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This is the only medieval English cathedral to preserve the original traditional English arrangement of two western spires and one central spire. Where is it?	Architecture of the medieval cathedrals of England : Map (The Full Wiki) Historical The See of Canterbury was founded in 597 by St. Augustine. Christianity was carried to England by the Romans and spread throughout Britain, until the 5th century when it waned through the departure of the Romans and the invasion by Saxons . In 597 Pope Gregory sent Augustine as a missionary from Rome to Canterbury where a church was established and run initially by secular canons, then Benedictine monks from the late Saxon period until 1540. The present cathedral church at Canterbury is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury , Primate of All England. As begun by Alfred the Great in 871 and consolidated under the William the Conqueror in 1066, England became a politically unified entity at an earlier date than other European countries. One of the effects was that the units of government, both of church and state, were comparatively large. England was divided into the See of Canterbury and the See of York under two archbishops . During the medieval period there were no more than 17 bishops, far fewer than the numbers in France and Italy . Benedictine monasticism , present in England from the 6th century, was greatly extended after the Norman Invasion in 1066. There were also a number of Cistercian abbeys, but these were often in remote areas and not destined to become cathedrals. The Romanesque architecture of Normandy replaced that of Saxon England , the buildings being generally larger and more spacious, the general arrangement of monastic buildings following those of the great Abbey of Cluny . The Romanesque style , of which the English form is often known as Norman architecture , developed local characteristics. An important aspect in the practice of medieval Christianity was the veneration of saints , and the associated pilgrimages to places where particular saint's relics were interred and their tradition honoured. The possession of the relics of a popular saint was a source of funds to the individual church as the faithful made donations and benefices in the hope that they might receive spiritual aid, a blessing or a healing from the presence of the physical remains of the holy person. Among those churches to benefit in particular were St. Alban's Abbey which contained the relics of England's first Christian martyr , Ripon with the shrine of it founder St. Wilfrid , Durham which was built to house the body of Saints Cuthbert of Lindisfarne and Aidan , Ely with the shrine of St. Ethelreda , Westminster Abbey with the magnificent shrine of its founder St. Edward the Confessor and at Chichester, the honoured remains of St. Richard . All these saints brought pilgrims to their churches, but among them the most renowned was Thomas Becket , the late Archbishop of Canterbury, assassinated by henchmen of King Henry II in 1170. As a place of pilgrimage Canterbury was, in the 13th century, second only to Santiago de Compostela . In the 1170s Gothic architecture was introduced from France at Canterbury and Westminster Abbey . Over the next 400 years it developed in England, sometimes in parallel with and influenced by Continental forms, but generally with great local diversity and originality. In the 16th century the Reformation brought about changes in the governance of the cathedrals as discussed below. Some existent buildings became cathedrals at this time. Several of the buildings were structurally damaged or left incomplete because of the Dissolution of the Monasteries , 1537-40 . Many of the large abbey churches, particularly those outside the towns, were robbed, burnt out and abandoned. The late 16th and early 17th centuries saw repairs to the fabric of many cathedrals and some new building and stained glass as well as many new fittings. During the period of the Commonwealth , 1649-60, wholesale iconoclasm was wrought on all the pictorial elements of Christian buildings. Most of England’s medieval stained glass was smashed. The majority of England’s medieval statues were smashed or defaced leaving only a few isolated examples intact. Me
Who directed the 2008 film 'The Hurt Locker'?	The Hurt Locker (2008) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $9.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work. Director: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 38 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 28 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 43 titles created 13 Jul 2014 a list of 21 titles created 16 Apr 2015 a list of 23 titles created 8 months ago Title: The Hurt Locker (2008) 7.6/10 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. Won 6 Oscars. Another 114 wins & 121 nominations. See more awards » Videos Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Director: Ben Affleck A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption. Director: Paul Haggis Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: David Fincher An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston. Director: Martin Scorsese A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. Director: Clint Eastwood In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup , a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Director: Steve McQueen Edit Storyline An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat, behaving as if he's indifferent to death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James' true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever. Written by BWR Public Relations You don't have to be a hero to do this job. But
The 'Oregon Trail' finished in the Columbia River area of Oregon, where did it start?	The Columbia River - The Oregon Trail Lewis & Clark's Columbia River - "200 Years Later" "The Oregon Trail" Includes ... Oregon Trail ...Oregon National Historic Trail ... National Register of Historic Places ... Columbia River ... Prairie Schooner ... Barlow Road ... The Dalles ... Oregon City ... Click image to enlarge Mount Hood from Highway 26. Parts of Highway 26 follow the old Barlow Road, part of the Oregon Trail. Image taken August 16, 2009. Oregon Trail ... The Oregon Trail ran approximately 2,000 miles from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains and then to the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The trip took four to six months. Independence, Missouri, is considered the beginning of the Oregon Trail and Oregon City, Oregon , is considered the end. The trail was busy, lasting from the early 1840s and ending with the coming of the railroad at the end of the 1860s. Large scale migration began in 1843, when a wagon train of over 800 people with 120 wagons and 5,000 cattle made the five month journey. The General Path ... "The road began in Missouri, followed the North Platte River until it reached the Sweetwater River. The river offered relatively easy travel and a close water source. The Sweetwater River banks led the wagon trains up the gentle slopes of South Pass, where pioneers crossed the Rocky Mountains. The trail then crossed the rugged Snake River Desert and treacherous Blue Mountains before reaching the Columbia River. Here, pioneers chose either to use rafts to transport wagons down the river or follow the Barlow Road around Mount Hood to their final destination in Oregon City. ... The standard date for departure from any of the jumping-off places was April 15 - give or take a week or two, with expected arrival in Oregon or California hopefully by September 1, but not later than October 1. An ideal crossing was 120 days, April 15 to August 15, a daily average for the 2,000 mile long trail of 15 miles per day, a typical crossing took about two weeks longer. On a good day more than 15 miles could be covered, on a bad day, much less." Source: U.S. National Park Service, Whitman Mission, Oregon Trail Teachers Guide. Oregon National Historic Trail ... In 1978, the entire Oregon Trail, including the Barlow Road , was named a National Historic Trail by the U.S. Congress. The Trail crosses through six states -- Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wyoming. Click image to enlarge Oregon Trail below Signal Hill, east of The Dalles, Oregon. Information via volunteer guide, Horsethief Lake Park (Columbia Hills State Park), Washington. Image taken October 15, 2011. Click image to enlarge Oregon Trail kiosk at Government Camp. Image taken August 14, 2012. Prairie Schooner ... "A prairie schooner is a relatively small covered wagon averaging 10-12 feet long and 4-5 feet wide. Most were converted farm wagons, although a few individuals such as freed slave Hiram Young and the Studebaker brothers made a living crafting wagons in Missouri for the Oregon Trail. Older and larger Conestogas were built for the freight trade on the National Road or Santa Fe Trail. Some early pioneers tried these large wagons on the Oregon Trail but soon discovered they were too heavy for their teams to cross the Rockies." Source: Jim Thompkins, 1996 and 2002, "Discovering Laurel Hill and the Barlow Road" Destination, Oregon City ... Umatilla and Irrigon ... During the heyday of the Oregon Trail, both Umatilla and Irrigon had portions of the Oregon Trail turning north and reaching the Columbia River. [ More ] "... The main route generally followed the Snake River across much of southern Idaho. At the place called Farewell Bend, near Ontario, Oregon, the pioneers veered away from the Snake River, bidding it farewell as the name implies, and struck out overland across the Blue Mountains. Arriving at what is now the City of Echo, Oregon, the trail took several branches. The main trail proceeded westward through a stage stop called Well Springs and then onward to the Columbia River near The Dalles. Another branch of the trail followe
Name the form of projectile consisting of cast-iron balls packed in a gun between iron plates?	Civil War \| Clarksville Foundry The Foundry’s Connection to the Civil War By Ellen Kanervo Whitfield Bradley & Company, predecessor of the present-day Clarksville Foundry, produced cannon balls during the Civil War Tennessee founding father James Robertson and his partners established the first iron furnace in the Western Highland Rim region in 1797. By the 1830s Tennessee iron had earned a reputation, according to 19th century ironmaster George Lewis, as being “superior to all other makes in America” and equal to iron from Sweden and Scotland. To back up this claim, Lewis noted that of the many explosions of boilers upon Western and Southern steamboats, resulting in the destruction of thousands of lives, “not one boiler made of Tennessee iron has ever exploded.” By the 1850s, Lewis reported, 20 furnaces, 10 forges and two rolling mills operated along the Cumberland River, producing annually 30,000 tons of pig metal, 10,000 tons of blooms, and 5,000 tons of bar and boiler plate iron, valued at $1.7 million and employing 3,500 men. Montgomery County alone boasted seven blast furnaces, tuning out 8,000 tons of pig iron a year. But most of this iron was shipped to other states to be cast into usable items; the area had few foundries to mould the pig into cast iron products. So, in the winter of 1854, Clarksville entrepreneur H.P. Dorris began construction of a foundry on Commerce Street near the city spring. “We made the first iron on 16 August 1854 at 40 minutes after 12. So be it,” wrote an interested observer. Thus was born the ancestor of the modern Clarksville Foundry and Machine Works. Dorris was assisted in the early years by John P.Y. Whitfield, a native of Philadelphia who, although not yet 30 years old, had gained wide experience in foundry work. After three years Dorris sold the business to Whitfield and two partners, and the firm took the name Whitfield and Co. In 1858 it became Whitfield, Bradley & Co. when Larkin Bradley and James Clark bought out Whitfield’s partners. The 1859-60 Clarksville city directory lists Daniel Wilkinson as a fourth partner. The directory also lists eight employees: three moulders, two machinists, a blacksmith, a carpenter and a general laborer. (Note: there could have been as many as 17 employees counting the partners and a number of moulders and machinists who did not list place of employment.) Dorris had specialized in iron stoves and fire grates, but the new managers diversified the company’s activities, manufacturing breechings, copper pipes, kettles, sheet iron, and machinery castings of all descriptions, as well as stoves. The company also repaired steam engines and farm machinery; offered complete blacksmith services; and engaged in roofing and guttering. But at the onset of the Civil War, the foundry’s diversification took a more deadly turn. At the beginning of hostilities, the South had only one working cannon foundry, Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia. Thus it was imperative for Southern foundries to convert to the production of cannon and shot to support the war effort. Although prior to 1861, Tennessee had no cannon foundries, the state became a major producer of cannons for the Confederate Western Division. Whitfield, Bradley & Co. was one of 10 Tennessee foundries known to have produced cannon for the Confederacy. Montgomery County historian Ursula Beach noted in Along the Warioto, “The Commerce Street foundry of Whitfield, Bradley and Company in July [1861] was producing cannon, six and nine pounders” (p179). The poundage refers to the weight of the projectiles these guns could fire. In battle a six-pounder battery usually contained four six-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers. Beach continued, “They also manufactured ball, canister and grapeshot” (p179). Grapeshot, or a stand of grape, was a projectile consisting of a cast iron bottom and top plate with a specific number, usually nine, of cast iron shot arranged in three tiers. When the grape was fired, it broke apart and spread with a shotgun effect. Grapeshot was used at relatively close range against
Who directed the 1957 film 'The Bridge On The River Kwai'?	‎The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) directed by David Lean • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 17 ”There are times when suddenly you realize you're nearer the end than the beginning. And you wonder, you ask yourself, what the sum total of your life represents. What difference your being there at any time made to anything.” According to Letterboxd this was my 1000th movie so to mark this occasion I decided to visit a renowned work of one of my favorite filmmakers of all time: Sir David Lean and his majestic, impossible to resist and superb The Bridge on the River Kwai. And unsurprisingly it turned out to be a true absorbing classic. Just timeless. David Lean is famous for the grandeur and epic scale of his films, it didn’t matter if it was the vast boiling… 2 There's a lot to admire about The Bridge on the River Kwai. It's a grand production put together amazingly well by David Lean & benefits greatly from his composed direction, some wonderful performances as well as its expertly executed third act. Yet when compared to its near-unanimous praise, it turned out to be slightly underwhelming experience for me. The story of The Bridge on the River Kwai is set in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War where the newly arrived British prisoners of war are ordered to construct a railway bridge; a task which is later overseen by their senior officer after his conditions are accepted but he's completely oblivious of the allies' plan to destroy it. Directed… 4 Part of the Best Picture Project David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai is a film about men and their principles. To each man, their principles are a thing of valor, and something that defines them. Nicholson (Guiness) believes in the book, and cooperating with the Japanese to make the best of things. Warden too, believes in the book, but in a vastly different way, and only seeks to get the job done. Shears, meanwhile, values no book but his own, the one of survival. Then there is Saito, who is stuck to his own Japanese code of honor. It's ultimately fascinating to watch all these principles come into conflict over the title bridge built by British prisoners. For… 2 The first of many epics directed by David Lean, The Bridge on the River Kwai is a POW (more precisely, of WWII) film based on Pierre Boulle's world famous novel that tells the story of the destruction of a railway bridge over the river Kwai, which was built by the British prisoners in the occupied Burma. Counting with a spetacular production, this war epic won the hearts of the audience and eventually won 7 Academy Awards, including best picture, best writing, best actor and best director. As I expected, it didn't take me long to fall in love with the film on a technical level, as it's composed of a beautiful cinematography handled by David Lean's regular Jack Hildyard in… 5 This is one of those films that I can watch at any time (despite the long runtime) and be completely enthralled. I also have a soft spot for David Lean, despite only having seen 5 of his films. That being said, both Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai are masterpieces (Doctor Zhivago is close to that status as well). The story works on multiple levels - as a character study, a spectacular war film, and a gripping drama. All aspects are brilliant and always captivating and engaging. The film flies by, in what seems like an hour. The characters are great as well, memorable as ever. All the acting is fantastic, and feels especiallu modern for… 5 The Bridge on the River Kwai is an English war drama directed by the king of epics, David Lean and is only one of his many collaborations with the legendary and knighted actor Alec Guinness. Most of the film takes place inside a Japanese POW camp during WW2 and follows captured soldiers who are ordered to build a bridge for a Japanese railway that passes over the river Kwai in Burma. A duel of wills is sparked when the highest ranking Brittish officer, Lieteunant Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) and the Japanese camp commander Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa) disagree r
In which of Dickens' novels does 'Jerry Cruncher' appear?	A Tale of Two Cities Jerry Cruncher A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Jerry Cruncher As far as plot development goes, Jerry Cruncher may not seem essential to the novel. After all, he is a relatively minor character, and his function in the novel could easily have been accomplished by another character. However, when one looks at the structure of the novel as a whole, beyond plot requirements, Cruncher becomes indispensable. In many ways, A Tale of Two Cities is a dark, daunting, and humorless novel; Cruncher provides some levity. However, Cruncher’s humor serves a purpose beyond light comedy. His take on the world demonstrates how much personal perspective influences one’s perception of right and wrong. Cruncher works for Tellson’s, which means that he has a legitimate job. However, he is only a porter, which means that he is a member of the lower socioeconomic class, but his job gives him a unique insight into the lives of the wealthy. His night job is robbing graves, which he tries to imbue with some semblance of decency, but he is unsuccessful in his efforts. Cruncher is also an abusive husband, which sets him up as a perfect foil to Charles Darnay and even to Sydney Carton, due to their mutual adoration of Lucie. However, Cruncher is given a chance at redemption, and he takes it; by the end of the novel, he stops robbing graves and accepts his wife’s religion. Furthermore, because Cruncher is able to state that Roger Cly’s burial was a fake, he gets the information Carton needs to blackmail John Barsad, which ultimately leads to Carton being able to save Darnay’s life. ... Humor in A Tale of Two Cities This novel is filled... 2 Pages October 2013 ...Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, Dickens uses one of his... 2 Pages March 2013 ...in different aspects of their lives. In A Tale of Two... 3 Pages May 2011 ...transform the individual. In the novel, A Tale of Two... 4 Pages May 2015 ...Per. 2 Coincidences in A Tale of Two Cities ... 2 Pages April 2015
Who in a novel, first published in 1848 was 'Mrs. Helen Graham'?	The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. (eBook, 1848) [WorldCat.org] Find more libraries Librarian? Claim your library to The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Author: eBook : Document : Fiction : English View all editions and formats Database: WorldCat Summary: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is the second and final novel by English author Anne Brontë, published in 1848. It is framed as a letter from Gilbert Markham to his friend and brother-in-law about the events leading to his meeting his wife. The novel is divided into three volumes. The first part, narrated by prosperous farmer Gilbert Markham, describes the arrival of a mysterious widow, Mrs. Helen Graham, to a nearby, tumbledown mansion, Wildfell Hall. From the outset, she is a source of curiosity for the small community ... Read more... Rating: You are connected to the University of Washington Libraries network Hide local services for this item ebrary Add library to Favorites Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item... Details 1 online resource (832 pages) Contents: Chapter XliChapter Xlii; Chapter Xliii; Chapter Xliv; Chapter Xlv; Chapter Xlvi; Chapter Xlvii; Chapter Xlviii; Chapter Xlix; Chapter L; Chapter Li; Chapter Lii; Chapter Liii. Abstract: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is the second and final novel by English author Anne Brontë, published in 1848. It is framed as a letter from Gilbert Markham to his friend and brother-in-law about the events leading to his meeting his wife. The novel is divided into three volumes. The first part, narrated by prosperous farmer Gilbert Markham, describes the arrival of a mysterious widow, Mrs. Helen Graham, to a nearby, tumbledown mansion, Wildfell Hall. From the outset, she is a source of curiosity for the small community ... Reviews Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Tags Add tags for "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.". Be the first. Similar Items
Which legislation, passed in 1534 declared Henry VIII the Head of the Church of England?	Act of Supremacy 1534 - UK Parliament Act of Supremacy 1534 Title: Act of Supremacy, Public Act, 26 Henry VIII, c. 1 Date : 1534 Catalogue number : Parliamentary Archives, HL/PO/PU/1/1534/26H8n1 Description : In 1534 Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy which defined the right of Henry VIII to be supreme head on earth of the Church of England, thereby severing ecclesiastical links with Rome.
With which art movement was Georges Braque associated?	Georges Braque Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works \| The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio \| Designed by DesArtLab Cubism Cubism Cubism was developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque between 1907-1911, and it continued to be highly influential long after its decline. This classic phase has two stages: 'Analytic', in which forms seem to be 'analyzed' and fragmented; and 'Synthetic', in which pre-existing materials such as newspaper and wood veneer are collaged to the surface of the canvas. Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso Picasso dominated European painting in the first half of the last century, and remains perhaps the century's most important, prolifically inventive, and versatile artist. Alongside Georges Braque, he pioneered Cubism. He also made significant contributions to Surrealist painting and media such as collage, welded sculpture, and ceramics. Fauvism Fauvism Fauvism was an early twentieth-century art movement founded by Henri Matisse and André Derain. Labeled as "wild beasts", Fauve artists favored vibrant colors and winding gestural strokes across the canvas. Pop Art Pop Art British artists of the 1950s were the first to make popular culture the dominant subject of their art, and this idea became an international phenomenon in the 1960s. But the Pop art movement is most associated with New York, and artists such as Andy Warhol, who broke with the private concerns of the Abstract Expressionists, and turned to themes which touched on public life and mass society. Henri Matisse Henri Matisse Henri Matisse was a French painter and sculptor who helped forge modern art. From his early Fauvist works to his late cutouts, he emphasized expansive fields of color, the expressive potential of gesture, and the sensuality inherent in art-making. Jim Dine Jim Dine Jim Dine is an American painter commonly associated with the Neo-Dada and Pop art movements. In addition to showing alongside such Pop icons as Warhol, Lichtenstein and Ruscha, Dine is also well known for collaborating with Allan Kaprow, Claes Oldenburg and John Cage on a series of "happenings". Wayne Thiebaud Wayne Thiebaud Wayne Thiebaud is an American painter, commonly associated with the Pop art movement. Thiebaud's paintings often employ seemingly mundane subject matter, such as candy, pastries, toilets, shoes, and other popular consumer items. Paul Cézanne Paul Cézanne Paul Cézanne was an influential French Post-Impressionist painter whose depictions of the natural world, based on internal geometric planes, paved the way for Cubism and later modern art movements. Camille Corot Camille Corot Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was a nineteenth-century French painter and printmaker. Best known for his landscape paintings rendered in a Neo-Classical tradition, Corot's practice of painting outside in the open air was highly influential to many of the French Impressionists. Gustave Courbet Gustave Courbet Gustave Courbet was a French painter and chief figure in the Realist movement of the mid-nineteenth century. His paintings often contained an emotional bleakness, and were praised for their precision and use of light. Along with Delacroix, Courbet was a key influence on the Impressionists. Édouard Vuillard Édouard Vuillard Edouard Vuillard was a French Post-Impressionist painter especially known for his interiors and domestic scenes. A member of the Les Nabis group, his works are characterized by rough areas of color, pointillist daubs and dots, and decorative patterns that spread out across background fabrics and wallpaper. Juan Gris Juan Gris Juan Gris was a Spanish painter and sculptor, and one of the few pioneers of Cubism. Along with Matisse, Léger, Braque and Picasso, Gris was among the elite visual artists working in early-twentieth-century France. André Derain André Derain André Derain, the co-founder of Fauvism, was a French artist whose paintings exhibit the writhing energetic lines and bright colors characteristic of the movement. He strove to keep art modern and current throughout his career. Henri Laurens Henri Laurens Henri Laurens wa
Who wrote the Whitney Huston number one hit 'I Will Always Love You'?	12 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘I Will Always Love You’ 12 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘I Will Always Love You’ Chris Willman Tweet Share You probably already knew that Whitney Houston's recording of "I Will Always Love You" is one of the biggest singles of the last 25 years... and the song that defined her legacy, as proven by its use as the lone ballad of homage to Houston at Sunday night's Grammys. Maybe you even know that a not-so-behind-the-scenes songsmith named Dolly Parton wrote and first recorded it, almost 20 years before Whitney spent a then-record 14 weeks at the top of the singles chart in 1992-93 with what turned out to be her signature song. But did you know that Kevin Costner is the one who found the song for Houston? That a cash dispute scotched an Elvis Presley recording of the tune? Or that Saddam Hussein was also a huge fan? Here are a dozen lesser-known facts about the power ballad that America and the world will always love: Dolly Parton wrote it about a professional breakup, not a personal one. When Parton wrote it in 1973, it was as a farewell to her mentor, producer, and longtime duet partner, Porter Wagoner, with whom she never had a romantic relationship. Wagoner was reluctant to have her go solo, to say the least. "It's saying, 'Just because I'm going don't mean I won't love you. I appreciate you and I hope you do great and I appreciate everything you've done, but I'm out of here,'" Parton told CMT. "And I took it in the next morning. I said, 'Sit down, Porter. I've written this song, and I want you to hear it.'... And he was crying. He said, 'That's the prettiest song I ever heard. And you can go, providing I get to produce that record.' And he did." She even sang it on one of her last appearances on Wagoner's TV show in 1974. Kevin Costner effectively usurped the role of music supervisor on "The Bodyguard," forcing it into the movie when another intended song didn't work out. The big finale of "The Bodyguard" was supposed to be a cover of "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted." But when Costner found out that was being used in "Fried Green Tomatoes," he had to go back to the musical drawing board. That's when he came up with the Parton tune, which had previously only been associated with country-rock. It was also Costner's idea to begin Houston's version of the song a cappella. "I thought using no music at the beginning was a stupid idea," producer David Foster admitted to ABC News. But Costner insisted, and Foster said he was never so glad to be proven wrong. Clive Davis didn't think the song would work for Whitney... at first. According to Costner, the reaction was less than unanimously enthusiastic when he told execs at Arista Records what the movie's big closing ballad would be. "When I said to Whitney, 'You're gonna sing "I Will Always Love You,"' the ground shook," Costner said. "Clive Davis and those guys were going, 'What?!' It was Linda Ronstadt's cover version that was really responsible for Whitney Houston's cover. Ronstadt was the first major artist to cover the song, in 1975, bringing it to rock audiences a year after Parton had a hit with it. Some music fans still consider Ronstadt's version the loveliest. Costner certainly had a fondness for it: It was Linda's recording he knew and was a fan of, and her version that he took to Houston and Foster. There was yet another version of the song in "The Bodyguard," that was even also released as a single... by a punk-rock singer! The song is first heard in the film in the background when Costner and Houston enter a bar. That version was by John Doe, singer for the L.A. punk band X and a frequent film actor in his own right. Funnily enough, though Doe also frequently works in the country idiom, his version was neither punk nor country but straight-ahead pop. The John Doe recording wasn't included on the blockbuster soundtrack album, but it was briefly released commercially... as a cassette single! Houston recorded two different versions of the song — one for the movie, one for the soundtrack album. Not everyone realizes that separate r
Four Irishmen have won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Yeats, Shaw and Becket are three, name the other?	Famous Irishmen Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM Famous Irishmen Here are just the top ten most surprising and influential. 1. Guinness Well maybe this isn't so surprising but its popularity and longevity have made it Ireland's most successful and recognisable export undoubtedly the most famous Irish export throughout the world. Drunk around the globe and loved by millions, its Guinness. Arthur Guinness began brewing Guinness in Leixlip, County Kildare before transferring to St. Jame’s Gate Brewery. In 1759 he signed a 9,000 year lease at £45 per year. That’s how confident he was in his product. Now, 251 years on, the best selling alcoholic drink of all time boasts of sales exceeding $2.6 billion. To Arthur, Slainte! 2. Color photography Certainly one of Ireland’s most prolific inventors, John Joly was responsible for meldometer for measuring the melting points of minerals, the steam calorimeter for measuring specific heats, and the photometer for measuring light intensity and use of radiation for cancer treatment. What he is most known for however is the invention of color photography. In 1894 this Irish genius from Hollywood, County Offaly found a successful way of producing color photographs from a single plate. He changed the way we see the world. 3. Trans-Atlantic calls It’s a long way from Skype but it was an Irishman who was knighted for his work in establishing the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1865. Lord Kelvin Thomson helped to lay the cable which stretched from Newfoundland to Valentia in County Cork. He also had a very keen interest in the measurement of temperature and thermodynamics which led to the scale of temperature, “The Kelvin Scale”. 4. A Cure for Leprosy This one I’m especially thankful for. It was an Irish man who accidently discovered a cure for leprosy while he was looking for answer to Ireland’s tuberculosis problem. What a lucky mistake. Vincent Barry made this accidental and miraculous discovery, with the catchy title of compound B663. This compound would go on to cure 15 million people of this devastating disease. 5. The Modern Tractor “The Mad Mechanic”, Harry Ferguson was responsible for the original Ferguson System of tractor. It was patented by the mad inventor in 1926 and is the same basic design for a modern tractor that is used today. This County Down loony also invented his own motor cycle, race car and plane and in 1909 he was the first Irishman to fly. Originally a bicycle repairman he even built himself the first ever four-wheeled Formula-One car. His name lives on in the Massey Ferguson company. 6. The Submarine This man probably took a lot of slake for this invention…an underwater boat? We’ll believe it when we see it! As it happens back in 1881, in County Clare, John Philip Holland was the first person to successfully launch a submarine. The first of its kind, it was called the “Fenian Ram”. By 1900 the U.S. Navy was formally commissioning the production. 7. The Tank From Blackrock, Dublin in 1911, came the world’s first armored tank. When, the then Home Secretary in Britain, Winston Churchill commissioned the design of a vehicle “capable of resisting bullets and shrapnel, crossing trenches, flattening barbed wire, and negotiating the mud of no-man’s land” this is what our Dublin boy came up with. The World Wars might have been very different without his invention. Though modern tanks might look entirely different to his original designs the essential “battle buggy” remains exactly the same. 8. Guided Missile It’s strange that such a peace loving people seem to have had a good head for army equipment. From Castlebar, County Mayo, Louis Brennan invented the guided missile. This stealth torpedo was used as a costal defensive mechanism. Brennan is also credited with inventing the first helicopter however his prototype crashed and burnt in 1925. 9. Ejector Seat It is rather worrying that it was Irishmen who came up with the first functioning helicopter (Louis Brennan) and also the first ejector seat. In 1945 Sir James Martin tested out his
