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Precisely, what is as 'ISA'? | What is an ISA? What is an ISA? Between now and the beginning of April is a crucial time for the nationâs savers. What is an ISA? Why? Because this is the window of opportunity left to cash in on our tax-free ISA allowances. The tax advantages of these kinds of savings accounts make them hands-down the best way for most people to save. But youâll need to know what an ISA is before you can understand the benefits. So here is our five-minute guide to everything you need to know about ISAs. What is an ISA? Whatâs special about an ISA (which stands for an Individual Savings Account) is that it does not charge tax on the interest you earn. This is up to a certain annual limit which we will come to later. In technical speak an ISA is a savings account which is held in a tax-free wrapper. For higher-rate taxpayers, this means avoiding income tax at 40% on any savings interest, while for savers in the basic-rate tax band it provides a saving of 20%. Those few paying additional rate tax will avoid tax on interest at 50% (though this will fall to 45% from the next tax year). If you use the stocks and shares part of your ISA (which we will explain later) you will not have to pay Capital Gains Tax on your profits. When it comes to income tax, if you are a higher or an additional rate taxpayer, you will not have to pay those relative top slices of income tax on your dividends. How much can I pay into an ISA? For this tax year (up to April 5), the total ISA allowance per adult is £11,280. You can only put up to £5,640 of this amount into a cash ISA, though. The remaining £5,640 will have to be invested in an equity or stocks and shares, ISA. From next tax year, the ISA allowance will increase to a total £11,520 of which £5,760 can be held in cash. Junior ISAs, which replaced the Child Trust Fund in 2011, can hold up to £3,600 this tax year (going up to £3,720 next tax year) and the money can be split between cash and stocks and shares. When and how can I invest? Whether you want to use your full stocks and shares ISA allowance or just your cash allowance, you only have until April 5 to do either for the current 2012/2013 tax year. You cannot roll it over to the next tax year, so it will be lost forever if you do not. It is also worth noting that any money paid into your cash ISA and then withdrawn will still count towards your ISA allowance. So if you paid the maximum £5,640 into your account and then withdraw £1,000, you will not be able to pay any more in before the end of the tax year due to this rule. What different sorts of ISAs are available? As long as you stay within the limits described above, you can open one cash ISA, and one stocks and shares ISA each tax year. As indicated, only up to half of your allowance can be put into a cash ISA. Just like with standard savings accounts, you can choose to take an easy access ISA with a variable rate of interest, or lock in your money for a pre-set term at a (usually) more competitive fixed rate. For qualifying children, parents can also invest in a Junior ISA that will be free of tax until the child reaches 18 and the money becomes theirs. Bear in mind these accounts are always held in the childâs name. Do I have to split my money between cash and stocks and shares? You do not have to split your ISA allowance between cash and other assets. It is possible to invest the full £11,280 allowance in a stocks and shares ISA, within which you can choose the underlying investments â just like with a personal pension, for example. Assets that can be held in a stocks and shares ISA include unit trusts, investment trusts, open ended investment companies, bonds, individual shares and exchange traded funds. Remember, though, that while you can move money from a cash ISA into a stocks and shares ISA, you cannot transfer funds from an equity account to a cash one. Can I switch to a better ISA if I already have one? It is possible to transfer money invested in previous tax years between both cash and stocks and shares ISAs without losing the tax-free status. However, you need to b |
Which sign of the zodiac represents the period May 21st. to June 21st.? | The Zodiac Signs - Aries, Taurus and Gemini - Astrology online Menu Guidelines The Zodiac Signs The 12 zodiac signs symbolically represent models of energy: the Air, Fire, Earth or Water element each belongs to indicates the type of energy, the position it occupies in the zodiac describes the way the energy is expressed. Zodiac signs are a representation of solar time, seasons, life cycles of nature. Each month coincides with a zodiac sign to which psychological attributes in harmony with the natural cycle of that period were assigned. Seasons have an initial phase, an expansion phase and a conclusive phase. The Cardinal zodiac signs are: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn They correspond to the beginning of the four seasons: Aries and Libra start with the two spring and fall equinoxes, March 21 and September 23 respectively; Cancer and Capricorn with the two summer and winter solaces, June 22 and December 22 respectively. People with an emphasis in cardinal zodiac signs are, in a certain sense, "pioneers" of the zodiac because they open new roads, start, initiate but often lack in perseverance. The Fixed zodiac signs are: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius. They correspond to the peak period of the seasons. In Taurus (April 21 - May 20), spring is in full bloom; in Leo (July 23 - August 23), summer, in Scorpio (October 23 - November 22) fall, in Aquarius (January 21 . February 19), winter. People with an emphasis in fixed zodiac signs tend to preserve a "status quo", pursuing their goals tenaciously and fear changes. The Mobile zodiac signs are: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces. They correspond to the end of the seasons. Gemini (May 21 - June 21), the end of spring, Virgo (August 24 - September 22) the end of summer, Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21) the end of fall, Pisces (February 20 - March 20) the end of winter. People with an emphasis in mobile zodiac signs are very versatile and easily adapt to new situations. The risk is that they are not constructive between one change and the next. The energy models that the 12 zodiac signs represent live in each of us. All twelve zodiac signs are in our birth chart. In some people some zodiac signs will dominate over others but obviously all of us, sooner or later, in one dimension of experience rather than another, will act under the impulse of these energies. A zodiac sign is something much more complex and deeper than a list of personality traits or behavioural stereotype. All the zodiac signs contain conflicts, ambivalence, duplicity, deficiencies. Again, the meaning of each zodiac sign cannot be understood if not included in the logic of the entire zodiac. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) CARDINAL FIRE SIGN Aries is the first zodiac sign and symbolically represents the seed of a new life cycle: the entrance of the sun in Aries, in fact, coincides with the beginning of spring when nature awakes from its long winter hibernation. In this period we witness the eruption of the forces of life being born, the creative force of nature explodes, vital and exuberant, in thousands of directions, without any order or fear: the importance is being born. It is no accident that Easter is celebrated at the onset of spring. In the Christian world, Easter, the day of resurrection, represents the victory of life over death. Similar to a flower blossoming, a new personality is born on the psychological level: its first instinct is to give shape, recognise the qualities hidden deep within itself, learn its colours and fragrances and, only by undertaking new experiences and setting multiple goals, can it discover the range of its potential and fully express them. Under the influence of Aries' energy, thus driven by a strong spirit of initiative and self-determination, by various dreams and the thirst for newness, we throw ourselves into new endeavours knowing that our young personality is still fragile and untried. But it is the energy of fire that drives us. Thus we throw ourselves heart and soul into what we spontaneously and immediately undertake without worrying about the cons |
What is the name of Britain's largest National Park? | The Complete Guide To: Britain's national parks | The Independent UK The Complete Guide To: Britain's national parks To mark the 60th anniversary of the legislation that provided protection to our most precious landscapes, Simon Calder celebrates the wealth of history and nature on our doorstep Friday 14 August 2009 23:00 BST Click to follow The Complete Guide To: Britain's national parks 1/11 Alamy Where should I start? On the hill where the campaign for free access to Britain's wilderness began. In 1932, much of the UK's outdoors were out-of-bounds. It took the courage of thousands of people, traipsing from the Midlands industrial belt and the Lancashire mill towns to the raw heart of England, to open up the countryside. They took part in a "mass trespass" of Kinder Scout in Derbyshire, the highest point in the middle of Britain – standing 2,088 feet above sea level. One of the organisers was sentenced to six months in prison for his part, but eventually the case for access to the countryside was recognised with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949. Two years later, Britain's first National Park, the Peak District, was created. It started a trend: today about 10 per cent of Britain's land area is protected within the 14 National Parks (the 15th, the South Downs, is in the process of creation). Unlike in some countries, the land within the boundaries of each National Park is mostly in private hands. Restrictions on its use help preserve some of the remaining open space in this crowded country. They get more than 100 million visitors each year – and the Peak District is said to be the second-most visited National Park in the world after Mount Fuji in Japan. Today, the Park offers scenery ranging from bleak hilltops to deep gorges, and from awesome to ornate. You can ascend Kinder Scout by taking the A57 Manchester-Sheffield road to the point where it meets the Pennine Way, the 267-mile long-distance footpath along the spine of northern England. Head south on the path. Flagstones assist the climb, but in a landscape flattened by aeons of lively weather, identifying the summit is tricky: search for the small triangle that marks the highest point. Then look at the surroundings: on a clear day the barren peak of the Peak District bestows a magnificent 360-degree view. To the east, valleys snake towards South Yorkshire, to the west Victorian railway viaducts direct your eye towards the towers of Manchester. Descend from here via Jacob's Ladder to the softer, rounder landscapes of southern Derbyshire and the village of Edale – the end (or start) of the Pennine Way. At the Old Nag's Head Inn (01433 670291) and the Rambler Inn (01433 670268) you can find beer, bed and breakfast. Something less demanding? Southern softies can head for the low-rise National Parks nearest to London: the Broads in Norfolk and the New Forest. The fine city of Norwich is the gateway to the Broads, which comprise a series of shallow artificial lakes. The Romans first cut peat for fuel; in the Middle Ages, local monasteries began to excavate the stuff as a profitable side-industry. As sea levels rose, the pits they dug began to flood. Despite the construction of dykes and windmills, the flooding continued and resulted in the Broads landscapes of today, with reed beds, woodland and grazing marshes – home to rare wildlife, such as the swallowtail butterfly. It remains very popular as a place to hire a boat to get out and explore the waterways. The best place from which to survey the waterscape is St Helen's Church in Ranworth – known as "The Cathedral of the Broads". This 15th-century structure has the most perfectly preserved rood screen in the country, embellished with intricate pictures of the disciples, and a stone spiral staircase to the top of the tower from where you can see half of Norfolk. Close by, a boardwalk takes you through the reed beds to the edge of Ranworth Broad. The Broads has an increasing number of indulgent places to stay, such as the Broad House Hotel (01603 783 567; broadhousehotel.co.uk ), a luxury boutiqu |
What was Roy Thinnes' character name in 'The Invaders'? | Roy Thinnes "The Invaders" 1. Broken English (2007)... Peter Andrews 2. Undone (2006) (completed) 3. Spectropia (2006) (completed) .... Franklin DeMott 4. "Conviction" .... Ralph Hanlon (1 episode, 2006) - Deliverance (2006) TV Episode .... Ralph Hanlon 5. The Eyes of Van Gogh (2005) .... Dr. Peyron 6. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Curtis Johansen (1 episode, 2002) ... aka Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation) ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title) - Greed (2002) TV Episode .... Curtis Johansen 7. "Oz" .... Leader of Aryan Brotherhood (1 episode, 2002) - Good Intentions (2002) TV Episode .... Leader of Aryan Brotherhood 8. A Beautiful Mind (2001) .... Governor 9. "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" .... Sheridan Beckworth (1 episode, 2001) ... aka Law & Order: CI (USA: promotional abbreviation) - The Faithful (2001) TV Episode .... Sheridan Beckworth 10. "The X Files" .... Jeremiah Smith (3 episodes, 1996-2001) ... aka The X-Files (USA) - This Is Not Happening (2001) TV Episode .... Jeremiah Smith - Herrenvolk (1996) TV Episode .... Jeremiah Smith - Talitha Cumi (1996) TV Episode .... Jeremiah Smith 11. "The Sopranos" .... Dr. Baumgartner (1 episode, 2000) - House Arrest (2000) TV Episode .... Dr. Baumgartner 12. "D.C." .... Fred Hamilton (1 episode, 2000) - Guns and Roses (2000) TV Episode .... Fred Hamilton 13. Bar Hopping (2000) (TV) .... Man with Cassandra 14. "Law & Order" .... D.A. Alfred Wentworth / ... (3 episodes, 1990-1999) ... aka Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title) - Ramparts (1999) TV Episode .... Mr. Kushner - Terminal (1997) TV Episode .... Victor Panatti - Everybody's Favorite Bagman (1990) TV Episode .... D.A. Alfred Wentworth 15. "Players" (1 episode, 1997) - Con Job (1997) TV Episode 16. "Touched by an Angel" .... Senator Guy Hammond (1 episode, 1996) - Secret Service (1996) TV Episode .... Senator Guy Hammond 17. "Poltergeist: The Legacy" .... Clayton Wallace (1 episode, 1996) - The Crystal Scarab (1996) TV Episode .... Clayton Wallace 18. Terminal (1996) (TV) .... John Cabot ... aka Robin Cook's Terminal 19. The Invaders (1995) (TV) .... David Vincent 20. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... Colonel Dayton (1 episode, 1995) - Case Closed (1995) TV Episode .... Colonel Dayton 21. Stormy Weathers (1992) (TV) .... Andrew Chase 22. Lady Against the Odds (1992) (TV) 23. "P.S.I. Luv U" .... Larry Benton (1 episode, 1991) - The Honeymooners (1991) TV Episode .... Larry Benton 24. "FBI: The Untold Stories" (1 episode) - D.B. Cooper/McCoy (????) TV Episode 25. An Inconvenient Woman (1991) (TV) .... Sims Lord 26. "Dark Shadows" .... Rev. Trask / ... (11 episodes, 1991) ... aka Dark Shadows Revival (USA: video box title) - Episode #1.12 (1991) TV Episode .... Roger Collins/Rev. Trask - Episode #1.11 (1991) TV Episode .... Roger Collins/Rev. Trask - Episode #1.10 (1991) TV Episode .... Roger Collins/Rev. Trask - Episode #1.9 (1991) TV Episode .... Roger Collins/Rev. Trask - Episode #1.8 (1991) TV Episode .... Roger Collins/Rev. Trask (6 more) 27. "Murder, She Wrote" .... J. K. Davern / ... (3 episodes, 1985-1991) - The Taxman Cometh (1991) TV Episode .... J. K. Davern - Trouble in Eden (1987) TV Episode .... Sheriff Landry - Dead Heat (1985) TV Episode .... Lt. Ted Misko 28. "War of the Worlds" .... Van Order (1 episode, 1990) ... aka War of the Worlds: The Second Invasion (USA: second season title) - Video Messiah (1990) TV Episode .... Van Order 29. Blue Bayou (1990) (TV) .... Barry Fontenot 30. Dark Shadows (1990) (TV) .... Roger Collins 31. Dark Holiday (1989) (TV) .... Jimmy ... aka Passport to Terror 32. Rush Week (1989) .... Dean Grail 33. Mind Benders (1987) .... Principal Borden ... aka Alien High (USA: cable TV title) ... aka Invasion of the Mindbenders (USA: video box title) 34. "Highway to Heaven" .... Howard Sellers (1 episode, 1986) - Oh Lucky Man (1986) TV Episode .... Howard Sellers 35. "One Life to Live" (1968) TV Series .... Alex Coronol (aka Alex Crown) (1984-1985) / ... (unknown episodes, 1992-1995) 36. "The Love Boat" (1 episode, 1984) - Country Blues/ |
Which perfume house manufactures 'Escape'? | Escape Calvin Klein perfume - a fragrance for women 1991 2017 Desertedbeach This was my signature scent between for several years in the early nineties. I adored it and I always felt it was a more grown up, big beast version of L'eau D'Issy - which I also wore and loved but the longevity was abysmal. Not so with this perfume. What a sillage monster! I had a very sexy lover at work during this time and he said he knew when I was in the building as I'd leave trails of my perfume all over the place. I must have ladled it on! I always felt that this was a big ozonic perfume - it smelled of wide skies and blowy beaches to me. I picture this scent as a grand coastal panorama, all blues, greys and yellows with a strong sea breeze wafting the smell of the sea, the sand and the flowers in my direction. I haven't worn it since then and my taste in perfumes has changed . But I have a sneaky sniff every now and then and I it is so evocative, such a scent of a time that it makes me smile and whisks the years away. I don't think I could wear it again. It is a perfume of my past. A lovely reminder of my youth. Dec 2016 nitschevo I emptied so many bottles of this during school and my teenage years. It was one of my more grown-up scents, I suppose. Other favorites during that time were Aqua di Gio, J'adore and L'Eau d'Issey. Escape is the first of the so called trio (Sunflowers & L'Eau d'Issey being the other two). They do share similarities but are still quite different. To me Escape is a wonderful combination of warm & cold, lush & restrained. Not everyone is fond of the Calone note but after the first blast everything settles nicely and I am left with an aquatic rose, LOTV, woods and some fruit. I consider this to be one of the best offerings of CK. I also think that Escape smells best from afar, not when I press my nose against my skin. Maybe not the best scent for cuddling but whatever. I need another bottle! Dec 2016 jellybeantree This was my scent of the 90's . This and Gucci Envy where favorites! Oh man I loved it so much . Havent smellt it in years . I need to buy a bottle for nostalgia. Good times the 90's ! Dec 2016 amanda-m-lewis I literally coveted this stuff when it came out in the 90s.. It was breathtaking, liking nothing i'd experienced before. The projection and sillage were awesome and you recognised it straightaway. It has always been an aquatic to me and I now have my very own bottle and wear it in the summer. **Update. I am wearing it in the winter too and it's just great on dreary days. Dec 2016 LaurenBacall My first impression after not having touched this stuff in probably twenty years--trying to do too much. Comes across as wishy-washy in the end, and reminds me vaguely of cashmere left forgotten in a closet. Nov 2016 slavka.filipova I blindly buy this after friend told me about it, i smelled it from the bottle and made order and i really like/dislike this one. It's not bad but not my taste too. So maybe i'll give this to my mom if she likes it. It is long lasting for it's price but just nothing happens when i smell it. Maybe everyday scent i don't know yet. for me this is 5/10 Oct 2016 Smellicious0000 Escape used to be a favourite perfume, but now not so much. The last bottle I bought turned me off. It was reduced price so now I'm thinking it may have been at the end of its shelf life. Nice to see there are still so many positive reviews. I might try it once more. Jul 2016 LavenderSky I remember when CK Escape was released in 1991. I remember visiting the CK counter at Macy's to try it out. First sniff, I fell instantly in love with Escape's ocean breezy meets tropical garden scent. I couldn't believe a note profile with such wide range could create such a beautiful balance of fresh and airy while warm and sensual at the same time. Had to have it. I purchased the large bottle from Macy's on the spot. On my skin, the scent is neither bashful or bold, something more. It has an air of pleasure and indulgence that is uniquely sexy. The scent wore me perfectly on summer days into sultry summer nights. Escape rewarde |
