropped at the Eder (by Maudslay) is dropped too late and the explosion causes the aircraft to crash into the hillside after a last faint radio message. However, it is now known that Maudslay's aircraft actually crashed in Holland, so it was either not damaged by the explosion of the mine (other than perhaps the radio), or took longer to succumb to the damage than is suggested. [This error is probably due to the records of the time which showed Maudslay as lost over the Eder.] The Sorpe: Although mentioned as one of the raid's targets during the crew briefing in the film, the actual attack on the dam, and the different method of attack, are not shown. [This omission is pro |
Who in 2003 was expelled from the Labour Party for his extreme criticism of the Iraq War made on Dubai television? | George Galloway - RationalWiki George Galloway — Christopher Hitchens George Galloway is a carpet-bagging British politician, radio and television host and the leader of the British left-wing (lack of) Respect Party . He has been elected to the British Parliament five times, thrice as a Labour MP, and twice, subsequent to his expulsion from the Labour Party for his vehement opposition to the 2003 Iraq War , as a Respect MP. It appears his luck may have run out as he was not returned to Parliament in the General Election of 2015. It's fair to say that George is something of a carpetbagger. It's also fair to say that George Galloway never met an enemy of the West that he didn't like. Contents [ edit ] Political career George Galloway has been politically active since the 1980s, and was first elected as a Labour MP in 1987. He has had a stormy relationship with the establishment, often voting against the party's policies and whips' instructions. In 2003, he was expelled from the Labour Party for his outspoken criticism of Tony Blair 's leadership and especially his opposition to the Iraq War , including an incitement for British troops to disobey orders. He would later obliquely call for Blair's assassination. “”"Would the assassination of, say, Tony Blair by a suicide bomber, if there were no other casualties, be justified as revenge for the war on Iraq?" The Respect MP replies: "Yes it would be morally justified. I am not calling for it, but if it happened it would be of a wholly different moral order to the events of 7/7. It would be entirely logical and explicable, and morally equivalent to ordering the deaths of thousands of innocent people in Iraq as Blair did." Galloway, using every carpet-bagging trick in the book, was re-elected to Parliament in 2005, standing for Respect. In 2006, he appeared in the reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother , where he pretended to be a cat at one point. In 2007, he was briefly suspended from the House of Commons for criticisms of the House and a Select Committee which had investigated his financial activities after The Telegraph alleged that he had received kickbacks from Iraqi sources under a UN aid programme (allegations which were found libelous after legal action by Galloway). In March 2012, again, capitalising on religious tensions in the area, Galloway won a by-election in Bradford West, taking a seat from Labour's Imran Hussain with a 10,140 majority. [2] This election was fought partly with a bizarre campaign stressing that Galloway doesn't drink... vine , making him a better Muslim than Hussain; [3] and a speech in which Galloway implied that people who voted for his rival would be punished on Judgment Day . [4] As writer Nick Cohen pointed out, not even Rick Santorum went quite that far. [5] In May 2015, Galloway lost his Bradford West seat to Labour candidate Naseem Shah. [6] [ edit ] Support for repressive regimes Galloway visited Iraq in 1994 and delivered a speech to Saddam Hussein, which ended with the statement: "Sir, I salute your courage, your strength, your indefatigability." [7] The use of the honourific "Sir" notwithstanding, George maintains that he was addressing the Iraqi people in the speech. [8] Galloway is a supporter of Hezbollah . [9] He has also defended the government of Iran , arguing that the country does not execute people for homosexuality and that the boyfriend of Mehdi Kazemi, a gay Iranian asylum seeker, was instead executed for " committing sex crimes against young men ." Galloway's argument was condemned by gay activist Peter Tatchell , who said that Galloway had provided no evidence for his claim and was merely purveying Iranian propaganda . [10] It doesn't hurt that Galloway is currently being paid by the Iranian government with his very own television show on the Ministry of Truth Press TV , the Iranian version of RT. Galloway describes Syria as "the last castle of Arab dignity" [11] and believes that Bashar al-Assad will be victorious in the current conflict. [12] Galloway will support any regime, no matter how vile, to pander to his cons |