"Which British writer's epitaph ends, ""Home is the sailor, home from the sea. And the hunter home from the hill""?"	Books With Spines: The Complete List \| National Association of Scholars Books With Spines: The Complete List Jul 25, 2016 \| NAS Books With Spines: The Complete List Jul 25, 2016 \| Week Twenty-One: Good Teachers Week One: Bad Teachers Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Mr. Phillips, who fails to enforce order or care for his class because he aims only at courting one of his pupils, misspells Anne’s name (omitting the “e”) and singles her out for punishment when she and several others appear late for class. Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson. None of the teachers and principals can be bothered to learn about young Frank in this book, to understand him, to guide him, or even care about him as a human being. They simply dismiss him. Candide by Voltaire. Dr. Pangloss has become a byword for foolish counsel and risible rationalization. (Recommended two times.) David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Mr. Creakle, the headmaster of Salem House, “had a delight in cutting at the boys, which was like the satisfaction of a craving appetite.” Election by Tom Perrotta. Mr. M rigs a school election against a student just because he doesn't like her. If that's not a bad teacher, what is? The book also has a sharp commentary on social politics. Elsie Dinsmore by Martha Finley. Miss Day the governess treats Elsie unfairly, doesn’t let her go the fair, and boxes her on the ear. Emile: Or On Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau imagines raising Emile, whom he treats as a perfect tabula rasa needing only protection from society’s corrupting influence. Rousseau emphasizes experience, reason, and career, only imparting emotion, “religion,” and sentiment when Emile is a teenager. Rousseau also trains Emile’s wife, Sophie, to be “passive and weak” and to please her husband. Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery. Miss Brownell, a merciless disciplinarian, ridicules Emily for spelling mistakes and plays favorites with the class. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder. A school teacher unable to maintain order lets the “boys from Hardscrabble Hill” beat him so badly he later dies. Mr. Corse, the new teacher, disciplines them with a fifteen-foot whip that draws blood and leaves their clothes in tatters. Hard Times by Charles Dickens. Thomas Gradgrind, sadistic utilitarian who eschews the humane arts in favor of training students as if they were part of an assembly line. Also Mr. M’Choakumchild, who stuffs facts into students until they choke. (Recommended three times.) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Dolores Umbridge is a bad teacher because she is trying to propagandize her students into suppressing the truth and she gives unfair punishments. (Recommended three times.) Homeland by R.A. Salvatore. Dinin Do'Urden is responsible for the attempted brainwashing of his brother/student Drizzt. Dinin is a warrior teacher at the school of martial arts who, along with other teachers, attempts to teach students mindless racism, classism, violence, and other morally reprehensible things. Similar to college/high school today, no? How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn. Mr. Jonas punishes Huw for fighting by beating him with a stick until it breaks. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Miss Scatcherd strikes Helen Burns on the neck a dozen times with a bunch of twigs. Mr. Brocklehurst, who supervises Lowood School and is hypocritically religious, humiliates Jane Eyre by making her stand on a stool in front of the class and telling the other girls Jane is a liar and that they shouldn’t associate with her. (Recommended twice.) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Mr. Davis the schoolteacher hits Amy March on the hand with a ruler when he catches her with pickled limes in her desk. Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe. An unnamed Latin professor at the thinly disguised University of North Carolina, who unjustly accuses our hero, Eugene Gant, of using a "pony" when his Latin translation seemed too good to be his own work. Lost Boys , by Orson Scott Card. Mrs. Jones singles
Which French artist, 1848 - 1903, painted 'The Yellow Christ' and 'Two Women On A Beach'?	Two Women on the Beach - Paul Gauguin Paintings Two Women on the Beach We offer original aspect ratio sizes Price 48 X 72 in $674.95 If listed sizes are not in proportion to the original, don't worry, just choose which size is similar to what you want, we can offer oil paintings in a suitable size, painted in proportion to the original. If you would like the standard size, please let us know. Need a Custom Size? also known as Tahitian women 1891 Musée d'Orsay , France. Why settle for a paper print when you can add sophistication to your rooms with a high quality 100% hand-painted oil painting on canvas at wholesale price? Order this beautiful oil painting today! that's a great way to impress friends, neighbors and clients alike. 100% hand-painted oil painting on artist grade canvas. No printing or digital imaging techniques are used. In stock items ship immediately, usually ships in 3 to 10 days. $12.95 shipping charge for small size (e.g., size <= 20 x 24 in). The cheapest shipping rate from DHL, UPS, USPS, etc. Canvas stretched on wood bars for free. - Need special frame for oil painting? Please contact us. Send you a digital copy via email for your approval before shipping. 45-day Satisfaction Guaranteed and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Add Two Women on the Beach to Your Privete Lists You are not signed in. Select here to add this item to your default List. To create a new List, use the "new Wish List" option below. Default List Data successfully added to your Wish List ! Be the first to critique this painting . Critique this Painting Your critique is viewable immediately by the public. Your Nickname: PaintingMania.com reserves the right to edit or remove inappropriate critiques. Other paintings by Paul Gauguin: Two Women Un coin du mur (effet de nuit) Upaupa (Fire Dance) more... Paul Gauguin was a French postimpressionist painter whose lush color, flat two-dimensional forms, and subject matter helped form the basis of modern art. Gauguin was born in Paris on June 7, 1848, into a liberal middle-class family. After an adventurous early life, including a four-year stay in Peru with his family and a stint in the French merchant marine, he became a successful Parisian stockbroker, settling into a comfortable bourgeois existence with his wife and five children. In 1874, after meeting the artist Camille Pissarro and viewing the first impressionist exhibition, he became a collector and amateur painter. He exhibited with the impressionists in 1876, 1880, 1881, 1882, and 1886. In 1883 he gave up his secure existence to devote himself to painting; his wife and children, without adequate subsistence, were forced to return to her family. From 1886 to 1891 Gauguin lived mainly in rural Brittany (except for a trip to Panama and Martinique from 1887 to 1888), where he was the center of a small group of experimental painters known as the school of Pont-Aven. Under the influence of the painter Émile Bernard, Gauguin turned away from impressionism and adapted a less naturalistic style, which he called synthetism. He found his inspiration in the art of indigenous peoples, in medieval stained glass, and in Japanese prints; he was introduced to Japanese prints by the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh when they spent two months together in Arles, in the south of France, in 1888. Gauguin's new style was characterized by the use of large flat areas of nonnaturalistic color, as in Yellow Christ (1889, Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo, New York). In 1891, ruined and in debt, Gauguin sailed for the South Seas to escape European civilization and "everything that is artificial and conventional." Except for one visit to France from 1893 to 1895, he remained in the Tropics for the rest of his life, first in Tahiti and later in the Marquesas Islands. The essential characteristics of his style changed little in the South Seas; he retained the qualities of expressive color, denial of perspective, and thick, flat forms. Under the influence of the tropical setting and Polynesian culture, however, Gauguin's pa
In which town are Moorhouses Beers produced?	Black Cat \| Moorhouse's Brewery (Burnley) Ltd \| BeerAdvocate Moorhouse's Brewery (Burnley) Ltd Alcohol by volume (ABV): 3.40% Availability: Year-round No notes at this time. Added by BeerAdvocate on 03-26-2002 BEER STATS 3.69/5 rDev -3.7% look: 3.25 \| smell: 3.5 \| taste: 4 \| feel: 3 \| overall: 3.75 Kind of nice! A dark brown ale with no head. Smells of earth and wood. Maybe some tea. Taste is similar with some ash. Thin, watery and no carbonation. Seems to work. Nice pint! 177 characters 3.85/5 rDev +0.5% look: 3.75 \| smell: 4.25 \| taste: 3.75 \| feel: 3.5 \| overall: 3.75 Nice color to this, pour is slightly more ruby than mahogany. No head or retention to speak of. Aroma is the best part - full of toffee, cocoa, and malt. Very similar to Dark Island on the nose, but even weaker, somewhat watery in flavors that are just too light for my liking. Fairly pleasant malty finish. 308 characters 3.2/5 rDev -16.4% look: 3 \| smell: 3 \| taste: 3.25 \| feel: 3.5 \| overall: 3.25 Appearance - Pours cola brown with a paltry quarter-finger head that quickly flattens out to a thin, broken layer of surface suds. A few spots here and there is all you get for lace. Smell - Mild notes of toffee and chocolate with a bit of earth. Taste - starts with mild toffee and caramel malt notes backed by a moderate amount of earthy, nutty character, like liking a walnut shell. Faint traces of chocolate. Finish has a light staleness. Mouthfeel - Light in body with low to moderate carbonation. Dry finish. Overall - The bottle says it has rich flavor, but I found it mostly bland and uninspiring. It's a fair beer that will be quickly forgotten. 659 characters 4.02/5 rDev +5% look: 4.25 \| smell: 4 \| taste: 3.75 \| feel: 4.5 \| overall: 4.25 Porter-like dark coloration with a standard 2 finger high head of shell beige. Quite a bit of lacing gets stuck to the glass. The roasted malts are full and centered adding a light coffee ground, baker's chocolate, browned toast and golden raisins into the mix. Smooth grains, essence of raisin bran with iced coffee, medium toast and pleasant acidity. Finishes with that roasted acidity and earthy hops, lightly balanced, bitterness and clean finish. Light and easy with substance, it's a damn shame this style gets passed over. A terrific easy drinker when you need something dark and alot of it. The nose and flavor gives me that satisfying dose of roasted malt and coffee nuances with a lighter body. 713 characters 3.39/5 rDev -11.5% look: 3.5 \| smell: 3.75 \| taste: 3.25 \| feel: 2.75 \| overall: 3.5 Black, pours a thin offwhite head. Smell of roasted malt and dark choc. The taste is similar, with a real dry finish (like cooking chocolate). Low carbonation, feels very watery. Ok if you are after a mid strength dark ale. 227 characters 3.52/5 rDev -8.1% look: 3 \| smell: 3.5 \| taste: 3.5 \| feel: 3 \| overall: 4 Today's brew is Black Cat an English Dark Mild Ale, a quintessential English session ale. This is the first English one I've tried as the style is not commonly imported; it should be interesting to see if they can get a full bodied flavour from such a low ABV of 3.4%. Poured from a 500ml bottle into a nonic pint. A: Clear deep ruby body with off-white lace. Looked similar to Guinness Extra Stout until the head died down. S: Pretty rich aroma for a mid-strength: chocolate with a roast malt base and some nutty/earthy hop notes in the background. So it's a bit of a mix of Pale Ale and Stout aromas. T: Surprising in the flavour profile with much bolder than expected notes; smoky malts, chicory, nutty/earthy hops and a slight bitter finish. It's a touch watery but it is only 3.4% ABV, quite possibly the lightest beer I've reviewed however it isn't light on flavour [actually that honour goes to Grand Ridge Almighty Light @ 2.7% ABV]. M: Mid to light bodied, watery as noted above, with flat(ish) carbonation. D: For what you get this is a decent brew - almost a light beer with the flavour of a full strength, in fact I've had full strength beers that struggle to have as much going on as this does. Would be inter
What is the capital of Tuvalu?	What is the Capital of Tuvalu? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Tuvalu The Capital City of Tuvalu is the city of Funafuti. The population of Funafuti in the year 2002 was 4,492. Tuvalu, formerly known as The Ellice Islands, is an English speaking island nation in the Pasific Ocean. Additional Information
"Which American poet's epitaph is ""Quotes The Raven Nevermore""?"	The Raven - Poem by Edgar Allan Poe The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door - Only this, and nothing more." Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December, And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow; - vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore - For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore - Nameless here for evermore. And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating, "'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door - Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; - This it is, and nothing more." Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer, "Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you"- here I opened wide the door; - Darkness there, and nothing more. Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals ever dared to dream before; But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token, And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, "Lenore?" This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, "Lenore!" - Merely this, and nothing more. Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before. "Surely," said I, "surely that is something at my window lattice: Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore - Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; - 'Tis the wind and nothing more." Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore; Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door - Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door - Perched, and sat, and nothing more. Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore. "Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou," I said, "art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the Nightly shore - Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly, Though its answer little meaning- little relevancy bore; For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being Ever yet was blest with seeing bird above his chamber door - Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door, With such name as "Nevermore." But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. Nothing further then he uttered- not a feather then he fluttered - Till I scarcely more than muttered, "other friends have flown before - On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before." Then the bird said, "Nevermore." Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken, "Doubtless," said I, "what it utters is its only stock and store, Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful Disaster Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore - Till the dirges of his Hope that melancholy burden bore Of 'Never - nevermore'." But the Raven still beguiling all my fancy into smiling, Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door; Then upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird
From which film, for which Chaplin wrote the music, did Petula Clark have a number one with 'This Is My Song'?	Charlie Chaplin Discography at Discogs Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr. Profile: Born April 16th, 1889, in London – died December 25th, 1977, in Vevey (Switzerland). Chaplin was a British comedy actor, and one of the most important personalities in the silent film genre. One of his most famous movies is "The Great Dictator", a satiric movie about Hitler and the Nazi regime. Chaplin wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed the music for most of his films. Chaplin developed a passion for music as a child, and taught himself to play the piano, violin, and cello. From "A Woman of Paris" (1923) onwards he took an increasing interest in the musical accompaniment to his films. With the advent of sound technology, Chaplin began using a synchronised orchestral soundtrack – composed by himself – for "City Lights" (1931). He thereafter composed the scores for all of his films, and from the late 1950's to his death, he scored all of his silent features and some of his short films. Though Chaplin was not a trained musician & he could not read sheet music, and he needed the help of professional composers such as David Raksin, Raymond Rasch & Eric James when creating his scores, his participation & creative genius in the process could not be denied. Chaplin's composition "Smile", composed originally for "Modern Times" (1936) and later set to lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons, was a hit for Nat King Cole in 1954. For "Limelight", Chaplin composed "Terry's Theme", which was popularized by Jimmy Young as "Eternally" (1952). Finally, "This Is My Song", performed by Petula Clark for "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967), reached number one on the UK and other European charts. Chaplin also received his only competitive Oscar for his composition work, as the Limelight theme won an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1973 following the film's re-release. As a filmmaker, Chaplin is considered a pioneer and one of the most influential figures of the early twentieth century. In 1975 he was knighted as a Knight Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Sites:
Which river rises on the Tibetan Plateau, flows northwest and then south and southwest to enter the Arabian Gulf in the Seven Rivers area south of Karachi?	Indus Valley - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Indus Valley Wikis History of Asia Indus Valley: Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics (Redirected to Indus River article) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Indus" redirects here. For other uses, see Indus (disambiguation) . Indus River (Darya Sindh) Sindh, Sindhu, Hindu, Abasin, Sengge Chu, Yìndù Hé River Satellite image of the Indus River basin, Pakistan . Countries Confluence of the Sengge and Gar rivers - location 3,200 km (2,000 mi ) approx. Basin 1,165,000 km2 (450,000 sq mi ) approx. Discharge 6,600 m3/s (230,000 cu ft/s ) approx. Thal Canal from the Indus river, Pakistan The Indus River ( Sanskrit : सिन्धु Sindhu "River"; Urdu : سندھ Sindh; Sindhi : سندھو Sindhu; Punjabi سندھ; ਸਿੰਧੂ Sindh; Hindko سندھ Sindh; Avestan : सिन्धु Harahuti; Pashto : اباسين Abāsin "The Father River"; Persian : آب-ا-سن Ab-e-Sin or حندو Nilou ("indigo waters"); Arabic : السند‎ Al-Sind; Tibetan : སེང་གེ།་གཙང་པོ; Wylie : Sênggê Zangbo "Lion River"; Chinese : 森格藏布/狮泉河/印度河; pinyin : Sēngé Zàngbù/Shīquán Hé/Yìndù Hé; Greek : Ινδός Indós; Turki : Nilab) is a major river which flows through India and Pakistan . Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar in Tibet Autonomous Region , the river runs a course through the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir and then enters Northern Areas ( Gilgit - Baltistan ), flowing through the North in a southerly direction along the entire length of the country, to merge into the Arabian Sea near port city of Karachi in Sindh . The total length of the river is 3,180 kilometers (1,976 miles) and is Pakistan 's longest river. The river has a total drainage area exceeding 1,165,000 square kilometers (450,000 square miles). The river's estimated annual flow stands at around 207 cubic kilometers, making it the twenty-first largest river in the world in terms of annual flow. Beginning at the heights of the world with glaciers , the river feeds the ecosystem of temperate forests, plains and arid countryside. Together with the rivers Chenab , Ravi , Sutlej , Jhelum , Beas and two tributaries from the North West Frontier and Afghanistan, the Indus forms the Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers) delta of Pakistan . Contents 13 External links Description The Indus provides the key water resources for the economy of Pakistan - especially the Breadbasket of Punjab province , which accounts for most of the nation's agricultural production, and Sindh . The word Punjab is a Persian words panj meaning Five, and āb meaning Water, giving the literal meaning of the Land of the Five Rivers. The Five rivers after which Punjab is named are the Jhelum , Chenab , Ravi , Beas and the Sutlej . The river also supports many heavy industries and provides the main supply of potable water in Pakistan . The ultimate source of the Indus is in Tibet ; it begins at the confluence of the Sengge and Gar rivers that drain the Nganglong Kangri and Gangdise Shan mountain ranges. The Indus then flows northwest through Ladakh and Baltistan into Gilgit , just south of the Karakoram range. The Shyok River , Shigar and Gilgit streams carry glacial waters into the main river. It gradually bends to the south, coming out of the hills between Peshawar and Rawalpindi . The Indus passes gigantic gorges 4,500-5,200 metres (15,000-17,000 feet) deep near the Nanga Parbat massif . It flows swiftly across Hazara , and is dammed at the Tarbela Reservoir . The Kabul River joins it near Attock . The remainder of its route to the sea is in plains of the Punjab and Sindh , and the river becomes slow-flowing and highly braided. It is joined by Panjnad River at Mithankot . Beyond this confluence, the river, at one time, was named Satnad River (Sat = seven, Nadi = river), as the river was now carrying the waters of the Kabul River, the Indus River and the five Punjab rivers. Passing by Jamshoro , it e
In which Dickens novel does 'Eugene Wrayburn' marry 'Lizzy Hexam'?	Counting Down Charles Dickens' Greatest Novels. Number 5: Our Mutual Friend \| TIME.com Follow @TIMECulture When I was living abroad after college, my Aunt Helen, who is the most well-read person I know, used to mail me secondhand copies of her favorite novels. I suspect she thought that the only way she was going to get me to fall in love with Henry James was if his were the sole English-language books in my possession. But once I had done due diligence with The Golden Bowl and The Wings of the Dove, she sent me Our Mutual Friend. I liked the look of it — so pleasing, with its orange Penguin binding and its affable title. I imagined, rather literally, that there’d be a lot of Pickwickian amiability in Our Mutual Friend. I did not imagine it would open with a boat on the Thames at night, a hook trailing through the sludge and snagging on the waterlogged body of a dead man. (READ: Counting Down Dickens’ Greatest Novels. Number 7: The Pickwick Papers ) Our Mutual Friend was Dickens’ last completed novel, serialized in 1864-65. Henry James, who reviewed it for The Nation, hated it. It is “the poorest of Mr. Dickens’ works,” he writes — “poor with the poverty not of momentary embarrassment, but of permanent exhaustion.” James was right about one thing: Dickens was exhausted. He was suffering from poor health when he began the novel, then he endured a traumatic railway accident in June 1865, and five years later he died of a stroke, at age 58. But Mr. James, if you think this is Dickens’ poorest novel, then I have a paperback called Barnaby Rudge to sell you. Our Mutual Friend has one major flaw, for which I can’t quite forgive it. (More on that later.) But it also has some of Dickens’ strangest, most haunting characters. It groups these characters in some of his strangest, most haunting constellations. And it is a marvel of psychological interrogation tempered by structural discipline. As far as it reaches into the dark recesses of human experience, it always circles back to the river, and the bodies that are fished from its depths. The older Dickens grew, the fonder he got of overarching metaphors, so make what poetic assumptions you will of the fact that John Harmon, the rich man at the heart of Our Mutual Friend’s inheritance plot, made his fortune as a dust contractor. (Think of it as the Victorian version of waste management.) When to dust Mr. Harmon returns, his will reveals that he has left his money to his estranged son, also named John, but only on condition that this son marry a girl the father has chosen. She is Bella Wilfer, the pretty, spirited, slightly petulant daughter of a humble clerk. But whether young John Harmon would have consented to marry her is a mystery, because the body dragged to shore by Gaffer Hexam and his daughter Lizzie in the novel’s macabre opening scene is identified as his. The exposition above is delivered not by an omniscient narrator but as gossip. The denizens of high society are very interested in the fate of John Harmon’s fortune, and led by a glittering nouveau-riche couple called the Veneerings, they question Harmon’s solicitor, Mortimer Lightwood, at the first of a seemingly perpetual sequence of banquets and drawing-room gatherings. This device runs through the book, allowing the John Harmon plot to perform double duty. For the reader, it is the main, twisting thrust of the narrative, and its characters are the heart of the story. For the Veneerings it is a running soap opera, peopled by two-dimensional players of salacious interest: the boatman and his beautiful daughter, bereft Bella and the “golden dustman” Mr. Boffin, the elder John Harmon’s humble servant, who inherits in place of the son and scales the social ladder by virtue of his windfall. Mortimer and his friend and fellow solicitor, the moody Eugene Wrayburn, travel between the two worlds; they are called from the Veneerings’ home to view John Harmon’s drowned body in the morgue, which begins a connection to river society that alters their lives. You don’t have to guess whether Dickens prefers the air at the high altit
Who wrote the 'Roxy Music' number one hit 'Jealous Guy'?	Which Version Is Best: Jealous Guy \| Smooth Radio Which Version Is Best: Jealous Guy 20th December 2014, 06:00 John Lennon 's original version of 'Jealous Guy' is one of his most covered songs. But is it the best version or does Roxy Music's cover take that accolade? Jealous Guy - John Lennon vs Bryan Ferry Jealous Guy - John Lennon The original version of Jealous Guy was written by John Lennon and appeared on his ‘Imagine’ album from 1971. It wasn't initially released as a single but in 1985, the song reached number 65 in the UK. It's reported that Lennon wrote the song when he was in The Beatles ; it didn't make it onto any of their albums though, so Lennon used it with the lyrics changed to reflect on his relationship with Yoko, and how possessive he became of her while The Beatles were breaking up. Jealous Guy - Roxy Music In 1981, Roxy Music covered Jealous Guy as a tribute to Lennon, who was murdered on December 9, 1980. Their version went to number one in the UK. Best version? Roxy Music - the production gives it the edge. Which is your favourite version of 'Jealous Guy'? Let us know via the comment box below.
Which ruler's name translates from the Egyptian for 'Great House'?	Pharaoh Pharaoh What does the word 'pharaoh' mean? 'Pharaoh' is the term we use today to describe the rulers of ancient Egypt. Where does the word 'pharaoh' come from? 'Pharaoh' is actually a Greek word that is based on an Egyptian word that meant 'great house'. When this word was first used, it referred to the palace of the king and its greatness, not just to the king himself. We use the word 'pharaoh' today to mean the ruler of ancient Egypt. Did any women become the pharaoh of Egypt? There was one woman to claim the throne of Egypt, and call herself the pharaoh - her name was Hatshepsut. She claimed that she had the right to rule Egypt. Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for about fifteen years before she was succeeded by her step-son Thutmosis III.
What in World War II was 'Operation Torch'?	Operation Torch - Invasion of North Africa 60,000 men Operation Torch - Planning: In 1942, having been persuaded of the impracticality of launching an invasion of France as a second front, American commanders agreed to conduct landings in northwest Africa with the goal of clearing the continent of Axis troops and preparing the way for a future attack on southern Europe. Intending to land in Morocco and Algeria, Allied planners were forced to determine the mentality of the Vichy French forces defending the area. These numbered around 120,000 men, 500 aircraft, and several warships. It was hoped that as a former member of the Allies, the French would not fire on British and American forces. To aid in assessing local conditions, the American consul in Algiers, Robert Daniel Murphy, was instructed to gather intelligence and reach out to sympathetic members of the Vichy French government. While Murphy conducted his mission, planning for the landings moved forward under the overall command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The naval force for the operation would be led by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham. Initially dubbed Operation Gymnast, it was soon renamed Operation Torch. The operation called for three main landings to take place at Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers. Operation Torch - Contact with the Vichy French: Endeavoring to accomplish his objectives, Murphy provided evidence suggesting the French would not resist and made contact with several officers, including the commander-in-chief of Algiers, General Charles Mast. While these men were willing to aid the Allies, they requested a meeting with a senior Allied commander before committing. Meeting their demands, Eisenhower dispatched Major General Mark Clark aboard the submarine HMS Seraph. Rendezvousing with Mast and others at Cherchell, Algeria on October 21, 1942, Clark was able to secure their support. In preparation for Operation Torch, General Henri Giraud was smuggled out of Vichy France with the aid of the resistance. Though Eisenhower had intended to make Giraud the commander of French forces in North Africa after the invasion, the Frenchman demanded that he be given overall command of the operation. This was refused and Giraud became a spectator. With the groundwork laid with the French, the invasion convoys sailed with the Casablanca force departing the United States and the other two sailing from Britain. Eisenhower coordinated the operation from his headquarters at Gibraltar ( Map ). Operation Torch - Casablanca: Slated to land on November 8, 1942, the Western Task Force approached Casablanca under the guidance of Major General George S. Patton and Rear Admiral Henry K. Hewitt. Consisting of the US 2nd Armored Division as well as the US 3rd and 9th Infantry Divisions, the task force carried 35,000 men. On the night of November 7, pro-Allies General Antoine Béthouart attempted a coup d'etat in Casablanca against the regime of General Charles Noguès. This failed and Noguès was alerted to the impending invasion. Landing to south of Casablanca at Safi as well as to the north at Fedala and Port Lyautey, the Americans were met with French opposition. Approaching Casablanca, Allied ships were fired upon by French shore batteries. Responding, Hewitt directed aircraft from USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Suwannee (CVE-27) to attack targets in the harbor while other Allied warships, including the battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59), moved inshore and opened fire. The resulting fighting saw Hewitt's forces sink the unfinished battleship Jean Bart as well as a light cruiser, four destroyers, and five submarines. After weather delays at Fedala, Patton's men succeeded in taking their objectives and began moving against Casablanca. To the north, operational issues caused delays at Port-Lyautey, and initially prevented the second wave from landing. As a result, these forces came ashore under artillery fire from French troops in the area. Supported by aircraft from carriers offshore, the Americans pushed forward and secured their objectives. In the south, French forces slowed th
'Will's Neck' is the highest point in which range of English hills?	Quantock Hills, Wills Neck descent thu to Reason They Build Mountain Bikes intro - YouTube Quantock Hills, Wills Neck descent thu to Reason They Build Mountain Bikes intro Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 16, 2014 Hammering down the back of Wills Neck, the highest point on the Quantocks. Category
Her 2009 album is called 'Quiet Nights', so which Canadian jazz singer and pianist is married to Elvis Costello?	Diana Krall \| New Music And Songs \| Diana Krall About Diana Krall With her pre-bop piano style, cool but sensual singing, and fortuitously photogenic looks, Diana Krall took the jazz world by storm in the late '90s. By the turn of the century she was firmly established as one of the biggest sellers in jazz. Her 1996 album, All for You, was a Nat King Cole tribute that showed the singer/pianist's roots, and since then she has stayed fairly close to that tradition-minded mode, with wildly successful results. Krall got her musical education when she was growing up in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from the classical piano lessons she began at age four and in her high school jazz band, but mostly from her father, a stride piano player with an extensive record collection. "I think Dad has every recording Fats Waller ever made," she said, "and I tried to learn them all." Krall attended the Berklee College of Music on a music scholarship in the early '80s and then moved to Los Angeles, where she lived for three years before moving to Toronto. By 1990, she was based in New York, performing with a trio and singing. After releasing her first album on Justin Time Records, Krall was signed to GRP for her second, Only Trust Your Heart, and transferred to its Impulse! division for her third, the Nat King Cole Trio tribute album called All for You. Love Scenes followed in 1997, and in late 1998, she issued the seasonal Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. When I Look in Your Eyes followed in 1999. Whatever renown Krall had earned over the years for her work exploded with this album, which became an international best-seller and earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. It was also the first jazz album to be nominated for Album of the Year in 25 years. Krall's crossover success followed her as she performed in Lilith Fair the following year, and her songs cropped up everywhere from episodes of Sex in the City to films like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. In 2001 she released The Look of Love, featuring charts by legendary arranger Claus Ogerman, best known for working with bossa nova innovator Antonio Carlos Jobim in the '60s. The album topped the Billboard charts and went quintuple platinum in Canada, the first by a Canadian jazz artist to do so. The Look of Love also helped Krall win three Junos in 2002, taking home awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. In 2003, Krall married iconic British rock musician Elvis Costello. A year later, she issued The Girl in the Other Room. Covering a few standards, this album also included original material -- some co-written by Costello -- for the first time in her career. Returning to the large ensemble standards approach of her previous album, Krall released From This Moment On in 2006. She gave birth to twin sons in December of that year. In 2009, she teamed once again with The Look of Love arranger Ogerman for the bossa nova-themed Quiet Nights; the album performed well, debuting at number three on the Billboard Top 200. Krall returned three years later with Glad Rag Doll, a collection of early jazz and ragtime tunes from the '20s and '30s produced by T-Bone Burnett. 2014 saw her once again attempting something new with the album Wallflower, as she covered a selection of pop songs from the '60s onward by the likes of Bob Dylan, Elton John, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and the Eagles, all of whom had inspired her in her childhood. Wallflower saw release in February 2015. ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi
According to 'Acts', what peak was the location of the 'Ascension of Jesus'?	Why Is the Ascension of Jesus Important for You Today? Updated October 19, 2016. Scripture Reference The ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven is recorded in Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:36-53, Acts 1:6-12, and 1 Timothy 3:16. Ascension of Jesus - Story Summary In God's plan of salvation , Jesus Christ had been crucified for the sins of mankind, died, and rose from the dead. Following his resurrection , he appeared many times to his disciples. Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus called his 11 apostles together on the Mount of Olives, outside Jerusalem. Still not completely understanding that Christ's messianic mission had been spiritual and not political, the disciples asked Jesus if he was going to restore the kingdom to Israel. They were frustrated with Roman oppression and may have envisioned an overthrow of Rome. Jesus answered them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:7-8, NIV ) Then Jesus was taken up, and a cloud hid him from their sight. As the disciples were watching him ascend, two angels dressed in white robes stood beside them and asked why they were looking into the sky. The angels said: "This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:11, NIV) At that, the disciples walked back to Jerusalem to the upstairs room where they had been staying and held a prayer meeting. Points of Interest from the Ascension of Jesus Bible Story In the Bible, a cloud is often the expression of God's power and glory, as in the book of Exodus , when a pillar of cloud guided the Jews in the desert. Earlier, Jesus had told the disciples that after he ascended, the Holy Spirit would come down upon them with power. At Pentecost , they received the Holy Spirit like tongues of fire. Today, every born-again believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, who gives wisdom and power to live the Christian life . The command of Jesus to his followers was to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. The gospel first spread to the Jews, then to the Jewish/mixed race Samaritans , then to the Gentiles. Christians have a responsibility to spread the good news about Jesus to all who have not heard. Jesus' mission on earth had been accomplished. He returned to heaven, where he had come from. He took on a human body and will forever remain both God and man in his glorified state. The angels warned that someday Jesus will return in his glorified body, the same way he left. But instead of idly watching for the Second Coming , we should be busy with the work Christ assigned us. The ascension of Jesus is one of the accepted doctrines of Christianity. The Apostles' Creed , Nicene Creed , and Athanasian Creed all confess that Christ ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father . Question for Reflection It is an awesome truth to realize that God himself, in the form of the Holy Spirit, lives inside me as a believer. Am I taking full advantage of this gift to learn more about Jesus and to live a God-pleasing life?