In 1975 lord Lucan was convicted in his absence of murdering his children's nanny. What was her name? | Countess Lucan: I would have helped my husband get away with murder - Telegraph How about that? Countess Lucan: I would have helped my husband get away with murder The wife of missing aristocrat Lord Lucan, who disappeared after murdering his childrens' nanny, has told how she would have covered up his crime has he not turned on her and left her too badly injured to help. Lord Lucan at a West End club in London back in 1973 Photo: REX Follow The Countess of Lucan also admitted she still harbours feelings for her husband, despite the fact he beat her savagely with a lead pipe, leaving her with an inch-long scar on her forehead. She said: “I remember the happy times. I have three children by him. He is still a part of my life and a part of me, even though it was all so long ago. "If I could have helped him I would have done." Lucan disappeared in 1974 after bludgeoning Sandra Rivett, the nanny, to death at his home in Belgravia, London. His wife claims he had mistaken Rivett for her in the darkened basement. The couple had recently been involved in a bitter custody battle and when she entered the room he attacked her but she managed to fight him off and escape. Related Articles 'I helped Lord Lucan flee justice' 18 Feb 2012 The Countess said: "I would have helped him if it was possible. I wouldn't have given him money, I would have said 'go away I will handle it from here. "But I was too badly injured to try to help him. I had to have my injuries seen to. "If he had not attacked me I would have said get out. I have not seen you. I would have protected him." Days after the murder Lord Lucan's blood-soaked car was found abandoned in Newhaven, East Sussex. There have been numerous supposed sightings over the years but what happened to him has remained a mystery. He was officially declared dead by the High Court in 1999. Lady Lucan, 74, also dismissed claims made in a BBC Inside Out programme to be aired tonight (Monday) that her husband set up a new life in Africa as "nonsense". "He was not the sort of Englishman to cope abroad," she said. "People are making a fast buck out of the name Lucan," she said. "It does not make sense. He died soon after the murder. "It's rubbish, I can guarantee they didn't go to Africa. It's ridiculous, it's false. "The children were wards of court, at boarding school. I was their carer, I would have known if they had gone to Africa. "I had to get permission from the court to take them abroad or even in to the country. I never took them abroad. "He likes England, he couldn't speak foreign languages and preferred English food. “These are people making a fast buck. It's so obvious he's dead.” A "witness", who worked for Lucan’s close friend, John Aspinall, claims in the documentary that she arranged for his children to fly to Africa where the peer could view them "from a distance". But the Countess, who still lives in Belgravia, London, just a few hundred yards from the house where the murder took place, said: "It was nearly 40 years ago, he'd be 76 now. I read about this programme and thought 'Oh dear, not again.' They have been trying for sometime to get this off the ground." She believes Lucan committed suicide by throwing himself off a ferry at Newhaven, East Sussex, and said she did not have him pronounced dead for years as they did not have the money to pay death duties and school fees. "He was not pronounced dead so we could pay for the children's education," she said. "That was the reason it took so long. "If his body was found my son would have been the Earl of Lucan and we would have to pay death duties. "We would not have been able to pay for the children's education. They were only four, seven and 10 so there was a lot of time ahead." She says Lucan deliberately threw himself into the ferry propellers that would mangle the body and make sure no trace could be found to prove he was dead. "It was tremendously brave of him to have done that," she said. "I think he was thinking of the children and their future. "He knew a lot about boats, he would have jumped off close to the propellers |
Who was on the throne immediately before Queen Victoria? | Queen Victoria - The UK's Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Victoria Queen Victoria The Longest Ruling Monarch of the United Kingdom Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Original Artist: By T H Maquire. (1852). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Patricia Daniels, Contributing Writer Updated July 26, 2016. Who Was Queen Victoria? Ascending to the throne at only 18 years old, Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for nearly 64 years -- the longest of any British monarch. During her reign, Great Britain became a powerful industrial nation and boasted an empire that stretched across the globe. Despite the early loss of her beloved husband, Queen Victoria provided a reassuring stability during much of the 19th century - an era of great social and technological change. The years of her reign are referred to as the Victorian Era. Dates: May 24, 1819 - January 22, 1901 Reign: 1837 - 1901 Also Known As: Alexandrina Victoria of the House of Hanover; "the Grandmother of Europe" The Girl Who Would Be Queen Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on May 24, 1819 to Edward, the Duke of Kent (and fourth son of King George III) and German Princess Victoire of Leiningen. Although Victoria was fifth in line to the throne - unlikely to become monarch - the duke feared that any future claim to the throne might be challenged if she were born abroad. continue reading below our video Profile of Queen Victoria He ensured that his daughter was born on British soil, moving with his pregnant wife from Germany to England. Christened Alexandrina Victoria at birth, the child came to be called Victoria. Despite being born into royalty, she did not grow up surrounded by wealth. Edward's spendthrift ways had left him with many debts. The duke and duchess, in an attempt to reduce expenses, moved with their infant daughter to a modest home. Not long after the move, Edward became ill and died of pneumonia on January 23, 1820 (Victoria was just eight months old). Six days later, King George III died as well, thus making George IV King of England. Victoria was now third in line to the throne behind her two uncles, who had failed to produce heirs. Victoria's Less Than Royal Childhood King George IV , whose only legitimate child had died in childbirth, was resentful of his brother's daughter. He begrudgingly allowed Victoria and her mother to move into an apartment at Kensington Palace, but would only approve a small allowance. The duchess’s brother, Prince Leopold (later King Leopold I of Belgium ), agreed to pay for Victoria's upbringing and education. Tutors were hired to school Victoria in history, math, drawing, and languages. Raised by a German mother who spoke little English, Victoria spoke mostly German the first few years of her life, but readily learned both English and French. In 1827, when Victoria was eight, her Uncle Frederick, the Duke of York, died, placing her one step closer to the throne. A Scheming Pair When newly widowed, Victoria's mother had turned for advice to John Conroy, a colleague of her late husband. In the years following the duke's death, the self-serving Conroy convinced the duchess that she should have herself declared Victoria's regent (an agent acting on behalf of an incapacitated or underage monarch) in the event that Victoria became queen while still a minor. In this way, Conroy - through the duchess - could essentially control the throne. When King George IV (who loathed Conroy and the duchess) died in 1830, the pair believed they could easily persuade newly-crowned King William IV to name the duchess as Victoria's regent. But King William did not trust the duchess and refused her request. The duchess petitioned Parliament, winning approval as Victoria's sole regent in 1831. The regency proved unnecessary. On June 20, 1837, a month after Victoria's eighteenth birthday, King William died, making Victoria queen of England. The Young Queen Weeks after assuming the throne, Queen Victoria moved to Buckingham Palace , where she began the business of ruling the nation. The young queen's composure and confidence impressed |
Two books of the Bible list the Ten Commandments.Exodus is one, which is the other? | 13. An Overview of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) | Bible.org 13. An Overview of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) Introduction We know that “all Scripture is profitable” (2 Timothy 3:16). We should also know that some portions of Scripture are more crucial than others. Some texts of Scripture serve as a key to the understanding of other Scripture. For example, the parable of the soils (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-25) is a significant clue to understanding the teaching of our Lord. It is a key to grasping the reason for His use of parables (Mark 4:13). It was also the key to understanding the differing responses of men to the message of our Lord. The Decalogue 210 (the Ten Commandments) is one of the keys to understanding the Old Testament. Cole writes: “… the ‘ten words’ are at once the beginning and the heart of the Mosaic revelation. Around the ‘ten words’ it is possible to group most of the provisions of the ‘book of the covenant’ in chapters 21-23, and around the book of the covenant in turn to group the rest of the Torah.” 211 While all do not agree on this point, I believe that Cole is right in his conclusion that the Ten Commandments are an introductory summary of the Law, 212 the central core of the more lengthy Law of Moses which will follow in the Pentateuch. The essence of the Law is outlined for us first, and then the more detailed documentation of the Law will follow. I am opposed in principle to the “red letter” editions of the Bible because they imply that the words of Jesus are somehow more inspired than those of the apostles and prophets. Nevertheless, I will remind you that verse 1 of chapter 20 begins by informing us that these commandments were not indirectly given to the Israelites, but were spoken by God directly: “Then God spoke all these words, saying …” (Exodus 20:1). We thus have one of the few “red letter” statements of the Old Testament before us. Surely we must sense that something significant has been spoken, to which we should give heed. In following lessons, we will look at each of the commandments in detail, but in this lesson we will attempt to gain an appreciation for the Ten Commandments as a whole. They are, after all, a unit, and must be understood individually in relationship to the whole. We will therefore seek to get an overall impression of the commandments as a whole in preparation for our more exacting study of the Law in its parts. The Structure of the Decalogue I suppose that most of us have a mental picture of the Ten Commandments, with five of them engraved into each of the two stone tablets. Actually, there is a great difference of opinion on this particular matter. 213 Also, there are a number of differences over the numbering of the commandments. 214 Our attention, however, will be directed toward the overall structure of the commandments. It has been noted that there are really only three positive statements made in verses 2-17, while the remaining statements are negative—prohibitions. This has led some to view the commandments as having a three-fold division. 215 Seen in this way, the commandments can be outlined in this way: Israel’s Worship (vss. 2-7); Israel’s Work (vss. 8-11); and Israel’s Walk (vss. 12-17). This is the general outline which will be assumed in our study of the commandments. The Characteristics of the Commandments As we consider the Ten Commandments as a whole, there are a number of characteristics which are noteworthy. (1) The content of the commandments is not really new. Kaiser points out that while the commandments are formally given as God’s Law here, the Book of Genesis reveals the fact that these formalized laws were already followed, or assumed as a moral standard: In spite of its marvelous succinctness, economy of words, and comprehensive vision, it must not be thought that the Decalogue was inaugurated and promulgated at Sinai for the first time. All Ten Commandments had been part of the Law of God previously written on hearts instead of stone, for all ten appear, in one way or another, in Genesis. They are: The first, Genesis |
On which motorway is 'Clacket Lane Service Station'? | Clacket Lane Services M25 - Motorway Services Information Clacket Lane Services M25 Other ratings from visitors to the site Truckers Where: between junctions J5-6 and from Clacket Lane County: Surrey Type: Separate facilities for each carriageway, with no link between them Operator: RoadChef Eat-In Food: McDonald's, Hot Food Co, Costa, Wild Bean Cafe Takeaway Food / General: WHSmith Other Non-Food Shops: FoneBitz, Cotton Traders Picnic Area: yes Children's Playground: Yes Cash Machines in main building: Yes (transaction charge applies) Parking Charges: Free for 2 hours after which time the following charges apply for up to 24 hours Cars £12 HGV £26 HGV with £10 food voucher £30 Caravans/Medium Goods Vehicles/large Motor Homes £26 Other Facilities/Information: Charging point for electric cars available |
Which animal is mentioned most frequently in the Bible? | All the Bible Animals With References in the NLT Bat - Leviticus 11:19; Isaiah 2:20 Bear - 1 Samuel 17:34-37; 2 Kings 2:24; Isaiah 11:7; Daniel 7:5; Revelation 13:2 Bee - Judges 14:8 Behemoth - (A monstrous and mighty land animal; Some say it's a mythical monster of ancient literature; Possible reference to dinosaurs .) Job 40:15 Buzzard - Isaiah 34:15 Camel - Genesis 24:10; Leviticus 11:4; Isaiah 30:6; Matthew 3:4; 19:24; 23:24 Chameleon - Leviticus 11:30 Cormorant (large black water bird) - Leviticus 11:17 Cow - Isaiah 11:7; Daniel 4:25; Luke 14:5 Crane - Isaiah 38:14 Cricket - Leviticus 11:22 Deer - Deuteronomy 12:15; 14:5 Dog - Judges 7:5; 1 Kings 21:23-24; Ecclesiastes 9:4; Matthew 15:26-27; Luke 16:21; 2 Peter 2:22; Revelation 22:15 Donkey - Numbers 22:21-41; Isaiah 1:3; 30:6 John 12:14 Dove - Genesis 8:8; 2 Kings 6:25; Matthew 3:16; 10:16; John 2:16 Eagle - Exodus 19:4; Isaiah 40:31; Ezekiel 1:10; Daniel 7:4; Revelation 4:7; 12:14 Eagle Owl - Leviticus 11:16 Fish - Exodus 7:18; Jonah 1:17; Matthew 14:17; 17:27; Luke 24:42; John 21:9 Flea - 1 Samuel 24:14; 26:20 Fly - Ecclesiastes 10:1 Fox - Judges 15:4; Nehemiah 4:3; Matthew 8:20; Luke 13:32 Frog - Exodus 8:2; Revelation 16:13 Gazelle - Deuteronomy 12:15; 14:5 Gnat - Exodus 8:16; Matthew 23:24 Goat - 1 Samuel 17:34; Genesis 15:9; 37:31; Daniel 8:5; Leviticus 16:7; Matthew 25:33 Grasshopper - Leviticus 11:22 Great Fish (Whale) - Jonah 1:17 Great Owl - Leviticus 11:17 Hawk - Leviticus 11:16; Job 39:26 Heron - Leviticus 11:19 Horse - 1 Kings 4:26; 2 Kings 2:11; Revelation 6:2-8; 19:14 Hyena - Isaiah 34:14 Hyrax (Coney or Rock Badger) - Leviticus 11:5 Kite - Leviticus 11:14 Lamb - Genesis 4:2; 1 Samuel 17:34 Leech - Proverbs 30:15 Leopard - Isaiah 11:6; Jeremiah 13:23; Daniel 7:6; Revelation 13:2 Leviathan - (Could be an earthly creature, crocodile; Some say it's a mythical sea monster of ancient literature; Possible reference to dinosaurs .) Isaiah 27:1; Psalm 74:14; Job 41:1 Lion - Judges 14:8; 1 Kings 13:24; Isaiah 30:6; 65:25; Daniel 6:7; Ezekiel 1:10; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 4:7; 13:2 Lizard - Leviticus 11:30 Locust - Exodus 10:4; Leviticus 11:22; Joel 1:4; Matthew 3:4; Revelation 9:3 Maggot - Job 7:5; 17:14; 21:26; Isaiah 14:11; Mark 9:48 Mole Rat - Leviticus 11:29 Moth - Matthew 6:19; Isaiah 50:9; 51:8 Mountain Sheep - Deuteronomy 14:5 Mule - 2 Samuel 18:9; 1 Kings 1:38 Ostrich - Lamentations 4:3 Owl - Leviticus 11:17; Isaiah 34:15; Psalm 102:6 Ox - 1 Samuel 11:7; 2 Samuel 6:6; 1 Kings 19:20-21; Job 40:15; Isaiah 1:3; Ezekiel 1:10 Partridge - 1 Samuel 26:20 Peacock - 1 Kings 10:22 Pig - Leviticus 11:7; Deuteronomy 14:8; Proverbs 11:22; Isaiah 65:4; 66:3, 17; Matthew 7:6; 8:31; 2 Peter 2:22 Pigeon - Genesis 15:9; Luke 2:24 Quail - Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31 Ram - Genesis 15:9; Exodus 25:5 Rat - Leviticus 11:29 Raven - Genesis 8:7; Leviticus 11:15; 1 Kings 17:4 Rodent - Isaiah 2:20 |
"From which Shakespeare play doesthe quotation, ""Lord what fools these mortals be"", come?" | Shakespeare Quotes - Famous Lines From Sonnets & Plays Shakespeare Quotes Famous Lines from the Plays and Sonnets There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. -Hamlet There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. -Hamlet Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. -Hamlet When sorrows come, they come not single spies. But in battalions! -Hamlet To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep; No more; and, by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to, ’tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish’d. To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there’s the rub. For in this sleep of death what dreams may come…. -Hamlet Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t. -Hamlet God hath given you one face, and you make yourself another. -Hamlet Conscience doth make cowards of us all. -Hamlet One may smile, and smile, and be a villain. -Hamlet The lady doth protest too much, methinks. -Hamlet This above all: to think own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. -Hamlet From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition; And gentlemen in England now-a-bed Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day. -Henry V Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. -Romeo and Juliet Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow. -Romeo and Juliet By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes. -Macbeth Do you not know I am a woman? when I think, I must speak. -As You Like It I do love nothing in the world so well as you – is not that strange? -Much Ado About Nothing Lord, what fools these mortals be! -A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more, Men were deceivers ever,- One foot in sea and one on shore, To one thing constant never. -Much Ado About Nothing Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me. -Much Ado About Nothing All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exists and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. -As You Like It The course of true love never did run smooth. -A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, It seems to me most strange that men should fear; Seeing that death, a necessary end, Will come when it will come. -Julius Caesar Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus; and we petty men Walk under his huge legs, and peep about To find ourselves dishonourable graves. -Julius Caesar Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings. -Julius Caesar O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-ey’d monster, which doth mock The meat it feeds on. -Othello All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told: Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold: Gilded tombs do worms enfold. -The Merchant of Venice The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. -The Merchant of Venice Good night, good night! parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow. -Romeo and Juliet Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. -The Merry Wives of Windsor Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast. -Romeo and Juliet But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. -Romeo and Juliet To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps |
