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What is the second highest mountain in Africa? | Mount Kenya - The Second Highest Mountain in Africa - Jenman African Safaris Why you should climb Mount Kenya As if the opportunity to visit Kenya – the home of Great African Lakes, seemingly never-ending deserts, and national parks teeming with African wildlife – weren’t enticing enough; Mount Kenya presents a unique and unforgettable challenge . Vastly different to Mount Kilimanjaro , this range is less frequented by the touring masses, yet breath-takingly beautiful in many ways. When it comes to international renown, Mount Kenya is famous for its abundance of African wildlife. Ascending the slopes towards the summit, bring hikers and climbers into the presence of such creatures as the hyrax, the common duiker, the groove-toothed rat, hyenas, porcupines, and – if you’re lucky – the majestic leopard. Twitchers are also spoiled for spotting with an array of birdlife having found a home on the mountain, including species such as the rare Afro-alpine moorland and Verreaux eagle. How you can climb Mount Kenya When it comes to reaching Point Lenana, there are eight routes from which you can choose. Of these, the Sirimon routes (Sirmon-Chogoria and Sirimon-Naro Maru) are the more popular, with Burguret providing more of a challenge for seasoned hikers. Sirimon-Chogoria is considered to be the definitive trek up Mount Kenya , and takes up to seven days to complete. The ascent up this route is scenic and relatively easy, with a descent down Chogoria that features one of the most striking vistas on the mountain, consisting of sheer-sided gullies, tarns and waterfalls. Sirimon-Naro Moru is the most popular route on the Mountain and is renowned for its steady rate of ascent and descent. While this route misses out on some of the beautiful features of Mount Kenya , it is still scenically memorable passing up Mackinders’ Valley before descending through a vertical bog into dense rainforest below. The Burguret route offers hikers the likely chance of encountering a stampede, and then making up for it with stunning landscapes and a wide range of wildlife. Burguret is more challenging, which is why it is less popular, yet equally pleasing to the eye, even between stretches of rough and muddy going. Most travellers who decide to embark upon a journey to Mount Kenya , whether they climb to the summit or not, are left with a gratifying awe at the country’s many marvels. With a number of lesser peaks and glaciers that are more easily scaled, you can even choose to split your time between the Mountain and its surrounding forests where elephant, buffalo, lion, antelope, servals and leopards roam. |
"""I hate it when people always say 'yes' to me. When I say 'no' I expect them to say 'no' as well"". Is a saying attributed to which film maker?" | Television Quotes, Sayings about TV Related Quotes Cinema Football Advertising Food TV Turnoff All television is educational television. The question is: what is it teaching? ~Nicholas Johnson I wish there was a knob on the TV so you could turn up the intelligence. They got one marked "brightness" but it don't work, does it? ~Leo Anthony Gallagher And there is no question but that you can't sustain a mood, a dramatic mood of any particular kind, when at the end of the climactic moment of the scene, out come a couple of dancing rabbits with toilet paper. ~Rod Serling, quoted in Teaching Literature to Adolescents: Plays by Alan B. Howes, 1968; various wordings exist, including "How can you put on a meaningful drama or documentary that is adult, incisive, probing, when every fifteen minutes the proceedings are interrupted by twelve dancing rabbits singing about toilet paper?" ~Rod Serling, speech at Ithaca College (New York), quoted in Reader's Digest, vol.121, 1982 Sex on television can't hurt you unless you fall off. ~Author Unknown Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other. ~Ann Landers I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go into the library and read a good book. ~Groucho Marx Television has changed a child from an irresistible force to an immovable object. ~Author Unknown We cannot blame the schools alone for the dismal decline in SAT verbal scores. When our kids come home from school do they pick up a book or do they sit glued to the tube, watching music videos? Parents, don't make the mistake of thinking your kid only learns between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ~George Bush If you came and you found a strange man... teaching your kids to punch each other, or trying to sell them all kinds of products, you'd kick him right out of the house, but here you are; you come in and the TV is on, and you don't think twice about it. ~Jerome Singer Television: A medium - so called because it is neither rare nor well done. ~Ernie Kovacs Today, watching television often means fighting, violence and foul language - and that's just deciding who gets to hold the remote control. ~Donna Gephart [Television is] an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home. ~David Frost Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover. ~Homer Simpson, The Simpsons Television is simply automated day-dreaming. ~Lee Lovinger They say that ninety percent of TV is junk. But, ninety percent of everything is junk. ~Gene Roddenberry The publishers and others should quit worrying about losing customers to TV. The guy who can sit through a trio of deodorant commercials to look at Flashgun Casey or swallow a flock of beer and loan-shark spiels in order to watch a couple of fourth-rate club fighters rub noses on the ropes is not losing any time from book reading. ~Raymond Chandler, 1946 It's the menace that everyone loves to hate but can't seem to live without. ~Paddy Chayevsky What is being lost is the magic of the word. I am not an image person. Imagery belongs to another civilization: the caveman. Caveman couldn't express himself so he put images on walls. ~Elie Wiesel, 1995 Everything is for the eye these days - TV, Life, Look, the movies. Nothing is just for the mind. The next generation will have eyeballs as big as cantaloupes and no brain at all. ~Fred Allen Time has convinced me of one thing. Television is for appearing on, not looking at. ~Noel Coward, attributed We can put it in its proper perspective by supposing that Gutenberg's great invention had been directed at printing only comic books. ~Robert M. Hutchins, News Summaries, 31 December 1977 TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they'll have with twenty-six. Open your child's imagination. Open a book. ~Author Unknown Each day, the American housewife turns toward television as toward a lover. She feels guilty about it, and well she might, for he's covered with warts and is only afte |
Which company makes the 'Very Irresistable' range of fragrances? | Very Irresistible Perfume for Women by Givenchy Very Irresistible Perfume By Givenchy for Women Very Irresistible Perfume by Givenchy, In 2003 givenchy introduced a terrifically feminine fragrance to the world - very irresistible . The team behind this incredible and truly irresistible floral fragrance includes dominique ropion, sophie labbe and carlos benaim. The fragrance includes five variations of roses, opening with fresh anise and a harmony of cassia and lemon verbena. The heart is composed of delicate fresh rose and magnolia, with pure floral essence of peony. The base note framing ... Read More ... Read More this exquisite and alluring scent is taif rose. It's a complete delight for rose lovers who want to make an elegant entrance and is suitable for any occasion. All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations. Women’s Perfume List by Letter Women’s Perfume List by Letter # |
What position was held by 'Caiaphas' in the Gospels? | The Family Tree: Caiaphas Full Name: Joseph Caiaphas First Mentioned: In Luke 3:2 at the time when John the Baptist began baptizing. Last Mentioned: In Acts 4:6-7 residing over a trial against Peter & John for healing the man at the gate Beautiful of the temple. 1. Not in office by the Scriptures Caiaphas, appointed High Priest by the Roman government about 12 years before Jesus was crucified (John 18:13), was not in office according to the Scriptures. This holiest of positions was to be held exclusively by the direct descendents of Aaron (Ex. 29:9b; 30:30), handed down to each male heir and to be held for the length of one�s natural life. Aaron�s descendents had indeed continued as successive High Priests for many generations, as the scriptures required, until about 175 years before the birth of Christ when Antiochus IV, a Syrian ruler, replaced them with a man of his own choosing who was not a descendent of Aaron. Following this initial break from the Scriptural requirements, several others held the office of High Priest who were not descendents of Aaron over the next 140 years or so. Finally, when Herod came to power under the authority of Rome 37 years before the birth of Christ, he arbitrarily appointed any person he pleased to the position of High Priest. Furthermore, the appointed priests were no longer anointed with the holy oil described in the Laws of Moses. Annas and Caiaphas each became High Priests during this unholy period so they were not from the line of Aaron nor were they anointed for the office of High Priest. Both Annas and Caiaphas are at various times in the Gospels and in Acts referred to as the High Priest. As we have just learned, only one living High Priest was to be in office at any given time, but considering the fact that these men were appointed by Rome, perhaps they acted together in some way, or they alternated years, or they changed as a whim of Roman political pressures. Regardless, all this was clearly contrary to the scriptures. Ultimately, Caiaphas and Annas were merely political puppets of Rome while wearing the robes of High Priest of Israel, this explains much of their thirst for power and wealth, and their fear of losing their positions. You see, they feared and loved the praise of men rather than fearing God or being concerned in the slightest as to whether or not they pleased God in their actions or attitudes (John 12:42-43). A quick history tour of the Office of High Priest is outlined for you in the Appendix at the end of this study. 2. Role as High Priest As High Priest, Caiaphas was distinguished from all the other priests by the special clothing he wore, the special duties that only he was to perform, and other various requirements of conduct that were particular to the office of High Priest. As High Priest, Caiaphas was appointed to both approve and offer sacrificial gifts to God and to be a spokesman to Israel concerning God's will. When he prophesied of Christ's death in John 11:49-52 he acted as spokesman, therefore approving Christ as a sacrifice. The sacrifice must be without blemish�even Pilate agreed Christ was blameless when he said "I find no fault in Him." So when Caiaphas condemned Christ to die he was actually performing the duty of his High Priest position to its fullest, whether he was aware of this fact or not (I think not�for he was concerned only with the politics of Rome). In fact, the most important responsibility of the High Priest was to conduct the service on the Day of Atonement. (See Lev. 16:7-10. In this analogy, humankind is the scapegoat and Jesus is the sacrificial sin offering.) Another distinctive rule for Caiaphas, according to Lev. 21:10, the high Priest was to never tear his robes, yet Caiaphas did just that at the trial of Jesus as recorded in Mark 14:52 and Matt. 26:65. I'm amazed to think that the first High Priest to tear his robe does so at the very moment that Christ Jesus is becoming the new and final High Priest forever. As Caiaphas tears his robe, his office is being torn away from him though he doesn't know it. B |
Which city is served by Tullamarine Airport? | Melbourne Airport - Flight Information, Shopping & Parking Melbourne Airport Book now for the best online deal IN - I'll be entering on... OUT - I'll be exiting on... Also... There's a park for everyone T2 Re-development Shop now and collect on your return to Melbourne Getting to and from Terminal 4 Customer service award winners |
At what weight has Ricky Hatton fought the majority of his bouts? | Ricky Hatton | Boxing Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Reach: 65in 165.1cm Boxing career information Richard John "Ricky" Hatton, MBE (born 6 October 1978) is an English former [3] professional boxer who is also a boxing promoter . He is a former WBA (Super) , IBF , IBO and The Ring Light Welterweight Champion, and WBA Welterweight Champion. After losing his last fight to Manny Pacquiao , Hatton put his career on a long hiatus, with rumours of a comeback circulating the media since. [4] [5] However, on 7 July 2011, Hatton announced his retirement from boxing. [6] [7] [8] On 14 September 2012, more than three years after his last fight, Hatton confirmed his comeback to professional boxing; [9] after losing his first match on 24 November 2012, he announced his final retirement. [10] Contents Edit Born in Stockport, Hatton was raised on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde, Greater Manchester and trained at the Sale West ABC (Racecourse Estate). He was educated at Hattersley High School. His grandfather and his father both played for Rochdale and Ricky had a trial for the youth team . He found a local boxing club in Hyde to train at. His entrance music is the Manchester City club song "Blue Moon", as performed by the band "Supra." [11] Aged 14, Hatton was taken by his uncles Ged and Paul to Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium to watch the second fight between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank . He joined the family carpet business on leaving school, but after he cut four of his fingers with a Stanley knife , his father made him a salesman to prevent him from losing his fingers. [12] Boxing career File:Richard Hatton (boxer) training 1y2006.jpg Hatton had a short amateur career, in which he won seven British titles and represented his country at the 1996 World Junior Boxing Championships . [13] His elimination in the semi-finals caused controversy. Four of the five judges awarded the contest to Hatton, but under the scoring rules Hatton was defeated as the fifth judge gave the match to Hatton's opponent by 16 points. The judge was later found to have accepted a bribe, and disillusioned with the amateur governing bodies, Hatton turned professional, aged 18. [14] Hatton was based at Billy "The Preacher" Graham 's gym in Moss Side , [13] where fellow boxers included Carl Thompson and Michael Gomez . Hatton's debut fight was on 10 September 1997 against Colin McAuley in Widnes at Kingsway Leisure Centre . Hatton won by a TKO in first round, [15] while in his second fight he boxed at Madison Square Garden in New York. [15] Soon he was fighting on the undercard of contests involving major British boxers, such as the two World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title fights between Thompson and Chris Eubank in 1998. [16] In 1999 the British Boxing Writers' Club named Hatton their Young Boxer of the Year. [17] His first international title came in May 1999, when he defeated Dillon Carew for the WBO inter-continental light-welterweight title. [18] Hatton's next four fights after gaining the WBO inter-continental belt were all won within four rounds. [14] He then gained the World Boxing Association (WBA) inter-continental title following a unification bout against Giuseppe Lauri . [19] The following month he fought Jon Thaxton for the British title. Despite sustaining a cut over his left eye in the first round, Hatton continued for the full 12 rounds and won on points, the first time in his career that he had been taken beyond six rounds. [20] As the cut was his fourth above the same eye, Hatton had plastic surgery on his eyebrow that November, with a view to a world title shot in the spring. [21] Hatton claimed the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) light-welterweight title in March 2001, having sent opponent Tony Pep to the canvas three times in the process. [22] Light Welterweight Main article: Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu On 5 June 2005, Hatton defeated The Ring & IBF Light Welterweight Champion Kostya Tszyu , then widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world by a technical knockout after the Australian |
What structure has forms called 'Dogleg', 'Straight', 'Open', 'Well' and 'Circular'? | Staircase Design| RCC Structures | Civil Engineering Projects Civil Engineering Projects Staircase Design| RCC Structures RCC Staircase Design RCC Structures are nothing but reinforced concrete structures. RCC structure is composed of building components such as Footings, Columns, Beams, Slabs, Staircase etc. These components are reinforced with steel that give stability to the structure. Staircase is one such important component in a RCC structure. Dog Legged Stair | Staircase design In this article, we will discuss different types of staircases and study the dog-legged reinforced cement concrete staircase design. Stairs Stairs consist of steps arranged in a series for purpose of giving access to different floors of a building. Since a stair is often the only means of communication between the various floors of a building, the location of the stair requires good and careful consideration. In a residential house, the staircase may be provided near the main entrance. In a public building, the stairs must be from the main entrance itself and located centrally, to provide quick accessibility to the principal apartments. All staircases should be adequately lighted and properly ventilated. Various types of Staircases |
The Seychelles gained independence from which country in 1976? | Africa Africa Ascension is a part of the UK as a dependency of Saint Helena . Botswana was a Crown Colony until 1966. Besides English, Setswana is the other official language, and Bantu is spoken as well. Cameroon was a Crown Colony until 1961. English and French are the two official languages, plus 24 major African language groups exist here. The Gambia gained independence from Britain in 1965, English is the official language but Mandinka, Wolof, Fulani and other indigenous vernaculars are spoken. Ghana became an independent country from the UK in 1957. English is the official, but African languages (Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe and G�) are native. Lesotho was a protectorate until 1966. Sesotho is official besides English, and Zulu and Xhosa are other important languages. Liberia is the country where liberated slaves from the US were settled from 1822. It has been an independent country since 1847. English is the native tongue of about the 96% of the population, and 20 local languages from the Niger-Congo language group are spoken. Malawi was a protectorate until 1964. The two official languages are English and Chichewa. Mauritius became independent from Britain in 1968. English is official, but Creole, French, Hindi, Urdu, Hakka and Bojpoori are spoken. Namibia used to belong to South Africa . Its final independence was gained in 1990. Although English is the official language, it is spoken only by 10% of the population. Afrikaans is the language of 60%, and German and some indigenous languages like Oshivambo, Herero and Nama are spoken. Nigeria was a Crown Colony until 1960. English is official and spoken as a first language by about 50% of the population (that is 44,000,000 people). The other native languages are Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo and Fulani. Saint Helena is a dependent territory of the UK , English is the native language. Seychelles gained independence in 1976. English, French and Creole are all official, and English is the first language of about the 2% of the population (2000 people). Sierra Leone was a dependency of Britain until 1961. English is official, but regular use is limited to minority. Mende, Temne and Krio are native languages. South Africa : The two main official languages are English and Afrikaans, plus other nine languages including Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. English is the first language of only 10% of the population: about 3,000,000 people. |
Who am I? I first entered Parliament as MP for Oldham in 1900 and retired in 1964 when I was MP for Woodford (Essex)? | Winston Churchill | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG , OM , CH , TD , DL , FRS, Hon. RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 (that is, for most of the Second World War ) and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army , a historian, a writer, and an artist. He is the only British Prime Minister to have received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States . Churchill was born into an aristocratic family as the grandson of the 7th Duke of Marlborough . His father, Lord Randolph Churchill , was a charismatic politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer; his mother, Jennie Jerome , was an American socialite. As a young army officer, he saw action in British India, The Sudan, and the Second Boer War . He gained fame as a war correspondent and wrote books about his campaigns. At the forefront of politics for fifty years, he held many political and cabinet positions. Before the First World War, he served as President of the Board of Trade , Home Secretary, and First Lord of the Admiralty as part of the Asquith Liberal government . During the war, he continued as First Lord of the Admiralty until the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign caused his departure from government. He then briefly resumed active army service on the Western Front as commander of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers . He returned to government as Minister of Munitions , Secretary of State for War , and Secretary of State for Air . After the War, Churchill served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Conservative (Baldwin) government of 1924–29, controversially returning the pound sterling in 1925 to the gold standard at its pre-war parity, a move widely seen as creating deflationary pressure on the UK economy. Also controversial was his opposition to increased home rule for India and his resistance to the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII . Out of office and politically "in the wilderness" during the 1930s, Churchill took the lead in warning about Nazi Germany and in campaigning for rearmament. On the outbreak of the Second World War , he was again appointed First Lord of the Admiralty. Following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain on 10 May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister. His steadfast refusal to consider defeat, surrender, or a compromise peace helped inspire British resistance, especially during the difficult early days of the War when Britain stood alone among European countries in its active opposition to Adolf Hitler . Churchill was particularly noted for his speeches and radio broadcasts, which helped inspire the British people. He led Britain as Prime Minister until victory over Nazi Germany had been secured. After the Conservative Party lost the 1945 election, he became Leader of the Opposition to the Labour ( Attlee ) government. After winning the 1951 election, he again became Prime Minister, before retiring in 1955. Upon his death, Elizabeth II granted him the honour of a state funeral, which saw one of the largest assemblies of world statesmen in history. [1] Named the Greatest Briton of all time in a 2002 poll, Churchill is widely regarded as being among the most influential people in British history, consistently ranking well in opinion polls of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom . Contents Jennie Jerome, Lady Randolph Churchill , mother of Winston Churchill Born into the aristocratic family of the Dukes of Marlborough , a branch of the noble Spencer family , [2] Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, like his father, used the surname "Churchill" in public life. [3] His ancestor George Spencer had changed his surname to Spencer-Churchill in 1817 when he became Duke of Marlborough , to highlight his descent from John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough . Churchill's father, Lord Randolph Churchill , the t |
Which item of food was first displayed in this country in the shop window of the London herbalist Thomas Johnson on April 10th.1633? | The 10th of April 1633 AD, Bananas go on sale in UK for 1st time Bananas go on sale in UK for 1st time The 10th of April 1633 AD The British today love bananas: annual per capita consumption is 12kg, which equates to two bananas per person per week. We spend more on bananas than on any other item from supermarket shelves. Yet until refrigerated ships were available they were little known in this country, their wide commercialisation dating from the early 20th century. But enterprising herbalist, botanist, and merchant Thomas Johnson somehow managed to procure some for sale way back in 1633, when he displayed them in his Snow Hill shop window. Johnson included a woodcut of a large bunch of the fruit in his 1633 edition of John Gerard �s �The herball or generall historie of plantes.� It is believed that Johnson�s bananas came from Bermuda, though how they managed to reach this country in a fit state for display is not known. Johnson was an interesting figure, highly esteemed as a herbalist and physician, who died as a result of wounds he received during the siege of Basing House during the Civil War . A recent find by archaeologists excavating a pit in London makes in intriguing addendum to Johnson�s commercialising of the banana. A banana skin, dated at about 1500 was unearthed, tossed into what seems to have been a fish pond. The date probably means it came from West Africa, as the plant was only being introduced into the Caribbean at that time. |
Which absorbable medical suture is made by twisting together strands of purified collagen taken from bovine intestines? | Suture - wikidoc Suture Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A suture is a medical device that doctors , and especially surgeons , use to hold skin , internal organs , blood vessels and all other tissues of the human body together, after they have been severed by injury or surgery . They must be strong (so they do not break), non-toxic and hypoallergenic (to avoid adverse reactions in the body), and flexible (so they can be tied and knotted easily). In addition, they must lack the so called "wick effect", which means that sutures must not allow fluids to penetrate the body through them from outside, which could easily cause infections. Absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures Sutures are divided into two kinds - those which are absorbable and will break down harmlessly in the body over time without intervention, and those which are non-absorbable and must be manually removed if they are not left indefinitely. The type of suture used varies on the operation, with the major criteria being the demands of the location and environment. Sutures to be placed internally would require re-opening if they were to be removed. Sutures which lie on the exterior of the body can be removed within minutes, and without re-opening the wound. As a result, absorbable sutures are often used internally; non-absorbable externally. Sutures to be placed in a stressful environment, for example the heart (constant pressure and movement) or the bladder (adverse chemical presence) may require specialized or stronger materials to perform their role; usually such sutures are either specially treated, or made of special materials, and are often non-absorbable to reduce the risk of degradation. Absorbable sutures Absorbable sutures are made of materials which are broken down in tissue after a given period of time, which depending on the material can be from ten days to eight weeks. They are used therefore in many of the internal tissues of the body. In most cases, three weeks is sufficient for the wound to close firmly. The suture is not needed any more, and the fact that it disappears is an advantage, as there is no foreign material left inside the body and no need for the patient to have the sutures removed. Absorbable sutures were originally made of the intestines of sheep, the so called catgut . The manufacturing process was similar to that of natural musical strings for violins and guitar , and also of natural strings for tennis racquets. The inventor, a 10th century surgeon named al-Zahrawi reportedly discovered the dissolving nature of catgut when his lute 's strings were eaten by a monkey. Today, gut sutures are made of specially prepared beef and sheep intestine, and may be untreated (plain gut), tanned with chromium salts to increase their persistence in the body (chromic gut), or heat-treated to give more rapid absorption (fast gut). However, the major part of the absorbable sutures used are now made of synthetic polymer fibers, which may be braided or monofilament; these offer numerous advantages over gut sutures, notably ease of handling, low cost, low tissue reaction, consistent performance and guaranteed non-toxicity. In Europe and Japan, gut sutures have been banned due to concerns over bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad-cow disease), although the herds from which gut is harvested are certified BSE-free. Each major suture manufacturer has its own proprietary formulations for its brands of synthetic absorbable sutures; various blends of polyglycolic acid (Biovek for example), lactic acid or caprolactone are common. Occasionally, absorbable sutures can cause inflammation and be rejected by the body rather than absorbed. Non-absorbable sutures 8 nonabsorbable sutures in a person's left thumb. Nonabsorbable sutures are made of materials which are not metabolized by the body, and are used therefore either on skin wound closure, where the sutures can be removed after a few weeks, or in some inner tissues in which absorbable sutures are not adequate. This is the case, for example, in the heart and in blood vessels, whose rhythm |
Who first appeared to Mohammed when he was 40 on Mount Hira near Mecca? | PBS - Islam: Empire of Faith - Profiles - Muhammad Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca around the year 570. Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthiness. When he was about twenty-five, he married Khadija, a wealthy widow whose status elevated Muhammad's position in Meccan society. Muhammad and Khadija had four daughters and two sons, both of whom died in infancy. About fifteen or twenty years after his marriage, he began to have visions and hear mysterious voices. He sought solitude in a cave on Mount Hira on the outskirts of Mecca. One night during Ramadan, the traditional month of spiritual retreat, when Muhammad was about forty years old, an angel appeared to him in the form of a man and ordered him to; Recite in the name of thy lord who created, Created man from a clot; Recite in the name of thy lord, Who taught by the pen, Taught man what he knew not. Muhammad, fearing that he was being attacked by an evil spirit, fled down the mountain in terror. The voice called after him, "O Muhammad, you are the messenger of God, and I am the angel Gabriel." This revelation was soon followed by others about the one true God. Eventually, the angel told Muhammad to begin proclaiming God's message. Muhammad slowly began to attract some followers, most of them young and of modest social standing, including his cousin Ali, the son of his uncle and protector Abu Talib. When Muhammad began to impugn the traditional polytheism of his native town, the rich and powerful merchants of Mecca realized that the religious revolution taking place under their noses might be disastrous for business, which was protected by the Meccan pantheon of gods and goddesses. The ruling elite ganged up against Muhammad and his followers, and began to persecute them. A few Meccans began to accept Muhammad's message, while other members of his clan came to support their kinsman out of family loyalty, even if they did not yet believe in his cause. Muhammad's position in Mecca became hopeless when his wife Khadija and uncle Abu Talib died in quick succession. In 622 the local rulers of Mecca forced Muhammad and his small band of followers to leave the city. Muhammad accepted an invitation to settle in the oasis of Yathrib, located some eleven days (280 miles) north by camel, for the oasis had been nearly torn apart by wars between the clans, of which many were Jewish. Muhammad's hegira from Mecca marks the beginning of a new polity. For the first time in Arabia members of a community were bound together not by the traditional ties of clan and tribe but by their shared belief in the one true God. Later believers, looking back on this event, recognized its seminal importance by designating it as the first year of their new era. In further recognition of this great event, the oasis of Yathrib came to be called Medina, "the city [of the Prophet]." Muhammad, surrounded by his followers, lived in Medina for ten years, slowly winning over converts. Muhammad made repeated attempts to attract the Jews to his cause, for example, he directed that believers worship like the Jews in the direction of Jerusalem. Ultimately these attempts failed, and henceforth Muslims prayed in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. Muhammad's native town, which had long been a center of paganism, thereby became the center of the true religion, the focal point of the believers' daily prayer, and eventually the object of their annual pilgrimage. Raiding and warfare were the primary economic activities of the new co |
Which country's flag contains the outline of the country? | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the |
Which singer was born with the forenames George Ivan? | Van Morrison - Biography - IMDb Van Morrison Biography Showing all 57 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (12) | Trivia (14) | Personal Quotes (25) Overview (3) 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (1) Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland as George Ivan Morrison. He has been married to Michelle Rocca since 2006. They have two children. He was previously married to Janet (Planet) Minto. Spouse (2) Frequently supports other artists, who shares the stage of singers in his concerts Smoky, gravelly voice Blazer with an unbuttoned top shirt (and occasionally scarves) His lengthy, loosely connected, spiritually-inspired musical journey Gravelly-burnished voice Frequently wore blazers with a shirt unbuttoned Trivia (14) He has a daughter, Shana, with Janet. 1993: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Was a member of the 1960s group Them . He was voted the 42nd Greatest Artist in Rock 'n' Roll by Rolling Stone. Is First Lady Laura Bush 's favorite singer. Was invited to sing at President George W. Bush 's inauguration, but declined. 1994: Winner of the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution. January 2006: Daughter Aibbe Rocca Morrison born. Mother is his long-term partner, Michelle Rocca . 2003: Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He moved briefly to Woodstock, New York in the late 1960s, not because it was a hotbed of the hippie/counterculture movement, but to live near his idol, Bob Dylan , who had lived in that area for 3 years before the famous music festival was held there. However, the Irish songsmith was reportedly too shy to actually approach Dylan at that time. The two classic rock idols later co-headlined a tour together. He was awarded the OBE (OFficer of the Order of the British Empire) before being awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the Music Industry and to Tourism in Northern Ireland. He lives in Down, Northern Ireland. Lifelong friend of Bob Dylan . He is widely known to be a very private man. Personal Quotes (25) Music is spiritual. The music business is not. I'd go so far as to say that some of the people who talk about me are actually mentally unstable. I don't really have a hero. I don't even believe in them. To me, a hero is something out of a comic - Batman, maybe! I don't relate to all this any differently than if I was a clerk. I wouldn't be telling some guy from a magazine what I did when I went home, so why should I in this business. [on false claims placed on web site by hackers about a 4th child being born to him at 64 by Gigi Lee] For the avoidance of all doubt and in the interests of clarity, I am very happily married to Michelle Morrison with whom I have two wonderful children. I played trumpet and jazz guitar and piano. In about 1933 through to about 1947. We did shows in the army, ENSA saw us and offered us 20 pounds a week when we got demobbed. So we became the rage of Italy, went round for two years. Then we came back here and nothing happened, so I just dropped it, worked in a bar and became a scriptwriter. In order to win, you must be prepared to lose sometime. And leave one or two cards showing. There have been many lies put out about me and this finally states my position. I have never joined any organization, nor plan to. I am not affiliated to any guru, don't subscribe to any method and for those people who don't know what a guru is, I don't have a teacher either. [on the artists he grew up listening]: If it weren't for guys like Ray and Solomon, I wouldn't be where I am today. Those guys were the inspiration that got me going. If it wasn't for that kind of music, I couldn't do what I'm doing now. [If he disliked pop music]: It's just never been my music, because I've always heard the real stuff, y'know? I grew up in a household where I heard all the real music, so when I heard pop I didn't have to rush out... I loved Little Richard and Fats Domino and that, but I had the background of hearing this other music since I was three! S |
Gary Lightbody is the lead singer with which band? | Gary Lightbody | Game of Thrones Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia " Walk of Punishment " Gary Lightbody with producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss in Belfast. Gary Lightbody (born 15 June 1976) is a Northern Irish singer, musician and songwriter. Since 1994 he has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in the band Snow Patrol . He is credited with writing " Chasing Cars ", their biggest-selling and most famous song. On 23 July 2012, Lightbody announced via Facebook that he was cameoing in the third season of Game of Thrones , including a picture of himself in costume [1] . He told fans it was not a particularly large or notable role. Lightbody had previously revealed himself to be a huge fan of the series, hanging out with some of the actors in Belfast and even engaging in a Twitter dispute with a BBC Radio 1 DJ over spoilers for the series. He played the Bolton soldier who sings "The Bear and the Maiden Fair". Contents |