At 1309 metres high, which Scottish mountain is the second highest mountain in Great Britain?	Mountains of Scotland - DocuWiki Mountains of Scotland [ edit ] Information The Mountains of Scotland may not be the highest, but they are certainly among the world's most beautiful. Released on a single DVD, this series of six programmes will take you on a stunning aerial journey around this unique and precious landscape. From the undulating tops of the high Cairngorm plateau to the rocky ridges and glens of the ranges to the West, Scotland's Mountains form a varied and dazzling array of landforms. These high places each have their own special character, their history and sometimes legends. Take a journey over and amongst this unique and precious landscape. There are six programmes on this DVD covering The Trossachs to Loch Rannoch : Nevis and Glencoe : The Grampians and Cairngorms : Torridon and the far north : Skye and Kintail : and finally some of the best elsewhere. Initially shown to wide acclaim on Scottish Television / Grampian as Binnein Nam Beann, this version contains the English soundtrack. Disclaimer: The information for episodes below is extra generic information about each mountain range taken from Wikipedia. The DVD itself contains only the name of each episode, not details. [ edit ] The Trossachs to Rannoch Moor The Trossachs (Scottish Gaelic, Na Trosaichean) itself is a small woodland glen in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It lies between Ben An to the north and Ben Venue to the south, with Loch Katrine to the west and Loch Achray to the east. However, the name is used generally to refer to the wider area of wooded glens and braes with quiet lochs, lying to the east of Ben Lomond. The scenic charms of this area came to popularity when Walter Scott extended his romantic portrayal of Scotland's past from border ballads to poems of a medieval past rich in chivalry and symbolism, with his 1810 poem Lady of the Lake giving a roll call of Trossachs place names, the lady herself being found on Loch Katrine. This was followed up by his 1817 historical novel Rob Roy romanticising the outlaw cattle thief Raibert Ruadh born by Loch Katrine and buried at nearby Balquhidder. Scotland's only lake, the Lake of Menteith, lies about 6 miles (10 km) to the south east of the glen, on the edge of the Trossachs area. Rannoch Moor is a large expanse of around 50 square miles (130 km2) of boggy moorland to the west of Loch Rannoch, in Perth and Kinross and Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Rannoch Moor is designated a National Heritage site. [ edit ] Nevis and Glencoe Ben Nevis (Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Scotland, close to the coastal town of Fort William. In common with many other Scottish mountains, it is known to locals as simply The Ben. However, if walkers and climbers from outside Scotland use the term "The Ben" they usually mean Ben Nevis. it attracts an estimated 100,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which are made using the well-constructed Pony Track from Glen Nevis on the south side of the mountain. For climbers and mountaineers the main attraction lies in the 700-metre-high cliffs of the north face: among the highest cliffs in Britain, they harbour some classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties, and are one of the principal locations in the UK for ice climbing. The summit, at 1,344 metres (4,406 feet) above sea level, features the ruins of an observatory which was permanently staffed between 1883 and 1904. The meteorological data collected during this period is still important for an understanding of Scottish mountain weather. C. T. R. Wilson was inspired to invent the cloud chamber after a period spent working at the observatory. Glen Coe (Gleann Comhann in Gaelic ) is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the southern part of the Lochaber committee area of Highland Council, and was formerly part of the county of Argyll. It is often considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland, and is a part of the designated National Scenic A
Which writer created the character of 'Detective Inspector Jack Frost'?	Farewell to Frost: The end of a detective story \| The Independent Farewell to Frost: The end of a detective story David Jason's character joins a long line of retired sleuths Saturday 3 April 2010 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online When a famous detective bites the literary dust there is only ever one culprit: the author, in the study, with the pen. Tomorrow, a television era will draw to a close with the last ever episode of A Touch of Frost. The real mystery that will grip viewers, however, is exactly how the grumpy Detective Inspector Jack Frost, played by David Jason, make his exit after 17 years on our screen. The ending of the two-parter (the first episode is broadcast tonight) is a closely guarded secret. In fact, two endings have been filmed to prevent leaks. "Whether he just hangs up his hat or is carried out feet first remains to be seen," Jason said. To kill or not to kill your detective is one of the biggest dilemmas successful with which crime authors have to wrestle. Television crime writer and Alex Rider author Anthony Horowitz, who created Foyle's War, said he would never kill off his char- acters, but added that for an elderly author a death at least ensures no one else can come along and take the character on. "I'm very glad I didn't kill Foyle when ITV axed the series last year, because they've just decided they want to bring it back," he said. "I put a bullet in Alex Rider at the end of the fifth novel and I was inundated with letters from parents and children. I had no intention of killing him – it was a cliffhanger. I don't like killing off my characters. They are so much a part of me. Why should I kill them? I'd prefer them to go into gentle retirement." Ruth Rendell, who writes the best-selling Inspector Wexford novels, explained why she would never write out her creation. "I wouldn't want to kill Wexford because I wouldn't want to bring him back, and that's what people find they have to do," she said. "I think it was an awful mistake to kill Morse because he was so popular. I don't know if Colin Dexter regrets that at all. I don't know how Wexford will end. I've got a few ideas, but I can't tell you because I will be inundated with mail. I may do nothing. He may just go on." Colin Dexter, the creator of Inspector Morse, has no regrets about the death of his detective, however. "I didn't kill him off," he said. "He died of natural causes. He drank a bottle of Glenfiddich every day, tried every day to give up smoking, and took pride in never taking any exercise. It was always to be expected that the old boy wouldn't last too long. "We had done 33 episodes and he aged and grew less fit as we went. He was over 60 and we don't want a doddery old boy solving crimes. I also felt I'd said enough about him. Fans were only really bothered about the relationship between Morse and Lewis and I was getting a little bit cliché ridden." He added: "I won't bring him back. Resurrections haven't got a good record – and some bishops might argue not even the greatest Resurrection of all. "I've written a couple of short stories about him as a teenager at Oxford University, but it's a good idea to say 'that's enough'." Starsky and Hutch Starsky and Hutch were tough, cool but also sensitive in this pioneering buddy cop show renowned for its jazz-funk theme tune, red Gran Torino and hip snitch called Huggy Bear. Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul played the cops who policed the streets of fictional Bay City in California for 93 episodes between 1975 and 1979. Sherlock Holmes With his pipe, cocaine habit and sidekick Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes has provided the template for the brilliant but flawed detective. Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 56 short stories and four novels between 1893 and 1927 and the character has been played by numerous actors, most recently Robert Downey Jr. Poirot, Hercule Poirot The famous Belgian was created by crime-writer supreme Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot appeared in 33 novels and 51 short stories between 1920 and 1975, often alongside his friend, Captain Arthur Hastings. Since 1989,
Which French footballer was World Footballer of the Year in 1998 and 2000?	Zinedine Zidane, the best football player in the world Zinedine Zidane Zinedine Yazid Zidane, (often incorrectly spelled ZinÃ©dine, Arabic: زين الدين زيدان‎ transliteration: Zīn ad-Dīn Zīdān), (born June 23, 1972), popularly nicknamed Zizou, is a former French football player of Kabyle Algerian descent who starred for both the French national team and for four club teams, most recently Real Madrid. Zidane is often considered to be the best footballer of his generation and one of the greatest of all time. A midfielder, his elegant dribbling, balance, passing ability, shot accuracy, shot selection, and well-placed free kicks have made him one of the game's finest players and the natural successor of Michel Platini as France's top playmaker. His precise control over the flow of the game and his ability to hold and protect the ball remain highly regarded. Zidane received international attention with his two headed goals in the 1998 World Cup final against Brazil that essentially won his country's first ever title. He has been elected FIFA World Player of the Year three times (1998, 2000, 2003), a record that has only been matched by Ronaldo, and once as European Footballer of the Year (1998). In 2004, Zidane was added to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers selected by PelÃ© as part of FIFA's centenary celebrations. As announced on 25 April 2006, Zidane retired from international football after the 2006 World Cup Final on 09 July 2006. Club Career Zidane was born in Marseille, France and raised in La Castellane, a government-sponsored housing project (citÃ© HLM) in the northern suburbs of Marseille (the "Quartiers Nord"). Though born in Marseille, Zidane has never played for Olympique de Marseille. Zidane got his start in football at an early age, when he joined the US Saint-Henri club. He moved on to Septemes Sports Olympiques after Saint-Henri's coach convinced its director to sign him. After leaving Septemes at the age of 14, Zidane participated in the first year junior selection for the league championship. He was called in for three days at the sport regional centre in Aix-en-Provence, where Jean Varraud, AS Cannes' recruiter, took notice of the French-Algerian player. Zidane ventured off to Cannes for what was intended to be a six-week stay, but he remained at the club for four years to play with professionals. After spending four years with Bordeaux, he was transferred to Italy's Juventus F.C. for a fee of Â£3 million. In 2001, Zidane was transferred from Juventus to the Spanish club Real Madrid on a four-year contract. The transfer fee was â‚¬66 million, making him the most expensive player in football history. His fellow Galacticos at Madrid included David Beckham, RaÃºl GonzÃ¡lez, LuÃs Figo, Ronaldo, and Roberto Carlos. He scored a spectacular winning goal in a 2-1 win over the German team Bayer Leverkusen in the 2001-2002 Champions League Final in Glasgow's Hampden Park. On 7 May 2006, Zidane played his last home game for Real Madrid at the famous Santiago BernabÃ©u stadium. His team-mates wore special jerseys that had "ZIDANE 2001 - 2006" written on the bottom of the club logo. As expected, the Real Madrid fans gave him a warm reception and kept cheering him throughout the whole game. The opponent team was Villarreal CF and, unfortunately for Zidane, the game ended in a 3-3 draw. He scored the second goal for Real Madrid without any major celebration. After the game, Zidane swapped jerseys with Juan Roman Riquelme, the Villarreal CF and Ar
Near which town or city is the 'Legoland' theme park?	LEGOLAND Florida Amusement Park Map COMMITMENT TO QUALITY LEGOLAND® Florida is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions and the all-new water park, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun! There are currently five other LEGOLAND Parks in the world – LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND Deutschland near Günzburg, Germany and LEGOLAND Windsor outside of London and just opened LEGOLAND Malaysia —the sixth LEGOLAND Park and first in Asia. The LEGOLAND theme parks are a part of Merlin Entertainments Group, the second largest attractions operator in the world. Prices, times and schedules subject to change without notice. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Mini figure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2015 The LEGO Group. LEGOLAND FLORIDA IS A PART OF THE MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP®. Contact us at (877) 350-5346. Star Wars™ and all characters, names and related indicia are © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Book a Stay
The character 'James Bond' was created by Ian Fleming, but who wrote the book 'Carte Blanche' featuring 'James Bond'?	James Bond History - Discover The Secret Agent's Origins And More SEE ALSO – Top Ten James Bond Cars That I Would Love To Own A new novel, written by William Boyd, is planned for release in 2013. Additionally, Charlie Higson wrote a series on a young James Bond, and Kate Westbrook wrote three novels based on the diaries of a recurring series character, Moneypenny. The fictional British Secret Service agent has also been adapted for television, radio, comic strip, and video game formats in addition to having been used in the longest continually running and the second-highest grossing film series to date, which started in 1962 with Dr. No, starring Sean Connery as Bond. As of 2013, there have been twenty-three films in the Eon Productions series. The most recent Bond film, Skyfall (2012), stars Daniel Craig in his third portrayal of Bond; he is the sixth actor to play Bond in the Eon series. There have also been two independent productions of Bond films: Casino Royale (a 1967 spoof) and Never Say Never Again (a 1983 remake of an earlier Eon-produced film, Thunderball). The Bond films are renowned for a number of features, including the musical accompaniment, with the theme songs having received Academy Award nominations on several occasions, and one win. Other important elements which run through most of the films include Bond’s cars, his guns, and the gadgets with which he is supplied by Q Branch. James Bond History As the central figure for his works, Ian Fleming created the fictional character of James Bond, an intelligence officer in the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6. Bond was also known by his code number, 007, and was a Royal Naval Reserve Commander. James Bond Name Fleming took the name for his character from that of the American ornithologist James Bond, a Caribbean bird expert and author of the definitive field guide Birds of the West Indies. Fleming, a keen birdwatcher himself, had a copy of Bond’s guide and he later explained to the ornithologist’s wife that “It struck me that this brief, unromantic, Anglo-Saxon and yet very masculine name was just what I needed, and so a second James Bond was born”. He further explained that: “When I wrote the first one in 1953, I wanted Bond to be an extremely dull, uninteresting man to whom things happened; I wanted him to be a blunt instrument … when I was casting around for a name for my protagonist I thought by God, (James Bond) is the dullest name I ever heard.” —Ian Fleming, The New Yorker, 21 April 1962 Inspiration Fleming based his fictional creation on a number of individuals he came across during his time in the Naval Intelligence Division during World War II, admitting that Bond “was a compound of all the secret agents and commando types I met during the war”. Among those types were his brother, Peter, who had been involved in behind-the-lines operations in Norway and Greece during the war. Aside from Fleming’s brother, a number of others also provided some aspects of Bond’s make up, including Conrad O’Brien-ffrench, Patrick Dalzel-Job and Bill “Biffy” Dunderdale. Tastes Fleming also endowed Bond with many of his own traits, including sharing the same golf handicap, the taste for scrambled eggs and using the same brand of toiletries. Bond’s tastes are also often taken from Fleming’s own as was his behavior, with Bond’s love of golf and gambling mirroring Fleming’s own. Fleming also used his experiences of his espionage career and all other aspects of his life as inspiration when writing, including using names of school friends, acquaintances, relatives and lovers throughout his books. Background It was not until the penultimate novel, You Only Live Twice, that Fleming gave Bond a sense of family background. The book was the first to be written after the release of Dr. No in cinemas and Sean Connery’s depiction of Bond affected Fleming’s interpretation of the character, to give Bond both a sense of humor and Scottish antecedents that were not present in the previous stories. In a fictional obituary, purportedly published in The Times, Bond’s pare
Carole Klein achieved fame under what name?	Carole King - Environmental Activist, Pianist, Songwriter, Singer - Biography.com Famous People Named Carole Synopsis Born in New York City in 1942, singer and songwriter Carole King has written or co-written over 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists. Many of her most popular works – including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" for The Shirelles, "Take Good Care of My Baby" for Bobby Vee and "You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman)" for Aretha Franklin – were written in partnership with her first husband, Gerry Goffin. Early Songwriting Career Singer; songwriter; pianist. Born Carol Klein on February 9, 1942, in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Brooklyn, Carole King's amazing musical gift was apparent from the time she was a toddler. Already an accomplished pianist by the time she turned 10, King began writing a multitude of songs by her early teens. At James Madison High School, she chose the new last name "King" for herself as a stage name and formed her first quartet, the Co-Sines. She attended Queens College in New York, where she met Neil Sedaka, Paul Simon and Gerry Goffin—all future famous songwriters like herself. She briefly dated Sedaka, who produced a hit song entitled "Oh! Carol!"; her response ("Oh! Neil!") did not do nearly as well. Despite that minor setback, however, she forged ahead with her career and began a romantic relationship and songwriting partnership with Goffin. After she became pregnant at the age of 17, the couple quickly married in 1960 and continued to write impressive songs. The duo so impressed music publisher Don Kirshner that he signed them to his Aldon Music empire, where they established themselves immediately by writing the hit singles "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" for The Shirelles, "Take Good Care of My Baby" for Bobby Vee and "Up on the Roof" for the Drifters. As the 1960s progressed, the Goffin/King partnership flourished and the couple wrote dozens of hit singles, including "You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman)" for Aretha Franklin, "Goin' Back" for Dusty Springfield (and later The Byrds) and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" for the Monkees. Though she never felt out of place as a woman navigating the testosterone-heavy world of the music industry, King did realize she was different from her housewife peers: "Living with Gerry in New Jersey suburbia, I was surrounded by the wives of doctors, accountants, lawyers. With a pen in one hand and a baby in the other, I was a real oddity: a working woman." The Goffin/King partnership came under increasing strain as the 1960s continued. Even as their songwriting matured, their relationship fell apart as Goffin's numerous infidelities took their toll. (According to a biography by Sheila Weller, King even helped buy a house for one of his mistresses and a daughter they had together.) King and Goffin jointly formed a small record label, Tomorrow, but it soon disintegrated along with their marriage. King famously documented her relationship's collapse in her 1967 solo song, "The Road to Nowhere." King and Goffin divorced the following year and she officially began her solo career. In 1968, she moved with her two daughters to Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles to join fellow musicians James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, among others, in a creative songwriting community. She met Toni Stern, a female lyricist, with whom she wrote the single, "It's Too Late," a song that would later become one of her biggest hits as a singer. Of that era she later recalled, "Toni was wonderful help with the transition from writing with Gerry to writing songs on my own … I didn't have the courage initially. James inspired me a lot. I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor." Around the same time, King signed to Lou Adler's Ode label and briefly formed a group called The City with Danny Kortchmar and Charles Larkey; she would later marry Larkey in 1970. The City only put out one album, Now That Everything's Been Said. The group didn't tour because of King's stage fright; the album was therefore never p
Who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with John Hulme in 1998?	The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 John Hume, David Trimble The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 John Hume David Trimble Prize share: 1/2 The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 was awarded jointly to John Hume and David Trimble "for their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland" Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1998". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 6 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1998/>
'Charolais' and 'Semental' are both breeds of what?	Comparison with Other Breeds 20 20 a Estimates for Hereford, Angus and Red Angus were adjusted to the level of heterosis expected in 3-way F1 crosses (estimates of 23.9 lb was added for 400-d weight, and 15.0 lb was added for 550-d weight) to provide for unbiased comparisons to 3-way F1 crosses by Continental sire breeds. b Frame scores were calculated from height using the equation recommended in Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement, Beef Improvement Federation (BIF, 1996). c Actual age at puberty (ranging from 84 to 100%) and adjusted age at puberty, adjusted to remove bias due to differences in percentage expressing first oestrus when observation of oestrus was discontinued in early May by adding i(s) where i is the expected negative deviation from the true mean in standard deviation (s) units. These preliminary results suggest that the Limousin breed in the USA has made significant progress in fertility traits while losing very little, if anything, in carcase yield and dressing percentage over the last 30 years. From Germplasm Evaluation Program Progress Report No. 21 on www.marc.usda.gov under Online Information. Comparison of Limousin with British, Continental and Tropical breeds in Australia. Presented at the International Limousin Conference September 2000 Background and Industry Context This project is part of an overall Co-operative Research Centre breeding strategy to identify, by progeny test, the sires, breeds and crosses of Australian beef cattle best suited to the meat quality specifications of our domestic and export markets. The experiment used nine sire breeds (Brahman, Santa Gertrudis, Charbray, Belmont Red, Charolais, Limousin, Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn) mated to Brahman cows. Belmont Red is a composite breed derived from Africander, Shorthorn and Hereford. The offspring from each sire were allocated to finishing on pasture in northern Australia or to feedlots in northern and southern Australia. They were fed to three market end points; Domestic (180 - 260 kg. carcase wt.) Korean Export (220 -280 kg. carcase wt.) and Japanese Export (280 - 400 kg. carcase wt.). Twelve sires per breed were used with a target of 15 progeny per sire. The CRC experiment was designed to achieve these targets over three years of mating. Approximately half the sires were replaced each year to provide links between years and increase calves per sire from some sires. Cattle targeted for the domestic market were fed for 70 days on a commercial feedlot ration. For the Korean Market they were fed for 100 days and for the Japanese market they were fed for 150 days. The trial includes a comparison of Limousin X Brahman with pure Brahman and also a comparison of Limousin X Brahman with Charolais X Brahman. Results The breeds were compared for a wide range of traits including weights, carcase traits and meat quality traits. Table 1 shows the effect of sire breed on birthweight, weaning weight and yearling weight. The Charolais sired calves were heavier at all weights than the other breeds. Limousin X Brahman were 25 kg heavier at yearling age than Brahmans. Table 1. 168 Table 3 shows the effects of sire breed on measures of meat quality in steers. Limousin X Brahman cattle had the lowest levels of intra muscular fat percentage (IMF%), were intermediate for cooking loss (%) and ultimate pH. They were low for peak force and instron compression which both indicate greater tenderness. Limousin X Brahman were slightly better than Charolais X Brahman for all objective meat quality measurements except IMF%. They were significantly better than purebred Brahmans for all objective meat quality measurements except IMF%. Table 3. Effect of sire breed on intramuscular fat percentage (IMF%), cooking loss, ultimat
In the English judiciary system, what position is ranked immediately below the Lord Chief Justice?	English law \| Britannica.com English law THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about the conflict between British courts and the European Court of Human Rights on the question of “whole life” (similar to “life without the possibility of parole” in the United States) criminal sentencing. © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner ) Learn about this topic in these articles: in constitution: Great Britain The English constitution and the English common law grew up together, very gradually, more as the result of the accretion of custom than through deliberate, rational legislation by some “sovereign” lawgiver. Parliament grew out of the Curia Regis, the King’s Council, in which the monarch originally consulted with the great magnates of the realm and later with commoners who... in constitutional law: Characteristics of constitutions It is often asserted that the United States has a written constitution and the United Kingdom an unwritten one. In one sense this is true: in the United States there is a formal document called the Constitution, whereas there is no such document in the United Kingdom. In fact, however, many parts of the British constitution exist in written form; for this reason, most scholars prefer to... in Sir William Blackstone English jurist, whose Commentaries on the Laws of England, 4 vol. (1765–69), is the best-known description of the doctrines of English law. The work became the basis of university legal education in England and North America. He was knighted in 1770. in Thomas, Cardinal Wolsey Wolsey’s influence on England’s judicial institutions was far more substantial. Possessed of a great legal mind, he extended the jurisdiction of the Star Chamber—the King’s Council sitting as a court—and used it to impose Henry’s justice on lawless nobles. The conciliar committee that he delegated to hear suits involving the poor soon evolved into the Court of Requests (1529). in Assize of Northampton (1176), group of ordinances agreed upon by King Henry II of England and the magnates in council at Northampton. The ordinances were issued as instructions to six committees of three judges each, who were to visit the six circuits into which England was divided for the purpose. The first part of the assize repeated the substance of some provisions of the Assize of Clarendon (1166), but with... in court baron (“baron’s court”), medieval English manorial court, or halimoot, that any lord could hold for and among his tenants. By the 13th century the steward of the manor, a lawyer, usually presided; originally, the suitors of the court ( i.e., the doomsmen), who were bound to attend, acted as judges, but the growing use of juries rendered their function obsolete. The... in court leet an English criminal court for the punishment of small offenses. The use of the word leet, denoting a territorial and a jurisdictional area, spread throughout England in the 14th century, and the term court leet came to mean a court in which a private lord assumed, for his own profit, jurisdiction that had previously been exercised by the sheriff. in Court of Augmentations in Reformation England, the most important of a group of financial courts organized during the reign of Henry VIII; the others were the courts of General Surveyors, First Fruits and Tenths, and Wards and Liveries. They were instituted chiefly so that the crown might gain better control over its lands and finances. in Court of Chancery In England the common-law courts became firmly established as the principal organs of royal justice by the 14th century. In earlier days they had exercised a wide jurisdiction in framing and applying the rules of the common law, but their most creative period was over. A large body of rules, many of them highly technical and artificial, had come into existence; the common law was increasingly... in Court of Common Pleas English court of law that originated from Henry II’s assignment in 1178 of five members of his council to hear pleas (civil disputes between individuals), as dist
If you were born on St. Valentine's Day, what star sign are you?	Astrology: Why Your Zodiac Sign and Horoscope Are Wrong Astrology: Why Your Zodiac Sign and Horoscope Are Wrong By Pedro Braganca \| October 23, 2007 12:16pm ET MORE It's a great conversation starter: "What's your sign?" But before you ask or answer that question, consider this: Your zodiac sign corresponds to the position of the sun relative to constellations as they appeared more 2,200 years ago! The science behind astrology may have its roots in astronomy but don't confuse these two disciplines. Astronomy can explain the position of the stars in the sky but it’s up to you to determine what, if anything, their alignment signifies. In short, as you'll see below, your zodiac sign is not what you think it is, and your corresponding horoscope can't be right. [Read: Wobbly Earth Means Your Horoscope Is Wrong ] The Constellations of the Zodiac The ecliptic, or the position of the Sun as it’s perceived from the revolving Earth, passes through the constellations that formed the Zodiac - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Zodiac signs were originally determined by which constellation the Sun was "in" on the day you were born. Early astronomers observed the Sun traveling through the signs of the Zodiac in the course of one year, spending about a month in each. Thus, they calculated that each constellation extends 30 degrees across the ecliptic. However, a phenomenon called precession has altered the position of the constellations we see today. Precession and Astrology The first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere was once marked by the zero point of the Zodiac. Astronomers call this the vernal equinox and it occurs as the ecliptic and celestial equator intersect. Around 600 BCE, the zero point was in Aries and was called the "first point of Aries." (Figure 1) The constellation Aries encompassed the first 30 degrees of the ecliptic; from 30 to 60 degrees was Taurus; from 60 to 90 degrees was Gemini; and so on for all twelve constellations of the Zodiac. Unbeknownst to the ancient astrologers, the Earth continually wobbles around its axis in a 25,800-year cycle. This wobble—called precession—is caused by the gravitational attraction of the Moon on Earth's equatorial bulge. Over the past two-and-a-half millennia, this wobble has caused the intersection point between the celestial equator and the ecliptic to move west along the ecliptic by 36 degrees, or almost exactly one-tenth of the way around. This means that the signs have slipped one-tenth—or almost one whole month—of the way around the sky to the west, relative to the stars beyond. For instance, those born between March 21 and April 19 consider themselves to be Aries. Today, the Sun is no longer within the constellation of Aries during much of that period. From March 11 to April 18, the Sun is actually in the constellation of Pisces! (Figure 2) See also Figure 3, which demonstrates the precession of the equinoxes from 600 BCE to 2600. Your "Real Sign" The table below lists the dates when the Sun is actually within the astronomical constellations of the Zodiac, according to modern constellation boundaries and corrected for precession (these dates can vary a day from year to year). You will most likely find that once precession is taken into account, your zodiac sign is different. And if you were born between November 29 and December 17, your sign is actually one you never saw in the newspaper: you are an Ophiuchus! The eliptic passes through the constellation of Ophiuchus after Scorpius. Now you really have something cool with which to start that conversation! Check out your “real” zodiac sign below and see what the sky looked like on your birthday by going to the Birthday Sky application. Capricorn - Jan 20 to Feb 16 Aquarius - Feb 16 to Mar 11 Pisces - Mar 11 to Apr 18 Aries - Apr 18 to May 13 Taurus - May 13 to Jun 21 Gemini - Jun 21 to Jul 20 Cancer - Jul 20 to Aug 10 Leo - Aug 10 to Sep 16 Virgo - Sep 16 to Oct 30 Libra - Oct 30 to Nov 23 Scorpius - Nov 23 to Nov 29 Ophiuchus - Nov 29 to Dec 17 Sagit
In the classic 1933 film 'King Kong', what is the name of the island where 'Kong' is discovered?	King Kong (1933) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The greatest and most famous classic adventure-fantasy (and part-horror) film of all time is King Kong (1933). Co-producers and directors Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack (both real-life adventurers and film documentarians) conceived of the low-budget story of a beautiful, plucky blonde woman (Fay Wray) and a frightening, gigantic, 50 foot ape-monster as a metaphoric re-telling of the archetypal Beauty and the Beast fable. [Fay Wray mistakenly believed that her RKO film co-star, 'the tallest, darkest leading man in Hollywood,' would be Cary Grant rather than the beast. Later in her life, she titled her autobiography "On the Other Hand" in memory of her squirming in Kong's grip.] The major themes of the film include the struggle for survival on the primitive, fog-enshrouded, tropical Skull Island between the ardent and energetic filmmakers (led by Robert Armstrong), the hero (Bruce Cabot in a part originally offered to Joel McCrea), the voodoo natives, and the forces of nature (the unique Beast creature); unrequited love and the frustration and repression of violent sexual desires. However, the primitive, giant ape must also struggle against the forces of urban civilization and technology when it is exploited for profit and returned for display in New York City during a time of economic oppression. From the start of the picture, its clever screenplay by James Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose (based on a story by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace) suggested the coming terror. The film was shot during the spring and summer of 1932 in the confines of the studio. Due to their limited budget for sets, Cooper and Schoedsack used the jungle locale from the latter's previous film The Most Dangerous Game (1932) - an adventure film that also starred Fay Wray. When released, it broke all previous box-office records. Its massive, money-making success helped to save RKO Studios from bankruptcy. The following scenes for the 1938 re-release (the film was re-released four times from 1933 to 1952 - in 1938, 1942 and 1946), that were excised by censors after the Production Code took effect in 1934, were restored in more recent editions of the film: the Brontosaurus' killing (biting) of three sailor victims in the swamp (instead of five in the original) Kong's stripping/peeling of Fay Wray's clothing (and sniffing) while holding her unconscious in his palm Kong's killing of natives on a scaffold in the village, and the stomping of a native during the attack Kong's chewing-biting of a New Yorker victim and his drop of a woman from the Empire State Building window after mistaking her for Ann The giant spider-pit sequence was not restored, but lost (during the filming of Peter Jackson's 2005 remake, he recreated the sequence using remaining stills and animations from the original script). This remarkable film received no Academy Awards nominations - it would have won in the Special Effects category if there had been such a category. The film contained many revolutionary technical innovations for its time (rear projection, miniature models about 18 inches in height, and trick photography, etc.), and some of the most phenomenal stop-motion animation sequences and special effects ever filmed (by chief technician Willis O'Brien, famed for his first feature film The Lost World (1925)). A wildly dramatic musical score by Max Steiner enhanced the action of the story. It was the first feature-length musical score written specifically for a US 'talkie' film, and was the first major Hollywood film to have a thematic score rather than background music, recorded using a 46-piece orchestra. After the score was completed, all of the film's sounds were recorded onto three separate tracks, one each for sound effects, dialogue and music. For the first time in film history, RKO's soun