"Who wrote ""East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet""" | 331 - East and West: Never the Twain Shall Meet? | Big Think 331 - East and West: Never the Twain Shall Meet? Over a year ago . If you’re American, geographically inclined and a bit of a stickler, this cartographic incongruity is a bit of an annoyance. From the US, the shortest route to what’s conventionally called ‘the East’ is in fact via the west. Going in that direction, you’ll hit the ‘Far East’ before you’re in the ‘Middle East’. And Europe, or at least that part usually included in ‘the West’, lies due east. So East is west, and West is east, in blatant contradiction of what’s probably Rudyard Kipling’s most famous line of verse: . Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet This opening line of The Ballad of East and West is often quoted to underline some insurmountable difference between the two hemispheres. It has almost invariably been misused. Taken as a whole, the Ballad has a subtler message than the one implied in this single verse. It attributes the gap between the two cultures more to nurture than nature. The entire couplet (which also closes the poem) reads: Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God’s great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border nor Breed nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, tho’ they come from the ends of the earth! The poem dates from 1889 and is set in the British Raj. At least here the context is pretty clear: Britain is the West, India the East. But definitions of ‘East’ and ‘West’ vary greatly throughout history – and remain fluid. To stick to the British perspective of the poem, where did (and where does) the East begin? The Berlin Wall? Istanbul? The Middle East? Persia? The Indus River? Or at the Greenwich Meridian, placing London in both the eastern and western hemispheres? As it turns out, a general definition for what is East and where West is, one that transcends place and time, is impossible to formulate. This is because both terms are ambiguous to start with. The word West derives from an Proto-Indo-European root [*wes-] that signifies a downward movement, hence associated with the setting sun (cf. Latin vesper, from the same root and meaning both ‘evening’ and ‘West’). The Proto-Indo-European root for East is [*aus-], which has the opposite meaning, i.e. an upward movement (of the sun), dawn. As those etymologies suggest, East and West are but a matter of perspective. East is where the sun rises, West where it sets – as viewed from wherever you are. Which, incidentally, also means that it’s essentially impossible to be ‘in’ the East or West, as both aren’t fixed places, but shift with the horizon. Nevertheless, ‘East’ and ‘West’ have been embedded in our topographies ever since civilisations started naming the world around them. Take Europe for example. The name quite possibly derives from the Phoenician word ereb, meaning ‘setting’ (as in ‘setting sun’), as it lay to the west of Phoenicia (present-day Lebanon, more or less). Similarly, the term Maghreb, used to describe the North African region at the western edge of the Arab world (i.e. Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia), is Arab for ‘sunset’ or ‘western’, as that is indeed their position from a peninsularly Arab point of view. Point of view is crucial, of course. East and West only exist in relation to someplace else. For many centuries, Europe was the vantage point from which the world was discovered, viewed and named. Columbus sailed west to arrive East in India, but instead stumbled on a new continent. It took a while for the confusion to lift, so the first name for America was the Indies, from 1555 on shifting to West Indies (when the mistake became increasingly apparent). About four decades later, the original Indies (i.e. India and South East Asia) started to be called the East Indies – to distinguish them more clearly from the West Indies. East and West were defined relative to Europe. Or more precisely Western Europe, for even eastern Germans and Balts were called easterlings by m |
Phyllis Primrose Pechey is better known as whom? | Rev Richard Pechey (with image, tweet) · yateley_history · Storify No.1 Rev Richard F Pechey Rev Pechey was Yateley's longest serving Vicar in the 20th century, retiring aged 73 at the end of World War 2. He had succeeded Rev A J Howell, taking his first christening at St Peter's on 7 July 1929. The child baptised was Brian Alan Harold Maybanks, son of Harold George & Gladys Myrtle Maybanks. Harold was a gardener, of The Garage, Firgrove Manor, Eversley. When the Rev Pechey arrived in Yateley the Vicarage was on Vicarage Road. It's now called Glebe House. In the early 1930s he moved to the house at Church End then called St Peter’s Cottage. Now it's called The Old Vicarage. In 1933 Rev Pechey's wife, Mabel Rose Salisbury Pechey died aged 56. The sad loss of his wife may have prompted him to move to the smaller house near the church. Richard Francis Pechey was born 28 Feb 1872 in Leytonstone the son of John Thomas Primrose Pechey, a corn merchant born in Biggleswade. In 1881 the 9 year old Richard was living in Fillebrook Road, Leyton with his father and mother, his 5 year old sister Adeline, his 4 year old brother Archibald Thomas, his mother's brother, and three servants: a cook, a nurse and a housemaid. By census day 1901 he was a clergyman living in Halifax, having just a few months before married Mabel Rose Salisbury Churchill. Mabel Rose was the daughter of Frederick Churchill, a surgeon of Cranley Gardens in Kensington. The family employed 6 servants including a butler. Rev Pechey and his wife Mabel had five daughters: Mabel Primrose born in Nov 1901, Alice Katherine Primrose in 1903, Dorothy Primrose in 1905, Evelyn Mary Primrose (1912), and the youngest, Rosemary Valentine Primrose in 1918. The daughter always known as Bobby by family and friends was Evelyn Mary Primrose Pechey. Valerie Kerslake wrote about Bobby in her article [in the Parish Magazine] on the origins of the Primrose Club. It seems that all the primroses stemmed from the Pechey side of the family, and that Primrose Pechey was practically a double-barrelled surname. The brother of Yateley's vicar was Archibald Thomas Pechey, author, playwright and lyricist. The most famous show with which he was associated as one of the lyricists was Maid of the Mountains, the second longest running show (after Chu Chin Chow) in the dark days of the First World War. Archibald Pechey was part author of Cinderella at the Hippodrome, and numerous other pantomimes. He wrote many crime novels under the nom de plume Mark Cross, right up till his death in 1961. His other pen name was Valentine (his mother's surname). If the Rev Richard Pechey was anything like his younger brother it is no wonder that he was "renowned for his sermons which filled the church pews." That quote is from Doug Gibbs, son of the Yateley's schoolmaster at that time. Doug also tells me that two of Rev Pechey's "grown-up daughters were known for frolics and antics." I pressed him to give me some examples. Before he replied from Essex, I asked Muriel Brent. She sagely replied that "people liked to talk in those days." Doug wrote back giving me several examples of "frolics and antics" one of which occurred at the Yateley Carnival just before WW2. Bobby Pechey arrived at the judging area, just in front of the Dog & Partridge, "sitting on the bonnet of an Austin Seven waving a Union Jack and a Swastika flag." A strong contrast with her sterling efforts later in the war to keep the home fires burning.... Perhaps it was not surprising that Bobby and her sister were known for "frolics and antics" with an uncle connected with operetta and pantomime. But it will seem even less surprising when I tell you that their first cousin, the daughter of the author, playwright and lyricist was Phyllis Nan Soutain Primrose Pechey, better known to TV audiences as ITV's first celebrity chef, Fanny Craddock. Peter Tipton, The Yateley Society, first published 3 Feb 2006, corrected 6 April 2014 |
'Marcello', 'Musetta', and 'Mimi' are characters in which opera? | La Boheme La Boheme Bibliography La Boheme is considered one of the "three or four most popular operas in the repertory" (Groos and Parker, xi). The opera, with music by Giacomo Puccini and libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa is based on Murger 's Scenes de la Vie de Boheme ; it was Puccini's 4th opera and the second of his four most mature works: Turandot, La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly. It debuted in Turin, Italy on February 1, 1896 (Ashbrook, 115). In this scene, Mimi and Rodolfo, center, confirm their love for each other while Marcello, left, and Musetta, right, squabble. Photograph from Groos and Parker's Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme. The opera is based more on Murger's adaptation of his novel for the stage ("La Vie de Boheme," 1849) than on the novel itself. However, because the Murger's play was covered by copyright restrictions that did not affect his novel, Puccini, Illica, and Giacosa had to insist that Scenes de la Vie de Boheme was in fact the basis for their material (Groos and Parker, 56). The opera also has important differences from both of Murger's works. His novel has no unifying plot but is instead a series of unrelated sketches; the play had too many subplots to be a viable opera. Additionally, the opera's Mimi is a composite of two of Murger's characters, Mimi and Francine; in the novel she dies at a hospital, alone (Groos and Parker, 41) as opposed to her on-stage demise in the opera and play. Many of the events that happen continuously in the opera are in entirely different chapters in the novel; events that seem momentous on stage are given only a few of Murger's sentences. Its plot centers around a community of artists in Paris, particularly between the romantic relationship of poet Rodolfo and grisette Mimi. Like the parallel relationship of Rodolfo's roommate Marcello and the beautiful Musetta, Mimi and Rodolfo's love is not without conflict. At the end of the opera, however, they are united tragically as Mimi returns to the garret and dies there, surrounded by her friends. Musical devices emphazise the libretto, which consists of common language turned poetic. For example, when Rudolfo and Marcello burn Marcello's play for warmth, "the orchestra depicts the reviving fire with a brilliant texture of pizzicato strings and detached woodwind and brass chords" (Groos and Parker, 13). Costumes for the first production of La Boheme. From Groos and Parker's Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme. Critics Arthur Groos and Roger Parker noted that the authors' choice of a tollgate for the setting of Act III, a place never mentioned in Murger's novel or play, might be indebted to Hugo 's Les Miserables : "End of trees, beginning of houses, end of grass, beginning of pavement, end of furrows, beginning of shops, end of ruts, beginning of passions, end of the divine murmur, beginning of the human hubbub . . . The place where a plain adjourns a city always bears the imprint of some indescribable, penetrating melancholy. There, nature and humanity address you at one and the same moment" (3.1.5) This sad setting seemed fitting for the location of a scene where lovers quarrel (Groos and Parker, 59). |
What was the name of Scott's ship on his ill- fated Antarctic expedition of 1910-12? | Wreck of Captain Scott's ship discovered off Greenland - Telegraph Robert Falcon Scott Wreck of Captain Scott's ship discovered off Greenland The SS Terra Nova, which took Captain Scott on his ill-fated mission to the Antarctic, has been found by researchers 70 years after it was sunk. Scott's ship the SS Terra Nova Photo: THE PONTING COLLECTION Image 1 of 3 Standing, left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans; seated, left to right, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Edward Wilson, at the South Pole Image 1 of 3 The ship has laid on the sea bed under icy waters for 70 years Photo: Schmidt Ocean Institute 4:52PM BST 15 Aug 2012 The ship that took Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated mission to the Antarctic 100 years ago has been discovered off the coast of Greenland. The SS Terra Nova, built in Dundee in 1884, was found by a research company, Schmidt Ocean Institute, when they were testing new equipment on one of their vessels. The discovery has amazed experts as the ship had lain on the sea bed under icy waters for 70 years. Captain Scott and his team sailed it from Cardiff to the Antarctic in their quest to be the first people to reach the South Pole a century ago. They disembarked in November 1911 for the 167-mile trek to the Pole and arrived in January 1912, only to find a Norwegian party led by Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it. Scott’s whole team died on the return trek. Related Articles The horrors of Scott expedition to South Pole 19 Jul 2012 The Terra Nova was afterwards bought by the Bowring Brothers and in 1913 it returned to the Antarctic to work in the Newfoundland seal fishery. During the First World War it was used for coastal trading voyages and in 1942 was chartered by Newfoundland Base Contractors to carry supplies to base stations in Greenland. But on September 13, 1943, the vessel was damaged by ice. The US Coastguard rescued all 24 crew and then fired bullets into the ship’s side, sinking it just off the south-western tip of Greenland. It remained there until the team from the institute began an exploration exercise in the north Atlantic. While testing echo sounders from the institute's flagship vessel R/V Falkor, they discovered the wreck of the Terra Nova last month. The wooden-hulled barque with one funnel and three masts was known to be in the general area but the exact location was unknown. While inspecting an area of the sea bed, survey expert Jonathan Beaudoin, from the University of New Hampshire, noticed an unidentifiable feature. He and a colleague, Leighton Rolley, compared it with other shapes on the sea bed and decided to carry out further investigation. Using sophisticated technology, the boat-shaped object was measured and its 57m length matched the dimensions of the Terra Nova. After analysing data from acoustic tests, the team sent down a camera for a closer look and the pictures showed a wooden wreck lying on the sea bed. The camera footage also identified the funnel of the vessel next to the wreck. The team compared the image of the funnel with historic photographs of the SS Terra Nova and their observations confirmed the identity of the ship. Mr Rolley, a marine technician said: “The discovery of the lost SS Terra Nova, one of the most famous polar exploration vessels, was an exciting achievement.” Brian Kelly, the education officer at the Discovery Point heritage museum in Dundee, said he was "amazed" by the discovery. "It is remarkable that the Terra Nova has been found now, 100 years on from the race to the pole, the death of Scott and four of his crew, and in the year of various events to commemorate that occasion,” he said. "She was severely damaged when she was sunk by the US Coastguard and the front of her hull is peeled back, suggesting that the structure may not be able to take any movement. "She is also in very deep water, I think over 1,000ft.” Because of the depth the ship was found at, its condition, and the cost of any salvage operation, it was unlikely the wreck would be recovered, he said. |
Which is the largest castle in Scotland? | List of Castles in Scotland | Historic UK Tweet List of Castles in Scotland Scotland is world famous for its castles, not just because so many are immaculately preserved but also because many are set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in Britain. From Muness, the most northerly castle in the United Kingdom on the Shetland Islands, to Edinburgh Castle with its fabulous Scottish Crown Jewels, we've scoured the country to bring you one of the most complete lists of castles in Scotland on the internet. To get the most out of our interactive map, please select the 'Satellite' option below; which in our opinion, allows you to more fully appreciate the castle and its defences from above. Oh, and if you are planning a trip to Scotland but are short on time, you may be interested to know that Aberdeenshire has more castles per hectare than anywhere else in the UK! One of Scotland's oldest castles. Venue for hire only. Abergeldie Castle, Abergeldie, Grampian Ardvreck Castle, Inchnadamph, Highlands Owned by: Scheduled Ancient Monument Remains of 16th century castle thought to have been constructed by the Clan MacLeod. Free and open access at any reasonable time. Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown, Moray, Grampian Owned by: Historic Scotland Remains of 15th century tower castle within the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort, believed to have been built by Thomas Cochrane. Free and open access at any reasonable time. Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire Owned by: British Royal Family Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. Although the original Balmoral Castle dated from the 15th century, this buidling was considered too small when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love with the region and people during a visit to the Scottish Highlands. Prince Albert set about organising the design of the current castle and grounds when the Royal Family purchased the estate in 1852. Construction of the new castle started during the summer 0f 1853, on a site just 100 yards from the original building. The new royal residence was completed in 1856, and the old castle was demolished. The couple spent many weeks each year relaxing at their new home in Highlands, and after Albert's death, Victoria spent up to 4 months each year at Balmoral. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Balvaird Castle, Newton of Balcanquhal, Perthshire Owned by: Historic Scotland Complete example of a traditional late medieval Scottish tower house. Free and open access at any reasonable time to site; limited access to tower house. Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Moray, Grampian Owned by: Historic Scotland Remains of 12th century castle with massive curtain wall, seat of the Black Comyns. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Beldorney Castle, Dumeath, Aberdeenshire, Grampian Owned by: Robinson family Restored 16th century tower house, probably built by George Gordon, the first Laird of Beldorney. Only occasionally open to the public, as privately owned. Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow, Lothian Owned by: Historic Scotland Well preserved 15th-century fortress on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Blair Castle, Perthshire Owned by: Duke of Atholl Complete medieval castle, remodelled in a Scottish Baronial style in the 19th century. Commanding a strategic position on the main route through the central Scottish Highland, Blair Castle is said to have been started by John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, around 1269. In the centuries that followed, the castle changed hands several times until 1629, when it became the seat of the Clan Murray. As supporters of the Royalist cause, the castle was attacked and taken by Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarian Army in 1660. Attacked and besieged again during the Jacobite rising of 1745, the starving defenders were only relieved when the Jacobite forces withdrew to fight British Government forces at the Batlle of Culloden. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Borve Castle, Benbecula, Western Isles, Highlands Owned by: Scheduled Anci |
