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In the 'Millennium Trilogy' by Stieg Larsson, all the novels begin with which two words? | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Series #1) by Stieg Larsson, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo By Stieg Larsson Knopf Copyright © 2008 Stieg Larsson All right reserved. ISBN: 9780307269751 A Friday in November It happened every year, was almost a ritual. And this was his eighty-second birthday. When, as usual, the flower was delivered, he took off the wrapping paper and then picked up the telephone to call Detective Superintendent Morell who, when he retired, had moved to Lake Siljan in Dalarna. They were not only the same age, they had been born on the same day–which was something of an irony under the circumstances. The old policeman was sitting with his coffee, waiting, expecting the call. “It arrived.” “What is it this year?” “I don’t know what kind it is. I’ll have to get someone to tell me what it is. It’s white.” “No letter, I suppose.” “Just the flower. The frame is the same kind as last year. One of those do-it-yourself ones.” “Postmark?” “Handwriting?” “Same as always, all in capitals. Upright, neat lettering.” With that, the subject was exhausted, and not another word was exchanged for almost a minute. The retired policeman leaned back in his kitchen chair and drew on his pipe. He knew he was no longer expected to come up with a pithy comment or any sharp question which would shed a new light on the case. Those days had long since passed, and the exchange between the two men seemed like a ritualattaching to a mystery which no-one else in the whole world had the least interest in unravelling. The Latin name was Leptospermum (Myrtaceae) rubinette. It was a plant about ten centimetres high with small, heather-like foliage and a white flower with five petals about two centimetres across. The plant was native to the Australian bush and uplands, where it was to be found among tussocks of grass. There it was called Desert Snow. Someone at the botanical gardens in Uppsala would later confirm that it was a plant seldom cultivated in Sweden. The botanist wrote in her report that it was related to the tea tree and that it was sometimes confused with its more common cousin Leptospermum scoparium, which grew in abundance in New Zealand. What distinguished them, she pointed out, was that rubinette had a small number of microscopic pink dots at the tips of the petals, giving the flower a faint pinkish tinge. Rubinette was altogether an unpretentious flower. It had no known medicinal properties, and it could not induce hallucinatory experiences. It was neither edible, nor had a use in the manufacture of plant dyes. On the other hand, the aboriginal people of Australia regarded as sacred the region and the flora around Ayers Rock. The botanist said that she herself had never seen one before, but after consulting her colleagues she was to report that attempts had been made to introduce the plant at a nursery in Göteborg, and that it might, of course, be cultivated by amateur botanists. It was difficult to grow in Sweden because it thrived in a dry climate and had to remain indoors half of the year. It would not thrive in calcareous soil and it had to be watered from below. It needed pampering. The fact of its being so rare a flower ought to have made it easier to trace the source of this particular specimen, but in practice it was an impossible task. There was no registry to look it up in, no licences to explore. Anywhere from a handful to a few hundred enthusiasts could have had access to seeds or plants. And those could have changed hands between friends or been bought by mail order from anywhere in Europe, anywhere in the Antipodes. But it was only one in the series of mystifying flowers that each year arrived by post on the first day of November. They were always beautiful and for the most part rare flowers, always pressed, mounted on watercolour paper in a simple frame measuring 15cm by 28cm. The strange story of the flowers had never been reported in the press; only a very few people knew of it. Thirty years ago the regular arrival of the flower was the object of much scrutiny–at the |
In which West Central African country was Ali Bongo Ondimba elected President in 2009? | Gabon president warns of unrest during August elections | The Indian Express Gabon president warns of unrest during August elections Gabon president warns of unrest during August elections The representative of the EU election observation mission on Thursday called on politicians to "do everything" to "avoid any violence or any form of provocation" with tensions high ahead of the presidential polls. By: AFP | Liberville | Published:August 1, 2016 8:38 am Assessing his seven-year term, the president regretted “not having maintained the pace of reforms”, particularly to diversify the economy of the oil-producing west African country. (Image courtesy: Google maps) Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba has warned of possible unrest during the August 27 election which he said was the “strategy” of the opposition challenging his eligibility to seek a second seven-year term. “It is to be feared, because it is the opposition’s strategy for many years,” Bongo said in an interview with the weekly “Jeune Afrique” published yesterday which asked him if he feared “abuses and even violence” after the vote. The opposition “has started to heat things up by announcing that the election will not be transparent, that we will steal victory,” the president said. Bongo described as “nonsense” the arguments of critics who have opposed his re-election on the grounds that he was a Nigerian who was adopted in the 1960s by his father, long-ruling former president Ali Bongo, and was therefore ineligible as a foreigner under the constitution. “If they come to this kind of argument – challenging my eligibility, my birth and other nonsense – this proves that they recognise that my record is good (…) They fear an honest campaign, programme against programme, and obviously prefer slander,” he said. Gabon’s constitutional court last week rejected appeals lodged by three opponents against his candidacy. The representative of the EU election observation mission on Thursday called on politicians to “do everything” to “avoid any violence or any form of provocation” with tensions high ahead of the presidential polls. As the elections approach, the security forces have had a greater presence in the capital Libreville, with road checkpoints at night. Assessing his seven-year term, the president regretted “not having maintained the pace of reforms”, particularly to diversify the economy of the oil-producing west African country. “I was talking one day with President Obama on the difficulty of reform, the pitfalls … He replied: “In that situation, the best advice I can give you is to speed up, step on the gas”, this is what we will do.” |
'Equivalent VIII' by Carl Andre is in Tate Modern in London. It comprises 120 of which item? | The Burlington Magazine and the ‘Tate Bricks’ Controversy – The Burlington Magazine Index Blog by barbarapezzini , posted in Art Market , Art Works , Art Writing In 1972, the Tate Gallery bought for an ‘undeclared sum’ – although later revealed to be £2,297 – [1] the 1966 sculpture by Carl Andre, Equivalent VIII (also referred to here by its Tate catalogue reference T.1534). In April 1976, The Burlington Magazine published an editorial which questioned the Tate’s decision to buy the work [2] and placed the magazine at the centre of a complex and, at times, heated debate around the subject. The editorial prompted the Tate to demand a right to reply that would, eventually, be granted in the form of a five page article – long in comparison to most published in Burlington – written by Richard Morphet who was then Deputy Keeper of the Modern Collection at the Tate Gallery.[3] Equivalent VIII (illustrated here) consists of 120 grey sand-lime fire bricks, arranged in a rectangle measuring 68.6cm by 229.2cm by 12.7cm deep. It was originally made as part of an installation of eight different configurations of the same number of bricks, to be arranged together on the floor of a single gallery space. Having been bought and exhibited as a separate work of art, an ‘outtake from Equivalents’[4] as the critic John A. Walker described it, Equivalent VIII was removed from the context of the complete work and thus detached from the ‘relational complexity’ of the original installation. The Burlington editorial was itself prompted by an article by Colin Simpson in the Sunday Times newspaper [5], published two months previously on February 15th 1976, nearly four years after the purchase of the sculpture was made. Alistair Rider has suggested that the Sunday Times itself would not have picked up on the issue ‘had the art collector and critic, Douglas Cooper, not conducted a campaign to undermine the cultural authority of the Tate’ and drawn attention to the Tate Trustee’s latest Biannual Report of Acquisitions.[6] In his article, Simpson talks the reader through some of what he deems to be the more controversial artists whose work had been named in the report of purchases. Although also listing Gilbert and George, Claes Oldenburg and Victor Burgin, the focus of the article is Carl Andre and his bricks; Simpson does not refer to the work by its title throughout the article. The inference made by Simpson is that the Tate had somehow been duped into buying the bricks, and the author reduces the artistic process to a ‘sudden’ decision to arrange 120 bricks ‘in a low pile on the floor of an art gallery, put a price tag of $12,000 dollars on them and wait for customers’.[7] In the ensuing days, the story was taken up by numerous newspapers, perhaps most famously the Daily Mirror, the front page of which declared, ‘whichever way you look at Britain’s latest work of art… what a load of rubbish’.[8] This is not to suggest that the purchase was universally derided. Hugh Jenkins, Arts Minister at the time, argued that ‘the Trustees of the Tate have every right to spend a little on experimental art. I do not question their judgement.’[9] Although the Burlington editorial also claimed – disapprovingly, it should be noted – that Jenkins was said ‘to be enquiring into the purchase’ and discussing the matter with senior officials in his Department’.[10] That the Burlington addressed the issue of Tate’s purchase of Equivalent VIII, a work of late-Modernist sculpture, at all was something of a surprise considering the Burlington’s orientation to art [being] strongly historical’. As Richard Morphet put it in his response to the editorial, it was ‘an astonishing item to find in this particular magazine.’[11]The Burlington editorial itself suggested that this particular art market story caused such consternation in the popular press ‘because it raised two issues that never fail with the public, the possibility that experts were being made fools of and that public money was being misspent.’[12] However, the editorial went beyond simply repeating the complaints of |
In 1840 Great Britain issued the first postage stamps. The 1d. (one penny) stamp was black. What colour was the 2d. stamp? | The Penny Black, how to determine its value | The Stamp Echo The Penny Black, how to determine its value Posted on November 13, 2008 by Daniel Arpin 1840 Penny Black As most stamp collector already know the Penny Black is the world’s first adhesive postage stamp and was issued by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on May 1st 1840. Due to its significance this stamps is very popular and following my past article What are the most famous rare and valuable stamps? , I have been receiving a lot of questions about its value. Well let’s try to understand a bit more about this famous stamp and what affects its value. Rarity The Penny Black is not that rare a stamp, as there were 68,808,000 issued, yes 68 million! A substantial number of these have survived, largely because envelopes were not commonly used yet, letters being written, folded and sealed with wax, with the stamp and the address on the obverse. This meant that whenever a letter was filed in a lawyer’s office, bank, etc., the whole thing would be kept. Small crown watermark Printing plates The stamps were printed in sheets of 240, from engraved steel plates, on gummed paper with a single small crown watermark on each stamp. They were imperforated and had to be cut out with scissors. Over time, due to excessive wear, eleven different printing plates were used (plate 1 is usually differentiated into plate 1a and plate 1b), and it is possible in almost every case to work out which plate any individual stamp was printed from by little characteristics. Things like the positioning of the corner letters within their squares, the presence of the “O flaw”, which rays of the stars in the upper corners are broken at what points, and so on, can point to a correct plate identification, but specialized literature is required in order to do this. Some plates are scarcer than others, plate 11 being the rarest, intended originally solely for the new red stamps, only 16800 stamps were printed from this plate. These are now very rare. Penny Black Printing Plates Penny Black with red cross Penny Black with red cross A special postmark was also introduced to cancel the stamps. Popularly known as the Maltese Cross. It was to begin with, in black. But since it was difficult to see a black postmark on a black stamp the color was changed to red. Many used examples of the period have killer cancellations, so that it could not be used again. The postal authorities were clearly worried that people might ‘clean’ the stamp so that it could be used again. The colour of the Penny Black was later changed to red for this very reason. Used examples with a light cancellation command a much higher premium on the market than heavily obliterated ones. Corner letters Corner letters The stamps were printed in sheets of 240 (20×12) and the stamps had corner letters (bottom left and right of the stamp) corresponding to its position on the plate. Starting with AA, AB, AC…to AL for the top row, the second row goes from BA to BL and the twentieth row from TA to TL. Four different alphabets were used in the course of time to form the corner letters. A penny black with the corner letters «JF» is shown below, as well as its position on the sheet. TL Main factors affecting Value 1- The condition grading and centering. An unused or mint stamp is generally worth much more than a used one. The number, size, and regularity of the margins make a big difference to value. The stamps were not perforated, and had to be separated using scissors. As there is only about 1mm between one stamp and another, it is very easy to wander off just a little and cut into the printed design of the stamp. A stamp with two full margins and perhaps a couple of other part margins is about average. Collectors will pay higher prices for examples with four good, wide, and even margins. 2- The plate the stamp was printed from. 3- The overall appearance of the stamp. Any fault such as a thin, tear, crease, or stain will lower the value Conclusion The Penny Black is readily available on the collectors’ market today. However, becau |
What name was given to the 57 constituencies with very small electorates, such as Old Sarum with two MP's for 11 electors, which were abolished by the 1832 Reform Act? | Reform Act 1832 | World Public Library - eBooks | Read eBooks online The National Archives. "The Struggle for Democracy" The Great Reform ActBBC Radio 4, In Our Time, External links Aidt, Toke S., and Raphaël Franck. "How to get the snowball rolling and extend the franchise: voting on the Great Reform Act of 1832." Public Choice 155.3-4 (2013): 229-250. online Brock, Michael. (1973). The Great Reform Act. London: Hutchinson Press. online Butler, J. R. M. (1914). The Passing of the Great Reform Bill. London: Longmans, Green, and Co. Cannon, John. (1973). Parliamentary Reform 1640–1832. New York: Cambridge University Press. Christie, Ian R. (1962). Wilkes, Wyvill and Reform: The Parliamentary Reform Movement in British Politics, 1760–1785. New York: St. Martin's Press. Ertman, Thomas. "The Great Reform Act of 1832 and British Democratization." Comparative Political Studies 43.8-9 (2010): 1000-1022. online Evans, Eric J. (1983). The Great Reform Act of 1832. London: Methuen and Co. Foot, Paul (2005). The Vote: How It Was Won and How It Was Undermined. London: Viking. Fraser, Antonia (2013). Perilous question : the drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832 London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Mandler, Peter. (1990). Aristocratic Government in the Age of Reform: Whigs and Liberals, 1830–1852. Oxford: Clarendon Press. Morrison, Bruce. (2011) "Channeling the “Restless Spirit of Innovation”: Elite Concessions and Institutional Change in the British Reform Act of 1832." World Politics 63.04 (2011): 678-710. online Newbould, Ian. (1990). Whiggery and Reform, 1830–1841: The Politics of Government. London: Macmillan. O'Gorman, Frank. (1989). Voters, Patrons, and Parties: The Unreformed Electoral System of Hanoverian England, 1734–1832. Oxford: Clarendon Press. Phillips, John A. (1982). Electoral Behaviour in Unreformed England: Plumpers, Splitters, and Straights. Princeton: Princeton University Press . Pearce, Edward. Reform!: the fight for the 1832 Reform Act (Random House, 2010) Trevelyan, G. M. (1920). Lord Grey of the Reform Bill: Being the Life of Charles, Second Earl Grey. London: Longmans, Green, and Co. Vanden Bossche, Chris R. Reform Acts: Chartism, Social Agency, and the Victorian Novel, 1832-1867 (2014) excerpt and text search Veitch, George Stead. (1913). The Genesis of Parliamentary Reform. London: Constable and Co. Warham, Dror. (1995). Imagining the Middle Class: The Political Representation of Class in Britain, c. 1780–1840. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Whitfield, Bob. The Extension of the Franchise: 1832-1931 (Heinemann Advanced History, 2001), textbook Wicks, Elizabeth (2006). The Evolution of a Constitution: Eight Key Moments in British Constitutional History. Oxford: Hart Pub., pp. 65–82. Woodward, Sir E. Llewellyn. (1962). The Age of Reform, 1815–1870. Oxford: Clarendon Press. Further reading Blackstone, Sir William . (1765–1769). Commentaries on the Laws of England. Oxford: Clarendon Press. Gash, Norman . (1952). Politics in the Age of Peel: A Study in the Technique of Parliamentary Representation, 1830–1850. London: Longmans, Green, and Co. Lady Holland and Sarah Austin. (1855). A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith by his daughter, Lady Holland, with a Selection from his Letters edited by Mrs Sarah Austin. 2 vols. London: Brown, Green, and Longmans. Marcus, Jane (ed.). (2001). Women's Source Library Vol.VIII: Suffrage and the Pankhursts. London: Routledge. Phillips, John A., and Charles Wetherell. (1995). "The Great Reform Act of 1832 and the Political Modernization of England". American Historical Review, vol. 100, pp. 411–436. in JSTOR Rover, Constance. (1967). Women's Suffrage and Party Politics in Britain, 1866–1914. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. Rudé, George. (1967). "English Rural and Urban Disturbances on the Eve of the First Reform Bill, 1830–1831". Past and Present, no. 37, pp. 87–102. in JSTOR Smith, E. A. (1992). Reform or Revolution? A Diary of Reform in England, 1830-2. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Alan Sutton. Thorne, R. G. (1986). The House of Commons: 1790–1820. London: Secker and Warburg. Tr |
On which major river does Bamako, the capital of Mali stand? | Bamako Map | Map of Bamako City, Mali Bozo Village, Bamako Grand Mosque, National Museum of Mali About City : The sixth fastest growing city in the world, Bamako, the capital of Mali is located on the Niger River. It is the largest city in Mali and is the administrative center as well as a major regional trade and conference center of the country. It has an estimated population of over 1.8 million. Traveling around this city might prove to be difficult because of its mostly unpaved and overcrowded roads, crammed with motor vehicles. Bamako’s traditional heritage dates back to the Paleolithic age. During the Middle Ages, the city grew because of its cotton and salt trade. It became the capital of French Sudan in 1908 and remained the capital when Mali gained independence in 1960. Geography : Situated on the banks of the river Niger, Bamako is essentially flat where topography is concerned except for the remains of an extinct volcano to its immediate north. Although it initially developed on the northern side of the river, bridges have been now developed which connect the northern and the southern banks and the city has spread to both sides of the river. How to Reach (Transport) : The city is about 15 km from the Bamako-Sénou airport with flights from Europe offered by Air France from Paris and by Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca. Undergoing constant renovations since 2009, the airport remains incomplete, cramped and difficult to navigate. Bamako is also accessible by train across western Africa and by bus from Sogoniko. Much of the navigation is done by the Niger River and the city, sprawled on both sides of the river is well connected by two bridges, viz., The Bridge of Martyrs and The King Fahd Bridge. Inside the city, taxi-motorcycles or Taxi vans (Sotramas) are the easiest and most effective way of traveling. Although neither run on meter, the prices are relatively cheap. When to Visit : With a tropical dry and wet climate, Bamako is hot and humid all year around. The best time to visit would be November to about March when the climate is dry. During these months, there is a lesser chance of encountering an otherwise muddy and mosquito riddled environment. Fairs and Festivals : Incredibly rich in culture, Bamako borrows from the several kingdoms that ruled it until its independence. To start with, the city celebrates their Independence Day on 22nd September, when they got their freedom from France. The month of November encompasses the three most important festivals of the city - The Hot air balloon festival makes the entire November full of regular hot air balloon flights and tours. The Bamako Festival of African photography, now an international event, is a bi annual display of African art in the city and the influence of the French on them. The Bamako Dance Festival, where numerous dancers strive to show off their talent, highlighting traditional and contemporary dances of many African nations as well as Europe. At the end of January, the city also serves as the finish line to the grueling trans-Sahara rally in which, on the last Sunday of January, hundreds of rally vehicles, both two wheelers and four wheelers , reach the city. Points of Interest (Places to Visit) : Among the many points of interest, the following are the most noteworthy - The Grand Marché or the Great Market and the Maison des Artisans which beautifully show off the colourful cultural diversity among the many ethnic groups of Mali. The National Museum which is an anthropological and archaeological museum began under the French rule and has nearly 3000 finds. The labels on the exhibits are not in English but English guides are readily available. The Bamako Grand Mosque, built on the site of a pre-colonial mud-brick mosque, is one of the tallest buildings in Bamako and is often open to tourists. Point G. Hill which offers a very good view of the city and has caves with rock paintings. The BCEAO Tower, the tallest building in West Africa, is modeled on the Sudano-Sahelian architecture and is located on the left bank of river Niger. The National |
With eight goals which Barcelona player was the leading scorer in the 2009-10 Champions League? | FC Barcelona individual records - FC Barcelona FC BARCELONA FC Barcelona Records (updated 20 August 2016) The stadium scoreboard announces how Messi had equalled Cesar's goalscoring record for FC Barcelona World Only player to win the Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi trophy and Golden Boot in same season: Leo Messi in season 2009/10. Player with most Ballons d’Or won: Leo Messi with five (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015). Player with most Golden Boots: Leo Messi with three (2010, 2011 and 2012) Youngest player to win three Ballons d’Or: on January 9 , 2012 Leo Messi got his third aged 24 years, 6 months and 17 days. Only time ever that three player from the same team’s youth system were the nominees for the Ballon d’Or: Messi, Xavi and Iniesta were the candidates for Ballon d’Or 2010. Record Ballons d’Or from same club: 11 (1 Suárez, 2 Cruyff, 1 Stoichkov, 1 Rivaldo, 1 Ronaldinho and 5 Messi). Leading scorer over a season of official games: Leo Messi 73 in the 2011/12 season(50 in L a Liga, 14 in the Champions League, 3 in the Cup, 3 in the Spanish Super Cup, 1 in the European Super Cup and 2 in the World Club Cup). Most goals in a calendar year: Leo Messi, with 96 goals in 2012. For Barça 84 goals and 12 for Argentina. Most international goals in a calendar year: Leo Messi with 25 gols (13 in Champions League and for Argentina) in 2012, to equal Vivian John Woodward (25 goals in 1909). Longest scoring run in La Liga: Messi, with 33 goals in 21 consecutive games in 2012/13. Player with most appearances in European competitions: Xavi Hernandez (1998-2015), 173 matches. Player with most appearances in European Cup / Champions League: Xavi Hernandez (1998-2015), with 157 games. Highest goalscorer in Champions League history: Leo Messi, 77 goals in 99 games (tied with Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), 77 goals in 115 games) Only player who has been leading scorer in the Champions League for four seasons on the run: Leo Messi from 2008/09 to 2011/12. Top scorer most times in the Champions League: Leo Messi, fives seasons 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2014/15. Leading scorer over a European league season since the start of the Golden Boot in 1966/67: Leo Messi 50 goals in 2011/12 season. National Player with most domestic and international titles: Andrés Iniesta and Leo Messi with 29 trophies (3 Club WOrld Cups, 4 Champions League, 3 European Super Cups, 8 Leagues, 4 Copas del Rey and 7 Spanish Super Cups). Highest all-time scorer in La Liga: Leo Messi, 312 goals in 348 games. Leading scorer in the second half of a league season:Leo Messi 28 in the 2011/12 season. Only player to be the leading scorer and leader in assists over a season:Leo Messi 50 goals in the 2011/12 season and 15 assists (tied with Real Madrid’s Ozil). Coach with most titles: Josep Guardiola, with 14 titles from 2008 through 2012 (2 Club World Cups, 2 Champions Leagues, 3 Ligas, 2 Copas del Rey, 2 European Super Cups and 3 Spanish Super Cups). Guardiola is level with Miguel Muñoz (Real Madrid), who won 14 titles from 1959 through 1974 (9 Ligas, 2 Cups, 2 European Cups and 1 Intercontinental Cup). Absolute highest goalscorer in one season: Leo Messi, with 75 goals in the 2011/12 season (50 in the Liga, 14 in the Champions League, 3 in the Cop del Rey, 3 in the Spanish Super Cup, 1 in the European Super Cup, 2 in the Club World Cup and 2 in friendly matches). Top goalscorer in a Liga game: Ladislao Kubala, seven goals in the match between FC Barcelona and Sporting Gijón (9-0) on February 10, 1952. Club Top goalscorer in history: Leo Messi with 485 goals in 516 games. He started his first team career in 2004 and his goal tally breaks down in the following way: 312 goals in La Liga, 83 in the Champions League, 39 in the Cup, 12 in the Spanish Super Cup, 3 in the European Super Cup, 5 in the Club World Cup, and 31 in friendly matches. Top goalscorer in official competitions: Leo Messi (2004-...), with 454 goals (286 in the Liga, 83in the Champions League, 39 in the Copa del Rey, 12 in the Spani |
Which character, who first appeared in 'Detective Comics' in 1948, has been played on TV in the 1960's by Frank Gorshin and John Astin and on film in 1995 by Jim Carrey? | Riddler | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Highly creative and skilled at inductive and deductive reasoning, lateral thinking, and pattern recognition Vast esoteric knowledge “ Life is full of questions, isn't it, Batman? Though, naturally, I prefer to think of them of riddles. ” The Riddler (Edward Nigma) is a fictional character, a comic book character and supervillain published by DC Comics, and an enemy of Batman . Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #140 (1948). The character has appeared in many Batman media. In live action, he was portrayed by Frank Gorshin and John Astin in the 1960s television series, as well as by Jim Carrey in the 1995 film Batman Forever. In animation, he has been portrayed by Michael Bell, John Glover, and Robert Englund. In 2009, the Riddler was ranked as IGN's 59th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Contents [ show ] Character overview The Riddler is obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and word games. He delights in forewarning both Batman and the police of his capers by sending them complex clues. With this self-conscious use of a gimmick, the Riddler's crimes are flamboyant and ostentatious. The character is often depicted as wearing a domino mask either with a green suit and bowler hat, or a green unitard with question mark prints. A black, green, or purple question mark serves as his visual motif. The Riddler is typically portrayed as a smooth-talking yet quirky character, deemed insane by the courts of intense obsessive compulsion and neurosis. This was first introduced in the 1965 issue of Batman (titled, "The Remarkable Ruse of The Riddler") in which he tries to refrain from leaving a riddle, but fails. This compulsion has been a recurring theme, as shown in a 1999 issue of Gotham Adventures, in which he tried to commit a crime without leaving a riddle, but fails: "You don't understand... I really didn't want to leave you any clues. I really planned never to go back to Arkham Asylum. But I left you a clue anyway. So I... I have to go back there. Because I might need help. I... I might actually be crazy." The Riddler was popularized by Frank Gorshin’s Emmy-nominated portrayal in the 1960s Batman television series. Jim Carrey played the Riddler in the 1995 film Batman Forever with Gorshin as his inspiration. The character was also featured in Batman: The Animated Series (voiced by John Glover) and The Batman (voiced by Freddy Krueger portrayer Robert Englund). In both series, he was portrayed as a smooth-talking intellectual who presented genuinely challenging riddles. While the former utilized his traditional wardrobe and appearance, the latter reimagined him with a Marilyn Manson-esque sense of style. Since the first animated series and Batman Forever, Riddler often carries a trick "question mark" cane. Unlike most of the other prominent members of Batman's rogues gallery, the Riddler is not a psychopathic murderer; rather, he is a malignant narcissist with an enormous ego. He commits his crimes in order to flaunt his intellectual superiority and a large portion of his crimes are non-violent in nature. While the Riddler's behavior may often appear insane to some, it is in fact the result of a deep-seated neurosis. As such Batman's direct conflicts with the Riddler are typically more cerebral than physical and usually involve defeating him non-violently. Fictional character biography The Riddler's criminal modus operandi is so deeply ingrained into his personality that he is virtually powerless to stop himself from acting it out (as shown in his third comic book appearance). He cannot simply kill his opponents when he has the upper hand; he has to put them in a deathtrap to see if he can devise a life and death intellectual challenge that the hero cannot solve and escape. However, unlike many of Batman's themed enemies, Riddler's compulsion is quite flexible, allowing him to commit any crime as long as he can describe it in a riddle or puzzle. After a teacher announces that a contest will be held over who can s |
Which novelist whose original first names were Margaret Ann before she changed them, won the 2005 Orange Prize for the book 'We Need To Talk About Kevin'? | Twelve Writers on New and Recent Fiction | On the Seawall: A Literary Website by Ron Slate (GD) Twelve Writers on New and Recent Fiction April 11th, 2012 I asked a dozen prose fiction writers to comment briefly on new and recent titles. The Seawall has been hosting similar multi-poet features in the spring and fall since 2008, but this is the first such post focused on fiction (and also, this time, on a memoir). I’m grateful to the twelve writers who contributed these pieces out of their own generosity and desire to let the readership know about titles that have impressed, entertained and provoked them. -- RS This feature includes: Floyd Skloot on Waiting For Sunrise, a novel by William Boyd (Harper) Terese Svoboda on From the Land of the Moon, a novel by Milena Agus (Europa Editions) Stona Fitch on The Quiet Twin, a novel by Dan Vyleta (Bloomsbury) Lawrence Douglas on My Prizes: An Accounting, a memoir by Thomas Bernhard (Knopf) Shannon Cain on Drifting House, stories by Krys Lee (Penguin/Viking) Mark Athitakis on The New Republic, a novel by Lionel Shriver (Harper Collins) Laura Kasischke on The Nine Senses, prose poetry by Melissa Kwasny (Milkweed Editions) Patricia Henley on Echolocation, a novel by Myfanwy Collins (Engine Books) T. M. McNally on The Beginners, a novel by Rebecca Wolff (Riverhead Books) Dan Pope on Lightning Rods, a novel by Helen DeWitt (New Directions) Jane Delury on Forgotten Country, a novel by Catherine Chung (Riverhead Books) Michael Guista on The Architect of Flowers, stories by William Lychack (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Mariner Books) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Floyd Skloot on Waiting For Sunrise, a novel by William Boyd (Harper) At sixty, William Boyd belongs to an accomplished cohort of British male novelists that includes Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, Louis de Bernières, Sebastian Faulks, Alan Hollinghurst, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, and Graham Swift. Despite having won the Whitbread and Somerset Maugham Awards for A Good Man in Africa, the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for An Ice-Cream War, the James Tate Black Memorial Prize for Brazzaville Beach, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Blue Afternoon, and the Costa Book Award for Restless, he hasn't received the same level of public acclaim as his honored, productive contemporaries. Boyd's style is not as showy or exuberant as Amis's or Rushdie's, nor as taut and chilly as Ishiguro's, nor as self-consciously literary as Barnes' or McEwan's. He hasn't had the bestseller success that the others have had. But reading Boyd is a unique treat: he combines a delight in strong, genre-inflected plots with vigorous characterization and an almost astounded view of how quickly and badly lives can change. He is a connoisseur of intimate catastrophe, his intensely particularized characters caught by secret histories and thrown out of their neat, orderly daily worlds. So, to consider just the novels Boyd has published this century: in Ordinary Thunderstorms (2010) a chance restaurant encounter leads the main character into a series of worsening disasters; in Restless (2006) a daughter discovers that her mother had been recruited as a spy during World War II; in Any Human Heart (2003) a man's 85-year, Zelig/Forrest Gump-ish life is fraught with so many twists across so many countries and historical events that the narrative pattern resembles a yo-yo's; in Armadillo (2000), a mild-mannered insurance adjuster's client hangs himself and thereby shatters the main character's staid existence. Sometimes, as in Armadillo> or Ordinary Thunderstorms, Boyd may seem to be going through the motions, hamstrung by his catastrophe-formula or too outlandish for his essentially realistic settings to be sustained. But when Boyd is working at his best, as he is in Restless, Any Human Heart, Brazzaville Beach, or The Blue Afternoon, he entertains with his narrative drive, engages with his vibrant characters, and provokes with his insights. His eleventh novel, Waiting for Sunr |
Which band, formed in 2001, includes Ana Matronic, Babydaddy and Jake Shears? | Scissor Sisters music - Listen Free on Jango || Pictures, Videos, Albums, Bio, Fans Biography Read More Scissor Sisters are an American alternative band formed in 2001. The members consist of vocalists Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, multi-instrumentalist Babydaddy, lead guitar/bassist, Del Marquis, and drummer Randy Real (who replaced former drummer Paddy Boom). "Spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York", they took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism. Released in 2004, their their self-titled debut album raised public awareness of the band's existence. The... Biography from Wikipedia |
Which member of the Royal Family is known as 'Brian' in 'Private Eye'? | Private Eye (Magazine) - TV Tropes Private Eye You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share The very first edition, layout and cartooning by Willie Rushton . "The best comedy is when you attack the strong, not the weak." —Ian Hislop, editor. A British fortnightly magazine of current affairs and satirical humour, running since 1961. Founders included its first editor Richard Ingrams, and comedians Peter Cook and Willie Rushton , who had all been contemporaries at Shrewsbury School and later at Oxbridge . It does a lot of investigative journalism and has been sued for libel a considerable number of times (it usually loses, and would have been bankrupted by the damages if not for donations from supporters and subscribers). Its editor, Ian Hislop (a team captain on Have I Got News for You ), even held the record for 'Most Sued Man in England' for a time. For many years it was verging on a point of pride how long it had been since they won a case. The first time Ian Hislop won a libel suit, the following issue was filled in celebratory manner with yet more libelous material, just because they knew they'd get away with it. note For those reading from outside the UK, it's important to point out that under English law it is possible for something to be both perfectly true and libelous, as it is up to the defendant to prove the truth of what he/she has said, and even then truth is not considered an absolute defense against libel. In the United States, the person bringing the suit has to prove that what was said is false, at least when the defendant is a newspaper or other media outlet (the standard for when the defendant is an individual varies from state to state , but the law of defamation as applied to the media is largely controlled by the Free Press Clause of the First Amendment to the federal Constitution and is thus consistent across states). Also, American law does consider the truth to be an absolute defense; moreover, in the United States, statements of opinion are also protected, and the definition of "opinion" is quite broad—even factually false statements can be "opinion" in the right context. The flip side of this is that getting an injunction to prevent something being published in the first place is rather harder in Britain - otherwise known as Publish and be damned. Or at least, it was, before the current fad for "super injunctions", where the target is not even allowed to say they have had an injunction put upon them, let alone talk about the original subject... Regular Cartoons and Ongoing Parodies "The Broonites", (defunct) which featured the Brown camp of the now former Labour government and who all spoke in exaggerated Scottish accents- even the English ones. This was done in the style of The Broons , a cartoon strip from The Sunday Post . Contains an apparently deliberate example for comic effect of Just Plane Wrong . In the 1205 strip, Gordon Brown is put on a plane to Afghanistan to solve the government's popularity problems. The plane- an English Electric Lightning, long gone from RAF service. This is possibly a bizarre example of the cartoonist having Shown Their Work . You see, the original cartoonist on The Broons- (Dudley D Watkins) spent the whole of World War Two drawing anything military in the same style as his earlier adventure comics: That is, straight out of World War One. The Robber Baron cycle, a fictional series of operas detailing the life and crimes of Silvio, the Robber Baron, based on Silvio Berlusconi of Italy. Radio Times: Classic Opera Buffooni, which opens with the Robber Baron Silvio cavorting in the Palazzo Fornicazione with a chorus of scantily clad nymphs who sing the chorus 'Money, Money, Money — We've come here for the Money'. Prime Ministerial parodies: Reporting on governmental affairs in the style of something else. These generally take the form of either a personal diary/correspondence (particularly by the PM's spouse) or an internal missive at a fictional institution designed to parody the PM's style or policies. "The New Coalition Acad |