Which member of the 2009 Team GB won this year's Milan-San Remo cycle race? | Mark Cavendish | Riders | Cyclingnews.com Mark Cavendish 3 stages wins, Vuelta a España 2010 1st Milan-San Remo 2009 1st Scheleprijs 2007, 2008, 2011 1st Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne 2012, 2015 1st National Road Race Champion 2013 1st Ster ZLM Toer 2012 1st Tour of Qatar 2013, 2016 1st Dubai Tour 2015 1st Points competition, Vuelta a España 2010 1st Points competition, Tour de France 2011 1st Points competition, Giro d'Italia 2013 2nd Points competition, Tour de France 2009, 2010 2012 It will be hard for Mark Cavendish to top his 2011 season, winning the green jersey in the Tour de France and the rainbow stripes of World Champion – but Cavendish has big dreams, and they’re centred around July, riding the Tour de France and then the Olympic road race in London. Not that the rest of the peloton will be making it easy for him – and it will be interesting to see whether the move from HTC to Sky will affect his racing. Whatever happens, there are sure to be the usual fireworks! 1st Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne 1st Stages 2, 18 & 20 Tour de France 1st Stages 2, 5 & 13 Giro d'Italia 1st Stages 3, 4 & 8 Tour of Britain 1st Stages 3 & 5 Tour of Qatar 1st Stage 2 Tirreno–Adriatico 1st Stage 6 Danmark Rundt 1st Ster ZLM Toer 2011 It was a huge year for Cavendish – his three stage wins at the Giro d’Italia and his win at Scheldeprijs were all just a warm-up for his big campaign to finally win the Points jersey at the Tour de France – and despite fears that the changes to the competition would rule him out of it, he won the jersey in fine style, taking five stage wins in the process, and bringing his total number of Tour victories to twenty. That could be seen as enough for most riders – but Cav was determined to go one better, and with the World Championships course perfectly suited to his skills, and Team GB taking the lead for most of the race, he was perfectly set up to become a World Champion for the third time, adding the Road jersey to his two track titles. 1st Road World Championships 1st Stages 1, 10 & 12, Giro d’Italia 1st Scheldeprijs 2010 The year started badly for Cavendish , after complications from dental surgery impacted on his riding, and was followed by controversies in Stage 2 of the Tour de Romandie, Stage 4 of the Tour de Suisse and the first stage of the Tour de France . But although he didn’t meet his goals of the Green Jersey and the World Champion title, his results more than made up for the rest of the year, and his Vuelta wins meant he had won stages in every Grand Tour. 2nd Points competition, Tour de France 1st Stages 5, 6,11,18 & 20, Tour de France 1st Points competition, Vuelta a España 1st Stages 1, 12, 13 & 18, Vuelta a España Stages wins in the Tour of California, Tour de Romandie& Volta a Catalunya 2009 Cavendish’s win in Milan-San Remo, sprinting to beat Heinrich Haussler right on the line, answered anyone who thought he couldn’t make it over mountains. Other highlights included his six wins at the Tour de France, four at the Giro d’Italia, and becoming the first British rider to ever wear the Giro’s magliarosa. 2nd Points competition, Tour de France 1st Stages 2, 3, 10, 11, 19, 21, Tour de France 1st Stages 1, 9, 11, 13, Giro d’Italia Stage 2 in Maglia Rosa, Giro d’Italia 1st Milan San Remo Stages wins in the Tour of California, Tour de Suisse &Tirreno-Adriatico 2008 After starting the year winning the Madison World Champion jersey with Bradley Wiggins, Cavendish went on to show what he was capable of on the road, winning his first Grand Tour stages in the Giro d’Italia and four stage at the Tour de France. He left the Tour early to race the Madison in the Olympics, but was disappointed to finish ninth. 1st Stages 5, 8,12,13 Tour de France 1st Stages 4 and 13, Giro d’italia 1st Scheldeprijs 1st Madison, Track World Championships 9th Madison, Olympic Games 2007 Cavendish’s first road season as a pro included 11 wins, including Scheldeprijs and two stages of the Volta a Catalunya, but crashes in the tour de France meant he couldn’t show what he was capable of, and he abandoned on stage 8. 1st Scheldeprijs |
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Great Britain was given which strategic possession in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht? | Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between Spain and Great Britain - Wikisource, the free online library Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between Spain and Great Britain From Wikisource ← Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between France and Great Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between Spain and Great Britain (1713) By the treaties' provisions, the Louis XIV's grandson Philippe, duc d'Anjou was recognized as King of Spain (as Felipe V), thus confirming the succession as stipulated in the will of the late King Carlos II. However, Philippe was compelled to renounce for himself and his descendants any right to the French throne, despite some doubts as to the lawfulness of such an act. In similar fashion various French princelings, including most notably the Duc de Berri (Louis XIV's youngest grandson) and the duc d'Orléans (his nephew), renounced for themselves and their descendents any claim to the Spanish throne. Spain's European empire was also divided up: Savoy received Sicily and parts of the Duchy of Milan, while Charles VI (the Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria), received the Spanish Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples, Sardinia, and the bulk of the Duchy of Milan. In addition, Spain ceded Gibraltar and Minorca to Great Britain and agreed to give to the British the Asiento, a valuable monopoly slave-trading contract. — Excerpted from Treaty of Utrecht on Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia. Source: 'A Collection of Treaties Between Great Britain and Other Powers, George Chalmers, Printed for J. Stockdale, 1790. 261976Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between Spain and Great Britain1713 Contents 28 The Second Separate Article Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the Most Serene and Most Potent Princess Anne, by the Grace of God, Queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. and the Most Serene and Most Potent Prince Philip the Fifth, the Catholic King of Spain, concluded at Utrecht the 2/13 Day of July, 1713. ANNE, by the grace of God, Queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. To all and singular to whom these presents shall come, greeting. Whereas a certain treaty of peace and friendship, between us and our good brother Philip the Fifth, Catholic King of Spain, was concluded and signed at Utrecht the 2/13 day of this present month, by our ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiaries, who were provided on each part with sufficient authority, in the form and words following: Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of all things, after a most grievous war, which for so many years has laid desolate almost the whole Christian world with blood and slaughter, of his divine clemency to dispose the minds of the Princes engaged in the dispute to the thoughts of peace and concord, after they had been so long inflamed with the rage and fury of arms: and whereas the Most Serene and Most Mighty Lady Anne, by the grace of God, Queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, &c. and the Most Serene and Most Mighty Prince Philip the Fifth, by the grace of God, Catholic King of Spain, &c. wish for nothing more heartily, and endeavour nothing more earnestly, than that the ancient bonds of alliance and friendship between the British and Spanish nations should not only be renewed, but also more strongly knit together by fresh engagements of amity and interest on both sides, and transmitted indissoluble to all posterity; in order at last to finish happily so wholesome and so very desirable a work, they have nominated on each side their ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiaries, and have instructed them with sufficient orders; that is to say, the Queen of Great Britain on her part, the Right Reverend John, by divine permission, Bishop of Bristol, keeper of the privy seal of England, privy counsellor to her Royal Majesty, dean of Windsor, and register of the most noble Order of the Garter; and the most noble, most illustrious, and most excellent Lord Thomas Earl of Strafford, Viscount Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse, and of Stainebor |
By what name is the flower Campanula better known? | Bellflower Bellflower Campanula Romantic, usually bobbing, often blue bellflowers are classic cottage garden plants. Tall types look like something straight out of a fairy tale garden, while ground-hugging types are good in rock gardens, more formal gardens, and many other situations. Most are perennial, but a notable exception is Canterbury bells, a stately biennial (it takes two years to bloom). Flowers come in blue, purple, white, or pink. Shown above: Campanula carpatica Oops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later. Oops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later. Share your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. Under 6 inches to 3 feet Width: more varieties for Bellflower 'Birch Hybrid' campanula Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' is a groundcover that bears 1-inch-long fluted lavender-blue flowers from late spring through late summer if deadheaded. It makes a great rock garden plant. Zones 4-7 Blue Canterbury bells Campanula medium 'Caerulea' is an old-fashioned cottage-garden biennial that sends up towering spikes of clear blue flowers. Zones 5-8 Campanula raddeana Campanula raddeana grows 1 foot tall and produces 1-inch-diameter bell-shape flowers midsummer. Zones 5-8 Clustered bellflower Campanula glomerata sports tight clusters of purple blooms on 2-foot-tall stalks in early summer. It quickly spreads to form a large mat. Zones 3-8 Dalmation bellflower Campanula portenschlagiana is a tidy little groundcover or rock-garden plant that grows 4-8 inches tall and 2 feet wide. Violet-blue blooms adorn the plant in late spring to early summer. Zones 4-7 'Elizabeth' hybrid bellflower Campanula 'Elizabeth', sometimes called Korean bellflower (Campanula takesimana), is an upright clump-former that grows 2 feet tall. It produces drooping pale pink flowers in summer. Zones 5-8 Peach-leaf bellflower Campanula persicifolia grows a foot tall and wide with fine foliage. In early summer it sends up wiry stems with violet, blue-violet, pink, or white flowers. Zones 3-8 'Pearl Light Blue' Carpathian bellflower Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Light Blue' has 2-inch-wide, cup-shape flowers that are light blue with a white center. It reblooms all summer if deadheaded regularly. Zones 4-7 'Pink Octopus' campanula Campanula 'Pink Octopus' has unique flowers that look like a creature from the depths of the sea or outer space. Flowers with straplike pink petals rise a foot above the foliage on plants that spread to 18 inches wide. Zones 5-8 'Sarastro' bellflower Campanula 'Sarastro' is completely covered in long, bell-shape, deep purple flowers on 18-inch-tall stems in early summer. It reblooms throughout the summer if faded flowers stalks are removed. It spreads to form a large clump. Zones 4-8 Serbian bellflower Campanula poscharskyana grows 4-8 inches tall and produces flaring lilac-blue flowers in late spring and early summer. It's perfect for growing in walls or between flagstones. Zones 4-7 White Canterbury bells Foxglove The tall spires of a stand of foxglove, rising up in the garden in early summer, is a sight to behold. Most are biennials, that is, they need two years to bloom and then die in the fall. But if you can get a stand going, they'll reseed so prolifically it will seem they're perennials.To be successful with foxgloves, they must have rich, moist, well-drained soil and light shade, especially in the afternoon. (They'll do fine in full sun in the northern third of the country.) These tall plants also need to be out of any wind. Plants may rebloom if deadheaded after the first flush of bloom. Phlox Phlox are one of those bounteous summer flowers any large sunny flowerbed or border shouldn't be without. There are several different kinds of phlox. Garden and meadow phlox produce large panicles of fragrant flowers in a wide assortment of colors. They also add height, heft, and charm to a border. Low-growing wild Sweet William, moss pinks, and creeping phlox are effective as ground covers, at the front of the border, and as rock and wild garden plants, especially in light shade. These native gems ha |
Gaberone is the capital of which African state? | Google Map of Gaborone, Botswana - Nations Online Project ___ Satellite View and Map of the City of Gaborone, Botswana About Gaborone Satellite view is showing Gaborone, largest city and the national capital of Botswana . The city is located in a valley between Kgale and Oodi hills, on the Notwane River, about 10 km north of the South African border in the south eastern corner of Botswana, 260 km north west of Pretoria (see: Map of Botswana ). Gaborone is one of Africa's five planned capital cities. 230,000 people live in the city of Gaborone (2011), that's more than10 % of the country's population . Spoken languages are English and Tswana (national). The city is Botswana's main hub, all major companies and institutions reside in Gaborone, as well as the Botswana Stock Exchange. The map shows a city map of Gaborone with expressways, main roads and streets, zoom out to find the location of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport ( IATA code : GBE), 13.4 km (8.3 mi) by road (via Nelson Mandela Drive and Airport Road) north of the city. To find a location use the form below. To view just the map, click on the "Map" button. Just zoom in (+) to see Botswana's National Assembly at State House Drive. |
David Clayton Thomas was the lead singer with which 1960's formed rock band? | David Clayton-Thomas | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic David Clayton-Thomas Biography by John Bush The lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears' most popular incarnation was born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, in 1941, the son of a Canadian soldier who served in World War II. David Clayton-Thomas… |
Who wrote the poem 'The Eve of St. Agnes'? | The Eve of St. Agnes The Eve of St. Agnes Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Summary The setting is a medieval castle, the time is January 20, the eve of the Feast of St. Agnes. Madeline, the daughter of the lord of the castle, is looking forward to midnight, for she has been assured by "old dames" that, if she performs certain rites, she will have a magical vision of her lover at midnight in her dreams. Madeline believes in this old superstition and prepares to do all that is required, such as going supperless to bed. On this same evening, Porphyro, who is in love with Madeline and whom she loves, manages to get into the castle unobserved. Madeline's family regards Porphyro as an enemy whom they are ready to kill on sight. The presence of many guests in the castle helps make it possible for Porphyro to escape notice. By chance he meets Madeline's old nurse, Angela, who is his friend; she tells him of Madeline's quaint superstition. At once the idea of making Madeline's belief become reality by his presence in her bedroom at midnight flashes into his mind. He assures Angela that he means no harm and she reluctantly agrees to help him. She leads him to Madeline's chamber where he hides in a closet. Madeline soon enters and, her mind filled with the thought of the wonderful vision she will soon have, goes to bed and falls asleep. The ritual she has performed produces the expected result; her sleep becomes the sleep of enchantment and Porphyro, looking as if immortalized, fills her dreams. After Madeline falls asleep, Porphyro leaves the closet and approaches her bed in order to awaken her. His whispering does not stir her; her sleep is "a midnight charm / Impossible to melt as iced stream." He picks up her lute and plays it close to her ear. Suddenly her eyes open wide but she remains in the grip of the magic spell. Then "there was a painful change, that nigh expell'd / The blisses of her dream so pure and deep." She now sees Porphyro, not immortal as in her dream, but in his ordinary mortality. The contrast is so great that Madeline even thinks that the human Porphyro is on the point of death. She wants her visionary Porphyro back again. Her wish is granted; the operations of magic are powerful enough to enable Porphyro, "beyond a mortal man impassion'd far," to enter her dream vision and there they are united in a mystic marriage. When the magic visionary state comes to an end, Madeline expresses her fear that Porphyro will abandon her, "a deceived thing; — / A dove forlorn and lost with sick unpruned wing." Porphyro, who now addresses her as his bride, urges her to leave the castle with him. "Awake! arise! my love, and fearless be, / For o'er the southern moors I have a home for thee." The two leave the castle undetected and go out into the storm. That night the baron and all his guests have bad dreams, and Angela and the old Beadsman both die. Analysis In The Eve of St. Agnes, Keats uses the metrical romance or narrative verse form cultivated extensively by medieval poets and revived by the romantic poets. Scott and Byron became the most popular writers of verse narrative. Keats' metrical pattern is the iambic nine-line Spenserian stanza that earlier poets had found suitable for descriptive and meditative poetry. Because of its length and slow movement, the Spenserian stanza is not well adapted to the demands of narrative verse. It inhibits rapidity of pace, and the concluding iambic hexameter line, as one critic has remarked, creates the effect of throwing out an anchor at the end of every stanza. Keats clearly was not very interested in writing lively narrative in The Eve of St. Agnes. The story is trifling and the characters are of no great interest. Porphyro is an idealized knight who will face any danger whatsoever to see his lady love, and Madeline is reduced to an exquisitely lovely and loving young lady. Keats is interested in celebrating romantic love; romantic love is literally a heavenly experience, and for its culmination Keats puts his lovers temporarily in a heaven that is realized through ma |
The ship that brought 'Dracula' to England docked in which English town? | SparkNotes: Dracula: Chapters V–VII Chapters V–VII Chapters V–VII, page 2 page 1 of 3 Summary: Chapter V Chapter V consists of several letters and a diary entry. In England, Mina Murray and her friend, Lucy Westenra, exchange letters about their respective romances. Mina is an assistant schoolmistress whose desire to be useful to her future husband has led her to study shorthand and typewriting. She happily reports that her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, has written that he is on his way home. Lucy replies with tales of her own marriage prospects. She has entertained proposals from several men, including Dr. John Seward—the director of a lunatic asylum in London—and a rich American named Quincey Morris. Her heart, however, belongs to a gentleman named Arthur Holmwood, whose proposal she has accepted. The women’s correspondence is followed by a diary entry, on phonograph, by Dr. Seward. The doctor admits his unhappiness at Lucy’s rebuff, but occupies himself with an interesting new patient, a man named Renfield. Following this entry is a congratulatory letter from Quincey Morris to Arthur Holmwood. Summary: Chapter VI In her journal, Mina describes her visit with Lucy in the picturesque town of Whitby, on the northeast coast of England, and the ruined abbey there that is reputed to be haunted. Mr. Swales, an elderly resident who befriends the two girls and tells them stories about the town, scoffs at such legends. Mr. Swales asserts that most of the graves in the Whitby churchyard are empty, as their supposed occupants were lost at sea. After Swales departs, Mina listens to Lucy’s wedding plans and notes sadly that she has not heard from Jonathan for a month. John Seward continues to report the curious case of Renfield in his diary. The patient has the curious habit of consuming living creatures. He uses sugar to trap flies, uses flies to trap spiders, and uses spiders to trap sparrows. He delights as one creature consumes another and believes that he himself draws strength by eating these creatures. Seward classifies Renfield as a “zoöphagous”—or life-eating—maniac who desires to “absorb as many lives as he can.” Meanwhile, Mina expresses anxiety over her missing fiancé and over Lucy, who has begun to sleepwalk during the night. Although she seems healthy, Lucy exhibits an “odd concentration” that Mina does not understand. While out walking one day, Mina encounters Mr. Swales, who tells her that he senses his own death is likely not far off. He assures her that he is not afraid of dying and that death is “all that we can rightly depend on.” Mina and Mr. Swales see a ship drifting about offshore as if no one were at the helm. Guessing the vessel to be “Russian, by the look of her,” Mr. Swales assures Mina that they will surely hear more about it. Summary: Chapter VII Two newspaper clippings indicate that the ship Mina and Mr. Swales have seen, a vessel called the Demeter, later washes up on the shore at Whitby during a terrific storm. Its crew is nowhere to be found, while its captain, dead and clasping a crucifix, is discovered tied to the wheel. When the ship runs aground, a huge dog leaps from the hold and disappears into the countryside. The Demeter’s only cargo is a number of large wooden boxes, which are delivered to a Whitby solicitor. 1 |
Who was the unlikely European correspondent of The New York Tribune in 1853? | Articles by Karl Marx in The New York Daily Tribune, 1852-61 Result of the Elections (M) Sep 11 Movements of Mazzini and Kossuth.— League with Louis Napoleon.— Palmerston (M) Oct 19 Pauperism and Free Trade.— The Approaching Commercial Crisis (M) Nov 01 Political Consequences of the Commericial Excitement (M) Nov 02 Political Parties and Prospects (M) Nov 29 Attempts to Form a New Opposition Party (M) Nov 25 Kossuth, Mazzini, and Louis Napoleon (M) Dec 01 The Late Trial at Cologne (E) Dec 22 Parliament.— Vote of November 26.— Disraeli’s Budget (M) Dec 28 A Reply to Kossuth’s "Secretary" (M) Jan 04 The Defeat of the Ministry (M) Jan 06 A Superannuated Administration.— Prospects of the Coalition Ministry, &c (M) Jan 28 Political Prospects.— Commercial Prosperity.— Case of Starvation (M) Feb 02 The Western Powers and Turkey (M) Jan 28 The Last Battle in Europe (E) Feb 08 The Fighting in the East.— Finances of Austria and France.— Fortification of Constantinople (M) Feb 08 The Czar’s Views.— Prince Albert (M) Feb 11 Fortification of Constantinople.— Denmark’s Neutrality.— Composition of British Parliament.— Crop Failure in Europe (ME) Feb 16 Count Orlov’s Mission.— Russian Finances During the War (M) Feb 20 Blue Books.— Parliamentary Debates on February 6.— Count Orlov’s Mission.— Operations of the Allied Fleet.— The Irish Brigade .— Concerning the Convocation of the Labor Parliament (M) Feb 21 Russian Diplomacy.— The Blue Book on the Eastern Question.— Montenegro (M) Feb 27 The War Question in Europe (Marx & Engels) Mar 6 Declaration of the Prussian Cabinet. - Napoleon’s Plans.-Prussia’s Policy (M) Mar 9 Debates in Parliament (M) Mar 9 Parliamentary Debates of February 22.-Pozzo di Borgo’s Dispatch .-The Policy of the Western Powers (M) Mar 13 English and French War Plans.-Greek Insurrection.- Spain.-China (M) Mar 18 The War.-Debate in Parliament (M) Jul 10 The Insurrection at Madrid.-The Austro-Turkish Treaty.-Moldavia and Wallachia (M) Jul 19 The War on the Danube (Engels) Jul 25 The Details of the Insurrection at Madrid.-The Austro-Prussian Summons.-The New Austrian Loan.-Wallachia (M) Jul 21 Excitement in Italy.-The Events in Spain.-The Position of the German States.-British Magistrates (M) Jul 28 Aug 1 A Congress at Vienna.-The Austrian Loan.- Proclamations of Duke and O’Donnell.-The Ministerial Crisis in Britain (M) Aug 3 The Spanish Revolution.-Greece and Turkey (M) Aug 4 The War Debates in Parliament (M) Aug 7 The Policy of Austria.-The War Debates in the House of Commons (M) Aug 9 |
Which pair of British aviators made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic in 1919? | June 15, 1919: First Nonstop Flight Crosses Atlantic | WIRED June 15, 1919: First Nonstop Flight Crosses Atlantic subscribe 6 months for $5 - plus a FREE Portable Phone Charger. Author: Jason Paur. Jason Paur Date of Publication: 06.15.10. Time of Publication: 12:00 am. 12:00 am June 15, 1919: First Nonstop Flight Crosses Atlantic 1919: John Alcock and Arthur Brown land their Vickers Vimy airplane in a bog in Clifden, Ireland, marking the end of the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic. It’s a good bet to win a drink at a bar: “Do you know who was the first person to fly across the Atlantic in an airplane, nonstop?” Most takers think it’s Charles Lindbergh. But the true answer is the kind of knowledge only the most die-hard aviation geeks would know: Alcock and Brown. In 1913, the British newspaper the Daily Mail offered a prize of 10,000 pounds sterling (about $1.1 million in today’s money) to the first aviator to cross the Atlantic. But World War I intervened the following year before anybody could make an attempt, and the competition was suspended. In reality, it was unlikely anybody could have made the crossing in 1913. But by the end of the war, aviation technology had improved significantly. In late 1918, the competition to fly across the Atlantic resumed and stipulated the flight must be made in less than 72 hours. With fighting still fresh in the minds of the British, a new rule prevented teams of “enemy origin” to enter. By the spring of 1919, several teams had gathered in St. Johns, Newfoundland, vying to be the first to cross the Atlantic and collect the prize. There were so many teams that Alcock and Brown had a difficult time finding a suitable field they could use as a runway for their flight. There were no airports in the area. The Vickers Vimy airplane they had prepared for the attempt back in England was still en route by steamship, and other teams had already set up camp at the best locations. The Vickers Vimy was a large airplane for the time. The twin engine bomber was developed for use in World War I, but it wasn’t ready until after the war had ended, and it never saw combat over Europe. With a wingspan of more than 67 feet, the biplane was powered by a pair of 12-cylinder Rolls-Royce engines producing 360 horsepower each. The airplane used for the record-setting attempt was modified by removing the bomb racks and adding extra fuel tanks, so it could carry 865 gallons for the flight. The pilot and navigator sat in an open cockpit at the front of the airplane. By mid-May, one of the rival teams had flown nearly 20 hours east across the ocean before engine troubles forced the crew to ditch at sea. Fortunately, the plane crashed near a ship that was able to rescue the two-man crew. Another attempt at the prize ended in a crash before the airplane was even able to get airborne. The Vickers Vimy arrived in Newfoundland on May 26. Two teams had failed to make the crossing, and the prize was still up for grabs, as was some good real estate for a suitable runway. The team was allowed to use a small field to assemble the airplane, but it was not long enough for the heavily fuel-laden airplane to take off. The Vimy arrived in 13 crates and was assembled in a large canvas tent in just two weeks. At the same time the airplane was being assembled, Alcock had found a suitable takeoff field. Groups of people worked to clear rocks and fill ditches to make it smooth enough for use as a runway. After a few days waiting out bad weather, the decision was made to fuel the airplane at its new field and make an attempt for the first nonstop crossing of the Atlantic. (A U.S. Navy Curtiss seaplane had flown from Newfoundland to Portugal in May, after a 10-day stop in the Azores.) After a few last-minute repairs to fix a broken landing gear that failed under the weight of the fuel, Alcock and Brown lifted off from Lester’s Field on the afternoon of June 14. Brown radioed the message, “All well and started,” to announce they had begun their journey. Unfortunately, it would be the first and last radio message the crew would |
In which city were the American shows 'Ally McBeal' and 'St. Elsewhere' set? | 1000+ images about TV Shows Shot In Boston on Pinterest | Boston, Tv series and Ally mcbeal Forward Two guys and a girl 'Two guys and a girl,' originally titled 'Two guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place,' followed three twenty-somethings (Ryan Reynolds, Traylor Howard and Richard Ruccolo) who shared a Boston apartment and hung around (and worked) at a pizza place. See More |
The 'Eduskunta' is the name given to the national parliament of which European country? | EUROPP – The European Parliament elections in Finland are unlikely to see a significant swing in support toward the Eurosceptic Finns Party Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) With Finland due to hold parliamentary elections in 2015, the European elections in May will be viewed as an indicator of where the major parties stand with the electorate. Tapio Raunio gives an overview of the campaign, noting that European Parliament (EP) elections in Finland are traditionally highly ‘candidate centred’ due to the use of open party lists. Nevertheless one of the main areas of interest in the campaign is the performance of the Eurosceptic ‘Finns Party’, who had a breakthrough in the last parliamentary elections in 2011. He writes that while the Finns Party are still holding firm in the polls, the fact that their charismatic leader, Timo Soini, is not standing for an EP seat leaves them without a much needed leading candidate in the election. Finnish integration policy can be characterised as flexible and constructive and has sought to consolidate Finland’s position in the inner core of the EU. Consecutive governments have constantly underlined the importance of being present where decisions that concern Finland are taken. According to the political elite, national interests can be best pursued through active and constructive participation in EU decision-making. Underlying this stance is a conviction that a strong and efficient EU can best protect the rights and interests of smaller member states, as intergovernmental processes tend to favour the larger member states. Finland used to have a relatively broad consensus about Europe among its political parties. However, in the run-up to the 2011 Eduskunta (the unicameral national parliament) elections, the problems affecting the Eurozone triggered heated debates about the EU – or more precisely the role of Finland in the bailout measures – which became the main campaign issue. The election result was nothing short of extraordinary, producing major changes in the national party system and attracting considerable international media attention. As shown in Table 1 below, the Eurosceptic and populist The Finns Party (previously known as True Finns) won 19.1 per cent of the votes, a staggering increase of 15 per cent from the 2007 elections and the largest ever increase in support achieved by a single party in Eduskunta elections. All the other parties represented in the Eduskunta lost votes. The election campaign also affected national EU policy. Since entering office in June 2011, the ‘six pack’ cabinet led by the National Coalition has taken a tougher stance on EU negotiations. The government has demanded bilateral guarantees for its bailout payments; attempted, on its own, to reject the 85 per cent decision-making majority needed in the European Stability Mechanism, demanding unanimity instead, and blocked, together with the Netherlands, the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area. Table 1: Vote share and seats in 2011 Finnish Parliamentary elections and change from 2007 elections Note: The Åland Coalition, which represents the Åland Islands , is not shown in the table above. The islands have a single seat in the Finnish parliament which the Åland coalition has held in every election since 1948. Whether this signals a more long-term change to national integration policy remains to be seen, but at least for now the government is under considerable domestic pressure not to make too many concessions in Brussels. More broadly, it appears that the emphasis on national interests and the role of smaller member states has become more pronounced in Finland in recent years. The success of The Finns Party has clearly pushed the remaining political parties in the direction of more cautious EU policies. Influence of the electoral system on European Parliament elections Finnish European Parliament (EP) elections are strongly influenced by the open list candidate-centred system, with the programmes and discourses of political parties overshadowed by the campaigns of individua |
In which city is the American t.v. show 'ER' set? | City of Chicago :: TV Shows by Year Other City, County & State Agencies Departments 311 City Services Administrative Hearings Animal Care & Control Aviation Budget & Management Buildings Bus. Affairs & Consumer Protection City of Chicago TV Cultural Affairs & Special Events Emergency Mgmt & Communications Ethics Family & Support Services Finance Fire Fleet and Facility Management Human Relations Human Resources Independent Police Review Authority Innovation & Technology Inspector General's Office Law |
Running form the lower back down through the leg, which is the longest nerve in the human body? | Sciatic Nerve Anatomy Video Video Transcript The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back through the back of the leg, and down to the toes. The sciatic nerve starts as a collection of nerve fibers in the lower spine. These nerve fibers, or roots, exit the spinal canal through a number of openings in the bones at each level of the lower spine called foramen. These lumbar nerve roots then combine to form one large nerve. The sciatic nerve is about as thick as a man's thumb at its largest point. The sciatic nerve travels through an opening in the pelvis called the greater sciatic foramen, and typically runs below the piriformis muscle. This is why piriformis muscle problems or spasm can lead to leg pain sciatica symptoms. The sciatic nerve then travels down the back of the upper thigh. Above the back of the knee, the sciatic nerve divides into two nerves, the tibial and the common peroneal nerve, both of which serve the lower leg and foot. Certain conditions in the lower back can irritate the sciatic nerve, causing pain to radiate along the nerve. These symptoms are called sciatica , or lumbar radiculopathy. The complex anatomy of the sciatic nerve means that symptoms of sciatica vary depending on where this irritation occurs. Editor's Top Picks |
The 'Vouli' is the name given to the parliament of which European country? | GREEK PARLIAMENT All Publications THE HELLENIC PARLIAMENT The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament (MPs). In the current composition the Parliament consists of 300 MPs, elected at the last general elections of September 20th, 2015. Speaker of the Parliament is currently for the 17th Parliamentary Term, Mr Nikolaos Voutsis elected with SYRIZA (Coalition of the Radical Left). The Speaker presides over parliamentary sittings, is in charge of parliamentary functions and represents Parliament in international parliamentary organizations and bilateral inter-parliamentary sittings. Ηe is in charge of all Hellenic Parliament directorates, departments and divisions and coordinates their work and activities. Virtual tour INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The institutional role of the Parliament in shaping Greek foreign policy is acknowledged in a series of Constitutional articles and clauses as well as in its Standing Orders. Hellenic Parliament steadily promotes stronger links with other EU national parliaments and the European Parliament (EP). Given this framework, the Parliament is actively involved in meetings between EU national parliaments and the EP, exchanges views on significant European affairs and acquaints the aforementioned parliaments with its views. Parliament capitalizes on parliamentary diplomacy for building ‘bridges’ in favor of stronger cooperation between people, bringing the people closer together and encouraging an exchange of views and ideas while forging ties of friendship and promoting the image of Greece abroad. |