What is the name of the stadium where the French Open Tennis Championship is held? | French Open - Tennis Topics - ESPN Past Winners The French Open is an annual tennis tournament held in Paris. The French Open is the second of the four tennis Grand Slam events, and the only one currently played on clay. The tournament is held each year in late May into June. The Open hosts championship tournaments for men's and women's singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles. The French Open began its existence as a men's singles tournament for members of French clubs. It was held for the first time in 1891 at the Stade Francais club in Paris. Six years later, the tournament added women's singles competitions. At the same time, the World Hard Court Championships also were being held in France and have often been considered the true precursor to the Open, as it was open to international players. As for the French Championships, international players were invited to participate in 1925. For the next three years, the new French Internationals was held at the Stade Francais and Racing Club de France, until 1928, when the Roland Garros Stadium was built. The 1928 French Internationals was the first event held in Roland Garros, built to host the Davis Cup later that year. Over the next five years, the French Internationals established itself as a major international tournament -- thanks in large part to the success and popularity of the "Musketeers," the men who had won the Davis Cup in 1927 and several years in a row after that. Those four men and a few other established French tennis stars excelled in the first few decades of the tournament, and it was only in 1933 that a non-Frenchman won the men's title for the first time, when John H. Crawford beat Henri Cochet. The championship was cancelled from 1940-45 due to World War II, but it returned strong as tennis continued to grow in popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. In 1956, American Althea Gibson won the women's singles title, becoming the first African-American to win a Grand Slam singles event. In 1968, the tournament became the first Grand Slam event to join the "Open" era, allowing professionals to join the championships. That allowed some incredible years in the following decades, including Bjorn Borg's impressive six victories between 1974 and 1981 (four of them consecutively). At the same time Borg was dominating the men's competition, Chris Evert was easing through the women's tournaments -- winning six titles, more than any other female player, all between 1974 and 1986. In 1981, the Open added several new prizes to the competition: the Prix Orange, for the player with the most sportsmanship; the Prix Citron, for the player with the best personality; and the Prix Bourgeon, for the tennis player revelation of the year. Since 2006, the tournament has begun on a Sunday, not a Monday, as most tennis tournaments. The following year, the Open provided equal prize money to men and women for the first time. The current purse for a singles' winner is 1,200,000 euros. After Frenchmen dominated the early years of the Open -- before internationals were allowed to play -- it has been Spanish citizens most often holding the title in recent years. Spain has the most men's single titles in Open history with 13 -- France sits behind the U.S. and Australia (both 11) with 10. The Spanish domination is most evident, of course, in the current holder, Rafael Nadal. Nadal has won the tournament eight times, the most singles titles by one player at any of the four Grand Slam events. The French Open is held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The stadium was built in 1928 and named after aviator Roland Garros, the first man to fly over the Mediterranean Sea. The complex contains 20 courts, including three stadiums, as well as a restaurant, museum, and the French national training center. Roland Garros was built in 1927, when French tennis was at a new peak. The "Musketeers" of French tennis -- Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon -- had just won the Davis Cup in the United States in 1927, a relatively large upset. The French decided to defend their title on h |
Who acceded the English throne after the death of Edward III? | Prince of Wales - a history Prince of Wales Title given to the Heir to the British Throne Prince Charles is the 21st holder of the title which began in 1301, when Edward I formally created his son - destined to be Edward II - Prince of Wales. The title is intended for the male heir apparent to the throne, but is an appointment, rather than a birthright. In fact every male heir to the British throne has been given the title The title is often vacant, for example, when the present Queen came to the throne in 1952, there had been no holder since King Edward VIII, who held the title from 1911 to 1936 (when he came to the throne, and ceased to be heir to the throne) The Queen gave Prince Charles the title of in 1958 when he was 9 years old, and apparently considered old enough to understand the significance of the role The Crest of three ostrich plumes The badge comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fleur-de-lys. The motto "Ich Dien" (I serve) is on a dark blue ribbon beneath the coronet. The Crest of three ostrich plumes were from to the House of Hainault, from which Edward the Black Prince's mother came. And the motto "Ich Dien" formed part of the arms of the King of Bohemia (nobody seems to know how he entered the scene).In any