In the 1897 novel 'Dracula', at which seaport in England does the title character make landfall in a violent storm?	Chapter 1: Summary This novel is not told in a straightforward, chronological, omniscient manner, like many nineteenth-century novels. Instead, it is composed of a collage of letters, journal entries and diary jottings, in addition to a portion of a ship's log, various newspaper clippings, and even a "phonograph diary." Since the story is basically a mystery, this technique is highly effective in sustaining suspense, for there are literally dozens of narrative pieces for readers to fit together before they can see the complexity of the novel resolved and the entirety of Stoker's pattern. Stoker most likely borrowed this approach to his novel from Wilkie Collins, who used the same technique in his "detective" novel The Woman in White (1860). Jonathan Harker's journal entries begin on May 3, sometime in the late nineteenth century. The young London lawyer has been traveling by train across Europe and is currently in Budapest, in route to Count Dracula's estate, located somewhere in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania—the "land beyond the forest." Harker has been sent by his London law firm to complete the final transactions for a transfer of real estate, which the Count has recently purchased in England, and thus far, Harker is very pleased with his trip. He is favorably impressed with Budapest, and he remarks that already he can tell that he is leaving the Western world behind him and that he is "entering the East," a section of Europe whose peoples and customs will be, for the most part, strange and unfamiliar. At the beginning of his journey, the tenor of his narrative is low-key—that is, Harker records what he contemplates, what he sees, and what he eats (in regard to the latter, he jots off a couple of reminders to himself to obtain certain recipes for his fiancée, Mina Murray). As his journal entries continue, Harker continues to record the details of the exotically spiced meals which he dines on, plus descriptions of the many old castles which he sees perched atop steep hills in the distance. The train dawdles on through the countryside, and Harker continues to describe the colorfully costumed peasants whom he sees; he is especially fascinated by the local garb of the swarthy, rather fierce looking men of the region, for they remind him of bandits, but he says that he has been assured that they are quite harmless. At the eve of twilight, when Harker's train reaches Bistritz, not far from the infamous Borgo Pass, Harker disembarks and checks into the "delightful ... old fashioned" Golden Krone Hotel (Count Dracula has instructed him to stay here). Before retiring for the night, Harker reads a note of cordial welcome from Count Dracula, then he records some of the local stories about the Pass, as well as some of the other local beliefs and superstitions. For example, the Borgo Pass marks the entry into Bukovina, and the Pass itself has been the scene of great fires and centuries of massacres, famine, and disease. Coincidentally, Harker's arrival at Bistritz is on the eve of St. George's Day, a night when "evil things in the world ... have full sway." At first, Harker is unconcerned about these local superstitions, but after he witnesses an old peasant woman's fearful awe of the name "Dracula," and after he realizes the extent of her fear for his safety, and after he finally accepts her gift of a rosary to ward off evil spirits, Harker begins to become a bit uneasy about setting off the next day for the Borgo Pass, despite the fact that Dracula's carriage will be waiting for him when he arrives late on the eve of St. George's Day. The morning of the departure does not bode well: A considerable crowd of peasants has gathered around the coach, muttering polyglot words which all seem to be variants of the word vampire; then, almost as if it happens en mass, the crowd makes the sign of the cross and points two fingers at him (a superstitious sign of blessing for a good, safe journey). The coach is off, and in contrast to the rugged road and th
Justin Timberlake first entered the pop charts in 195 as a member of which boy band?	Music \| The boys in the bands The boys in the bands Justin Timberlake, Nick Carter, BBMak, O-Town, Dream Street BY SEAN RICHARDSON It�s been five years since the release of the first Backstreet Boys disc. Backstreet Boys (Jive) went on to sell 14 million copies, launching the teen-pop explosion that ruled the charts at the turn of the millennium. Britney Spears and �N Sync soon joined the party, and together the three Jive labelmates came to rule the pop charts before most of them were old enough to order a beer. Now Britney is about to turn 21, and the boy-band wars have entered a new phase: 21-year-old �N Sync star Justin Timberlake and 22-year-old Backstreet Boy Nick Carter have just released their first solo albums. With bubblegum dance pop faltering on the charts, the boys are trying to breathe new life into their careers by moving in a more mature direction. Justin is the youngest, cutest, and most prominent member of boy-band nation: he�s the one who got to date Britney, and he�s also the one most likely to make a George Michael transition from teen idol to respectable pop star. He was the lead songwriter on the most recent (and best) �N Sync album, Celebrity (Jive), which featured inspired collaborations with A-list producers BT and the Neptunes. Working with the Neptunes production team, he was responsible for the �N Sync hit "Girlfriend," so it�s not surprising that the same players are on board for his new Justified (Jive). The Neptunes have spent most of the last year concentrating on their own outrageous rock band, N.E.R.D., who just won the second annual Shortlist Prize for their debut album, In Search Of . . . (Virgin). On the first single from Justified, "Like I Love You," they cue up a slammin� hard-funk drumbeat that borders on rock, and they turn the hardcore rappers Clipse loose in the outro. Justin starts the song off whispering come-ons, then quickly slides into a smoky R&B croon; eventually he works his way up to an exaggerated falsetto. The hooks are even more obscure than those on the Neptunes� previous foray into reductivist teen pop, Britney�s "I�m a Slave 4 U." But the groove is unstoppable, and Justin�s vocals put his loverboy act across. Like George Michael before him, Timberlake has emerged from his teen-pop years with the voice of a blue-eyed soul man: he grew up in Memphis, and he says his favorite singers are Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Figure in his well-honed dance moves and it�s no wonder many pop fans accused him of aping Michael Jackson when he debuted "Like I Love You" at the MTV Video Music Awards a few months ago. There�s more where that came from on Justified, especially on the liquid bounce of "Rock Your Body," the Neptunes� sharpest MJ homage since No Doubt�s "Hella Good." And though the Neptunes� rhythm tracks are some of the edgiest and most dangerous in contemporary pop, their Virginia homeboy Timbaland puts up some stiff competition on Justified with the four tracks he produced (the Neptunes are credited with seven). He turns up the heat on "(And She Said) Take Me Now," which starts off with a funky stab of clavinet and a seductive whisper from guest vocalist Janet Jackson. The stormy ballad "Cry Me a River" is Justin�s most soulful performance since the �N Sync hit "Gone"; it�s also the album�s most nuanced production. Given its 63-minute length, the disc does come up a little short on hooks. And Timberlake�s songwriting tends to be more professional than passionate. But he�s got the voice to go with his looks, and his tastes are quite a bit more adventurous than you might expect from a charter member of a middle-of-the-road boy band. Like Timberlake, Nick Carter was the youngest and cutest member of his group � but the ratio of melody and bombast to groove and attitude is much more favorable on his new Now or Never (Jive) than it is on Justified. The album isn�t as sonically ambitious as Justified, and since its October 29 release, it hasn�t been as strong a contender on the Billboard charts � unlike Justified, it failed to crack the Top 10 the week it came out. Carte
'The Pleiades' and 'Crab Nebula' are in which constellation?	Crab Nebula http://sirtf.caltech.edu/Education/Messier/m1.html Location on the sky: The Crab Nebula is a winter object. Look towards the south in January at about 9 pm and find the constellation Taurus. Taurus can be identified by two large star clusters: The Pleiades and The Hyades. The Hyades form a ï¿½Vï¿½ shape. Located at one end of the ï¿½Vï¿½ is the bright red giant star Aldeberan. Follow the leg of the ï¿½Vï¿½ through Aldebaran to the Crab Nebula indicated by a star symbol in the figure to the left. Images shown below, at different wavelengths, cover a 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree area of the sky centered on the nebula. The images are taken from the SKYVIEW Virtual Observatory maintained under NASA ADP Grant NAS5-32068 with P.I. Thomas A. McGlynn under the auspices of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) at the GSFC Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics. SKYVIEW contains catalogs and surveys from x-ray to radio observations. The site is located at http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/
What name is given to a large semi-circular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof and situated typically at the church's eastern end?	ARTH 1700 Study Guide (2012-13 Gunhouse) - Instructor Gunhouse at Georgia State University - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. ARTH 1700 Study Guide (2012-13 Gunhouse) ARTH 1700 Study Guide (2012-13 Gunhouse) StudyBlue Established the worlds first city states on the fertile crescent. Built towering temple platforms called ziggurat The white temple, Uruk First rulers to identify themselves as gods Used multileveled figures to depict scenes The Stele of Naram-Sim Ishtar Gate, 575 BCE, Babylonia Early Dynastic Period Unification of upper and lower Egypt occurred around 2900-3000 BCE Palette of King Narmer Old Kingdom sculptures were rigid and made of hard stone to preserve them for eternity New Kingdom -Deities had their ow separate temples -Ziggurat -Religious leader and royalty were the only ones allowed into the actual temple Sumerian Period stone had to be imported representation of harvest festival Presentation of offerings to Inanna, From Uruk, Iraq, ca. 3200-3000 BCE. Sumerian Period Great Pyramids, Giseh egypt, Fourth Dynast, (three different pyrapmids MenKaure 2490 - 2472 BC khafre 2520-2494 BC and Khufu 2551-2528 BCE The Great Pyramids of Gizeh took the shape of the Ben-Ben th emblem of the sun) Dates: ca. 2570 - 2544 BCE Location: Giza, Egypt Goats trading seeds & cattle fording a canal fording of the Nile was a metaphor for the passage to the afterlife. the reliefs combine stereotypical poses for humans & animals with unconventional postures & anecdotal details. Culture: Egypt Period: New Kingdom -used the temple during her life to worship gods and once she died people went their to worship her -not buried there, not a tomb! Location: Deir el-Bahri New Kingdom ( 1290-1224BC) four portraits of Pharoah Ramses dominates his mortuary temple at Abu Simbel. Ramses very important: great empire builder of the new kingdom, expanded egypt rule through Africas 3rd catarak limestone Honor himand demonstrate his divine nature Images ofthe pharaoh Ramses and the small one is the sun god Faces east(solar alighnment) ca. 1353-1335 BCE, sandstone New Kingdom combines female/male body characteristics - elongated face -Amarna -Aten is god in picture c. 1353-1335 BCE, limestone ------heated/cooled due to removable walls, water, ventilation Minoan period, Aegean men are portrayed as dark-skinned women are portrayed as light-skinned Mycanaean -minoan pillar in middle b/c minoans were forced to create it. -lintel -Greece (The largest sculpture in the prehistoric. Aegean is the relief of controling lions that fills the relieving triangle of Mycenae's main gate.) Aegean, Mycenean stone not even or the same size shape of a beehive lintel stone about door is big Mycenean Used for mixing water and wine Hole in bottom - visitors pour wine inside, drains onto grave for deceased Corinth, Greece Corinthian inverted the black-figure technique of vase painting Artist painted black silhouettes & then incised linear details within the forms Orientalizing period -young greek stands rigidly upright, fists clenched -Archaic smile ca. 530 BCE, marble, Archaic period, was painted wears a rectangular garment with a belt around the waist, archaic smile, curled hair, some naturalism, little detail of the body besides some breast definition, missing arm projecting from the body Archaic Period Location: From Chios? Significance: This showed the development of showing the female form under drapery since women could not be shown nude Archaic Period central row of columns divides cella into two aisles 1:2 ratio of facade and flank columns columns have pronounced swelling at shafts Archaic Period Rigidly frontal torso, archaic smile, almond eyes -Classical Period Doric order but frieze (band going around top) is ionicArtist: Ictinus and Kallicrates Entasis: columns distorted to compensate for nature Location: Acropolis, Athens, Greece Perfection of Greek Temple Typology. Athens, greece The seated statue of Khafre Gizeh The statue of Menkaure & Khamerenebty Gizeh The rel
Preceding 'Cubs', what name is given to the youngest section of the Scouting movement in the UK?	Great Paxton And The Offords Scout Group. The History Of Scouting Robert Baden-Powell returned to England a national hero, after defending the town of Mafeking for seven months from the besieging Boer troops, the first real triumph in the Boer War. When he returned, he discovered that many boys and young men were avidly reading his book Aids to Scouting. This book was intended as a military training manual, teaching soldiers techniques such as observation, tracking, initiative... He met with various people in youth movements across the country, and was persuaded to write a new version aimed at teenage boys, Scouting for Boys was published in 1908 (after a camp on Brownsea Island, where B-P. tried out his ideas on four patrols of boys from London and Bournemouth). Scouting for Boys was initially printed in six fortnightly parts, and sold very quickly. Baden-Powell had originally intended the scheme outlined in Scouting for Boys to supplement the programmes of youth organisations like the Boys Brigade and the Boy's Clubs. But boys not in other youth movements bought the book, and set themselves up as Patrols of Scouts, and found themselves leaders to train them. It was soon realised that some form of organisation was required to support these Scouts. At the out-set the one thing Scouting could not be called was an Organisation, as it was far from organised. Baden-Powell was still an active soldier in Northumberland, which kept him far from the hub of Scouting in London. The initial rush for membership was handled by C. Arthur Pearson & Co., the publisher of Scouting for Boys and the newly published Scout magazine. It was soon seen that a break from the publisher was needed to get the Movement the status it deserved. The Movement slowly evolved, being very democratic at the grass-roots level, with the Scout Leaders having a fairly free reign with what they did, as long as it was within the ideals of Scouting. The next year the Scout Association opened its first offices in London, finally breaking away from the publishers. In 1910 Baden-Powell retired from the Army to devote his time to the Scouting Movement. This year also saw the first census of Scouts in the UK, indicating over a hundred thousand Scouts in the UK. So, in less than three years, Scouting had a firm footing. Originally Scouting was a movement for boys between the ages of 11 and 18, and as early as 1909 Scoutmasters were facing the problem of younger brothers wanting to join in the fun. Some just turned a blind eye to the age of some of the boys, others formed Patrols and Troops of Junior or Cadet Scouts. The problem wasn't just confined to younger brothers, but also to sisters as well. In 1909 at the Crystal Palace Rally, he came across a Patrol, who claimed to be Girl Scouts. Baden-Powell was all in favour of allowing girls to become Scouts (in separate troops), but had to change his mind due to the pressures of Edwardian society. It was not considered right that young ladies should be out-and-about, camping, hiking, etc. He addressed this problem by setting up the sister movement the Girl Guides in 1910, with the help of his sister and his wife. To address the problem of what to do with the younger brothers, Scouting first turned a blind eye to the unofficial Troops that were forming. In 1916 he came up with a new Scheme, under the title Wolf Cubs based around the Jungle Books of his close friend Rudyard Kipling, with the Cubs having their own distinct uniform, badges, motto, sign, salute, etc. Wolf Cubs dealt with those too young to be Scouts, what was to be done with those too old to be Scouts, in 1917 he set up a scheme for Senior Scouts, which changed its name to Rover Scouts the next year, for anyone over the age of 18, with Outdoor Adventure and Service as the mainstays of its programme. In 1964, the Boy Scout Association commissioned a working party to look into how Scouting in the UK should progress. The General Report of 1966 made radical reforms to th
Near which town or city in the 'Lightwater Valley' theme park?	Lightwater Country Shopping Village Book Events Online Welcome to Lightwater Country Shopping Village Relax and browse a fabulous selection of great gifts for the whole family, take advantage of plenty of free parking and enjoy a sumptuous lunch or afternoon tea in our great value granary cafe. Take a look at our special events programme, from fashion shows to charity events, or register for the Lightwater Country Shopping Village loyalty scheme and automatically qualify for amazing benefits. These include a free parking permit, which gives you access to the front row of the car park, exclusive deals and discount offers. We’re located just ten minutes from junction 50 of the A1 motorway. From here, take the A61 towards Ripon followed by the A6108 towards the village of North Stainley. For those of you with satellite navigation, please use HG4 3HT ensuring your option directs you to Lightwater Valley. Travelling by bus? We recommend utilising the Dales & District Bus service within our immediate locality. Service 159 stops at Lightwater Valley click here for timetable. From Leeds and Harrogate, the Transdev 36 runs daily to Ripon bus station. Alternatively, take a look at our free Monday bus service running on the 2nd Monday of each month calling at Richmond, Catterick, hackforth, Crakehall & Bedale. Shopping Village Winter Opening Times: From Monday 2nd January 2017 - 31st March 2017 Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm Lets Get Social Welcome to Lightwater Country Shopping Village Relax and browse a fabulous selection of great gifts for the whole family, take advantage of plenty of free parking and enjoy a sumptuous lunch or afternoon tea in our great value granary cafe. Take a look at our special events programme, from fashion shows to charity events, or register for the Lightwater Country Shopping Village loyalty scheme and automatically qualify for amazing benefits. These include a free parking permit, which gives you access to the front row of the car park, exclusive deals and discount offers. We’re located just ten minutes from junction 50 of the A1 motorway. From here, take the A61 towards Ripon followed by the A6108 towards the village of North Stainley. For those of you with satellite navigation, please use HG4 3HT ensuring your option directs you to Lightwater Valley. Travelling by bus? We recommend utilising the Dales & District Bus service within our immediate locality. Service 159 stops at Lightwater Valley click here for timetable. From Leeds and Harrogate, the Transdev 36 runs daily to Ripon bus station. Alternatively, take a look at our free Monday bus service running on the 2nd Monday of each month calling at Richmond, Catterick, hackforth, Crakehall & Bedale. Shopping Village Winter Opening Times: From Monday 2nd January 2017 - 31st March 2017 Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm
What is the North African dish of crushed wheat or course flour steamed over broth called?	The Foods of North Africa \| News The Foods of North Africa Source: Industry Operations ; Retailers As a food writer who has written and studied the national cuisines surrounding the Mediterranean for more than 40 years, I approach the cooking of the region in terms of its key flavors and tastes—the tang of its lemons and pomegranates; the soft textures of its dates and capers; the striking and unexpected combinations of its vegetables and fruits; its olives and olive oil—because these are among the things that Mediterranean food is all about. The foods of northern Africa are based on these and other flavors inherent to that region. But there is no such thing as northern African cuisine. The cooking of each of these countries—Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt—has it own distinct personality. A World-Class Cuisine To develop a great cuisine, a nation must have four attributes—an abundance of fine ingredients, a variety of cultural influences, a great civilization and the existence of a refined palace life. Morocco is blessed with all four of those attributes. Situated only a few miles from the straits of Europe, with a Mediterranean coast, an Atlantic Coast, five mountain ranges and an encompassing desert, Morocco has a wealth of raw ingredients, including: the mint, olives and quinces of Meknes; the oranges and lemons of Fez and Agadir; the pomegranates of Marrakesh; the almonds, lamb and za’atar of the Souss; the dates of Erfoud; and the spices that for thousands of years have been brought to this country. There are four Moroccan dishes that are world-class—bisteeya, mechoui, djej emsmel and couscous. Bisteeya is the most sophisticated and elaborate Moroccan dish, a combination of incredibly tasty flavors. It is a huge pie of the thinnest, flakiest pastry, filled with three layers—spicy pieces of pigeon or chicken, lemony eggs cooked in a savory onion sauce and toasted, sweetened almonds. The Food of Tunisia Tunisia has a cuisine so entirely its own that it will never be mistaken for the cooking of its neighbors. Tunisian cuisine is very healthy with a strong emphasis on grains, fresh fruits, fish and vegetables. And as a base for cooking—limpid, luscious olive oil. It is decidedly different from the sophisticated, luxurious palace cookery of Morocco and the humbler, simpler cuisines of Egypt and Algeria. The original Tunisians were Berbers, known for simple good cooking. Over the centuries numerous other culinary forces were brought to bear on this land: Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Moorish, Turkish, Italian and French—bringing recipes and techniques that melded into a strong vivid, colorful and extremely tasty national cuisine. The first major theme is its heat, a spicy pepperiness. Ever since hot red peppers were introduced to the Mediterranean, Tunisians have used them more than any other country. Fiery peppers play a role in many dishes, usually in the form of the famous harissa paste, a mixture of sun-dried peppers pounded with spices and garlic and packed into jars under a coating of oil. This thick, red, fiery sauce is a pillar of the Tunisian kitchen. In Tunisian home cooking, many soups, stews and sauces begin the same way: The cook stirs some tomato paste into a spoonful of hot olive oil; when the paste turns glossy and gives off a good aroma, some harissa, diluted with water and stirred until smooth, is added to the pot, along with the vegetables, liquid, herbs and spices. This method not only tames the harissa, but creates a creamier sauce. The second major theme is the sweeping use of olive oil as a cooking medium through North Africa. On the highways of Tunisia’s coastal plane one drives through great orchards containing millions of olive trees, producing superb fruit and oil. Tunisians do not have as many recipes as Moroccans for cooking olives. But one of the most interesting olive dishes I have ever tasted was in Tunisia; a highly aromatic ragout of stuffed olives—humble, piquant, complex, offbeat and delicious. A Love of Vegetables A third theme, and one that Tunisians share with Moroccans, Egyptians an
The 'Daiquiri' cocktail was named after a town in which country?	Daiquiri Facts - Daiquiri Recipe By Sam Dangremond May 29, 2015 1. The Daiquiri was not created by a Cuban. An American engineer named Jennings Cox invented the recipe around 1900. 2. There are five versions of the classic daiquiri and none have strawberry: Daiquiri #1 or Daiquiri Classico (Rum, Lime, Sugar), Daiquiri #2 (Rum, Orange Curacao, Orange Juice), Daiquiri #3 (Rum, Lime, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Sugar), Daiquiri # 4 (Rum, Lime, Sugar, Maraschino Liqueur), Daiquiri # 5 (Rum, Lime, Grenadine, Maraschino Liqueur, Sugar). Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3. The combination of rum, lime and sugar has been around before the Daiquiri; Ti Punch (French Agricole rum, lime wheel, and sugar syrup), Caipirinha (cachaça, limes, raw sugar), Medford Sour (New England style rum, lemon juice and simple syrup). It was Carta Blanca Style that defined the drink. 4. What defined the Daiquiri was the use of Carta Blanca Rum (Cuban aged and filtered) which was new at the time of the drink's inception. Most Popular 5. The Hemingway Daiquiri was originally a frozen drink. 6. Hemingway drank his daiquiris by the double earning the nickname "Papa Doble" with a record of 16 doubles in one sitting. 7. The Daiquiri was introduced to America when it was served at the Army & Navy Club in Washington, D.C. in 1909. 8. The Daiquiri and rum cocktails became popular during World War II when grain rations restricted whiskey and beer. 9. The drink is named after a beach in Santiago, Cuba. 10. Bartender David Embury, in the 1948 "The Art of Mixing Drinks," lists the Daiquiri as one of the six basic cocktails to master, along with the Martini, Manhattan, Jack Rose, Old Fashioned, and Sidecar. 11. John F. Kennedy drank them even after the embargo. 12. Fredo Corleone drank Banana Daiquiris. 13. The first Daiquiris were served over ice. 14. The " Daiquiri Time Out " started in Boston as a way to push through life many challenges or reset the palate. 15. The "Snaiquiri" began in Austin, TX as a shift drink in the cocktail community and is a miniature drink. 16. National Daiquiri Day is July 19. 17. Purists say that granulated sugar should always be used instead of simple syrup. 18. The Cuban pronunciation—which we at T&C like to honor—is "dye-ker-ree." Our daiquiri expert—and the rum he created specifically for the cocktail When the three bartenders who launched the cocktail-focused spirits company The 86 Co . set out to make a rum, they wanted to recreate the type of rum that inspired classic drinks like the daiquiri, the mojito, and the Cuba Libre. Co-founders Simon Ford (who was the first bartender to cross over to the corporate side of the spirits industry as a brand ambassador—for Plymouth Gin), Jason Kosmas (below) and Dushan Zaric (founders at NYC's Employees Only and authors of the book Speakeasy ) chose that path after asking their industry friends what they thought was missing in the rum category and hearing the nearly universal response that bartenders wanted "a true, Carta Blanca, Cuban-style, aged and filtered rum." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Carta Blanca rum—a category that Havana Club , which is unobtainable in the U.S., falls into (it was also the first style of Bacardi)—works so well because it's very dry and has strong grassy, vanilla, and citrus notes, Kosmas says. "The English they have this tradition of using blackstrap molasses, the kind of stuff you have it in your cabinet at home, and they tend to age it so it's very heavy. On the other side you have the French; they make agricole and the result is very vegetal and more brandy-like," he says. "Carta Blanca is kind of in the middle." The Carta Blanca decline happened gradually, starting in the 1960s and 70s, he says, when people wanted lighter, less flavorful spirits. The Cuban embargo also limited access to rum. Vodka took over. "For me, that style of rum is a piece of cocktail archaeology," Kosmas says. "We're resurrecting it." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Determined to bring it back, Ford traveled to the Savoy, the world-famous hotel bar i
Which mountain in Europe do the French call 'Mount Cervin', and the Italians 'Monte Silvio'?	The Courier Week 48 by The Courier Newspaper - issuu issuu www.thecourier.es Friday, January 20, 2012 We’re the dog’s b******s (sorry, the cat’s whiskers) Peter and his ‘teacher’ Billy 100,000 REASONS WHY PETER IS TOPS WE knew his column would spark great interest among pet lovers, but it seems that every one of our estimated 100,000 readers wants advice from our animal behaviour expert PETER SINGH. And the problem most people seem to be barking about is, you guessed it, BARKING. Peter, a top dog psychologist (or behaviourist as he prefers to call himself) has an enviable record of success in weaving his animal magic on troublesome pets - so we invited him to write a weekly column and asked readers to submit questions about the behaviour of their cats and dogs. And boy, did you bombard the poor man! We have published a selection of your letters on the Centre Pages, along with Peter’s replies, and apologise to those whose questions do not appear this week. Meanwhile, Peter is ready, willing and able to keep handling a bumper mailbag, so please keep the questions coming. Last night, as we went to press, he told us: “I have had a terrific response from readers of The Courier and it is always a pleasure to help owners and their dogs to live a more harmonious life together. “I hope the Alicante region is a little more peaceful this week, with less barking!’’ Now turn to Pages 24, 25 and 30 - and if you have any questions, email the man himself at [email protected] DEATH SHIP ‘WAS TOP HEAVY’ DOOMED cruise liner Costa Concordia may have been dicing with death even before its launch in 2006, according to one of its first passengers. Torrevieja businessman Keith Barry (pictured left), himself a former shipbuilder, marvelled at the size and ornateness of the massive Italian vessel during a 2007 voyage with wife Keiley and daughter Jessica. But he was not unduly surprised when the ship keeled over after running aground off the Italian coast last week, leaving 11 people dead and 24 unaccounted for. ‘’I remember sitting in the spa on the 14th floor, looking around at all the marble embellishment and thinking ‘This ship is top heavy,’ he recalled yesterday (Thursday). ‘’Whilst that would not have been responsible for it running aground, it may well have EXCLUSIVE By DONNA GEE been the reason it keeled over. ‘’Having said that, it was an amazing ship and one of the best cruises I have been on. ‘’The facilities were excellent, the food fantastic and I would happily do it all again.’’ When TKO broadcaster Dennis Christian cruised on the Costa Concordia in 2008, he sensed another potential danger area soon after he and his partner Gretta boarded ship at Barcelona. Because of the arrival of different passengers at each port, many of the newcomers had to wait THREE DAYS before being given a vital safety drill. Torrevieja-based Christian, who recalls Turn to Page 4 LITTLE AND LARGE: The bow of the Costa Concordia dwarfs Keiley and Jessica Barry 2 Friday, January 20, 2012 Hey Bonzo, stop lying there like a piece of wood TELEPHONE 96 692 1003 679 096 309 JUNGLE DRUMS E-MAIL [email protected] WEB www.thecourier.es HEAD OFFICE Calle Luis Canovas Martinez 1. Urb Aguas Nuevas, Torrevieja 03183, ALICANTE PHONE: 96 692 1003 Email: [email protected] OPENING HOURS Mon - Fri 1030 to 1730 EDITOR Donna Gee ADVERTISING SALES 96 621 1003 [email protected] TELESALES 96 621 1003 616 332 178 Sally Los Alcazares, San Javier 618 391 491 Myra Quesada, Rojales, Torrevieja, San Miguel Tel. 618 583 765 Jean La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig Tel. 618 898 034 Therese Guardamar, La Marina, Santa pola, Gran Alacant Tel 616 332 178 Writers Donna Gee Amanda Black Sally Bengtsson Rebecca Marks Jeanette Erath Alex Trelinski Dave Silver Steve Bott Tony Mayes Jake Monroe Affiliations Publication Published by Rainbow Media, S.L. Printed by Localprint S.L Depósito legal A - 132 - 2011 The Courier, its publishers, members of staff and its agents do not accept responsibility for claims by advertisers nor can it be held responsible for any errors in advertisemen
Which volcano, one of the Lipari Islands, is nicknamed 'The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean'?	What Volcano In The Lipari Islands Is a Lighthouse? @ Super Beefy \| Filed Under: The World Leave a Comment The Lipari Islands is a group of small islands off the north coast of Sicily. The mythical Aeolus, Greek lord of the winds, was thought to live on one of the Lipari Islands, so the islands were once known as the Aeolian Islands. One of the Lipari Islands was also thought to be the home of the god of fire and the forge, who was called Vulcan by the Romans. This island, called Vulcano, still boasts a smoking volcanic crater. The most well-known of the Lipari Islands is Stromboli, which was formed by a volcano that is still active. Stromboli has been belching fire and smoke since the beginning of recorded history. Its often called the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean,” for at night the glow of this volcano can be seen for many miles by sailors in the surrounding seas. People still live at the base of Stromboli, in the shadow of the smoldering volcano! Stromboli is 3,000 feet high, and the surrounding waters are 7,000 feet deep. Stromboli thus rises some 10,000 feet from the floor of the Mediterranean! Read More Also, any literature on baseball written in the 1800's does not credit Abner Doubleday with the invention either. But if my... 2016-12-28T23:28:08+00:00 I'm not saying that whoever wrote this did not research this at all but I am saying this explanation of the origins of baseball... 2016-12-28T23:19:30+00:00 IT TOOK ME OVER WINTER BREAK 12 DAYS 3 HOURS 5 MINUTES AND 36 SECONDS. 2016-12-28T02:49:36+00:00 The math here is false. The fundation of how this was worked out is how long it takes to count to 100 in seconds; which is fine... 2016-11-08T22:41:08+00:00 I've always wanted to know where that word got its etymology from and what the word truly meant. My parents and grandparents... 2016-10-27T04:26:31+00:00
Which Swiss cheese was named after a valley near the city of Berne?	Urban Dictionary: emmental cheese emmental cheese Emmental cheese (sometimes also called Emmentaler or Emmenthal) is a Swiss cheese. It first came from Switzerland. It is named after the Emmental, the valley of a river, near Berne. Emmental cheese was first made around 1292 in that region. Emmental cheese is left to ripen for a period of 6-7 weeks. Ripening it for 8-12 weeks gives a more spicy (salty) cheese. In Europe, about 464 200 tons of Emmental are produced each year. Emmental Cheese is the formal name for Swiss Cheese. When I was a kid, we used to refer to Swiss cheese as "rat cheese," because it was the type of cheese always depicted in cartoons featuring mice and rats. Later I learned that not all cheese with holes is Swiss cheese and not all Swiss cheese has holes.