Who was the first woman to fly solo across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans? | Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Famous Female Aviator Studio headshot portrait of American aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight, wearing a leather jacket. (circa 1932). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Dani Alexis Ryskamp, Contributing Writer Updated November 02, 2015. Who Was Amelia Earhart? As a pilot, Amelia Earhart set many world flying records. She became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to make a solo flight across both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Earhart also set several height and speed records in an airplane. Despite all these records, Amelia Earhart is perhaps best remembered for her mysterious disappearance, which has become one of the enduring mysteries of the 20th century. While attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world, she disappeared on July 2, 1937 while heading toward Howland's Island. Dates: July 24, 1897 -- July 2, 1937(?) Also Known As: Amelia Mary Earhart, Lady Lindy Amelia Earhart’s Childhood Amelia Mary Earhart was born in her maternal grandparents’ home in Atchison, Kansas, on July 24, 1897 to Amy and Edwin Earhart. Although Edwin was a lawyer, he never earned the approval of Amy’s parents, Judge Alfred Otis and his wife, Amelia. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World In 1899, two-and-a-half years after Amelia’s birth, Edwin and Amy welcomed another daughter, Grace Muriel, into the world. Amelia Earhart spent much of her early childhood living with her Otis grandparents in Atchison during the school months and then spending her summers with her parents. Earhart’s early life was filled with outdoor adventures combined with the etiquette lessons expected of upper-middle-class girls of her day. Amelia (known as “Millie” in her youth) and her sister Grace Muriel (known as “Pidge”) loved to play together, especially outdoors. After visiting the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904 , Amelia decided she wanted to build her own mini roller coaster in her backyard. Enlisting Pidge to help, the two built a homemade roller coaster on the roof of the tool shed, using planks, a wooden box, and lard for grease. Amelia took the first ride, which ended with a crash and some bruises – but she loved it. By 1908, Edwin Earhart had closed his private law firm and was working as a lawyer for a railroad in Des Moines, Iowa; thus, it was time for Amelia to move back in with her parents. That same year, her parents took her to the Iowa State Fair where 10-year-old Amelia saw an airplane for the very first time. Surprisingly, the airplane didn’t interest her. Problems at Home At first, life in Des Moines seemed to be going well for the Earhart family; however, it soon became obvious that Edwin had started to heavily drink alcohol. When his alcoholism got worse, Edwin eventually lost his job in Iowa and had trouble finding another. In 1915, with the promise of a job with the Great Northern Railway in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Earhart family packed up their belongings and moved. However, the job fell through once they got there. Tired of her husband’s alcoholism and the family’s increasing money troubles, Amy Earhart moved herself and her daughters to Chicago, leaving their father behind in Minnesota. Edwin and Amy eventually divorced in 1924. Due to her family’s frequent moves, Amelia Earhart switched high schools six times, making it hard for her to make or keep friends during her teen years. She did well in her classes, but preferred sports. She graduated from Chicago’s Hyde Park High School in 1916 and is listed in the school’s yearbook as “the girl in brown who walks alone.” Later in life, however, she was known for her friendly and outgoing nature. After high school, Earhart went to the Ogontz School in Philadelphia, but she soon dropped out to become a nurse for returning World War I soldiers and for victims of the influenza epidemic of 1918 . First Flights It wasn’t until 1920, when Earhart was 23 years old, that she developed an interest in airplanes. Whil |
What is the name of the small sponge cake soaked in Rum and syrup said to have been invented by King Stanislaus of Poland? | Cake Talk: Six of Mary's Favorite Named Pastries December 04, 2011 Six of Mary's Favorite Named Pastries Some day I may bore you with stories about all my favorite famous named pastries, but here are six of the more interesting ones. 1. In France, many pastries are named after people. However, the Napoleon or (called mille feuilles in France or ) may come from napolitain, the French adjective for the Italian city of Naples. A Frenchmille-feuille consists of three layers of puff pastry and two layers of crème pâtissière. The top is glazed with icing, in alternating white (icing) and brown (chocolate) strips, and then combed. In France a Napoléon is specific type of mille-feuille filled with almond flavoured paste. In Italy, the pastry is called mille foglie which mean "a thousand leaves" and is believed to have originated in Naples. There are almost as many claims to origin as there are countries. The Danes believe a Danish royal pastry chef invented the dessert in the 1800s for a state visit between the Emperor Napoleon and the King of Denmark, in Copenhagen. In Sweden and Finland, the Napoleonbakelse (Napoleon pastry) is a mille-feuille filled with whipped cream, custard, and jam. And that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to claims. 2. The Savarin is named after Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), a 16th century gastronome. Similar to the Baba au Rhum -- a ring shaped yeast cake, flavored with fruit and soaked in rum syrup-- without fruit, and soaked in kirsch syrup. As an aside, the baba is believed to be a version of a kugelhopf, which was invented in Lemberg in the 1600s. The baba was brought to Paris, France by King Stanislas Leszczynska, the deposed king of Poland and the father-in-law of King Louis XV (1710–1774) of France when he was exiled to Lorraine. According to legend, he found the customary kouglhopf too dry for his liking and dipped the bread in rum. He was so delighted that he named the cake after one of the heroes of his favorite book, Ali Baba from A Thousand and One Nights. Later, his chef refined the sweet bread by using brioche dough and adding raisins to the recipe. The dish was then simply called “baba. 3. The Madeline is a small shell shaped sponge cake flavored with nuts or citrus. Madeleines are associated with the French town of Commercy, whose bakers were said to have once, long ago, paid a "very large sum" for the recipe and sold the little cakes packed in oval boxes as a specialty in the area. Commercy once had a convent dedicated to St. Mary Magdelen. According to the legend, the nuns, at a time when the convents and monasteries of France were abolished during the French Revolution, sold their recipe to the bakers. Madelines were made famous in the 20th century by Marcel Proust in his book, À la recherche du temps perdu, Volume 1, Swann's Way... She sent for one of those squat plump little cakes called "petites madeleines," which look as though they had been molded in the fluted valve of a scallop shell … I raised to my lips a spoonful of the tea in which I had soaked a morsel of the cake. No sooner had the warm liquid mixed with the crumbs touched my palate than a shudder ran through me and I stopped, intent upon the extraordinary thing that was happening to me. An exquisite pleasure invaded my senses... And suddenly the memory revealed itself. The taste was that of the little piece of madeleine which on Sunday mornings at Combray … when I went to say good morning to her in her bedroom, my aunt Leonie used to give me, dipping it first in her own cup of tea or tisane …. and the whole of Combray and its surroundings, taking shape and solidity, sprang into being, town and garden alike, from my cup of tea. 4. The Croissant, often associated with France, originated in Austria. Remember the Ottoman Empire? Well, the bakers of Vienna are credited with defending the city AND inventing the croissant during the seige of 1683. The story goes... after several months of trying to starve the city into submission, the Ottoman Turks attempted to tunnel underneath the walls of the city. |
Which Greek astronomer was the first person to formally propose the heliocentric model of the solar system? | * Heliocentric (Astronomy) - Definition,meaning - Online Encyclopedia This entry contributed by Dana Romero Astronomical coordinates which use the center of the Sun as their origin. 10 Interesting Heliocentric Solar System Quotes Heliocentrism is the astro nomical model which places a stationary Sun at the center of the Solar System while the Earth , planet s and other bodies revolve around it. Heliocentric theory[edit] Teaching around 150 BC, he is known to have been a follower of the heliocentric theory of Aristarchus of Samos, which stated that the Earth rotate d around its own axis which in turn revolve d around the Sun . heliocentric model A mode of the solar system which is centered on the Sun , with the Earth in motion about the Sun . helioseismology The study of conditions far below the Sun 's surface through the analysis of internal "sound" waves that repeatedly cross the solar interior. Heliocentric Refers to a reference system centered at the sun . For example, the heliocentric distance to an object is the distance between the object and the sun 's center. Heliocentric With the Sun at the center. Heliopause The gradual boundary between the heliosphere and the interstellar gas outside our solar system . See the diagram with the definition of " heliosphere " below. heliocentric having the Sun as the centre I inferior conjuction when an inferior planet passes between the Sun and the Earth so that they are lined up in the order Sun , inferior planet , Earth inferior planet a planet whose orbit is inside the Earth 's orbit around the Sun , namely, ... HELIOCENTRIC Having the Sun as a center, such as a heliocentric solar system . I IMPACT CRATER S Crater s which are the result of a collision between a large body, such as a planet or satellite , and a smaller body such as an asteroid or meteorite . Heliocentric. Centered on the Sun . Heliopause . The region in space where the Sun 's atmosphere merges with interstellar space . The position of the heliopause depends both on the strength of the solar wind and on the properties of the local interstellar medium . Heliocentric. Referring to the sun . A heliocentric orbit is one based on the sun as one of the two foci of the ( elliptical ) orbit (or as the center of a circular orbit ); ... Heliocentric Helioseismology ... heliocentric universe (35) A model of the universe with the sun at the center, such as the Copernican universe. helioseismology (91) The study of the interior of the sun by the analysis of its modes of vibration. Heliocentric. Meaning: As seen from the centre of the Sun . A system of co-ordinates. Hertzsprung-Russell diagram . A diagram in which stars are plotted according to their spectral type and their absolute magnitude . Heliocentric - Centered on the Sun . In the heliocentric model of the solar system , the planet s move about the Sun Heliopause - The boundary of the heliosphere , where the solar wind merges into the interstellar gas ... heliocentric - (n.) Sun -centered; using the sun rather than the earth as the point to which we refer. A heliocentric measurement, for example, omits the effect of the Doppler shift caused by the earth 's orbit al motion. heliocentric parallax Alternative name for annual parallax . See also diurnal parallax ; trigonometric ... Heliocentric model that replaced the geocentric Ptolemaic model , and was thus a considerable improvement. The model , however, still involved epicycle s and the spheres. [A84] Copernican Principle Copernican Revolution ... In the heliocentric model the 6 angles that just happened to always be the same in the geocentric model are all a reflection of the motion of the Earth around the Sun . This is a considerable simplification of the model . In his heliocentric theory, Copernicus found himself able to describe the movements of the Moon and planet s in a more elegant way than Ptolemy in his geocentric system . Both model s employed perfect circular motion with epicycle s, equant s ... Nikolas Kopernig ( Copernicus , 1473-1543) ... Copernicus ' heliocentric model Heliocentrism In astronomy , h |
His debut album 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans' was released in late 2010. By what stage-name is Peter Gene Hernandez better known? | Bruno Mars | Bruno Mars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez and raised in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, by parents Pete Hernandez, of Puerto Rican descent and Bernadette "Bernie" of Filipino descent. His mother emigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines as a child and his father moved to the island from Brooklyn, New York. Mars' parents met while performing in a show, where his mother was a hula dancer and his father played percussion. At the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father, because of his resemblance to chubby professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. Mars was one of six children and came from a musical family who exposed him to a diverse mix of reggae, rock, hip hop, and R&B. In addition to being a dancer, his mother was a singer and his father used his musical ability to perform Little Richard rock n roll music. Mars' uncle was an Elvis impersonator. By the age of three his uncle had Mars up on the stage performing. He also performed songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, and The Temptations. At age four, Mars began performing five days a week with his family's band, The Love Notes, in which he became known on the island for his impersonation of Presley. In 1990, Mars was featured in MidWeek as "Little Elvis", going on to have a cameo in the film Honeymoon in Vegas in 1992. He later reflected on the influence Presley had on his music: "I watch the best. I'm a big fan of Elvis. I'm a big fan of 1950s Elvis when he would go on stage and scare people because he was a force and girls would go nuts! You can say the same thing for Prince or The Police. It's just guys who know that people are here to see a show, so I watch those guys and I love studying them because I'm a fan." In 2010, he also acknowledged his Hawaiian roots and musical family as an influence, explaining, "Growing up in Hawaii made me the man I am. I used to do a lot of shows in Hawaii with my father's band. Everybody in my family sings, everyone plays instruments. My uncle's an incredible guitar player, my dad's an incredible percussionist, my brother's a great drummer, he actually plays in our band. I've just been surrounded by it." In 2003, shortly after graduating from President Theodore Roosevelt High School at the age of seventeen, Mars moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a musical career. He adopted his stage name from the nickname his father gave him, adding "Mars" at the end because "I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars." Career Edit Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Mars signed to Motown Records in 2004, in a deal that "went nowhere". However, Mars' experience with Motown proved to be beneficial to his career when he met songwriter and producer Philip Lawrence, who was also signed to the label. Mars, Lawrence, and engineer Ari Levine began writing songs together, and formed the production team The Smeezingtons. In 2006, Lawrence introduced Mars to his future manager at Atlantic Records, Aaron Bay-Schuck. After hearing him play a couple of songs on the guitar, Bay-Schuck wanted to sign him immediately, but it took about three years for Atlantic records to finally sign Mars to the label. In the meantime, Bay-Schuck hired Mars and the Smeezingtons to write and produce songs for the label's artists. According to Bay-Schuck in an interview with HitQuarters, Mars had stated that although his ultimate goal was to be a solo artist, he was willing to write and produce for other artists, both to help improve his songwriting and help him discover the type of artist he ultimately wanted to be. Bay-Schuck credits this as a period of "self-discovery" that contributed significantly to Mars' later success. Before becoming a successful solo artist, Hernandez was an acknowledged music producer, writing songs for Alexandra Burke, Travie McCoy, Adam Levine, Brandy, Sean Kingston, and Flo Rida. He also co-wrote the Sugababes' hit song "Get Sexy" and provided backing vocals on their alb |
The 'Pio Quinto' is a cake, drenched in Rum and topped with custard and Cinnamon, which originated in which Central American country? | 1000+ images about Nicaraguan food and recipes on Pinterest | Nicaraguan food, Muslim ramadan and Managua Forward Pio Quinto from Madrono Nicaraguan Restaurant in Miami. Pio Quinto is a Nicaraguan dessert consisting of cake drenched in rum, topped with a custard, and dusted with cinnamon. Some recipes also include raisins. Pio Quinto is eaten after meals or during Christmas time. See More |
What was the name of the Liberian oil tanker that was wrecked off the coast of the Isles of Scilly in 1967? | The 13 largest oil spills in history | MNN - Mother Nature Network MNN.com > Earth Matters > Wilderness & Resources The 13 largest oil spills in history Here's a look at the largest spills in world history and how the Gulf oil spill and the Exxon Valdez disaster compare. 24 U.S. Navy craft are anchored along the shoreline as Navy and civilian personnel position hoses during oil clean-up efforts on Smith island after the Exxon Valdez spill. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico on April 22, 2010, no one was prepared for the massive environmental disaster that followed. We can see how the Gulf oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, stacks up against the world's worst oil spills. 13. The Torrey Canyon Oil Spill When: March 18, 1967 Where: Scilly Isles, U.K. Amount spilled: 25-36 million gallons The Torrey Canyon was one of the first big supertankers, and it was also the source of one of the first major oil spills. Although the ship was originally built to carry 60,000 tons, it was enlarged to a 120,000-ton capacity, and that’s the amount the ship was carrying when it hit a reef off the coast of Cornwall. The spill created an oil slick measuring 270 square miles, contaminating 180 miles of coastland. More than 15,000 sea birds and enormous numbers of aquatic animals were killed before the spill was finally contained. Toxic solvent-based cleaning agents were used by Royal Navy vessels to try to disperse the oil, but that didn't work very well and instead caused a great deal of environmental damage. It was then decided to set fire to the ocean and burn away the oil by dropping bombs. 12. The Sea Star Oil Spill When: Dec. 19, 1972 Where: Gulf of Oman Amount spilled: 35.3 million gallons The South Korean supertanker, Sea Star, collided with a Brazilian tanker, the Horta Barbosa, off the coast of Oman on the morning of Dec. 19, 1972. The vessels caught fire after the collision and the crew abandoned ship. Although the Horta Barbosa was extinguished in a day, the Sea Star sank into the Gulf on Dec. 24 following several explosions. 11. Odyssey Oil Spill Where: Off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada Amount spilled: 40.7 million gallons This large oil spill occurred about 700 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland and spilled more than 40 million gallons of oil into the ocean. 10. M/T Haven Tanker Oil Spill When: April 11, 1991 Where: Genoa, Italy Amount spilled: 45 million gallons This oil tanker exploded and sank off the coast of Italy, killing six people and leaking its remaining oil into the Mediterranean for 12 years. The source of the explosion was thought to be the ship’s poor state of repair — supposedly the Haven was scrapped after being hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, but was put back into operation. 9. ABT Summer Oil Spill When: May 28, 1991 Where: About 700 nautical miles off the coast of Angola Amount spilled: 51-81 million gallons This ship exploded off the coast of Angola, discharging massive amounts of oil into the ocean. Five of the 32 crew members on board died as a result of the incident. A large slick covering an area of 80 square miles spread around the tanker and burned for three days before the ship sank on June 1, 1991. Subsequent efforts to locate the wreckage were unsuccessful. 8. Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill This oiled beach in Brittany is the result of the Amoco Cadiz oil spill. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) When: March 16, 1978 Where: Portsall, France Amount spilled: 69 million gallons The massive Amoco Cadiz was caught in a winter storm that damaged the ship’s rudder. The ship put out a distress call, but while several ships responded, none were able to prevent the ship from running aground. On March 17, the gigantic supertanker broke in half, sending its 69 million gallons of oil into the English Channel. The French later sunk the ship. 7. Castillo de Bellver Oil Spill When: Aug. 6, 1983 Where: Saldanha Bay, South Africa Amount spilled: 79 million gallons The Castillo de Bellver caught fire about 70 miles north west of Cape |
What is the capital city of Southern Sudan? | New capital for Southern Sudan - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan New capital for Southern Sudan Save By Jacob K. Lupai April 27, 2009 — Suggesting a new capital for Southern Sudan is most likely to raise a number of questions. One is about the feasibility of such a project and of course the imagined enormous cost that may be prohibitive. The other question is why a new capital when there is already one. The last but not the least by all means is who is that somebody suggesting a new capital. If that somebody happens to be an Equatorian there may be uproar. However, a place called Ramceil was proposed as the location of the new capital of Southern Sudan. It is assumed to be equidistant from the three regions of greater Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile. One interesting feature of Ramceil is that it is considered to be located where the three greater regions meet. This may mean that the area of Ramceil is made up of a piece of land from each of the greater regions. It is therefore likely that none will claim that Ramceil is specifically located in one region. The strategic location of Ramceil as a capital demonstrates the wisdom of the choice of a capital that is all embracing for a nation in progress and hopefully Southern Sudan is. The feasibility of the location of a new capital may best be left to experts in urban planning. However, suggesting the transfer of a capital to another location may not after all depend on urban planners but on local politics. For example, suggesting that the capital city of Southern Sudan should relocate somewhere else may be received with mixed feelings by those who may assume they are the target. Twenty-six year ago the then Southern Region was decentralised into three regions of Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile. The majority of people of Equatoria welcome the decentralisation of the Southern Region but not so for the many people from Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile. The non-Equatorians perceived that they were the target to remove them from Juba and from Equatoria altogether. However, that was not the case. Many remained in Juba and in Equatoria. We are a people that cannot be divided by imaginary boundaries. On 27 February 1972 in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia an agreement was concluded between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Sudan and South Sudan Liberation Movement, ending a 17-year old protracted civil war that sparked off on 18 August 1955 in Equatoria against the perceived northern domination. The agreement that became known as the Addis Ababa Agreement gave what were known as the southern provinces of Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile a regional self-government. The geographical Southern Sudan that was composed of the three southern provinces became known as the Southern Region. For the capital of the Southern Region nowhere in the Addis Ababa Agreement was Juba mentioned specifically as the capital. The closest Juba was ever mentioned and it was more or less an allusion when on Resettlement, Article I, the Addis Ababa Agreement said, “There shall be established a Special Commission for Relief and Resettlement under the President of the Interim High Executive Council with headquarters in Juba and provincial branches in Juba, Malakal and Wau”. Juba was assumed to be the capital of the Southern Region without a formal endorsement by the Addis Ababa Agreement. Probably Juba gained prominence in people’s minds as the capital of Southern Sudan because of that historic conference supposed to map the way forward for Southern Sudan. The conference was held in Juba in 1947 and became famously known as the 1947 Juba Conference. Unfortunately the1947 Juba Conference was cunningly used as a rubber stamp for the unity of Sudan after gaining independence from Britain. It is not also clear whether the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 9 January 2005 has mentioned anything specifically about Juba being the capital of Southern Sudan. I couldn’t gather any evidence. I would appreciate if anybody could point out the evidence in the CPA th |
What was the name of the oil tanker that split into three after running aground off the coast of Brittany in 1978? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 24 | 1978: Tanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two About This Site | Text Only 1978: Tanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two Violent seas have split the Amoco Cadiz super tanker wrecked off the coast of France, destroying any hopes of salvaging any remaining oil and threatening an ecological disaster. Experts hoped 30,000 to 50,000 tons of oil left in the holds could have been pumped out but this morning's split, off the north coast of Finisterre, means all the 220,000-ton cargo will have escaped into the sea. Strong tides and winds are driving the oil slick westward raising fears it will affect the Channel Islands and the western coast of the Cherbourg peninsula in France. The oil spill is now covering 800 square miles (1,287 sq km) since it ran aground on Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany, France, eight days ago, en route from the Gulf to Le Havre. The French Navy announced 30 ships are working to contain the oil slick. They include five Royal Navy tugs, two ships from Norway and a vessel from Holland equipped with mechanical shovels. Officers are working around the clock spraying detergent to disperse the oil slick, and helicopters have been commissioned to assist with this. Experts said the best form of removing the oil is by sucking it off the sea from another vessel but this is currently not an option as the weather and sea is too volatile. The slick is being monitored by planes using infra-red cameras and the Landsatt satellite will shortly be taking pictures of it from space. Environmental damage The Amoco Cadiz's cargo is already forming a "chocolate mousse" - a dangerous mix of oil and water that forms naturally - which will pollute all life forms it drifts across. Its damage to the environment is coupled with the long-term effect the oil slick will have on the local economy of shellfish and oyster fishermen. According to some sources bombing or burning the ship is still being discussed as an option but no decisions have been taken yet. In 1967 Britain bombed the hulk of the Torrey Canyon for several days but the wreck was destroyed only after all the oil had leaked out. |
Also the name of the dominant ethnic group, what is the most commonly spoken language in Southern Sudan? | Sudan - SOCIETY Sudan - SOCIETY Sudan THE FIRST AND OVERWHELMING impression of Sudan is its physical vastness and ethnic diversity, elements that have shaped its regional history from time immemorial. The country encompasses virtually every geographical feature, from the harsh deserts of the north to the rain forests rising on its southern borders. Like most African countries, Sudan is defined by boundaries that European powers determined at the end of the nineteenth century. The British colonial administration in Sudan, established in 1899, emphasized indirect rule by tribal shaykhs and chiefs, although tribalism had been considerably weakened as an administrative institution during the Mahdist period (1884- 98). This loosening of loyalties exacerbated problems in governmental structure and administration and in the peoples' identification as Sudanese. To this day, loyalty remains divided among family, clan, ethnic group, and religion, and it is difficult to forge a nation because the immensity of the land permits many of Sudan's ethnic and tribal groups to live relatively undisturbed by the central government. The Nile is the link that runs through Sudan, and influences the lives of Sudan's people, even though many of them farm and herd far from the Nile or its two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile. Not only do nomads come to the river to water their herds and cultivators to drain off its waters for their fields, but the Nile facilitates trade, administration, and urbanization. Consequently, the confluence of the Blue Nile and the White Nile became the administrative center of a vast hinterland because the area commanded the river, its commerce, and its urban society. This location enabled the urban elites to control the scattered and often isolated population of the interior while enjoying access to the peoples of the outside world. Although linked by dependence on the Nile, Sudan's population is divided by ethnic, linguistic, and religious differences. Many Sudanese in the north claim Arab descent and speak Arabic, but Sudanese Arabs are highly differentiated. Over many generations, they have intermingled in varying degrees with the indigenous peoples. Arabic is Sudan's official language (with Arabic and English the predominant languages in the south), but beyond Khartoum and its two neighboring cities of Omdurman and Khartoum North a variety of languages is spoken. A more unifying factor is Islam, which has spread widely among the peoples of northern Sudan. But, once again, the Sunni Muslims of northern Sudan form no monolithic bloc. Some, especially in the urban centers, are strictly orthodox Muslims, while others, mostly in the rural areas, are attracted more to Sufism, an Islamic mystical tendency, in their search for Allah. Within this branch and tendency of Islam are a host of religious sects with their own Islamic rituals and syncretistic adaptations. The Sudanese of the south are of African origin. Islam has made only modest inroads among these followers of traditional religions and of Christianity, which was spread in the twentieth century by European missionaries, and Arabic has not replaced the diverse languages of the south. The differences between north and south have usually engendered hostility, a clash of cultures that in the last 150 years has led to seemingly endless violence. The strong regional and cultural differences have inhibited nation building and have caused the civil war in the south that has raged since independence, except for a period of peace between 1972 and 1983. The distrust between Sudanese of the north and those of the south--whether elite or peasants--has deepened with the long years of hostilities. And the cost of war has drained valuable national resources at the expense of health, education, and welfare in both regions. Sudan Population information for Sudan has been limited, but in 1990 it was clear that the country was experiencing a high birth rate and a high, but declining, death rate. Infant mortality was high, but Sudan was expected to continue its rapid |
What was the name of the former Taoiseach of Ireland who died in May 2011? | Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies | The Independent Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies Thursday 19 May 2011 07:29 BST Click to follow Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies 1/2 2/2 Niall Carson/PA Wire The leaders of Britain and Ireland have paid tribute to former taoiseach Dr Garret FitzGerald who has died after a short illness. The politician, journalist and economist, who led two governments in the 1980s and fought tirelessly to cement close ties between the two states, died in a Dublin hospital. Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who had an early-morning meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron in the Irish capital, said Dr FitzGerald's only concern was for the people and the country of Ireland. "Garret FitzGerald was a remarkable man who made a remarkable contribution to Irish life," he said. "His towering intellect, his enthusiasm for life, his optimism for politics was always balanced by his humility, his warmth, his bringing to public life of a real sense of dignity and integrity, and his interest being focused entirely on his people and on the country. "He will be judged as being a true republican who was an icon of decency and high honour in public life. The fluency of his economics was always balanced by the humility and generosity and warmth of his personal and family life. "He had an eternal optimism for what could be achieved in politics. You could not tire him out and his belief that politics and democracy would work for peace." Mr Kenny also said his former Fine Gael party leader would have been happy to hear the Queen address Ireland last night as part of her state visit. "To see the work that he had done over very many years, and indeed his father (Desmond) before him, have played their part in putting the jigsaw of peace together." Mr Cameron, who attended the Queen's speech at a state dinner in Dublin Castle last night, said he watched Dr FitzGerald when he was a student of politics, rather than someone involved in politics. "He always struck me as someone who was a statesman, as well as a politician, someone who was in politics for all the right reasons and someone who made a huge contribution to the peace process and bringing reconciliation for all that had happened in the past," the Prime Minister said. "I hope today of all days, with the state visit and the warm relationship between Britain and Ireland that he can see, that some of his work has been completed." Referred to as "Garret the Good" by colleagues and opponents alike, his death was announced in a short family statement from his children John, Mark and Mary. "The family of Dr Garret FitzGerald are sad to announce that he has passed away this morning after a short illness," it said. He had been undergoing treatment in the Mater private hospital over the last few weeks. Funeral details are to be released at a later date, his family said. The Irish Tricolour was flying at half-mast over Leinster House parliament building today. Dr FitzGerald died two months after his Fine Gael party returned to power with a resounding electoral success. His name will go down in history for striking the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement with former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, which tied the two countries to closer co-operation on Northern Ireland. President Mary McAleese said he was the Renaissance man of our time and a national treasure. "Above all, Garret FitzGerald was a true public servant. Steeped in the history of the State, he constantly strove to make Ireland a better place for all its people," she said. "Garret was a persuasive voice for progressive reform. As minister for foreign affairs, he anchored Ireland's place at the heart of Europe and enhanced our national reputation in the world, and, as taoiseach, he courageously led the debate for a more tolerant and inclusive Ireland. "His crowning achievement in politics was his negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985, which was a key milestone on the road to peace and partnership politics in Northern Ireland." She added: "I offer my deepest condolence |
According to Greek mythology, who was the father of Zeus? | Zeus Zeus See More Zeus Pictures > Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus , and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades , in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods, as well as lord of the sky and rain. His weapon was a thunderbolt which he hurled at those who displeased or defied him, especially liars and oathbreakers. He was married to Hera but often tested her patience, as he was infamous for his many affairs. Zeus , the presiding deity of the universe, ruler of the skies and the earth, was regarded by the Greeks as the god of all natural phenomena on the sky; the personification of the laws of nature; the ruler of the state; and finally, the father of gods and men. Using his shield, the Aegis , Zeus could create all natural phenomena related to the air and the sky, such as storms, tempests, and intense darkness. At his command, mighty thunders would flash and lightnings would roll, wreaking havoc; or the skies would open to rejuvenate the earth with life-giving water. As the personification of the operations of nature, he represented the grand laws of unchanging and harmonious order, by which both the natural and the spiritual world were governed. He was the god of regulated time as marked by the changing seasons and the regular succession of day and night, in contrast to what his father Cronus represented before him; absolute time, i.e. eternity. As the ruler of the state, he was the source of kingly power, the upholder of all institutions connected to the state, and the friend and patron of princes, whom he guarded and assisted with his advice and counsel. He was also the protector of the people, and watched over the welfare of the whole community. As the father of the gods, Zeus ascertained that each deity perform their individual duty, punished their misdeeds, settled their disputes, and acted towards them on all occasions as their all-knowing counsellor and mighty friend. As the father of men, he took a paternal interest in the actions and well-being of mortals . He watched over them with tender solicitude, rewarding truth, charity, and fairness, while severely punishing perjury and cruelty. Even the poorest and most forlorn wanderer could find a powerful advocate in Zeus , for he, as a wise and merciful paternal figure, demanded that the wealthy inhabitants of the earth be attentive to the needs of their less fortunate fellow citizens. Zeus Is also called Jupiter, Dias. |
Ferenc Madi, who died in May 2011, served as President of which country between 2000 and 2005? | Former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl dies Former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl dies RSS A portrait of the former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl is seen at the gate of the presidential office in Budapest, Hungary on May 29, 2011. Ferenc Madl, who served as Hungarian president between 2000 and 2005, died on May 29 at the age of 80. (Xinhua/Yang Yongqian) BUDAPEST, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Former Hungarian President, Ferenc Madl, died on Sunday at the age of 80. Hungarian President Pal Schmitt expressed his deep pain at news of Madl's death, the presidential office said in a statement. Schmitt personally expressed his condolences to Madl's family, the statement said. "We are shocked to hear the news. May he rest in peace," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote on his Facebook page. Madl's life and work in service of the nation and the country stands as an example to them all, said the governing Fidesz party in a statement. The leader of Hungary's main opposition Socialist party, Attila Mesterhazy said in a statement that the nation would preserve the memory of Madl in its heart. Madl was born on Veszprem on Jan. 29, 1931. He graduated in 1955 in the public-administration and law faculty of Budapest's ELTE university before completing a law degree in Strasbourg between 1961 and 1963. He was nominated to the presidency by the center-right Fidesz party in June 2000, and assumed office on Aug. 4. He served as president of Hungry between 2000 and 2005. He was recognized abroad as a legal scholar. Editor: yan |