What position is currently held by Peter Maxwell Davies? | Composer Peter Maxwell Davies dies aged 81 | Music | The Guardian Composer Peter Maxwell Davies dies aged 81 The former master of the Queen’s music had been suffering from leukaemia for several years Monday 14 March 2016 09.19 EDT First published on Monday 14 March 2016 09.19 EDT Close This article is 11 months old Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has died, aged 81. The Salford-born composer, universally known as Max, had been suffering from leukaemia for several years and died at his home in Orkney on 14 March. A guide to Peter Maxwell Davies's music Read more One of the foremost musicians of our time, Maxwell Davies was a fearless figurehead for the postwar avant garde. He made it his mission to connect with as many different audiences and performers as possible, writing music for children, for his Orkney community, as well as grand symphonies – 10 of them, concertos, string quartets, and music theatre works. He was also an experienced conductor, holding the position of associate conductor/composer at both the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras for 10 years, and guest conducting orchestras that included the San Francisco Symphony, Leipzig Gewandhaus and Philharmonia. He enjoyed a particularly close relationship with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra as composer laureate. From 2004 to 2014 he was master of the Queen’s music, and was knighted in 1987. Last month he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society’s gold medal – the highest accolade the society can bestow. Pinterest Peter Maxwell Davies (left) conducts Welsh soprano Mary Thomas in a rehearsal for Revelation and Fall, February 1968. Photograph: Erich Auerbach/Getty Images Maxwell Davies started composing as a teenager, and studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, where his fellow students included Harrison Birtwistle , John Ogdon and Alexander Goehr. He came to international prominence in the 1960s, most particularly with pieces such as Eight Songs for a Mad King and Revelation and Fall in which he created a new, shocking and exhilarating vision of music theatre. In 1971 he moved to Orkney, the landscape and culture of which had a deep impact on his music; in 1977 he founded the annual St Magnus festival , which he continued to be involved with until the end of his life. “From the earliest days organising things from a phone box on Hoy to his more recent role as the festival’s honorary president, Max has won the hearts of the Orkney community and been a significant part of many generations of musicians from the islands,” said Alasdair Nicolson, the festival’s artistic director . Pinterest An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise Maxwell Davies was passionately committed to the social responsibility of the composer and the concept of music as a social force. His third string quartet, written in 2003, was a defiant personal statement against the Iraq war; his 2010 opera, Kommilitonen! was a dramatisation of student protest movements in the 20th century and a call to arms for today’s young people. The composer’s 1980 chamber opera The Lighthouse was performed at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury theatre in October 2015, with Maxwell Davies in attendance. “The dazzling score ... held our attention. Luminous and salty, it conveys the desolate, sea-battered mood, the cries of seabirds, the waves’ roar, equally as tellingly as Britten in Peter Grimes, but in an entirely different musical voice. Maxwell Davies was there to take a bow and hug his performers. His smiles were reward enough for all,” wrote Fiona Maddocks in the Observer. Peter Maxwell Davies at 80: ‘The music knows things that I don’t’ Read more The previous year the ROH’s Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra had given the world premiere of Maxwell Davies’s 10th symphony. “A wonderful opportunity presented itself to me when I was asked to conduct [it], a piece that was as much bound up with Italy as Max’s native land. [He was] a dear and generous man with whom it was a joy to collaborate and an example of perseverance in the world of music and the arts,” said Pappano. Reviewing, the Guardian’s |
In the TV comedy 'The Detectives', who played the part of 'Superintendent Frank Cottam'? | Watch The Detectives series Online Stream : Watchseries TV for Free Genres: Comedy , Crime Synopsis: The Detectives is a comedy programme that spoofs other cop programmes. It features Jasper Carrott as Detective Bob Louis and his partner, Detective David Briggs played by Robert Po... more The Detectives is a comedy programme that spoofs other cop programmes. It features Jasper Carrott as Detective Bob Louis and his partner, Detective David Briggs played by Robert Powell, as well as their Superintendent, Frank Cottam, played by George Sewell. Both Louis and Briggs were fairly incompetent, but at the end of the episode had solved the crime hanging on to their jobs, nearly being fired fairly often. Louis was more downbeat, whereas Briggs tried to emulate the gung-ho cops shown on TV and in film. less |
Which body is on average, 150 million kilometres from the Sun? | What is an astronomical unit? | Space | EarthSky What is an astronomical unit? By Bruce McClure in Space | October 21, 2016 Astronomers use astronomical units – or AU – to describe solar system distances. Definition of AU here. Also, mean distances in AU to prominent solar system objects. Artist’s concept of Earth and sun. One astronomical unit = the average distance between them. Image via NASA . 2017 EarthSky Lunar Calendar pre-sale…is happening NOW! Astronomers like to list the distances to objects within our solar system (planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, spacecraft, etc.) in terms of an astronomical unit. How far is that? Follow the links below to learn more about this basic distance unit in our solar system. Definition of astronomical unit. For general reference, we can say that one astronomical unit (AU) represents the mean distance between the Earth and our sun. An AU is approximately 93 million miles (150 million km). It’s approximately 8 light-minutes. More exactly, one astronomical unit (AU) = 92,955,807 miles (149,597,871 km). Earth’s orbit around the sun isn’t a perfect circle. So Earth’s distance from the sun changes throughout the year. Astronomers give the Earth’s changing distance throughout the year relative to the astronomical unit, too. For instance, when the Earth is at perihelion – its nearest point to the sun for the year, in January – it’s about 0.983 AU from the sun. When our planet swings out to aphelion – its farthest point, in July – we’re about 1.017 AU away from the sun. Distances from the sun of planets in our solar system, expressed in A.U. Graph via planetsforkids.org Mean distance ( semi-major axis ) from sun to each planet, in AU. Mercury: 0.387 AU Source: Planetary Fact Sheet If you want to find out the distances of the solar system planets from the Earth and sun right now, click here or here . Artist’s concept of the dwarf planet Eris, whose distance from the sun varies from 38.255 to 97.661 au. Image via HubbleSite Mean distance from sun to some dwarf planets, in AU. Ceres: 2.767 AU Eris: 67.958 AU Sedna: 518.57 AU Artist’s rendering of the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud, the distant icy realm of the solar system. Image via NASA Mean distance to Kuiper Belt, farthest spacecraft, Oort Cloud, in AU. Oort Cloud : 5,000 to 100,000 AU Largest circle with yellow arrow indicates one light year from our sun. Smallest yellow sphere is one light-week. Larger yellow sphere is one light-month. Read more about this image at Wikimedia Commons. Amount of distance in a light-year, in AU One light-year = 63,240 AU Bottom line: Astronomers like to list the distances to objects within our solar system (planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, spacecraft, etc.) in terms of the astronomical unit, or AU. One astronomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and sun. It’s about 93 million miles (150 million km), or 8 light-minutes. |
Niamey is the capital of which country? | Niamey | national capital, Niger | Britannica.com national capital, Niger London Niamey, city, capital of Niger . Located along the Niger River in the southwest corner of the republic, it originated as an agricultural village of Maouri, Zarma (Zerma, Djerma), and Fulani people. It was established as the capital of Niger colony in 1926, and after World War II it grew rapidly. Today Niamey is occupied by Yoruba and Hausa traders, merchants, officials, and craftsmen from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo as well as from other parts of Niger. The city, which lies mainly on the left (north) bank of the river, has expanded onto the right bank since the construction of the Kennedy Bridge in 1970. The National Assembly building in Niamey, Niger. Victor Englebert There is some industry, but most people work in the service sector. Niamey is the site of the University of Niamey (1971; university status 1973), the National School of Administration (1963), the national museum, and research institutes for geology and minerals, human sciences, oral tradition, tropical forestry, tropical agriculture, and veterinary studies. There is an international airport, and roads link Niamey with Atlantic ports in Benin and Nigeria. Pop. (2001) city, 707,951; (2005 est.) urban agglom., 850,000. Grand Mosque, Niamey, Niger. Niger landlocked western African country. It is bounded on the northwest by Algeria, on the northeast by Libya, on the east by Chad, on the south by Nigeria and Benin, and on the west by Burkina Faso and Mali. The capital is Niamey. The country takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through the... Fulani a primarily Muslim people scattered throughout many parts of West Africa, from Lake Chad, in the east, to the Atlantic coast. They are concentrated principally in Nigeria, Mali, Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Niger. The Fulani language, known as Fula, is classified within the Atlantic branch of the... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference importance to Niger (in Niger: Settlement patterns ) External Links Niamey - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) Niamey is the capital of Niger, a country in western Africa. The city lies on the Niger River. It is the largest city in the country. Niamey is located at a point where trade routes cross. The city is home to many traders from neighboring countries as well as people from other parts of Niger. Niamey - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The capital and cultural hub of Niger in West Africa, Niamey is located in the southwestern corner of the republic on the banks of Africa’s third longest river, the Niger. The city lies mainly on the river’s north bank but has expanded onto the south bank since the construction of the Kennedy Bridge in 1970. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are neede |
In which month is Orangeman's Day? | Holidays: Orangemen's Day in Canada Current location: Home page > Calendar > Holidays > Orangemen's Day in Canada Orangemen's Day in Canada Quick Facts Orangemen's Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, which took place in 1690 outside Drogheda, now in the Republic of Ireland. Local names See list of observations below Orangemen's Day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, which took place in 1690 outside Drogheda, now in the Republic of Ireland. It is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador on the Monday closest to July 12. Orangemen's Day, which commemorates a battle that took place in Ireland in the 17th century, is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. ©iStockphoto.com/Mike Bentley What do people do? Orangemen's Day is generally celebrated by people with a Protestant Irish or Scottish background, particularly those who support the Orange Order. In some areas of Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario, particularly Toronto, parades are organized by Lodges of the Orange Order. During these parades, members of the lodges and their families march along a pre-arranged route carrying banners showing the name of the lodge and symbols associated with the Orange Order. Marching bands often accompany the parades. After the parades, the lodges may organize family celebrations, known as “Times”, which include picnics, communal meals or dancing. Many parades are held on a Saturday close to July 12, but in areas where many people work in the cod fishing industry, Orangemen's Day events may be held during the winter. Public life The Monday closest to July 12 is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. Provincial offices and some businesses and organizations may be closed or offer a limited service but post offices and many stores are open and public transport services operate to their usual schedules. There may be some local disruption to traffic around parades. Orangemen's Day is not a public holiday in other parts of Canada. Background The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is seen as an important part of Ireland's history and pivotal in the power balance Protestants and Catholics in Great Britain and Ireland. Orangemen's Day is also celebrated in parts of the United Kingdom, especially in Northern Ireland. By the end of the 19th century Orangemen's parades were commonplace in many Newfoundland communities. In the early days, Orangemen's Day was marked with large military parades, which lead to uneasy relationships between different religious groups and sectarian violence. Now Orangemen's Day celebrations are peaceful community celebrations suitable for all ages. Symbols An important symbol of Orangemen's Day is the color orange, which represents the monarchs in the House of Orange in general and William of Orange in particular. This color is seen on collarettes, banners and many other items. During the parades, men usually wear white shirts and gloves under dark suits and orange collarettes. Collarettes are narrow bands of cloth draped around the neck and fastened in front to form a “V” shape on the wearer's chest. They are decorated with symbols that represent the lodge, to which the wearer belongs, and the positions he holds and the awards he has received. The banners carried during the parades also represent Orangemen's Day and the events in history that inspired the celebrations. In Canada many Orangemen's Day parade banners have an orange or blue background and the name of the lodge they represent. Many include some of the following images: A cross. |
What is the name of the container used to hold either 108 gallons of beer or 126 gallons of wine? | Links 13/12/2016: CoreOS Container Linux, CentOS Linux 7 | Techrights Links 13/12/2016: CoreOS Container Linux, CentOS Linux 7 Posted in News Roundup at 6:03 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Contents Compute like it’s 1989 For many of us, when we look around at the state of computing in 2016, we nod and think, “Yes, today is what I expected when I thought about what The Future would be like.” Sure, we haven’t got flying cars yet, but today’s technology is flashy. We swipe fingers across screens instead of pressing buttons, and I’m told we are all very excited about all of the latest virtual reality headsets and augmented reality gadgets. So now seems as good a time as any to look back at how people of the past used to compute, and back to the days when a “desktop” computer was so called because it took up 80 percent of your desktop. The days when the term “computer” actually meant “a machine for computation.” Why bother looking back 30-year-old computing? After all, the computers back then were clunky, slow, and awkward, weren’t they? Sure, they were, but the great thing about living in The Future is that we have the power to look back at the Old Ways and cherry pick information from them for modern technology. The truth is, there’s power in simplicity, and old computing was simple out of necessity. Browsix: Now Run A Unix-like Open Source Operating System In Your Browser A team of developers from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has created a Unix-like operating system for your web browser. It uses a JavaScript-based kernel and extends the JS runtimes for C, C++, Go, and Node.js programs. It also comes with a POSIX-like shell. Server What is serverless computing and how is AWS Lambda helping enterprises run it? Serverless computing is an architecture where code execution is fully managed by a cloud provider, instead of the traditional method of developing applications and deploying them on servers. It means developers don’t have to worry about managing, provisioning and maintaining servers when deploying code. Previously a developer would have to define how much storage and database capacity would be needed pre-deployment, slowing the whole process down. CoreOS renames core OS to Container Linux CoreOS has renamed its Linux distribution from CoreOS to Container Linux. That name change accompanies its Tectonic Summit in New York, but the big news is around self-driving Kubernetes, something the company’s CEO said will help smooth security woes for users. The name change was designed to help draw a clearer line between the company’s name and the container-hosting Linux distribution and open-source project at the heart of the company’s platform. CoreOS Launches Auto-Updating for Kubernetes At Tectonic Summit this week, CoreOS, a leader in the open Kubernetes and container communities, introduced the next generation of CoreOS Tectonic that delivers what is billed as “self-driving Kubernetes to the enterprise.” The auto-updating feature comes with the new version of Tectonic, a combination of CoreOS’s Linux (or Container Linux) and Kubernetes. “With self-driving infrastructure, organizations can ensure their containerized application clusters are secure and up to date with the critical security patches and the most recent features available from the open source community,” the company noted. Security-Oriented CoreOS Linux Operating System Is Now Known as Container Linux On December 12, 2016, CoreOS developer Alex Polvi was thrilled to announce that the security-oriented GNU/Linux distribution changes its name from CoreOS to Container Linux by CoreOS. The decision to rename the OS was taken earlier during the Tectonic Summit 2016 event presented by CoreOS, where the team also unveiled the next-gen CoreOS Tectonic enterprise Kubernetes solution for deploying and managing containers at scale, which is now based the upstream Kubernetes 1.5 release to deliver self-driving capabilities. Selecting DevOps tools to support cloud applications requires planning and expertise around the app architecture and the deployment model — one pro |
