query
stringlengths 18
1.2k
| answer
stringlengths 41
4.1k
|
|---|---|
Which cricket team will play 5 test matches against England in July and August this year? | Mohammad Amir picked for England tour | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo Pakistan in England 2016 June 5, 2016 Mohammad Amir picked for England tour ESPNcricinfo staff Play 01:02 Quick Facts - Amir set to play a Test after over five years Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been picked for the Test series in England, his first appearance in a Test squad since his return to international cricket after a five-year suspension for spot-fixing in September last year. He had made a comeback to Pakistan's limited-overs' squads earlier this year. Changes in the squad In: Sami Aslam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Amir Out: Ahmed Shehzad, Bilal Asif, Fawad Alam, Junaid Khan, Shoaib Malik With the team set to depart on June 18, the PCB is hopeful that Amir will be granted a visa by next week. His application was also supported by the ECB. There were concerns over Amir being granted a UK visa, after the bowler - along with Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt - was sentenced in a London court for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal in the controversial Lord's Test against England, and was given a six-month jail sentence, half of which he served at the Portland Young Offenders Institution in Dorset. Legspinner Yasir Shah was picked for his first international series after the end of his doping ban in March. The bowler had missed Pakistan's tour to New Zealand, the Asia Cup T20 and the World T20 after he was given a three-month suspension by the ICC. Yasir was provisionally suspended under the ICC's Anti-Doping Code in December after he tested positive for a banned substance, chlortalidone, and a three-month suspension was given after he pleaded guilty to breaching the code. The penalty, which was backdated to December, ended on March 27. The legspinner, however, did suffer an injury scare last month, when he missed the fitness camp in Abbottabad after aggravating an old knee injury. Zulfiqar Babar was the other spinner named in the squad. Mohammad Hafeez was picked despite suffering a knee injury which had ruled him out of the conditioning camp in Abbottabad. Hafeez, too, had aggravated an old injury, which he suffered during the World T20 in March. With more than a month to go for the first Test, the selectors were hopeful Hafeez would be fit for the series. After a long time, the PCB named a back-up wicketkeeper - Mohammad Rizwan - who is yet to make his Test debut. He has played 15 ODIs and nine T20Is since his international debut against Bangladesh last year. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq said Rizwan was picked to take some workload off Sarfraz Ahmed since it was a long tour. "Rizwan has been playing in T20s and he has been doing well in ODIs," Inzamam said. "We are sending two keepers because there are four Tests and it will be a good opportunity for Rizwan too." Inzamam named a back-up opening batsman in 20-year-old Sami Aslam , who made his Test debut against Bangladesh in April last year. Aslam, a former Pakistan Under-19 captain, played both Tests of the series, scoring 47 runs. Ahmed Shehzad, who was left out of the probables list for the England tour on disciplinary grounds, was not picked. Four other fast bowlers, apart from Amir, were named in the squad of 17 - Wahab Riaz, Rahat Ali, Sohail Khan and Imran Khan. Sohail, who last played a Test in September 2011, was part of Pakistan's squad for the 2015 World Cup, where he played seven matches and was the second-highest wicket-taker for the side with 12 wickets. His tally included a five-for in his comeback ODI, against India at the Adelaide Oval. Inzamam said the selectors were keeping an eye on Junaid Khan's progress too, but he needed more time to recover before being picked for an international tour. "Junaid had a knee injury and struggled a bit after that," Inzamam said. "It will take him some time now to get back into rhythm and then we will consider him again. We have picked Sohail instead because his performance has been very good. I saw him bowl during the camp and he is in really good rhythm. Inshallah he will do well on the England tour." The |
At which race course is the King Richard III Stakes run in April? | Saturday Special – April 23 Saturday Special – April 23 Published: Friday, 22 April 2016 19:53 Tom Law Spring rolls right along, Keeneland’s spring meet is down to single digits remaining and the Kentucky Derby looms large on the not-so-distance horizon. A mere 14 days until the start of the Triple Crown and the complete madness of the season and a lighter-than-usual schedule for this week’s Saturday Special presented by Pin Oak Stud, home of Alternation, Broken Vow and Cowboy Cal. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races takes top billing this week with the rich $1.25 million Charles Town Classic, a Grade 2 stakes that attracted a very strong field to highlight stakes-filled card. A couple stakes are on tap for the final Saturday of the Aqueduct meet and Keeneland runs Dixiana Bewitch Stakes going long the grass. Overseas it's the trainer's race between Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins that takes center stage. We mentioned Broken Vow earlier. Anyone by chance notice his colt that sold for $1.2 million at the OBS April sale Thursday? Strong. Anyway, here’s your primer for Saturday, April 23. Good luck. Sandown. Race 1. 9:20 a.m. It comes down to this. Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins cross their swords one last time to decide a title. The British trainer’s title is on the line between reigning champion Nicholls and his Irish-based competitor. Yes, an Irish-based trainer is going for the British title. Mullins trails Nicholls by £53,593. At Sandown, Mullins fires 10 shots, including likely favorites Vroum Vroum Mag, Valseur Lido and Un De Sceaux. Nicholls has 19 arrows in his bow. In the first, Mullins sends out Voix Du Reve while Nicholls counters with Tommy Silver. Ding, ding, ding…final round. Sandown. Race 2. 9:55. The Bet365 Oaksey Chase. Mullins casts a long shadow here with 4/5 Valseur Lido and longshot Ballycasey. Nicholls empties the bench with Saphir Du Rheu, Rocky Creek and Wonderful Charm. Sandown. Race 3. 10:35. The title contenders have runners but resurgent king Sprinter Sacre is the main attraction in the Bet365 Celebration Chase. Leicester. Race 4. 11:00. The King Richard III Stakes offers a sweet spot for graded stakes performers Code Red, Convey, Here Comes When, Home Of The Brave, Johnny Barnes, Markaz, Mitchum Swagger and White Lake to make their 2016 debuts. Sandown. Race 4. 11:10. Henri Parry Morgan looks strong amongst the 20-runner field in the Bet365 Gold Cup Chase. Limerick. Race 5. 11:15. Bondi Beach returns for his first start since the Melbourne Cup. Sandown. Race 5. 11:45. Vroum Vroum Mag looks long gone in the Bet365 Select Hurdle. Ching, ching, ching for Mullins. Nicholls could collect some valuable change with the Ptit Zig, San Benedeto and Silsol. Sandown. Race 6. 12:20 p.m. The Bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’ Chase. Named after a deserving legend of the turf, the novice chase gives Nicholls three chances while Mullins puts his hands over his eyes and hopes for backup from his friends. Charles Town Races. Race 1. 12:45. Big day gets started with state-bred allowance going 6 1/2 furlongs. Sandown. Race 7. 12:55. And it comes down to this, or it could come down to this. A $44,000 handicap hurdle pulls the curtain on the National Hunt season and could place a trophy on a mantle, either in Britain or Ireland. Nicholls rolls out Qualando, Red Hanrahan, Alcala and Chartbreaker and Mullins blocks with McKinley, Burgas and Bellow Mome. Whomever wins, thank you for the show. Charles Town. Race 4. 2:03. R C’s Daisyduke ended last season with back-to-back seconds to Aye A Song in state-bred stakes. Daughter of Yes It’s True won’t meet that foe in $50,000 It’s Binn Too Long Stakes. Keeneland Race Course. Race 3. 2:12. Juddmonte’s Candy Ride filly Assembly ran well in debut for Bill Mott and stretches out to 1 1/16 miles in turf maiden for 3-year-old fillies. Charles Town. Race 6. 2:55. Bullets Fever makes debut and looks to stay unbeaten in $50,000 Coin Collector going 4 1/2 furlongs. Keeneland. Race 5. 3:18. Second division of turf maiden for 3-year-old fillies draws firsters from Tom Proctor (Private C |
How many years of marriage is usually associated with a gift of pearl? | Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married - Disabled World Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married Print Published: 2011-06-27 (Rev. 2015-06-04) - Contact: Ian Langtree at Disabled World Synopsis: A list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes the names of materials symbols and flowers associated with the anniversary. About Wedding Anniversary A wedding anniversary is defined as the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. Traditional names exist for some of them: for instance, 50 years of marriage is called a "golden wedding anniversary" or simply a "golden anniversary" or "golden wedding". Main Document "In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th." What is a Wedding Anniversary? A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. On a wedding anniversary in many countries it is traditional to give a gift to your partner (or couples) that symbolize the number of years of marriage. The names of some wedding anniversaries provide guidance for appropriate or traditional gifts for the spouses to give each other; if there is a party to celebrate the wedding anniversary these gifts can be brought by the guests and/or influence the theme or decoration of the venue. Jump-To: Ring Size Chart Lists of wedding anniversary gifts vary by country. Listed below is a list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes materials, symbols, and flowers associated with the occasion. Wedding anniversary names common to most nations include: Wooden (5th), Tin (10th), Crystal (15th), China (20th), Silver (25th), Pearl (30th), Ruby (40th), Golden (50th), and Diamond (60th). Wedding Anniversary Gifts List 77.4 Facts: Wedding Anniversary The celebration of wedding anniversaries dates back to Roman times when husbands gave their wives a silver wreath for 25 years of marriage, and a gold wreath for 50. Today there are traditional and modern materials related to each wedding anniversary, usually progressing from the weakest to the strongest as the years go by, to symbolize the strengthening of the relationship. In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th. In the British Commonwealth domains you may receive a message from the monarch for your 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after that by applying to Buckingham Palace in the U.K., or to the Governor-General's office in the other Commonwealth realms. An exception being Australia and Canada. The delivery of congratulatory messages marking 100th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversaries is arranged by the Anniversaries Office at Buckingham Palace. In Canada you may also receive a message from the Governor General for the 50th anniversary, and every 5th anniversary after that. In Australia may receive a letter of congratulations from the Governor General on the 50th and all subsequent wedding anniversaries; the Prime Minister, the federal Opposition leader, local members of parliament (both state and federal), and state Governors may also send salutations for the same anniversaries. Roman Catholics may apply for a Papal blessing through their local diocese for wedding anniversaries of a special nature such as their 25th, 50th, 60th, etc. anniversaries. |
Ian McCartney was Labour Party Chair from 2003 to 2006 when he was succeeded by which Salford born MP, who as a child played a street urchin in the film A Taste of Honey? | Hazel Blears : definition of Hazel Blears and synonyms of Hazel Blears (English) 9 External links Early life and education Hazel Blears was born in Salford on 14 May 1956, the daughter of a maintenance fitter. [4] As a young child, Hazel and her brother Stephen both played street urchins in the film A Taste of Honey which was filmed in Salford in 1961, when Blears was aged five. [5] Blears was educated at Worsley Wardley Grammar School in Salford and then Eccles College on Chatsworth Road in Ellesmere Park , Eccles . She went to Trent Polytechnic in Nottingham (now known as Nottingham Trent University), graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Law, and later, the Chester College of Law in 1977. [6] [7] Career outside Parliament Hazel Blears started her career in Salford as a trainee solicitor with Salford City Council in 1978. After two years, she went into private practice for a year, before joining Rossendale Borough Council as a solicitor in 1981 and in the same year she was elected as a Branch Secretary in NALGO . In 1983 she became a solicitor for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council and later became Manchester City Council 's education solicitor. In the following year, she was elected as a councillor to Salford City Council and she served on the council until 1992. She was Chair of the Salford Community Health Council for several years. Parliamentary career After the election she became the Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Minister of State at the Department of Health Alan Milburn until 1998. She spent ten months in 1999 as PPS to then Chief Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Smith . In the run-up to the 2001 General Election , Blears was a member and later deputy head of the Labour Party campaign team, a group of backbenchers tasked with campaigning around the country. This raised her national profile. At the 2010 general election , parliamentary constituencies for Salford and Eccles were restructured, with Blears's constituency being abolished. She defeated Ian Stewart in the selection contest to be the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for the new parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles , and was elected. During her parliamentary career, she has acquired the nickname "Chipmunk". [1] Fraser Kemp , writing in The Spectator , has subsequently dubbed her "the Iron Chipmunk", a play on the phrase "Iron Lady", often used to describe Margaret Thatcher . [8] Ministerial career After the 2001 General Election , Blears entered Tony Blair 's government as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health, responsible for Public Health. In this job she launched the Government's "5-a-day" campaign to get people to eat more fruit and vegetables. Blears was promoted in 2003 to Minister of State at the Home Office, with responsibilities for policing, crime reduction and counter terrorism. She was elected to the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party in 2003. After the 2005 General Election , on 7 June 2005 she became a Member of the Privy Council . In a cabinet reshuffle following Council Elections on 4 May 2006 Tony Blair appointed her Party Chair replacing Ian McCartney . Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government On 28 June 2007 the new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown appointed Blears as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government , replacing Ruth Kelly . [9] In April 2008 it was rumoured that Brown was planning a summer reshuffle in which Blears would be demoted. [10] However, when the reshuffle occurred in the autumn, it was confirmed she was to retain her position. [11] In May 2008 Blears mistakenly commented on BBC's Question Time that there were 3 million people unemployed in the United Kingdom when Labour came to power in 1997 (the official figure was 1,602,500). [12] Deputy Leadership candidate On 24 February 2007 she announced her candidacy for the election for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, making her one of six candidates for the job formerly held by John Prescott . [13] She came last out of six candidates. Harriet Harman won the electi |
According to the Acts of the Apostles on which island was Saint Paul shipwrecked on his way to Rome to appeal to Caesar? | Paul, Rome, Crete, Malta, Melitus, Arrest Most is Acts 27-28 is here; the rest is in Part 47, "Gospel of Jesus" Map - Pauls Journey Under Arrest from Palestine to Rome c AD58-61 Map Key: 1. Paul's Journey to Rome as recorded in the Acts f the Apostles. Also in text in [red square brackets] 16.1 PAUL SAILS FOR ITALY; THEY CALL AT CRETE; A TERRIBLE STORM SHIPWRECKS THEM ON MALTA Acts 27:1-44 - This part includes the last of Luke's four "We" sections (Acts 27:1-28:16). He also reveals something of his apparent sea-going experience with this vivid account of the voyage and shipwreck on Malta: As soon as it was decided that we should sail away to Italy (two years after Paul's original arrest in Jerusalem [1] and his journey to Caesarea [2]), Paul and some other prisoners were put in charge of a centurion named Julius, of the emperor's own regiment (the Augustan cohort based near Caesarea, an army unit possibly assigned to special imperial duties). We embarked on a ship hailing from Adramyttium, bound for the Asian ports, and set sail. Among our company was Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica. On the following day we put in at Sidon [3], where Julius treated Paul most considerately by allowing him to visit his friends and accept their hospitality. From Sidon we put to sea again and sailed to leeward of Cyprus [4], since the (northwest) wind was against us. Then, when we had crossed the gulf that lies off the coasts of Cilicia [5] and Pamphylia [6], we arrived at Myra [7] in Lycia. There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy and put us aboard her. For several days we beat slowly up to windward and only just succeeded in arriving off Cnidus [8]. Then, since the wind was still blowing against us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, and rounded Cape Salmone [9]. Coasting along with difficulty we came to a place called Fair Havens [10], near which is the city of Lasea. We had by now lost a great deal of time and sailing had already become dangerous as it was so late in the year (... the sailing season ended around the end of September). Paul's warning is disregarded So Paul warned them, and said, "Men, I can see that this voyage is likely to result in damage and considerable loss - not only to ship and cargo - but even of our lives as well." But Julius paid more attention to the helmsman and the captain than to Paul's words of warning. Moreover, since the harbour is unsuitable for a ship to winter in, the majority were in favour of setting sail again in the hope of reaching Phoenix [11] and wintering there. Phoenix is a harbour in Crete, facing south-west and north-west. So, when a moderate breeze sprang up, thinking they had obtained just what they wanted, they weighed anchor, and coasted along, hugging the shores of Crete. But before long a terrific gale, which they called a north-easter, swept down upon us from the land. The ship was caught by it and since she could not be brought up into the wind we had to let her fall off and run before it. Then, running under the lee (sheltered from the wind) of a small island called Clauda [12], we managed with some difficulty to secure the ship's boat. After hoisting it aboard they used cables (passed under the hull) to brace the ship (and prevent it breaking up). To add to the difficulties they were afraid all the time of drifting (southwest) on to the Syrtis banks [13] (the Gulf of Sirte or Sidra off modern Libya), so they shortened sail and lay to, drifting. The next day, as we were still at the mercy of the violent storm, they beg |
What name was given to the Dock in Wapping where pirates and smugglers were hanged? | The Phantom Pirate of Execution Dock | TMR The Phantom Pirate of Execution Dock On the trail of Captain Kidd... May 31, 2011 By James Clark , Columnist With Captain Jack Sparrow entertaining cinema audiences in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , I thought I'd take a trip to east London on the trail of another pirate - this one of the supernatural variety. The waterfront neighbourhood of Wapping, to the east of the City of London, has changed enormously over the last few centuries. Once, this place teemed with dockers and sailors scratching out a hard but honest living, and with pirates and smugglers squeezing out a hard and dishonest living, the law-abiding and the criminal crammed together amid the noise and bustle of these winding streets. Now the area is relaxed and fashionable, the old wharves and warehouses having been converted to luxury apartments during the last two decades of the 20th century. The past floated up from the depths as I slipped down a narrow alley beside the Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping High Street. There I found myself at the top of some steep, time-worn stone stairs leading down to the murky waters of the River Thames. Despite the bright spring sunshine this place was silent and deserted and, after carefully picking my way down the seaweed-slimed steps, I reached the rocky foreshore of the river. There I was alone with the gently lapping tide, breathing in air that smelled faintly of the sea: of salt and ancient decay. This is the foot of Wapping Old Stairs and it is around here that the ghost of pirate Captain William Kidd is said to linger. Descriptions of where Kidd's ghost has been seen are a little vague on details but he is supposed to haunt the site where he was put to death in 1701 - the wonderfully named Execution Dock. Although the dock no longer exists it stood just a short distance to the east of these steps. As the name suggests, Execution Dock was where pirates, smugglers and mutineers were hanged after they had been sentenced to death by Admiralty (maritime) courts. Because the Admiralty had jurisdiction only over crimes committed at sea, the scaffold from which the condemned were hanged was positioned in the River Thames itself, just beyond the low-tide mark. After death, the bodies were left to hang until three tides had washed over them and only then would the bloated and blackened corpses be cut down. (The fact that this happened at Wapping may be the source of the expression "What a whopper", referring to something enormous.) Execution Dock was in use for 400 years and it stood until around 1830. Reminding visitors of the area's brutal past, a mocked-up gallows (see picture below) stands at the rear of the Prospect of Whitby pub a few minutes' walk further east from the site of the old dock. So who was the pirate whose ghost bobs about here? William Kidd was born in Scotland in around 1645. Little is known of his early life but after around 1689 Kidd was working as a privateer in the Caribbean, authorised by the British Crown to attack enemy (which meant French) ships. He was later sent out by the authorities in New York and Massachusetts, charged to fight against enemy privateers operating off the North American coast. Then in 1695 Kidd was given letters of marque from King William III, commissioning him to hunt and capture pirates in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean who were attacking ships of the East India Company. In February 1696, Kidd set sail from Deptford in southeast London aboard a newly built ship, the Adventure Galley. This voyage would go disastrously wrong. As the months passed it became increasingly apparent that Kidd's ship was not fully seaworthy and was developing leaks. A third of his crew died from a cholera outbreak on the Comoro Islands off the southeast coast of Africa. Worst of all, the captain was unable to find any pirates to attack. He desperately needed to capture ships because this was an expensive expedition and most of the funding had been put up by powerful English nobles who expected a return on their investment. He also had his own |
In which sport is a domestique a team member who works to ensure the best position for the team leader? | Michael Barry: the truth about cycling domestiques - Telegraph Active Michael Barry: the truth about cycling domestiques Canadian cyclist Michael Barry, who used to ride in support of Mark Cavendish, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Lance Armstrong, explains the realities of life as a cycling domestique Michael Barry rode for Team Sky Photo: GETTY IMAGES Comments In his 14-year career as a professional cyclist, Michael Barry served as a domestique (a rider who works for the benefit of the team leader) for highly successful units such as Team Sky and Columbia-HTC. He was also a member of the now discredited US Postal team for whom he has admitted doping. During his career Barry completed the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana, and provided support for riders such as Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish, before retiring in 2012. Here he discusses the pressures, fears, suffering and motivation of a cycling domestique. EMBRACE THE CONCEPT OF SELF-SACRIFICE “When I was a young cyclist watching the pro races on television I was always intrigued by the sacrifice of the domestique and how he could devote himself to the leader of the team. In other sports you don’t see many athletes completely sacrificing themselves to help another athlete finish in first place. When I started racing in Europe as a professional cyclist the role of a domestique appealed to me more and more.” KNOW YOUR ROLE FOR THE DAY Related Articles The Brownlee brothers: how to upgrade your cycling skills 31 May 2014 “The team director plans a strategy for the stage and each of the riders has a specific role to play. For example, some domestiques will be saved for later in the day. They will stay on the wheels of their team-mates all day and then attack hard towards the finish to split up the race and put the leader in a position to win the race. Other domestiques are involved earlier on in the race, keeping the leader protected, making sure he is well-fed, swapping wheels if he has a puncture, or helping him back to the front after he stops for a pee. The main thing is just how big a factor drafting is within cycling: conserving energy is always crucial. If the strongest rider in the race wastes his energy, he won’t win.” TAKE PLEASURE IN YOUR WORK “I never needed to be in the spotlight or desired that. The satisfaction of a domestique is really an internal thing. You celebrate on the team bus but it’s rare that you get to celebrate publicly with the winner. He is on the podium by himself. You just take satisfaction in a job well done. But watching my team-mates win and being a part of that win is really nice. Some of my best memories are from riding with Mark Cavendish on the Columbia-HTC team. We worked well together as a team and everybody did their job perfectly. He won a lot but he was also a great leader in the sense that the first thing he did when he crossed the line was to thank his team-mates. He would then thank everybody individually on the bus.” ADAPT TO DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES “The more time you spend with your team leader the more you understand what they need in the race, when to help them, and when they don’t want help. It’s like any relationship: when there is tension you know to back off. Certain riders want you at their side all the time, whereas others just want you there in the crucial moments of the race. It’s a matter of gauging that and knowing their individual personality.” SAY GOODBYE TO A NORMAL LIFE “I don’t think I realised how all-encompassing the sport was until I retired. Cycling for me was a progressive thing which went from being something fun and enriching with an internal drive to something which brought external pressure and felt like a job. With your diet every detail counts and you become aware of that. Only when I retired did I realise how much cycling affected my life – even down to how I played with my kids. When you have a race coming up, you are not going to kick a football about or jump on the trampoline with your kids.” PLAY MIND GAMES “I became very good at breaking things down. So if you take a 200 |
Starbuck’s Coffee traditionally has three sizes – venti, grande and which other? | Starbucks Drinks Sizes Measurements Updated January 15, 2017. Question: Starbucks Sizes What's up with Starbucks' sizes? Why are they called things like 'Grande' instead of things like small, medium and large? And how big are Grandes and all the other cup sizes anyway? Answer: Good questions! It is generally thought that Starbucks named their sizes differently to set themselves apart. Much to the chagrin of local coffee shops, customers often request a Grande or Venti (which are not generally accepted cup sizes at other coffee shops!). Knowing how much coffee you're getting in each size can help you figure out how much caffeine is in your Starbucks drinks and, in the case of sweetened drinks and drinks containing milk and chocolate, how many calories and how much fat is in your drinks. Here's the low down on the different cup sizes Starbucks offers, as well as exceptions to these usual sizes: Demi -- Literally, 'demi' means 'half.' Unlike most Starbucks drink size names, it is of French origin (not Italian origin). The Demi size is the smallest size at Starbucks, and is used to describe an espresso drink size. It's three ounces (89 milliliters), which sounds tiny until you realize it's only for standard espresso shots , which are usually only about one ounce each. And that a double shot is usually under two ounces. Yikes! continue reading below our video How to Prevent Your Cutting Board from Sliding Short -- The 'Short' was one of the two original Starbucks cup sizes. (The other was 'Tall.' Makes sense.) It's a mere eight fluid ounces (240 mL), and aside from the Demi (which is mostly a size espresso shots), it's the smallest drink size available at Starbucks. For many people who drink coffee at home, six to eight ounces is a standard cup size. It's only available for hot drinks and it's not very popular at Starbucks (even though it's a completely normal amount of coffee to drink at home). Tall -- The 'Tall' is the other original Starbucks drink size. When Starbucks started, the Tall was basically a Large. Now, it's basically a Small. In fact, if you order a 'Small' at Starbucks, you get a Tall. A Starbucks Tall measures in at 12 US fluid ounces (350 milliliters). Grande -- Pronounced GRAWN-day, 'Grande' is Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French for 'Large,' but at Starbucks there are two even larger drinks: the Venti and the Trenti. The Starbucks Grande is 16 US fluid ounces (470 milliliters / 2.5 cups). Venti -- Pronounced VENN-tee, Venti is Italian for 20. A Venti is 20 ounces (590 milliliters), so in a way, this name makes sense... until you realize that none of the smaller portions have names that relate to their sizes numerically. Hmmm... Trenta -- Introduced in May, 2011, the 'Trenta' is the newest (and the largest) of Starbucks drink sizes. 'Trenta' means 30. You might be thinking, "Oh, it's a continuation of the Venti theme. It's 30 ounces." Nope. Strangely, it's 31 ounces (920 milliliters). It's almost as though 30 ounces wasn't enough to make it the 'Big Gulp' of the coffee world. The Trenta size is reserved for iced drinks only (including iced coffee , iced tea , lemonade and other drinks served over ice), and it usually costs about 50 cents more than a Venti of the same drink. These sizes apply for most hot Starbucks coffee drinks and espresso drinks . However, there are a few exceptions, the most noteworthy of which is the sizing of iced Venti drinks. Iced Venti Drinks are usually 24 ounces rather than 20 ounces. According to the Starbucks website, the Iced Cocoa Cappuccino is an exception to this -- the iced version is still 20 ounces (not the usual 24-oz Venti iced drink cup size). |
Who was President of France during World War One? | World Leaders in 1914 World Map / World War I / World Leaders in 1914 World Leaders in 1914 The leaders of the Allied and Central nations in 1914 played an important role in the diplomatic developments in prewar times and also chalked the course of the World War I Austria- Hungary The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand , heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was one of the primary catalysts in the outbreak of the war. Emperor Franz Joseph I was the Emperor of Austria-Hungary in 1914. Following his nephew, Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, Emperor Franz Joseph I issued Serbia a harsh ultimatum. It is believed that this ultimatum and its terms were drawn up by Austria-Hungary’s foreign minister, Count Leopold von Berchtold. Count Karl von Stürgkh was the minister-president of Austria and Count István Tisza was minister-president of Hungary in 1914. Germany Kaiser Wilhelm II was Germany’s last kaiser, or emperor. Kaiser Wilhelm II and Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg , played a significant role in the July Crisis of 1914. Their support and assurances egged Austria-Hungary on to take a harsh stand against Serbia, leading to the outbreak of World War I. Helmuth von Moltke was the Army Chief of Staff in 1914. Moltke implemented Alfred von Schlieffen's plan to overwhelm France in World War I. Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmed V , the sultan and caliph of the Ottoman Empire, declared jihad against the Allied nations on November 11, 1914, thus announcing the entry of the Ottoman Empire into World War I. Britain King George V of the United Kingdom was the monarch of Britain and reigned over the British colonies at the start of World War I in 1914. Herbert Henry Asquith served as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom and headed the Liberal government from 1908 to 1916. He was succeeded by David Lloyd George. In the early years, Sir Winston Churchill , First Lord of the Admiralty, and Field-Marshal Lord Henry Kitchener , Secretary of State for War, played central roles in managing the war. In 1915, David Lloyd George took over munitions from Lord Kitchener and eventually went on to become the Prime Minister of United Kingdom. Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey and commander of the BEF, Sir John French , played important roles in the military decision-making of United Kingdom. Bulgaria Tsar Ferdinand I , regent of Bulgaria, initially declared his country's neutrality in World War I. Subsequent to the initial German victories, the Tsar joined the Central Powers in October 1915. Forced to abdicate at the end of the war, Tsar Ferdinand I spent the rest of his days in Germany. France In 1914, the leadership of France rested with President Raymond Poincare , and Prime Minister Rene Viviani . led Russia through World War II and was the last Russian emperor. Serbia Crown Prince Alexander oversaw all offices and acted as the supreme commander of the Serbian army in 1914, due to the poor health of the regent King Peter I United States of America At the outbreak of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson declared U.S. neutrality, and called for the country to be neutral in both thought and action. In the 1916 presidential elections, his campaign slogan “He kept us out of war” ensured that President Wilson was re-elected for a second term. The United States could not keep out of war for long, though. America’s thought and action tipped in favor of the Allies and Wilson’s Fourteen Points became the major agenda. The League of Nations was the brainchild of President Wilson. |
Which is the only Asian capital city that begins with the letter H? | Capital Cities of Asia - Nations Online Project Capital Cities of Asia Shwedagon Pagoda at dawn in Yangon, capital of Myanmar. Image: © nationsonline.org keywords: capital, Capital City, capitals of Asia Tuesday afternoon in Saigon . Saigon was the former capital of the French protectorate of Cochinchina (1862–1954) and of South Vietnam (1954–75), today the city is known as Ho Chi Minh City. Image: nationsonline.org In Asia you will find the big exotic capitals of the Far East like Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei, but also smaller, but famous capitals like Kathmandu, Lhasa, Vientiane or Hanoi. On this page you will find all capital cities of the Asian nations and their capital cities with figures of their city proper population*. Have a look at the cities from space, for each city there is a searchable map and satellite view, additionally you will find links to the official city site (if available) and more information about a city. The city sites offer travel and tourism information. Get tips for your vacation on accommodation, local activities, tourist attractions, cultural events, sightseeing and round trips for your leisure activities in that city. Country links lead you to the respective country profile. On the City maps pages you will find out more about a city. * City proper is a locality with legally fixed boundaries and an administratively recognized urban status that is usually characterized by some form of local government. Capital Cities and States of Asia Capital City |
In 1966 Muhammad Ali had two fights in England – the first against Henry Cooper and the second against which boxer who he knocked out in the third round? | The many fights of Muhammad Ali - CNNPolitics.com 1 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, poses in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, prior to his amateur boxing debut in 1954. He was 12 years old and 85 pounds. As an amateur, he won 100 out of 108 fights. Hide Caption 2 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali rose to prominence at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, where he claimed a gold medal in the light-heavyweight division. Hide Caption 3 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali boldly predicted it would take him five rounds to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper ahead of their bout in London in 1963. The fight was stopped in the fifth round as Cooper was bleeding heavily from a cut around his eye. Hide Caption 4 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Patrick Power, 6, takes on Ali in the ring in 1963. Patrick was taking boxing lessons after getting bullied. Hide Caption 5 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali poses for a picture with The Beatles in Miami, during the run-up to his heavyweight title fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Hide Caption 6 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali celebrates after defeating Liston in Miami on February 25, 1964. Upon becoming world heavyweight champion for the first time, Ali proclaimed, "I am the greatest!" Hide Caption 7 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali relaxes after his win over Liston in 1964. At 22, he became the youngest boxer to take the heavyweight title from a reigning champion. Hide Caption 8 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Civil rights activist Malcolm X, left, takes a picture of a tuxedo-clad Ali surrounded by jubilant fans in March 1964. Shortly after the Liston fight, Ali announced that he had joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay. Hide Caption 9 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Known for being as quick with his mouth as he was with his hands, Ali often taunted his opponents. He famously said he could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali prepares to defend his heavyweight title in 1965. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali stands over Liston during their rematch in Lewiston, Maine, on May 25, 1965. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali eats at a restaurant in 1965. Hide Caption 13 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali The referee pushes Ali to a neutral corner as Floyd Patterson slumps to the canvas in November 1965. The fight was stopped at the end of the 12th round and Ali was declared the winner. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali signs an autograph for a fan in 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali visits a children's home in London in May 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali trains for his second fight against British champion Henry Cooper in May 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali British talk-show host Eamonn Andrews shares a laugh with Ali in May 1966. Hide Caption 18 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali lands a right to the head of Brian London during their bout in London on August 6, 1966. Ali won by a knockout in the third round. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali looks in his hotel-room mirror in February 1967. Hide Caption 20 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali The referee counts as Ali looks down at Zora Folley during a championship fight in New York on March 23, 1967. Ali won by a knockout in the seventh round. Hide Caption 21 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali As a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army in April 1967. Here, top athletes from various sports gather to support Ali as he gives his reasons for rejecting the draft. Seated in the front row, from left to right, are Bill Russell, Ali, Jim Brown and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Hide Caption 22 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali walks through the streets of New York with members of the Black Panther Party in September 1970. Ali wa |