Which starchy staple food of Africa, used to make 'Farofa Flour', also known as 'Manioc'?	African Food Staples Agriculture African Food Staples Most Africans won't need an introduction to our food staples, although it might not be known to everybody that, for example the cassava is nourishing 500 million people on a worldwide basis and has its origin in the Brazilian Amazon. For guests from temperate climates, Eurasia and North America, however, tropical food stables are a new world indeed. Therefore this introduction. Below an alphabetic list of the 31 most common food staples in Africa, vegetables, herbs and spices. Under each product/staple, you will find information concerning origin and use. Some historical information is also added under most of them. General Yams, plantains, green bananas and cassava are the essential staples in Africa. These vegetables are grown and used all over the continent, either on their own or combined with others. Meat, on the other hand, is often used merely as one of a number of flavorings, rather than as a main ingredient in cooking. Vegetables, beans and lentils are definitely the most popular food staples throughout the continent, although animal products are used whenever available. Food Production Most food staples are produced on small scale, in a household based subsistence economy in Africa. The typical household grows its main staples, such as millet, sorghum and groundnuts in savannah areas, with more emphasis on rice were there is sufficient water available. One or more cash crops, in this example groundnut, are mostly produced for sale, while other crops are mostly for local consumption. Additionally, many households have small gardens with horticulture around their compounds, that is when water and means of fencing are available. Horticulture may include vegetables such as plantains and onion and a variety of herbs and spices. These are consumed locally and sold on local markets. Other major food stables, such as wheat and rice, are also imported on a wide scale from Asia, Europe and North America, especially in countries where the climate does not admit wide scale cultivation of such basic food staples. Staples as Ingredients in Cooking Historically, the African taste and use of ingredients has changed a great deal. Before intercontinental trade started at a wide scale, the most important vegetable food staples were rice, sorghum, millet, barley and lentils. In the eastern part of the continent (especially in Kenya) Arabs did start the cosmopolitan trend in local cuisine, sailing in their dried fruits, rice, spices and expanding the diets of the coastal cal gardeners. They also brought oranges, lemons and limes from China and India, as well as domestic pigs. The British were the next to influence eating and drinking habits, importing new breeds of sheep, goats and cattle, together with strawberries and asparagus. They also planted high-quality coffee. In general European explorers and traders introduced several important food staples to the continent, after their first journeys to America and Asia. Important staples, which had been cultivated by the Indian cultures of the Americas, found their way to the "old continents". Beans, cassava, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes and sweet potatoes thus were introduced to Africa as a direct cause of the European exploring of the American continent. Asian seasonings like pepper, cinnamon, clove, curry and nutmeg were introduced as well. Today the principal food crops in the western part of the continent are cereals; millet, sorghum, rice and maize. Root crops such as manioc, cocoyams, sweet potato and yams are also important locally. Perennial cash crops include both groundnuts and soybeans. List of Food Staples BANANAS Wild banana has its origin in the tropical parts of Asia. The fruit originally is hard and full of seeds, but when cultivated and domesticated it has become sweet and seedless. The Arabs began to grow the plant in parts of northern Africa, and the banana thus spread to the Iberian Peninsula. The Portuguese also "discovered" the banana growing in Africa. Bananas are commonly eaten without further preparation a
If you were born on August Bank Holiday Monday, what star sign are you?	August 31 Horoscope - August 31 Zodiac \| Famous Birthdays August 31 Horoscope August 31 Zodiac Being a Virgo born on August 31st, you are well known for your trustworthiness, discipline and caring nature. You have a strong understanding people and use this ability to identify the best way to help others. Likewise, you find little reason to manipulate, preferring to be honest and trustworthy over all else. In matters of work, you meet tasks with a strong attention to detail and dedication. These qualities make you a valued friend and employee. August 31 Element The Virgo's paired element is earth and in fact, you are the only zodiac sign with a fixed relationship with the element. Earth's influence can be witnessed in your wholly grounded nature. You often utilize your practicality to maintain realistic goals and expectations. You have an appreciation for all that stimulates the senses and subsequently have an interest in the material world. Embracing earth's positive qualities will assist you on your path to success in life, however, be aware that too much prudence may cause you to be overly cautious in all aspects of life. August 31 Planetary Influence Your sign's ruling planet is Mercury, but as you were born in the first Decan, or part, of the sign, you actually have twice Mercury's influence. Mercury is the planet of communication, which explains your mental agility and exceptional social skills. You use your mental ability in all aspects of your life, especially in work and in caring for others. Your planetary influence allows for your innate ability to lock into a task, rarely missing a single detail. Although your material pursuits are an important part of your sense of success, make sure to develop close relationships. You are loyal and dependable in relationships and you must find others that share in these values. August 31 Career While choosing a career is one of the greatest challenges in life, your natural social skills and generosity make a wide range of careers available for you to pursue. Your attention to detail may be well-suited for business, science or finance. Similarly, your social skills would be well-paired in a career in sales or education. If you are more interested in creative expression, the entertainment world may be more appealing to you. The successful careers of comedian Chris Tucker and actor Richard Gere, who were also born on August 31st, should serve as motivation. August 31 Sabian Symbol The Sabian Symbol for your birthday is an expressionist painter at work. Although you have a respect for tradition, you may have developed your own individual values. Embrace your originality and find a way to express it. Doing so could bring you a strong sense of fulfillment. Celebrity Relationships Here are a few Virgo celebrities born on August 31st and their past or present romantic connections:
The 'Stratocaster' is a model of which make of guitar?	Antique Vintage Guitars collector info - collecting old VINTAGE GUITARS Private vintage guitars, lapsteels, amplifier collector. I'm a private guitar collector interested in vintage instruments by Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Epiphone, National, Dobro, Rickenbacker made from 1920 to 1969. I collect information about these guitars, and of course the guitars themselves. (This includes both electric and acoustic vintage guitars.) This site is a "labor of love", and has lots of information and pictures of vintage guitars. You may have to dig deep into the site to find an exact model, but everything should be here about any particular vintage Gibson, Fender, Martin, National, Dobro, Gretsch, Epiphone guitar. Note this is not a commercial site, so you won't find anything for sale here. But if you are interested in selling a vintage guitar from one of the above manufacturers, click on that vintage guitar make for more information on your model. Then contact me with what you have. I generally pay anywhere from $100 to $30,000 for old vintage guitars. Note I am not a dealer! Please contact me if you have any instruments for sale. C O N T E N T S
Which was the only 'Wonder of the Ancient World' located in what is now Iraq?	Wonders of Iraq - 7wonders.org Wonders of Iraq Official languages: Arab, Kurdish Population: 28 221 181 approximately Iraq is an important country in Western Asia whose official name is Republic of Iraq. This country has borders with Syria to northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Jordan to the west and Arabia Saudi and Kuwait to the south. Besides, Iraq has a little coastline at the Persian Gulf in Umm Qasr. The capital of Iraq is the historical city of Baghdad which is located between the main rivers of the country the Tigris and the Euphrates, the same region where the legendary Mesopotamia were located and where they are the main archeological remains of Babylon the city of the Hanging Gardens, one of the seven wonders of the ancient World. The Republic of Iraq was created after the World War I as a protectorate of Great Britain. The territory that occupies Iraq belonged to the ancient Mesopotamia and later to the Turkish Empire. The population of the country is around 28 221 181 inhabitants, almost 75% of it are Muslim Arabs. The Iraq’s population is composed mainly by three ethnical groups Sunni Muslims which inhabit the zone around Baghdad in the center of the country, Shis’a Muslims that are mainly in the south and Kurdish that are in the north. Iraq is 437 072 square kilometers. The country is mainly desert, exception the zone between Tigris and Euphrates rivers where the land is very fertile. The north zone of the country is composed by mountains. The climate in most part of the country is the typical desert’s weather with mild to cool winters and dry and hot summers. The main economical activity of the country is the oil extraction and the official currency is the Iraqi dinar. Iraq has a GDP of around $89 billions with a GDP per capita of $2900 approximately. Iraq has a rich history; the ancient Greeks knew the territory of Iraq as Mesopotamia. This region was 5000 year ago the cradle of one of the first civilizations of the world, the Sumerian culture. The humanity owed to this culture many important advances like the first sciences, mathematics, laws and philosophies. Many archeologists think that this region was the cradle of the civilization. At the beginning of the VII century the territory of Iraq was ruled by the Rashidun Caliphate whose capital was in Damascus. In the VIII century Baghdad became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and one of the most important cities of the Arab world for five centuries until XIII century when Mongols destroyed and sacked the city. By 1535 Baghdad was ruled by Ottoman Turks who controlled Iraq until XX century. In the World War I Ottoman were allied of Germany. In the bloody campaign of Mesopotamia British forces took the control of the zone. Once the war was finished The Treaty of Sevres and the Treaty of Lausanne defined the conformation of the Western Asia and granted the United Kingdom the control over Iraq. United Kingdom granted Iraq its independence in 1932; but they imposed a monarchy, known as Hashemite monarchy leaded by the King Faisal who ruled until 1939. Then Ali al-Gaylani took the power; therefore UK invaded Iraq to ensure oils supplies in western nations and because the new Iraqi leader supported the nazis. The British reinstalled the Hashemite monarchy, which lasted until 1958 when was defeated by a coup d’état of the Iraqi army leaded by General Abdul Karim Qassim who was overthrown by the Colonel Abdul Salam Arif in 1963, Abdul Salam died in 1966 and he was replaced by his brother Abdul Rahman . Finally in 1968 Abduhl Rahman was overthrown by the Arab Socialist Baath Party which Saddam Hussein was part. In 1979 Hussein became president of Iraq. In 1980 Saddam Hussein declared war against Iran. USA supported Hussein because they believed fundamentalist Iranian regimen leaded by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeni was a threat. During the war Huseein’s troops attacked Iranians soldiers and civil people with chemical arms. In 1990 the dictator decided to invade and declare Kuwait part of Iraq searching the oil of this country. But, United Nations Se
Preceding 'Brownies', what name is given to the youngest section of the Girl Guiding movement in the UK?	h2g2 - UK Guiding - Rainbow Guides UK Guiding - Rainbow Guides Rainbow Guides \| Brownie Guides \| Girl Guides \| The Senior Sections \| The Adult Sections \| BGIFC (British Guides in Foreign Countries) \| * (Lord Baden-Powell's Role in The Girl Guide Movement (UK) * \| * Uniform Through the Years * The Rainbow Guides were first formed in 1987 and are the newest and youngest section of the Guiding family. Girls aged five to seven can join, or from age four in Northern Ireland. Some girls do stay in Rainbows for a little longer though. They meet in units of between five and 18 girls and the unit is usually given a name like Robins or Bunnies. Uniform Rainbows wear a mix and match uniform which can be a combination of any of the following; hooded jacket, jog pants, polo shirt, cycle shorts, baseball cap and tabard. Badges Rainbows only have a few badges, their promise badge (a pale blue trefoil) is worn on the right side of their chest. If the unit has a name tag this is worn on the right shoulder and any challenge badges the girls have, are either worn on the pocket of the girls tabard or at the bottom of their Rainbow tops The Programme and the Promise The Rainbow programme is called Rainbow Jigsaw and covers the following 4 areas:- Rainbows Look Teaches the girls, games, songs and how to enjoy parties and celebrations. Rainbows Love Gives Rainbows a better understanding of love and helping others, promotes in particular understanding of the Promise. The Rainbow Jigsaw is full of exciting and fun activities to help girls realise their full potental, as they journey through the Rainbow section. I promise that I will do my best, to love my God and to be kind and helpful. Events Rainbows usually meet once a week and take part in many activities that help build self-confidence and team spirit, like singing, dancing and playing games. Crafts are also encouraged, some examples would be; decorating biscuits, making lavender bags, painting and making bookmarks. Visitors are invited to speak to the girls, so for example, a representative from the local police might speak about the dangers of talking to strangers or road safety, local animal rescue groups might talk about how to care properly for pets, or a dental hygienist might explain about proper tooth care. They also have regular outings. Depending on local availability, they might visit a farm, a museum or the theatre. There are also meet-ups with other Rainbows, Brownies and Guides for special events like Thinking Day or Remembrance Sunday. And they can also take part in a sleepover, where they will be away from home for one night, with other Rainbows More Information For all this fun, come the age of seven the girls are introduced, gently, to Brownies . You can find out more at the Rainbow Guides website .
'Operation Jubilee' was the World War II codename for the attack on which seaport in 1942?	World War II - Dieppe Raid - Operation Jubilee 1,500 men Dieppe Raid - Background: Following the Fall of France in June 1940, the British began developing and testing new amphibious tactics which would be needed in order to return to the Continent. Many of these were utilized during the commando operations conducted by Combined Operations. In 1941, with the Soviet Union under extreme pressure, Joseph Stalin asked Prime Minister Winston Churchill to expedite the opening of a second front. While British and Americans forces were not in a position to launch a major invasion, several large raids were discussed. In identifying potential targets, Allied planners sought to test tactics and strategies that could be used during the main invasion. Key among these was whether a large, fortified seaport could be captured intact during the initial phases of the attack. Also, while infantry landing techniques had been perfected during the commando operations, there was concern regarding the effectiveness of the landing craft designed to carry tanks and artillery, as well as questions regarding the German response to the landings. Moving forward, planners selected the town of Dieppe, in northwest France, as the target. Dieppe Raid - The Allied Plan: Designated Operation Rutter, preparations the raid began with the goal of implementing the plan in July 1942. The plan called for paratroopers to land east and west of Dieppe to eliminate German artillery positions while the Canadian 2nd Division assaulted the town. In addition, the Royal Air Force would be present in force with the goal of drawing the Luftwaffe into battle. Embarking on July 5, the troops were aboard their ships when the fleet was attacked by German bombers. With the element of surprise eliminated, it was decided to cancel the mission. While most felt the raid was dead, Lord Louis Mountbatten, the head of Combined Operations, resurrected it on July 11 under the name Operation Jubilee. Working outside of the normal command structure, Mountbatten pressed for the raid to go forward on August 19. Due to the unofficial nature of his approach, his planners were forced to utilize intelligence that was months old. Changing the initial plan, Mountbatten replaced the paratroopers with commandos and added two flank attacks designed to capture the headlands that dominated Dieppe's beaches. Dieppe Raid - A Bloody Failure: Departing on August 18, with Major General John H. Roberts in command, the raiding force moved across the Channel towards Dieppe. Issues quickly arose when the eastern commando force's ships encountered a German convoy. In the brief fight that followed, the commandos were scattered and only 18 successfully landed. Led by Major Peter Young, they moved inland and opened fire on the German artillery position. Lacking the men to capture it, Young was able to keep the Germans pinned down and away from their guns. Far to west, No. 4 Commando, under Lord Lovat, landed and quickly destroyed the other artillery battery. Next to land were the two flank attacks, one at Puys and the other at Pourville. Landing at Pourville, just to the east of Lovat's commandos, Canadian troops were put ashore on the wrong side of the Scie River. As a result, they were forced to fight through town to gain the only bridge across the stream. Reaching the bridge, they were unable to get across and were forced to withdraw. To the east of Dieppe, Canadian and Scottish forces hit the beach at Puys. Arriving in disorganized waves, they encountered heavy German resistance and were unable to get off the beach. As the intensity of the German fire prevented rescue craft from approaching, the entire Puys force was either killed or captured. Despite the failures on the flanks, Roberts pressed on with the main assault. Landing around 5:20 AM, the first wave climbed up the steep pebble beach and encountered stiff German resistance. The attack on the eastern end of the beach was stopped completely, while some progress was made at the western end where troops were able to move into a casino building. The infantry
Which French footballer was 'World Footballer of the Year' in 1983, 1984 and 1985?	"World Soccer" Football of the Year 1984 "World Soccer" Football of the Year 1984 Every year the English magazine World Soccer has its readers select winners for its World Footballer of the Year award. The election is open to any player worldwide. Top 10 1. Michel PLATINI 54 % France Juventus (Ita) 2. Ian RUSH 9 % Wales Liverpool (Eng) 3. Artur Antunes Coimbra "ZICO" 7 % Brazil Udinese (Ita) 4. Fernando CHALANA 5 % Portugal Benfica (Por) / Bordeaux (Fra) 5. Jean TIGANA 2 % France Bordeaux (Fra) 6. Morten OLSEN 2 % Denmark Anderlecht (Bel) 7. RENATO Portaluppi 1 % Brazil Gr�mio-RS (Bra) 8. Paolo ROSSI 1 % Italy Juventus (Ita) 9. Graeme SOUNESS 1 % Scotland Liverpool (Eng) / Sampdoria (Ita) 10. Bryan ROBSON 1 % England Manchester United (Eng)
If you were landing at an airport with the international airport code 'VCE', in which European city would you be in?	Venice Marco Polo Airport Top 11 Free Sights Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) What you need to know before arriving or departing at Venice's international airport, including advice on reaching the city by boat, bus, or taxi. By Durant Imboden For many foreign visitors, flying to Italy means booking a ticket to Milan or Rome. And that's a shame, because Venice's Marco Polo International Airport is often a more convenient gateway. Why? Distance to the city center is one reason. The Piazzale Roma is just 20 minutes away by land taxi or airport bus , and the Lido, the Piazza San Marco, and other locations in the historic center are easy to reach via the Alilaguna airport boat . ABOVE: An aerial view of Venice's international airport, which is built on the edge of the Venetian Lagoon. INSET BELOW: An Emirates jet arrives in Venice, and a ticket counter for Venice's public bus and boat services. Marco Polo Airport is also more manageable in size than its counterparts in Milan and Rome, although it can feel like a Third-World airport if you're departing on a weekend or on a day when thousands of passengers have been disgorged by cruise ships. Consider yourself fortunate if you arrive or depart on a clear day, when views from the air can be breathtaking. You'll see the Dolomites, the Adriatic, and the Venetian Lagoon. You'll see land that's submerged at high tide, suggesting a Northern Italian version of Atlantis. And if you're on the right side of the plane, you'll see the city itself, with instantly recognizable landmarks like the Campanile di San Marco and the Grand Canal. Arriving at VCE If you're renting a car, you'll find rental counters in the arrivals lounge. Other services include free luggage carts, public telephones, baggage storage, toilets, tourist information, hotel bookings, currency exchange, and tickets for local and regional transportation. (See the links to the Marco Polo airport's Web site on the next page if you have questions about passenger services.) For information on ground transportation, use the "Also see" navigation links below. You may also find our aerial photo map helpful, although some of Google's satellite details may not be up to date. Warning: If you have a luggage problem, filing a claim can be a frustrating experience . Not long ago, one of our suitcases didn't arrive on an Air France from Paris, and we had to stand in line for more than three hours to make a report.
One of the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World' was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Near which modern tourist resort is the site located?	In the footsteps of Alexander the Great \| Zemexpert In the footsteps of Alexander the Great Date * Book a tour 9 days / 8 nights Istanbul - Troy - Gyure - Pergamum - Izmir - Selcuk - Ephesus - Kusadasi - Miletus - Didyma - Priene - Bodrum - Fethiye - Xanthos - Kekova - Demre - Phaselis - Antalya - Kutahya – Istanbul "Сan not be in Asia two kings, as can not be two suns on the sky " - so had said Alexander the Great. He was and remains a legend. 33 years Alexander's life encompass the vast expanse from Egypt to India. And in modern Turkey he left a huge legacy of the Macedonian Empire. Day 1. Arrival in Istanbul. Day 2. Travel in the footsteps of the great king, conqueror, we begin with the city, which like a magnet attracted the mighty heroes for centuries and confronted them in grand battles. Ancient Troy. This city, which is associated not only with the beautiful Helen and the Trojan horse. Not far from Troy was a famous battle on the river Granicus. Victory the armies of Alexander the Macedonian over the Persians opened the way to the coast of the Aegean Sea. By traveling farther we will stay in town Gyure and will located in the hotel with thermal springs at the foot of the Kaz Mountains. The ancient name of mountains "Ida" repeatedly found in Homer's "Iliad". Many events of Greek mythology are associated with this place. In the vicinity were saved numerous ancient monuments. Hotel surrounded by olive groves. Unique pine forests of the National Park Kaz Mountains make the air around not only clean, but also curative. A medicinal herbs growing on the slopes, used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, as well many of the plants used for food, as spices and ingredients of cosmetics. Day 3. We will make a move in the ancient city of Pergamon. Worldwide it is known for the invention of parchment is a new material for writing . During excavations in the modern city of Bergama (now named ancient Pergamon) was found one of the first portraits Germ - head of Alexander, which is now stored in Istanbul. One of the main attractions is the acropolis of Pergamum. Grand complex of buildings is ideally built into the hilly terrain. Next city is Izmir or ancient Smyrna. History of the lovely town on the picturesque coast of the Aegean Sea has about 5000 years. And all this time the city did not stop his life. Kadifekale Fortress was built by Alexander the Great and was reconstructed many times and supplemented in the days of the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk Turks and Ottomans. It preserved to this day in the form, which was built in the XV century. From the fortress opens grandiose view of Izmir and its surroundings. Following for the Alexander's army, we get to the famous Ephesus. This city is a cherished tourist destination and was witness events to many eras. Residents of ancient Ephesus met Alexander the Great as a liberator from power the Persians. Not far from Ephesus at a distance of about 7 km is Mount Bulbul (the ancient name was Koresos), there is a holy spring and House of the Virgin: it is here according to tradition the Virgin Mary lived during the persecution of Christians under the patronage of St. John the Evangelist. Not far from Ephesus there is one of the seven wonders of the world a temple of the goddess Artemis, near from the modern town of Selcuk. The magnificent temple of IV century BC was burnt down, rebuilt, destroyed again. In our time only one column was restored on the ancient foundation. Next we will go in Kusadasi. This city also got off from the power of the Persians and became part of the empire of Alexander the Great. Kusadasi will give you unforgettable pleasure of walking along the picturesque waterfront. Day 4. The first on our way to Bodrum are ruins of the ancient city Priene. Alexander the Great sanctified temple of Pallas Athena in Priene himself. Next is another city Miletus with a long history, one of the few cities in the Aegean coast who resisted Alexander the Great, so that was partially destroyed by the troops of the commander, but carefully restored later. Originally from Mile
In which English town or city is Her Majesty's Prison Featherstone?	Her Majesty's Prisons (Hansard, 2 December 1981) Her Majesty's Prisons (Birmingham, Sparkbrook) I beg to move, That this House, believing that conditions in Her Majesty's Prisons are now both an affront to a civilised society and a continued threat to the maintenance of law and order within the United Kingdom, calls upon the Home Secretary to meet the crisis of overcrowding by reducing both the number of offenders sentenced to imprisonment and the lengths of those custodial sentences which must be imposed, and to introduce those reforms which would enable the Prison Services to treat offenders in a way consistent with the real objects of the penal system. Neither the existence nor the extent of the crisis within our prisons is, I believe, in dispute. We have recently had dramatic evidence provided, for example, by the governors of Wormwood Scrubs prison and Manchester prison in their letters to The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Adding to the drama and the serious nature of the crisis is a statement that I understand has been made today by the Prison Officers Association at Strangeways, which has announced that it will accept into that prison no more prisoners on remand or prisoners committed to it by magistrates' courts until it has received from the Home Secretary a written assurance concerning the date on which new building in that prison will begin. I emphasise that I neither applaud nor support such unilateral action. However, it seems that that action, like a statement that I understand has been made on behalf of all prison governors to the Home Secretary today, is certain evidence of the conditions that are now applying in British prisons. I am told that there are now 1,600 prisoners in Strangeways, which at best was designed to accommodate 1,021. I do not wish to dwell on the evidence provided by the more dramatic sources, such as prison officers and prison governors, who have recently made their position clear. We have a more authoritative and in every way a more important source of evidence from which to describe the degradation which is now our prison system. It states: two or three men crowded into a small and deteriorating cell in boredom and futility with no integral sanitation facilities and crowded for up to 23 hours each day. It continues: less and less attention, training and work experience". The third passage states: more and more frustration and resentment building up among men and women who are obliged to live every hour of every day by the strict routine associated with minimum free association and few facilities. That indictment of our present prison system was made by the Home Secretary when speaking to Sunderland Conservatives two months ago. As well as winning high marks and, from me at least, high praise for his description of the crisis, the right hon. Gentleman deserves equal commendation for his prescription of the cure. He said: Our task is to seek to reduce both the numbers of offenders sentenced to imprisonment and the length of those sentences which must be imposed. 275 It is those words that make up the bulk of the Opposition's motion, a motion which I understand will not gain the Home Secretary's support although it repeats his words exactly. We have tabled the motion because we hope to hear from the right hon. Gentleman that he and the Government are about to turn platitude into policy. We disagree with neither his prescription nor his account of life in our prisons. We know that the one imaginative proposal to be made during the past two years has been abandoned. I do not propose to follow the strange semantic argument that took place in another place on whether that proposal had been abandoned because the judiciary had vetoed it or had given "wise advice" on which the right hon. Gentleman eventually acted. Whatever the reason and whatever the relationship between the right hon. Gentleman, the judges and the magistrates, the plan to release some prisoners after serving one third of their custodial sentence and requiring them for the next third to be out of prison but under constant
Which writer created the character of 'Detective Inspector Jane Tennyson'?	Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison - Police Detective Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison Jane Tennison is a character in the British police procedural television drama that was created by Lynda La Plante and broadcasted in 1990âs and 2000âs. Jane is a British Detective Chief Inspector in Metrolpolitan Police Division starring Helen Mirren in the role which was appreciated a lot by the viewers. The show clearly depicts that how a female manages to remain in the profession when it is highly dominated by males. The show also received Edgar Award in Best TV show category. The whole series focuses the role of a woman in Police Division and later she gets promoted as Detective Superintendent. Prime Suspect There are seven series of Prime Suspect and all the series are 100 and 200 min long. All the series shows the courage of detective Jane Tennison and how she investigates all the mysteries. She has four members in her team who help her in all the investigations. Prime Suspect is based on Police Procedural format and is created by Lynda La Plante. Lynda is a great writer and has a great record for writing several novels about investigations. There are seven series which are included with nine episodes. All the episodes are exceptionally interesting and retain the interest of the customer from starting to the end. Series The whole series was produced under the banner of Granada Television ITV productions. ITV productions have a reputed name in the world of fictional stories and characters. They have been released around 15 fictional characters and all the characters are published in the novels too. The whole series of Prime Suspect was run from 7th April 1991 to 22 October 2006. However, there are several breaks in the broadcasting of this serial but in the end they succeed in completing the series. This is the first series of this type in which a woman holds a very responsive position in Detective Agency. The first part of Prime Suspect features sexism at workplace and the other parts are also based on this theme. The second part features the institutional racism and the third one features pedophilia, prostitution and child abuse. As there is a lady at the top position in large detective agency, Jane had to fight with her work life and relationships. She needs to maintain a perfect balance between her job and her private life. With the progression of series, she became alcoholic due to increased stress and tension but she soon get successful in tackling the alcohol addiction. The series of Prime Suspect are in multiple episodes and every part is included with 31/2 hours and was divided into three or four parts. Three Cases Prime Suspect 4 was exceptionally long and was divided into three cases in which every case was 41/2 hours long. Prime Suspect was aired in 1991 and was divided into two parts. Prime Suspect 2 was aired in 15th December 1992 and was 203 min long. Prime Suspect 3 was aired in 19th December and its length is 207 min. Prime Suspect 4 has three parts with different titles including Lost Child, Inner Circles and Scent of Darkness. So, this character or series is the successful interms of providing complete entertainment to the audience.
