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Which British newspaper closed down in July 2011 after several allegations of phone-hacking by journalists? | Murdoch Closing Tabloid Linked to British Hacking - The New York Times The New York Times Europe |Scandal Shifts Britain’s Media and Political Landscape Search Continue reading the main story Photo Members of the media around Rupert Murdoch, chief executive of News Corp., in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Thursday. Credit Matthew Staver/Bloomberg News LONDON — Britain ’s media and political landscape shifted Thursday as the powerful Murdoch family summarily announced plans to shut down the disgraced mass-circulation tabloid at the center of a deepening scandal over journalistic malfeasance, and arrest seemed imminent for the paper’s once politically influential former editor. The decision by Rupert Murdoch ’s media conglomerate, the News Corporation , to close the paper, The News of the World , seemed to be a calculated move to help protect Mr. Murdoch’s proposed $12 billion takeover of the pay-television company British Sky Broadcasting. But it hardly put an end to the uproar, or to Mr. Murdoch’s connection to it. The scandal exposes a web of relationships between the Murdochs’ empire on the one hand and the police and politicians on the other. And it poses new challenges for Mr. Murdoch, a media tycoon who has at times seemed to hold much of Britain’s political establishment in thrall, cultivating connections to both Labour and Conservative governments and using the prospect of his support — or its withdrawal — to help drive his political agenda. In a statement of strikingly self-critical apology, Mr. Murdoch’s son and heir apparent, James Murdoch, admitted that News International, the company’s British subsidiary, had “failed to get to the bottom of repeated wrongdoings that occurred without conscience or legitimate purpose.” The company’s repeated assertions that the scandal was “confined to one reporter,” had proven untrue, he said, “and those who acted wrongly will have to face the consequences.” Photo Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain spoke in the House of Commons on Wednesday. At right is Liam Fox, the defense secretary. Credit Press Association, via Associated Press According to several people who have been briefed on the matter, it appeared increasingly likely that Andy Coulson , a former News of the World editor who most recently worked as the chief spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron ’s government, would be arrested Friday on suspicion of illegally paying the police for information during his editorship. His arrest, if it does take place, would be a huge blow not just to Mr. Murdoch, but to the government and to Mr. Cameron’s Conservative Party. The prime minister has always vouched for Mr. Coulson’s integrity and said he believed Mr. Coulson’s assurances that he had done nothing wrong. Advertisement Continue reading the main story By closing the weekly News of the World, which is 168 years old and its circulation is the largest for a Sunday newspaper in Britain, Mr. Murdoch seems determined to try to limit damage from the scandal and remove a possible obstacle to the takeover of British Sky Broadcasting, known as BSkyB. According to a person close to Mr. Murdoch, the move also gives him an excuse to do something he had planned to do anyway: turn his flagship Sun tabloid into a seven-day operation, preserving his lucrative share in the Sunday newspaper market while decontaminating the brand by removing its association with The News of the World. Photo Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain, with a member of his security detail, left 10 Downing Street on Wednesday. Credit Ben Stansall/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Critics of Mr. Murdoch said the move was more expedient than remorseful. “This seems like a cynical rebranding exercise,” said Jeremy Reed, a lawyer for several public figures who have sued The News of the World over allegations that the paper had hacked into, or intercepted, their cellphone messages. The unfolding scandal also raises new questions about the close relationship between the police and the tabloid news media in Britain. According to another person familiar with the possible c |
An ‘E coli’ outbreak, said to be caused by bean sprouts, killed over 30 people in which European country in June 2011? | Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Sprouts From a German Farm - The New York Times The New York Times Europe |Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to German Sprouts Search Continue reading the main story BERLIN — Local German officials said Sunday that they had evidence that tainted domestic sprouts had caused the deadly E. coli outbreak that has afflicted Germany and unnerved fresh-produce markets throughout Europe, and they shut down the farm in the northern part of the country where the sprouts were grown. Gert Lindemann, the agriculture minister in the northern state of Lower Saxony, said in Hanover that Germans should not eat sprouts until further notice, with definitive test results available Monday. Mr. Lindemann said that the authorities could not yet rule out other possible sources for the outbreak and urged Germans to continue avoiding tomatoes , cucumbers and lettuce. The suggestion that sprouts may be the cause of the outbreak, one of the most catastrophic food-borne illnesses in years, was met with caution by public health experts. “We would want either epidemiological evidence or confirmed laboratory evidence,” said Dr. Robert Tauxe, deputy director of food-borne diseases for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Continue reading the main story The German authorities had acted prematurely once before in their investigation, blaming cucumbers grown in Spain for the outbreak after preliminary tests showed that they might have contained toxic E. coli bacteria. Further tests showed that the Spanish cucumbers did not contain the strain making people sick, and investigators then backtracked. Advertisement Continue reading the main story That episode infuriated Spanish farmers who lost tens of millions of dollars in sales and were forced to abandon ripe vegetables to rot in the fields, as demand collapsed. The outbreak in Germany, which the health authorities first reported in late May, is caused by a rare strain of toxic E. coli that can cause bloody diarrhea . In extreme cases it can cause acute kidney failure and death. In previous outbreaks involving other strains of E. coli, kidney failure appeared most often among children. In this outbreak, most victims with kidney failure have been adults and more than two-thirds have been women. The outbreak showed no signs of abating on Sunday, with Germany’s national disease control center reporting that the death toll had risen to 22 and that 2,153 people were ill, more than 600 of them in intensive care. Mr. Lindemann said that locally grown bean sprouts were the “most convincing” cause, and that the farm that grew them in the Uelzen area had been shut down. But he said 18 sprout mixtures were under suspicion, including sprouts of beans, broccoli, peas, chickpeas, garlic, lentils, mung beans and radishes. The sprouts are often used in mixed salads . Photo Members of the news media and the police arrived Sunday at a northern German farm that has been linked to the E. coli outbreak that has killed 22 people. Credit Philipp Schulze/European Pressphoto Agency The suspect farm’s produce — including herbs, fruits, flowers and potatoes — was impounded. At least one of the farm’s employees was also infected with the E. coli bacteria, Mr. Lindemann said. Some experts in food-borne illnesses expressed surprise at Mr. Lindemann’s announcement, not because sprouts were an unlikely source of the deadly bacteria but for the opposite reason: sprouts have long been associated with food-borne illness and are a food most commonly suspected in this sort of outbreak. As such, the experts said, sprouts should have been among the first foods scrutinized by investigators. Dr. Tauxe, who has talked to European officials during the investigation, though not on Sunday, said sprouts were included in a questionnaire that German investigators had used to interview victims of the outbreak to determine what they had eaten. He said that the officials in charge of the investigation had been aware of the common link between sprouts and food-borne illness. Please verify you're not a robot |
What is the title of the novel which won the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for Julian Barnes? | Booker prize 2011: Julian Barnes triumphs at last | Books | The Guardian Books Booker prize 2011: Julian Barnes triumphs at last Fourth time lucky for Julian Barnes, who wins the Man Booker prize 2011 for his novel The Sense of an Ending after missing out on three previous occasions Author Julian Barnes smiles after winning the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction with his book The Sense of an Ending at the Guildhall in London. Photograph: Luke Macgregor/Reuters Tuesday 18 October 2011 19.15 EDT First published on Tuesday 18 October 2011 19.15 EDT Close This article is 5 years old Julian Barnes finally won the literary prize that has eluded him on three previous occasions when he was tonight presented with the Man Booker prize for his short novel, The Sense of an Ending . His victory came after one of the most bitter and vituperative run-ups to the prize in living memory - not among the shortlisted writers, but from dismayed and bemused commentators who accused judges of putting populism above genuine quality . But few of those critics could claim Barnes' novel is not of the highest quality. The chair of this year's judges, former MI5 director general Stella Rimington, said it had "the markings of a classic of English Literature. It is exquisitely written, subtly plotted and reveals new depths with each reading." Much of the row over the shortlist has stemmed from Rimington's own prioritisation of "readability" in the judging criteria. But tonight, she said quality had always been just as important. "It is a very readable book, if I may use that word, but readable not only once but twice and even three times," she said. "It is incredibly concentrated. Crammed into this short space is a great deal of information which you don't get out of a first read." Accepting the prize, Barnes thanked the judges for their wisdom and the sponsors for their cheque. He also offered some advice to publishers: "Those of you who have seen my book, whatever you think of its contents, will probably agree it is a beautiful object. And if the physical book, as we've come to call it, is to resist the challenge of the ebook, it has to look like something worth buying, worth keeping." Afterwards Barnes admitted a sense of relief at finally winning. "I didn't want to go to my grave and get a Beryl," he said referring to Bainbridge, who was shortlisted five times, never won and received a posthumous Best of Beryl Booker prize . He said the "readability" row had been "a false hare" to which he had paid little attention, adding: "Most great books are readable. Any shortlist of the last ten years that I've read has contained nothing but what you would call readable books." Barnes once called the prize "posh bingo" and he said he had not changed his view – it simply depended on who the judges were and what they liked. "The Booker prize has a tendency to drive people a bit mad," he said, not least writers with "hope and lust and greed and expectation" so the best way to stay sane, he said, was by treating it as a lottery until you win "when you realise that the judges are the wisest heads in literary Christendom". Asked what he would spend the £50,000 prize money on he said a new watch strap was first on his list. "I could buy a whole new watch." The book, at 150 pages, is undoubtedly short, but not the shortest to ever win the prize – that record belongs to Penelope Fitzgerald's Offshore , which won in 1979 and is shorter by a few hundred words. The Sense of an Ending, Barnes' 11th novel, explores memory: how fuzzy it can be and how we amend the past to suit our own wellbeing. It tells the story through the apparently insignificant and dull life of arts administrator Tony Webster. "One of the things that the book does is talk about the human kind," said Rimington. "None of us really knows who we are. We present ourselves in all sorts of ways, but maybe the ways we present ourselves are not how we really are." Rimington said the question of whether Barnes was overdue to win the £50,000 prize never entered her mind or figured in the debate. "We really were, |
What was the name of the hurricane which hit the East Coast of America in August 2011? | Hurricane Irene 2011: One Year Anniversary Of East Coast Storm | The Huffington Post Hurricane Irene 2011: One Year Anniversary Of East Coast Storm 08/24/2012 03:36 pm ET Months later, clean up from Irene continued along the coast . While life in some places quickly returned to normal, some lives were irrevocably changed . And with the impact of Tropical Storm Lee only a few days later , the effects of these natural disasters plagued the East Coast for some time. Here are some stirring images from Hurricane Irene. Were you personally impacted by the storm? Tell us your experience in the comments below. Hurricane Irene 2011 of 40 NAGS HEAD, NC - AUGUST 28: Billy Stinson (L) comforts his daughter Erin Stinson as they sit on the steps where their cottage once stood August 28, 2011 in Nags Head, North Carolina. The cottage, built in 1903 and destroyed yesterday by Hurricane Irene, was one of the first vacation cottages built on Roanoke Soundin Nags Head. Stinson has owned the home, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, since 1963. 'We were pretending, just for a moment, that the cottage was still behind us and we were just sitting there watching the sunset,' said Erin afterward. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Share this slide: |
Which English singer/songwriter was found dead in her apartment on 23rd July 2011? | BBC News - Amy Winehouse Found Dead In Her Home - 23/7/2011 - RIP - YouTube BBC News - Amy Winehouse Found Dead In Her Home - 23/7/2011 - RIP Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 23, 2011 R.I.P Amy Winehouse she was booed off stage in her last show in Poland, and today Saturday 23rd of July Amy was found dead in her north London apartment. It is a terrible loss - She was a very good singer waste of talent!! Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home today. A press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn't specifically name Winehouse, says: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained." Winehouse famously battled addiction to drugs and alcohol and was in and out of rehab several times throughout the years. Last month, Winehouse canceled her European tour after a performance in Serbia where she seemed completely out of it Category |
Which national team won the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup? | Learn and talk about 2011 Rugby World Cup, 2011 Rugby World Cup, 2011 in New Zealand rugby union, 2011 rugby union tournaments for national teams, International sports competitions hosted by New Zealand 2015 → The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup , a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand , who defeated France 8–7 in the final . [1] The defending champions, South Africa , were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals. [2] The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in 1987 and South Africa in 1995 ). It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, [3] eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup , 1990 Commonwealth Games , 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2003 America's Cup . [4] Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000. [5] [6] The games ran over six weeks, commencing on 9 September 2011 with the Opening Ceremony showcasing New Zealand's history and diverse cultures. The final was played on Sunday 23 October 2011, a date chosen because it fell on a long weekend of New Zealand's Labour Day holiday. [7] The final was played at Eden Park in Auckland . [8] After speculation that the number of participating teams would be reduced to 16, the IRB announced on 30 November 2007 that the 2011 tournament would again feature 20 teams. [9] Twelve teams qualified as a result of finishing in the top three in each pool in the 2007 tournament. The remaining eight berths were determined by regional qualifying tournaments. [10] Of the 20 countries that competed in the previous World Cup in 2007, there was only one change – Russia replaced Portugal. Host selection Three nations bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup — New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa. New Zealand had co-hosted the first Rugby World Cup with Australia in 1987, and had been set to co-host the 2003 World Cup with Australia before a disagreement over ground signage rights resulted in New Zealand being dropped and Australia became the sole host. The 2011 New Zealand bid contained plans to enlarge the size of Eden Park and other stadiums to help increase the commercial viability of the bid. Japan was bidding to become the first Asian nation to host the first Rugby World Cup. [11] Japan had the necessary infrastructure already in place, by virtue of its co-hosting the 2002 FIFA World Cup . South Africa had hosted the tournament in 1995 . The 2011 South African bid, led by former national captain Francois Pienaar , had strong support from their national government. South Africa had also won the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The IRB Council meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005 announced that New Zealand had been selected after IRB inspections of each applicant host nation during June and July 2005. After winning the bid, the New Zealand Rugby Union , expressed disappointment towards their Australian counterparts who voted against New Zealand hosting the event, due to the misplaced expectation that the " Anzac spirit " would result in a vote for New Zealand.[ citation needed ] Contents Preparations[ edit ] Costs and benefits[ edit ] The event was expected to cost about NZ$ 310 million to run and to generate NZ$280 million in ticket sales. [12] In Auckland , the city where many of the most important games took place, the costs to the local ratepayers alone was estimated at $102 million. [13] Ticket sales exceeding NZ$285 million, accommodation-related spending of another NZ$260 million, and NZ$236 million spent on food and drink was expected to provide a significant fiscal stimulus, of nearly 1.4% of the quarterly GDP. Concerns[ edit ] In |
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival was held in which country in January 2011? | Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2011 | Amusing Planet Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2011 Kaushik Thursday, January 05, 2012 2 comments Advertisement The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on January 5 in China, featuring works of some of the country's best ice sculptors. The festival's amazing sculptures are seen illuminated from the inside after night has fallen - with visitors meandering in between the impressive works. Those who attend the event can navigate the ice cities on foot or via the festival's horse and carriage rides, zip down snowy slides or climb up the staircases of ice castles. Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province of China, is one of the sources of ice and snow culture in the world. Geographically, it is located in Northeast China under the direct influence of the cold winter wind from Siberia. The average temperature in summer is 21.2 degrees Celsius and winters can be bitterly cold with temperatures plummeting to -16.8 degrees Celsius and more. The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival has been held since 1963. It had been interrupted for a number of years during the Cultural Revolution until it was resumed in 1985. Officially, the festival starts January 5th and lasts one month. However the exhibits often open earlier and stay longer if weather permits. Ice sculpture decoration technology ranges from the modern (using lasers) to traditional (with ice lanterns). There are ice lantern park touring activities held in many parks in the city. Winter activities in the festival include Yabuli alpine skiing, winter-swimming in the Songhua River, and the ice-lantern exhibition in Zhaolin Garden. The Harbin festival is one of the world's four largest ice and snow festivals, along with Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival , Canada's Quebec City Winter Carnival, and Norway's Ski Festival. |
In September 2011, which two countries signed a pact to end a 40 year border demarcation dispute? | The highlights of 2011 | Angleščina Angleščina – zanimivosti The highlights of 2011 The year started off with the Hungarian presidency to the European Union and Estonia’s adoption of the Euro currency as the seventeenth Eurozone country. The Arab Spring began leading to the fall of the Tunisian government and the resignation of the Egyptian president. In spring one of the most famous weddings took place at Westminster Abbey in London. An estimated two billion peoplewatched Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, marry Catherine Middleton. June was a successful month for medicine. The world’s first artificial organ transplant was achieved, using an artificial windpipe coated with stem cells. Toward the end of 2011 a few acts of peace illuminated the year. In September India and Bangladesh signed a pact to end their 40-year border demarcation dispute and in October Basque separatist militant organisation ETA declared an end to its 43-year campaign of political violence. Finally, on December 15 the United States formally declared an end to the Iraq War. |
Which actress won the 2011 Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film ‘Black Swan’? | Oscars 2011: Natalie Portman wins Best Actress for 'Black Swan' | NJ.com Oscars 2011: Natalie Portman wins Best Actress for 'Black Swan' comments FOX SEARCHLIGHTFresh off her Independent Spirit Award on Saturday, Natalie Portman has won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in "Black Swan." Fresh off her Independent Spirit Award on Saturday, Natalie Portman has won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in "Black Swan." She was previously nominated in 2005 for her supporting role in "Closer." She lost to Cate Blanchett who played Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator." In January, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Portman's breakout role was in 1994's "The Professional." She starred as an orphan adopted by a gentle hit man. By the '90s, Portman had major roles in such ensemble films as "Beautiful Girls" and "Anywhere but Here" She was eventually cast in 1999 as Padmé Amidala in the long-anticipated "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. "Black Swan" is a psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky ("The Wrestler"). Co-starring Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis, it delves into the lives of two dancers (Kunis is the other) who is performing in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." More Academy Awards coverage |
Which English football team won the 2011 FA Cup? | FA Cup: Greatest moments in every Premier League team's history | Daily Mail Online Find out what Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert had to say about the FA Cup. Since it's inception in 1871, the FA Cup has had it all - thrills, spills, shocks, surprises, stunning goals and some of the most memorable moments in English football's rich history. With the third round of this year's tournament taking place this weekend, it's time for the big boys to get involved and for the smaller teams to dream of a fairytale run all the way to Wembley. But, after Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert claimed the FA Cup is something the majority of Premier League clubs could do without, we take a time-out to remind you what is so special about the competition and list every top-flight club's best moment in the greatest domestic cup in the world. ARSENAL Double up: Arsenal completed their first double under Arsene Wenger in 1998, goals from Dutch winger Marc Overmars and French striker Nicolas Anelka sealed a 2-0 win against Newcastle United in the FA Cup final at Wembley after the Gunners sealed the Premier League title, pipping Manchester United by one point. Arsenal won the double in 1971 and then for a third time in 2002. Since 2002, Arsenal have won the FA Cup twice more, in 2003 and 2005, and a total of 10 times in their history. ASTON VILLA Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon holds the FA Cup aloft after a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the 1957 final. Peter McParland was the hero for the Villans that day as he scored both goals. This was the seventh time Villa had won the FA Cup but, amazingly for a club their size, they haven't since had a taste of glory. In fact, since their last FA Cup win, Villa have won the League Cup on five occasions, in 1961, 1975, 1977, 1994 and 1996, as well as their historic European Cup win in 1982. CARDIFF Across the Severn: For the first time in history the FA Cup left English shores and moved to the Welsh capital when Cardiff beat Arsenal 1-0 in the 1927 final. In the picture above, Arsenal goalkeeper Dan Lewis lets Hughie Ferguson's 74th minute shot slip through in one of the biggest howlers and most famous goals in FA Cup final history. Cardiff make it to the final two years before this, in 1925, and were also back there in 2008 when they were beaten by Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth. CHELSEA Early goal: Roberto di Matteo's strike after 42 seconds ended Chelsea's 27-year wait to land the Cup as he set them on their way to a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in 1997. Eddie Newton sealed the win with an 83rd-minute goal. Chelsea have won the FA Cup five times since then and four times in six seasons under Roman Abramovich, including in 2012 when Di Matteo was manager and the Blues beat Liverpool 2-1 in the final. CRYSTAL PALACE Familiar face: Current Newcastle manager Alan Pardew's most memorable moment in his playing career. Pardew scored an extra-time winner for Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Villa Park. Palace won a thrilling tie 4-3 to advance to the final, where they played Manchester United. The first match was drawn 3-3 after extra time, but United won a less frantic replay 1-0 with a goal from Lee Martin. This was the first major trophy of Sir Alex Ferguson's glittering reign at Old Trafford. Little did we know what would unfold over the next two decades. EVERTON Riding high: Paul Rideout's header sealed a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the 1995 final and the Toffees’ last FA Cup success. Rideout's winning goal came after Graham Stuart's shot rebounded off the crossbar. Goalkeeper Neville Southall made several outstanding saves to keep United out. Sir Alex Ferguson's team that day featured Peter Schmeichel, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. FULHAM Debut: The FA Cup doesn't hold great memories for Fulham, but they did make it to the final in 1975. But Fulham were beaten 2-0 by West Ham with two goals from Alan Taylor, who is pictured above scoring his second. The Fulham team that day featured form |
What is the name of the Space Shuttle launched into orbit for the last time from the Kennedy Space Station in July 2011? | The Last Space Shuttle Launches Safely Into Orbit | WIRED The Last Space Shuttle Launches Safely Into Orbit subscribe 6 months for $5 - plus a FREE Portable Phone Charger. On Twitter 5 hours A comedy about the apocalypse—penned by @neilhimself —is slated for 2018. So there's that to look forward to at least bit.ly/2jcWNvp Author: Dave Mosher. Dave Mosher Science Date of Publication: 07.08.11. Time of Publication: 11:38 am. 11:38 am The Last Space Shuttle Launches Safely Into Orbit CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — The last mission in NASA’s decades-long space shuttle program is now underway. Atlantis rocketed into orbit today at 11:29 a.m. EDT and is flying at 17,500 mph around the Earth. The mission, STS-135, will catch up with the International Space Station in two days. The space shuttle launch marks the last in NASA’s history, closing out a government-funded space program that lasted 30 years. “The shuttle’s always going to be a reflection of what a great nation can do when it commits to be bold and follow through,” said astronaut Chris Ferguson, commander of the mission, from the cockpit of Atlantis just before pushing into space atop a billowing cloud of fumes. “We’re completing a chapter of a journey that will never end. Let’s light this fire one more time, and witness this great nation at its best.” During their 12-day mission, Ferguson and his three crewmembers — veteran astronauts Doug Hurley, Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim — plan to wrap up construction of the space station. They’ll deliver a new room crammed with a year’s worth of food, water and other supplies and perform a suite of experiments in orbit, including the test of a bag able to recycle urine and a space-based iPhone application . They expect to land July 20 at 7:06 a.m. EDT. NASA’s space shuttle program has encountered both glowing support and heated opposition throughout its history. The space shuttle’s designers intended to make human spaceflight routine, safe and relatively inexpensive by launching the reusable spaceship 64 times per year at a cost of roughly $54 million (inflation-adjusted) per launch. In reality, the program averaged fewer than five launches a year and $1.5 billion per launch. “It’s a tough technical challenge to build a reusable spacecraft, and the president’s Office of Management … drew a line on how much money would be spent,” said Wayne Hale , a former NASA mission manager who now works as a director of human spaceflight for Special Aerospace Services. Early on, Hale said, the program never got the roughly $5 billion it needed to build a robust launch system that could handle 64 launches a year, so it was forced to make costly compromises. “If we really wanted to have something that would have flown as frequently, we would have spent more,” he said. But space-policy expert John Logsdon of George Washington University thinks the shuttle was the wrong spacecraft altogether. “Rather than lowering the costs of access to space and making it routine, the space shuttle turned out to be an experimental vehicle with multiple inherent risks, requiring extreme care and high costs to operate safely,” he wrote in an op-ed published Wednesday by MIT Technology Review . The space agency ultimately launched 135 space shuttle missions since 1981 at a total cost of about $209 billion. Two of the missions — Challenger‘s last in 1986 and Columbia’s in 2003 — ended catastrophically and claimed the lives of 14 astronauts. For all its setbacks, however, the program is on schedule to complete the most ambitious orbital laboratory ever conceived. It also delivered (and repaired) the Hubble Space Telescope , as well as an army of other artificial satellites. The future of U.S. human spaceflight won’t end with the conclusion of Atlantis‘ mission. But the shape of things to come is uncertain. No American spacecraft is ready to ferry astronauts to the space station during its anticipated 10-year lifespan. NASA is seeding money to commercial spaceflight companies to develop a human-ready spaceship, but the space agency expects a viable spacecraft to emerge |
Which British singer’s wife gave birth to their son Aiden on 16th February 2011? | About Two Names: Aiden & Sophia | The Name Station The Name Station December 10, 2011 § 6 Comments Sophia Loren is popular inspiration behind 2011’s number one baby name for girls in the US. Attention almost ALL journos who covered the Top Baby Names for 2011 in the US: Isabella might be helped by Twilight, but the name was popular long before the books/films series took over, and it’s popularity is more likely a byproduct of the large Hispanic population throughout the US, paired with people of all ethnicities who take to it’s femininity, than that dang book/movie series. Babies named simply Bella, fine, we can talk, but Isabella is NOT Stephenie Meyer’s doing. Jacob, too, was popular before the books. We can thank Twilight for names like Cullen, possibly Esme or Jasper, but not Isabella or Jacob. Okay, rant done. The number one names for 2011 in the US are not Isabella or Jacob, and the boys name isn’t Mason, though these are all far more discussed than the top two choices. That’s probably because both names – Aiden for boys, and Sophia for girls – made the top of the list last year. Yes, name trends take years, even decades to develop, and tastes won’t change overnight. Aiden is the most popular of a huge group of two syllable, ends in -n names for boys on this year’s list – Jackson, Mason, Jayden, Logan, Caden, Ryan, and Brayden are all in the Top 20. Actor Aidan Quinn popularized Aiden in North America. Aidan entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 1995 and shot to the Top 100 by the turn of the century, continuing to build towards the top spot for the last ten years. American-Irish Aidan Quinn, prolific support star of films like Legends of the Fall, Michael Collins, Benny & Joon, and recently in the HBO film Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, popularized the name in North America. His career took off in the ’90s, and so did this name. In a sense, Aidan Quinn let this name show up everywhere. People liked it, and the positives of the name far outweighed any negatives. Nicknames like Aid or Denny may not be preferable, but they’re not exactly controversial. And that’s a good thing for the popularity of Aiden. British-born American soap actor Aiden Turner (not to be confused with popular Irish actor Aidan Turner) actually portrayed a character named Aidan Devane on All My Children until 2009. Turner and his American wife Megan welcomed a daughter named Ciella Larryn Turner in August 2009. Ciella got her middle name from Megan’s father Larry Marshall, who died of cancer two weeks before her birth. Unsurprisingly, Aiden is a top choice as a character name in the sci-fi genre (today’s infant Aidens are the heroes of the future, and there will be a lot of them). And it isn’t just popular in the United States – it’s a Top 10 name in Canada and Malta (which isn’t so surprising when it’s noted that Aidan has found use in the Catalonia region of Spain), Top 20 in Scotland and Australia (Aiden as a girl’s name charted in the state of South Australia in 2002!) For boy’s it’s Top 70 in New Zealand, too, but Aidan prevails as the top choice in Ireland at 48. While some sources believe Aiden grew from the name of the Garden of Eden in the bible and this could contribute to it’s popularity in the Latin world, it’s generally believed to derive from the Gaelic term for “little fire,” as the pet form of Aed (“fire”). Though it’s only Aiden’s popularity that’s new, and not the name itself (it belonged to 6th Century Scottish king Aedan mac Gabrain, and 7th Century Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne – known as the Apostle of Northumbria and credited with restoring Christianity to the region) the top girl’s choice, Sophia, has a much longer and storied history. Sophia is a Greek name meaning “wisdom,” and was also the name of an early Christian martyr. As the ancient personification of wisdom, the word philosophy is generally understood to derive from philosophia, or “the love of wisdom.” Saint Sophia the Martyr died in the year 137 AD. She was Roman, and had three daughters – Faith, Love, and Hope – who were named for virtues mentioned by th |