Which word completes the popular name of the final movement of Handel’s Suite Number 5 for Harpsichord – The ______________ Blacksmith? | George Frideric Handel - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top rankings for George Frideric Handel 12nd Top Baroque composers Did you know ... Lorenz Christoph Mizler founded a musical society whose members included Georg Philipp Telemann , George Frideric Handel , and Johann Sebastian Bach ? George Frideric Handel 's Fitzwilliam Sonatas (No. 3 here) were not originally intended to be a set, and were only designated such in 1948? More interesting facts on George Frideric Handel Include this on your site/blog: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Handel" redirects here. For other uses, see Handel (disambiguation) . George Frideric Handel, 1733, by Balthasar Denner George Frideric Handel (German: Georg Friedrich Händel; pronounced [ˈhɛndəl]) (23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759) was a German-English Baroque composer who is famous for his operas , oratorios , and concertos . Handel was born in Germany in the same year as JS Bach and Domenico Scarlatti . He received critical musical training in Italy before settling in London and becoming a naturalised British subject. [1] His works include Messiah , Water Music , and Music for the Royal Fireworks . He was strongly influenced by the techniques of the great composers of the Italian Baroque and the English composer Henry Purcell . Handel's music was well-known to many composers, including Haydn , Mozart , and Beethoven . Contents Early years Handel's baptismal registration (Marienbibliothek Halle) Handel was born in Halle (which was then in the Duchy of Magdeburg , a province of Brandenburg-Prussia ) to Georg and Dorothea (née Taust) Händel in 1685, [2] :[1]. His father, Georg Händel , 63 when his son was born, was an eminent barber-surgeon who also served as surgeon to the court of Saxe-Weissenfels and the Margraviate of Brandenburg . [3] According to John Mainwaring , his first biographer, "Handel had discovered such a strong propensity to Music, that his father who always intended him for the study of the Civil Law, had reason to be alarmed. He strictly forbade him to meddle with any musical instrument but Handel found means to get a little clavichord privately convey'd to a room at the top of the house. To this room he constantly stole when the family was asleep". [4] At an early age Handel became a skillful performer on the harpsichord and pipe organ . [5] :[3–4] One day Handel and his father went on a trip to Weissenfels to visit either his son (Handel's half-brother) Carl, or grandson (Handel's nephew) Georg Christian [6] who was serving as a valet to Duke Johann Adolf I . [7] According to legend, the young Handel attracted the attention of the Duke with his playing on the churchorgan. At his urging, Handel's father permitted him to take lessons in musical composition and keyboard technique from Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow , the organist of the Lutheran Marienkirche. From then on Handel learned about harmony and contemporary styles, analysed sheet music scores, learned to work fugue subjects and copy music. Sometimes he would take his teacher's place as organist for services. [8] :[17] In 1698 Handel played for Frederick I of Prussia and met Giovanni Bononcini in Berlin; in 1701 Georg Philipp Telemann went to Halle to listen to the promising young man. From Halle to Italy The Hamburg Opera am Gänsemarkt in 1726 In 1702, following his father's wishes, Handel started studying law at the University of Halle ; [8] :[17–18] and also succeeded in getting an appointment as the organist at the local protestant cathedral. After a year Handel seems to have been very unsatisfied and in 1703, he moved to Hamburg , accepting a position as violinist and harpsichordist in the orchestra of the opera house. [9] :[18] There he met Johann Mattheson , Christoph Graupner and Reinhard Keiser . His first two operas, Almira and Nero, were produced in 1705. [9] :[19] He produced t |
Which BBC game show presented by Noel Edmonds ran from 1985 until 1998? | Noel Edmonds (Disk Jockey) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Noel Edmonds Television Presenter and Radio Dj Male Born Dec 22, 1948 Noel Ernest Edmonds is an English broadcaster and executive, who made his name as a DJ on BBC Radio 1 in the UK. He has presented light entertainment television programmes, including Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Top of the Pops, The Late, Late Breakfast Show and Telly Addicts. He currently presents the Channel 4 game show Deal or No Deal and the Sunday edition of Sky1's Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old? and previously the topical Sky1 show, Noel's HQ.… Read More related links Noel Edmonds To Front Bbc1 Pilot Broadcast - Jul 06, 2012 '<mark>Noel Edmonds</mark> could return to BBC1âs Saturday night line-up for the first time in 13 years with an entertainment show about celebrity bodyguards.' Sooty And Noel Edmonds After The Floods Morpeth Herald - Apr 21, 2012 ' AFTER the Flood was the title given to a talk by Pastor Mike Willis from Morpeth New Life Christian Centre at the recent meeting of the South East Northumberland branch of the M.S. Society. ' Noel Edmonds Confronts Facebook Troll Who Set Up Web Page Urging Others To Kill Him Independent - Apr 02, 2012 ' <mark>NOEL Edmonds</mark> has told how he tracked down and confronted a PhD student who set up a Facebook page urging others to kill him. ' No Deal For Noel Edmonds As Planners Force Him To Demolish Wildlife Haven He Made At The Bottom Of His Garden Mail Online - Jan 06, 2012 ' Officials say a five-metre grassy mound created by the presenter is too high, and not covered by planning permission. The feature has been planted with trees and wild flowers, and Mr Edmonds says it attracts badgers, bees and butterflies.' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Noel Edmonds. CHILDHOOD 1948 Birth Born in 1948. TWENTIES 1968 - 1969 2 More Events 1968 20 Years Old The son of a headmaster who worked in Hainault, London, Edmonds attended Glade Primary School in Clayhall and Brentwood School in Brentwood. He was offered a place at the University of Surrey but turned it down in favour of a job as a newsreader on Radio Luxembourg, which was offered to him in 1968 after he sent tapes to offshore radio stations. 1969 21 Years Old In 1969, he moved to BBC Radio 1 where he began by recording trailers for broadcasts and filling in for absent DJs, such as Kenny Everett. Show Less In April 1970, Edmonds began his own two-hour Saturday afternoon programme, broadcasting from 1pmâ3pm, before replacing Kenny Everett on Saturday mornings from 10amâ12noon in July of that year. … Read More In October 1971, he was moved to a Sunday morning slot from 10amâ12noon before being promoted to host The Radio 1 Breakfast Show from June 1973 to April 1978, taking over from Tony Blackburn. Edmonds moved back to Sunday mornings from 10amâ1pm in 1978 and also presented Talkabout, an hour-long talk show broadcast on Thursday evenings.<br /><br /> Edmonds left Radio 1 in March 1983, although he briefly returned in 1985, sitting in for Mike Read for two weeks on the breakfast show, and again in 1992, where he presented a special edition celebrating Radio 1's 25th birthday.<br /><br /> In 2003, Edmonds made a brief radio comeback, taking over the 'drivetime' broadcast on BBC Radio 2 for eight weeks while Johnnie Walker was undergoing treatment for cancer. His stint on Radio 2 lasted from 4 August until 3 October. In December 2004, Edmonds played a detective on a radio murder mystery play on local station BBC Radio Devon. Read Less Edmonds hosted Top of the Pops at various points between 1970 and 1978, during which time he also presented a phone-in programme for teenagers called Z Shed on BBC1 as well as a programme called Hobby Horse. 1971 23 Years Old Edmonds married Gillian Slater in 1971, but the marriage ended in divorce after eleven years. 1976 28 Years Old He hosted the children's Saturday morning programme, Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, which ran from 1976 until 1982. … Read More With the Swap Shop regulars, Maggie Philbin and Keith Chegwin, Edmonds was a mem |
In which sport did violinist Vanessa-Mae compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics? | Winter Olympics 2014: A giant leap for Vanessa-Mae, but a small step back for the cause of women's sport | The Independent Olympics Winter Olympics 2014: A giant leap for Vanessa-Mae, but a small step back for the cause of women's sport Mae was the last of the 67 finishers but was happy with completing the course as a whole host of competitors failed to finish the two giant slalom runs Tuesday 18 February 2014 08:49 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Vanessa-Mae finished 74th after her first run in the women's giant slalom GETTY IMAGES When the Olympic circus packs up and leaves town, the plan is to open the slopes of Rosa Khutor for tourists to follow in the ski tracks of the Alpine greats. Today, as the first snow of the Games fell on the mountains, the first Olympic sightseer was given an early go. This was a giant leap for Vanessa-Mae and a small step back for the cause of women’s sport. Racing as Vanessa Vanakorn, her father’s name, and for his country Thailand, Vanessa-Mae came 67th and last in the women’s giant slalom. When the times for her two runs were added up she was more than 50 seconds slower than the winner, Tina Maze of Slovenia, and a dozen slower than the woman who finished in 66th place. “It’s so cool,” said Vanessa-Mae of achieving her dream to be an Olympian before she returns to the day job as a hugely successful classical musician. At 35 she was the oldest woman in the field. “You’ve got the elite skiers of the world and then you’ve got some mad old woman like me trying to make it down. I think it’s great the Olympics is here, it gives you the chance to try something new later in life.” Winter Olympics 2014: The best images from Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: The best images from Sochi 1/78 24 February 2014 Russia's President Vladimir Putin (C) poses for a photo with Russian athletes, winners of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi GETTY IMAGES 2/78 23 February 2014 Hundreds of dancers join together to form the Olympics logo, with the fifth ring purposefully representing the malfunction in the opening ceremony. Reuters 3/78 23 February 2014 Fireworks explode around the Fisht Olympic Stadium at the end of the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Olympic Park in Sochi 4/78 23 February 2014 Alexander Zubkov’s four-man bobsleigh team celebrate gold for Russia reuters 5/78 23 February 2014 Pilot John James Jackson, Stuart Benson, Bruce Tasker and Joel Fearon of Great Britain team 1 make a run during the Men's Four Man Bobsleigh GETTY IMAGES Silver medalist David Murdoch of Great Britain celebrates during the medal ceremony for Men's Curling Getty Images 7/78 21 February 2014 Jianrou Li of China slides into the way of Elise Christie of Great Britain while competing in the Short Track Women's 1000m Semifinals GETTY IMAGES 8/78 21 February 2014 Elise Christie of Great Britain, Seung-Hi Park of South Korea, Marie-Eve Drolet of Canada and Veronique Pierron of France compete in the Short Track speed skating quarter-finals GETTY IMAGES 9/78 21 February 2014 Despite still winning a silver medal, David Murdoch reflects on what could have been after his Team GB curling rink lose 9-3 to Canada in the gold medal match GETTY IMAGES 10/78 21 February 2014 Ukraine win their first gold medal of the Games with Vita Semerenko shooting at the range to help secure the Women's Biathlon 4x6 km Relay title GETTY IMAGES 11/78 21 February 2014 Sweden’s Fredrik Lindberg shouts out orders to his teammates as Sweden go on to claim bronze in the curling, beating China 6-4 GETTY IMAGES 12/78 21 February 2014 Franziska Preuss of Germany competes during the Women's 4 x 6 km Relay in a Sochi sunset behind her GETTY IMAGES David Murdoch pictured during the curling final which Team GB lost 9-3 to Canada GETTY IMAGES Eve Muirhead in action in the bronze medal match, which Team GB won, beating Switzerland GETTY IMAGES 15/78 20 February 2014 Great Britain's Anna Sloan, Eve Muirhead, Vicki Adams and Claire Hamilton celebrate after winning the Women's Curling Bronze Medal Game at the Ice Cube Curling Center GETTY IMAG |
Who is the Bishop of London? | The Diocese of London St Katharine Cree, a historic church in the heart of the City of London, has been reunited with a long-lost heraldic carving, which vanished from the church decades ago. Communications The Vicar of St Paul's Church, Bow Common recently joined leaders of the East London Muslim community in a display of support for their hugely successful food drive for the homeless charity, Crisis. Communications The Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, has today wished Londoners a Happy Christmas among those whom they love, in a podcast and column in the Evening Standard. Carol Ward |
At noon on December 31st in which year did Panama gain full control of the Panama Canal? | Panama to control canal - Sep 07, 1977 - HISTORY.com Panama to control canal Publisher A+E Networks In Washington, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian dictator Omar Torrijos sign a treaty agreeing to transfer control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama at the end of the 20th century. The Panama Canal Treaty also authorized the immediate abolishment of the Canal Zone, a 10-mile-wide, 40-mile-long U.S.-controlled area that bisected the Republic of Panama. Many in Congress opposed giving up control of the Panama Canal–an enduring symbol of U.S. power and technological prowess–but America’s colonial-type administration of the strategic waterway had long irritated Panamanians and other Latin Americans. The rush of settlers to California and Oregon in the mid 19th century was the initial impetus of the U.S. desire to build an artificial waterway across Central America. In 1855, the United States completed a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama (then part of Colombia), prompting various parties to propose canal-building plans. Ultimately, Colombia awarded the rights to build the canal to Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French entrepreneur who had completed the Suez Canal in 1869. Construction on a sea-level canal began in 1881, but inadequate planning, disease among the workers, and financial problems drove Lesseps’ company into bankruptcy in 1889. Three years later, Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla, a former chief engineer of the canal works and a French citizen, acquired the assets of the defunct French company. By the turn of the century, sole possession of the proposed canal became a military and economic imperative to the United States, which had acquired an overseas empire at the end of the Spanish-American War and sought the ability to move warships and commerce quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In 1902, the U.S. Congress authorized purchase of the French canal company (pending a treaty with Colombia) and allocated funding for the canal’s construction. In 1903, the Hay-Herran Treaty was signed with Columbia, granting the United States use of the territory in exchange for financial compensation. The U.S. Senate ratified the treaty, but the Colombian Senate, fearing a loss of sovereignty, refused. In response, President Theodore Roosevelt gave tacit approval to a Panamanian independence movement, which was engineered in large part by Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla and his canal company. On November 3, 1903, a faction of Panamanians issued a declaration of independence from Colombia. The U.S.-administered railroad removed its trains from the northern terminus of ColÓn, thus stranding Colombian troops sent to crush the rebellion. Other Colombian forces were discouraged from marching on Panama by the arrival of the U.S. warship Nashville. On November 6, the United States recognized the Republic of Panama, and on November 18 the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was signed with Panama, granting the United States exclusive and permanent possession of the Panama Canal Zone. In exchange, Panama received $10 million and an annuity of $250,000 beginning nine years later. The treaty was negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay and Bunau-Varilla, who had been given plenipotentiary powers to negotiate on behalf of Panama. Almost immediately, the treaty was condemned by many Panamanians as an infringement on their country’s new national sovereignty. In 1906, American engineers decided on the construction of a lock canal, and the next three years were spent developing construction facilities and eradicating tropical diseases in the area. In 1909, construction proper began. In one of the largest construction projects of all time, U.S. engineers moved nearly 240 million cubic yards of earth and spent close to $400 million in constructing the 40-mile-long canal (or 51 miles long, if the deepened seabed on both ends of the canal is taken into account). On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal was inaugurated with the passage of the U.S. vessel Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship. During the next seven decades, the United States |
What is the stage name of singer-songwriter Eliza Caird? | Posts: 147 Eliza Doolittle Eliza Sophie Caird (born 15 April 1988),[1] better known by her stage name Eliza Doolittle, is an English singer�songwriter from London, who signed to the Parlophone record label in October 2008.[2] Her debut self-titled album, Eliza Doolittle was released on 12 July 2010, where it debuted at number 3 in the UK. Since the album's release, Doolittle has spawned two top 25 hits, including "Skinny Genes" and "Pack Up", which debuted within the top 5 on the UK Singles Chart. She's currently dating Benji Madden. Images from Daily Mail & Glamour.com Attached Images |
In which city was the TV series Peaky Blinders set? | Peaky Blinders (TV Series 2013– ) - 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 Watch Now on Amazon Video A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world. Creator: As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow forces him to face his worst fears in a race against time. 9.7 As Derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he prepares to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to the next level. 9.6 Polly welcomes Ada and her baby back into the family as Peaky Blinders, led by Danny Whizz-Bang, also spring Freddie from jail. With the guns recovered Winston Churchill believes Grace should receive... 9.2 a list of 46 titles created 26 Jun 2012 a list of 31 titles created 28 Nov 2014 a list of 30 titles created 06 Jun 2015 a list of 47 titles created 22 Nov 2015 a list of 23 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Peaky Blinders " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 9 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards » Videos A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Stars: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal Game of Thrones (TV Series 2011) Adventure | Drama | Fantasy Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros. Meanwhile, a forgotten race hell-bent on destruction returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington The world of the Vikings is brought to life through the journey of Ragnar Lothbrok, the first Viking to emerge from Norse legend and onto the pages of history - a man on the edge of myth. Stars: Gustaf Skarsgård, Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig True Detective (TV Series 2014) Crime | Drama | Mystery An anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law. Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams A man in his early 30s struggles to find a balance in his life between being a new dad and his involvement in a motorcycle club. Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior Adventurer James Keziah Delaney builds his own shipping empire in the early 1800s. Stars: Tom Hardy, Jonathan Pryce, Richard Dixon A high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine in order to secure his family's future. Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn Various chronicles of deception, intrigue and murder in and around frozen Minnesota. Yet all of these tales mysteriously lead back one way or another to Fargo, ND. Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman House of Cards (TV Series 2013) Drama A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him. Stars: Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright Black Sails (TV Series 2014) Adventure | Drama Captain Flint and his pirates, twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island". Stars: Jessica Parker Kennedy, Toby Stephens, Hannah New Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015) Crime | Drama The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Jimmy McGill, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn The Walking Dead (TV Series 2010) Drama | Horror | Thriller Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by the walking dead. Fighting the dead, fearing the living. Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride Edit Storyline A gangster family epic set in 1919 |
"Which historical figure has been played on film and TV by ""Richard Harris"", ""Tim Roth"" and ""Dominic West""?" | Movies Movies This is a list (with links to Internet Movie Database entries) of movies (including those made for television but excluding documentaries) I have seen which are about monarchs and other royalty of the past thousand years. Generally I have excluded movies about living royalty except for The Queen which is too important to omit. I have also listed a few movies which are not primarily about royalty but whose royal supporting roles are particularly well done. Isabel (2011-14) Superb and addictive drama of the life of Spain's great Queen Isabella (1451-1504) (Michelle Jenner), the first season of which covers her life from adolescence until her accession as Queen of Castile in 1574, focusing on her struggles with her half-brother Enrique IV (1425-1474) (Pablo Derqui). The entire cast, with Rodolfo Sanchez as King Ferdinand (1452-1516), deliver outstanding performances that completely transport the viewer into the world of the 15th and early 16th centuries, and no monarchist will fail to be moved either by Isabel's steely determination and passion for justice or by the stalwart devotion of those who are loyal to her. Season 2 covers Isabel's reign from 1574 until the conquest of Granada and discovery of America in 1492, with Season 3 continuing through her death in 1504. Over the years I have seen so many movies and television series about royal historical figures, and I don't think I have ever been so moved as by this one. I am amazed that such a realistic and sympathetic treatment of a woman whose values and actions were often very far from contemporary political sensibilities was made at all. And how refreshing it was to never have to object to any of the sort of blatant and unnecessary departures from historical fact one often encounters in these kinds of productions. The series ( official site ) is available for free with English subtitles in North America on Drama Fever . Highly recommended, equal or superior to everything else on this list. Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) Bill Murray is great as President Roosevelt, whose 1939 visit from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth forms the centre of this drama based on an FDR mistress's secret diaries, but I was less convinced by the other characters especially Olivia Colman as the Queen who (with the writers) turns her into a shrewish, fussy snob--about as unlike the real, warm, fun-loving Queen Elizabeth as she could have been, even unfavourably comparing her husband in private to his recently abdicated brother, which anyone who knows anything about Queen Elizabeth's post-abdication views of "David" would know she never would have done. The actual Queen Elizabeth tended to view challenges and unfamiliar things (like hot dogs) as an Adventure; that's probably why she lived to be 101. The "Queen Elizabeth" depicted in this movie would have worried herself to death several decades before 2002. Samuel West, though like Colin Firth totally lacking anything resembling the real King's gaunt features, is somewhat more suitable as King George VI, but while the look and feel of the 1930s is captured convincingly this is not a film for those who like royalty depicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy. A Royal Affair (2012) This visually lush and compellingly acted Danish film concerns the ill-fated relationship of Denmark's British-born Queen Caroline Matilda (1751-1775) (Alicia Vikander), sister of King George III, with the progressive Dr Johann Struensee (1737-1772) (Mads Mikkelson), physician to her eccentric (though perhaps not literally insane) husband King Christian VII (1749-1808) (Mikkel Boe F�lsgaard). (For more see my blog .) Farewell, My Queen (2012) As a French-speaking but visibly foreign German surrounded by French actors and actresses who is the same age as the real Queen at the time of the Revolution, Diane Kruger was an inspired (and apparently sincere) choice for the role of Marie Antoinette, and royalists will find the loyalty of her fictional servant Sidonie (Léa Seydoux) touching. However the film makes too much of Marie Antoinette's friendship with G |
"Which chemical element has the symbol ""Na""?" | Chemical Elements.com - Sodium (Na) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Sodium, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Sodium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/na.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved. |
Sir Arthur Pearson founded which newspaper in 1900; the current editor is Hugh Whittow? | the-daily-express - The Press in Great Britain The Press in Great Britain the-daily-express Daily Express The Daily Express is a daily national middle market tabloid newspaper in the United Kingdom. It is the flagship title of Express Newspapers, a subsidiary of Northern & Shell (itself wholly owned by Richard Desmond). In July 2011 it had an average daily circulation of 625,952. History The Daily Express was founded in 1900 by Sir Arthur Pearson. Pearson sold the title after losing his sight and it was bought in 1916 by the future Lord Beaverbrook. It was one of the first papers to carry gossip, sports, and women's features, and the first newspaper in Britain to have a crossword. The Russian communist revolutionary Leon Trotsky wrote despatches for the paper following his expulsion from the Soviet Union in 1929. It moved in 1931 to 120 Fleet Street, a specially commissioned art deco building. Under Beaverbrook the newspaper achieved a phenomenally high circulation, setting records for newspaper sales several times throughout the 1930s. Its success was partly due to an aggressive marketing campaign and a vigorous circulation war with other populist newspapers. Beaverbrook also discovered and encouraged a gifted editor named Arthur Christiansen, who showed an uncommon gift for staying in touch with the interests of the reading public. The paper also featured Alfred Bestall's Rupert Bear cartoon and satirical cartoons by Carl Giles. An infamous front page headline of these years was "Judea Declares War on Germany", published on 24 March 1933. The Express had started printing in Manchester in 1927 and in 1938 moved to the 'Black Lubyianka' building on the same site in Great Ancoats Street. It opened a similar building in Glasgow in 1936 in Albion Street. Glasgow printing ended in 1974 and Manchester in 1989 on the company's own presses. Scottish and Northern editions are now printed by facsimile in Glasgow and Preston respectively by contract printers, London editions at Westferry Printers. In March 1962, Beaverbrook was attacked in the House of Commons for running "a sustained vendetta" against the British Royal Family in the Express titles. In the same month The Duke of Edinburgh described the Express as "a bloody awful newspaper. It is full of lies, scandal and imagination. It is a vicious paper." At the height of Beaverbrook's time in control, he told a Royal Commission on the press that he ran his papers "purely for the purpose of making propaganda". The arrival of television and the public's changing interests took their toll on circulation, and following Beaverbrook's death in 1964, the paper's circulation declined for several years. During this period the Express, practically alone among mainstream newspapers, was vehemently opposed to entry into what became the European Economic Community. The Daily Express switched from broadsheet to tabloid in 1977 and was bought by the construction company Trafalgar House in the same year. Its publishing company, Beaverbrook Newspapers, was renamed Express Newspapers. In 1982 Trafalgar House spun off its publishing interests into a new company, Fleet Holdings, under the leadership of Lord Matthews, but this succumbed to a hostile takeover by United Newspapers in 1985. Under United's ownership, the Express titles moved from Fleet Street to Blackfriars Road in 1989. As part of a marketing campaign designed to increase circulation, the paper was renamed The Express in 1996 (with the Sunday Express becoming The Express on Sunday). Express Newspapers was sold to publisher Richard Desmond in 2000, by which time the names had reverted to Daily Express and Sunday Express. In 2004 the newspaper moved to its present location on Lower Thames Street in the City of London. On 31 October 2005 UK Media Group Entertainment Rights secured majority interest from the Daily Express on Rupert Bear. They paid £6 million for a 66.6% control of the character. The Express Newspaper retains minority interest of one-third plus the right to publish Rupert Bear stories in certain Express publications. Edit |
"Which medical condition gets its name from the Greek for ""Half a Head""?" | Migraine headaches | University of Maryland Medical Center Certain foods and beverages (aged cheese, chocolate, red wine, beer, coffee, and many others) Food additives or preservatives (such as nitrates and monosodium glutamate) Migraine Treatment Approaches Migraines need a two-pronged approach: Treatment and prevention. Treatment uses medications that provide quick pain relief when attacks occur. These drugs include pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, generic), triptans such as sumatriptan (Imitrex, generic), and ergotamine drugs. Preventive strategies begin with non-drug approaches, including behavioral therapies and lifestyle changes. If headache attacks continue to occur at least once a week, or if your attacks do not respond well to treatment, your doctor may recommend you try preventive medication. Migraine Prevention Guidelines In 2012, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) updated its guidelines for prevention of migraine in adults. The main treatments recommended by the AAN for migraine prevention are: Anti-seizure drugs [usually divalproex (Depakote, generic), valproate (Depacon, generic) or topiramate (Topamax, generic)] Beta-blocker drugs [propranolol (Inderal, generic), timolol (Blocadren), or metoprolol (Lopressor, generic)] The triptan frovatriptan (Frova) for menstrual migraine The herbal remedy butterbur (Petasites hybridus) Antidepressants [amitriptyline (Elavil, generic) or venlafaxine (Effexor, generic)] are also considered for migraine prevention. OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections are approved for prevention of chronic migraine. Introduction Migraine Headaches Migraine headaches are a type of neurovascular headaches, a category that also includes cluster headaches. Doctors believe that neurovascular headaches are caused by an interaction between blood vessel and nerve abnormalities. Migraine headaches are the second most common type of primary headache after tension headaches. A primary headache is a headache that is not caused by another disease or condition. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #11: Headaches - tension and Report #99: Headaches - cluster .] Migraine headaches are characterized by throbbing disabling pain on one side of the head, which sometimes spreads to affect the entire head. In fact, migraine comes from the Greek word hemikrania, meaning “half of the head.” Migraines are classified as occurring either: With aura (previously called classic migraine) or Without aura (previously called common migraine) Auras are sensory disturbances that occur before a migraine attack that can cause changes in vision, with or without other neurologic symptoms. [For more information on auras, see Symptoms section of this report.] Episodic and Chronic Migraine Migraines typically occur as isolated episodic attacks, which can happen once a year or several times within one week. In some cases, patients eventually experience on-going and chronic migraine (previously called transformed migraine). Chronic migraines typically begin as episodic headaches when patients are in their teens or 20s, and then increase in frequency over time. A headache is considered chronic when it occurs at least half of the days in a month, and often on a daily or near-daily basis. The majority of chronic migraines are caused by overuse of analgesic migraine medications, both prescription pain reliever drugs and over-the-counter medications. Medication overuse headaches are also called rebound headaches. Obesity and caffeine overuse are other factors that may increase the risk of episodic migraine transforming to chronic migraine. Chronic migraines can resemble tension-type headaches and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between them. Both types of headaches can co-exist. In addition to throbbing pain on one side of the head, chronic migraine is marked by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Many patients with chronic migraine also suffer from depression. Other Types of Migraine Menstrual Migraines. Migraines are often tied to a |
In Greek mythology, who built the Labyrinth? | Labyrinth - Ancient History Encyclopedia Labyrinth by Joshua J. Mark published on 02 September 2009 The word ' labyrinth ’ comes from the Greek 'labyrinthos’ and describes any maze-like structure. Etymologically the word is linked to the Minoan 'labrys' for 'double axe', the symbol of the Minoan mother goddess of Crete . The most famous labyrinth is found in Greek mythology : Designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Knossos to contain the ferocious Minotaur (a half-man and half-bull monster). Daedelaus' labyrinth was so complex that he, himself, could barely navigate it and, having successfully done so, Minos imprisoned him and his son, Icarus, in a high tower to prevent him from ever revealing the secret of the maze. In one of the most famous Greek myths, Daedelus and Icarus escape using the feathers of birds bound together by wax to form wings and fly from the tower. Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax of his wings and falling into the sea, was drowned. Another Greek myth relates that the Minotaur was killed by Prince Theseus of Athens with the help of Minos' daughter Ariadne and the labyrinth is supposed to have fallen out of use afterwards. The archaeologist Arthur Evans uncovered the labyrinth at Knossos,Crete in his excavations early in the 20th century and the myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth was explained by the Minoan sport of bull jumping (shown in frescoes on the walls) in which, by grabbing the bull's horns and leaping back over the animal, man and bull appeared to be one creature. Remove Ads Advertisement The other famed labyrinth of antiquity was the Egyptian temple precinct of a pyramid complex of many courts, built at Hawara by Amenemhet III of the 12th Dynasty (c.1860-1815 BCE). There were twelve separate courts of considerable size all facing one another throughout this labyrinth and all connected by corridors and colonnades and shafts. Criss-crossing alleys and false doors sealed by stone plugs all protected the central burial chamber of the pyramid of the king. This chamber is said to have been cut from a single block of granite and to have weighed 110 tons. The labyrinth at Hawara was described by the historian Herodotus , who claimed it rivaled any of the ancient wonders of the world of the time: The upper chambers I saw with my own eyes, and found them to excel all other human productions; for the passages through the houses, and the varied windings of the paths across the courts excited in me infinite admiration as I passed from the courts into chambers, and from the chambers into colonnades, and from the colonnades into fresh houses, and again from these into courts unseen before.” The historian Strabo described it as “a great palace composed of many palaces. The great labyrinth of Egypt fell into decay at some unknown point and was dismantled and the parts used in other building projects. So great was the site as a source of building materials that a small town grew up around the ruins. Nothing remains of this great architectural wonder today save the ravaged pyramid of Amenemhet III at Hawara by the oasis of Faiyum. About the Author |
Which organisation was established in London by Eglatine Jebb and her sister Dorothy Buxton in 1919, originally to alleviate starvation in Germany after the war? | The “Other” Child Transports: World War I and the Temporary Displacement of Needy Children from Central Europe English Français Much has been written and told about the child transports, the well-known Kindertransporte, related to the Nazi period and World War II. Yet, astonishingly little is known about the child transports related to Europe’s First World War. This article is aiming to fill this research gap on the historical landscape, telling the history of child transports during and after WWI from and across Central Europe. These child transports were originally meant to provide short-term relief, but they sometimes even resulted in children’s long-term placement abroad. The organizations’ and birth families’ primary interest in the child transports was to improve children’s physical well-being, ignoring their subjectivity to a great extent. The physical appearance of a child’s body, namely its underweight, sickness, or malnutrition was conditional for the participation in the child transports of the time. Visual imagery, including drawings, photography posters and everyday objects, were essential to justify, illustrate, and document children’s suffering and their geographic displacement. Paying special attention to the visual dimension of this particular relief activity, this article will uncover the transformation of early twentieth century child transports from the late Austro-Hungarian Empire to Europe’s humanitarian-internationalist post-WWI era. On a beaucoup écrit sur les transports d’enfants, les fameux « Kindertransport » associés à la période nazie et à la seconde guerre mondiale. Pourtant, on sait peu de choses des déplacements d’enfants durant la première guerre mondiale. Cet article entend combler ce vide historiographique, en faisant l’histoire de ces migrations juvéniles pendant et après la guerre, en Europe centrale. Ce type de migration était originellement prévu pour offrir une aide temporaire, mais il a parfois résulté dans le placement de longue durée à l’étranger. L’objectif premier des associations et des familles était d’améliorer le bien-être physique des enfants, en ignorant largement leur ressenti. L’apparence physique d’un corps d’enfant, la maladie ou la malnutrition était une condition pour être admis au départ. L’iconographie, incluant les dessins, les affiches photographiques et les objets du quotidien, étaient essentiels pour justifier, illustrer et documenter la souffrance enfantine et leur exode. En prêtant une attention particulière aux sources graphiques de cette activité caritative, cet article entend dévoiler le passage des pratiques austro-hongroises de déplacement d’enfants du début du siècle à l’aide humanitaire internationale des lendemains de guerre. Agrandir Original (jpeg, 921k) 1While during both world wars, fathers often returned as invalids and mothers became breadwinners for their families, children suffered most intensely from the silent side- and after-effects of the wars, mainly from neglect, contagious diseases, and starvation. During and after the First World War, their disproportionate suffering no longer fell into complete oblivion. Instead, it yielded new philanthropic visions and policies of child relief that hoped to counter children’s extensive pauperization and perishing that had resulted from the war. This article examines the impact of WWI and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire on children in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy and its successor states. It focuses particularly on the practice of children’s temporary displacement as one of the most documented relief activities during the last years of the war and the early post-war period. While during the war, children’s displacement was thought of as an |