What was the name of the horse in Orewell's 'Animal Farm'? | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Old Major, a prize-winning boar, gathers the animals of the Manor Farm for a meeting in the big barn. He tells them of a dream he has had in which all animals live together with no human beings to oppress or control them. He tells the animals that they must work toward such a paradise and teaches them a song called “Beasts of England,” in which his dream vision is lyrically described. The animals greet Major’s vision with great enthusiasm. When he dies only three nights after the meeting, three younger pigs—Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer—formulate his main principles into a philosophy called Animalism. Late one night, the animals manage to defeat the farmer Mr. Jones in a battle, running him off the land. They rename the property Animal Farm and dedicate themselves to achieving Major’s dream. The cart-horse Boxer devotes himself to the cause with particular zeal, committing his great strength to the prosperity of the farm and adopting as a personal maxim the affirmation “I will work harder.” At first, Animal Farm prospers. Snowball works at teaching the animals to read, and Napoleon takes a group of young puppies to educate them in the principles of Animalism. When Mr. Jones reappears to take back his farm, the animals defeat him again, in what comes to be known as the Battle of the Cowshed, and take the farmer’s abandoned gun as a token of their victory. As time passes, however, Napoleon and Snowball increasingly quibble over the future of the farm, and they begin to struggle with each other for power and influence among the other animals. Snowball concocts a scheme to build an electricity-generating windmill, but Napoleon solidly opposes the plan. At the meeting to vote on whether to take up the project, Snowball gives a passionate speech. Although Napoleon gives only a brief retort, he then makes a strange noise, and nine attack dogs—the puppies that Napoleon had confiscated in order to “educate”—burst into the barn and chase Snowball from the farm. Napoleon assumes leadership of Animal Farm and declares that there will be no more meetings. From that point on, he asserts, the pigs alone will make all of the decisions—for the good of every animal. Napoleon now quickly changes his mind about the windmill, and the animals, especially Boxer, devote their efforts to completing it. One day, after a storm, the animals find the windmill toppled. The human farmers in the area declare smugly that the animals made the walls too thin, but Napoleon claims that Snowball returned to the farm to sabotage the windmill. He stages a great purge, during which various animals who have allegedly participated in Snowball’s great conspiracy—meaning any animal who opposes Napoleon’s uncontested leadership—meet instant death at the teeth of the attack dogs. With his leadership unquestioned (Boxer has taken up a second maxim, “Napoleon is always right”), Napoleon begins expanding his powers, rewriting history to make Snowball a villain. Napoleon also begins to act more and more like a human being—sleeping in a bed, drinking whisky, and engaging in trade with neighboring farmers. The original Animalist principles strictly forbade such activities, but Squealer, Napoleon’s propagandist, justifies every action to the other animals, convincing them that Napoleon is a great leader and is making things better for everyone—despite the fact that the common animals are cold, hungry, and overworked. Mr. Frederick, a neighboring farmer, cheats Napoleon in the purchase of some timber and then attacks the farm and dynamites the windmill, which had been rebuilt at great expense. After the demolition of the windmill, a pitched battle ensues, during which Boxer receives major wounds. The animals rout the farmers, but Boxer’s injuries weaken him. When he later falls while working on the windmill, he senses that his time has nearly come. One day, Boxer is nowhere to be found. According to Squealer, Boxer has died in peace after having been taken to the hospital, praising the Rebellion w |
Who won a spectacular victory for the Tories in the Crewe and Nantwichby-election on May 22nd. (2008)? | Print Page - Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 02:53:42 pm The smart choice would be Tamsin Dunwoody. I don't see us picking up this seat, even though it's the easiest Tory gain on paper in a long time (excluding Winchester...long story) I'd be delighted to be proven wrong though. Off topic, but a Holyrood by-election in Motherwell is likely within the next 6 months or so as Jack McConnell is due to be appointed comissioner for Malawi Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Verily on April 29, 2008, 03:01:19 pm Quote from: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 02:53:42 pm The smart choice would be Tamsin Dunwoody. Even though she lives in Wales? I'm not sure it would play all that well, despite Gwyneth Dunwoody's personal popularity. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 03:08:19 pm Quote from: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 02:53:42 pm The smart choice would be Tamsin Dunwoody. Even though she lives in Wales? I'm not sure it would play all that well, despite Gwyneth Dunwoody's personal popularity. Only a smart choice in tough times - that or someone else with name recognition. Any ordinary party worker and the task becomes more difficult for Labour. On that point the Tories actually putting forward Ed Timpson rather than someone handpicked from obscurity (Ealing...cough) makes the Tories task easier. Of course Ed is the sort of fun running young family man they probably would have picked anyway, but he has local roots, local part roots and seems pretty outward. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Rural Radical on April 29, 2008, 03:14:11 pm What about a retread? Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 04:29:22 pm I'm a bit suprised the writ was moved before Mrs Dunwoody's funeral. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Sibboleth on April 29, 2008, 04:38:35 pm This is a very strange seat in several ways. Much will depend on the Labour candidate. Quote from: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 04:29:22 pm I'm a bit suprised the writ was moved before Mrs Dunwoody's funeral. I'm not (although as you can guess I'm not really pleased). Welcome to the world of post-Brent East by-elections. Edit: it seems that the family is fine with this. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Sibboleth on April 29, 2008, 04:41:26 pm Quote from: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 02:53:42 pm The smart choice would be Tamsin Dunwoody. Even though she lives in Wales? I'm not sure it would play all that well, despite Gwyneth Dunwoody's personal popularity. Dunwoody was also Welsh (London Welsh really) had been based in the West Country for years and, I think, never actually lived in the constituency. Crewe is a railway town after all. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Verily on April 29, 2008, 04:44:31 pm Quote from: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 02:53:42 pm The smart choice would be Tamsin Dunwoody. Even though she lives in Wales? I'm not sure it would play all that well, despite Gwyneth Dunwoody's personal popularity. Dunwoody was also Welsh (London Welsh really) had been based in the West Country for years and, I think, never actually lived in the constituency. Crewe is a railway town after all. True, but she was still very much connected to the community, especially after decades of service. How much can her daughter say the same? Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Sibboleth on April 29, 2008, 04:46:56 pm How much can her daughter say the same? The family tradition card presumably. But I don't know if she'll even run. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: afleitch on April 29, 2008, 04:55:39 pm Fraser Kemp, veteran Labour by-election strategist is sitting this one out apparently. Title: Re: Crewe and Nantwich By-Election (May 22nd 2008) Post by: Sibbol |
The junction of the A66 and the A1 is colloquially known as what? | A66 - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki A66 A66 Scotch Corner - Workington The A66 is a major trunk road in northern England, one of the main east-west links in the United Kingdom. The stretch through the Pennines between Appleby and Scotch Corner is one of the most scenic roads in England, but also prone to weather-related closures. The modern A66, from Workington to Teesside, is the result of several extensions, bypasses and significant movement of its terminal points, which are now in one case by 40 and 100 miles from where they were first located. It is the most southerly road to get close to being a complete coast-to-coast route, by virtue of its westward extension into Zone 5, and it is a primary route throughout its length. We will first look at its original route, via a short musical tribute... If you want to go to Cumbria Travel my way, take the road that's best by far Get your kicks on the A66. It winds from Teesside to Workington. More than one hundred miles when its done. Get your kicks on the A66. Well, you go past the 'Boro, into County Durham Where Stockton's fair city looks mighty pretty. You'll see Darlington, ah; A1(M), Scotch Corner Bowes, Stainmore and Appleby-Westmorland; Won't you get hip to this timely tip When you make that trans-Pennine trip Get your kicks on A-six-six (with apologies to Bobby Troupe) Contents (Zone 1) The A66 reached Hull in 1922 When road numbers were first allocated in the 1920s, the number A66 was given to a route largely following Roman roads across country from Hull, via York and Scotch Corner , to Penrith. In 1924 , the A1 was between Boroughbridge and Darlington to run via Scotch Corner instead of its original more easterly route (now largely the A167 ). This took over a large section of A66 south of Scotch Corner cutting the road in two and for obvious reasons the southern part became the A1079 ; parts have since become the A59 and B6265 (the TOTSO in Green Hammerton between the A59 and B6265 , before it was bypassed, was a legacy of the A66 having once been the main route here). North of Boroughbridge, the original A66 is now the A1 and A1(M) as far as Scotch Corner. (Zone 6) Before the M6 provided a fast way north, most Anglo-Scottish traffic avoided Shap summit on the A6 , and so Scotch Corner was the key location where traffic for the west of Scotland left the Great North Road to cut across the Pennines to reach the A6 at Penrith. This section of the A66 looks very fast on the map, but as with many Roman roads it is quite narrow in places. A recent BBC programme dubbed it "Britain's Worst Road" - beating both the M6 and the M25 , which was a little unfair. About two-thirds of it is dualled, including the whole of the transpennine section from Bowes to Brough, and it has bypasses for Greta Bridge, Bowes (with a limited access junction with the A67 , a road we shall meet again) Brough, (junction for the A685 to Kirkby Steven and the M6 at J38 ), Appleby-in-Westmorland, Temple Sowerby and Penrith. Much of this route is very remote - at Stainmore Summit, the boundary between Yorkshire and Westmorland, the parallel railway was the highest in England until it closed in the 1960s. A66 near Penrith Originally the western end of the A66 was on the A6 to the south of the centre of Penrith and this was what in previous centuries made the town an important stagecoach stop. In fact one of the streets close to, but not on, the former A66 route is called Old London Road. The now former route is now firstly a shortcut from the town centre to the A686 at Carleton Village, secondly a country lane connecting the A686 with a private school along which has a milestone along it saying Penrith 1 mile, Appleby 13 miles and lastly due to some downgrading in the early 1990s, probably to stop joyriders using the road (as it is quite a steep hill down from Carleton), the section that runs underneath the present A66 is now simply a footpath and farm track. Something New... (Zone 5) A major upgrade to roads in the Northern Lake District took place in the early 1970s, in particular the route from Pe |
In which conflict was the 'Battle of Solferino' in 1859? | Solferino 1859 - Osprey Publishing Solferino 1859 The battle for Italy’s Freedom Campaign 207 Publication Date: 10 Apr 2009 ISBN: 9781846033858 Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 96 Users in the USA and Canada please select your location at the top of this page to see prices in your currency. Users in the UK and the Rest of the World will be billed in GBP. Availability: Out of stock Add to Wishlist About this Product The battle of Solferino, fought during the Franco-Austrian War of 1859, was the largest European battle since Leipzig in 1813. In the presence of three crowned heads of state - Napoleon III of France, Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria and Victor Emmanuel II of Piedmont-Sardinia (later the King of all Italy) - the armies clashed together in a bitterly fought contest that would leave more than 40,000 dead. As a crucial climax to the Second Italian War of Independence, this title covers the build-up to the battle, including actions at Montebello, Palestro and Magenta that led to the decisive moment of the campaign. Full-colour battle-scene artwork and detailed maps illustrate this comprehensive account of the commanders, armies, plans and aftermath of one of the bloodiest battles of the period. Biographical Note Richard Brooks is a freelance military historian with a BA in Modern History from Oxford University and an MSc in International Relations from Southampton University. With numerous published books and articles, his recent work includes Cassell's Battlefields of Britain and Ireland (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2005) and The Royal Marines: 1664 to the Present (Constable & Robinson, 2002).Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK Contents |
Rosemary Scallonis better known as whom? | Rosemary Scallon | ZoomInfo.com Q. Tell me about the name "Dana." EUobserver www.euobserver.com [cached] Rosemary Scallon speaks about the Irish referendum These Tides is the only international magazine of its kind for eurorealists of all party denominations. ... In this month's issue of These Tides, Rosemary Scallon, an Irish member of the European Parliament for the European People's Party and former winner of the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest, speaks about what happens now that the Irish public have rejected the Nice Treaty in a referendum. Website [These Tides] Printer friendly formatSend article link to a friend29.07.2001 EUobserver www.euobs.com [cached] Rosemary Scallon speaks about the Irish referendum These Tides is the only international magazine of its kind for eurorealists of all party denominations. ... In this month's issue of These Tides, Rosemary Scallon, an Irish member of the European Parliament for the European People's Party and former winner of the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest, speaks about what happens now that the Irish public have rejected the Nice Treaty in a referendum. Website [These Tides] Printer friendly formatSend article link to a friend29.07.2001 Fr. Ted Colleton - Interim, December 2000 continued to develop her career as a popular artist and gained particular recognition in the U.K., Europe and in the US. Throughout the 70's and 80's she had a string of hits, was voted best female artist, best TV artist, hosted series on BBC and ITV and appeared on Top of the Pops with stars such as David Bowie, Queen and Marc Bolan as well as at several royal command performances.In the 1990's she moved to the US and hosted a television series on the EWTN cable network to over 75 million homes. She has met with Presidents Ford, Reagan Clinton and Bush and met and sung for the Pope on five occasions.In 1997 Dana was the first-ever independent candidate nominated to contest Ireland's presidential election. She shocked the political establishment by gaining 15% of the popular vote.Two years later, however, she was successful in being elected, against all the odds, as a Member of the European Parliament for Connacht / Ulster.From a childhood in the Bogside of Derry, through the maelstrom of international showbusiness, to the White House and the Vatican, to the European Parliament and all its political intrigue, Dana's story is truly astonishing.Indeed another chapter of Dana's career may have yet to be written, as there are rumours that she may contest the European elections in two years time. Similar Profiles |
Which Russian painter, who died in 1944, founded the 'Blau Reiter' group? | Der Blaue Reiter: German Expressionist Art Group, Munich Museum of Modern Art, New York. One of the greatest and most By Alexei Von Jawlensky, known as the "Russian Matisse". Der Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) (1911-14) Expressionist Art Group in Munich Like Die Brucke, an avant-garde painting movement in Dresden, Der Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) was an important German Expressionism group. Founded in Munich in 1911, as an offshoot from the larger association known as Neue Kunstlervereiningung (NKV), also called the New Artist Federation, the name "Blue Rider" derives from a small picture by Wassily Kandinsky (1844-1944), the driving force behind the group. A Russian-born painter, who had settled in Munich in 1896, he had his own school of art in the city and was President of the Phalanx art group. Another important founding member of Blaue Reiter was the German painter and printmaker Franz Marc (1880-1916). Although it existed for just three years, the Blue Rider group produced some of the greatest 20th century paintings and is considered by art critics to mark the high point of expressionism in Germany. The centre for much of this activity was the influential Sturm Gallery , in Berlin - founded by the left-wing critic Herwarth Walden (1879-1941) - which became a focus for a number of progressive 20th century painters from across Europe. Zoological Garden I (1912) and styles, see: History of Art . Style of Expressionism Unlike the more coherent Die Brucke group, Blue Rider remained a loose association of expressionist painters , with no unified style, except possibly a spiritual rather than a Die Brucke-style earthly focus in their painting. Although in 1912 Kandinsky and Marc published their Almanach Der Blaue Reiter, a collection of essays on art, the group had no artistic program, being no more than a cluster of fellow-travellers interested in things like reviving the spiritual value of art, the psychological use of colour in painting (especially blue, which reportedly had a special meaning for Kandinsky), and primitive art and culture. The group's core members numbered only five: Kandinsky and Marc, plus Paul Klee (1879-1940), August Macke (1887-1914), and the 'Russian Matisse' - Alexei von Jawlensky (1864-1941). Many other artists participated in Blaue Reiter exhibitions, including the Dutch expressionist Heinrich Campendonk (1889-1957), the Fauvists Andre Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck , the Russians Vladimir and David Burlyuk (1882-1967), Goncharova and Mikhail Larionov , and Kandinsky's partner Gabriele Munter (1887-1914), however it is the five core members who personify the notion of a group. WORLD'S BEST ARTISTS For details of the best modern painters, since 1800, see: For a guide to the different, categories/meanings of visual arts, see: Definition of Art . Exhibitions The first official Blaue Reiter art exhibition opened in Munich at the Moderne Galerie Thannhauser, in December 1911. In March 1912, it travelled to Berlin where it inaugurated the Sturm Gallery, followed by Cologne and Frankfurt. A second exhibition followed in 1912, at the Hans Goltz Gallery, in Munich. There were no further 'official' shows of the group, but all five core members were active in the general expressionist movement : they were represented at the great Sonderbund Exhibition in Cologne, in 1912, and the acclaimed First German Salon d'Automne Exhibition at the Sturm Gallery in Berlin, in 1913. The group was dispersed by the effects of World War I. August Macke was killed in 1914, Franz Marc in 1916, while Jawlensky fled to Switzerland. Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky joined the Bauhaus Design school as instructors under Wa |