Which 2010 biographical film, starring James Franco, centred on 'Aron Ralston', a mountain climber who became trapped by a boulder in Utah in April 2003? | 127 Hours - Dramastyle Reporting the video problem? Share Video : 127 Hoursis a 2010 biographical survival drama film co-written, produced and directed by Danny Boyle . The film stars James Franco as mountain climber Aron Ralston , who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost , Utah in April 2003. The film, based on Ralston's autobiographyBetween a Rock and a Hard Place, was written by Boyle and Simon Beaufoy and produced by Christian Colson and John Smithson (both Beaufoy and Colson had previously worked with Boyle onSlumdog Millionaire). The music was scored by A. R. Rahman , who had also previously worked with Boyle onSlumdog Millionaire. The film was well-received by critics and was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco). On April 25, 2003, Aron Ralston ( James Franco ) prepares for a day of canyoneering in Utah 's Canyonlands National Park as he drives to the trailhead at night. The next morning he bikes through the park, aiming to cut 45 minutes off the guide book's estimate for the time needed to reach his destination. He is on foot, running along a bare rock formation when he sees two hikers, Kristi ( Kate Mara ) and Megan ( Amber Tamblyn ), apparently lost. Ralston convinces the pair that he is a trail guide and offers to show them a much more interesting route than the one they had been trying to find. He leads them through narrow canyons, including a blind jump into an underground pool, where the three film themselves repeating the plunge using Ralston's video camera. As they part company, Kristi and Megan invite Ralston to a party they're holding the next night, and he promises to attend. However, they doubt he will show. Ralston continues into Blue John Canyon , through a narrow passage where boulders are suspended, wedged between the walls of rock. As he descends, one boulder is jarred loose, falling after Ralston to the bottom of the canyon and pinning his arm against the canyon wall, trapping him. He initially yells for help, but nobody is within earshot. As he resigns himself to the fact that he is on his own, he begins recording a video diary on his camera and using his pocket multi-tool to attempt to chip away at the boulder. He also begins rationing his water and food. As he realizes his efforts to chip away at the boulder are futile, he begins to attempt to cut into his arm, but finds his knife too dull to break his skin. He then stabs his arm, but realizes he will not be able to cut through the bone. He finds himself out of water and is forced to drink his own urine. His video logs become more and more desperate as he feels himself dying. He begins dreaming about relationships and past experiences, including a former lover ( Clémence Poésy ), family ( Lizzy Caplan , Treat Williams , Kate Burton ), and the two hikers he met before his accident. After reflecting upon his life, he comes to the realization that everything he has done has led him to this ordeal, and that he was destined to die alone in the canyon. After five days, Ralston sees his unborn son through a premonition. He gathers the will to apply enough force to his forearm to break it and severs his arm with the dull knife, fashioning a crude tourniquet out of the insulation for his CamelBak tube and using a carabiner to tighten it. He wraps the stump of his arm and takes a picture of the boulder that trapped him as he leaves it behind. He then makes his way out of the canyon, where he is forced to rappel down a 65-foot rock face and hike several miles before, exhausted and covered in blood, he finally runs into a family on a day hike. The family sends for help and Ralston is evacuated by a UHP helicopter. The film ends with shots of the real Aron Ralston from his life after his ordeal — including several of Ralston's further adventures in climbing and mountaineering, which he continued following the accident — and of Ralston with his wife, whom he met three years later, and their son, Leo. A title card that appears before the closing credits say |
Which late 17th and early 18th century British architect designed Brighton Pavilion, Marble Arch, and the plan for London's Regents Park? | Buckingham Palace - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Palace Did you know ... the city hall Hamburg Rathaus (pictured), constructed from 1886 to 1897, has 647 rooms, six rooms more than Buckingham Palace , and still functions as the seat of the government of Hamburg ? Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For an earlier house owned by the Dukes of Buckingham and also called Buckingham Palace, see Macclesfield Castle . Buckingham Palace. This is the principal façade , the East Front; originally constructed by Edward Blore and completed in 1850, it was redesigned in 1913 by Sir Aston Webb . Queen Victoria , the first monarch to reside at Buckingham Palace, moved into the newly completed palace upon her accession in 1837. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch . [1] Located in the City of Westminster , the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a rallying point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was subsequently acquired by George III in 1761 [2] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte , and known as "The Queen's House". During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore , forming three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East front which contains the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally congregate to greet crowds outside. However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb in World War II; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection . The original early 19th-century interior designs, many of which still survive, included widespread use of brightly coloured scagliola and blue and pink lapis , on the advice of Sir Charles Long. King Edward VII oversaw a partial redecoration in a Belle epoque cream and gold colour scheme. Many smaller reception rooms are furnished in the Chinese regency style with furniture and fittings brought from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and from Carlton House . The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London. The state rooms, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public each year for most of August and September, as part of the Palace's Summer Opening. Contents 7 External links History Buckingham House, c.1710, was designed by William Winde for the 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. This façade evolved into today's Grand Entrance on the west (inner) side of the quadrangle, with the Green Drawing Room above. Advertisements The site In the Middle Ages , Buckingham Palace's site formed part of the Manor of Ebury (also called Eia). The marshy ground was watered by the river Tyburn , which still flows below the courtyard and south wing of the palace. [3] Where the river was fordable (at Cow Ford), the village of Eye Cross grew. Ownership of the site changed hands many times; owners included Edward the Confessor and his queen consort Edith of Wessex in late Saxon times, and, after the Norman Conquest , William the Conqueror . William gave the site to Geoffrey de Mandeville , who bequeathed it to the monks of Westminster Abbey . [4] In 1531, Henry VIII acquired the Hospital of St James (later St. James's Palace ) [5] from Eton College , and in 1536 he took the Manor of Ebury from Westminster Abbey. [6] These transfers brought the site of |
Which 19th century French composer wrote the national anthem of the Vatican City, but is perhaps best remembered for his 'Ave Maria'? | Charles Gounod Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Musicians Charles Gounod Biography Charles Gounod was one of the most brilliant French composers of the 19th century. Know more about his life in this biography. Quick Facts Conservatoire de Paris Image Credit http://www.andina.com.pe/agencia/noticia-compositor-frances-charles-gounod-nacio-un-dia-como-hoy-510510.aspx Charles Gounod was one of the most brilliant French composers of the 19th century, in the same league as Jules Massenet and Jacques Meyerbeer. Gounod had a bent for both music and painting, both of which he inherited from his parents. However, one fateful day, Charles Gounod went with his mother to a performance of Rossini's âOthelloâ, which fomented his passion for music and consequently tempted him into choosing music over painting. His highly acclaimed work âFaustâ gained immense popularity and became the most frequently staged operas of all time, so much so that it was performed around 2,000 at the Paris Opera alone. On the other hand, there are many operas and sacred music of Gounod that have fallen into obscurity and are seldom performed. The entire gamut of Gounodâs work includes numerous operas, oratorios, symphonies as well as several chamber music. Charles Gounod’s Childhood And Early Life Charles Gounod was born in Paris on 17 June 1818. He was the second son of Louis Francois Gounod, painter and draftsman, and Lemachois Victoire, a pianist and daughter of a former lawyer. He received his first lessons in piano from his mother. In 1823, his father Louis Francois Gounod died when he was just four years old. Gounod displayed talent in both art and music in his childhood. Charles Gounod once went with his mother to a performance of Rossini's “Othello”, with Malibran portraying Desdemona. The performance stirred Gounod so much that he left art for music and started composing at a tender age of twelve. He went to study at Paris Conservatoire in the year 1836 under Fromental Halévy and Pierre Zimmermann. Personal Life Gounod married Anna Zimmerman, daughter of Pierre-Joseph Zimmerman, a professor who taught him at the Conservatoire. Then he went to live in Saint Cloud, where he built a cottage on the property of his in-laws. He fathered two children. His son Jean was born on 8 June 1856 and his daughter Jeanne was born in the September of 1863. Later in his life, Gounod became enamored by amateur English singer Georgina Weldon. The seemingly platonic relationship ended with great bitterness and acerbic litigation. Career Three years later, in 1839, after joining Conservatoire, he won the highly prestigious Prix de Rome for his cantata Fernand following the footsteps of his father, François-Louis Gounod, who had won the second Prix de Rome in painting in 1783. While in Italy, Gounod developed a keen interest in Rome. On 5 December 1839, he left for Italy to study the music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and devoted himself to the study of religious music of the 16th century. Owing to his remarkable liking for sacred music, he even contemplated joining the priesthood around 1846-47, and he was in a quandary as to whether to join church or to continue with secular music. Gounod arrived at Paris in the year 1843 and took the position of organist of Mission Etrangères. However, in the state of a persistent religious dilemma, Gounod entered the Carmelite monastery as a noviate in 1847. He was perhaps not suited for religious profession, and was often referred to by some as "the philandering monk." Later, he abandoned his religious quest and devoted himself whole-heartedly to music. On May 30 in 1852, Gounod was appointed as the Director General of the teaching of singing in schools of Paris, and director of the Brass band, choral movement of the working classes. One of Gounod’s most significant works, “Messe Solennelle” was completed in the year 1854, which is popularly as the “Saint Cecilia Mass”. This work, which exalted Gounod’s career, established him as an illustrious composer. It was first performed in Paris on Saint |
As of 1st. June 2011, who is the only Swiss Tennis player, other than Roger Federer, to be ranked in the Men's top twenty? | Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes open/close all folders Current ATP Players Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most notable team records are Grand Slam titles (16), tournaments won (109), most weeks at No. 1 (nearing 440), and most year-end No. 1 rankings (10). Named by ATP fans as their favorite team in each year since that award was created in 2006. They have a career Golden Slam in doubles after winning Olympic gold in London in 2012, and their win at Wimbledon in 2013 made them the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Finally, they are the only men's doubles team in history to win every major title in the sport�all four Grand Slam events, Olympic gold, every Masters 1000 event,note There have been 10 Masters 1000 events, but only nine in any given season. The former Hamburg event moved to Shanghai in 2009; the Bryans won in Hamburg in 2007 and Shanghai in 2014. the YEC, and Davis Cup. Marin Čilić (Croatia) 2005-present: Won the 2014 US Open in his first-ever Grand Slam final, taking down Federer along the way. While long a solidly competitive player, he had previously made it to the semifinals in only one Slam and the quarterfinals in three more. It remains to be seen whether his first Slam win is the start of bigger things. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 2003-present: Has held No. 1 for 223 weeks and won 12 Grand Slams and an Olympic bronze medal in singles. Was constantly overshadowed by Federer and Nadal early on in his career despite being World No. 3 , until he went on a spectacular 43-0 game winning streak in 2011. Is also known as " Djoker " for his sense of humor and impersonations of other players. In 2016, he became the first men's singles tennis player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Slams, also earning the career Slam in the process. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1998-present: Has held No. 1 for 302 weeks (longer than any other ATP player) and won an Open Era ATP record of 17 Grand Slams including a record-tying 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open and 4 Australian Open titles (and 1 French Open, but that's not a record). Also has an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles with Stan Wawrinka (below) and a silver in singles. Is often cited as the greatest tennis player of all time. If one were to look up ATP tennis records on the Other Wiki , one would find his name on 90% .note Unless we're talking doubles records, in which case one would find the Bryans' names on about 99.9%. During his 2012 Wimbledon run he broke a record in every match he played after the second round. Andy Murray (UK) 2005-present: Current No. 1, beginning in November 2016. Has won 3 Grand Slams. In his earlier years, he was constantly known as "the best tennis player to never win a Grand Slam" because he did well enough in Slams to reach four finals yet wasn't able to win any of them. He broke a 76-year national hoodoo in 2012 by becoming the first male Brit to win a major — the US Open — since Fred Perry in 1936. He then broke a similar national drought the very next year by becoming the first male Brit to win Wimbledon since — you guessed it — Fred Perry in 1936, and then won it the second time in 2016. He's won not only one Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles, but two back-to-back gold medals in singles, making him the first tennis player to win two singles gold medals in a row. He also led Great Britain to a Davis Cup title in 2015, breaking a 79-year drought in that event. Guess who was Britain's leading player back then... Rafael Nadal (Spain) 2001-present: Has held No. 1 for 141 weeks, and also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 2 . He has won 14 Grand Slams. One of only four people to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam, which entails winning all four Grand Slam championships and the Olympic gold medal. Known as the "King of Clay", he has won a record nine French Open championship |
Missouri shares the vast majority of its eastern border with which other state? | Missouri | history - geography - state, United States | Britannica.com state, United States Alternative Title: Show Me State Missouri (2010) 5,988,927; (2015 est.) 6,083,672 Total area (sq mi) "Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)" State bird Seats in U.S. House of Representatives 8 (of 435) 1Excluding military abroad. 2Species not designated. Missouri, constituent state of the United States of America. To the north lies Iowa ; across the Mississippi River to the east, Illinois , Kentucky , and Tennessee ; to the south, Arkansas ; and to the west, Oklahoma , Kansas , and Nebraska . With the exception of Tennessee, Missouri has more neighbouring states than any other U.S. state. Bisecting the state is the Missouri River , flowing from Kansas City in the west, through the state’s capital, Jefferson City , in the centre, to just above St. Louis in the east, where it joins the Mississippi. Missouri was the name of a group of indigenous people who lived in the area at the time of European settlement; the French named the river after the native community , and the river, in turn, gave its name to the state. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The Missouri River at St. Albans, eastern Missouri, U.S. Jack Zehrt—Taxi/Getty Images Located near the centre of the conterminous United States, Missouri is the meeting place of the eastern timberlands and western prairies and of the southern cotton fields and the northern cornfields. It has represented the political and social sentiments of a border state since its admission as the 24th member of the union on August 10, 1821. The question of its admission as a slave state or as a free state produced in the U.S. Congress the Missouri Compromise (1820), which regulated the spread of slavery in the western territories. Missouri was the westernmost state of the union until the admission of Texas in 1845, and for decades it served as the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. For the western territories, St. Louis , one of Missouri’s largest cities, long was the closest contact with the culture and more settled society of the eastern states. For the eastern United States, Missouri had a reputation as the chief gateway to points west. Gateway Arch framing downtown St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. © Kelly-Mooney Photography/Corbis Sara Teasdale Missouri embodies a unique but dynamic balance between the urban and the rural and between the liberal and the conservative . The state ranks high in the United States in terms of urbanization and industrial activity, but it also maintains a vigorous and diversified agriculture. Numerous conservative characteristics of the rural life that predominated prior to the 1930s have been retained into the 21st century; indeed, Missouri’s nickname, the Show-Me State, suggests a tradition of skepticism regarding change. Area 69,707 square miles (180,540 square km). Population (2010) 5,988,927; (2015 est.) 6,083,672. Land Relief The part of Missouri that lies north of the Missouri River was once glaciated. In this area the land is characterized by gently rolling hills, fertile plains, and well-watered prairie country. South of the Missouri, a large portion of the state lies in the Ozark Mountains . Except in the extreme southeastern corner of Missouri—including the southern extension, commonly called the “Bootheel”—and along the western boundary, the land in this region is rough and hilly, with some deep, narrow valleys and clear, swift streams. It is an area abounding with caves and extraordinarily large natural springs. Much of the land is 1,000 to 1,400 feet (300 to 425 metres) above sea level, although near the western border the elevations rarely rise above 800 feet (250 metres). About 90 miles (145 km) south of St. Louis is Taum Sauk Mountain ; with an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 metres), it is the highest point in the state. In far southeastern Missouri lies a part of the alluvial plain of the Mississippi River , where elevations are less than 500 feet (150 metres). On the southwestern edge of this region is the |
Who was the Roman Emperor at the time of Christ's crucifixion? | Ancient Crucifixion - Background Bible Study (Bible History Online) Ancient Crucifixion Ancient Manners and Customs, Daily Life, Cultures, Bible Lands Crucifixion was commonly practiced among the ancient Romans Crucifixion was not a punishment that originated with the Jews or their judicial laws. Crucifixion was a brutal form of punishment that was common among the Romans. The Romans chose this mode of capital punishment to put fear in everyone who would stand against Rome and Roman laws. Crucifixion was common in first century Israel and this fact is well documented in the writings of Josephus. The Romans would choose a popular place in clear view, lest anyone else violate Roman law. What was abstract horror was the fact that scourging almost always preceded crucifixion, where the Centurion would order his Lictors to scourge the prisoner to the point of "near death" using the brutal flagrum which was designed to speedily remove flesh, even with a single lash across bare flesh. Crucifixion in Biblical Times Once the condemned prisoner was scourged he was brought naked to his cross beam, which he would carry publicly to the place of execution. Nails would then be pounded into his hands and feet and he would be raised up to an upright position, usually around 10 feet above ground. Jesus was brought outside the city gate and crucified at a place known in first century Israel as Golgotha (Calvary). Hebrews 13:12 - Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Crucified Victim on Ancient Amulet History of Crucifixion Crucifixion did not begin with the Romans, but it was a method of execution that had developed centuries earlier in the ancient near East. The Medes and the Persians practiced this gruesome torture method as well as the Carthaginians and the Egyptians, and later it was adopted among the Greeks and finally the Romans in the first century. Crucifixion was mentioned in history from about the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD. In 519 BC Darius I, king of Persia, crucified 3,000 political opponents in Babylon; The Roman Cross The Romans called it by its Latin word crucifixus which means to "fix on a cross". The first century Roman cross consisted of two large wooden beams, a stake and a crossbeam (patibulum). The crossbeam was locked into place at the very top of the perpendicular stake, or near the top. Extreme Torture Since the body needed air in the lungs, and blood circulating in the heart the victim would have to push himself up with his nailed feet, and pulled himself up with his nailed hands. Breaking the Legs To hasten a prisoner's death the Roman soldier would break the prisoner's legs with an iron club (crurifragium). This would also assure that the prisoner was indeed dead. The Place of Execution The place of crucifixion was usually in a very public place where the bodies were left to rot. In Israel crucified prisoners were taken down in observance of the Sabbath. Announcement of the Crime As the condemned prisoner was led bearing a crossbeam to his place of execution, he would be preceded by a public crier who would announce his crime. His primary charge was written on a tablet (titulus) which also preceded him and finally fixed to the cross that he was crucified on. Roman Crucifixion It was indeed the Romans who practiced crucifixion as a common method of execution. According to Roman law a Roman citizen could not be crucified, crucifixion was for slaves and extreme criminals, political or religious agitators, pirates, or those who had no civil rights. Julius Caesar and Crucifixion Julius Caesar in his youth was captured by pirates, being held for ransom. He later found them and crucified them all, but he also slit their throats first to hasten their deaths. Augustus Caesar and Crucifixion The Emperor Augustus once made a boast that h |
One of the circuits for the 2011 Formula One season, the Sepang International Circuit can be found in which Asian city? | Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit - Photo | Red Bull Motorsports Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit We guide you round the Sepang International Circuit, the first F1 track designed by Herman Tilke. Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia © Mark Thompson/Getty Images By Matt Youson Known for: Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang 1000KM Type: Street / Mixed The form Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit joined the Formula One calendar as the penultimate round of the 1999 Championship. It kept and end-of-season date for the first two years of its F1 life but moved to its now traditional March slot in 2001. The first of F1’s Hermann Tilke-design super circuits, it was at the time of construction right at the cutting edge of racing in terms of facilities and design. By 2010, however, it had, according to Bernie Ecclestone, become “like an old house that needs a bit of redecorating”. The circuit organisers have been hard at work and a number of uprated spectator and team facilities are due to be unveiled this season. As for the track itself, Tilke’s first major F1 design presents teams with a number of challenges. Basically two massive straights bookended by tight corners and with a fast flowing section on between it’s a set-up conundrum for engineers and often sees teams adopt a compromise approach which foregoes ultimate speed on the straights for good aerodynamic grip and balance in the flowing sections. Overtaking, however, is mostly done at the end of those long straights, especially into turn 15 at the end of the lap or into turn one. Alonso has won the race for three different teams © Lotus F1 Team Although the track surface is smooth, high ambient temperature and heavy-braking into those tight corner mean that tyres wear here is on the high side. Indeed, 17% of the lap is spent under braking. The final piece of the puzzle is the weather. The current late-afternoon start sees the cars take to the grid at a time when storms are frequent and often torrentially heavy, as we found out in 2009 when the race had to be abandoned at just 31 laps. It was the first time half points had been awarded in a grand prix since the 14-lap Australian GP of 1991. Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso have the most wins here, Schumacher taking victories in 2000, ’01 and ’04 and Alonso in '05. '07 and 2012. Kimi Raikkonen took his maiden F1 win here in 2003 and then claimed the top step again in 2008, while Sebastian Vettel won in 2010 and 2011. The location Sepang Circuit is located 60km outside the centre of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and is located beside Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The two facilities were almost built simultaneously and construction of the track was completed in March 1999, seven months before its F1 debut. While removed from the city it is linked, via the airport, to the city centre by a high-speed train. Most of the teams stay close the circuit with drivers tending to congregate at the airport hotel. For fans it’s the mix of on-track action and the attractions of downtown KL that are the big draw. As with the Australian Grand Prix, the twilight race causes a few scheduling headaches and because of the high temperatures and humidity the large paddock area can sometimes feel a little empty as team personnel keep to the air conditioned comfort of the team hospitality buildings. MotoGP also race at Sepang © Repsol Honda Other series Sepang is blessed with the attention of the biggest four and two-wheel series, playing host to Formula One in March and MotoGP in October. The demands on the motorcycles are actually much the same as for Formula One with heavy tyre degradation from the heat and heavy braking slow speed corners making life difficult for the riders. The 2011 MotoGP race will also unfortunately be remember for the tragic accident in which Italian rider Marco Simoncelli was killed. Aside from the major international events, Sepang also hosts a number of local events, including the 1000kms of Sepang endurance race, which now attracts entrants from across the Asia |
Who was the Roman Emperor at the time of the crucifixion of St. Peter? | Archeologists find evidence of St Peter's prison - Telegraph World News Archeologists find evidence of St Peter's prison Archaeologists have discovered evidence to support the theory that St Peter was imprisoned in an underground dungeon by the Emperor Nero before being crucified. The Crucifixion of St Peter by Michelangelo By Nick Squires in Rome 6:00AM BST 25 Jun 2010 The Mamertine Prison, a dingy complex of cells which now lies beneath a Renaissance church, has long been venerated as the place where the apostle was shackled before he was killed on the spot on which the Vatican now stands. It been a place of Christian worship since medieval times, but after months of excavations, Italian archaeologists have found frescoes and other evidence which indicate that it was associated with St Peter as early as the 7th century. Dr Patrizia Fortini, of Rome's department of archaeology for Rome, said: "It was converted from being a prison into a focus of cult-like worship of St Peter by the 7th century at the latest, maybe earlier. "It was a very rapid transformation. We think that by the 8th century, it was being used as a church. It would have been wonderful to find a document with his [St Peter's] name on it, but of course that was always going to be extremely unlikely." St Peter and St Paul are said to have been incarcerated in the jail by the Emperor Nero. The two apostles are said to have caused an underground spring to miraculously rise up from the ground so that they could baptise their guards and their fellow prisoners. Peter was then crucified, upside down, in AD64. He was buried on a low hill on which, 250 years later, the Emperor Constantine built the first Basilica of St Peter. The hellish prison in which the founder of the Roman Church supposedly spent his final days consisted of two levels of cells, one on top of each other. The lower cell could only be reached through a hole in its roof and was purportedly where the Romans imprisoned their most formidable enemies, including a Gaulish chieftain, Vercingetorix, who had fought against Caesar in 52BC. Some prisoners starved to death and their bodies were tossed into the Cloaca Maxima, the city's main sewer. In the 17th century a church – St Joseph of the Carpenters – was built over the Mamertine Prison and it still stands today, overlooking the ruins of the Roman Forum. Its exterior bears the words "The Prison of the Apostolic Saints Peter and Paul" and a marble carving of the two bearded martyrs peering glumly through prison bars. When Charles Dickens visited the site in the 19th century he described "the dread and gloom of the ponderous, obdurate old prison". Hanging on the walls he found "rusty daggers, knives, pistols, clubs, divers instruments of violence and murder brought here fresh from use". Historians have long believed the dungeon was built in the 5th century BC, under Servius Tullius, one of the kings of Rome before it became a republic. |
One of the circuits for the 2011 Formula One season, The Marina Bay Street Circuit can be found in which Asian city? | Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix race tickets - buy online <p>Relish private viewing on the main straight, world-class Hospitality, gourmet catering and Champagne Open Bar!<br /> <br /> As a guest in the Sky Suite, you will enjoy some of the most extensive views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer panoramic views of the main straight and the pit lane, placing you at the heart of the Grand Prix. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounges as well as from the rooftop terrace. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.<br /> <br /> You will enjoy access to the luxurious Sky Suite lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. A deluxe menu, including reception snacks and drinks as well as a gourmet dinner, will be served in the glass-fronted dining suites. Drinks are served on an open-bar basis and include premium Champagne, a selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks.<br /> <br /> A limited edition lanyard, a 3-day VIP pass and a pair of ear plugs are complimentary. This prestigious package also grants you access to all 3 days of post-race entertainment concerts. </p> <br> <p>The Sky Suites are located along the Pits Straight and Turn 1; your exact allocation is subject to availability.</p> Club Suite - (Fri-Sun) Relish close-up views of the Main Straight, premium Hospitality, gourmet catering and Champagne open bar!<br /> <br /> As a guest of the Club Suite you will enjoy some of the finest views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer close-up viewing of the main straight and the pit lane, placing you at the heart of the Grand Prix. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounges as well as from the outdoor private areas of the Suite. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.<br /> <br /> You will enjoy access to the luxurious Club Suite lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. A deluxe menu, including reception snacks and drinks as well as a gourmet dinner, will be served in the glass-fronted dining suites. Drinks are served on an open-bar basis and include premium Champagne, a selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks.<br /> <br /> A limited edition lanyard, a 3-day VIP pass and a pair of ear plugs are complimentary. This prestigious package also grants you access to all 3 days of post-race entertainment concerts. <br><br>The Club Suites are located at the Pits Straight. Green Room - (Fri-Sun) As a guest of the Green Room, you will enjoy some of the finest views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer close-up viewing of the first corner and the action across turns 2 and 3, where overtaking will inevitably happen - particularly throughout the first few laps of the race. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounge as well as from the outdoor area. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.<br /> <br /> You will enjoy access to the luxurious Green Room lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. Inside, you will be served an all-day dining menu in buffet style while enjoying access to an all-day open bar with wines, beers and a wide range of soft drinks.<br /> <br /> This prestigious package also grants you access to all three days of post-race entertainment concerts.<br /> <br>The Green Room Lounge is located by Turn 1. Lounge @ Turn 3 - (Fri-Sun) <p>Get a superb race-viewing and prime hospitality experience at the Marina Bay Circuit! The Lounge at Turn 3 will give you an unforgettable day at the track, with access to an air-conditioned marquee lounge to relax in along with exclusive grandstand seating right next to the VIP facility. The Lounge enjoys an ideal location close to the Village Stage and the F1 Village, and features an open bar with wines, beers and soft drinks. Each guest of the Turn 3 Lounge will also relish a cushioned seat in the comfortable Turn 3 Premier Grandstand with terrific views of the circuit’s initial three turns. </p> <p> </p> <p>All the following i |
At which Roman Catholic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Castile region of Spain could you visit the tomb of 'El Cid'? | Burgos Cathedral| AFAR.com Burgos Cathedral See the Glory of Burgos! Hands down, my favorite Cathedral in all of Spain , the Burgos Cathedral is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site and with valid reason. Everywhere you look, there is hard work and dedication to the art of decoration. From the intricately carved statues to the simple homage of the tombs, to the whimsical addition of a cuckoo clock this is certainly a one of a kind atmosphere. The beautiful kaleidoscope style stained glass windows adds a filter of fun and otherworldly atmosphere into this unique cathedral. Be prepared to have a neck ache after you leave as the ceilings offer some of the best murals and ceiling details one can find anywhere outside of The Vatican! By Brandy Bell , AFAR Local Expert Have you been here? Share a tip or a photo with fellow travelers. add it now The Cathedral of Burgos On a trip to Spain , we wanted to visit Burgos, the city of "El Cid Campeador" who is Spain's national hero. The city of Burgos, founded in 884, is located in northern Spain and is the historic capital of the Spanish region of Castile. The historic center of this ancient city is beautifully laid out. There are parks, monuments, and little streets to wander through. There are monuments of "El Cid". Don't neglect a walk along the Paseo of Espolon with its unique plane trees on either side of the walkway. Try a sidewalk cafe for lunch and take advantage of a people watching opportunity. One of the popular attractions in the city of Burgos is the grand Gothic Roman Catholic Burgos Cathedral. Construction began in 1221 by order of King Ferdinand III and carried on through the 13th century until the 15th century. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984). The cathedral is huge with an ornate facade. There are turrets, pointed towers and statues. The interior is vast and splendid with many extraordinary works of famous sculptors and architects. There are 19 chapels with ornate altars. There is much gold leaf, granite, marble, valuable paintings, and the famous double golden staircase. "El Cid"s coffer is found in a chapel and his bones rest there under the dome of the cathedral. We enjoyed wandering through this church. We took about 3 hours, but could not take in all of the splendor. I would definitely would go back. For info: www.cathedraldeburgos.es El Cid Campeador Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (1043-1099) is best known as El Cid Campeador. Rodrigo was a Castilian nobleman who became a great military leader and was called "El Cid" which means "Lord". The name was given to him by the Moors. The Christians called him "El Campeador" meaning "The Champion". El Cid is the national hero of Spain . He headed military campaigns against the Muslims in Andalucia that were huge successes. He was well-known for his military prowess. After a falling out with the king, he was exiled and fought for the Moors to protect them from Aragon. In his final years, the king recalled him and he battled the Berbers. According to legend, he was killed in a battle in Valencia in 1099. His body was propped up on his huge white horse as though he were still alive and the battle went on with the enemy believing he lived. His remains lie under the dome in Burgos Cathedral and his coffer is located high on a wall in the Corpus Christie Chapel there. I kept waiting for Charlton Heston to ride up on his huge steed with his men as he did in the old movie "El Cid". The story of THE CID came alive and I could picture the hero standing there while the locals admired him. We also visited Vivar where Rodrigo was born in 1043. There were remains of the wall that surrounded the family property. Vivar is located about 6 miles from the city of Burgos. Stop in Burgos if you get a chance. This great historic city is very beautiful. By Connie Hand El Colacho - The Baby Jumping Festival In what might win as the weirdest festival in all of Spain - or Europe, for that matter - the Baby Jumping festival is held annually in Castrilla de Murcia in Burgos, where all the babies under 1 year old are laid o |