event, Edward the Black Prince used them at the Battle of Crecy and they became associated with the title Edward III became Prince in 1343, attracted thousands of Welshmen to join him to fight in the French wars.In fact, a quarter of Edward's troops were composed of Welsh archers and spearmen. The feathers were then adopted by the honourable Society of Cymmrodorion in 1751, and today they are the badge of the Welsh National Rugby Union team . Previous Princes Created Prince of Wales Age where invested what happened to him . Edward Edward I and Eleanor of Castile Feb 1, 1301, 16 . in Lincoln Acceded as Edward II on June 8,1307. . Edward Edward III and Philippa of Hainault May 12, 1343 12 at Westminster. Died on June 8, 1376. . Richard Edward, Prince of Wales and Joan of Kent Nov 20, 1376 9 at Havering. Acceded as Richard II on June 22, 1377. . Henry Henry IV and Mary de Bohun Oct 15, 1399 12 at Westminster Acceded as Henry V on March 20, 1413. . Edward . Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou Mar 15, 1454 5 months at Windsor Died on May 4, 1471 . Edward Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville Jun 26, 1471 7 months at Westminster Acc.as Edward V on April 9, 1483. . Edward Richard III and Anne of Warwick Aug 24, 1483 10 at York Minster Died on April 9, 1484. . Arthur Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Nov 29, 1489 3 at Westminster Died on April 2, 1502. . Henry Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Feb 18, 1504 12 at Westminster. Acc.as Henry VIII on April 22, 1509. . Henry James I and Anne of Denmark Jun 4, 1610 16 at Westminster Died on November 6, 1612. . Charles James I and Anne of Denmark Nov 4,1616 15 at Whitehall Acceded as Charles I on March 27, 1625 . Charles Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France 1638 to 1641 8 to 11 in London Acceded as Charles II on January 30, 1649. . James James II and Mary of Modena July 4, 1688 3 weeks at St James's. Forfeited title when James II was declared to have abdicated, on December 11,1688. . George George I and Sophie Dorothea of Brunswick-Luneburg and Celle Sept 27, 1714 30 at Westminster Acceded as George II on June 11, 1727. . Frederick George II and Caroline of Brandenburg-Anspach Jan 8, 1729 21 in London. Died on March 20, 1751. . George Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha Apr 20, 1751 12 in London Acceded as George III on October 25, 1760. . George George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Aug 19, 1762 1 week in London. Acceded as George IV on January 29, 1820. . Albert Edward Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Dec |
Which team was reinstated to the FA Cup in the 2008/9 season after the team that knocked them out of the second round were eliminated for fielding an ineligible player? | Learn and talk about History of Chester City F.C., Chester City F.C., History of association football by club Non-league football (1885–1931)[ edit ] Formation and early years[ edit ] Chester City F.C. were founded in August 1885 as an amalgamation of Chester Rovers and Old King's Scholars and initially played their home games at Faulkner Street in the Hoole area of Chester. [1] Chester's first-known game was a friendly defeat against Earlestown on September 12, 1885, with their first home match a 3-0 defeat to Northwich Victoria. In 1886, Arthur Turner became Chester's first professional player when the club bought him out of the Army for £25. Prior to 1888, there were no football leagues in England, and Chester's matches consisted of friendlies, the Cheshire Senior Cup, which they reached the final of for the first time in 1887/88 (losing 9-0 to Crewe Alexandra), and the Welsh Cup. In 1886/87, Chester entered the FA Cup for the first time, but was disqualified after the second round victory against Goldenhill due to fielding an ineligible player. In 1889/90 Chester reached the last 32 of the competition where the club was eliminated by Lincoln City . In 1890/91 Chester joined the Combination League, and put in a strong performance in their first season, finishing third, while reaching the last 16 of the FA Cup, where they were eliminated by the eventual winners Blackburn Rovers. The next few years saw Chester as a mid-table Combination side, although by now success in the FA Cup proved more elusive, with five first qualifying round exits in six years. At the end of the 1897–98 season Chester were forced to leave Faulkner Street due to buildings encroaching on the ground, and moved to land which had previously been used for the Royal Agricultural Show in 1893. Unfortunately, the stand at the Old Showground ground blew down three times in a matter of months, and the club did not have any security of tenure, leaving Chester looking for a new ground for the 1899–00 season. The search proved fruitless, and the club disbanded for the next two seasons. For 1901–02 , however, Chester secured a ground at Whipcord Lane, and returned to the Combination. However, this ground was also to prove problematic: in the first round of the FA Cup, Chester were ejected after beating Birkenhead 5-4 in a replay, due to the pitch being too short to meet FA Cup requirements. Chester did not play again in the FA