Which instrument used to be called a 'Sackbut'? | The Sacbut The Sacbut or here for same in mp3 format However, for the lowest contratenor parts, and often for any contratenor part, to the shawm players one adds brass players who play very harmoniously, upon the kind of tuba which is called ..trompone in Italy and sacqueboute in France. When all these instruments are employed together, it is called the loud music. Tinctoris, circa 1487 ein feste burg - three settings by Walther (3rd setting at 1:43 includes sacbut) Aridan Branle - dance tune (includes sacbut on third verse) Many names have been given to the Renaissance trombone, including sackbut (literally "push-pull"), saqueboute, shakbusshes, seykebuds, sakbuds, shakebuttes, shagbutts, and even shagbolts. It is uncertain when the sackbut first appeared, but by 1500 it is illustrated and mentioned regularly. Detailed information about the instrument is given by Praetorius, who also pictures four principal sizes: the alto, tenor, bass, and great bass. The tenor sackbut is the most useful size and it is this instrument which has evolved into the modern tenor trombone. In the early seventeenth century the sackbut was considered an instrument of the virtuoso performer. Praetorius mentions an Erhardus Borussus of Dresden who had a range of nearly four octaves (low A1 to g2) and was able to execute rapid coloraturas and jumps on his instrument just as is done on the viola bastarda and the cornett. For outdoor music the top part of a sackbut ensemble was usually taken by a shawm, and for church music, by a cornett. The sackbut player should imitate the sound of the cornett, not the trumpet. Thus today's marching band trombone blasts have no place in the performance of early music. In spite of the instrument's wide range of dynamic and chromatic compass, and its ability to be played "in tune" (by slide adjustment), the sackbut did not become a regular member of the orchestra until the early nineteenth century. The sackbut differs from today's trombone by its smaller bore, its bell which is less flared, and in the lack of a water key, slide lock, and tuning slide on the bell curve. Sackbuts could adjust tuning at the joint between the bell and slide. The shallow brass mouthpiece was unplated. Decorated outer slide braces could telescope slightly to follow the imperfections of the inner slide. Leather pieces cushioned the slide when brought up to first postion. Since the human arm couldn't reach the longest positions on the bass and great bass sackbuts, they have an articulated handle on the slide to extend the reach. |
Who wrote the music for the ballet 'Petrushka'? | Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring by DavidPaulWagner Igor Stravinsky's brilliant music scores stir up a lot of excitement. In fact, there was a riot at the premiere of his ballet "The Rite of Spring" and the police were called! In one of the most sensational events in music history, there was a riot when Stravinsky's ballet, "The RIte of Spring", was first staged and the police were called in! The music and choreography of the ballet were viewed as just too rhythmically powerful and "primitive". Today his works no longer cause riots but they still stir up passion and excitement! Let us look at the life, music and legacy of this leading 20th century composer. Life of Igor Stravinsky Stravinksy was born in St Petersburg, Russia in 1882. He started studying law but then, from 1902, began to learn music composition and instrumentation under the composer, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. In 1909 two of Stravinsky's orchestral compositions were heard by Sergei Diaghilev, the Russian ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes (Russian Ballets). Diaghilev was impressed and commissioned him to compose a ballet score, The Firebird (French title, L'oiseau de feu). In 1910 Stravinsky moved from Russia to Paris and then to Switzerland. Over the next few years he composed more works for the Ballets Russes -- the ballet Petrushka, the ballet The Rite of Spring (French title, Le sacre du printemps), and the neo-classical ballet Pulcinella. In 1913 the audience at the Paris premiere of his ballet, The Rite of Spring, was so scandalized by the orchestral music and by the representation of a blood sacrifice and primitive fertility dances on stage, that a riot broke out and the police had to be called. The riot was actually great for publicity and overnight Stravinsky became the world's most famous composer. From 1920 until 1939 Stravinsky lived in France. The works of this period included the opera-oratorio, Oedipus Rex (1927), the Symphony of Psalms (1930), and the ballet The Card Party (1936). Stravinsky moved residence again in 1939 when he traveled to the United States, where he was to reside until his death. In America he composed ballets such as Orpheus (1947) and The Rake's Progress (1951) and serial music influenced by Schoenberg and Berg, the latter works including his Canticum Sacrum (1955), the ballet Agon (1953-57) and the Requiem Canticles (1966). He toured the world conducting his works, with trips to Australia, Africa and to Soviet Russia (where his work had been banned for almost 30 years until Premier Krushchev invited him for a state visit in 1962). Stravinsky died in New York in 1971. The Rite of Spring (by Igor Stravinsky) With the Joffrey Ballet (1987) Stravinsky's Musical Works Stravinsky's works can be divided into three periods: (1) The Russian Period (1908-19) His earliest music shows a truly original style (e.g. polyrhythms and dissonances) but with some influences from Russian folk music and from Rimsky-Korsakov and Debussy. He first burst onto the world scene with his three celebrated ballets: The Firebird (1910) The Rite of Spring (1913) After these came works with a new, more austere style. For example: Histoire du soldat (The Soldier's Tale) (1918) the ballet Les Noces (The Wedding) (1914; 1919) (2) The Neoclassical Period (1920-54) His neoclassical works included: the opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex (1927) Symphonie des Psaumes (Symphony of Psalms) (1930) the ballet Orpheus (1947) the opera The Rake's Progress (1951) In this period Stravinsky became eclectic and was influence by everything from plainsong to Beethoven to jazz and swing. He also collaborated with great writers such as Jean Cocteau and W. H. Auden. (3) The Serial Period (1954-68) In this period Stravinsky used serial techniques such as we see in the composers Alban Berg and Arnold Schoenberg. From the latter he adopted dodecaphony (or twelve-tone technique). Works in this period included: Canticum Sacrum (1955) Requiem Canticles (1966) Stravinksy Conducts The Firebird Rare vide |
Who wrote 'The Carpet People', 'Hogfather', 'The Last Continent', 'Men At Arms', and 'Mote'? | Terry Pratchett - BookSeries.org Search Order of Terry Pratchett Books Terry Pratchett is the pseudonym for the novelist sir Terence David John Prachett who hails from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England. He was born in the year 1948 April 28 to David and Eileen Pratchett. Back in school he was a member of the debating society and wrote articles for the school magazine. This experience credited his education to the Beaconsfield library. He was mainly interested in astronomy during his early age though he lacked mathematics skills. He later developed interest for science fiction but later stopped when he got his first job. Terry started his career in 1968 when he wrote the book ‘Carpet book’ which was later followed by the science fiction novel ‘The dark side of the sun’ in the year 1976. He was a famous author who has written over 70 novels and was the top-selling author in the UK until 2005 with his books being translated into different languages. Terry got married to Lyn Purves in 1968 and was blessed with a daughter Rhianna Pratchett who is also a writer and was born in 1976.In 2007 Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease which was responsible for his stroke earlier on in 2005. Pratchett died on March 12th, 2015. Order of Bromeliad Trilogy Science of Discworld IV: Judgment Day 2013 Terry wrote in the sci-fi and horror genres and later on focused on the fantasy genre. He was a writer of distinction which was mainly shown by his ability to write books for both adults and the young. Some of his notable works include Discworld, Good Omens and many others. Discworld is a book series that was written by Terry and it was a comic set on the fiction disc world which was a flat disc balanced on the backs of four elephants which stood on the backs of a giant turtle. his novel contains themes that run through the series including the sub-genres of fantasy. This series is so interesting and did so well in the fiction novels world raising him to fame. Good omens was written by Terry Pratchet and Neil Geiman.It is a book that talks about the birth of the son of Satan and the coming of the end times. TERRY PRATCHETT AWARDS Pratchett won the British books awards fantasy and science fiction author of the year in the year 1994.in the year 1989 pratchet won the British science fiction award for his novel pyramid which was followed by best fantasy novel in 2008 for locals’ award in his books making money. He won the 2001 Carnegie medal for his recognition of the amazing Maurice and his educated rodents as the year’s best children book published in the United Kingdom from the British librarians. His novel night watch won the 2003 Prometheus award for best libertarian novel. The BBC conducted the big read to identify the best loved novel in the nation whereby Pratchett highest ranking novel Mort came number 65. Of the five discworld novesl that centre on the trainee witch tiffany aching won the annual locus for best year adult book in years 2004 2005 and 2007. TERRY PRATCHETT BOOKS TO MOVIES: His novel Tracker was adapted as a series in stop motion animation for Thames television by cosgroove hall films in 1992. In 1995 Johnnie and the dead was made into a TV serial on ITV for children ITV. In 1996 Cosgrove hall for channel four adapted Wyrd sisters and soul music as animated cartoon series. Screenplays illustrated for this were published in 1996 and 1997 respectively. BBC one aired a three part adaption of Johnnie and the bomb in January 2006. Going postal third adaption was aired at the third of May 2010. Hog fathers’ two part feature length version starring David Jason and the voice of Ian Richardson was first aired in sky one United Kingdom in December 2006 and ION television in 2007. Better still terry Williams planned to adapt good omens novel for in 1999 interview with empire magazine but it faced finance constraints since 2007. BEST TERRY PRATCHETT BOOKS: Usually here we list a few selection books from an author but in this case yeah – just read the Discworld series. |
Richmond in Yorkshire, lies on which river? | Richmond North Yorkshire | Discover the Jewel in the Heart of North Yorkshire Archives Welcome to Richmond, North Yorkshire. Discover the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Richmond is a town which inspires painters & poets, past & present... The first of all Richmonds of the world. A beautiful Yorkshire Dales market town, with Norman castle, Georgian architecture, a large cobbled market place, museums, monuments and abbey, with the fast flowing river Swale and breathtaking views and scenery. |
Which English soccer team are nicknamed 'The Hornets'? | Premier League Nicknames, The Complete List #14 Norwich City Nickname: Canaries You don’t come across too many canaries in sports. And Norwich actually uses the animal on its crest, something Watford is still trying to figure out. #13 Swansea City Nickname: Swans The swans will be carrying the weight of a nation on their shoulders (do swans have shoulders?) as they are the only Welsh representative this season. #12 Sunderland Nickname: Black Cats Black cats are synonymous with creepy and scary things, so it’s a very fitting name for Sunderland. #11 Manchester City Nickname: Citizens A play on the club’s official name, it’s unique but not used enough to be higher on the list. #10 West Bromwich Albion Nickname: Baggies According to the club historian , back in the day when there were only two entrances to West Brom’s stadium, the gatekeepers could be seen walking beside the pitch to the office near midfield with bags of money. That’s a pretty cool story. #9 Manchester United Nickname: Red Devils Perhaps a bit generic and lacking history, but “Red Devils” just seems to fit for Manchester United, a club that you truly either love or hate. #8 Everton Nickname: Toffees Origins go back to a local toffee shop that was located near the Queen’s Head Hotel, where the football club was formed. Since then, a “Toffee Lady” has thrown out Everton mints to supporters before each game. As a fan of history and sweets, I appreciate this nickname. #7 Southampton Nickname: Saints The club originally began as a church football team and now play in St. Mary’s Stadium, so “Saints” was always going to be the nickname. It’s also cool to hear 30,000 fans sing When the Saints Go Marching In. #6 Stoke City Nickname: Potters Stoke City gets its nickname from a once thriving pottery industry in the very early days of the Britain’s industrial revolution. #5 Aston Villa Nickname: Villains It has been a rough few seasons for Aston Villa and another relegation battle seems to be on the cards. But the ability to play on the club’s official name with something that sounds so antagonizing is quite unique. イングランド、アストン・ヴィラのコレオ！ #soccerchoreo #tifo RT @Ultramaniatics : Villa Park today Aston Villa vs Manchester United 14/08 pic.twitter.com/TpjucS21GJ #4 West Ham United Nickname: Hammers At first glance, “Hammers” just seems to be a play on West Ham. However, the nickname actually goes back to the early days of the club when it was known as Thames Ironworks and made up of men in the shipbuilding industry. #3 Arsenal Nickname: Gunners The club was formed by workers from London’s Royal Arsenal, an arms manufacturer and storage facility dating back to the late 1600s, providing supporters with a nickname that is both very cool and historically rich. #2 Newcastle United Nickname: Magpies A magpie is a bird from the crow family that is generally black and white in color, just like the home jerseys for Newcastle United. Ironically, magpies are regarded as one of the most intelligent animal species in the world. So maybe this nickname isn’t so fitting for a club that suffers from chronic chaos, but it’s distinctive and fun nonetheless. #1 Bournemouth Nickname: Cherries Topping this list might be Bournemouth’s only moment of Premier League glory this year. There are a couple of theories about the “Cherries” nickname. One says it’s a reference to the red jerseys the club has always worn. Another suggests that the club’s original stadium was located near a large cherry orchard. Either way, “Cherries” just seems right for Bournemouth – innocent, unique, and in need of a miracle to survive the winter. As the supporters say, “up the Cherries!” |
In the Falklands War, which ship was the flagship of the Royal Navy Task Force? | HMS Vanguard in the Falklands War. What if? - General Discussion - World of Warships official forum World of Warships official forum HMS Vanguard in the Falklands War. What if? Started by Super_Dreadnought, Feb 17 2013 05:51 AM 51 replies to this topic Super_Dreadnought #1 Posted 17 February 2013 - 05:51 AM Admiral of the Navy Member since: 11-09-2012 The basic question and exercise is: What if HMS Vanguard was still around in the time of the Falklands War? How would she have affected the conflict? Scenario: Let's say that Britain's economy didn't go completely down the crapper during the 1950s - 1970s. Aliens happened and while the UK isn't a economic powerhouse, it made better choices here and there (like not spending money refitting HMS Victorious in 1966 only to decommission her in 1968) so despite still being the sick man of Europe we are managing a little better. Enough in fact to keep on maintaining a battleship as a strange oddity in a time when the Royal Navy was continuously being shrunk and shedding fleet carriers. Instead of scrapping Vanguard in 1959, the British Admiralty instead decided that there was a case to keep the Vanguard around. Although the ship was expensive it was seen as necessary. The Cold War was in full flow during this time and the Soviet fleet contained a large number of cruisers. Whilst they were all but extinct in NATO it was felt that the Sverdlov class presented a real and present danger to NATO’s supply lines in the event of a war. The performance of the Iowa class battleships in the Korean war as well as the Vietnam war continuously showed the effect and utility of naval gunfire support from heavy weapons beyond destroyer calibre weapons. Instead of their usual infighting, the Army and Royal Navy for once join forces for Vanguard and manages to keep successfully arguing for the need for heavy gunfire support for troops ashore. This keeps Vanguard from the scrappers yard time after time, though the UK’s economic woes and the ship's age means she would be decommissioned by 1985. She floats around as a mixture of training ship, royal yacht, and flag waver around the world. By 1982 after numerous refits and modernisations Vanguard is: 5.25"s are removed and replaced with the dual 4.5" turrets (radar guided) Bofors AA is now radar guided 2x Sea Dart launchers installed modern radar, computers, and electronics greater automation and less crew Everything is the same, the Argentinians invade the Falklands right on schedule. Vanguard is sent along as the flagship of the British task force (in place of HMS Hermes) ordered to take back the islands and kick Argie butt. If this scenario had taken place what would have been the results for the Falklands? Argentinean Air force has to deal with a bigger anti aircraft screen? Confrontation with the Belgrano? Turns into a reef? Makes the Argentinian conscripts on the Falklands crap themselves with 15" shore bombardment? What do you think? Please note that this is not a political debate about the ownership of the Falklands. Please respect that and keep political stuff out. Edited by Deadnought, 17 February 2013 - 05:58 AM. 11-09-2012 Wake_Island, on 17 February 2013 - 06:01 AM, said: Missiles did the job just fine minimizing civilian casualties unlike a 16 inch Woomping the coast which is occupied by people, so no I do not think it would be needed, more bad than good. What missiles? We had around 40 harriers trying to simultaneously fight off the Argentinian airforce and support ground troops at the same time. Troops did not always have an airstrike available and a battleship raining 15" death (not 16" Wake) upon Argentinian positions would have helped a lot imho. Also take into account that the Falklands at the time was sparsely populated, there were far more soldiers and sheep than civilians. Vanguard isn't shelling a Spanish beach during tourist season so civilian casualties along the coast isn't a great concern. Wake_Island, on 17 February 2013 - 06:26 AM, said: One civilian dead is one to many. I'm not too sure you know much about the Falklands |