Which member of Take That replaced Simon Cowell as a judge on the British ‘X Factor’? | 'X Factor' U.K. Reviewing Panel of Judges Amid Simon Cowell Return | Hollywood Reporter 'X Factor' U.K. Reviewing Panel of Judges Amid Simon Cowell Return 4:59 AM PST 2/14/2014 by Georg Szalai AP Images Simon Cowell Gary Barlow has already announced his departure, and former Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger is also expected to leave, while Cheryl Cole may return to the ITV show. The U.K. version of Simon Cowell's X Factor is reviewing the panel of judges for its upcoming 11th season, which is set to air on ITV later this year, with Nicole Scherzinger the latest star rumored to depart. Cowell has announced his on-air return to the show this year after the cancellation of the U.S. version of the music competition. Without Cowell as a judge, the ITV show has typically brought in a smaller audience than BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing, whose U.S. version is Dancing With the Stars. PHOTOS: From Gwyneth Paltrow to Simon Cowell: How 8 Stars Are Trying to Halt the Aging Process The last time Cowell had an on-air role on the ITV version, the final episode drew 17.2 million viewers. The most recent season finale reached only 9.11 million. The Guardian and others late in the week reported that former Pussycat Dolls star Scherzinger, who has been on the judging panel since 2012, is expected to leave the X Factor U.K. and focus on her musical career. A spokesman for the show told THR that no decisions on judges have been made beyond Cowell's return. However, two other judges, former Take That star Gary Barlow and music manager Louis Walsh, have previously said that they would be leaving after the 10th season, which ended late last year. Walsh has since, however, said that he was excited about Cowell's return, hinting he could be up for a continued role. PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes With Simon Cowell's Right-Hand Woman Former X Factor U.K. judge Cheryl Cole has been mentioned by British media as possibly returning to the show. The Girls Aloud star was a judge on the U.K. show through 2010 before briefly serving as a judge on the U.S. version. "It's about whether she wants to do it and deal with it again," Cowell recently said when asked about a possible Cole return. Cole herself on Thursday tweeted an old picture of herself and Cowell on the U.K. show, which some fans took as a sign that she was interested in a return. Robbie Williams and former X Factor U.K. finalist Olly Murs are also among the various names that U.K. media have mentioned as possible contenders. Cowell last week said that he was "absolutely thrilled" to return to the X Factor U.K. in an on-air role, something that ITV executives have long hoped for. Late in 2013, ITV renewed X Factor and Cowell's Britain's Got Talent, on which he has remained a judge, for three more years. The new deal included a clause saying Cowell may appear on both shows. E-mail: [email protected] |
On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? | Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information By Becky Oskin, Contributing Writer | May 7, 2015 04:52pm ET MORE This isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, but it could. This is an aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in March, 2011. Credit: Dylan McCord. U.S. Navy On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9 earthquake shook northeastern Japan, unleashing a savage tsunami. The effects of the great earthquake were felt around the world, from Norway's fjords to Antarctica's ice sheet. Tsunami debris continues to wash up on North American beaches two years later. Japan still recovering In Japan, residents are still recovering from the disaster. Radioactive water was recently discovered leaking from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant , which suffered a level 7 nuclear meltdown after the tsunami. Japan relies on nuclear power, and many of the country's nuclear reactors remain closed because of stricter seismic safety standards since the earthquake. Four years after the quake, about 230,000 people who lost their homes were still living in temporary housing, Japan's Reconstruction Agency said. The total damages from the earthquake and tsunami are estimated at $300 billion dollars (about 25 trillion yen), according to the Japanese government. This map shows the travel times of the tsunami generated by the Honshu earthquake on March 11, 2011. Credit: NOAA/NWS Earthquake a surprise The unexpected disaster was neither the largest nor the deadliest earthquake and tsunami to strike this century. That record goes to the 2004 Banda Aceh earthquake and tsunami in Sumatra, a magnitude-9.1, which killed more than 230,000 people. But Japan's one-two punch proved especially devastating for the earthquake-savvy country, because few scientists had predicted the country would experience such a large earthquake and tsunami. Japan's scientists had forecast a smaller earthquake would strike the northern region of Honshu, the country's main island. Nor did they expect such a large tsunami. But there had been hints of the disaster to come. The areas flooded in 2011 closely matched those of a tsunami that hit Sendai in 869. In the decade before the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, a handful of Japanese geologists had begun to recognize that a large earthquake and tsunami had struck the northern Honshu region in 869. However, their warnings went unheeded by officials responsible for the country's earthquake hazard assessments. Now, tsunami experts from around the world have been asked to assess the history of past tsunamis in Japan, to better predict the country's future earthquake risk. "For big earthquakes, the tsunami is going to be the big destructive factor," said Vasily Titov, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Center for Tsunami Research in Seattle, Washington. "But if the nation is prepared, warning and education definitely saves lives. Compare the human lives lost in Sumatra and Japan. It's about 10 times less." The cause The 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck offshore of Japan, along a subduction zone where two of Earth's tectonic plates collide. In a subduction zone, one plate slides beneath another into the mantle, the hotter layer beneath the crust. The great plates are rough and stick together, building up energy that is released as earthquakes. East of Japan, the Pacific plate dives beneath the overriding Eurasian plate. The temblor completely released centuries of built up stress between the two tectonic plates, a recent study found. The March 11 earthquake started on a Friday at 2:46 p.m. local time (5:46 a.m. UTC). It was centered on the seafloor 45 miles (72 kilometers) east of Tohoku, at a depth of 15 miles (24 km) below the surface. The shaking lasted about six minutes. [Infographic: How Japan's 2011 Earthquake Happened ] Scientists drilled into the subduction zone soon after the earthquake and discovered a thin, slippery clay layer lining the fault. The resea |
Which British model married Jamie Hince in July 2011? | Kate Moss & Jamie Hince: Just Married! | Jamie Hince, Kate Moss, Wedding Pictures : Just Jared Tweet Kate Moss & Jamie Hince: Just Married! Kate Moss shares a kiss with her new husband, rocker Jamie Hince , after tying the knot at St. Peter’s Church on Friday (July 1) in Southrop, England. The 37-year-old British model wore a dress designed by her long-time friend, John Galliano , while the groom, 42, suited up in Yves Saint Laurent, according to WWD . “It was a wham bam rock n’ roll marriage,” a source told Us Weekly about the ceremony. Kate and Jamie, a guitarist for The Kills, announced their engagement in February. Congrats to the newlyweds!!! Fifth Harmony makes a statement with their first performance as a foursome - TMZ Did Jennifer Garner give Ben Affleck an ultimatum? - Gossip Cop Tyler Posey steps out after a leaked video of him surfaces online - Just Jared Jr Is there trouble in paradise for Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson? - Radar Bella Hadid thinks Selena Gomez is using The Weeknd - Lainey Gossip Paul McCartney sues Sony for rights to Beatles songs - The Hollywood Reporter me She looks so cute and happy! =) Jen and? Sienna I LOVE HER DRESS. I’m literally obsessed. John Galliano may be crazy but he is a great designer. They dressed the flower girls so cute too. Love their style. Congrats! blair Too bad (the very talented) John Galliano had to ruin his career. Kyle The dress certainly is lovely in parts, but looking at pics from other sites and this one, I would say that it is remarkably unflattering through the stomach and hips. If this dress makes her look like she has a little pouch stomach, imagine what it would do for other people. I am digging is glasses and the pegged legs of his suit – very rock & roll indeed. laverdadduele She’s a disgusting coke-head. They will end up divorced, why even bother? Anne laure bernard LOVE Kate ! Beautiful couple <3 anon2 @ Kyle : I completely agree…I don’t like the part around her pelvic area where the darker material turns sheer and makes a “w”. If they found a way to make the material blend better, it would be perfect. Otherwise, I like that it is a little different with the details on the bottom of the dress and the veil. The color is great too. gross she has coke bloat and rotten teeth. yuck. looking old and wrinkly too. Dede Why is this woman who made it “chic” to look like a drugged up anorexic so idolized? smh. CCrider Love her! She looks so happy! And her daughter is such a cutie!!!! Neoon bloated stomach….we know what that’s from..too much booze and… shoegal virgule They both look radiant, congrats to them! Major dress and ring envy!!! The dress is understated and yet very stylished and elegant. And I love the idea of a flower-girls-only bridal party. Ruth Neoon @ 07/01/2011 at 4:16 pm 0 bloated stomach….we know what that’s from..too much booze and… ———————————————— Perhaps she is just pregnant. Wish them all the best and I hope that she will find true happiness this time. Frida She looks gorgeous and so happy, love her dress! longchamp gorgeous, gorgeous Kate! great look for the wedding, all girls in ivory, and she looks stunning. Bella she nasty violain Whaaaaaat? that’s a John Galliano’s dress??? So even the very immensely gifted Galliano did have an off-day. Annie She looks hungover to hell and like she just rolled out of bed. Geeze, couldn’t she even brush her hair for the big day? I do like the dress, but not on her. My eyes!!! I love the veil. Not sure how I feel about the dress. Although the detailing is beautiful, I just am not a fan of dresses that are cut on the bias. I think they tend to look like nightgowns/lingerie and not formalwear. She looks so happy. I hope with this relationship that she is finally able to put her demons behind her. |
The day following Thanksgiving in the US, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, is called ‘What’ Friday? | Black Friday Topics Black Friday Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day, most major retailers open extremely early, often at 4 a.m., or earlier, and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season, similar to Boxing Day sales in many Commonwealth Nations. Black Friday is not actually a holiday, but some non-retail employers give their employees the day off, increasing the number of potential shoppers. It has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005, although news reports, which at that time were inaccurate, have described it as the busiest shopping day of the year for a much longer period of time. The day's name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term started before 1961 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975.... |
Which team won the 2011 US Super Bowl? | What team will win the 2011 Super Bowl? - Quora Quora As of Jan 03, 2011 (with the playoffs set), the Patriots are (unsurprisingly) the Vegas favorite, with most sportsbooks paying only 2 to 1 on them. By contrast, the Seahawks are the biggest long-shot, paying 100 to 1. UPDATE (2011-01-17): As of the conclusion of the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Packers are the Vegas favorite to win the Super Bowl. The Bears are considered the biggest long-shot. 1) Packers to win pays 1.4 to 1 2) Steelers to win pays 2 to 1 3) Jets to win pays 3 to 1 4) Bears to win pays 5 to 1 UPDATE (2011-02-06): As you all probably know, the Packers are favored by 3 points over the Steelers in the Super Bowl. With regard to the simple "odds of winning" that we have been citing here, Vegas says: Steelers to win pays 1.15 to 1 Packers to win pays 0.74 to 1. |
During which month in 2011 was the 100th annual International Women’s Day? | By Tricycle Mar 08, 2011 I have to admit that I didn’t even know it was International Women’s Day (IWD) until my male coworkers mentioned it late in the morning. A female colleague was also oblivious to the anniversary. When I think of “women’s rights” I think of my great-grandmother, marching for women’s suffrage, or Gloria Steinem’s leadership during the Women’s Liberation Movement. But as I read more about today’s events in honor of IWD I was reminded that gender discrimination is not a thing of the past. 100 years ago, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in Austria, Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland. In the century since, IWD celebrations have spread throughout the world–from Zambia to Afghanistan to Cambodia to Fiji. IWD events celebrate the economic, social, and political achievements that women have made in the last 100 years, but it is also an opportunity for organizations to draw attention to the pervasive gender inequalities throughout the world. Several Buddhist groups–including Buddhist Global Relief , Heart Circle Sangha , and Phap Nguyen Buddhist Congregation –have partnered with Oxfam America to organize 100 events in the U.S. this month with the goal of “raising awareness about the struggles millions of poor women still face today.” From the Oxfam press release: “While most of us think of hunger as lack of food, it is actually lack of power. We grow enough food to feed everyone, yet hundreds of millions of women continue to go hungry. On this anniversary of International Women’s Day, we organized ourselves to not forget about these women around the world who will go to bed hungry so their family can eat instead.” In many poor countries, women are the ones who collect food, water and fuel, maintain the home and look after the children. When food is scarce, women often eat less so other family members can have enough. Most of these rural women rely on farming to earn a living. But although women produce most of the world’s food, they often lack access to vital resources, like a steady source of water or a market where they can sell their crops for a fair price. Climate change poses an added threat, with erratic rainfall and droughts that disrupt the growing season and risk further hunger. Meanwhile, women have fewer opportunities to learn new skills, access credit or find well paying jobs. Seventy five percent of the worlds 876 [million] illiterate adults are women. This year’s IWD theme is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” Visit the International Women’s Day website to find events in your area and check out the Huffington Post’s “5 Ways Help Empower Women” slide show. Happy International Women’s Day! |
Which Glasgow-based sculptor, whose works include artificial trees and a leaning litter bin, won the 2011 Turner Prize? | CBC News - Glasgow sculptor Martin Boyce wins Turner Prize 1 Glasgow sculptor Martin Boyce wins Turner Prize Sculptor Martin Boyce, whose works include artificial trees and a leaning litter bin, has won Britain's Turner Prize. Glasgow sculptor Martin Boyce wins Turner Prize Posted:Dec 05, 2011 5:49 PM ET Last Updated:Dec 05, 2011 5:48 PM ET Martin Boyce poses with his work Do Words Have Voices after winning Britain's Turner Prize at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, northern England on Monday. Nigel Roddis/Reuters Related Sculptor Martin Boyce, whose works include artificial trees and a leaning litter bin, has won Britain’s Turner Prize. Glasgow-based Boyce accepted the modern art award at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, northern U.K., on Monday, with photographer Mario Testino presenting him with a £25,000 ($39,770 Cdn) cheque. Boyce’s sculptural installations have reimagined fences, chairs, garbage bins and other items normally found in public spaces. The judges said his work "uses his knowledge of historic design to create distinctive sculptural installations while opening up a new sense of poetry." The prestigious and frequently controversial Turner Prize has been awarded since 1984 to a British artist under age 50. Past winners have included Damien Hirst’s pickled cow and sound artist Susan Philipsz's tapes of her own voice. Boyce turned three large white gallery pillars into trees, topped by canopies of uniform white leaves, with brown leaves scattered on the ground. "You can generate a sort of mood or atmosphere, a psychological presence by placing an object within a space," the 43-year-old artist said. The other nominees were installation sculptor Karla Black, video artist Hilary Lloyd and painter George Shaw. This year's artists attracted less controversy than some years — the Turner Prize frequently sparks a public debate about the value of contemporary art. The exhibition of Turner nominees' art was held at the Baltic, the first time it has been held away from the Tate museums, but it drew the usual crowds eager to see what the fuss was about. In future years, the exhibition will travel to different U.K. cities. |
Which US boxer died on 7th November 2011? | Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies - CNN.com Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies By the CNN Wire Staff Updated 4:40 PM ET, Tue November 8, 2011 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Joe Frazier and Russian Vadim Yemelyanov fight in a semifinal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964. Frazier went on to win gold. Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Frazier poses in a fighting stance in the ring with his trainer Eddie Futch behind the ropes in 1968. Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Muhammad Ali goes down in the 15th round after a left hook from world heavyweight champion Frazier in 1971, who kept the title with a unanimous points win. Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Frazier and Joe Bugner compete during a world title eliminator fight at Earl's Court, London, in 1973. Frazier emerged the winner after a very hard-fought match. Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Then South African president Nelson Mandela poses with former heavyweight boxing champions Michael Spinks, left, and Frazier in Pretoria in 1997. Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Frazier and Sugar Ray Leonard meet before Frazier's daughter Jacqui Frazier-Lyde fought Laila Ali during the women's super middleweight fight in 2001 in New York. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Frazier and boxing promoter Don King attend the roasting of Don King at the Friars Club in 2005 in New York. Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures Joe Frazier: A Life in Pictures – Frazier poses for a portrait at his boxing gym in 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hide Caption Mayor calls him the "quintessential" Philly boxer Frazier was "swarming and unrelenting," columnist says Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer only recently Muhammad Ali says "the world has lost a great champion" Joe Frazier, the hard-hitting boxing heavyweight who handed the legendary Muhammad Ali his first defeat, died Monday, just a month after being diagnosed with liver cancer, his family said in a statement. The former heavyweight champion, who was 67, became a legend in his own right and personified the gritty working-class style of his hard-knuckled hometown, Philadelphia -- a fitting setting for the "Rocky" film series, starring Sylvester Stallone as hardscrabble boxer Rocky Balboa. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter called Frazier the "quintessential Philadelphia boxer." "You could hear him coming, snorting and grunting and puffing, like a steam engine climbing a steep grade," Bill Lyon wrote in a Philadelphia Inquirer column about Frazier, nicknamed Smokin' Joe. "He was swarming and unrelenting, and he prided himself that he never took a backward step, and he reduced the Sweet Science to this brutal bit of elemental math: 'I'll let you hit me five times if you'll let me hit you just once.'" Frazier's family issued a brief statement about his death. "We The Family of ... Smokin' Joe Frazier, regret to inform you of his passing," the statement said. "He transitioned from this life as 'One of God's Men,' on the eve of November 7, 2011 at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." Muhammad Ali said in a statement that the "world has lost a great champion." JUST WATCHED MUST WATCH 'Iron Mike' reflects on 'Smokin' Joe' 05:24 "I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones," Ali's statement said. Star boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather offered to pay for Frazier's funeral. "My condolences go out to the family of the late great Joe Frazier," read a post on Mayweather's official Twitter feed. "#TheMoneyTeam will pay for his funeral services." Fan |
Which 2011 Nobel Prize was jointly awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman? | The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee, Tawakkol Karman Share this: The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 Photo: K. Opprann Tawakkol Karman Prize share: 1/3 The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 was awarded jointly to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman "for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 2011". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 18 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2011/> |
Which tennis player won the 2011 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Championship? | Wimbledon 2011 - Photo 10 - Pictures - CBS News Wimbledon 2011 Spanish player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Serbian player Novak Djokovic during the men's single final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. Credit: CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images Serbian player Novak Djokovic serves to Spanish player Rafael Nadal during the men's single final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. Credit: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images Serbia's Novak Djokovic dives for a return shot to Spain's Rafael Nadal during the men's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 3, 2011. Credit: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth A spectator with a Serbian flag on her cheek gestures as she watches the final between Spanish player Rafael Nadal and Serbian player Novak Djokovic at a giant screen at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. Credit: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images Spanish player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Serbian player Novak Djokovic during the men's single final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. Credit: CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his final round Gentlemen's match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. Credit: Stephen Pond/Pool/Getty Images Serbian player Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Spanish player Rafael Nadal during the men's single final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. Credit: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates championship point after winning his final round Gentlemen's match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. Djokovic beat the defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. Credit: Getty Images/Julian Finney Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia and runner-up Rafael Nadal of Spain with their trophies after their final round Gentlemen's match on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Serbian player Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after beating Spanish player Rafael Nadal in the men's single final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London on July 3, 2011. It was his first Wimbledon men's final title. Credit: Getty Images/Glyn Kirk Irina Khromacheva of Russia returns a shot during her final round Girls' match against Ashleigh Barty of Australia on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. Credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images Ashleigh Barty of Australia kisses her trophy after winning her final round Girls' match against Irina Khromacheva of Russia on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. Credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images Russia's Maria Sharapova serves to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during the ladies' singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 2, 2011. Credit: AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot to Russia's Maria Sharapova during the ladies' singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 2, 2011. Credit: AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot to Russia's Maria Sharapova during the ladies' singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, |
On January 1st 2011, which country became the 17th Eurozone country, when it adopted the Euro as its currency? | Estonia Enters Euro - ECJ Estonia enters euro 16th of March 2011 On January 1 Estonia became the 17th country to join the eurozone when it adopted the currency, the first former Soviet republic to do so. With GDP of 14 billion euros it is the second smallest euro economy after Malta. The country is likely to be the last addition to the eurozone for several years. Lithuania and Latvia are next in line and aiming for 2014, with bigger countries in eastern Europe being reluctant to set target dates. Despite being the poorest nation in the bloc and having a population of only 1.3 million people, its low levels of public debts make Estonia the fiscally soundest country. |
On 7th July 2011, the world’s first artificial organ transplant was achieved, using which artificial part of the body coated with stem cells? | Surgeons carry out first synthetic windpipe transplant - BBC News BBC News Surgeons carry out first synthetic windpipe transplant By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News, in Stockholm 7 July 2011 Image caption The replacement windpipe was grown in the lab Surgeons in Sweden have carried out the world's first synthetic organ transplant. Scientists in London created an artificial windpipe which was then coated in stem cells from the patient. Crucially, the technique does not need a donor, and there is no risk of the organ being rejected. The surgeons stress a windpipe can also be made within days. The 36-year-old cancer patient is doing well a month after the operation. Professor Paolo Macchiarini from Italy led the pioneering surgery, which took place at the Karolinska University Hospital. In an interview with the BBC, he said he now hopes to use the technique to treat a nine-month-old child in Korea who was born with a malformed windpipe or trachea. Professor Macchiarini already has 10 other windpipe transplants under his belt - most notably the world's first tissue-engineered tracheal transplant in 2008 on 30-year-old Spanish woman Claudia Costillo - but all required a donor. Indistinguishable The key to the latest technique is modelling a structure or scaffold that is an exact replica of the patient's own windpipe, removing the need for a donor organ. To do this he enlisted the help of UK experts who were given 3D scans of the 36-year-old African patient, Andemariam Teklesenbet Beyene. The geology student currently lives in Iceland where he is studying for a PhD. Using these images, the scientists at University College London were able to craft a perfect copy of Mr Beyene's trachea and two main bronchi out of glass. This was then flown to Sweden and soaked in a solution of stem cells taken from the patient's bone marrow. After two days, the millions of holes in the porous windpipe had been seeded with the patient's own tissue. Dr Alex Seifalian and his team used this fragile structure to create a replacement for the patient, whose own windpipe was ravaged by an inoperable tumour. Despite aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the cancer had grown to the size of a golf ball and was blocking his breathing. Without a transplant he would have died. During a 12-hour operation Professor Macchiarini removed all of the tumour and the diseased windpipe and replaced it with the tailor-made replica. The bone marrow cells and lining cells taken from his nose, which were also implanted during the operation, were able to divide and grow, turning the inert windpipe scaffold into an organ indistinguishable from a normal healthy one. And, importantly, Mr Beyene's body will accept it as its own, meaning he will not need to take the strong anti-rejection drugs that other transplant patients have to. Professor Macchiarini said this was the real breakthrough. "Thanks to nanotechnology, this new branch of regenerative medicine, we are now able to produce a custom-made windpipe within two days or one week. "This is a synthetic windpipe. The beauty of this is you can have it immediately. There is no delay. This technique does not rely on a human donation." He said many other organs could be repaired or replaced in the same way. A month on from his operation, Mr Beyene is still looking weak, but well. Sitting up in his hospital bed, he said: "I was very scared, very scared about the operation. But it was live or die." He says he is looking forward to getting back to Iceland to finish his studies and then returning to his home in Eritrea where he will be reunited with his wife and young family, and meet his new three-month-old child. He says he is eternally grateful to the medical team that has saved his life. |
Which country was named ‘The World’s Happiest Country’ in 2011? | World's happiest countries named - CNN.com MUST WATCH And the secret to happiness is... 01:59 "Indeed the goals themselves embody the very idea that human well-being should be nurtured through a holistic approach that combines economic, social and environmental objectives," Sachs said. "Rather than taking a narrow approach focused solely on economic growth,we should promote societies that are prosperous, just, and environmentally sustainable." Not just about the money Iceland and Ireland both suffered through banking crises that dramatically affected their economies but didn't greatly affect their happiness, according to the report. What both countries have is a high degree of social support, enough to put Iceland in third place and Ireland in 19th place this year, according to the report. Strictly focusing on financial well-being can obscure the larger picture, according to the University of British Columbia's John Helliwell. "In Norway, it's quite common for people to paint each other's houses even though they can all afford to pay to have their houses painted," said Helliwell, a report co-editor and co-director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. "They go out of their way to help each other, and it becomes a social event, and those events are enormously supportive of well-being," Helliwell said. "In the commercialization of activity -- when people are more likely to buy things than to do them for themselves and each other -- we lose something along the way." Inequality of happiness It turns out that people are also happier in countries where there's less inequality of well-being, the report found. And happiness inequality has increased significantly "in most countries and regions of the world," said Helliwell, comparing 2012-15 data with 2005-11 data. The country of Bhutan, a tiny country famous for measuring the "Gross National Happiness" of its people, ranked No. 1 in happiness equality, followed by Comoros and the Netherlands. South Sudan, Sierra Leone and Liberia had the highest happiness inequality. A country may have really rich and really poor people, and the poor people don't have enough money to construct a good life for themselves, he said. Or people may have money but have no social support or friends, or live in an area where there's government corruption or lack of freedom to make their own life choices. The birth of 'Gross National Happiness' It's no surprise that Bhutan would come out on top, despite not being a world economic power: Its Prime Minister proposed a World Happiness Day to the United Nations in 2011 and launched this international focus on happiness. Following in Bhutan's footsteps, the U.N. General Assembly declared March 20 as World Happiness Day in 2012 , recognizing "happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world." In recent years, other countries have made happiness a public policy goal of their governments. Bhutan, Ecuador and the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela have all appointed "Minsters of Happiness" to focus on the happiness of their people. |
Which US singer topped Forbes magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 List in May 2011? | Lady Gaga Tops Celebrity 100 List Lady Gaga Tops Celebrity 100 List comments, called-out The men and women on our annual Celebrity 100 list–the most powerful people in the entertainment business this year–earned $4.5 billion over the last 12 months by starring in films, playing basketball, walking the catwalk and more. But they also rose to the top by garnering influence. These days that means mastering social media. Lady Gaga topples Oprah Winfrey from her No.1 spot on our list, which she’s given up for only the third time in seven years. Gaga is there not just because of the $90 million she earned with a monster tour, but also because of her 32 million Facebook fans and 10 million Twitter followers–aka Little Monsters–who helped move 1 million digital downloads of her recent single “Born This Way” in only five days. They’re also happy to buy the MAC makeup, Monster headphones and Virgin Mobile phones she features in her videos. Slide Show: The Celebrity 100 In Pictures Oprah doesn’t fall far though. The daytime talk maven, who earned $290 million last year, comes in second. Winfrey’s earnings sank $25 million partially due to a reduced payday at SiriusXM. She still earns big from her syndicated show and from the stars she’s spawned, including Dr. Phil (No. 18) Rachael Ray and Dr. Oz. Winfrey’s earning power will take a bigger hit next year, when her syndicated show ends and she concentrates all her efforts on the struggling OWN network. Maybe it would help if Oprah took a lesson from No. 3 Justin Bieber. The Biebs debuts on our list at the tender young age of 17, with $53 million earned over the last 12 months thanks to concerts, music sales and a 3-D documentary movie that grossed $100 million at the global box office. If this were 10 years ago Bieber would still be paying his dues in small clubs and schools, but thanks to the Internet, he’s a sensation. His first hit song, “Baby,” has been viewed 500 million times, a YouTube record. Reality TV it girl Bethenny Frankel is another newbie worth noting. Famous for her newest hit show, Bethenny Ever After, she’s used the small-screen platform to promote her Skinnygirl brand, helping her earn $55 million this year. She joins our list in 42nd place. Her entrepreneurial prowess–she sold her Skinnygirl Cocktails to Fortune Brands and nabbed a $100 million cut of the deal paid out over multiple years–also put her on the cover of our magazine this week. The Celebrity 100, which includes film and television actors, TV personalities, models, athletes, authors, musicians and comedians, is a measure of entertainment-related earnings and media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online). We also measure social media power by looking at each celebrity’s presence on Facebook and Twitter. The earnings consist of pretax income between May 1, 2010, and May 1, 2011. Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted. Forbes has been publishing the list annually since 1999. Despite problems on and off the golf course, Tiger Woods still makes the top 10, ranking sixth with $75 million in annual earnings. Woods hasn’t won a tournament since the revelation of his marital infidelities in 2009, and he recently withdrew from The Players Championship. But he still commands $3 million a pop for overseas appearances, and collects money from his remaining sponsors, Nike Electronic Arts . Having a much better year: Leonardo DiCaprio. The star makes the biggest leap on our list this year, rising from 71st place to 15th, thanks to two huge movies: Shutter Island and Inception. The latter earned $825 million at the global box office, making it the sixth-highest-earning film of 2010. That went a long way toward helping DiCaprio earn $77 million over the last 12 months. Will Smith returns to our list this year thanks to the upcoming Men in Black III, in which he’ll reprise his role as Agent J. Smith had fallen off of our list in 2010 because he took time off to nurture the budding careers of his children, Jaden and Willow. Jaden starred in a remake of The Karate Kid (which Smith produc |
Which English rock band released and album in March 2011 entitled ‘Build a Rocket Boys’? | build a rocket boys! - YouTube build a rocket boys! Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 6, 2012 Build a Rocket Boys! is the fifth studio album by the indie rock/alternative rock band Elbow, released on 4 March 2011 in the UK. Coinciding with the UK release, the album was available digitally in the United States on 8 March and released in the physical format on 12 April. It is the follow-up to the highly successful The Seldom Seen Kid, and like its predecessor, was self-produced by the band in Blueprint Studios, Manchester. The album was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.[3] The first single, "Neat Little Rows", was released on 27 February 2011. The song received its first radio airplay on 13 January 2011. The video for the single was produced by The Soup Collective and filmed at Blueprint Studios where the album was recorded. It premiered on 31 January 2011.[4] Category |