Mississippi shares its eastern border with which other state? | Boundaries of Georgia | New Georgia Encyclopedia Challenges to Georgia's Northern Boundary The boundary lines that define the state of Georgia are significant for a variety of reasons, such as ownership of physical territory, jurisdiction for the state's laws , and the state's rights within the federal system. The determination of Georgia's boundaries over time has been fraught with conflict, controversy, and uncertainty. Trustees' Charter Boundaries, 1732 Georgia Territory as Defined in Its Charter King George II granted James Oglethorpe and the Trustees a charter in 1732 to establish the colony of Georgia. This charter provided, among other things, that the new colony would consist of all the land between the headwaters of the Savannah and the Altamaha rivers, with its eastern boundary formed by the Atlantic Ocean and its western boundary by the "south seas," a reference to the Pacific Ocean. The latter designation encompassed a tremendous amount of land, most of which was unexplored and unclaimed. As early as 1683 French explorers claimed land west of the Mississippi River, which they called Louisiana, but the boundaries of this territory were not fully delineated. Over the next several decades, the French were primarily active in Canada, developing a fur trade with the Indians there, and establishing settlements in present-day Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. From the 1730s until 1783, they caused problems for the Georgia colonists by migrating eastward from the Mississippi River to claim additional land and to trade with the Cherokee , Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Indians . By the 1730s the Spanish were organized in Florida and had claimed land as far west as the Mobile River in present-day southwest Alabama and had missions west of the Mississippi River in what is now Texas and New Mexico. They caused a constant military problem for the British colonies by moving north from St. Augustine, Florida, but after Oglethorpe's victory in 1742 at the Battle of Bloody Marsh , on St. Simons Island , they no longer posed a threat. The French and Indian War Georgia's Georgia Colony Boundaries, 1763 original boundary remained the same from the founding of the colony until 1763, when the French and Indian War ended in a major territorial victory for the British. England, France, and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763, and for the first time since Christopher Columbus discovered the New World, England gained complete control of all the land in North America east of the Mississippi River, from Canada to the tip of the Florida peninsula. Georgia Colony of East Florida, 1763 took on a new shape as a result of that treaty, with its western boundary becoming the Mississippi River rather than the Pacific Ocean. The rivers in colonial America were the superhighways of the time, providing routes for commerce and transportation. Having a presence on the Mississippi River opened up the western part of the colony to new settlers, facilitating trading w Colony of West Florida, 1763 ith Indian tribes in that region. In 1763 the British divided what had been Spanish Florida into the two new colonies of West Florida and East Florida, with the Apalachicola River serving as the dividing line between them. West Florida, with Pensacola as its capital, extended west to the Mississippi River. East Florida included all the land east of the Apalachicola River, with St. Augustine as its capital. At the same time, Georgia's royal governor James Wright received permission from the king of England to expand the boundaries of Georgia to include the territories between the Mississippi and Chattahoochee rivers not granted to the Florida colonies. As a result, Georgia's southern boundary was extended down to the northern boundary of East Florida. Aftermath of the Revolutionary War The Georgia State Boundaries, 1783 1783 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War (1775-83), fixed the 31st latitude north as the southern boundary of the new United States. The line extended from the Mississippi River eastward to the Chattahoochee River, moved |
What is the name of the Pakistani town in which Osama Bin Laden was shot and killed in May 2011? | Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces - May 02, 2011 - HISTORY.com Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces Share this: Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces Author Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2011, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, is killed by U.S. forces during a raid on his compound hideout in Pakistan. The notorious, 54-year-old leader of Al Qaeda, the terrorist network of Islamic extremists, had been the target of a nearly decade-long international manhunt. The raid began around 1 a.m. local time, when 23 U.S. Navy SEALs in two Black Hawk helicopters descended on the compound in Abbottabad, a tourist and military center north of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. One of the helicopters crash-landed into the compound but no one aboard was hurt. During the raid, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, five people, including bin Laden and one of his adult sons, were killed by U.S. gunfire. No Americans were injured in the assault. Afterward, bin Laden’s body was flown by helicopter to Afghanistan for official identification, then buried at an undisclosed location in the Arabian Sea less than 24 hours after his death, in accordance with Islamic practice. Just after 11:30 p.m. EST on May 1 (Pakistan’s time zone is 9 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.), President Barack Obama, who monitored the raid in real time via footage shot by a drone flying high above Abbottabad, made a televised address from the White House, announcing bin Laden’s death. “Justice has been done,” the president said. After hearing the news, cheering crowds gathered outside the White House and in New York City’s Times Square and the Ground Zero site. Based on computer files and other evidence the SEALs collected during the raid, it was later determined that bin Laden was making plans to assassinate President Obama and carry out a series of additional attacks against America, including one on the anniversary of September 11, the largest terrorist attack ever on U.S. soil, which left nearly 3,000 people dead. Shortly after the 2001 attack, President George W. Bush declared bin Laden, who was born into a wealthy family in Saudi Arabia in 1957 and used his multi-million-dollar inheritance to help establish al Qaeda and fund its activities, would be captured dead or alive. In December of that year, American-backed forces came close to capturing bin Laden in a cave complex in Afghanistan’s Tora Bora region; however, he escaped and would continue to elude U.S. authorities for years. A break in the hunt for bin Laden came in August 2010, when C.I.A. analysts tracked the terrorist leader’s courier to the Abbottabad compound, located behind tall security walls in a residential neighborhood. (U.S. intelligence officials spent the ensuing months keeping the compound under surveillance; however, they were never certain bin Laden was hiding there until the raid took place.) The U.S. media had long reported bin Laden was believed to be hiding in the remote tribal areas along the Afghan-Pakistani border, so many Americans were surprised to learn the world’s most famous fugitive had likely spent the last five years of his life in a well-populated area less than a mile from an elite Pakistani military academy. After the raid, which the U.S. reportedly carried out without informing the Pakistani government in advance, some American officials suspected Pakistani authorities of helping to shelter bin Laden in Abbottabad, although there was no concrete evidence to confirm this. Related Videos |
Which stategic computer game, in which the player takes control of the members of a suburban household, is the best-selling PC video game of all time? | Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games Of All Time | Guns Lot Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games Of All Time images The PC gaming industry is a multi billion dollar business where video game titles can become household names, products, and movies. Some of the most successful PC games have sold millions of copies generating hundreds in millions in revenue. Following are the Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games of All Time. By: blackpearl Posted: July 29, 2007 Filed under: video games Headline: The PC gaming industry is a multi billion dollar business where video game titles can become household names, products, and movies. Some of the most successful PC games have sold millions of copies generating hundreds in millions in revenue. Following are the Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games of All Time. 25. Battlefield 2 (2.09 million) - Battlefield 2 (abbreviated as BF2) is a computer game in which players fight in a modern battlefield using modern weapon systems. Battlefield 2 is a first-person shooter with some strategy and RPG (Role-Playing Game) elements. Battlefield 2 was developed by Digital Illusions CE (DICE) with a custom game engine. During development, Trauma Studios contributed to the development of the game after it was acquired by Digital Illusions CE 24. Battlefield 1942 (2.44 million) - Battlefield 1942 is a 3D World War II first-person shooter (FPS) computer game developed by Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows (2002) and Apple Macintosh (2004). The game can be played in singleplayer mode against computer game bots or in multiplayer mode against players on the Internet. 23. Diablo (2.5 million) - Diablo is a dark fantasy-themed hack and slash action role-playing game developed by Blizzard North and released by Blizzard Entertainment in December, 1996. 22. Anno 1602 (2.5 million) - Anno 1602 - Creation of a New World (in the USA, Canada and Australia released as 1602 A.D.) is a game with both real time strategy and city building elements, developed by Germany-based Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software company. 21. Cossacks 2: Napoleonic Wars (2.5 million) - Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars is the fourth computer game in the Cossacks series of real-time strategy games, released in Spring 2005 to mixed reviews. This game focuses exclusively on the Napoleonic era, meaning it has a much shorter time span than others in this series, which spanned several centuries. 20. Age of Empires I (3 million) - The Age of Empires series became a popular franchise of real-time strategy computer games based on the success of Age of Empire I. It was started in 1997, developed by Ensemble Studios, and published by Microsoft Game Studios. There are seven titles in the series (four of which are expansions) and a spin-off titled Age of Mythology. 19. Command & Conquer: Red Alert (3 million) - Command & Conquer: Red Alert is a landmark real-time strategy video game in the Command & Conquer series, released by Westwood Studios in 1996. The events of Red Alert take place in an alternate history, where Allied Forces defend Europe against an aggressive Soviet Union. It was initially available for PC (MS-DOS & Windows 95 versions included in one package), and was subsequently ported to PlayStation. 18. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (3 million) - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, or Oblivion, is a single player fantasy-themed action-oriented computer role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary 2K Games. 17. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (3 million) - Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (War3 or WC3) is a real-time strategy computer game released by Blizzard Entertainment in July 2002. It is the second sequel to Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, the third game set in the Warcraft Universe. The game proved to be one of the most anticipated and popular computer game releases ever. 16. EverQuest (3.5 million) - EverQuest (or colloquially, EQ) is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing |
The CIA Agent 'Stan Smith' is the title character of which American animated TV series? | American Dad! (TV Series 2005– ) - 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 The random escapades of Stan Smith, an extreme right wing CIA agent dealing with family life and keeping America safe, all in the most absurd way possible. Creators: Stan and Francine are left behind after the Rapture, and wind up playing critical roles in Jesus Christ's war against the Antichrist. 8.9 Stan journeys through a post apocalyptic world in search for his family. 8.7 Stan and Steve accidentally shoot and kill Santa Claus, but he is brought back to life by his elves and is hell-bent on getting revenge against the entire Smith family. 8.6 2017 Golden Globe Nominees: In & Out of Character Get a closer look at this year's Golden Globe Award nominees in real life and in the roles that earned them fame. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 49 titles created 10 Jul 2011 a list of 49 titles created 17 Jun 2013 a list of 21 titles created 26 Oct 2014 a list of 21 titles created 06 May 2015 a list of 21 titles created 27 Oct 2015 Search for " American Dad! " 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. The Smiths rescue Steve after he's kidnapped and taken to the North Pole, where Santa Claus is using children to mine for precious stones needed for an ancient ritual. Previous Episode Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 24 nominations. See more awards » Videos Family Guy (TV Series 1999) Animation | Comedy In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green Fry, a pizza guy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out New Year's Eve 2999. Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal The Simpsons (TV Series 1989) Animation | Comedy The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield. Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner South Park (TV Series 1997) Animation | Comedy Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes The adventures of the Family Guy (1999) neighbor and deli owner, Cleveland Brown. Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011) Animation | Comedy Bob Belcher, along with his wife and three children, try to run their last hope of holding the family together, which is running Bob's dream restaurant. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman A straight laced propane salesman in Arlen, Texas tries to deal with the wacky antics of his family and friends, while also trying to keep his son in line. Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke Covert black ops and espionage take a back seat to zany personalities and relationships between secret agents and drones. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family. Stars: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization. Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly Robot Chicken (TV Series 2005) Animation | Comedy From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, 'Robot Chicken' is stop-motion animation with a demented twist. Stars: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer Edit Storyline Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantl |
What is the name of the Icelandic volcano which erupted in May 2011 causing disruption of flights around northern Europe? | Iceland volcano 2011: Incredible pictures of volcanic ash released as dozens of flights are axed | Daily Mail Online President Obama cuts short Ireland stay to avoid effects of ash cloud Aviation sector says it is better prepared than last year British officials warns of further disruption in the week ahead Click here to see live video of volcano eruption viewed from space These amazing images show why tens of thousands of families are facing air travel chaos as a thick cloud of volcanic ash descends over Britain. The towering plume of Icelandic ash, smoke and steam hit Scotland and Ireland last night, bringing disruption to airlines. U.S. President Barack Obama flew from Ireland to London last night - a day early - to ensure the cloud does not delay his state visit. Electrical storm: Ash is hurled miles into the air by the eruption, creating thunderstorms around the volcano Ash from the Grimsvotn volcano hanging in the sky over Iceland. The cloud has spewed 12 miles into the atmosphere Stunning: As the volcano erupts, huge dark ash and storm clouds gather across the Icelandic skyline The Irish visit was the first stop on a six-day European tour - and he left as British Airways cancelled all flights between London and Scotland until 2pm today. Between 30 and 40 BA flights will be affected from airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and London City to and from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The airline runs 80 flights a day between these airports. Royal Dutch Airlines KLM cancelled the 16 flights scheduled for this morning to and from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle. The airlines said customers on any cancelled flights will be able to claim a full refund or rebook on to alternative flights – and that all other flights will operate as scheduled. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share At least 36 flights were cancelled in Scotland last night and today, as airports across Britain were put on stand-by for imminent disruption. By noon today, the Met Office forecasts that the cloud will have swept south, covering most of England and Wales with low concentrations of ash. Medium concentrations of ash – the level where aircraft need permission to fly from the CAA – may affect Newcastle airport. The warnings come a year after debris from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano spread across Europe, creating the biggest no-fly zone since the Second World War. But the Civil Aviation Authority has stressed that, unlike last year’s six-day ban, a complete shut-down of British airspace will not happen this time. Looking up to the darkened sky because of the ash cloud, Sunna Agustdottir, seven, carries a new-born lamb to shelter at the family farm in Longumyri, Iceland Wearing a face mask, Anna Hardadottir, a farmer of Horgsland, leads a horse through the ash pouring out of the erupting volcano. It has spewed an ash cloud about 15 miles into the sky A footprint outside a petrol station giving an indication of how deep the ash is and, right, a dead bird lies on Higway One near the town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur in the south-east of the country Farmers hurry to get their sheep into shelter. The thick cloud of ash blocked out daylight at towns and villages at the foot of the glacier where the volcano lies and covered cars and buildings This is because tests following the experience of last April have shown that many flights can still take place when the ash is in ‘low’ or ‘medium’ density. There will be a blanket ban on all flights only when the cloud is at its highest concentration of ash. Andrew Haines, chief executive of the CAA, said: ‘Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of people both onboard aircraft and on the ground. THE NEW RULES ON AIRSPACE CLOSURES DUE TO ASH New procedures will govern the closure of UK airspace this time. A CAA spokesman explained that interested parties had agreed on a system whereby ash levels are graded as low, medium or high. 'Airspace will not be closed and we will notify airlines when the Met Office predicts there are medium or high levels of ash present,' the spo |
Which car-racing simulation game is the best-selling video game of all time on both Playstation and Playstation 3? | Stage 5 Full Motion Racing Simulator Stage 5 Full Motion Racing Simulator < SimXperience Stage 5 Motion Simulator Ships to Your Door, Ready to Run Stage 5 NASCAR Simulator in Suite at Bristol Motor Speedway Stage 5 Racing Simulator In Standard Trim with three 47 Inch LED TV's $26,000 USD Delivered in the Continental U.S. with On-Site PC Setup Financing now available in the US! Requirements The SimXperience Stage 5 Motion Racing Simulator is simply everything you need to enjoy professional racing simulation in your home or facility and it's delivered ready to run. Whether your interested in preparing for an upcoming race or just want to have some fun the SimXperience Stage 5 will exceed your expections. Our team of of software, harware and electronics engineers have crafted one of the most advanced, customizable and immersive simulations available at any price point. When compared feature by feature with the competition, the Stage 5 is a clear winner. Unparalleled Motion Quality & Realism Simulates Rear Traction Loss and Rear Wheel Hop (key component of race driver training programs)!! Excellent road surface perception via 250 motion updates per second Inline Dampeners make motion more fluid and less digitized. Based On Olympic Training Principles SimXperience Exclusive SimVibe Technology Compliments Motion With True Physics Based Vibratory / Tactile Feedback At All Four Corners Realtime customizable motion profiles can be custom tuned to represent any vehicle with ease! Simulates vehicle weight transfer in addition to road texture and G-Forces Powerful 500W Dolby 5.1 Surround System with Wireless Remote Powerful Custom Simulation PC (external for easy maintenance and upgrades) Three 55 inch Low Latency Commercial Display Screens Compatible with a variety of VR systems such as the Oculus Rift Power Height Adjudstable (push button) Rigid Triple Screen Mount Power Adjustable (push button) Pedal Distance Telescoping Wheel Custom SimXperience Seat Optimizes Lateral G Sensation AccuForce Pro Sim Steering System Professional HPP 3-Pedal Set for Realistic Braking Pressure Provides Touch Capable Virtual Gauges, Charting, Realtime Motion Adjustments and Realtime Tactile Adjustments Modular Design (Easily Bolt On Future Simulation Modules) Structural Rigidity (Built From 2" Tube Steel) Powder Coated Finish Industrial Grade Construction Suitable for Racing Centers and Frequent Use Scenarios. Simple as a single button click to get started. Driver Training Packages Available It's everything you need to obtain an incredible motion simulation experience in an easy to use package SimXperience simulators create the ultimate immersion by employing a variety of techniques. First and foremost we manipulate your inner ear / sense of balance to create a sense of motion. We combine this with minute body pressure cues by creating just enough roll and pitch to utilize your body weight to create these pressures. Finally, we combine the the body pressure and sense of balance manipulation with kinesthesia (skeletal and muscle pressure manipulation). Our simulators are designed to optimize the principles of kinesthesia and proprioception . This concept is often applied in advanced Olympic training programs. The fact is that no simulator can provide the full G-Forces, torque, etc.. that an actual vehicle can, therefore a simulator must fool the brain into perceiving these effects in an immersive manner. We achieve this with the three concepts described above, emphasizing muscle pressures. The key to creating the properly scaled muscle pressures lies in the fact that we choose not to move the wheel and pedals, and only the occupant. You can easily see how under braking, for example, that we can apply the same pressure to the muscles in your wrist and forearms as would be applied in an actual vehicle. Simulators that attempt to move the entire cockpit (wheel included) could only create these pressures if they were able to create the exact same G-Forces as the real vehicle AND sustain them. Simple vibrating seat paddle simulators can create neither the |
Which common component of antacids and laxatives is a suspension of Magnesium hydroxide in water? | Magnesium Hydroxide for Horses | EquiMed - Horse Health Matters Milk of Magnesia Description Magnesium hydroxide is a compound of magnesium, which is a naturally occurring mineral, combined with hydroxide. As a suspension in water, it is known as Milk of Magnesia. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids and laxatives. Usage Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and also as a laxative. In some cases, it is prescribed to help relieve mild colic. Magnesium hydroxide will reduce stomach acidity for a short period of time, but needs to be given every two hours to be effective. For this reason, some veterinarians prefer using amitidine, ranitidine, or omeprazole because of their longer-acting effectiveness and better time compliance on the part of the person administering the drug. Dosage and Administration NA Notes: Extra-label use of drugs in treating animals is allowable only by licensed veterinarians within the context of a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and does not include drug use in treating animals by the layman (except under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian). None noted if used according to directions. Precautions Diarrhea caused by magnesium hydroxide carries away much of the body's supply of potassium. With prolonged use, extra potassium should be given to prevent cramping of muscles. Interactions Allow at least two hours between other drugs and administration of magnesium hydroxide. Overdose More pronounced diarrhea occurs with overdose. Images |
The former England captain Bobby Moore had two middle names. One was Frederick; also the name of a football team, what was his other middle name? | Legends: Bobby Moore :: Total Football Magazine - Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Non-League News Features > Legends > Legends: Bobby Moore Legends: Bobby Moore Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore, a name that may not be instantly recognisable to football fans, however change the Robert to Bobby and drop the middle names and he becomes the biggest icon English football has ever known. The late great Bobby Moore. Born in Barking, London on April 12, 1941 Moore was marked for greatness at an early age, he made his debut for West Ham at 17 against Sir Matt Busby's Manchester United, replacing his mentor Malcolm Allison and to be honest he never looked back from that moment. He went on to make a then club record 544 appearances for the Hammers during his 15 seasons with the East London club, and captained the side for more than ten years. As a defender he brought real style to a position that had previously been left to the hard tackling, strong, high jumping rugged players. Moore did not have much pace and he wasn't considered to be the best header of the ball, what he could do though was read the game like no other player, he had an almost mystical positional sense and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Tackler Throw in the fact that he was the finest timer of a tackler that the game has seen (no doubt you have seen Moore's block tackle against Pele in the 1970 World Cup) and you begin to get a realisation of how good Bobby Moore was. It was not only as a defender though that Moore made his name, it was also as a captain. Bobby earned his first England cap shortly before the 1962 World Cup in Chile, so impressive was his debut that went on to be an ever present throughout that tournament, and by the time he reached his 12th cap in May 1963 Moore captained England for the first time. On that occasion it was a stand-in for the injured incumbent Jimmy Armfield however, one year later Walter Winterbottom was replaced as England manager by Alf Ramsey and Ramsey quickly announced that Moore would become England's new skipper. All this at the grand old age of 23. Moore did not look back as England skipper, he went to equal Billy Wright's record of 90 appearances as England captain, and in all won 108 caps for his country which at the time was a record. That record has since been overtaken by goalkeeper Peter Shilton, and the outfield record has been taken by David Beckham, although it should be remembered that Bobby Moore played every minute of 108 caps. Bobby Moore's career though will be remembered for more than just setting records for England as a captain and a player. Golden period Moore led his club side West Ham United and his country in the most golden period either has known. In a three-year period Moore lifted three major trophies in succession at Wembley Stadium, firstly West Ham defeated Preston North End to win the 1964 FA Cup Final. The Hammers then went on to win the 1965 European Cup Winners Final with a 2-0 defeat of TSV 1860 Munich. Moore's finest hour though came on July 30th 1966, after a dramatic final where West Germany made the score 2-2 with what was almost the last kick of the game, Geoff Hurst (Moore's West Ham team-mate) added two goals in extra-time to secure England's first and as yet only World Championship. A vivid memory for many people who have seen footage of that epic game, is of Bobby Moore attempting to clean his hands before accepting a handshake and the Jules Rimet Trophy from the Queen, a moment that really showed Moore's class as a man. He went on to win the prestigious BBC sports personality of the year award for 1966. It is always tricky to compare players from different eras, as the game and the conditions it is played under have changed so much, but there is little doubt that Bobby Moore is one player who would have made his mark no matter what era he was playing in. In 1974 Moore ended his association with West Ham and joined Division Two side Fulham, however in an ironic twist of fate West Ham United would still continue to play a leading role |
How were 'Mistress Ford' and 'Mistress Page' collectively known in the title of a Shakespeare play? | The Merry Wives of Windsor - Shakespeare in quarto British Library copies of Merry Wives of Windsor contains detailed bibliographic descriptions of all the quarto copies of the play. Shakespeare’s sources Shakespeare could have used several sources for The Merry Wives of Windsor. Barnaby Riche, ‘Of Two Brethren and Their Wives’, in Riche His Farewell to Militarie Profession (1581). Shakespeare could have drawn on this for Falstaff’s wooing of Mistress Ford and his escapes from her jealous husband. ‘The Tale of the Two Lovers of Pisa’ in Tarltons Newes Out of Purgatorie (1590). This is another possible source for Falstaff’s entanglement with Mistress Ford and its consequences. A Lover's Misfortunes. Tarlton's Newes out of Purgatorie, 1590. British Library, C.40.c.68, p. 47. Larger image Ser Giovanni Fiorentino, Il Pecorone. (1558) The second novella from the second day of stories is closest to the plot involving Fal |
Magnesium sulphate is a substance used for medicinal and agricultural purposes. By what name is it better known? | Magnesium Sulfate - Home Magnesium Sulfate Per. 1 Chemistry Honors Project Magnesium sulfate, more commonly known as Epsom salts, has many uses in society. One way it can be formed is when magnesium reacts with sulfuric acid to create both the magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas in a double replacement reaction. Magnesium sulfate is found naturally and has been found in other areas of the solar system other than earth. We mainly use it for medical purposes, although it has many other properties. Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is a chemical compound that contains one atom of magnesium bonded with one sulfate ion. Magnesium sulfate is found most commonly in the form of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4 • 7H2O), making it highly soluble in water. When bonded with water in this way, magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salts. Magnesium sulfate takes the form of a white powder. It is a type of inorganic salt that takes a solid form at room temperature. It can be gathered from natural sources in a fairly pure form. Magnesium sulfate is most commonly found in the ocean, where it is the second most prominent salt next to sodium chloride. Magnesium sulfate has the unusual property of turning sound energy into thermal energy. In fact, it is responsible for the majority of sound absorption in salt water. However, magnesium sulfate more readily absorbs higher sound frequencies, which is why lower frequency sounds can travel farther in salt water. Although magnesium sulfate is most commonly found as a heptahydrate, it can also take the form of meridianiite (MgSO4 • 11H2O) which is a clear, almost colorless mineral that exist on Earth. It is also believed that this form of magnesium sulfate can be found on the planet Mars. Furthermore, samples of Kieserite (MgSO4 • H2O), have also been found on Mars. This is used as evidence for the existence of water on Mars. Magnesium sulfate has many uses in today’s world. One, is that is used in the production of copper sulfate. Copper sulfate is created when copper (II) reacts with magnesium sulfate and water to create copper sulfate, hydrogen, and magnesium hydroxide (Cu + MgSO4 + 2H2O → H2 + CuSO4 + Mg(OH)2 ). Magnesium sulfate is mostly used for medicinal purposes however. It is found that people with diabetes have lower levels of magnesium in their bodies. Because of the high solubility of magnesium sulfate, it is often used to administer magnesium into the body. This allows diabetics to take small amount of magnesium sulfate to counteract some of the effects of diabetes. Another use for magnesium sulfate is found in bath salts. Magnesium sulfate was first discovered in a spring at Epsom. People who bathed in these waters often reported feeling refreshed and much more relaxed. It was discovered that these waters had high levels of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, which led to the more common name, Epsom salts. The property of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate to relax the body is what allows it to be used as a key component in bath salts. Coming in direct contact with pure magnesium sulfate can cause irritation, so it is advised to take caution when handling the compound. Inhalation and ingestion can have serious effects on the respiratory and digestive systems respectively. Magnesium sulfate is often administered to prevent seizures and convulsions during pregnancy. These convulsions are caused by the swelling of tissues in the arms and legs. Magnesium sulfate is used to reduce the amount of swelling in these tissues and therefore, help reduce or prevent future convulsions. Magnesium sulfate is also commonly used as a laxative. Magnesium sulfate is used to treat various metal poisonings, notably barium, because it helps to get rid of these types of metals by speeding up the digestive track. When administered, magnesium sulfate has effects on the body almost immediately and these effects will last for another three to four hours. However, since the removal of magnesium sulfate is entirely focused in the kidney, patients wi |