Catherine Zeta Jones has a million pound per year contract with which cosmetics company? | Catherine Zeta-Jones - Biography - IMDb 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Catherine Zeta-Jones was born September 25, 1969 in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK. She is the daughter of Patricia (Fair) and David James "Dai" Jones, who formerly owned a candy factory. Her father is of Welsh descent and her mother is of English, Irish, and Welsh ancestry. Her brothers are David Jones (born 1967), a development executive, and Lyndon Jones (born 1972), who works at her production company. Catherine showed an interest early on in entertainment. She starred on stage in "Annie", "Bugsy Malone" and "The Pajama Game". At age 15, she had the lead in the British revival of "42nd Street". She was originally cast as the second understudy for the lead role in the musical but when the star and first understudy became sick the night the play's producer was in the audience, she was given the lead for the rest of the musical's production. She first made a name for herself in the early 1990s when she starred in the Yorkshire Television comedy/drama series The Darling Buds of May (1991). The series was a success and made her one of the United Kingdom's most popular television actresses. She subsequently played supporting roles in several films including Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992), the miniseries Catherine the Great (1996) and a larger role as the seductive Sala in The Phantom (1996) before landing her breakthrough role playing the fiery Elena opposite Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998). She starred in many big-budget blockbusters like Entrapment (1999), The Haunting (1999) and Traffic (2000), for which many believed she was robbed of an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as murderous vaudevillian Velma Kelly in the musical comedy Chicago (2002). She then appeared opposite George Clooney in Intolerable Cruelty (2003), Ocean's Twelve (2004) and reprised her starring role in the sequel The Legend of Zorro (2005). In November 2000, she married actor Michael Douglas . She gave birth to their son Dylan Michael in August 2000 followed by daughter, Carys, in April 2003. She was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama. - IMDb Mini Biography By: [email protected] Spouse (1) ( 18 November 2000 - present) (2 children) Trade Mark (4) Sister-in-law of Joel Douglas , Peter Douglas and the late Eric Douglas . Her character in Traffic (2000) was changed to a pregnant woman, because Zeta-Jones herself was pregnant at the time with her son, Dylan. Speaks English, French, Spanish and Welsh. Her father is of Welsh ancestry, and her mother is of Irish, English, and Welsh ancestry. She portrayed Palene, the beautiful Thracian prophetess and woman of Spartacus, in Jeff Wayne's 1992 musical version of "Spartacus". The role of Spartacus was played by her future father-in-law, Kirk Douglas , in Stanley Kubrick 's motion picture Spartacus (1960). In the June 1998 of Yahoo! Internet magazine, she was listed as the number one actress being searched on Yahoo!. A traditional Welsh choir sang at her wedding. Her wedding ring includes a Celtic motif and was bought in a Welsh town called Aberystwyth. As a child, she was exposed to a virus that gave her breathing difficulties. This required a tracheotomy surgery, which ultimately left a surgical scar on her neck. Is an avid fan of musicals, particularly the ones she saw as a child: Mary Poppins (1964) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). On December 11, 2003, she was a hostess, together with husband Michael Douglas , at the 2003 annual Nobel Peace Price Concert in Oslo Spectrum in Oslo, Norway. Celebrity spokesperson for Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics. Was born in Swansea but grew up in the small seaside town of Mumbles in Wales. Her production company is Milkwood Films, named after the play "Under Milkwood" by Welsh writer Dylan Thomas . She and Thomas are both from the same Welsh town, Swansea. Her friend, singer Bonnie Tyler , sang at he |
Into which river did a US airliner crash land in January of this year (2009)? | Airplane crash-lands into Hudson River; all aboard reported safe - CNN.com Airplane crash-lands into Hudson River; all aboard reported safe Story Highlights NEW: Flight's pilot, C.B. Sullenberger, emerges as hero of "miracle on the Hudson" All 155 passengers and crew aboard US Airways Flight 1549 alive, FAA says President says he is inspired by skill, heroism of flight crew, rescue teams Flight was headed from New York to Charlotte, North Carolina TIMELINE NEW YORK (CNN) -- A US Airways plane with 155 people on board ditched into a chilly Hudson River on Thursday, apparently after striking at least one bird upon takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport, according to officials and passengers. iReporter Julie Pukelis used a camera and a telescope to get this view of the scene in the river. more photos » Everyone on board was accounted for and alive, officials said. About 15 people were being treated at hospitals and others were being evaluated at triage centers. Flight 1549, headed to Charlotte, North Carolina, was airborne less than three minutes, according to FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown. The pilot radioed to air traffic controllers that he had experienced a bird strike and declared an emergency, a New Jersey State Police source said. "I think a lot of people started praying and just collecting themselves," said passenger Fred Berretta. "It was quite stunning." He said he was expecting the plane to flip over and break apart, but it did not. "It was a great landing," Berretta said. Air traffic controllers at LaGuardia saw the plane clear the George Washington Bridge by less than 900 feet before gliding into the water about 3:31 p.m., an aviation source told CNN. iReport.com: Are you there? Send images Don't Miss Statement from US Airways Web site Witness Ben Vonklemperer said he watched the plane from the 25th floor of an office building. "If someone's going to land a plane in the water, this seemed the best possible way to do it," Vonklemperer said. "The way they hit it was very gradual. A very slow contact with the water." As the situation began to settle Thursday evening, the flight's pilot, Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, emerged as a hero, with praise being heaped on him by passengers, officials and aviation experts. "I don't think there's enough praise to go around for someone who does something like this. This is something you really can't prepare for," said former Delta pilot Denny Walsh. "You really don't practice water landings in commercial airplanes. Just the sheer expertise he demonstrated is amazing." US Airways CEO Doug Parker said it would be premature to speculate about the cause of the accident until the National Transportation Safety Board , which is sending a team to the site, completed an investigation. A source familiar with the situation, however, told CNN the pilot reported a double bird strike, but it was unclear whether that meant birds in both engines or two birds in one engine. The pilot initially said he needed to go back, and air traffic controllers started to give him clearance to do so, but the pilot said he wanted to head to Teterboro, New Jersey, because it was closer. That was the last transmission from the pilot, the source said. Passenger Alberto Panero said that within a few minutes after takeoff, he heard a loud bang and smelled smoke. Watch passenger say he heard a loud bang » "That's when we knew we were going down and into the water. We just hit, and somehow the plane stayed afloat and we were able to get on the raft. It's just incredible right now that everybody's still alive." Passenger Jeff Kolodjay of Norwalk, Connecticut, said he was sitting in seat 22A, near one of the engines. "The captain came on and said, 'Look, we're going down. Brace for impact.' Everyone looked at each other and we said our prayers. I said about five Hail Marys," said Kolodjay, who was headed to Charlotte to play golf. "The plane started filling with water pretty quick," he said. "It was scary. There was a lady with her baby on my left-hand shoulder, and she was crawling over the seats." Watch footage |
What was the former name of 'The Spice Girls'? | Spice Girls | Spice Girls Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Auditions In the mid-1990s, father-and-son management team Bob and Chris Herbert together with their financier Chic Murphey placed an advertisement in The Stage for auditions for a girl group, which was suppose to respond and compete with the boy bands that dominated the early 1990s. This prompted hundreds of girls to audition which was whittled down to five girls that included Melanie Brown , Melanie Laccohee , Lianne Morgan , Michelle Stephenson and Suzanne Tinker . Line-Up Changes Edit The line-up changed when Melanie Laccohee was offered to sing solo and replaced with Victoria Beckham and because of the bomb scare on the London tube that caused Suzanne Tinker to unable to arrive at the last set of auditions, subsequently causing Geri Halliwell to replace her. The group was then given the name Touch, and moved into a house together in Maidenhead, Berkshire, (owned by Murphy) where they were subsidised by Heart Management and each was claiming unemployment benefit. However, Lianne Morgan was taken off the group as the management felt that she was more suited as a solo, which she then was replaced by Melanie Chisholm . With the original line up, they started to work on demos and dance routines, which Stephenson didn't like. She considered it as "very, very young pop" included the song We're Gonna Make It Happen , a song that was never officially released, but footage of the girls performing it can be seen in their 2008 documentary. It soon became apparent that Stephenson did not have the drive and belief that the rest of the group had, so the decision was made to fire her from the group. She was to be replaced by Abigail Kis , who was too young and had personal commitments causing her to quit the band, so they were led to invite eighteen-year-old Emma Bunton at the suggestion of vocal coach Pepe Lemer. Bunton instantly impressed the Herberts and was invited to meet the group in July, who welcomed her with open arms after feeling an instant connection with the other girls. Beginnings Edit During an aerobics lesson, Geri came up with a name "Spice" for the band, which Emma commented on how it fit in the band saying, "Because we are all really different", additionally they had already wrote a song named Sugar and Spice . However, an Amerian artist had already had that name so they added "Girls" at the end, finally forming the band that would grow to be loved by fans called the "Spice Girls". Later on, each member of the Spice k Girls all were given notable nicknames by Top of the Pops magazine that described and gave them their individual persona: Victoria Adams who was nicknamed Posh Spice, Melanie Brown nicknamed Scary Spice, Emma Bunton who was Baby Spice, Melanie Chisholm , Sporty Spice, and Geri Halliwell Ginger Spice. Taking Control Edit Things turned into another direction as the group felt insecure with the lack of a contract and were fustrated with the direction Heart Management was steering them. In October, armed with a catalogue of demos and dance routines, the group began touring management agencies.They persuaded Bob Herbert to set up a showcase performance for the group in front of industry writers, producers and A&R men in December at the Nomis Studios in Shepherd Bush where they received an "overwhelmingly positive" reaction. Due to the large interest in the group, the Herberts quickly set about creating a binding contract for the group. Encouraged by the reaction they had received at the Nomis showcase, the five girls delayed signing contracts on the legal advice from, amongst others, Victoria's father Tony Adams. 1995 Edit In March, because of the group's frustration at their management's unwillingness to listen to their visions and ideas, they parted from Heart Management. In order to ensure they kept control of their own work, the group allegedly stole the master recordings of their discography from the management offices. That same day the Spice Girls tracked down Sheffield-based producer Eliot Kennedy , who had been present at the showcas |
What name was given to the act which bans Roman Catholics from the throne? | James II | king of Great Britain | Britannica.com king of Great Britain Alternative Titles: Duke of Albany, James, Duke of York, James James II Charles II James II, also called (1644–85) duke of York and (1660–85) duke of Albany (born Oct. 14, 1633, London , Eng.—died Sept. 5/6 [Sept. 16/17, New Style], 1701, Saint-Germain, France ), king of England , Scotland , and Ireland from 1685 to 1688, and the last Stuart monarch in the direct male line. He was deposed in the Glorious Revolution (1688–89) and replaced by William III and Mary II . That revolution, engendered by James’s Roman Catholicism , permanently established Parliament as the ruling power of England. James II, detail of a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, c. 1685; in the National Portrait … Courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery, London James II was the second surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria . He was formally created duke of York in January 1644. During the English Civil Wars he lived at Oxford—from October 1642 until the city surrendered in June 1646. He was then removed by order of Parliament to St. James’s Palace, from which he escaped to the Netherlands in April 1648. He rejoined his mother in France in early 1649. Joining the French army in April 1652, he served in four campaigns under the great French general the vicomte de Turenne , who commended his courage and ability. When his brother Charles II concluded an alliance with Spain against France in 1656 he reluctantly changed sides, and he commanded the right wing of the Spanish army at the Battle of the Dunes in June 1658. United Kingdom: James II (1685–88) After the restoration of his brother Charles II to the English throne in 1660, James was created duke of Albany . He became lord high admiral and did much to maintain the efficiency and improve the organization of the navy. He also showed considerable interest in colonial ventures; it was on his initiative that New Amsterdam was seized from the Dutch in 1664 and renamed New York in his honour. He commanded the fleet in the opening campaigns of the Second and Third Dutch wars . This was to be his last taste of active military command until 1688. In politics he was a strong supporter of the earl of Clarendon , whose daughter Anne he married in September 1660. Both before and after marriage he had the reputation of being as great a libertine as his brother. But in 1668 or 1669 he was admitted to the Roman Catholic Church , though on his brother’s insistence he continued to take the Anglican sacraments until 1672, and he attended Anglican services until 1676. Charles II also insisted that James’s daughters, Mary and Anne, be raised in the Protestant faith. Britannica Stories Leap Second James’s conversion had little effect on his political views, which were already formed by his reverence for his dead father and his close association with the High Church party. James, in fact, was always more favourable to the Anglican church than was his Protestant brother. He welcomed the prospect of England’s reentering the European war on the side of the Dutch; and he consented to the marriage of his elder daughter, Mary, to the Protestant William of Orange in 1677. For most of his life James was the spokesman of the conservative Anglican courtiers, who believed that his views on monarchy and Parliament coincided with theirs, who found his formal and humourless nature more congenial than Charles’s slippery geniality, and who respected his frank acknowledgment of his religious beliefs. In view of the queen’s childlessness, however, the conversion of the heir presumptive to the throne roused great alarm in the general public. James resigned all of his offices in 1673 rather than take an anti-Catholic oath imposed by the so-called Test Act and thus made his position known publicly. Later that year, his first wife having died, he gave further offense by marrying a Roman Catholic princess, Mary of Modena . By 1678 James’s Roman Catholicism had created a climate of hysteria in which the fabricated tale of a Popish Plot to assassinate Charles and put his br |