"Who played Alex Jeffreys, the discoverer of genetic fingerprinting, in the recent ITV drama ""The Code of a Killer"", the story of the first murderer convicted by DNA?" | Code of a Killer (TV Mini-Series 2015) - IMDb Code of a Killer The story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer. Stars: a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 37 titles created 22 Feb 2012 a list of 42 titles created 31 Mar 2014 a list of 28 titles created 09 Sep 2015 a list of 36 titles created 29 Dec 2015 Title: Code of a Killer (2015– ) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? On the run accused of a terrible crime, Manchester Detective Marcus Farrow tries to prove his innocence while being hunted by his former friends and colleagues. Stars: Rosie Cavaliero, Daniel Jillings, Darren Whitfield A father and son story, with a thriller motor. It explores a mystery from the past with a brutal and shocking revelation. Stars: John Simm, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman Police start to investigate when the bones of a young man are found under the footings of a demolished house 39 years after his murder. Stars: Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jordan Long Safe House (TV Series 2015) Crime | Drama | Thriller A married ex police couple are asked by a police officer and their close friend to turn their remote Guest House into a Safe House. Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Marsha Thomason, Paterson Joseph A young couple move into an apartment only to find the body of a young woman that had been missing for 2 years but never registered as missing which leads to a deeper investigation into what actually happened. Stars: David Threlfall, Denise Gough, Lisa Millett Black Work (TV Mini-Series 2015) Crime | Drama | Thriller A policewoman sets out to discover who murdered her husband, an undercover officer. Stars: Sheridan Smith, Matthew McNulty, Oliver Woollford Place of Execution (TV Mini-Series 2008) Crime | Drama | Mystery A young girl mysteriously vanishes from her English village home. 45 years later, a journalist's attempts to make a documentary on the case threaten to shatter the lives of all involved. Stars: Lee Ingleby, Emma Cunniffe, Philip Jackson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X 25 years ago, Jane saw a man killing her mother. Today, she's a well adjusted wife and mother herself. While having a physical, she notices a doctor who looks like the killer and reports him. No one believes her - except one cop. Stars: Claire Goose, Alisha Kelly, Felix Scott Glasgow 1982, a young girl investigates mysterious murders in a world of men. Stars: Matt Costello, Jayd Johnson, Bronagh Gallagher Chasing Shadows I (TV Mini-Series 2014) Crime | Drama | Mystery A missing persons unit investigate serial killers who target the impressionable and vulnerable. Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Alex Kingston, Don Warrington The Secret (TV Mini-Series 2016) Drama | Thriller The Secret is the story of a real-life double murder. James Nesbitt plays Colin Howell, a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday ... See full summary » Stars: James Nesbitt, Genevieve O'Reilly, Patrick O'Kane A supernatural drama telling the story of three different families living in the same house in 1968, 1987 and the present day, linked by the spirit of the young daughter of the 1960s family, who drowned in mysterious circumstances. Stars: Alex Kingston, Dean Andrews, Shelley Conn Edit Storyline DCS David Baker headed up the investigation into the brutal murders of two Leicestershire schoolgirls between 1983 and 1987. Only a few miles away, Dr Alec Jeffreys, was a scientist at Leicester University who, on 10 September 1984, invented a remarkable technique to read each individual's unique DNA fingerprint. When a local teenager admitted to one of the murders but not the other, Baker asked Jeffreys to analyze the DNA evidence left at the crime scenes. Both men were shocked to discover that the teenager was innocent, his confession false. DCS Baker then took the extraordin |
Henry Fleming is the narrator and hero of which 1894 war novel? | SparkNotes: The Red Badge of Courage: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane Themes, Motifs & Symbols Henry Fleming Throughout the novel, Crane refers to Henry as “the young soldier” and “the youth.” Both the best and worst characteristics of Henry’s youth mark him. Unlike the veteran soldiers whom he encounters during his first battle, Henry is not jaded. He believes, albeit naïvely, in traditional models of courage and honor, and romanticizes the image of dying in battle by invoking the Greek tradition of a dead soldier being laid upon his shield. On the other hand, because he is young, Henry has yet to experience enough to test these abstractions. As a result, his most passionate convictions are based on little else than fantasies, making him seem vain and self-centered. Henry’s reasons for wanting to win glory in battle are far from noble. The philosophical underpinnings of the war do not motivate him; neither does any deeply held, personal sense of right and wrong. Instead, Henry desires a reputation. He hopes that an impressive performance on the battlefield will immortalize him as a hero among men who, because of the domesticating effects of religion and education, rarely distinguish themselves so dramatically. Ironically, after fleeing from battle, Henry feels little guilt about invoking his own intelligence in order to justify his cowardice. He condemns the soldiers who stayed to fight as imbeciles who were not “wise enough to save themselves from the flurry of death.” This is how he restores his fragile self-pride. When Henry returns to camp and lies about the nature of his wound, he doubts neither his manhood nor his right to behave as pompously as a veteran. Henry’s lack of a true moral sense manifests itself in the emptiness of the honor and glory that he seeks. He feels no responsibility to earn these accolades. If others call him a hero, he believes he is one. When Henry finally faces battle, however, he feels a “temporary but sublime absence of selfishness.” A great change occurs within him: as he fights, he loses his sense of self. No longer is he interested in winning the praise and attention of other men; instead, he allows himself to disappear into the commotion and become one component of a great fighting machine. As Henry finds himself deeply immersed in battle, the importance of winning a name for himself fades with the gun smoke, for “it was difficult to think of reputation when others were thinking of skins.” It is ironic, then, that Henry establishes his reputation at these very moments. Officers who witness his fierce fighting regard him as one of the regiment’s best. Henry does not cheat his way to the honor that he so desperately craves when the novel opens; instead, he earns it. This marks a tremendous growth in Henry’s character. He learns to reflect on his mistakes, such as his earlier retreat, without defensiveness or bravado, and abandons the hope of blustery heroism for a quieter, but more satisfying, understanding of what it means to be a man. Jim Conklin Jim contrasts sharply with Henry in the opening pages of the novel. When Henry asks Jim if he would flee from battle, Jim’s answer—that he would run if other soldiers ran, fight if they fought—establishes him as a pragmatist. He is strong and self-reliant, and does not romanticize war or its supposed glories in the manner that Henry does. Unlike Wilson, whose loud complaints characterize his early appearances, Jim marches through his days efficiently and with few grievances. He informs Henry that he can unburden himself of his unnecessary munitions, declaring, “You can now eat and shoot . . . That’s all you want to do.” Jim has little patience for the kind of loud, knee-jerk criticism or vague abstraction that distracts Wilson and Henry. He prefers to do what duty requires of him and finds a quiet, simple pleasure in doing so. He silences Wilson and Henry from discussing the qualifications of their commanding officers while they are eating because he “could not rage in fierce a |
Name the year: Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South African President, Tony Blair becomes new leader of the Labour Party and Martina Navratilova is defeated in her last Wimbledon singles final by Conchita Martinez? | Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums Today in History Historical events on September 4 422 - St Boniface I ends his reign as Catholic Pope 476 - Romulus Augustulus, last Roman emperor in west, is deposed 1024 - Conrad II the Sailor chosen German king 1260 - Battle at Montaperti-Guelfen vs Ghibellijnen 1282 - King Pedro III of Aragonorth annexes Sicily 1414 - Peace of Atrecht: John the fearless & Armagnacs 1479 - King Alfonso I of Portugal recognizes Isabella as queen of Castile 1571 - Catholic coup in Scotland 1609 - Navigator Henry Hudson discovers island of Manhattan [or Sep 11] 1618 - "Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs Switzerland, 1,500 killed 1682 - English astronomer Edmund Halley sees his namesake comet 1695 - French garrison of castle Names surrenders for Willem III 1778 - City Amsterdam signs trade agreement with US rebels 1781 - Los Angeles founded by 44 in Bahia de las Fumas, (Valley of Smokes) 1786 - -5] Orange troops plunder Hattem/Elburg 1805 - 1st edition of Batavian State-Current published 1807 - Robert Fulton begins operating his steamboat 1813 - 1st US relig newspaper (Religious Remembrancer (Christian Observer)) 1833 - 1st newsboy hired (Barney Flaherty, 10 years old-NY Sun) 1842 - Work on Koln cathedral recommences after 284-year hiatus 1854 - English/French assault on Petropavlovsk Kamchatka 1862 - Gen Lee invades North with 50,000 Confederate troops 1862 - North Beach & Mission Railway Company organized in SF 1862 - Maryland Campaign (Antietam Campaign) 1864 - Bread riots in Mobile, Alabama 1866 - 1st Hawaiian daily newspaper published 1870 - 3rd French republic proclaimed as they overthrow their king 1882 - 1st district lit by electricity (NY's Pearl Street Station) 1884 - Britain ends its policy of penal transportation to New South Wales in Australia. 1885 - 1st cafeteria opens (NYC) 1886 - Apache Chief Geronimo surrenders ending last major US-Indian war 1888 - George Eastman patents 1st roll-film camera & registers "Kodak" 1893 - English author Beatrix Potter 1st tells the story of Peter Rabbit 1894 - In NYC, 12,000 tailors went on strike protesting sweat shops 1894 - Soccer team Veendam 1894 forms 1899 - 8.3 earthquake shakes Yakutat Bay Alaska 1904 - Dali Lama signs treaty allowing British commerce in Tibet 1906 - NY Highlanders win 5th straight doubleheader 1908 - Caledonia & Hillhurst Football Clubs play for Central Alberta Rugby Football League championship 1911 - Garros sets world altitude record of 4,250 m (13,944 ft) 1912 - 1st accident (collision) in Londoner Underground: 22 injured person 1914 - British, French & Russian government sign Pact of London, against Germany 1914 - General von Moltke ceases German advance in France 1916 - Christy Mathewson & Mordecai Brown final baseball game 1918 - Jhr Ch Ruys de Beerenbrouck becomes 1st Dutch Catholic premier 1919 - 39th US Mens Tennis: William M Johnston beats Wm T Tilden (64 64 63) 1919 - British intervene in Petrograd 1919 - Mustafa Kemal Atat�rk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas to make decisions as to the future of Anatolia and Thrace. 1920 - Last day of Julian civil calendar (in parts of Bulgaria) 1922 - Paavo Nurmi runs world record 2000m (5:26.3) 1923 - A Charlot & N Cowards revue "London Calling," premieres in London 1923 - NY Yankee Sad Sam Jones no-hits Phila A's, 2-0 1923 - Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah. 1927 - Charles Lindbergh visits Boise, Idaho, on his cross-country tour 1930 - Cambridge Theater opens in London 1932 - 15th PGA Championship: Olin Dutra at Keller GC St Paul Minn 1933 - 1st airplane to exceed 300 mph (483 kph), JR Wendell, Glenview, Il 1933 - Coup on Cuban president De Cespedes by Fulgencio Batista 1934 - Bradman scores 149* Aust v Eng XI, 104 mins, 17 fours 4 sixes 1936 - Franco troops conquer Irun & Talavera de la Reina Spain 1936 - Largo Caballero becomes Spanish premier 1937 - Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4) 1938 - Vainio Muinonen wins 2nd European marathoner (2:37:28.8) 1939 - Dutch 2nd Chamber affirms Neth's in |
Which vegetable has the Latin name Apium graveolens? | Apium graveolens - Herb Information Latin name: Apium graveolens (Linn.) (Apiaceae) Sanskrit/Indian name: Ajamoda General information: Celery is commonly eaten raw and is low in calories. It is also a rich source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. Celery seeds are credited with stimulant and carminative properties and are prescribed for nervine disorders. The fatty oil from the seeds is used in many medicinal preparations as an antispasmodic and nerve stimulant. The roots have diuretic properties. Therapeutic constituents: Celery contains active compounds called phthalides, which are responsible for lowering blood pressure. It is also a rich source of vitamin C, minerals, sodium and phosphorus. Key therapeutic benefits: Celery regulates fluid balance and acts as a diuretic to flush out toxins. The vegetable is known to lower cholesterol. The active compounds in Celery relax the muscles around the arteries and allow blood vessels to dilate. With more space inside the arteries, blood can flow at a lower pressure. Makali, Bangalore, KA, 562 162, India 1(800) 208-1930 |
Her best known creation was played by George Baker on TV, she died on the 2nd May 2015 aged 85 - who was she? | Author Ruth Rendell dies aged 85 - BBC News BBC News Author Ruth Rendell dies aged 85 2 May 2015 Media captionDavid Sillito looks back at the life of Ruth Rendell Crime writer Ruth Rendell has died aged 85, her publisher says. She wrote more than 60 novels in a career spanning 50 years, her best-known creation being Inspector Wexford, which was turned into a highly successful TV series. Rendell, one of Britain's best-selling contemporary authors, also wrote under the pen-name Barbara Vine. Born in Essex, she is credited with bringing a social and psychological dimension to crime fiction. Publisher Penguin Random House said Rendell, who suffered a stroke in January, died in London on Saturday morning. "We are devastated by the loss of one of our best-loved authors," the publisher said in a statement. Penguin Random House chair, Baroness Gail Rebuck, said Rendell was admired throughout publishing for her "brilliant body of work". "An insightful and elegant observer of society, many of her award-winning thrillers and psychological murder mysteries highlighted the causes she cared so deeply about." Rendell's first Wexford book, From Doon with Death, was published in 1964, beginning a series of more than 20 starring Inspector Reginald Wexford, played in the TV series by George Baker. Many of her works were translated into more than 20 languages and adapted for cinema and TV, attracting worldwide sales of 60 million. Image copyright ITV Archive Image caption Many enjoyed her Inspector Wexford through the TV adaptation She was the author of more than 20 standalone novels, whose protagonists were often on the margins of society, and was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for excellence in crime writing. Her final novel, Dark Corners, is due to be published in October. Rendell began her writing career as a reporter on an Essex newspaper. However, she was forced to resign after filing a story about a local sports club dinner that she hadn't attended. Her report failed to mention that the after-dinner speaker had died half-way through the speech. Rendell, whose writing brought her considerable wealth, was made a Labour life peer in 1997 and is reputed to have given generously to charity. She was a vocal campaigner against female genital mutilation. Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted she would be missed greatly by the party. Image copyright Twitter She was born Ruth Barbara Grasemann in 1930 in South Woodford to a Swedish mother and British father. Rendell married Don Rendell, a journalist, in 1953. They divorced 22 years later but remarried each other within two years. She is survived by their son. |
"Who composed the orchestral march ""Crown Imperial"", it was used for the coronation of King George VI in 1937?" | William Walton : Crown Imperial - YouTube William Walton : Crown Imperial 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 Sep 4, 2010 Crown Imperial is an orchestral march by the English composer William Walton. It was first performed at the coronation of King George VI in 1937, and substantially revised in 1963. Walton composed the march originally for performance at the coronation of King Edward VIII, which was scheduled for 12 May 1937. However, Edward abdicated in 1936. The coronation was held on the scheduled day, with Edward's brother George VI being crowned instead. Category |
Which European country's flag is an upside - down version of the Russian flag? | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the |
"Released in 1976, on which album would you find the songs, ""Life in the Fast Lane"", ""New Kid in Town"" and ""Wasted Time""?" | New Kid In Town by Eagles Songfacts New Kid In Town by Eagles Songfacts Songfacts "We were writing about our replacements." That's what J.D. Souther told us about this song, which he wrote with Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Souther was part of the flourishing Southern California music scene, and often collaborated with the Eagles, also cowriting their hits " Best Of My Love " and " Heartache Tonight ." Souther explained: "'New Kid' emerged from our whole fascination with gunfire as an analogy. The point was at some point some kid would come riding into town that was much faster than you and he'd say so, and then he'd prove it. That's the story of life. That's the story of aging, especially coming out of your teenage and young man years and as you approach 30, you begin to see that things don't stay the same forever. And that there's a lot other guys like you and gals like you that want the same thing that are coming up, and they want their moment, too, and they're going to get it. And it's fine. It's as it should be." Don Felder, who was the Eagles guitarist at the time, told us that once they came up with the concept of the "Hotel California," some other songs fell into place, including this one. Said Felder: "Once you arrive in LA and you have your first couple of hits, you become the 'New Kid in Town,' and then with greater success, you live ' Life In The Fast Lane ,' and you start wondering if all that time you've spent in the bars was just ' Wasted Time .' So all of these other song ideas kind of came out of that concept once the foundation was laid for ' Hotel California .'" This was the Eagles' third #1 hit in the US. >> Suggestion credit: Bertrand - Paris, France This song is referenced in Don Henley's solo debut " Johnny Can't Read ," which ends with the lyrics "There's a new kid in town..." |
Which shipping forecast area lies immediately east of Fair Isle? | Use my current location crosshair Extended Outlook 2100 UTC Friday 20 January to 2100 UTC Monday 23 January 2017 Issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, at 182110 UTC Cullercoats On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will be centred in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and complex area of low pressure in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching to the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. Southwesterly winds will become occasionally strong in Viking and Fair Isle on Saturday, and then becoming occasionally strong westerly in these northernmost sea areas through Sunday. On Monday occasionally strong northwesterly winds are expected in the northern half of the North Sea, perhaps also German Bight later, with occasional gales developing later in Fair Isle Niton On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will be centred in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and complex area of low pressure in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching to the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. On Friday evening and Saturday southerly winds will be strong at times in West Sole and Shannon, but moderate later Saturday. On Monday strong southerly winds will return to West Sole and Shannon, with near gales or possible gales in Shannon later. Strong northeasterly winds will develop later in Biscay on Monday Portpatrick On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will lie in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and a low pressure area in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. Southwesterly winds will be strong at times in Atlantic sea areas through Friday evening and Saturday, with possible gales in Bailey and Southeast Iceland, but winds will moderate in the south later. Saturday. Westerly winds will be occasionally strong in Fair Isle, Faeroes and Southeast Iceland on Sunday, and become strong southerly in Rockall and Bailey later. Strong southwesterly winds will return to Atlantic sea areas on Monday with possible gales Extended outlook overview The extended outlooks are issued once a day, at 2300 GMT and cover the next 3 to 5 days. For the extend outlooks the waters surrounding the British Isles are divided into three areas; Cullercoats, Portpatrick and Niton. These three areas reflect the coverage areas of the UK's Navtex transmitters, which overlap in some areas. The extended outlook forecast contains details of the likelihood of gales or storms, a general synopsis and a general forecast for the area of coverage of each Navtex transmitter. In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA. Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or de |
What is the main ingredient of Coulibiac, a type of Russian pie? | Salmon coulibiac | BBC Good Food BBC Good Food Recipes Not sure what to cook? We’ve pulled together our most popular recipes, our latest additions and our editor’s picks, so there’s sure to be something tempting for you to try. Prep: 1 hr Cook: 1 hr, 30 mins Plus cooling and resting More effort This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead Share: butt-err Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an… 700g skinless, boneless lightly smoked raw salmon fillets (available from Waitrose & Sainsbury's - if you can't find them, use non-smoked raw salmon fillets), cut into finger thick slices 2 x 375g blocks all-butter puff pastry 1 egg , beaten, for glazing The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a… For the rice Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia… 1 tsp cumin seeds The small, creamy brown seeds of the coriander plant give dishes a warm, aromatic and slightly… 4 cardamom pods Star anise star an-eese Star anise is one of the central spices in Chinese cooking. It has a strong anise flavour, with… 200g basmati rice 400ml fish stock or water zest 1 lemon , juice ½ Lemon le-mon Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits… large bunch dill Method Launch step-by-step First, get everything prepared. Boil a pan of salted water, add the eggs and cook for 8 mins exactly. Drain and cool under cold water, then peel and set aside. Heat half the butter in a non-stick frying pan and sizzle the slices of salmon for 1 min on each side (Pic 1), just to firm up the fillets but not cook them all the way through. Lift the salmon onto a plate. Now cook the rice. Melt the rest of the butter in the same pan. Add the onion, cumin and coriander seeds, cardamom and star anise, then gently fry for 8 mins until golden. Stir in the rice and add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick (Pic 2), then pour over the stock and season generously. Cover and bring to the boil, then lower the heat to its lowest setting and continue to cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 mins, then stir through the lemon zest and juice. Set aside to cool. This can be done several hrs in advance. Once cool, stir though the chopped dill. To assemble the pie, roll out one of the pieces of pastry to a rectangle as wide but a third longer than this magazine (23 x 40cm), then lay on a baking tray. Pack half the rice along the middle of the pastry, discarding the star anise and cinnamon as you do so, leaving a good 5cm border around the edge. Lay the salmon over the rice, then slice the eggs and lay those over the whole salmon layer (Pic 3). Top the eggs with the remaining rice and use your hands to gently pack everything down to a firm, even shape. Brush any stray grains of rice off the border, then brush the border with beaten egg, Roll the second piece of pastry out to a rectangle slightly larger than the first. Drape over the coulibiac and gently press the edges to seal the 2 pastry sheets together. Trim the edges to neaten and crimp with your fingers or press down with a fork. The uncooked pie can now be chilled, on the baking sheet, for a day or frozen for up to 2 months. To cook, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Brush the pie all over with beaten egg and, if you want, lightly score the pastry with the back of a knife in a criss-cross fashion, making sure you don’t cut all the way through (Pic 4). Bake for 20 mins, then reduce the heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and continue to cook for 20 mins until golden brown. Leave to rest for 10 mins, then serve in thick slices with a bowl of Dill cream or Herb salsa (see recipes, below). Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2010 Tip Herb salsa Snip 2 small bunches chives into a bowl with small bunch parsley, chopped and small bunch dill, chopped. Add juice 1 lemon and enough olive oil to loosen. Tip Make it easier If the idea of layering everything up seems like too much effo |
Who makes the car models called Legend and Prelude? | All Honda Models | Full list of Honda Car Models & Vehicles Related Other Japanese Car Company Infiniti a Luxury Division of Nissan Company Since then, the company’s progress has grown to such size, that the brand has been a top choice for both race and common drivers as a trusted name on car performance. It’s slogan, the power of dreams, is quite fitting for its endeavors, whether it be for the motoring scene or its other achievements in engineering. Gorgeous Honda Model Image source: wikimedia.org Honda’s accomplishments can be categorized into these: i-VTEC – the company’s ingenuity on creating high-performance engines can be seen in its i-VTEC (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control) technology. By having optimum control on the camshafts (on the timing and lifting aspect), higher performance is guaranteed. VSA – the company considers car safety as a high factor. Such is its investment on its crash test technology, where every scenario is considered to avoid fatal accidents. The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) is one such technology that helps correct steering problems that may result from sudden control changes. Tuning – probably one of the reasons why every racer considers cars from this brand as an important part in their careers is the propensity to tuning. Honda cars are known to be tuning-safe, creating stock cars (which in itself are powerful cars altogether) into speedy rides. Here is the full list of Honda models and variants: Honda ZEST (2006-present) Honda Odyssey/Shuttle (international market) (1995-present) Honda Odyssey (North American market) (1995-present) 2.4 EX-V Navi CV/T |
Who wrote the plays “Nuts in May” and “Abigail’s Party”? | Abigail's Party (BBC) [1977] [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse, Harriet Reynolds, Mike Leigh, Ron Bowman, Margaret Matheson: DVD & Blu-ray Product Description Product Description Beverly wears low-cut dresses, too much make-up and has a reputation as a man-eating monster. In Mike Leigh's modern classic, Abigail's Party, she turns a social get-together between married couples into a virtual time bomb of emotional tension. Alison Steadman won two best actress awards for her portrayal of the bored, bitchy hostess in this savagely funny study of pretentious middle-class social manners. It also stars Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse and Harriet Reynolds. Running Time: 60 minutes + 6 minutes approx. From Amazon.co.uk Originally screened as part of BBC's Play for Today series in 1977, Abigail's Party is among Mike Leigh's most celebrated pieces, with his then-wife Alison Steadman appallingly brilliant as what Alan Bennett described as the "brutal hostess" at a ghastly suburban soiree. The Abigail of the title never appears--rather, the dull thud of her lively teenage party forms a distant backdrop (and contrast) to an excruciating evening of chilled red wine, olives and the music of Demis Roussos. Steadman plays the overbearing Beverley, an Amazonian mass of frustrated sensuality in a low-cut party frock. Tim Stern is her small, stressed estate-agent husband. The guests are Janice Duvitski as Angela, a nurse whose quite spectacular gormlessness shields her from the stilted social awkwardness quietly raging around her, John Salthouse as Tony, her taciturn husband and Harriet Reynolds as Sue, the gangly and miserably nervous mother of Abigail. Rather than play for gags, Leigh and his actors mercilessly turn the screw of embarrassment through a series of too-true-to-life exchanges of dialogue, the stuff of all our collective worst memories of encounters with neighbours, aunts and office colleagues. Often misread as a satirical parade of suburban grotesques, Abigail's Party probes deeper than that, touching on nerves of anxiety and repression that throb behind the net curtains of modern England, culminating not in farce but tragedy. Decades on, Abigail's Party is as psychologically true and close to home as ever--hard to bear but utterly brilliant. On the DVD: Abigail's Party is perfectly reproduced here in all its 1970s garishness. The one extra is a short featurette, focussing on Alison Steadman's playing of Beverley, with comments from the original actors in the TV series and Peter York marvelling at her "paint-scraping" voice. --David Stubbs Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. DVD £3.99 Amazon Prime |
The battles of Lutzen 1632 and Rocroi 1643, were fought during which war? | THE BATTLE OF ROCROI (1643) | Delving into History _ Periklis Deligiannis Delving into History _ Periklis Deligiannis THE BATTLE OF ROCROI (1643) 10/04/2013 periklisdeligiannis.wordpress.com Uncategorized Cardinal Richelieu , France , Louis , Louis XIII of France , Louis XIV of France , Military history , pike and shot warfare , Renaissance , Richelieu , Rocroi , Southern Netherlands , Spain , tercio , Thirty Years War 1 Comment Background to the Battle of Rocroi, the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) was the most traumatic event to affect Europe prior to the Napoleonic Era and the two world wars of the 20th century. It was centered mainly in the Holy Roman Empire – which encompassed much of modern-day Germany – and its conflicts between Catholic and Protestant rulers. It devolved into a general political conflict. Its several stages are marked by which nation was the chief antagonist to the Catholic/Imperialist forces. Beginning in 1635, France joined the war in opposition to the Spanish-Imperialist side. Though an overwhelmingly Catholic nation, France had been fiscally supporting Protestant Sweden earlier in the war. In addition, France was a longtime rival of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, the two main allies opposing the Protestant factions in the war. The “man behind the curtains” of the French kingdom in the early seventeenth century was Armand Jean de Plessis, better known to history as Cardinal Richelieu. He combined the spiritual power of a cardinal with the temporal power of a political boss, becoming the first modern prime minister. Richelieu advised Louis XIII in all things, but was most responsible for French moves to counterbalance the power of the Spanish-Austrian Hapsburgs, the most powerful dynasty in Europe at that time. Louis de Bourbon, Duc d’Enghien. – Hapsburg lands virtually ringed France on the European continent, and “ the Red Eminence ” (one of Richelieu’s many sobriquets) strived for years to ensure France did not lose any territory to them. In the beginning, French military plans did not go well, as Spanish and Imperialist forces invaded the country and ravaged Champagne, Burgundy and Picardy in northeastern France. Paris was threatened in 1636, but the invaders were eventually pushed back. French intervention in northern Italy – then under the rule of the Hapsburgs – did not go well. However, by 1641, Spain was experiencing problems of its own. The Portuguese and Catalan populations both revolted against their Spanish overlords, requiring Spanish troops be retained in their own country. In addition, the United Provinces (the Dutch) had won two naval battles against the supposedly invincible Spanish fleets. At the end of 1642, the fortunes of the French received a major blow as Cardinal Richelieu died from a combination of malaria, intestinal tuberculosis and other complications from lung disease and an inflammation of the bones in his arm. He was replaced as prime minister by his protégé, Cardinal Mazarin. Battle of Rocroi in a classic artwork. – Six months later, Louis XIII died, and was succeeded by his four-year-old son Louis XIV . However, the actual affairs of the state were handled by his mother the queen, Anne of Austria (Of course, young Louis would go on to become “The Sun King”). Meanwhile, almost simultaneously with the death of Louis XIII, a Spanish-Imperialist army invaded northern France from the Spanish Netherlands (modern Belgium), numbering some 18,000-19,000 infantry with 8000-9000 cavalry and 18 cannon. The Spanish commander, Don Francisco de Melo – who was also the interim Gove |
"What would you find in a ""Harden's Guild""?" | Best London Restaurants - Reviews & Restaurant Guide | Hardens Logout How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional average poor All reviews are compiled from survey comments and ratings, without any regard for our own personal opinions, except in cases where restaurants are too new to have been included in the survey. If you want the editors’ view on new restaurants in London you can find them in our Editors’ Review section. How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional average poor All reviews are compiled from survey comments and ratings, without any regard for our own personal opinions, except in cases where restaurants are too new to have been included in the survey. If you want the editors’ view on new restaurants in London you can find them in our Editors’ Review section. How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional |
Who was Sepp Blatter's opponent for the job of FIFA President on 29th June 2015? | Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term | Football | The Guardian Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term • Blatter was endorsed by 133 of the 209 voting members • He failed to get two-thirds majority necessary in first round • Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein concedes before second-round vote Sepp Blatter polled 133 votes to Prince Ali’s 73. Link to video Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term • Blatter was endorsed by 133 of the 209 voting members • He failed to get two-thirds majority necessary in first round • Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein concedes before second-round vote Friday 29 May 2015 13.59 EDT First published on Friday 29 May 2015 13.18 EDT Close This article is 1 year old Despite the chaos and controversy engulfing Fifa, world football’s governing body, its president, Sepp Blatter , has secured a fifth term in charge. The 79-year-old defeated his rival, the Jordanian Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein, to whoops and cheers from his supporters. Blatter polled 133 votes to Prince Ali’s 73, which would have been enough to take the contest to a potential second round but his 39-year-old challenger withdrew. It could yet prove a pyrrhic victory. Blatter has weathered the storm in the short term but the result leaves him presiding over a split Fifa as he faces the biggest self-inflicted crisis in its 111-year history. “For the next four years I will be in command of this boat called Fifa and we will bring it back ashore, we will bring it back to the beach,” he said , again promising to make this four-year term his last. “The age is no problem. You have people that are 50 who look old.” Prince Ali will claim a moral victory but could only land a glancing blow on the incumbent, who appeared giddy after winning his fifth term as president. “I like you, I like my job and I like to be with you. I’m not perfect, nobody’s perfect,” he said. “Trust and confidence, together we go.” As investigations continue in the United States into a web of bribery and corruption that has already led this week to seven arrests in dawn raids and charges against 14 senior executives, European football’s governing body, Uefa, will again loudly demand reform. Its executives meet in Berlin next weekend before the Champions League final and were in militant mood after Blatter triumphed over his younger rival, who had promised to repair Fifa’s battered reputation and serve for only one four-year term. Uefa’s president, Michel Platini, whose 53 members mostly backed Ali, had said that it could withdraw co-operation. The Football Association’s chairman, Greg Dyke, has said that England could boycott the World Cup if other European nations decide to do so. “This is not over by any means. To quote the [US] Attorney General this is the beginning of the process not the end,” said Dyke after the vote. “The idea Blatter could reform Fifa is suspect. I’d be very surprised if Mr Blatter was still in this job in two years’ time. “The events of this week are so traumatic for Fifa that I cannot see Fifa reforming itself under Blatter. He’s had years to reform it and he hasn’t done it.” Luis Figo, who along with the Dutch FA president, Michael van Praag, withdrew from the presidential race in an attempt to coalesce support behind Prince Ali, was scathing in his criticism of Blatter after the result and called on him to quit. “If Mr Blatter were minimally concerned about football, he would have given up of the re-election. If he has a minimal of decency, he will resign in the next few days.” David Gill, the former Manchester United chief executive who on Friday became a Fifa vice-president, confirmed on Friday night he would carry through his threat to resign immediately because Blatter won. Blatter had earlier vowed to fix Fifa “starting tomorrow”, telling delegates: “We don’t need revolutions. We need evolutions. I’m being held accountable for the storm. OK, I will shoulder that responsibility.” Despite the spiralling crisis sparked by the US Department of Justice and Swiss prosecutors, Blatter succeeded with an appeal to the |