A contestant from which South American country won the 2011 ‘Miss World Contest’? | Venezuelan wins sixth Miss Universe crown | Reuters Mon Aug 24, 2009 | 3:30 AM EDT Venezuelan wins sixth Miss Universe crown 1/10 Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez waves onstage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 2/10 Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez (C) celebrates onstage with other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe 2009 at the annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 3/10 Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez blows a kiss on stage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 4/10 Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez smiles onstage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 5/10 Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez celebrates onstage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 6/10 Reigning Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza (R) of Venezuela congratulates Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, winner of the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant, held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 7/10 Contestants take part in the opening number of the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 8/10 Finalists (L-R) Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz, Miss Australia Rachael Finch, Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez and Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha wait for the winner to be announced at the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 9/10 Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee de la Cruz (L) and Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez hold hands as they wait to find out which of them is named Miss Universe 2009 during the annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Uinverse 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + 10/10 Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela smiles as she stands with Miss Universe organization owner Donald Trump after winning the crown during the annual pageant at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009. Reuters/Lucas Jackson + By Neil Hartnell | NASSAU NASSAU Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old brunette, won the Miss Universe 2009 title on Sunday, giving her South American country its second consecutive win and its sixth title in the beauty pageant. The svelte Venezuelan model defeated favorites from Australia and Dominican Republic to became the 58th winner of the crown in a show broadcast live around the world from the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. The first runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee de la Cruz, while Miss Kosovo, Gona Dragusha, was second runner-up. Fernandez received the crown from fellow Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza, who won the 2008 Miss Universe contest held in Vietnam's resort city of Nha Trang. Overcome with excitement as the two Venezuelan beauties embraced, Mendoza initially fumbled and dropped the jewel-studded crown before placing it on Fernandez' head. It was the first time that a contestant from the same country won the title for a second year running. Oil producer Venezuela is famous for its beauty queens and has accumulated more international beauty pageant titles than any other country. The South American nation had produced five previous Miss Universe winners in 1979, 1981, 1986, 1996 and 2008 and has also won the Miss World contest five times. Only the United States has won more Miss Universe titles with 7. Fernandez was selected out of five finalists chosen from a total field of 83 contestants. The other five finalis |
Which horse won the 2011 Grand National at Aintree? | Grand National 2011: Ballabriggs wins in a day of drama at Aintree | Daily Mail Online comments 22-year-old Irish jockey taken to hospital with head injuries in pre-Grand National race Two horses fatally injured in falls which led to just 28 fences being jumped for the first time BBC responds to criticism by saying presenters handled deaths 'sensitively' Critical condition: Peter Toole was injured in a race preceding yesterday's Grand National Jockey Peter Toole is in a critical condition in hospital after being hurt in a heavy fall at Aintree on Grand National Day. Toole was injured when his mount, the outsider Classic Fly, crashed to the ground in the early stages of the John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase, the 2.15pm race on the card yesterday. The 22-year-old has been put in a medically-induced coma after he suffered bleeding on the right side of his brain and a dislocated shoulder. His fall came before two horses died during yesterday’s Grand National in one of the most ‘distressing’ races in recent history. The 22-year-old Irishman was taken to the nearby Fazakerley Hospital then later transferred to the hospital's Walton Centre For Neurology & Neuro Surgery. Trainer Charlie Mann, to whom Mr Toole is attached as a conditional jockey, said: 'He's in an induced coma and he won't be brought out until Monday at the earliest. 'He has bleeding on the right-hand side of his brain. He also dislocated a shoulder which has since been put back in place. 'He's on a ventilator, and it's not great - but we won't know any more until Monday.' Weighing-room colleague David Crosse added: 'Ive spoken to Peter's dad who said he remains stable, but with no improvement. 'He's going to be sedated for 24 hours.' During the Grand National, millions of TV viewers saw Ornais fall at the fourth fence, breaking his neck, while Dooneys Gate broke his back minutes later at Becher’s Brook. It meant that for the first time in the race’s history the two fences were bypassed during the second circuit of the Aintree track – as the horses were hastily screened off with tarpaulins. But the BBC was accused of a ‘cover-up’ after commentator Mick Fitzgerald described the dead horses as ‘obstacles’. Distressing sight: Runners and riders lie in a tangle on the ground after jumping the notorious Becher's Brook where Dooneys Gate died today The former Grand National winner made the remark while discussing how chequered flags were waved as jockeys approached the 20th and 22nd fences, which they were required to bypass because the dead bodies had not been removed. Mr Fitzgerald said: ‘The thing is, you know there is an obstacle ahead, that’s what these chequered flags tell you.’ One viewer wrote on the corporation’s own website: ‘I’m amazed that the BBC coverage pans over the tarpaulins on the re-run and the commentators just talk about “obstacles”.’ Another said: ‘And the BBC – shame on you. No mention of what’s happened, even when there’s 2 dead covered horses on screen.’ On The Mail on Sunday website, commenters also expressed outrage. ‘Jax’ branded the race ‘disgusting and cruel’, adding: ‘It’s not the Grand National, it’s a national disgrace.’ Covered up: A dead horse is hidden by tarpaulin as the race continues over on the far side of the Aintree course Another, ‘Phoenix’, said: ‘I cannot believe in this day and age that this kind of public cruelty still goes on. Two animals died today but nobody cares, we’ll do it all again next year.’ Of the main race, Andrew Tyler of Animal Aid described the gruelling four-and-a-half-mile marathon as one of the most ‘distressing’ races he could recall and echoed criticisms of the BBC, saying: ‘It is particularly callous and disgusting that a member of the commentary team should describe the dead horses as they lay on the course as an “obstacle”.’ Aintree said the bypassing practice became possible two years ago for the first time as part of ‘ongoing safety improvements’. More than half the 40 runners failed to make the finish line. Tragedy: Dooneys Gate, in the centre of the picture one of the race's |
British actress Susannah York, who died in January 2011, was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Alice LeBlanc in which 1969 film? | FilmNav – The website highway for British film-makers | FilmNav Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor, filmmaker and musician. A member of the 1980s Brit Pack, Oldman came to prominence via starring roles in British films Meantime (1983), Sid and Nancy (1986) and Prick Up Your Ears (1987); in 1987, film critic Roger Ebert described him as “the best young British actor around”.[2] Oldman went on to star in many popular motion pictures of the 1990s to the present day, often as dark and morally ambiguous characters,[3] many of which he has characterised as “wacky or strange”.[4] His acting credits include: The Firm (1989), State of Grace (1990), JFK (1991), Dracula (1992), True Romance (1993), Immortal Beloved (1994), Léon (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), The Contender (2000), the Harry Potter film series, Christopher Nolan’s Batman film trilogy, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011). In addition to his film career, Oldman has starred in United States television shows such as Knots Landing, Fallen Angels, Tracey Takes On… and Friends. He is also known for providing the voice of Viktor Reznov in the popular Call of Duty video game series and Lord Shen in Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011). Oldman has been cited as an influence by a number of successful actors.[5] Although he has won, and been nominated for, multiple awards during his career, he has been described as one of the greatest actors never nominated for an Academy Award.[6][7][8][9] Aside from acting, he has served as a producer on several films, and directed, wrote and co-produced Nil by Mouth (1997), a film partially based on his own childhood,[10] for which he was nominated for the 1997 Palme d’Or and won two BAFTA Awards. Oldman also attracted media attention for his marriage to actress Uma Thurman in the early 1990s. In 2011, he was voted an “Icon of Film” by Empire readers, in recognition of his contributions to cinema.[11] Early life Gary Oldman was born in London, the son of Kathleen (née Cheriton; b. 28 November 1919), a housewife, and Leonard Bertram Oldman (21 May 1921 – October 1985), a former sailor who worked as a welder.[12][13] Oldman has a sister who is also an actress, Laila Morse. Oldman has said that his father was an abusive alcoholic who left his family when Oldman was seven.[14] Oldman was an accomplished singer and pianist as a child, but gave up music to pursue an acting career.[15] His inspiration was Malcolm McDowell’s performance in 1970 film The Raging Moon.[16][17] In a 1995 interview with Charlie Rose, Oldman said: “Something about Malcolm [McDowell] just arrested me, and I connected, and I said ‘I wanna do that’.”[18] Oldman retained his love for music, however, and can be seen singing and playing piano in the 1988 film Track 29, and tracing over pre-recorded versions of Beethoven’s music in Immortal Beloved. Oldman attended the South East London Boys’ School on Creek Road in Deptford, leaving school at 16. Early work and foray into American cinema (1978–1990) After graduating with a BA in Acting from Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, Kent in 1978, Oldman spent almost eight years in theatre,[18] winning a number of awards.[3] During this time he appeared in several films such as Remembrance (1982) and Meantime (1983) and would have starred in Don Boyd’s Gossip (1982) if that film had not collapsed. In 1986 he won the role of the Sex Pistols’ ill-fated bassist Sid Vicious in the 1986 motion picture Sid and Nancy. The role launched Oldman’s career and paved the way for work in Hollywood. Oldman’s performance was highly regarded by many, perhaps most notably ex-Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon, who despite questioning the authenticity of some parts of the film, said of Oldman in his biography: “The chap who played Sid, Gary Oldman, I thought was quite good”, and later called him a “bloody good actor”.[19] Oldman reportedly lost considerable weight for the role and was briefly hospitalised.[20] His performance was ranked #62 in Premiere magazine’s “100 Greatest Performances of All Time”[21] and #8 in Uncut magazine’s “10 Bes |
Who won the 2011 Formula One Grand Prix Championship? | 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Results: Fernando Alonso won 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Results: Fernando Alonso won in Ferrari , Motorsport , Motorsport Results , News Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has won the British Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber – landing his 27th career victory. The Spaniard, who won at Silverstone in 2006, took advantage of a costly pit-stop from championship leader Sebastian Vettel, who surrendered his commanding early race lead in the 27th lap due to a wheel-nut problem and finished behind Alonso in second. Vettel had to fight off team-mate Mark Webber, the 2010 Silverstone winner, before he was instructed to break off the attack, while Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren was fourth in a race to the line ahead of Ferrari’s Felipe Massa. Vettel, who had led from the start until a faulty wheelnut slowed him at his second pitstop, extended his overall lead over Webber to 80 points from a previous 77. Hamilton provided most of the initial action, making very rapid progress from his disappointing 10th on the grid to attack Felipe Massa’s Ferrari for fourth within a handful of laps. Michael Schumacher triggered the move to slicks tyres somewhat accidentally when he slithered into Kamui Kobayashi’s Sauber on lap 10 and had to pit for a new front wing on his Mercedes, taking on dry rubber at the same time. Paul di Resta was let down by his pit crew and finished his first British Grand Prix down in fifteenth place and Jenson Button had to retire from the race after one of his tyres was not fitted properly during a pit stop. |
A third wedding anniversary is traditionally represented by which material? | 3rd Wedding Anniversary - Leather Gifts 3rd Wedding Anniversary The leather anniversary has many possibilities! Some ideas include red leather roses, leather jewelry, or clothing accessories. Artisan jewelry made from leather provides a wide range of beautiful choices for him or her. Leather is also a great opportunity to get something nice for the couple's new home. Another great gift to give the couple might also be a leather-trimmed hamper. Alternatively, spread the love by making a donation to an animal charity in the couple's name if you know they would appreciate that gesture. If leather does not appeal to you, then feel free to try anything made of glass or crystal which are the alternate modern materials. Ideas include crystal jewelry, art glass for the home, decanters, figurines, and much more. Pearl and jade are the alternate modern jewelry materials for the 3rd anniversary. |
Kurt Waldheim, U Thant, Trygvie Lie and Boutros Boutros Ghali have all held which post? | Timeline: UN Secretary-Generals - Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations Trygve Lie, Norway Ban Ki-moon, Korea (2007 – Present) Ban Ki-moon 's tenure has featured a new emphasis on climate change policy, efforts to mitigate the surging prices of both energy and food in the developing world, and an inherited portfolio of issues including nuclear nonproliferation negotiations with Iran and continued efforts to solidify the United Nations' role in Sudan's Darfur conflict. Prior to serving as secretary-general, Ban was South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He joined the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1970, and served in a variety of diplomatic roles inside and outside of Korea during the next twenty-five years, including posts at embassies in the United States, Austria, and India. In 2001, Ban started work at the United Nations as chief of staff to Han Seung-soo, the president of the General Assembly. Ban returned to Korea after his term and served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2004 until 2006. He has been actively involved in issues relating to inter-Korean relations. In September of 2005, he helped bring about a landmark agreement aimed at promoting peace and stability between North and South Korea through Six-Party Talks . Since becoming Secretary-General, Ban has spoken out on several issues including the North Korean and Iranian nuclear threats, the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region, and administrative reform of UN operations. Share Email Kofi Annan, Ghana (1997-2006) Kofi Annan began his career as a budget officer with the World Health Organization (WHO) and rose through the ranks to become UN under-secretary-general at a time of record increases in peacekeeping operations. In 1995 he was appointed the secretary-general's special representative to the former Yugoslavia. Since his election in 1997, Annan's goals as secretary-general have included implementing management and budget reforms, addressing ever-growing costs and demands for UN peacekeeping operations, and better meeting the needs of poorer nations. Under his leadership, the United Nations executed contemporary platforms aimed at sustainable development in Africa and the utilization of global capitalism to benefit socioeconomic needs. His "Millennium Report" advocates initiatives to eradicate poverty, combat HIV/AIDS, and protect the environment. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Egypt (1992-1996) Boutros-Ghali served one term as secretary-general, suspending his candidacy for a second term after conflicts with U.S. foreign-policy leaders. He has an extensive international relations background as a scholar, diplomat, and jurist. Boutros-Ghali's term in office was marked by increased operating costs and ineffective peacekeeping efforts that proved burdensome to the UN. Unsuccessful U.S. participation in Somali peacekeeping operations, inability to curb fighting in Bosnia and Croatia, and subsequent reluctance from the international community to act against genocide in Rwanda, all precipitated U.S. support to transition the leadership position of secretary-general. Javier Perez de Cuellar, Peru (1982-1991) Before assuming office, Perez de Cuellar was Peru's ambassador to Switzerland, the Soviet Union, Poland, and Venezuela; served as his nation's permanent representative to the United Nations; and represented Peru on the Security Council, even serving as the Council's president. In 1979, he was appointed under-secretary-general for special political affairs. While in office, the UN leader oversaw negotiations for the release of American hostages in Lebanon, facilitated the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, negotiated the ceasefire ending the Iran-Iraq War, and developed the 1991 UN-backed peace pact in Cambodia. Kurt Waldheim, Austria (1971-1982) Before he was elected secretary-general, Waldheim was the permanent representative of Austria to the United Nations. During his two-term leadership of the UN, Waldheim participated in the Paris International Conference on Vietnam and presided over the firs |
What type of animal is a Lhasa Apso? | Lhasa Apso - Made in Tibet C. Marley What makes a Lhasa Apso? In a word, Tibet. Many breeds are obviously man made, showing little evidence of natural selection for a particular environment. The Tibetan breeds are more obviously the products of nature. There are four recognized Tibetan breeds. Of these, the Lhasa Apso most clearly displays the "Made in Tibet" stamp. Tibet is situated on a high plateau (mostly above 12,000 ft. or 4,000 meters), bounded in the south and west by the Himalayas, (29,000 ft. / 8700 meters), and north, by the Kunlun Shan, (25,000 ft. / 7500 meters). Since the latitude of the plateau is from 30 to 35 degrees, the same as northern Florida, the intense solar radiation is sub-tropical while the altitude keeps the temperatures sub-arctic. The climate of the entire plateau is arid and cold varying from a short grassland steppe in Amdo, to a true high desert on the Chang Tang Plateau in the north. The only agriculture takes place in the valleys, watered year round by glacial runoff from the surrounding ranges. For uncounted centuries, the Tibetan people have lived and developed their domestic animals in this inhospitable land; a life ruled by the mountains. We know little of the prehistory of Tibet, but it is believed that this vast area, over a million square miles, was inhabited by tribes of nomadic herders and hunters. These people had contact, quite early on, with the other people of the surrounding areas and established trade routes linking China, India, Mongolia and Russia. Tibet's history began in the 6th century with the establishment of the kingdom of Yarlung in the south. Srongtsen-Gampo, a powerful chieftain of that time, expanded his territory into parts of Nepal, Kokonor, Turkestan and China. Srongtsen-Gampo married the Tang dynasty Chinese princess, Wen Ch'eng, who, with help of the Nepalese Princess, Bribstun, was instrumental in introducing Bhuddism into Tibet. Bhuddist monasteries began to appear toward the end of the 8th century. In 1206, Genghis Khan invaded central Tibet, By surrendering, the Tibetans preserved their right to self-government. Under Genghis' grandson, Kublai-Khan, Tibet lost most of its independence and was ruled from the new Chinese capitol of Beijing. After Kublai Khan, there was a gradual decline in Mongol power over Tibet. In the 16th century, the office of the Dalai Lama was created by Altan Khan, to establish some control over the tribal factions in Tibet, and a period of relative peace settled in. In the 18th century, the Chinese again invaded Tibet and occupied Lhasa. Shortly thereafter, the Bhutanese invaded, and still later the British. The first British exploratory mission, in the late 1800's. was to the Trashi Lumpo monastery. Later, in 1904, another British expeditionary force reached Lhasa, to enforce the signing of trade agreements. Lhasa Apsos began appearing in Britain in considerable numbers shortly thereafter. When the Chinese Republic was proclaimed, the Dalai Lama expelled the Chinese garrison, and declared the independence of Tibet. The Chinese never recognized Tibetan independence, and as we all know, reasserted their claim by invading Tibet once again in 1950 and 1959. Prior to the 1920's several British observers visiting the area, and living in the southern edge of the Himalayas, in India, brought back accounts of the fascinating dogs of the region. One of these early descriptions, appearing in a British magazine in 1904, formed the basis of our present day standard of the Lhasa Apso breed. In the late 1920's Col. F.M. Baily, a member of a political mission to Tibet, imported a number of Lhasa Apsos to Britain. An American friend of the Bailey's, Suydham Cutting, visited Tibet in 1930, and brought back several Lhasa Apsos to the US. Several more importations were made by the Cuttings, establishing the Hamilton line of Lhasa Apsos in this country. In England, very few if any descendants of the original Bailey imports remain unmixed with lines from other sources, but a number of Americans continue the breeding of an intact line of descendants |
In which year was Alaska admitted as the 49th US state? | Alaska admitted into Union - Jan 03, 1959 - HISTORY.com Alaska admitted into Union Publisher A+E Networks On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signs a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state. The European discovery of Alaska came in 1741, when a Russian expedition led by Danish navigator Vitus Bering sighted the Alaskan mainland. Russian hunters were soon making incursions into Alaska, and the native Aleut population suffered greatly after being exposed to foreign diseases. In 1784, Grigory Shelikhov established the first permanent Russian colony in Alaska on Kodiak Island. In the early 19th century, Russian settlements spread down the west coast of North America, with the southernmost fort located near Bodega Bay in California. Russian activity in the New World declined in the 1820s, and the British and Americans were granted trading rights in Alaska after a few minor diplomatic conflicts. In the 1860s, a nearly bankrupt Russia decided to offer Alaska for sale to the United States, which earlier had expressed interest in such a purchase. On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million. Despite the bargain price of roughly two cents an acre, the Alaskan purchase was ridiculed in Congress and in the press as “Seward’s folly,” “Seward’s icebox,” and President Andrew Johnson’s “polar bear garden.” Nevertheless, the Senate ratified purchase of the tremendous landmass, one-fifth the size of the rest of the United States. Despite a slow start in settlement by Americans from the continental United States, the discovery of gold in 1898 brought a rapid influx of people to the territory. Alaska, rich in natural resources, has been contributing to American prosperity ever since. Related Videos |
In humans, the atlas and axis bones are found in which part of the body? | 3D Skeletal System: Atlas, Axis, and the Atlanto-Axial Relationship 3D Skeletal System: Atlas, Axis, and the Atlanto-Axial Relationship Tweet There are 33 vertebrae in your vertebral column. Or is it 24? Doesn't matter—both numbers are correct. You're born with 33, but the sacrum and coccyx fuse to the rest of the spine, making it 24 by the time you're an adult. Of those 24 (not counting the sacrum and coccyx), two vertebrae are fortunate enough to have names. The atlas (C01) and axis (C02) are two of the most important vertebrae in the spine. Without them, head and neck movement would be impossible.The atlas and axis vertebrae are the two most superior bones in the vertebral column. They are part of the seven cervical vertebrae. The atlas is the top-most bone, sitting just below the skull; it is followed by the axis. Together, they support the skull, facilitate neck movement, and protect the spinal cord. (Think of them as BFFs—you won't find one without the other.) Unlike the other vertebrae, the atlas does not have a spinous process. Instead, it is ringlike and consists of an anterior and posterior arch, as well as two lateral masses. The transverse processes (the protrusions of bone on either side of the ring) serve as the attachment sites of muscles that assist in rotating the head. The foramina (the holes) give passage to the vertebral artery and vertebral vein. The axis is somewhat analogous to the other cervical vertebrae in shape, but it differs slightly for two reasons: its spinous process isn't as obviously bifid, and the presence of the dens. The spinous process serves as the attachment site for many muscles of the spine, particularly those close to the skull, as well as the nuchal ligament. The dens (above, in green), or odontoid process, is a toothlike projection of bone that rises perpendicularly from the upper surface of the body of the axis. Its purpose is very important, but I'll get to that later. Let's talk about joints. CRANIOVERTEBRAL JOINTS There are many types of vertebral joints, but the atlas and axis form the only craniovertebral joints in the body. A craniovertebral joint is exactly what it sounds like: a joint that permits movement between the vertebral column and the skull. The ligaments in the spine support and reinforce the joints between the vertebrae. The atlas and axis in particular work with the ligaments to move the neck. The atlas and the occipital bone form the atlanto-occipital joint, which allows neck flexion. When you nod your head as if to say "yes," that is neck flexion. The atlas and axis form the atlanto-axial joint, which allows head rotation. If you shake your head as if to say "no," that is head rotation. The atlanto-axial joint is a compound synovial joint. A synovial joint is a freely moveable joint, differing from other types of joints due to the presence of synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint. Most of the main joints (hands, feet, and other regions in the appendicular skeleton) are synovial joints. It is also a pivot joint. A pivot joint is made by the end of one articulating bone rotating in a ring formed by another bone and its ligaments. Think of a metal washer twisting around a bolt. The dens articulates with the facet on the atlas, as well as the transverse ligament, and this articulation provides the head with approximately 50% of its movement. |
In cookery, what are ‘albondigas’? | Albondigas – Spanish Meatballs – What's Cooking by Amanda 2 Comments Albondigas Spain was one of my many destinations this past year and the trip was an inspiration. These albondigas are one of my all-time favorite dishes. It showcases all of the layers of smoked paprika, cilantro, red onions, bread crumbs, garlic and tomatoes. I use turkey instead of meat for the meatballs yet the spices make poultry taste like smoked meat. I love this dish because it’s healthy, I use very little salt, and it’s baked, but the flavor is powerful. I always serve albondigas as tapas, usually with olives, pulpo, fish, a vegetable and whatever else I’m in the mood for. Although these are more typical tapas, anything you make, served as a small portion, could qualify as tapas. The word tapas is derived from the word verb tapar, which means to cover. Legend has it that tapas were originally the slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers in Andalusian taverns used to cover their glasses between sips to keep the fruit flies away. Often the meat used to cover the drink was cured and salty so the patrons of the tavern would order more alcohol to quench their thirst. Another practical theory posits that the fine, bar-hopping citizens of Spain often had to stand due to crowds in the bars and thus placed plates on top of their drinks in order to eat, making it a top and a table. Historical folklore that says the idea of tapas originated with decrees from various Spanish kings, Alfonso XI, Alfonso XIII or Felipe III, passing the idea of the tapa into law for various societal reasons for slowing down inebriation of the masses with food, curing illnesses, or just personal preference. To this day, it is still the law in Spain that any alcohol must be served with some form of tapas. Cured Tapas in Madrid’s Central Market Abiding by Spanish law (in Manhattan) I made these albondigas to cover plenty of imbibing for the evening. The spices and heat bring an earthy kick to any party. Buen provecho! LA RECETA: 1 pound each of ground turkey 1 red onion finely chopped 3-5 cloves garlicchopped finely 1 handful of fresh cilantro plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon ground cumin Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup crumbs from stale bread 2 teaspoons pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika) 1 cup tomato sauce (either homemade with crushed tomatoes and red/white wine or store bought to save time) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, grated onion, chopped garlic, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and the black pepper. Add the egg and combine. Add the bread crumbs and combine. Begin to form meatballs to desired size, putting them in an oven-safe dish. I like mine a little smaller, yielding about 20. Cover with tomato sauce then cover dish so it doesn’t dry out while cooking. Bake for about 40 mins then garnish with cilantro. Two Spanish ladies conversing outside a tapas bar in Segovia -taken on our trip to Spain this past May |
School Master Thomas Gradgrind is a character in which Charles Dickens novel? | Characterization of Thomas Gradgrind in Hard Times Login Characterization of Thomas Gradgrind in Hard Times Thomas Gradgrind is a representative character of the utilitarian principle of Victorian political economy. He represents the utilitarianism in its most rigid form in the sphere of education, and later in the book in the sphere of his parliamentary activity. His theory of education is based upon the importance of facts, figures and statistics. Charles Dickens Human beings are only arithmetical units in his eyes; he doesn't attach any importance to instincts, feelings, affections, fancy and imagination. He does not only run his school in accordance with his theory, but he carries the utilitarian principle into his domestic and family life, bringing up his children in accordance with his theory and marrying up his daughter accordance with it. A leading businessman of Coketown and governor of the school, Gradgrind becomes a member of parliament during the course of the story. He is married and the father of five, including Louisa and Tomas Gradgrind Jr. two of the major characters. Mr. Gradgrind is a strict disciple of the philosophy of Utilitarianism that prizes have fact above all else. Anything not a fact is considered fancy or sentiment. Mr. Gradgrind practices what he preaches to the letter. Not only are his learning techniques taught in the school, he governs, but his children have been raised by its laws. Their learning has been strictly scientific, free from the “corrupting” influence of poetry, fairy tale, or song. The novel charts, Mr. Gradgrind's growing realization, but his theories when applied without the humane influence of the heart, can be destructive. A marriage arranged for profit and convenience between Louisa and Bounderby ends in disaster. Tom, becomes a liar and a thief, forced to escape the law in disguise. A basically decent man, Mr. Gradgrind is not beyond redemption, according to Dickens. Largely through the influence of Sissy Jupe and the trauma of Louisa's failed marriage, Mr. Gradgrind grows in wisdom and experience. He pays for his earlier insensitivity by seeing the harmful results of his philosophy: Tom's life of crime, Bitzer's coldhearted practically and Louisa's emotional breakdown. By the end of the novel he is found to be a better man. In this way Mr. Gradgrind is one of the central characters of the novel. Although Mr. Gradgrind and Bounderby personify the utilitarian principle with its insistence if we compare them on the practical aspect of things and the pursuit of money they are distinguished from each other in a striking manner. Reading on Hard Times |
Campolina, Gidran and Monchino are breeds of which animal? | 1000+ images about Random breeds on Pinterest | Coloring, It is and Donkeys Gidran, or Hungarian Anglo-Arab. A breed developed in Hungary from bloodstock that included the Arabian horse. All members of the breed are chestnut in color. It is an endangered breed today, with only about 200 living representatives worldwide More |
What is the name of the US writer and lecturer who wrote ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’? | Dale Carnegie (Author of How to Win Friends and Influence People) edit data Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (originally Carnagey until 1922 and possibly somewhat later) (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, a massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln, titled Lincoln the Unknown, as well as several other books. Carnegie was an early proponent of what is now called responsibility assumption, although this only appears minutely in his written work. One of the core ideas in his books i Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (originally Carnagey until 1922 and possibly somewhat later) (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, a massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln, titled Lincoln the Unknown, as well as several other books. Carnegie was an early proponent of what is now called responsibility assumption, although this only appears minutely in his written work. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them. Born in 1888 in Maryville, Missouri, Carnegie was a poor farmer's boy, the second son of James William Carnagey and wife Amanda Elizabeth Harbison (b. Missouri, February 1858 – living 1910). In his teens, though still having to get up at 4 a.m. every day to milk his parents' cows, he managed to get educated at the State Teacher's College in Warrensburg. His first job after college was selling correspondence courses to ranchers; then he moved on to selling bacon, soap and lard for Armour & Company. He was successful to the point of making his sales territory of South Omaha, Nebraska the national leader for the firm. After saving $500, Carnegie quit sales in 1911 in order to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a Chautauqua lecturer. He ended up instead attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, but found little success as an actor, though it is written that he played the role of Dr. Hartley in a road show of Polly of the Circus.[citation needed] When the production ended, he returned to New York, unemployed, nearly broke, and living at the YMCA on 125th Street. It was there that he got the idea to teach public speaking, and he persuaded the "Y" manager to allow him to instruct a class in return for 80% of the net proceeds. In his first session, he had run out of material; improvising, he suggested that students speak about "something that made them angry", and discovered that the technique made speakers unafraid to address a public audience. From this 1912 debut, the Dale Carnegie Course evolved. Carnegie had tapped into the average American's desire to have more self-confidence, and by 1914, he was earning $500 - the equivalent of nearly $10,000 now - every week. Perhaps one of Carnegie’s most successful marketing moves was to change the spelling of his last name from “Carnegey” to Carnegie, at a time when Andrew Carnegie (unrelated) was a widely revered and recognized name. By 1916, Dale was able to rent Carnegie Hall itself for a lecture to a packed house. Carnegie's first collection of his writings was Public Speaking: a Practical Course for Business Men (1926), later entitled Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business (1932). His crowning achievement, however, was when Simon & Schuster published How to Win Friends and Influence People. The book was a bestseller from its debut in 1937, in its 17th printing within a few months. By the time of Carnegie's death |