Elizabeth of York, the mother of Henry VIII, was the daughter of which king? | The Tudor Tattler: Tudor Tart - Elizabeth of York Tudor Tart - Elizabeth of York Elizabeth of York Elizabeth of York is probably best known as the mother of Henry VIII, and bride of Henry VII. She was born the daughter of Elizabeth Wydville (the "common" bride) and King Edward IV. Her younger brothers, Edward and Richard, are the mysterious Princes in the Tower. After her father's death, Elizabeth went into sanctuary with her mother. Her brothers disappeared and her uncle, Richard III was crowned King of England. Elizabeth was declared illegitimate by Richard. However, this didn't stop him from inviting her to court, as well as the rumors that he intended to marry her upon his sick wife's death. Some even speculated that he was poisoning his wife to marry Elizabeth, who, like her mother, was said to be charming and beautiful. However, when Richard's wife finally died there were no wedding bells. Rather, the trumpet of war was sounded as Henry Tudor invaded England. He defeated Richard at the Battle of Bosworth and was crowned King of England. Rather, it was he that married Elizabeth of York, the closest living person to the throne. Richard III Why, do you ask, would I suggest Elizabeth of York as a Tudor Tart? I suggest it because of the young girl's relationship with her uncle, Richard III and later relationship with Henry VII. The Battle of Bosworth not only decided who would be King of England, but most likely who would marry Elizabeth. As said before, Richard was rumored to be courting his young niece. How true is this though? The only real evidence of Richard planning a wedding for Elizabeth comes not from England, but from Portugal. The royal records there suggest negotiations for Richard to marry a Portuguese Princess, and Elizabeth to marry a Portuguese Prince. Richard also had Elizabeth (along with her missing brothers) declared illegitimate. When Henry VII gained power, he had the ruling reversed, then married her. Elizabeth was much closer to the throne than Henry. Because of this, Henry stated he was ruling not by birthright, but by the fact that he conquered England. Thus, he didn't have to share power with his royal wife as joint rulers. But what about Elizabeth's feelings in the whole matter? Many novels portray her as being in love with her uncle, and terrified of Henry VII. Sadly, no authentic records of her feelings survive. She did join Richard in court and seemed to be happy. Her mother, however, was not. She and Richard had never gotten along. He, like many in England, did not see her rank as befitting that of a Queen (she was a lowly Lord's daughter who, like Anne Boleyn years later, said "no" to a king's sexual advances...which resulted in marriage). Many saw her as a cunning witch, including Richard. Young Henry VII She began scheming behind Richard's back with Margaret Beaufort (Henry VII's mother). The two decided that if Henry invaded England and took the crown, he would marry Elizabeth. Elizabeth did end up marrying him, but of course, there are no records of her reaction. The marriage, whether Elizabeth wanted it or not, was a successful one. The couple had several children together and seemed happy. Henry seemed to have genuienly loved Elizabeth and did not remarry after she died from a part-partum infection. Now that the few sparse facts have been provided, what do you think? Was Elizabeth of York, like so many women of her time, a political pawn? Or, in true Tudor Tart fashion, the young lover of Richard and the unwilling bride of Henry VII? |
On which material is the Hereford Mappa Mundi drawn? | BBC - A History of the World - Object : Mappa Mundi Show image caption Drawn a single sheet of vellum, the Mappa Mundi reflects the medieval church with Jerusalem at the centre of the worldThe Hereford Mappa Mundi is an outstanding treasure of the medieval world recording how thirteenth-century scholars interpreted the world in spiritual as well as geographical terms. It bears the name of its author 'Richard of Haldingham or Lafford' (Holdingham and Sleaford in Lincolnshire) and was created around 1300. Drawn on a single sheet of vellum (calf skin) measuring 1.58 x 1.33 meters, it tapers towards the top with a rounded apex. The geographical material of the map is contained within a circle measuring 52" in diameter and reflects the thinking of the medieval church with Jerusalem at the centre of the world. Superimposed onto the continents are around 500 drawings of the history of humankind and the marvels of the natural world, including some 420 cities and towns, 15 Biblical events, 33 plants, animals, birds and strange creatures, 32 images of the peoples of the world and 8 pictures from classical mythology. Drawn a single sheet of vellum, the Mappa Mundi reflects the medieval church with Jerusalem at the centre of the world |
Which Russian Tsar, known as 'The Liberator', was assassinated in March 1881? | Conor Byrne: 13 March 1881: The Assassination of Alexander II Graduate of the University of Exeter and author of "Katherine Howard: A New History" and "Queenship in England", both published by MadeGlobal. I specialise in late medieval and early modern queenship. Thursday, 13 March 2014 13 March 1881: The Assassination of Alexander II On this day in history, 13 March 1881, Tsar Alexander II of Russia was assassinated by Nikolai Rysakov, a twenty-year old Russian revolutionary and member of the left-wing terrorist organisation Narodnaya Volya. The Tsar, as he was prone to do on Sundays, had travelled that day to the Mikhailovsky Manege for the military roll call by a carriage. Rysakov threw a bomb at the carriage which killed one of the Cossacks accompanying the carriage. There were two further bombers, Hryniewiecki and Emelyanov, involved. The Tsar was taken to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg where he was given Communion and last rites before dying later that day, in a horribly mutilated condition. What drove numerous assassination attempts against the Tsar? Alexander II has traditionally been characterised by historians as successful, in comparison with both his predecessors and successors. Born on 29 April 1818 in Moscow to Nicholas I and his consort Alexandra Fyodorovna, Alexander was emperor for twenty-six years before his reign came to a grisly and bloody end in St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia at that time. Alexander was tutored by Vasily Zhukovsky, a noted translator and liberal romantic poet. Under his tuition the Tsarevich became familiar with several European languages. Alexander is famous for being the first heir to the throne to visit Siberia, as part of a six-month tour of Russia in which he visited 20 provinces. In 1855, aged thirty-seven, Alexander succeeded the throne following the death of Nicholas I. He continued to prosecute the Crimean War then occupying Russia, before suing for peace aided by his councillor Prince Gorchakov. Russia had been badly hit by the Crimean War, leading the new Tsar to enact a phase of reforms. Alexander is perhaps most famous for instigating the emancipation of the serfs in 1861. This deeply affected the economic, political and social future of Russia as a nation, for the emancipation involved far greater issues than merely the freedom of serfs. Led by Konstantin Romanov, Yakov Rostovtsev and Nikolay Milyutin, the serfs gained freedom that year. The Russian government also reorganised and rearmed both the army and navy as a result of the devastating effects of the war, and universal military conscription was introduced in January 1874. Security of tenure was also enacted alongside a new penal code and a simplified system of civil and criminal procedure. In all, Alexander II's judicial reforms have by and large been considered successful. Alexander II and his wife Marie Alexandrovna. The Tsar is also famous for encouraging Finnish nationalism, Finland traditionally being a part of the Imperial Russian Empire. At the same time, separatist movements were suppressed, leading to the January Uprising of 1863-4 in which hundreds of Poles were executed and thousands deported to Siberia. Territories of the former Poland-Lithuania were excluded from Alexander's reforms. Native languages alongside Belarusian, Lithuanian and Ukrainian were banned from printed texts, while the Polish language was banned in oral and written form in all provinces except Congress Poland. The Tsar's reign, despite the relative success of his reforms, was however plagued by repeat assassination attempts. In 1866 Dmitry Karakozov attempted to assassinate the emperor in St. Petersburg, but failed and was executed at the Peter and Paul Fortress. Repeat attempts followed in the following years. The Tsar's reforms were met with criticism and hostility by many of his subjects; some believed he had gone too far while others argued that he had not gone nearly far enough. Following Alexander's death his son, Alexander III, acceded to the throne. The "Liberator Tsar" had reigned for 26 years and his d |
In which US state is the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway? | Official Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train A memorable 1880s experience! All Aboard! Durango, Colorado was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. The line was constructed to haul silver & gold ore from Southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious. This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. It is a family-friendly ride sure to create memories that will last a lifetime while offering a view of Colorado's mountain splendor inaccessible by highway. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. |
What colour of cap is worn by a Water Polo goalkeeper? | Share SECTION 1 Caps – COLORS ART. 1 . . . Each team shall have two sets of caps manufactured for water polo, one white and the other a dark contrasting color. The caps of the home team may be any dark color that contrasts with the color of the ball and with the color of the numbers of contrasting color to the cap. (Yellow, gold, orange, powder blue, light gray, pale green or similar light colors may not be used for the dark caps.) The caps of the home team field players may be divided into thirds or quarters, consisting of two colors, two a solid dark color such as navy blue or black on the sides of the caps, and the other one (or two on a cap with four quarters) on the top of the caps of a solid color such as powder blue, medium blue, orange or green (this panel shall not be white). These caps must be clearly distinguishable from the caps of the goalkeepers (the caps of the field players may not be divided into red and white thirds or quarters or into red and dark thirds or quarters). The numbers on the caps shall be white, yellow or gold, clearly visible, of the correct size and the numbers are placed on the darker portion of the cap. No logos or other designs may be in the panels with the cap numbers. The middle panel(s) (if in quarters) on the dark caps may contain, with no restriction on the size or number, school logos, school name, school mascot, and/or other school information, provided that the background remains a contrasting color. ART. 2 . . . The caps for the visiting team field players shall be solid white. The middle panel(s) (if in quarters) of these caps may contain, with no restriction on the size or number, school logos, school name, school mascot and/or other school information, provided that the background remains white. ART. 3 . . . Caps may have piping of any single solid color not to exceed a width of 1 cm around the edges of the cap and/or on the seams of the cap. The piping must be solid, not dashed or double, and may not cross a cap number. (Cap strings or straps may be the same color as the piping or match the cap color.) ART. 4 . . . All team caps may have one visible manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference, not to exceed 2¼ square inches in area and not to exceed 2¼ inches in any dimension. This logo/trademark/reference, if present, must be located on either the front or the back of the middle portion of the cap. ART. 5 . . . Caps shall be worn throughout the entire game by all players on the bench and in the water. Caps shall be fastened under the chin. If a player loses his/her cap during play, it shall be replaced at the next appropriate stoppage of the game when that player’s team is in possession of the ball. SECTION 2 caps – EAR GUARDS Each player (in the water or on the bench) shall wear a cap with protective ear guards at all times. The color of the ear guards on the field players’ caps shall match the color of the caps as closely as possible: dark on dark caps, white on white caps. Ear guards on the cap of the home goalkeeper shall be dark and match the color of those on the field players’ caps as closely as possible. The ear guards may be red only if the home team caps are of red color. The ear guards on the caps of the visiting goalkeeper shall be white. SECTION 3 GOALKEEPER CAPS The caps of the home goalkeeper shall be divided into red and dark thirds or quarters, with dark ear guards and white, yellow/gold cap numbers; the caps of the visiting goalkeeper must be divided into red and white thirds or quarters, with white ear guards and dark cap numbers. SECTION 4 CAP NUMBERS ART. 1 . . . Clearly visible numbers, at least 8 cm (preferably 10 cm) in height, shall be placed on both sides of the caps. The numbers on the dark caps shall be white or yellow/gold. The numbers on the white caps shall be a contrasting dark color, such as black, navy, royal blue, etc. (Powder blue, light gray or similar light colors shall not be placed on the white caps.) The numbers must be of block number format. The numbers may have a narrow border of l |
Which country is the setting for Alexander McCall Smith's series of novels 'The No 1. Ladies' Detective Agency'? | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #1) by Alexander McCall Smith, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Overview THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 1 Fans around the world adore the best-selling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency received two Booker Judges’ Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement. Advertising CHAPTER ONE The Daddy Mma Ramotswe had a detective agency in Africa, at the foot of Kgale Hill. These were its assets: a tiny white van, two desks, two chairs, a telephone, and an old typewriter. Then there was a teapot, in which Mma Ramotswe--the only lady private detective in Botswana--brewed redbush tea. And three mugs--one for herself, one for her secretary, and one for the client. What else does a detective agency really need? Detective agencies rely on human intuition and intelligence, both of which Mma Ramotswe had in abundance. No inventory would ever include those, of course. But there was also the view, which again could appear on no inventory. How could any such list describe what one saw when one looked out from Mma Ramotswe's door? To the front, an acacia tree, the thorn tree which dots the wide edges of the Kalahari; the great white thorns, a warning; the olive-grey leaves, by contrast, so delicate. In its branches, in the late afternoon, or in the cool of the early morning, one might see a Go-Away Bird, or hear it, rather. And beyond the acacia, over the dusty road, the roofs of the town under a cover of trees and scrub bush; on the horizon, in a blue shimmer of heat, the hills, like improbable, overgrown termite mounds. Everybody called her Mma Ramotswe, although if people had wanted to be formal, they would have addressed her as Mme Mma Ramotswe. This is the right thing for a person of stature, but which she had never used of herself. So it was always Mma Ramotswe, rather than Precious Ramotswe, a name which very few people employed. She was a good detective, and a good woman. A good woman in a good country, one might say. She loved her country, Botswana, which is a place of peace, and she loved Africa, for all its trials. I am not ashamed to be called an African patriot, said Mma Ramotswe. I love all the people whom God made, but I especially know how to love the people who live in this place. They are my people, my brothers and sisters. It is my duty to help them to solve the mysteries in their lives. That is what I am called to do. In idle moments, when there were no pressing matters to be dealt with, and when everybody seemed to be sleepy from the heat, she would sit under her acacia tree. It was a dusty place to sit, and the chickens would occasionally come and peck about her feet, but it was a place which seemed to encourage thought. It was here that Mma Ramotswe would contemplate some of the issues which, in everyday life, may so easily be pushed to one side. Everything, thought Mma Ramotswe, has been something before. Here I am, the only lady private detective in the whole of Botswana, sitting in front of my detective agency. But only a few years ago there was no detective agency, and before that, before there |
Which female singer released the album 'Rated R' in 2009? | Rated R - Rihanna — Listen and discover music at Last.fm Rated R dark Rated R is the fourth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna, released November 23, 2009 on Def Jam Recordings in the United States. The album's first single "Russian Roulette", written and produced by Chuck Harmony and singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, was released on October 20, 2009. The album sold 181,442 in its first week of release in the U.S., making it her highest selling week ever. It is Rihanna's first album to come with a Parental Advisory warning label. However… read more Tracklist |
Which king gave Royal Assent to the Parliament Act which asserted the supremacy of the House of Commons, by reducing the delaying powers of the House of Lords to two years, later amended to one year in 1949? | House of Lords - Constitution - Seventh Report House of Lords Select Committee on Constitution Seventh Report APPENDIX 1: THE PARLIAMENT ACTS, BY PROFESSOR RODNEY BRAZIER Introduction 1. This paper is my response to the Committee's request for an analysis, based on existing materials, of the genesis, main provisions, and use of the Parliament Acts. The Committee wished the paper to embrace any conventions or practices governing the use of the Acts, any legal limits on what may be done under them, and recent proposals for reform of the Acts. The Committee wanted the arguments about the validity of the Parliament Act 1949 to be touched on. The Committee did not want a heavily-referenced paper. The origins of the Acts[ 6 ] 2. Until 1911 the two Houses had equal legislative power. Legislation could only pass if it was approved by each House. The Lords' veto over the legislative wishes of the increasingly more representative Commons remained in place. If the House of Lords declined to pass any bill approved by the House of Commons, and in the absence of compromise or of one House backing down, there was only one constitutional mechanism available to overcome the Lords' resistance. This was for the Sovereign to be advised to create enough new peers to give the Government a majority in the upper House. Such advice was indeed last tendered in 1832, when King William IV was advised to create peers in order to secure the passage of the Great Reform Bill. The House of Lords gave way and allowed the bill to pass, thus making such creations unnecessary. That general position of co-equal authority had been qualified in one respect before 1911 by non-legal rules. By constitutional convention, and according to the privileges claimed by the Commons since the seventeenth century, bills dealing with taxation or expenditure could not be amended by the Lords, although peers claimed the right to reject such bills outright. 3. But that constitutional settlement was to be thrown over in the early years of the twentieth century. The House of Lords remained hereditary and permanently controlled by the Conservative Party. Yet the House of Commons had been made more representative of the electorate through extensions of the franchise. And in 1906 the Liberals won a landslide General Election victory on a programme which promised major social legislation, much of which was anathema to most peers. The House of Lords rejected some of the Liberal Government's reform bills, and in 1909, in its greatest act of defiance, the Lords rejected the Finance Bill which embodied Lloyd George's "People's Budget". In response the House of Commons passed a resolution which condemned that action as "...a breach of the Constitution and a usurpation of the rights of the Commons..." The Liberals won a General Election in January 1910, and as a result the House of Lords most reluctantly passed the Finance Bill. Asquith's Government had decided to settle the more general point about the relative legislative powers of the two Houses by changing the law, but could only persuade the House of Lords to accept the resulting Parliament Bill after a second General Election in 1910 (which the Government again won) and the subsequent publication of a guarantee from King George V that, if necessary, he would create enough Liberal peers to overcome the resistance of the House of Lords to the bill. Faced with the choice of the loss of its daily control of the upper House, or a reduction in its legislative powers, peers opted for the trimming of its power as the lesser of two evils. The Parliament Act 1911passed, it should be noted, by both Houses before receiving Royal Assentwas the outcome of that long constitutional crisis. 4. The Parliament Act 1911 made no attempt to change the composition of the House of Lords, although the preamble stated the intention "to substitute for the House of Lords as it at present exists a Second Chamber constituted on a popular instead of a hereditary basis," but added (rather plaintively) that "such substitution cannot be immediately brought int |
On which major river does Vientiane, the capital of Laos stand? | Travel from Thailand to Vientiane in Laos via Friendship Bridge Gecko Villa Thailand Travel from Thailand to Vientiane in Laos Gecko Villa's location out of Udon Thani makes it a perfect stepping stone for travel further afar to the wonders of the landlocked, hill-clad, tribal nation of Laos - a country once referred to as the Land of a Million Elephants. The country appeals to international visitors for many reasons: its slow and relaxed pace of life seemingly from another age, its wealth of architectural treasures, its many natural wonders and areas of beauty, its cuisine, traditions, handicrafts and welcoming people. Lao Aviation offers several direct and attractively priced flights between Vientiane and the former royal Lao capital of Luang Pabang. Gecko Villa is only 90 minutes away from the Lao border at Nong Khai, where the Friendship Bridge crosses the Mekong river to the capital of Laos, Vientiane. After exploring Vientiane, you can head north to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang by plane, or take a car or bus on an exciting journey to Luang Prabang via the in vogue town of Vang Vieng. On your next journey to the region, discover Laos the intelligent way, taking advantage of flights from Udon Thani that are cheaper than those on the main Bangkok to Laos routes, and in addition allow you to see and experience so much more! Vientiane, the capital of Laos Put aside all preconceptions of capital cities when you travel to Vientiane. This is not a modern metropolis such as Singapore, not a chaotic Bangkok, nor a teeming conurbation such as Ho Chi Minh. Whilst much change has come to Vientiane over the last decade, it remains a relaxed and reposing riverside town. The nation's colonial past was thrown off by the communist government, yet the town retains distinctive French elements, from street signs to freshly baked baguettes, from architectural influence to "boules" courts. It also boasts many ancient temples that shimmer serenely and many excellent restaurants. Amongst the main sights are Wat Si Saket, the most ancient of the capital's temples and redolent of bygone times; Haw Pha Kaew, King Setthathirat's former royal temple; Pha That Luang, the symbol of the nation and the country's foremost religious monument, the Lao National Museum and the Morning Market. After a day of sightseeing however, the real spirit of Vientiane is best captured at dusk, sitting at a small wooden stall along the banks of the Mekong with a cold Beer Lao (either blond or dark) to hand. The lure of Luang Prabang The alluring UNESCO listed town of Luang Prabang sits at the confluence of the Mekong and the Nam Khan tributary on a riverine peninsula, surrounded by hills clad in hues of jungle green. A stroll down its "rue principale", Xiang Thong, is a leisurely affair, taking the visitor past traditional wooden houses, buildings exuding a colonial history, and the steeply pitched shimmering roofs of highly decorated temples. Coffee shops, restaurants, spas and internet cafes have sprung up, but in a measured and controlled way that does not overly detract from the town's inherent charm and beauty. Amongst the major attractions in town are Haw Kham, the former royal palace; Phou Si, a steep climb but worthwhile for the views at dawn or dusk; Vat Xieng Thong, a stunning ancient temple, and the Night Market, where locals in tribal outfits display handicrafts, textiles, local food and other goods for sale. It should be noted that bargaining is not the art form it is in Thailand here, and often prices are non-negotiable. Out of town, the renowned Pak Ou Caves house numerous Buddha images and sculptures, and are best accessed by a boat trip up the Mekong. The Kuang Si Waterfalls may also be accessed by boat or motorcycle, and their tiered pools, and surrounding lush vegetation act as a magnet to locals and visitors alike seeking a simple day of rest amidst nature. The Vang Vieng vibe Vang Vieng is somewhat of an anomaly within Laos, having been "discovered" and popularized by backpackers seemingly in search of a a modern version of A |
With 302, cricketer Mahela Jayawardene was the leading run scorer in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. What is his nationality? | Mahela Jayawardene to quit T20 internationals after World T20 | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo 139 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment 139 Mahela Jayawardene is one of only six batsmen to have scored a century in all three formats © AFP Mahela Jayawardene , the former Sri Lanka captain, will retire from Twenty20 internationals at the end of the World T20. The news came a day after his team-mate, Kumar Sangakkara, announced the tournament will be his last in the format as well. "The rationale behind retirement is pretty much the same as Sanga's," Jayawardene told Wisden India. "When it is clear that I can't see myself playing in the next ICC World T20, there wasn't much point in me occupying a spot. It makes more sense for a youngster to come into the mix and establish himself." Jayawardene, 36, has played 49 T20Is to date, and is his nation's leading run-scorer in the format, having hit 1335 runs at 31.78, with a strike rate of 134.17. A technical purist for much of his career, Jayawardene introduced new strokes and an innovative outlook to his game to become arguably Sri Lanka's best T20 batsman. He had not played the reverse sweep for the first 10 years of his international career, but the shot is now among his most productive in limited-overs cricket. "While I enjoy all formats of the game, and Test cricket is certainly the pinnacle for any player, the journey in Twenty20 cricket has been fascinating," Jayawardene said. "In many ways it helped me get back to my roots, to bat like I used to when I was a schoolboy, for the sheer love of playing attacking shots and expressing myself with full freedom." Jayawardene is also revered among Sri Lanka's finest captains, and his record at the helm of the T20 side lays out his tactical prowess. In 19 matches under Jayawardene, Sri Lanka won 12, lost six and tied one. He had the reins during Sri Lanka's march to the 2012 World T20 final, having hit a crucial 42 on a Premadasa dustbowl in the semi-final, to propel his team there. That his retirement came 18 years to the day since Sri Lanka won the World Cup, did not escape Jayawardene. Having lost two World T20 finals, he hoped his swansong would capture something of that 1996 spirit. "That was a big day for Sri Lankan cricket and no one at home will ever forget it. Every year we look back on that date with joy," he said. "Hopefully we can do something special here in this tournament as well. We always come into big tournaments such as this one with a view to showing the world what Sri Lanka is capable of. We take great pride in our performances and it's no different here in Bangladesh." Jayawardene has taken more catches in international cricket than any other fielder, with 14 of those having come in T20s. He has one T20 century against Zimbabwe in Guyana, making him one of six batsmen to have hit a hundred in all three formats. Jayawardene also shares a second-wicket partnership record with Sangakkara, having made 166 together against West Indies in 2010. Like Sangakkara, Jayawardene is expected to continue playing franchise-based domestic T20. While T20 retirement is the first step toward winding down his international career, he has indicated the 2015 ODI World Cup remains a goal, and that he will play Tests as long as form, fitness and motivation allow. © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. |
The Clore Gallery at Tate Britain in London contains work by which British artist (1775-1821)? | Romantics, at Tate Britain - Telegraph Romantics, at Tate Britain The ill-advised rehang of Tate Britain’s Clore Galleries makes even Turner’s work look inert . Rating * 'The First Book of Urizen (Plate 11)' by William Blake By Andrew Graham-Dixon 1:15PM BST 27 Aug 2010 This summer's new displays at Tate Britain reveal a significant shift in the institution's approach to its permanent collection. For several years now, the policy has been to rotate the works on display in its principal galleries, to such an extent that even its most famous paintings and sculptures – Hockney's A Bigger Splash, Millais's Ophelia – might at any given moment be consigned to the stores. Only the most celebrated British artist of all, J M W Turner, has until now been immune to that process. Although his works were regularly rotated, his presence at the very heart of the traditions of British art seemed to be guaranteed by the mere existence of the Tate's Clore Wing, a building completed in 1987 with the express function of housing the artist's huge bequest to the nation – some 20,000 works. The Clore Wing was conceived as a museum within the museum: a Tate Turner within Tate Britain, so to speak, ensuring that any visitor at any time would find there a sufficient cross-section of work to appreciate the full range of his art. But that is no longer the case. In the most sweeping reorientation of Tate Britain's collections since the creation of Tate Modern, the Clore Galleries have been recast as a space for the general display of Romantic painting. What was previously in essence a permanent Turner exhibition has been transformed into a general survey consisting of 'nine thematic rooms exploring the origins, inspirations and legacies of British Romantic art'. Related Articles Let there be Sculpture! New Art Centre, Roche Court 31 Aug 2010 The end result doesn't entirely diminish Turner – it might be argued that to set his art in the broader context of the art of his contemporaries accentuates the singularity of his vision – but it unquestionably dilutes him. The new display, simply entitled Romantics, finds space for new acquisitions as well as many unfamiliar paintings by Turner's less well-known contemporaries. The pick of the new purchases is a series of eight hand-coloured etchings by William Blake, acquired last year after being discovered sandwiched within the pages of an old railway timetable. They are illustrations to Blake's own The Book of Urizen. Men and women writhe and coil in flames, like muscle-bound ballet dancers trapped in the seventh circle of inferno; another figure tugs at his own red hair as if pulling the blood from his body; an evil deity toys with the sun as if it were a football. They convey the essentials of Blake's vision – his distrust of authority and system, his clamorous desire for intellectual and spiritual freedom – as well as encapsulating his curious achievement as a visual artist, which was to create a strangely miniaturised, distorted and thoroughly introverted version of the figurative language devised by Michelangelo when he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. In Tate's display, Blake is lumped with the eccentrics and misfits of the Romantic tradition – artists such as Henry Fuseli, who took the plays of Shakespeare and the epics of Milton as pretexts for the expression of his own skittishly sadomasochistic fantasies; or the actually certified lunatic, Richard Dadd, who spent nine years creating his weird and paranoid dream of fairies at the bottom of the garden, The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke, while confined in the mental hospital at Bethlem for killing his father. Elsewhere there are a number of interesting juxtapositions of Turner's work with that of his greatest rival, John Constable. The darkest, most desolate of Constable's later paintings, his majestic oil sketch of Hadleigh Castle – a ruined stump of stone engulfed in a stormy welter of expressionistic brushstrokes – hangs opposite Turner's own apocalyptic depiction of the killing fields of Waterloo. Constable speaks of his agony after the dea |
In 1843 stamps were issued in two more countries. Those from Switzerland were issued by the cities of Zurich and Geneva. Which country was the second to issue stamps, known as 'Bull's Eyes', which were valid throughout the entire country? | Stamps auction catalogue: Empire of Brazil by David Feldman - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ Empire of Brazil THE MEYER COLLECTION Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 16h00 The new 2007 Brazilian Empire Stamp Catalogue by Meyer see pages 80 onwards POSTAL HISTORY: Lot Nos. Pre-adhesive & stampless covers. . . . . . . . . . . . 20000-20010 British Post Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20011-20012 1843 "BULL'S EYES": Superb complete unused set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20013 30r to 90r values specialised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20014-20065 Cancels & Usage by Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20066-20102 America's First Complete Issue Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20103 See also special catalogue 1844 "INCLINADOS" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20104-20137 1850 "VERTICAIS" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20138-20174 1854-61 "COLORIDOS" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20175-20190 1866 EXPERIMENTAL PERFORATIONS . . . . . . . . 20191-20200 1866 DOM PEDRO II - Perforated . . . . . . . . . . . .20201-20216 1876 DOM PEDRO II - Rouletted. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20217-20226 1877-78 DOM PEDRO II - "White Beards". . . . . .20227-20233 1878-88 LATER IMPERIAL ISSUES. . . . . . . . . . . 20234-20259 TELEGRAPHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20265-20267 POSTAL STATIONERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20268 David Feldman SA, 175 route de Chancy, P.O. Box 81, CH-1213 Onex, Geneva, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 727 07 77, Fax: +41 22 727 07 78, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.davidfeldman.com Representation in 25 cities on all 5 continents How to bid live by Internet at the David Feldman auction 1. CONNECT by logging on to our site at: www.davidfeldman.com 2. PRACTICE by trying out the simulator preparing you for the LIVE auction 3. REGISTER by choosing your own user name and password (you only need to register once - for all transactions) A. PRE BID by e-mailing your bids in advance in order to be sure not to miss lots. Pre bidding closes one day before the auction B. BID LIVE by simply following your lot on the screen and bid instantaneously with others worldwide C. SPECTATORS ONLY ! Follow the auction, but without the possibility to bid Bidders please note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bidding normally starts in the auction room and the lot will be adjudicated ignoring the Internet unless an Internet bidder has been recognised before the last price is reached. Please click on the bid button as early as possible for your FIRST BID in the bidding as it may take a moment to connect via the server due to the differ ent Internet connection speeds around the world. Once your bid is relayed the auctioneer notes an Internet presence and will delay the bidding at the end giving you a chance to finalise your bid. When and only when there is an Internet bidder the display will show GOING GOING GONE! in sequence confirming the end of the bidding. You must get your final bid through at the moment of the display of the first GOING. Sometimes several Internet bids may be made at the same moment. The server accepts the first bid received and ignores the others at the same price. This explains why you may have bid but the next bid is NOT for you. Please bid again immediately. Every Internet bidder is automatically awarded a credit limit of CHF 20'000 or equivalent in Euro. If more is required before the sale just send us an E-Mail at: “[email protected]” mention ing the new desired credit limit. During the sale you can ask to increase your credit limit through the “Finance” page of the Live Auction Software. Please note that in this case a few minutes could be needed to receive the answer. Because of persons who have missed lots because of auction speed, we strongly urge you to E-Mail usa listing of all lots or groups of lots on which |