What links the ship Dr Crippen was caught on in 1910 and a coastal resort town in Scotland? | Gun 'belonging to Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen' handed to police | Daily Mail Online comments A pistol thought to have belonged to famous Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen has been handed in to police during a firearm amnesty. The owner told police the gun once belonged to Hawley Harvey Crippen, the American medic hanged in Pentonville Prison for the murder of his wife Cora Henrietta Crippen. Crippen rose to infamy by allegedly poisoning and dismembering his wife, hiding her remains under the basement floor, and fleeing for Canada with his lover Ethel Le Neve who had disguised herself as a young boy for the journey. The handgun was given to police as party of an amnesty held last month which saw 446 weapons and 15,721 rounds of amunition surrendered in two weeks. Crippen is believed to have poisoned his wife Cora at his London home before attempting to flee to Canada The owner told police the small gun once belonged to the notorious murderer Hawley Harvey Crippen Crippen was born in Michigan and his first wife, Charlotte, died of a stroke in 1882. Having qualified as a homoeopath, he started to practice in New York where in 1894 he married his second wife Corrine 'Cora' Turner. They moved to England three years later. While in England, he took Le Neve for his mistress after she had been lodging at his house to support his meagre income. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share After his wife mysteriously disappeared in January 1910, he fled to Brussels with Le Neve, who was a young typist. The couple then boarded a ferry for Canada but the ship’s Captain Henry George Kendall recognised them and notified police who arrested them when the boat docked in North America. Crippen went on trial in October 1910 and was found guilty by a jury after just 27 minutes of deliberation. He was hanged at Pentonville Prison, London, on November 23, 1910. The handgun was given to police as party of an amnesty held last month which saw 446 weapons and 15,721 rounds of amunition surrendered in two weeks Police found the remains of Crippen's wife's body buried under the brick floor of the basement of their London home after searching it for the fourth time. Large quantities of the toxic compound hyoscine were found in her remains and the court heard Crippen had bought the drug before the murder from a local chemist. Le Neve was acquitted of being an accessory to murder and emigrated to the U.S on the morning of Crippen’s execution. Other unusual items handed to Devon and Cornwall police in the amnesty include a set of antique duelling pistols and a flare gun used in the trenches of World War One. The vast majority of the firearms handed in have been destroyed by being cut into small and irreparable pieces which will be used for scrap metal. DR CRIPPEN, EVIL MURDERER OR VICTIM OF A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE? Investigators recovered headless corpse from a shallow grave inside Dr Crippen's basement, but DNA evidence has since proved it was a man American born Dr Harvey Crippen moved to Holloway in north London with his second wife Cora. She disappeared following a party at the couple's house in January 1910. Friends of Mrs Crippen became suspicious after seeing Crippen's mistress, who moved into the house, wearing her clothes and jewellery. An initial search by Scotland Yard found no evidence of any foul play, however, Dr Crippen fled with his mistress to Canada. After he disappeared, Scotland Yard conducted three further searches of the property where they recovered human remains. Crippen and his mistress were travelling on the SS Montrose when the captain of the vessel, who was keeping up-to-date with the news on the newly installed wireless, telegraphed Scotland Yard. Crippen's mistress, Ethel Le Neve, was travelling disguised as a young boy. An inspected boarded a faster vessel and raced Crippen across the Atlantic, arresting him upon his arrival in Canada. Had he boarded a vessel to New York, he would have probably escaped punishment. Crippen was returned to the Old Bailey where he was found guilty of murder after less than |
The Lemur is native to where? | Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Ring-Tailed Lemur Pictures, Ring-Tailed Lemur Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere else on Earth. Lemurs may have floated there eons ago on "rafts" of vegetation and evolved in isolation over countless centuries. Ring-tailed lemurs are unmistakable because of their long, vividly striped, black-and-white tail. They are familiar residents of many zoos. Lemurs use their hands and feet to move nimbly through the trees, but cannot grip with their tails as some of their primate cousins do. Ring-tailed lemurs also spend a lot of time on the ground, which is unusual among lemur species. They forage for fruit, which makes up the greater part of their diet, but also eat leaves, flowers, tree bark, and sap. Ring-tailed lemurs have powerful scent glands and use their unique odor as a communication tool and even as a kind of weapon. Lemurs mark their territory by scent, serving notice of their presence to all who can smell. During mating season, male lemurs battle for dominance by trying to outstink each other. They cover their long tails with smelly secretions and wave them in the air to determine which animal is more powerful. Ring-tailed lemurs live in groups known as troops. These groups may include 6 to 30 animals, but average about 17. Both sexes live in troops, but a dominant female presides over all. Ring-tailed lemurs are endangered, largely because the sparse, dry forests they love are quickly vanishing. |
"Who makes the car models ""Jetta"" and ""Passat""?" | About Volkswagen Email Save Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. Read more Volkswagen history Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. In 1934, Ferdinand Porsche was commissioned to build a small, inexpensive car at the request of Adolph Hitler. His answer -- a beetle-shaped sedan that was called a Volkswagen (German for "people's car") -- debuted two years later. Hitler had a town built near the plant for factory workers; he named it Kraft durch Freude Stadt (derived from the Nazi party's motto, "Joy through Strength"), and soon decided that Porsche's creation should be named the KdF-wagen (short for the "Joy through Strength" car). This upset Porsche, who was not political. World War II delayed production of the vehicle; the factory suffered extensive damage during combat, and was ultimately taken over by the British Army. The company was renamed Volkswagen, and the town at the factory was renamed Wolfsburg (after Werner von Schulenberg of Wolfsburg, who had been forced to surrender his land for the construction of the town and factory). By the end of the 1940s, mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle had begun. The model made its first appearance on U.S. shores in 1949. The 1950s saw Volkswagen broadening its product range, adding the Bus (Type 2) to its lineup. The Bus, especially, proved quite popular due to its versatility. And the Beetle, which went on to become the best-selling car of all time, quickly showed signs of being an enduring favorite, with more than 1 million models produced at the Wolfsburg factory by 1955. This decade also saw the debut of the Karmann Ghia sports car, which featured a sleek, Italian-designed two-seater body atop a Beetle platform. Volkswagen's star rose during the 1960s, its success fueled largely by the breakout success of the Beetle. The car benefited from an effective advertising campaign and from an appearance in a popular Disney movie. By the close of the decade, Volkswagen's yearly output of Beetles topped the 1 million mark. In 1972, with more than 15 million units assembled, the Beetle topped the world production record set by Ford's Model T. Mid-decade saw the launch of a new era of Volkswagens that had front-mounted, water-cooled engines driving the front wheels. The Passat (Dasher in the U.S.) was the first of the new breed and was built using standardized components that could be used interchangeably among other models in the manufacturer's lineup. The Passat was soon joined by the Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.), which met with immediate success. By the end of the decade, the manufacturer's lineup had grown to include the Scirocco sport coupe and the performance-oriented Golf/Rabbit GTI. The Beetle, however, was discontinued for the U.S. market. The Golf grew in popularity during the '80s, becoming Volkswagen's most popular model. When a second generation of the car was built in 1983, it was crafted in a mostly automated process using robots -- marking the first time robots had been used in vehicle manufacture. By the mid-'80s, the U.S. version traded the Rabbit name for "Golf." The higher-performance Golf GTI helped the manufacturer make waves on the rally circuit. In 1986, Volkswagen Motorsport nabbed the title of Group A World Rally Champions. Volkswagen saw its sales in the North American market tumble during the early '90s, but by the end of the decade, refocused marketing efforts and an increased emphasis on new products had brought about a turnaround in the company's fortunes. The popular New Beetle helped put the company back on the radar in the United States (though it fared less successfully in European markets). The body style was based on the classic Beetle, and it struck a chord with consumers who still had a place in their hearts for the iconic, cheerful-looking "lo |
"""Prince of Wales"", ""Gunpowder"" and ""Russian Caravan"" are all types of what?" | Prince of Wales 1 lb. Home > Leaf Speciality Tea > ENGLISH FAVOURITES > Prince of Wales 1 lb. Prince of Wales 1 lb. Brand: Loose Leaf 1/4 lb -2.2 lb Quantity: Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, Taiwan, India Region: Nuwara Eliya, Taiwan, Assam Shipping Port: Colombo, Kaohsiung, Calcutta Grade: Orange Pekoe Gunpowder Altitude: 1500 feet to 7500 feet above sea level Manufacture Type: Orthodox Cup Characteristics: Thick liquor, flavorful with Black Currant accent. Infusion: Bright and golden with reddish tones. Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Luxury green tea, Cornflower and Safflower petals, Natural flavors. Information: This blend of teas is fit for a ‘king-in-waiting’. Element #1: We have used a very rich Indian Assam tea as the dominant component in this blend to honor the role India has played in the British Empire. India throughout the late 1800’s and early 1900’s played an important role in the success of the English and often was the playground of the Royals who would come on cruises or visit the spa’s at Darjeeling. Kings George V, George VI, Edward and Queen Elizabeth all were known to tip a cuppa with the local English gentry and Indian Maharajas. The tea they built their Empire on also helped build a stronger India. Element #2: The tea industry in Sri Lanka - formerly known as Ceylon was started by the British in the mid 1800’s. Tea is now the most important agricultural export product for Sri Lanka and provides jobs for hundreds of thousands on the ‘tear-drop’ shaped island. Viewing tea estates, roads and railways you will see evidence of the British ‘bulldog’ nature - during the 1800’s only the British would have been ‘mad’ enough to push roads through the jungles and steep mountains. Element #3: True to the British national anthem ‘God Save the King’ we added Gunpowder green tea and Lucky Dragon Hyson green tea with their high polyphenol count to try and bring this ideal to the blend. Element #4: The English colonists always tried to keep a little bit of England around them and this is typified by the bungalows and gardens on the tea estates. We have enhanced this blend with a hint of black currants the typical English garden berry - a reminder of home for the ‘expats’. In conclusion, while you are enjoying this wonderful tasting tea you can ‘see’ the current Prince of Wales lifting his teacup from his saucer, taking a sip and exclaiming “Good Show!!” Another afternoon in Sandringham.......... Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk and sugar to taste. |
Which fruit has the Latin name Rubus fruiticosis? | medicinal herbs: BLACKBERRY - Rubus fruticosus Rubus fruticosus Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Medicinal use of Blackberry: The root-bark and the leaves are strongly astringent, depurative, diuretic, tonic and vulnerary. They make an excellent remedy for dysentery, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, cystitis etc, the root is the more astringent. Externally, they are used as a gargle to treat sore throats, mouth ulcers and gum inflammations. A decoction of the leaves is useful as a gargle in treating thrush and also makes a good general mouthwash. Description of the plant: A very common and adaptable plant, found in hedgerows, woodland, meadows, waste ground etc. Edible parts of Blackberry: Fruit - raw or cooked. The best forms have delicious fruits and, with a range of types, it is possible to obtain ripe fruits from late July to November. The fruit is also made into syrups, jams and other preserves. Some people find that if they eat the fruit before it is very ripe and quite soft then it can give them stomach upsets. Root - cooked. The root should be neither to young nor too old and requires a lot of boiling. A tea is made from the dried leaves - the young leaves are best. The leaves are often used in herbal tea blends. Young shoots - raw. They are harvested as they emerge through the ground in the spring, peeled and then eaten in salads. Other uses of the herb: A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. A fibre is obtained from the stem and used to make twine. Plants are spread by seed deposited in the droppings of birds and mammals. They often spring up in burnt-over, logged or abandoned land and make an excellent pioneer species, creating the right conditions for woodland trees to move in. The trees will often grow in the middle of a clump of blackberries, the prickly stems protecting them from rabbits. Propagation of Blackberry: Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in early autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires one month stratification at about 3�C and is best sown as early as possible in the year. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a cold frame. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Tip layering in July. Plant out in autumn. Division in early spring or just before leaf-fall in the autumn. Cultivation of the herb: A very common and adaptable plant, found in hedgerows, woodland, meadows, waste ground etc. Known hazards of Rubus fruticosus: None known |
Peter Kay and Sian Gibson star in which BBC sitcom about two supermarket employees who are forced to commute together? | Peter Kay's Car Share (TV Series 2015– ) - 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 When a supermarket issues a new car share scheme. Assistant Manager John Redmond (Peter Kay) and Promotions Rep Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson) are forced to commute together every day. But will they get along? Stars: It is not John's day. Not only must he take Kayleigh's annoying nephew and niece to school but he slips on the pavement posting a letter and ends up with his arm in a sling, requiring Kayleigh to ... 8.6 Kayleigh tells John this will be her last car share as she is having to move to her sister's out of town. To celebrate they have breakfast in a café where Kayleigh raises eyebrows with her costume to... 8.6 Kayleigh is hung over when John collects her and looks a mess. They reluctantly give a ride to smelly Ray from the wet fish department, who bores them by telling them how he learnt to gut fish in ... 8.5 a list of 21 titles created 03 Jun 2015 a list of 21 titles created 25 Dec 2015 a list of 22 titles created 10 months ago a list of 49 titles created 6 months ago a list of 21 titles created 3 months ago Title: Peter Kay's Car Share (2015– ) 8.2/10 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. 6 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards » Photos Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? The misadventures of club owner Brian Potter who is determined to make The Phoenix Club the best working men's club in Greater Manchester. Stars: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Justin Moorhouse Cradle to Grave (TV Series 2015) Drama A TV show showing the ups and downs of the well known Danny baker and his friends during childhood Stars: Peter Kay, Laurie Kynaston, Lucy Speed Tells the stories of keeping a working man's club open, an under achieving bingo worker, a turf war between two ice cream men, a look behind the scenes at the MEN Arena, meet Britain's ... See full summary » Stars: Peter Kay, Andrew Sachs, Steve Edge Hopeless doormen Max and Paddy leave clubland and embark on a series of wild and exciting adventures in their prized motorhome, "Easy Rider" style. Stars: Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Lisa Hammond UK funny man Peter Kay wows an audience in this hilarious 2 hours of good British comedy Director: Peter Kay Cat Deely hosts the epic 'live' final of Britain's Got the Pop Factor, where musical acts R Wayne, 2 Up 2 Down and Geraldine battle it out for their own record deal and an automatic entry ... See full summary » Director: Peter Kay Meet Britain's favourite comedian in his first show at the top of blackpool tower. Laugh along as he talks about family holidays,School and many over events that are turned into hilarious stories Director: Marcus Mortimer U.K. Comedian Peter Kay returns with a record breaking show Director: Peter Kay A British sitcom about a family going through everyday life in the Royle family house. Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne Do Not Disturb (TV Movie 2016) Comedy Anna and John book into the Stratford-on-Avon hotel where they spent their honeymoon ten years earlier - separately, following Anna's extra-marital fling but they had paid for the room ... See full summary » Director: Nigel Cole Ordinary Lies (TV Series 2015) Drama On the shop floor and in the offices of a motor showroom, desperation can lead to drastic solutions. Stars: Cat Simmons, Jennifer Nicholas, Con O'Neill Edit Storyline A supermarket suggests a company car share scheme for it's workers in order to save on staff parking spaces at the store. Level headed Assistant Manager John is paired with ditsy Promotions Rep Kayleigh and we watch the pair fill awkward silences with laugh out loud comedy as they drive to and from work. Written by Paul I 29 April 2015 (UK) See more » Also Known As: Peter Kay's Car Share See more » Company Cr |
Paul Baumer is the narrator of which 1929 War Novel? | Example Essays: Soldier Paul Baumer 1. Paul Baumer Paul BaumeraE"All Quiet On The Western FrontThe story of Paul Baumer, the narrator from the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque, is one of the stories that have a great impact on my life. The story centers on Paul Baumer, who enlists in the German army with glowing enthusiasm. ... The fate of Baumer and the fate of all soldiers depend on their faith in their instincts. ... Baumer and all soldiers are different, changed from when they entered the war. ... A new perspective of the battlefield was presented in which soldiers of opposite forces are in much of the same state: fri... Word Count: 1068 2. All quiet on the western front All Quiet on the Western Front is a book about the life of a soldier during World War I. It focuses on a young German soldier by the name of Paul Baumer and the changes and struggles he faces throughout the war. ... Baumer and his classmates had volunteered for the war and their decision was mainly based upon what their schoolteacher had been telling them. ... Paul talks about how they had all lined up for breakfast and that the cook had only prepared for about 80 of the soldiers. ... Paul had become fairly good friends with this forty-year-old soldier who goes by the name Kat. ... Word Count: 292 3. All Quiet On The Western Front Second, the war begins to move on and while in the battle the soldiers and Paul Baumer capture a prisoner known as the Russian soldier. Paul Baumer begins to connect with the Russian soldier and takes pity on the poor fellow. ... At the end of the tale Paul Baumer is now alone with no one left from the old generation. Third, Paul Baumer dies at the end of the tale alone and with no one left from the old generation. The classmates of Paul die off one by one throughout the book leaving Paul Baumer alone. ... Word Count: 662 4. All is Quiet Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, a novel set in World War I, centers around the changes wrought by the war on one young German soldier. During his time in the war, Remarque's protagonist, Paul Baumer, changes from a rather innocent Romantic to a hardened and somewhat caustic veteran. ... His new society, then, becomes the Company, his fellow trench soldiers, because that is a group which does understand the truth as Baumer has experienced it. Remarque demonstrates Baumer's disaffiliation from the traditional by emphasizing the language of Baumer's pre-... Word Count: 3268 5. All Quiet On the Western Front This statement portraysPaul Baumer"s true feelings pertaining to the gruesome experiences he encounteredthrough the duration of the war, when he was alive. For Paul Baumer a German soldierin World War II, war was more than hell. ... In All Quiet on the Western Front Paul Expresses this idea by stating, "I amyoung, I am twenty years old; yet I know nothing of life but despair, death, fear, andfatuous superficially cast over an abyss of sorrow...aE Paul went through hell for years. ... He deals with his fellow soldiers dying, and the fact that itcould be him dying at any moment.In a sensi... Word Count: 458 6. SEperate PEACE The novel All Quiet on the Western Front is a war story of the experiences that Paul Baumer encounters while living through the harsh habitat and situations that he and his close friends are put into. The author, Erich Maria Ramarque, makes the reader feel in the action as he describes in depth the countless brushes with death that Baumer goes through while being on the front line in World War 1. It begins when Baumer and a group of his friends and classmates have enlisted in the German Army. ... Especially noted is the effect coming home from battle had on the soldiers The overall major the... Word Count: 332 7. Alienation : All Quiet On The Western Front In Erich Maria Remarques All Quiet On The Western Front, Paul Baumer is forced into war like young adults are forced into college. Such pressure from society creates a feeling of distrust and alienation.Paul Baumer was a German soldier who left for war at 19. |
Jean Nidetch who died on 29th April 2015 was the founder of which organisation? | Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers founder - obituary - Telegraph Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers founder - obituary 'Formerly fat housewife' who founded Weight Watchers in 1963 and later sold it for millions Jean Nidetch Photo: www.splashnews.com Comments Jean Nidetch, who has died aged 91, was a one-time 15-stone New York housewife who turned her own weight problem into a multi-million dollar business as the founder of Weight Watchers. She described herself as an “FFH” – Formerly Fat Housewife – and had tried every fad diet there was. But whatever weight she lost she soon piled back on – with interest – after gorging on the stash of chocolate marshmallow cookies which she kept hidden in a laundry basket. “I was a fat housewife married to an overweight bus driver raising two very overweight kids with a fat group of friends and an overweight poodle,” she recalled later. In 1961 she was more than 15 stone and with a 44 in waist when she ran into a neighbour who told her how marvellous she was looking. “I was feeling very good about the compliment,” she recalled, “and then she said: 'When are you due?’ I didn’t know how to answer her because I wasn’t pregnant.” She had not realised how fat she looked, since she avoided full-length mirrors. Jean Nidetch decided to enlist on a diet programme run by the New York City Board of Health in Manhattan, where further humiliation awaited her: “There was the thin girl at the desk, and I asked where the group was. And she said: 'You want the obesity clinic.’ I had never heard the word obese before. It shocked me. I said: 'I guess I do.’ ” Jean Nidetch with pictures of herself in younger days (Splash News) Sitting in the back row with her arms folded resentfully, Jean Nidetch was prepared to be unimpressed by the pencil-thin nutritionist who took the stage, until the woman revealed that the photograph of the fat woman propped up next to her was of herself before she had lost weight. She gave the participants a diet that recommended, among other things, that they consume fish several times a week, as well as eat two slices of bread and drink two glasses of skimmed milk a day and only try to lose a pound or two a week. “The more I listened to the speaker, the more I thought: 'This makes sense’,” Jean recalled. She followed the plan up to a point, but could not stop herself having the occasional cookie binge and found that she was not losing weight as fast as she should. Feeling that it might help if she could share her struggles with others in the same predicament, she invited six “fat friends” to her Queens apartment to talk. Within a few months, she had 40 people queuing up to join the group she called Jean’s Fats’ Club. They chipped in and bought a weighing machine and, within a year, she had to move the weekly meetings from her flat to the basement of her apartment block. Jean Nidetch with a photograph of her younger, overweight self (Splash News) By October 1962 she had reached her goal of losing 72 lbs and, at 5 ft 7 in, weighed a trim 10 stone. The following year she teamed up with a businessman called Al Lippert, who had joined her group and had been impressed by her flair as a motivational speaker. He suggested that they go into business together. They rented space above a New York cinema and transformed Jean’s Fats’ Club into Weight Watchers International. At her first meeting she was mobbed by a huge crowd of people all wanting to pay their $3 entrance fee to hear her speak. To meet the demand she addressed eight sessions in a row. Business boomed and, within four years, Weight Watchers had established more than 200 branches around the world, licensed to 100 franchisees who paid a modest fee for the right to represent the brand, but remitted 10 per cent of annual gross profits to the founders. They also sold a range of trademarked foods as well as dieting and exercise videos. Jean Nidetch and colleagues in Times Square, New York (Reuters) By the time they sold the enterprise to the Heinz organisation for $71 million in 1978, Weight Watchers had a global reach. “In Israel, the Jews |
"Who composed the ""War Requiem"" for the opening of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962?" | ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 | Dusty Wright's Culture Catch ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 May 29, 2006 - 02:24 — SteveHoltje If you'd like to listen to some appropriate music on Memorial Day (which, before we made most of our holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays because corporations like that better, always came on May 30), try this masterpiece. Sir Benjamin Britten wrote it for the consecration of St. Michael's Cathedral in Coventry and dedicated it to the memories of four servicemen who had been friends of his or of his longtime partner, the tenor Peter Pears, for whom one of the solo parts was written. The original Coventry Cathedral, dating from the 14th century, had been destroyed by a German air raid in 1940. When, over two decades later, a new cathedral was built, the ruined walls of the old one were left standing, a reminder of both its architectural glory and its sad destruction. Britten's War Requiem, Op. 66, offers a complex, multi-layered response to the circumstances. There's no patriotism or "hurrah for our boys" here; instead, we are faced with not only religious texts but also the war poetry of Wilfred Owen (1893-1918), which emphasizes our shared humanity regardless of nationality and decries the cataclysmic loss of life that took place in World War I. It was supposed to be "the war to end all wars"; it didn't, though it did end Owen's life (one week before the Armistice). Britten, an avowed pacifist, weaves starkly emotional settings (for the male soloists) of Owens's poems among the Latin text of the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass for the Dead (sung by an adult choir augmented by a soprano soloist) and selected Latin anthems (sung by a children's choir, usually all boys), sometimes alternately, sometimes within a movement. Accompanying the singers is a massive orchestra (actually two, one a chamber orchestra) and organ. Any performance of this genuinely monumental piece is a major undertaking and a big event. On a personal note, I have sung the War Requiem in the chorus, but my response to it is largely emotional rather than professional. It is a deeply powerful work; exhilarating in its achievement, fascinating in its artistry, but most of all capable of inspiring genuine tears. Tears of sadness at the senseless loss Owen depicts, and tears of rage that we still, even after so many examples of the wastefulness of war, let demagogues promulgate conflict. In some ways, the most unsettling movement is the shortest, Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), a plea for rest/peace after death that Britten juxtaposes with an Owen poem criticizing organized religion for having abandoned Christ, gone over to the dark side so to speak, and having switched allegiance to the State. And when this conflicts with the extreme pacifism that Christ preached, it's the pacifism that's abandoned: "The scribes on all the people shove / And bawl allegiance to the state / But they who love the greater love / Lay down their life; they do not hate." When Owen then adds "Dona nobis pacem" (Grant us peace) from the Ordinary Mass version of the Agnus Dei, there are multiple levels of meaning and perhaps even sarcasm; Britten places it up against the chorus's "Dona eis requiem sempiternam" (Grant them eternal rest) from the Requiem text. All of this is accentuated by Britten's restless music, which moves with a steady tread through an unsettling scale that grants neither rest nor peace. It is followed by the closing movement, Libera me, which mixes the Latin text -- including such fraught lines as the Mass's "Deliver me, O Lord, from death eternal" and "May they rest in peace" and the boys' choir singing "In paradisum deducant te Angeli" (Into Paradise may the Angels lead thee) -- with Owen's "Strange Meeting," which is the crux of the War Requiem's meaning: two soldiers, one English, one German, meet on another plane of existence. The English soldier had killed the German soldier the day |
Which chemical element's name is taken from the Latin for flint? | The Parts of the Periodic Table Lr Group 4A (or IVA) of the periodic table includes the nonmetal carbon (C), the metalloids silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge), the metals tin (Sn) and lead (Pb), and the yet-unnamed artificially-produced element ununquadium (Uuq). The Group 4A elements have four valence electrons in their highest-energy orbitals (ns2np2). Carbon and silicon can form ionic compounds by gaining four electrons, forming the carbide anion (C4-) and silicide anion (Si4-), but they more frequently form compounds through covalent bonding. Tin and lead can lose either their outermost p electrons to form 2+ charges (Sn2+, the stannous ion, and Pb2+, the plumbous ion) or their outermost s and p electrons to form 4+ charges (Sn4+, the stannic ion, and Pb4+, the plumbic ion). Carbon (C, Z=6). Carbon is most familiar as a black solid is graphite, coal, and charcoal, or as the hard, crystalline diamond form. The name is derived from the Latin word for charcoal, carbo. It is found in the Earth's crust at a concentration of 480 ppm, making it the 15th most abundant element. It is found in form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, in minerals such as limestone, marble, and dolomite (a mixture of calcium and magnesium carbonate); calcium carbonate also forms the shells of marine organisms and the coral of coral reefs. Carbon is also found in coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is one of the most important elements on the periodic table (at least from the perspective of organic chemists!). Pure carbon is found in three stable forms at room temperature: graphite, diamond, and the fullerene form. In graphite, the carbon atoms are connected in sheets, which can slide past each other, which makes graphite able to act as a lubricant, and why it makes marks on paper in the form of pencil "lead." In diamonds, the carbon atoms are held together by covalent bonds in a rigid, three-dimensional framework, which results in a extremely hard and rigid structure. (Contrary to the James Bond title, diamonds aren't forever, since the graphite form is more stable; however, diamonds turn into graphite at an incredibly slow rate.) Diamonds are so different in their physical characteristics from graphite or charcoal that it was not recognized the diamond was a form of carbons; this was shown by Antoine Lavoisier in 1784 when he demonstrated that both charcoal and diamond could be burned to produce carbon dioxide. Smithson Tennant confirmed this relationship in 1796 when he showed that equal amounts of charcoal and diamond produced equal amounts of carbon dioxide. In the fullerene form, the carbon atoms are arranged in hollow balls, or in hollow tubes (called "nanotubes"); these forms of carbon have very interesting chemical physical properties, and are the subject of intense research by chemists and chemical engineers. Carbon is produced in stars by the triple alpha process, in which three alpha particles are converted into carbon-12. In this process, two alpha particles (helium nuclei, 42He) fuse to form beryllium-8, which then fuses with another alpha particle to produce carbon-12: 42He + 42He � 84Be 84Be + 42He � 126C + g This process takes place in older stars where a lot of hydrogen has been converted into helium; the star collapses, raising the pressure and temperature in the core to above 100 million Kelvins, initiating the process of helium burning. Some ionic compounds of carbon are known, but carbon typically forms compounds through covalent bonding. Carbon forms strong, stable covalent bonds to other carbon atoms, and is capable of forming long chains containing anywhere from a few dozen carbon atoms to hundred of thousands of carbon atoms. Carbon can also form bonds to other elements, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, the halogens, etc. There ar |
In the recent general election, who lost his seat to conservative Andrea Jenkins at Morley and Outwood? | Morley & Outwood parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News Here's the result for the Morley and Outwood contest. 13:47 Jenkyns says thanks standard Andrea Jenkyns, the new MP, tweets : "Thank you to the people of #Morley & #Outwood - I will work tirelessly to represent you in Westminster." Image copyright Conservative Party The Conservative victory over Labour's Ed Balls in Morley and Outwood was one of the defining moments of the count. 13:19 'I gave up job and house' standard "I gave my job up, I sold my house and moved in with mum so I could afford to be a full-time politician" newly-elected Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns told 5 live . Image copyright PA On taking Ed Balls' Leeds seat of Morley and Outwood by just 422 votes, Ms Jenkyns said "It's the kind of seat you have to put your heart and soul in... I really want to be the strong Yorkshire voice for our area". 12:32 BBC Local Live standard A self-styled "strong, passionate, Yorkshire lass", Andrea Jenkyns has caused arguably the biggest General Election shock in recent contests. The 40-year-old soprano singer who toppled Labour big beast Ed Balls will be hoping for a smoother start to her parliamentary career than her early weeks as a Tory county councillor in Lincolnshire. Image copyright PA Weeks after she defeated the British National Party candidate in Boston North West in 2009, Ms Jenkyns was forced to resign. It was discovered she was not eligible to be a candidate due to her role as a part-time music tutor for the council-run Lincolnshire Music Service. 11:16 Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls loses his seat in the Morley and Outwood constituency in West Yorkshire by 422 votes. 10:59 Greg Mulholland MP, Liberal Democrat Leeds North West standard tweets : "Ed Balls was very dignified in defeat. Every credit to him & best wishes. I am sure he will be back." Ed Balls failed to retain the Morley and Outwood seat for Labour, the seat was taken by Andrea Jenkyns for the Conservatives.leed 09:53 standard All the General Election results have now been counted and announced for the Yorkshire and Humber region. It's been an eventful night with some surprising winners and losers. Image copyright Reuters Ed Balls became the highest-profile casualty of a Labour's General Election performance, losing his seat to the Conservatives in a shock result in Morley and Outwood. The former shadow chancellor lost by just 422 votes after a nail-biting recount. Elsewhere in West Yorkshire, Respect leader George Galloway lost his seat in Bradford West to Labour's Naseem Shah. Earlier, he was reported to police by Bradford Council for allegedly breaking election laws. Image copyright AP In South Yorkshire, the Labour and Liberal Democrat party leaders survived, with Ed Miliband retaining his Doncaster North seat and Nick Clegg keeping hold of Sheffield Hallam with a 2,353 majority. However, question marks remain over the future of both leaders given their parties disappointing performances. Across to Great Grimsby and hopes of a UKIP victory fell flat with the party ranking third, behind a Labour win. iFrame Constituency profile This seat is made up of the town of Morley and a number of former pit villages either side of the border between Leeds and Wakefield. While traditional industries, such as textiles in Morley and mining in Outwood, have all but vanished, the constituency has been buoyed by a diversified economy and its position at the crossroads of the M1 and M62. Now a hub for new housing development, residents are more likely to be homeowners than elsewhere in England and Wales. The seat was created in 2010, based on the old Morley and Rothwell seat, and shadow chancellor Ed Balls` abolished Normanton seat. Though expected to be a safe Labour seat an energetic campaign saw a well above average swing for the Conservatives in 2010. Labour won with 37.6% of votes, with the Conservatives getting 35.3% and the Lib Dems 16.8%. |
In which Scottish city is Dalcross Airport? | Inverness Airport - HIAL Inverness Airport Free Wifi at all of our airports Sign up for offers and updates Highlands and Islands Airports Limited Head Office, Inverness Airport, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 7JB, |
"Released in 1977, on which album would you find the songs ""Go Your Own Way"", ""Dreams"" and ""Never Going Back Again""?" | Fleetwood Mac — Go Your Own Way — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm pop "Go Your Own Way" is a song written by Lindsey Buckingham and performed by Fleetwood Mac. It is one of the band's most enduring hits. It was the first single to be released from the highly successful album, Rumours, which was to be released in February 1977 and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It is ranked #119 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, one of the group's two entries along… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks |
"Who wrote the poem ""For the Fallen""?" | For The Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon - Famous poems, famous poets. - All Poetry Terry Collett : Best war poem. Peter Cooper : As a New Zealander this Poem means more to me than anything else. My Great Grandfather fought in WW1 My Grandfather in WW2 and Korea My father in Malaysia and Vietnam. At the end of 'We will remember them' we reply 'lest we forget' Marco : Beautiful. Jonathan Bell : I was directed to the commemorative plaque on the clifftop near Polzeath after a chance encounter with two wonderful ladies from New Zealand. It was my late mother's birthday and so I was feeling a bit maudlin, just wandering around the cliffs, and suddenly I was moved almost beyond words by, 'They shall grow not old...' Thank you Amanda, your vivacity and life-affirming spirit will stay with me as a joyful reminder of that place. jayne shaw : Glad i fond this poem my dad died suddenly on the 2nd of January and was always quoting the 4th stanza of this poem to me so im reading this out at his funeral im happy i found out who wrote it Sonya Katasheva : ....and I always thought the words in bold were word which Winston Churchill said!! .....I think more effort hsould have been made to give Binyon the credit. Poet.m.not : This has moved e beyond words. Doug Copeland : For 13 years I have stood with the Normandy Veterans Association on the occasion of DDay (June 6) at the memorials in Normandy France as the 4th stanza is recited in memory of these men's comrades. It is moveable beyond words. Albert F Bowden : They deserved no less, than to be remembered. AFB stephanie77 : His words cut so precisely to the heart, such a profound embrace of humanity, it leaves one numb. Alexzendar : I love the fact that i'm overwhelmed by your amazing poems MichaelLeeSmyth : It can be difficult to put into words the emotions felt over the valiant fallen. Many efforts end up maudlin or forced. There are a some that have become classics, some that perhaps will. Wilfred Owen's "Dulce Et Decorum" is perhaps the piece that moves me the most. I would say one well worth reading as well is "1916" by Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, a tale of two childhood friends slain during the years of trench warfare. There are writes that glorify war, there are pieces that glorify the sacrifice, this one simply gives memory and respect to those gone into the annals of the fallen. Swtshypoet : beautiful poem well done venicebard : This superlatively expresses a feeling all too rare these days, the prevailing wind now being to write off the death of heroes as a pure waste (which most of the deaths in WW1 may well have been, since all that war did, thanks to U.S. intervention, was to set the stage for WW2, but still, that does not negate the value of heroism when it does matter, as I hope all sane, rational souls will agree). The meter is somewhat rough, yet that gives it a sort of conversational tone which allows it to be old-school without being too staid or formal sounding. Very effective! Kit Hartley : Mournful snd incantationary metre never fails to move me (depends how you read it I suppose). Why do people repeat the last line of verse four on ceremonial readings? As is often the case pomp detracts from poetic impact. Chameleon Boy : Beautiful piece. greatly written. emotional. overall outstanding. thanks for sharing such a talent, really like the description and imagery it put in my head. Guilha : this is pretty good . really like how you put out the words to bring out many feelings . keep it up, nice. : This means a lot to those of who lost buddies in all the war no matter where they were fought and by whom. It grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. We will see our buddies someday and it will be a great reunion. The fallen have gone before us to blaze the trail for us yet to come to the end. SALUTE! Morag : Whatever you think of war, the fourth verse of this poem, the one everyone repeats, does not glorify it. Its message is both true and comforting ('They shall grow not old...'). It still brings a tear to my eye whenever I hear it. Alendar : What an amazi |
Alfred Harmsworth founded which newspaper in 1903, as a newspaper for women, run by women? | The Daily Mirror Ireland Newspaper - Online Ireland Newspaper View Epaper The Daily Mirror Ireland Newspaper is a British national daily tabloid newspaper which was founded in 1903. From 1985 to 1987, and from 1997 to 2002, the title on its masthead was simply The Mirror. It had an average daily circulation of 1,083,938 in March 2012.Its Sunday sister paper is the Sunday Mirror. The Daily Mirror has had a number of owners. It was founded by Alfred Harmsworth, who sold it to his brother Harold Harmsworth (from 1914 Lord Rothermere) in 1913. In 1963 a restructuring of the media interests of the Harmsworth family led to the Mirror becoming a part of International Publishing Corporation. The Mirror was owned by Robert Maxwell between 1984 and 1991. The paper went through a protracted period of crisis after his death before merging with the regional newspaper group Trinity in 1999 to form Trinity Mirror. The Daily Mirror was launched on 2 November 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) as a newspaper for women, run by women. Hence the name: he said, “I intend it to be really a mirror of feminine life as well on its grave as on its lighter sides….to be entertaining without being frivolous, and serious without being dull”.It cost one penny. The Daily Mirror was not an immediate success and in 1904 Harmsworth decided to turn it into a pictorial newspaper with a broader focus. Harmsworth appointed Hamilton Fyfe as editor and all of the paper’s women journalists were fired. The masthead was changed to The Daily Illustrated Mirror, which ran from 26 January to 27 April 1904 (issues 72 to 150), when it reverted to The Daily Mirror. The first issue of the relaunched paper did not have advertisements on the front page as previously, but instead news text and engraved pictures (of a traitor and an actress), with the promise of photographs inside.[4] Two days later, the price was dropped to one halfpenny and to the masthead was added: “A paper for men and women”. This combination was more successful: by issue 92, the guaranteed circulation was 120,000 copies and by issue 269, it had grown to 200,000: by then the name had reverted and the front page was mainly photographs. Circulation grew to 466,000 making it the second largest morning newspaper. Alfred Harmsworth sold the newspaper to his brother Harold Harmsworth (from 1914 Lord Rothermere) in 1913. In 1917, the price was increased to one penny.Circulation continued to grow: in 1919, some issues sold more than 1 million copies a day, making it the largest daily picture paper. Related Newspapers |
Actress Wanda Ventham is the mother of which famous actor? | How Benedict Cumberbatch's mother influenced every aspect of his life | Daily Mail Online comments The way that Benedict Cumberbatch – one of Britain’s most eligible bachelors – announced his engagement to Sophie Hunter in The Times newspaper has loudly applauded by a public sick of celebrity over-sharing. The style is typical of the Sherlock Holmes star – unassuming and modest in comparison to his showbiz status, as was his response a question from a reporter about how he felt about breaking thousands of women’s hearts – that he had made the most important heart happier. His charismatic personality is as much of a lure for his legions of followers as his acting prowess – an old school gentleman in a sea of brash modern males. Scroll down for video Benedict's mother Wanda (left) has been a huge influence in both the star's personal and professional life. The actress had been desperate until recently for her son to settle down and have grandchildren, so was delighted to hear that he had proposed to girlfriend Sophie Hunter (right). Wanda is an extremely talented actress who tarred in UFO, Carry On films and Only Fools And Horses He is the result of a comfortable upbringing in a loving family, where his parents are as much in love today as they were 42 years ago, but also as the son of a successful actress who was a household name in the 1970s. So who is this woman who inspired both Benedict’s career and love life? His mother Wanda Ventham, 79, is an extremely talented actress in her own right, with a long list of TV shows and films credits to her name. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share While she was a familiar face on television throughout the 70s and 80s, Wanda is best for her role as Colonel Virginia Lake in the 1970’s sci-fi programme UFO. One reviewer said of her performance in the show: ‘Colonel Lake is effortlessly played by the Hammer horror beauty Wanda Ventham. ‘Tall, slim and incredibly attractive, she portrayed a cool executive without losing her femininity.’ Ed Bishop and Wanda Ventham in the television series UFO in 1973 UFO wasn’t the only big name show that she featured in, from 1989 to 1992 she had a recurring role in Only Fools And Horses as Cassandra’s mother, in Heartbeat as Fiona Weston and in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as Margaret Balshaw, to name just a few. She also appeared in two of the Carry On films - Carry On Cleo in 1964 and Carry On Up the Khyber 1968. Benedict has previously spoken of his embarrassment at some of his mother more raunchy roles, including a theatre part that involved her helping a cheating man to get dressed before his girlfriend returned. He told The Sunday Times in 2010: ‘I had to say to her, sorry, Mum, I just can't bear to see that gag one more time. ‘I was so sensitive to it, she must have wondered if I was gay." But despite cringing at some of her roles, it was Wanda and his actor father Timothy’s successful careers that convinced him to try for a career in performance art himself. Actress Wanda Ventham seen at her Kensington flat in the late 1970s He told The Times Magazine last year: ‘What kid wouldn’t? Have you ever been backstage? ‘All the sets, with the name of the production on the back, with weights on the bottom of them, to hold them steady. ‘And in the wings, you see all that. But then you walk on stage – and you walk into a real world, for the people who are watching it. It’s amazing.’ Wanda was an extremely talented actress, with many expecting Brighton-born woman to become one of Britain’s exports to Hollywood. But from very early on, her love of a family life battled side-by-side with her desire to perform. Even in her earliest days of acting she always put her children first – she had to turn down an invitation to join the Royal Shakespeare Company because she was pregnant with her daughter – Benedict’s older half-sister. Benedict has since spoken of his regret that Wanda may have missed some golden opportunities through putting the needs of others above her own. He said: ‘I'd love her to have a 'Cranford moment', but for that you have to hav |
In the 2015 Cricket Test Series between England and New Zealand, which batsman scored the first century? | Stats analysis: Battle of the new-ball attacks | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo New Zealand in England 2015 May 20, 2015 Battle of the new-ball attacks Stats preview for the Test series between England and New Zealand 5 Both Trent Boult and Tim Southee have bowling averages of less than 25 in Tests in the last 18 months © Getty Images In home Test series against New Zealand, England's dominance has been emphatic - out of 16 series , they've won 13, lost just two, and drawn one. They've won seven of their last eight home Tests against New Zealand. Despite that one-sided history, New Zealand will go into the two-Test series as slight favourites, on paper at least: they're currently ranked No. 3 in the ICC Test rankings, two places above England, and have also had a much better recent run. Since November 2013, England have a 4-8 record in Tests - the defeats include a 5-0 whitewash in Australia, a home series loss against Sri Lanka, and a drawn series in the West Indies. In the same period, New Zealand have an 8-2 record - their win-loss ratio is the best among all teams in these 18 months: they've beaten West Indies home and away, won home series against India and Sri Lanka, and drawn in the UAE against Pakistan. Those recent numbers look overwhelmingly in favour of New Zealand, but a closer look reveals that most of England's defeats have come overseas - they are 3-2 at home during this period - while New Zealand have mostly won at home - they are 3-2 in away Tests. Given that England have the advantage of home conditions - and New Zealand haven't had the ideal preparation for a Test series - there may not be that much to choose between the two teams. Teams in Tests since Nov 2013 Team 41.25 New Zealand's batting resurgence The batting and bowling averages for the two teams indicate that New Zealand's batsmen have made the biggest difference to the team during this period. They've averaged more than 40 runs per wicket, and put up enough runs on the board for the bowlers to then take over. In 13 Tests, New Zealand's batsmen have scored 20 centuries, compared to 14 hundreds in 15 Tests by England's batsmen. Three of New Zealand's batsmen - Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson - have contributed 14 of those 20 centuries, and they've all averaged more than 58 in these 18 months. Their form will be key for New Zealand again, even though others like BJ Watling and Tom Latham have also made crucial contributions. England's batting stars have been Joe Root and Gary Ballance - between them, they've made eight of the team's 14 hundreds, and average more than 60. However, the lack of big runs for Alastair Cook and Ian Bell has hurt the team badly: both have averaged less than 36. Cook, though, showed some return to form in the West Indies with a century and two fifties in six innings, which only augurs well for the summer ahead. England batsmen in Tests since Nov 2013 Player 1 The new-ball contest The bowling numbers for the two teams are much closer over the last 18 months and, in familiar home conditions, England could well have an edge there. James Anderson has averaged less than 25 during this period, and his average in home Tests since 2010 is 23.60: he has 146 wickets in 31 games during this period. Stuart Broad's recent form is impressive too, but New Zealand have their own trump cards in Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who both average less than 25 in the last 18 months. The battle between these two pairs of new-ball bowlers could well be the key contest in the series England bowlers in Tests since Nov 2013 Player 55.2 The head-to-head battles Anderson and Broad also have pretty good records against New Zealand's top three batsmen. Broad, especially, has had plenty of success against Taylor and McCullum, who've both handled Anderson a lot better. On the other hand, England's three top batsmen have had mixed success against Boult and Southee. Cook has struggled against Boult, but has faced 264 balls from Southee without being dismissed. Bell has faced 154 deliveries from Boult without being dismissed, but has fallen t |
"Who wrote the ""Sword of Honour"" trilogy of novels?" | The Sword of Honour Trilogy (Everyman's Library Classics & Contemporary Classics): Evelyn Waugh: 9780679431367: Amazon.com: Books By Blue in Washington TOP 500 REVIEWER on August 27, 2011 Format: Hardcover|Verified Purchase "The Sword of Honor" is deep in irony and satire from its very title to the last page of the third novel included in the trilogy. The absurdities of the British class structure, the vagaries of war, the frequency of human folly and the limits of virtue and of moral constancy in a world that values neither very much--these are the foundations of this rambling epic novel that covers the war years of 1939-1945, with an epilogue a few years later. From time to time, the reader sees flashes of "Catch-22" in the sections that detail the combat experiences of the book's protagonist, Guy Crouchback. Crouchback is the witness to all of the really awful things that transpired during the war, and often the victim of much of it. However, with all of author Evelyn Waugh's eloquent cynicism that is the main substance of "The Sword of Honor", he does allow for some redemption and reward for this one character who stays true to himself throughout the novel. That isn't to say that Crouchback is particularly sympathetic to a modern reader, but he is certainly more so than most of the rest of the dozens of characters that populate the trilogy. This is a wonderful book that still had plenty of zing and meaning. Highly recommended. By M. A Newman on February 1, 2004 Format: Hardcover|Verified Purchase When these books came out a number of reviewers thought that Waugh had lost his touch. Perhaps the atmosphere of the swinging sixties did not lend to itself a real understanding of the greatness of this work. In my opinion this work represents one of Waugh's major works. While it does not cover every aspect of World War Two (Proust did not feel the need to fight out every battle of World War One either), it does provide a kind of summing up of the state of Britain and what happened to former ruling class, a body that provoked feelings of great affinity from Waugh, even though he was a product of the upper middle class. The key to understanding Waugh, not just this book, but also all of the others is his distrust of the 20th century. He came of age during the 1920s and biographers have noted an early fascination with the pre-Raphaelites. Although this artistic brotherhood focused on life in the pre-industrial age Waugh the satirist brought his powers to bear on the post World War I modern world its mores and hypocrasies. World War Two brought high taxes and democracy to this admired world of the British gentry and Waugh correctly chronicles this in his summary of the war in the trilogy. The book is also a wonderful social satire drawing portraits of many of Waugh's own circle including Diana Mosley (With the fascist sympathies air brushed out here) Cyril Connolly and others. He marks the fall of the aristocratic officer and the rise of the "Trimmers" of the world whose heroism is more a result of luck and press puffing than genuine achievement. The turning point in the book is the Crete campaign. Here British high born leadership collapses finally. Waugh sees this military failure coupled with the subsequent alliance with Bolshevik Russia to be one of the failures of the war. The so-called "Stalingrad sword" which appears as a character in its own right is symbollic of the passing away of the former way of life. It is not surprising that Waugh kills off the saintly Mr. Couchback (the hero's father) at this point in the book to provide a last hurrah for the old Catholic landed gentry. The book is replete with a full gallary of comic characters. My favorite Apthorpe is unfortunately killed off in the first novel. To detail the reasons would be to deprive future of readers of the genuine pleasure in encountering him in the novels. However despite this absence in the two subsequent volumes, there are plenty to keep one amused. My second favorite of Virginia Troy, who is the ex-wife of our hero, Guy Crouchback. |
What is the plural of Opus? | opus - Wiktionary opus opus (plural opuses or opera ) A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works. Beethoven's opus eighteen quartets are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era. A work , especially of art . The painter's last opus was a dedication to all things living, in a surprising contrast to all of his prior work. Usage notes[ edit ] The most common plural of opus in English is opuses. Some people use the Latin plural, opera. Opi is fairly common in the field of classical music, though mostly in informal contexts. The use of any of these three pluralizations may result in the speaker being corrected, though opi, above all, should be avoided in formal contexts. Outside of music, the word opus sees particularly frequent use in the expression magnum opus . opus esse +nom. or +abl. of the thing needed ― to have need of, there is need of 27 , Titus Livius , Ab urbe condita libri 26.1 Si supplemento opus esset, suppleret de legionibus quibus P. Cornelius pro praetore in Sicilia praeesset, […] If reinforcements were needed, he should supply them with the legions which Publius Cornelius, propraetor, was in charge of in Sicily, […] opus in Charlton T. Lewis (1891) An Elementary Latin Dictionary , New York: Harper & Brothers Meissner, Carl; Auden, Henry William (1894) Latin Phrase-Book [1] , London: Macmillan and Co. to devote every spare moment to...; to work without intermission at a thing: nullum tempus intermittere, quin (also ab opere, or ad opus) to entreat earnestly; to make urgent requests: magno opere, vehementer, etiam atque etiam rogare aliquem to do work (especially agricultural): opus facere (De Senect. 7. 24) to take a task in hand, engage upon it: opus aggredi to take a task in hand, engage upon it: ad opus faciendum accedere a work of art: artis opus; opus arte factum or perfectum a master-piece of classical work: opus summo artificio[TR1] factum a master-piece of classical work: opus omnibus numeris absolutum to polish, finish a work with the greatest care: perpolire, limare diligenter librum, opus to contract for the building of something: opus locare to undertake the contract for a work: opus redimere, conducere tillage; cultivation: opus rusticum |
What was the surname of the wartime British agent known as 'Odette'? | War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying - Telegraph War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying By Chris Hastings 12:01AM BST 11 May 2003 Odette Hallowes, the British spy awarded the George Cross for her work behind enemy lines in the Second World War, was considered too temperamental and stubborn for espionage duties, according to newly declassified government papers. Personnel files from the wartime Special Operations Executive show that trainers regarded the French-born Hallowes - whose activities helped inspire the novel Charlotte Gray - as not possessing the "clarity of mind" required for spying. The documents also show that she was almost deprived of her George Cross because she could not prove she had been tortured by the Nazis or that she had refused to betray fellow agents. She was given the medal, the highest honour for acts of courage outside military combat, only after her superiors produced medical records and witness statements in support of her case. Hallowes, who died eight years ago, was born Odette Brailly in Picardy in 1912. She came to Britain in 1932 after marrying an Englishman, Roy Sansom (She later married a wine importer, Geoffrey Hallowes). She joined SOE in 1942 after responding to a War Office request for photographs of the French coast. Her later exploits, which were also recorded in the 1950 film Odette, seem far removed from SOE's sceptical early assessment of her. One training report, compiled shortly before she was sent to her Nazi-occupied homeland in 1942, accepts that she has "enthusiasm" but points out: "She is impulsive and hasty in her judgments and has not quite the clarity of mind which is desirable in subversive activity. She seems to have little experience of the outside world. She is excitable and temperamental, although she has a certain determination." The report adds: "Her main asset is her patriotism and keenness to do something for France; her main weakness is a complete unwillingness to admit that she could ever be wrong." Hallowes was captured by the Gestapo in 1943 after she and her unit commander, Capt Peter Churchill, were betrayed by locals. During 14 interrogations over two years, Hallowes refused to crack. As part of her torture, her toenails were pulled out and she was branded with a hot iron. The Gestapo eventually gave up and sent her to Ravensbruck concentration camp. The newly released files provide chilling details of the conditions she endured. At one stage, she was held in solitary confinement a few yards from the camp's crematoria. From her cell, she could hear "the screaming of the victims", says a report. "Ashes, smoke and odour all percolated into the cell and the mental torment of these things nearly drove her mad." Hallowes was handed over to the Americans in 1945 by a German officer seeking favour from the Allies. Even then, however, her superiors had to fight for her to be awarded the George Cross in recognition of her valour. A 1946 letter from a War Office official, known only as HBP, to Sir Colin Gubbins, the head of SOE, responds sharply to suggestions that the medal could be awarded only if there were "concrete evidence" that she had refused to speak under torture. The author writes that such evidence is "impossible to obtain" given that she was interrogated in solitary confinement. "The only witnesses would be the torturers themselves or the Gestapo interrogators," writes HBP. "I hope and pray that these men have long since been shot." He adds, however, that medical evidence shows she was tortured, while the fact that her colleagues were not arrested proves she did not betray them. HBP ends by asking Sir Colin to sign the George Cross citation so that it can be forwarded to the relevant committee with an explanation of the lack of evidence. Hallowes was awarded the medal later that year. Sebastian Faulks, whose novel Charlotte Gray was inspired by the experiences of Hallowes and other SOE women, said the papers provided a fascinating insight into the workings of the executive which, he argued, was responsi |
Similarly, which team finished top of the Vauxhall Conference this year and has been promoted to the Coca Cola Division Two? | Altrincham FC Official Web Site Archived News 7 June 2004 IAN CRANEY Regarding the Accrington Stanley bid for Ian Craney, Alty manager Graham Heathcote [left], (on behalf of himself and Alty chairman Geoff Goodwin [right]) and, separately, Alty director Grahame Rowley have posted messages on the Alty Fans' Forum . These are in response to comments in the Accrington Observer (see below, news dated 4 June). The Alty manager's and chairman's text will also appear in this week's Sale & Altrincham Messenger. Graham Heathcote writes: "We have given Accrington Stanley our bottom line figure with add ons; they have not agreed the figures [with us]... Accrington know the fee, if they can't meet it, we will be patient". Grahame Rowley adds, "We have tried to be dignified in our dealings with Accrington and Ian but the comments made by Accrington have not been helpful in the negotiations. Let's hope that everyone can get around the table in the proper manner and discuss a way forward for everyone concerned". For the full comments follow the Forum link above. Accrington report that "John Kennedy has flown to America with the England National Game XI squad... Also drafted up is Stanley transfer target Ian Craney. Negotiations for the Altrincham midfielder have now all but stopped, though may well continue later in the month". OLD BOY Trafford, whom we meet in pre-season, are to launch a "new modified" website today. Yesterday the club reported that "Manager Danny Johnson today doesn't expect [ex-Alty man] Simon Woodford to be fit to start pre-season training on the 1st July... Simon is still struggling with the knee injury he sustained against Mossley back in March. He has been cleared by the knee specialist but that fact that Simon is an engineer and doesn't get much chance to rest it, is prolonging the recovery. I would expect [him] to miss the first couple of weeks of the season". CONF. NORTH NEWS Confguide reports that "The Nationwide Building Society, which already has one year left on its [Conference] sponsorship deal, extends the scope to take in the two new regional divisions. Unfortunately, the company has already closed down its football web site, having lost the Football League sponsorship to Coca Cola... The regional divisions will adopt the 'five sub' rule - clubs can nominate up to five substitutes, of which up to three can be used in a game... Three clubs will be relegated from the National Division [perhaps!]... The Champion club of each regional division is promoted to the National setup. Four teams from each regional division play-off against each other to find a North team and South team to compete in a promotion final for the 3rd slot in the National division". The Worksop website says that "The new league's title will be the Nationwide Conference North. A new cup competition will be introduced also with all 66 teams of the North and South being involved... The Conference North have two representitives on the management committee, they are Brian Scothorn of Hucknall and Charlie Clapham of Southport". The Conference AGM has also confirmed that Ashton United replace Northwich Victoria in the new division. 6 June 2004 MOSS LANE GREEN AGAIN The grass is now growing again at Moss Lane after the recent drainage and levelling work on the pitch. "ONUS ON ALTY?" The NLP quotes an Accrington spokesman as saying that "Things are still up in the air and the ball is very much in Altrincham's court" regarding Stanley's bid to buy Alty captain, Ian Craney. "The spokesman refused to discuss the size of the fee sought by Altrincham, but it is believed to be well into five figures. Negotiations over Craney's future have come to a temporary halt with Alty chairman Geoff Goodwin and manager/secretary Graham Heathcote, as well as Accrington boss John Coleman, all on holiday". Earlier, BBC Sport reported that "Ian Craney's move from Altrincham to Accrington has collapsed. Craney, last year's Unibond League player of the year, had agreed personal terms with Stanley. But Accrington chairman Eric Whalley says the deal for the 22-year- |
Which Yorkshire town shares its name with the capital of a Canadian Province? | Capital Cities of Canada Capital Cities of Canada Toronto, Halifax and Yellowknife are among Canada's provincial capitals Ottawa Parkway Heading Downtown. Dennis McColeman / Photographer's Choice / Getty Images By Susan Munroe Updated October 18, 2016. Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each of which has its own capital. From Charlottetown and Halifax in the east to Toronto and Winnipeg in the center, to Yellowknife in the north and Victoria in the west, each of Canada’s capital cities has its own unique identity. The nation's capital is Ottawa, which was incorporated in 1855 and gets its name from the Algonquin word for trade. Ottawa's archaeological sites point to an indigenous population that lived there for centuries before Europeans discovered the area. Between the 17th century and 19th century, the Ottawa River was the primary route for the Montreal fur trade. By 1830, Ottawa was a major supplier of timber to Britain, and the Grand Trunk Railway secured the city's status as the country's capital. Ottawa is home to a number of post-secondary, research and cultural institutions, including the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery. Read on for more about the capital cities of Canada's provinces and territories. Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton , on the North Saskatchewan River, is the northernmost of Canada’s large cities and is frequently referred to as the Gateway to the North, due to its road, rail, and air transportation links. Indigenous people inhabited Edmonton area for centuries before Europeans arrived. It’s believed that one of the first Europeans to explore the area was Anthony Henday, who visited in 1754 on behalf of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Henday sought to establish fur trading with Edmonton’s indigenous people. Fort Edmonton, named for Edmonton, London in England, was established in 1795 along the river’s northern banks. The Canadian Pacific Railway, which arrived in Edmonton in 1885, was a boon for the local economy, bringing new arrivals from Canada, the United States, and Europe to the area. Edmonton was incorporated as a town in 1892, and later as a city in 1904. It became the capital of the newly-formed province of Alberta a year later. Modern-day Edmonton has evolved into a city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and tourist attractions, and is the host of more than two dozen festivals each year. Most of Edmonton's population works in the service and trade industries as well as in the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Victoria, British Columbia Named after the English queen, Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia. Victoria is a gateway to the Pacific Rim, is close to American markets, and has many sea and air links that make it a business hub. With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria is known for its gardens and has a large retiree population. Its metropolitan area is the 15th largest in Canada. Before Europeans arrived in western Canada in the 1700s, Victoria was inhabited by indigenous Coastal Salish people and the native Songhees, who still have a large presence in the area. Juan Perez of Spain visited in 1774, and James Cook of England arrived in 1778. Fort Victoria was established by Hudson’s Bay trader James Douglas in 1841, although it was known as Fort Albert until 1843. Douglas became the first governor of British Columbia in 1858. Victoria became the capital of British Columbia when the province joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871. The focus of downtown Victoria is the inner harbor, which features the Parliament Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel. Victoria also is home to the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, as well as several other smaller colleges. Winnipeg, Manitoba Located at the geographical center of Canada, Winnipeg’s name is a Cree word meaning “muddy water.” Indigenous people inhabited Winnipeg well before the first French explorers arrived in 1738. Winnipeg was incorporated as a city in 1873 and is now the eighth-largest city in Canada. Named for nearby Lake Winnipeg, |
What is the name of the Scandinavian alcoholic drink made from potatoes? | aquavit | liquor | Britannica.com Aquavit Alternative Titles: akvavit, aquavite, snaps Related Topics tequila Aquavit, also spelled Aquavite, orAkvavit, also called Snaps, flavoured, distilled liquor , clear to pale yellow in colour, dry in flavour, and ranging in alcohol content from about 42 to 45 percent by volume. It is distilled from a fermented potato or grain mash, redistilled in the presence of flavouring agents, filtered with charcoal, and usually bottled without aging. Various aromatic flavourings are employed, usually including caraway or cumin seed; lemon or orange peel, cardamom , aniseed, and fennel also may be used. The beverage, produced in the Scandinavian countries, derives its name from aqua vitae (Latin: “water of life”), applied originally to liquor distilled from wine , and was made from imported wine; the product therefore was highly expensive until Swedish soldiers learned to make aquavit from grain. In the 18th century the potato became an important raw material. Swedish and Norwegian aquavits are sweet and spicy and of straw colour. Sweden is the largest producer, manufacturing about 20 brands. Norway’s production, comparatively low, includes Linie Aquavit, so called because it is shipped to Australia and back (across the Equator, or Line) in oak containers to produce mellow flavour. Finnish aquavit has a cinnamon flavour. The Danish product, also called snaps, is colourless, with a pronounced caraway flavour. One of the best known Danish types is Ålborg akvavit, named for a small town in Jutland, on Denmark’s northern coast. The only brand exported from Denmark, it is produced by Danish Distilleries, a private organization granted the sole right to produce alcohol and yeast since 1927 under a monopoly of the Danish government. In both the Scandinavian countries and northern Germany, aquavit is usually served chilled and unmixed, in small glasses, and is usually accompanied by appetizers or sandwiches; it is the traditional accompaniment to a smorgasbord. Learn More in these related articles: |
In terms of population, which is the largest city in the world that is not a national capital? | Largest Cities in the World, Most Populous Cities of the World Description: The map highlights, along with their urban agglomerations, top ten largest and leading cities of the world. These are Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Mumbai, Osaka, Beijing, Newark, and Cairo. Here's the order : Tokyo : Tokyo, Japan is the largest city in the World. It is situated in the southeastern region of Honshu Island and is made up of islands Ogasawara and Izu. The prefecture became a reality in 1943 after Tokyo City combined with Tokyo Prefecture. It is also the capital city of Japan. New Delhi : New Delhi is an important city in India by virtue of being its capital. It also operates as the capital of National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is part of the Delhi metropolitan area – it is also one of Delhi Union Territory's 9 districts. It covers an aggregate area of 16 square miles. Shanghai : Of all the cities in China, Shanghai has the maximum population. It is situated in eastern part of the Asian nation and lies in a central region in the Chinese coast. It is at the source of the Yangtze River. The city has attained remarkable economic growth in the previous 20 years. Mexico City : Mexico City functions as the synonymous North American nation's Federal District capital. It is unique in the sense that it is not a state per se but operates as an independent federation. Mexico City is the biggest city of the country and is a key political, educational, cultural and economic hub. Sao Paulo : In the southern and western parts of the world, Sao Paulo is the biggest city. It is the heart of the Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area and has been rated as the 2nd most populated metropolitan region in both South and North America combined. New York City : In USA, New York has the maximum number of residents. It is also the heart of New York Metropolitan Area that is one of the most highly populated regions on a global basis. It also houses the headquarters of the United Nations and is a global commercial, media and business hub. Osaka : Osaka is the working heart and economic powerhouse of the Kansai region, Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and forms the largest part of Keihanshin Industrial Zone, the second biggest industrial and urban conglomeration in Japan. Located at the Yodo river, Osaka Bay, Osaka is the third biggest city of Japan in terms of population after Tokyo 23 wards and Yokohama. It spans a total area of 86 square miles with a population of about 2.5 million. Newark : Newark is the biggest city (by population) of New Jersey and the administrative center of Essex County. It is situated on the western shore of the Passaic River, only 13 kilometers from the western region of lower Manhattan Island, New York City. It is not only the second biggest city of the New York metropolitan region, but also the country's chief center for airways, railways, and shipping. It consists of a total area of about 26 square miles with a population of over 278,400. Cairo : Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is situated on the north eastern part of the country. It is the second biggest city in Africa and also the biggest city in the Middle-East. It is a doorway to the Nile delta, a point where the lower Nile divides into the Damietta and Rosetta branches. Dubbed as the "city of a thousand minarets" chiefly because of its predominance of the architecture of Islam, Cairo has been a hub of the region's cultural and political life. The city spans a total area of 175 square miles with a population of around seven million. WBASH171114 14,600 World Top Ten Populous Cities of the World With nearly 38 million residents, Tokyo-Yokohama is the largest city in the world. It has ranked third in the Global Economic Power Index and fourth in the Global Cities Index. With a population of 31.3 million, Jakarta has witnessed the addition of more than 7,000,000 residents between 2000 and 2010. It is the largest city in terms of size in the southern hemisphere. As the national capital of India, Delhi has the second-highest number of billionaires |
In which year did Freddie Mercury die of AIDS? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 24 | 1991: Giant of rock dies 1991: Giant of rock dies Freddie Mercury has died aged 45, just one day after he publicly announced he was HIV positive. The lead singer for rock group Queen died quietly at his home in west London of bronchio-pneumonia, brought on by Aids, his publicist said. The flamboyant star is thought to have had the disease for two years, but he continued to make music and the decline in his health was only rarely glimpsed. Mercury was born Farookh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946 and spent most of his childhood in India before his family settled in England in 1964. That year he enrolled in art school. Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May and Mike Grose formed Queen in 1970. Regarded by fans and critics alike as a consummate showman, Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock-star lifestyle. A great personality Music critic Paul Gambaccini Tributes from all over the world have been pouring in for the man who stole the show at Live Aid and wrote ground-breaking hits like Bohemian Rhapsody - which was number one in the UK for nine weeks. Music critic Paul Gambaccini praised Mercury for his huge contribution to hard rock music. "He gave a form which was pretty staid and sour, a great personality," he said. The director of an Aids education charity, Dr Patrick Dixon, told the BBC that Mercury's greatest gift to his fans was admitting he was suffering from the disease. "His hope was no doubt that through his openness many people throughout the world would see that Aids is a real illness - that it's killing people every day," said Dr Dixon. |