In the Bible, what sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again? | Genesis 9:11 I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." Matthew Henry Commentary 9:8-17 As the old world was ruined, to be a monument of justice, so this world remains to this day a monument of mercy. But sin, that drowned the old world, will burn this. Articles of agreement among men are sealed, that what is promised may be the more solemn, and the doing of what is covenanted the more sure to mutual satisfaction. The seal of this covenant was the rainbow, which, it is likely, was seen in the clouds before, but was never a seal of the covenant till now it was made so. The rainbow appears when we have most reason to fear the rain prevailing; God then shows this seal of the promise, that it shall not prevail. The thicker the cloud, the brighter the bow in the cloud. Thus, as threatening afflictions abound, encouraging consolations much more abound. The rainbow is the reflection of the beams of the sun shining upon or through the drops of rain: all the glory of the seals of the covenant are derived from Christ, the Sun of righteousness. And he will shed a glory on the tears of his saints. A bow speaks terror, but this has neither string nor arrow; and a bow alone will do little hurt. It is a bow, but it is directed upward, not toward the earth; for the seals of the covenant were intended to comfort, not to terrify. As God looks upon the bow, that he may remember the covenant, so should we, that we may be mindful of the covenant with faith and thankfulness. Without revelation this gracious assurance could not be known; and without faith it can be of no use to us; and thus it is as to the still greater dangers to which all are exposed, and as to the new covenant with its blessings. The Covenant of the Rainbow …10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you; of all that comes out of the ark, even every beast of the earth. 11 "I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth." 12God said, "This is the sign of the covenant which I am making between Me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all successive generations;… |
In which US state is the port of Galveston? | WPS - Port of Galveston review Port of Galveston Review and History The Port of Galveston lies on the northeastern shores of Galveston Island off the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast of Houston , Texas. It is an important deep-water port on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the South United States. In 2007, over 57 thousand people called the Port of Galveston home. In September 2008, Hurricane Ike did considerable damage to the Port of Galveston. Many parts of the city were flooded with seawater, and some of its most popular landmarks were destroyed. While many businesses and hotels have reopened, full recovery will take some time. Tourism accounts for almost one-third of all jobs in the Port of Galveston. The Port of Galveston is also home to one of the State of Texas' biggest teaching hospitals and one of the biggest life insurance companies in the United States. The Port of Galveston, which is also called the Galveston Wharves, handles all types of cargo and has a busy cruise ship terminal that serves cruise lines operating in the Caribbean. It is homeport to two Carnival Cruise Lines vessels and the Royal Caribbean International's Voyager of the Seas. Port History Juan de Grijalva discovered Galveston Island in 1519. Historians believe that Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on Galveston Island in 1528. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle , visited the island in 1686, but it remained occupied only by the indigenous Karankawa peoples into the 18th Century. In 1777, Spanish troops occupied the island for a brief time, naming it Galvez after the governor of Spanish Louisiana. Mexico's governor for Texas sent French privateer Louis-Michel Aury to create a port on Galveston Island in 1816 from which Mexican ships could attack royalists towns on the coast and Spanish ships in the Gulf. The island was headquarters to pirate Jean Laffitte from 1817 until 1821. Laffitte created a fortified village, Campeche, with pirate huts, a large slave market, a shipyard, boarding houses, and gaming establishments and saloons. He also built himself a mansion in the settlement. By 1825, the Port of Galveston was a small trading post. The city was established by an act of the Congress of Mexico in 1825 when the land was still part of Mexico. The site of the future Port of Galveston was long reported as the best natural harbor in the Texas colony, and it became the oldest port in the Gulf of Mexico to the west of New Orleans. Mexico's Congress designated the Port of Galveston as a port and customs entry point and established a customs house there in 1831. In 1835 after the Texas Revolution , the Texas Navy made the Port of Galveston its homeport, and it became a port of entry to the Republic of Texas in 1837. For a brief time, it was the capital for the new republic. Texas became a State in the United States in 1845. In 1836, Canadian Michel B. Menard bought a plot of 18.6 square kilometers from the Austin Colony to establish what would become the modern city of Galveston. In 1839, the City of Galveston was incorporated into the Republic of Texas . The State of Texas chartered the Galveston Wharf and Cotton Press Company in 1854, consolidating the privately-owned docks and warehouses in the Port of Galveston. At that time, trains unloaded cargoes onto ferries to transport goods to the Port of Galveston. In 1860, a railroad bridge was finished, and railroads could serve the docks directly. The Port of Galveston was an important supply port for the Confederate States during the American Civil War . It was captured for a few months during 1862 by a Union fleet. In 1865, the nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US, Juneteenth , began when Union forces brought the new of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Port of Galveston. In 1889, the US Congress approved improvements at the Port of Galveston, including deepening the natural channel and building a system of protective jetties. The Port of Galveston got its first grain elevator in the 1890s. |
Which 1945 film was adapted from Noel Coward’s play ‘Still Life’? | Noel Coward's Brief Encounter: Theater Review | Hollywood Reporter Noel Coward's Brief Encounter: Theater Review 4:28 PM PST 2/21/2014 by Myron Meisel The enduring sentiment of Noel Coward’s paean to the stiff upper lip still triumphs despite this rather spurious production’s determination to neuter its repressed passions. TWITTER This English import, a classic romance of decent married lovers resolutely resisting adultery, arrives in Beverly Hills. Possibly his most recognized work, Noel Coward’s screenplay for David Lean’s 1945 British film Brief Encounter, with its proper and decent married lovers resolutely resisting adultery, was indubitably the adult romance of its time, with the swells of Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto counterpointing the personal sacrifice of ardor for order and honor. What could be more archaic or ripe for ridicule in an era characterized by hookups on the one hand, and the puritanical concept of an “emotional affair” on the other, making a hash of moral distinctions based on actual behavior? This Kneehigh adaptation by director Emma Rice, based both on the screenplay and Coward’s original 40-minute Still Life, one of 10 one-acts comprising Tonight at 8:30, originated in its Cornwall home in 2007 and has since enjoyed enthusiastic acclaim in major houses in London, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Minneapolis and comes to Beverly Hills after an Australian tour en route to Washington, D.C. PHOTOS: 35 of 2014's Most Anticipated Movies Considering the story ultimately ennobles fidelity, one must certainly note this rendition takes considerable liberties. Less a vision of the original than an occasion to tinker fussily with it, Rice deploys an array of mannered distancing devices, mostly pushed for bald comic effect, nearly all of which were commonplace when Brief Encounter was new and like most avant-garde tactics date rather more relentlessly than the admittedly old-fashioned virtues of Coward’s themes. Coward was the sort of master magician who could appear to be effortlessly doing little at all while somehow succeeding at exploring a wide social array of different kinds of romantic love: young, old, middle-aged, bourgeois, privileged or working class. Having been himself a parvenu, Coward understood snobbery but was too cultivated to countenance it. Instead this show seems to revel in pandering, mocking the expression of intense suppressed emotions by encouraging a post-modern and rather shallow irony while shamelessly milking lowbrow laughs at the expense of everyone else but the central lovers, whose stolid fervor is parodied with self-conscious removal from identification. As so often the style, attitude prevails over sincerity, as if genuine depth of feeling must be gingerly approached with a detachment that reassures the audience that it may only partake of ingenuous passion with suspicion and skepticism. Certainly Brief Encounter is amenable to criticism as an unalloyed apologia for the hidebound English temperament and its obeisance to a conventional, inevitably hypocritical, morality, but not only is that easier to preach at removed hindsight, but Coward understood all that perfectly well and set himself the most difficult task of finding the admirable and sublime in the necessity to hide and repress one’s deepest longings and urges. Soldiering on despite all was essential in the wartime environment in which the film was made, and it is not without relevance still as an exemplary lesson in finding priorities in the world higher than oneself. Rather than examining these values honestly at face value, this rendition offers us tricks and a smug satisfaction at our superiority to such benighted souls from a simpler time. PHOTOS: Todd McCarthy's 10 Best Films of 2013 As has quickly become the custom at this congenial new venue, production perquisites are handsome and well appointed. Nevertheless, projections of splashing waves for roiling instincts were already risible by From Here to Eternity, and the Buster Keaton coup from Sherlock Jr. of walking from stage into screen may have |
Grace Anna Goodhue was the wife of which US President? | U.S. PRESIDENT’S WIFE USED TO TEACH THE DEAF CHILDREN | Fookem and Bug Home > Deaf History > U.S. PRESIDENT’S WIFE USED TO TEACH THE DEAF CHILDREN U.S. PRESIDENT’S WIFE USED TO TEACH THE DEAF CHILDREN January 3, 2010 January 3, 1879 – July 8, 1957 By Bug Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge was the wife of U.S President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929. She knew sign language. She taught at the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, Massachusetts. Also, she was a trustee of that school during World War 1. She was a very popular first lady who did much to aid the deaf. Grace was only one child in the family. After her father suffered an accident when she was four year old and Grace was sent to stay with the Yale family for almost one year until her father recovered. Yale’s older daughter June was teaching at the Clarke School for the Deaf. Grace found her interest in the deaf even though she wanted to teach them when she grew up. Calvin Coolidge(standing far right of picture below with Gardiner Greene Hubbard in the center) lived on campus of Clarke School for the Deaf where he met his future wife Grace Anna Goodhue (standing far left of picture). Many years later Grace grew up to be a young lady, she went to the University of Vermont and graduated in 1902. After that she moved back and stayed with the Yale family while teaching at Clarke School for the Deaf. She taught both the lower and intermediate levels. Grace met Calvin Coolidge in the spring of 1905. While Grace was watering flowers outside the school one day, she happened to look up at the open window of in Adams House (formerly known as Robert N Weir House), a faculty house behind to the school’s main dormitory and caught a glimpse of Calvin Coolidge shaving in front of a mirror with nothing on but long underwear and a hat. She burst out laughing at the sight; he heard the noise and turned to look at her. It was their first meeting. After a more formal introduction sometime later, the two were quickly attracted to each other and got married on October 4, 1905 at her parents’ home in Vermont. They had two sons, John in 1906 and Calvin, Jr, in 1908. In 1920 her husband Calvin Coolidge was a Vice President until 1923 President Warren G. Harding died from a heart attack or stroke. Then he Calvin became a U.S. President. Six years later on the afternoon of their departure from the White House on March 4, 1929, Calvin Coolidge announced that they had achieved their goal and raised two million dollars for the Clarke School for the Deaf. She was voted one of America’s greatest living women in 1931. She received a gold medal for her distinguished service to the school and her fine influence as First Lady. After Grace’s husband died in 1933, for the first time in her life, she was free to set her own agenda. She helped fundraising efforts for the Clarke School, traveled extensively throughout Europe, avidly followed the Boston Red Sox because she loved baseball, and enjoyed visiting with son John and his family. She kept her aversion to publicity and her sense of fun until her death on July 8, 1957 at the age of 78. She was buried next to the president at Plymouth, Vermont. Her son John Coolidge died on May 31, 2000 at age 93 Did Grace Coolidge know sign language? Possible! She did not use sign language much where she taught at the oral school where she learned a method of teaching the deaf to communicate with lip-reading rather than sign language. When Calvin became President, he forbade Grace to do anything out of the ordinary. She was not allowed to dance in public, give speeches, drive an automobile, or fly in an airplane. In fact, when she was asked to give a speech by a group of women reporters, she obliged them, while obeying her husband’s edict against public speaking, by giving the entire speech in sign language. When her child Calvin, Jr. died after a blister on his foot developed into blood poisoning. Grace was not allowed to speak to the press so she once gave a five-minutes sign language speech at a luncheon. Grace earned eno |
The ‘Order of the Sun’ is the highest award bestowed by which South American country for notable civil and military merit? | 2015 2015 Jul 14, 2016 5:14 PM: Portraits of Perspectives BGSU students in the Community Projects in Photography Class taught by School of Art Professor Lynn Whitney partnered with individuals served through Wood Lane, to capture photography of their lives from work and relaxation to sports and music. The photos are on display at Toledo Museum of Art's Community Gallery through July 24. Dec 26, 2015 12:00 AM: The GM/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition The General Motors / Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition was held on Oct 8 - 11, 2015 at the Marriott Hotel in Detroit's Renaissance Center. BGSU had a team of four attend the GM/Wayne State Supply Chain Case Competition. Nineteen universities from all over the US as well as three international universities (China, Mexico, and Poland) participated in the competition. Dec 22, 2015 10:26 AM: Focus on today BGSU alumnus Emanuele Conti offered some words of wisdom to BGSU’s most recent graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18. Conti, who received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1989, is now an operating partner for Providence, a premiere global asset management firm with over $40 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses. Dec 21, 2015 8:48 AM: Class of 2015 Success Stories: The teacher-student connection As an educator, Carol Puder flipped the proverbial script in 2014 when she decided to enhance her education by enrolling in BGSU’s master’s degree program in education for classroom technology. The teacher became the student and Puder found herself studying right alongside her respiratory care students. Dec 21, 2015 8:40 AM: Class of 2015 Success Stories: Long distance diploma On his first day at BGSU, Derrick Loy got an extensive tour of campus usually reserved for prospective students, followed by a reminder to not be late for his graduation. That’s right, Loy received his degree on Dec. 18, the same day he stepped foot on the Bowling Green State University campus for the first time. Dec 21, 2015 8:33 AM: A gas-powered sled Mike Hartman ’78 scored 114 goals and handed out 83 assists during his hockey career at Bowling Green State University. These days, Hartman scores in a different way. Every holiday season, the former Falcon standout dresses up as Santa Claus and hands out candy canes to children and other passersby as he cruises around Farmington Hills, Mich., and other Detroit area towns on his Rudolph-red Harley-Davidson. Dec 18, 2015 2:54 PM: Combatting the masquerade parties of clandestine drugs Dr. Jon Sprague and undergraduate neuroscience student Greg Grecco are part of a crusade to protect the public from the harmful effects of synthetic drugs produced in clandestine labs. Their work is not on the street fighting drug crime, but in the laboratory working to understand how the chemical changes made to drugs in clandestine labs change how they affect the body. Dec 16, 2015 3:51 PM: BGSU receives grant for teacher training, College Credit Plus instruction Bowling Green State University, in partnership with Owens Community College, has been awarded a grant that will enable over 80 high school teachers to get their master’s degrees and teach college courses at their high schools as part of the College Credit Plus program. The courses will be offered starting in January 2016. Dec 16, 2015 3:30 PM: Clark helps open door to the worlds of puppetry There were several things that took Bradford Clark by surprise upon his final walk-through before festivities for the Nov. 14 opening of the Center for Puppetry Arts' Worlds of Puppetry Museum, in Atlanta. One was the sheer size of the bright green new addition to the center, and the other was visitors’ emotional reaction to the Henson puppets — familiar characters like Miss Piggy and Elmo. Dec 16, 2015 10:54 AM: Accounting Professor “Flips” His Classroom with Technology Today’s lecturing environment is no longer a blackboard, lectern, and a teacher standing at the front of a classroom with PowerPoints. It is a video camera on a tripod, |
Which fictional character has a 12-cylinder 1927 Daimler which he calls ‘Mrs Merdle’? | Lord Peter Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at Bellona Club - YouTube 3,614 views Last updated on Sep 3, 2013 Lord Peter Death[1] Bredon Wimsey is a fictional character in a series of detective novels and short stories by Dorothy L. Sayers, in which he solves mysteries; usually, but not always, murders. A bon vivant who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective. Born in 1890 and ageing in real time, Wimsey is described as being of average height, with straw-coloured hair, a beaked nose, and a vaguely foolish face. Reputedly his looks were patterned after those of academic Roy Ridley.[2] He also possessed considerable intelligence and athletic ability, evidenced by his playing cricket for Oxford University while earning a First. He created a spectacularly successful publicity campaign for Whifflet cigarettes while working for Pym's Publicity Ltd, and at age 40 was able to turn three cartwheels in the office corridor, stopping just short of the boss's open office door (Murder Must Advertise). Among Lord Peter's hobbies, apart from criminology, is collecting incunabula. He is an expert on matters of food (especially wine) and male fashion, and on classical music. He excels at the piano, including Bach's works for keyboard instruments. One of Lord Peter's cars is a 12-cylinder ("double-six") 1927 Daimler four-seater, which (like all his cars) he calls "Mrs. Merdle" after a character in Little Dorrit (by Charles Dickens) who "hated fuss". |
In which year did play first take place on the middle Sunday at Wimbledon? | The History Of The Championships, Wimbledon, Wimbledon History How did it all begin? The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was founded in 1868 and is responsible for the world's leading tennis tournament. Lawn tennis, originally known as ‘Sphairistike, was invented by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and was introduced at the Club in 1875. Two years later, the Club was renamed “The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club” and the first ever Lawn Tennis Championship took place. A new code of laws was drawn up and most of these laws still stand today. During this first Championship, only one event took place; the Men’s Singles, which was won by Spencer Gore. Around 200 spectators paid one shilling each to watch the final. Just five years later, in 1882, the Club’s main activity became lawn tennis and so in 1884, the All England Club (by this point the word “croquet” had been dropped from their name) decided to add two further events; the Ladies' Singles and Gentlemen's Doubles (Ladies' Doubles and Mixed Doubles were added in 1913). By the early 1900s the Club had outgrown its home in Worple Road , Wimbledon , where it had been since its formation. A lot had changed since the first ever Lawn Tennis Championship in 1877 (in which the final attracted 200 spectators) and the old grounds were no longer able to cope with the huge crowds who flocked to the event each year. And so, in 1920, the decision to move was taken. A site was chosen just a mile or so from the Worple Road site – and the major undertaking of designing and constructing the new Centre Court began. Well known architect Captain Stanley Peach was commissioned to design the new Centre Court . To convince the Club’s Committee, he built a huge scale model of Centre Court . His original blueprints for the Centre Court still exist (discovered recently in a basement storage area of the offices of Stanley Peach & Co). A driving force throughout the project was Commander George Hillyard, secretary of the Club since 1907 and once a men’s doubles finalist. Hillyard collaborated with Peach on the ambitious design and his mission for the Club was clear: ‘‘Let us look to it that we construct and equip our ground that it will immediately be recognised as the finest, not only in England Wimbledon is acknowledged to be the World’s premier tennis tournament and a Long Term Plan was unveiled in 1993 by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, which will improve the quality of the event for spectators, players, officials and neighbours in years to come. The first stage of the Plan was completed in time for the 1997 Championships and involved building the new No. 1 Court, a Broadcast Centre, two extra grass courts, and a tunnel under the hill to link Church Road Somerset Road . The second stage involved the removal of the old No. 1 Court complex in order to make way for the new Millennium Building to provide extensive facilities for the players, press, officials and Members, and also the extension of the West Stand of Centre Court, creating a further 728 seats. The third stage is currently under way with the recent redevelopment of the turnstile area, the construction of the new Museum Building at Gate 3, a permanent 2,600 sq ft Wimbledon Shop, Club offices and Ticket Office, an increase in Centre Court capacity from 13800 to 15000, and a new restaurant and bars. Rain has frequently interrupted play at The Championships and so this year, for the first time, a new retractable roof will be in use on Centre Court . During The Championships, this roof is to be kept primarily closed in an attempt to protect play from inclement. 2009 also sees an increase in the court’s capacity to 15,000 and the installation of new, wider padded seating for the comfort of the spectators. Wimbledon Over the years, Wimbledon has developed many unique traditions, including: strawberries and cream , royal patronage, a strict dress code for competitors, and ball boys and girls. However, one not so popular tradition of the rain stopping play should hopefully be avoided in 2009, with the installation |
BG is the international car registration for which country? | Bulgaria car registration | Lawyers Bulgaria,Solicitors Bulgaria Bulgaria car registration Register your car in Bulgaria change the number plates with a local one and pay less taxes. New Bulgarian Company Formation Bulgaria car registration Have ever thought what could be the benefit of registering a car or motor vehicle in Bulgaria Benefits are grate. Have a read the article below and you will understand: In Bulgaria there is no road taxes ,you just pay municipality tax on car address of registration. That depends of power of the car engine and will vary between 50 leva to150 leva per year. MOT- Technical assessment per year is way cheaper then in other EU countries and Greece .That will cost you about 35 leva per year and you can do that in any licensed garage in Bulgaria To drive the car on public roads the government charge a stickers which could be for one year ,six months ,one month ,one week. Price for a cars of sticker for one year is about 67 leva Those stickers are obligatory just if you drive the car in Bulgaria if you drive else where it is not. But it is recommended to have one. Third party car insurances in Bulgaria are as well way cheaper then in other EU countries and Greece. Normaly car insurance is between 120 leva to 240 leva per year and depends of the engine power of the car. Bulgarian car insurance are fully valid all over the Europe and outside of Europe. They cover all damages and liabilities caused to a tird party . Important that you have to know is that the insurance in Bulgaria is made on the car ,not on the person name .That means any person who drives the car is covered for the damages caused to the third party due to road accident Owners of vehicles in the municipality to declare permanent address, office held by their vehicles within two months of their acquisition. For cars City Council determines the amount of tax according to engine power, adjusted by a factor depending on the year of manufacture as follows: 1. to 37 kw, including 0.34 to 1.02 Lv. per 1 kw; 2. over 37 kw to 55 kw, including from 0.40 to 1.20 Lv per 1 kw; 3. 55 kw to 74 kw, including from 0.54 to 1.62 Lv per 1 kw; 4. 74 kw to 110 kw, including from 1.10 to 3.30 Lv euro per 1 kw; 5. over 110 kw from 1.23 to 3.69 Lv per 1 kw. Number of years from year of production, including the year of production rate Up to 5 years, including 2.8 2.8 So if you buy and register a car in Bulgaria you can save a lot of money and drive it absolutely legally in any European country including Greece .No one could ask you why the car got Bulgarian registration plates .The reason is Bulgaria is a full member of EU there are international treaties regarding the car transport and insurances. To enjoy those benefits you will need to have a permanent residency in Bulgaria or if you don’t reside in Bulgaria you can establish a bulgarian company which will possess the car Any company registered in Bulgaria is considered a Bulgarian local person.As I explained above Bulgarian insurance apply to the car and respectively any person who drives is covered including owner of the Bulgarian company . So do consider your situation and come and register a Bulgarian company then buy your Bulgarian car and drive it in Greece You don’t even need to come by your car regularly in Bulgaria ,only for technical examination and insurance ones per year ,all the other time you can spend in Greece. How much will cost you the benefit of having a car and Bulgarian company We at Lawyers Bulgaria are always fair and cost efficient to our customers .Establishing a Bulgarian company will cost you just 430 euros for a limited liability company including all incorporation fees and charges.You don’t need to trade actively with your Bulgarian company .You don’t need to pay a bulgarian company taxes .Company need to be registered and after that stated non active to the tax office Registering the car in Bulgaria will cost you 150 euros and will be made entirely from workers of Lawyers Bulgaria An ordinance of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria define |
According to French tradition, what is Santa Claus brother called? | World’s Most Useless Facts « CBS Chicago Sponsored By World’s Most Useless FactsShow Some Organ?Skin is the largest organ of the human body. World’s Most Useless FactsMy Lovely Wife, FernHindu men once believed it to be unluckily to marry a third time. They could avoid misfortune by marrying a tree first. The tree (his third wife) was then burnt, freeing him to marry again. World’s Most Useless FactsFerretA female ferret can die if she goes into heat and cannot find a mate. World’s Most Useless FactsSweet!An apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged. They all taste sweet. World’s Most Useless FactsA Hare's TaleAccording to legend, if a hare crosses a person’s path as he starts out on a journey, the trip will be unlucky and it’s best to return home and start again. If a pregnant woman sees a hare, her child may be born with a hare-lip. If a hare runs down the main street of a town, it foretells a fire. Cornish legend says that girls who die of grief after being rejected by a lover turn into white hares and haunt their former beaus. World’s Most Useless FactsCasketCasket. (Getty Images.) World’s Most Useless FactsCaterpillarCaterpillar means “hairy cat” in Old French. World’s Most Useless FactsDirty WorkAn office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet. World’s Most Useless FactsOh No Hippo!The first soup ever made was made from hippo meat. World’s Most Useless FactsThe Work Of ArtThe artist Michelangelo’s full name in Italian is Michaelangelo di Lodovico di Lionardo di Buonarroto Simoni. World’s Most Useless FactsDouble BubbleAlthough your system cannot digest gum like other foods, it won’t be stuck inside of you forever. It comes out with other waste your body can’t use. World’s Most Useless FactsEarthwormAn earthworm has five hearts. World’s Most Useless FactsTo the Tune Of…The music for “The Star Spangled Banner” comes from a British drinking song named “Anacreon.” World’s Most Useless FactsFlowerEating dandelions can make you urinate more. World’s Most Useless FactsGoatsMale goats will urinate on each other in order to attract mates. World’s Most Useless FactsKeep Family CLose?Cleopatra married two of her brothers. World’s Most Useless FactsShe's A DollBarbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. World’s Most Useless Factsbrain World’s Most Useless FactsFamily ManFrosted Flakes mascot “Tony the Tiger” has a wife, son (Tony Jr.) and daughter (Antoinette) that were used in early advertising commercials. World’s Most Useless FactsLike PinocchioBetween the ages of 30 and 70, you nose may lengthen and widen by as much as half an inch. World’s Most Useless FactsEveryday RapunzelDuring his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair. World’s Most Useless FactsI’ve Been Missing Out on Cake!Santa Claus has a brother named Bells Nichols according to French Tradition. He visits homes on New Year’s Eve after everyone is asleep, and if a plate is set out for him, he fills it with cookies and cakes. World’s Most Useless FactsCovert OperationFormer U.S. president Jimmy Carter had an operation for hemorrhoids while he was in office. World’s Most Useless FactsSweet KissesA passionate kiss uses up 6.4 calories per minute. World’s Most Useless FactsBad LuckAbraham Lincoln’s mother died when she drank the milk of a cow that grazed on poisonous snakeroot. World’s Most Useless FactsA Lock on ItIf you lock your knees while standing long enough, you will pass out. (We do not recommend you try and find out for yourself.) World’s Most Useless FactsMind LeechA leech has 32 brains. World’s Most Useless FactsHey LadiesRapper LL Cool J’s name is short for “Ladies Love Cool James.” World’s Most Useless FactsOur PickMaine is considered the toothpick capital of the world. World’s Most Useless FactsWhat’s in a NameHo-Ho-Kus, a small town in New Jersey, is the only town in the United States of America that has two dashes in its name. World’s Most Useless FactsEight Arms That Can't Hold YouA baby octopus is about the size of a flea when it’s born. World’s Most Useless FactsFancy Pant |
What was the name of Australian tv’s ‘Crocodile Hunter”? | 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin stabbed hundreds of times by stingray, cameraman reveals - Telegraph 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin stabbed hundreds of times by stingray, cameraman reveals Colleague says Australian 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's final words were 'I'm dying' after being attacked Australian 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin Photo: Getty Images By AFP 12:30PM GMT 10 Mar 2014 The cameraman who witnessed the death of the Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin on Monday revealed that a stingray stabbed at him "hundreds of times" and his final words were "I'm dying". The television personality and conservationist, who became world-famous for his daring stunts with dangerous animals, died aged 44 in 2006 while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland. Justin Lyons was the cameraman at the time and shot video of the death, which was later handed to Irwin's widow Terri and has never been aired. In his first public comments, Mr Lyons told Australia's Channel Ten he and Irwin had left their main boat in an inflatable to find something to film when they came across a "massive" eight-foot wide stingray in chest-high water. The final shot was to be the stingray swimming away from Irwin. Instead, it struck out, apparently believing Irwin's shadow was a tiger shark, one of its predators. Related Articles Steve Irwin's son feeds first crocodile 03 Oct 2012 "I had the camera on, I thought this is going to be a great shot, and all of sudden it propped on its front and started stabbing wildly, hundreds of strikes in a few seconds," Mr Lyons said. A stingray leaps out of the water as it is hunted by a killer whale (AP) "I panned with the camera as the stingray swam away and I didn't know it had caused any damage. It was only when I panned the camera back that I saw Steve standing in a huge pool of blood that I realised something had gone wrong." He said reports that a barb had stuck in Irwin's chest and he pulled it out were wrong. "It's a jagged barb and it went through his chest like a hot knife through butter," he said. "He had a two-inch-wide injury over his heart with blood and fluid coming out of it and we had to get him back to the boat as fast as we can," Mr Lyons added. "I was saying to him things like 'think of your kids Steve, hang on, hang on, hang on', and he calmly looked up at me and said 'I'm dying' and that was the last thing he said." Stingrays have several sharp and venomous barbs on their tails that they use to defend themselves when they feel threatened, though experts at the time stressed that stingrays were not usually vicious and rarely attacked and killed humans. Known for his "Crikey!" catchphrase, Irwin has had a wildlife reserve, a road, a turtle, a snail and an anti-whaling ship named after him since his death. |