In which decade was the Bernardo Bertolucci directed film 'Last Tango In Paris' released? | Program Notes: LAST TANGO IN PARIS - Austin Film Society LAST TANGO IN PARIS Director of Programming, Austin Film Society I didn’t make an erotic film, only a film about eroticism. – Bernardo Bertolucci At the risk of sounding ridiculous, one could say that the 1970s were the most sexual decade of the 20th century. The birth control pill and the accompanying cri de coeur of “Free Love” and “No Strings Attached,” coupled with the Revolutionary social changes of the 1960s, led to major changes in sexual relationships for many, especially in Europe and America. Pornography seemed momentarily mainstream with the release of DEEP THROAT (1972), a “date movie” for some curious couples. So, it is no wonder that widely praised and prized filmmakers felt free to include more overtly sexual situations into their films. 31-year-old Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci, nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his brilliant dissection of fascism in THE CONFORMIST (1970), wanted to make his next film simply deal with a modern couple, nothing so political and historical as THE CONFORMIST. With his new collaborator Franco Arcalli, Bertolucci set to work creating a screenplay, but it turned out to be more of an outline than a strict script that had to be followed. Only when he was with his principal actors Marlon Brando and newcomer Maria Schneider in certain locations did he begin to realize one of his major themes would be solitude, but a loneliness hidden away during unbridled sex between virtual strangers. The film opens with a camera swooping in on a middle-aged man (Brando) as he screams, “Fucking God!” His furious outburst is masked by the sound of an elevated train passing overhead. With the lyrical camera of visual artist Vittorio Storaro, the composition constantly changes points-of-view. While examining the bereft, lost expressions on Brando’s face, we become vaguely aware of a young woman approaching from behind. As she gets up beside Brando, she stares at him and then moves on. He is totally unaware of her presence. But they will soon be involved with each other. We can’t really expect that yet – given what we are seeing. A long shot of cars going over the Seine, Brando in the walkway going the same way, and a train on an elevated track above, all these parallel lines suggest the pathways of people and vehicles in cities -- perhaps going the same way but not necessarily becoming involved with one another. However, we then get a shot of Brando’s gaze tilting up over the façade of a 19th century apartment building. As the camera tilts back down, it is the young woman we see standing in the foreground after her own gaze has taken in the same building. Through connected camera movements, as well as placement within the same frame, we have seen enough to guess that these two people, the distraught man and the stylish, pretty young woman, will somehow get involved. But how? And why? We eventually learn that the young woman, Jeanne, is engaged to be married to Tom, an eager young filmmaker who expounds the 60s attitude that everything is cinema, that everything is worthy of being filmed. Bertolucci swears that he wasn’t parodying Jean-Luc Godard in that depiction. I have my doubts. But while Tom is busy filming every moment, every kiss, every embrace and word, Jeanne has begun to find herself involved with the middle-aged man she first saw on the bridge. The building, first seen from the street, has taken on a new meaning for her. Thinking that the big old, musty apartment might be a good place for her and Tom to live after their marriage, Jeanne had explored the place, only to discover that the crying man from the bridge was already there. Despite his strange moods and actions, she suddenly finds herself having stand-up sex with him. They fall to the floor gasping for breath and perhaps equally shocked at what they have done without suggestions, requests, or meaning. Theirs was raw, primal sex with no hint or pretense of love. Over the course of days (or weeks perhaps), Jeanne finds herself returning to the apart |
Which Shakespeare play features 'Feste', a jester? | William Shakespeare Essay - Shakespeare's Clowns and Fools - eNotes.com Shakespeare's Clowns and Fools link Link Shakespeare's Clowns and Fools Appearing in most of Shakespeare's dramas, the clown or fool figure remains one of the most intriguing stage characters in the Shakespearean oeuvre and has frequently captured the interest of contemporary critics and modern audiences. Taking many forms, Shakespearean fools may be generally divided into two categories: the clown, a general term that was originally intended to designate a rustic or otherwise uneducated individual whose dramatic purpose was to evoke laughter with his ignorance; and the courtly fool or jester, in whom wit and pointed satire accompany low comedy. The dramatic sources of Shakespeare's simple-minded clowns are at least as old as classical antiquity. In the plays themselves, such figures as Bottom of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Dogberry of Much Ado About Nothing are typically classified as clowns, their principal function being to arouse the mirth of audiences. The history of the courtly fool or jester in England is somewhat briefer, with these fools making early appearances in the courts of medieval aristocracy during the twelfth century. By the time of Queen Elizabeth's reign, courtly fools were a common feature of English society, and were seen as one of two types: natural or artificial. The former could include misshapen or mentally-deficient individuals, or those afflicted with dwarfism. Such fools were often considered pets—though generally dearly loved by their masters—and appear infrequently in Shakespeare's writing. The artificial fool, in contrast, was possessed of a verbal wit and talent for intellectual repartee. Into this category critics place Shakespeare's intellectual or "wise-fools," notably Touchstone of As You Like It, Feste of Twelfth Night, and King Lear's unnamed Fool. Critical analysis of Shakespearean clowns and fools has largely explored the thematic function of these peculiar individuals. Many commentators have observed the satirical potential of the fool. Considered an outcast to a degree, the fool was frequently given reign to comment on society and the actions of his social betters; thus, some Shakespearean fools demonstrate a subversive potential. They may present a radically different worldview than those held by the majority of a play's characters, as critic Roger Ellis (1968) has observed. Likewise, such figures can be construed as disrupting the traditional order of society and the meaning of conventional language, as Roberta Mullini (1985) has argued. As for so-called clowns—including the simple "mechanicals" of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Trinculo of The Tempest, and Launcelot Gobbo of The Merchant of Venice—most are thought to parody the actions of other characters in the main plots of their respective plays and to provide low humor for the entertainment of groundlings. Several critics, however, have acknowledged the deeper, thematic functions of Shakespeare's clowns, some of whom are said to possess a degree of wisdom within their apparent ignorance. Other topics of critical inquiry concerning fools are varied. Several scholars have studied the significance of certain Elizabethan actors who were thought to have initially enacted the roles Shakespeare wrote. Preeminent among these is the comedic actor Robert Armin, for whom several critics have suggested Shakespeare created the witty, even philosophical, fool roles of Feste, Touchstone, and Lear's Fool. Still other critics have focused on Shakespeare's less easily categorized clowns. Walter Kaiser (1963) has examined Falstaff's multifaceted function in the Henriad, which he has argued bears similarities to those of Shakespeare's other "wise fools." William Willeford (1969) has focused on the darker side of folly by exploring the title character of Hamlet as a unique form of the Shakespearean fool. Additionally, Catherine I. Cox (1992) has investigated Shakespeare's characteristic blending of comedy and tragedy through the use of clowns and other purveyors of laughter |
What was the most used first name of the composer Mussorgsky (1839-1881). | Classical Net - Basic Repertoire List - Mussorgsky Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881) Along with Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky , the greatest Russian composer of the Nineteenth Century, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (March 9, 1839 - March 16, 1881) was born into a wealthy rural, landowning family. He began by picking out on the piano the tunes he heard from the serfs on his family's estate. At the age of six, he began to study piano with his mother. His parents initially set him out on the career of military officer. He became a cadet and finally commissioned in an elite imperial regiment. Two years later, in 1858, he resigned his commission. During this time, he met a musically-inclined army doctor: Alexander Borodin . The two became friends. In 1861, with Russia's emancipation of the serfs, his family lost significant income, and he was forced to earn a living. In 1863, he began a spotty career in the civil service, which dismissed him at least twice. In 1856, he met the composer Dargomïzhsky, who in turn introduced him to Cesar Cui, Mily Balakirev, and a critic named Victor Stasov. Gradually, Borodin and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakoff joined to form a loose group known as the "Moguchaya Kuchka" ("the mighty handful" or "the mighty bunch"). All but Stasov nursed ambitions to compose, and all had very definite ideas about what Russian music should be. None of them had formal training in composition. Balakirev and Mussorgsky essentially taught themselves by playing through piano-duet arrangements of orchestral scores. For Russian composers of the time, this was not unusual. Neither Mikhail Glinka , the founder of the nationalist school, nor Dargomïzhsky had formally studied. After all, the first Russian music conservatory had been founded only relatively recently. All were, to one degree or another, amateurs. Rimsky, for example, was a naval officer, Borodin a doctor and chemist. Most writers consider Tchaikovsky the first great Russian composer to have had thorough academic training along German lines. Mussorgsky absorbed these main ideas of the Kuchka: Russian music should express the Russian soul. Russian music should be written in a Russian way. The latter idea meant mainly a rejection of German classical forms in favor of one-off, "organic" forms. Instead of a form determining the nature of the musical materials, the materials shaped the forms – bottom-up, rather than top-down. The Kuchka got these ideas from German Romantic aestheticians and revered those artists who wrote accordingly, like Franz Liszt and Hector Berlioz . Mussorgsky learned composition mainly by doing. His early efforts are in the expected short forms: songs, piano morceaux, and so on. His "apprentice" instrumental works, with the exception of his remarkable Intermezzo in modo classico (1862, describing Russian peasants stepping on and sinking into snowdrifts), are things you could get from just about anybody at the time. However, most of his early songs owe little to any predecessor. Practically from the get-go, Mussorgsky found something original, even among Russian composers, which may arise from the fact that he alone of all the Kuchka grew up in the country, away from the city. He actually heard serfs sing daily as part of his normal environment, and the "crudities" that others tended to soften attracted him in the first place. He also had larger ambitions, encouraged by Balakirev and Stasov. He began several opera projects: an Oedipus (1858-61), a Salammbô (1863-66); and most notably The Marriage (1868), based on Gogol. He completed none of them, for one reason or another, but all of them bore fruit in later works, either by providing numbers Mussorgsky re-used or, in the case of The Marriage, clarifying his ideas of word-setting. He first thought that music should set the patterns of speech "realistically," as Dargomïzhsky had first theorized. While this was fine for songs, The Marriage convinced Mussorgsky that it would not work over a longer span, and he abandoned the opera after composing one act. Much of the rest of is career is spent finding new expr |
Which singer and actress, married to Lee Mead, gave birth to baby Betsy on May 1st.? | Lee Mead - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack Lee Mead was born on July 14, 1981 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England as Lee Stephen Mead. He is an actor, known for Casualty (1986), The Winner's Story (2007) and Concert for Diana (2007). He was previously married to Denise Van Outen . See full bio » Born: |
What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge? | Translations Golden Gate Bridge Design In 1921, Joseph B. Strauss hired Charles A. Ellis to head up his staff and soon advanced him to Vice President, Strauss Engineering Corporation, in charge of bridge design and construction supervision. In 1925, Strauss had Ellis arrange for Prof. George F. Swain of Harvard University and Leon Moisseiff who designed New York’s Manhattan Bridge to serve on a Board of Consultants for the project. Both men reviewed Strauss’s original plans for a symmetrical cantilever-suspension hybrid bridge and found them to be practical from an engineering standpoint and capable of being built. In November 1925, Moisseiff expressed concern about the hybrid design and submitted to Strauss his Report on Comparative Design of a Stiffened Suspension Bridge over the Golden Gate Strait at San Francisco, CA, which describes a design contrasting from the cantilever-suspension hybrid bridge design—a suspension span design. The suspension span concept did not immediately become the leading design for the bridge as Strauss continued to campaign for a bridge using his original symmetrical cantilever-suspension hybrid design as late as 1929. On August 15, 1929, the Board appointed prominent engineers Moisseiff, O.H. Ammann, and University of California, Engineering School, Berkeley, CA, Professor Charles Derleth, Jr., to serve as the Advisory Board of Engineers, alongside Chief Engineer Strauss. Strauss also appointed Ellis to work with the Advisory Board of Engineers, serving as its Secretary. The timing of the change from the original Strauss proposal to a suspension bridge design is not precisely known, but it was accomplished sometime between the release of Moisseiff’s November 1925 report and the first meeting of the Advisory Board of Engineers on August 27, 1929. Further, The Golden Gate Bridge, Report of the Chief Engineer, September 1937, by Strauss, provides no details on the transition from his originally proposed symmetrical cantilever-suspension hybrid bridge to the Moisseiff-inspired suspension span design that was eventually built, and simply states, “... In the interval which had elapsed any advantages possessed by the cantilever-suspension type bridge had practically disappeared and on recommendation of the Chief Engineer, the cantilever-suspension type was abandoned in favor of the simple suspension type.” On March 1, 1930, with final design underway and after overseeing test borings at the construction site, Ellis returned to Chicago to work on refining the design and estimates, while continuing to consult with Advisory Board of Engineers members Moisseiff and Ammann. Ellis was responsible for directing the thousands of calculations required, for the computation of stresses, the preparation of stress sheets, as well as the development of the specifications, contracts and proposal forms. He worked tirelessly until December 5, 1931, when Strauss insisted he take a vacation. Three days before his vacation was over, Ellis received a letter from Strauss instructing him to turn all his work over to his assistant Clarahan, and to take an indefinite unpaid vacation. For reasons still not clear today, Strauss fired Ellis. Ellis had lost his place in the history receiving no credit for his critical role in the design of the landmark Bridge. He went on to join the engineering faculty at Purdue University in 1934, from where he retired as Professor Emeritus of the Division of Structural Engineering in 1947. He passed away on August 29, 1949. |
Albert II, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco is a member of which Royal House? | Albert II Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, prince souverain - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Albert II Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, prince souverain French: Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, marquis des Baux Current Location:: Rainier Iii., Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi, Grace Patricia Grimaldi (geb. Kelly) Siblings: Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi, <Private> Ducruet (geb. Grimaldi) Partner: Charlene Lynette Grimaldi (geb. Wittstock) Children: Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco (Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi) born 14 March 1958 at Palais Princier, Monaco Reign began April 6, 2005 Albert II married Charlene Lynette Wittstock on 1 and 2 July 2011, at Palais Princier, Monaco. Albert II is the son of Rainier III Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco and Grace Kelly biography Albert II is the head of the House of Grimaldi and the current ruler of the Principality of Monaco. He is the son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and the American actress Grace Kelly. His sisters are Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. links http://www.today.com/news/princess-charlene-prince-albert-monaco-expecting-first-child-2D79737035 ________________________________________________________________________________ Albert II Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco's Timeline 1958 101 guns announced the birth of Prince Albert 1965 Burial of Grace Kelly Grimaldi family vault; Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monte Carlo, Monaco Princess Grace was buried in the Grimaldi family vault on September 18, 1982, after a requiem mass in Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco. Prince Rainier, who never remarried after Kelly's death, was buried alongside her following his death in 2005. The 400 guests at the service included representatives of foreign governments and of present and past European royal houses, as well as several veteran US film stars. Nearly 100 million people worldwide watched her funeral. In his eulogy, James Stewart said: "You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Not because she was a princess, not because she was an actress, not because she was my friend, but because she was just about the nicest lady I ever met. Grace brought into my life as she brought into yours, a soft, warm light every time I saw her, and every time I saw her was a holiday of its own. No question, I'll miss her, we'll all miss her, God bless you, Princess Grace." 2005 Burial of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco Monaco Below a golden crown, Prince Rainier III was given a tearful farewell Friday April 15th, 2005 at a funeral in Monaco's cathedral, closing a fairy tale that started nearly 50 years ago with his marriage in the same spot to Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly The fabled Monte Carlo casino was closed, as were other businesses, and security was tight as the funeral attracted more than half a dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from some 60 countries. They included French President Jacques Chirac, Irish President Mary McAleese, Belgium's King Albert II, Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia and royalty from Sweden, Luxembourg and elsewhere. The cathedral later was closed to the public for Rainier's burial in the family crypt alongside his beloved Princess Grace at a private service Friday night. She died in a car crash in 1982, and Rainier never remarried. Their children — son and heir Prince Albert II, and Princesses Caroline and Stephanie — blinked back tears during the Mass as Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" mournfully echoed through the 19th cathedral that overlooks the sea. Rainier was Europe's longest-serving monarch. The royals, nobles and other VIPs who flew in for the funeral underscored how he helped overcome Monaco's reputation as a "sunny place for shady people" and a haven for tax evasion, money-laundering and gambling, and oversaw its modernization. In his eulogy at the Mass, Archbishop Bernard Barsi said Rainier was affectionately known as the "builder prince" who ove |
In which city were the 2002 Winter Olympic Games held? | 2002 Winter Olympics | Utah.com 2002 Winter Olympics The 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City were an astounding success. Now, Utah residents and visitors alike can enjoy Olympic legacy facilities — Utah Olympic Park, Soldier Hollow and Utah Olympic Oval — which offer an array of activities for people of all ages, abilities and aspirations. Whether you are a recreational enthusiast, developing athlete, spectator or tourist, we encourage you to "Get Up & Go!" for a unique Olympic experience. Read more... Discover Snowbasin Additional Information Each venue has been transformed into a community facility, open year-round to the public for post-Games usage. There are introductory Olympic winter sports programs, public skating on "The Fastest Ice On Earth," tours of the Olympic facilities, tubing, cross-country skiing, public bobsled rides, ski jumping and freestyle aerial shows, 2002 Games exhibit and the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center/Alf Engen Ski Museum. Get Up & Go! Games Overview The XIX Olympic Games took place February 8th through February 24, 2002; afterwards, the VIII Paralympics Winter Games began March 7th, and concluded on March 16, 2002. Salt Lake Olympic Committee's volunteer program had three phases with approximately 8,000 volunteers for pre-Game activities, 18,000 core volunteers for the Olympic Winter Games, and 6,000 volunteers for the Paralympic Winter Games. SLOC accredited approximately 70,000 individuals for the Salt Lake Games. An estimated 2,345 athletes and 1,200 officials came from 80 National Olympic Committees (NOC's). More than 1,100 athletes and officials from 40 regions competed in the Paralympic Olympic Games. Share |
Name the film starring Gwynneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes about an author who gets writers' block whilst writing 'Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter'? | Shakespeare In Love (DVD) DVD product reviews and price comparison Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck Running Time: 137 minutes 'Shakespeare in Love' tells the story of a young, struggling and upcoming Will Shakespeare. He meets, in true twelfth-night style, Lady Viola, aka Thomas Kent, and is further inspired to start writing the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet. REVIEW I bought the DVD of Shakespeare in Love, hoping for a real feel-good comedy. It didn't disappoint as such, however if you are looking for something to laugh-out-loud at, this probably isn't the best choice. It was funny, yes, but the humour was subtle and old-fashioned. This didn't, however, detract from the film as a whole, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The performances were great, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes in the lead roles - Paltrow, a newcomer at the time, captured the crystal clear emotions of Lady Viola at all times, and all her scenes were great. Fiennes struggled a little more, though his role didn't seem to be written as well as Paltrow's. Judi Dench's character was on for barely ten minutes - practically a cameo - but her performance as Queen Elizabeth I was one of her best, and every moment she had on screen was full of enchantment and wit. I don't often comment on the score in movies, but this one is one of the best I've listened too, as it suited itself so well to what was happening on screen. The film itself is full of colour, as well as subtle humour - very light-hearted, but with a deeper story underneath. I definitely recommend this - don't be put off by the word 'Shakespeare' in the title - this film is a far cry from dull and medieval. It's rated 15, probably for its occasional, brief nude scenes, but its hardly enough to put anyone off from watching it with kids - a great film, and worthy winner of Best Picture at the Oscars (though Saving Private Ryan deserved almost as much). |
Give the middle name of former US Vice-President Hubert H. Humphries? | Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center | OnCentral Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center Dec. 21, 2010, 1:16 p.m. Video: Click below to play By Lauren Furniss Tweet Located on South Main Street, the Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center (HHHCHC) offers a variety of no-cost or discounted medical services to low-income or uninsured Angelenos. Operating under the motto “Provide Quality Health Care in a Culturally Sensitive Manner,” the HHHCHC serves an ethnically and generationally diverse sector of the Central Los Angeles population, catering to Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Indian, black and white residents ages. Certified as a “free-standing ambulatory care facility”, the 3.5 acre facility holds 86 patient rooms, in addition to office and clinical spaces. The center employs a staff of 361, including 75 medical doctors. Name of clinic/provider: Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center Address:5850 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California, 90003 (Main Street & Slauson) Hours of Operation/Contact: Family Planning Clinic- 8am-5pm, Monday through Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday How long have they been in the area: 34 years. The center has been a community fixture since April 26th, 1976 and was named in the honor of former U.S. Vice President, Hubert Horatio Humphrey, in 1977. Clinics: Adult, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatric, Women's Health. Specialty Clinics (available by special referrals only): Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Podiatry, Physical Therapy Translation services? Yes. HHHCHC provides on-site interpreters as well as access to telephone translators for the 9 main languages spoken in the Vernon Central area. This includes Spanish. Transportation Services: Yes. Patients can call (323) 846-4419 2 days prior to an appointment to arrange a free ride to the clinic. Insurance accepted: Yes. The HHHCHC provides a Community Health Plan with 4 types of coverage geared toward uninsured or low-income patients: • Medi-Cal Managed Care Program: This program is no cost for eligible adults such as pregnant women, seniors, disabled patients and children. • Healthy Families Program: This program covers children from their 1st to 19th birthdays for a monthly premium of $4.00 per child. No other health plan in the county offers this discount. • In-Home Supportive Services Program: This program provides coverage through the Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC). Home-care workers are charged only $1 per month. This is the only such program in Los Angeles. • Healthy Way LA: This program is no-cost for low-income, uninsured adults. Those that qualify have access to a 24 hour Nurse Advice Telephone line. The HHHCHC does not accept any other commercial health plans. Federally Qualified: No. While the center is not federally certified, it has achieved “deemed” status from the Joint Commission every year since its opening. This form of accreditation allows the center to receive payment Medicare and Medicaid programs without being subject to Medicare or Medicaid certification procedures. The facility is state-approved and receives financial support from L.A. County. Preventative services: Yes. Diabetes Management, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS (Early Intervention Clinic), Immunization, Radiology/Mammography, Tuberculosis Treatment. Emergency Services: Urgent Care is open from 8am-12am, 7 days a week. Additional Services: Laboratory, Pharmacy, Public Health (communicable diseases), Environmental Health Services (rodent control, housing and restaurant inspections), Social Services. The HHHCHC also offers a Volunteer Program for students, doctors or community members interested in helping the hospital. Interested participants must go through the same application and training process as health center employees. Once accepted, volunteers have the opportunity to assist with record keeping or shadow doctors and nurses. Challenges: Dr. Lakshmi Makam, Medical Director for the HHHCHC, discusses some of the greatest challenges of serving the South Los Angeles area. 40 percent of the population in this area does |
Who launched the 'Today' newspaper in 1986? | British Newspaper History in the UK Cultural Products >> Historic Commemorative Anniversary Newspapers Milestones in 20th Century Newspaper history in Britain .... The history of newspapers in the UK in the 20th century is a fascinating story of the emergence of new titles, technologies and formats, and the disappearance of old titles, mainly through mergers. Once famous national titles like the Daily Sketch (later to merge with the Daily Mail in 1971) and the News Chronicle are now less known by younger generations. British newspaper history is also almost as much about the stories of the newspaper bosses - the big personalities, such as Lord Rothermere, Lord Northcliffe and Robert Maxwell, amongst others, who had a big impact on the course of this history. Buy an Original Newspaper ... Drawing from the UK's largest newspaper archive, we can supply a genuine complete major UK national Newspaper title - not a copy - from virtually any day over the last 100 years - an ideal gift to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion: from only: � 39.99 Jan 17 1902 - launch of the Times Literary Supplement. Nov 2 1903 - launch of the Daily Mirror - the first daily newspaper illustrated exclusively with photographs. The Mirror was a broadsheet newspaper until the 1950s. March 2 1909 - launch of the Daily Sketch. (merges with the Daily Mail in 1971) Jan 25 1911 - launch of the Daily Herald (1st newspaper to sell two million copies a day) April 12 1913 - New Statesman founded March 11 1914 - First half-tone photo in the Times newspaper: a 4 by 3 inch picture of the Rokeby Venus, damaged in a Suffragette demonstration (the first ever half-tone in a daily newspaper appeared in the New York Graphic in 1880). 1915 - The Daily Mail launches 'Teddy Tail' - first UK comic strip. March 14 1915 - the Sunday Pictorial launched (becomes the Sunday Mirror in 1963). Dec 29 1918 - launch of the Sunday Express. Nov 2 1924 - the Sunday Express publishes first crossword in a British newspaper May 1926 - most newspapers cease publishing during the General Strike. The Government publishes the British Gazette and the TUC publishes the British Worker. Jan 1 1930 - launch of the Daily Worker newspaper (becomes the Morning Star in 1966). Feb 1 1930 - the first Times crossword appears (6 years after the first one appeared in Sunday Express). June 2 1930 - the News Chronicle newspaper is formed by the merger of the Daily News and the Daily Chronicle. (merges with the Daily Mail in 1960). Oct 18 1934 - the Daily Mail publishes the first photograph that was transmitted by beam radio (from Australia to London). Oct 1 1938 - first issue of the Picture Post (last issue in 1957). 1940 - Newsprint rationing is introduced. Nov 26 1940 - death of Lord Rothermere. Aug 24 1959 - the Manchester Guardian changes title to the Guardian, based in London. Feb 5 1961 - launch of the Sunday Telegraph. Feb 4 1962 - first issue of the Sunday Times magazine, known as the Sunday Times Colour Section. 1964 - the Press Council replaces General Council of the Press. Sept 6 1964 - the Observer colour supplement launched. Sept 15 1964 - the Daily Herald becomes the Sun. Sept 25 1964 - first issue of the Daily Telegraph. May 3 1966 - the Times begins printing news on the front page. 1969 the News of the World is bought by Rupert Murdoch. Nov 17 1969 - Rupert Murdoch re-launches the Sun newspaper as a tabloid. 1971 - Dail Sketch merges with the Daily Mail. Nov 2 1978 - launch of the Daily Star newspaper. Dec 1 1978 - publication of the Times and Sunday Times is suspended for 11 months. Oct 31 1980 - the Evening News ceases publication and leaves London with just one evening newspaper. 1981 - Rupert Murdoch buys the Times and Sunday Times. May 3 1981 - the Sunday Express magazine launched. Sept 6 1981 - first issue of the News of the World Sunday magazine. 1982 - May 2 : the Mail on Sunday is launch |
Who is the wife of singer Jamie Cullum? | Jamie Cullum admits he thought wife Sophie Dahl was out of his league | Daily Mail Online comments They tied the knot in a secret winter wonderland wedding back in 2010. But Jamie Cullum has admitted that when he first met former model and food writer Sophie Dahl at a charity event, he didn’t think he stood a chance. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs on Saturday evening, the 34-year-old said: ‘When I met her for the first time I didn’t think there was even a remote chance in hell, so I played it really cool which actually worked to my advantage. No chance: Jamie Cullum admits on The Jonathan Ross Show that he didn't think he would have a chance with model Sophie Dahl Happy ever after: Jamie and Sophie have been married since 2010 and have two children together Discussing his glamorous wife, who is two years his senior and stands eight inches taller, he added: ‘I just thought there was literally no chance.’ RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share The baby faced star went on to tell the host that despite being in his thirties, many people think he is much younger. ‘People have always thought I was twelve, like really young. I can walk around with my kids, I could be waving my mortgage around, I could have the keys to my car…I tried to buy Sophie a bottle of wine and I had my kids and I was wearing a suit,’ he said. Baby face: Jamie opens up about being mistaken for someone much younger Showstopper: Jamie closes the show with an energetic performance Opportunities: The musician revealed his career has led him to hang out with big stars like P Diddy ‘I looked about as grown up as I could be and this 18 year old kid was like, ‘No, sorry man, you need ID.’ He did not sell me the bottle of wine,’ he laughed. Jamie and Sophie have two daughters, Lyra, was born on 2 March 2011 and Margot, born on 4 March 2013. The Jazz musician also opened up how his music career has led him to mingle with some of the biggest names in the industry. Sofa time: (L-R) Jamie Cullum, Naomie Harris, Jonathan Ross, Jennifer Saunders and Paddy McGuinness Leggy: Naomie Harris showed off her legs in a tribal print miniskirt on the show He told Jonathan that he was invited to P Diddy’s house for a party. ‘I’m like, ‘Oh my god, this is going to be like an MTV party that I’ve always dreamed about going to,’ so I spent all afternoon looking for the correct pair of trainers to wear,’ he explained. ‘I wore a simple outfit on top,’ Jamie continued: ‘As we were driving up to the house it didn’t look like many people were there. We got there and I realised it was actually a really small dinner party and not only that it was a shoes off house. I had to take my shoes off and I was wearing these horrific Bart Simpson socks with a hole in.’ The singer, who played the show out, is joined by Jennifer Saunders, Naomie Harris and Paddy McGuiness. The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday 4th January at 9.50pm on ITV. Nervous: Jennifer Saunders revealed she was writing an Absolutely Fabulous movie Hi kick: Paddy McGuinness shows off his karate skills on the show |
Which country is the home of football club Shakhtar Donetsk? | Shakhtar Donetsk: a club in exile – video | Football | The Guardian Guardian Football passport Shakhtar Donetsk: a club in exile – video Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine’s most successful football club in recent times, have to play all of their home games 600 miles away in Lviv because of the conflict in the region. Ukraine has been in turmoil since February 2014, with pro-Russian forces claiming large areas of the east of the country. Here, the club’s players and its CEO discuss how the conflict has affected them . We also hear from champion boxer-turned-politician Vitali Klitschko and Kiev’s mayor |
Who is the subject of the 1961 biography 'The Agony And The Ecstasy' by Irving Stone? | Kahn's Corner: 1961: The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone They know his architecture: St. Peter's Basilica So how do you tackle the life of one of the greatest artist's in history? Well, The Agony and the Ecstasy is extremely well-researched. Stone went so far as to have all of Michelangelo's surviving letters translated into English, besides living in Italy and immersing himself in Michelangelo's world. The novel follows Michelangelo from his early adolescence, a son of the nearly destitute, once noble Florentine, Buonarroti family, as he decides to defy his father and become an artist. From there, we have his life story: his training, the patronage of the Medici's, his conflict with the Pope. The novel's greatest strength is also its greatest flaw. Stone provides a huge amount of information, which is frequently overwhelming. When trying to blend the conventions of the biography and the novel, he frequently swings too far on the biography side, providing information that would be interesting and useful for a non-fiction (e.g. details about the fashions and foods of the day, long passages of Florentine history, etc.) but turn into clunky dead-ends in a work of fiction. I would be remiss if I didn't mention a point that is brought up by critics of this book, that it overlooks Michelangelo's sexuality. There are numerous extant love poems and letters written by Michelangelo to other men. While I feel this is alluded to in the novel, it's kept completely tucked away between the lines. Stone gives us a vision of Michelangelo as a man with a very clear ambition from the start, to be a great sculptor, but whose life and work are incredibly complex. Even with any omissions about Michelangelo's personal life, we have a very dense and well documented work. This is the only novel I've ever read to include a works cited bibliography, which in this case spans ten pages. A question many have asked is, if there is so much research, why write a novel instead of a biography. Stone answered this question himself, saying: "I know from experience that biographies have a limited audience. We have thousands of readers who love [the biographical novel] and are thrilled by it, who'd never get near a conventional biography." Like other of Stone's popular novels, The Agony and the Ecstasy was adapted for the screen. The 1965 film version starred Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II and was nominated for five Academy Awards. The question I ask myself when giving recommendations is "who is this book for?" If you are an avid history/art buff, you'd probably be better off with a biography than a biographical novel. If you are interested in the subject, but don't have the background in it, The Agony and the Ecstasy would be a good choice. Best Sellers of 1961: 1. The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone 2. Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger 3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 4. Mila 18 by Leon Uris 5. The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins 6. Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller 7. Winnie Ille Pu by Alexander Lenard (a Latin translation of Milne's Winnie the Pooh) 8. Daughter of Silence by Morris West 9. The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor 10. Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck Also Published in 1961: Jorge Luis Borges - Ficciones (first translated in English) Roald Dahl - James and the Giant Peach Robert Heinlein - Stranger in a Strange Land Joseph Heller - Catch-22 Norton Juster - The Phantom Tollbooth Stanislaw Lem - Solaris Muriel Spark - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Kurt Vonnegut - Mother Night |