What is the namegiven to 'fortune telling' by playing or tarot cards? | Oracle & Divination - The World of Playing Cards Oracle & Divination Search Oracle & Divination including Tarot Cartomancy and modern esoteric tarot packs have been conjured in a wide variety of conceptions. They involve use of imagination and intuition to assess one’s own thoughts and feelings from the view point of the symbolic images. This is finding meaning and answers for oneself, rather than having blind faith in religious authority. Many contemporary tarot packs are a sort of compendium of living experience, based on the artist’s creative and spiritual perspective of life. |
In 1969 troops from the Parachute Regiment invaded which West Indian island after it declared its independence from St. Kitts - Nevis? | TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: ANGUILLA ISLAND: CARIBBEAN PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND OF EEL AND BEAUTIFUL WHITE POWDERY SANDS ( http://w--photography.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-anguilla.html ) The territory of Anguilla which is ranked number one by Travel Channel as world’s best all around beaches, consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island's capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (90 km2). Anguilla, which is inhabited mainly by black Africans of mostly West African ancestry was originally the land of the aboriginal Amerindian Arawak (Caribs) people until Europeans sailor Christopher Columbus sited it alongside twin-islands of Kitts and Nevis. It is argued that, Anguilla may have first been discovered by the French in 1564 or 1565, but it was first colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts, beginning in 1650. As at May 2014, the population of Anguilla was estimated at standing at 14,500 people. Out of this number 90.08% are blacks, the descendants of slaves transported from Africa. Growing minorities include whites at 3.74% and people of mixed race (Mulattoes, Amerindians and other ethnic minorities) at 4.65%. The number of white inhabitants are growing as a result of influx of large numbers of Chinese, Indian, and Mexican workers, brought in as labour in 2007 and 2008 for major tourist developments due to the local population not being large enough to support the labour requirements. According to tradition, Christopher Columbus gave the small, narrow island its name (Anguilla) in 1493 because from the distance it resembled an eel, or in Italian, anguilla. It is also possible that French navigator Pierre Laudonnière gave the island its name from the French anguille. Anguilla women Anguilla has 33 pristine beaches and over twelve miles of stunning, white powder sand and tranquil waters ranging from aquamarine to cobalt blue. Beaches of all kinds, from the long, gentle shoreline of Rendezvous Bay perfect for strolling, to the colorful beach bars that rest on the blinding white sands of Shoal Bay. Anguilla has become a popular tax haven, having no capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations. In April 2011, faced with a mounting deficit, it introduced a 3% "Interim Stabilisation Levy", Anguilla's first form of income tax. Anguillian hospitality The flag of Anguilla was changed several times in the twentieth century. The present flag consists of a dark blue field with the Union Jack, the flag of Great Britain, in the upper left corner, and Anguilla's crest to the center-right side. The crest consists of a background that is white on top and light blue below and has three gold dolphins jumping in a circle. For official government purposes outside Anguilla, the British flag is used to represent the island. Anguilla woman (Taitu Kai Goodwin) Geography Anguilla is bare and flat and is fringed by white sand beaches. It is 16 miles (26 km) long and a maximum of 3.5 miles (6 km) wide; its long thin shape gave the island its name (French: anguille, “eel”). The territory includes several small uninhabited offshore islands, the largest of which are Dog, Scrub, and Sombrero islands (Hat Island) and the Prickly Pear Cays. The rest include Anguillita, Seal island, Sandy island, Scilly Cay etc. Anguilla was formed from coral and limestone. The land is fairly flat but undulating. The highest point, Crocus Hill, has an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres). The northern coast is characterized by short slopes and steep cliffs; the southern coast has a longer and more gradual slope that drops gently to the sea. The soil layer is thin, but there are small pockets of red loam, mainly in the shallow valleys that are called bottoms. As with most coral isla |
What was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BC? | The Buddhist World: Gautama Buddha » Pilgrimage » Lumbini » Gautama Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was born in the sixth century B.C. in what is now modern Nepal. His father, Suddhodana, was the ruler of the Sakya people and Siddhartha grew up living the extravagant life of a young prince. According to custom, he married at the young age of sixteen to a girl named Yasodhara. His father had ordered that he live a life of total seclusion, but one day Siddhartha ventured out into the world and was confronted with the reality of the inevitable suffering of life. The next day, at the age of twenty-nine, he left his kingdom and newborn son to lead an ascetic life and determine a way to relieve universal suffering. For six years, Siddhartha submitted himself to rigorous ascetic practices, studying and following different methods of meditation with various religious teachers. But he was never fully satisfied. One day, however, he was offered a bowl of rice from a young girl and he accepted it. In that moment, he realised that physical austerities were not the means to achieve liberation. From then on, he encouraged people to follow a path of balance rather than extremism. He called this The Middle Way. That night Siddhartha sat under the Bodhi tree, and meditated until dawn. He purified his mind of all defilements and attained enlightenment at the age of thirty-five, thus earning the title Buddha, or "Enlightened One". For the remainder of his eighty years, the Buddha preached the Dharma in an effort to help other sentient beings reach enlightenment. Copyright © 2008 - BDEA Inc. & BuddhaNet. All rights reserved. |
in the version of the Morse Code used in Great Britain, what letter of the alphabetis represented by a single dash? | Morse code | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A typical "straight key." This U.S. model, known as the J-38, was manufactured in huge quantities during World War II , and remains in widespread use today. In a straight key, the signal is "on" when the knob is pressed, and "off" when it is released. Length and timing of the dots and dashes are entirely controlled by the operator. Beginning in 1836, the American artist Samuel F. B. Morse , the American physicist Joseph Henry , and Alfred Vail developed an electrical telegraph system. This system sent pulses of electric current along wires which controlled an electromagnet that was located at the receiving end of the telegraph system. A code was needed to transmit natural language using only these pulses, and the silence between them. Morse therefore developed the forerunner to modern International Morse code. In 1837, William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone in England began using an electrical telegraph that also used electromagnets in its receivers. However, in contrast with any system of making sounds of clicks, their system used pointing needles that rotated above alphabetical charts to indicate the letters that were being sent. In 1841, Cooke and Wheatstone built a telegraph that printed the letters from a wheel of typefaces struck by a hammer. This machine was based on their 1840 telegraph and worked well; however, they failed to find customers for this system and only two examples were ever built. [2] On the other hand, the three Americans' system for telegraphy, which was first used in about 1844, was designed to make indentations on a paper tape when electric currents were received. Morse's original telegraph receiver used a mechanical clockwork to move a paper tape. When an electrical current was received, an electromagnet engaged an armature that pushed a stylus onto the moving paper tape, making an indentation on the tape. When the current was interrupted, a spring retracted the stylus, and that portion of the moving tape remained unmarked. The Morse code was developed so that operators could translate the indentations marked on the paper tape into text messages. In his earliest code, Morse had planned to only transmit numerals, and use a dictionary to look up each word according to the number which had been sent. However, the code was soon expanded by Alfred Vail to include letters and special characters, so it could be used more generally. Vail determined the frequency of use of letters in the English language by counting the movable type he found in the type-cases of a local newspaper in Morristown. [3] The shorter marks were called "dots", and the longer ones "dashes", and the letters most commonly used were assigned the shorter sequences of dots and dashes. File:Morse comparison.svg In the original Morse telegraphs, the receiver's armature made a clicking noise as it moved in and out of position to mark the paper tape. The telegraph operators soon learned that they could translate the clicks directly into dots and dashes, and write these down by hand, thus making the paper tape unnecessary. When Morse code was adapted to radio communication , the dots and dashes were sent as short and long pulses. It was later found that people became more proficient at receiving Morse code when it is taught as a language that is heard, instead of one read from a page. [4] To reflect the sounds of Morse code receivers, the operators began to vocalise a dot as "dit", and a dash as "dah". Dots which are not the final element of a character became vocalised as "di". For example, the letter "c" was then vocalised as "dah-di-dah-dit". [5] [6] In the 1890s, Morse code began to be used extensively for early radio communication, before it was possible to transmit voice. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, most high-speed international communication used Morse code on telegraph lines, undersea cables and radio circuits. In aviation, Morse code in radio systems started to be used on a regular basis in the 1920s. Although previous transmitters were bulky an |
What word can mean a colour, or a type of rocket? | Color | Define Color at Dictionary.com color noun 1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue. 2. the natural appearance of the skin, especially of the face; complexion: She has a lovely color. 3. The wind and sun had given color to the sailor's face. 4. His remarks brought the color to her face. 5. vivid or distinctive quality, as of a literary work: Melville's description of a whaling voyage is full of color. 6. details in description, customs, speech, habits, etc., of a place or period: The novel takes place in New Orleans and contains much local color. 7. something that is used for coloring; pigment; paint; tint; dye. 8. background information, as anecdotes about players or competitors or analyses of plays, strategy, or performance, given by a sportscaster to heighten interest in a sportscast. 9. colors. any distinctive color or combination or pattern of colors, especially of a badge, ribbon, uniform, or the like, worn or displayed as a symbol of or to identify allegiance to, membership in, or sponsorship by a school, group, or organization. nature, viewpoint, or attitude; character; personality: His behavior in a crisis revealed his true colors. a flag, ensign, etc., particularly the national flag. U.S. Navy. the ceremony of hoisting the national flag at 8 a.m. and of lowering it at sunset. 10. skin complexion of a particular people or ethnic group, especially when other than white: a person of color; people of color; a man of color; alumni of color; children of color. 11. outward appearance or aspect; guise or show: It was a lie, but it had the color of the truth. 12. She did it under the color of doing a good deed. 13. Painting. the general use or effect of the pigments in a picture. 14. to give or apply color to; tinge; paint; dye: She colored her hair dark red. 23. to cause to appear different from the reality: In order to influence the jury, he colored his account of what had happened. 24. to give a special character or distinguishing quality to: His personal feelings color his writing. verb (used without object) to take on or change color: The ocean colored at dawn. 26. He colored when confronted with the incriminating evidence. Idioms call to the colors, to summon for service in the armed forces: Thousands are being called to the colors. 28. to blush as from embarrassment. to turn pale, as from fear: When he saw the size of his opponent, he changed color. 29. |
The author James Wight is better known as whom? | The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father - Jim Wight - Google Books The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father 1 Review https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Real_James_Herriot.html?id=b1osAAAAYAAJ No one is better poised to write the biography of James Herriot than the son who worked alongside him in the Yorkshire veterinary practice when Herriot became an internationally bestselling author. Now, in this warm and poignant memoir, Jim Wight talks about his father--the beloved veterinarian whom his family had to share with half the world. Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) grew up in Glasgow, where he lived during a happy rough-and-tumble childhood and then through the challenging years of training at the Glasgow Veterinary College. The story of how the young vet later traveled to the small Yorkshire town of Thirsk, aka Darrowby, to take the job of assistant vet is one that is well known through James Herriot's internationally celebrated books and the popular All Creatures Great and Small television series. But Jim Wight's biography ventures beyond the trials and tribulations of his father's life as a veterinarian to reveal the man behind the stories--the private individual who refused to allow fame and wealth to interfere with his practice or his family. With access to all of his father's papers, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs--and intimate remembrances of all the farmers, locals, and friends who populate the James Herriot books--only Jim Wight could write this definitive biography of the man who was not only his father but his best friend. From inside the book What people are saying - Write a review The Real James Herrioit User Review - sheltieperson - Overstock.com I am a completely taken with all the James Herriot books and have watched the entire TV series based on them. Therefore I was really interested in learning about this gifted writer wonderful ... Read full review The real James Herriot: a memoir of my father User Review - Not Available - Book Verdict Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot (a pseudonym for Alf Wight) is well known to young and old alike, thanks in part to his best-selling books, including All Creatures Great and Small. Herriot's ... Read full review Contents View all » Common terms and phrases 23 Kirkgate Alex Taylor Alf and Joan Alf Wight Alf's Anthea Joseph asked assistant began best-seller Brian Sinclair called character clients Despite Donald Sinclair Eddie Straiton enjoyed eyes face fans farm farmer father favourite feelings felt film final football friends garden Glasgow Veterinary College going happy Harrogate Hillhead holiday James Herriot Jean LeRoy Jimmy Steele knew later letter Lisa Harrow living looked loved memories Michael Joseph mother never night North Yorkshire occasion parents partner played published realised received remember replied returned Rosie Royal Air Force Siegfried Sinclair and Wight small animal spent St Martin's Press stories success Sunderland surgery Swaledale television tennis thing Thirsk thought took veterinary practice veterinary profession veterinary surgeon walking watched weeks wonderful worry writing wrote Yoker Yorkshire Dales young Alf About the author (2000) Jim Wight, born in 1943, followed in his father's footsteps at the Glasgow Veterinary College, which by then was part of the University of Glasgow, graduating in 1966. In 1967 he joined the practice of Sinclair and Wight in Thirsk, working alongside his father and Donald Sinclair (aka Siegfried Famon) for the next twenty years, when Alf Wight retired. He is still a member of the practice. Jim Wight and his wife, Gill, have a son and two daughters. They live in a village below Sutton Bank near Thirsk. Bibliographic information |
'Myeloid Tissue' is another name for what? | Myeloid tissue | definition of myeloid tissue by Medical dictionary Myeloid tissue | definition of myeloid tissue by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/myeloid+tissue Related to myeloid tissue: lymphoid tissue , haematopoiesis tissue adipose tissue connective tissue made of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. areolar tissue connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. bony tissue osseous tissue . brown adipose tissue (brown fat tissue) brown fat . bursa-equivalent tissue (bursal equivalent tissue) a hypothesized lymphoid tissue in nonavian vertebrates including human beings, equivalent to the bursa of Fabricius in birds: the site of B lymphocyte maturation. It now appears that B lymphocyte maturation occurs primarily in the bone marrow. cancellous tissue the spongy tissue of bone. cartilaginous tissue the substance of cartilage. chordal tissue the tissue of the notochord. chromaffin tissue a tissue composed largely of chromaffin cells, well supplied with nerves and vessels; it occurs in the adrenal medulla and also forms the paraganglia of the body. cicatricial tissue the dense fibrous tissue forming a cicatrix , derived directly from granulation tissue ; called also scar tissue . connective tissue the tissue that binds together and is the support of the various structures of the body; see also connective tissue . elastic tissue connective tissue made up of yellow elastic fibers, frequently massed into sheets. endothelial tissue peculiar connective tissue lining serous and lymph spaces. epithelial tissue a general name for tissues not derived from the mesoderm. erectile tissue spongy tissue that expands and becomes hard when filled with blood. fatty tissue connective tissue made of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. fibrous tissue the common connective tissue of the body, composed of yellow or white parallel elastic and collagen fibers. gelatinous tissue mucous tissue . granulation tissue material formed in repair of wounds of soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrowing young vessels; it ultimately forms cicatrix. gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) lymphoid tissue associated with the gut, including the tonsils, Peyer's patches, lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract, and appendix. indifferent tissue undifferentiated embryonic tissue. interstitial tissue connective tissue between the cellular elements of a structure. lymphadenoid tissue tissue resembling that of lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, tonsils, and lymph vessels. lymphoid tissue a latticework of reticular tissue whose interspaces contain lymphocytes . mesenchymal tissue embryonic connective tissue composed of stellate cells and a ground substance of coagulable fluid. mucous tissue a jellylike connective tissue, such as occurs in the umbilical cord. Called also gelatinous tissue . muscular tissue the substance of muscle. myeloid tissue red bone marrow . nerve tissue (nervous tissue) the specialized tissue forming the elements of the nervous system. osseous tissue the specialized tissue forming the bones. reticular tissue (reticulated tissue) connective tissue composed predominantly of reticulum cells and reticular fibers. sclerous t's the cartilaginous, fibrous, and osseous tissues. skeletal tissue the bony, ligamentous, fibrous, and cartilaginous tissue forming the skeleton and its attachments. splenic tissue red pulp . subcutaneous tissue the layer of loose connective tissue directly under the skin. tissue typing identification of tissue types for purposes of predicting acceptance or rejection of grafts and transplants . The process and purposes of tissue typing are essentially the same as for blood typing. The major difference lies in the kinds of antigens being evaluated. The acceptance of allografts depends on the hla antigens (HLA); if the donor and recipient are not HLA identical, the allograft is rejected, sometimes within minutes. The HLA genes are located in the major histocompatibility complex , a region on the short arm of chromosome 6, and are involved in cell-ce |
In the version of the Morse Code used in Great Britain, what letter of the alphabet is represented by a single dot? | information theory - Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? - Computer Science Stack Exchange Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? up vote 18 down vote favorite 6 I am reading the book: " Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software " and in Chapter 2 author says: Morse code is said to be a binary (literally meaning two by two) code because the components of the code consists of only two things - a dot and a dash. Wikipedia on the other hand says: Strictly speaking it is not binary, as there are five fundamental elements (see quinary). However, this does not mean Morse code cannot be represented as a binary code. In an abstract sense, this is the function that telegraph operators perform when transmitting messages (see quinary). But then again, another Wikipedia page includes Morse Code in 'List of binary codes.' I am very confused because I would think Morse Code actually is ternary. You have 3 different types of 'possibilities': a silence, a short beep or a long beep. It is impossible to represent Morse Code in 'stirct binary' isn't it? By 'strict binary' I mean, think of stream of binary: 1010111101010.. How am I supposed to represent a silence, a short beep and / or a long beep? Only way I can think of is 'word size' a computer implements. If I (and the CPU / the interpreter of the code) know that it will be reading 8 bits every time, then I can represent Morse Code. I can simply represent a short beep with a 1 or a long beep with a 0 and the silences will be implicitly represented by the word length.(Let's say 8 bits..) So again, I have this 3rd variable/the 3rd asset in my hand: the word size. My thinking is like this: I can reserve the first 3 bits for how many bits to be read, and last 5 bits for the Morse code in a 8bit word. Like 00110000 will mean 'A'. And I am still in 'binary' BUT I need the word size which makes it ternary isn't it? The first 3 bits say: Read only 1 bit from the following 5 bits. Instead of binary, if we use trinary, we can show morse code like: 101021110102110222 etc.. where 1 is: dit 0 is: dah and 2 is silence. By using 222 we can code the long silence, so if you have a signal like *- *--- *- you can show it like: 102100022210, but it is not directly possible using only with 1's and 0's UNLESS you come up with something like a 'fixed' word size as I mentioned, but well this is interpreting, not saving the Morse Code as it is in binary. Imagine something like a piano, you have only the piano buttons. You want to leave a message in Morse Code for someone and you can paint buttons to black. There is no way you can leave a clear message, isn't it? You need at least one more color so you can put the silences (the ones between characters and words. This is what I mean by trenary. I am not asking if you can represent Morse Code in 57-ary or anything else. I have e-mailed the author (Charles Petzold) about this; he says that he demonstrates in Chapter 9 of "Code" that Morse Code can be interpreted as a binary code. Where am I wrong with my thinking? Is what I am reading in the book, that the Morse Code being a Binary a fact or not? Is it somehow debatable? Why is Morse Code is told be quinary in one Wikipedia page, and it is also listed in List of Binary Codes page? Edit: I have e-mailed the author and got a reply: -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Is Morse Code really binary? Sir, could you take a look at my question here: Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? quinary ? Regards, Koray Tugay Subject: RE: Is Morse Code really binary? Date: 3 Mar 2015 23:04:35 EET Towards the end of Chapter 9 in "Code" I demonstrate that Morse Code can be interpreted as a binary code. -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Is Morse Code really binary? Sir, could you take a look at my question here: Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? quinary ? Regards, Koray Tugay I am not hiding his e-mail as it is really easy to find on the web anyway. Please |
In the year 2000 the pop group Queen last appeared on a No. 1 hit, what was the record? | Queen on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography Few bands embodied the pure excess of the '70s like Queen. Embracing the exaggerated pomp of prog rock and heavy metal, as well as vaudevillian music hall, the British quartet delved deeply into camp and bombast, creating a huge, mock-operatic sound with layered guitars and overdubbed vocals. Queen's music was a bizarre yet highly accessible fusion of the macho and the fey. For years, their albums boasted the motto "no synthesizers were used on this record," signaling their allegiance with the legions of post-Led Zeppelin hard rock bands. But vocalist Freddie Mercury brought an extravagant sense of camp to Queen, pushing them toward kitschy humor and pseudo-classical arrangements, as epitomized on their best-known song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Mercury, it must be said, was a flamboyant bisexual who managed to keep his sexuality in the closet until his death from AIDS in 1991. Through his legendary theatrical performances, Queen became one of the most popular bands in the world in the mid-'70s; in England, they remained second only to the Beatles in popularity and collectibility in the '90s. Despite their enormous popularity, Queen were never taken seriously by rock critics -- an infamous Rolling Stone review labeled their 1979 album Jazz as "fascist." In spite of such harsh criticism, the band's popularity rarely waned; even in the late '80s, the group retained a fanatical following except in America. In the States, their popularity peaked in the early '80s, just as they finished nearly a decade's worth of extraordinarily popular records. And while those records were never praised, they sold in enormous numbers, and traces of Queen's music could be heard in several generations of hard rock and metal bands in the next two decades, from Metallica to Smashing Pumpkins. The origins of Queen lay in the hard rock psychedelic group Smile, which guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor joined in 1967. Following the departure of Smile's lead vocalist, Tim Staffell, in 1971, May and Taylor formed a group with Freddie Mercury, the former lead singer for Wreckage. Within a few months, bassist John Deacon joined them, and they began rehearsing. Over the next two years, as all four members completed college, they simply rehearsed, playing just a handful of gigs. By 1973, they had begun to concentrate on their career, releasing their debut album, Queen, that year and setting out on their first tour. Queen was more or less a straight metal album and failed to receive much acclaim, but Queen II became an unexpected British breakthrough early in 1974. Before its release, the band played Top of the Pops, performing "Seven Seas of Rhye." Both the song and the performance were smash successes, and the single rocketed into the Top Ten, setting the stage for Queen II to reach number five. Following its release, the group embarked on its first American tour, supporting Mott the Hoople. On the strength of their campily dramatic performances, the album climbed to number 43 in the States. Queen released their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, before the end of 1974. The music hall-meets-Zeppelin "Killer Queen" climbed to number two on the U.K. charts, taking the album to number two as well. Sheer Heart Attack made some inroads in America as well, setting the stage for the breakthrough of 1975's A Night at the Opera. Queen labored long and hard over the record; according to many reports, it was the most expensive rock record ever made at the time of its release. The first single from the record, "Bohemian Rhapsody," became Queen's signature song, and with its bombastic, mock-operatic structure punctuated by heavy metal riffing, it encapsulates their music. It is also the symbol for their musical excesses -- the song took three weeks to record, and there were so many vocal overdubs on the record that it was possible to see through the tape at certain points. To support "Bohemian Rhapsody," Queen shot one of the first conc |
What was founded by Nanak in the 15th century? | Sikhism Origins, Sikhism History, Sikhism Beliefs Share The Sikh tradition was founded by Guru Nanak in the late 15th century C.E. in the Punjab region of what are today India and Pakistan. According to Sikh beliefs, the same revelatory spirit inhabited Guru Nanak and his nine successors. Today, this spirit can be found in the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, the foundational scripture of the Sikh tradition. The Guru Granth Sahib's hymns describe and praise God, and provide moral guidance for all Sikhs. Sikhs reject ideas of divine incarnations, and hold that liberation results from being absorbed into God. Sikhs also reject the social doctrine of caste, and adhere to practices of equality in worship and life. The centers of Sikh worship are known as gurdwaras ("house of the Guru") and langar (communal refectory). All Sikhs must enter a gurdwara with bare feet and a covered head. A Sikh worship service includes prayer and singing hymns from scripture. The service is concluded by the distribution of karah prasad, a sacramental food made of flour, butter, and raw sugar that is shared by all to demonstrate equality and the rejection of caste. Sikhs attempt to live balanced lives of worship, work, and charity centered on community. Besides gurdwara worship, festivals are also important community activities. Harpreet Singh explains what it means to be a Sikh in today's world. Patheos Galleries Related to Sikhism |
In December 1940 three British ships attacked the German battle cruiser 'Graf Spee', forcing it into Montivideo harbour.'Exeter' and 'Ajax' were two of the ships, but what was the third? | What happened today? Part two. - Page 2 - WWII Today - WWII Forums → WWII Today We Need Your Help - Become a Site Supporter For 16 years we've been delivering WWII discussion and research, help support our efforts for the next 16 years. Become a WW2 Forums Patron ! What happened today? Part two. Started by Friedrich , Feb 04 2003 12:32 AM Please log in to reply 388 replies to this topic Posted 11 February 2003 - 09:54 AM Great pics, thanx Friedrich! Anyway, after learning all this stuff on WW2 and especially the arguing between Monty,Patton, Bradley etc etc I must confess that I think Ike did one **** of a job holding the allied together. Without him the war might have continued for quite a long time with the mentioned generals not capable of co-operating without his orders (=advice)! Posted 11 February 2003 - 10:46 AM February 10 1940 - The Dutch government announces a decision to construct three new battlecruisers to be used in the Pacific. 1941 - Following German troops being allowed into Romania, the British government breaks off diplomatic relations. - During the night, the British Royal Air Force bombers raids Hannover using 189 aircraft. - The British Short Sterling four-engined bomber completes its first operational mission, bombing oil storage facilities in Rotterdam. 1942 - In Singapore, the allied retreat becomes confused, causing several units to fall back further than neccessary and putting the entire Jurong line in jeopardy. - Great Britain offers 34 anti-submarine vessels with crew to the US Navy 1943 - Pressure increases on German-held Kharkov, as the Red Army closes in and captures Volchansk amd Chukuyev. - After much deliberation, Adolf Hitler orders the creation of the 13th Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS "Handschar". The 13th Waffen-SS division is to be formed from Moslem Croats (Bosnians), and a recruitment campaign is immediately started, using the Moslem hatred of the Serbs. Thousands of young men flock to the ranks of the new SS division. - In the United States, President Roosevelt announces an enforced 48 hour week in areas with labour shortages. 1944 - In the Pacific, Australian troops link up with the American forces on New Guinea. 1945 - Soviet submarine S-13 under captain Marinesko sinks the General von Steuben in the Baltic. Currently transporting wounded soldiers and refugees, some 3,500 people drown in the icy waters. - In Manilla, the US 37th Infantry Division begins clearing the city in one of the most brutal fights during the war for American infantrymen. Much of city will be razed during the advance, and the civilian deathtoll very high in the house-to-house fighting. February 11 1940 - The recent Soviet assault at Summa is more successful than previous attempts, during this attack the Soviet 7th Army manages to break through the first Finnish lines and gain ground, using mobile infantry shields and flamethrowers. The fighting rages on as the Finnish counterattack. 1943 - Lilya "The White Rose of Stalingrad" Litvyak, scores her fourth kill as she brings down a Junkers Ju-88 bomber and receives a shared credit for a Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter. She is currently flying a Yakovlev Yak-1 fighter with the 296th IAP over Stalingrad. 1944 - During the Korsun-Shevchenkovski operation, the German II Panzer Corps regroups and attempts to break through to the beleagured forces in the Korsun pocket from east of Winograd. The advance is projected to take place in the line of Bushanka - Lissjanka, but after Soviet forces blow the bridge at Bushanka the advance is diverted across a ford at Frankowa. - The first German U-boat fitted with a "schnorkel", allowing it to remain underwater for extended periods, is depth-charged and forced to the surface. Commanded by Hartwig Looks, U-264 is scuttled and the crew captured. 1945 - Soviet forces seize Budapest after heavy fighting. - The Yalta conference ends. "Nervous wait for the whistle to blow Rush of blood and over we go..." - Iron Maiden, "Paschendale" Posted 12 February 2003 - 02:24 PM February 12 1940 - Soviet peace terms are received by the Finnish amba |
Which animal is a medium sized cat native to the Americas, and has a deep yellow coat with black striped and spotted markings? | Wild Cats (medium and small cats) :: We love all animals :: Care2 Groups Wild Cats (medium and small cats) Anonymous Common Name(s): African Golden Cat Scientific Name: Felis [Profelis] Aurata Weight: 30-40 pounds (Copyright Art Wolfe/www.artwolfe.com) The African golden cat has a sturdy build, with long legs, large paws, small head and short tail. Its coat has a wide range of colors, from chestnut brown to silver grey, with white on its cheeks, chin, chest belly and insides of its legs. The African golden cat may be found in the dense forests and scrub of central and west Africa, where it hunts by night and twilight, from the ground, and seeks rodents, birds, and small deer. Anonymous Common Name(s): Temminck's Golden Cat, Asiatic Golden Cat Scientific Name: Felis [Profelis] Temmincki Weight: 14-25 pounds Status: Endangered Estimated World Population: ~10,000 Temminck's golden cat is a medium-sized, well-proportioned cat with short round ears, about twice the size of a cat. It has a strikingly beautiful appearance, with a deep-golden coat fading to white on its undersides. In some subspecies, there is an absence of spotting, while in others faint brown spotting is evidenced. An occasional individual will be very dark brown, almost black. There is a distinctive grey patch behind each ear, while a white line bordered in black runs from each eye to the top of its head. Temminck's golden cat may be found in the forests and rocky areas of Asia from the Himalayas to the Maylay Peninsula, where it hunts by day, from the ground, and seeks game of all types up to the size of small deer. Anonymous Common Name(s): Bobcat, Bay Lynx, Wildcat Scientific Name: Felis [Lynx] Rufus Weight: 15-35 pounds Status: stable Estimated World Population: Large The bobcat is proportioned like a small lynx, with a powerful body, short, sturdy legs, and a very short tail. Its fairly large head has large, sharply pointed ears, tufted in some subspecies. Its buff coat fades to white on its undersides and is barred and spotted on its flanks, belly and legs with dark brown or black. The backs of its ears are black with a white "eye" spot. The bobcat may be found in most terrain, short of actual desert, of western North America from British Columbia to central Mexico. It is very territorial, where it hunts by night, from the ground or trees, and seeks rabbits, gophers, and other small animals. Prior to the settlement of its territory by Europeans, the bobcat ranged over a much wider area of the US and Canada. This is the wildcat that a mountain man was supposed to be able to whup his weight in. Anonymous Tail: 2 to 4 inches Gestation: ~68 to 72 days Status: Stable (Vulnerable in some localities) Canadian lynx inhabit mostly forested areas, but can be found in scrub land and tundra to the north. The lynx is distinctive in appearance - with its triangular shaped, tufted ears, thick set body, long hind legs, a short, stumpy tail and large fur covered paws which help carry the cat over deep snow , which is common in much of its range. The body size of the canadian lynx can vary quite considerably - from a little under 2 feet to in excess of four. The coat is spotted, but less distinct than in European and Asian varieties, being almost masked by the thick tawny to grey colored fur, which is often seen to have a ‘frosted’ appearance due the white tips to its fur. The canadian lynx generally stalks prey alone, although group hunting has been observed. Although not a timid hunter the lynx will rarely contest its prey if confronted by other carnivores and will leave its prey uneaten. Its prey varies from small rodents through to deer, with the Snowshoe Hare being by far its favored prey. In certain areas the lynx is so closely tied to the Snowshoe that its population has been seen to rise and fall with that of the hare, even though other food sources may be abundant. Anonymous Common Name(s): Caracal, Caracal Lynx Scientific Name: Felis [Caracal] Caracal Weight: 35-50 pounds Status: Secure Estimated World Population: No information available The largest African le |
In which musical are 'Sky Masterson' and 'Sarah Brown' centralcharacters? | Guys and Dolls (1955) - 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 In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Writers: Jo Swerling (based upon the play: "Guys and Dolls" book by), Abe Burrows (based upon the play: "Guys and Dolls" book by) | 2 more credits » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 19 Sep 2011 a list of 25 titles created 28 Apr 2013 a list of 30 titles created 25 Apr 2014 a list of 42 titles created 14 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 6 months ago Title: Guys and Dolls (1955) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards » Photos Two rival motorcycle gangs terrorize a small town after one of their leaders is thrown in jail. Director: Laslo Benedek Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up. Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France. Director: Henry Koster The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Paralized war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs. Director: Fred Zinnemann An intelligent, articulate scholar, Harrison MacWhite, survives a hostile Senate confirmation hearing at the hands of conservatives to become ambassador to Sarkan, a southeast Asian country... See full summary » Director: George Englund A US air force major in Kobe confronts his own opposition to marriages between American servicemen and Japanese women when he falls for a beautiful performer. Director: Joshua Logan The destiny of three soldiers during World War II. The German officer Christian Diestl approves less and less of the war. Jewish-American Noah Ackerman deals with antisemitism at home and ... See full summary » Director: Edward Dmytryk In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Director: Fred Zinnemann C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, ... See full summary » Director: Charles Walters The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Diaz in the early 20th century. Director: Elia Kazan Two sailors, one naive, the other experienced in the ways of the world, on liberty in Los Angeles, is the setting for this movie musical. Director: George Sidney Edit Storyline All the hot gamblers are in town, and they're all depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week's incarnation of "The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York"; the only problem is, he needs $1000 to get the place. Throw in Sarah Brown, who's short on sinners at the mission she runs; Sky Masterson, who accepts Nathan's $1000 bet that he can't get Sarah Brown to go with him to Havana; Miss Adelaide, who wants Nathan to marry her; Police Lieutenant Brannigan, who always seems to appear at the wrong time; and the music/lyrics of Frank Loesser, and you've got quite a musical. Includes the songs: Fugue for Tinhorns, "Luck Be a Lady", "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat". Written by Syam Gadde <[email protected]> 16 January 1956 ( |