Which part of a church building, situated near the altar, is reserved for the clergy and choir, and is typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen?	Church Architecture Glossary See rood screen . Chapel A chapel can either be an alcove with an altar in a large church, or a separate building that is smaller than a full-sized church. Chapels have the same function as church buildings and are equipped the same way, but they are usually dedicated to special use. For example, a large estate might have a chapel in which worship services are held for family members, staff, and guests. If a church builds a new and larger sanctuary, but keeps the old one, the old one is often called a chapel. Communion Table See altar . East Wall The wall behind the altar, as viewed from the nave , is the “east wall,” no matter what direction you are actually facing. In the past, all church buildings faced east, and it is still the case for eastern Orthodox churches today. A person who enters the church goes from west to east, which symbolizes going from the evil of the present world to the glory of the New Jerusalem to come. High Altar A large church may have several altars. The term high altar refers to the main altar in the chancel. Other altars may be located on the sides of the nave or in separate chapels in the same building. Historic Floor Plan: As viewed by a worshiper seated among the congregation , there are two speaker’s stands on either side of the front of the church. The one on the left is called the pulpit , and it is used by clergy to read the gospel lesson and to preach the sermon. Accordingly, the left side of the church is called the gospel side. The on the right is called the lectern . It generally holds a large Bible and is used by lay readers for the Old Testament and epistle lessons. Accordingly, the right side of the church is called the epistle side. The communion table stands centered behind the lecterns. If there is enough room, the communion table is placed away from the wall so that the celebrant may face the congregation during communion. The choir may be located behind the congregation, to one or both sides of the sanctuary , or even on the opposite side of the communion table from the congregation. The choir is most often not in direct sight of the congregation. The wall that the congregation faces during worship is called the ‘east wall’ regardless of the actual compass direction, because of the ancient practice, inherited from Judaism, of facing Jerusalem during prayers. The simplest and easiest shape for a room is a square or rectangle, because it is easier and less expensive to build a straight wall than a curved wall. In the historic floor plan, the chancel is on the short wall of the rectangle. That results in a long aisle and pews in the back that are quite some distance from the front. There are two modern variants on the historic plan; one is to put the chancel on the long side of the rectangle and the other is to make a square room and put the chancel in one of the corners. In these variants, the pews are either curved or placed at angles so that everyone in the congregation faces the chancel. The result is that everyone is closer to the chancel. For example, I attended a church with a nave that could seat over 400 people. The nave was a rectangle with the chancel on the long side, so that despite the size of the nave, no one sat more than eleven pews back from the chancel. Orthodox churches also follow this plan, except that they actually do face east, the nave is square rather than rectangular, and there are normally no pews. (The congregation stands.) See also iconostasis . You can see a diagram and get more information about historic church interiors . Icon An icon is a highly stylized religious painting on wood. The icon follows detailed artistic conventions, which include the lack of perspective and unearthly colors. The icons are deliberately unrealistic so that they edify faith without causing idolatry. In an Orthodox church, no matter where you look, there’s an icon—and that is the whole idea. It is nearly impossible to be in an Orthodox church without thinking spiritual thoughts all the time. The subject and placement of the icons is signifi
What type of law court has replaced the Assize Court?	Courts of Justice - Victorian Crime and Punishment from E2BN Courts of Justice Bedford Magistrates Courts By the nineteenth century, there were three types of courts for criminal to be brought to justice: Magistrates' Courts ( Quarter Sessions and Petty Sessions), Assize Courts, and the Court of King's (or Queen's) Bench. To which court an accused was sent, depended on the crime; although there was overlap and cases could be referred between the courts. Petty Sessions Courts of Petty Sessions were introduced in the 18th century as there was too much work for the Quarter Sessions (which only met four times a year) to handle. Petty Sessions dealt with minor cases such as drunkenness, poaching and vagrancy. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, individual justices of the peace frequently tried summary offences (those not needing to be heard before a jury), in their own home. Many of the country houses of the gentry contained a 'justice room' for this purpose. In 1828, they become established by statute and became increasingly formalised. After the Summary Jurisdiction Act of 1848, all summary trials had to take place at formally constituted Petty Sessions, before at least two magistrates. Meetings became more regular and laws passed that required the proceedings to be recorded. Each court had jurisdiction over a specific Local Authority area. The courts sat on a regular basis; the frequency would depend on the level of crime in the area. As today, the court had the power to remit more serious crime to a higher court for sentencing or trial. Quarter Sessions The principal court of the magistrates was Quarter Sessions. They were held before a 'bench' of two or more Justices of the Peace (JP's), with a jury. They could also refer capital offences and other serious or difficult cases up to the next Assize Court. Sessions were held four times a year ("quarterly"): at Epiphany (winter), Lent (spring), Summer, and Michaelmas (autumn), in every county. The session could run for several days, depending on the number of cases . Pressure of business could lead to extra or special Quarter Sessions being called. Many boroughs, by their charters, also ran their own Borough Sessions before magistrates appointed by the corporation. For example, Bedford had its own borough court. These borough Quarter Sessions also tried indictable offences. Until 1889, the Quarter Sessions also administered local government but as the administrative burden increased, their administrative functions were transferred to the newly created County Councils. Assize Courts Before 1971, most serious crimes were tried twice a year before a professional High Court Judge and a Jury. The Judges travelled on a 'circuit', covering a number of counties. They would deal with criminal cases assigned to them by the bench of county or borough justices. The courts were held when the Judges arrived in a county town. Before 1842 the line between Assize and Quarter Sessions cases was rather blurred; an Act of that year consigned all capital offences (those that carried the death penalty) and also cases with sentences of life imprisonment, for the first offence, to the Assizes. Circuit boundaries changed over the years but, during the period under review, the Norfolk Circuit included Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk itself. In Bedford, the Assizes were usually in spring and summer. As the workload increased, by the middle of the 19th century, in some counties the court was sitting three times a year, and each session could last several weeks. The assizes circuits had their own Clerks of Assizes, who kept all the records of the cases and sentences. London was a special case. In 1834 the Central Criminal Court, popularly called the Old Bailey, was set up for the metropolitan area of Greater London; it was an Assizes Court. King's (Queen's) Bench Originally this was the king's personal court, with a variety of functions connected with protecting the interests of the Crown. Cases could be referred to it where it was believed tha
Which paper size is four times larger than A5?	A1, A2, A3, A4 learn about paper sizes, if you’d like to know more 10th March 2010 Back Everyone uses standard paper size terms but do you they understand what they mean and why? International Standard (ISO 216) specifies paper sizes used in most countries in the world today (except for the US and Canada which uses its own sizing standard) and the development of these paper size ratios can be dated back to the Eighteenth Century. Before the adoption of this standard, paper sizes did not fit into any formal system and did not work with metric units and it wasn’t until 1975 when so many countries were using this paper sizing system that the International Standard was formalised. There are a lot of mathematical fomulas behind the workings of A, B and C paper sizes but the underlying feature is that any successive paper size (eg. A1, A2, A3, A4) measurement is determined by halving the dimensions of the preceding one. For example the most commonly used paper size is A4 (297mm x 210mm) and the next paper size is A5 (210mm x 148.5mm) which is equal to half of the A4 dimensions. The main uses of A, B and C paper sizes is their application to a particular print project. For example C paper sizes are solely used for the manufacture of envelopes and are sized in a way that would allow an A4 piece of paper to fit nicely into a C4 envelope. B sized papers are larger than A sizes and are generally used for oversized projects such as posters and folders, and allow for multiple page documents to be printed on fewers sheets and more economically. Commonly printed items such as a postcard (A6), flyer (A5) or newsletter (A4) will be printed at a standard size, it is at the special request of a customer to create something with a bespoke size that would change this. Therefore a request to quote for a postcard would be based on A6 size (148.5mm x 105mm): A0 (841mm x 1189mm)
In which city was the actor and writer Alan Bennett born?	Alan Bennett - IMDb IMDb Actor \| Writer \| Producer Alan Bennett is an award-winning dramatist and screenwriter who is best known as a member of Beyond the Fringe (1964) (a satirical review that was a hit on both the London stage and on Broadway and featured fellow members Peter Cook , Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore ) and for his plays The Madness of King George (1994) and The History Boys (2006). ... See full bio » Born: a list of 8 people created 30 Jul 2013 a list of 167 people created 04 May 2014 a list of 1126 people created 12 Jul 2014 a list of 33 people created 01 Jul 2015 a list of 1005 people created 11 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Alan Bennett's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards » Known For 2003 The Young Visiters (TV Movie) Narrator (voice) 1988 Talking Heads (TV Mini-Series) Graham Whittaker 1986 Breaking Up (TV Series) Mr. Posner 1982 Play for Today (TV Series) Denis Midgley 1979 Afternoon Off (TV Movie) Mr. Petty 1972 A Day Out (TV Movie) And (as Alan) 1965 Sunday Night (TV Series documentary) Eryximachus 1965 Famous Gossips (TV Series) Augustus Hare 1964 The Saint (TV Series) Horse Racing Spectator - Jeannine (1964) ... Horse Racing Spectator (uncredited) 1964 Chronicle (TV Series) 2006 The History Boys (play) / (screenplay) 2000 Telling Tales (TV Series) (written by - 10 episodes) 1991 Julie Walters and Friends (TV Movie) (written by) Screen One (TV Series) (play - 1 episode, 1991) (screenplay - 1 episode, 1991) - The Insurance Man (1986) ... (written by) 1988 Byline (TV Series documentary) (written by - 1 episode) - Dinner at Noon (1988) ... (written by) Talking Heads (TV Mini-Series) (writer - 4 episodes, 1988) (by - 2 episodes, 1988) 1983 An Englishman Abroad (TV Movie) Objects of Affection (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1982) (by - 2 episodes, 1982) (written by - 1 episode, 1982) 1977 A Little Outing (TV Movie) 1977 Premiere (TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode) 1964 Beyond the Fringe (TV Movie documentary) (writer) Hide 2000 Telling Tales (TV Series) (executive producer) 1998 Talking Heads 2 (TV Mini-Series) (executive producer - 2 episodes) 2015/IV Going Out (Short) (dedicatee) 2011 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) (thanks - 1 episode) 2011 Imagine (TV Series documentary) Himself 2011 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee 2009 Being Alan Bennett (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2009 Alan Bennett Interview (Video documentary short) Himself 2007 The Story of Jackanory (TV Movie documentary) Himself - 'Jackanory' Storyteller 1979-2007 The South Bank Show (TV Series documentary) Himself 2006 A Taste of My Life (TV Series documentary) Himself - Special Guest 2006 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2004 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself 2002 The Importance of Being Morrissey (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2002 Christmas Under Fire (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Narrator (voice) 2000 Changing Stages (TV Series documentary) Interviewee 2000 Telling Tales (TV Series) Himself 1999 Heroes of Comedy (TV Series documentary) Himself 1998 Funny Women (TV Series documentary short) Himself 1998 An Awfully Big Adventure (TV Series documentary) Himself 1997 The Works (TV Series documentary) Himself 1995 Westminster Abbey (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Host 1976-1995 Omnibus (TV Series documentary) Himself 1995 Everyman (TV Series documentary) Himself - Introduction 1994 Portrait or Bust (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1988 Byline (TV Series documentary) Himself - Presenter 1977 Russell Harty Plus (TV Series) Himself 1976 Pleasure at Her Majesty's (TV Movie documentary) Various 1968-1970 Call My Bluff (TV Series) Himself 1969 An Evening with... (TV Series) Himself 1965-1966 BBC 3 (TV Series) Himself 1964 Beyond the Fringe (TV Movie documentary) Various Characters 1964 Camera Three (TV Series) Himself 1962 What's My Line? (TV Series) Himself - Mystery Guest - Episode dated 4 November 1962 (1962
If you ordered “Homard” in a French restaurant, which shellfish would you be served?	Best restaurants Best restaurants Created by Dolce&Gabbana Updated On: September 19, 2012 A selection of the best restaurants in the world Av. Paral·lel, 164, Barcelona, Catalonia Cocktail Bar · Sant Antoni · 31 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: Ferran Adrià and his brother Albert creation, here diners will be served 41 courses. Reservations are online only. Arzachena, Sardinia Seafood Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: Chef Elio Sironi will serve traditional Sardinian cuisine made only with the excellence of local products. San Vincenzo, Tuscany Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: Chef Fulvietto Pierangelini creates yummy dishes like tagliolini with Sicilian pesto or greater amberjack with black truffle and capers, spinaches and leeks cream. 60 Henry St (at Cranberry Street), Brooklyn, NY Italian Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 48 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: The menu offers pizzas and handmade pastas at this handsome Italian restaurant. 518 W 27th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY Hotel · Chelsea · 72 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: Chef Olivier Reginensi offers “French fare with a Latin flair”: turbot a la plancha, roasted Maine lobster, Berkshire Pork chop with chestnuts, black Angus Ny Strip steak. 1301 N State Pkwy (at Goethe St), Chicago, IL American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: Reopened focusing on farm-to-table and organic cuisine. On the menu, among the dishes are: slow-baked Atlantic salmon, over roasted lobster, chicken-liver toast and roasted carrot and avocado salad. 8400 Wilshire Blvd (at Gale Dr.), Beverly Hills, CA Vietnamese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 90 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: This totally unconventional Vietnamese Restaurant in Los Angeles is an homage to Asian cuisine without pretending to be a fusion experiment. Try their Spring Rolls, Thai chili and Bun Cha. 461 W 23rd St (10th Ave.), New York, NY French Restaurant · Chelsea · 53 tips and reviews Dolce&Gabbana: At Alain Allegretti’s handsome chef new restaurant in New York you can taste French Riviera cuisine with some Italian, Spanish, Portuguese influeneces. What's not to love? Piazza Risorgimento (via Carlo Poerio), Milan, Lombardy Italian Restaurant · Buenos Aires - Venezia · 44 tips and reviews Sos OrzaStudio: The first concept restaurant created by fashion stylists Dolce and Gabbana. Let you be treated like a celebrity in Milan! Read more.
Which capital city is known to its inhabitants as Lefkosia?	Capital City Nicosia Cyprus - Lefkosa Lefkosa Nicosia Lefkose - the Capital City of North Cyprus Lefkosa.com Nicosia Cyprus, known locally as Lefkosa (Turkish), is the capital and the largest city of Northern Cyprus. It is located at 35�10' north, 33�21' east, roughly in the centre of the island. Nicosia Cyprus is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. It is the seat for the main government offices and headquarters. Its population is more than 60,000 people, which is almost doubled during the working days. Nicosia Cyprus is currently the only divided capital city in the world, with the northern (Turkish) and southern (Greek) parts divided by the "Green Line", a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations. Administration The head of the municipality of Lefkosa is Kutlay Erk. He is the executive authority of the Municipality, exercising overall control and managing the Municipal Council. Economy Being the main commercial and industrial town in Turkish Cyprus, Nicosia manufactures textiles, leather, pottery, plastic, and other products. The origin of name The Greek name of Nicosia, "Lefkosia", probably comes from Lefkos, son of Ptolemy I of Egypt, who rebuilt the city in the 3rd century B.C. Another possibility is that the name originated from the white poplar (lefki) which was abundant in the bed of the city's river. The city also bore the name of Lefkothea ("white goddess"). The name "Nicosia" appeared in the end of the 12th century A.D., when the city was under rule of the Knights Templar. The Crusaders conquerors could not pronounce the name Kallinikisis, as the city was called at that time, and they tended to say "Nikosia", which they spelled as "Nicosia". History It is believed that Nicosia Cyprus is about 2250 years old and dates back to the original settlement of Ledra (also spelled as Ledrae or Ledron). Moreover, archaeological finds have shown that modern Nicosia was inhabited already in 5000 B.C. During the first millennium B.C., when Cyprus was divided into city-kingdoms, Nicosia Cyprus was a small town while other kingdoms prospered due to their coastline position. Only in the 4th century A.D., after the dissolution of the city-kingdoms, Nicosia started exploiting its natural resources and geographical location, in the centre of the island. After the Arab raids in the 6th century A.D. on the coastal cities, the population moved to the centre of the island. Nicosia Cyprus probably became the centre of administration and the island's capital city in either the 9th or the 10th century. During the Byzantine period, it was the seat of the Byzantine governor of Cyprus. The last Byzantine governor was Isaac Komnenos. In 1191 Richard the Lionheart defeated Isaac and became the ruler of the island. But soon he sold it to the Templars who made Nicosia their residence. In this period, the city expanded culturally. Guy de Lusignan, King of Jerusalem, bought Cyprus from the Templars and brought many noble men from France, Jerusalem, Tripoli, the principality of Antioch and Kingdom of Armenia, to the island. Due to the destruction of Salamis and Famagusta, the Archbishop obtained the Pope's permission to move to Nicosia. Thus Nicosia was established as the capital city of the Kingdom of Lusignans. Under the rule of Lusignans the capital city expanded architecturally: it saw the erection of a number of palaces, mansions, churches and monasteries. The first Lusignan castle was built in 1211, during the reign of King Henry I. Peter II fortified the entire city by building the new walls with many gates. During Venetian rule from 1489 to 1571, Nicosia was the administrative centre and the seat of the Venetian Governor. Feeling the threat from the Ottomans the Venetians decided to fortify the city in 1567. Julio Savorgnano, an architect and engineer, designed new fortifications for the capital city according to contemporary defence methods. The new walls had the shape of a star with eleven bastions. The walls had three gates: the North Kyrenia Gate, the west Paphos Gate and the east Famagusta Gate. The
In which British city is Great Victoria Street railway station?	BELFAST GREAT VICTORIA STREET STATION - MAJOR RAILWAY STATION (24HR STAFF) in Belfast (City Centre), Northern Ireland Geographic Location: Lat: 54.59422; Long: -5.93743 - GeoTag: GB-BFS Belfast Great Victoria Street Station Belfast Great Victoria Street Station is a Railway Station managed by NI Railways.(Translink) and is located in or near Belfast (City Centre), Northern Ireland. Mainland rail tickets from The Trainline.com You can obtain timetable information and ticket prices for trains from any UK mainland railway station to any other UK mainland railway station. Just click the banner below for further details. Discount on-line train tickets
What was the name of Cutthroat Jake’s ship in the Captain Pugwash TV series?	Captain Pugwash - Childrens TV \| Jedi's Paradise Captain Pugwash Captain Pugwash is a 50’s children’s TV show. The characters were first created by John Ryan in 1950 and appeared in the first 12 issues of the 'Eagle' comic. He was turned down by 12 publishers before Captain Pugwash was published. He also created the comic strips - 'Harris Tweed: Extra Special Agent' and 'Lettice Leefe: the Greenest Girl in School'. Also he created Sir Prancelot. In 1957 Captain Pugwash appeared on BBC television for the first time and approximately 120 episodes were produced. All the voices and narration were provided by Peter Hawkins. John Ryan devised his own method of animation, using cut- out puppets and props with cardboard levers to make boats rock and to help the characters move their eyes, mouths and limbs (see the Puffin Annual article for a behind the scenes insight). Contrary to popular belief, the names of Captain Pugwash's crew were not in any way smutty! Which the Guardian newspaper (UK) found out to its cost, when they published an article about the programme characters having smutty names, such as Seaman Staines and Master Bates. A lawsuit on behalf of John Ryan ensued and the paper had to print an apology and pay damages. In 1998 a new series was commissioned called - The Adventures of Captain Pugwash. It consisted of 26 episodes at cost of £1.5 million to make. This version of Captain Pugwash was state-of-the-art and produced on computers. This time the voices were provided by James Saxon. Story Captain Pugwash was a pirate of the high seas who commanded the ship, The Black Pig. He was supported in his adventures by his able crew, Pirate Barnabas, Master Mate, Pirate Willy and Tom the Cabin Boy. Captain Pugwash's search for the hidden treasure involved him in all sorts of terrible mishaps including the odd scrape with his arch-enemy, Cut-throat Jake, the Pirate Captain of the Flying Dustman. Captain Pugwash Characters Captain ‘Horatio’ Pugwash He is a pirate, but he isn't very good at it. He's not very bright, but others on his crew are worse. Each time he is confronted by his nemesis, Cut- throat Jake, he runs away, so is a bit of a scaredy cat. Also he's not very good at navigating. So overall he's a bit rubbish. He redeems himself by coming out with some rather strange comments, like 'Jumping Jellyfish' or 'Stuttering Starfish'. Master Mate He accidentally blew a hole in the prison where Cutthroat Jake was being held, so letting him escape and come after Pugwash again! Tom He is the Cabin Boy of the ship and basically looks after the crew, cooks all their meals and even steers the ship. He is the brains of the operation and is always giving the Captain advice on how to get out of a sticky situation. He even thought of dangling a crate of biscuits in front of a Sea Monster, so it would chase after it, and give the ship a tow. Tom also has his own pet mouse. Cut-throat Jake His is Captain Pugwash's number one enemy and pursues him relentlessly. He's even attempted to steal the Black Pig. Beware of a man with hairy knuckles. Pirate William (Willy) He is the lowest ranking pirate. He is scared of mice. Pirate Barnabus Captain Pugwash Episodes Series 1 (1957 - 1966) ?. Down The Hatch ?. Cannon Ball ?. Monster Ahoy! ?. A Mouse A ‘Midships ?. The Firework Party ?. Surprise Attack ?. The Highwayman ?. The Captain’s Dream ?. Gold Dust ?. Abandon Ship ?. Flying Buccaneer ?. A New Ship ?. The Cuckoo Clock ?. The Powder Magazine ?. Ivory Castle (Cargo) ?. New Sails ?. On Trail ?. The Map ?. Night Attack ?. Ghost Ship ?. The Test ?. The Secret Weapon ?. The Crown Jewels ?. The Doctor ?. Press Gang ?. Man Overboard ?. King Of The Barbary Pirates ?. Arctic Circle ?. The Smugglers ?. Tug-Of-War ?. Solid Gold ?. Heads Or Tails ?. Mobertory Bay ?. Secret Mission ?. Pleasure Cruise ?. Black Pepper ?. Home Grown ?. Pirate Romance ?. The Fortune Tellers ?. The Wreckers ?. Twins ?. The Secret Of The Stinkas ?. A Cure For Hiccups ?. High Society ?. The Submarine ?. The Haunted Ree
Which book by Andrea Levy was the Booker Prize winner of the year in 2004?	Andrea Levy - Author Andrea Levy Contact Author In 1948 Andrea Levy's father sailed from Jamaica to England on the Empire Windrush ship and her mother joined him soon after. Andrea was born in London in 1956, growing up black in what was still a very white England. This experience has given her an complex perspective on the country of her birth. Andrea Levy did not begin writing until she was in her mid-thirties. At that time there was little written about the black British experience in Britian. After attending writing workshops Levy began to write the novels that she, as a young woman, had always wanted to read – entertaining novels that reflect the experiences of black Britons, that look closely and perceptively at Britain and its changing population and at the intimacies that bind British history with that of the Caribbean. In her first three novels she explored - from different perspectives - the problems faced by black British-born children of Jamaican emigrants. In her first novel, the semi-autobiographical Every Light in the House Burnin' (1994), the story is of a Jamaican family living in London in the 1960s. Never Far from Nowhere (1996), her second, is set during the 1970s and tells the story of two very different sisters living on a London council estate. In Fruit of the Lemon (1999), Faith Jackson, a young black woman, visits Jamaica after suffering a nervous breakdown and discovers a previously unknown personal history In her fourth novel Small Island Levy examines the experiences of those of her father's generation who returned to Britain after being in the RAF during the Second World War. But more than just the story of the Jamaicans who came looking for a new life in the Mother Country, she explores the adjustments and problems faced by the English people whom those Jamaicans came to live amongst. Immigration changes everyone's lives and in Small Island Levy examines not only the conflicts of two cultures thrown together after a terrible war, but also the kindness and strength people can show to each other. The Second World War was a great catalyst that has led to the multi-cultural society Britain has become. For Andrea Levy acknowledging the role played by all sides in this change is an important part of understanding the process so we can go on to create a better future together. In her latest novel, The Long Song , Levy goes further back to the origins of that intimacy between Britain and the Caribbean. The book is set in early 19th century Jamaica during the last years of slavery and the period immediately after emmancipation. It is the story of July, a house slave on a sugar plantation named Amity. The story is narrated by the character of July herself, now an old woman, looking back upon her eventful life. Levy's latest publication is Six Stories and an Essay , a collection of short stories that she has written over her career, along with an essay where she talks about her Caribbean heritage and the motivation this has given her to write. Andrea Levy is a Londoner. She not only lives and works in the city she loves but has used London as the setting in many of her novels. She has been a recipient of an Arts Council Award and her second novel Never Far from Nowhere was long listed for the Orange Prize. Small Island was the winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, the Whitbread Novel Award, the Whitbread Book of the Year award, the Orange Best of the Best, and the Commonwealth Writer's Prize. Her latest novel The Long Song was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize, and was the winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. Besides novels she has also written short stories that have been read on radio, published in newspapers and anthologised. She has been a judge for the Orange Prize for Fiction, Orange Futures and the Saga Prize.
Which Gilbert & Sullivan operetta has the subtitle “Flowers of Progress”?	Utopia, Limited - The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company -The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company - Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company Utopia, Limited An Un-Utopian Utopia The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company was founded with the intention to produce all of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, including the lesser known and rarely performed Utopia, Limited and The Grand Duke. While members of the company understood that there were reputed problems with Utopia, Limited, the company still decided to produce the work in 1988. Early in the rehearsal process, however, the company began to understand why Utopia, Limited had a reputation for being problematic and why it was so seldom performed. The operetta’s dialogue is overwritten, it includes some poor music, contains unfinished plot lines and is simply too long. Zoe Kuester, the production’s Stage Director, and Wendy Evans, the Artistic Director, did what they could to make the piece performable by cutting some lines of the excessive dialogue and trimming a third verse from two or three songs. Unfortunately, their well-intended efforts were “too little, too late.” The company produced Utopia, Limited and it was politely received, but the company members fully understood that the piece was substantially inferior to the other Gilbert and Sullivan operettas that the company had produced and there was little desire ever to do it again. A Lesson Learned When the company decided to produce The Grand Duke, Gilbert and Sullivan’s other “problematic” operetta, in 1991, it had learned from its experience with Utopia, Limited. The company had come to understood that neither of these operettas could be produced successfully unless they were first edited, rewritten and revised. A committee of company members was formed to do that work on The Grand Duke. The result was a revised libretto that resulted in a successful, very well received production of the operetta. It was so successful that the company chose to produce The Grand Duke again in 2003 and did so for a third time in 2014 . Revising Utopia, Limited Eventually, the company felt that it should make another attempt to produce Utopia, Limited. Before doing so and in light of its experience with The Grand Duke, however, the company understood that the operetta needed to be edited, rewritten and revised. During the summer of 2007, the company assembled a “rewrite committee” to take on the project. The committee included Stephen Hage, Dean Laurance, Holly Windle, and Lesley Hendrickson, who was slated to direct the upcoming production. The revision of Utopia, Limited began with editing of the text. As noted above, the operetta’s dialogue is overwritten and the task of deleting a significant amount of the excessive text, along with making some minor textual revisions, was the obvious first step. The committee deleted only one song, King Paramount’s, “First You’re Born” considering it a poorly written number that didn’t further the plot. After these simpler choices were made, the committee made some more radical revisions to the operetta. The character of Calynx was cut. Calynx served only as a source of exposition at the beginning of the operetta. His dialogue was easily rewritten and given to Salata, Melene and Phylla, the Utopian maiden characters who were already on stage in the opening scene. (GSVLOC Revised Libretto, pages 2 – 3) More significantly, the character of Lord Dramaleigh was cut, as was his introductory music in the Act I Finale. One of the significant problems with Utopia, Limited is that there are six “Flowers of Progress” whom it takes an excessively very long time to introduce. Of the six “Flowers of Progress,” this character, whose societal role included censoring theatrical productions, was clearly the one who would be the least missed! Cutting Lord Dramaleigh shortened the excessively long Act I Finale, by cutting one of two verses of a song shared with Blushington. As a result, while a verse of the song was cut, no actual
Which book by Mark Haddon was the Booker Prize winner in 2003?	The Man Booker Prize Winner and Shortlist Books 2003 (download torrent) - TPB The Man Booker Prize Winner and Shortlist Books 2003 Type: Get this torrent (Problems with magnets links are fixed by upgrading your torrent client !) This torrent Includes the winner of 2003 Man Booker prize and 2 out of 5 books from the shortlist as well as 4 books from the longlist (To make up for the missing shortlist books). Don't forget to check out the 2004 to 2012 Lists already uploaded by Me. Click "Man Booker Prize" tag to see the other torrents. Book 01 - Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre (Winner) Book 02 - Brick Lane by Monica Ali (Shortlist) Book 03 - Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood (Shortlist) Book 04 - Elizabeth Costello by J. M. Coetzee (Longlist) [No Table of Contents] Book 05 - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The NightTime by Mark Haddon (Longlist) Book 06 - The Light of Day by Graham Swift (Longlist) Book 07 - Yellow Dog by Martin Amis (Longlist) Format 1 - .ePUB Format 2 - .Mobi All my Ebook uploads are separated by Genre Tags Support Your Favorite Authors By Buying Their Books Check out all my Magazine and ebook uploads here. https://thepiratebay.se/user/azizex666/
The Italian word for “scratched drawings” is used commonly n English. What is the word/	The Italian word for "scratched drawings" is used commonly in English. What is it? - thinkypedia.com The Italian word for "scratched drawings" is used commonly in English. What is it? westsidecity answers: Not sure but i know that the term graffiti originally referred to the inscriptions, figure drawings, etc found on the walls of ancient ruins, as in the Catacombs of Rome or at Pompeii. So i would say graffiti is a pretty sure bet.
In English the word describes a complete failure. In Italian it describes a straw covered bottle. What is the word?	Wine & Champagne Bottles Wine & Champagne Bottles Click here to move to the Organization & Structure Summary. Wine and champagne (carbonated or "sparkling" wine) bottles were, generally speaking, produced in a much more limited variety of shapes than the spirits/liquor containers discussed above. (Note: On this page the term "champagne" is referring to all sparkling wines, not just those from that region of France.) A large majority of wine/champagne bottles are round in cross section; square, rectangular, or other body shapes are unusual, though they do exist to a minor extent with wine bottles, especially in the 20th century. Champagne, being carbonated, pretty much had to be contained in round heavy glass bottles (like all carbonated beverages) since round bottles are inherently stronger than other shapes, all other things being equal (glass thickness & quality). In addition, a large majority of wine/champagne bottles were (and continue to be) produced in some shade of olive green, with amber and aqua/colorless glass occasionally used; other colors were unusual (McKearin & Wilson 1978, Van den Bossche 2001). Sizes of wine bottles can vary widely from small "sample" sizes of a few ounces to very large demijohns and carboys that held many gallons. Champagne bottles were typically made in limited sizes with a very large majority being less than a half gallon. Wine - primarily the fermented juice of grapes - has been a common beverage since at least 2000 B.C. The fermentation of grape juice creates alcohol (typically 10-15% by volume) which both preserves the juice - enhancing the potential for long term storage - and adds extra dimensions and characteristics of particular appeal to humans since time immemorial. Wine is, of course, an extremely popular beverage today around the world. Wine was historically stored in wooden casks, clay/ceramic amphorae and jugs, and other containers though some bottles were likely being used for wine storage as early as the time of Christ (Munsey 1970, Van den Bossche 2001). Bottles for containing, distributing, or dispensing wine were common in the U. S. from the mid 17th century to the present day. The earliest wine and spirits bottles in the American colonies were typically English made imports as no significant production of these type bottles was likely done on American soil until the late 18th century (McKearin & Wilson 1978). Wine being one of the most common beverages of the past 300-400 years (next to water and possibly beer/ale) results in wine bottles and fragments being one of the most commonly encountered items on historic sites. The exception to this is during National Prohibition in the U.S. (1919 to 1933) when the production (and it was hoped, consumption) of alcoholic beverages was made illegal, though of course, production was still occurring either for sacramental (particularly wine) purposes, for "medicinal purposes" (requiring a doctors prescription), for in-home use, or simply illegally. See the discussion on the subject in the introduction to the Bottle Typing/Diagnostic Shapes: Liquor/Spirits Bottles page. Wine/champagne bottles have followed very similar and relatively narrow design patterns during the entire period covered by this website - the 19th to mid-20th centuries. One distinctive feature of most wine/champagne bottles which is not common on other bottles is the presence of a kick-up or push-up in the base. In the wine world this basal indentation is known as a "punt" though that term was not apparently used by glass makers. Wine and champagne bottles today closely follow many of the same dominant designs that were used in the mid to late 19th century. This includes the ubiquity of the cork (or now synthetic cork substitutes) accepting champagne finishes and the continued presence of punts (Shultz 1980). Because of this lack of diversity this webpage is relatively brief. As with all historic bottle types and shapes however, there is a wide variation of subtle differences to be found w
Three Manchester United players were in the 1966 England World Cup winning squad. Bobby Charlton and Nobby Styles were two – who was the third?	Simon Hattenstone tracks down the legendary 1966 World Cup squad \| Football \| The Guardian Close This article is 10 years old George Cohen won only one trophy in his football career. Still, if you're going to bag just the one, you might as well make it the World Cup, he says. Three years on, a knee injury ended his career; 10 years on, he was diagnosed with cancer of the bowel; 40 years on, he's beaten the cancer three times, seen his nephew Ben become a World Cup winner in rugby, and is talking about his lucky life. Cohen, the right-back in 1966, was one of the England team's unsung heroes. He grew up in and played for Fulham throughout his career. He was strong and fast and disciplined, he rarely did anything flash like score a goal or beat a man and, like his team-mates, he was the product of a very particular era. They were working-class boys, born to postwar austerity, rationing. Cohen's father was a gas-fitter, his mother worked for London Transport. Cohen, known as Moyshe to his friends despite not being Jewish, was a talented boxer. He considered making a go of it professionally, but his dad was having none of it. "Use your brains son," he told young George, recommending a career as an electrician. He joined the Fulham ground staff when he was 17. "I got £20 for my signing-on fee, £28 for my monthly wage, and we had a couple of good results where I got another £8 in bonuses, so in the end I took home £50. I said to my dad, 'Look at that, Dad, I got £50 this month' and I could have bitten my tongue. My father was earning £10-12 gross for a 40-hour week. Here was a little twit coming home saying I've earned £50 after tax. My father just looked at me and smiled. I can see the smile now. It haunts me." Look at the pictures from the post-final celebration and the England players, all red shirts and goofy smiles (except for Bobby Moore, who was always immaculate and gorgeous), symbolised innocence, industry, stiff upper lip, triumph. The team became iconic, like the Beatles or the first men on the moon. And the individuals who made up that team seemed very different from today's footballers - they could just as easily have been down the mines as parading football's greatest trophy around Wembley. I was only three years old when England won the World Cup, but I grew up with their victory. It seemed to be part of the national curriculum. I can't remember how many times we were shown the film of the final on an afternoon in class as an example of what was possible in life. The team made more money than most of their non-playing friends, but they hardly made a fortune. For the majority, their career was over by the time they hit 30. Then they had to settle down and find themselves jobs in the real world. What became of the team of 1966? Did it transform their lives? Do they envy the loaded modern footballer? I was warned finding out wouldn't be easy - the boys of 66 would expect to be paid for their time, and some simply don't like talking about it. Cohen is the first to agree to be interviewed. We meet at a smart hotel in Tunbridge Wells, the town where he lives with Daphne, his wife of 50-odd years, and where he works as a property developer. He is made for blazers and starched white shirts, and could easily be mistaken for ex-military. How would he describe himself as a footballer? "The biggest assets I had were speed and strength," he says. "I was chunky, never fat. We didn't have the food to be fat." As a boy, he remembers seeing the toffs go into the local private tennis courts, while he and his friends spent their time chasing each other round the block - that's why he was so fast, he says. Did football seem glamorous to him when he started out? He smiles, "You got to eat at some wonderful places. One in particular, the Midland hotel in Manchester was sumptuous. For a youngster, going there for the first time, it was absolutely magnificent. The hors d'oeuvres trolley was something you wouldn't believe - it revolved on an axis like a wheel. It was a meal on its own." By the time the World Cup finals came round in 196
Which comedian died on stage during the TV show “Live From Her Majesty’s” in April 1984?	LiveLeak.com - The Death of Tommy Cooper (Raw) The Death of Tommy Cooper (Raw) The Death Of Comedian Tommy Cooper, On The London Stage 1984 Tommy Cooper was a welsh-born, British prop comedian and magician, famous for the red fez he always wore, and the persona he crafted of a magician whose tricks always go wrong. Cooper died on April 15, 1984, as he performed live on television for a variety show entitled “Live from her Majesty’s”. During a sketch in which he was to pull numerous objects from a gown, just after his assistant helped him put the gown on, Copper collapsed and sat against the curtain while the audience and his assistant laughed, thinking it was an impromptu part of his act. He then fell backwards onto his back, creating more laughs. However, as the minutes passed, it was apparent that something had actually gone wrong, and it wasn’t part of his act. Another curtain was closed to hide where he had fallen, and other acts carried on on the fr Loading the player ...