How were musical duo Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield known? | The Righteous Brothers’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform live until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul." They adopted their name in 1962 while performing together around Los Angeles, USA as part of a five-member group called The Paramours, which featured John Wimber (who was much later one of the founders of the Vineyard Movement) on keyboards. Hatfield and Medley both possessed exceptional vocal talent, with range, control, and tone that helped them create a strong and distinct duet sound (and perform as soloists). Medley sang the low parts with his deep, soulful baritone, with Hatfield taking the higher register vocals with his soaring tenor. They gained their name when an African-American Marine shouted out "That was righteous, brothers" at the end of a show. John Wimber, one of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement, played the keyboard in the band. Their first major hit single was " You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' " in 1965. Produced by Phil Spector, the record is often cited as one of the peak expressions of Spector's Wall of Sound production techniques. It was one of the most successful pop singles of its time, despite exceeding the standard length for radio play. Indeed, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" remains the most played song in radio history, estimated to have been broadcast over 8 million times to date. A little known fact about this song was that Spector utilized Sonny and Cher as back-up singers. |
What is the title of the recent BBC 4 comedy series about the organising of the London Olympics? | W1A (TV Series 2014– ) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Ian Fletcher, formerly the Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, has taken up the position of Head of Values at the BBC. Stars: It's all change on the corporate merry-go-round and it's down to Head of Values Ian Fletcher to try and steer the BBC ship through increasingly choppy waters. 8.4 A game of Management Musical Chairs starts with the advertising of a new and important role, namely the Director of Better. 8.1 The new Director of Better has been crowned but no-one on the management team is quite clear what the job entails. 8.1 a list of 140 titles created 20 Aug 2011 a list of 268 titles created 26 Jul 2014 a list of 36 titles created 29 Jan 2015 a list of 23 titles created 10 months ago a list of 41 titles created 4 months ago Search for " W1A " 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. 2 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards » Photos Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? The team responsible for organizing the 2012 Olympics in London face many challenges. Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes The misadventures of an Anglican vicar, his wife, and a small but odd group of parishioners in London. Stars: Tom Hollander, Olivia Colman, Steve Evets Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs, is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants. Stars: Chris Addison, James Smith, Peter Capaldi Funky hospital-based sketch-comedy-drama type show. Stars: Sally Bretton, Oliver Chris, Olivia Colman The Politician's Husband (TV Mini-Series 2013) Drama Political drama series about a marriage between two politicians, and what happens when the wife's career starts to overshadow her husband's. Stars: David Tennant, Emily Watson, Roger Allam Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives. Stars: David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Thomas Morrison When a supermarket issues a new car share scheme. Assistant Manager John Redmond (Peter Kay) and Promotions Rep Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson) are forced to commute together every day. But will they get along? Stars: Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Danny Swarsbrick Edit Storyline Ian Fletcher, formerly the Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, has taken up the position of Head of Values at the BBC. 19 March 2014 (UK) See more » Also Known As: BBC fixar det See more » Company Credits The W1A theme tune was originally used for Johnny Morris' series "Animal Magic". See more » Connections – See all my reviews Twenty twelve (also reviewed) was IMO the best comedy since the first series of I'm Alan Partridge. When i heard this semi follow up (the two main characters return) I was apprehensive as to whether the dynamics would remain in a different setting with different characters. Having seen the first two episodes my apprehension was confirmed, This time the script writers poke fun at the inner workings of the BBC and while it remains funny in parts the characters this time round seem too stupid to be remotely believable. The Hynes character whilst pretty much ott in twenty twelve but still funny to watch this time is a parody. Vincent Franklin is badly missed in this follow up. Will watch the final two episodes in the hope of seeing better things but wont hold my breath at this stage 1 of 3 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
Who was Master of the King's Music from 1924 until 1934? | Sir Edward Elgar’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Edward William Elgar , 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, were greeted with acclaim. He also composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies and instrumental concertos. He was knighted at Buckingham Palace on 5 July 1904 and appointed Master of the King's Music in 1924. Edward Elgar was born in the small village of Lower Broadheath outside Worcester to William Elgar, a piano tuner and music dealer, and his wife Anne (née Greening). He was the fourth of seven children. His mother, Anne, had converted to Catholicism shortly before Edward's birth, so Edward was baptised and brought up as a Roman Catholic. Elgar was an early riser, and would often turn to reading Voltaire, Drayton, historical classics, Longfellow and other works encouraged by his mother. By the age of eight, he was taking piano and violin lessons, and would often listen to his father playing organ at St. George's church, and soon took it up also. His prime interest, however, was the violin, and his first written music was for that instrument. Surrounded by sheet music, instruments, and music textbooks in his father's shop in Worcester's High Street, the young Elgar became self-taught in music theory. On warm summer days, he would take manuscripts into the countryside to study them (he was a passionate and adventurous early cyclist from the age of 5). Thus there began for him a strong association between music and nature. As he was later to say, "There is music in the air, music all around us, the world is full of it and you simply take as much as you require." At the age of 15, Elgar had hoped to go to Leipzig, Germany to study music, but lacking the funds, he instead left school and began working for a local solicitor. Around this time he made his first public appearances as a violinist and organist. After a few months, he left the solicitor and embarked on a musical career, giving piano and violin lessons, and working occasionally in his father's shop. Elgar was an active member of the Worcester Glee Club, along with his father, and he accompanied singers, played violin, composed and arranged works, and even conducted for the first time. At 22 he took up the post of bandmaster at the Worcester and County Lunatic Asylum in Powick, three miles south-west of Worcester, a progressive institution which believed in the recuperative powers of music. He composed here too; some of the pieces for the asylum orchestra (music in dance forms) were rediscovered and performed locally in 1996. In many ways, his years as a young Worcestershire violinist were his happiest. He played in the first violins at the Worcester and Birmingham Festivals, and one great experience was to play Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 6 and Stabat Mater under the composer's baton. As part of a wind quintet and for his musical friends, he arranged dozens of pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and other masters, honing his arranging and compositional skills, and applying them to his earliest pieces. Although somewhat solitary and introspective by nature, Elgar thrived in Worcester's musical circles. In his first trips abroad in 1880-2, Elgar visited Paris and Leipzig, attended concerts by first rate orchestras, and was exposed to Wagnerism, then the rage. Returning to his more provincial milieu increased his desire for a wider fame. He often went to London in an attempt to get his works published, but this period in his life found him frequently despondent and low on money. He wrote to a friend in April 1884, "My prospects are about as hopeless as ever…I am not wanting in energy I think, so sometimes I conclude that 'tis want of ability…I have no money–not a cent." At 29, through his teaching, he met (Caroline) Alice Roberts, daughter of the late Major-General Sir Henry Roberts and a published author of verse and pros |
Who played 'Sabrina Duncan' in the 1970's TV series 'Charlie's Angels'? | CHARLIE'S ANGELS 1970'S TV SHOW - Natures Joy NY By lisa on May 14, 2012 in TV Shows Charlie’s Angels gave us three sexy female private eyes to watch every week, and starred Kate Jackson (seasons 1–3), Jaclyn Smith (seasons 1–5), Farrah Fawcett-Majors (season 1), Cheryl Ladd (seasons 2–5) Shelley Hack (season 4) Tanya Roberts (season 5) David Doyle (seasons 1–5) and, John Forsythe (voice of Charlie; seasons 1–5). The show ran from 1976 to 1981. Did you know that it was originally going to be named The Alley Cats! Now that is funny! Here is a little bit about each star of the show: Kate got her part, playing Sabrina Duncan right off the bat due to her immense popularity on The Rookies where she played a police officer. The Rookies also starred Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean and Gerald S. O’Loughlin. Kate was not at all happy with the shows title name and asked if it could be changed to Angels instead of Ally Cats. She also thought that the bosses identity should remain a mystery to us the viewers as well as the characters on the show. That is so cool that Kate’s suggestions to the producers were incorporated into the show! They were going to initially give the Angel’s boss the name Harry and the title of the show would have been Harry’s Angels but it was too close to the name of another TV series, Harry-O (another show I liked to watch, which starred David Janssen). Kate was initially cast as Kelly Garrett, but was more attracted to the role of Sabrina Duncan, and her request to switch roles was granted. Farrah was the next to be selected to play an Angel on the show. The producers saw her in the small role she played on Logan’s Run and decided she would be good to play a lead in their show. So she too, like Kate, did not have to audition for a part. Jaclyn was cast as Kelly Garrett after a casting call was sent out to complete their search for the last “Angel”. She won the role over hundreds of other hopeful actresses. Jaclyn had done some commercials before landing this job. Farrah was replaced by Cheryl Ladd as Kris Munroe, Jill’s sister and a former police officer from San Francisco. Kate was replaced by Shelley Hack as Tiffany Welles, a former police officer from Boston. In the final season, Tanya Roberts replaced Shelley as Julie Rogers, a former model. Jaclyn turned out to be the only cast member to stay with the show through it’s entire 5 year run. David Doyle was a cute little man who played John Bosley, he also worked for Charlie and gave the Angels their assignments. He actually got to see Charlie! He appeared in all 110 episodes of the series. John Forsythe played the mysterious unseen millionaire private investigator Charles “Charlie” Townsend. Every episode we heard John in the opening credits saying … Once upon a time, three little girls went to the police academy, where they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that, and now they work for me. My name is Charlie… During the show’s run, a countless variety of collectible items were produced, including two versions of dolls, boardgames, several posters, several sets of trading cards, notebooks, a lunchbox & thermos, Charlie’s Angels van (I had this van, mine was a model that you had to put together yourself with decals, I still have the original box somewhere), children’s beauty products and even record albums, not to mention that these actresses were splashed all over every magazine you can think of (and I bought a few of those myself, lol). Farrah’s poster, you know that one where she is wearing that revealing red bathing suit, well that poster became the biggest selling poster in history with 12 million copies sold, which in turn helped the popularity of the show! Charlie’s Angels was a huge success, and was shown in more than 90 countries. |
Which Hungarian born Modernist was the architect of 2, Willow Road in Hampstead? | Willow Road, Hampstead - Rodic Davidson Architects London Willow Road, Hampstead Ernö Goldfinger and the Hampstead Architects Ernö Goldfinger settled in Hampstead, London in the late 1920’s and joined an increasingly large community of Hampstead architects, artists and intellectuals. Along with other well-known architects such as Water Gropius, Marcel Breuer and Bertold Lubetkin, he was instrumental in bringing Modern Architecture to London. Goldfinger was born in Budapest in 1902, moved westward with his family in the years following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, finally settling in Paris in the early 1920’s. During this period the young architect was influenced by the work of Le Corbuiser, Walter Gropius, and Adolf Loos. Goldfinger was one of the first of the ‘Hampstead Architects’ – in 1933, he moved to Highpoint, the modernist apartments designed by Bertold Lubetkin and Tecton that had just been completed. Shortly afterwards, Goldfinger and his wife bought a beautiful site in a neighbourhood of Georgian residences that overlooked Hampstead Heath. His position as one of the most prominent Hampstead architects came with his acclaimed design of a three-story block of terraced apartments that contained three dwellings. The Goldfingers lived here in the middle apartment, No. 2 Willow Road, until he died in 1987. Goldfinger was a leading figure in the English Modern Movement and, on a more local level, became the heart of a leftist community of Hampstead architects, planners and intellectuals. While Willow Road established Goldfinger as an important figure in the Modern movement in London, and his office building on Albemarle St, built in 1953-58, continued that early tradition, he is better known for several very large Modernist/Brutalist high-rise buildings built in the 1970’s, most notably, Trellick Tower in 1972. Willow Road was influential as a prototype of a modern version of the London terraced type and was an important source for certain later projects, especially the housing designed in the 1960’s and 70’s by Camden Council Architect’s office and other London and Hampstead architects. In 1995, the National Trust purchased No. 2 Willow Road and it was opened to the public the following year. |
In which subject did Margaret Thatcher obtain a B.Sc. at Oxford? | Margaret Thatcher - Oxford Reference Oxford Reference Ancient history (non-classical to 500 CE) Early history (500 CE to 1500) Early Modern History (1500 to 1700) modern history (1700 to 1945) Contemporary History (post 1945) Literary studies (early and medieval) Literary studies (19th century) Literary studies (20th century onwards) Literary studies - fiction, novelists, and prose writers Literary studies - plays and playwrights Literary studies - poetry and poets Literary theory and cultural studies Shakespeare studies and criticism Social Welfare and Social Services Sociology Show all results sharing these subjects: History (b. 1925) British Conservative stateswoman, Prime Minister 1979–90 Quick Reference British Prime Minister 1979–90 Early career Born in Grantham (Lincolnshire), she was educated at Kesteven and Grantham Girls School, and at Oxford, where she studied chemistry. She was then a research chemist, and stood unsuccessfully for parliament as Conservative candidate for Dartford in 1950 and 1951. She married Denis Thatcher, a wealthy businessman, in 1951, and having studied law, was called to the Bar in 1954. In 1959, she was elected to parliament for Finchley and, in 1961, became Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance. After taking a prominent role in opposition (1964–70), she served under Heath as Secretary of State for Education. By late 1974, when Heath had lost his third election, she was still relatively unknown. In the leadership contest of 1975 she was the only serious challenger to Heath and, after a surprising success in the first ballot, gathered so much momentum as to achieve an overall majority in the second. The manner of her election meant that she had to be careful in her first years of opposition to conciliate many leading figures in the party who had been her seniors before 1975. However, her increasing conviction that Britain needed a radical policy overhaul to establish free and private enterprise liberated from government and trade‐union interference struck a chord during the strike waves of 1978–9, which became known in popular memory as the ‘winter of discontent’. Economic policies Thatcher won the 1979 elections through her uncompromising twin message that the Labour Party was the party of government intervention, and that it had become a hostage to trade union power. In office, she broke with postwar Conservative policy to realize economic policies of monetarism. The effects of the prevalent world depression caused by the 1979 oil price shock were exacerbated through drastic reductions in state spending, and a policy of high interest rates to reduce inflation, the new number one target of economic policy. The record of her economic achievements was mixed. She did drastically reduce inflation, as well as public debt. During the 1980s, economic fortunes improved, and unemployment recovered from its high levels of 1979–81. However, inflation decreased not only in Britain, but in all industrialized countries, and Britain's inflation rate remained among the highest in Western Europe. It is also unclear to what extent the economic recovery of the 1980s was the result of her policies, and to what extent it was the consequence of a decline in commodity prices which affected all other countries as well. At any rate, her claim to have improved long‐term British economic prospects was belied by the recession which set in in 1989, which caused a sharp decline in house prices, and which underpinned her eventual fall from power. Thatcher lost little time in pursuing her second major preoccupation, the reduction of trade‐union power. She exploited the unions' inevitable weakness during the 1979–82 depression to pass legislation making trade unions more democratic in their decision‐making, and more responsive to their members' wishes. Her battle against the trade unions climaxed in 1984–5, when she stood firm and eventually overcame the eleven‐month‐long miners' strike. It was a decisive victory over the trade‐union movement and its hitherto excessive power, albei |
Which Rugby League club has been coached by Brian McClennan and Brian McDermott? | BBC Sport - Rugby League - Brian McClennan resigns as Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McClennan resigns as Leeds Rhinos boss Advertisement McDermott 'humbled' by Rhinos role Brian McClennan has resigned as head coach of Leeds Rhinos, with assistant Brian McDermott replacing him. McClennan, 48, took over at Headingley in 2007 and led them to the Super League title in 2008 and 2009 but they lost in the 2010 semi-finals to Wigan. McDermott agreed to leave his role as Harlequins head coach earlier this season to join the Rhinos, with a view to replacing McClennan in 2012. The 40-year-old from Wakefield has signed a three-year deal as head coach. McClennan, who only signed a new one-year deal in May, said: "Since the conclusion of last season, I have had time to reflect. I have also spent time with Brian McDermott assessing the future. Therefore, I think the time is right to hand over the reins now rather than later. "I just feel if I continued it would be for selfish reasons only. Brian is ready now and will do a great job. McClennan thankful for 'three brilliant years' "I would also like to acknowledge and thank all the wonderful players and staff who have been terrific these past three years. The fans have been great too." McDermott, who was assistant coach at Leeds in 2004 and 2005, said: "I feel very humbled and honoured to take over from Brian McClennan and I'm also very determined to help improve again a top-class bunch of players and men. "Super League is a tough competition to win and we'll all have to step up another level if we are challenge for honours next year." GEORGE RILEY'S BLOG |
The Hoover Dam is on the border of Arizona and which other state? | Hoover Dam | Bureau of Reclamation Hoover Tour Information Hoover Dam Driving Directions and Parking Information Hoover Dam is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Arizona border. The Dam does not have a street address, so directions are provided below. Also, visitors with GPS navigators can use the coordinates: N 36.016222, W -114.737245 to locate the site. Those who want to use an Internet map service should try one that allows input of landmark names instead of a street address. Driving Directions To Hoover Dam from Las Vegas -- About 30 miles/45 minutes Take US Highway 93 South and continue about 20 miles to Boulder City In Boulder City, take a left at the second stoplight in town (there are only 2 of them) Continue on US 93 for about 5 miles (just past the Hacienda Hotel) to the turn-off to Nevada State Route 172 - the Hoover Dam Access Road Take NV SR 172 for about 2 miles to the Dam on the Nevada/Arizona border (Note: Visitors who wish to continue travel into Arizona must re-enter Nevada and access Highway 93 to cross the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge; the roadway across Hoover Dam is no longer open to through-traffic.) Traffic Advisory: Motorists can expect periodic delays on Highway 93, especially during holiday travel times. Also, all vehicles are required to undergo a security inspection prior to crossing the dam. See our publication " Visiting Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide " (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB) for more information. Parking at the Dam A 459-space parking garage is located on the Nevada side of the dam set into a canyon across the road from the Visitor Center. The parking garage charges a $10.00 fee. Access to the Visitor Center is most convenient from this parking garage. However, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, and vehicles with trailers must use the parking lots on the Arizona side of the dam. In Arizona, the closest lot to the dam (to the left of the roadway as you enter Arizona) requires a $10.00 fee. The other 4 parking areas further up the canyon have no fees, but require a lengthy walk to access the Visitor Center on the Nevada side. (The crest of the dam is nearly a quarter-mile long.) Upon Arrival at the Visitor Center From the parking garage, walk toward the dam. A short distance from the garage you will find both an escalator and elevator that will take you down to a reception lobby where you can purchase your tickets. From the Arizona side, cross the dam, continue past the Winged Figures, and as you head toward the Gift Shop concession, you'll see a sign to access the escalators and elevator to enter the Visitor Center. All visitors are required to go through security screening when entering the Visitor Center. For reservation information about Hoover Dam tours, contact us during operating hours at: Tel: (702) 494-2517 |
Which fishing boat, which sank in 2000 off the Isle of Man, was salvaged and is now moored in Douglas? | BBC NEWS | Europe | Isle of Man | Trawler 'break-in' investigated Trawler 'break-in' investigated The Solway Harvester sank off the Isle of Man in January 2000 Police are investigating a break-in on the Solway Harvester, which is moored in an Isle of Man harbour. The Manx Constabulary was called in after evidence of a forced entry was found on Sunday evening. Scenes of crime officers are on the vessel and an investigation is continuing, police said. The fishing boat sank off the Isle of Man in 2000, killing seven Scottish fishermen on board. It is currently moored at Douglas Outer Harbour. Director of harbours, Captain Michael Brew, said: "Evidence of a possible break-in was reported to the police on Monday morning. "However, the extent of the break-in isn't clear, nor is the reason behind it," he added. "Although we are not directly involved, we will continue to liaise with Isle of Man Constabulary." |
Who did Henry Cooper fight in his last bout? | Henry Cooper dies aged 76: British boxing legend once felled Muhammad Ali | Daily Mail Online Former British heavyweight champion has died at the age of 76 'He was a champion of the people,' says Chris Eubank Henry Cooper smiles after being knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on February 22, 2000 Boxer Sir Henry Cooper OBE, who once famously felled boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has died aged 76. Cooper, a former British heavyweight champion, died just two days before his 77th birthday at his son’s house at Oxted in Surrey The man was affectionately known as ‘Our Enry’ and collected a host of honours thanks to his fierce left hook called ‘Enry’s Ammer’. The retired English heavyweight famously fought Ali - then known by his birth name Cassius Clay - twice, firstly in 1963 at Wembley Stadium. In the final seconds of the fourth round Cooper felled firm favourite Ali with a jab of his left hook, but his head hit the ropes - not the floor - so it did not count. Ali said several decades later that Cooper ‘had hit him so hard that his ancestors in Africa felt it’. The photograph became an iconic image of boxing. Ali then asked for a spare pair of gloves, giving him time to recover from the blow. Cooper claimed this lasted several minutes and after that day, a spare pair of gloves was always required at ringside. A blood bath ensued and the referee was forced to stop the fight in Ali’s favour, despite Cooper being up on the scorecards. In 1966 Cooper fought Ali, and the reigning world heavyweight champion, for a second time. Cooper lost on a technical knockout - despite being up on the scorecards for a second time - because he was bleeding badly from his eye. Pride of Britain: The bout with Muhammed Ali, then Cassius Clay, was one of Sir Henry's finest moments The Greatest? Sir Henry is fondly remembered for putting Ali on his backside during their London bout in 1963 Three-time world heavyweight champion Ali spoke of his sadness at Cooper's death: 'I am at a loss for words over the death of my friend, Henry Cooper. I was not aware he was ill. 'I visited with him two summers ago during a brief visit to Windsor as part of the Equestrian Games being held there. He was in good humour and looked quite fit. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'Henry always had a smile for me; a warm and embracing smile. It was always a pleasure being in Henry's company. I will miss my old friend. He was a great fighter and a gentleman. My family and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones.' Sir Henry was at one time the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion. He was the first to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award twice (in 1967 and 1970) and one of only three two-time winners in the award’s history, along with Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper, pictured in 1992, retained a mutual respect throughout their lives Infamous bout: Sir Henry Cooper and Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) weigh in ahead of their bout at Wembley By Royal appointment: Prince William is joined by Sir Henry Cooper in 2006 He became a familiar face on television following his retirement and became one of the team captains on the BBC quiz show A Question of Sport for a number of years. He lived in Hildenborough, in Kent, with his beloved Italian-born wife Albina, 71, until her death in 2008, when she died suddenly of a heart attack. They had been married 47 years. Famous face: Cooper advertised Brut aftershave in the 1980s Chairman of Nizels Golf Club in the town, he was knighted in 2000 for services to charity as well as boxing. Sir Henry also famously advertised Brut aftershave and breakfast cereal on television in the 1980s. and was very active in charity work. Brought up on a south east London council estate, he was relocated as evacuees to Lancing on the Sussex coast suring the second World War. George Cooper, Henry’s twin, died on 11 April 2010, aged 76. In 2006 Sir Henry was taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and fitted with a pacemaker. It happened on |
"""It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of good fortune, must be in want of a wife"", is the first line of which Jane Austen novel?" | SparkNotes: Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 1–4 Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1–4, page 2 page 1 of 2 Summary: Chapters 1–2 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. (See Important Quotations Explained ) The news that a wealthy young gentleman named Charles Bingley has rented the manor known as Netherfield Park causes a great stir in the neighboring village of Longbourn, especially in the Bennet household. The Bennets have five unmarried daughters, and Mrs. Bennet, a foolish and fussy gossip, is the sort who agrees with the novel’s opening words: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” She sees Bingley’s arrival as an opportunity for one of the girls to obtain a wealthy spouse, and she therefore insists that her husband call on the new arrival immediately. Mr. Bennet torments his family by pretending to have no interest in doing so, but he eventually meets with Mr. Bingley without their knowing. When he reveals to Mrs. Bennet and his daughters that he has made their new neighbor’s acquaintance, they are overjoyed and excited. Summary: Chapters 3–4 (See Important Quotations Explained ) Eager to learn more, Mrs. Bennet and the girls question Mr. Bennet incessantly. A few days later, Mr. Bingley returns the visit, though he does not meet Mr. Bennet’s daughters. The Bennets invite him to dinner shortly afterward, but he is called away to London. Soon, however, he returns to Netherfield Park with his two sisters, his brother-in-law, and a friend named Darcy. Mr. Bingley and his guests go to a ball in the nearby town of Meryton. The Bennet sisters attend the ball with their mother. The eldest daughter, Jane, dances twice with Bingley. Within Elizabeth’s hearing, Bingley exclaims to Darcy that Jane is “the most beautiful creature” he has ever beheld. Bingley suggests that Darcy dance with Elizabeth, but Darcy refuses, saying, “she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.” He proceeds to declare that he has no interest in women who are “slighted by other men.” Elizabeth takes an immediate and understandable disliking to Darcy. Because of Darcy’s comments and refusal to dance with anyone not rich and well bred, the neighborhood takes a similar dislike; it declares Bingley, on the other hand, to be quite “amiable.” At the end of the evening, the Bennet women return to their house, where Mrs. Bennet regales her husband with stories from the evening until he insists that she be silent. Upstairs, Jane relates to Elizabeth her surprise that Bingley danced with her twice, and Elizabeth replies that Jane is unaware of her own beauty. Both girls agree that Bingley’s sisters are not well-mannered, but whereas Jane insists that they are charming in close conversation, Elizabeth continues to harbor a dislike for them. The narrator then provides the reader with Bingley’s background: he inherited a hundred thousand pounds from his father, but for now, in spite of his sisters’ complaints, he lives as a tenant. His friendship with Darcy is “steady,” despite the contrast in their characters, illustrated in their respective reactions to the Meryton ball. Bingley, cheerful and sociable, has an excellent time and is taken with Jane; Darcy, more clever but less tactful, finds the people dull and even criticizes Jane for smiling too often (Bingley’s sisters, on the other hand, find Jane to be “a sweet girl,” and Bingley therefore feels secure in his good opinion of her). Analysis: Chapters 1–4 The opening sentence of Pride and Prejudice—“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife”—establishes the centrality of advantageous marriage, a fundamental social value of Regency England. The arrival of Mr. Bingley (and news of his fortune) is the event that sets the novel in motion. He delivers the prospect of a marriage of wealth and good connections for the eager Bennet girls. The opening sentence has a subtle, unstated sign |
Which man, who is credited with being the first 'white- faced clown', died on May 31st. in 1837? | The Last Laugh: Why Clowns Will Never Die | Collectors Weekly The Last Laugh: Why Clowns Will Never Die By Lisa Hix — April 3rd, 2014 It’s no secret that clowns make people uncomfortable. Believe it or not, that’s the point: Clowns were created to test social conventions and speak truth to power, wagging their gloved fingers at institutional tomfoolery. When they’re right, we cheer them on—and when they’re wrong, usually in the most familiar, human way possible, they get their comeuppance in the form of painful or embarrassing pratfalls. To top it all it all off, clowns put many people on edge with their suspiciously cheerful costumes, exaggerated facial features, and seeming lack of impulse control. “In many cultures, clowns would do things that were considered forbidden.” Over the past 30 years, this general unease has blossomed into full-on clown hate in the United States, to the point where we have violent web games , popular Facebook pages , frequent Tweets, and blog rants dedicated to ridiculing clowns as creeps and monsters with phony, fixed smiles. You would think that, as the New York Daily News erroneously assumed, since clowns are more reviled than ever, no one in their right mind would want the job, and the tradition would be dying out in the United States and Canada. But the truth is North America still has more clowns than it knows what do to with. In the same article in which the Daily News asserted a shortage, it also reported that 531 clowns applied to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus last year, and “The Greatest Show on Earth” only hired 11. That’s 520 out-of-work clowns—quite the opposite of a shortage. Top: A detail of a 1955 poster advertising Geo. W. Cole’s Famous 3-Ring Circus. Above: In 2010, Daigo Mizutani, Fukue Mizutani, Misa Koya, and Yoshifumi Ogura won a skit competition at the annual World Clown Association Convention. (Via WorldClown.com) “If there were a clown shortage up here in Winnipeg, I’d be happy because I’d be getting a lot more shows,” says Deanna “Dee Dee” Hartmier , president of the World Clown Association , who says she was misquoted by the Daily News. “We’ve got about 40 clowns in the city, and those 40 clowns are still vying for the same large corporate gigs and birthday parties.” Making it as a professional clown is pretty much as hard as it is in any entertainment field, she explains. Prestigious jobs at Ringling Bros. or Cirque du Soleil are rare achievements. Today, trained clowns are more likely to find part-time work at hospitals and schools or as freelance entertainers for private children’s birthday parties or corporate family picnics. “Clowning is not an easy business,” Hartmier says, “and it’s not necessarily a steady income. Most clowns end up doing it part-time unless they get into one of the circuses or they get full-time corporate gigs. If you’re looking at the younger clowns who want to get into it, they can’t survive. They’ve got to have other jobs.” Today, diverse subcultures have embraced traditional clowning, from Christian ministries in small-town and suburban America, who use the foolish behavior to communicate moral lessons to children, to expressive arts therapists in urban areas, who encourage clients of all ages to try the exaggerated emotions of clowning to convey their mental states. Still other aspiring clowns have adapted clowning into a more modern and even adult art form, and are often dismissed by professional-clown organizations like the WCA, which train clowns as politically correct, child-friendly entertainers and educators more along the lines of Bozo or Clarabell; they never sexualize their performances or riff on controversial politics. Instead, these registered clowns are well-versed in how to approach children without frightening them, how to behave in traumatic hospital situations, and what the child safety concerns are. Sister Innocenta of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Gay Pride Paris in 2007. (Via WikiCommons) For their part, so-called adult clowns are also students of the comedic form. Harkening back to court j |
Which part does Matt Damon play in the film 'Invictus'? | Invictus (2009) - 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 Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Director: a list of 30 titles created 27 Sep 2011 a list of 30 titles created 28 May 2012 a list of 49 titles created 09 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 14 Jan 2014 a list of 33 titles created 01 May 2014 Search for " Invictus " 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 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 33 nominations. See more awards » Videos A drama centered on three people -- a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy -- who are touched by death in different ways. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it. Director: Clint Eastwood Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. Director: Bennett Miller The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in WWII. Director: Clint Eastwood The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Director: Boaz Yakin A grief-stricken mother takes on the LAPD to her own detriment when it stubbornly tries to pass off an obvious impostor as her missing child, while also refusing to give up hope that she will find him one day. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Director: John Lee Hancock Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Director: Thomas Carter Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region. Director: Paul Greengrass J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years, looks back on his professional and personal life. Director: Clint Eastwood An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. Director: George Clooney The story of Jackie Robinson from his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945 to his historic 1947 rookie season when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Director: Brian Helgeland Edit Storyline The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. Written by alfiehitchie His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 11 December 2009 (USA) See more » Also Known As: The Human Factor See more » Filming Locations: $8,611,147 (USA) (11 December 2009) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Jonah Lomu is portrayed by Zak Feaunati , who was once a player of the Bath Rugby team and is (2009) head of Rugby at Bishop Vesey' |