Near which city is 'Fuhlsbuttel Airport'? | Flughafen Hamburg - Homepage Please enter the parking period required. Submit Hamburg Airport has excellent service and enticing offers on several levels The Hamburg Airport map reveals our complete spectrum of restaurants, shops, travel agencies, services, and car parks along with everything that makes up the airport experience. The navigation bar allows you to choose between the various categories to see the various points of interest. Click on an entry for the exact location along with further information such as opening hours, products and services offered, and contact details. Using the drop-down menu at the top left, you can choose between the different Levels. |
In bettingshops, what name is given to clerks who calculate the winnings on betting slips? | Online Betting & Odds | Bet with Paddy Power Sports Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly Paddy Power Betfair plc, Power Tower Blocks 1-3 Belfield Office Park, Beech Hill Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4. Paddy Power tries to ensure all event information displayed on this site is correct, but it should be used only as a guide. The Paddy Power Rules for bet settlement still apply and as such we accept no liability for any discrepancies between information displayed here and how a bet is settled. There is delay for all In-Play bets. Transmission including the Paddy Power Live Player streaming may be delayed. The extent of the delay can vary between customers depending upon set-up factors such as connection or buffering speed. PPB Counterparty Services Limited, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St. Venera, SVR 1851, MALTA, is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority . Licence Number: MGA/CL2/294/2006 12 March 2013, and for customers in the UK, licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission . Mini Games are provided by PPB Entertainment Limited, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St. Venera, SVR 1851, Malta, is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority . Licence Number: MGA/CL1/185/2004 1st July 2015, and for customers in the UK, licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission . Tote is provided by PPB Games Limited, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St. Venera, SVR 1851, Malta, is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority . Licence Number: MGA/CL3/207/2005 22nd December 2012 and for customers in the UK, licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission . |
In a 22 card tarot pack, which card is the only one beginning with the letter 'L'? | The Symbolism of the Tarot: What is the Tarot? p. 3 WHAT IS THE TAROT? No study of occult philosophy is possible without an acquaintance with symbolism, for if the words occultism and symbolism are correctly used, they mean almost one and the same thing. Symbolism cannot be learned as one learns to build bridges or speak a foreign language, and for the interpretation of symbols a special cast of mind is necessary; in addition to knowledge, special faculties, the power of creative thought and a developed imagination are required. One who understands the use of symbolism in the arts, knows, in a general way, what is meant by occult symbolism. But even then a special training of the mind is necessary, in order to comprehend the "language of the Initiates", and to express in this language the intuitions as they arise. There are many methods for developing the "sense of symbols" in those who are striving to understand the hidden forces of Nature and Man, and for teaching the fundamental principles as well as the elements of the esoteric language. The most synthetic, and one of the most interesting of these methods, is the Tarot In its exterior form the Tarot is a pack of cards p. 4 used in the south of Europe for games and fortune-telling. These cards were first known in Europe at the end of the fourteenth century, when they were in use among the Spanish gypsies. A pack of Tarot contains the fifty-two ordinary playing cards with the addition of one "picture card" to every suit, namely, the Knight, placed between the Queen and the Knave. These fifty-six cards are divided into four suits, two black and two red and have the following designation: sceptres (clubs), cups (hearts), swords (spades), and pentacles or disks (diamonds). In addition to the fifty-six cards the pack of Tarot has twenty-two numbered cards with special names:-- 1 The Magician. 10 The Wheel of Fortune. 21 The World. 0 The Fool. This pack of cards, in the opinion of many investigators, represents the Egyptian hieroglyphic book of seventy-eight tablets, which came to us almost miraculously. The history of the Tarot is a great puzzle. During the Middle Ages, when it first appeared historically, there existed a tendency to build up synthetic p. 5 symbolical or logical systems of the same sort as Ars Magna by Raymond Lully. But productions similar to the Tarot exist in India and China, so that we cannot possibly think it one of those systems created during the Middle Ages in Europe; it is also evidently connected with the Ancient Mysteries and the Egyptian Initiations. Although its origin is in oblivion and the aim of its author or authors quite unknown, there is no doubt whatever that it is the most complete code of Hermetic symbolism we possess. Although represented as a pack of cards, the Tarot really is something quite different. It can be "read" in a variety of ways. As one instance, I shall give a metaphysical interpretation of the general meaning or of the general content of the book of Tarot, that is to say, its metaphysical title, which will plainly show that this work could not have been invented by illiterate gypsies of the fourteenth century. The Tarot falls into three divisions: The first part has twenty-one numbered cards; the second part has one card 0; the third part has fifty-six cards, i. e., the four suits of fourteen cards. Moreover, the second part appears to be a link between the first and third parts, since all the fifty-six cards of the third part together are equal to the card 0. Now, if we imagine twenty-one cards disposed in the shape of a triangle, seven cards on each side, a point in the centre of the triangle represented by the zero card, and a square round the triangle (the square p. 6 consisting of fifty-six cards, fourteen on each side), we shall have a representation of the relation between God, Man and the Universe, or the relation between the world of ideas, the consciousness of man and the physical world. The triangle is God (the Trinity) or the world of ideas, or the noumenal world. The point is man's soul. The square is th |
Who Directed the 'Oscar' winning film of 2000, 'American Beauty'? | 'American Beauty' Tops the Oscars; Main Acting Awards Go to Kevin Spacey and Hilary Swank - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |'American Beauty' Tops the Oscars; Main Acting Awards Go to Kevin Spacey and Hilary Swank Search Continue reading the main story Capping what many regard as among the strongest recent years in motion pictures, ''American Beauty'' took home five Oscars tonight, including best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences could hardly restrain itself from tossing rose petals at the bayonet-edged comedy about a pair of the most dysfunctional suburban households in movie history. Kevin Spacey won best actor as the film's narrator, a lovesick 40-something man going through his painful second adolescence. ''This is the highlight of my day,'' Mr. Spacey said. Sam Mendes, an acclaimed stage director who brought the most recent revival of ''Cabaret'' to Broadway, won the director's prize for his first film, while veteran television writer Alan Ball won the original screenplay award for his first produced film. Conrad L. Hall, one of the most respected cinematographers in Hollywood, won his second Oscar. (His first, 31 years ago, was for ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.'') ''I guess we're all part of a wonderful, wonderful dysfunctional family called the human race,'' Mr. Hall said. Not a bad evening for DreamWorks, the mini-studio formed by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen that made ''American Beauty'' and was having its best Oscar night ever. And quite a difference from last year, when the studio lost the best picture award for its ''Saving Private Ryan'' to ''Shakespeare in Love.'' Continue reading the main story Hilary Swank, 25, in her first significant movie role, won best actress for playing a young woman who pretended to be a man in the independent film ''Boys Don't Cry,'' providing ''American Beauty'' with its main disappointment of the evening when the actress honors did not go to Annette Bening as Mr. Spacey's adulterous wife. Advertisement Continue reading the main story ''The Cider House Rules,'' an adaptation by the director Lasse Hallstrom of John Irving's novel about the residents of a Maine orphanage, won awards for Michael Caine's supporting performance (his second Oscar) as the orphanage's kindly doctor and for Mr. Irving's adapted screenplay. The evening's biggest loser was ''The Insider,'' Michael Mann's thriller about the collision between the worlds of big tobacco and big media that came into the night nominated for seven Oscars and went home with none. The academy handed out its 72nd annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium here, with a pregnant nominee about to give birth in the audience, a series of recent Oscar mishaps to be chewed over by the host, Billy Crystal, and an unusually large number of major categories with no clear front-runner. American bought more than $7.5 billion worth of movie tickets in 1999, an eight percent increase over the previous year, and a record number of films earning more than $100 million, including three of the nominees for the best picture Oscar: the pre-awards favorite, ''American Beauty,'' ''The Sixth Sense'' and ''The Green Mile.'' In the early going, the awards were a bit of a mix, with no clear trend developing except that ''The Matrix,'' a science-fiction thriller about a machine-dominated future with some of the jazziest effects of the year, was extremely popular in some of the less heralded categories, winning for best film editing, best sound, best sound effects editing and best visual effects. When he wons his award, Mr. Caine said: ''I wasn't here the last time, so it's very different when you're here than being told over the phone. That is very nerve-wracking out there.'' His previous Oscar was for Woody Allen's ''Hannah and her Sisters'' in 1986. Mr. Caine hefted his Oscar as he spoke to journalists backstage after winning. ''It's heavy,'' Mr. Caine said. ''But it fits kinda nice.'' Angelina Jolie, a first-time nominee who played an ostentatiously rebellious mental patient in ''Girl |
Who was the last monarch to award one of his sons the title 'Duke of Clarence'? | 6 questions about the future of the British Monarchy – Royal Central Different countries, different customs. robert I was surprised by the assertion that no monarch in history has reigned 70 years. Surely an institution that has existed throughout the world for over ten thousand years has had at least ONE to pass that milestone. If they meant British history, that is true. Louis E. The most recent 70-year monarch in Europe was Prince Johann of Liechtenstein (reigned 1858-1929). Orchard 10 AFAIK Platinum hadn’t been discovered in Louis XIV reign. bobby If and when Prince Harry becomes Duke of York (given that Prince Andrew dies before Prince Harry gets married), would Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie remain as Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie or York? Given that these two remained unmarried? Royal Central In that circumstance, yes Princess Beatrice and Eugenie would remain as ‘of York’ as titles are held for life and aren’t necessarily affected by the death of a parent. Dominic If perhaps the Duke of York were to have a son would the title still pass to the son ? Or would the son have to take a lesser title like earl since he is so far from the crown now ? It doesn’t make sense to me how titles like Dukedom of York can typically be for 2nd sons when the 2nd son is so likely to have his own son who inherits a title. Royal Central No, the title would pass to Andrew’s son, who’d also be an HRH. Usually, the title holder has died heirless so the title reverts to the crown and can be issued to a new generation. Only convention says Dukedom of York is for second sons, nothing in law. Louis E. Queen Victoria made her second son Duke of Edinburgh despite York having been vacant.If the new infant expected in April is a boy he might get dibs on York.If Prince Edward could be Earl of Wessex,maybe Prince Henry will be Marquess of Mercia…but Sussex,Clarence,Kendal,and Windsor are all traditionally Royal and currently vacant dukedoms,while Albany and Cumberland are suspended since 1917 but have heirs who could ask to be restored. Ricky There’s no chance of any new royal babies getting the title Duke of York as long as Prince Andrew is alive; there can only be one living holder of any title. It’s my understanding that The Queen had originally intended to give Prince Edward the title Duke of Cambridge when he married. He received the title Earl of Wessex instead because he requested it, after seeing a film that had a character with that title. It’s doubtful Prince Harry would receive anything less than a dukedom when he marries, since this has been the tradition for a long time. However, if he asked Her Majesty for something different, she would probably accommodate him. I think the title Duke of Sussex would be a good choice, and the most likely title. I think It’s especially appropriate to give Harry a title that has “sex” in it! Louis E. I’m well aware that there wouldn’t be two Dukes of York at once…a second son of William has a better chance of reaching adulthood after Andrew’s death than does his Uncle Harry. It’s only in the current reign that sons of the Sovereign have had to wait until marriage for their ducal creations. Ricky , royalpain1966 yes I agree, I don’t think the title will be given to Harry. Harry will probably get a special title like Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and a Dukedom. The Duke of York, really should be the 2nd son of the reigning Monarch, which will be William. Andrew will most likely live a long life like his mother and his father, respectfully the Queen and Duke of E, 90 and 95 as of today. Ricky Prince William is not Prince Charles’ second son; that would be Prince Harry. Bruce Alan Wilson I read that part of the idea is that after Phillip’s death he can become Duke of Edenborough. Ricky The intention is that Prince Edward will take the title Duke of Edinburgh after Prince Philip’s death. I’ve also read from multiple sources about another event supposedly on hold until after Philip’s demise. People close to the Duke and Duchess of York say they would like to remarry, but this is i |
Other than the United States' Bobby Fischer, which country provided the last non-Russian World Chess Champion? | The Chess Olympiads, Part I: From Founding to Soviet Boycott | World Chess | News, ratings, events in a chess world The Chess Olympiads, Part I: From Founding to Soviet Boycott By Dr. Timothy Harding Aug 29 — 8:00 AM Image by David Eldan 514 With the Chess Olympiad starting this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, we begin a look back at the history of the world’s pre-eminent international chess competition. In 1924, the Summer Olympics were to be held in Paris. A group of chess players decided to organize an international amateur tournament in order to be part of the action, even if only indirectly. Alexander Alekhine, the future World Champion, who now lived in France, was present during the organizing meetings and planned to co-author a book about the event, but it was never completed. There were 54 players from 18 countries in that first Olympics tournament. They were assigned to nine preliminary groups, from which the winners qualified for a round-robin final. The remaining 45 contested an eight-round Swiss system tournament. Some nations had three or four representatives; others only one or two, but the aggregate scores of individual players (in both rounds) from each country decided which won the team prize. The overall winner of the individual competition was Hermanis Matisons of Latvia, while the team honors went to Czechoslovakia (none of whose players were in the group final), with Hungary second and Switzerland third. More significant than the results was that the World Chess Federation, or FIDE (for Fédération Internationale des Echecs) was founded at a meeting on the final day of the competition. When FIDE met for its first congress, in Budapest in 1926, it voted to establish the Chess Olympiad tournaments for teams of four. The first official one (albeit under a different name) would be held the next year in London. The dream of the organizers of the first tournament in 1924, and of every one after, was that chess would eventually be included in the regular and official Olympic Games. Though FIDE gained recognition from the International Olympic Committee as an official sports federation in 1999, the possibility that chess will someday be part of the regular Olympics seems remote. The fact that chess is not a physical sport and the fact that many leading players are professionals – and for decades, the Olympics barred professionals – have so far been insurmountable barriers. But there have also always been some advantages of not being directly connected with the Olympic movement. One was that FIDE could stage its competitions whenever it wished. They held four in five years (1927, 1928, 1930, and 1931) before the two-year system was adopted. There were then four more official Olympiads in the 1930s, and from 1950 onwards Chess Olympiads have been held in each even-numbered year. According to Árpád Földeák, in his book Chess Olympiads, the term “Chess Olympiad,” did not become the official title until 1952. FIDE gained recognition from the International Olympic Committee as an official sports federation in 1999. Sixteen national teams (with a total of 70 players) contested the first official FIDE Olympiad which opened in London on 18 July 1927. Except for Argentina, all teams were European. Russia did not compete as it was not a FIDE member until after the war. Each nation played a match against every other in London, and Hungary emerged as winners of the Hamilton-Russell Cup (named for Frederick Hamilton-Russell, an English tycoon, who supplied the trophy), ahead of the surprising team from Denmark, while England, the host nation, finished third. Several famous grandmasters met on the top boards, where the best individual result was achieved by Richard Réti of Czechoslovakia, whose team finished fifth. Réti played every round, winning nine games, drawing five, and losing only one for a score of 76.7%. Percentages of 70% or better were also achieved by Ernst Grünfeld for Austria (6 wins and 7 draws), Géza Maróczy for Hungary (6 wins and 6 draws), and Max Euwe for the Netherlands (7 wins, 7 draws and one loss). The v |
What type of garments were 'Topis' and 'Toques'? | Clothing - The Canadian Encyclopedia Art & Architecture Clothing The colonization of eastern Canada began with the French in the 17th century. For some years, these settlers depended for clothing on what they brought with them. Clothing The colonization of eastern Canada began with the French in the 17th century. For some years, these settlers depended for clothing on what they brought with them. New garb was expensive and the only clothing available was ready-made garments made locally from imported cloth or, sometimes, from dressed skins. Weaving did not become widespread in the new settlement until early in the 18th century; some local manufacture of fashionable shoes and hats had begun by the late 17th century. Fashionable Dress With the appearance of towns, affluent male and female inhabitants dressed in elegant clothing similar to that worn in France. However, there was a time lag of at least a year between the initiation of a style in Europe and its appearance in Canada, since ships from the continent came only annually. In 17th-century Canada a fashionable male wore a wig, rich fabrics and elegant lace. Portraits of Jea Talon , the first intendant of New France , show him stylishly attired in a wig, brocade dressing gown, shirt lavishly trimmed with lace at the wrists, and lace cravat. In 1703 Madame Riverin, wife of a member of Quebec City's Conseil Souverain, was painted in a stylish dress called a mantua and an elegant head-dress known as a fontange. Her daughters were dressed similarly and her son was garbed in a miniature version of fashionable male clothing. Such imitation of adult clothing was customary in children's attire. When the province of Upper Canada was created in 1791, the newly formed governing class, as well as the other members of the elite, also attempted to maintain fashionable standards of dress. These standards, like those of English dress, were generally more conservative than the modish styles of 18th-century Paris. The first Canadian fashion plate, a magazine illustration displaying the most recent fashions, which appeared in March 1831 in the Montreal Monthly Magazine, probably was inspired by one in an English or French publication. With the improvement in overseas communication that occurred in the mid-19th century, the time lag between new European fashions and their appearance in Canada was substantially reduced, becoming as short as two months. Everyday Dress All but the wealthiest settlers wore clothing made in the home, often of cloth spun in the home and woven domestically or by professional local weavers. Styles tended to be conservative and to reflect rural French or, later, English styles. In the mid-19th century, as more ready-made clothing became available, fashion slowly became more accessible to the masses; however, most working-class attire continued to be made at home. Relatively small quantities of this clothing have survived because, as it wore out, it was recycled into quilts and rugs . In 1884 the first mail-order catalogue, the T. Eaton Company pamphlet, appeared, making recent styles more accessible to everyone, even in remote rural areas. This important development decreased the difference between conservative rural and up-to-date fashionable dress. Men's Clothing In the early French colonial period, many of the garments worn by ordinary townsmen and male country dwellers (mostly farmers) were similar to those worn in France. In the 17th and 18th centuries these settlers would have worn a variety of garments, sometimes broadly echoing fashionable ones but of a simpler, more utilitarian cut and fabric. During the 19th century, similar garments continued to be worn but variety was more limited; everyday clothes were principally reminiscent of fashionable garments. Traditional breeches, which ordinarily reached slightly below the knee, were replaced by trousers, and waist-length jackets were common. Beginning early in the 19th century, imported manufactured English cloth increasingly replaced homespun in everyday dress. Certain types of non-fashionable attire for |
'Red Lion' was for may years accepted as the most popular pubname in Great Britain. What pub name has now succeeded this? | The Unicorn Of Scotland - Our Mystical National Animal Search This Site The Mystical Unicorn Of Scotland What says 'magic' more loudly than choosing the mystical and powerful Unicorn of Scotland as the country's National Animal? A country's 'National Animal' should represent the best, and defining, qualities of the nation who chose it. Scots have a strong sentimental streak under that practical and reserved exterior, and Scottish culture is rich in superstitions, myths and legends. So, choosing a heraldic symbol as awe-inspiring as the unicorn makes perfect sense! Chances are you don't know too much about this fantastic creature, so let's start there. (But if you want to jump straight to how, when & why it was chosen CLICK HERE ) Unicorns Abound In History & Legend The stories and legends surrounding the Unicorn go about as far back in history as the human race. These beautiful creatures were worshiped by the ancient Babylonians, and written descriptions of them appear throughout ancient history, and as early as the first century AD. In the 5th Century AD, interpretation of a passage in the Hebrew Old Testament described an animal that scholars believed was a Unicorn. This may be the beginning of their association with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, which is the basis for the legends that claimed only a Virgin could tame the Unicorn. It could also explain the Unicorn's popularity in Christian Art, particularly during the Middle Ages. Click on image to buy or browse They were seen in the early writings and drawings of many different countries and cultures, including Greece, Persia (now Iran), Egypt, India and Africa. The Persians, the Romans, the Greek philosophers ,and even ancient Jewish scholars, all describe a horse-like creature whose single horn had magical properties that could heal any disease or illness. Unicorns were considered to be very rare and precious, a lunar symbol (ie symbolized the moon), and they were given differing characteristics depending on the culture and country that was describing them. These included: Innocence Virility Nurturing Powers Although they're often thought of as imaginary, or purely mythical animals, the appearance of Unicorns in the history and writings of so many different countries, over many, many centuries seems to me to be more than imagination or coincidence. Even today, fantasy fiction and art is full of unicorn imagery, so that fascination continues. There are many weird and wonderful animals alive in the world today, and many that have become extinct (even in my lifetime). So, how hard is it to imagine a horse with a single horn? The Scot in me believes that Unicorns truly did live on Earth (and in Scotland) a long time ago. How about you? Click on image to buy or browse They're considered to be imaginary, or purely mythical animals. But the appearance of Unicorns in the history and writings of so many different countries, over many, many centuries seems to me to be more than imagination or coincidence. Even today, fantasy fiction and art is full of unicorn imagery, so that fascination continues. There are many weird and wonderful animals alive in the world today, and many that have become extinct (even in my lifetime). So, how hard is it to imagine a horse with a single horn? The Scot in me believes that Unicorns truly did live on Earth (and in Scotland) a long time ago. How about you? The Unicorn Of Scotland As A Heraldic Symbol Unicorns have been associated with Royalty and heraldry since at least the time of the Romans, and over the centuries their appearance and personality traits have had more than a few 'upgrades'! They grew to become an exotic creature... a magnificent horse with cloven hooves, the tail of a lion, and a perfect spiraled horn in the middle of their foreheads. In Celtic Mythology the Unicorn of Scotland symbolized innocence and purity, healing powers, joy and even life itself. It was also seen as a symbol of masculinity and power. Two sides of the same coin as it were, a blend of male virility and female nurturing - perhaps the perfect mix! |
Which Roman emperor issued 'The Edict of Milan' and endedthe persecution of Christians? | 313 The Edict of Milan | Christian History Magazine Home / Magazine / Issues / Issue 28 / 313 The Edict of Milan 313 The Edict of Milan Pintrest by David F. Wright The agreement shifted Christianity from being an illicit, persecuted sect to being a welcome—and soon dominant—religion of the Roman Empire. [Christian History originally published this article in Christian History Issue 28 in 1990 ] It came out of a two-man summit meeting in the northern Italian city of Milan in January 313. The two men were the Roman emperors—Constantine ruling the West and Licinius the East. They met “under happy auspices,” as their joint communiqué put it. After years of power struggles for the imperial purple, the Roman world enjoyed a degree of peace. And after the failure of the Great Persecution (initiated by the emperors Diocletian and Galerius in 303304), the Christian church had begun to recover its stability. Constantine and Licinius turned their minds to matters affecting the general welfare of the Empire. They determined first of all to attend to “the reverence paid to the Divinity.” This required a guarantee of full religious freedom to the Christians, setting them on a par with those who followed other religions. The so-called Edict of Milan provided for this. It marks the Roman Empire’s final abandonment of the policies of persecution of Christians. The age of the martyrs was at an end. The transition to the era of the “Christian Empire” had begun. Provisions of the “Edict" The conference at Milan undoubtedly resulted in a concordat. But its terms are known to us only from a rescript issued six months later by Licinius. (This rescript was sent from his capital in Nicomedia—now Izmit in Turkey, just east of the Bosporus— to the governor of the nearby province of Bithynia. The Christian writer Lactantius has preserved its original Latin, while the church historian Eusebius gives it in Greek. ) Here are the rescript’s main provisions: "Our purpose is to grant both to the Christians and to all others full authority to follow whatever worship each person has desired, whereby whatsoever Divinity dwells in heaven may be benevolent and propitious to us, and to all who are placed under our authority. Therefore we thought it salutary and most proper to establish our purpose that no person whatever should be refused complete toleration, who has given up his mind either to the cult of the Christians or to the religion which he personally feels best suited to himself. It is our pleasure to abolish all conditions whatever which were embodied in former orders directed to your office about the Christians, that every one of those who have a common wish to follow the religion of the Christians may from this moment freely and unconditionally proceed to observe the same without any annoyance or disquiet." The rescript goes out of its way to ensure evenhanded treatment for all: “no diminution must be made from the honor of any religion. “ But the strongly pro-Christian flavor is tasted in the instructions to restore to the Christians all property that had been appropriated during the persecution. This applied to property belonging to individual Christians as well as to churches—and without regard for the present owners, who could apply to the state for compensation. In implementing these rulings the governor was to give the Christians his “most effective intervention,” making sure the terms were published to all. These actions, Constantine and Licinius concluded, would ensure that “the Divine favor toward us, which we have already experienced in so many affairs, shall continue for all time to give us prosperity and success, together with happiness for the state." Significance of the “Edict" In reality, the subjects of Constantine in the Western Empire already enjoyed the toleration and property rights spelled out in this rescript. Nevertheless, the “Edict’s” significance stands unchallenged (even though we must recognize the inaccuracy of its traditional title, since it was not an edict). Only a few months earlier Constantine had become the first |
Which eel-like fish has a sucker mouth with horny teeth, and a rough tongue, but no scales, paired fins, or jaws? | Vertebrates - Chordates - Rob Lewis - Biology 1309 with Lewis at Austin Community College - StudyBlue Size: 32 Views: 13 What is a coelom? The cavity contains digestive ect... A coelom is a fluid-filled body cavity that is completely lined by tissue created from the mesoderm, the middle layer of the primary cells found in an embryo. What is a protostome? "Mouth first". A multicellular organism whose mouth develops from a primary embryonic opening, such as an annelid, mollusk, or arthropod. Advertisement ) Who are (the protostome) they? Arthropods, nematodes, platyhelminthes, rotifers, molluscs, annelids. What is a deuterostome? "Mouth second". Distinguished by embryonic development: the first opening (the blastopore) becomes the anus (in protostomes it becomes the mouth) also known as enterocoelomates because their coelom develops through enterocoely. Who are the Chordates (they)? Vertebrates, echinoderms, acorn worms, worm-like animals( xenoturbellida). What is a chordate? An animal of the large phylum Chordata, comprising the vertebrates together with the sea squirts and lancelets. What characteristics do (chordates) they all share? They share four common characteristics: stiff, rod-like notochord running down the back (serves as a skeleton), hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal (turns into the jaw) slits (in throat region) and muscular postanal tail. What characteristics do (chordates) they all share? They share four common characteristics: stiff, rod-like notochord running down the back (serves as a skeleton), hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal (turns into the jaw) slits (in throat region) and muscular postanal tail. What is a cephalochordate? Small fish-like chordates retain all four chordate characteristics throughout their lives. (Consider these guys to be invertebrate chordates.) The presence of a notochord that persists throughout life. It is represented in the modern oceans by the Amphioxiformes (lancelets, also known as amphioxus). What is a Lancelet? A small elongated marine invertebrate that resembles a fish but lacks jaws and obvious sense organs. Lancelets possess a notochord and are among the most primitive chordates. Why is it (cephalochordata) called an "invertebrate chordate"? Because invertebrate chordates do not have a backbone. Invertebrate chordates include tunicates and lancelets. Both are primitive marine organisms. What is a urochordate? Urochordates are small marine animals with larvae that swim freely and adults that attach themselves to the ocean floor. What is a sea squirt? The sea squirt is an immobile filter feeder that live on the ocean floor. What are the characteristics of a sea squirt? The sea squirt have all these features as larvae, when they resemble tadpoles. The sea squirt then undergoes a transformation, rearranging its organs. What is a craniate? Hagfish and vertebrates. The Craniata, or craniates, include all animals having a skull (or cranium, hence their name), be it cartilaginous or bony. Advertisement What is a hagfish? A primitive jawless marine vertebrate distantly related to the lampreys, with a slimy eel like body, a slitlike mouth surrounded by barbels, and a rasping tongue used for feeding on dead or dying fish. What is a lamprey? An eel like aquatic jawless vertebrate that has a sucker mouth with horny teeth and a rasping tongue. The adult is often parasitic, attaching itself to other fish and sucking their blood. What is a gnathostome? These animals have jaws and paired appendages (fins or limbs) that include: cartilaginous fishes, bony fishes, amphibians, reptiles (including birds) and mammals. What important advancement do (gnathostome) they show? An important advancement for this group was jaws, allowing biting teeth to evolve. Give some examples (of the gnathostome) : Cartilaginous fishes main characteristics are: cartilage skeletons, placoid scales (similar to teeth anatomy), jaws, heavier than water examples? Bony Fish main characteristics are: bony skeleton, swim bladders, fins with rays. What is significance of lobed-fin fishes? The most important feature |
What word describes the property of a metal which allows it to be stretched into wire? | Copper properties and uses. Introduction. Picture 7. Copper's anti-bacterial and corrosion resistant properties help make it ideal for beer brewing vessels. Corrosion resistant Copper is low in the reactivity series . This means that it doesn't tend to corrode. Again, this is important for its use for pipes, electrical cables, saucepans and radiators. However, it also means that it is well suited to decorative use. Jewellery, statues and parts of buildings can be made from copper, brass or bronze and remain attractive for thousands of years. Antibacterial Copper is a naturally hygienic metal that slows down the growth of germs such as E-coli (the “burger bug”), MRSA (the hospital “superbug”) and legionella. This is important for applications such as food preparation, hospitals, coins (see biocidal copper ), door knobs and plumbing systems. Picture 8. Brazing copper pipes to make a strong joint. Picture 9. Brass can be polished up to give an attractive gold finish. Easily joined Copper can be joined easily by soldering or brazing . This is useful for pipework and for making sealed copper vessels. Ductile Copper is a ductile metal. This means that it can easily be shaped into pipes and drawn into wires. Copper pipes are lightweight because they can have thin walls. They don't corrode and they can be bent to fit around corners. The pipes can be joined by soldering and they are safe in fires because they don't burn or support combustion. Tough Copper and copper alloys are tough . This means that they were well suited to being used for tools and weapons. Imagine the joy of ancient man when he discovered that his carefully formed arrowheads no longer shattered on impact. The property of toughness is vital for copper and copper alloys in the modern world. They do not shatter when they are dropped or become brittle when cooled below 0 °C. Non magnetic Copper is non magnetic and non sparking. Because of this, it is used in special tools and military applications. Attractive colour Copper and its alloys , such as brass, are used for jewellery and ornaments. They have an attractive golden colour which varies with the copper content. They have a good resistance to tarnishing making them last a long a time. Picture 10. Roll over the properties above to see which metals give copper alloys those properties. Alloys easily Copper can be combined with other metals to make alloys . The most well known are brass and bronze . Although copper has excellent electrical and thermal properties, it needs to be hardened and strengthened for many industrial applications. It is therefore mixed with other metals and melted. The liquid metals form a solution which, when they solidify, are called alloys. Some copper alloys are: brass: copper + zinc Picture 11. Copper hot water cylinders (background) are shredded and compressed into bales (front right) for recycling. Recyclable Copper can be recycled without any loss of quality. 40% of the world's demand is met by recycled copper (see extracting copper ). Catalytic compounds Copper can act as a catalyst . For example, it speeds up the reaction between zinc and dilute sulphuric acid. It is found in some enzymes , one of which is involved in respiration . So it really is a vital element. Question 5 The table shows some uses of copper. In each case, the use relies on particular properties. Click on the buttons to show which properties each use should have. Use |