What is the more common name of the garden plant Calendula?	Common Name: Pot Marigold \| Scientific Name: Calendula Officinalis - DoctorSchar.com Common Name: Pot Marigold \| Scientific Name: Calendula Officinalis Family Name: Compositae Introduction Early on in my search for botanical substances that inspired the body to vital health was this. Any plant that has long been used to heal injured skin, reported to stimulate fast and miraculous skin healing, was a good candidate for investigation. If the plant, say Calendula, had the ability to make broken skin heal super fast, it probably had the ability to stimulate the body to heal super fast. This could not be a less dramatic herb. Its common, its cheap, and its widely used to treat diaper rash. But, my studies revealed that this is an excellent full body health stimulant, and one that should be used for more than the diaper bag. It is, by the by, a close relation to chamomile and echinacea, two fantastic health stimulants. RESOURCES Chapter from Backyard Medicine Chest Chapter from My PhD Thesis Notes from the Eclectic Physicians Fact Sheet Part Used: Flowers In a Word: Skin Healer Reasonable Uses: minor wounds, burns, abrasions, pressure sores, bed sores, diaper rash, jock itch, athletes foot fungus, thrush, oral and genital herpes, sore throat, mouth ulcers, infected gums. History and Traditional Uses The ancient healers Dioscorides and Pliny called calendula an excellent skin healer. During the Dark Ages, medieval healers felt it was so healing it had to be magical. Plants with powerful healing powers have always been associated with magic- it was a way for the people to explain the inexplicable healing touch contained in the plant. Calendula’s ability to heal up damaged skin was so incredible people thought it would lend power to love charms or charms of protection. A classic European skin healer, Calendula was a primary ingredient in ointments, balms, salves, and creams. Scientific Back Up Calendula is related to burdock and chamomile, herbs that are also used for their skin-soothing properties. Skin healing is a family business. Calendula’s chemical ingredients include compounds that reduce inflammation and combat infection from bacterial, fungal, and viral sources. In addition, compounds in calendula actually help the skin knit itself back together after a tear has occurred. In Germany, calendula is specifically recommended for treating hard-to-heal leg ulcers and mouth and throat irritations. Russian research indicates that tincture of calendula may have promise as a treatment for herpes simplex outbreaks and certain flu viruses. It may even have promise as a cancer fighter—specifically, against skin cancer. Research suggests that the plant stimulates the immune system which in turn is better able to attack abnormal cells and microbial invaders. Herbalists Use It To… Dampen Diaper Rash There is nothing more pathetic than a child suffering with diaper rash. Since the earliest day mothers have use Calendula to take the red and the pain out of a bad case of diaper rash. Calendula cream should be applied with every change of diaper to get the problem under control and keep it gone. Hinder Herpes Calendula tincture or cream can be used to keep a herpes outbreak from happening and or limit an attack once it has started. This includes oral and genital herpes. The tea or tincture should be taken internally and the cream applied externally. Fight Fungus Athletes foot, jock itch, and nail fungus are all caused by `parasitic fungi feed on the human body. Calendula comes packing with anti-fungal compounds that keep these unpleasant infestations under control. The cream should be applied four times a day until the problem clears. Upgrade Gum Health Calendula is used as a gargle to improve problem gums, especially those inclined to bleeding and infection. The tea or tincture should be gargled with morning and night after brushing the teeth. Heal hurts A small bottle of Calendula tincture can be kept in the medicine chest for those moments when disaster strikes. It can be used in lieu of antibiotic creams to treat minor cuts, burns, abra
Who starred in and directed the 1993 film “A Bronx Tale”?	Robert De Niro directs 'A Bronx Tale' on Broadway: Why the 1993 film was a hit - CSMonitor.com Robert De Niro directs 'A Bronx Tale' on Broadway: Why the 1993 film was a hit Latest News Robert De Niro arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/File View Caption of Actor Robert De Niro will co-direct a Broadway musical adaptation of the 1993 film “A Bronx Tale,” in which he both directed and starred in. Mr. De Niro is co-directing the musical with Jerry Zaks, who also helmed the 2011 Broadway production of “Sister Act” and the 2004 Broadway production of “La Cage aux Folles,” among other work. De Niro has starred on Broadway himself, appearing in a 1986 production of the play “Cuba and His Teddy Bear.” Recommended: Famous movie lines: How well do you know them? “Bronx” tells the story of a young boy whose father (De Niro in the film) disapproves of the activities of mobsters but who becomes involved with them after the young boy, Calogero, decides not to tell the police what he knows about a murder. Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/17 When the 1993 film was released, it was mostly received positively by critics. Washington Post reviewer Desson Howe wrote that the film “doesn’t have an original bone in its body,” but New York Times critic Janet Maslin called the movie “a warm, vibrant and sometimes troubling portrait of the community.... [De Niro’s] work here, as both actor and director, is impressively unobtrusive.” And Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times found the film to be “a very funny movie sometimes, and very touching at other times. It is filled with life and colorful characters and great lines of dialogue, and De Niro, in his debut as a director, finds the right notes as he moves from laughter to anger to tears.” As for the musical adaptation of “Bronx,” songs will be supplied by Glenn Slater and Alan Menken, who previously collaborated for the Broadway musical “The Little Mermaid” (Mr. Menken composed the music for the 1989 film, with lyrics for the movie by Howard Ashman, who is also credited for the Broadway musical). Next up Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. Daily
Which famous architect designed the unbuilt Roman Catholic Cathedral in Liverpool?	BBC - Culture - Fantastical buildings that were never built Design Fantastical buildings that were never built From the planned centrepiece of Hitler’s New Berlin to a 4-km-high (2.5 mile) steel structure that was to rise above Tokyo – Jonathan Glancey looks at architects’ impossible dreams. By Jonathan Glancey 6 November 2014 When Berlin fell in May 1945 British and American interrogators were particularly keen to speak to Albert Speer, the dynamic architect who had prolonged the war against Germany through his extraordinary effectiveness as Hitler’s Minister of Armaments and War Production. He had also led the design of Germania, a monumental, although unbuilt New Berlin, composed of imperious avenues and parade-ground squares lined with improbably large civil and commercial buildings. In his final days in the Führerbunker below the gardens of the Reich Chancellery, a grandiloquent neo-classical design by Speer completed in record time in late 1930s, Hitler had pored over models of Germania. The biggest of all its buildings was to be the Volkshalle – the People’s Hall – a colossal domed structure based on the Emperor Hadrian’s Pantheon in Rome. Hitler had made sketches for such a building himself as early as 1925, although his visit to Rome in May 1938 to see the Pantheon confirmed his desire to go one better than the Romans. If their empire had survived four centuries, his would last a thousand years and so needed buildings designed for an extremely long-term future. Luckily for everyone, the Third Reich missed its target by 988 years. View image of (German Federal Archives /CC BY SA 3.0-de) (Credit: German Federal Archives /CC BY SA 3.0-de) Speer discussed the Volkshalle with British and US structural engineers in 1945, one of whom told me that the interior of the auditorium would have been so vast that when filled to capacity with 180,000 sieg-heiling Nazis, clouds would have formed beneath its coffered dome; it might even have rained on the party faithful, although presumably nothing would have dampened their enthusiasm for the rantings of their victorious leader. To give a sense of the preposterous scale of this, one of the biggest of history’s unbuilt buildings, the dome of St Peter’s, Rome, the world’s biggest church, could have been lowered through the 46-metre diameter oculus – or circular hole at the top of the dome to let in daylight – of the 290-metre high Volkshalle. Could it have been built? In all probability yes, as despite suggestions that the Volkshalle would have collapsed under its own weight, an extensive use of steel in the construction of the dome, and copper sheathing, would have enabled Speer to achieve his imperious goal. Sky’s the limit If Speer’s was among the most grandiose of unrealised architectural projects, X-Seed 4000 must surely be the tallest yet proposed by any architect. What amounted to a habitable, man-made Mount Fuji was dreamed up in 1995 by Peter Neville, an architect working for Japan’s construction giant, the Taisei Corporation. Founded in 1873, Taisei has designed, engineered and built numerous challenging bridges, tunnels and stadiums, but nothing quite like this. A demonstration of the company’s ambition and skill, this steel skyscraper formed in the guise of a hollow mountain, was to have been 4 km (2.5 miles) high, slightly taller in fact than Mount Fuji itself. The 500,000 to one million people who might have lived and worked here would have shot up and down the tower’s 800 floors in maglev trains. Taisei and Neville insisted that X-Seed 4000 would have been, if not a doddle, not so very difficult to build. Issues of security and Japan’s endemic problem with earthquakes and typhoons aside, the cost would have been prohibitive. In 2014 prices, this sensational, science-fiction style skyscraper would have cost at least $1.05 trillion. Even Albert Speer might have raised an eyebrow. At a press conference held in Chicago in October 1956, the 87-year-old architect and American legend Frank Lloyd Wright unveiled The Illinois, a mile-high skyscraper. The theatrical drawings W
Who directed and starred in the 2008 film “Grand Torino”?	Gran Torino (2008) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino. Director: a list of 25 titles created 27 Aug 2011 a list of 22 titles created 04 Mar 2014 a list of 34 titles created 09 May 2014 a list of 31 titles created 13 Oct 2014 a list of 22 titles created 31 Jul 2015 Search for " Gran Torino " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 20 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards » Videos A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. Director: Clint Eastwood Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Directors: Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth Stars: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman. Director: James McTeigue After John Nash , a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish. Director: Ron Howard Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond. Director: Guy Ritchie The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Director: Frank Darabont Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life. Director: Gus Van Sant The Bride wakens from a four-year coma. The child she carried in her womb is gone. Now she must wreak vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her - a team she was once part of. Director: Quentin Tarantino Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. Director: Steven Spielberg With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. Director: Quentin Tarantino Edit Storyline Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. Written by alfiehitchie Rated R for language throughout, and some violence \| See all certifications » Parents Guide: 9 January 2009 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $271,720 (USA) (12 December 2008) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia In terms of box office, Gran Torino (2008) is the most successful Clint Eastwood movie ever, both in the U.S. an
With which instrument do you associate jazz musician Erroll Garner?	Erroll Garner @ All About Jazz Read more Born in Pittsburgh in 1921 (Sy Johnson's biographical note in The Erroll Garner Songbook has June 15, 1923 as Garner's birthdate), Errol Garner started playing piano at the age of two (three according to Johnson). He never learned to read music, probably because it was never a necessity for him. He learned to play the 'novelty' styles of Zez Confrey and others from listening to 78 records, a style which used steady left hand chord rhythms to support very free right-hand melodic interpretations. This provided a perfect basis for the hard-swinging jazz style that Garner was to pioneer. At the age of seven, Garner began appearing on radio station KDKA in Pittsburgh with a group called the Candy Kids, and by the age of eleven he was playing on the Allegheny riverboats. Garner began to attract attention after he moved to New York in the early forties, and shortly afterwards he made his first recordings. By 1950, Garner had established himself an international reputation, and from that point until his death on January 2, 1977, he made countless tours both at home and abroad, and produced a huge volume of recorded work. Garner's style evolved out of the 'novelty rags' of the twenties. More contemporary jazz influences include Earl Hines, another Pittsburgh native, and the rhythm compings of Freddie Green (Count Basie's longtime guitarist). But Garner was ultimately a very idiosyncratic player, and he doesn't fit well into any of the standard piano style groupings of 40's and 50's jazz. His characteristic traits are of course his steady, guitaristic, left hand compings, and, most obviously, his octaval treatments of melodies and solo lines. The major seventh arpeggio in octaves which introduces Garner's biggest hit, Misty is an example. Another typical Garnerism is the pizzicato, super-syncopated introduction. These intros are often highly independent of the main part of the piece. They range from fanciful to sassy, but always their choppy staccato serves to highten the driving effect once Garner turns on his relentless left hand rhythm.
What is the parliamentary constituency of Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party?	Caroline Lucas is first Green Party Leader Caroline Lucas is first Green Party Leader Caroline Lucas is first Green Party Leader 5 September 2008 Caroline Lucas has won the Green Party's first ever leadership election. Lucas defeated her rival for the leadership, Ashley Gunstock, by a margin of 2559 votes to 210 - 90%. Lucas, who is the party's candidate for the target constituency of Brighton Pavillion, said: "I am deeply honoured to have been elected as the first leader of the Green Party. "I am also delighted to have Adrian Ramsay elected alongside me as our party's first Deputy. His work for the past ten years in Norwich, transforming an inactive party into the largest group of Green councillors in Britain is truly inspirational."Britain needs Green leadership now. None of the other parties has the vision or the courage to tackle the real challenges we face today - the accelerating climate crisis, and Victorian levels of inequality. "We need a Green New Deal to tackle the impact of rising prices and increased unemployment.We need to invest the proceeds of a Windfall tax on massive energy company profits into making the homes of ordinary people warmer and fuel bills more affordable. "As Leader I will work tirelessly to get our positive Green message across to the public, and to see more Greens elected to deliver social and environmental justice in towns and cities across the country. "Adrian Ramsay, who supported Lucas for leader, was elected unopposed. Councillor Ramsay, who heads the Green opposition group on Norwich Council, said: "I'm honoured to be elected the first Deputy Leader of the Green Party. It's a crucial time for the Greens as we build towards winning our first seats at Westminster in the next General Election. At a time of rising fuel prices growing concern about the effects of climate change, Green polices offer real solutions for the country." Watch the announcement:
Who created the cartoon strip “The Perishers”?	The Perishers (Comic Strip) - TV Tropes The Perishers You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG The Perishers was a long-running British newspaper comic strip, appearing in the Daily Mirror from about 1959 until its final cancellation in 2006. The strip was mostly written by Maurice Dodd, who also worked as an advertising copywriter. In actual fact, Dodd was neither the strip's creator, nor its original writer — the strip was jointly created by its original artist Dennis Collins, and the Daily Mirror's entertainments editor, while its first writer, Ben Witham got fired within weeks after the first few strips were regarded as dismally unfunny — but his name has always been the one most closely associated with the strip. Until 1983 it was drawn by Dennis Collins, in a highly detailed style which subsequent artists could never quite match. As of 2010 the Mirror is reprinting 1960s strips with Collins art and new colouring, somewhat squashed to fit a modern comic page and containing some updates to topical material - e.g., Maisie's references to "That nice Mr. Wilson " are now directed to "That nice Mr. Cameron ". The strip features a group of urban schoolchildren and a dog. As such it is sometimes described as a British equivalent of Peanuts , although it has a very different art style and relies on quirkily British humour in the tradition of music hall and Spike Milligan (Charlie Brown and Snoopy were featured since the late 50s in the Daily Sketch and the Daily Mail since the 1970s). The Alcoholic : Tatty Oldbitt. Bad Liar : "Poor Girl", a kid who tries to plead poverty as an excuse for getting Wellington (who really is poor) to part with all his birthday presents. Never mind that she has a poor butler, maid, chauffeur etc. and wears a fur coat she got from the impoverished furriers. A Boy and His X : Wellington and Boot are a boy and his Old English Sheepdog. Cigar Chomper : Fiscal is always chomping on a chocolate cigar, as part of the general millionaire stereotype. Cloud Cuckoolander : Marlon and occasionally Boot - the latter frequently believed himself to be an 18th century Lord transformed into a dog by a vengeful gypsy. Comic-Book Time : Lampshaded by Wellington in one New Year strip, when he notices that he and his friends never seem to get any older. Depending on the Artist : After Dennis Collins retired, Maurice Dodd drew the strip for over a decade, but it was obvious that his drawing skills weren't really anywhere near those of Collins. The third and final artist, Bill Mevin didn't quite pull off a perfect imitation of Collins, but it was a pretty good one nonetheless. The Ditz : Marlon. Free-Range Children : especially when they go on holiday without adult supervision. Garden Hose Squirt Surprise : One mid-60s had Wellington asking Maisie to inspect the end of a hose while he went to adjust the "hydro control valve". Soon afterward Maisie found him leaning against a wall, and being Genre Savvy assumed that as soon as she took his place the wall would fall on her. She did it anyway, "just to go along with the gag", and a lampppost fell on her instead . Hollywood Magnetism : There's a strip where Wellington is demonstrating a magnet to Marlon, and he turns it backward so it will repel things. In reality, magnets will only repel other magnets, and only when their like poles are facing each other. It's Been Done : On one occasion Marlon took up inventing for a hobby. When his friends pointed out that his inventions (fire, the wheel and the horse and cart) had all been invented by other people, he wasn't worried because he invented them quicker and was therefore catching up. Minor Living Alone : Wellington lives alone in a squat with his dog, even managing to go to school with the other kids. Before moving into the squat, he and Boot lived in a section of concrete sewer pipe that had been left lying around in a closed builder's yard. No Communities Were Harmed : The kids lived in Croynge, which suggests a South London district modelled on Croydon and Penge. Once a Season : Onc
Which element, atomic number 5, has the chemical symbol B?	Chemical Elements.com - Boron (B) Commercial Site Containing Information about the Source of Boron If you know of any other links for Boron, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Boron. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/b.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.
After whom is the international airport at Genoa named?	How to Travel to Genoa, Italy \| USA Today How to Travel to Genoa, Italy Genoa's location on the northern Italian coastline near France makes it a convenient location to visit. (Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images ) Guide to Hoboken Restaurants Genoa is located on the Italian Riviera near the French border. Its status as an important port was established in the 6th century B.C. and is known as the boyhood home of Christopher Columbus, for whom the city's airport is named. Traveling to Genoa is relatively simple, with numerous options available to visitors. It is situated within 200 miles of numerous major cities and is the largest seaport on the northeastern Italian coast. Step 1 Drive to Genoa. The closest major city to Genoa is Milan, approximately 90 miles to the north on the A6 motorway. Nice, France, is about 120 miles to the east on the A10 motorway, which runs along the Mediterranean coast. Additionally, Genoa is within two hours' driving distance of numerous other cities, including Turin (Torino), Florence (Firenze) and Livorno. Step 2 Fly into the city. Genoa has an international airport that accepts flights from all over Europe. As of early 2011, most flights into Genoa from North America require a connection in another city, frequently Milan, Madrid, Paris or Frankfurt. Flights from most major European cities to Genoa are between one and two hours. Step 3 Take a bus. Italy's bus system offers a wide range of connections to Genoa from cities and towns all over the country. Additionally, international buses, especially those from the French Riviera offer service to Genoa. Eurolines operates buses throughout Europe that arrive in nearby Milan; regional buses can take you the rest of the way to Genoa. Bus schedules can change frequently; check at the local bus station for the most up-to-date information. Step 4 Ride a train. Genoa has two large train stations in that are connected by a shuttle. Each of these stations accepts trains from across Europe, and it is a major hub for travel between Spain, France and cities such as Rome, Venice and Naples. Trains arrive in Genoa multiple times per day and include regional and international carriers. Step 5 Arrive by sea. In addition to ferries from many areas on the eastern Italian coast, Genoa is also an international ferry hub. Regular ferries arrive from Spain and Tunisia at least once per day during the summer season. Mediterranean cruises frequently have ports of call in Genoa or terminate at its docks. Tip Check the expiration date on your passport; it will need to be valid for at least six months after the date of your planned departure from Italy. References
Whose statue, in Merrion Square, is known to irreverent Dubliners as “The Fag on the Crag”?	Travel... Dublin Getting There Ok, so you fancy a weekend break. You can’t afford Europe, you’re sick of London and well, the countryside just isn’t your thing. You’re looking for some culture, some history, excitement, shops, fine foods and well, yes, you want booze, and lots of it. So, where better to go than Dublin? It’s just a short trip away, over the Irish Sea, plane and ferry fares are next to nothing. Situated on the south east coast of Ireland, Dublin has a reputation for being a schizophrenic city, where poverty, wealth, grandeur and deprivation live side by side, mixed together in no particular order, each feigning ignorance of the others existence. For one small city, Dublin has an extraordinarily large personality, with such a grand history of literature, religion, politics, music and war that even the likes of London would blush in comparison. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Jonathon Swift and W.B Yeats are but a few of the literary greats spawned by the city. Michael Collins, whose actions later sparked Bloody Sunday, began his political career in Dublin. And of course, what a different place the world would be with out those fine staples of the Irish diet - Guinness and whiskey? As you’d expect, much is made of Dublin’s history, with statues, monuments and museums dedicated to just about every famous Irish man there ever was. As such, it is almost impossible to turn a corner without bumping into something that has made its way into the guide books. From the statue of Oscar Wilde in Merrion Square (locally known as the fag on the crag) to the World of Guinness, every particle of Dublin’s history is made accessible and welcoming to the idle traveller. The best and most entertaining way of taking in all of Dublin’s sights is to take one of the city tour buses. Several companies operate tours, each varying in quality, so be careful which one you choose. It is said that the first thing that any visitor to Dublin will notice are it’s people, their pride of the city, pride of the struggles, pride of the history and an eagerness to share it all with you. This is certainly true of the tour buses. Leaving the bus behind, some places are more worthy of closer attention than others. If history is your bent you’ll be attracted to Trinity College, parts of which date back to 1700 and are interesting to look at as pieces of architecture alone. Looking into the Old Library, however, will give you the opportunity to see the Book of Kells, a monk’s account of the Viking invasion, which is thought to date back to around AD 800. Another important aspect of the history of Dublin, and indeed of any Irish town, is “the troubles”. The General Post Office on O’Connell Street is where the 1916 Easter Rising began and still bares the marks of gun fire in its fine outer columns. St Stephen’s Green, at the end of Grafton Street, memorial to soldiers of the Boer War, is also an area where much of the Easter Rising fighting took place. If you’ve had enough history and are in the mood for some serious shopping, then Grafton Street is the place to go. Home to the cities most exclusive (and expensive) stores, Grafton Street is a constantly flowing stream of people, so popular that you’re unlikely to find a bargain in a single shop. Be that as it may, it’s the fashionable place to be and if you’ve not been to Grafton Street, you’ve not been to Dublin. Equally exclusive and probably even more expensive, is the Powerscourt Townhouse Shopping Centre, just off Grafton Street. Full of designer clothes and posh restaurants it is the former house of the Viscount Powerscourt, dating back to the 1770’s. If your purse strings can’t quite stretch to the extravagance of the above, then O’Connell Street is worth a look, with some good shops and more affordable prices. More alternative shops can be found in the ever popular Temple Bar area. Long ago founded as an area of ill repute, Temple Bar has retained its artistic influence of the 18th century and is now home to the bohemian shops, bars and restaurants of the city. Dublin’s musical
Which vitamin is also known as Retinol/	Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin A - NHS Choices Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin A Share: Vitamin A is also known as retinol and has several important functions. These include: helping your immune system to work as it should against infections helping vision in dim light keeping skin and the linings of some parts of the body, such as the nose, healthy Good sources of vitamin A Good sources of vitamin A include: cheese fortified low-fat spreads milk and yoghurt Liver is a particularly rich source of vitamin A, although this means you may be at risk of having too much vitamin A if you eat liver more than once a week (see below). You can also contribute to your vitamin A intake by including good sources of beta-carotene in your diet, as this can be converted into vitamin A by the body. The main food sources of beta-carotene are: yellow, red and green (leafy) vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers yellow fruit such as mango, papaya and apricots How much vitamin A do I need? The amount of vitamin A adults need is: 0.7mg a day for men 0.6mg a day for women You should be able to get all the vitamin A you need from your daily diet. Any vitamin A your body doesn't need immediately is stored for future use. This means you don't need it every day. What happens if I take too much vitamin A? According to some research, having more than an average of 1.5mg a day of vitamin A over many years may affect your bones, making them more likely to fracture when you are older. This is particularly important for older people, especially women, who are already at risk of osteoporosis . This is where your bone density reduces and you have a higher risk of fractures. If you eat liver or liver pâté more than once a week, you may be getting too much vitamin A. Many multivitamins contain vitamin A. Other supplements, such as fish liver oil, are also high in vitamin A. If you take supplements containing vitamin A, make sure your daily intake of vitamin A from food and supplements does not exceed 1.5mg. If you eat liver every week, don't take supplements that contain vitamin A. If you are pregnant Having large amounts of vitamin A can harm your unborn baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or thinking about having a baby, do not eat liver or liver products, such as pâté, because these are very high in vitamin A. Also, do not take supplements that contain vitamin A. Ask your GP or midwife if you would like more information. What does the Department of Health advise? You should be able to get all the vitamin A you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. If you take a supplement that contains vitamin A, don't take too much, because this could be harmful. Liver is a very rich source of vitamin A. Do not eat liver or liver products, such as pâté, more than once a week. You should also be aware of how much vitamin A there is in any supplements you take. If you are pregnant or thinking of having a baby: do not take supplements containing vitamin A, including fish liver oil, unless advised to by your GP do not eat liver or liver products, such as pâté, because these are very high in vitamin A Women who have been through the menopause and older men, who are more at risk of osteoporosis, should avoid having more than 1.5mg of vitamin A a day from food and supplements. This means: not eating liver or liver products, such as pâté, more than once a week, or having smaller portions of these taking no more than 1.5mg of vitamin A a day in supplements (including fish liver oil) if you do not eat liver or liver products not taking any supplements containing vitamin A (including fish liver oil) if you eat liver once a week Having an average of 1.5mg a day or less of vitamin A from diet and supplements combined is unlikely to cause any harm. Page last reviewed: 18/02/2015
What is the more common name for the garden flower Antirrhinum?	Flower common names information from Flowers.org.uk Flowers Flower common names Every species of flower has its own particular botanic name that is received when it is first discovered. However, over the years many flower varieties have been granted more common names based on regional, cultural and historical influences. Most typically common names can be generated by: Flower appearance Most common names are created because of the way a certain flower looks, particularly its colour leaf shape and size. Examples are the Lobster Claw (heliconia) and the snapdragon (antirrhinum) which look just the way they sound. Legends and folklore Others have names from legends or folklore that have evolved around a particular plant or flower. Sweet William (dianthus barbatus) gets its common name from an old folktale regarding two young lovers separated by the sea. Country/local area Common names can be applied to the same flowers in different places. An example is the wildflower Caltha palustri which in America is called Marsh Marigold and in England is called Primrose. It’s worth to note that common names are not universal and can create confusion when identifying flowers; however they can give interesting insights on the different culture and traditions of the area where they are used. Interflora has put together a list of some recognisable common flower names that you may come across on your travels, and it’s worth noting that many species of flower have more than one. For universal names, please go to our Flowers Botanic Names section.
Which famous architect designed the Albert Memorial in London?	The Albert Memorial - Kensington Gardens - The Royal Parks The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of London's most ornate monuments. It commemorates the death of Prince Albert in 1861 of typhoid. The Albert Memorial is located in Kensington Gardens on Albert Memorial Road opposite the Royal Albert Hall. It is one of London's most ornate monuments, designed by George Gilbert Scott. Unveiled in 1872, The Albert Memorial commemorates the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42. Influenced by the series of 13th Century Eleanor Crosses (Charing Cross perhaps being the most famous) and other statues in Edinburgh and Manchester, the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of the grandest high-Victorian gothic extravaganzas anywhere. Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, it celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and interests. The memorial shows Prince Albert holding the catalogue of the Great Exhibition, held in Hyde Park in 1851, which he inspired and helped to organise. Marble figures representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America stand at each corner of the memorial, and higher up are further figures representing manufacture, commerce, agriculture and engineering. Yet further up, near the top, are gilded bronze statues of the angels and virtues. All around the base of the memorial the Parnassus frieze depicts celebrated painters, poets sculptors, musicians and architects, reflecting Albert's enthusiasm for the arts. There are 187 exquisitely carved figures in the frieze.
Which group, prominent in the 1990’s, featured Chris Novoselic on bass and Dave Grohl on drums/	Nirvana \| Biography & History \| AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Prior to Nirvana , alternative music was consigned to specialty sections of record stores, and major labels considered it to be, at the very most, a tax write-off. After the band's second album, 1991's Nevermind , nothing was ever quite the same, for better and for worse. Nirvana popularized punk, post-punk, and indie rock, unintentionally bringing them into the American mainstream like no other band to date. While their sound was equal parts Black Sabbath (as learned by fellow Washington underground rockers the Melvins ) and Cheap Trick , Nirvana 's aesthetics were strictly indie rock. They covered Vaselines songs, they revived new wave cuts by Devo , and leader Kurt Cobain relentlessly pushed his favorite bands -- whether it was the art punk of the Raincoats or the country-fried hardcore of the Meat Puppets -- as if his favorite records were always more important than his own music. While Nirvana 's ideology was indie rock and their melodies were pop, the sonic rush of their records and live shows merged post-industrial white noise with heavy metal grind. And that's what made the group an unprecedented multi-platinum sensation. Jane's Addiction and Soundgarden may have proven to the vast American heavy metal audience that alternative could rock, and the Pixies may have merged pop sensibilities with indie rock white noise, but Nirvana pulled it all together, creating a sound that was both fiery and melodic. Since Nirvana were rooted in the indie aesthetic but loved pop music, they fought their stardom while courting it, becoming some of the most notorious anti-rock stars in history. The result was a conscious attempt to shed their audience with the abrasive In Utero , which only partially fulfilled the band's goal. But by that point, the fate of the band and Kurt Cobain had been sealed. Suffering from drug addiction and manic depression, Cobain had become destructive and suicidal, though his management and label were able to hide the extent of his problems from the public until April 8, 1994, when he was found dead of a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Cobain may not have been able to weather Nirvana 's success, but the band's legacy stands as one of the most influential in rock & roll history. Kurt Cobain (vocals, guitar) met Chris Novoselic (born Krist Novoselic ) (bass) in 1985 in Aberdeen, Washington, a small logging town 100 miles away from Seattle. While Novoselic came from a relatively stable background, Cobain 's childhood had been thrown into turmoil when his parents divorced when he was eight. Following the divorce, he lived at the homes of various relatives, developing a love for the Beatles and then heavy metal in the process. Eventually, American hardcore punk worked its way into dominating his listening habits and he met the Melvins , an Olympia-based underground heavy punk band. Cobain began playing in punk bands like Fecal Matter, often with the Melvins ' bassist, Dale Crover . Through the Melvins ' leader, Buzz Osborne , Cobain met Novoselic , who also had an intense interest in punk, which meant that he, like Cobain , felt alienated from the macho, redneck population of Aberdeen. The duo decided to form a band called the Stiff Woodies, with Cobain on drums, Novoselic on bass, and a rotating cast of guitarists and vocalists. The group went through name changes as quickly as guitarists, before deciding that Cobain would play guitar and sing. Renamed Skid Row , the new trio featured drummer Aaron Burkhart, who left the band by the end of 1986 and was replaced by Chad Channing . By 1987, the band was called Nirvana . Nirvana began playing parties in Olympia, gaining a cult following. During 1987, the band made ten demos with producer Jack Endino , who played the recordings to Jonathan Poneman , one of the founders of the Seattle-based indie label Sub Pop. Poneman signed Nirvana , and in December of 1988, the band released its first single, a cover of Shocking Blue 's "Love Buzz." Sub Pop or
Sage Moonblood is the child of which action film actor and director?	Sage Stallone, eldest son of Sylvester Stallone, found dead at 36 Sage Stallone, eldest son of Sylvester Stallone, found dead at 36 mattmcd Tweet Share Sage Moonblood Stallone, the 36-year-old son of Sylvester Stallone who starred alongside his father in "Rocky V," was found dead in his Hollywood apartment on Friday. The New York Post confirmed his passing with his attorney George Braunstein. Sources tell The Post that he likely died of an overdose of pills, and that a representative of the LAPD stated, "There is no suspicion of foul play or criminal activity." Sage Stallone was Sylvester Stallone's eldest son from his first marriage to Sasha Czack (they divorced in 1985). Sage is survived by his brother Seargeoh, and his three half-sisters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet. Sage made his film debut playing Robert Balboa, Rocky's son, in 1990's "Rocky V" when he was 14 years old. The film was both a critical and financial disappointment, with Sylvester Stallone telling The Sun in 2010 that the reason he made the sequel was "I'm greedy — what can I tell you... It was a mistake because the audience didn't want to see the downside of the character. They wanted him to remain on top." Sage also appeared with his father in 1996's "Daylight," but that year also saw him give up acting to be one of the co-founders of Grindhouse Releasing. Along with his partner, Oscar-winning film editor Bob Murawski, Sage Stallone's company restored and re-released forgotten exploitation films from the 1970s and '80s. Grindhouse Releasing partnered with Quentin Tarantino to bring Lucio Fulci's horror film "The Beyond" to screens in 2010. Reportedly, Sage turned down the chance to reprise his role of Rocky's son in 2006's "Rocky Balboa" to focus on his burgeoning career and a director and producer. The character was played in the sixth film by Milo Ventimiglia (TV's "Heroes"). Sylvester Stallone has not yet released a comment. Just yesterday the elder Stallone appeared at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA to promote his upcoming action film "The Expendables 2." Stallone was joined on stage by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who makes his first appearance since leaving the office as governor of California in the movie.