Also the name of a football team, what was the middle name of former Rangers and Liverpool winger Mark Walters? | Tobago Legends | Aston Villa Stadium: Villa Park Capacity: 42,682 Aston Villa Football Club is based in Witton, Birmingham, they play in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. Founded in 1874, they have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa are founder members of The Football League in 1888. They are also founder members of the Premier League in 1992, and have remained there ever since ALAN WRIGHT Alan’s exciting football journey took him all the way from Blackpool to nearby Fleetwood – with plenty of other ports of call in between – including an illustrious spell with Aston Villa for whom he made 260 league appearances. Tiny, tenacious and technical, Alan won many friends and admirers during a distinguished 22-year professional career. UGO EHIOGU Tottenham Under 21 coach Ugo is probably best remembered for his nine-year and seven-year spells with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough; two clubs he served with distinction and accumulated over 350 league appearances. He won 15 England Under 21 caps, made his full international debut against China in 1996 and went on to win a further three caps, scoring his one England goal against Spain in 2001. DARIUS VASSELL Who could forget Darius’ amazing emergence on the international scene when he scored a wonder goal on his debut for England against Holland in 2002. The former Aston Villa, Manchester City and Leicester striker made 22 appearances for his country, scoring six goals in the process, and played in both the 2002 World Cup and 2004 European Championship finals. Blessed with great pace and an eye for goal, he made over 300 league appearances for his three English clubs. MARK WALTERS It was perhaps somewhat ironic that a player with the middle name of ‘Everton’ should find himself playing for Liverpool having established a stellar reputation as a fleet-footed, destructible winger with Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers where he overcame Scottish scepticism and racism to be become a fans’ favourite. After spells on loan at Stoke and Wolves, Mark played for Southampton, Swindon and Bristol Rovers, ending his career with 600 league appearances (128 goals) to his name. DARREN BYFIELD Having begun his career with Aston Villa , Darren played for no fewer than 13 professional clubs before ending his playing days back in the West Midlands in the non league with Solihull Motors. Walsall, Rotherham and Gillingham fans, in particular, remember him with great affection as he clocked up well over 100 league goals in a much-travelled career, which also included six appearances for Jamaica for whom he scored his one and only international goal. Gavin Ward The phrase ‘have boots will travel’ should be changed to ‘have gloves will travel’ in the case of former keeper Gavin Ward who was on the books of no fewer than 16 league clubs during a career spanning 26 years. His best times as player came during a ten-year spell when he represented the likes of Cardiff, Leicester, Bradford, Bolton and Stoke, in particular, with great distinction. After massing 377 league appearances he turned to coaching, with Nottingham Forest and then Burton. Graham Fenton Born in Whitley Bay in the North East of England, Graham first made his mark in the West Midlands as a teenage sensation with Aston Villa for whom he made over 30 league appearances. He also played for Blackburn, Leicester, Stoke and Blackpool and even had a spell in Scotland with St Mirren in 2000. He won one Under 21 international cap for England; it should have been more. He finished his playing career with North Shields who he went on to manage. Stefan Moore A product of the Aston Villa academy, Stefan came through the ranks at Villa Park with younger brother Luke and after making his first team debut in 2001, he went on to make more than 20 league appearances for his hometown club. After a three-year spell with Queens Park Rangers, he dropped into the non league scene, initially with Kidderminster Harriers, and he is currently playing in the Conference North for Solihull Motors. He represented Engl |
Thomas-a-Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of which king? | The Death of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral By Ben Johnson | Comments Murder in the cathedral. Thomas Becket, a London merchant’s son, was a complex person – in his youth he was a normal ebullient young man, stormy and proud, selfish and arrogant, vain, and anxious to please, but in later life, became one of the most pious and devout Archbishops of the 12th century. Despite differences in their status Thomas’s greatest friend was Henry, who was later to become King Henry II of England. They hunted and played chess together, people said the two men ‘had but one heart and one mind’. When at the age of 21 Henry became king, Becket became his Chancellor. Both furious workers, they laboured tirelessly to bring law and order to Henry’s realm. It was during Henry’s reign those legal terms such as ‘trial by jury’ and ‘assizes’ (sittings) became so familiar in the English language. The king’s judges travelled the country administering the common law – the law of all free men. The exception to this was the Church, which had its own courts and own laws. Priests who murdered or raped could avoid common-law justice by claiming ‘benefit of clergy’, the right to be tried in the bishop’s court. The worst that could happen here was to be issued with a severe penance or exceptionally, expulsion (defrocking) from the priesthood. Much of the power in the country at that time was enjoyed and exploited by the rich bishops and abbots of the Church. And, whilst the Church swore loyalty to the king, they also insisted that their true allegiance was to God and his earthly representative, the Pope in Rome. On the death of his Archbishop of Canterbury in May 1161, Henry saw his chance of bringing the Church to heel, by promoting his best friend Thomas to the newly vacated post. With the donning of his archbishop’s robes however, Becket’s whole demeanour seems to have changed, as he appeared to have experienced a religious conversion. ‘Born again’ Thomas changed completely – from then on he wore a sackcloth shirt which reached to his knees, and swarmed with all forms of wildlife. He had a very sparse diet, and his accustomed drink was water. King Henry and Becket remained good friends until they clashed over clerical privilege. Henry stated that the church was subject to the law of the land, but Becket insisted that the Church was above the law. Their confrontation came to a head at Northampton Castle in October 1164, when supporters of Henry questioned Thomas’s loyalty to his king by accusing him of being a ‘Traitor’. Some harsh words were exchanged …‘Whoremonger!’, ‘Bastard!’, and other such choice expressions, before Thomas made a strategic withdrawal …to France! Thomas spent some six years in exile before things calmed down sufficient for him to return to Canterbury. Preaching from the cathedral on Christmas Day 1170, Thomas again displayed his stormy temperament when he excommunicated some of his fellow bishops with the words …’May they all be damned by Jesus Christ!’ Henry became incensed when he heard of this outburst and is said to have uttered the fateful words “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest!” Four of Henry’s knights, probably not the brightest of men, took this as a summons to action, and left for Canterbury immediately. They reached Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, where they found Becket before the High Altar, as he had gone there to hear Vespers. One of the knights approached him, and struck Becket on the shoulder with the flat of his sword. It seems that the knights did not at first intend to kill Becket, but as he stood firm after the first blow, the four attacked and butchered him. It is recorded that they cracked open his skull spilling his brains onto the cathedral floor! Henry was horrified when he heard the news as he believed that it was his words that had been the cause of Becket’s death. As an act of penitence he donned sackcloth and ashes, and starved himself for three days. Becket was immediately hailed as a martyr and canonised in 1173, and his shrine in Canterbury Cathedral became famous thr |
What is the name of the fictional island upon which the 'Thomas the Tank Engine' stories are set? | Thomas the Tank Engine series | Children's Books Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Thomas the Tank Engine series 1,473pages on Thomas the Tank Engine series Author: Description About The Railway Series (now better known as The Thomas the Tank Engine series) is a set of story books about a fictional railway system located on the fictional Island of Sodor and the engines that lived on it. There are currently 41 books in the series, the first being published in 1945. Twenty-six were written by Rev. W. Awdry up to 1972. From 1983 to 1996 a further fourteen were written by his son, Christopher Awdry . Nearly all of The Railway Series stories were based upon real-life events. As a lifelong railway enthusiast, Rev. W. Awdry was keen that his stories should be as realistic as possible. The engine characters were almost all based upon real classes of locomotive, and some of the railways themselves were directly based upon real lines in the British Isles. There have been several television series made out of them. Audio adaptations of The Railway Series have been recorded at various times under the title The Railway Stories. There is also a musical inspired by the Railway Series, Starlight Express. The books The books are written for small children. Every book has trains in, with each train being able to talk and think like a human. Each train is given its own unique character. The books are very famous for their illustrations, with some people claiming that the illustrations give the books their unique charm, and not the actual stories themselves. Authors Twenty-six books were written by Rev. W. Awdry up to 1972. From 1983 to 1996 a further fourteen were written by his son, Christopher Awdry. Illustrators William Middleton : Illustrated the first ever book, but Rev. W. Awdry did not like his illustrations, so he was dumped. Reginald Payne : Illustrated Thomas the Tank Engine, but was not available for the next book, even though Rev. W. Awdry wanted him back. C. Reginald Dalby : Dalby illustrated the next eight books in the series. The Three Railway Engines was reprinted with Dalby's artwork replacing William Middleton's and he also touched up the artwork for the second book. His work on the series proved popular with readers, but not so with the author, who repeatedly clashed with him over issues of accuracy and consistency. Dalby resigned from the series in 1956, following an argument over the portrayal of Percy the Small Engine in the book of the same name. Despite the tempestuous relationship with Awdry, he is probably the best remembered of the series' artists. John T. Kenney : His style was less colourful but more realistic than Dalby's. As a result of his commitment to realism and technical accuracy, he enjoyed a far more comfortable working relationship with Awdry, which lasted until Gallant Old Engine (1962), when his eyesight began to fail him. He was not as nearly as popular as C. Reginald Dalby with fans however. Gunvor Edwards & Peter Edwards : The artist initially chosen to replace him was the Swedish-born artist Gunvor Edwards. She began illustrating Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine, but felt unsuited to the work. She was assisted for that volume by her husband Peter, who effectively took over from then on. Both artists retained credit for the work, and the "Edwards era" lasted until Wilbert Awdry's last volume, Tramway Engines. The style used in these volumes was still essentially realistic, but had something of an impressionist feel. Clive Spong : Illustrated all of Christopher Awdry's books. Reader's Reviews Please add your review here. Books in the series |
Which English scientist and philosopher invented the magnifying glass in 1250? | Magnifying glass invented by Roger Bacon in year 1250 Invented by : Roger Bacon Invented in year : 1250 A Magnifying Glass also known as Hand Lens, is a convex lens which is used to produce a magnified image of an object. The lens is usually mounted in a frame with a handle. A Magnifying Glass works by creating a magnified virtual image of an object behind the lens. The distance between the lens and the object must be shorter than the focal length of the lens for this to occur. Otherwise, the image appears smaller and inverted, and can be used to project images onto surfaces. The framed lens may be mounted on a stand, keeping the lens at the right distance from the table, and therefore at the right distance from the object on the table. The latter applies if the object is small, and also if the height is adjustable. Some Magnifying Glasses are fordable (from the handle or stand). A sheet magnifier consists of many very narrow concentric ring-shaped lenses, such that the combination acts as a single lens but is much thinner. This arrangement is known as a Fresnel lens. A Loupe is a small magnification device used by surgeons, dentists, jewellers, watchmakers, and other precision craftsmen. The magnification of jewellers' loupes for studying gemstones is typically on the order of 10×. History of Invention Magnifying Glass is one of the most ancient optical (related to the eye) devices known to science. Thousands of years ago Egyptians used chips of crystal or obsidian (a type of shiny stone) to better view small objects. In Rome Emperor Nero ( A.D. 37-68) was known to have peered through gemstones at actors on a distant stage. The first magnifier constructed for scientific purposes is believed to have been designed by the English philosopher Roger Bacon in 1250. He was an Englishman and a lecturer at the University of Oxford. He made various experiments with Magnifying Glasses and mirrors and described the principles of reflection and refraction. The study of optics in part five of Opus Majus seems to draw on the works of the Muslim scientists, Alkindus (al-Kindi) and Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham), including a discussion of the physiology of eyesight, the anatomy of the eye and the brain, and considers light, distance, position, and size, direct vision, reflected vision, and refraction, mirrors and lenses. His research in optics was primarily oriented by the legacy of Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham; d. 1041) through a Latin translation of the latter's monumental Kitab al-manazir (De aspectibus; Perspectivae; The Optics), while the impact of the tradition of al-Kindi (Alkindus) was principally mediated through the influence that this Arabic scholar had on the optics of Robert Grosseteste. Moreover, Bacon's investigations of the properties of the Magnifying Glass partly rested on the handed down legacy of Arab opticians; mainly Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen), who was in his turn influenced by Ibn Sahl's 10th century legacy in dioptrics. Role of Magnifying Glass in the Improvement Of Human Life Visually impaired people often benefited from Magnifying Glasses and similar low vision aids. The use of a magnifying lens to improve reading led to hypothesize that strong lenses which later became telescopes, might enable humans to see objects extremely farther away. It also led to later inventions such as microscopes and spectacles Other Inventions |
In which country do the football teams 'Grasshopper' and 'Young Boys' play? | Grasshopper vs Young Boys - Switzerland Super League Head to Head (H2H) Statistics and Match Preview - SoccerPunter.com SoccerPunter > Soccer Statistics > Switzerland > Super League 2005/2006 > Grasshopper vs Young Boys Select Switzerland Super League Teams To Analyze Head-to-Head Statistics Before you bet with your bookie, you should analyze the match using H2H stats for Grasshopper vs Young Boys . Do you predict Grasshopper or Young Boys to win? Submit your soccer prediction to tipsters competition and you could win a prize. |
Nelson's flagship. HMS Victory, sits in dry dock at which | HMS Victory; Lord Nelson's Flagship HMS Victory: Victory's history and restoration in Portsmouth UK. Admiral Lord Nelson's Flagship HMS Victory - 1765 HMS Victory please click photo to enlarge HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship is the oldest commissioned warship in the world and is still manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy. The Victory is the only surviving warship that fought in the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars and is now the flagship of the Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command and lies in No 2 Dry Dock at Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire UK, where she has a permanent berth. HMS Victory's famous figure-head for further photo's of HMS Victory's figure-head : please click the photo above The design of HMS Victory's elaborate figure-head comprises of two cupids supporting the royal coat of arms which is surmounted with the royal crown. The motto bears the Latin inscription of the Order of the Garter: Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. Translated this means: Shame to him who evil thinks. 186 feet (gun deck) - 227 feet (overall) - 51ft 10 inches (beam) - 28 ft 9 inches (draft) - 2,162 tons - 104 guns - crew of 850 - speed 8 to 9 knots Full rigged ship built mostly of Oak Carving the replacement starboard side entrance port : Lord Horatio Nelson and his Crew :- The Battle of Trafalgar ( 1805 ) :- HMS Victory - The Warship HMS Victory is an 18th century first-rate warship. it has four masts, 104 guns and took six years to build at a final cost of � 63,176, a present day cost of around �50 million pounds. The main function of the first-rates warship like HMS Victory was a floating gun platform to deliver shattering 'broadsides' from their powerful batteries of guns arranged in tiers on three decks. The term 'first-rates' warship came from the battle strategy of the British Royal Navy and the old square riggers. In battle the ships would line up astern of each other and sail in a line past the enemy, when the ship was abeam of their opponent they would then aim and fire their guns. The guns use in this period could not be turned and aimed at their targets like modern turret guns, so sailing in a line meant they had to bear a long onslaught for an extended period. On the 13 December 1758, the same year of Lord Nelson's birth the Board of Admiralty in London gave orders that twelve new line of battle ships were to be built, among them a 'first-rate' with 100 guns. In 1759 it was decided that this ship would be called Victory. She was designed by Thomas Slade, the Senior Surveyor of the Royal Navy and was laid down in Chatham Dockyard in Southern England. According to reports at the time it was a "bright and sunny day" when the elm keel was laid down in the old single dock at Chatham dockyard in Kent on 23 July 1759. Forty-seven years later on the 21 October 1805, HMS Victory was the flagship of Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. This sculpture of HMS victory has been carved entirely from centuries old oak beams removed from HMS Victory�s lower gun deck during the restoration program in 1991. For the various stages of producing the Victory sculpture- please click here Important dates for HMS Victory 1759 Keel laid -- 1765 Launched -- 1778 First commissioned -- 1781 Battle of Ushant -- 1782 Relief of Gibraltar -- 1783 End of the American Revolution -- 1793 First refit along with an increase of armament -- 1794 French Revolution -- 1795 Refits at Portsmouth and Chatham --1797 Battle of St. Cape Vincent -- 1798 Battle of the Nile -- 1801 Battle of Copenhagen -- 1804 The 4th refit at Chatham was completed -- 1805 Lord Nelson, Battle of Trafalgar -- 1806 Extensive repairs at Portsmouth - 1808 Re-commissioned, two Baltic campaigns - 1817 Put into reserve -- 1824 Flagship for the Port Admiral -- 1889 First made the Flagship for Commander-in-Ch |
In which country are the headquarters of the electronics company SAMSUNG? | Which Country Does Samsung Belong to ? Find It Here | WhichCountry.co Ships Precision Instruments This is a largest and much famous company over the world having almost 369,000 (FY 2011) employees. It is providing services relating to the different natures such as Construction, Financial services, Advertising, Entertainment, Hospitality, Information and Communications Technology Services, Retail and Medical Services. but mostly it is famous for mobile phones, cameras and HDTV. Apple, Nokia are two big competitors. Which Country Does Samsung Belong to? For Samsung South Korea is the country of origin ,where it was founded and its originally belongs to it. the company is famous and widely spread over the world having more than 80 branches in different parts of world . and its Headquarters is Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea Also see |
Which fish is used in the soup 'Cullen Skink'? | Traditional Scottish Cullen Skink Recipe Traditional Scottish Cullen Skink Recipe Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Cullen Skink Recipe. Getty Updated December 06, 2016. Cullen is a small town in North East of Scotland and the home of one of Scotland's most famous dishes, Cullen Skink which is a hearty soup and traditionally made with smoked haddock, and for me a great way to use smoked fish . In this recipe mashed potatoes are stirred into the soup creating thickness and flavour, some recipes, however, will add in scrubbed, new potatoes or potato chunks. Cullen Skink recipe is also known as Smoked Haddock Chowder in other parts of Britain as the recipe is very similar. 700 ml (1¼ pints) milk Small handful flat leaf parsley 1 bay leaf 450g (1lb ) undyed, smoked haddock fillet 55g (2 oz) butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 250g (8oz) mashed potato , leftover or cooked fresh Preparation Serves 4 Pour the milk into a large saucepan. Remove the leaves from the parsley and add the stalks to the milk. Finely chop the leaves and keep to one side. Add the bay leaf and the haddock to the milk. Bring the milk to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave for 5 minutes for the herbs to infuse their flavour into the milk. Remove the haddock from the milk with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve and reserve the herb-infused milk. Heat the butter in another saucepan, add the onions and cook gently until translucent about 5 mins, taking care not to burn them. Add the milk to the onions, then add the potato and stir until totally incorporated into the milk and should be a thick, creamy consistency. Flake the smoked haddock into meaty chunks taking care to remove any bones you may find. Add to the soup. Add the chopped parsley leaves to the soup and bring to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 4 - 5 minutes. Do not over stir. If over stirred then you will break up the fish too much. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed, be careful with the salt, the fish will impart quite a salty flavour all on its own. Serve hot with crusty bread. Optional: Garnish the soup with more chopped parsley or a little extra pepper as is your taste. Sometimes Cullen Skink is served with a softly poached hen's egg on top for an even more filling soup or lightly poached quails eggs dropped into the soup before serving adds a touch of sophistication if you are serving the soup on a more formal occasion. Occasionally, I also like to add a cup of cooked or warmed, canned sweetcorn before serving but this is not traditional for Cullen Skink. Related Articles |
"Which word completes the title of a Tony Hawks book: ""Round Ireland With A ....""?" | Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Meet the author Overview Have you ever made a drunken bet? Worse, still, have you eveer tried to win one? In attempting to hitchhike round Ireland wich a fridge, Tony Hawks did both, and his foolhardiness led him to one of the best experiences of his life. Joined by his trusty traveling companion-cum-domestic appliance, he made his way from Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow--and back again to Dublin. In their month of madness, Tony and his fridge met a real prince, a bogus king, and the fridge got christened. They surfed together, entered a bachelor festival, and one of them had sex without the other knowing. And unexpectedly, the fridge itself became a momentary focus for the people of Ireland. An international bestseller, Round Ireland with a Fridge is a classic travel adventure in the tradition of Bill Bryson with a dash of Dave Barry. Advertising Editorial Reviews From the Publisher “Round Ireland with a Fridge is a sort of alternative Michael Palin tome and a far better read thatn you would expect. It is part autobiography, part travelogue, and part Guinness-addled ramblings.” The Irish Times “One ridiculous and sumbline example of the high-concept travel book is the British comedian Tony Hawk's Round Ireland with a Fridge....The whole book is driven by the sheer lunacy of the original proposition, and the sweet bottom line is that anything that brings people together and shows them this good a time isn't stupid at all.” The New York Times Book Review “A rambling but ultimately warmhearted diary-like account that combines elements of Let's Go Ireland, Cheers, and Seinfeld...Hawks has produced a witty, silly, tribute to the hospitality and generosity that the Emerald Isle is famous for.” The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.) Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly When British writer, performer and musician Hawks makes a drunken bet for 100 that he can "hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, in one calendar month," he starts, in 1997, an unexpectedly wonderful adventure into the good-natured soul of the Irish people. Though the book begins inauspiciously as a bad parody of Dave Barry's travel books, with Hawks assuming a smug distance from the people and events he encounters, happily fate intervenes in the form of a jovial radio-show host who convinces Hawks to phone in daily to share updates about his travels with the fridge. Almost overnight, Hawks becomes a regional legend--"The Fridge Man"--with all sorts of people willing to help him achieve his goal, however silly it may be. What could have been a convenient contrivance actually allows a kinder and far funnier Hawks to appear, as his daily talks with his radio "fans" bring him unexpected delights, including encounters with an overenthusiastic innkeeper and his family, the amazing champion surfer Bingo, various musicians and lots of pub visits. In the end, Hawks's book becomes a lively celebration of contemporary Irish society and the goodwill of its people that neither revels in irony nor descends into mawkishness. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.| Library Journal Yes, a fridge. People sometimes do the craziest things when they've had too many beers. Hawks, known throughout Great Britain for his humor and appearances on various radio and television shows, made a drunken bet with a friend that he could successfully hitchhike around Ireland with a refrigerator as his traveling companion. Once sober, he realized the magnitude of the task he'd set himself but agreed to honor the bet anyway. The result is a hysterically funny travelog, in which Hawks shares his warm regard for the Irish, his amusing contacts with the natives, anecdotes from places he stayed, and brief tales about those who gave him rides. Anyone who enjoys Bill Bryson or Dave Barry will greatly appreciate Hawks for a writing style that seems to be a stew made of one part Monty Python, one part Benny Hill, and two parts Barry. Hig |
"""And our friends are all aboard, many more of them live next door"" is a line from which 'Beatles' song?" | The Beatles - Yellow Submarine lyrics | LyricsMode.com Yellow Submarine lyrics To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. Beatles – Yellow Submarine lyrics In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his life In the land of submarines So we sailed on to the sun Till we found the sea of green And we lived beneath the waves In our yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine And our friends are all aboard Many more of them live next door And the band begins to play We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine As we live a life of ease Everyone of us has all we need Sky of blue and sea of green In our yellow submarine. We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine |
Who presented the t.v. religious programme 'Highway', first broadcast in 1983? | TV Whirl - Other Bits Other Bits Dave Lister 2009 Highway - 1986 Started in 1983, Highway remained ITV's flagship religious programme until the mid 90s, presented by the late Sir Harry Secombe. Officially it was produced as a co-production between several smaller regions, however as Tyne Tees were the main force behind it, it's regarded by most as being their programme. Indeed, the very first edition came from the centre of TTTV-land, Newcastle. This opening, from 1986, sees the programme return to Tyneside once again for the Tall-Ships race. Thanks to Iam Burn for the clip. The Bill - 1992 The Bill as most people probably still remember it; plain and unflashy, in half-hour episodic format. The accompanying endcredit sequence to this era had the two bobbies walking on a cobbled street, which *everyone* must remember. Produced by Thames Television, The Bill followed the happenings of a police station in an area of London called Sun Hill, and was one of the mainstay programmes which helped Thames stay afloat as a company when it was cast out of the network and onto the independent producer pile after the highly controversial 1991 Franchise Renewal round. The show itself survived through until 2010 on ITV, before finally meeting the axe. The Bill - 2001 2001, and the programme had certainly changed quite a bit from The Bill most people know, in an attempt to appear trendier and more modern. Now up to an hour, and the storylines had begun to spread over several episodes frequently. The Bill - 2003 Skip on another 2 years, and things with The Bill have changed even more. By 2003 it had started being defined by ITV themselves as a soap rather than drama, with the usual 'love' plots included, and storylines which run for weeks. Unlike most of their soaps, however, The Bill had no permanent home, jumping about the schedules from week to week. In February 2003, this brand new set of titles was introduced to the programme. They're nice, and dont suffer the same problem as the last set; namely having to be updated frequently whenever the characters change. Although it does sound like someone accidentally forgot to play some notes in the new mix mind... Points Of View - 1990 A bit of an odd choice for the site you may think. I partly agree, its just that I had such an old recording of the BBC's Points of View, featuring Anne Robinson with a BIG hairstyle, that I couldn't let it go to waste. Gamesmaster - 1992 Gamesmaster was a Channel 4 programme which ran throughout the mid 90's as one of the first shows dedicated to computer games. Hosted for most of its run by Dominik Diamond, it involved contestants pitting their gaming skills against each other under the watchful eye of the Gamesmaster (a large digitally altered head, played by the late Patrick Moore). This is the opening to the first ever episode of the programme in 1992. Heartbeat - Xmas 1994 Heartbeat was a programme set in Rural Yorkshire in the 60's. Produced by Yorkshire Television, it ran right through until 2010, lasting considerably more than the 10 years of the 60s, before being axed as part of cutbacks by ITV at the Leeds studio complex. This shows the opening to the Christmas Special for 1994, during what some people argue was the show's glory days with Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack. Brass Eye Apology - 2001 In Summer 2001 Channel 4 broadcast a special of a program called Brass Eye. It was intended to be a satire about Media and Public attitudes towards paedophilia (according to the blurb), but ended up sparking a national outcry. This file is an apology, which was shown several weeks later, after an investigation by the ITC. Thames Skyline Ident - 1970s Thames Television's skyline ident became a famous institution in its time, and is still well known to this day. The scene, with a montage of London being reflected in the Thames was used throughout the 70s and 80s, albeit with slight adaptions. This version is a frontcap, which used to be broadcast before ITV programmes up until the late 80s, which was left on by Channel 5 when they repeated some old comedy programmi |
The 'BRIC Group' of developing economies became the 'BRICS Group' in 2010 by the addition of which country? | BRIC Countries - Background, Facts, News and Original Articles BRIC Countries Select Page BRIC Countries – Background, Key Facts, News and Original Articles The BRIC countries label refers to a select group of four large, developing countries ( Brazil , Russia, India and China ). The four BRIC countries are distinguished from a host of other promising emerging markets by their demographic and economic potential to rank among the world’s largest and most influential economies in the 21st century (and by having a reasonable chance of realizing that potential). Together, the four original BRIC countries comprise more than 2.8 billion people or 40 percent of the world’s population, cover more than a quarter of the world’s land area over three continents, and account for more than 25 percent of global GDP. Follow @GlobalSherpa BRIC Countries’ Path to 2050 A country’s population and demographics, among other factors, directly affect the potential size of its economy and its capacity to function as an engine of global economic growth and development. As early as 2003, Goldman Sachs forecasted that China and India would become the first and third largest economies by 2050, with Brazil and Russia capturing the fifth and sixth spots. The chart below shows a more recent forecast of the world ranking of the biggest economies in the year 2050. (Click on the image below to view the full-size chart in a separate tab or browser window.) One BRIC, Two BRICs The BRIC designation was first coined by Jim O’Neil of Goldman Sachs in a 2001 paper titled “The World Needs Better Economic BRICs.” The BRIC countries have since gone on to meet and seek out opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure development and other arenas. China invited South Africa to join the group of BRIC nations in December, 2010 and hosted the third annual BRICs Summit in April, 2011. Key Indicators and Statistics Economic Growth and Development of the BRICs From 2000 to 2008, the BRIC countries’ combined share of total world economic output rose from 16 to 22 percent. Together, the BRIC countries accounted for 30 percent of the increase in global output during the period. To date, the scale of China’s economy and pace of its development has out-distanced those of its BRIC peers. China alone contributed more than half of the BRIC countries’ share and greater than 15 percent of the growth in world economic output from 2000 to 2008. The chart above on key development indicators for the BRIC countries shows the sharp contrast in GDP, merchandise exports and the UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI) between China and the other BRIC countries. Growing BRIC Middle Class The rapid economic growth and demographics of China and India are expected to give rise to a large middle class whose consumption would help drive the BRICs’ economic development and expansion of the global economy. The charts below depict how the increase in the middle class population of the BRIC countries is forecasted to more than double that of the developed G7 economies. (Click on the images below to view the full-size charts in separate tabs or browser windows.) Science and Technology in the BRICs The BRIC countries of China, India and Brazil account for much of the dramatic increase in science research investments and scientific publications. Since 2002, global spending on science R&D has increased by 45 percent to more than $1,000 billion (one trillion) U.S. dollars. From 2002 to 2007, China, India and Brazil more than doubled their spending on science research, raising their collective share of global R&D spending from 17 to 24 percent. China’s development planning has targeted a number of scientific fields and related industries, including clean energy, green transportation and rare earths, among others. Since 1999, China’s spending on science R&D has grown 20 percent annually to more than $100 billion. By 2020, China plans to invest 2.5 percent of GDP in science research. Next 11 Emerging Markets Many analysts and commentators have suggested expanding the original group of |
Which novel by James Patterson is the next in the 'Alex Cross' series after 'Roses Are Red'? | [James Patterson] ☆‡ Roses are Red ▹ Free Digital Books Roses are Red Tanya Mar 01, 2008 HOLY COW...My mouth literally dropped open when I read the last sentence in this book! To be completely honest, I read that same sentence like 5 times! Holy chit, batman! I am off to start the next book, Violets are Blue to see where this goes! Holy cow! ... Elaine Aug 02, 2008 I can not begin to describe how much I hated this book. Uninteresting, the main character wasn't particularly appealing, and the writing is terrible. The end is a cliffhanger, and I could care less about getting the next book to find out the end of the story. This is the first James Patterson book I... Kevin Wijas Oct 21, 2009 Roses are Red by James Patterson is an exciting mystery that is led by D.C’s top detective Alex Cross. A group of professional bank robbers and their leader “The Mastermind” plan and execute perfect robberies while committing malicious murders of “innocent” people. Crosses l... David Erickson Dec 11, 2010 I felt this wasn't the best of the Alex Cross series, but it was very good. The wirting pattern makes it easy to set the book down and come back to it.The one thing that annoys me is that the biggest bad guy never seems to get his nailed. While in some of the books, some of the bad guys are figured ... Thom Swennes May 10, 2012 Generally I like books to have complete stories. These stories have a beginning, middle and end and when I read the last page my mind evaluates or digests what I have read and I can then form an opinion. Roses are Red by James Patterson isn’t like his average stories. Most of Patterson’s n... Erica Mar 23, 2013 Unfortunately, this is going to be my last James Patterson novel. I think that there just comes a point where you realize you have outgrow certain authors and I haven't particularly cared for the last three Patterson novels I have read. Sad to me, because I remember staying up ALL NIGHT to read Kiss... Jessica Mar 26, 2013 Ugh. I've read a handful of Patterson's books and none of them would qualify as good literature, but this one was particularly awful. The writing is cliched and one-dimensional, the characters are uninteresting, and the story tries to be so shocking that it actually ends up being predictable. There ... Beth (Ducky) Nov 14, 2014 did thaT JUST.................. La Tonya Jordan Mar 22, 2015 Detective Alex Cross is a magnificent person. This book is well written. It shows family dynamics, friendships, love, and the suspense of never knowing whom the killer truly is until the end. Days later you still can’t believe who the killer truly is. The unanswered question is will Detective C... Phrynne May 10, 2016 I always know I am enjoying a book when I find myself staying up past midnight to finish it. That's what happened with this one and though I regret the loss of sleep I do not regret one word of the reading:) I love hearing about Alex Cross's rather unusual little family and it was sweet to hear abou... Readers Also Enjoyed About James Patterson James Patterson - Official US SiteOfficial UK SiteBookShotsJIMMY Patterson BooksOfficial Site for James Patterson's Middle School SeriesReadKiddoReadJames Patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today with his Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women’s Murder Club, Private, NYPD Red, Daniel X, Maximum Ride, and Middle School series. As of January 2016, he has sold over 350 Browse by Genre |