Roman numerals LXXXVII is what number? | LXXXVII Roman Numeral Search LXXXVII Roman Numeral LXXXVII is roman numeral 87. Hexadecimal, fibonacci sequence, prime numbers, square root, roman numeral converting for LXXXVII roots and more. Read and Write Roman Numeral LXXXVII Roman numeral symbols are written and read from left to right, from highest to lowest values. If LXXXVII is text, it is the number 87. Miscellaneous & Conversions For 87 RGB Colour (# 057 or #000057) Cube Root (Root 3): 3√87 4.43104762169 Tesseract Root (Root 4): 4√87 3.05407580998 Quintal / nth Root. (Root 5) 5√87 2.44288965574 29 or 29/87 Roman Numeral Chart. Read & Write 87 Reading and writing roman numerals isn't common knowledge. However, this roman numeral chart should help you read and write numbers in roman numerals from 1 to 1,000,000. Using an overline symbol is times 1,000. ( Example: X means to add 3 zeros to your number. So X which is 5, but written as X with the overline is 5,000. When a symbol appears after a larger symbol it is added: Example: VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6 When a symbol appears before a larger symbol it is subtracted: Example: IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9 Do not use the same symbol more than 3 times. But, IIII is sometimes used for 4 1 |
In medicine, ‘singultus’ is more commonly known as what type of involuntary action in humans? | Definition of Hiccups Our Hiccups Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Hiccups Definition of Hiccups Digestive Distress Slideshow: Problem Foods to Avoid Hiccups: A hiccup is an extraordinary type of respiratory movement involving a sudden inspiration (intake of air) due to an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm accompanied by closure of the glottis (the vocal apparatus of the larynx). The abrupt inspiration is the result of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm. Closure of the glottis then halts the incoming air. The column of air strikes the closed glottis to produce the characteristic sound: a hiccup. Hiccups are often rhythmic. They are usually just a minor nuisance, but prolonged hiccups can become a major medical problem. The word "hiccup" was in use by 1530. It is an instance of onomatopoeia, the imitation of natural sounds by words. Alternative forms of "hiccups" include "hiccough" and "hickup." Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 |
The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? | John Clayton (Character) John Clayton (Character) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Overview Biography: John Clayton is the birthname of Edgar Rice Burrough's jungle hero Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. See more » Alternate Names: John Clayton : Your rules don't work. Detective Jane Porter : I'm not asking you to trust my rules, I'm not asking you to trust my laws, I'm asking you to trust me. See more » Update You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process. IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet! |
What is the nickname of Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, the first Ghanian to compete in a Winter Olympic Games, in 2010? | Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong First Ghanaian in Winter Olympics - Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong - Zimbio Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong First Ghanaian in Winter Olympics By Jake on . . . They call him the Snow Leopard, but Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong has an even better title he's happy to hold: the first Ghanaian to head to the Winter Olympics. The downhill skier will be carrying the flag of Ghana during the 2010 Winter Olympics , the first from his snowless country to do so. The Snow Leopard, Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, will be the first Ghanaian to compete in the WInter Olympics. (montrealgazette.com) The Ghanaian learned to ski while studying in the United Kingdom. Born in Glasgow, Nkrumah-Acheampong grew up in the capital of Ghana, Accra. But during his four years studying, he learned to ski on artificial slopes, before moving to the thrill of real snow. Now, thanks to work with his coach Dave Jacobs, Nkrumah-Acheampong has accumlated the points with the World Ski Federation needed to qualify for the Olympic Games. Thanks to sterling performance on the slopes in Italy this winter, Nkrumah-Acheampong now has a guaranteed slot at Vancouver this year. So what are his goals? “I want to beat some countries," says Nkrumah-Acheampong in an interview with the Montreal Gazette . "I want three or four countries to finish behind me. I want somebody else to be last. At my first world championships, I was last. At the next world championships, two people finished behind me. I was so proud because they came from countries with snow.” |
What is the Hebrew name for the small round cap worn by Jewish men? | SIGNAL Contact Us What is the name of the small cap the Jewish men wear? Does it have any specific meaning? The name of the small cap male Jews wear is called a Kipa (dome or covering) or Yarmulke. This head covering was meant to signify recognition that God is present above oneself. It was traditionally worn only during prayer or during religious rituals. Eventually, Jews started wearing the kipa all day long, both as a sign of piety and to distinguish themselves from non-Jews. Today, the kipa is worn all day long by fully observant Jews, although many Jews wear one during prayer or at funerals even though they don’t wear one all day. Different types of religious Jews wear different types of kipas to publicly demonstrate their unique religious outlook. |
In which European city are the headquarters of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)? | News News Young Professionals in Nuclear Field Connect with the IAEA at International Congress in China 2016-08-11 The IAEA took an active part in the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) in July this year, which focused on the theme ?Nuclear Powering our Life?. Over 400 young professionals from around the world attended the Congress, where they learned about the peaceful applications of nuclear technology, nuclear security, public and emergency communications, as well as the IAEA?s junior professional and internship programmes More » National Seminar on the peaceful applications of nuclear techniques takes place in Kuwait 2016-06-21 A National Seminar on the Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Techniques, organized by the IAEA in cooperation with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), has taken place from 30 to 31 May under the patronage of Dr. Samira A. S. Omar, KISR?s Director General. More » The Kingdom of Bahrain continues its efforts to enhance the quality of its nuclear medicine services 2016-06-20 A national workshop on ?Improving Nuclear Medicine Practices in Bahrain? was successfully organized by the IAEA from 22-26 May in Bahrain, attended by about 40 participants from various stakeholder institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. More » Meeting Partners, Meeting Expectations: The RCA Regional Cooperative Agreement Holds its 38th Regional Meeting 2016-06-06 From 17-20 May, 45 representatives from 20 state parties to the RCA were joined by IAEA experts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where they met to review, discuss and agree on strategies to increase cooperation around the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. More » The ARASIA Approach for an Effective and Sustainable Cooperation 2016-04-28 A four-day meeting, attended by ARASIA National Representatives, provided a platform for deliberations on strategic and policy issues pertaining to the management of ARASIA and its future programme to ensure that cooperation has a real and sustainable impact. More » Regional Workshop on Drafting Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2016-04-22 30 participants from 17 countries across the region of Asia and the Pacific gathered in Vienna from 18-22 April 2016 for a practical workshop to fully draft national implementing regulations for transport of radioactive materials in accordance with the IAEA safety standards. More » Quality in quantity: 80 participants receive training in designing TC Projects 2016-03-30 50 participants and an additional 30 observers have recently attended a sub-regional workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 to 26 February, to learn more about the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and its application in the development and implementation of IAEA TC projects. More » The RCA holds Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting 2016-03-09 Members of the RCA Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) have met for the fourth time in Austria, Vienna from 15-19 February 2016, with the endorsement of the RCA National Representatives at the 44th RCA General Conference Meeting. More » Making coordinated progress: National Liaison Officers (NLOs) and National Representatives (NRs) gather in Vienna to enhance the delivery of the TC programme in Asia & the Pacific 2016-03-07 Fifty-four National Liaison Officers and National Representatives from 36 Member States and territories in the Asia and the Pacific region met recently at the IAEA?s Vienna Headquarters, from 22?25 February 2016 More » Infant and young child nutrition on the agenda of the IAEA 2016-03-04 The IAEA is supporting its Member States in the Asia and the Pacific region to ensure the healthy growth of young children through an ongoing regional project which aims to inform decision-makers on the effectiveness of breastfeeding promotion campaigns. More » Nepal signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2016-2021 2016-03-02 HE Mr Gajendra Kumar Thakur, Secretary of Nepal?s Ministry of Science and Technology, and Mr Dazhu Yang, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, hav |
‘Fidelio’ is the only opera written by which composer? | Fidelio - Beethoven Fidelio An Opera by Ludwig van Beethoven This was the only opera written by Beethoven, whose genius was symphonic rather than dramatic. He had long been anxious to try his powers on an opera, and had even accepted engagements from managers, but these had all fallen through. He would not have a silly, commonplace libretto: he must have something of a noble kind. At last, having received a commission from the manager of the Theater An-der-Wien, he fixed upon a story of brave and unconquerable womanly devotion, and set to work on it with his whole heart and soul. He laboured at it incessantly, and identified himself so completely with its process that he seemed as much at home in it as he had ever been in sonata or symphony. The subject of the opera was derived from Bouillys "Leonore; or, Conjugal Love." It had already been used for a French opera comique, as well as for an opera, to Italian works, by Paer, a composer who accompanied Napoleon to Warsaw and Posen, and in 1807 was formally installed as his maitre de chapelle. Indeed, it was a performance of Paers work which suggested "Fidelio" to Beethoven, who had a German translation prepared. The leading incident in the plot -- the rescue of an unjustly detained prisoner through the devotion of a friend whose life is risked but not lost -- corresponds with that of three operas by Cherubini, whom Beethoven called "the greatest of all living writers for the stage." It is a simple plot, but lofty in design and exhibiting a purity of motive not usually found in opera texts. Florestan (Günther Treptow) and Leonore (Karina Kutz) in Beethoven's opera, Fidelio. (Production of September 1945 at the Deutsche Oper, Berlin.) Pizarro, the governor of a State prison in Spain, entertaining a bitter enmity against the Don Florestan, a nobleman, seizes and confines him in a loathsome dungeon with the intention of starving him to death. Florestans faithful wife, Leonora, disguises herself in male attire, and under the name of Fidelio obtains admission to the prison as servant to Rocco, the head warder. Pizarro, having been informed of the approaching visit of the Minister Ferdinand, on a tour of inspection, tries to persuade Rocco to kill Florestan. Rocco, while refusing, agrees to dig his grave if Pizarro will himself commit the murder. Leonora, partially overhearing their plans, takes advantage of the passion with which, as a boy, she had inspired the warders daughter, Marcelline (who is affianced to Jaquino the porter), and thinking that Florestans life may be the one intended to be sacrificed, persuades Rocco to let her accompany him to the dungeon as an assistant. On entering the cell, Leonora immediately knows her husband by his voice, but conceals her emotion and helps Rocco to prepare the grave. When all is ready, Pizarro descends to dungeon and attempts to stab his prisoner. But Leonora, declaring herself Florestans wife, resolutely throws herself between them. Pizarro, in defeated rage, is about to sacrifice both to his fury, when Leonora draws a pistol and defies him. At this moment the arrival of the Minister Ferdinand is heralded by a flourish of trumpets. Pizarro hurries away to receive his superior, and husband and wife rush into each others arms. The deeply-laid plot is divulged to the Minister, who orders Pizarro to be deposed, and rewards the devotion of Leonora by bidding her with her own hands remove her husbands chains and restore him to liberty. Beethoven wrote "Fidelio" in the full maturity of his creative powers, and it stands alone among operas, with great and peculiar qualities of its own. Its general style is serious and lofty, and stongly dramatic. Like "The Magic Flute," it bears traces of the old German "Singspiele" (a sort of popular vaudeville copiously sprinkled with songs) in its snatches of spoken dialogue; but these, when rightly uttered, can easily be made to emphasise the emotions produced by the music. So far from suggesting any feeling of anti-climax, the sudden relapse into agitated speech often gives an effect more thrill |
Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? | Charles Bronson - Biography - IMDb Charles Bronson Biography Showing all 100 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (21) | Salary (8) Overview (5) 5' 8½" (1.74 m) Mini Bio (1) The archetypal screen tough guy with weatherbeaten features--one film critic described his rugged looks as "a Clark Gable who had been left out in the sun too long"--Charles Bronson was born Charles Buchinsky, one of 15 children of struggling parents in Pennsylvania. His mother, Mary (Valinsky), was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents, and his father, Walter Buchinsky, was a Lithuanian immigrant coal miner. He completed high school and joined his father in the mines (an experience that resulted in a lifetime fear of being in enclosed spaces) and then served in WW II. After his return from the war, Bronson used the GI Bill to study art (a passion he had for the rest of his life), then enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. One of his teachers was impressed with the young man and recommended him to director Henry Hathaway , resulting in Bronson making his film debut in You're in the Navy Now (1951). He appeared on screen often early in his career, though usually uncredited. However, he made an impact on audiences as the evil assistant to Vincent Price in the 3-D thriller House of Wax (1953). His sinewy yet muscular physique got him cast in action-type roles, often without a shirt to highlight his manly frame. He received positive notices from critics for his performances in Vera Cruz (1954), Target Zero (1955) and Run of the Arrow (1957). Indie director Roger Corman cast him as the lead in his well-received low-budget gangster flick Machine-Gun Kelly (1958), then Bronson scored the lead in his own TV series, Man with a Camera (1958). The 1960s proved to be the era in which Bronson made his reputation as a man of few words but much action. Director John Sturges cast him as half Irish/half Mexican gunslinger Bernardo O'Reilly in the smash hit western The Magnificent Seven (1960), and hired him again as tunnel rat Danny Velinski for the WWII POW big-budget epic The Great Escape (1963). Several more strong roles followed, then once again he was back in military uniform, alongside Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine in the testosterone-filled The Dirty Dozen (1967). European audiences had taken a shine to his minimalist acting style, and he headed to the Continent to star in several action-oriented films, including Guns for San Sebastian (1968) (aka "Guns for San Sebastian"), the cult western Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) (aka "Once Upon a Time in The West"), Rider on the Rain (1970) (aka "Rider On The Rain") and, in one of the quirkier examples of international casting, alongside Japansese screen legend Toshirô Mifune in the western Red Sun (1971) (aka "Red Sun"). American audiences were by now keen to see Bronson back on US soil, and he returned triumphantly in the early 1970s to take the lead in more hard-edged crime and western dramas, including The Valachi Papers (1972) and the revenge western Chato's Land (1972). After nearly 25 years as a working actor, he became an 'overnight" sensation. Bronson then hooked up with British director Michael Winner to star in several highly successful urban crime thrillers, including The Mechanic (1972) and The Stone Killer (1973). He then scored a solid hit as a Colorado melon farmer-done-wrong in Richard Fleischer 's Mr. Majestyk (1974). However, the film that proved to be a breakthrough for both Bronson and Winner came in 1974 with the release of the controversial Death Wish (1974) (written with Henry Fonda in mind, who turned it down because he was disgusted by the script). The US was at the time in the midst of rising street crime, and audiences flocked to see a story about a mild-mannered architect who seeks revenge for the murder of his wife and rape of his daughter by gunning down hoods, rapists and killers on the streets of New York City. So popular was the film that it spawned four sequels over the next 20 years. A |
Who wrote the children’s book ‘The Snowman’? | Raymond Briggs: The Snowman is not really about Christmas, it's about death | The Independent Raymond Briggs: The Snowman is not really about Christmas, it's about death The beloved children's book, and subsequent animation, has been hijacked by festive sentimentality according to its author Tuesday 11 December 2012 00:00 BST Click to follow Raymond Briggs: The Snowman is not really about Christmas, it's about death 1/2 Raymond Briggs, the man behind the Snowman 2/2 The Snowman is about death not Christmas says author Raymond Briggs Christmas wouldn’t be the same without another showing for the heart-melting fantasy about a boy whose snowman creation magically comes to life. But The Snowman was actually about death and should never have become a festive favourite, Raymond Briggs has revealed, after complaining that the film adaptation of his story was hijacked by Christmas sentimentality. The illustrator who wrote The Snowman in 1978, has finally consented to produce a sequel to the enchanting animated story, The Snowman and The Snowdog, which will be broadcast by Channel 4 on Christmas Eve. The original Oscar-nominated Snowman, famed for the scene of the boy and his snowman taking flight to the swelling choral ballad "Walking In The Air", has been screened every Christmas by Channel 4 since 1982. Yet Briggs, 78, a self-confessed “miserable git” with a Grinch-style attitude to Christmas , said that his story, which depicts the snowman melting in the morning, was designed to introduce children to the concept of mortality and should never have become a heart-warming accompaniment to mince pies and gift-giving. “The idea was clean, nice and silent. I don’t have happy endings,” Briggs told the Christmas edition of Radio Times. “I create what seems natural and inevitable. The snowman melts, my parents died, animals die, flowers die. Everything does. There’s nothing particularly gloomy about it. It’s a fact of life.” The animated version of The Snowman, which appeared four years after the book’s publication, inserted "Walking in the Air", a motorcycle ride and a visit to Santa at the North Pole. Briggs said: “I thought, ‘It’s a bit corny and twee, dragging in Christmas’, as The Snowman had nothing to do with that, but it worked extremely well.” The writer, whose 1973 bestseller Father Christmas, presented Santa as an irritable old man, grumbling about delivering presents in the cold, remains indifferent to the festive spirit. “I’m not a fan of Christmas, although I support the principle of a day of feasting and presents, but the anxiety starts in October: how many are coming? Are they bringing grandchildren? How long will they stay?” Briggs is however content with the Snowman sequel, which resurrects little Billy’s melted playmate and introduces a mischievous pup with odd socks for ears. “It would have been cashing in to do it before,” he said. “Now it won’t do any harm, and it’s not vulgar and American. I’ve never touched a computer, or anything like that. “CGI makes everything too perfect, but they’re sticking to the old ways. I’m a notorious grumbler, but I found nothing to grumble about.” The 24-minute Snowman and The Snowdog costs £2 million, and is made up of 200,000 individual drawings. Many of the artists worked on the original film and have sought to maintain the look of Briggs’ drawings. Digital snow and lighting effects have been added, although it’s unclear if the producers dared to tell Briggs. The sequel is accompanied by a mobile phone game. “Huge amounts of money have been generated by The Snowman,” Briggs said. “I’m not interested. I read it’s sold three million copies, but publishers bandy about numbers that aren’t usually true. I don’t spend anything. I don’t like going abroad – the Gatwick airport hellhole.” The writer did once find a kindred spirit. “I went once to Roald Dahl’s birthday party so I must have read something of his. He was fairly curmudgeonly.” Other Christmas Grinches... Don’t expect a Lady Gaga Christmas single. In 2010 the singer bit the head off a Santa doll thrown on stage at the O2 Aren |
Which English rugby union team play their home games at Vicarage Road? | Racing 92 v Saracens (FINAL) Highlights – 14.05.2016 - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button Racing 92 v Saracens (FINAL) Highlights – 14.05.2016 Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Harlequins v TimisoaraSaracens challengecup singlecam 171216 Saracens F.C. Saracens are a professional rugby union team based in London, England – although they formerly played their home games at Vicarage Road, in Watford. The team returned to London during the 2012–13 season, when they relocated to their newly built and renovated Allianz Park. They are currently members of the Aviva Premiership, the top level of domestic rugby union in England. Now incorporated as Saracens Ltd, the club was established in 1876 as the Saracens Football Club. As well as competing in the Aviva Premiership, Saracens take part in the LV= Cup and European rugby cups. The club's colours are black and red. Sport: Rugby union February, 2013 Racing Métro 92 Racing Métro 92 is a French rugby union club based in suburban Paris that was formed in 2001 with the collaboration of the Racing Club de France and US Métro. "92" is the number of Hauts-de-Seine, a département of Île-de-France, bordering Paris to the west, where they play, and whose council gives financial backing to the club. They currently play in the Top 14, having been promoted as 2008–09 champions of Rugby Pro D2. Racing Métro play at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir stadium at Colombes, where the France national team played for several decades. League: Heineken Cup 2009 Rugby union Rugby union, or simply rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its most common form a game is between two teams of 15 players using an oval-shaped ball on a field with H-shaped goalposts on each goal line. William Webb Ellis is often credited with the innovation of running with the ball in hand in 1823 at Rugby School when he allegedly caught the ball while playing football and ran towards the opposition goal. However, the evidence for the story is doubtful. In 1845, the first football laws were written by Rugby School pupils; other significant events in the early development of rugby include the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and the split between rugby union and rugby league in 1895. Historically an amateur sport, in 1995 the International Rugby Board removed restrictions on payments to players, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time. The IRB has been the governing body for rugby union since its formation in 1886. Rugby union spread from the Home Nations of Great Britain and Ireland, and was absorbed by many of the countries associated with the British Empire. Early exponents of the sport included Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Countries that have adopted rugby union as their de facto national sport include Fiji, Georgia, Madagascar, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Wales. Rugby union is played in over 100 countries across six continents and as of 2014, the IRB has 101 full members and 18 associate members. League Scottish National League Division Three Grampian Alliance League Scottish National League Division Two Anglo-Welsh Cup Scottish National League Division One Heineken Cup |
The annual Latitude Music Festival takes place in which English county? | Suffolk Festivals Suffolk Festivals in date order, just click on each one for information 2016 FESTIVALS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first Aldeburgh & Suffolk Coastal Young People’s Film Festival, 5th-19th February 2016, venues across Suffolk The Aldeburgh Cinema Trust has initiated and organised the first Aldeburgh and Coastal Young People’s Film Festival as part of an ongoing project to develop the provision of high quality film and creative activity offers for children, young people and their families in the Suffolk Coastal area. The festival takes place between 5th and 19th February at a variety of venues in the region. All ages are catered for from three years upwards with a programme specially designed to be entertaining, fun and inspirational. Programme highlights include: • SHORTS FOR WEE ONES: 45 minutes of magical tales. Age 3+ • SHORTS FOR MIDDLE ONES: an hour of beautiful dialogue-free short films. Age 8+ • THE BIG KNIGHTS: witty and charming tale from the makers of Peppa Pig. Age 3+ • ANTBOY - REVENGE OF THE RED FURY: smart and very funny tale about a short superhero. Age 8+ • WINDSTORM: teenage girls and horses. Age 10+ • LANDFILLHARMONIC: the true story of young musicians playing instruments made from garbage. Age 10+ • SPEED SISTERS: the true story of the first ever female Middle Eastern car racing team. Shown in the presence of MARAH ZAHALQA, 24-year old Palestinian racing champion. Age 12+ • EAST ANGLIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL ‘Best of the Fest’. Age 12+ • ICONIC STORIES RETOLD IN FIVE MINUTES ‘Short Film Competition’. Age 12+ Full details including specific dates and venues can be found in the festival’s printed programme which is available from Aldeburgh Cinema. A digital version is online at Aldeburgh Cinema Call 01728 454884 or email [email protected] for more information. The 15th Aldeburgh Literary Festival, Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th March 2016, Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh The Aldeburgh Literary Festival was started in 2002 by the John and Mary James of The Aldeburgh Bookshop. This years festival features 4 days of events. 16 talks from a range of writers and personalities including leading cultural historian and broadcaster Sir Christopher Frayling, Author Frances Wilson, BBC Radio 4's Jonathan Dimbleby and screenwriter, actor and novelist David Nicholls, all at the Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh. There are also 3 art exhibitions held at the Aldeburgh Cinema Gallery, the Aldeburgh Gallery and the Thompson’s Gallery. Plus the book launch and signing of local pastry chef Henrietta Inman’s Clean Cakes (Saturday 5th March). Many events are already sold out so please call to book your tickets as soon as possible. Tel: 01728 452587 Venue Address: Jubilee Hall, Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. IP15 5BN For more information visit 17th Hundon Plough Beer Festival, Thursday 24th to Monday 28th March 2016, The Plough In Hundon 12pm until at least 11pm all days 30+ ales and craft beers and 12 ciders. Festival theme "World Hop Tour". Open all day throughout the festival and food available all day, children welcome until 9pm. 8 live bands over 5 days, please see our website for full listings. Festival organiser- Kate Wood Half day ticket £9/Full day £18 Concessions (Under 25) £5 half day/£9 full day Box Office opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11.00am- 2.00pm Visit www.inkfestival.org for further information. Tel: 0845 6732 12 Weird and Wonderful Wood, Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 May, 10.30am- 5.00pm, Haughley Park "Wood is man's oldest natural resource... he has no older or deeper debt" Hugh Johnson. A celebration of many aspects of woodwork, showcasing the talents of specialist woodworkers, and described as "the most magical day ever, it was so inspiring and so much fun" Anna Morrell, Kent. There are always new things to see and at this year's event our site will play host to a replica 46ft Saxon Ship, a Shepherds Hut and we are fortunate to welcome some fascinating musical instrument makers, a horse logger and a wood carver fr |
In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was the king of which Island? | PYGMALION - Cyprian King & Sculptor of Greek Mythology Pygmalion Translation -- PYGMALION was a king of the island of Kypros (Cyprus) who fell in love with an ivory statue of the goddess Aphrodite . In answer to his prayers the statue was brought to life and afterwards became his wife. PARENTS [1.1] POSEIDON (Hyginus Fabulae 56) OFFSPRING [1.2] PAPHOS (by the Statue) (Ovid Metamorphoses 10.243) [2.1] THRASIOS (Hyginus Fabulae 56) ENCYCLOPEDIA PYGMALION (Pugmaliôn), a king of Cyprus and father of Metharme. (Apollod. iii. 14. § 3.) He is said to have fallen in love with the ivory image of a maiden which he himself had made, and therefore to have prayed to Aphrodite to breathe life into it. When the request was granted, Pygmalion married his beloved, and became by her the father of Paphus. (Ov. Met. x. 243, &c.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 14. 3 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Kephalos (Cephalus), Eos (the Dawn) loved and carried off, and consorting with him in Syria bore a son Tithonos (Tithonus), who had a son Phaethon, who had a son Astynoos (Astynous), who had a son Sandokos (Sandocus), who passed from Syria to Kilikia (Cilicia) and founded a city Kelenderis (Celenderis), and having married Pharnake (Pharnace), daughter of Megassares, king of Hyria, begat Kinyras (Cinyras). This Kinyras in Kypros (Cyprus), whither he had come with some people, founded Paphos; and having there married Metharme, daughter of Pygmalion, king of Kypros, he begat Oxyporos and Adonis, and besides them daughters, Orsedike (Orsedice), Laogore, and Braesia. These by reason of the wrath of Aphrodite cohabited with foreigners, and ended their life in Aigyptos (Egypt)." Clement of Alexandria, Exhortation to the Greeks 4 (trans. Butterworth) (Greek Christian rhetoric C2nd A.D.) : "We must, then, approach the statues [of the gods] closely as we possibly can in order to prove from their very appearance that they are inseparably associated with error. For their forms are unmistakably stamped with the characteristic marks of the daimones (spirits). At least, if one were to go round inspecting the paintings and statues, he would immediately recognize your gods from their undignified figures . . . The pyre indicates Herakles, and if one sees a woman represented naked, he understands it is ‘golden’ Aphrodite. So the well-known Pygmalion of Kypros (Cpyrus) fell in love with an ivory statue; it was of Aphrodite and was naked. The man of Kypros is captivated by its shapeliness and embraces the statue. This is related by Philostephanos [Greek poet from Kyrene C3rd B.C.]. There was also an Aphrodite in Knidos (Cnidus), made of marble and beautiful. Another man fell in love with this and has intercourse with the marble, as Poseidippos relates. The account of the first author is in his book On Kypros; that of the second in his book On Knidos. Such strength had art to beguile that it became for amorous men a guide to the pit of destruction. Now craftsmanship is powerful, but it cannot beguile a rational being, nor yet those who have lived according to reason . . . They say that a maiden once fell in love with an image, and a beautiful youth with a Knidian statue; but it was their sight that was beguiled by the art. For no man in his senses would have embraced the statue of a goddess, or have been buried with a lifeless paramour, or have fallen in love with a daimon and a stone." Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 56 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "In Egypt in the land of Busiris, son of Neptunus [Poseidon], when there was a famine, and Egypt had been parched for nine years, the king summoned augurs from Greece. Thrasius, his brother Pygmalion's son, announced that rains would come if a foreigner were sacrificed, and proved his words when he himself was sacrificed." Ovid, Metamorphoses 10. 243 ff (trans. Brookes More) (Roman epic C1st B.C. to C1st A.D.) : "Pygmalion saw these women [the Propoitides who had become prostitutes,] waste their lives |
Dr John Arbuthnot created which well-known cartoon character, which was used on World War I recruitment posters? | Bringing the map to life: European satirical maps 1845-1945 Bringing the map to life: European satirical maps 1845-1945 Cartes satiriques de l’Europe 1845-1945 ou comment donner de la vie aux cartes Roderick M. Barron English Français The map of Europe in the shape of a Queen originally designed by Johannes Putsch (Bucius) in 1537 and later published in Sebastian Munster’s Cosmographia forms an interesting counterpoint to the first separate Continental map of the Europe [1540] from Munster’s companion work, Geographia. These two European maps point to two quite distinct traditions of cartographic representation dating back to the early 14th Century. In the 19th Century the metaphorical tradition of the European Queen witnessed a new and distinctive reincarnation – the political cartoon map of Europe – which reflected and mirrored the momentous political and cultural changes that transformed Europe between 1845 and 1945. Individual nations were caricaturized and distinctive national identities given new and popular symbolic expression. Increasingly politicised, the cartoon map of Europe finally disappeared in the turmoil of World War I, victim to new and more powerful forms of mass media and communication. Its vestiges remain clearly visible in the design and iconography of subsequent propaganda posters of Bolshevik Russia and of World War II. La carte de l’Europe sous les traits d’une reine, dessinée par Johannes Putsch (Bucius) en 1537 et publiée plus tard dans “Cosmographia” de Sebastian Munster, forme un contrepoint intéressant à la première carte continentale de l’Europe (1540) provenant de l’oeuvre de Munster Geographia. Ces deux cartes d’Europe renvoient à deux traditions distinctes de représentations cartographiques remontant au début du XIVe siècle. Au XIXe siècle, la tradition métaphorique de la Reine européenne fut le témoin d’une nouvelle réincarnation caractéristique – la carte politique de l’Europe en dessins humoristiques – qui reflétait les changements politiques et culturels majeurs ayant transformé l’Europe entre 1845 et 1945. Les nations y étaient caricaturées, et les identités nationales se voyaient attribuer une expression populaire symbolique. De plus en plus politisée, la carte de l’Europe en bande dessinée a finalement disparu dans la confusion de la Première Guerre mondiale, victime de nouvelles formes de médias, plus puissantes. Ses vestiges restent clairement visibles dans le design et l’iconographie des affiches de propagande ultérieures de la Russie bolchevique et de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Entrées d’index Mots-clés : carte allégorique , carte anthropomorphique , carte politique en bande dessinée , carte satirique , carte sério-comique , carte symbolique , caricature , iconographie , propagande , stéréotype national , John Bull , Deutsche Michel , Marianne Keywords : Introduction 1The 17th Century Dutch carte-a-figures presented an almost iconographic image in which the centre of the engraved geographical map sheet was supplemented and embellished by border representations of peoples and places. The ostensible aim of the cartographer was to try to provide the viewer with an encapsulation of the fundamental “essence” of the country or region displayed. In the 16th & 17th Century, Europe was the dominant Continental Power, a symbol of civilisation and culture, heiress of the great classical Empires of Greece and Rome. So she appeared in visual form on the title pages of the Great Atlases of the period, such as Abraham Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum [Antwerp, 1570-1612]. 2This same European Queen, first appeared in map form in 1537 in a design by Johannes Putsch or Bucius, which was widely popularised in the subsequent derivatives of Heinrich Bünting [1581] and Matthias Quad [1587] and in editions of Sebastian Munster’s Cosmographia from 1588 onwards (Figure 1). As well as offering a recognisable metaphor for Europe as the Queen of Culture and Civilisation, the map perhaps also provides a parallel political metaphor for contemporary 16th Century Europe. Here is Europe the Holy Roman Empre |