Which 'Beatle' had a hit single with 'Photograph'? | The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. Post to Facebook The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1aU6lG3 CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 53 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) Elysa Gardner , @elysagardner, USA TODAY 9:36 p.m. EST February 2, 2014 We're still madly in love with The Beatles, 50 years after Pan Am Flight 101 brought the Fab Four to our shores on Feb. 7, 1964. USA TODAY marks that magical week with five days of special coverage. Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon of The Beatles, in a rehearsal studio in 1965. (Photo: Robert Whitaker, Getty Images) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? The premise is ridiculous, the task impossible. But just for fun (and with apologies to inevitable dissenters), Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. 1) Ticket to Ride No single better reflects the mix of ambition, tension and pure pop genius that made The Beatles unique than Ticket to Ride. John Lennon and Paul McCartney have disputed the authorship of this chart-topping, spine-tingling hit from 1965's Help! Lennon maintained that McCartney's contribution was essentially Ringo Starr's propulsive drum part, a key element in the production, which prefigures a heavier, more muscular rock sound. The bridge is just as brilliant: The band suddenly, frantically picks up the pace, and the tune becomes precociously groovy even as it reflects the nervous desperation lurking beneath that soaring melody and majestic arrangement. The first Beatles song that ran over three minutes long, Ticket to Ride is perfection all the way through. 2) I Want to Hold Your Hand There are few things as blissful, or as hard to pull off, as a happy pop song, free of sentimentality or snark. No rock group is responsible for more such treasures than The Beatles; a number of them are on this list, none more effervescent than 1963's I Want to Hold Your Hand, the band's first No.1 hit in the USA. Fittingly, the song that allowed The Beatles to conquer America was a joint effort between Lennon and McCartney, who wrote it sitting together in the basement of McCartney's then-girlfriend Jane Asher's parents. I Want to Hold Your Hand's joyful simplicity is deceptive; there are tricky chord shifts and syncopated (hand-clapped) rhythms within rhythms. But the effect is unfussy exuberance — just try listening to it without grinning. 3) A Day in the Life Had The Beatles split up after the 1967 release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, this closing track would have been the ideal coda to an amazing career. Instead, A Day in the Life was at once a summation of the band's distinctive strengths — Lennon and McCartney's songcraft, at another collaborative peak; the intuition and invention that enabled the four musicians and their studio colleagues to push the experimental envelope — and a sign that The Beatles' creative juices were still flowing in full force. The gorgeous apocalyptic meltdown that concludes Sgt. Pepper's psychedelic trip begins through Lennon's eyes and voice. He adapted the creepy opening scenarios from real-life incidents. McCartney conceived the middle section that interrupts the disturbing dream and introduces classical elements — preparing the listener, almost, for |
Which Middle East airline has an in-flight magazine called 'Oryx', the antelope which is on its logo? | Learn and talk about Qatar Airways, 1993 establishments in Qatar, Airlines established in 1993, Airlines of Qatar, Arab Air Carriers Organization members .com Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. ( Arabic : القطرية, Al Qatariyah), [4] operating as Qatar Airways, is the state-owned flag carrier [5] [6] of Qatar . Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha , [7] the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, linking over 150 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania from its base at Hamad International Airport , using a fleet of more than 180 aircraft. Qatar Airways Group employs more than 40,000 people, of whom 24,000 work directly for Qatar Airways. The carrier has been a member of the Oneworld alliance since October 2013 (2013-10), the first Gulf carrier to sign with one of the three airline alliances. Contents Qatar Airways was established on November 22, 1993 (1993-11-22); [8] operations started on January 20, 1994 (1994-01-20). [9] Amman was first served in May 1994 (1994-05). [10] In April 1995 (1995-04), the airline's CEO was the Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani who employed a staff of 75. By this time the fleet consisted of two Airbus A310s that served a route network including Abu Dhabi , Bangkok , Cairo , Dubai , Khartoum , Kuwait , London , Madras , Manila , Muscat , Osaka ,[ contradictory ] Sharjah , Taipei , Tokyo and Trivandrum . [9] During 1995, two ex- All Nippon Airways Boeing 747s were bought from Boeing . [11] [12] The airline acquired a second-hand Boeing 747SP from Air Mauritius in 1996. [13] [14] A Qatar Airways Airbus A320-200 in old livery on short final to Domodedovo International Airport in 2005. Services to Athens , Istanbul , Madras and Tunis were suspended in late 1996, whereas Calcutta and Muscat were removed from the route network in January and September 1997 (1997-09), respectively. [15] Flights to London were launched during 1997. [16] The airline also took delivery of two second-hand 231-seater Airbus A300-600R aircraft on lease from Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services (AWAS) during the year; they replaced two Boeing 747s. The entering of these two A300s into the fleet also marked the introduction of a new logo. [17] A third A300-600R joined the fleet shortly afterwards, also on lease from AWAS. [18] In July 1998 (1998-07) the carrier placed a firm order with Airbus for six Airbus A320s , slated for delivery between 2001 and 2005; it also took options for five more aircraft of the type. [19] [20] Also in 1998, the carrier struck a deal with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) for the lease of four Airbus A320s, with deliveries scheduled between February and April 1999 (1999-04); [21] these latter four aircraft were aimed at replacing the Boeing 727-200 Advanced fleet and to fill the capacity gap before the hand over of the first A320 from Airbus. [20] The airline took delivery of the first A320 powered by Aero Engines V2500 on lease from SALE in February 1999 (1999-02). [22] A Qatar Airways Airbus A340-600 departing from London Heathrow Airport in 2014. The airline became a customer for the type in 2003. [23] A fourth A300-600R on lease from AWAS joined the fleet in April 2000 (2000-04). [24] In October 2000 (2000-10), Qatar Airways ordered an International Aero Engines V2500-powered Airbus A319CJ and took an option for another aircraft of the type. [25] The airline became the Airbus A380 's ninth customer in 2001 when two aircraft of the type were ordered, plus two options. [26] Also that year, the airline resumed services to Jakarta . [27] In 2002, the government of Qatar withdrew from Gulf Air . [28] [29] In June 2003 (2003-06), a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 was the first aircraft that resumed the international services to Iraq when it flew the Doha– Basra route. [30] Also that month, Qatar Airways incorporated its first dedicated cargo aircraft to the fleet. It was an Airbus A300-600R that was converted to freighter in Germany for US$10 million. [31] Also in June 2003 (2003 |
'CL' is the international vehicle code for which country? | Country codes Warning! This page is no longer updated regularly. Please see the Country Codes page of Russ Rowlett's "How Many?" dictionary. There you find a list with six types of country codes. Country codes ISO 3166 and car codes I had difficulties finding the car country codes so I made this page. Please note that the car codes are also sometimes used as international postal codes, at least in Europe (CEPT codes). Most of this page is stolen from this FTP document . NEW! Ken Bagnall sent me these sportive country codes which are use by the International Olympic Committee and others. Certainly, these codes are different from the three-letter ISO codes below. After I made this list I have become aware that the car country codes are officially known (in English) as international Distinguishing Signs. I have also found other pages with the codes on them: An updated one (with flags that take a long time to download) Auto World Symbols' info page gives facts of different kinds. The distinguishing signs were introduced by the UN at the Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 1968 November 8th) . Warning: The convention is in GIF image format!) Status of this convention including distingtive letters of some 54 distinguishing signs can be found in the database of UN treaties, chapter XI, B, 19. (You should really register to get the to UN documents linked above.) NEW! There is a new page with ISO and olympic coutry codes: Country Codes , in "How Many?" by Russ Rowlett. ISO 3166 codes ----------------------- Car / \ country Country A 2 A 3 Number code ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AFGHANISTAN AF AFG 004 � (AFG) ALBANIA AL ALB 008 � (AL ) ALGERIA DZ DZA 012 � (DZ ) AMERICAN SAMOA AS ASM 016 � ANDORRA AD AND 020 � (AND) ANGOLA AO AGO 024 � ANGUILLA AI AIA 660 � ANTARCTICA AQ ATA 010 � ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AG ATG 028 � ARGENTINA AR ARG 032 � (RA ) ARMENIA AM ARM 051 � (ARM) ARUBA AW ABW 533 � AUSTRALIA AU AUS 036 � (AUS) AUSTRIA AT AUT 040 � (A ) AZERBAIJAN AZ AZE 031 � (AZ ) BAHAMAS BS BHS 044 � (BS ) BAHRAIN BH BHR 048 � (BRN) BANGLADESH BD BGD 050 � (BD ) BARBADOS BB BRB 052 � (BDS) BELARUS BY BLR 112 � (BY ) [obsolescent (SU )] BELGIUM BE BEL 056 � (B ) BELIZE BZ BLZ 084 � (BH ) BENIN BJ BEN 204 � (DY ) BERMUDA BM BMU 060 � BHUTAN BT BTN 064 � BOLIVIA BO BOL 068 � (BOL) BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA BA BIH 070 � (BIH) BOTSWANA BW |
Which Roman Emperor came between Claudius and Galba? | Roman Emperors - DIR Galba [Additional entry on this emperor's life is available in DIR Archives] John Donahue College of William and Mary Introduction The evidence for the principate of Galba is unsatisfactory. The sources either concentrate on the personality of the man, thereby failing to offer a balanced account of his policies and a firm chronological base for his actions; or, they focus on the final two weeks of his life at the expense of the earlier part of his reign. [[1]] As a result, a detailed account of his principate is difficult to write. Even so, Galba is noteworthy because he was neither related to nor adopted by his predecessor Nero . Thus, his accession marked the end of the nearly century-long control of the Principate by the Julio-Claudians. Additionally, Galba's declaration as emperor by his troops abroad set a precedent for the further political upheavals of 68-69. Although these events worked to Galba's favor initially, they soon came back to haunt him, ending his tumultuous rule after only seven months. Early Life and Rise to Power Born 24 December 3 BC in Tarracina, a town on the Appian Way 65 miles south of Rome, Servius Galba was the son of C. Sulpicius Galba and Mummia Achaica. [[2]] Galba's connection with the noble house of the Servii gave him great prestige and assured his acceptance among the highest levels of Julio-Claudian society. Adopted in his youth by Livia, the mother of the emperor Tiberius , he is said to have owed much of his early advancement to her. [[3]] Upon her death, Livia made Galba her chief legatee, bequeathing him some 50 million sesterces. Tiberius , Livia's heir, reduced the amount, however, and then never paid it. Galba's marriage proved to be a further source of disappointment, as he outlived both his wife Lepida and their two sons. Nothing else is known of Galba's immediate family, other than that he remained a widower for the rest of his life. Although the details of Galba's early political career are incomplete, the surviving record is one of an ambitious Roman making his way in the Emperor's service. Suetonius records that as praetor Galba put on a new kind of exhibition for the people - elephants walking on a rope. [[4]] Later, he served as governor of the province of Aquitania, followed by a six-month term as consul at the beginning of 33. [[5]] Ironically, as consul he was succeeded by Salvius Otho, whose own son would succeed Galba as emperor. Over the years three more governorships followed - Upper Germany (date unknown), North Africa (45) and Hispania Tarraconensis, the largest of Spain's three provinces (61). He was selected as a proconsul of Africa by the emperor Claudius himself instead of by the usual method of drawing lots. During his two-year tenure in the province he successfully restored internal order and quelled a revolt by the barbarians. As an imperial legate he was a governor in Spain for eight years under Nero , even though he was already in his early sixties when he assumed his duties. The appointment showed that Galba was still considered efficient and loyal. [[6]] In all of these posts Galba generally displayed an enthusiasm for old-fashioned disciplina, a trait consistent with the traditional characterization of the man as a hard-bitten aristocrat of the old Republican type. Such service did not go unnoticed, as he was honored with triumphal insignia and three priesthoods during his career. On the basis of his ancestry, family tradition and service to the state Galba was the most distinguished Roman alive (with the exception of the houses of the Julii and Claudii) at the time of Nero's demise in 68. The complex chain of events that would lead him to the Principate later that year began in March with the rebellion of Gaius Iulius Vindex, the governor of Gallia Lugdunensis. Vindex had begun to sound out provincial governors about support for a rebellion perhaps in late 67 or early 68. Galba did not respond but, because of his displeasure with Neronian misgovernment, neither did he inform the emperor of these treasonous s |
Which sport uses the terms 'Set', 'Spike' and 'Block'? | Complete List of Volleyball Terms | Defense | Hitting Terms Mintonette: The original name given to the game we now call Volleyball. Nectar: A perfect and sweet set. Paintbrush: When a hitter swings but then barely touches the bottom of the ball, dropping it over the opposing blocker. Lollipop: A lollipop is an easy serve that flies high into the sky and over the net. It is not the most sophisticated serve. Volleyball Lingo: "That's a Lollipop!" Chester: When a player is hit hard in the chest by a serve or spike. Ouch! Swipe or Wipe: When a ball is pushed off an opposing block by a hitter and lands out of bounds Coach Kill: When an opponent serves the ball into the net or out of the court just after there was a substitution or a time out. Deep Dish: A very soft set where the ball rests in a players hands for a bit too long. Pepper: A drill where two players partner to warm up by passing, setting and hitting the ball back and forth. Rainbow: A soft shot over the blockers with an arc that resembles a rainbow. Six Pack: Sometimes known as facial, this term is used when a blocker gets hit in the head or the face by a spiked ball. Some Common Volleyball Terms: Bump: When the ball hits the forearms and is passed on. Spike: A ball hit with force by an offensive player trying to hit so that the defense cannot recover the ball. Dig: When a player passes a strongly spiked ball that is close to the floor. Ace: An outstanding serve which is not passable by the opposing team and results in a point for the serving team. Kill: An attack that earns the offensive team an immediate point. Block: When one, two or three players jump in front of the opposing spiker with their arms raised to prevent the ball from coming over to their side of the court. Volleyball Lingo: "Kong Block" Assist: This is when a player sets up a teammate with a pass, set or dig so that the teammate can spike the ball and earn a point for the team. Free Ball: An easy ball for the opposing team to play. Joust: When two players from opposite teams meet above the net to contact the ball. Line Shot: A ball that is spiked right down the opposing team's sideline.,/ Shank: A bad pass that flies into the audience or anywhere that it is not supposed to. Side-Out: When the receiving team earns the right to serve after winning a rally. Strong Side: When a left handed hitter is hitting from the right front position or when a right handed hitter is hitting from the left front position. Cut Shot: When a ball travels at a very sharp angle across the net from a spike at the hitter's strong side. Dink: A push of the ball around or over the blocker. This is totally legal. Volleyball Lingo: "Have the been overlapping?" Overlap: This term refers to the positions of the players before contact with the ball while serving. Forearm Pass: When a player bumps the ball with the fleshy part of their forearms. Key: To predict a team's next play by watching how they have played so far. Overhand Pass: A pass that is controlled by the fingers and thumbs with both hands open taking place just above the forehead. Doubles: A game with four players involved, two on each side. We see this mostly played outdoors, on the sand or grass. Rotation: The movement of the players clockwise around the court and through the serving position. Tagged: A player gets tagged when they cannot move fast enough out of the way of a hard hit ball. Volleyball Lingo: "Tagged, Facial or Six Pack" Approach: A fast run toward the net before he jumps into the air to spike the ball. Beach Dig: Also called a "deep dish" this is when the ball is received with open hands. Dump: When an opponent uses a soft hit by the net instead of a spike so as to throw off the other team. Power Alley: A cross court spike that reaches the farthest end of the court. To read more common volleyball terms - or more terms in hitting and defense, check the other sections below. Volleyball Terms Related Pages |
'Old Salopians' went to which school? | Shrewsbury School | Home Shrewsbury School Moser Library Centenary Forthcoming Events These are just some of our events from our Calendar - Clicking on an event title will show the event in more detail. Saturday 14 January 2017 11:00 Music Scholars' Recital at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury Shrewsbury School musicians are looking forward to returning to the wonderful Emmanuel Church in Didsbury near Manchester for the seventh successive year. This concert is part of an established series of Saturday morning 'Coffee Concerts' at Emmanuel Church, attracting a sizeable local audience. Please come along and join them. FREE admission 19:30 An Evening of Music in aid of OnTrack (Maidment Auditorium) OnTrack is a charitable organisation aiming to deliver free tuition in music to young persons who are not in a position to pay in order that they may develop confidence and communication skills and thrive in society. They provide instruments, rehearsal venues and recording facilities too. OnTrack's founder members are Mick Allport and Colin Green who have extensive experience as successful professional musicians and educators, and we are looking forward to an evening of music by Mick, Colin and guests in aid of the charity. Mick Allport started playing in the Household Cavalry Military Band as a clarinettist. He then became a detective in Thames Valley Police for 13 years before returning to music and becoming a professional Saxophonist and Clarinettist, being a prominent figure at the Marlborough Jazz festival. Colin Green’s career began with Rock singer Billy Fury and was subsequently Musical Director for Eddie Calvert, Georgie Fame and Alan Price. Since 1959 he has performed as a guitarist for recordings on disc with many of the leading acts of recent years including Elton John, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Tom Jones, Kiri Te Kanawa, Gene Vincent, Jose Carreras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Bjork. Musical Director for Dame Shirley Bassey from June 1995 to August 2003, conducting orchestras all over the world and her rendition of 'Goldfinger' at the 'Party at the Palace' celebration at Buckingham Palace; this was seen worldwide by an estimated audience of 200 million! Please do join us for a wonderful evening of Jazz music in aid of a fantastic charity, the concert has been organised by Upper Sixth-Former Ben Higgins and admission is FREE- with a retiring collection in aid of OnTrack. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or 01743 280812 Sunday 15 January 2017 11.00 am - 90-minute guided walk of Owen's Shrewsbury 2.00 pm - Lectures by Dr Guy Cuthbertson, Dr Martin Deahl and Dr Adrian Barlow 7.30pm - Recital of readings and chamber works Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/stchadsshrewsbury or telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply), by post or in person from St Chad's Office, 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX (cheques payable to: The Friends of St Chad's Shrewsbury) For more inforamtion, please email [email protected] or [email protected] . Monday 30 January 2017 19:30 'Persuasion Lecture Series: The Holocaust': Freddy Naftel (Hodgson Hall) Freddy Naftel describes himself as ‘a Holocaust Enrichment Educator.’ He is the son and grandson of German refugees; his great-grandmother survived the camps, but his great-aunt and uncle perished in Auschwitz. He has spoken at over 150 schools throughout the UK, and in his presentations he usually concentrates on the issue of rising anti-Semitism, its causes and arguments. In his talk he will consider the theme of Persuasion in relation to prejudice, discrimination and the Holocaust. This talk takes place in the Haining Auditorium in Hodgson Hall and is open to members of the public. There is no charge for admission. Thursday 2 February 2017 19:30 An Evening of Chamber Music performed by Music Scholars and Musicians of Shrewsbury School (Barber Institute, Birmingham) Following last year's very successful concert in the Holywell Room in Oxford, do join us for what promises to be another wonderful evening of music-maki |
Who is the husband of Dutch model Lara Stone? | Lara Stone 'cried the whole day' on son's first birthday Lara Stone admits she 'cried the whole day' on son Alfred's first birthday July 15, 2014 by hellomagazine.com Lara Stone admits she 'cried the whole day' on her son Alfred's first birthday as she talks candidly about motherhood and learning to love her 'arm flab' With her usual charm and candour, Lara Stone has opened up about motherhood – and learning to love her imperfections. The 30-year-old supermodel, mum to one-year-old Alfred with husband David Walliams , spoke to The EDIT about life since becoming a mummy. CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE Lara Stone has opened up on motherhood in a candid new interview "On his (Alfred's) birthday, I cried the whole day," the star admitted to Net-A-Porter's digital magazine. "When they're born and just a helpless little blob laid on your chest, they're so vulnerable and little. And now he's this huge monster – in the loveliest way. "He doesn't really say words, but he can make himself understood," she added with a smile. "He's very strong-minded and he knows exactly what he wants to do, and if it's not right he'll have a huge tantrum. He's completely hilarious – this little boy, stamping his little foot." Asked if she recognises parts of herself in her son, Lara replied, "Yeah, the tantrums, but I don't look as cute as him when I do it." That refreshingly down-to-earth attitude was something that Lara employed when it came to giving birth. Lara Stone and her husband David Walliams welcomed Alfred on 6 May 2013 Speaking about the pressure put on women to give birth as naturally as possible, the Dutch model noted, "The only thing that should matter is that you and your baby are both healthy – alive, even, by the end of giving birth. "I had friends who said they were going to have a water birth, music and candles. I was like, 'Who gives a s*** if you had an epidural or a C-section or you just breathed through it?' "The reward at the end of it isn't that you can say to your friends 'I had a natural birth'. Your reward is that you have a beautiful healthy baby." Lara returned to work four months after giving birth to Alfred, and she has admitted that struggling with her changing body during pregnancy meant she was nervous to get back in front of the camera. Lara Stone pictured at seven months pregnant "If it wasn't for my job, I'm not sure how worried I would have been about the whole thing," she admitted. "During my pregnancy I wasn't exercising a lot…. I was huge." The star, who has been working out with Bodyism Gym founder James Duigan since her son was six weeks old, has finally learnt to embrace her post-baby shape. "I'm just trying to accept it right now. And it's ok, because the things women can do with their bodies are amazing. "You have to sit there and really think about it: 'Oh, I grew this little person's fingernails in my tummy.' After that, do you really give a s*** about arm flab? Because I don't." |
Which Spanish city is the home of football club 'Hercules'? | Official: Hercules Complete Signing Of Netherlands International Piet Velthuizen - Goal.com Official: Hercules Complete Signing Of Netherlands International Piet Velthuizen Featured Aug 24, 2010 16:28:00 The former Vitesse shot-stopper moves to the Liga new boys... La Liga new boys Hercules have pulled off a major coup by securing the signature of Dutch international goalkeeper Piet Velthuizen from Eredivisie side Vitesse . The 23-year-old broke into the first team of the Arnhem club in 2007, and his performances were good enough to ensure a contract extension through to 2011. In addition Velthuizen was a member of the Netherlands squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and he has received one full international cap from Oranje. Now the big-spending promoted club have taken him to Spain for an undisclosed fee. The shot-stopper will complete a medical tomorrow morning at the home of the Blanquiazules, and subject to there being no fitness concerns, he will be unveiled in a mass media press conference tomorrow afternoon. Velthuizen becomes the eighth summer addition of Hercules, following other high-profile purchases such as Nelson Valdez from Borussia Dortmund and Mohammed Sarr from Belgian side Standard Liege. Former French international striker David Trezeguet is also thought to be mulling over a move to the men from Alicante. Follow Goal.com on |
Which newspaper was re-branded as 'The Sun' in 1964? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1964: The Sun newspaper is born 1964: The Sun newspaper is born The Sun newspaper is published today for the first time. It is replacing the Mirror Group's Daily Herald, which has been losing readers and advertising revenue for several years. The newest arrival on Fleet Street is promising to follow a "radical" and "independent" agenda - unlike its predecessor which had strong ties to the Labour party. The TUC sold its 49% stake in the paper in 1960. Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) and the International Press Corporation (IPC) took over ownership of the Herald in 1961. It was previously owned by Odhams Press, which had seen it reach a circulation of two million in 1933, the highest in the world at the time. The Sun is a radical newspaper Sydney Jacobson, Editor In a bid to broaden the Herald's appeal once more, MGN, is relaunching the paper as the Sun, with the slogan "A paper born of the age we live in". Editor Sydney Jacobson said his new paper would be "totally independent, no ties with any party or movement... totally free to make up its own mind." The paper's launch coincides with the announcement of a general election next month. Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home, whose Conservative party has been in power for 13 years, will be up against the man described as Labour's thrusting new grammar school boy, Harold Wilson. Asked where his party's loyalties would lie in the coming election battle, Mr Jacobson replied: "The Sun is a radical newspaper. Can a radical newspaper support the present government?" It is a competitive time for newspapers. Faced with rising costs, the Daily Sketch was the first to raise its cover price from 3d to 4d in June, but others are expected to follow suit. The Daily Mirror - The Sun's stablemate - has a current circulation of five million but even so it is not expected to be able to resist the price increase beyond the end of the year. The Mirror Group is splashing out on free beer and christening mugs for new babies to promote the Sun's arrival and Herald's demise. |
On which island is the resort of Ayia Napa? | Christofinia Hotel – Luxury Resort, Ayia Napa, Cyprus - Home Home Postal Address: Nissi Avenue 112,P.O. Box 30281 5342 Ayia Napa Check In Date: Christofinia Hotel - Ayia Napa, Cyprus Christofinia Hotel is situated in the islands leading cosmopolitan resort of Ayia Napa, 3km from the town centre and only 150 meters from the picturesque, white sands and crystal clear waters of Nissi Beach and Macronisos Beach. The hotel offers a great opportunity for couples and families who wish to combine the best of what Ayia Napa has to offer, in the setting of a friendly, modern and relaxing atmosphere. Hotel Overview Cyprus may seem like a small island, but it is an island steeped in historical and natural beauty. Our Cyprus travel information pages and our hotel website will tell you everything you need to know in advance about Cyprus and Christofinia Hotel. Christofinia Hotel, in Agia Napa, Cyprus occupies a superb location overlooking the golden sandy beaches and sparkling waters of Agia Napa. Christofinia Hotel is the perfect destination in Cyprus for vacations from March to October. Christofinia hotel has ensured that you can enjoy all that Cyprus has to offer. Christofinia Hotel’s guests are encouraged to try some of the amazing water sports offered. Facilities for diving and swimming are available close to the hotel. For a much more exciting Cyprus leisure activity the guests can experience scuba diving in the beautiful waters near the national park Cape Greko. Historical and religious sights’ such as Ayia Napa Monastery are situated in the centre of Agia Napa. Or there’s the naturally beautiful Cape Greko where you can go walking or cycling through the beautiful nature. Christofinia Hotel offers everything, from class, prestige, fine dining, swimming pools, gym but above all the best service with warmth that makes everyone feel at home. Experience, relax, play and be entertained at Christofinia Hotel. Christofinia Hotel is the excellent choice for holiday-makers, couples and families, offering high standards of accommodation and impressive range of facilities in exclusive surroundings. Cyprus is an island of spectacular beauty; a living mosaic of cultures, cuisine and undiscovered riches, Cyprus is a romantic place with something for everyone. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome from this fascinating island, with its wonderful beaches and clear blue seas. With the country surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea there are more than enough beaches for you to experience. Agia Napa has the most beautiful sandy beaches in Cyprus and most of them are blue flag awarded. Not the only the sunny Mediterranean beaches enclosed by rugged cliffs can be found, but also cool cedar forests, scented orange groves and gentle meadows blanketed in wildflowers, charming villages, ruins of ancient civilisations and distinctive local cultures: there are whole worlds to discover in this exceptionally accessible island, where the service is extraordinary and the people are as warm as the Mediterranean sun. As the sun sets and nightlife begins, you will find everything, from traditional taverns to lively bars and clubs. Take time to discover the breath-taking Troodos Mountains and the raw beauty of Akamas peninsula, or explore some of the island's rich history, from pre-historic tombs to Crusader castles. The Agia Napa monastery is another major historical site and is located in the middle of the village of Ayia Napa surrounded by a high wall. It has extensive links to the history of Cyprus, as the name of the village is taken from the ancient Greek word for wooded valley, “Napa”. It was built in 1500 AD and is a well-known landmark close to Christofinia Hotel. Another Cyprus attraction is the naturally beautiful Cape Greko, which lies close to Ayia Napa on the way to Protaras. It is a protected natural park and has some beautiful and stunning sea caves, making it a popular choice for scuba divers. Cyprus can really please everyone: couples, families and groups can choose between lively resorts and quieter settings with plenty of sp |
Who partnered Bill Medley on the hit single '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life'? | Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - Time Of My Life - YouTube Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - Time Of My Life Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 5, 2008 Dirty Dancing is a 1987 romance film credited as being one of the most watched films of all time, particularly among women. Written by Eleanor Bergstein, the film features Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes, and Jerry Orbach. The story details the moment of time that a teenaged girl crosses over into womanhood both physically and emotionally, through a relationship with a dance instructor during a family summer vacation. Approximately one third of the movie involves dancing scenes, and the finale is considered by many to be "the most goosebump-inducing dance scene in movie history. Originally a low-budget film by a new studio and with no major stars (at the time), Dirty Dancing became a massive hit. It has earned $US300 million worldwide, and was the first film to sell over one million copies on home video. The Dirty Dancing soundtrack is one of the bestselling soundtracks of all time, generating two multi-platinum albums and multiple singles, including, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", which won both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as a Grammy Award for best duet. In 2004, the film spawned a sequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, as well as a stage version in 2005 which has had sellout performances in Australia, Germany, and the UK, and is scheduled to play in its first North American city, Toronto, in October 2007. The 20th anniversary of the film's release was on August 21, 2007, and was marked with increased press attention, a 20th-anniversary DVD, and a new Dirty Dancing computer game Category |
What is the name of the Neurosurgeon played by James Nesbitt in a recent ITV drama series? | James Nesbitt (Actor) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News James Nesbitt Male Born Jan 15, 1965 James Nesbitt is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher like his father, so he began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become an actor, and transferred to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.… Read More related links Salvoâs Serves Up Dishes For Growing Corporate Market Yorkshire Evening Post - Feb 04, 2014 ' A WELL-KNOWN family restaurant has launched a number of innovative revenue boosters to tackle changing consumer attitudes to dining out. The owners of Salvoâs in Headingley, Leeds, have created a new pop-up restaurant concept and are targeting the corporate events market to grow the company. They also plan to create an online deli shop in the next 12 months. The 38-year-old family business, which comprises Salvoâs restaurant and Salumeria, a nearby sister café and Italian deli, is owned ... Holiday Gift Guide 2013: âDoctor Who,â âHobbit,â âThronesâ And More LATimes - Nov 28, 2013 '\n \n#photogallery-wrapper{width:100%;background:#000;min-height:450px;}\n#photogallery{background:#000;width:600px;margin:0px auto;min-height:450px;}\n.photogalleryloader{}\n \n#photogallery div.galleryitem{width:100%;margin:0 0 30px;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem p{text-align:left;margin:5px 0px;padding:0 10px;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem p.galleryCaption{padding-top:5px;border-top:1px #333 solid;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem img{margin:0 auto;border:none;}\n#photogallery .gallery... âHobbitâ Fan Event: Jackson Unveils âDesolation Of Smaugâ Footage LATimes - Nov 05, 2013 '\n \n#photogallery-wrapper{width:100%;background:#000;min-height:450px;}\n#photogallery{background:#000;width:600px;margin:0px auto;min-height:450px;}\n.photogalleryloader{}\n \n#photogallery div.galleryitem{width:100%;margin:0 0 30px;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem p{text-align:left;margin:5px 0px;padding:0 10px;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem p.galleryCaption{padding-top:5px;border-top:1px #333 solid;}\n#photogallery div.galleryitem img{margin:0 auto;border:none;}\n#photogallery .gallery... Meg Hemphill: The Hobbit World Premiere: An Unexpected Journey Indeed Huffington Post - Nov 29, 2012 '\n Yesterday afternoon I arrived in Wellington, New Zealand\'s capital city, to stand on the red carpet for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiere (covering for Entertainment Weekly). It was a beautiful day -- upper 60s, light breeze, nary a cloud in the sky, but the 100,000 people lining the 500-meter long red carpet made it feel quite a bit warmer. I\'ve covered at least a dozen red carpets and have never seen anything this long (nearly a third of a mile) -- not at Harry Potter... Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of James Nesbitt. CHILDHOOD 1965 Birth James Nesbitt was born on 15 January 1965 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. … Read More His father, James "Jim" Nesbitt, was the headmaster of the primary school in Lisnamurrican, a hamlet near Broughshane, while his mother, May Nesbitt, was a civil servant. Jim and May already had three daughtersâMargaret, Kathryn and Andrea. The family lived in the house adjoining the one-room school where Nesbitt was one of 32 pupils taught by Jim; the other pupils were all farmers' children. Nesbitt grew up "completely" around women, and spent a lot of time alone, "kicking a ball against a wall". He had ambitions to play football for Manchester United, or to become a teacher like his father. The family was Protestant, and Lisnamurrican was in "Paisley country". The Nesbitts spent Sunday evenings singing hymns around the piano. Jim marched in the Ballymena Young Conquerors flute band and Nesbitt joined him playing the flute. After the Drumcree conflicts, they stopped marching with the band. The family's residence in the countryside left them largely un |