Which member of 'Girls Aloud' is from Northern Ireland? | Girls Aloud 2005 (What Will The Neighbours Say?! Tour DVD) - YouTube Girls Aloud 2005 (What Will The Neighbours Say?! Tour DVD) 7,550 views Last updated on Mar 7, 2016 In 2005 British Girl Group Girls Aloud embarked on their first tour. From May 4th to June 2nd the girls went from England to Northern Ireland ( Member Nadine Coyle's home country), To Scotland, to Wales and all over the UK. The shows on May 28th and 29th at London's Hammersmith Apollo were taped and turned into the "What Will The Neighbours Say?" Live In Concert DVD. Since it was their first tour it was in Halls and theaters, small venues not the big extravaganzas we would see from the girls later on. But whatever the size of the venues GA look and sound great and put on a very entertaining show. Please note the performances of "Another Brick In The Wall (cover) and No Good Advice have been blocked for copyright reasons in my area so I couldn't put them in the playlist. Enjoy (: less In 2005 British Girl Group Girls Aloud embarked on their first tour. From May 4th to June 2nd the girls went from England to Northern Ireland ( Member Nadine Coyle's home country), To Scotland, to Wales and all over the UK. The shows on May 28... more |
Which English city is the setting for the film 'East Is East'? | East Is East (1999) - 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 In early 1970s England, a Pakistani father finds the authority he has previously maintained challenged by his increasingly Anglicized children. Director: a list of 23 titles created 09 Sep 2012 a list of 37 titles created 29 Oct 2012 a list of 21 titles created 01 Jan 2013 a list of 47 titles created 16 May 2013 a list of 28 titles created 1 month ago Title: East Is East (1999) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 16 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog. See more » Genres: 2 June 2000 (USA) See more » Also Known As: A Kelet az Kelet See more » Filming Locations: £435,627 (UK) (5 November 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Emma Rydal had to wear a wig as she had cut her hair drastically short months previous to casting for her part in _"Playing the Field" (1998) _. See more » Goofs In the scene when they are in Bradford, Ella and her daughter are in the kitchen. Ella comforts her friend because she is upset about her daughter in Pakistan. In the background on the painting on the wall you can see the reflection of the boom mic as it goes up. See more » Quotes [Moorhouse and Earnest are distributing leaflets of Enoch Powell as George passes by] Mr. Moorhouse : 'Ere, look, see? There's one of'em now. Got his bags packed for his way home, heh. Earnest Moorhouse : [Respectfully] Salam Alekom, Mr. Khan. Mr. Moorhouse : [Slaps Earnest over the head] Shut up, you little bastard! |
What is the home venue of the 'New York Nicks' in the NBA and the 'New York Rangers' in the NHL? | United States Madison Square Garden Info Madison Square Garden is the number 1 venue in the world sometimes hosting as many as three events a day. With all of these options the city that never sleeps has a constant inflow of entertainment. The most popular events that are offered are the New York Knicks of the NBA and the New York Rangers NHL teams. Based on the number of homes games that both of these teams offer and the level of play the are extremely popular. Also Madison Square Garden is the home of St. Johns Red Storm a New York City home favorite that plays in the Big East Conference. For many years the garden has also hosted the Big East Basketball Tournament which brings hoops fans from all over the country and even abroad. Madison Square Garden also pulls the biggest performers from the music industry and has hosted many historic concerts and if they are really hot acts there is no doubt they will sell out very quickly While the box office will focus on concerts, other non-musical events will be hosted at the Garden, such as sporting events such as UFC fights and rodeo events, non-profit and charitable events, family entertainment shows, and events hosted by the city and people of New York. With all that Madison Square Garden has to offer what are you waiting for, because this venue has it all. Garden-NY.com is not currently affiliated with any official website, box office, or supplier. We are an independently owned company that operates solely in the resale secondary ticket market. Prices on our sites tend to be above face value and can change quickly with demand. To order tickets for all Madison Square Garden New York events simply follow the steps online through the checkout. Copyright 2017 OnlineCityTickets.com |
In recent years a fifth basic taste, in addition to sweet, bitter, sour and salty, has been proposed and given which Japanese name? | Umami and Food Palatability Bartoshuk, L. M. (1993) The biological bases of food perception and acceptance. Food Qual. Pref. 4:21-32. ↵ Baylis, L. L. & Rolls, E. T. (1991) Responses of neurons in the primate taste cortex to glutamate. Physiol. Behav. 49:973-979. CrossRef Medline ↵ Caincross, S. E. & Sjöstrom, L. B. (1950) Flavor profiles—a new approach to flavor problems. Food Technol 4:308-311. ↵ Cameron, A. T. (1947) Sci. Rpt. No. 9: Sugar Research Foundation, Inc., New York, NY. ↵ Caul, J. E. (1951) A flavor panel study of monosodium glutamate. Adv. Food Res. 7:1. ↵ Chaudhari, N., Yang, H., Lamp, C., Delay, E., Cartford, C., Than, T. & Roper, S. (1996) The taste of monosodium glutamate: membrane receptors in taste buds. J. Neurosci. 16:3817-3826. Abstract/FREE Full Text ↵ Chaudhari, N., Landin, A. M. & Roper, S. D. (2000) A metabotropic glutamate receptor variant functions as a taste receptor. Nature Neuroscience 3:113-119. CrossRef Medline ↵ Chi, S. P. & Chen, T. C. (1992) Predicting optimum monosodium glutamate and sodium chloride concentrations in chicken broth as affected by spice addition. J. Food Process. Preserv. 16:313-326. ↵ Córdoba, J. J., Rojas, T. A., González, C. G. & Barroso, J. V. (1994) Evolution of free amino acids and amines during ripening of Iberian cured ham. J. Agric. Food Chem. 42:2296-2301. CrossRef ↵ Curtis, R. I. (1991) Evolution of free amino acids and amines during ripening of Iberian cured ham. Garum and Salsamenta, Production and Commerce in Material Medica, Studies in Ancient Medicine E. J. Brill Academic Publisher Leiden, The Netherlands. ↵ Girardot, N. F. & Peryam, D. R. (1954) MSG’s power to perk up foods. Food Eng. 265:71‐72, 182, 185. ↵ Ikeda, K. (1908) Japanese patent 4805. ↵ Inaba, A., Yamamoto, T., Ito, T. & Nakamura, R. (1980) Changes in the concentration of free amino acids and soluble nucleotides in attached and detached tomato fruits during ripening. J. Jpn. Soc. Hortic. Sci. 49:435-441. ↵ Kader, A. A., Stevens, M. A., Albright, M. & Morris, L. L. (1977) Amino acid composition and flavor of fresh market tomatoes as influenced by fruit ripeness when harvested. J. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci. 103:541-544. ↵ Kawamura, Y. (1993) Significance and history of research on umami (in Japanese). Kawamura, Y. Omura, Y. Kimura, S. Konosu, S. eds. Umami :1-16 Kyoritsu Shuppan Tokyo, Japan. ↵ Kodama, S. (1913) On a procedure for separating inosinic acid, J. Tokyo Chem. Soc. 34:751. ↵ Kumazawa, T., Nakmura, M. & Kurihara, K. (1991) Canine taste nerve responses to umami substances. Physiol. Behav. 49:875-881. Kuninaka, A. (1960) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. J. Agric. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 34:487-492. ↵ Kuninaka, A. (1964) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. The Nucleotides, a Rationale of Research on Flavor Potentiation Symposium on Flavor Potentiation pp. 4–9. Arthur D. Little, Cambridge, MA. ↵ Maruyama, I. & Yamaguchi, S. (1994) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. Proceedings of the 24th Symposium on Sensory Evaluation :181 Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers Tokyo, Japan. ↵ Maruyama, I. & Yamaguchi, S. (1996) Proceedings of the 30th Japanese Symposium on Taste and Smell. Jpn. J. Taste Smell Res. 3:632-635. ↵ Nakajima, N., Ichikawa, K., Kamada, K. & Fujita, E. (1961) Food chemical studies on 5′-ribonucleotides. Part I. On the 5′-ribonucleotides in foods (1) Determination of the 5′-ribonucleotides in various stocks by ion exchange chromatography. J. Agric. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 35:797-803. ↵ Ninomiya, K. (1998) Natural occurrence. Food Rev. Int. 14:177-212. ↵ Ninomiya, Y. & Funakoshi, M. (1987) Qualitative discrimination among “umami” and the four basic taste substances in mice. Kawamura, Y. Kare, M. R. eds. Umami: A Basic Taste :365-385 Marcel Dekker New York, NY. ↵ Ninomiya, Y. & Funakoshi, M. (1989) Peripheral neural basis for behavioral discrimination between glutamate and the four basic taste substances in mice. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 92A:371-376. Cros |
What is the name of the shipyard at which the 'Titanic' was built? | Titanic - Belfast's Titanic Shipyard Belfast's Titanic Shipyard – Belfast's Harland & Wolff Shipyard where Titanic was built. Belfast’s shipbuilding industry expanded rapidly in the late 19th century. As the size and numbers of new ships increased, Harland & Wolff continuously expanded and improved their Queen’s Island yard. In 1854, the Harland & Wollff shipyard covered an area of only 1.5 acres and employed 100 men. By 1897, the growth of the company meant that its yards occupied 80 acres and employed 10,000 men. This drawing illustrates the scale of the shipyard prior to its reorganisation in 1907/08 for the construction of Olympic & Titanic. The commercial docks in the foreground clearly show how trade dominated the western side of the River Lagan, while shipbuilding was the major activity to the east. |
Which US President was known as 'The Rail-Splitter' and 'The Great Emancipator'? | Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday in United States Current location: Home page > Calendar > Holidays > Lincoln's Birthday in United States Lincoln's Birthday in United States Quick Facts Lincoln’s Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation’s 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator. Local names See list of observations below Lincoln’s Birthday celebrates the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most popular presidents in United States history. It is a state holiday in some states on or around February 12 each year. The day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day or Lincoln Day. Some states observe the day as part of Presidents’ Day , which is officially known as Washington’s Birthday. Abraham Lincoln (image pictured above) is one of the United States' most popular presidents. ©iStockphoto.com/Chris Howells What do people do? Various activities such as re-enactments, concerts and birthday parties are often organized for the day. Organizations such as the Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum often plan large-scale events to honor and remember Lincoln on or around his birthday. A wreath-laying ceremony and reading of the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC are traditional events on February 12. Republican Party members may also hold Lincoln Day fundraising dinners because he is known as the first president of the Republican Party. Public life Lincoln’s Birthday is a public holiday in the following states on February 12: Connecticut. Missouri. New Jersey. New York (Lincoln's Birthday is a floating holiday for state government employees in certain bargaining units). Many government offices, schools and businesses are closed within most these states (see status for New York, above) on this day. Lincoln’s Birthday is also absorbed into Presidents’ Day in other parts of the United States, such as Arizona, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Background Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February 12 in 1809. He lived for a time in Indiana before moving to Illinois. He worked on a farm, split rails for fences, worked in a store, was a captain in the Black Hawk War, and worked as a lawyer. He married Mary Todd and together they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity. Lincoln began his political career at the age of 23 in 1832 when he ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Illinois General Assembly, as a Whig Party member. He joined the newly formed Republican Party in 1854 and was nationally recognized during the 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas despite Douglas’ win in the race for US Senator. Lincoln won the presidency in 1860 and, despite being a Republican, rallied most of the northern Democrats to the Union case during the Civil War (1861-65). Lincoln was known as the Great Emancipator, the Rail Splitter and Honest Abe. He was the president throughout the American Civil War and is known for his struggle to preserve the Union and the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC on Good Friday, April 14, 1865. The assassination occurred less than two weeks after the Confederacy surrendered at Appomattox Court House in 1865. It has been recorded that Lincoln’s Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in 1866, one year after his death. Many states have a joint holiday to honor both Lincoln and George Washington, sometimes calling it Presidents’ Day. Symbols Various museums and monuments are dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. Various artworks, such as paintings, drawings, statues and photographs, have been created in Lincoln’s image and preserved to honor him. Examples include: Lincoln’s likeness on Mount Rushmore Lincoln’s portrait on the American five dollar bill. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Daniel Chester French’s sculpture inside the Lincoln Memorial. The L |
Which resort is the site of the art deco Midland Hotel and Happy Mount Park, the venue for the short-lived 'The World of Crinkley Bottom'? | Guide To Morecambe, Lancashire Visit North West > Morecambe Morecambe In the nineteenth century the three fishing villages of Bare, Poulton and Torrisholme collectively became known as Morecambe. With the arrival of the railway in 1848, and visitors from the textile towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire, the town began to develop as a thriving holiday resort. In the 1980s and 90s the town went into decline, with most of the bucket-and-spade brigade preferring Spain or Blackpool. Noel Edmonds’ World of Crinkley Bottom closed in 1994, just a few weeks after opening. The Frontierland theme park shut its doors in 1999. The Tern Project – Morecambe Promenade Attractions & Things To Do In recent years Morecambe has begun to bounce back. The rejuvenation started with Tern Project, the redesign and reconstruction of the Promenade . The Tern Project has seen numerous pieces of public art installed around the town. Much of the work is inspired by Morecambe Bay, the UK’s largest estuary and an area rich in bird life. The most famous piece though, is a statue honouring the town’s most famous son, Eric Morecambe . Despite its beauty, Morecambe Bay is extremely dangerous. The shifting water channels and quicksand have been responsible for many deaths over the years, including 23 Chinese cockle pickers in 2004. The only safe way to cross the bay is to take part in one of the organised Cross Bay Walks, led by the Cedric Robinson, Queen’s Guide to the Sands. Details of walks are available from the Morecambe Visitor Information Centre . Attractions in the town centre include the Reel Cinema and the Morecambe Superbowl . Happy Mount Park , at the eastern end of Morecambe, offers a wealth of attractions that will appeal to families and children. Happy Mount Park Heysham lies just south of Morecambe and is one of the UK’s prettiest villages. It is home to the ancient ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel and the beautiful St Peter’s Church . The Platform is the town’s main performing arts and entertainment venue. It hosts a varied programme of events ranging from comedy shows and theatrical performances to music concerts and dance shows. Morecambe Football Club, nicknamed The Shrimps, is the town’s professional football team. They play their home fixtures at the Globe Arena, a relatively new 6,000 capacity stadium in the Westgate area of the town. Accommodation Morecambe’s iconic art deco hotel, the Midland, reopened in 2008 after a multi-million pound refurbishment by developers Urban Splash. Other popular accommodation options in the town include the Clarendon Hotel and the Balmoral Guest House. Shops & Shopping Centres |
Which Canadian province lies immediately east of British Columbia? | British Columbia British Columbia British Columbia British Columbia (BC) is located on the westernmost part of Canada and is renowned for its scenic natural beauty. It was the sixth Canadian province formed in 1871. Geography The province of British Columbia has the Pacific Ocean to the west, Alaska to the northwest, and to its north lie the Yukon and Northwest Territories . Alberta province lies on the east of British Columbia, and towards the south, there are the Washington, Idaho, and Montana states of U.S.A. British Columbia�s land area occupies about 364,800 sq mi, while the rugged coastline extends for approximately 17,000 mi. There are several parks as well as protected areas in British Columbia. Some of the national parks include: � Glacier National Park � Gulf Islands National Park Reserve � Kootenay National Park � Mount Revelstoke National Park Climate British Columbia enjoys mainly mild and temperate climate and is known for the warmest and finest weather in entire Canada. British Columbia�s weather ranges from moderate (marine) to continental and is predominantly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, the towering mountains, the westerly winds blowing through the region and the northern latitude of the province. The northern part of British Columbia has colder winters and cooler summers compared to the remaining parts of the province. History Stone tools discovery on the Beatton River close to Fort St. John point to human habitation in British Columbia to more than 11500 years back. Explorations by James Cook during the 1770s and George Vancouver in 1792 firmly established British control on the coastal area, towards the north and western sides of Columbia River. Most of the explorers were primarily concerned with furthering the fur trade. The building of trading posts under the banners of North West Company and Hudson Bay Company led to the development of a strong British presence in the area. Demographics English ethnic origin percentage is the highest in British Columbia followed by Scottish, Irish, German, Chinese, French, East Indian and others. Large proportions of immigrants have lived in this province for 30 years or so. British Columbia also contained the highest visible minorities� population compared to other Canadian provinces. Economy British Columbia�s economy mainly was based on forestry industry and mining. Employment in resource areas has fallen with time, and jobs nowadays have been concentrated in the retail/service and construction sectors. The film industry in British Columbia is known as Hollywood North. Vancouver is the third biggest film producing location in the continent apart from Los Angeles and New York City. Economic activity in relation to mining has witnessed dramatic changes in British Columbia. Cities Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia. The city of Vancouver has the highest population. Other main cities of this province include: � Surrey |
Who did Cassius Clay defeat in February 1964 to become World Heavyweight Boxing Champion? | Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston - Feb 25, 1964 - HISTORY.com Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Share this: Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Author Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 25, 1964, underdog Cassius Clay, age 22, defeats champion Sonny Liston in a technical knockout to win the world heavyweight boxing crown. The highly anticipated match took place in Miami Beach, Florida. Clay, who later became known to the world as Muhammad Ali, went on to become the first fighter to capture the heavyweight title three times. Liston was a reserved, feared fighter, a decade older than Cassius Clay, and had been world heavyweight champ since defeating Floyd Patterson in 1962. By contrast, Clay was a mouthy underdog who had won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. While training for their fight, Clay, a natural self-promoter, taunted Liston and boasted to reporters that he would win by knockout. Clay came out strong during the fight, using speed and footwork to his advantage against the slower Liston. After the sixth round, Liston, who was suffering from cuts and bruises under his eyes and an apparent injured shoulder, announced he couldn’t continue. Clay won the match by technical knockout and then announced to the world, “I am the greatest!” On May 25, 1965, the two fighters met in Lewiston, Maine, for a rematch. The bout ended with a highly controversial first-round knockout for Clay, who by then had become a member of the Nation of Islam and taken a Muslim name, Muhammad Ali. Some people claimed Liston threw the fight, possibly because he was controlled by the Mafia or because he feared retaliation from Black Muslim extremists. In 1967, while America was at war in Vietnam, Ali refused for religious reasons to join the Army. As a result, he was convicted of draft dodging, stripped of his title and banned from boxing for three years. In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed his conviction and Ali reclaimed the heavyweight crown on January 28, 1974, at the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire against champion George Foreman. In February 1978, Ali lost the title to Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks. In a rematch seven months later, Ali defeated Spinks in 15 rounds and to reclaim the heavyweight crown. He then retired. Two years later, he made a brief, unsuccessful comeback before retiring permanently in 1981. Ali’s career record includes 56 wins, 5 losses and 37 knockouts. Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home on January 5, 1971. It’s believed he could have been dead for a week by that time and the cause of his death remains a mystery. During his career, he recorded 50 wins, 39 knockouts and 4 losses. Related Videos |
Which university has colleges called Ustinov, St. Aidan's and Grey? | Durham Hill Colleges Bar Crawl — Durham Uni Students Butler Bar Quite possibly the largest college bar, Butler College bar is huge. Perhaps cruelly compared to an aircraft hangar, the bar’s high ceiling and perfect white walls did feel barren when it opened alongside the college in 2006, but Butler students have since covered one wall entirely with posters, and there is much more furniture to chose from now, including some incredibly relaxing free-standing hammocks. Butler Knowledge Ustinov Bar Ustinov College , a post graduate college, is an ideal bar for a quiet second drink to start the bar crawl, but its later opening hours (midnight on Friday and Saturday nights) also make it a possibility as a last stop in a bar crawl. The bar itself has plenty of chairs and tables, as well as sofas, and there are plenty of quiet corners to hide in for a while. Ustinov Knowledge Van Mildert bar is easily found just down the stairs from Mildert’s reception area, and whilst seating is limited, there is plenty of space to stand and talk in other areas of the JCR . Van Mildert Knowledge St Aidan’s Bar St Aidan’s is the next stop, being a brisk walk away from Mildert. The bar isn’t too easily accessible through the main entrance – carry on walking around the side of the building, and you’ll get to the bar, which juts out from the side of the college. The entrance is around the back of the building. A small bar, Aidan’s has sudden extremes of quiet and loud with bar crawls coming and going which seem more noticeable in Aidan’s than elsewhere. St Aidan’s Knowledge St Aidan’s College has its roots in the late 1800s, at first being based on the bailey and dedicated to education of the very few female students at Durham University. St Mary’s Bar Down the hill from Aidan’s, across the road and down St Mary’s long drive, Mary’s bar is well hidden – it’s in the building to your right at the end of drive, through the main door, left again, right at the end of the corridor, and at the bottom of the stairs – and quite small. Renowned as Durham’s ‘worst bar’, Mary’s is often the last stop on bar crawls, but sneaking into it early in your bar crawl schedule should lessen your chances of being stuck behind another group on a bar crawl at the bar. St Mary’s Knowledge St Mary’s College adopted its name in 1920. It was previously located on Palace Green, near the cathedral. Grey Bar Grey College is next, after crossing South Road (past Mary’s main buildings). Grey’s bar is comfortable, and although the bar itself is small, Grey is usually quiet, forgotten by students who dismiss the bar as ‘too quiet’ and ‘hotel-like’. Grey Knowledge |
Which 14th century European national hero was the subject of an opera that premiered in Paris on August 3rd. 1829? | The Prisoner's Audacity Passed into Their Hatred - Read expert review at epinions.com The Prisoner's Audacity Passed into Their Hatred Review by metalluk Pros: Musically outstanding, from composition to orchestra to soloists; ballet numbers; costumes Cons: Long opera with static staging; distracting video projection as set backgrounds Although he didn't intend it as such, William Tell would end up being Rossini's crowning achievement. In this opera, we find a confluence of all that Rossini had learned from composing some thirty-seven previous operas, written over a period of just eighteen years. The story of William Tell brought Rossini home to themes that had interested him over the years: the thirst for political independence, love between a man and a woman situated in opposing political camps, and parent-child relationships. Furthermore, the setting for the story, in rural Switzerland, offered opportunities for pastoral music, as well as the more conventional romantic and heroic strains. The story was epic in nature, allowing Rossini to fulfill the terms of his contract with the French government for a new grand opéra. William Tell was not, however, a tragic opera. It belongs to a species of opera properly called serious heroic comedy or opera seria, with which Rossini had gained considerable previous experience, particularly during the years from 1813 to 1823. Place in the Repertoire: William Tell (Guillaume Tell in the original French; Guglielmo Tell in Italian translation) was one of Rossini's three "Paris Operas." Near the end of 1824, Rossini was offered the direction of the Théâtre Italien in Paris and he gladly accepted. When he arrived at the new post, he began composing new operas to French librettos, but also brought out revised versions of two earlier operas, Le Siège de Corinthe (1826) (a revision of Maometto II) and Moïse (1827) (a revision of Mosè in Egitto). The three entirely new operas were Il viaggio a Reims (1825), Le Comte Ory (1828), and Guillaume Tell (1829). This was a time period during which French opera owed its existence primarily to foreigners – Rossini, Meyerbeer, Cherubini, and Spontini – rather than native Frenchmen. Guillaume Tell has been viewed by some critics as Rossini's capitulation to the French form of opera, but it can just as fairly be seen as a new kind of hybrid opera. It ultimately changed the operatic landscape not only in France but in Italy as well. This opera premiered at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique in Paris on August 3rd, 1829. The staging of the work in Italy was severely restricted because of its political content suggestive of revolution against unjust authority. The first production in Venice was not permitted until 1856. Subject Matter in Brief: The story of William Tell was based on a play by Friedrich von Schiller. The libretto was constructed initially by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, but changes were later made by Armand Marrast, Adolph Crémieux, and by Rossini himself. In Switzerland, in the 14th-century, the Swiss people chafe under the yoke of the Austrian occupiers. Prior to the opera's beginning, Arnoldo Melchthal (Chris Merritt), a Swiss villager, saved Austrian Princess Mathilde (Cheryl Studer) from drowning and the two had fallen in love. Now, however, with Swiss resistance mounting to Austrian domination, their love is becoming ever less tenable. Act I takes place during a Shepherd Festival in May near Lake Lucerne. A Swiss herdsman, Leutoldo (Alberto Noli) rushes in, as the festivities are ending He is being pursued by Austrian soldiers because he killed one of their compatriots who was assaulting his daughter. His only chance for escape is to cross the river, but it's spring and the water is running high. William Tell (Giorgio Zancanaro) bravely offers to take him across, despite the danger posed by the rapids. The Austrian Governor, Gessler (Luigi Roni), arrives with his soldiers in time to see Tell and Leuthold disembarking on the opposite shoreline. In reprisal, he arrests the elder Melchthal (Franco de Grandis), Arnoldo's fat |
In physics, what is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time? | Required math: algebra, functions, limits Required physics: elementary kinematics Physics frequently requires the calculation of the rate of change of one variable with respect to another. (For a discussion of one such case – the notion of velocity – see here .) If, for example, we want to calculate the velocity of a mass, we can begin by measuring its position at two distinct times and then dividing the distance travelled by the time taken to travel that distance. This will give us the average velocity over that time interval, but it won’t tell us what precise velocity the mass had at any specific time within that interval. We can get a better and better approximation to the velocity at a particular time by taking measurements at time intervals that are closer and closer together, but we are still calculating just the average velocity over a time interval, no matter how short that interval may be. If we tried to use this measurement technique for finding the velocity at once exact instant in time, we would need to take two measurements of the mass’s position at the same time. These two measurements would, of course, be identical so if we attempted to calculate the velocity at that time by dividing the distance travelled by the time interval, we would have to divide zero by zero, which is mathematically forbidden. As we showed here , the mathematical idea of the limit of a function can be used for finding the value of that function at places where such as things as division by zero occur. So what we would like to do is to define a function that gives the average speed of the mass by the usual method of dividing the distance travelled by the time interval, and then take the limit of that function as the time interval approaches zero. Hopefully, this limit will yield a finite value that we can interpret as the velocity at a specific time. This notion of the rate of change of one quantity with respect to another is the motivation for the derivative of a function with respect to the variable . The derivative gives us the rate of change of a function at each individual point. Going back to the discussion about our speed as we walk along a north-south path, suppose we represent our position on the path as a function of time: . The method we used earlier to calculate our average velocity was to measure how far we moved and then divide by the time taken to move that far. If we are at a position at time (that’s our starting point) and then we move to position at time is Clearly we can’t use this formula directly if both times are the same ( ) since that would involve dividing zero by zero. However, as we saw in the page where we discussed limits, that is exactly the kind of problem we solved there. We can change the notation slightly so we have a better grasp of what we’re trying to do. If we take as the reference time, then we can write the later time as and the speed formula becomes Now if we can calculate the limit as the time interval goes to zero, we should get what we’re looking for: a formula that gives us the speed at one specific point, rather than an average speed over a finite time interval. In order to proceed further, we would have to know the function , but we have the general idea of a derivative here. The derivative of a function is the rate of change with respect to t of the function at each point (provided the original function is defined at that point). The usual notation for the derivative is: When you study differential calculus, you will encounter formulas for finding the derivatives of all the standard functions such as polynomials, exponentials, trigonometric functions, logarithms and so forth. However, all of these derivatives satisfy the definition we have just given. As an example, the page on which kinetic energy is discussed shows that if a constant force acts on a mass located at the origin for a time , then the mass’s position at that time is where is the acceleration produced by the mass (which is just from Newton’s law). We also showed on that page that the mass’s velocity at time is Now, since we |
Who played the lead role in the Richard Bean comedy 'One man, Two Guvnor's' in London, and has recently opened in the New York version? | James Corden’s ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ on Broadway - The New York Times The New York Times Theater |Commedia Dell’Arte via English Music Hall Search Continue reading the main story LONDON IN the many months he has played the lead in “One Man, Two Guvnors,” James Corden has scratched an eyeball, lost his voice, torn the cartilage in his knee and torn something else in his hip. Once, having safely negotiated the scene that requires him to tumble over a sofa backward, he smacked his head on a door, leading to a two-minute onstage mental gap, he said, when he was not altogether sure where he was. And once, he said in a recent interview, the peanut he is supposed to catch in his mouth in Act I became lodged in his throat. “I started coughing and tried to carry on and said, ‘I’ve got to get some water.’ Then I turned to the audience and said, ‘This isn’t part of the play.’ ” It wasn’t, and it was fine. Mr. Corden, 33, relishes nothing more than rolling with the unexpected. “One Man, Two Guvnors” is a classic ensemble slapstick farce, but what has drawn the crowds here is the way it lets its irrepressible star exercise his oversize, expansive, inventive, hyper-energetic playfulness. It is his sandbox, filled with his toys. “I’ve never done the same show twice,” he said. Set in 1963 Brighton, the play is an adaptation by Richard Bean of “The Servant of Two Masters,” an 18th-century commedia dell’arte farce by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni. It has been a sellout hit in London, where it opened in May at the National Theater and then transferred to the West End. On Feb. 25 Mr. Corden leaves that production for Broadway, where it begins performances at the Music Box Theater on April 6. Photo James Corden is bringing his West End hit “One Man, Two Guvnors” to Broadway. Credit Tristram Kenton The play was written after Mr. Corden was cast as a surefire draw. First known as Timms, the fat, funny guy in Alan Bennett’s “History Boys,” Mr. Corden pushed his reputation in Britain to another level through the wildly popular television series “Gavin & Stacey,” which he created, co-wrote and starred in . Continue reading the main story In “One Man, Two Guvnors” Mr. Corden plays Francis Henshall, a goodhearted, chronically hungry, not-so-smart, out-of-work musician who finds simultaneous employment with two demanding bosses mixed up in a complicated world of small-potatoes gangsterism, cross-dressing, mistaken identity and thwarted romance. (“Guvnor” is slang for “boss.”) A tribute to the low English comic traditions of pantomime, variety shows and seaside farce, the play been embraced by a country hungry for diversion from the relentlessly bad economic news that has put it into a collective, dread-filled funk. Advertisement Continue reading the main story “Corden, with a face like an enormous potato and a physical dexterity that is astonishing in one so corpulent, brings a winningly warm and harassed humanity to the role,” Charles Spencer wrote in The Daily Telegraph. “He constantly button-holes the audience with asides and ad libs, and turns the play’s great set piece in which he simultaneously serves dinner to his two masters into one of the most uproarious scenes of farcical comedy I have ever witnessed.” Mr. Corden will not be drawn into speculation about what in the play is spontaneous and what is scripted, making it clear in the interview that he wanted to preserve the mystique of what he referred to as “the sandwich.” “The sandwich is sacred,” he said. The most striking thing about Mr. Corden’s actual presence is how comparatively not-fat he has become. Having marshmallowed to nearly 300 pounds at one point, he found his heft too exhausting, and has since puffed down to a more manageable 220-something pounds — not slender (“Define ‘slender,’ ” he snorted), but not enormous. He has a baby and a fiancée, he said, and he did it in part for them. Photo James Corden, backstage at the London production of "One Man, Two Guvnors." Credit David Corio for The New York Times “I’m on a caffeine-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, wheat-free, dair |