What is the US state capital of South Dakota? | South Dakota: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols South Dakota Governor: Dennis Daugaard, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Matt Michels, R (to Jan. 2019) Atty. General: Marty Jackley, R (to Jan. 2019) Secy. of State: Shantel Krebs, R (to Jan. 2019) Treasurer: Rich Sattgast, R (to Jan. 2019) Organized as territory: March 2, 1861 Entered Union (rank): Nov. 2, 1889 (40) Present constitution adopted: 1889 blue and gold (in state flag) song Origin of name: From the Sioux tribe, meaning “allies” 10 largest cities (2010 est.): Sioux Falls , 153,888; Rapid City , 67,956; Aberdeen, 26,091; Brookings, 22,056; Watertown, 21,482; Mitchell, 15.254; Yankton, 14,454; Pierre , 13,646; Huron, 12,592; Vermillion, 10,571 Land area: 75,885 sq mi. (196,542 sq km) Geographic center: In Hughes Co., 8 mi. NE of Pierre Number of counties: 66 (64 county governments) Largest county by population and area: Minnehaha, 169,468 (2010); Meade, 3,471 sq mi. State parks: 12 2015 resident population est.: 858,469 2010 resident census population (rank): 814,180 (46). Male: 407,381 (50.0%); Female: 406,799 (50.0%). White: 699,392 (85.9%); Black: 10,2047 (1.3%); American Indian: 71,817 (8.8%); Asian: 7,610 (0.9%); Other race: 7,477 (0.9%); Two or more races: 17,283 (2.1%); Hispanic/Latino: 22,119(2.7%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 75.1; 65 and over: 14.3; Median age: 36.9. Map of South Dakota Exploration of this area began in 1743 when Louis-Joseph and François Verendrye came from France in search of a route to the Pacific. The U.S. acquired the region as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and it was explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804–1806. Fort Pierre, the first permanent settlement, was established in 1817. Settlement of South Dakota did not begin in earnest until the arrival of the railroad in 1873 and the discovery of gold in the Black Hills in 1874. Agriculture is a cultural and economic mainstay, but it no longer leads the state in employment or share of gross state product. Durable-goods manufacturing and private services have evolved as the drivers of the economy. Tourism is also a booming industry in the state, generating over a billion dollars' worth of economic activity each year. South Dakota is the second-largest producer of sunflower seed and oil in the nation. South Dakota is also a leading producer of a variety of small grains including oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, sorghum and alfalfa. The Black Hills are the highest mountains east of the Rockies. Mt. Rushmore , in this group, is famous for the likenesses of Washington , Jefferson , Lincoln , and Theodore Roosevelt , which were carved in granite by Gutzon Borglum . A memorial to Crazy Horse is also being carved in granite near Custer. Other tourist attractions include the Badlands ; the World's Only Corn Palace, in Mitchell; and the city of Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok was killed in 1876 and where gambling was recently legalized. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report that said the number of farms in South Dakota had decreased. However, the size of each farm had increased. There were less than 300 farms in South Dakota in 2012, according to the USDA, but the average farm size increased 13 acres, from 1,395 in 2011 to 1,408 in 2012. See more on South Dakota: Joseph J. Foss WW II Marine fighter ace; Terry Francona former baseball player, former Boston Red Sox manager; |
Theo and Karl Albrecht were the original owners of which supermarket chain? | Theo Albrecht Jewish - Theo Albrecht Net Worth Theo Albrecht Jewish Read more... Theo Albrecht Theo Albrecht Net Worth is $18.8 Billion. Theo Albrecht was a German businessman and co-founder of the Aldi grocery store chain with an estimated net worth of $18.8 billion dollars. Theo Albrecht ran Aldi with his brother Karl, with Theo running Ald. Theodor Paul Albrecht (28 Ma... Theo Albrecht Net Worth is $18.8 Billion. Theo Albrecht Net Worth is $18.8 Billion. Theo Albrecht was a German businessman and co-founder of the Aldi grocery store chain with an estimated net worth of $18.8 billion dollars. Theo Albrecht ran Aldi with his brother Karl, with Theo running Ald Theodor Paul Albrecht , generally known as Theo Albrecht, was a German entrepreneur, who in 2010 was ranked by Forbes as the 31st richest person in the world, with a net worth of $16.7 billion. He owned and was the CEO of the Aldi Nord discount supermarket chain. In the US he owned the Trader Joe's specialty grocery store chain. His brother Karl Albrecht owns the Aldi Sud discount supermarket chain. The two chains originally were a single family enterprise until a friendly division of assets in 1960. Aldi Sud operates the Aldi groceries in the United States. So Aldi and Trader Joe's, while owned by the brothers, have separate and distinct ownership and operations. In 1971, Albrecht was kidnapped for 17 days. A ransom of seven million German marks was paid for his release. Both Albrecht brothers have been reported by journalists to be reclusive and little is known about their personal lives... |
George Cowling presented the first what on British television in 1954? | George Cowling, the BBC's first ever weatherman, dies on Christmas Eve aged 89 | Daily Mail Online George Cowling, the BBC's first ever weatherman, dies on Christmas Eve aged 89 British television's first ever weather presenter has died aged 89. George Cowling passed away on Christmas Eve after a short stay in hospital. He had presented the first televised weather forecast from the BBC's Lime Grove Studios on 11 January 1954. The BBC's first ever TV weatherman George Cowling, who died on Christmas Eve aged 89, pictured in 1954 looking at a current weather chart at the meteorological office, Victory House, Kingsway, London Aged 32, he went on air at 7.55pm and was filmed in front of a weather map and told the viewing public that 'tomorrow will be rather windy, a good day to hang out the washing.' Cowling joined the Met Office in 1939, at the start of World War II, stationed as a meteorological assistant with No. 4 Bomber Group, RAF Yorkshire, and went on to work as a forecaster in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He appeared on the BBC until 1957 and he remained with the Met Office until his retirement in 1981. George Cowling at a Meteorological Office party in 1955 with his wife on his right Before satellite images were used, Cowling used a pencil and rubber for analysing the charts and a pair of dividers for measuring isobar spacing to give wind speeds. He also had to transport a large bundle of rolled charts across London in order to get the graphics to the BBC studios at Shepherd's Bush. He also worked as a senior instructor at the Met Office College and as principal forecaster at Heathrow Airport. In his biography for the BBC Weather website, he recalled a studio visit by Princess Margaret. He said he warned her he had 'bad news' for viewers, with frost forecast. The princess said: 'That's good news - I love the cold weather.' Cowling replied: 'Perhaps ma'am, you don't suffer from frozen pipes like the rest of us.' George Cowling (second from right, back row) poses with former and current BBC weather presenters (L-R, back row) Ian McGaskill, Phil Avery,Cowling, and Jack Scott, (L-R, front row) Suzanne Charlton, Penny Tranter, Michael Fish and Helen Willetts, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of televised weather presenting in 2004 |
Jerzy Buzek was elected Prime Minister of which European country in October 1997? | Jerzy Buzek | prime minister of Poland | Britannica.com prime minister of Poland Alternative Title: Jerzy Karol Buzek Jerzy Buzek Jerzy Buzek, (born July 3, 1940, Śmiłowice, Poland [now Smilovice, Czech Republic]), Polish engineer, educator, and political leader who served as prime minister of Poland (1997–2001) and as president of the European Parliament (2009–12). Jerzy Buzek delivering a speech to the European Parliament, 2009. Georges Gobet—AFP/Getty Images Buzek earned a degree in technical sciences from the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice. He later taught there as well as at the Opole University of Technology; he also held positions at Polonia University in Częstochowa and at the Polish Academy of Sciences. Buzek joined the Solidarity trade union in 1980 and served as chairman of its first national congress in 1981. Following the communist government’s suppression of the union in December 1981, Buzek continued to be a leader of the organization after it went underground. After Solidarity reemerged in 1989, first as a legal opposition movement and then as the country’s first postcommunist ruling party, Buzek remained a prominent member of the union. In September 1997 Buzek, as a candidate of the conservative Solidarity Electoral Action (Akcja Wyborcza Solidarność; AWS) coalition, was elected to the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish legislature. The AWS won a plurality of seats in the election, but the group’s leader, Marian Krzaklewski, declined the post of prime minister. The AWS then turned to Buzek, whose nomination was confirmed by Polish Pres. Aleksander Kwaśniewski in October. Buzek oversaw the formation of a centre-right coalition government with the liberal-democratic Freedom Union (Unia Wolności; UW) party, and his cabinet was sworn in on October 31, 1997. The following month Buzek’s government survived a vote of confidence. Buzek was largely unknown at the time of his appointment, and some detractors claimed that he would be little more than a puppet of Krzaklewski. Others expressed a lack of confidence in Buzek’s ability to stifle far-right elements of the AWS. Nevertheless, many Poles welcomed the choice of a political outsider who was committed to fostering economic growth. Free-market proponents saw a friend in Buzek, an economic liberal who supported the privatization of state-owned industries, such as coal mining. In addition, Buzek was a practicing Protestant in an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country, and this was seen as evidence of his comfort with opposing viewpoints. Indeed, he was described as a consensus builder and a mediator. During his term as prime minister, Buzek focused on privatization as well as on administrative reform. In 1999 Poland’s local government was restructured, and the country’s health care, pension, and education systems were reformed. In the international arena, Buzek began accession talks with the European Union (EU), and in 1999 he gained Poland’s admission into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization . Buzek stepped down in 2001, after parliamentary elections resulted in a left-wing victory. Britannica Stories |
The regions of Bago, Magway and Yangon are in which Asian country? | Bago Region - MyanmarBurma.com Sign up Login Myanmar's Official Name Myanmar's official name is The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, named such in 1989. We use "Myanmar" as much as possible, balancing it with the reality that much of the world still surfs the net for "Burma" and we want everyone to find us easily so they can discover Myanmar. In addition, when we talk about the years the land was called Burma, we call it by its historical name. In this way, we can convey the rich past of the country now known as Myanmar and better reach potential visitors all over the world. |
In which year did food rationing begin in Britain? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing About This Site | Text Only 1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended at midnight when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted. Members of the London Housewives' Association held a special ceremony in London's Trafalgar Square to mark Derationing Day. The Minister of Fuel and Power, Geoffrey Lloyd, burned a large replica of a ration book at an open meeting in his constituency. But the Minister of Food, Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, told a meeting at Bebington in Cheshire he would keep his as a souvenir and praised all those traders and organisations that had co-operated with the rationing system. For the first time since the war began in 1939 London's Smithfield Market opened at midnight instead of 0600 and meat sellers were doing a roaring trade. High prices Although the final step in dismantling the whole wartime system of food distribution comes into effect, it's not all good news. Butchers are predicting meat prices will soar for the next couple of weeks until the effect of supply and demand cools the situation down. In February the Ministry of Food stopped controlling the sale of pork and announced it would end all food rationing this summer. Food rationing began on 8 January 1940, four months after the outbreak of war. Limits were imposed on the sale of bacon, butter and sugar. Then on 11 March 1940 all meat was rationed. Clothes coupons were introduced and a black market soon developed while queueing outside shops and bartering for extra food became a way of life. There were allowances made for pregnant women who used special green ration books to get extra food rations, and breastfeeding mothers had extra milk. Restrictions were gradually lifted three years after war had ended, starting with flour on 25 July 1948, followed by clothes on 15 March 1949. On 19 May 1950 rationing ended for canned and dried fruit, chocolate biscuits, treacle, syrup, jellies and mincemeat. Petrol rationing, imposed in 1939, ended in May 1950 followed by soap in September 1950. Three years later sales of sugar were off ration and last May butter rationing ended. |
The Ptolemies were ancient rulers of which country? | Ancient Egypt: Greek and Roman rule - Ancient Man and His First Civilizations Ancient Man and His First Civilizations Egypt-9 The Ptolemy Greek's So now, Egypt is ruled by Greek kings, Alexander the Great has taken Egypt from the Persians, and made it a part of the Greek Empire. The arrival of the Greeks brought an unprecedented amount of change in Egypt, as they overlaid the existing society with that of their own. The Ptolemaic dynasty of the Greeks, would successfully rule Egypt by mingling Hellenic traditions with the legacy of the Pharaohs. The Greek kings, followed in the ancient Egyptian tradition of having themselves deified as gods, having temples built, and having statues made in their honor. Many of the statues, relief's, and funerary objects which are today, in museums around the world, are from this period. There were many Greek kings, notable among them were.. Ptolemy I (Soter I) 323-285 B.C. Upon the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C, the throne of Egypt fell to Ptolemy I. He was a veteran soldier and trusted commander who had served Alexander. He started the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which lasted about 300 years. He ran Egypt like a business, strictly for profit. From: New York University - unofficial on-line content The Importance of Periods of Foreign Domination to the Study of Egypt Overall If one wishes to understand how the Egyptians conceived of themselves (or, as many would put it, how the Egyptians constructed their identity), one of the most productive ways of doing so would be to examine the interactions between Egyptians and foreigners - the Egyptians’ view of things when their land was under foreign control. For one thing, there are several examples of foreign rulers attempting to present themselves as part of the ancient pharaonic tradition. During times of foreign rule the Egyptians frequently adopted certain means to maintain and emphasize the distinctness of their cultural heritage. Both attempts, those of foreigners to acquire an Egyptian identity as well as those of the Egyptians to maintain it, offer some telling insights into what being Egyptian was. Although we cannot be certain, it is likely that in these efforts of both parties, we are shown behavior which probably closely paralleled events in other, less documented eras of Egyptian history, such as the Hyksos Period. Some General Characteristics of Greek Rule in Egypt The Ptolemies were quite unlike other foreigners who had ruled Egypt in several respects. Most importantly, they ruled within Egypt. One of the best phrases for understanding the nature of their government’s relationship with the country on which they imposed their rule is that “the Ptolemies used Egypt.” (By contrast, it is fair to say that “the Romans abused Egypt.”) The Greeks could use Egypt because they came upon a well developed country in respect to its economic, intellectual, and political life. These factors were in force to an extent which was unparalleled anywhere else within the Hellenistic world where the Greeks had placed themselves to rule over indigenous populations. In the case of Egypt, the Ptolemies found themselves in control of a highly sophisticated ancient civilization and administration, not a group of cloddish barbarians. The Egyptians had as high a level of culture as the Greeks, but it was quite different from theirs. The fact that the Egyptians stuck to their ways annoyed and puzzled the Greeks and gave the Egyptians the reputation as being stubborn, ornery, and, for lack of a better word, reversed. On the latter point, we should listen to Herodotos describing his impression of Egypt as he visited it (Book 2, 35): “Just as the climate that the Egyptians have is entirely their own and different from anyone else’s, and their river has a nature quite different from other rivers, so, in fact, the most of what they have made their habits and their customs are the exact opposite of other folks’. Among them the women run the market and shops, while the men, indoors, weave; and, in this weaving, while other people push the woof upwards, the Eg |
Which US state is known as the ‘Hawkeye State’? | The State of Iowa - An Introduction to the Hawkeye State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Iowa Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines Welcome to Iowa, the Hawkeye State. With its fertile, rolling prairies, Iowa is one of the foremost farming states in the United States. One fifth of the nation's corn harvest is produced in Iowa. Wet springs combined with warm summers create a favorable environment for plantings of corn and soybeans in the state's top-grade farmland. Although agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, Iowa has also encouraged the growth of manufacturing and service industries. If you are going to have large farms, you might as well ensure that you have the right equipment to work those farms, and in that spirit Iowa produced the first gasoline-powered tractor in 1892 (John Froelich, Clayton County). Today, the state claims the largest tractor manufacturing plant in the U.S. THE STATE NAME: The state of Iowa, originally a territory of Wisconsin west of the Mississippi River, was named after the Iowa River. The Iowa River was named after the Iowa Indians who lived in the territory. The tribal name "Ayuxwa" was spelled by the French as "Ayoua" and by the English as "Ioway." "Ayuxwa" means "one who puts to sleep." James Fenimore Cooper The Hawkeye State This popular nickname for the state of Iowa is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826. According to the Iowa State web site, "Two Iowa promoters from Burlington are believed to have popularized the name." The nickname was given approval by "territorial officials" in 1838, twelve years after the book was published and eight years before Iowa became a state. The two men responsible for the promotion of this nickname are thought to be Judge David Rorer of Burlington and the newspaper publisher, James G. Edwards of Fort Madison and, later, Burlington. Burlington had been established in 1833 after the Black Hawk War of 1832. Mr. Edwards changed the name of his Burlington newspaper, The Iowa Patriot , to The Hawk-Eye and Iowa Patriot in tribute to his friend Chief Black Hawk. Judge Rorer is said to have suggested "The Hawkeye State" after finding the name in The Last of the Mohicans while Mr. Edwards proposed the nickname "Hawk-eyes" in 1838 to "...rescue from oblivian [sic] a momento [sic], at least of the name of the old chief," Black Hawk. Marshall County, Iowa The Corn State This nickname pays tribute to Iowa's corn crop. Iowa leads the country in the production of corn. Iowa has also been called the "Land Where the Tall Corn Grows," in tribute. Land of the Rolling Prairie Iowa has been referred to as the "Land of the Rolling Prairie" because of the vast rolling prairies that covered the state. THE STATE QUARTER: United States Mint Image The Iowa quarter is the fourth of 2004, and the 29th in the 50 State Quarters® Program. On December 28, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted into the Union. The Iowa quarter design features a one-room schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree, and the inscriptions "Foundation in Education" and "Grant Wood." The design is based on "Arbor Day," a painting by Grant Wood, who was born near Anamosa, Iowa. He spent his career as a proponent of small-town values, which he celebrated in the iconic images of small-town plain folk and verdant Midwestern vistas for which he is world-renowned. Iowans have had a commitment to education since the State's earliest days. When Iowa became a state in 1846, it already had a number of rural country schools in each of its counties. Iowa established its first high school in the 1850s, although high schools generally did not become widespread in the United States until after 1900. Private and public colleges also quickly took root in the new State. Although Iowa has long been a leader in agriculture, the State is unique in that it is the only one whose east and west borders are completely formed by rivers - the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. In May 2002, Governor Thomas J. Vilsack established the 16-member Iowa |
Which opera did Guiseppe Verdi supposedly compose for the opening of the Suez Canal? | AIDA AND THE CANAL? THE COBBLESTONES OF SUEZ ONCE TROD BY OTHELLO? | Simanaitis Says About the Author AIDA AND THE CANAL? THE COBBLESTONES OF SUEZ ONCE TROD BY OTHELLO? EGYPT HAS rich operatic history, but not without misunderstanding, myth and surmise. It has been said that Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida was commissioned to celebrate the grand opening of Cairo’s Khedivial Opera House in 1869. Or was it to celebrate the Suez Canal’s completion that same year? Nope, on either. But, even more tantalizing, there’s reason to believe the real Othello might have trod cobblestones of what’s now Suez, another Egyptian city of some note. Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, cover of an early vocal score, c. 1872. Verdi’s Aida is set in Egypt of an indeterminate era, with rituals and temples a’plenty. Spoiler Alert: Ethiopian slavegirl Aida and her lover Radamès, Egyptian Captain of the Guards, die together entombed beneath such a temple. And, in fact, Aida was commissioned by Isma’il Pasha, Khedive of Egypt, for performance (though not the inaugural one) at Cairo’s Khedivial Opera House. The opera’s world premiere took place there on December 24, 1871. It had been slated for an earlier date, but the Franco-Prussian War, 1870 – 1871, caused its costumes and scenery to be stranded in Paris. It was Verdi’s opera Rigoletto that made the Khedivial Opera House’s opening night, November 6, 1869. Another important event in November 1869 was the opening of the Suez Canal. Indeed, Verdi had been offered opportunity to compose an inaugural hymn for the occasion. He rejected the gig, with “I am not accustomed to compose occasional pieces.” The Suez Canal ceremony, sans Verdi, took place on November 17, 1869. Nor did the 1871 Cairo debut of Aida meet with Verdi’s approval. He didn’t attend, but later heard that the audience had been all invited dignitaries, politicians and critics, with no members of the general public. It wasn’t until February 8, 1872, at Milan’s La Scala, that Verdi considered the real premiere of Aida. I recounted a memorable Aida performance in “Opera Chaos IV” when the tomb doors slid past their intended closure to opposite wings of the stage. There have been other Aida countretemps decidedly less entertaining. A 1997 production, against the backdrop of the Deir Al-Bahari Temple in Luxor, Egypt, was cancelled after terrorist attacks on tourists. Another scheduled Aida planned with the Pyramids as background was cancelled because of the September 11, 2001, attacks in the U.S. Verdi’s Aida. Image from the Metropolitan Opera. On May 28, 2013, a Cairo Opera House Aida curtain rose to an on-stage strike . Most recently, and without incident, the opera’s famous Triumphal March was performed in Cairo as part of an August 2015 celebration of the New Suez Canal’s widening. Enough already on Aida. What about Othello treading the cobblestones of Suez? I came on this tidbit while reading A Volume of Places Which Have Delighted, Intrigued and Intimidated Men, the second time this reference proved useful. The book cites Famagusta, Cyprus, as “one of the finest remaining monuments of the Latin Kingdom in the East, and the scene of the tragedy of Othello.” By background, Shakespeare’s Othello and Verdi’s Otello (its Italian rendering) are both based on Un Capitano Moro, A Moorish Captain, by Giovanni Battista Giraldi. Nicknamed Cinthio, he was an Italian novelist and poet, 1504 – 1573, roughly a generation before Shakespeare’s time. Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, formerly St. Nicholas Cathedral, Famagusta, Cyprus. Image by Gerhard Haubold. Cyprus, an island in the eastern Mediterranean, has alternated between eastern and western rule through the ages. It was a stopping-off point during the crusades, 1096 – 1487, ruled by Genoa from 1372 and by Venice from 1489 to 1571. Verdi’s Otello. Image from the Metropolitan Opera. To quote A Volume of Places, “A certain officer surnamed Il Moro, with three mulberries as his crest, is believed to have been the origin of Shakespeare’s Moor, but whatever his colour, his legend is part of life at Famagusta…. Desdemona |
In the UK, who was the first female speaker of The House of Commons? | 16 years ago the first woman Speaker was elected by the Commons 16 years ago the first woman Speaker was elected by the Commons By | Published: April 27, 2008 On Monday 27th April 1992 the House of Commons elected its first woman Speaker, Betty Boothroyd. I was a rare government Minister voting for a Labour Speaker. I did so because I thought it time a good woman candidate should have the job after 700 years of men, and thought it important that Labour held a great office of state again after 13 years in the wilderness. The mood was strange. Many of my Ministerial colleagues were buoyed up by the fourth election victory in a row, and had not detected the feelings of unease and unhappiness on the doorsteps. They did not seem to grasp that the Conservatives won the 1992 election despite the background and the ERM policy, not because of it.It seemed to me it would have been wrong to have flaunted the narrow victory by using the majority to have another Conservative Speaker, especially if that Speaker had been a Cabinet member in the recent past in the same administration that he would need to preside over. Enough of my backbench colleagues took the same view, so Betty was elected easily.She proved to be a good Speaker, who brought a fresh approach to the job and was widely liked and respected on all sides of the House. This entry was posted in Blog , History . Bookmark the permalink . Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed. |
Cilantro is the leaf of which herb? | Cilantro herb nutrition facts and health benefits Custom Search Cilantro (Coriander leaves) nutrition facts Cilantro is one of the popular Mediterranean herb which commonly recognized as leaf-coriander in Asia. It is widely employed in savory dishes in almost all parts of the world. The herb carries many notable plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health-promoting properties. Plant coriander is quite similar to dill in terms of utility where both its leaves as well as seeds can be used in cuisune. Botanically, coriander herb belongs to the family of Apiaceae, in the genus: Coriandrum. Scientific name: Coriandrum sativum. Cilantro herb- Coriandrum sativum. Coriander leaves. Note for ferny pinnate, oval, flat, parsely like leaves at base. Cilantro herb is native to the Mediterranean, and Asia Minor (Turkey) regions. It is a perennial herb but grown as annual which requires well-draining, fertile soil supplemented with warm summer climates to flourish. For leaf coriander, the plant is allowed to reach only about 9 to 15 inches in height. If left to grow further, it may reach about 5-7 feet tall, bears umbels of small white or light pink flowers by midsummer, followed by round-oval, numerous, aromatic coriander seeds. Leaf-coriander features dark green, hairless, soft leaves that vary in shape broad-lobed near the base, and slender and feathery higher up near its flowering stems. Its leaves and stem possess slightly citrus flavor. Coriander seeds feature tiny, yellowish brown, round to oval with vertical ridges and have a flavor that is aromatic, sweet and citrus, but also slightly peppery. Health benefits of cilantro leaves (coriander) Cilantro herb is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood. Its leaves and seeds contain many essential volatile oils such as borneol, linalool, cineole, cymene, terpineol, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene, and terpinolene. The leaves and stem tips are also rich in numerous anti-oxidant polyphenolic flavonoids such as quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and epigenin. The herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is essential for red blood cell production. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. It is also rich in many vital vitamins, including folic-acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-A, beta carotene, vitamin-C, which are essential for optimum health. Vitamin-C is a powerful natural antioxidant. 100 g of cilantro leaves provide 30% of daily recommended levels of vitamin-C. It provides 6748 IU of vitamin-A per 100 g, about 225% of recommended daily intake. Vitamin-A, an important fat soluble vitamin and anti-oxidant, is also required for maintaining healthy mucusa and skin and is also essential for vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in vitamin-A and flavonoids (carotenes) may help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. Cilantro is one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K; provide about 258% of DRI. Vitamin-K has a potential role in bone mass building through promotion of osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain. Wonderful! Cilantro leaves provide only 23 calories/100 g, but their phyto-nutrients profile is no less than any superfoods around us! This humble backyard herb provides (% of RDA/100g): 15% of folates, 11% of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), 45% of vitamin C, (Note: RDA-Recommended daily allowance). Selection and storage Fresh cilantro leaves as well as seeds can be readily available in the markets and herb stores all around the year. Always buy fresh leaves since it is superior in flavor and rich in many vital vitamins |
In Arthurian legend, who was the faithful wife of Geraint? | Enid - definition of Enid by The Free Dictionary Enid - definition of Enid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Enid Related to Enid: Enid Blyton E·nid In Arthurian legend, the loyal wife of Geraint. Enid (European Myth & Legend) (in Arthurian legend) the faithful wife of Geraint E•nid a city in N Oklahoma. 50,363. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: writer References in periodicals archive ? The railway was constructed between December 1894, when the first sod was cut by Enid Assheton-Smith (after whom locomotive No. gran to lose home in superstore war Enid Hutt and her two sons Kevin and Clarke head the business, which offers a wide choice in prints, limited edition and original art from across Scotland and Europe. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Who performed the first successful human to human heart transplant in 1967? | First Human-to-Human Heart Transplant is Performed | World History Project First Human-to-Human Heart Transplant is Performed I was 15 years old when Christiaan Barnard performed the first heart transplant. I still have the Life magazine cover. My dad was a cardiologist, so the drama carried out in the public's imagination was reinforced by my respect for the practice of medicine and discovery. My ultimate choice of going into surgery and then into heart surgery and then heart transplantation I trace back to that single operation. This procedure reversed what had been inevitable death from heart disease, restoring the opportunity of new life. It demonstrated the ability of an individual working with a team to revolutionize health care. The interesting thing is that it was the relatively inexperienced Barnard who made history in the new field. He beat to the punch—and undercut—more systematic and more disciplined scientists and surgeons of the time. Dr. Norman Shumway of Stanford University (who was my mentor) had patiently and with great rigor made a decade of systematic research by writing papers, teaching others and working through the challenges of the procedure. Barnard, who watched some of these procedures being carried out when he trained in the U.S., went back to South Africa and—with very little background and at the age of 45—seized the moment and performed this transplant. His patient died 18 days later, for Barnard was racing ahead of medicine's understanding of tissue rejection. But the pioneering spirit of that operation captured me at the time. Frist is majority leader of the U.S. Senate Source: Bill Frist Added by: Kevin Rogers 1967: The first human-to-human heart transplant is performed. The operation is a success, but the patient dies after complications set in. South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard, who prepared for this day by performing a number of experimental heart transplants involving dogs, led a 30-member surgical team in implanting the heart of a young woman into 53-year-old Louis Washkansky, a Cape Town grocer suffering from diabetes and incurable heart disease. Washkansky received the heart of Denise Darvall, a 25-year-old bank clerk who was left brain-dead following an automobile accident the day before. She was removed from life support, and her father gave permission for her heart to be given to Washkansky. The transplant, performed at Cape Town's Groote Schuur Hospital, was a success. Washkansky's body did not reject the heart, due in large part to the immunosuppressive drugs he received. But those drugs also weakened his immune system, and he contracted double pneumonia, which killed him 18 days after the transplant. Barnard, who became an international celebrity (and reveled in it) as a result of the transplant, soldiered on. Over the next several years he performed additional heart transplants, with the survival times for his patients gradually improving. One patient, Dorothy Fisher, survived for 24 years after receiving a new heart in 1969. Other surgeons, however, weren't as bullish on transplant surgery, because of the high risk of organ rejection by the recipient. It wasn't until cyclosporine came into widespread use in the early 1980s that an effective means of reducing that risk was found. After that, organ-transplant surgery took off. Barnard, meanwhile, became more interested in anti-aging research, and his reputation took a hit when he lent his name to Glycel, an anti-aging skin cream that in the end did nothing at all to slow the process. Barnard died in 2001. Source: Tony Long Added by: Kevin Rogers "On Saturday, I was a surgeon in South Africa, very little known. On Monday, I was world renowned." That's how Dr. Christiaan Barnard recalled events in December of 1967, when he became the first surgeon to perform a heart transplant on a human being. Barnard was the son of a rather poor Afrikaner preacher and his wife, and grew up in Beaufort West, a town on South Africa's semi-arid Great Karroo plateau. He studied medicine at the University of Cape Town and at the University |