Which Harvard Professor features in the novels 'Angels And Demons' and 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown? | Robert Langdon: the Inferno character Leave a comment Inferno's Personalities By Florence Inferno Robert Langdon is a fictional character created by American author Dan Brown for his novels Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009), and the bestseller Inferno (2013). Langdon is a Harvard University professor of Religious Iconology and Symbology. Character development Dan Brown created the character as a fictional alter ego of himself, or of “the man he wishes he could be.” Brown was born June 22, 1964, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Likewise, the fictional Langdon is described as also having been born on June 22 in Exeter, and having attending the same school as Brown did, Phillips Exeter Academy. Brown named the character after John Langdon, a professor of typography at Drexel University who is known for his creation of ambigrams, typographical designs that can be read in multiple ways; for example, right side up and upside down. An example of Langdon’s ambigrams appeared on the cover of the first edition of Angels & Demons. Storyline Little background detail is provided by Brown. In The Da Vinci Code, Langdon wears a turtleneck, a Harris Tweed jacket, khakis, and collegiate cordovan loafers, and does this to all events, ranging from lectures to social events. A frequently referred to accessory is his Mickey Mouse watch, a gift from his parents on his ninth birthday. He drives an automatic Saab 900S. Langdon was a diver at Phillips Exeter Academy in prep school and played water polo at Princeton University, where he went for college. He suffers from claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces, stemming from the time he fell into a well when he was 7 years old. His father died when he was 12, and his new mentor father-figure became Peter Solomon, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Known for his brilliant problem-solving mind and his genius, Langdon has an eidetic memory and an understanding of semiotics. As a professor at Harvard University, he teaches Religious Iconology and the fictional field of Symbology. The fast-paced thriller Angels & Demons follows Langdon’s attempts to protect the Vatican from the Illuminati, a secret society formed during the Renaissance that was opposed to the Roman Catholic Church. Brown brought back Langdon in The Da Vinci Code, a thriller that centres on art history, Christianity’s origins, and arcane theories. Attempting to solve the murder of the Louvre’s curator, Langdon encounters mysterious organizations (Opus Dei and the Priory of Sion), discusses the hidden messages in Leonardo da Vinci ’s art, raises the possibility that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and fathered a child, and discovers the Holy Grail. The Da Vinci Code proved controversial, and many theologians and art scholars dismissed Brown’s notions. The novel, however, proved to be immensely popular with readers. In fact, by 2009, more than 80 million copies had been sold, and editions were available in some 40 languages. In 2004, all four of his novels appeared simultaneously on The New York Times’ best-seller lists. Brown continued the adventures of his tweedy protagonist in The Lost Symbol (2009), which focuses on Freemasons, and Inferno (2013), which saw Langdon following clues related to Dante ’s epic poem The Divine Comedy in an effort to stop the release of a plague. Actor Tom Hanks portrayed Robert Langdon in the 2006 film adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, reprised the role in the 2009 film adaptation of Angels & Demons, and will once again play the role in the 2016 film adaptation of Inferno . Picture by www.uominidonne.net |
Which member of the Royal Family married Katharine Worsley in 1961? | Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Marries Katharine Worsley, June 1961 | The Royal Forums Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Marries Katharine Worsley, June 1961 June 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm by PrincessofEurope On the 8th June 1961, Miss Katharine Lucy Worsley married Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent in York Minster. It was the first royal wedding to take place there for over six hundred years when King Edward III had married in 1328. The bride, who had been born in 1933, was the only daughter of the late Sir William Worsley of Hovingham Hall. The couple had met in 1956 whilst Edward was stationed with the Royal Scots Greys at their barracks in Catterick, Yorkshire. Their engagement was announced on the 8th March 1961. (Offical engagement picture image ) The wedding was attended by all the senior members of the family ( image ) as well as some foreign royalty including Crown Prince Harald of Norway, Crown Prince Constantine of Greece, Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark, Princess Sophia of Greece and Don Juan Carlos of Spain. image The bride chose John Cavanagh of Mayfair to make her wedding dress. Cavanagh was Princess Marina’s favourite designer and she persuaded her future daughter-in-law to give him the task of creating the wedding dress. The dress was made of a shimmering white silk gauze with a pearlized motif. image The details on the dress were kept simple with a stand away collar and as series of buttons on the long fitted sleeves. The tight bodice fell into a full bell-shaped skirt with a long train. image The bride’s tulle veil was held in place with a small diamond tiara. image Katharine also wore a simple pearl necklace and earrings. The bride carried a small rose bouquet. image The dress out on display in London. image The bride was attended by eight bridesmaids including Princess Anne and three pageboys. The bridesmaids wore long white organdie dresses trimmed with yellow ribbon and they carried posies of roses to match the rosebuds which were in their hair. image The reception was held at the bride’s family home of Hovingham Hall where the official pictures were taken. image The couple have three children, George, Earl of St Andrews born in 1962, Lady Helen Windsor (now Taylor) born in 1964 and Lord Nicholas Windsor born in 1970. image The Duchess also had a stillborn child in 1977. The couple also have 8 grandchildren – Edward Lord Downpatrick, Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor, Lady Amelia Windsor, Columbus Taylor, Cassius Taylor, Eloise Taylor, Estella Taylor and Albert Windsor. Today, the Duchess is rarely seen in public and only attends a small number of family functions. She converted to Roman Catholicism in 1994 and now prefers to be known simply as Katharine Kent. More information and pictures of the wedding can be found at this thread . |
In which city is the 'Sixth Floor Museum' at Dealey Plaza? | The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | Tour Texas The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm Street The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm Street www.jfk.org Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shook the United States to its core and became an indelible moment on the minds of millions of Americans. To this day, the horrible events at Dealey Plaza in Dallas continue to inspire research, debate, and fascination with JFK and his presidency. This story is told at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza , where thousands of incredible TV and radio broadcasts, photographs, manuscripts, documents, and artifacts are displayed within the former Texas School Book Depository building. The museum’s main exhibit, entitled John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation, provides the context for understanding what was happening in America and what issues JFK was facing when he was killed. Here you can stand in the chilling Corner Window area where Oswald fired the deadly rifle shots, now recreated from crime-scene photographs to accurately reflect the setup the assassin used. Then explore artifacts from the ensuing investigation, including a scale model of Dealey Plaza submitted to the Warren Commission and a Mannlicher-Carcano rifle identical to the one used by Oswald. Interactive touchscreens and an audio guide provide fascinating details behind all that you’re seeing and hearing. The seventh floor of the museum is used for displaying temporary exhibits and special programs that speak to JFK’s legacy and provide a deeper journey into stories of the 1960’s. You’ll also want to visit the Museum Store + Cafe, located across the street, where you can pick up a piece of artwork from a local artist and enjoy a coffee and sandwich. You can also purchase a recording of the self-paced Dealey Plaza cellphone tour, featuring more than a dozen stops, including the grassy knoll. More gifts, books, jewelry, T-shirts, and other souvenirs are also available at the museum bookstore in the Visitors Center. If the purpose of your visit is to conduct research, you’ll definitely want to request an appointment to access the museum’s archives in the Reading Room. With over 1,400 historic audio interviews, a copy of the original Zapruder film, and hundreds of other priceless materials, the Reading Room is a treasure trove of information that’s not available to the general public. Despite the sad circumstances that led to its creation, the Sixth Floor Museum is a fantastic tribute to the memory of a beloved American president. Whether you’re old enough to remember exactly where you were the day you heard the news, or you want to bring history to life for your kids or students, come and experience again an event that changed the world. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shook the United States to its core and became an indelible moment on the minds of millions of Americans. To this day, the horrible events at Dealey Plaza in Dallas continue to inspire research, debate, and fascination with JFK and his presidency. This story is told at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza , where thousands of incredible TV and radio broadcasts, photographs, manuscripts, documents, and artifacts are displayed within the former Texas School Book Depository building. The museum’s main exhibit, entitled John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation, provides the context for understanding what was happening in America and what issues JFK was facing when he was killed. Here you can stand in the chilling Corner Window area where Oswald fired the deadly rifle shots, now recreated from crime-scene photographs to accurately reflect the setup the assassin used. Then explore artifacts from the ensuing investigation, including a scale model of Dealey Plaza submitted to the Warren Commission and a Mannlicher-Carcano rifle identical to the one used by Oswald. Interactive touchscreens and an |
Who commanded the 'USS Bonhomme Richard' which sank after the 'Battle of Flamborough Head' in 1779? | History of the USS Bonhomme Richard History The Frigate BonHomme Richard In 1765, a 900-ton merchant vessel, DUC DE DURAS, was built in France for the East India Company. The ship was used for trading between France and the Orient. Ten years later, the ship would play a historic role in America's fight for independence. As the Revolutionary War raged on in the Colonies, the newly founded Continental Congress began gathering a small navy. By cutting down the English war efforts in North America this became immediate success. Those successes prompted the Continental Congress to send Benjamin Franklin, as an Ambassador in 1777, to advise the French Court and garner more European support efforts for the American war. In 1779, the King of France donated to the American cause the DUC DE DURAS, On February 4, 1779, the Continental Congress placed this fleet under the command of the Captain John Paul Jones. Swiftly, Jones refitted the DUC DE DURAS increasing her firepower to 20 guns a side, and renamed her BONHOMME RICHARD; in honor of both America and France. Captain John Paul Jones chose the Pen Name of Benjamin Franklin, the Ambassador to France, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanac." This early 18th century journal urged men to seek out roles in the public sphere and shape their own destinies. Clearly, his journal helped forge the will that resulted in the American Revolution. The Battle against HMS Serapis On June 19, 1779, Jones sailed BONHOMME RICHARD from L' Orient, France accompanied by ALLIANCE, PALLAS, VEGEANCE, and CERF. Their mission was to escort troop transports and merchant vessels under the convoy to Bordeaux, France, and cruise against the British in the Bay of Biscay. Forced to return to port for repairs, Jones' squadron sailed again on August 14, 1779. Going northwest around the British Isles into the Northern Sea and down the eastern seaboard of Great Britain, the squadron swiftly took 16 merchant vessels as prizes. On the evening of September 23, 1779, they encountered the Baltic Fleet of 41 near the English shore of Flamborough Head. Sailing for England, the Fleet was under the fleet of the newly built frigate, HMS SERAPIS (50 guns) and the small sloop of COUNTESS OF SCARBOROUGH (20 GUNS). Before the British fleet could respond, BON HOMME RICHARD lashed out at SERAPIS igniting a bitter struggle that would last the entire night. Early in the battle, the guns of Jones' main battery exploded, temporarily disabling his ship. To offset the SERAPIS' speed, Jones lashed his flagship alongside and continued the fight long after his subordinates regarded the situation as hopeless. Burning, sinking, and scattered with the dead and wounded, BONHOMME RICHARD lit up the darkness with a constant barrage. Jones struggled to keep his vessel afloat and, in one instance, an overwhelming number of prisoners in hold threatened to rush the deck to save from drowning. Jones defied all odds and continued the fight against Captain Pearson's SERAPIS. In the final hour, BONHOMME RICHARD'S mast was hit above the top-sail. Along with her Colors, a large section of the mast came crashing to the deck near Jones’s feet. In response to the downfallen colors, SERAPIS called out, "Have you struck your Colors?" Resoundingly, John Paul Jones exclaimed, "Struck Sir? I have not yet begun to fight!" With newfound will, his crew delivered decisive blows from all sides and aloft. Jones' sent 40 Marines and Sailors into the rigging with grenades and muskets. Decimated, SERAPIS could not avoid defeat and at 2230 she struck her Colors. Victorious, John Paul Jones commandeered SERAPIS and sailed her to Holland for repairs. Sadly, on September 24, 1779 at 1100, BONHOMME RICHARD sank never to rise from her watery grave. This epic battle was the American Navy's first-ever defeat of an English ship in English waters! Rallying colonial hope for freedom, Jones' victory established him to many as "The Father of the American Navy." CV/CVA-31 Bon Homme Richard (CV 31), the second ship to bear the name after John Paul Jones’s Revolutionary War Frigate was lau |
"""Proud Edward's army. And sent him homeward. To think again."" are lines from the song 'Flower Of Scotland'. Who is the Edward?" | Battles involving England - Wars of Scottish Independence Battles involving England - Wars of Scottish Independence Songs about the Wars of Scottish Independence There were frequent border raids between the English and the Scots. In fact, the border fluctuated as one side or the other gained control. The dynasty of David I finally came to an end when Margaret of Norway died. There were two claimants to the throne, John of Balliol and Robert the Bruce . They asked Edward I of England to decide between them, and Edward chose John of Balliol. However, Edward undermined John's authority, as he wanted to become king of Scotland himself. John's advisors made a treaty of mutual assistance with France, which became known as the Auld Alliance. In retaliation, Edward invaded Scotland. John abdicated in 1296 and Edward gained control of Scotland. This caused Scotland to rise in revolt. Battle of Stirling Bridge 1297 (location) The English army was led by John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey and Hugh de Cressingham. The Scottish army was led by Andrew Moray and William Wallace. There were Scots fighting in the English army, as well. They met near Stirling, on the River Forth. The Scottish army defeated the English army. Andrew Moray died afterwards from his injuries. William Wallace became Guardian of Scotland. Battle of Falkirk 1298 (location) Edward I had been abroad when the Battle of Stirling Bridge happened. He returned to Britain, and led an army against William Wallace and his forces near Falkirk. He defeated William Wallace, and went on to take Scotland. Finally William Wallace was captured and executed in 1305. Battle of Bannockburn 1314 (location) Robert the Bruce had always had a claim to the throne of Scotland. At the start of the War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce varied between supporting Edward I or the Scottish. However, in 1306, he decided to rebel against the English. Edward I died in 1307, and Edward II became king. He was not such a good soldier. Through a series of battles, Robert the Bruce gradually won back Scotland, with the final battle south of Stirling, at Bannockburn. The Scots decisively beat the English army and Scotland became independent again. Wallace Monument, where William Wallace watched the English army cross Stirling Bridge, before descending to defeat them The Flower of Scotland |
What is 'Emma's' surname in the Jane Austen novel 'Emma'? | Emma by Jane Austen | PenguinRandomHouse.com Introduction by A. Walton Litz “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.” So begins Jane Austen’s comic masterpiece Emma. In Emma, Austen’s prose brilliantly elevates, in the words of Virginia Woolf, “the trivialities of day-to-day existence, of parties, picnics, and country dances” of early-nineteenth-century life in the English countryside to an unrivaled level of pleasure for the reader. At the center of this world is the inimitable Emma Woodhouse, a self-proclaimed matchmaker who, by the novel’s conclusion, may just find herself the victim of her own best intentions. INCLUDES A MODERN LIBRARY READING GROUP GUIDE About Emma Emma, first published in 1816, was written when Jane Austen was at the height of her powers. In a novel remarkable for its sparkling wit and modernity, Austen presents readers with two of literature’s greatest comic creations—the eccentric Mr. Woodhouse and that quintessential bore, Miss Bates. Here, too, we have what may well be Jane Austen’s most profound characterization: the witty, imaginative, self-deluded Emma, a heroine the author declared “no one but myself will much like,” but who has been much loved by generations of readers. Delightfully funny, full of rich irony, Emma is regarded as one of Jane Austen’s finest achievements. About Emma The most perfect of Jane Austen’s perfect novels begins with twenty-one-year-old Emma Woodhouse comfortably dominating the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people’s lives–for their own good, of course. Her well-meant interfering centers on the aloof Jane Fairfax, the dangerously attractive Frank Churchill, the foolish if appealing Harriet Smith, and the ambitious young vicar Mr. Elton–and ends with her complacency shattered, her mind awakened to some of life’s more intractable dilemmas, and her happiness assured. Jane Austen’s comic imagination was so deft and beautifully fluent that she could use it to probe the deepest human ironies while setting before us a dazzling gallery of characters–some pretentious or ridiculous, some admirable and moving, all utterly true. (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) About Emma The most perfect of Jane Austen’s perfect novels begins with twenty-one-year-old Emma Woodhouse comfortably dominating the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people’s lives–for their own good, of course. Her well-meant interfering centers on the aloof Jane Fairfax, the dangerously attractive Frank Churchill, the foolish if appealing Harriet Smith, and the ambitious young vicar Mr. Elton–and ends with her complacency shattered, her mind awakened to some of life’s more intractable dilemmas, and her happiness assured. Jane Austen’s comic imagination was so deft and beautifully fluent that she could use it to probe the deepest human ironies while setting before us a dazzling gallery of characters–some pretentious or ridiculous, some admirable and moving, all utterly true. (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) Introduction by A. Walton Litz “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.” So begins Jane Austen’s comic masterpiece Emma. In Emma, Austen’s prose brilliantly elevates, in the words of Virginia Woolf, “the trivialities of day-to-day existence, of parties, picnics, and country dances” of early-nineteenth-century life in the English countryside to an unrivaled level of pleasure for the reader. At the center of this world is the inimitable Emma Woodhouse, a self-proclaimed matchmaker who, by the novel’s conclusion, may just find herself the victim of her own b |
Which cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his drawings of eccentric machines, was born on May 31st. 1872? | 1000+ images about W Heath Robinson on Pinterest | Peeling potatoes, Drawing board and Pulley Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas W Heath Robinson William Heath Robinson (signed as W. Heath Robinson, 31 May 1872 – 13 September 1944) was an English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of eccentric machines. In the UK, the term "Heath Robinson" has entered the language as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contraption, similar to "Rube Goldberg" in the U.S. "Heath Robinson" is perhaps more often used in relation to temporary fixes using ingenuity and whatever is to hand. 51 Pins797 Followers |
Who designed 'The Willow Tearooms' at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow? | The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow. Design by Charles Rennie MackintosWillow Tea Rooms, Glasgow — Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Welcome to the world-famous Willow Tea Rooms A visit to The Willow Tea Rooms is a must for anyone interested in enjoying tasty traditional food and drinks in an atmospheric setting. Owned by Anne Mulhern for over 30 years, the Willow Tea Rooms are very much part of the history of Glasgow, a go to place for many people, where our visitors enjoy seeing some of the recreated features from the partnership of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Kate Cranston in the early 1900s. Situated in the heart of Glasgow’s style mile, The Willow Tea Rooms at 97 Buchanan Street, are a recreation of the White Dining Room and Chinese Room, which were originally part of Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tea Rooms. The use of colour has probably never been more evident than in the contrast in these two rooms. And we have more good news…..The Willow Tea Rooms at Watt Brothers Store is now open! Situated on the 3rd floor, the Tea Rooms are in our signature monochrome with colour pops of dove grey, lilac and purple. The Tea Rooms continue to have a hint of Mackintosh and a focus on Miss Cranston, including a screen with recreated glass panels from the original Ingram Street Tea Rooms to complete the look. At both our Tea Rooms, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, morning coffee or afternoon tea – the choice is yours – all available all day. For that special day-out or celebration, Afternoon Tea is the perfect choice. |
What was the title of the 1991 Channel 4 drama in which Robert Lindsay played 'Michael Murray' the militant Labour leader of a city council? | BFI Screenonline: G.B.H. (1991) (BBC, 1986), writer Alan Bleasdale continued his exploration of the roots of social conflict in Britain with G.B.H., a topical, highly ambitious work that remains his longest, most complex and expansive project to date. The intricate story is set in an unnamed northern town (it was mostly filmed in and around Manchester), now under the leadership of venal and corrupt Labour politician Michael Murray. Most viewers found Murray reminiscent of Derek Hatton , whose election to Liverpool City Council in the 1980s sparked great controversy for his affiliations with the Trotskyist group Militant Tendency, which eventually led to his expulsion from the Labour Party. The role of Murray was originally offered to Michael Palin , who eventually played Nelson, the headmaster who inadvertently sabotages a day of industrial action. The flashier role of his nemesis went to Robert Lindsay , who is enormously impressive as the philandering, massively egocentric but psychologically haunted and ultimately pitiable politician. Although almost ten hours long, G.B.H. never feels bloated despite many of the individual scenes being told at great length, a style that may perhaps have been more appropriate for a studio drama shot on video rather than a filmed series. In keeping with the narrative's split focus between the two central characters, the serial frequently surprises and impresses by veering from tense drama to hilarious farce. The use of extended sequences pays considerable dividends in several extraordinarily well executed episodes, most notably the terrifying picketing of Nelson's school; and the hilariously extended sequence which culminates in Murray succumbing to a whole range of involuntary tics, spasms and gestures while trying to keep a low profile at a hotel hosting a Doctor Who convention (an in-joke aimed at G.B.H.'s executive producer Verity Lambert, who had also produced that science fiction series in the 1960s). Through a series of interlocking flashbacks, guided by the actions of Lindsay Duncan's mysterious femme fatale, we eventually learn Murray's dark secret, but the serial is better when avoiding pat resolutions. When the plot to destabilise his Council is explained as an Establishment dirty tricks campaign to discredit the Labour Party, this seems facile, convoluted and somewhat unconvincing. Much better is the conclusion, which leaves Murray a glimmer of hope and shows Nelson conquering his fear of bridges while rioting in the city continues. Sergio Angelini |
Which musician, together with George Harrison, organised 'The Concert For Bangladesh' at Madison Square Garden in 1971? | Concert For Bangladesh Tweet Concert For Bangladesh On this day 1st August 1971, the Concert For Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison to aid victims of famine and war in Bangladesh, took place at New York's Madison Square Garden. The two concerts, one afternoon and one evening, played to over 40,000 people and featured the all-star cast of Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Klaus Voorman, and Badfinger. Harrison was well ahead of his time, organizing a large scale charity event with the aid of his musician mates, almost 15 years prior to Live Aid. His original plan was to recruit his former bandmates, which would’ve turned this into a Beatles reunion, seeing the four on stage together in the U.S for the first time since 1966. But that was never going to happen. John Lennon agreed to take part in the concert, however Harrison stipulated that Lennon's wife Yoko could not perform with him. Lennon agreed, but left New York two days before the event following an argument with Ono regarding his and Harrison's agreement, so that was the end of that. Paul McCartney declined because of bad feelings caused by The Beatles' legal problems on their breakup. McCartney told Rolling Stone years later, "George came up and asked if I wanted to play Bangladesh and I thought, blimey, what's the point? We're just broken up and we're joining up again? It just seemed a bit crazy". Ringo Starr did, however, appear. At the press launch for the event, the former Beatle was asked by a reporter, “Why Bangladesh?” Harrison replied, "Because I was asked by a friend if I would help, you know, that's all”. His friend was Indian musician Ravi Shankar (who surprised us all a few years back when we discovered he was the father of the very talented Norah Jones). After Shankar had opened the proceedings, Harrison took to the stage with his guests - Eric Clapton on guitar, Ringo on drums, Leon Russell on keyboards, and the guys from Badfinger on guitars and vocals (Badfinger's Peter Ham did a duet with Harrison on "Here Comes the Sun"). After pleasing the crowd with a selection of his hits, including a few Beatles songs, Harrison casually announced his next guest. "I'd like to bring on a friend of us all, Mr Bob Dylan”. This was a reclusive time for Dylan - and the first proper live show since his Isle of Wight appearance in '69. Dylan didn’t disappoint, performing "Blowin' In The Wind", "Mr. Tambourine Man", and "Just Like A Woman" backed by Harrison and his all-star band. Harrison had to shell out his own money to maintain the fund after legal problems froze all proceeds. The triple album release (the second in a row by Harrison) hit #1 in the UK and #2 in the U.S. and received the Grammy award for Album of the Year. The concert raised $243,418.50, which was given to UNICEF to administer. However, there were complaints about the high price of the album and allegations that there were delays in money from the album sales being sent to help the Bangladeshi refugees. Allen Klein, then an executive at Apple Corps, insisted the company made no money from the album or film and was only recovering its advertising and production costs. The Los Angeles Times reported that by 1985 nearly $12 million had been sent to Bangladesh for relief. However, the money was tied up in an Internal Revenue Service escrow account for 11 years because the concert organizers had not applied for tax-exempt status. Sales of the DVDs and CDs of the concert continue to benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. It was the crowning event of Harrison’s public life, a gesture of great goodwill that captured the moment in history. I read that after the concerts Harrison and Dylan headed back up to Woodstock to Bob's house, where the two hung out for a few days. Wouldn’t you have just loved to share that journey with them? I bet George and Bob were pretty damn pleased with themselves. More on George Harrison |
Which school was founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham? | About Winchester College - the history of the College Works Department About Winchester College was founded in the fourteenth century by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor to Edward III and Richard II. The charter of foundation was granted in 1382, the buildings were begun in 1387 and the first scholars entered the School in 1394. The original foundation included a Warden and ten Fellows , two schoolmasters, three chaplains, seventy Scholars and sixteen Quiristers. Most features of this foundation are still in place, including the quiristers who are now part of Pilgrims' School but continue to sing in Chapel . As well as the seventy scholars, however, there are now also over six hundred 'Commoners' and instead of only two schoolmasters over eighty full-time teachers or 'dons'. William of Wykeham was one of the greatest architectural and artistic patrons of his day and his mediaeval buildings at the College are still in use, mostly for their original purposes. As well as Winchester College, he also founded New College, Oxford. These colleges were on a scale hitherto undreamed of in English education and became the model for Eton and King's College, Cambridge later in the fifteenth century. The Archives of Winchester College have unique and important records of the history and the life of Winchester College from its foundation to the present day. |
'EAK' is the international vehicle code for which country? | Country codes Warning! This page is no longer updated regularly. Please see the Country Codes page of Russ Rowlett's "How Many?" dictionary. There you find a list with six types of country codes. Country codes ISO 3166 and car codes I had difficulties finding the car country codes so I made this page. Please note that the car codes are also sometimes used as international postal codes, at least in Europe (CEPT codes). Most of this page is stolen from this FTP document . NEW! Ken Bagnall sent me these sportive country codes which are use by the International Olympic Committee and others. Certainly, these codes are different from the three-letter ISO codes below. After I made this list I have become aware that the car country codes are officially known (in English) as international Distinguishing Signs. I have also found other pages with the codes on them: An updated one (with flags that take a long time to download) Auto World Symbols' info page gives facts of different kinds. The distinguishing signs were introduced by the UN at the Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 1968 November 8th) . Warning: The convention is in GIF image format!) Status of this convention including distingtive letters of some 54 distinguishing signs can be found in the database of UN treaties, chapter XI, B, 19. (You should really register to get the to UN documents linked above.) NEW! There is a new page with ISO and olympic coutry codes: Country Codes , in "How Many?" by Russ Rowlett. ISO 3166 codes ----------------------- Car / \ country Country A 2 A 3 Number code ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AFGHANISTAN AF AFG 004 � (AFG) ALBANIA AL ALB 008 � (AL ) ALGERIA DZ DZA 012 � (DZ ) AMERICAN SAMOA AS ASM 016 � ANDORRA AD AND 020 � (AND) ANGOLA AO AGO 024 � ANGUILLA AI AIA 660 � ANTARCTICA AQ ATA 010 � ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AG ATG 028 � ARGENTINA AR ARG 032 � (RA ) ARMENIA AM ARM 051 � (ARM) ARUBA AW ABW 533 � AUSTRALIA AU AUS 036 � (AUS) AUSTRIA AT AUT 040 � (A ) AZERBAIJAN AZ AZE 031 � (AZ ) BAHAMAS BS BHS 044 � (BS ) BAHRAIN BH BHR 048 � (BRN) BANGLADESH BD BGD 050 � (BD ) BARBADOS BB BRB 052 � (BDS) BELARUS BY BLR 112 � (BY ) [obsolescent (SU )] BELGIUM BE BEL 056 � (B ) BELIZE BZ BLZ 084 � (BH ) BENIN BJ BEN 204 � (DY ) BERMUDA BM BMU 060 � BHUTAN BT BTN 064 � BOLIVIA BO BOL 068 � (BOL) BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA BA BIH 070 � (BIH) BOTSWANA BW |
The full title of which play by George Bernard Shaw is completed by 'A Romance In Five Acts'? | Pygmalion (Theatre) - TV Tropes WMG Pygmalion (full title: Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts) is a 1913 play by George Bernard Shaw . We open on a crowd sheltering from the rain in a church porch. Among them are an impoverished aristocratic mother and daughter, the Eynsford-Hills (who dispatch Freddy, the son of the house, to secure them a cab); Colonel Pickering, a student of Indian dialects; and Professor Henry Higgins, a professional linguist. These are joined by Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower-girl (nearly knocked over by the departing Freddy), whom Higgins repeatedly startles, first by taking down her speech in phonetic writing, then by declaring to Pickering (whom he has invited to his home) that he could teach her to speak proper English, and finally by presenting her with a great deal of money — which she uses to commandeer the taxi which the feckless Freddy has brought for his already departed family. Eliza, inspired by Higgins' boast, comes to his house for lessons. Pickering makes a wager with Higgins, that the latter must in six months' time pass Eliza off as an aristocrat at an Embassy Ball. To effect this, Higgins bullies and wheedles Eliza into remaining at his home. Eliza's dustman father, Alfred Doolittle, gets wind of this and comes to extort money out of Higgins — which Higgins, delighted by Doolittle's charmingly amoral manner, gladly gives him. Eliza's lessons duly proceed. Sometime later, Higgins brings Eliza to his mother's At Home day to try her out on Society; Mrs. Higgins' guests just happen to be the Eynsford-Hills. Eliza's conversation, though conducted in a properly aristocratic accent, is thoroughly low-class in grammar and content. Hilarity Ensues , as Eliza departs with a shocking vulgarism, leaving Freddy frankly in love with her and his sister determined to emulate Eliza's elegant "small talk." Higgins' mother remonstrates with him, to no avail. Months later at the ball, Higgins and Pickering present Eliza to the scrutiny of the venal language expert, Nepomuck, who has been charged by the hostess with detecting any social frauds. Because of his language expertise, Pickering is certain that Eliza will be seen right through. Nepomuck thoroughly deceives himself, however, identifying Eliza not only as an aristocrat, but as a foreigner as well; even when Higgins himself identifies her as a Cockney commoner, his Cassandra Truth is not believed. With the ball over — What now? Eliza's new character has unfitted her to be a flower-girl, and left her financially unable to maintain her character as a lady. The rest you'll have to see yourself. (And even that might not answer your questions, so you may have to read the " Afterward " Shaw appended to the play after he first wrote it.) A well-received film version was shot in 1938, directed by Anthony Asquith and starring Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller. Shaw adapted his own play and won Oscar for his script. |
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Who was Poet Laureate from 1968 to 1972? | Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and responsibilities. In Great Britain, the Poet Laureate is: The realm's official poet. A member of the royal household. Charged with writing verses for court and national occasions (such as for a Royal Wedding or the New Year). Awarded the position for life. Chosen by the British reigning monarch, from a list of nominees that the Prime Minister compiles after a poet laureate dies. Shortly after the 1668, the position became the Poet Laureate of Great Britain in 1707, when The Act of Union created "Great Britain" as the political name of England, Scotland, and Wales. The name Laureate derives from the Latin laureatus ("crowned with laurel"). It comes from an ancient Roman tradition of honoring a person (especially a poet) who has shown excellence of achievement. The honor is signified by presenting the person with a wreath of laurel leaves. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Poets Laureate of Great Britain. What does "Laureate" mean? Answer . Who was the best? Most frequently this is said to be Tennyson . John Dryden (1631-1700). Laureate 1668-88. Appointed in 1668 by King Charles II, who gave John Dryden a formal royal warrant that awarded him the official titles of Poet Laureate and Historiographer Royal. This role continued under King James II. As a powerful satirist, Dryden was a strong advocate and spokesman for his monarch, and "the best poet, dramatist, translator and critic of the age" [ Levin in Verses of the Poets Laureate] In 1689, sacked [or fired] by William III for failing to take an oath of allegiance. Thomas Shadwell (1643?-1692). Laureate 1689-92. The successful dramatist Thomas Shadwell was chosen in large part because he was a Protestant Whig, essential to replace the Catholic Dryden. met an inglorious end in 1693, A weak poet, a heavy drinker, and an opium user, Shadwell died from an overdose of opium, which he took in part to relieve his gout. He was said to have found the laureateship unimportant. Disrespected by John Dryden , among others, for his poetry as well as for his politics. Shadwell wrote a yearly ode on the monarch's birthday, and introduced the tradition of writing a New Year ode; his odes are crashingly uninspired and mechanistic, as if written by an unusually dimwitted computer program. Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Laureate 1692-1715. Born in Dublin, Tate was awarded the Poet Laureate position (and its £100 per year) but the post of Historiographer Royal (and its annual £200) became a separate assignment. Tate is most known today for his authorship of the widely loved Christmas carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night". He is notorious for his (creative?) revision of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, giving it a happy ending. In response to public events, Tate wrote poems for victories against the French (1704), the Act of Union between the Parliaments of England and Scotland (1707), and the signing of the Peace of Utrecht with France (1713). Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718). Laureate 1715-18. Nicholas Rowe was celebrated as a dramatist rather than as a poet. The Poet Laureate's role was now general praise of the sovereign, rather than political and historical. In addition to the annual New Year ode, the Laureate acquired the duty of writing a birthday ode to the monarch, a practice which was to last over 100 years. Laurence Eusden (1688-1730). Eusden never published a book of poetry. His work is mediocre. Colley Cibber (1671-1757). The poetry of dramatist Colley Cibber was conscientious but not inspired. William Whitehead (1715-85). Laureate 1757-85. [The appointment was first offered to and declined by Thomas Gray.] William Whitehead (a respectable though perhaps dull dramatist) was good humored and amiable. For example, h |