Which 'HMC' by David Essex was No. 1 in October 1975? | The UK Number Ones : 1975-1979 Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 18 Jan 1975 Status Quo Down Down 1 Only No 1 This famous band of head bangers had 22 Top 10s out of 52 hits between 1968 and 1996, but only this No 1. 25 Jan 1975 Tymes Ms Grace 1 Only No 1 US group that first charted in 1963. They had only two other hits before this No 1. 1 Feb 1975 Pilot January 3 Only No 1 British group whose two follow-ups failed even make the Top 30. 22 Feb 1975 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) 2 Only No 1 They had two Top 10s before this. Harley went solo in 1976 but never made the big time. 8 Mar 1975 Telly Savalas If 2 Only No 1 Actor who starred in the tv cop show "Kojak". He spoke his way through this song by David Gates from Bread. 22 Mar 1975 Bay City Rollers Bye Bye Baby 6 1st No 1 Scottish band that dressed in tartan and built up a fanatical teen following. Best-selling single of 1975. 3 May 1975 Mud Oh Boy 2 3rd & last No 1 Buddy Holly hit from 1958. They had a further 4 Top 10 hits by the end of 1976. 17 May 1975 Tammy Wynette Stand By Your Man 3 Only No 1 Legendary US country music singer for whom this song became a trade mark. 7 Jun 1975 Windsor Davies & Don Estelle Whispering Grass 3 Only No 1 Spin-off from the BBC sitcom " It Ain't Half Hot Mum ". This pair were the stars. 28 Jun 1975 10 CC I'm Not In Love 2 2nd No 1 Classic love song and radio play list favourite. They were major stars of the 1970s. 12 Jul 1975 Johnny Nash Tears On My Pillow 1 Only No 1 Texan who specialised in soft reggae arrangements, and had much success in the UK. 19 Jul 1975 Bay City Rollers Give A Little Love 3 2nd & last No 1 "Rollermania" had been coined by this time, but by mid-77, it was all over. 9 Aug 1975 Typically Tropical Barbados 1 Only No 1 Two recording engineers created this reggae dance hit, but became One-hit Wonders. The song, with new words and title made No 1 again in 1999. 16 Aug 1975 Stylistics Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) 3 Only No 1 Philadelphian satin soul group who charmed the UK with a succession of smooth ballads. 6 Sep 1975 Rod Stewart Sailing 4 3rd No 1 One of his classic anthems, which returned to No 3 the following year, after use in a tv documentary series. 4 Oct 1975 David Essex Hold Me Close 3 2nd & last No 1 He was at the height of his popularity at this time. In the 1980s he concentrated on stage musicals. 25 Oct 1975 Art Garfunkel I Only Have Eyes For You 2 1st No 1 Having separated from Paul Simon, he recorded mostly MOR standards. 8 Nov 1975 David Bowie Space Oddity 2 1st No 1 He made No 5 with this in 1969. Rick Wakeman provides synthesiser backing. 22 Nov 1975 Billy Connolly D.I.V.O.R.C.E. 1 Only No 1 Scottish comedian who made this parody of a Tammy Wynette hit. 29 Nov 1975 Xmas No 1 Queen Bohemian Rhapsody 9 1st No 1 All-time classic which was accompanied by a video, and was the first No 1 to benefit from tv exposure. In 1991, the record was back at No 1. 31 Jan 1976 Abba Mamma Mia 2 2nd No 1 Two years after their first No 1 they were back, and their careers took off. 14 Feb 1976 Slik Forever And Ever 1 Only No 1 Scots band led by Midge Ure . He went on to groups Visage and Ultravox , but his next No 1 was solo in 1985. 21 Feb 1976 Four Seasons December '63 2 Only No 1 Major 60s act, with falsetto vocalist, Frankie Valli, who made a strong return in the 70s with the band and solo. 6 Mar 1976 Tina Charles I Love To Love 3 Only No 1 She once recorded budget cover versions and was in band 5000 Volts. Solo, she had two other Top 10 hits. 27 Mar 1976 Brotherhood Of Man Save Your Kisses For Me 6 1st No 1 UK Eurovision winner, which shot them to stardom for a couple of years. Best-selling single of 1976. 8 May 1976 Abba Fernando 4 3rd No 1 The momentum was now picking up - Abbamania began. 5 Jun 1976 J J Barrie No Charge 1 Only No 1 Slushy, sentimentality from the Canadian. Female vocals are by Vicky Brown, late wife of 60s' rocker Joe Brown . 12 Jun |
In the Old Testament, what was the name of the devise that contained the 'Ark of the Covenant'? | Ark Of The Covenant - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ark Of The Covenant I. The Statements of the Old Testament Concerning the Ark of the Covenant. 1. Pentateuch: In Exodus 25:10 , Moses receives the command to build an ark of acacia wood. Within this ark were to be placed the tables of the law which God was about to give to Moses. Upon the top of the ark, probably not as a lid but above the lid, the kapporeth, in the New Testament to hilasterion ( Hebrews 9:5 ), is to be placed, which was a golden plate upon which two cherubim, with raised wings and facing each other, covered the ark. From the place between the two cherubim God promises to speak to Moses, as often as He shall give him commands in reference to the Israelites. The portion of the Pentateuch in which this is recorded is taken from the so-called Priest Codex (P). The reports of the Elohist (E) and the Jahwist (Jahwist) on this subject are wanting; but both of these sources report concerning the important role which the ark played in the entrance of Israel into Canaan, and these documents too must have contained the information that the people had received this ark. It can further with certainty be stated concerning the Elohist, and with some probability concerning the Jahwist, in what part of these documents these accounts were to be found. For Elohist reports in Exodus 33:6 that the Israelites, in order to demonstrate their repentance on account of the golden calf, had at God's command laid aside their ornaments. In 33:7-10 there follows a statement concerning the erection of the sacred tent; but this is explained only by the fact that between 33:6 and 7 a report concerning the erection of the ark of the covenant must have been found, which the R of the Pentateuch (since before this he had already made use of the much more exhaustive account of the Priest Codex) was compelled to omit. But that at this place the Elohist must have reported not only concerning the erection of the sacred tent but also of the construction of the ark of the covenant, is in itself probable, and can too be concluded from this, that according to the Deuteronomist, the composition of which is also conditioned upon that of the Elohist and the Jahwist, the ark was built on this occasion. We further conclude that it was not so much the tabernacle which could serve as a consolation to the people, something that at that time they needed, but rather the ark, which was to symbolize to them that God was on the march with them. In the Jahwist we do not indeed find at this place any statement concerning this sacred structure, but we do find the statement that the Israelites, out of sorrow because of the bad news brought by Moses, discarded their ornaments. For Exodus 33:4 is taken from the Jahwist, since the Elohist contains the command to discard the ornaments later on, and hence could not have written 33:4. Now it is a justifiable surmise that the Jahwist has also reported what use was made of the ornaments that had been discarded; and as this author, just as is the case with the Elohist, must have at some place contained a report concerning the construction of the ark, he certainly must have given this just at this place. The corresponding account in the Deuteronomist is found in Deuteronomy 10:1-5 . Accordingly, then, all the four Pentateuch documents reported that Moses had built the ark at Sinai. The Deuteronomist, like the Priestly Code (P), says, that it was built of acacia wood. In the Elohistic narrative the subject is mentioned again in Numbers 10:33 , where we read that the ark had preceded the people as they broke camp and marched from Sinai. At this place too the words are found which Moses was accustomed to speak when the ark began to move out and when it arrived at a halting-place. 2. Joshua: According to the narrative in Joshua 3 the ark cooperated at the crossing of the Jordan in such a way that the waters of the river ceased to continue flowing as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the ark entered the water, and that it stood still above until these |
What is 'Crepe de Chine'? | Silk Crepe de Chine Fabric | Buy Cloth Material by the Yard | Mood Fabrics Crepe De Chine Silk Crepe de Chine Fabric French for crepe from China, silk Crepe de Chine is best known for its unmatched versatility. Not only is this material satisfyingly lustrous but it consists of a delicate texture with an exceptional drape. One of the more durable cultivated silk fabrics, this material is ideal for bridal and formal wear in addition to blouses and men’s shirts. Known as a more forgiving silk, crepe de chine takes thread well, but is still recommended to be dry-cleaned. Crepe de Chine silk is one of the best sellers at Mood. None offers 160 varieties in finest Crepe de Chine. Designer: Oscar de la Renta Product #: 312964 Designer: Oscar de la Renta Product #: 313213 Designer: Oscar de la Renta Product #: 312965 |
In which country is the Ogaden? | UNPO: Ogaden Ogaden Language: Somali (95.9%), Oromifa (2.24%), Amharic (0.92%), and Gurage (0.033%) Ethnic Groups: Somalis (97.2%), Oromo (0.46%), Amhara (0.66%), foreign-born Somalis (0.20%) and Gurages (0.12%) UNPO REPRESENTATION: Ogaden National Liberation Front Ogaden is represented at the UNPO by the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF). They were admitted to the UNPO as a member on 6th February 2010. OVERVIEW Ogaden, also know as Western Somali Region or Ogadenia is the eastern most region of Ethiopia’s nine ethnic divisions and borders Djibouti to the north, Kenya to the south west and Somalia to the north, east and south.. The capital of the region has been Jijiga since 1994 The Ogaden region is comprised from what has long been considered the traditional territory of Ogaden, and the pre -1995 Ethiopian province of Hararghe. Demographically the region is dominated by ethnic Somali’s who constitute around 95% of the entire population. They have long sought cooperation with the rest Somalia, and end years of Ethiopian occupation. These sentiments provided much of the antagonism for the Ogaden war in the 1970’s when Somalia invaded Ethiopia in support of local guerillas. The region has an estimated population of around 4,439,147 people (Central Statistics Agency of Ethiopia), with nearly 98% of the population Muslim. Due to years of war and neglect at the hands of the Ethiopian government, the quality of life in the Ogaden region has significantly deteriorated. For example the average household is estimated to have nearly 7 incumbents, showing a clear lack of available properties. In terms of access to drinking water and other necessary amenities the problem is still considerable. Only 38% of the population has access to safe drinking water and that is mainly limited to the urban areas. Education access is limited with literacy rates of 22% for men and 9.8% for women and an infant mortality rate of 57/1000. The region is largely dependent on agriculture as its main source of economic stimulus. Land rights issues have been the cause of much tension between the people and the local and national governments. POLITICAL SITUATION Against a background of instability in Ethiopia during the 1970’s, the struggle for self-determination of Ogaden began. With demographics showing over 90% Somali’s, the current political situation began in earnest with the events of the Ogaden war. There is a systemic belief in the area that the Ogaden region should be a part of Somalia rather than Ethiopia, and to regard the current Ethiopian rule as an occupation. This came to a head in the 1970’s as the pro-Somalia Western Somali Liberation Front took up the responsibility of attempting to break away from Ethiopian rule and establish a ‘greater Somali region’. They argued that the ‘colonization’ of the region by Ethiopia had lead to the confiscation of lands, and persecution based on ethnicity. Attacks on government outposts began in 1975, and by 1977 the conflict had erupted into widespread violence and confrontation. The war caught the attention of several international superpowers including the USSR, which lead to a vast militarization of Ethiopian forces. Against a resurgent Ethiopia, the WSLF and its supporting Somalia forces where forced to concede defeat by March 1978. In the immediate aftermath of the conflict, violence and confrontation regularly occurred, until a depleted guerilla movement was forced to limit their activities to sporadic hit and runs. Throughout the 1980’s, during the Cold War, Somalia played a key role in American activities in the region. The support of the American forces subsequently allowed the independence movement to continue to operate, albeit with limited success. A second period of armed clashes emerged again in 1988, however was quickly reconciled. Under Ethiopian rule the population of the Ogaden region has been subjected to economic and political discrimination, leading to an appalling standard of living in the region, and a lack of direct political representation. The military forces have been cons |
With what was the 'Plowden Report' concerned? | Plowden Report Revisited: Individuality, equality and discovery | News Plowden Report Revisited: Individuality, equality and discovery 24th January 1997 at 00:00 Share this English primary education badly needs appreciating in two senses of the word - a favourable recognition of its achievements and a sensitive understanding and appraisal of its strengths and weaknesses; Children and their Primary Schools (the Plowden Report) provided both for in the Sixties. Its celebration of achievement may have been over the top, its appraisal may have been flawed in important respects, and the trends it identified may have failed to materialise, but it stands as a significant landmark in the history of primary education and one which inspired (or frustrated!) many primary teachers. The Consultative Committee of the Board of Education in 1926 first officially recommended the establishment of primary and secondary education as two distinct stages to replace the notion of elementary education. It was the committee's second report in 1931 (The Primary School, known as the Hadow Report) that established a rationale for primary education and made recommendations on its curriculum, teaching, organisation and staffing based on what was known of children's physical and mental development. It viewed the curriculum in terms of "activity" and "experience", but also in terms of "knowledge to be acquired" and "facts to be stored". It acknowledged "the great and special virtues" of class teaching but pointed out that there were "limits to its flexibility and therefore its usefulness" because of the "varying needs of children or the natural movement of their minds". If the rest of philosophy can be regarded as footnotes to Plato, then in a very real sense Plowden provided the footnotes to Hadow, with its developmental emphasis and with its eclectic approach to curriculum and pedagogy. In the intervening period, between the publication of the two reports, there were many significant events - not least a world war and, in education, a new Act (1944) which formally established primary education as a distinct stage in the English educational system. Post war, government's chief concerns for the new sector related to problems of teacher supply, "roofs over heads" for the fast-burgeoning population of young pupils and the replacement of "all-through" schools by primary and secondary provision (a process not completed until after the publication of Plowden). In very many areas junior schools and the junior departments of newly established primary schools were in thrall to the selection examination at 11-plus. Those schools large enough to stream pupils by ability did so. For older primary pupils in particular, the developments advocated by the Hadow Report largely went unrealised; their curriculum remained dominated by the teaching of reading, writing, number and "intelligence" in preparation for the selection examination. However, with younger children a long-established developmental tradition did increase its influence on practice after the Second World War. In many,though not all infant schools, the rigidities of the timetable were dispensed with; work related to centres of interest or topics was introduced; children were given more choice of activity and encouraged to take a measure of responsibility for their own learning; classrooms were reorganised along "informal" lines; more individual and small-group teaching took place; and there was an increasing emphasis on methods involving discovery, creativity and first-hand experience. Such approaches also began to affect junior-aged pupils in schools in a number of local education authorities such as Oxfordshire, the West Riding and Leicestershire. It was developments such as these that Plowden sought to publicise, celebrate and disseminate for the benefit of all pupils up to the age of 12 (its recommended age of transfer). There are a number of important points to be made about the report. First and foremost it was a serious attempt "to consider primary education in all its aspects". It took more |
"Which American actress plays ""Roxie Hart"" in the film, 'Chicago'?" | Chicago (2002) - 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 Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 19 Mar 2013 a list of 29 titles created 30 Jun 2014 a list of 26 titles created 05 Nov 2014 a list of 47 titles created 28 May 2015 a list of 25 titles created 11 Jan 2016 Search for " Chicago " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 6 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 121 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Director: Baz Luhrmann Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Stars: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. Director: Anthony Minghella A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption. Director: Paul Haggis An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military. Director: Kevin Costner A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla Edit Storyline Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Written by Debpp322 It began with a hit... See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual content and dialogue, violence and thematic elements | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 24 January 2003 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Chicago: The Musical See more » Filming Locations: £113,386 (UK) (27 December 2002) Gross: Catherine Zeta-Jones added Velma's pose for the photographers in the Cell Block Tango. See more » Goofs There are 50 stars on the US flag in the courtroom (should be 48). See more » Quotes Roxie : You want some advice, well here's a piece of advice from me to you, lay off the caramels. [She winks] The end credits are written in Broadway lights. See more » Connections All I Care About Is Love (1975) Charged, exhilarating, a treat and a s |
In the film, 'The Quiet American', who gives a powerful performance as a foreign correspondent? | The Quiet American | DVD Review | Film @ The Digital Fix Extras Extras Commentary (cast and crew), Featurette, Anatomy of a Scene, Historical Timeline of Vietnam, Original reviews of the novel, Trailers Soundtracks Subtitles English where necessary, English HOH Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser find themselves in a love triangle in 1950s Vietnam. Phillip Noyce proves that he's not as bad a director as some of his work has implied. A compelling film and some good extras on the DVD. Saigon 1952: Tom Fowler (Caine) has fallen in love with Vietnam and with the gorgeous Phuong (Do Thi Hai Yen), his Vietnamese mistress. His position as a foreign correspondent for a UK newspaper allows him to meander round Saigon and do the occasional piece of reporting but lately the newspaper has decided that there's little to cover in Vietnam and are recalling him to London. This spells disaster for Fowler as Alden Pyle (Fraser), an American doctor, seems to be showing too much interest towards Phuong. Can he convince her to return to London with him or will she prefer the younger charms of the American? Though many films bombed or were delayed due to 11/09/01 (Donnie Darko, Buffalo Soldiers...), The Quiet American seems to have suffered the most from the fallout. Miramax, not renowned for being a spineless studio, decided that the US public was not ready to have their foreign policy scrutinised (albeit 50 years down the line). Michael Caine had to do his utmost to get it released in the States, desperately hoping for an Oscar nomination but the film was only given minimal studio backing and a staggered worldwide release meaning, as with Buffalo Soldiers, the UK was the first country to see the film. Noyce seems to have been working overtime recently to restore the reputation of his early years. It's hard to imagine this is indeed the same man who gave us the stupendously dire Bone Collector or the disastrous The Saint, as The Quiet American is an all round success. The acting is pitch perfect - Caine is controlled and gives the cynical British journalist he incarnates a fragile but powerful presence. Brendan Fraser also does well to keep up with Caine with a strong performance as the delightfully complex Pyle who's characterisation thankfully avoids the pitfall of stereotyping. Do Thi Hai Yen seems to only appear on screen to make the audience understand why Caine and Fraser would be fighting over her and gives a controlled and delicate performance without overplaying. The cinematography, under the able direction of Christopher Doyle, brings out warm colours and exhudes that je-ne-sais-quoi that makes every film Doyle touches glow. The script tends to keep things moving despite some obvious lengths - though Noyce tends to over-explicate the plot at times and is a little clumsy in so doing, the plot stands up despite of this. The fantastic production design probably helps make every second interesting thanks to its detail and depth. The most remarkable element of the film is how prophetic Greene's novel was especially with the US' current situation in Iraq and gives the film a surprising modernity despite the timeframe. A very good effort from Noyce which will hopefully be seen in the future as a missed gem. The DVD: The image: Though generally the image is very good, I found that certain scenes didn't come through as sharp as they did in the cinema and are somewhat murky and grainy. Granted these scenes are few and far between and the rest of the transfer is problem-free with a good balance of colours and contrast. The sound: The soundtrack works well with a good use of surround effects and the sub-woofer when needed - the street scenes benefit from this too with the sounds of Saigon enveloping the viewer. Most of the dialogue however is focused in the center, making it a conservative but excellent soundtrack. The extras: The major extra is the commentary which features members of the cast (Caine, Fraser, Tzi Ma), Noyce and his vietnamese assistant and many more... Thanks to the sheer quantity of particpants, it never tends to go quiet but s |
"Which entertainer once quipped ""What you said hurt me very much - I cried all the way to the bank""?" | The boy who betrayed Liberace | Express Yourself | Comment | Daily Express VIDS The boy who betrayed Liberace HE wore costumes of ermine fur, ostrich feathers, sequins and diamonds and was the highest-paid entertainer on earth for three decades. 00:00, Wed, Aug 29, 2012 A film based on Liberace's memoirs is to be released [] A prodigy who could play the piano from the age of four he took the entertainment world by storm and had a life of shameless excess, personal in dulgence and ludicrous extravagance. Every flamboyant entertainer from Elton John to Lady Gaga owes a debt to Wladziu Valentino Liberace, the American pianist who brought cheesy glamour to a postwar world that revelled in his grotesque expenditure and narcissistic self-promotion. Sitting at one of his many customised grand pianos adorned with his trademark candelabra, Liberace played everything from “classical music with the boring parts left out” to show tunes, pop to jazz, interspersing his music with anecdotes about his beloved mother and brother George. Yet despite gossip Liberace sustained the illusion throughout most of his career that he was just a normal all-American boy who happened to live with the reckless extravagance of a Roman emperor. Underneath I remain the same simple boy from Milwaukee Liberace “Don’t be misled by this flamboyant exterior,” he once said. “Underneath I remain the same simple boy from Milwaukee.” But that image was destroyed by a tell-all book Behind The Candelabra written by his personal assistant Scott Thorson, who had been his live-in lover for five years. The final nail in the entertainer’s gold coffin was the revelation that Liberace died at the age of 67 from AIDS. Now a film based on Thorson’s book, starring Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as the author, tells the story of their relationship. It includes the revelation that Liberace arranged for Thorson to have extensive plastic surgery to make him resemble the singer. In May 2012 Thorson claimed it had involved a nose job, his cheekbones being raised and a chin implant. Unlike Michael Jackson, who simply wanted to look white and young for ever, Liberace sought immortality by proxy. He wanted a younger image of himself so that it would be like looking at a magic time-warping mirror every time he saw Thorson. THE latter claims his mentor, who was more than 40 years his senior, took him as a 17-year-old to a surgeon and said: “I want you to create Scott to look like me when I was younger.” “He wanted me as his son,” claimed Thorson in a television interview. “But at the same time, he wanted me as his lover.” Liberace, known as Lee to his friends and Walter to his family, was born in 1919. He had a twin who died at birth. His mother was of Polish descent and his father Salvatore an Italian emigrant. Salvatore played the French horn and encouraged his family in the pursuit of music. Even as a child Liberace was a show-off – once attending a high-school party dressed as Greta Garbo. He began playing clubs in the Thirties. Technically gifted he was recorded in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in 1953 as “the world’s fastest pianist”, playing 6,000 notes in two minutes (50 notes a second). He developed his showmanship by livening up his classical repertoire with pop favourites. By the Fifties he had attracted armies of female fans who adored his outrageous costumes and garish accessories. He could command huge sums for performances and recording deals. The wealthier he became the more shamelessly he displayed it. When asked how he could play the piano wearing a huge platinum ring in the shape of a candelabra with diamond flames he replied: “Very well, thank you.” He bought dozens of rare cars, most of them decorated in rhinestones and mirrors and had the bonnet of a Rolls-Royce welded to the front of a Volkswagen just so he would have a separate vehicle in which to convey his cape. In 1953 his female fans were outraged to discover his engagement to a starlet and wrote letters of protest from all over America until the relationship was ended a few weeks later. It was an a |
"Which American once described Margaret Thatcher as ""the best man in England""?" | Reagan and Thatcher, political soul mates - US news - The Legacy of Ronald Reagan | NBC News Advertise In her memoir “The Downing Street Years,” Thatcher recalled their first meeting in 1975, when she was leader of the Opposition and he was governor of California. She was won over by Reagan’s “warmth, charm and complete lack of affectation — qualities which never altered in the years of leadership which lay ahead.” “Above all, I knew that I was talking to someone who instinctively felt and thought as I did,” she added. Thatcher biographer Hugo Young called their relationship “the most enduring personal alliance in the Western world throughout the 1980s.” Thatcher, Young noted in his biography “One of Us,” “was a kind of Baptist to Reagan’s Messiah.” Together, they boosted military spending, won the Cold War and championed low-tax, low-regulation economies. The relationship flourished despite the leaders’ differences. She was a workaholic who immersed herself in the details of policy and slept less than six hours a night; he was laid-back, concerned with the big picture but happy to delegate responsibility for the details. They had disagreements, notably over her refusal to negotiate with Argentina during the 1982 Falkland Islands war and over the U.S. invasion of Grenada a year later. During the Falkland war, Reagan called to ask for a cease-fire. Thatcher refused. “This conversation was a little painful at the time but it had a worthwhile effect,” she wrote. Thatcher also said she felt “dismayed and let down” by the 1983 U.S. invasion of Granada, which ended a left-wing coup in the former British colony. But their deep friendship endured, even after both left office. In 1999, Thatcher said she was sad she could no longer share talks with the Alzheimer’s-afflicted former president. Thatcher is now 78, and frail after a series of small strokes. She rarely appears in public. In 1995, she said she was confident history would be kind to her legacy — and to Reagan’s. “I believe when historians get down to their serious work, which will be long after I have finished with mine, they will judge that decade very favorably in both countries,” she said. © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
"Ronaldo collected the ""World Footballer Of The Year Award"" in 1996 and 1997, when playing for which club?" | Ronaldo | Football Heroes | Full Documentary - YouTube Ronaldo | Football Heroes | Full Documentary Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 5, 2015 Ronaldo, also named “Fenomeno”, has mesmerised the world with his extraordinary goals and scores. Paying a tribute to this living legend, #Fame World is here with a fantastic video focusing on the life and tremendous success of the soccer star. The video also includes several comments and thoughts of Ronaldo's near and dear ones including Barbaba Vasconcelos, Ronaldo's former neighbour; Marcinho, Ronaldo's childhood friend; Sepp Blatter, Swiss football administrator serving as the eighth and current President of FIFA; Pelé, retired Brazilian professional footballer; Dunga, former Brazilian footballer and the current head coach of Brazil; Zinedine Zidane, former French footballer and current coach of Real Madrid Castilla; Ronaldinho, Brazilian footballer playing for Mexican club Querétaro; Kaká, Brazilian professional footballer playing for American club Orlando City in Major League Soccer as well as Paulo José, Brazilian television and film actor, director and narrator. Click To Share The Video on Facebook : https://goo.gl/t8EQSa Click To Share The Video on Twitter : https://goo.gl/7QrP0Q Click To Share The Video on Google + : https://goo.gl/EtRsw9 Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, widely known as Ronaldo, was born on 18 September 1976 to Nélio Nazário de Lima, Snr. and Sônia dos Santos Barata. The retired Brazilian footballer is popularly dubbed “the phenomenon” and regarded as the greatest football players of all time by football experts and fans. Along with other football greats like Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo won the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times or more. He also won the Ballon d'Or twice in 1997 as well as in 2002. The striker has given the beautiful game and fans numerous record breaking goals and his incredible journey from a common kid to becoming the “phenomenon” will leave you bewildered. It was in 1993 when Ronaldo started his career in football with Cruzeiro. He was just 16 when he made his professional debut on 25 May 1993 against Caldense in the Minas Gerais State Championship. The soccer master also came to national public attention on 7 November 1993 after scoring five goals in the game against Bahia. After the 1994 World Cup, Ronaldo decided to join PSV on the advice of Romário and won the Dutch Cup in 1996. His legendary footballer was so good in his game since a tender age that Brazilian defender Cafu said - “The first time I saw him play was at Cruzeiro. He was still a kid. It was in a game where he ended up scoring five goals. From that point on he showed he was truly a phenomenon.” Watching his electrifying performances and impressive abilities to score a goal, Ronaldo attracted the attention of both Inter Milan and FC Barcelona when the latter was willing to pay the then world record fee of $19.5 million to this fabulous player. With the club, Ronaldo made his most memorable goal at SD Compostela on October 11, 1996 when he evaded a cynical tackle of the first opponent with a drag back and running towards the goal past two more defenders in the box with close ball control and scoring the ball into the bottom corner of the net. The day after the goal, the headline in the Spanish newspaper AS read: 'Pele returns'. After his career with Barcelona, Ronaldo was signed by Inter Milan in 1997 for a then world record fee of $27 million. He started to develop into a complete forward, began racking up assists taking and scoring freekicks along with captaining the team at the end of the season. In 1997, he won the FIFA World Player of the Year for the second time as well as the Ballon d'Or. His club career further continued with Real Madrid from 2002 to 2006 (€46 million), AC Milan from |
"For which club was Zinedine Zidane signed when voted ""World Footballer Of The Year"" in 1998 and 2000?" | Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) | All Football Players Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) Zlatan Ibrahimović Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) Zinedine Zidane is a retired French football player and the only three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner. Zidane received the Ballon d’Or in 1998, and in 2004 he was voted as the best European footballer of the previous 50 years in UEFA’s 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee Poll. He helped France to victories in the 1998 World Cup as well as in the 2000 European Championship, and he also captained France to the 200 World Cup Final where he was awarded with the FIFA Golden Ball as the tournament’s most outstanding player. Career At the age of ten, Zidane joined the junior team of US Saint-Henri, a local club based in La Castellane. After a year and a half he switched to SO Septèmes Valons. When he was 14 years old he was selected to attend a training camp run by the French Football Federation and was spotted by a talent scout for the AS Cannes. Zidane travelled to Cannes for a six-week stay, but ended up staying with the club for four years as a pro. At first the 14 year old lived in a dormitory with other trainees, but soon he moved in with Cannes director Jean-Claude Elineau and his family. Zidane played his first Ligue 1 match for Cannes in 1989, at the age of 17. During Zidanes first full season with Cannes, the team qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time in the history of the club. In the 1992/1993 season Zidane was transferred to Girondins de Bordeaux where he stayed until 1996. Girondins de Bordeaux won the 1995 Intertoto Cup and finished second in the 1995/1996 UEFA Cup. Zidane was transferred to Juventus for £3.2 millions in 1996. Juventus won the 1996/1997 Serie A and the 1996 Intercontinental Cup, and finished second in the 1997 UEFA Champions League. Juventus then proceeded to win the 1997/1998 Serie A and once again finish second in the UEFA Champions League. In 2000/2001, the team finished second in Serie A. During his time with Juventus, Zidane was named Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year for both 1997 and 2001. In 2001, Zidane signed a four year contract and transferred to Real Madrid for a record breaking transfer fee of 150 billion Italian lire (roughly €75 millions). Real Madrid won the 2002 UEFA Champions League, and in the next season Zidane helped his team secure a victory in La Liga. During Zidane’s last season for Real Madrid, he was their second highest goal scorer and assists provider with 9 goals and 10 assists over the course of 28 games. Zidane played his last home match for Real Madrid in May 2006. Private life Zinedine Zidane was born in Marseille, France in 1972. His parents Smaïl and Malika comes from Aguemone, a village in Kabylia, a Berber-speaking part of Algeria. They emigrated to France in 1953. In Marseille, Smaïl worked as a warehouseman at a department store while Malika was a house wife. Zinedine grew up in La Castellane, a low-income suburb in northern Marseille. Zinedine has three older brothers and one older sister. At the age of five, Zinedine started playing football in his neighborhood. Zinedine is married to Véronique Fernandez. They have four sons; Enzo (born 1995), Luca (born 1998), Theo (born 2002),and Elyaz (born 2006). Enzo, Luca and Theo have joined the Real Madrid Academy. Zenidine has promoted several charity projects in various ways. By playing charity matches, he has helped raise money for UNICEF, for the United Nations Development Programme and for the Keuydaroon children’s AIDS charity. Zenidine is also a UN goodwill ambassador. |
What nationality was Vitus Bering, after whom the strait separating Alaska and Russia was named? | Irkutsk: “The Paris of Siberia” [slideshow] | thinkRUSSIA Home › Life & Arts › Irkutsk: “The Paris of Siberia” [slideshow] › Irkutsk: “The Paris of Siberia” [slideshow] August 14, 2014 Average: 5 (1 vote) Fair on Irkutsk’s Tikhvin Square in 1910 © PetrMalinovskiy, RIA Novosti Situated at the confluence of two rivers, only 70km from the world famous Lake Baikal, Irkutsk is today the administrative center of the Irkutsk Oblast, an area which comprises vast swaths of southeastern Siberia. Roots and origins The city’s origins go back to the mid 17th century when Russian explorers, who traded gold and fur with local Mongolic tribes, established a wintering camp and soon after, a small fort in the vicinity of today’s city. The importance of fur in the region’s history and economy is also visible on the city and regional coat of arms which features a Siberian tiger carrying a sable in his mouth. Due to its geographical location, and particularly after being linked to Moscow by road in the mid 18th century, the city became the main administrative center of eastern Siberia in the following decades as well as an important trading hub from which furs and ivory were dispatched to Mongolia and China in exchange for silk and tea. During this time, the city became a springboard for research expeditions travelling to the vast and unexplored territories in eastern Siberia, Far East, Kamchatka and Alaska which, at the time, was named the “American district of Irkutsk.” It was from Irkutsk that Vitus Bering, the famous Danish-Russian explorer after whom the strait separating North America and Asia is called today, launched his expeditions. A dash of Europe in the middle of central Asia Due to historical circumstances, the 19th century history of Irkutsk is also a history of cultural development and of dynamic urban life. In addition to the fast growing urban merchant class, the city has also benefited from an influx of artists, nobles and officers who were sent here by Tsar Nicholas I in December 1825 and who deeply impacted local intellectual and social life. Traces of those times can still be seen today in the remnants of the city’s old architecture. In July 1879, three quarters of the city was destroyed by fire but the town rebuilt itself quickly, owing quite a lot to the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1898, and by the beginning of the 20th century earned the nickname the “Paris of Siberia.” Modern day industrial center After the First World War, the city embarked on a path to become one of the major industrial centers of Siberia, particularly well-known for a wide range of engineering products. The city’s largest industry is Irkut, the Irkutsk Aviation Industrial Association, best known as the producer of the Su-30 range of planes. Irkutsk is also a student city, hosting several universities, the oldest of which was founded in 1909. The city also hosts a major branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Due to its proximity to Mongolia and China, as well as to the Russian Far East, the city is also a very good starting point for modern-day explorers who plan to embark on a cross-country adventure. Finally, Irkutsk is inseparable from the famous Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest fresh-water lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the next stop on our Trans-Siberian trip. Meanwhile, make a stop in Irkutsk to enjoy its sunny winters and explore its rich history and surrounding nature. Would you follow Vitus Bering’s steps and make Irkutsk a point of departure for your Siberian adventure? |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.