Cup until the 1905/6 season. In the Combination, after finishing bottom on their first season back, Chester improved considerably, and managed the feat of being runner-up for five seasons in succession between 1903–04 and 1907–08 to four different teams. At the same time, in December of the 1906–07 season Chester moved to a new stadium on Sealand Road, which had considerably more space than Whipcord Lane, and on Good Friday 1907 Chester set a new attendance record of 6,670. Also in 1907–08, Chester won the Welsh Cup for the first time, beating Connah's Quay 3-1. In 1908/9 Chester finally made the breakthrough of winning the Combination, losing only two games out of 30 in the season, and finishing eight points ahead of second placed Saltney. They also returned to the Welsh Cup final, although on this occasion they lost the final 1-0 to Wrexham. The 1909–10 season was less successful in league competition, with Chester finishing third, although they once again returned to the Welsh Cup final, where there were again beaten by Wrexham, this time 2-1. For a number of years, Chester had been applying unsuccessfully to move to a league which offered a stronger standard of football, but in the summer of 1910, they were finally successful, and switched to the second division of the Lancashire Combination , with the reserve side remaining in the Combination. The switch proved a beneficial one, as Chester were promoted in their first season after finishing third. The next three seasons saw Chester as a mid-table side within the first division of the Lancashire Combination, with the club reaching the semi-finals of the Welsh Cup in both 1911–12 and |
What is the name of the South American tree whose bark contains Quinine? | Cinchona - definition of cinchona by The Free Dictionary Cinchona - definition of cinchona by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cinchona (sĭng-kō′nə, sĭn-chō′-) n. 1. Any of various evergreen trees and shrubs of the genus Cinchona, native chiefly to the Andes, some species of which are cultivated for their bark, which contains quinine and other alkaloids used chiefly to treat malaria. 2. The dried bark of any of these plants. Also called Jesuit's bark, Peruvian bark. [New Latin Cinchona, genus name, reputedly after Francisca Henríquez de Ribera (1576-1639), Countess of Chinchón.] cin·chon′ic (sĭng-kŏn′ĭk, sĭn-chŏn′-) adj. cinchona (sɪŋˈkəʊnə) n 1. (Plants) any tree or shrub of the South American rubiaceous genus Cinchona, esp C. calisaya, having medicinal bark. Also called: quina or quinaquina 2. (Pharmacology) Also called: cinchona bark, Peruvian bark, calisaya, china bark, quina or quinaquina the dried bark of any of these trees, which yields quinine and other medicinal alkaloids 3. (Pharmacology) any of the drugs derived from cinchona bark [C18: New Latin, named after the Countess of Chinchón (1576–1639), vicereine of Peru] cinchonic adj (sɪŋˈkoʊ nə, sɪn-) n., pl. -nas. 1. any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Cinchona, of the madder family, native to the Andes, esp. C. calisaya, whose bark yields quinine. 2. the medicinal bark of such trees or shrubs. [1740–50; < New Latin, after Francisca Enriques de Ribera, Countess of Chinchón (d. 1641), who was associated in several accounts (now considered spurious) with the introduction of quinine into Europe] cin•chon′ic (-ˈkɒn ɪk) adj. cin·cho·na (sĭng-kō′nə, sĭn-chō′nə) Any of several evergreen trees and shrubs of South America whose bark is the source of quinine and certain other drugs used to treat malaria. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: |
What is the name of the company that operates passenger rail services throughout the USA? | Amtrak | Federal Railroad Administration Home Page // Rail Network Development // Passenger Rail // Amtrak // Amtrak Overview Amtrak The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (better known as Amtrak) is a for-profit corporation that operates intercity passenger rail services in 46 states and the District of Columbia, in addition to serving as a contractor in various capacities for several commuter rail agencies. [ Rail service in Alaska is operated by the Alaska Railroad Corporation.] Amtrak was created by Congress in the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 and incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1971, assuming the common carrier obligations of the private railroads (which found passenger service to be generally unprofitable) in exchange for the right to priority access of their tracks for incremental cost. Amtrak's Board of Directors sets corporate policy and oversees the management of the company. The board is made up of seven voting members appointed for five-year terms by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The President has appointed the Secretary of Transportation as one of the board members. The Federal Railroad Administration provides analytical support to the Secretary or designee, as a member of the Amtrak Board of Directors. FRA is also responsible for administering federal grants to Amtrak , which has led to increased FRA oversight of Amtrak spending since Fiscal Year 2003. |
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