Uxoricide is the killing of who? | Uxoricide - definition of uxoricide by The Free Dictionary Uxoricide - definition of uxoricide by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/uxoricide 1. The killing of a wife by her spouse. 2. One who kills one's wife. [Medieval Latin uxōricīdium : Latin uxor, wife + Latin -cīdium, -cide.] uxoricide 1. the act of killing one's wife 2. a person who kills his or her wife [C19: from Latin uxor wife + -cide] uxˌoriˈcidal adj (ʌkˈsɔr əˌsaɪd, -ˈsoʊr-, ʌgˈzɔr-, -ˈzoʊr-) n. 1. the act of murdering one's wife. 2. a man who murders his wife. [1855–60; < Latin ūxor wife + -i- + -cide ] ux•o`ri•cid′al, adj. uxoricide 1. the killing of one’s wife. 2. a person who has killed his wife. — uxoricidal, adj. 1. the murder of a wife by a husband. 2. a husband who murders his wife. — uxoricidal, adj. |
Eamon de Valera founded which political party in 1926? | Clare People: Eamon De Valera Eamon De Valera (1882-1975) Eamon de Valera was born in Manhattan, New York, on 14th October 1882. His father was Juan de Valera, a Spaniard who had studied to be a sculptor but due to ill-health he had reverted to teaching music. In September 1881, Juan de Valera had married Kate Coll from Knockmore, near Bruree, Co. Limerick, a young girl who had emigrated to America two years earlier. His father died when de Valera was only two years old and his mother decided that her son would be better off at home in Ireland. She sent him to be reared by his grandmother, Elizabeth Coll, who lived in a labourer�s cottage at Knockmore. De Valera attended the national school at Bruree and from there went to the Christian Brother�s School at Charleville. He walked the seven miles there and back everyday since the Coll�s could not afford a bicycle. At 16, he won a scholarship to Blackrock College, Co. Dublin. He went on to become a professor of mathematics and lectured part-time at Maynooth and various Dublin colleges. At school and later he was a keen rugby player. In 1908, he joined the Gaelic League, the beginning of his life-long devotion to Irish. One of his teachers was Sinead Flanagan, herself a teacher and four years his senior. They fell in love and were married in January 1910. De Valera joined the Irish Volunteers at their first meeting in 1913. He took part in the landing of guns from the Asgard in July 1914. He commanded the Boland�s Mills garrison during the 1916 rising. After the surrender he was sentenced to death, but later it was decided to sentence him to life imprisonment instead. In prison, de Valera began to show his leadership qualities. De Valera was released from prison in June 1917 and was elected Sinn Fein deputy for East Clare. At the Sinn Fein Ard-Fheis in October 1917, de Valera was elected President of the party and at the end of the same month he was elected President of the Irish Volunteers. When the British Government proposed to extend conscription to Ireland in early 1918, de Valera led the successful opposition to this proposal. On 17 May 1918, De Valera was arrested and deported for internment to England, where he was to remain up to February 1919. While he was in jail he was elected for East Clare in the general election. On 21 January 1919, the assembled deputies met in the Mansion House, Dublin, and formally set up the Government for the Irish Republic. After his escape from Lincoln Jail on 3 February 1919, de Valera returned briefly to Ireland and was elected President of the Dail. Early in June 1919, he travelled to the U.S.A. to seek financial and political support for an independent Ireland. He returned to Ireland in December 1920 to take his place as the President of Ireland. From the very start the Dail had to face a number of serious problems, the lack of experience of the new government. The War of Independence was raging at this time with the regular British forces being assisted by the �Black and Tans�. The �Black and Tans� were ex-army men brought into Ireland to assist the British in the War of Independence. A truce was declared on 11 July and negotiations were opened with the English Prime Minister, Lloyd George, and his government leading up to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1921. The Treaty was accepted in the Dail on 7 January 1922 with 64 in favour and 57 against. As an opponent of the Treaty, de Valera tendered his resignation to the Dáil. Arthur Griffith was elected President in the place of de Valera. During the Civil War of 1922-1923 between the pro-Treaty Provisional Government under Michael Collins and |
What is the length of a chukka in a game of polo? | Glossary of Polo Terms. The A to Z of Polo. International Polo, Polo Argentina You are in page: Home > All About Polo > Glossary of Polo Terms Glossary of Polo Terms The A to Z of Polo Appealing Claims by players for a foul generally expressed by the raising of mallets above the head or by a helicoptering motion. Over demonstrative appealing is considered very bad form. Back The number 4 in a polo team is invariable referred to as the 'Back' rather than by his number. Backshot The number 4 in a polo team is invariable referred to as the 'Back' rather than by his number. Ball White and made of plastic. It weighs four and a half ounces and is three and a half inches in diameter. Bandages Bandages or leg wraps used on ponies for support and protection. Bell or hooter This is situated off the side of the field and is rung by the timekeeper to inform umpires when seven minutes of play in a chukka have elapsed. Bowl-in When the umpire starts or resumes play by rolling the ball down the centre of a line up of players. Bump A player is permitted to ride off another to spoil his shot or to remove him from the play. The angle of contact must be no more than 45 degrees. The faster the pony travels, the smaller the angle must be. A good bump can shake discs and dentures loose. Check and turn Slowing a pony down, to turn safely. Chukka There are six chukkas (periods) in high handicap matches, each lasting seven minutes plus up to 30 seconds of overtime. If, during the extra 30 seconds, the ball hits the sideboards or goes out of bounds, or if the umpire blows his whistle for a foul, the chukka is over. There is no overtime at the end of the final chukka unless the score is tied. Players return to the field each chukka with a fresh pony. Chukka comes from the Indian word for a circle or round. Divots Turf kicked up by ponies' hooves. Ends The back lines of a polo pitch. Teams change ends, i.e. switch the halves they defend, each time a goal is scored in order to equalise wind and turf conditions. Equipment Hard helmets for players are compulsory. Knee-pads, whips and spurs are optional. Field A full size polo field is 300 yards by 160 yards, or the area of three soccer pitches. The goal posts, which collapse on severe impact, are set eight yards apart. Goal Any time the ball crosses, at any height, the line between the goal posts, it is considered a goal regardless of who knocks it through, including the pony. Goal Judge An unofficial goal observer appointed to signal a goal (flag over head) or no-goal (flag under waist). Handicap All players are rated on a scale of -2 to 10 (the higher the better). Although the word 'goal' is often used after the rating, it bears no relation to the number of goals a player scores in a match, but to his overall playing ability. A player's horsemanship, range of strokes, speed of play, team and game sense are the factors considered in determining his handicap. The team handicap is the sum of its players' handicaps. (2 x 4 ÷ 6) In handicap matches of six chukkas, the team with the lower handicap is awarded the difference in goals at the start of the game. For example, a 26-goal team would give two goals start to a 24-goal team. For matches other than six chukkas, the side with the lower handicap starts with a number of goals start according to the following formula. The difference in the teams handicaps is multiplied by the number of chukkas to be played and then divided by six. Fractions count as half a goal. For example, a 26 goal team would give a 24 goal team 11/2 goals start in a four chukka match. High Goal Teams with a total handicap from 17-24 goals. It is the highest level of official tournament polo played in the United Kingdom. Hired Assasin A pofessional player. Hook The move whereby a player uses their mallet to block or interfere with an opponent's swing by hooking the mallet of the other player with their own mallet. A player mey only hook if he/she is on the side where the swing is being made or directly in front or behind an opponent. Intermediate Teams with a total handicap of 8-12 goa |
The islands of Bass and Pelee lie in which of North America’s Great Lakes? | Great Lakes | lake system, North America | Britannica.com lake system, North America Rush–Bagot Agreement Great Lakes, chain of deep freshwater lakes in east-central North America comprising Lakes Superior , Michigan , Huron , Erie , and Ontario . They are one of the great natural features of the continent and of the Earth . Although Lake Baikal in Russia has a larger volume of water, the combined area of the Great Lakes—some 94,250 square miles (244,106 square kilometres)—represents the largest surface of fresh water in the world, covering an area exceeding that of the United Kingdom . Their drainage basin of about 295,710 square miles (which includes the areas of the lakes themselves and their connecting waterways) extends approximately 690 miles from north to south and about 860 miles from Lake Superior in the west to Lake Ontario in the east. Except for Lake Michigan, the lakes provide a natural border between Canada and the United States , a frontier that was stabilized by a boundary-waters treaty of 1909. It is a source of pride for both countries that there are no fortifications or warships along the boundary. Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan. Dale Fisher, US Army Corps of Engineers The Great Lakes and their drainage basin. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Individually, the lakes rank among the 14 largest in the world . They played a central role in the European colonization and development of North America and for decades have attracted people and industry; Lakes Erie and Ontario and the southern portion of Lake Michigan are now ringed with large population concentrations. The lakes have not benefited from this development, however, and have been seriously affected by pollution . Concern over the fate of the lakes reached a high pitch in the late 20th century, with both the U.S. and the Canadian governments and individuals investigating methods for reversing the consequences of years of misuse of the lakes’ waters. Areas and volumes of the Great Lakes surface area Lake Michigan The Great Lakes form the western portion of the larger St. Lawrence hydrographic system. This system extends generally eastward from the St. Louis River in Minnesota (which flows into Lake Superior), through the lakes and the St. Lawrence River, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of St. Lawrence. For a discussion of the system east of Lake Ontario, see Saint Lawrence River and Seaway . Physical features Geology The age of the Great Lakes is still not definitely determined. Estimates range from 7,000 to 32,000 years of age. Water began filling the glacially scoured basins as soon as the ice receded, some 14,000 years ago. It is generally accepted that Lake Erie reached its present level about 10,000 years ago, Lake Ontario about 7,000 years ago, and Lakes Huron, Michigan , and Superior some 3,000 years ago. The present configuration of the Great Lakes basin is the result of the movement of massive glaciers through the mid-continent, a process that began about one million years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch . Studies in the Lake Superior region indicate that a river system and valleys formed by water erosion existed before the Ice Age. The glaciers undoubtedly scoured these valleys, widening and deepening them and radically changing the drainage of the area. The last glaciation in North America is called the Wisconsin Glacial Stage because it left many fresh landforms and sediments in that state. As the ice sheet melted and receded about 14,000 years ago, the first segments of the Great Lakes were created. Lake Chicago, in what is now the southern Lake Michigan basin, and Lake Maumee, in present-day western Lake Erie and its adjacent lowlands, originally drained southward into the Mississippi River through the Illinois and Wabash drainages, respectively. As the ice retreat continued, Lake Maumee was drained into Lake Chicago through a valley that now contains the Grand River in Michigan. Eventually, drainage to the east and into the Atlantic Ocean was established, at one time down the valleys |
In UK politics, who defeated Ted Heath in the Tory leadership campaign of 1975? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 11 | 1975: Tories choose first woman leader 1975: Tories choose first woman leader The British Conservative Party has chosen Margaret Thatcher as its new leader. She will be the first woman to head a British political party after a landslide victory over the other four - male - candidates. Mrs Thatcher - who served as Secretary of State for Science and Education in Ted Heath's Government - exclaimed "It's like a dream." The MP for Finchley, north London, since 1959 rejected suggestions of great celebrations. It's like a dream Margaret Thatcher She said: "Good heavens, no. There's far too much work to be done." Mrs Thatcher, 50, forced Ted Heath to resign as leader last week when she trounced him in the first round of the leadership race with 130 votes to his 119. Conservative Party confidence in Mr Heath - prime minister from 1970 to 1974 - was rattled by his failure to win general elections in both February and October last year. Chairman of the influential 1922 Backbench Committee - whose 276 members are largely responsible for deciding party leaders - Edward du Cann, told BBC Television: "We have a new and rather exciting leader. Mrs Thatcher will make the Tory Party distinctive." At a press conference at the House of Commons the new leader thanked her campaign team and looked forward to retaining Ted Heath and other members of the current Shadow Cabinet, though probably not in the same jobs. Mrs Thatcher - a mother of twins married to Denis, an oil executive - put in a brief appearance at a party in Pimlico before having a working dinner with Conservative Chief Whip Humphrey Atkins in Westminster. Former Northern Ireland Minister Willie Whitelaw was her closest challenger, but still only gained 79 votes in comparison to the 146 she polled in the second ballot of the contest. The other candidates were Sir Geoffrey Howe, QC, and Mr Prior who each received 19 votes and John Peyton trailed in last with just 11 votes. |
Guadalupe Island, in the Pacific Ocean, belongs to which country? | Guadalupe Island - YouTube Guadalupe Island Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 19, 2010 Guadalupe Island, or Isla Guadalupe (29°02′20″N 118°16′41″W / 29.039°N 118.278°W / 29.039; -118.278Coordinates: 29°02′20″N 118°16′41″W / 29.039°N 118.278°W / 29.039; -118.278) is a volcanic island located 241 kilometers (150 statute miles) off the west coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and some 400 kilometers (250 statute miles) southwest of the city of Ensenada in Baja California state, in the Pacific Ocean. The two other Mexican island groups in the Pacific Ocean that are not on the continental shelf are Revillagigedo Islands and Rocas Alijos. ( source Wikipedia ) Category |
In humans, what is the medical condition hypermetropia (or hyperopia) more commonly known as? | Hyperopia | definition of hyperopia by Medical dictionary Hyperopia | definition of hyperopia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hyperopia Related to hyperopia: latent hyperopia Hyperopia Definition Hyperopia (farsightedness) is the condition of the eye where incoming rays of light reach the retina before they converge into a focused image. Description When light goes through transparent but dense material like the materials of the eye's lens system (the lens and cornea), its velocity decreases. If the surface of the dense material is not perpendicular to the incoming light, as is the case with the curved surfaces on lenses and corneas, the direction of the light changes. The greater the curvature of the lens system, the greater the change in the direction of the light. When parallel light rays from an object go through the lens system of the eye, they are bent so they converge at a point some distance behind the lens. With perfect vision this point of convergence, where the light rays are focused, is on the retina. This happens when the cumulative curvature of the lens plus cornea and the distance from the lens to the retina are just right for each other. The condition where the point of focus of parallel light rays from an object is behind the retina is called hyperopia. This condition exists when the combined curvature of the lens and cornea is insufficient (e.g., flatter than needed for the length of the eyeball). This condition can be equivalently described by saying hyperopia exists when the eyeball is too short for the curvature of its lens system. There is a connection between the focusing of the lens of the eye (accommodation) and convergence of the eyes (the two eyes turning in to point at a close object). The best example is during reading. The lens accommodates to make the close-up material clear and the eyes turn in to look at the print and keep it single. Because of this connection between accommodation and convergence, if the lens needs to accommodate to focus for distance (to bring the image back onto the retina) the eyes may appear to turn in even when looking at the distance. This can cause a condition known as accommodative esotropia in children. The eyes turn in and the cause is accommodation because of hyperopia. Causes and symptoms Babies are generally born slightly hyperopic. This tends to decrease with age. There is normal variation in eyeball length and curvature of the lens and cornea. Some combinations of these variables give rise to eyes where the cornea is too flat for the distance between the cornea and the retina. If the hyperopia is not too severe the lens may be able to accommodate and bring the image back onto the retina. This would result in clear distance vision, but the constant focusing might result in headaches or eyestrain. If the lens cannot accommodate for the full amount of the hyperopia the distance image would be blurry. If the eyes are focusing for distance and now the person is looking at a near object, the eyes need to accommodate further. This may result in blurry near objects or headaches during near work. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a condition of the eye where incoming rays of light impinge on the retina before converging into a focused image, resulting in difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) Depending upon the amount of hyperopia, symptoms can range from none to clear distance vision but blurry near vision, to blurry distance and near vision. Headaches and eyestrain may also occur, particularly when doing near tasks. An eye turned in (esotropia) may be a result of hyperopia, particularly in children. However, because a turned eye may be a result of more serious causes it is very important to have it checked out. Diagnosis Because it is possible to have good visual acuity with some degree of hyperopia it is important to relax accommodation before the eye exam. This is done with the use of eyedrops and is called a cycloplegic exam or cycloplegic refraction. The drops relax the |
Which English singer commissioned a painting of the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants for his house in 2008? | Liam's idol: SpongeBob | Metro News metrowebukmetro Friday 29 Aug 2008 9:40 am Liam Gallagher has apparently revealed he thinks he and SpongeBob SquarePants are soulmates. The Oasis singer believes he and the cartoon character live parallel lives and so has commissioned a portrait of SpongeBob to hang next to those of his other idols, Elvis and Jimi Hendrix, reports The Sun. Liam Gallagher loves SpongeBob SquarePants Liam apparently told Q magazine: “”SpongeBob is a f****** mental, full-of-beans, enthusiastic sponge that lives at the bottom of the sea in Bikini Bottom. He’s mad for it. “He’s got a mate called Squidward, who plays the clarinet and is grumpy like our kid Noel. I’m having a huge painting done at the minute, a proper Andy Warhol-style portrait of SpongeBob. “He’ll be facing Elvis and Hendrix in the living room.” The Manchunian revealed a further fishy connection, claiming he is known as the Salmon King at his local pub in the English boating town of Henley. He said: “I f****** love Henley. I go into my local and say, ‘I am The Salmon King, stand back’.” More |
The Bridalveil Waterfall is in which US national park? | Waterfalls - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Waterfalls Waterfalls Waterfalls Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Peak runoff typically occurs in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) often only a trickle or completely dry by August. Storms in late fall rejuvenate some of the waterfalls and all of them accumulate frost along their edges many nights during the winter. This is not a complete list of Yosemite's waterfalls. While all but the last two of the waterfalls listed below are in Yosemite Valley, both Yosemite Valley and many other areas of the park have waterfalls both big and small. Yosemite Falls (2,425 ft) Flows: approximately November through July, with peak flow in May. Look for the ice cone at the base of the upper fall during winter and for roaring runoff April through June. Yosemite Falls, one of the world's tallest, is actually made up of three separate falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet). You can see Yosemite Falls from numerous places around Yosemite Valley, especially around Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge (formerly Yosemite Lodge). A one-mile loop trail leads to the base of Lower Yosemite Fall (the eastern side of the loop, from the shuttle stop to the base of the waterfall, is wheelchair accessible). It's also possible to hike to the top of Yosemite Falls as a strenuous, all-day hike ( see a list of Valley day hikes ). Check out the Yosemite Falls webcam for a current view of the waterfall! Sentinel Falls (about 2,000 feet) Flows: approximately March through June, with peak flow in May. This waterfall is located on the south side of Yosemite Valley, just west of Sentinel Rock. It is comprised of multiple cascades, which range in height from 50 - 500 feet. You can see this waterfall from areas along Southside Drive near the Sentinel Beach Picnic Area, and near the Four Mile Trailhead. Alternatively, you can view it from across Yosemite Valley near Leidig Meadow, or while hiking the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail. Ribbon Fall (1,612 feet) Flows: approximately March through June, with peak flow in May. You can see Ribbon Fall from the road as you drive into Yosemite Valley, just beyond the turn for Bridalveil Fall (parking is available in turnouts). Horsetail Fall (1,000 feet) Flows: approximately December through April. Horsetail Fall is famous for appearing to be on fire when it reflects the orange glow of sunset in mid- to late-February. It falls off of the east side of El Capitan and is best seen from just east of El Capitan. To see Horsetail Fall, park at the El Capitan picnic area (on Northside Drive west of Yosemite Valley Lodge, formerly Yosemite Lodge) or in turnouts just east of the picnic area. You can see the waterfall from the road. Bridalveil Fall (620 feet) Flows: all year, with peak flow in May. This is often the first waterfall visitors see when entering Yosemite Valley. In spring, it thunders; during the rest of the year, look for its characteristic light, swaying flow. You can see Bridalveil Fall from near the tunnels on the Wawona Road (Highway 41) or Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) and from a signed parking lot on your way into Yosemite Valley. You can walk to the base via a short but steep (up to 24% slope) trail in just a few minutes. You can also hike beyond Vernal Fall to Nevada Fall on a steep trail ( see a list of Valley day hikes ). Vernal Fall (317 feet) Flows: all year, though by mid to late summer, it narrows and separates into one, two, or three falls as water flows decrease; peaks in late May. You can see Vernal Fall (from a distance) at Glacier Point. The road to Glacier Point is open approximately late May through sometime in November. A wheelchair-accessible trail is available to the viewpoint when the road is open. You can also hike to Vernal Fall on a steep trail ( see a list of Valley day hikes ). Illilouette Fall (370 feet) Flows: all year, with |
What is a three-dimensional shape with 12 plane faces called? | Three-Dimensional Shapes | SkillsYouNeed Three-Dimensional Shapes You'll get our 5 free 'One Minute Life Skills' We'll never share your email address and you can unsubscribe at any time. See also: Properties of Polygons This page examines the properties of three-dimensional or ‘solid’ shapes. A two-dimensional shape has length and width. A three-dimensional solid shape also has depth. Three-dimensional shapes, by their nature, have an inside and an outside, separated by a surface. All physical items, things you can touch, are three-dimensional. This page covers both straight-sided solids called polyhedrons, which are based on polygons, and solids with curves, such as globes, cylinders and cones. Polyhedrons Polyhedrons (or polyhedra) are straight-sided solid shapes. Polyhedrons are based on polygons, two dimensional plane shapes with straight lines. See our page Properties of Polygons for more about working with polygons. Polyhedrons are defined as having: Straight edges. Flat sides called faces. Corners, called vertices. Polyhedrons are also often defined by the number of edges, faces and vertices they have, as well as whether their faces are all the same shape and size. Like polygons, polyhedrons can be regular (based on regular polygons) or irregular (based on irregular polygons). Polyhedrons can also be concave or convex. One of the most basic and familiar polyhedrons is the cube. A cube is a regular polyhedron, having six square faces, 12 edges, and eight vertices. Regular Polyhedrons (Platonic Solids) The five regular solids are a special class of polyhedrons, all of whose faces are identical with each face being a regular polygon. The platonic solids are: Tetrahedron with four equilateral triangle faces. Cube with six square faces. Octahedron with eight equilateral triangle faces. Dodecahedron with twelve pentagon faces. Icosahedron with twenty equilateral triangle faces. See the diagram above for an illustration of each of these regular polyhedrons. What is a Prism? A prism is any polyhedron that has two matching ends and flat sides. If you cut a prism anywhere along its length, parallel to an end, its cross-section is the same - you would end up with two prisms. The sides of a prism are parallelograms - four-sided shapes with two pairs of sides with equal length. Antiprisms are similar to regular prisms, their ends match. However the sides of anti-prisms are made up of triangles and not parallelograms. Antiprisms can become very complex. What is a Pyramid? A pyramid is a polyhedron with a polygon base that connects to an apex (top point) with straight sides. Although we tend to think of pyramids with a square base, like the ones that the ancient Egyptians built, they can in fact have any polygon base, regular or irregular. Furthermore, a pyramid can have an apex in the direct centre of its base, a Right Pyramid, or can have the apex off centre when it's an Oblique Pyramid. More Complex Polyhedrons There are many more types of polyhedra: symmetrical and asymmetrical, concave and convex. Archimedean solids, for example, are made up of at least two different regular polygons. The truncated cube (as illustrated) is an Archimedean solid with 14 faces. 6 of the faces are regular octagons and the other 8 are regular (equilateral) triangles. The shape has 36 edges and 24 vertices (corners). Three-Dimensional Shapes with Curves Solid shapes which include a curved or round edge are not polyhedrons. Polyhedrons can only have straight sides. Many of the objects around you will include at least some curves. In geometry the most common curved solids are cylinders, cones, spheres and tori (the plural for torus). Common Three-Dimensional Shapes with Curves: Cylinder Cone A cylinder has the same cross-section from one end to the other. Cylinders have two identical ends of either a circle or an oval. Although similar, cylinders are not prisms as a prism has (by definition) parallelogram, flat sides. A cone has a circular or oval base and an apex (or vertex). The side of the cone tapers smoothly to the apex. A cone is simila |
Kitten, Spool, Wedge and Cone are all types of what? | The Complete Guide to Buying Heels | eBay The Complete Guide to Buying Heels Share March 3, 2016 High heels have been worn for centuries. They are popular for making a woman's legs look long and slender as well as creating a classy, formal look. These shoes are defined as having a heel that is notably thicker or taller than the sole on the rest of the shoe, or as a sole that is designed to add height to the wearer, such as a platform shoe. Heels have several different variations of types and designs that vary in comfort and style. This guide will go over the different types, styles, and comfort levels of each heel, therefore, making the buying process easier. History of High Heels High heels originated in Egypt around 3,500 B.C. Murals that were painted on walls depicted the higher-class citizens wearing heels during ceremonies and events. High heels were not just used for fashion or symbolic purposes, though. The Egyptian butchers also wore high heels so that they could walk through the slime and blood that spilled onto the floor. In Greece, citizens wore platform sandals called kothorni, which were later called buskins during the Renaissance period. In the ancient Greek plays, heels symbolized the different social statuses. The higher heels represented the upper-class and the lower heels or barefooted actors were representing the lower-class citizens. In Rome, heels had quite the opposite symbolism. Roman prostitutes were easily identified by their high heels. In the 15th century, platform shoes from seven to thirty inches tall became popular and this trend lasted until the mid-17th century. These extremely tall shoes were called chopines. The chopines were overshoes. They attached to regular shoes to keep the wearers out of the dirt and mud. The shoes were so tall that women had to walk with the assistance of a cane or a servant. Chopines were a symbol of status and wealth in Europe and were often ridiculed for their impractical height. Types of Heels Heels come in several shapes and sizes. A typical high heel is two to five inches tall and is a spike, platform, or wedge. Each one has different advantages and disadvantage which are listed in the chart below: Heel Cone Heels Cone heels come in all heights from short to tall. The heels are wider where they meet the sole and then narrow as they go down. They are slightly more comfortable than the stilettos because there is more support for the heels of the feet but they still offer no stabilization. Stiletto Heels Stilettos feature long, thin heels that are between two to ten inches high. They are generally not comfortable because the heels are so narrow that it provides no stabilization. The wearer is forced to place all of her weight onto her toes. Stilettos are popular for making legs look long and toned. Wedge Heels Wedge heels range from one and half to six inches tall. The heels are not separate from the rest of the sole as they are all one piece. They provide more support for feet and a little bit more stabilization than heels that are separated from the soul. Wedge, platform, kitten, and spool heals are the best options when standing or walking for longer periods of time. All of the heels can be on shoes that are formal or informal so they can all be worn for any occasion. Types of High Heeled Shoes There are many different types of shoes that have high heels. They range from formal to informal and some of the shoes have several different styles within themselves. Type of Shoe Slingbacks Slingbacks have thin straps over the toes and a single strap that goes behind the heels of the feet. Usually slingbacks have stiletto heels. Each type of high heeled shoe can be informal or formal by simply changing the materials and the embellishments. For example, a shoe with a flower on it may look more formal than the same shoe without the flower. Comfort High heels can be very uncomfortable, especially when walking long distances or standing for a long time. Before and after shopping for high heels there are a few things that will help ensure that the footwear is as comforta |
What is the name of Alan Alda’s character in the US tv series M*A*S*H? | Alan Alda - Biography - IMDb Alan Alda Biography Showing all 87 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (63) | Personal Quotes (13) | Salary (1) Overview (3) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA as Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo. He is known for his work on M*A*S*H (1972), The Aviator (2004) and What Women Want (2000). He has been married to Arlene Alda since March 15, 1957. They have three children. Spouse (1) ( 15 March 1957 - present) (3 children) Trade Mark (5) Often plays ambitious authority figures that are corrupt and unethical New York Accent His films often reflect his liberal political views The role of Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce on M*A*S*H (1972). Thick, nasally voice. Trivia (63) He did not sign on to play Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H (1972) until 6 hours before filming began on the pilot episode. He commuted from his home in New Jersey to LA every weekend for 11 years while starring in M*A*S*H (1972). His wife and daughters lived in NJ, and he did not want to uproot the family to LA, especially because he did not know how long the show would last. Son of Robert Alda and Joan Brown, a former Miss New York pageant winner. He, father Robert Alda and half-brother Antony Alda appeared together in an episode of M*A*S*H (1972), "Lend a Hand", during Season 8. Robert had previously appeared in "The Consultant" in Season 3. Alda almost turned down the role of Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H (1972) because he did not want war to be a "backdrop for lighthearted hijinks... "I wanted to show that the war was a bad place to be.". Suffered from a severe case of polio as a young child. At its worst point he was only able to move his left arm. He received treatment originally developed by Australian polio expert, nurse Sister Kenny , subject of the movie Sister Kenny (1946). Alan and his wife Arlene Alda have three daughters: Eve (born on December 12, 1958), Elizabeth Alda (born on August 20, 1960) and Beatrice Alda (born on August 10, 1961). 1975 People's Choice Award: Favourite Male TV-Performer Studied at Fordham University in New York Earned a reported $200,000 a week for M*A*S*H (1972) in 1980. "If you work very, very hard, this is the kind of actor, writer, and director you may turn out to be. And if you work extra hard, this is the kind of person you may turn out to be." - James Lipton , to students at New School University, where Alda gave an interview. To show the horrors of war in a television sit-com, Alda had it written into his contract that one scene of every episode must take place in the operating room while surgery occured. Is the first person ever to win Emmys for acting, writing, and directing. (He accomplished wins in all three categories for his work on M*A*S*H (1972) before the ending of the series). Studied at the Sorbonne during his junior year of college. Served in the U. S. Army, and he went AWOL every weekend because he was dating the woman that he ultimately married, Arlene Alda . He was once selected as the most believable actor in the U. S. Once did a cartwheel down the aisle while on his way to accept an award that he had just won. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University (New York City, USA) in 1956. Attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY. Was one of the actors considered to play President Bartlett on The West Wing (1999). Alda later landed the role of Sen. Arnold Vinick in 2004 on that series. On October 19, 2003 he underwent emergency surgery while in La Serena, Chile to clear an intestinal obstruction. Has succeeded Donald Sutherland in two roles: Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H (1972), and Flan in Six Degrees of Separation (1993). He played the latter part in an Audio Books recording. During an appearance both made at a ceremony/dinner for Queen Elizabeth II , the two happened to be standing in the reception line next to each other. As they waited for the Queen to make her way down the line, Alda whispered to Sutherland, |