Which British Prime Minister is buried in Spynie churchyard, Lossiemouth?	20th Century Prime Ministers 1. Arthur Balfour was the nephew of his predecessor the Marquess of Salisbury. 2. In 1924 Ramsay MacDonald was the first Labour Prime Minister. 3. In 1979 Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister.
Which British Prime Minister attended Chatham House School in Ramsgate?	Ramsgate Ramsgate 2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection . Related subjects: Geography of Great Britain Ramsgate Statistics Population: 37,967 Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: TR385645 Administration District: Thanet Shire county: Kent Region: South East England Constituent country: England Sovereign state : United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Kent Historic county: Kent Services Police force: Kent Police Fire and rescue: {{{Fire}}} Ambulance: South East Coast Post office and telephone Post town: RAMSGATE Postal district: CT11 Dialling code: 01843 Politics UK Parliament: Thanet South European Parliament : South East England Ramsgate is an English seaside town on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent. It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century and is a member of the ancient confederation of Cinque ports. Population: 2001 census 37,967. Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast and Port Ramsgate has provided cross channel ferries for many years. History Ramsgate as a name has its earliest reference as Hraefn's ate, or cliff gap, later to be rendered 'Ramisgate' or 'Remmesgate' around 1225 and 'Ramesgate' from 1357. Ramsgate's Royal Harbour Arial photo showing two out of three harbour compartments A map of Ramsgate from 1945 The construction of Ramsgate Harbour was begun in 1749 but not finally completed until about 1850. The two most influential architects of the Harbour were John Shaw Senior and John Shaw Junior. They designed the clockhouse, the obelisk, the lighthouse and the Jacobs Ladder steps . It has the unique distinction of being the only Royal Harbour in the United Kingdom, King George IV having awarded the title following his successful visit with the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1821. It is evident from many accounts of local sea rescues that the Ramsgate tugboats, whilst undertaking salvage work were also able to assist with the saving of lives. The Tugmen performed many a noteworthy task in this regard, either alone or by co-operation with the Lifeboats, which they would regularly tow to the scene of an imminent disaster to stand off whilst the smaller craft would attend. A Lifeboat station was established at Ramsgate as early as 1802, its first Lifeboat having been built for the Trustees of the Harbour by the lifeboat pioneer Henry Greathead. Half a century later however, during which time the station had been closed for 28 years, a new Ramsgate Lifeboat, the 'Northumberland' appeared there in 1851. The lifeboat was named in honour of the lifeboat sponsor, the Duke of Northumberland. The new and prized boat had been built in accordance with the plans of a model that had been the prize-winner in the 1851 national competition for the best design for such a craft. It was in the summer of 1824 that Captain K. Martin, then the Harbour Master at Ramsgate, instituted the proceedings of the first known cricket match on the Goodwin Sands, at low water. Such was the tenacity of local mariners, a tradition sprung up that survives to this day, whereby those so inclined make the journey to the Sands for a leisurely few hours in pursuit of this very English past-time. In 1859 Jerimiah Walker (having previously distinguished himself by his humane, zealous and successful efforts in rescuing the Master and the crew of the Northern Belle), as a seaman of the lugger "Petrel" assisted in the rescue of the crew of the Spanish vessel "Julia", which had become stranded off Ramsgate. For this assistance he was awarded a medal struck on the Authority of Queen Donna Isabella II of Spain, thus Walker is believed to be one of the few men to have received two separate medals issued by different Heads of State. On New Year's Day 1861 an event at sea of considerable loss of life occurred with the wreck of the " Guttenburg". Then, as now, without a doubt, by far the most hazardous area around the Kent coastline to any navigator was the most notorious Goodwin Sands. Electric Tramways & Lighting Co. Ltd. At the tur
Chastity Sun is the child of which female pop singer and actress?	Chaz Bono Through The Years Picture \| Chaz Bono: From Chastity to Chaz Through The Years - ABC News ABC News Chaz Bono: From Chastity to Chaz Through The Years + − Chaz Bono Through The Years Born Chastity Sun Bono March 4, 1969, to megastars Cher and Sonny Bono, Chaz Bono detailed his going through gender reassignment surgery and transformation from female to male in his new memoir, "Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man," which is in stores now. In this photo, a 7-month-old Bono plays with mother Cher. Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono: New Body, New Wardrobe Chaz Bono checks his text messages after doing some shopping at John Varvatos in West Hollywood, Calif., January 14, 2014. FameFlynet Chaz Bono Through The Years Chaz Bono was honored at the 2012 GLAAD Media Awards for his OWN documentary "Becoming Chaz" and with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award given by GLAAD to a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender entertainer. His mother, Cher, surprised him by turning up in a large afro wig. "HE was adorable,Said wow mom i was so surprised i forgot what i was going 2say!" the singer later tweeted. Jason Merritt/Getty Images Chaz Bono's Proposal to Longtime Girlfriend On the premiere of OWN's 'Being Chaz,' Chaz Bono asks for the hand of his girlfriend Jennifer Elia atop Seattle's Space Needle. 'It's stunning. It's huge, " gushed Elia about her new engagement ring. The couple announced they broke up on December 19, 2011 Courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Chaz Bono Through The Years Born Chastity Sun Bono March 4, 1969, to megastars Cher and Sonny Bono, Chaz Bono detailed his going through gender reassignment surgery and transformation from female to male in his new memoir, "Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man," which is in stores now. In this photo, a 7-month-old Bono plays with mother Cher. Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years Singing sensations Cher and Sonny Bono first lit up the pop charts with their 1965 hit song, "I Got You Babe." This family portrait was taken in 1971 when Chaz Bono was 2, the same year that the popular TV series, "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour," debuted. Bono is Sonny and Cher's only child. Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years Cher holding 2-year-old Bono. Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years In his documentary, "Becoming Chaz," which debuted at the 2011 Sundance Festival, Bono talked about how he loathed the footage of him from the "Sonny & Cher" years. "I looked retarded on that show," he said in the film. He also talked about his childhood desire to be just like his dad, Sonny Bono. In this photo, the two are dressed in matching houndstooth suits on an episode of "Sonny & Cher" in 1972. CBS Photo Archive Chaz Bono Through The Years Bono has said publically that he always felt like a male trapped in a female shell. Here, Bono is pictured with friend Ricky in 1978. Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years Bono's seventh-grade school picture, 1982. "My seventh- and eighth-grade year was a particularly hellacious year for me," he told "Nightline." "Puberty. And I was at a school that just wasn't appropriate for my needs. It was just very straight, strict academic school." Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years Bono's sexuality first made headlines when he was 18, then still Chastity, and was outed by a tabloid magazine. Bono is shown here with a friend, Heidi, at the Oscars in 1987, where his mother, Cher, won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for the role of Loretta Castorini in "Moonstruck." Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years Cher, Bono and his aunt after one of Cher's shows in 1991. In a 2010 interview with "Nightline's" Cynthia McFadden, Cher said it was difficult for her after her daughter came out as a lesbian. "She had told everybody but me," Cher said at the time, "because she was frightened to tell me...What are people going to think?" Courtesy Chaz Bono Chaz Bono Through The Years As he aged, Bono struggled with being a woman. "I just thought something was wrong with me," Bono told "Nightline." "I was really a man so I never
Which group, prominent in the 1980’s, featured Johnny Marr on guitar, Andy Rourke on bass and Mike Joyce on drums?	The Smiths Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass), Mike Joyce (drums) and for a brief time Craig Gannon (rhythm guitar). Critics have called them one of the most important alternative rock bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s,and the group has had major influence on subsequent artists. Morrissey's lovelorn tales of alienation found an audience amongst youth culture bored by the ubiquitous synthesiser-pop bands of the early 1980s, while Marr's complex melodies helped return guitar-based music to popularity. The group were signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records , for whom they released four studio albums and several compilations, as well as numerous non-LP singles. Although they had limited commercial success outside the UK while they were still together, and never released a single that charted higher than number 10 in their home country, The Smiths won a growing following, and they remain cult and commercial favourites. The band broke up in 1987 amid disagreements between Morrissey and Marr and has turned down several offers to reform. Welcome to The Smiths Wiki
If you ordered Brochet in a French restaurant, which freshwater fish would you be served?	Behind the French Menu: Écrivisse - Crayfish, Crawdad, or Crawfish. The Écrivisse is the Freshwater Crayfish and may be Among the Crustaceans on Your French Menu. Crustaceans III. My recommended links Saturday, February 9, 2013 Écrivisse - Crayfish, Crawdad, or Crawfish. The Écrivisse is the Freshwater Crayfish and may be Among the Crustaceans on Your French Menu. Crustaceans III. Écrivisse (L') – The freshwater crayfish. from by Bryan Newman The freshwater crayfish is also called a crawfish or crawdad in the USA. Crayfish look like miniature lobsters, which they are not, even though they come complete with claws and antennae. These crustaceans, despite their fresh-water origins, in France and elsewhere are usually closely associated with seafood restaurants. Despite that they will, as well, be on the menu in other restaurants, or at least their tails will. Grande Plateau d'Ecrevisses - A large plate of crayfish. Photograph courtesy of Perttu Luomala. To see more of Perttu's Flickr Photostream: www.flickr.com/photos/perttu/5244223483/in/photostream With crayfish, in France, one of the most recommended wines is Chablis; the same wine often recommended for oysters.. See the post: C hablis; One of France's Finest White Wines and Chablis the Town. Despite their looks freshwater crayfish are not related to the two-clawed lobster; or at least not in the last 100 million years or so. Of more importance for the diner is the fact that all the meat in a crayfish, and the largest European ones reach only 200 grams, is in the tail. If the average crayfish weighs 100 grams, and that’s a maybe, then maybe there will be 30 grams of meat in that tail; however, that can still be a extremely tasty 30 grams. Salade d'Écrevisses - Crayfish salad. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23543100@N00/ The most famous French dish with crayfish is Poulet Marengo – Chicken Marengo. Poulet Marengo was originally and uniquely prepared for Napoleon I, though, at that time, he was still a general. The dish is named after the Battle of Marengo, Italy, where Napoléon won, for France, one of his many battles with the Austrians. The original dish was simply but tastily made with what Napoléon's personal chef was able to find locally; that was chicken, white wine and fresh-water crayfish. Photograph courtesy of z_aurelie Today Poulet Marengo and other dishes with Marengo in their names often, have very little connection to the original recipe. See the post: Napoléon Bonaparte and the FBI! Crayfish in France range in size from 10 cm to 15 cm in length, sometimes a little larger, and they will weigh between 60 to 200 grams from head to tail. Crayfish will usually be served cold when part of a seafood platter, or in a salad, or their tails alone may be served hot as an accompaniment to other cooked dishes. Getting at the little meat that they have is in the tail is not so effortless, and restaurants will usually have made cuts along the back of the tail that make extracting the meat quite simple. Photograph courtesy of Lunatic Asylum Photostudio Many of the crayfish served are imported, or even when they are locally caught in the wild they may be species that have taken over from the original local inhabitants; usually that was a result of over-fishing and the pollution of local sources. When a French menu names the crayfish being offered the best are considered to be the pattes rouges, the red- clawed or red-legged crayfish followed by the pattes blanche, the white clawed or white-legged crayfish. The least expensive crayfish is the écrevisse à pattes grêles, the slender legged crayfish, and it is only rarely noted by name; when a crayfish is on the menu unnamed it will be this one. Écrevisse à Pattes Blanches or Écrevisse à Pieds Pâles The White-Clawed Crayfish. Écrevisse à Pattes Blanches - The White-Clawed Crayfish. Photograph courtesy of Graham Canny. See Graham's Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31918792@N03/ The Écre
Whose statue, near Trinity College Dublin, is referred to by locals as “The Tart with the Cart”?	Lansdowne Road Hotels - Hotels near Lansdowne Road Dublin Lansdowne Road Hotels UK line: 0141 270 2171 International: +44 141 270 2171 Email: [email protected] Dublin - General Information River Liffey, Dublin The vibrancy of modern Dublin belies the fact that it has overcome two major upheavals to attain its present position as a trendy, stylish destination. The first and by far the greater was the Catholic Republic of Ireland’s long, bloody relationship with the United Kingdom and the Protestant enclave of Northern Ireland. The second – less immediately obvious – was the huge influx of funding from the EU towards the end of the last century. This earned the nation the nickname “Celtic Tiger.” But when it started to abate, many felt that Dublin would prove to have been propped up artificially, and would slip back into its old reactionary, inward looking ways. Happily, however, it has kept its newly acquired lustre by relying on its own ingenuity and resources – not to mention the considerable charm of its citizens. Though the Irish economy may now be facing its first downturn in almost twenty years, Dublin looks set to remain a desirable destination. Dublin may not be laid out on the Imperial scale of London or Paris, but a stroll along the boulevards in the heart of the city will leave you in little doubt that it’s a place secure in its reputation as Europe’s westernmost great capital. Grafton Street is an excellent place to begin such a walk. It is presided over by the voluptuous figure of Molly Malone, an 18th century fishmonger (and, reputedly, part-time hussy) who died of fever and is Dublin’s unofficial heroine, commemorated in the ballad and the innumerable pubs that bear her name. Her statue, complete with barrow, is affectionately referred to by locals as the “tart with a cart.” Molly Malone After paying due respect to Molly, you’re ready to set off down Grafton Street itself. The thoroughfare has constant, cheerful bustle about it and is packed with shops, including the incomparable Brown Thomas (see shopping), and lots of traditional pubs. An especially enjoyable stopping off point is Bewley’s café. Being such a celebrated Dublin institution, its invariably packed, but well worth seeing just for the beautiful, 19th century stained glass windows. Having refueled at Bewley’s, continue along hectic Grafton Street then stop off for a brief interlude of peace and quiet in the green spaces Trinity College, with its lovely neo-Classical and Venetian Gothic architecture. From here, stroll along College Green to Temple Bar. This area has earned a partly justified reputation for being infested on weekend evenings with stag and hen parties from the UK, reeling from pub to pub amongst equally inebriated locals. There are a good many somewhat artificial, “Oirish” pubs, in which Guinness, mahogany fittings and fiddle music figure prominently. But during the day the 18th century cobbled streets are saturated with history rather than alcohol: this is the area in which to find many of the city’s most imposing landmarks, including Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Leaving Temple Bar, cross the smoothly flowing Liffey at O’Connell Street Bridge and continue onto O’Connell Street itself – Dublin’s other great thoroughfare. In doing so you make the transition from the raffish, tourist-orientated side of the city to a more traditional, “official” aspect of it. This fact is attested to by the many statues of historical figures that line it, all of them very different from alluring Molly Malone. The first is of Irish patriot Daniel O’Connell, who lends the street its name. O’Connell Street is also home to further excellent shops (including the wonderfully grand Clery & Co), as well as the striking, 120 metre tall shard of brushed-stainless-steel called the Millennium Spire. It was designed by British architect Ian Ritchie and has been variously nicknamed "the Spike" and “the stiletto in the ghetto” by local wags. Though striking, it is somewhat out of place with the sense of genteel o
In which war did the “Sack of Badajoz” takeplace?	The Peninsular War, 1811 The Peninsular War, 1811 [ Victorian Web Home —> Political History —> Social History —> The Victorian Revolution in Letter Writing ] These letters graciously have been shared with the Victorian Web by Eunice and Ron Shanahan; they have been taken from their website . The letters give an insight into the daily lives and concerns of 'ordinary' people without whom history would not exist. The letters are a wonderful example of how much history may be gleaned from such sources. Click on the image for a larger view I have two letters from officers in Wellington ’s army, in action in the Iberian Peninsular War. They are both addressed to Mrs Bowes, the wife of General Foord Bowes. The first one is from her brother, dated at Villa Vicosa (Portugal), August 14, 1811 addressed simply to Mrs. Bowes, Gibraltar. The letter has no postal markings, so it was probably carried privately. Gibraltar at this time was a Naval Garrison. It had been ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, after having been conquered in 1703/4. I wonder why Mrs Bowes was in Gibraltar: perhaps she and the General were there waiting for transport to Lisbon. The letter begins : "My Dear Maria, At length I received your long expected letter of the 3rd July by Mr Deans." Note: If this letter was also sent back by Mr Deans, perhaps this is why there were no postal markings. I had begun to despair of ever hearing from any of the Family. I have also received a letter from Julia and one of as late a date as the 7th June from Nancy, who was at Quebec, she expected my Mother would pass some part of the summer with her - who was looking very well and young. My father also strong and well and all the Family. Robert was not satisfied with his Exchange, but that is always the case when too late." Note: ‘Exchange’ in the military sense is to pass from one regiment or ship into another by exchange with another officer. "William in the same way and anxious to get home. Colonel Delancy, with whom I dined when the Army was in camp near ELVAS told me that Susan was coming home - as Robert is quite re-established in his constitution I should like very much to hear that he was employed actively somewhere. Canada is a bad place to make an officer. God knows, I have many reasons to wish to be there, but as long as my Duty in the the profession I have chosen forbids it, I will not repine." Note: Since the fall of Quebec, the British had kept a Military Garrison at Quebec which was engaged in action against the Americans in the Battle of 1812-1814. The letter then goes on to explain the movements of the Army. "The greater part of the Army broke up very suddenly from their Cantonments [lodgings assigned to troops] and crossed Tagus as taking the route through Castello Branco and Sabugal, where the Headquarters were on 7th August. The arrows show the river Tagus, which they had to cross, and Castelo Branca. Some of the names referred to in these letters are shown - but not the smaller places. The action took place round about where the arrowheads are pointing. Map adapted from the Software Toolworks World Atlas CD-Rom. Lord Wellington had some object in view when he commenced his secret and rapid March, but I have understood that it has failed and the Army is to go into Cantonments about Fundao and Belmonte, in the beginning of September, he intends besieging Rodrigo — I hope we shall see him here about the end of October, unless the French Army should form a junction in the north as they did last year under Massena, their own Corps of course, will unite with the rest of the Army, General Hill who joined us shortly after the Battle of Albuera, which has the same Corps of Observations which he had. It consists of three British Brigades of Infantry, one Division of Cavalry under Sir William Erskine, and a Portuguese Division under the General Hamilton. The 1st Battalion
In which city are the headquarters of West Mercia Police?	West Mercia Police - West Mercia Police West Mercia Police look up police information in your area Search READ MORE: Missing 15-year-old found safe and well. Did you witness a collision involving a mobility scooter in Hereford on New Years Day? We are appealing for witnesses after a man was involved in a collision with an unknown vehicle ... READ MORE: Did you witness a collision involving a mobility scooter in Hereford on New Years Day? Men ordered to pay back £659,000 after investigation into major drug smuggling operation coordinated from Worcestershire
What is the parliamentary constituency of Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party?	Salmond: The Man Behind The Nationalist Weather Salmond: The Man Behind The Nationalist Alex Salmond has dreamed of an independent Scotland since he first joined the Scottish National Party in the early 1970s. 12:05, UK, Thursday 21 August 2014 Image Caption: The SNP leader poses with a copy of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath Mail Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond was born at home in Linlithgow in 1954, on what is one of the most important days in the Scottish calendar - New Year's Eve. He was the second of four children born to Robert and Mary Salmond, both of whom were civil servants. The future Scottish National Party leader attended school locally and then went on to the University of St Andrews where he took his first step towards his lifelong passion for an independent Scotland by joining the Scottish National Party. Mr Salmond graduated in 1978 with a 2:2 MA honours degree in Economics and Medieval History. He went to work for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland in 1978, serving as an assistant economist. He moved to the Royal Bank of Scotland in 1980, working there as an assistant economist and then being appointed an oil economist - he later combined that role with that of a bank economist. The early 1980s were a good time personally for Mr Salmond who met and married his wife, Moira, in 1981. Image Caption: The Scottish First Minister with Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon The engineer's daughter was herself a senior civil servant and had been her husband's boss during his time in what was then the Scottish Office. The couple have no children and Mrs Salmond, who gave up her job at the time of her marriage, is known to prefer to keep a low profile. Mr Salmond began his political career in 1987 when he was elected MP for Banff & Buchan. He became leader of the Scottish National Party in 1990 when he beat sole opponent Margaret Ewing by 486 votes. Image Caption: The SNP leader wants to keep the Queen if Scotland becomes independent The General Election of 1992 was a disappointment for the party and its leader when, despite increasing its share of the vote, it failed to win a large number of seats and make the breakthrough it had hoped for. Following a referendum in 1997 when the Scottish electorate backed the setting up of a Scottish Parliament, Mr Salmond was elected as an MSP in 1999. But two years later he resigned as leader after being criticised from within the party about a number of fall-outs with party members. He left the Scottish Parliament. Image Caption: Alex Salmond was opposed to the invasion of Iraq He remained deeply involved in politics, publicly protesting about the 2003 invasion of Iraq in which the UK took part. This was not a new stand; he had also opposed PM Tony Blair's bombing of Serbia in 1999 because it was not backed by a UN Security Council resolution. In 2004, despite having earlier said he would not be leadership candidate for the SNP, Mr Salmond decided to stand and won the contest with more than 75% of the vote. After becoming leader of the SNP, he was elected as an MSP for the constituency of Gordon in May 2007, making political history by becoming the first nationalist to be elected First Minister of Scotland. Image Caption: Mr Salmond addresses MSPs at the Scottish Parliament's official opening Mr Salmond lives with his wife in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, and he lists his hobbies as horse racing, football - he supports Scotland and Heart of Midlothian FC - golf and reading. Top Stories
In which city was actor and writer Michael Palin born?	Michael Palin - Biography - IMDb Michael Palin Biography Showing all 64 items Jump to: Overview (3) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Spouse (1) \| Trade Mark (2) \| Trivia (23) \| Personal Quotes (33) \| Salary (1) Overview (3) 5' 10½" (1.79 m) Mini Bio (1) Michael Palin is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He was one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python. After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976. In 1980, Palin co-wrote Time Bandits with Terry Gilliam . He also acted in the film. In 1984, he reunited with Terry Gilliam to appear in Brazil. He appeared in the comedy film A Fish Called Wanda (1988), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Pedro Borges Spouse (1) ( 16 April 1966 - present) (3 children) Trade Mark (2) Frequently the most abused, ill-fated characters in a given Monty Python sketch or film Silly characters undone mainly by their own foolishness Trivia (23) He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for his services to television drama and travel documentaries. He is a graduate of Oxford with a degree in History. Member of Monty Python's Flying Circus along with John Cleese , Graham Chapman , Terry Jones , Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam . Children: Thomas (b. 1969), William (b. 1971) and Rachel (b. 1975) Left the Reform Club in London on September 25 1988 for a journey Around the World in 80 Days (1989), accompanied by a BBC TV team. Attended Brasenose College, Oxford University. Whilst filming Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997), Palin helped to hatch a baby crocodile and asked the crew to get a shot of himself with a crocodile in his hand. He is an old boy of the ultra-exclusive and expensive English public school, Shrewsbury School. The section of Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) set in the school of "Sudbury" is a reference to his time there. The Virgin Super Voyager train number 221 130 named after him. The public voted him the best-looking member of the Python troupe. His father had a rather serious stutter. This came in handy when he played Ken (the stuttering thief) in A Fish Called Wanda (1988). In a quest for a "Peter Jonesy sort of voice", the casting crew for the original radio series, "The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy" approached Palin to play the part of The Book (he turned the part down). The part was eventually given to the very "Peter Jonesy" Peter Jones . The Pythons had little idea how fanatical their American audience had become until they performed the live Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) live shows that were soon immortalized. According to Carol Cleveland , as the group were exiting backstage one night, a 20-something girl ran up to Palin, screamed "Oh, Michael!", and promptly fainted in his arms. Palin had to pass the girl to others to help, as he was literally shocked into speechlessness. His wide travels are so well known that he now has his own travel website called "Palin's Travels.". In addition to attending the exclusive Shrewsbury School, and later, the University of Oxford; as a lad, he also attended Birkdale School in Sheffield. Was born the son of an engineer in the industrial city of Sheffield, and remains a supporter of Sheffield United Football Club. After Sarah Palin's nomination for John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential elections got announced, someone made a YouTube video saying that the wrong Palin got chosen. It proposed Michael Palin, jokingly using clips of him from movies and skits as evidence that he was right for the nomination. London, England: Publication of his memoir 'Halfway to Hollywood: Diaries 1980-1988' [August 2011] While a majority of his ancestry is English, one of his paternal great-grandmothers was Irish. Wrote and acted for Oxford's equivalent of the Cambridge Footlights. Knew Eric Idle and Terry Jones from universit
Which high street chain makes the “Per Una” clothing range?	New Supply Chain Strategies at Old M&S – Andrew Houghton – Medium New Supply Chain Strategies at Old M&S Operations Management About the Business M&S is a company which was formed in 1884 in Leeds, has become an international group with an annual turnover of over £8billion by 1997. M&S experienced a troubling time after 1997 in the market downturn of autumn 1998. Problems They lost a big chunk of their target market, which was women aged 35-55. What went wrong for M&S was that they only bought substantially for two seasons of the year, autumn and winter and only ‘phase bought’ for the rest of the year. Nimbler competitors exploited many more different seasons throughout the year and used this to their advantage. Pre 2000 — Supply chain was too long so long lead times, competitors had higher variety and choicer Post 2000 — Restructuring the supply chain so high costs, implementing the segmentation program Solutions What they did was that they segmented their clothing into four ranges to give women more variety: 1. The Perfect Collection — Classic, stylish merchandise for core customers, 60 lines of clothing including plain, white t-shirts. Easy machine washable and iron able, these were aimed at people with busy lifestyles (working mums for example) 2. The Classic Collection — This range was more aimed at the mature customer by being advertised as comforting, long lasting and versatile. These were high quality, smart and elegant clothes made of the most high quality fabrics 3. The Autograph Range — This was where M&S pulled out all of the stops to attract more customers, bringing in top designers like Julien Macdonald and Phillip Tracey to design clothes and accessories. The aim of this was to allow the customer to have designer quality merchandise at high-street prices. Only in selected stores though. 4. ‘per una’ Range — Launched in September 2001, this range gave customers limited clothing which were deemed very ‘exclusive’ and ‘rare’ and therefore special. The aim of the range was to “provide superb designs at very affordable prices”. The cost of the products was 10% higher than the normal M&S ranges. Made in small batches and scaled down because of the too high customer demand so only in selected stores. Give feedback sheets to customers on what they would like from M&S in the future, so they can continue their flexibility in demand Outsource work to closer places than China to make sure that lead times are reduced and customer satisfaction is high. 4 V’s of M&S Performance Objectives Quality — With their new segmentation of product ranges Cost — Good prices for good quality products Flexibility — Having more varied range of clothes to meet customer demand Dependability — Making sure that lead times are reduced to keep stock high so customers are not disappointed when they get to the store What topics does this case relate to? Operations Strategy — This is due to changing the way they do their operations (for example their supply chain) to make sure that performance objectives are met. Scheduling — With the new ranges M&S have had to schedule the times to make sure that items, are on most occasions available and in stock for customers. A good example of this would be their perfect collection as they need to make sure every day, needed items of clothing, like white t-shirts, are always in stock for customers as their target customers are working women Supply Chain Management — This is with the idea of having Business to Consumer relationships. Also they now use, especially in their per una and autograph ranges, an agile supply chain as there is high variety of products (with the designers) with short lead times. 2 21 Year Old University Student. Starting a new fitness blog called ‘Eating Clean and Living Lean’ in January 2016. Other interests: Technolgy, sport and #SoCent 2
Which song was a top 40 hit for both Oasis and Mike Flowers Pops in 1995?	The Mike Flowers Pops’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography The Mike Flowers Pops (also known as The Mike Flowers Pops Orchestra) is a British easy listening band fronted by Mike Flowers (real name: Mike Roberts) and supported by the "Sounds Superb Singers" and "Super Stereo Brass". There were between 13 and 14 of them on stage at any time. The band is known for lounge music covers of both older and contemporary pop music. The band became famous in the UK in 1995 when they released a cover version of Oasis' hit song "Wonderwall". Flowers had been recruited by BBC Radio 1 DJ Kevin Greening to cover the 'Hits of 95' for Greening's Saturday show; "Wonderwall" was his first week's project. Chris Evans heard the song and made it 'single of the week' on his Radio 1 breakfast show, telling listeners that this was the original version of the song. The single, issued by London Records under the name The Mike Flowers Pops, was released while the Oasis original was still in the UK Singles Chart, and itself reached the Top 10. Flowers' version peaked at number 2 in the Christmas 1995 chart, beaten to the number 1 spot by Michael Jackson's "Earth Song". Oasis had previously refused to let other novelty acts parody the song, but were said to have enjoyed Flowers' tape so much that they allowed the group to cut it . The B-side of the single featured the songs "Son of God" and "Theme From Memory Man". Following the success of "Wonderwall", The Mike Flowers Pops toured festivals in Europe as well as British universities. At the end of 1996 they toured Britain with Gary Glitter on his last 'Who's in the Gang' tour. They played large venues including Wembley Arena and Birmingham NEC. A cover version of The Doors' "Light My Fire" also reached the Top 40 of the UK chart.

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