What was the surname of the character known as 'Face' or 'Faceman' in the 1980's TV show 'The A-Team'? | 'The A-Team': Where Are The Original Cast Now? - ABC News 'The A-Team': Where Are the Original Cast Now? By SHEILA MARIKAR and LUCHINA FISHER ( @luchina ) Jan. 23, 2013 NBC/Kobal Collection It's been 30 years since "The A-Team" debuted on NBC. In case you're not familiar with them, a primer: The A-Team is a four-man band of ex-U.S. Army Special Forces/Vietnam War veterans/fugitives on the run for war crimes they didn't commit who become mercenaries for hire. Over-the-top violence and cartoon-like action characterized the 1980s TV series based on their misadventures. The gang got back together in summer 2010 for the movie version of the classic show and it became one of the summer's biggest blockbusters. But of course, the people who played the parts of Hannibal, Faceman, Howling Mad and Bad Attitude weren't the same ones who graced TV screens in the 1980s. Even the A-team can't escape getting older, and a new crop of actors were brought in to get the job done. In the movie remake, the crew were united by their shared status as Iraq war veterans. Click through to see where the former stars of the A-Team are now and who took over. Kobal Collection | Niki Nikolova/FilmMagic/Getty Images Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck Dirk Benedict played smooth-talking Faceman (aka Face) in the original "A-Team" series. As the A-Team's resident con man and pretty boy, he charmed his way into getting supplies the crew needed and emerged from dangerous endeavors unscathed, cleanly styled, cigar in hand. After "The A-Team" went off the air in 1987, Benedict tried his hand at theater, attempting the title role in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and earning poor reviews. Then it was on to film. He starred in 1993's "Shadow Force" and in 2000 wrote and directed his first screenplay, "Cahoots." A foreign film and a TV movie later, Benedict dipped his toe in the waters of reality TV, competing in the U.K. version of "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2007. His "A-Team" fame followed him there: a replica of the A-Team van brought Benedict and his character's signature cigar onto the set as the "A-Team" theme tune blasted in the background. He ended up scoring third place in the competition. Benedict divorced his wife, actress Toni Hudson, in 1995. They had wed in 1986 after she appeared in an episode of "The A-Team." They have two sons together. Benedict has another son from a previous relationship. In 1975, Benedict was diagnosed with prostate cancer and adopted a macrobiotic diet to better his health. He wrote a book about advocating a macrobiotic lifestyle in 1991, "Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy." "Hangover" star Bradley Cooper brought Benedict's character to the big screen in the movie remake. Benedict himself made an appearance in the "A-Team" movie as well, playing Pensacola Prisoner Milt, but he hasn't acted since the film. Kobal Collection | Danny Martindale/FilmMagic/Getty Images Sgt. Bosco Albert B.A. "Bad Attitude" Baracus Pity the fool who gets in Bad Attitude's way. Mr. T brought Sgt. Bosco Albert Baracus to life and cemented his own place in pop culture history with quippy one-liners and chunky gold bling. B.A. served as the A-Team's muscle. His signature move: grabbing an adversary and hurling him in the air. He also had a knack for mechanics, and could engineer pretty much anything with a pair of pliers and a hunk of metal. Mr. T parlayed his "A-Team" fame into personal success long before the show ended. In 1983, he lent his voice to a cartoon named after him and appeared on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." The following year, he released a motivational video, "Be Somebody ... or Be Somebody's Fool!" inspired by his iconic "A-Team" line, "I pity the fool." The video featured Mr. T's priceless advice to kids, like how to make tripping look like breakdancing. He also released a rap album in 1984 and starred in the movie "The Toughest Man in the World." But acting and rapping weren't Mr. T's only arenas. In 1985, he broke into professional wrestling, and participated in WWF events through 2001. After "The A-Team," he scaled back his professional projec |
Sarawak is a state in which country? | Niamah!!!: Sarawak, a different country...I mean state. Or do I? Sarawak, a different country...I mean state. Or do I? It's a very different looking bird, ain't it? Everytime I visit Sarawak I feel like I am in a different country. Things there are just somehow.....different. In so many positive ways. People were friendlier. Places were cleaner. People were more...together. And at times I felt more Malaysian there than I have ever done over here on the peninsula. And that I think is by the gracious sufferance of the Sarawakians and not because I hold a Malaysian passport. I could never really put my finger on why and how exactly things were different over there. They just ...... were! I may have found the reason today. In the front page of The Sun . I tried looking for the same story in The Star but couldn't find it. Maybe they didn't think it worth printing. NST? No my maid still prefers The Star for fish wrap so I don't buy the NST. What about the Sun's front page story? I shall copy it here in its entirety as I found it in the online edition. I am not going to comment on it. You read it and see if you can't find your own reasons for thinking why things are so different over there. For now. I am beginning to understand why I need a passport to go there. Comment later if you like and share your thoughts with us. By the way, the highlights are mine. Sarawak won't adopt anti-apostasy law Posted on 13 November 2011 - 01:55pm Last updated on 14 November 2011 - 07:53am Sulok Tawie [email protected] KUCHING (Nov 13, 2011): The state government does not intend to adopt anti-apostasy law because Sarawak practises religious freedom where each and every individual can choose the religion of his or her choice. However, Assistant Minister of Islamic Affairs Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman said, this does not mean that the State Islamic Department was encouraging all those who had converted to Islam to leave the religion. “We do not encourage converts to leave the religion neither do we have an iron grip on them. We can only advice them,” said Daud yesterday, reiterating that the state upholds the rights of individuals where religion is concerned. Daud was commenting on a recent statement by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom that it was up to the individual states to propose an anti-apostasy law. Speaking to reporters after attending a graduation and award presentation ceremony at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Matang, Daud said Muslims in the state are not the majority and it would create bad feelings among the non-Muslims if the Anti-Apostasy Act was to be implemented. Daud said the state, unlike West Malaysia, looks at religion from a different point of view and if converts really want to leave the religion after being advised against it, there is nothing much that the State Religious Department can do. “However, we have set up a committee called ‘Akidah Committee’ headed by the State Mufti to help the new converts and to counsel them on religious matters,” he said. Daud explained that a convert who wanted to leave the religion would normally inform the State Religious Department about it and he (the convert) would be given counselling sessions by officers from the department for up to a year before he (the convert) makes a final decision. The Assistant Minister said that he had personally received requests from several individuals regarding the matter, and his solution was always to let the individuals decide what was best for them. Most converts, he said, converted to Islam for the sake of marrying a Muslim man or woman and they had almost zero knowledge about Islam. “Even their Muslim partner may have very little knowledge of Islam and they tend to lead a non-Islamic way of life after conversion, leading them to think that there is no difference if they go back to their old beliefs. “Another problem is that those who want to leave the religion have to deal with the National Registration Department in deleting the ‘bin’ or ‘binti’ from their name as displayed in the identification |
Who founded 'Auto Trader' in 1975? | Auto Trader Used Cars Stock | Lookers Motor Group Lookers on Auto Trader See our stock on the leading UK car portal Lookers Group Cars on Auto Trader The Auto Trader Heritage Auto Trader is something of an institution in British motoring circles. Originally founded in 1975 by John Madejski the first Auto Trader released was Hurst's Thames Valley Traderin 1977 closely followed by Southern Auto Trader, which launched in 1981. Issued weekly thereafter in a number of regional editions, this popular magazine soon became the go-to publication for drivers and motor retailers alike looking to either sell or buy a car. Circulation peaked at 368,000 per week in January 2000. In 1996 the company launched its first website and this successfully ran in tandem with the magazine for 17 years. With visitors to the site increasing to 6.5 million by December 2012 the decision was made to discontinue the printed magazine and in 2013 the final editions of this iconic publication were sold. Auto Trader Today Today the site attracts a staggering 11 million visitors per month and has grown to become an integral resource for Lookers. As a sales tool it offers a flexible and user friendly platform on which to list cars. Useful features include updated stock levels and a very easy to use search function which makes it simple for buyers to find exactly what they want. Whether looking for a used Corsa or a brand new Land Rover , customers can quickly find what they need. The Auto Trader passion for cars is legendary and their passion for digital limitless. Together, this delivers an unparalleled customer experience. |
Which major river runs through the Scottish city of Perth? | River Tay - Major Rivers Of The British Isles Major Rivers Of The British Isles Image courtesy of Stanley Howe, wikimedia commons The River Tay is Scotland's longest river and the United Kingdom's seventh longest river and the largest river by water volume discharge, at one hundred cubic metres per second.The River Tay starts life one thousand, eight hundred and thirty seven feet up on the slopes of Ben Lui, the highest peak in the group of the four monroes of Ben Lawers, situated in Scotland's southern highlands. The river makes it's way down the mountain through Loch Dochart and Loch Lubhair, where it is known by several different names, before draining into Loch Tay situated at the bottom of the northern slopes of this mountain group. Loch Tay is a freshwater lake fourteen miles long by one and a half miles wide and four hundred and ninety feet deep, which covers a surface area of twenty six square miles. Loch Tay goes on to drain into the River Tay at the site of the village of Kenmore , pictured above, which is famous for being the site of Scotland's oldest inn the Kenmore Hotel which was built in 1572, and flows eastwards for one hundred and twenty miles into the United Kingdom's largest river drainage basin, the twenty five mile long, two thousand square mile basin, the Firth of Tay, which then goes on to drain into the North Sea. The River Tay feeds four Scottish lochs along it's route, the Lochs Rannoch, Ericht, Earn and Ba and has hundreds of tributaries including the larger Rivers Almond, Earn, Isla, Lyon and Tummel. The river passes through the southern highland towns of Dunkeld, Perth and Aberfeldy. The river is spanned by only nine bridges along it's route, the most notable of these being the two bridges that cross the river on the Tay Estuary. The two point four mile long Tay Rail Bridge, between Dundee and Wormit, opened in 1878 and was the longest bridge in the world at that time. The bridge was also the site, one year after it's completion, of the Tay Bridge Disaster, when the bridge collapsed and plunged into the estuary below as a train was crossing it, killing seventy people. The other notable bridge is the one point seven mile long Tay Road Bridge that links Dundee with Newport - on - Tay, which opened in 1966. The oldest bridge to span the River Tay is the stone built, multi - arched Smeaton's Bridge at Perth, which was completed in 1766.Perth is also the site of two other bridges that span the river, the Perth Railway Bridge, completed in 1863 and the Queen's Bridge completed in 1960. The River Tay runs through picturesque countryside of highland glens and lowland pastures which are popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers due to it's miles of rugged coastline. The area also hosts several golf links. The river itself is considered to be the United Kingdom's best fishing river, having as it does unlimited, quality supplies of salmon, trout, lamprey and freshwater mussels.Ten thousand hectares of the river has been designated a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to it's Atlantic Salmon population. Popular areas along it's route include Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee and the historical town and former royal borough of Perth, the Firth of Tay's thirty two acre, Mugdrum Island, which is now a nature reserve for wild fowl and imfamous for being the birthplace of a two headed kitten born in the 19th century, a myriad of small Scottish towns and villages offering historic places of interest such as castles, churches, abbeys, historic monuments, royal residences and local museums. Other attractions include pubs and cafes offering local delicacies and beverages, local craftwear shops, golf courses, formal gardens and whisky distilleries. The area that surrounds the River Tay is collectively known as Tayside and covers the counties of Perth and Kinross, Angus, Fife and the City of Dundee. The River Tay Estuary is an area of reed beds and inter tidal sand and mud flats, which encompasses the towns of Invergowrie, Balmerino, Newport on Tay, Tayport and Wormit and the City |
In which sport did Dave Prowse ('Darth Vader') represent England at the 1962 Commonwealth Games? | David Prowse, M.B.E. - May the Force Be With You By David Gentle At 6ft 7 inches, 20 stone and with a 51 inch chest, David Prowse is a big man and with a big heart. Multi talented and known not simply for his physical prowess, immense though it is, but also for his long involvement in International sport, show business and charity work. Consider just one aspect for example. The 'Green Cross Code Man" is famous in this country and indeed the world, as for 14 years, Dave Prowse gave road safety talks in over 2,000 shows at schools, to half a million children in countries all over the world; In Europe. U.S.A,. Australia. Barbados, even the Cayman Isles. In the UK alone he visited approximately 700 cities. towns, and villages the net result for his efforts was accidents involving children dropped by over half, helping to save 20,000 lives per year! Imagine the tragedies averted which might be enough to justify a man's worth in his lifetime. During this time Dave was appointed Special Deafriender by the Royal Institute for the Deaf and used to travel the UK presenting phonic hearing aids to hearing impaired children. He was also invited to lecture at The National Technical Institute for The Deaf in Rochester, New York. Devoted to many charities, including The Variety Club of Great Britain, The Stars Organization for Spastics, (now affiliated to the Scope charity), Arthritis Care, he has supported major organizations for the disabled and handicapped in the U.K. and overseas. He is also heavily involved in his own charity. Dave Prowse's 'Force Against Arthritis', pledging to assist in raising two and three quarter million pounds for a new research centre at the world famous orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry, Shropshire. The Arthritis and Rheumatism Council is also involved in raising funds for Dave's charity. Dave knows all about how debilitating and frustrating arthritis can be. Still suffering from arthritis (not helped by a bad weightlifting accident in 1989) has meant a hip replacement and more recently major surgery to save his ankle from being amputated. He is also the man to achieve perhaps most fame from his large screen role as Darth Vader the ultimate in movie villains. Dave was born 1st July 1935, brought up and educated in Bristol winning a scholarship to attend Bristol Grammar school 1947 to 1952. At first he was a capable athlete, especially good at sprinting but later aged 13 yrs., he developed suspected T.B. of the knee and so for the next 4 years landed up mainly bed ridden and wearing a leg iron. Time is supposed to heal all ills, where he certainly grew in length and by the time they took the leg iron off, David had sprouted form 5ft 9: to a lanky 6 ft, 5 inch lanky underweight teenager. Desperate to fill out his frame, he was inspired by Reeves, Park and Pearl and after a quick try out with a Charles Atlas course, David took up weight training/bodybuilding. Just 17 yrs. old he made such progress, going from 160lbs to 240 lbs. that he was invited to enter the 1960 Mr. Universe contest, won by mighty Henry Downs. Although not a physique winner, David was often featured in Health & Strength, known then as Britain's tallest bodybuilder. After ten years of bodybuilding and aware that height was his limiting factor for stardom per se Dave diverted his energies and every growing strength into weightlifting. At first, coming 3rd in the 1961 British Heavyweight Class, then in 1962 becoming the British Heavyweight champion, and again in 1963 and 1964. Later he competed in both the World Championships in Budapest and the European Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia. Around that period, he set numerous British records including a deadlift of 674 3/4 lbs., straight arm pullover of 160 lbs and a strict barbell curl with 202 lbs. He also recalls with pleasure, the great lifters he associated with, including Louis Martin and competing with Yurl Viasov and Serge Reding. Before and after this active era David like most mortals (before he beca |
What is the title of the Head of State of Oman? | Culture of Oman - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family Culture of Oman Omani Alternative Names Various peoples in Oman use regional names such as Dhofari, which identifies them as being from the southern region of Oman, or Zanzibari, which identifies them as having close links with East Africa and at one time Zanzibar. Orientation Identification. Although Oman has existed as a distinct nation for several thousand years, the modern state—the Sultanate of Oman—is a creation of the last two centuries. The traditional territorial concept of Oman was altered in this period by the independence of the northwestern part of Oman as the United Arab Emirates and the absorption into the sultanate of the southern region of Dhofar. Although the names of both Oman and Dhofar are clearly of great antiquity, their original meanings and sources are uncertain. While most northern Omanis share a common Arab, Muslim, and tribal culture, the people of Dhofar remain culturally distinct and often feel culturally closer to neighboring regions in Yemen to the west. Location and Geography. The Omani culture owes much to the geography of the country. The cultural heartland lies in the interior, in the valleys of the mountainous backbone which parallels the coastal plains and the interior plains. Seas to the north and east and deserts to west and south have served to isolate the country from the outside world. At the same time, Oman's presence on the Indian Ocean has fostered a long maritime tradition which has enriched the culture through the settlement of many Baluchis (the Indo-Iranian people of Baluchistan) along the northern coast and the interaction with East African cultures. Traditionally, Oman's capital was located in the interior but Muscat (Masqat), now the principal seaport, has served as the capital since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Northern Oman is separated from southern Dhofar by several hundred miles of desert, which results in the cultural distinctiveness of the Dhofaris. Demography. Oman's only census (1993) revealed a total population of 2 million, of which 1.5 million were Omanis. There were 175,000 residents of Dhofar. Census figures were not broken down into ethnic or linguistic categories, although it can be estimated that several hundred thousand Omanis were of Baluchi origin. About half the Omani population belongs to the Ibadi sect of Islam and a similar number belong to mainstream Sunni Islam. There are several small communities of Shia Muslims. Population growth is estimated at nearly 4 percent per year. Linguistic Affiliation. Arabic is the principal language spoken by Omanis, who have spoken it since the immigration of Arab tribes nearly two millennia ago. The Omani dialect generally is close to modern standard Arabic, although coastal dialects employ a number of loanwords from Baluchi, Persian, Urdu and Gujarati (two Indo-Aryan languages), and even Portuguese. The mountain peoples of Dhofar, as well as several small nomadic groups in the desert between Dhofar and northern Oman, speak a variety of unique South Arabian languages that are not mutually intelligible with modern Arabic. Minority groups speak Arabic as well as their own languages at home, and English is widely spoken as a second language. Symbolism. The national symbol employs a pair of crossed khanjars, the traditional daggers that all Omani men wore until recently (and still wear on formal occasions). This symbol is integrated into the national flag and appears in nearly all government logos. Oman History and Ethnic Relations Emergence of the Nation. Oman has a very long history and was known as Magan to ancient Persian and Mesopotamian civilizations and was an important producer of copper and ornamental stone. The Arab tribes in Oman adop |
For which British national newspaper did the cartoonist Giles produce his most famous work? | OBITUARY:Carl Giles | The Independent OBITUARY:Carl Giles Monday 28 August 1995 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Carl Giles was a phenomenon. At a time when most cartoonists were striving for spontaneity, many of them experi- menting with versions of the squiggle and doodle, he carried on composing his cartoons like pictures, striving for accuracy in the settings, the facial expressions, the body language, the tonality and the textures. As a household name whose annuals regularly topped the best-seller lists at Christmas Giles would have been expected to accept if not to court publicity, but he resolutely refused to be interviewed and on the very rare occasions he capitulated gave nothing away, not because he was shy but because he did not feel like it. As a commentator on the contemporary scene, he should have found London attractive but he had to be dragged there and got what he wanted from newspapers, his Suffolk farm, local pubs and the view from his Ipswich studio. And, once he could get away with it, he obliged the Express to come and collect his drawings by taxi or, in snowy weather, by helicopter. He insisted on cartooning no more than three days a week so as to leave time for the vigorous pursuit of his other interests. One editor might ad- monish him as "brilliant, but unpunctual, unreliable and unbusinesslike" but it did not matter - everyone knew the Express could not afford to lose him - he could follow Rabelais' advice "Fay ce que voudras". All this because he head found a formula that made him the first social cartoonist to have a truly national appeal. Until Giles was established, humour knew its place. For the educated readers of Punch there was urbane social comedy; for the ignorant readers of Tit-Bits there was knockabout fun. For a cartoonists to bridge the gap seemed an almost impossible task. Phil May - he who said "draw firm and be jolly" - nearly did it with his cockney types but too much condescension showed through. Bruce Bairnsfather, the creator of "Old Bill", did do it - but that was during the First World War when national unity was a condition of survival. Heath Robinson did do it - by escaping into fantasy. Giles was the first cartoonist of real life to be appreciated as much in the public bar as he was at the Palace. How did it happen? First a share of the credit must go to Express Newspapers. It is doubtful if any proprietor has valued cartoonists more highly than did the first Lord Beaverbrook. He wanted the best, irrespective of their politics, and in the shape of Low, Vicky, Strube, Giles and Osbert Lancaster he got them. Cartoonists liked working for him not just because he paid well and allowed them freedom, within limits, to upset his readers, but because he and his editors treated them as artists. In Giles's case this meant agreement upon an unpunishing schedule (two cartoons a week for the Daily Express, one for the Sunday Express); allocation of generous space on the page and putting up with a good deal of artistic temperament. Most unusual in those days (the mid-1940s) was their consent to Giles's staying put in the Suffolk country so that his cartoons were never discussed or seen as rough sketches but despatched on a take-it- or-leave-it basis. The treatment worked. Giles stayed with the paper for more than 50 years - a record only equalled by Tenniel and Shepard in Punch. When John Gordon, editor of the Sunday Express, lured the 27-year-old Giles away from Reynolds News in 1943, he was taking on a self-taught cartoonist of promise but no marked individuality. Born over a tobacconist shop at the Angel, Islington, north London, educated up to the age of 14 at the local Barnsbury Park School, Giles worked first as an office boy for a Wardour Street film company from which he graduated to becoming an animator on cartoons. He joined Reynolds News, a left-wing Sunday newspaper, in 1937, doing single-panel and strip cartoons and turned to good account his animating experience in composition and capturing movement. Rejected for war service because of injuries incurred |
Which is the only continent through which pass both the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer? | Through which continent do the equator, Prime Meridian and Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer pass? | Reference.com Through which continent do the equator, Prime Meridian and Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer pass? A: Quick Answer Africa is the only continent through which the equator, the Prime Meridian, the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass. The Prime Meridian passes through West Africa. The equator runs through Sub-Saharan Africa, while the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn run through north and south Africa, respectively. Full Answer All of the above are lines of latitude and longitude, which form a grid system for locating places on the earth. The equator circles the planet at dead center between the poles, running in an east-west direction through South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. It marks the zero degree spot for lines of latitude. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn run parallel to the equator at 23.5 degrees north and south. The Prime Meridian is the starting point for lines of longitude. |
Which French author wrote 'J'accuse', an open letter to the French government regarding the 'Dreyfuss Affair'? | When Zola wrote 'J'accuse!' - The Boston Globe When Zola wrote 'J'accuse!' Email | Print | Single Page | Text size – + By Jeff Jacoby Globe Columnist / March 30, 2008 IT IS the most famous front page in the history of journalism. Its one-word headline - "J'accuse!" - is if anything even more renowned. On Jan. 13, 1898, the French newspaper L'Aurore published Emile Zola's extraordinary 4,000-word open letter on the Dreyfus Affair, a travesty of justice in which an innocent captain in the French army, Alfred Dreyfus, had been convicted of treason and sentenced to solitary confinement for life on Devil's Island, a hellish penal colony off the coast of South America. Zola was then the most popular writer in France , and his impassioned essay defending Dreyfus and accusing the military court and the French government of a massive cover-up electrified the nation and reverberated around the world. Zola's Page 1 article - part investigative reportage, part impassioned advocacy - is on display at Boston University's 808 Gallery. It is one of scores of documents, cartoons, and artifacts that make up "The Power of Prejudice: The Dreyfus Affair," an exhibition sponsored by the BU Hillel House and Bostons New Center for Arts and Culture. The Dreyfus saga was the first legal ordeal to trigger a media feeding frenzy, and to view "J'accuse!" more than a century after it appeared is to confront the birth of something the modern world takes for granted - the power of the press to galvanize and shape public opinion. The Dreyfus case began with the discovery of a letter offering to sell French military secrets to the Germans. After an inept investigation, the military intelligence chief, an outspoken anti-Semite, fingered Dreyfus, the only Jew on the armys General Staff. In truth, Dreyfus was an ardent French patriot, whose boyhood ambition had been to serve his country in uniform. A secret court martial convicted Dreyfus on the basis of a falsified dossier, and in a humiliating public "degradation" at the Ecole Militaire, he was stripped of his decorations and his sword was broken. As Dreyfus loudly protested his innocence, the historian Paul Johnson writes, "an immense and excited crowd ... was beginning to scream, 'Death to Dreyfus! Death to the Jews.'" Within months a new intelligence chief had identified the real villain, Major Ferdinand Walsin-Esterhazy. Supporters of Dreyfus - the Dreyfusards - demanded that the case be reopened, but high-ranking officers, determined to shield the army from embarrassment, conspired to protect the traitor. In a sham court-martial, Esterhazy was acquitted. It was in response to that second travesty that Zola wrote "J'accuse!" All this was played out against a wave of anti-Semitic hysteria, much of it fueled by the press. Among the most chilling items in the BU exhibition are posters, headlines, and caricatures depicting Jews as snakes, vermin, and hook-nosed swindlers, a filthy race from which France must be cleansed. One giant poster urges voters to support Adolphe Willette , unabashedly campaigning for municipal office as the "Candidat Antisemite." The Dreyfus Affair set off the first great wave of modern political anti-Semitism, a forerunner of the Nazi terror that would devour Europe a few decades later. Zola's article mobilized the Dreyfusards, who included many of the era's leading writers, artists, and academics. This too was the birth of something the modern world takes for granted: an intellectual class actively engaged in a war over national culture and values. To the supporters of Dreyfus, the stakes were those of French democracy and justice: individual rights, due process, equality under the law. The anti-Dreyfusards feared the loss of social stability, clerical influence, and French tradition. The battle raged for a dozen years, cleaving French society, and irrevocably changing the 20th century. Dreyfus was eventually freed and exonerated, reinstated as an officer and publicly decorated with the Legion of Honor. His patriotism undimmed, he saw active duty in World War I, then lived |
Which SAS soldier wrote the book 'Bravo Two Zero', an account of a failed mission during the first Gulf War? | More About the Bravo Two Zero Patrol More About the Bravo Two Zero Patrol Gulf War Documentary The man who commanded the SAS in the Gulf War has spoken publicly for the first time about his unit's operations. In the BBC documentary series 'The Gulf War', Brigadier Andy Massey says that tactical mistakes were made in the deployment of the soldiers. Three men from the patrol known as Bravo Two Zero died in an operation to find Scud missiles behind Iraqi lines. For the SAS, the Bravo Two Zero patrol has always been seen with distinctly mixed feelings. On one hand, its most famous ever action is a tale of remarkable endurance and heroism, but it was also a clear failure, with only one of the eight-man patrol escaping death or capture. Privately, SAS soldiers have always acknowledged mistakes were made. Now, in an interview for a BBC documentary on the war, the commander of special forces in the Gulf, Brigadier Andy Massey, has publicly said there were errors, notably the failure to go behind enemy lines with vehicles. Without transport, the patrol was unable to move rapidly when they were discovered, having to try to escape from deep behind enemy lines on foot. In fact the men of Bravo Two Zero themselves chose not to use vehicles, while other patrols with the same task -finding Scud missiles - made what proved to be the right decision and took Land Rovers. Ironically it is the least successful patrol that has become a legend. Daily Telegraph ( 22 May 1996) Ex-SAS troopers accuse officers of hypocrisy By Tim Butcher, Defence Correspondent TENSIONS between officers and troopers that threaten to harm the SAS were revealed yesterday at the launch of another television programme on the Army's elite regiment. Five former troopers criticised what they describe as the "hypocrisy" of officers for banning them from the regiment's base in Hereford for taking part in the programme and being involved with the publication of the accompanying book. They accused officers of inconsistency for not taking similar action against commanders such as Gen Sir Peter de la Billière, who referred to the regiment extensively in two autobiographical books. "There are two rules, one for the officers and one for the soldiers," one of the troopers, who identified himself as Rusty, told a press conference. "The thing is the officers are telling the soldiers' stories and are allowed to get away with it." The five were among 40 names on a list of banned people not allowed access to Stirling Lines, the SAS base in Hereford. The others banned include Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, who both wrote SAS books about the Gulf conflict. One of the group who identified himself as Soldier "I" said they could take part in meetings of the SAS Regimental Association and other regimental functions, anywhere but at Stirling Lines. "In my mind it is sheer hypocrisy," Soldier "I" said. He believed the banning order was a short-sighted measure taken after the rash of recent SAS publicity including the books by McNab and Ryan as well as assorted videos and television programmes. He described the commanding officer of 22 SAS as "paranoid". "He does not know how to handle the press," he said. "He does not know how to handle this media explosion. "It's a knee-jerk reaction and he just decided the only way to combat this problem is to ban everybody, but in fact it drives it underground and makes people more determined to do their bit." "As far as I am concerned what we set about doing was to give the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth" All five appeared at the press launch of SAS - The Soldiers' Story to be broadcast by ITV, starting on Thursday week - wearing boiler suits, combat boots and black balaclavas, saying they did not want to reveal their identity because they had served in Northern Ireland. Each of the seven episodes includes personal accounts of some of the regiment's most famous achievements, including the 1980 storming of the Iranian embassy in London. The series' makers said the first episode had been cleared by the Ministry of Defence since it did not |
The 'Ridolfi Plot' was a Roman Catholic plot to kill which English monarch? | BBC Bitesize - National 5 History - Mary in England 1568-1587 - Revision 4 Mary Queen of Scots and the Reformation Mary in England 1568-1587 After Mary fled to England, she was kept imprisoned for many years. She was accused of being involved in a number of plots against Elizabeth I. She was executed in 1587. Revise 4 of 5 Mary’s involvement in Catholic plots Elizabeth’s distrust of Mary continued and a number of plots against the English Queen were uncovered. She was aware that many English Catholics wanted to depose her. Elizabeth knew that there were plots to kill her, to allow Mary to become Queen of England. Mary was implicated in a number of plans against Elizabeth. The Ridolfi plot 1571 This plot planned to depose of Elizabeth and replace her with Mary as Queen. The Duke of Norfolk was implicated and there were rumours of help from Spanish troops. Norfolk was executed. Throckmorton plot 1583 Similar to the Ridolfi plot, the Throckmorton plot planned the murder of Elizabeth and her replacement with Mary. This plot contributed to the Act of Association of 1585 after which, Mary would be held responsible for any plot carried out in her name – whether she knew of it or not. The Parry plot 1585 In 1585, yet another plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth was uncovered. William Parry had been working as a double agent for both the English Queen and Mary, Queen of Scots. Queen Elizabeth was informed that he had planned to kill her either in a private meeting or ambushing her. There were calls for Mary, Queen of Scots, to also be brought to justice –although there was no proof of her involvement in the Parry Plot. Parry was arrested for treason and hanged at Westminster. The Babington plot 1586 A year later, an English Catholic nobleman plotted to restore the Roman Catholic religion by placing Mary on the English throne. Anthony Babington had made Mary aware of his plans to kill Elizabeth and help Mary escape. Mary replied to Babington in letters, she explained how she wanted France and Spain to help her become Queen by invading England. However, these letters were intercepted by Elizabeth’s spy, Sir Francis Walsingham. Siobhon Redmond describes some of the plots against Elizabeth in the video below. You need to have JavaScript enabled to view this video clip. < |