Which 'Doctor' has been played on television by Bill Simpson and David Rintoul? | David Rintoul Actor - About Aberdeen Play our new game - Whack The Haggis!! - Now available for all formats including iOS, Android and desktop. David Rintoul Biography of actor David Rintoul from Aberdeen who is famous for playing Doctor Finlay on TV and Baby's Dad Dr Jake Houseman in Dirty Dancing The actor David Rintoul was born on the 29 November 1948 in Aberdeen, Scotland. His birth name was David Wilson. He was educated at Robert Gordon's College in the City and was brought up in Rubislaw Den North. He started acting at a young age and attended the Aberdeen Children's Theatre and was a Scottish Country dancer at Queen's Cross Church where he won many awards. His father was Doctor Leslie Wilson who helped advance elderly care services throughout Aberdeenshire. His mother, Helen, was a PE teacher. He graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA and then attended RADA. His first role after RADA was in Aladdin at the Connaught Theatre in Worthing, Sussex. The Drummer Boy is my latest novel about the ghost of a Gordon Highlander Drummer Boy from the Battle of Waterloo who haunts a modern day army nurse. Chapters take place in modern day Aberdeen, at the Noose & Monkey bar and restaurant as well as His Majesty�s Theatre and Garthdee. Other scenes take place at Tidworth and during the Napoleonic War. on most devices. David Rintoul Actor In 2013 he became the official patron of the Arts Centre and Theatre Aberdeen (ACT) which was rebranded from the Aberdeen Arts Centre for its 50th anniversary. He is engaged to actress Vivien Heilbron who was Detective Sergeant Louise Colbert in Target and as Beatrice Protheroe in The New Statesman. She has had various parts on the stage including productions of Shakespeare's plays at Stratford such as Olivia in Twelfth Night and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream. In March 2008 she starred in the production The Life of Grassic Gibbon at HMT Aberdeen. Their engagement was announced after the show and their wedding date announced as the 3 August 08. Vivien Heilborn had previously starred in the 1971 BBC production of Sunset Song, a Lewis Grassic Gibbon book, where she was the lead role Chris Guthrie. McLevy - The Blue Gown He played the part of Andrew Crichton in the BBC radio 4 afternoon play McLevy on 29 November 2011. Midsomer Murders He added being a cowboy to his biography when he played the part of a Marshall in a cowboy re-enactment group in Midsomer Murders in the episode Blood in the Saddle. His character in this episode of Midsomer Murders was called Jack Fincher. David Rintoul was a bit of a baddie in Blood in the Saddle as he rode into the village at the beginning of the episode and shot dead a dog with his rifle. His character, Jack Fincher, had an affair and then was killed in cowboy style after the Wild West Fair when he was lassooed around his ankles and dragged by a horse until his death. Midsomer Murders Blood in the Saddle was broadcast as part of series 13 on the 8 September 2010. Lady Chatterley's Lover Lady Chatterley's Lover was broadcast on BBC Radio 7 in October 2010. He starred as Sir Malcolm, Lady Chatterley�s father, in this production of the DH Lawrence novel. House of Mercy The House of Mercy was broadcast as a Woman's Hour Drama in June 2010 where he starred as Stewart. Other actors in House of Mercy, a Victorian London murder mystery written by Bruce Young and dramatised by Chris Dolan included Melody Grove, Sam Dale, Timothy West, Alexander Morton, Tracy Wiles, Tony Bell, Alison Pettitt and Keely Beresford. If you like this page and would like to easily share it with your friends and family please use the social networking buttons below: Tweets by @aboutaberdeen1 Baggage In August 2009 he stared in Baggage on Radio 4. Baggage is a comedy play about four friends in Edinburgh. He was Hector the father of Caroline. Hector is a former gambler recently addicted to online poker. Baggage is written by Hilary Lyon who acts the part of Caroline and also stars Phyllis Logan, Adie Allen, Robin Cameron and Moray Hunter. Dirty Dancing He is currently playing the r |
What was the surname of the father of US President Bill Clinton, who died before his birth? | Clinton Genealogy - President Bill Clinton Family History View Records » Bill Clinton Genealogy William Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. When Clinton was inaugurated into the office at the age of 46, he was the third-youngest person to ever become president. The Bill Clinton family history also includes Clinton's adoption by his stepfather after his biological father was killed before he was born - another unique feature to the Bill Clinton genealogy and presidential history. Clinton's two terms in the Oval Office earned him the dubious distinction as a New Democrat, with some policies decidedly centrist and others left-of-center. During his presidency, the United States enjoyed a time of prosperity and peace, making Clinton one of the most popular presidents in recent history. Unfortunately, a scandal involving a White House intern plagued Clinton at the end of his second term, when he was impeached by Congress for perjury and obstruction of justice. Despite the issues, Clinton left his second term of office with the highest approval rating of any U.S. president since World War II. Although the Bill Clinton family history primarily consists of businessmen rather than politicians, Clinton got into public service at a relatively young age. He began his political career as the Attorney General of Arkansas in 1977, becoming the Governor of the state in 1978. Although he was defeated in the 1980 gubernatorial race, he was elected once again in 1982 and served as governor of Arkansas for 10 years more. Clinton moved right from the office of Governor to the office of President, finishing his final gubernatorial term in December, 1992, before getting sworn in as president in January, 1993. Bill Clinton Family Tree Bill Clinton Family History William Jefferson Clinton, whose birth name was actually William Jefferson Blythe III, was born on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. His biological father, William Jefferson Blythe II, worked as a traveling salesman. In an automobile accident, the father passed away three months before Clinton was born. Faced with the difficult job of single parenthood, Clinton's mother Virginia left Clinton with his grandparents while she finished her nursing studies in New Orleans. When Virginia returned from her nursing training, she married Roger Clinton, who owned a car dealership with his brother. Roger Clinton became Bill Clinton's stepfather while Clinton was still relatively young, but he did not take his stepfather's surname officially until he was 14. Clinton remembers his stepfather as an alcoholic who abused his mother and step-brother, Roger Clinton Jr., repeatedly. Many times, Clinton reported intervening to protect his family members. Clinton attended Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in Foreign Service, before heading to University College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics on a Rhodes scholarship before transferring to Yale University. After graduating from law school in 1973, Clinton returned to his home state to teach law at the University of Arkansas. One year later, he ran for his first political office, a Congressional race that was lost to the Republican incumbent. The following year, Clinton wed Hillary Rodham, who was also a law student at Yale. In 1976, Clinton was elected to be the next Attorney General of Arkansas, a post he held for just two years before becoming the youngest governor in Arkansas history at the age of 32. Clinton served as governor for two years before losing out to Republican challenger Frank White. While Clinton had accomplished much in his first gubernatorial term, including building roads and improving the educational system in Arkansas, Clinton did not feel his work in that office was finished. He ran again for governor in 1982 and continued to serve in that position for the next 10 years. In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected to the office of President of the United States, along with Vice President Al Gore. The two spent the next eight years in the White House, bal |
Which resort is the site of the Grand Hotel, damaged by shelling by the German Navy in 1914 and the North Marine Road Ground, the site of an annual Cricket festival? | ° Guide: Olivers Mount in United Kingdom (England) | Tripmondo Day: 3°C (38 °F) Night: 2°C (36 °F) Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds. Webcam Collection Olivers Mount: Scarboroug... lat/lng: 54.268 / -0.393 0.7 mi from city centre The cam " Olivers Mount: Scarborough South Bay " is located in Olivers Mount and has been submitted by user CrownSpaHotel. This citycam has been viewed 8,393 times. Scarborough: Surf Camera lat/lng: 54.276 / -0.4 1 mi from city centre The cam " Scarborough: Surf Camera " is located in Scarborough and has been submitted by user CrownSpaHotel. This citycam has been viewed 6,630 times. Scarborough: Crown Spa Ho... lat/lng: 54.277 / -0.399 1.1 mi from city centre The cam " Scarborough: Crown Spa Hotel − View looking South from South Cliff " is located in Scarborough and has been submitted by user CrownSpaHotel. This citycam has been viewed 26,366 times. Webcams provided by webcam.travel are under the copyright of their owners. Map of local sightseeing hints Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article. Oliver's Mount More reading: Wikipedia Article Oliver's Mount is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It offers impressive views of the town, a tribute monument to the war dead, camping and caravanning at selected times of the year and a cafe but may be primarily known for its motorcycle races (however cars have raced here twice, in 1955 and 1956). Oliver's Mount first held a motorcycle race in 1946, and continues to hold motorcycle circuit today, and also holds car rally and car hill-climb events. The site is also to host a new family friendly music festival from summer 2012. Opening 'International Bike Week', the 'Future Of Music - Oliver's Mount Festival' will celebrate local, new music and will be held at Mount Farm, Oliver's Mount. It is being organised by the resident racing club 'Auto 66' and local music management and Promotion company 'Red Cherry Music'. It was held over 16 and 17 June 2012. The site also houses the broadcasting transmitter which provides TV and radio services to Scarborough and the surrounding areas. Oliver's Mount is named after Oliver Cromwell, as it was thought that he had sited guns there, although there is no evidence that Cromwell visited Scarborough during the Civil War. This name was in use by 1804; previously the hill was known as Weaponness, which now refers to the area of the town around Oliver's Mount and Filey Road, and one of the wards of the borough. Oliver's Mount Oliver's Mount is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It offers impressive views of the town, a tribute monument... Read details This attraction is classified as: Motorsport venues in England More reading: Scarborough funiculars homepage The British town of Scarborough has had a total of five cliff railways, two of which remain open to the public. Two of these funiculars were on Scarborough's North Bay and three on South Bay; both of the North Bay railways have been demolished, and one on South Bay is extant but out of use since 2006. Scarborough funiculars The British town of Scarborough has had a total of five cliff railways, two of which remain open to the public. Two of these funiculars were on Scarbo... Read details This attraction is classified as: 4ft gauge railways Funicular railways in the United Kingdom Standard gauge railways in England Transport in Scarborough, North Yorkshire McCain Stadium More reading: McCain Stadium homepage The McCain Stadium was a football stadium located on Seamer Road in Scarborough, England. It was the home of Scarborough FC, a defunct football club who last played in the English Conference North before they were dissolved on 20 Jun |
Which Central American country lies between Panama and Nicaragua? | Costa Rica: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities First Woman Elected President Geography This Central American country lies between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Its area slightly exceeds that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has a narrow Pacific coastal region. Cocos Island (10 sq mi; 26 sq km), about 300 mi (483 km) off the Pacific Coast, is under Costa Rican sovereignty. Government Democratic republic. History Costa Rica was inhabited by an estimated 400,000 Indians when Columbus explored it in 1502. The Spanish conquest began in 1524. The region grew slowly and was administered as a Spanish province. Costa Rica achieved independence in 1821 but was absorbed for two years by Agustín de Iturbide in his Mexican empire. It became a republic in 1848. Except for the military dictatorship of Tomás Guardia from 1870 to 1882, Costa Rica has enjoyed one of the most democratic governments in Latin America. In the 1970s, rising oil prices, falling international commodity prices, and inflation hurt the economy. Efforts have since been made to reduce reliance on coffee, banana, and beef exports. Tourism is now a major business. Óscar Arias Sánchez worked to simultaneously heal his country's economic woes and foster peace in Central America. José Maria Figueres Olsen of the National Liberation Party became president in 1994. He opposed economic suggestions made by the International Monetary Fund, instead favoring greater government intervention in the economy. The World Bank subsequently withheld $100 million of financing. In 1998, Miguel Angel Rodríguez of the Social Christian Unity Party became president, pledging economic reforms, such as privatization. In 2000, Costa Rica and Nicaragua resolved a long-standing dispute over navigation of the San Juan River, which forms their shared border. A psychiatrist, Abel Pacheco, also of the Social Christian Unity Party, won the presidency in elections held in April 2002. In May 2003, several national strikes took place, by energy and telecommunications workers over privatization and by teachers over their salaries. |
Ralph Boston won gold at the 1960 Olympics, silver at the 1964 Olympics and bronze at the 1968 Olympics, in which athletics event? | Ralph Boston Inducted to Hall of Fame: 1975 Profile Mt. SAC Relays Highlights Career Highlights It's a pretty impressive set of bookends on a career to say that you were the person who broke Jesse Owens' long jump world record (which had stood for 25 years), and Bob Beamon was the person who broke your world record with his prodigious jump in Mexico City (a record which stood for 23 years). Only Ralph Boston can claim this distinction. After winning the NCAA championship in 1960, Ralph set the first of his six world records (26-11 1/4) on the Mt. SAC track just two weeks before the Olympics. In Rome, he edged teammate Bo Roberson by one centimeter to win the gold medal. Finishing third in Rome was Igor Ter-Ovanesya of the Soviet Union. Ralph and Igor would engage in a game of leapfrog the next seven years, repeatedly beating or tying each other's world record. Fittingly, they retired with identical PRs of 27-4 3/4 (8.35m), although Igor's was set at altitude in Mexico City. In 1961, Ralph began a run of six consecutive national championships. He also captured three consecutive Mt. SAC Relays' titles. At the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, he won a silver medal. And Ralph got an up-close view of Beamon's record-breaking jump at the 1968 Olympics, as he was on hand to win a bronze medal. (It's interesting to note that Beamon's world record leap was the only jump in his career which exceeded Boston's previous world record.) Born: 1939 1964: 1st, 25-10 1/4 (7.88m) 1965: 1st, 26-5w (8.05m) 1966: 1st, 26-4 1/4 (8.03m) 1967: 2nd, 25-11 Broke World Record 6 times: 1960: 26-11 1/4 (8.21m) 1964: 27-3 1/4 (8.31m) - tied WR 1964: 27-4 1/4 (8.34m) |
In which Swiss resort does the World Economic Forum hold its annual meeting? | The evolution of Davos | World Economic Forum The evolution of Davos Simon Zadek, Co-Director, UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System Tuesday 20 January 2015 Simon Zadek Co-Director, UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System Published More on the agenda Davos is with us again. Thousands of people will scale the magic mountain and debate the world’s most gripping challenges, protected by an equal if not greater number of Swiss military and police. Disrupting Davos used to be an annual sport, with protesters playing cat and mouse with the event’s attentive security. Today, disruption has waned as leaders of major campaigning organizations have joined Davos for canapés and conversation. For a while, the Occupy movement reawakened the urge to protests. Like the Occupy movement, however, the urge has largely dissipated. Disrupting Davos made more sense when it focused on doing business in a troubled world. Less so today with the focus now more on how the trouble itself can be overcome. Davos’ program reads like the accumulated agendas of Greenpeace, Oxfam, Transparency International and the United Nations, with a dab of the daily routines of Avaaz, Alibaba and Angelina Jolie. Davos has changed over the decade that I have scaled the mountain. The World Economic Forum has evolved from a Swiss non-profit institution staging a series of annual events headlined by Davos to an on-going international process involving thousands of individuals and institutions and hundreds of pop-up initiatives on topics from women’s rights to corruption, and from education to climate. Davos and the Forum has become an embedded part of the way we manage our global affairs. Presidents, CEOs and rock stars come and go, and Davos has outlived them all. Such survival is not just about the glitz, but because the Forum provides the world’s most sophisticated market place for forging disruptive collaborative initiatives designed to overcome toxic, embedded challenges. My Davos this year fits this picture. I am co-leading a two-year inquiry established by the United Nations Environment Program into how to change financial and capital markets in ways that align the behavior of lenders and investors with our need to live inclusively within our planetary boundaries. Today, their behavior is far from what is needed, as they continue to channel money into environmentally destructive enterprises and demand short-term financial returns that drive businesses to cut costs and jobs rather than invest in skills and future economic rewards. Our job is not just to think of interesting solutions, but to catalyze ambitious action by the central banks, financial regulators, finance ministries, international organizations and standard setters which set the rules. Exemplary practice shows the way. Dr Atiur Rahmen, the governor of the central bank of Bangladesh, has been recognized as Asia’s leading governor for 2014 for his leadership in shaping inclusive and green central bank practices. Mark Carney, the Bank of England’s governor, has initiated a review of the impact of climate change on the UK financial sector. Brazil and South Africa’s stock exchanges have tough sustainability reporting requirements, and the Peoples Bank of China is driving green into the development of China’s financial systems. Despite such leadership, customary norms and practices, particularly in major financial centers, still marginalize sustainability. Guardians of the financial system don’t see the pursuit of sustainability as their job, and incumbent interests resist challenges their business models. In such situations, Davos comes into its own. Most leading central bankers, financial regulators, ministers of finance will be there, along with leaders of the world`s most powerful financial institutions. Unusually, they will mix with disruptors they normally try to avoid, including new financial players powered by new technology drivers, and campaigners on transparency, governance and the environment. Davos will blend these actors over several 18-hour sti |
Who wrote the series of novels featuring the adventurer 'Dirk Pitt'? | Dirk Pitt - Book Series In Order Hardcover Paperback Kindle About Dirk Pitt: Dirk Pitt, while being a fictional character from the mind of Clive Cussler, through his complex and realistic personality he has become a character that many readers have come to know as if he were a real human being. Dirk Eric Pitt, his full name, is perhaps best known as a wild and unstoppable renegade adventurer who will stop at nothing to save the day. One of the character traits of Dirk Pitt that has made him a memorable character for so many fans is that he pushes the envelope, he’s a loose canon, and he does what he needs to do to get things done. Physically, Dirk Pitt is a tall man – approximately 6 feet and three inches, with dark, thick hair, and a medium build. In the books by Clive Cussler, it is frequently described that the most recognizable of all of Dirk Pitt’s physical features is that he has deep green eyes which are viewed as alluring by his friends, and intimidating by anyone that stands in his way. One of the most common themes in Dirk Pitt novels is a love of the sea. Dirk is known to love its mysterious allure, which is an interest and obsession that he clearly shares with the author of the novels, Clive Cussler. One of the greatest aspects of Dirk Pitt novels is his fast paced style, something that resonates through the writing style of his novels as well. Dirk Pitt stories frequently follow a fairly predictable storyline, but the quality that makes every Dirk Pitt story so unique is the delivery of it. Dirk loves adventure, and loves the unpredictable, his embracing of his circumstances makes him a character who always delivers exciting new events. While Dirk Pitt is typically out traveling and living a life of utmost wild adventure, he occasionally retires to his crazy home which is a refurbished hangar on the grounds of Washington National Airport. His home is part house, part maze of inventions with his eccentric car collection (Dirk Pitt is a serious car fanatic, and this is a part of his personality that surfaces in some form in every single one of his books), several different aircraft, a Pullman railroad dining car, and even a totem pole. Dirk Pitt, being a fairly eccentric and adventurous soul, keeps a home that is equally wild and exciting. Dirk Pitt’s Backstory Dirk Pitt is the child of Senator George Pitt. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, along with his lifetime best friend Al Giordino. Many people consider Dirk Pitt to be the star, and Al Giordino to be his side kick – but truly everything that Dirk Pitt does is with the help of his trusty pal, Al Giordino. They work as a team and need each other quite a lot through out the series. Pacific Vortex! This is the very first of all of the Dirk Pitt stories, however this frequently leads to some confusion, because it was not the first story to be published. It is the sixth book in the series according to publication dates, but Clive Cussler wrote this story about Pitt before any of the other ones. Not only has Clive Cussler confirmed that he wrote this story first, but he has stated that it is sort of an exception to the series. He had not fully found his style of writing yet and so this one, he believes, is published more as a piece of history than as a part of the series. He feels that Dirk Pitt really finds his feet in the future stories of the series. In this first story, Dirk is sitting around enjoying himself on Oahu beach when he sees something floating in the water; swimming out to discover what it might be, he discovers it is a communication device used to send messages back and forth between ships and submarines. The message inside: word from the The Starbuck, a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine that had disappeared unexplainably into the Pacific Vortex more than 30 years ago. The Mediterranean Caper This book, sometimes published as just Mayday, is more traditionally considered the very first Dirk Pitt novel. It certainly is the first published Dirk Pitt novel, and the beginning of the series as most of Dirk’s fans know of it. In |
The film '24 Hour Party People' follows the development of which Manchester record label in the '70's and '80's? | 24 Hour Party People Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 127 reviews in total 65 out of 70 people found the following review useful: From punk to rave in northern England - a pulsating, highly original, thoroughly entertaining mess of a film. from London 17 April 2002 24 Hour Party People is the story of Factory Records, a defiantly eccentric independent record label based in Manchester, England, which discovered acts as influential and diverse as Joy Division and the Happy Mondays. The film is shot in mock-documentary style and narrated by Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), the founder of Factory. Coogan portrays Wilson's double life as music svengali and cheesy local TV reporter to brilliant comic effect. Although Brits will draw the inevitable parallels between Coogan's Wilson and his ultra-naff TV persona, Alan Partridge, Coogan actually has Wilson off to a tee. Arrogant and pompous, Cambridge-educated Wilson is master of the pseudish sound bite (when he realises they have no tickets for a concert in his nightclub, he retorts `Did they have tickets for the Sermon on the Mount? Of course they didn't, people just turned up because they knew it would be a great gig'). But he also has a perceptive eye for the zeitgeist and his vision to create the Hacienda club transformed Manchester into Madchester, for a brief time the music capital of the world. The story really starts with an early Sex Pistols gig in Manchester, attended by only 42 people, most of whom went on to have an influence on the Manchester music scene of the next 10 years. Wilson was in the audience, together with members of the band who went on to form the brilliant post-punk pioneers Joy Division. The first part of the film is really focussed on them and their manager, the aggressive and cantankerous Rob Gretton ( played by Paddy Considine), and their producer, the irascible acid-casualty Martin Hannett (another superb cameo by Andy Serkis) - both of whom are no longer alive. Joy Division's lead singer, Ian Curtis, is portrayed so accurately by Sean Harris that it's positively eerie, and the scenes of the band playing in rundown venues seem remarkably true to life and capture effectively the rawness and intensity of their live performances. The film also deals, rather insensitively, with the death of Curtis, who's feet we see swinging after he has strung himself up on a rope in his house. This segues uncomfortably into a town crier announcing his death to the world, and ends with scenes showing Curtis's body in a coffin at the crematorium. From then on, the story continues with Joy Division's reincarnation as New Order and the building of the Hacienda nightclub, and the sometimes disastrous business decisions made by Wilson and Factory. When New Order released Blue Monday, the record sleeve was so expensive to produce they lost money on every copy sold. The single went on to become the biggest-selling 12' of all time, paradoxically crippling Factory in the process. The first nights at the Hacienda were also calamitous, with bands playing in front of single-figure audiences. Eventually however, the druggy indie dance kings Happy Mondays arrived on the scene, and acid house was born. Suddenly the Hacienda was the place to be and the Madchester rave scene became famous all over the world. The scenes of drugs-and-sex-excess on the Monday's tour bus and the re-creation of the Hacienda club nights are superbly portrayed. The final part of the film tells how gang violence led to the closure of the club and the drug-riddled misadventures of the Mondays, especially their singer Shaun Ryder, led to their downfall and had severe financial implications for Factory Records (Wilson had inexplicably sent them to Barbados to record their last Factory album). Eventually, Factory was sold, lock, stock and barrel, to another label (who were perturbed to find Wilson had not signed any contracts with any of the Factory bands, effectively giving the artists total creative freedom). 24 Hour Party People is a real rollercoaster ride. There are some brilliant acting performances, punctua |
What was the name of the nurse played by Lynda Barron in 'Open All Hours'? | Open All Hours (TV Series 1973–1985) - 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 Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary » Stars: Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys away to a hotel. This leaves Granville in a position to make his play for the milk round lady, but Arkwright, hands on as ever and never keen to be too far away... 8.2 To the envy of Granville who has never attended one,Arkwright is taking Nurse Gladys to a wedding and has taken his old suit out of moth-balls, but it still reeks of camphor. Nurse Gladys makes him ... 8.1 When Arkwright finds himself with a surplus of Jamaican Ginger cakes he tries various marketing ploys in order to sell them off, but hits the jackpot when he claims that the cakes contain drugs, ... 8.1 a list of 47 titles created 08 Nov 2013 a list of 38 titles created 01 Jan 2014 a list of 46 titles created 31 Aug 2014 a list of 34 titles created 13 Apr 2015 a list of 34 titles created 10 Aug 2015 Title: Open All Hours (1973–1985) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers Having inherited the shop from his uncle, it's business as usual for Granville at Arkwright's corner shop. Stars: David Jason, James Baxter, Stephanie Cole This prison comedy is based on the popular British television series of the same name. Long time Slade prison inmate Fletcher is ordered by Grouty to arrange a football match between the ... See full summary » Director: Dick Clement Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margeret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbors. Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle Classic 1960s British comedy series about a middle aged man and his elderly father who run an unsuccessful 'rag and bone' business (collecting and selling junk). Harold (the son) wants to ... See full summary » Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton Going Straight (TV Series 1978) Comedy Following his release from Slade prison, Fletcher tries to stick to the straight and narrow, but it isn't easy! Stars: Ronnie Barker, Patricia Brake, Richard Beckinsale Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby. Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte Terry and Bob from The Likely Lads (1964) continue their life after Terry arrives home from serving in the Army to discover that Bob is about to marry his girlfriend Thelma. Can Thelma lead... See full summary » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour The misadventures of a ragtag group of elderly Home Guard local defense volunteers at the onset of |
In area measures, how many acres make up a square mile? | Square Miles to Acres - How many acres in a sq. mile ? Square Miles To Acres Conversion How many acres in a square mile? Square miles to acres area units conversion factor is 640. To find out how many acres in square miles, multiply by the factor or instead, use the converter below. 1 Square Mile = 640 Acres Square mile and acre are imperial and US customary area units and commonly used for land measurements. In many countries, acre (43560 sq feet) is mostly replaced by hectare (10,000 sq meters) which is a metric area unit. Acre is not officially in use anymore in UK since 2010, but still commonly used in united states. The abbreviations are "mi2", "sq mi" and for acre, "ac". For acre to sq mile conversion, please go to acre to sq mile For other units of area conversion, please go to Area Conversion Converter |
The German navy only built two 'Bismark Class' battleships. One was 'Bismark'. What was the name of the other? | German battleship Bismarck | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main article: Bismarck-class battleship Bismarck was ordered under the name Ersatz Hannover ("Hannover replacement"), a replacement for the old pre-dreadnought SMS Hannover , under contract "F". [1] The contract was awarded to the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, where the keel was laid on 1 July 1936 at Helgen IX. [2] [3] The ship was launched on 14 February 1939 and during the elaborate ceremonies was christened by Dorothee von Löwenfeld, granddaughter of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck , the ship's namesake. Adolf Hitler made the christening speech. [3] Fitting-out work followed the launch, during which time the original straight stem was replaced with a raked "Atlantic bow" similar to the Scharnhorst-class battleships . [4] Bismarck was commissioned into the fleet on 24 August 1940 for sea trials, [5] which were conducted in the Baltic. Kapitän zur See Ernst Lindemann took command of the ship at the time of commissioning. [6] 3D rendering of Bismarck during Operation Rheinübung Bismarck displaced Script error as built and Script error fully loaded, with an overall length of Script error, a beam of Script error and a maximum draft of Script error. [1] The battleship was Germany's largest warship, [2] and displaced more than any other European battleship, with the exception of HMS Vanguard , commissioned after the end of the war. [3] Bismarck was powered by three Blohm & Voss geared steam turbines and twelve oil-fired Wagner superheated boilers, which developed a total of Script error and yielded a maximum speed of Script error on speed trials. The ship had a cruising range of Script error at Script error. [1] Bismarck was equipped with three FuMO 23 search radar sets, mounted on the forward and stern range-finders and foretop. [2] The standard crew numbered 103 officers and 1,962 enlisted men. [3] The crew was divided into twelve divisions of between 180 and 220 men. The first six divisions were assigned to the ship's armaments, divisions one through four for the main and secondary batteries and five and six manning anti-aircraft guns . The seventh division consisted of specialists, including cooks and carpenters, and the eighth division consisted of ammunition handlers. The radio operators , signalmen, and quartermasters were assigned to the ninth division. The last three divisions were the engine room personnel. When Bismarck left port, fleet staff, prize crews , and war correspondents increased the crew complement to over 2,200 men. [4] Roughly 200 of the engine room personnel came from the light cruiser Karlsruhe , which had been lost during Operation Weserübung , the German invasion of Norway. [5] Bismarck's crew published a ship's newspaper titled Die Schiffsglocke (The Ship's Bell); [6] this paper was only published once, on 23 April 1941, by the commander of the engineering department, Gerhard Junack. [7] Bismarck was armed with eight 38 cm SK C/34 guns arranged in four twin gun turrets : two super-firing turrets forward—"Anton" and "Bruno"—and two aft—"Caesar" and "Dora". [lower-alpha 1] Secondary armament consisted of twelve Script error L/55 guns, sixteen Script error L/65 and sixteen Script error L/83 , and twelve Script error anti-aircraft guns. Bismarck also carried four Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance floatplanes , with a single large hangar and a double-ended catapult . [1] The ship's main belt was Script error thick and was covered by a pair of upper and main armoured decks that were Script error and Script error thick, respectively. The Script error turrets were protected by Script error thick faces and Script error thick sides. [1] Service history Edit Bismarck in port in Hamburg On 15 September 1940, three weeks after her commissioning, Bismarck left Hamburg to begin sea trials in Kiel Bay . [2] Sperrbrecher 13 escorted the ship to Arcona on 28 September, and then on to Gotenhafen for trials in the Gulf of Danzig . [3] The ship's power-plant was given a thorough workout; Bismarck made measured-mile and high speed runs. While her stabili |
What is the national flower of India? | National Flower Of India, Indian National Flower, Indian Lotus, Indian National Symbols, National Symbols Of India. Home : National Symbols : National Flower of India Search National Flower of India Lotus, botanically known as the Nelumbo Nucifera is the national flower of India. The Lotus plant is basically an aquatic plant with wide floating leaves and bright aromatic flowers which grow only in shallow waters. The Lotus plant has floating leaves and flowers. It has long aerated stems. The lotus flowers are extremely beautiful with an overlapping proportional motif of petals. It is considered to be a sacred flower and occupies unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India. This flower has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. Choice of Lotus As National Flower The Lotus Flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. It is also regarded as a symbol of triumph as it can survive to regerminate for thousands of years. Lotus represents long life, honor, and good fortune. Untouched by the impurity despite growing in mud, the flower is also meant to symbolize the purity of heart and mind. It holds additional significance for Hindus, as it is regarded as the symbol of many Gods and Goddesses and is often used in religious practices. It was because of these noble meanings and cultural significance that made the founding fathers of modern India enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Flower. Cultural Significance of Lotus From ancient times the lotus has been considered to be a sacred symbol in Asian traditions representing sexual purity. It is also regarded as the symbol of purity and divinity by several religions. Hindus relate it to their Almighty, Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi and Sarasvati who are often depicted sitting upon this pious flower. As Lotus also stands as the symbol of divine beauty, it is used as a symbol to describe the beauty of Lord Vishnu by referring him as the 'Lotus-Eyed One'. In the Hindu Mythology, the unfolding petals of Lotus signify the expansion of the soul. As the Lotus carries piousness despite growing from the mud, it is said to represent a caring spiritual promise. The Buddhists consider the Lotus Flower to be sacred and auspicious as the flower stands for faithfulness in their religion. The lotus plant has also been cited as a sacred flower extensively in the ancient Puranic and Vedic literature. Lotus Trivia Apart from India, Lotus is also the national flower of Vietnam. In Egypt the Lotus Flowers are considered to auspicious because they are regarded as the symbol of Sun God. Lotus seeds are medicinal in nature and are used for the treatment of kidney, spleen, and heart ailments. They are also considered beneficial in the treatment of Leucorrhea, palpitation and insomnia. Lotus seeds are also used as antidotes in mushroom poisoning. The seeds, leaves and tubers of the Lotus Flower are edible. |
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