Irish actress Mrs Dorothea Jordan was the mistress of which British monarch? | Top 10 Philandering English Monarchs - Listverse Top 10 Philandering English Monarchs Kiri Derrick April 21, 2011 In celebration of the upcoming royal wedding I have prepared a list to celebrate another British royal tradition – the mistress. Mistresses have been recognized since written history began. Traditionally a mistress was a woman who was kept, as a lover, by a man who could afford to maintain her lifestyle, the better the mistress the more costly the upkeep. Young women, and often their families, would work to attract the richest and most powerful lovers for the money and status that came with him. Usually this was outside of the mans marriage, but often the wife was aware of the mistress and accepted her presence as the social norm. This does not include women who may have spent a night with a king, but any woman who was kept as a mistress for any length of time. This list will look at 10 of the most prolific philandering English Monarchs and the women they kept. 10 William IV 1 Mistress William IV was king of the United Kingdom for 20 years, but while he was Duke of Clarence he lived with his mistress, an Irish actress named Dorothea Jordan . They never married as they needed permission from the king in order to have a legitimate wedding. They were said to be very much in love and together they had 10 children George FitzClarence 1st Earl of Munster (1794), Henry Edward (1795), Sophia Sidney Baroness De L’Isle and Dudley (1796), Lady Mary Fox (1798), Lieutenant General Lord Frederick FitzClarence (1799), Elizabeth Hay Countess of Erroll (1801), Rear-Admiral Lord Adolphus FitzClarence (1802), Lady Augusta Hallyburton (1803), Lord Augustus FitzClarence (1805) and Amelia Cary Viscountess Falkland (1807). The relationship ended badly in 1811, Dorothea claimed that the split was due to money problems. The surname FitzClarence come from FitzRoy, an Anglo-Norman name meaning “son of the king”. Different versions of this name were used by many royals as a surname for their illegitimate children. 9 George I 2 Mistresses George I came to Britain from Hanover in 1714, after he inherited the throne, and with him he brought his two long-established mistresses. He had divorced his wife Sophia Dorothea of Celle in 1694, and had her imprisoned in the Castle of Ahlden for the rest of her life, after a scandalous affair. Her lover, Philip Christoph von Königsmarck, disappeared one morning never to be seen again, and years later two men confessed that George had paid them to kill him and dump his body in a river. His first mistress was Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, nicknamed “The Maypole” because she was so thin. Together they had three Illegitimate children: Anna Luise Sophie von der Schulenburg Countess of Dölitz (1692), Melusina von der Schulenburg Countess of Walsingham (1693) and Margaret Gertrude von der Schulenburg, Countess of Oeynhausen (1701). After Georges death she kept a pet raven which she believed was George’s re-incarnated soul. George’s second mistress, Sophia von Kielmansegg, was nicknamed “The Elephant” due to her portly size. In European royalty inbreeding was prolific as families struggled to keep their wealth and power, however this was usually a match between cousins. Sophia was actually George’s illegitimate half-sister as they were both children of Ernest Augustus Elector of Hanover. Sophia’s family have denied she slept with George, but it was common knowledge at British court she was his mistress. Both women were George’s mistresses until his death, in 1727. 8 Edward VIII 3 Mistresses Edward VIII is said to have been quite promiscuous during his youth, and had many affairs with married women, but most of the reports of this are hearsay and very difficult to verify. He had 3 official mistresses, which puts him quite low on this list. Edward met Winifred Dudley Ward, a wealthy socialite, in 1918 at a dinner party, and for the next sixteen years Freda was Edward’s mistress. There is speculation that her son Timothy Ward Seely is actually Edwards illegitimate son, although this remains unproven. |
Which female singer starred as Astrid Peth in the 2007 ‘Dr Who’ Christmas special? | " Partners in Crime " "Voyage of the Damned" is an episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who . First broadcast on 25 December 2007, it is 72 minutes long and the third Christmas special since the show's revival in 2005. The narrative continues from the final scenes of both " Last of the Time Lords " and the mini-episode " Time Crash ", when a luxury space liner called the Titanic, a pastiche of the historical ocean liner , breached the walls of the TARDIS . The ship's captain, Hardaker ( Geoffrey Palmer ), sabotages the ship shortly after the Titanic's collision with the TARDIS. The Doctor ( David Tennant ) works with a waitress named Astrid Peth ( Kylie Minogue ) to prevent an imminent collision with Earth. The episode features the only performance in Doctor Who by the Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue . Executive producer and writer Russell T Davies described her casting as a "very exceptional case", having written the part of Astrid specifically for Minogue. On its original airdate, "Voyage of the Damned" was watched by 13.31 million viewers, the highest viewing figure for Doctor Who since the 1979 serial City of Death and as of December 2015 it still has the highest viewership of any episode since the show's revival. It was the second most-watched programme of 2007, beaten only by the episode of EastEnders which aired immediately after it. Critical opinion about the episode was divided; the writing and Minogue's performance were both praised and criticised. Plot The episode opens immediately following the events of " Time Crash ", with the bow of the Titanic crashing into the TARDIS . The Doctor repairs the damage before landing the TARDIS on the ship. He discovers it's not the famed RMS Titanic , but instead is a starliner hailing from the planet Sto . The Titanic is orbiting present day Earth to observe the traditions of primitive cultures, specifically Christmas. The Doctor dons a tuxedo and joins the reception on board, meeting waitress Astrid Peth. The Doctor convinces Astrid to join him on a brief excursion to the surface of Earth. They are accompanied by married couple Morvin and Foon Van Hoff, a Zocci named Bannakaffalatta, and historian and guide Mr. Copper. While on Earth, specifically a commercial district of London, the Doctor notes that London seems abandoned, and questions a man in a newspaper stand about it. The man, Wilfred Mott , tells the Doctor that most people have left London because of the previous two years of alien activity in London on Christmas (" The Christmas Invasion " and " The Runaway Bride "). Back on the Titanic, Captain Hardaker dismisses the ship's officers from the bridge. Citing regulations, that require at least two officers remain on the bridge at all times, Midshipman Alonso Frame stays. After the group returns from their excursion, Hardaker drops the vessel's protective shielding and magnetises the hull. This causes nearby meteors to be pulled toward the ship on a collision course. Midshipman Frame attempts to reactivate the shields but is shot by Hardaker as the meteors collide with the ship. The collision causes hull breaches, most of the 2,000 passengers and staff are killed, and the vessel begins plunging toward the Earth. The Doctor makes contact with the wounded Midshipman Frame, who stabilises and maintains the power from the damaged engines. The Doctor and the rest of the excursion party attempt to reach the bridge but are repeatedly attacked by the ship's Angel Hosts, androids resembling angels who were programmed to supply information but are now eliminating all passengers and crew. Morvin falls off of a ledge into the ship's engine, and the rest of the group are surrounded by Angel Hosts. Bannakaffalatta reveals that he is a cyborg, and uses his internal EMP device to disable the Hosts. The EMP burst drains the Zocci's power cells and he dies. Mr. Copper takes the EMP device, saying that if they can manage to recharge it, they can use it against the Hosts again. A lone Angel Host attacks them again, and Foon ties herself to it |
During which year was Mary, Queen of Scots, executed? | The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1587 The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1587 Printer Friendly Version >>> Mary's troubles began six days after her birth in 1542. It was on that day that her father, King James V of Scotland, died and the infant was declared Queen of the Scots. She was immediately thrust into a caldron of political turmoil containing a broiling mix of the long-standing enmity between Scotland and England, the fragility of the Tudor succession to the English throne, England's rivalry with France, and the religious violence between Catholics and Protestants. Young Mary As the great-granddaughter of England's Henry VII, Mary was next in line to the crown of England after Henry VIII's children - Edward, Mary and Elizabeth. The Scots attempted to remove the threat posed to Henry's succession by pledging the new-born Mary to marriage with his son Edward. This plan soon self-destructed, however, and the Scots turned to their old ally (and England's old enemy) France. Mary was sent there at age six for her upbringing and education. The 18-year-old Mary (now a confirmed Catholic) returned to Scotland in 1561 to reign as Queen of her subjects (now confirmed Protestants). Contrary to all expectations, Queen and subjects initially achieved an accommodation. However, this situation quickly deteriorated. In 1565 Mary married her first cousin Henry, Lord Darnley and gave birth to a son - James - the following year. In 1567, her husband was murdered and Mary quickly married the Scottish Earl of Bothwell an action that outraged the Scottish nobility who promptly imprisoned Mary and forced her to abdicate her throne to her one-year-old son, James. The following year Mary escaped from her prison but was forced to flee across the border with England after the defeat of her supporters at the Battle of Langside, near Glasgow, on May 13. Instead of the refuge she anticipated, Mary was immediately imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth and spent the next 19 years shuffling from castle to castle while her cousin deliberated what to do with her. Mary became a lighting rod for plots and rumored plots against Elizabeth. Finally, in 1587, Elizabeth was persuaded to end the threat to her throne once and for all and ordered Mary's execution. "No, no, Madam you must die, you must die!" Mary's execution took place at Fotheringhay Castle. Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantome was a member of the French nobility who accompanied Mary during her internment. He provides us with a sympathetic account of Mary's execution that begins with the arrival of a delegation from Queen Elizabeth announcing that the former Queen of the Scots is to be executed the next day: ADVERTISMENT "On February 7, 1587, the representatives of the English Queen, reached the Castle of Fotheringay, where the Queen of Scotland was confined at that time, between two and three o'clock in the afternoon. In the presence of her jailer, Paulet, they read their commission regarding the execution of the prisoner, and said that they would proceed with their task the next morning between seven and eight o'clock. The jailer was then ordered to have everything in readiness. Without betraying any astonishment, the Queen thanked them for their good news, saying that nothing could be more welcome to her, since she longed for an end to her miseries, and had been prepared for death ever since she had been sent as a prisoner to England. However, she begged the envoys to give her a little time in which to make herself ready, make her will, and place her affairs in order. It was within their power and discretion to grant these requests. The Count of Shrewsbury replied rudely: 'No, no, Madam you must die, you must die! Be ready between seven and eight in the morning. It cannot be delayed a moment beyond that time.' " "Please help me mount this. This is the last request I shall make of you." Mary spent the rest of the day and the early hours of the next morning writing farewell letters to friends and relatives, saying goodbye to her ladies-in-waiting, and praying. We rej |
What was the basic currency of Greece before the Euro? | What was the currency in Greece before the euro? | Reference.com What was the currency in Greece before the euro? A: Quick Answer According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, the currency of modern Greece was the drachma before the euro replaced it in 2002. The drachma was introduced in 1832, replacing the short-lived currency called the phoenix, which was introduced after the 1828 independence of Greece from the Ottoman Empire. Full Answer Drachma also refers to the silver coin used in ancient Greece. The drachma was one of the earliest coins. The Encyclopædia Britannica states that it was used as early as the mid-6th century B.C. The Athenian drachma became the Hellenistic world's chief currency after the conquests of Alexander the Great. The ancient drachma was the prototype for the Islamic dirham. |
Which writer invented the fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin? | Detective Fiction Chapter 1: C Auguste Dupin, a death note fanfic | FanFiction "People… well, detectives…" Light folded his arms, growing irritated. "Nobody dresses like that anymore!" "I do." Light snorted. "I can see that." He paused for a moment. "And you said your name was 'L'?" "I said you could call me 'L', Yagami-kun." "What's that, a codename?" "Something like that, I guess." "Hn." Light regarded him warily. "Well… you don't have to stand there." He gestured to the seat opposite his own. "You can sit down, if you want." "That's very kind." L shot him a lazy little smile and sat down; Light had been expecting him to sit… oddly, somehow, but he didn't. He sat normally, took off his hat, put it next to him and gazed very pointedly at Light. He said nothing. "So why are you here?" Light bit out at length, starting to feel quite unsettled. "I haven't done anything." L tilted his head. "And how certainly can you say that, Yagami-kun?" he asked quietly. "From what I've heard, there's rather a large chunk of your memory missing – or being repressed, at least." Light blinked. "If you've only come here," he said coldly, "to accuse me of… I don't know, being a thief or a murderer or something, with the theory that I've lost my memory of it—" "Oh, no, Yagami-kun," L interrupted swiftly. "Don't misunderstand my intention. I don't think that you personally have done anything arrest-worthy." "Then why are you here?" Light pressed. L gave a little sigh and averted his gaze to the ceiling for a moment. "The truth is, Yagami-kun," he said quietly after a moment's consideration, "…I need your help." Light stiffened imperceptively, taken aback by this statement. "So, wait…" He kneaded his forehead briefly as he tried to make sense of what L was saying. "First of all you say that, technically, I can't be sure of anything that I have or haven't done because I'm suffering from memory loss, and then you say that despite that, you want my help with something?" "More or less." Light gave another snort. "If my memory loss is such a big deal, to the extent that you think I can't rightfully say that I haven't murdered someone, then how would I be of any help to you?" he snapped. "That's a good point – in fact, it's only fair to tell you now that you may in fact turn out to be completely useless," L replied pleasantly. "But this is actually a last resort. There's no-one else who can help me, Light Yagami – no-one but you." "Help you do what?" "Solve a case, of course. I am a "real detective", after all." Light couldn't help arching an eyebrow. "And why am I so special?" he asked coolly. "Why is someone who lost a portion of his memory after face-planting the dashboard the key to cracking this seemingly-impossible case of yours?" "Because," L responded carefully, "it's the portion of your memory that you lost after you "face-planted the dashboard" that's what I need to unravel the mystery." Light rolled his eyes. "Well, good luck with that," he said nonchalantly. "Whatever it is you need… it's the one thing I don't remember." "That's why I agreed that you may turn out to be completely useless." L smiled at him. "But for now, I'm optimistic." "Well, that's a start," Light muttered sardonically. L gave a little nod, either oblivious of or ignoring his sarcasm. "Yes," he agreed absently. "It's good to have somewhere to start." "And do you?" L tilted his head at Light curiously. "Of course," he replied. "I wouldn't be here otherwise, Yagami-kun. You ought to know that." Light's expression became more sour. "And why is that?" he asked coldly. "Why should I know why I'm your first port of call? You already said that I haven't done anything, but even if I had, I wouldn't remember it." "That's an entirely fair defence on your part, but I…" L trailed off, apparently sinking deep into thought again. "Alright, well, there are two ways of going about this. Both come to the same conclusion in the end, so…" "I don't follow." "Don't worry – I'm confident that you'll be able to keep up. But first I need to decide…" L paused again; then leaned closer to Light |
What is the name of the short-sleeved midriff-baring bodice worn under a sari? | How to wear a saree Search How to wear a saree If you ever wondered what the women of India wear, then the answer is the traditional sari (saree). Majority of the Indian women wear it. Sari or Saree is worn in many different styles in India. The styles are either culture specific or region specific. A few styles are – • Nivi style and Kaccha nivi style– It is commonly worn in Andrapradesh where the pallu hangs on the left shoulder. There is slightly different form of Nivi called Kaccha Nivi where the pleats are passed through the legs and tucked back in the waist. Types of Saree • Dravidian style– This style is worn by Brahmin ladies in Tamil Nadu. • Coorgi style- The pleats are formed in the rear rather than in front and the pallu is worn from back to front on the right shoulder and pined. • Gujarati style– The pallu is brought in front from back on the right shoulder. • Maharastra style– The lower part is worn in the form of dothi and the upper part is worn on left shoulder. • Bengali style– The pallu is draped twice over the torso and there are no pleats in this style. • Gond style– The pleats are first drapped over the left shoulder and then the body is covered. • Mumtaz style– After the pleats are tucked in waist the remaining fabric is wrapped twice before pulling the pallu over the left shoulder. • Mundum Neriyathum style– This style is common in Kerala. It is essentially two piece sari. One the lower garment and the other is the upper garment. The upper garment can either be wrapped around the chest and tucked inside the blouse or can be worn over the left shoulder. • Tribal style– The sari is tied and secured across the chest. What is a sari Saree (Sari) is the India’s national dress for females. The word sari is derived from a Sanskrit word ‘sati’ which means ‘strip of cloth’. The literal meaning of sati holds good for sari as it nothing but a piece of unstitched cloth which ranges from 4 yards to 9 yards. The size of the sari varies because of the different styles that a sari is worn in India. Depending on the style the length of sari required differs. A sari has to be worn with two more essential garments which acts as lining to the main garment i.e. sari. 1) Legenga or the petticoat is the garment worn to cover the body from waist to toes. It has no bodice and it is tightly tied around the waist with the help of a draw string. To this under skirt/petticoat the sari will be tucked. It serves the purpose of holding the sari onto the waist and also acts as opaque underneath garment. It should be chosen to complement the sari that will be draped and should match the colour of the sari. 2) Choli or blouse is the garment worn to cover the upper body which has no midriff and ends just below the bust. The choli needs to be tight fitting and should complement the sari. The blouse is not an undergarment and is seen outside. It can be short sleeved or sleeveless with a range of neck lines. How to wear saree – Step by step guide to wearing a sari Here I will show you how to wear a sari in a casual fashion. There are different ways of draping the sari which I will mention later. Step 1) Unfold the sari; tuck the least patterned/plain side of the sari inside the petticoat a little right after your naval. See to it that the whole length of the sari lies towards your left. The lower end of the sari should touch the floor after you tuck it. Step 2) Now take the sari that is towards your left and bring it towards your right such that you are wrapped in the sari once. Maintain the height of the sari at the back evenly as in front. Step 3) Hold the sari towards your right and make 5 to 7 pleats of about 5 inch each. Gather together all the plates neatly so that the bottom edge of the sari forms even plates and pin them firmly using a safety pin. Step 4) Tuck the plates inside your petticoat at the center such that they open up towards your left. Steps 5) Now drape the remaining fabric around yourself bringing it from your left to your right. Slightly raise the sari to drape it around your hips. Step 6) Take the rest of the sar |
What is the name of Earl’s band in the US tv series ‘My Name Is Earl’? | "My Name Is Earl" Van Hickey (TV Episode 2006) - 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 Earl has to get his old band back together to take care of an elderly man on his list. But it only brings out a nasty secret which ultimately forces Earl to marry Ralph's mom. Director: From $1.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 9725 titles created 08 Jan 2012 a list of 145 titles created 17 Nov 2012 a list of 2704 titles created 26 Nov 2014 a list of 91 titles created 31 Jan 2015 a list of 2027 titles created 10 Jan 2016 Search for " Van Hickey " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Van Hickey (19 Oct 2006) 7.9/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline Earl wants to make up for number 50 on his list, "kicked the lead singer out of my band", by getting his old band back together and play one more gig. Everything goes quite well until the former lead singer of the band finds Earl's list and reads aloud that Earl once had sex with Ralph's mother. Ralph is so mad at Earl he wants to kill him and the only way for Earl not to get killed is to marry Ralph's mother. Written by Marco van Hoof <[email protected]> |
Which actress married Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 1956? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly Prince Rainier III of Monaco has married the American film actress Grace Kelly. The religious ceremony follows yesterday's civil ceremony held in the throne room in the Palace of Monaco. The celebration of the Nuptial Mass was held in the Cathedral of Monaco. Miss Kelly looked every bit the film star in her ivory gown made of silk taffeta and lace. The couple did not look at each other during the ceremony, but sat, stood and knelt facing the high altar as instructed by Monsignor Marella, the Papal Legate from Paris. They spoke their vows so quietly that it was hard to tell whether they made them in English or French, the national language of Monaco. At the end of the ceremony, a message was read out from the Pope. Then the couple drove through the streets of Monte Carlo in an open-top car, waving to thousands of well-wishers. The couple, who announced their engagement in January, are spending their honeymoon cruising around the Mediterranean aboard Prince Rainier's yacht, Deo Juvante II - out of the public eye for the first time in months. Nervous bride Yesterday's civil ceremony, conducted by the president of the Monaco Supreme Court, was attended by the couple's close family and friends. In Monaco, as in France, a civil marriage must take place before a religious ceremony. Miss Kelly, wearing a beige, lace dress with a close-fitting hat, was noticeably nervous throughout the proceedings. Following the legal formalities the couple made a short appearance on the balcony of the palace where approximately 500 members of the public waited below. The newly-married couple, surrounded by an abundance of red and white flowers, waved to the crowds for a few minutes before going back inside. |
What is the emblem of Canada? | Emblems of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia History Emblems of Canada Emblems of Canada include the national coat of arms and flag. When John Cabot arrived on the shores of North America in 1497, he raised a cross and the royal banner of England. Since then, Canada’s emblems have evolved out of those traditionally used by France and Britain. Emblems of Canada include the national coat of arms and flag. When John Cabot arrived on the shores of North America in 1497, he raised a cross and the royal banner of England. Since then, Canada’s emblems have evolved out of those traditionally used by France and Britain. Today they include such national symbols as the beaver and the maple leaf . Arms When John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) landed on the coast of North America on St John the Baptist Day, 24 June 1497, he formally took possession of the surrounding territory in the name of King Henry VII of England by raising a large cross and the royal banner, which then contained the three gold fleurs-de-lis of France on a blue field and the three gold lions of England on red, both repeated twice. Beginning in 1340, the fleurs-de-lis occupied the most important quarters of both the royal banner and arms (i.e., coat of arms) to express England’s claim to the throne of France. The British continued to display the royal arms at land claims, such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert ’s ceremony claiming Newfoundland in 1583. They adorned the seals used in the Canadian colonies and the medals awarded to Aboriginal chiefs by British sovereigns. Some examples of the royal arms have survived in courthouses, post offices and Anglican churches. Like the British use of their arms, the royal arms of France (three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue) were consistently displayed at land claiming ceremonies beginning with Jacques Cartier in 1534. In New France, they were exhibited on city gates, forts and important buildings, including churches and public places. They also appeared on government seals and coins. At Confederation in 1867 no arms were assigned to the new Dominion of Canada . In 1868 the original provinces — Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , Québec and Ontario — received arms by a royal warrant that also provided for a great seal of Canada, a shield bearing the arms of the four provinces. On the great seal assigned to Canada in 1869, the arms of each province appeared separately, two on each side of the figure of Queen Victoria . The four province shield survived and came to be considered the arms of the Dominion. As additional provinces entered Confederation, armorial bearings assigned to them were added to the federal shield, creating an unsatisfactory aggregation. A Canadian committee appointed in 1919 decided within a year on the basic elements of a new design, which was forwarded to the College of Arms in London, England, for its consideration. In 1921 King George V, by royal proclamation, assigned armorial bearings for Canada. The design is traditional, with the shield displaying the arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and France to symbolize the nation's founders. Underneath the four quarters, on a white field, is a sprig of three maple leaves to indicate the new nation of many peoples. Originally green, in 1957 the leaves officially became red, a common autumnal colour, and thus in accord with Canada's national colours, red and white. The crest and the shield's supporters are strikingly similar to the royal arms of Great Britain. The motto A Mari Usque ad Mare ("From sea to sea") is from the Bible's Psalm 72:8: "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth" (King James Version). In 1994 a ribbon with the motto of the Order of Canada, Desiderantes meliorem patriam ("They desire a better country"), was added to the arms of Canada. Flags The red and white flag featuring a stylized maple leaf was proclaimed Canada's national flag by Queen Elizabeth II in 1965. Its adoption was the culmination of many years of discussion, hundreds of designs and the heated flag debate in Parliament. The proportions of the flag are |
Which professional golfer is known as ‘The Big Easy’? | Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy - YouTube Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 7, 2015 Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy Theodore Ernest "Ernie" Els (born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is known as "The Big Easy" due to his imposing physical stature (he stands 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)) along with his fluid golf swing. Among his 67 career victories are four major championships: the U.S. Open in 1994 at Oakmont and in 1997 at Congressional, and The Open Championship in 2002 at Muirfield and in 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. He is one of six golfers to twice win both the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Other highlights in Els' career include topping the 2003 and 2004 European Tour Order of Merit (money list), and winning the World Match Play Championship a record seven times. He was the leading career money winner on the European Tour until overtaken by Lee Westwood in 2011, and was the first member of the tour to earn over 25 million Euros from European Tour events. He has held the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking and until 2013 held the record for weeks ranked in the top ten with 788. Els rose to 15th in the world rankings after winning the 2012 Open Championship. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2010, on his first time on the ballot, and was inducted in May 2011. When not playing, Els has a golf course design business, a charitable foundation which supports golf among underprivileged youngsters in South Africa, and a highly regarded wine-making business. He has written a popular golf instructional column in Golf Digest magazine for several years. Category |
In which two US states does Monument Valley lie? | Four Corners travel guide - Wikitravel 14 Stay safe For other places with the same name, see Four Corners (disambiguation) . Four Corners Monument and Tribal Park [1] is where Arizona , Colorado , New Mexico , and Utah meet. The site is managed by the Navajo Nation and is a stopping point along the Trails of the Ancients National Scenic Byway [2] . Understand[ edit ] State line survey marker near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona First erected in 1899 to honor the only geographic location in the U.S. where the boundaries of four states touch, Four Corners Monument is a cartographic curiosity with limited infrastructure and essentially one thing to do: to stand in a number of places simultaneously. Come prepared. There are waterless self-contained toilets, but the site has no running water, no electricity, no telephones or cell phone coverage. The Monument is something of a paradox. It is a small and limited attraction, surrounded by low lying, nondescript bluffs that aren't particularly photogenic. And yet "Four Corners" is a widely-applied label for all there are to do within a 200 to 500 mi (322 to 805 km) radius of where these four states intersect. When travelers speak of their "Four Corners" vacation, they may be headed for Mesa Verde National Park , Monument Valley , the Grand Canyon and to other points further afield. But they may never set foot inside the Monument itself. The Monument seems to evoke strong emotions in people, as well. Visitors are either vastly underwhelmed by this attraction, even angry they drove so far out of their way to see so little, or they are inordinately pleased with running from state to state and having their picture taken. The novelty of these intersecting boundaries makes Four Corners a popular destination, with long lines in the summer months at both the food stalls and the bright red viewing platform for the photo-op. The Monument offers travelers a chance to learn more about Native Americans, their cultures and ways of life. There is a small visitor center, which is open year round (the park only closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). It features a Demonstration Center with Native American artisans. But the best way to learn about modern day Native Americans is to strike up a friendly and respectful conversation with the various Navajo vendors. Generally, the Navajo vendors are cheerful and open to questioning. (For more information on how to properly handle this, see the Respect section in this article). The average visit to the Monument lasts between 10 minutes and 2 hours, depending on whether or not people eat and thoroughly explore the Navajo stalls and visitor center. Summer temperatures in the Monument can reach 110 ºF (43 ºC) and visitors should take extra precautions while visiting. To visit the park, you'll need to bring sunscreen, some kind of hand sanitizer, as well as something to drink. In the summer, blowing dust, flies and bugs are sometimes a problem. A word of caution: metal in the park during summer (including the aluminum bronze surveyor's mark) can be too hot to touch. Don't inadvertently burn yourself in your enthusiasm. The Navajo Nation is not responsible for any bodily injuries, accidents, thefts or losses that occur while on Navajo land. History[ edit ] The Four Corners site The genesis of Four Corners as a novelty on a map dates back to 1846, when the U.S. Army invaded and defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War. With the Treaty of Guadalupe y Hidalgo, the U.S. gained control of California , Nevada , Utah, as well as portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming . Twenty-two years later, as Colorado prepared for statehood and admission into the Union, Four Corners was first surveyed by the U.S. Government Surveyors and Astronomers. This initial 1868 survey demarcated Colorado's southern boundary line. In 1878, New Mexico's west boundary and Utah's east boundary were surveyed and added. With the inclusion of the Arizona Territory boundary, the site became known as Four Corners. The original survey monument, a sandstone marker, was erected |
Who directed the 2002 film ‘Minority Report’, which is set primarily in the year 2054? | Minority Report (film) | Philip K. Dickipedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia IMDb Entry Minority Report, a 2002 American science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg is loosely based on the short story " The Minority Report " by Philip K. Dick . Primarily set in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia in the year 2054, it centers on a revolutionary division of law enforcement known as "PreCrime." This specialized police department, apprehends criminals before they ever commit their alleged crime based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics referred to as "precogs." Plot Edit Based on a short story by the late Philip K. Dick, this science fiction-thriller reflects the writer's familiar preoccupation with themes of concealed identity and mind control. Tom Cruise stars as John Anderton, a Washington, D.C. detective in the year 2054. Anderton works for "Precrime," a special unit of the police department that arrests murderers before they have committed the actual crime. Precrime bases its work on the visions of three psychics or "precogs" whose prophecies of future events are never in error. When Anderton discovers that he has been identified as the future killer of a man he's never met, he is forced to become a fugitive from his own colleagues as he tries to uncover the mystery of the victim-to-be's identity. When he kidnaps Agatha (Samantha Morton), one of the precogs, he begins to formulate a theory about a possible frame-up from within his own department. Directed by Steven Spielberg, who hired a team of futurists to devise the film's numerous technologically advanced gadgets, Minority Report co-stars Colin Farrell, Max von Sydow, and Neal McDonough. [1] Tom Cruise -as- Chief John Anderton Max von Sydow -as- Director Lamar Burgess Steve Harris -as- Jad Anna Maria Horsford -as- Casey Colin Farrell -as- Danny Witwer Samantha Morton -as- Agatha |
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