'Young' was a UK number one hit in May 2012 for which singer? | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She Wears Red Feathers - 13/3/1953 April 7: Stargazers: Broken Wings - 10/4/1953 8: Lita Roza: (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window - 17/4/1953 9: Frankie Laine: I Believe - 24/4/1953 June 10: Eddie Fisher: I'm Walking Behind You - 26/6/1953 Aug 11: Mantovani Song: from 'The Moulin Rouge' - 14/8/1953 Sept 12: Guy Mitchell: Look At That Girl - 11/9/1953 Oct 13: Frankie Laine: Hey Joe - 23/10/1953 Nov 14: David Whitfield: Answer Me - 6/11/1953 15: Frankie Laine: Answer Me - 13/11/1953 1954 16: Eddie Calvert: Oh Mein Papa 8/1/1954 March 17: Stargazers: I See The Moon 12/3/1954. April 18: Doris Day: Secret Love 16/4/1954 19: Johnnie Ray: Such A Night 30/4/1954 July 20: David Whitfield: Cara Mia 2/7/1954 Sept 21: Kitty Kallen: Little Things Mean A Lot 10/9/1954 22: Frank Sinatra: Three Coins In The Fountain 17/9/1954 Oct 23: Don Cornell: Hold My Hand 8/10/1954 Nov 24: Vera Lynn: My Son My Son 5/11/1954 25: Rosemary Clooney: This Ole House 26/11/1954 Dec 26: Winifred Atwell: Let's Have Another Party 3/12/1954 1955 27: Dickie Valentine: Finger Of Suspicion 7/1/1955. 28: Rosemary Clooney: Mambo Italiano 14/1/1955 Feb 29: Ruby Murray: Softly, Softly 18/2/1955 March 30: Tennessee Ernie Ford: Give Me Your Word, 11/3/1955 April 31: Perez Prez Prado & His Orchestra: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White 29/4/1955 May 32: Tony Bennett: Stranger In Paradise 13/5/1955 33: Eddie Calvert: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White 27/5/1955 June 34: Jimmy Young: Unchained Melody 24/6/1955 July 35: Alma Cogan: Dreamboat 15/7/1955 36: Slim Whitman: Rose Marie 29/7/1955 Oct 37: Jimmy Young: The Man From Laramie 14/10/1955 Nov 38: Johnston Brothers: Hernando's Hideaway 11/11/1955 39: Bill Haley & His Comets: Rock Around The Clock 25/11/1955 Dec 40: Dickie Valentine: Christmas Alphabet 16/12/1955 1956 41: Tennessee Ernie Ford: Sixteen Tons 20/1/1956. Feb 42: Dean Martin: Memories Are Made Of This 17/2/1956 March 43: Dream Weavers: It's Almost Tomorrow 16/3/1956 44: Kay Starr: Rock And Roll Waltz 30/3/1956 April 45: Winifred Atwell: Poor People Of Paris 13/4/1956 May 46: Ronnie Hilton: No Other Love 4/5/1956 June 47: Pat Boone: I'll Be Home 15/6/1956 July 48: Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall in Love 20/7/1956 Aug 49: Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) 10/8/1956 Sept 50: Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms 21/9/1956 Oct 51: Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love 19/10/1956 Nov 52: Johnnie Ray - Just Walking In The Rain 16/11/1956 1957 53: Guy Mitchell.. Singing The Blues 4/1/1957 54: Tommy Steele.. Singing The Blues 11/1/1957 55: Frankie Vaughan.. The Garden Of Eden 25/1/1957 Feb 56: Tab Hunter.. Young Love 22/2/1957 April 57: Lonnie Donegan.. Cumberland Gap 12/4/1957 May 58: Guy Mitchell.. Rock-A-Billy 17/5/1957 59: Andy Williams.. Butterfly 24/5/1957 June 60: Johnnie Ray.. Yes Tonight Josephine 7/6/1957 61. Lonnie Donegan.. Puttin' On The Style / Gamblin' Man 28/6/1957 July 62. Elvis Presley.. All Shook Up 12/7/1957 Aug 63. Paul Anka.. Diana 30/8/1957 Nov 64. The Crickets.. That'll Be The Day 1/11/1957 65. Harry Belafonte.. Mary's Boy Child 22/11/1957 1958 66. Jerry Lee Lewis.. Great Balls Of Fire 10/1/1958 67. Elvis Presley.. Jailhouse Rock 24/1/1958 Feb 68. Michael Holliday.. The Story Of My Life 14/2/1958 69. Perry Como.. Magic Moments 28/2/1958 April 70. Marvin Rainwater.. Whole Lotta Woman 25/4/1958 May 71. Connie Francis.. Who's Sorry Now 16/5/1958 June 72. Vic Damone.. On The Street Where You Live 27/6/1958 July 73. Everly Brothers.. All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette 4/7/1958 Aug 74. Kalin Twins.. When 22/8/1958 Sept 75. Connie Francis.. Carolina Moon / Stupid Cupid 26/9/1958 Nov 76. Tommy Edwards.. All In The Game 7/11/1958 77. Lord Rockingham's XI.. Hoots Mon 28/11/195 |
Which former British landmark is now the most famous tourist attraction in Lake Havasu City, Arizona? | Map of the Week! London in 1776 | Outside the Neatline Map of the Week! London in 1776 Posted on http://www.flickr.com/photos/uconnlibrariesmagic/3789830058/ The featured map this week is a 1776 city map of London, making it as old as the United States! It is found in a book called “A new and universal history, description and survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, and their adjacent parts” by Walter Harrison. As the title suggests, the book outlines the history of London and contains numerous drawings and maps of the city. There are many interesting locations displayed on the map, including: London Bridge – Made famous by the nursery rhyme, London Bridge in the late 18th century was one of three places to cross the River Thames in the city. Harrison’s book featured drawings of the bridge in 1776, as well as drawings of when the bridge had buildings on it in the 1750s. London Bridge was torn down and rebuilt in 1831, and then again in 1972. The entire 1831 bridge was purchased in 1968 by an American named Robert McCulloch for two million dollars. McCulloch moved the bridge to Lake Havasu City in Arizona, where it is now the state’s second most popular tourist attraction. Drawing of London Bridge from 1616 with buildings on it. The gate at the end of the bridge has the spiked heads of executed prisoners above it. London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona Tower of London – One of the most famous landmarks in London, the Tower of London was built in 1078 and has been used for torture, imprisonment, and storage of England’s crown jewels. Famous prisoners at the tower of London include Sir Walter Raleigh and Saint Thomas Moore. Tower of London Buckingham Palace – Currently home to the British monarch, Buckingham Palace was simply known as the “Queen’s Palace” in the late 18th century. The palace was greatly expanded and renovated in the early 19th century. Buckingham Palace in 2009 |
Lying on the Sunzha River, what is the capital of the Chechen Republic? | Chechnya | republic, Russia | Britannica.com Chechnya Alternative Titles: Chechen-Ingush A. S. S. R., Chechen-Ingushetia, Chechenia, Checheno-Ingushetia, Chechnia Related Topics Europe Chechnya, also spelled Chechnia or Chechenia, republic in southwestern Russia , situated on the northern flank of the Greater Caucasus range. Chechnya is bordered by Russia proper on the north, Dagestan republic on the east and southeast, the country of Georgia on the southwest, and Ingushetiya republic on the west. In the early 21st century, more than a decade of bitter conflict had devastated the republic, forced the mass exodus of refugees, and brought the economy to a standstill. Area 4,750 square miles (12,300 square km). Pop. (2008 est.) 1,209,040. Chechnya, republic of Russia. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Land Chechnya falls into three physical regions from south to north. In the south is the Greater Caucasus, the crest line of which forms the republic’s southern boundary. The highest peak is Mount Tebulosmta (14,741 feet [4,493 metres]), and the area’s chief river is the Argun , a tributary of the Sunzha. The second region is the foreland, consisting of the broad valleys of the Terek and Sunzha rivers, which cross the republic from the west to the east, where they unite. Third, in the north, are the level, rolling plains of the Nogay Steppe . The great variety of relief is reflected in the soil and vegetation cover. The Nogay Steppe is largely semidesert, with sagebrush vegetation and wide areas of sand dunes. This gives way toward the south and southwest, near the Terek River, to feather-grass steppe on black earth and chestnut soils. Steppe also occupies the Terek and Sunzha valleys. Up to 6,500 feet (2,000 metres) the mountain slopes are densely covered by forests of beech, hornbeam, and oak, above which are coniferous forests, then alpine meadows, and finally bare rock, snow, and ice. The climate varies but is, in general, continental. People Chechnya’s main ethnic group is the Chechens , with minorities of Russians and Ingush . The Chechens and the Ingush are both Muslim and are two of the many Caucasian mountain peoples whose language belongs to the Nakh group. Fiercely independent, the Chechens and other Caucasian tribes mounted a prolonged resistance to Russian conquest from the 1830s through the ’50s under the Muslim leader Shāmil . They remained successful while the Russians were occupied with the Crimean War , but the Russians used larger forces in their later campaigns, and, when Shāmil was captured in 1859, many of his followers migrated to Armenia . The Terek River remained a defensive frontier until the 1860s. The constant skirmishes of Chechens and Russians along the Terek form the background to Leo Tolstoy’s novel The Cossacks. Economy Dagestan The backbone of the economy has been petroleum, and drilling was mainly undertaken in the Sunzha River valley between Grozny and Gudermes. Petroleum refining was concentrated in Grozny, and pipelines ran to the Caspian Sea (east) at Makhachkala and to the Black Sea (west) at Tuapse . Natural gas is also found in the area. Agriculture is largely concentrated in the Terek and Sunzha valleys. Transportation is mainly by rail, following the Terek and Sunzha valleys and linking with Astrakhan and Baku on the Caspian Sea and with Tuapse and Rostov on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov . Motor roads join Grozny to other centres within and outside the republic. History The Chechen autonomous oblast (region) was created by the Bolsheviks in November 1920. In 1934 it was merged with the Ingush autonomous oblast to form a joint Chechen-Ingush autonomous region, which two years later was designated a republic. During World War II (1939–45) the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin accused the Chechens and Ingush of collaboration with the Germans; consequently, both groups were subjected to mass deportations to Central Asia , and the republic of Checheno-Ingushetia was dissolved. The exiles later were allowed to return to their homeland, and the republic was reestablished under the Soviet leader N |
Yakutsk is the capital of which federal subject of Russia, that at 3,103,200 km2 (almost as big as India) is the largest subnational governing body by area? | Collection: Yakutia Egor Fedorov > Collections Yakutia The Sakha (Yakutia) Republic (Russian: Респу́блика Саха́ (Яку́тия), Respublika Sakha (Yakutiya); Sakha: Саха Республиката, Sakha Respublikata) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic). The population of Yakutia mainly consists of ethnic Yakuts and Russians. Comprising half of the Far Eastern Federal District, it is the largest subnational governing body by area in the world at 3,103,200 km2 (1,198,200 sq mi) (just smaller than India which covers an area of 3,287,240 km2). If Sakha Republic were an independent country, it would be the eighth largest in the world, yet it has a population of only 949,280 inhabitants. Its capital is Yakutsk. |
The majority of 'The Only Way Is Essex' is set and filmed in which Essex town? | TOWIE Tour | The Only Way is Essex Tour | Brit Movie Tours Book this tour The Only Way is Essex Tour – TOWIE Tour Come and visit some of the locations from the hit ITV show – The Only Way is Essex. This unique tour is a great way to get closer to the cast and characters from the hit show and will be the closest thing to being in an episode of TOWIE. With locations scattered across Essex, this four hour mini-coach tour is the most ‘reem’ way to see the sites. You’ll have the chance to get out of the bus on several occasions, take pictures and browse inside a few of the shops owned by current and former cast members, shops which have also featured in the show! This tour is a great way to see the county of Essex, as our guide shows you the sites from the show. Along the way, we’ll test your knowledge of TOWIE with our trivia quiz and you’ll have the chance to watch episodes as you travel between locations. The Only Way is Essex Tour will finish back at Brentwood railway station. |
An American mathematician, who engaged in a mail bombing campaign that spanned nearly 20 years, killing three people and injuring 23 others, by what name is Ted Kaczynski popularly known? | Ted Kaczynski (Mathematician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Ted Kaczynski Terrorist Male Theodore John "Ted" Kaczynski Ph. D, also known as the "Unabomber", is an American terrorist, mathematician, social critic, anarchist, and Neo-Luddite. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski engaged in a nation-wide bombing campaign against modern technology, planting or mailing numerous home-made bombs, killing three people and injuring 23 others. Kaczynski was born in Chicago, Illinois, where, as a child prodigy, he excelled academically from an early age.… Read More related links Unni Turrettini: Profile Of An Author Huffington Post - Sep 27, 2016 ' \nIt\'s hard to know where Norwegian author Unni Turrettini\'s life will take her next. Her book, \"The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer: Anders Behring Breivik and the Threat of Terror in Plain Sight (Pegasus Books, November 16, 2015) about the tragedy of the 2011 Norway attacks, is receiving excellent reviews. In September, she came to Boston and gave a talk about her work at the prestigious Chilton Club. This November 5th, she\'ll be presenting a TEDx event at Institute Le Rosey, Switze... The Unabomber Letters: A Yahoo News Special Report Yahoo News - Jan 25, 2016 'From his prison cell, <mark>Ted Kaczynski</mark> â the âUnabomberâ who terrified the nation in the 1980s and early 1990s â has carried on a remarkable correspondence with thousands of people all over the world. As the 20th anniversary of his arrest approaches, Yahoo News is publishing a series of articles based on his letters and other writings, housed in an archive at the University of Michigan. They shed unprecedented light on the mind of Kaczynski â genius, madman and murderer.' Pentagon's Plan To Close Guantanamo Expected In Coming Week Huffington Post - Nov 08, 2015 ' (function(){var src_url=\"https://spshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?playList=519225764&height=&width=100&sid=577&origin=SOLR&videoGroupID=155847&relatedNumOfResults=100&responsive=true&ratio=wide&align=center&relatedMode=2&relatedBottomHeight=60&companionPos=&hasCompanion=false&autoStart=false&colorPallet=%23FFEB00&videoControlDisplayColor=%23191919&shuffle=0&isAP=1&pgType=cmsPlugin&pgTypeId=addToPost-t... The States With The Most Serial Murder Huffington Post - Oct 30, 2015 ' From the infamous targeting of prostitutes by Jack the Ripper in London during the 1880s to the Beltway sniper attacks in the Washington metro area in 2002, serial killing is not a recent phenomenon nor is it isolated to any single geography. In the United States â the country with by far the most documented cases of serial killing â there have been approximately 2,625 serial killers, who have together killed many more victims. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), seri... Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Ted Kaczynski. CHILDHOOD 1942 Birth Kaczynski was born on May 22, 1942, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to second-generation Polish Americans Wanda (née Dombek) and Theodore Richard Kaczynski. … Read More At six months of age, Kaczynski's body developed a severe case of hives. He was placed in isolation in a hospital where visitors were not allowed, as physicians were unsure of the cause of the hives. He was treated several times at the hospital over an eight-month period. Read Less 1943 1 Year Old His mother wrote in March 1943, "Baby home from hospital and is healthy but quite unresponsive after his experience." … Read More Kaczynski attended grades one through eight in Evergreen Park District 124 Schools. As a result of testing conducted in the fifth grade, which determined he had an IQ of 167, he was allowed to skip the sixth grade and enroll in the seventh grade. Kaczynski described this as a pivotal event in his life. He recalled not fitting in with the older children and being subjected to their bullying. As a child, Kaczynski had a fear of people and buildings, and played beside other children rather than interacting with them. His m |
Which football club pipped Paris Saint Germain to win the French League 1 title in 2012? | Five Reasons Why Ligue 1 Will Be as Strong as the Premier League in 10 Years | Bleacher Report Five Reasons Why Ligue 1 Will Be as Strong as the Premier League in 10 Years Five Reasons Why Ligue 1 Will Be as Strong as the Premier League in 10 Years 1 of 6 In the world of domestic football, the Premier League is the one all others are compared too. With the global appeal of teams like Manchester United , Arsenal , Chelsea , and Manchester City the Premier League is the king as far as number of followers. The strength of the league top to bottom out distances it as a whole from Spain's La Liga, and is only rivaled by the depth of the Italian Serie A. Comparing the strength of Ligue 1 in France to the Premier League is currently a one-sided discussion, but the following are the reasons that 10 years from now, Ligue 1 can be at the same level as their English counterparts. The Paris Saint-Germain Effect 2 of 6 Ever since the Qatari investment group landed in Paris, they have set out on a mission to be the kings of Europe no matter the cost. With a budget that rivals Manchester City and Chelsea, PSG has already attracted many top level players. With a star studded squad set to take Europe by storm at PSG, the rest of Ligue 1 has to raise the talent level of their clubs if they want to even compete for their domestic title. Montpellier may have pipped PSG to the title in the first season of the new regime, but that will be an exception, not the rule, if other clubs do not splash some cash. With Monaco having received similar financial backing, it is just a matter of time until they return to Ligue 1. Once they do, there will be two clubs with unlimited budgets forcing the hands of the other clubs to raise the bar. Laurent Blanc's “Domestic Preference” 3 of 6 Since taking over as the French national team coach, Blanc has stated his preference for players to remain in Ligue 1. With playing for country in the World Cup and Euros being a pinnacle for most players, expect many of the mid level stars to take opportunities in France over moves to other leagues. This preference has already played a part in the decisions of Kevin Gameiro (last summer) and Marvin Martin to remain in Ligue 1 rather than go abroad. If the trend of more French talent staying in Ligue 1 continues, the depth of the league becomes stronger. It also dilutes some of the talent level where the French have landed in the past, including the Premier League. League Strength Runs in Cycles 4 of 6 No league can stay at the top of the food chain forever. Looking back on the last 50 years of play, one can see the peaks and valleys for each league. The Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and the Premier League have all had their time at the top, and their time when they were further down the pecking order. Coaches and players move on or retire, club ownership changes hands, and match fixing or other scandals are uncovered. All of this affects the clubs and the overall strength of a league. The Premier League has maintained their position at the top for a long time, but with coaches like Sir Alex Ferguson, and Arsene Wenger coming to the end of their brilliant careers, there will be voids to be filled at two of England’s power clubs. Ligue 1’s Increased Revenues 5 of 6 One of the keys to the Premier Leagues success has been revenue from television contracts and the global following of its top teams. The shared revenues among the clubs allow for higher wages attracting better talent. Ligue 1 is not in position to match the revenue stream at this time, but they are closing the gap. After QIA bought control of PSG, Al Jazeera purchased Ligue 1 television rights for the 2012 – 2016 seasons. With Al Jazeera airing games through their beIN Sport channel, along with longtime provider Canal+, Ligue 1 will find its way in front of more soccer fans around the world. Adding to this exposure is PSG’s summer matches against Chelsea FC and Juventus in New York and Montreal. Ligue 1 has also scheduled the Trophee des Champions between Lyon and Montpellier to kick off the season in New York as |
Developed sometime before 1915 by a bartender named Ngiam Tong Boon, which cocktail contains Gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine,and fresh Sarawak Pineapple juice? | Singapore Sling - Singapore | WorldAlcohols | Blipfoto By WorldAlcohols Singapore Sling - Singapore The Singapore Sling is a cocktail. This long drink was developed sometime before 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a Hainanese bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singapore. It was initially called the gin sling, - a sling was originally an American drink composed of spirit and water, sweetened and flavoured. The Times has described the "original recipe" as mixing two measures of gin with one of cherry brandy and one of orange, pineapple and lime juice. Recipes published in articles about Raffles Hotel before the 1970s are significantly different from current recipes, and Singapore Slings drunk elsewhere in Singapore differ from the recipe used at Raffles Hotel. The current Raffles Hotel recipe is a heavily modified version of the original, most likely changed sometime in the 1970s by Ngiam Tong Boon's nephew. Today, many of the Singapore Slings served at Raffles Hotel have been pre-mixed and are made using an automatic dispenser that combines alcohol and pineapple juice to pre-set volumes. They are then blended instead of shaken to create a foamy top as well as to save time because of the large number of orders. Being poor travellers we opted for a pre-mixed bottle from 7eleven! The contents are: pineapple juice, gin, grenadine syrup, cherry brandy, Cointreau, Benedictine and Angostura Bitters. Amusingly, this bottle was produced in Austria for True Heritage Brew Singapore Pre Ltd 26 views |
Which single-word title is shared by songs in the musicals 'The Sound Of Music' and 'West Side Story'? | The Sound of Music :: Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Show Details GUEST BLOG: Liesl from THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! on NBC A guest blog from the amazing young woman portraying Liesl in the upcoming NBC broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! read more Did you know? The real Captain von Trapp was offered command of a submarine in the Navy of the Third Reich, which he refused. The von Trapps were invited to sing for Hitler?s 50th birthday party, which they also declined. The eldest son, Rupert, was offered a medical post in a good Viennese hospital; but, he realized it was because many Jewish doctors had been fired. With tensions rising, the family emigrated to Italy four months after the Anschluss in 1938. Did you know? In THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Maria von Trapp was a novice at Nonnberg Abbey. The historic Nonnberg Abbey was founded in the 8th century by Avendrid, niece of St. Rupert who is considered the patron saint of Salzburg. The city also has a cathedral monastery and is often called ?The Rome of the North.? Did you Know? At the 1960 Tony Awards Mary Rodgers found her musical ONCE UPON A MATTRESS competing against a show by her father Richard Rodgers - THE SOUND OF MUSIC - for the category of Best Musical! In 1967 THE SOUND OF MUSIC finished its run at the Palace Theatre, London, after six years and 2,385 performances - at the time, the longest running American musical in British theatrical history. The birthday of Maria von Trapp. In 1905, Maria Augusta Kutschera Trapp was born aboard a train in the Tirol, Austria. The story of her early life served as the inspiration for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The birthday of Florence Henderson, who played Maria von Trapp in the first U.S. National Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, starting in 1961. Best known for playing Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch from 1968 to 1974, Florence Henderson began her career as a stage actress. In addition to THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Henderson starred as Laurey in the 1953 Broadway revival of OKLAHOMA!, as Anna in the Los Angeles Music Center's inaugural production of THE KING AND I, and as Nellie at the Music Theater of Lincoln Center?s SOUTH PACIFIC in 1967. In 2010 she performed on "Dancing with the Stars"" - even waltzing to ""Edelweiss"" from THE SOUND OF MUSIC!" In 1990, in celebration of THE SOUND OF MUSIC's silver anniversary, Twentieth Century Fox hosted a gala screening/reunion for director Robert Wise, star Julie Andrews, and other members of the cast in Los Angeles; the movie is subsequently rereleased for a limited engagement in Los Angeles and New York. The birthday of Russel Crouse, book writer of the musicals CALL ME MADAM and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Crouse was born in 1893. The birthday of singer Marni Nixon. Marni Nixon became famous as the singing voice of Deborah Kerr in Rodger & Hammerstein?s film THE KING AND I, as well as Audrey Hepburn in MY FAIR LADY and Natalie Wood in WEST SIDE STORY. Nixon finally appeared as a performer on camera while singing the part of Sister Sophia in the film THE SOUND OF MUSIC. In 1961, the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, starring Florence Henderson, began at the Riviera Theatre, Detroit. It played in 35 cities before closing at the O'Keefe Center, Toronto, on November 23, 1963. In 1965, Twentieth Century Fox premiered the movie version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. It played in New York for a record-setting 93 weeks. The movie's initial U.S. release lasted 4.5 years, and from 1966 to 1972 THE SOUND OF MUSIC was cited by Variety as the "All-Time Box Office Champion."" It remains the most popular movie musical ever made." The birthday of Julie Andrews, born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. International star of stage and screen, her long and cherished association with Rodgers & Hammerstein includes starring as the title character in the original TV production of CINDERELLA (1957), playing Maria in the iconic movie version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965), and singing the role of Anna in the studio cast recording of THE KING AND I (1992) In 1959, the w |
On the 1st. January 2012, which artist was appointed to the Order of Merit? | Forest | David Hockney appointed to Order of Merit Headlines > David Hockney appointed to Order of Merit David Hockney appointed to Order of Merit Sun 1st January, 2012 Artist David Hockney, a prominent smokers' rights campaigner, has been appointed a member of the Order of Merit by the Queen. The Order of Merit is presented to high achievers in the arts, learning, literature, science and other areas such as public service. Hockney said he was glad his campaign for smokers' rights had not worked against him. Asked for a response he said: "No comment – other than it's nice to know they are not prejudiced against the older smoker." Sources: BBC News (1 January 2012), AFP (2 January 2012) Note: David Hockney is a member of Forest's Supporters Council and has attended several Forest events in support of smokers' rights. Previous story |
The son-in-law of a British Prime Minister and the father of a former Minister of Defence, which Conservative politician served as the last Governor of Southern Rhodesia? | Ian Smith | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia World War II Ian Douglas Smith, GCLM , ID (8 April 1919 – 20 November 2007) was a Rhodesian politician active in the governments of Southern Rhodesia, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland , Rhodesia, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia and Zimbabwe from 1948 to 1987, most notably serving as Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 13 April 1964 to 1 June 1979. Born and raised in Selukwe , a small rural town in the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia, Smith served in the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War and, after graduating from Rhodes University in South Africa, bought a farm in his home town in 1948. At the same time, he was elected as Selukwe's representative in the legislative assembly, running for the Southern Rhodesia Liberal Party ; in doing so he became Southern Rhodesia's youngest ever member of parliament. Smith supported the creation of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland in 1953, and won the Midlands federal constituency for the United Federal Party (UFP) in that year's inaugural federal election ; following his election at federal level he resigned the territorial Selukwe seat. He served as the UFP's Chief Whip in the Federal Assembly from 1958 to 1962 before resigning to help form the pro-independence Rhodesia Reform Party, which shortly merged with the Dominion Party to form the Rhodesian Front (RF). After the RF's victory in the 1962 Southern Rhodesian general election Smith became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Treasury under Prime Minister Winston Field . After Field failed to win the country's independence from Britain on the federation's dissolution in 1963, Smith took his place in 1964 and, running on an election promise of independence, led the RF to a clean sweep of the 50 largely white-elected "A" roll seats in the May 1965 general election . Frustrated by repeated failures to achieve this goal by negotiation with the British, who insisted on an immediate handover to the African nationalists, Smith's government unilaterally declared Rhodesia's independence from the United Kingdom on 11 November 1965. Smith remained as premier until 1 June 1979 as the head of a white minority government; the state failed to gain international recognition and United Nations economic sanctions were instituted. The Smith administration fought against African Marxists during the Bush War as part of its campaign to maintain its policy of a gradual transition of power, and negotiated an Internal Settlement with black moderates in 1979 – this agreement led to majority rule, the renaming of the country to Zimbabwe Rhodesia and a coalition government led by the country's first black prime minister, the United African National Council leader Abel Muzorewa , who included Smith in the cabinet as a minister without portfolio . This still did not lead to international recognition for the country, however, and it was only in 1980, after the 1979 Lancaster House Agreement , the British-supervised election of Robert Mugabe as prime minister in April 1980 and the adoption of the name Zimbabwe that international acceptance came. Smith remained active in the Zimbabwean parliament until 1987, when he retired to the farm he still owned in the town of his birth. He relocated in 2005 to Cape Town, South Africa, where he died in 2007. Contents See also: Military service of Ian Smith Smith was born in Selukwe (now known as Shurugwi), a small mining and farming town located approximately 190 miles (310 km) southwest of the capital Salisbury (now Harare). He was the family's youngest child, with two older sisters, Phyllis and Joan. His father, John Douglas Smith (also known as "Jock"), had emigrated from Hamilton , Scotland in 1898 in search of gold, but instead became a farmer, butcher, baker, garage owner, and gold mine operator. His mother, Agnes Hodson, was from Cumbria, England. His parents had married in 1911. Ian Smith considered his father "a man of extremely strong principles" [1] and "one of the fairest men I have ever met and that is the way he brought m |
Which team finished eight points clear of Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title in 2012? | Bayern Munich in a League of Their Own After 4th Consecutive Bundesliga Title | Bleacher Report Bayern Munich in a League of Their Own After 4th Consecutive Bundesliga Title By Clark Whitney , Chief Writer May 8, 2016 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Matthias Schrader/Associated Press 31 Comments Bayern Munich wrapped up the 2015-16 Bundesliga title on Saturday, as they edged Ingolstadt 2-1 at the Audi Sportpark. The result put Pep Guardiola's men eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund with one game left to play, leaving the record champions decisive victors. It took longer for Bayern to clinch the league title than in recent years thanks to a resilient BVB that will end the season as history's best second-placed team. But although their victory came somewhat late, Bayern have been almost flawless; their 85 points in 33 matches means they will have the third-best points haul in Bundesliga history. And having conceded just 16 goals, their defensive record will set a new league record provided they allow no more than one goal in their final match of the campaign against Hannover on Saturday. What Bayern have managed to do in the last four Bundesliga seasons is truly extraordinary. They've recorded the three best points tallies (and barring a miracle performance from Hannover, the three best defensive records) in league history. It's been a story of complete dominance to the extent many teams hardly bother to show up and some players literally opt not to appear—there were some instances when it appeared players got themselves suspended to avoid playing Bayern, although only Werder Bremen duo Zlatko Junuzovic and Clemens Fritz admitted it, per ESPN FC . Yet for all their domestic dominance, this isn't the best Bayern Munich team in history. That honor goes to the side that won three consecutive European Cups between 1974 and 1976 and contained such legends as Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Sepp Maier, Paul Breitner, Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck, Uli Hoeness and a young Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Four-in-a-row! Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga champions pic.twitter.com/ufChZSPQtl — Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) May 7, 2016 Although the current Bayern team managed to win the UEFA Champions League in 2012-13, it hasn't progressed to the final since despite obtaining similarly dominant domestic results. Nor has this Bayern looked to be among the top two or three teams in the competition. In 2014 and 2015, they were humiliated by Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. This year, they lost respectably to Atletico Madrid and truly might be among the top two or three teams, although Juventus pushed them to the brink as well. Regardless of their level, it's clear Bayern have not enjoyed sustained continental dominance as they did in the 1970s. Frankly, their team in recent years hasn't been as stocked with legends of the game. Jerome Boateng and Robert Lewandowski may be great, but Beckenbauer and Muller were among the best players football has seen in their respective positions. The difference we see between the 1970s and today comes down to the strength of the Bundesliga relative to that of the rest of Europe. Bayern only won the Bundesliga once during the spell in which they claimed three European Cups, and that time (in 1974), they only edged Borussia Monchengladbach by a point. The German top flight was strong overall at the time, and Gladbach won the league three consecutive times from 1975 to 1977—even as the best Bayern ever dominated Europe. Now, there is a different scenario, one that sees the rest of the Bundesliga struggling, as Bayern are the only side that can reliably perform in the Champions League. They aren't the best team in the world and haven't been since 2013. Yet they are miles ahead of the rest of the Bundesliga. Dortmund had a truly remarkable 2015-16 season but still effectively lost the league long before Bayern clinched the title. The simple truth is Bayern are in a league of their own in terms of prestige, squad strength and financial might—all of which are interrelated. The success of previous |
Found in birds, reptiles and some fish and insects, what name is given to the specialised stomach with a thick, muscular wall used for grinding up food? | The Earth Life Web, Anatomy of the Digestive System of Fish Fish anatomy 1: The Digestive Tract As with all animals digestion in fish involves the breakdown of eaten food into its smaller component parts, amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids etc. which can then be used to build up new fish body. The breaking apart or breaking down of the eaten material is called anabolism, the building up of new material is called catabolism and these two together make up the whole of metabolism. Grammatically it follows from this that the respective adjectives are anabolic, catabolic and metabolic. As anybody who has watched a gold fish knows quite well fish eat and defecate. Like all animals the fish's body is basically a long tube that is twisted up on itself a bit in the middle and has a layer of muscles and ancillary organs around it. This tube has the mouth at one end and the anus or cloaca at the other. Mostly we consider the mouth to be the entrance to the tube and the anus to be the exit, food items come in and faeces go out. Different things happen in different parts of the tube and for the sake of study and understanding we give the various parts names. Mouth - Pharynx - Oesophagus - Gizzard - Stomach - Intestines - Rectum. However not all fish have all these parts , some, like many of the Cyprinids and Cyprinidonts, lack a stomach, while a gizzard is only found in a relatively few species. The Mouth Food is brought into the body via the mouth, and the jaws of modern teleost fish are a mechanical wonder, and the way the many bones work together is quite inspiring. However there is, as always a large variety in fish as a whole and the mouths of a Basking Shark, a Yellowfin Tuna and a Seahorse are quite different in both form and function. Lips are rare in fish, most species have a hard edge to their mouth. Some suction feeders that take in small prey items have small protractible lips that help give the mouth the form of a tube with a circular opening. The tongue of fish is generally very simple, being a thick, horny and immovably pad in the lower jaw which may often be decorated with small teeth. In fish the tongue is not necessary for the manipulation of food as it is in terrestrial animals because the food items remain buoyed up by the water and can me moved threw the mouth adequately by control of the water flow and the placement of the teeth. The tongues of the Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchs)are a little more movable. However the tongues of Hagfish and Lampreys are armed with teeth and highly movable. However the musculature behind this movability is quite different in the two groups. The teeth of most fish are the fore-runners of vertebrate teeth with an outer layer of enamel and an inner core of dentine. A fish may have teeth at the front of its mouth and along the jaws and in the pharynx as well as on its tongue. The teeth of Elasmobranchs are simply embedded in the gum, and not attached to the cartilage that supports the jaw. In fish there is a continuum stretching from the PaddlefishPolyodon spathula where the teeth are embedded in the gums and not connected to the jaw bones at all through a few species like the Pike (Esox lucius) wherein the teeth are loosely attached to the jaws by means of fibrous ligaments to the majority of fish which have the teeth ankylosed, or tightly and immovably bound by fibrous tissue, to the bones of the jaws etc. In a few species of the Characidae the teeth are implanted in special sockets of the jaw bones. Most species of fish, as well as sharks and rays, have polyphyodont teeth, meaning the teeth are continually replaced as they wear out or are lost. In the Elasmobranchs the teeth are arranged in parallel rows situated behind the functional set. Those teeth waiting to replace lost or damaged teeth lie flat against the gum and point back into the mouth where they may assist in preventing food from escaping but take no part in biting. When a tooth, or some teeth, need to be replaced the gum moves forward pulling the new teeth both forward and erect. In true fish th |
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