Television advertising-which product was 'Made To Make Your Mouth Water'? | UK television adverts 1955-1985 Blue Bird – Blue Bird – Blue Bird Liquorice Rolls. Blue Riband I’ve got those — can’t get enough of those Blue Riband blues, Blue Riband’s the chocolate wafer biscuit I always choose, When my woman treats me right, She buys me Blue Riband wafer biscuits, crisp and light, I’ve got those — can’t get enough of those Bl-u-u-u-e…. Oh! thank you! Voice-over: Buy Blue Riband — the biscuit to beat the blues. Bounty (1) I’d rather have a Bounty. Bounty brings you tender coconut. The taste of paradise! They came in search of paradise. Bounty (2): 1984 You know I’m waiting, Just anticipating Things I may never possess, While I’m without them Try a little tenderness … Bounty — the taste of paradise! [Tune: “Try a Little Tenderness”] BubbleYum: 1977 (City gents on a train) Bubblegum old chap?! Spearmint BubbleYum actually. I chew BubbleYum because it’s soft and juicy — the flavour lasts such a long time! How long exactly? (Go on, blow a bubble — go on!) Voiceover: LIFESAVERS BubbleYum — the long lasting flavour. You don’t have to blow bubbles. (Bet you will!) Butter Snap: c.1970 Man at the kiosk cannot remember the name of what he wants, says things like “it’s a … er …. snappy, snappy taste” to the bewildered kiosk lady; cue a schoolboy swiftly into view “Butter Snap, please, thanks!” and out again, and the chap remembers too late as the kiosk lady pulls down the shutter Voiceover: Sharp’s Butter Snap, a name to remember! Cadbury’s Amazin’ Raisin bar It’s amazing what raisins can do! Full of goodness and it’s all for you, It’s got two kinds of chocolate (and caramel too!) And it’s got raisins and they’re good for you It’s amazin’ what raisins can do, All that goodness and it’s all for you, So just do what you have to do, It’s amazin’ what raisins can do-oo-oo. Cadbury’s Big One: 1971 [launched in Tyne Tees and Yorkshire areas in Sep.1971, withdrawn in 1972/73] (Cowboy looking out across the desert) If you like your Big One to last a long time, Big one, sticks out a mile. Cadbury’s Boost What can fill the Watford Gap? What ties up a crocodile’s snap? What makes policemen drop their hats? A Boost, a Boost, and Cadbury’s Boost! Cadbury’s Bournville chocolate: c.1970 For adults only. Cadbury’s Caramel: early 1980s (A cartoon rabbit speaks to a cartoon beaver) Hey Mister Beaver, why are you beavering around? Haven’t you heard of Cadbury’s Caramel? Soon as that thick Cadbury’s milk chocolate melts with that dreamy caramel — you just have to take things really easy! Looks like somebody else could do with some! Take it easy with Cadbury’s Caramel. Cadbury’s Chocolate Buttons (1): c.1970 Buy some buttons, jolly, jolly buttons, Buy some buttons, they’ll last you all the day. When you’ve sixpence to spend You’ll have buttons to lend, And buttons to last you while you play! Voiceover: Cadbury’s Chocolate Buttons – sixpence! Cadbury’s Chocolate Buttons (2): c.1984 Sing a song of sixpence, The king he gave a sigh, He wasn’t even partial To blackbirds in a pie, But when the pie was opened, Much to his surprise, His favourite Cadbury’s Buttons Were right before his eyes. Cadbury’s Buttons — dairy milk chocolate for beginners! [Tune: Sing a Song of Sixpence] Cadbury’s Contrast: early 1960s I like a man who likes me enough to buy me Cadbury’s Contrast. Cadbury’s Creme Eggs (1): 1983 You can’t resist them! Cadbury’s Creme Eggs (2): 1985 How do you eat yours? Cadbury’s Curly Wurly (1): 1973 Cadbury’s Curly Wurly outchews everything for three pence! Cadbury’s Curly Wurly (2) My brother and my friends are very bright, Mr Ghost Train driver. But don’t worry, they won’t be able to scream, ’cos I’ve given them a Curly Wurly. All those miles of chewy toffee covered in creamy Cadbury’s chocolate will keep them quiet. Ooh, aargh, help — oh crumbs, let me out of here! Right, confess! Which one of you screamed? [with Terry Scott as the schoolboy — at the fair] Cadbury’s Curly Wurly (3) Hands off my Curly Wurly! Curly Wurlies, only 10p. Cadbury’s Curly Wurly (3): 1973 Cadbury’s Curly Wurly outchew |
What is the name of the mouthpiece on most woodwind instruments? | Instruments of the Orchestra: The Woodwind Family Instrument Families When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of materials, usually look similar to one another, and produce sound in comparable ways. Some are larger and some are smaller, just as parents are bigger than children. The Woodwind Family The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece (that's the "wind" in "woodwind") and opening or closing the holes with your fingers to change the pitch. Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo , flute , oboe , English horn , clarinet , E-flat clarinet , bass clarinet , bassoon and contrabassoon . |
Which element-atomic number 14-is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust? | Chemistry Per#2 Chemistry Per#2 Silicon:� ����������� Silicon with an atomic number of 14 is an element with an atomic weight of 28.086.� Silicon is also the second most abundant element, making up 25.7% of the earths crust and is found mostly in minerals and alongside other compounds such as rock crystal, asbestos, clay and Jasper. Silicon is also found in large quantities on the sun. In its pure form silicon looks like just a dark grey semi metallic blob of jelly and it can also be found in the form of foil similar to tin foil.� www.webelements.com Silicon was discovered in 1842 by a Swedish scientist named J�ns Jacob Berzelius. Silicon is an important ingredient in the production of things such as cells for solar powered machines and various electronic devices.� It is also found in the sand particles that make up glass. However the most important use would have to be use in computer chips which are an all too common device in our day and age.� Lastly for the amusement of my fellow classmates it is also used in the production of bodily implants that I won�t mention.� www.webelements.com |
What is the medical name for the lower jaw? | What is the medical name for the lower bone of the jaw? | Reference.com What is the medical name for the lower bone of the jaw? A: Quick Answer The lower bone of the human jaw is referred to as the mandible. It is joined to the skull by joints on either side of the head called the tempero mandibular joints." The mandible is sub-divided into several other parts. These are: The body of the mandible is the U-shaped section in the middle where the bottom teeth reside. The ascending ramis is the flat portion connected to the body that reaches upward toward the skull. The condyle and the coronoid process attach the ascending ramis to the skull. The condyle is the rounded end that fits into the joint, while the coronoid process is a projection that attaches to the chewing muscles of the jaw. |
Which London museum occupies part of the old Bethlehem Royal Hospital? | The Imperial War Museum, London (previously the Royal Bethlehem Hospital, or "Bedlam"), additions by Sydney Smirke (Previously the Royal Bethlehem Hospital, or "Bedlam") James Lewis, 1815 Important additions by Sydney Smirke, 1835-1846. Lambeth Road, London Photograph and text 2008 by Jacqueline Banerjee [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one.] The original building on this site was designed by James Lewis, the hospital surveyor for the old Bethlehem Royal Hospital at Moorfields. However, his design was based on prize-winning plans submitted by other architects, the best of which were by John Gandy (later known as John Deering). The asylum was completed in 1815, but soon proved inadequate. After the initial transfer of 122 patients, blocks were added in the very next year for the criminally insane. The building was greatly enlarged by Sydney Smirke from 1835 onwards. Smirke provided wings on either side (since demolished) and galleried blocks at the rear; he also enlarged the original low cupola into a tall copper-covered dome, mainly, it seems, to help extend the space in the chapel beneath it. Smirke is sometimes said to have added the imposing portico as well (e.g., see Weinreb and Hibbert, 62); but Gandy had proposed a "pediment supported by six Doric columns" (Darlington): it is the type of structure to be seen at University College London , for which he also submitted plans, and on which he worked with William Wilkins. The portico can be seen on Thomas Shepherd's steel engraving of the Royal Bethlehem Hospital in 1828, long before Smirke started work on the building. Sadly, A.W. N. Pugin, who designed St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral diagonally opposite the hospital building, was confined here for a while in 1852 — though he was later moved, and died at home in Ramsgate later that year. In Ida Darlington's chapter on this building, the tall dome is criticised; but it is a familiar landmark in this part of London. The chapter concludes with a brief history of the building's later use: The central portion of the front, with the dome looking disproportionately high above it, and the rear galleries were leased to the Commissioners of Works to house the Imperial War Museum. The building, which was opened to the public in 1936, was damaged considerably by bombs in 1940, 1941, and 1944, but by 1946 was sufficiently repaired for the museum to be re-opened. It is perhaps appropriate that a building occupied for so many years by men and women of unsound mind should now be used to house exhibits of that major insanity of our own time, war. Sadly again, the comment on the building's appropriateness for its present purpose is still timely. Note |
Who was the last World Heavyweight Boxing champion born in Great Britain? | The Top 10 British Heavyweights of All Time | Bleacher Report The Top 10 British Heavyweights of All Time Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Associated Press It is possible that not all these three men feature on the list. 12.9K 11 Comments For many years, British heavyweights suffered a dismal reputation and were the butt of jokes in America, the country which ruled the division for most of the 20th century. In more recent years, Europe has seen a great revival in its heavyweight fortunes, and Britain has had its role in that. The poster boy for the low American perception of Brits was "Phaintin" Phil Scott, a 1920s heavy who was famed for hitting the canvas at the slightest foul and who once won three of four back-to-back fights by disqualification. Scott made it to a de facto world-title eliminator against Jack Sharkey in Miami, but after neither the referee, nor the commission, would uphold his claims about being fouled in Round 3, his record registers a third-round stoppage loss. This came on the back of failures by earlier British champions "Bombardier" Billy Wells and Joe Beckett, who share the distinction of being knocked out in the first round of European title challenges against Georges Carpentier. At our lowest ebb, a Dorothy Parker witticism was twisted against our big men: “If all the British heavyweights in history were laid out end to end, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised.” However, over the years Britain has had its fair share of European champions, if perhaps its world-title challengers have been more from the brave loser column than the glorious victor one. Whilst it is probably an exercise in futility to try to compare fighters from different eras in a pseudo-scientific fashion, here is an impressionistic selection of the best-ever British heavyweights. Associated Press Jack Petersen versus Jock McAvoy Welshman Jack Petersen never beat a top overseas fighter and retired at the age of 25 due to eye problems after a third defeat to German contender Walter Neusel. In terms of career-best wins, he is edged out by late-1950s stalwarts Brian London and Dick Richardson, as well as Brian’s father Jack London. Nonetheless, amongst a host of nearly men, Petersen’s phenomenal early success and drawing power mark him out as something special. The early 1930s was a boom time for British boxing, when, for the first time, fights hit outdoor stadia in a big way. As British heavyweight champion from the age of 20, first between 1932-33 and then 1934-36, Petersen was right at the vanguard of it. He is arguably the biggest box-office draw in British boxing history, attracting crowds north of 50,000 on six occasions, first in his native Cardiff and later in London. Petersen’s defining rivalry was against Len Harvey, who outpointed him in 1933 to relieve him of the British title. Petersen won the rematch the next year by 12th round TKO in front of a British-record attendance of 90,000 at White City Stadium, and then took the rubber match in 1936. The spoils from that trilogy, as well as wins over top light-heavyweight Jock McAvoy and Canadian champion Larry Gains, mark Petersen out as the top Brit from his short era. At his peak at the end of 1934, he was the seventh-ranked contender by Ring Magazine. Although perhaps better suited to the light-heavyweight division, Petersen chased the biggest fighters for the biggest fights and turned the British heavyweight scene into an attraction like never before. Sidney Smart/Associated Press Don Cockell wearing enough layers that you can't question his conditioning. It is a frequent complaint of the recent heavyweight scene that there are fighters who prosper without even being in proper shape—world title challengers Chris Arreola, Dereck Chisora and Eddie Chambers spring to mind. London-born British champion Don Cockell fell victim to the same jibes back in 1955 when he crossed the pond to challenge world titleholder Rocky Marciano. Cockell had gone from 175 pounds as a light heavyweight to as much as 210 pounds. In that presentation, Cockell didn’t have the id |
Which country is the world's largest producer of silver? | Production of silver in the world in ounces and by producer countries, Mexico, Peru. pdf The production of silver mines in the world is complex to study because of the variety and the number of countries where the silver mines (on 5 continents, more than 30 countries). The pure silver producers are few, in fact there are a variety of metallogeny deposits (¾ in mine production of silver is under product of zinc, lead, copper, or gold ) in fact little income for the producers of silver ( the weak price of the silver often do of them one returned secondary compared to other metals). There is a demand for both industrial (manufacturing, photography and jewelry) and fiduciary (coins, medals and storage). World production of silver is a kind of super giant puzzle that we must rebuild their eyes closed. World production of silver experience a regular development since the Second World War from 4000 to 20000 tonnes of silver produced worldwide. The average growth of the production silver in the world was 1.5% per annum for more than a century. World production of silver has to increase by 10 millions ounces of silver annually to continue to answer the growth of the request. Let us see how the worldwide production of silver set out again between the countries. I.Five largest producers’ countries of silver in the world In 2006, the first 5 silver producing countries produce 60% of world production of silver. - Peru (111.6 million ounces of silver) - Mexico (96.4 million ounces of silver) - China (75.4 million ounces of silver) - Australia (55.6 million ounces of silver) - Chile (51.5 million ounces of silver) Mexico and Peru are very old silver’s country (since 1500), and their silver’s production remains among the top five nations of silver for decades, even centuries. In 1935 only Mexico and Peru are already part of the top five silver-producing nations. Peru and Mexico are still now on their own 1 / 3 of the world's silver production. China is a special case, large producing and consuming silver for centuries, the production of silver tends to enter the country rather than out, for example, the Mexico already exported some silver to China at the time of the conquistadors. Chinese production of silver is very difficult to identify, it is very hard to know the exact statistics of this production. The situation of Australia and Poland is close because for the two countries a majority of the production is handled by a single mine. II. Decline of the American northern production The USA and Canada were major producers of the production silver in the world since the gold rush of the nineteenth century, but their production is a inexorable decline for 40 years. The USA and Canada were first and second silver producers in the world in 1960. The production of a USA Today declined by 18% since 1960 to go from first to 8th largest in the world (-41% since 1998). Production of Canada has dropped by 30% since 1960, it passed from the second rank to the ninth rank world (less 21.1% since 1998). Canada and the USA have silver’s production that inexorably decline due to the depletion of deposits actively exploited for 150 years. III. Growth and decline of the production of silver per country since 1998 World silver’s production has stagnated from 2005 to 2006, according to sources the exact figures vary slightly. The countries where the production of silver increases in 2006 compared with their average production from 1998 to 2006 are Peru (8.7%), Mexico (+4.5%), Chile (+14.4%), Poland (+3.4%) and Bolivia (+9.5%). All the other producing countries have a silver production stagnating or declining relative to their average production since 1998. Among these silver producers are China, Australia, the USA, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Sweden, Morocco, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, South Africa, North Korea, Japan and Spain. Overall, the production of silver countries located between the 11th and the 20th largest global producer countries silver has fallen by 22.6% since 1998. The trend |
Which pop singer played the part of 'Pauline Mole' in 'The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole'? | '80s Actual: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ "TV Times", 21-27 September 1985... How did Sue Townsend become the best selling author of the 1980s? How did a spotty adolescent schoolboy from Leicester become a hero of page and screen? Well, a character called Nigel Mole, a year older than Adrian, but also a teenage diary keeper and created by Ms Townsend, made his debut in July 1980 at a writers' group meeting at the Phoenix Arts Centre, Leicester. The part of Nigel was played by actor Nigel Bennett, who had asked Sue Townsend if she had anything he could use for an audition for Huckleberry Finn. Mr Bennett was impressed with the character of Nigel Mole, and and began work on adapting Ms Townsend's script for a one man show. In October 1980, Nigel Mole made it into print for the very first time when a Leicester arts magazine, which was soon to fold, published extracts from Nigel's diary, freshly rewritten by Sue Townsend, using the title Excerpts from The Secret Diary of Nigel Mole Aged 14 ¾. Janet Fillingham, Sue Townsend's theatrical agent, advised her to expand on the Mole theme, and sent a Nigel Mole monologue to BBC Birmingham. The BBC rejected the play but, unknown to Sue Townsend, Nigel Bennett had submitted his Mole audition piece to John Tydeman, Assistant Head of Radio Drama at Broadcasting House. In March 1981, Mr Tydeman commissioned a thirty-minute radio script based on the diary of Nigel Mole. In September 1981, Janet Fillingham sent a copy of the completed radio script to Geoffrey Strachan, Managing Director of Methuen, suggesting that the script had the potential to be made into a book. Strachan agreed and during early 1982 Sue Townsend worked on the manuscript. In November 1981, young actor Nicholas Barnes, exactly the same age as Nigel Mole (now a year younger at 13¾), recorded the Thirty Minute Theatre piece for BBC Radio 4. Broadcast on 2 January 1982, The Diary of Nigel Mole Aged 13 ¾ proved to be a great success, prompting John Tydeman to commission a radio series adapted from the forthcoming book. However, Geoffrey Strachan was concerned that the name of Nigel Mole was too close to that of Geoffrey Willans' Down with Skool character, Nigel Molesworth. Nigel briefly became Malcolm Mole, but Sue Townsend, remembering the Vicks nasal spray TV ad, was not happy with the name. Darius and Marius were toyed with, then Adrian burst forth. Sue Townsend found the adjustment difficult. She wrote to Geoffrey Strachan: “Are you absolutely dead set against 'Nigel Mole'? I am suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. I have lived closely with Nigel for a couple of years and Adrian can’t take his place. I've tried to accommodate him but failed.” But the fates positively beamed upon Ms Townsend, despite her trauma over the name change. The book - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - was sent to Methuen in instalments in the April and May of 1982 and published in the October. And it went straight into The Sunday Times best sellers list. This book and its sequel, The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, earned Sue Townsend the truly glittering prize of becoming best selling author of the 1980s. Midway through the decade, the telly beckoned... Mountains Out Of Mole Hills TV Times, 31 Aug - 6 Sep 1985: The laughter continues on ITV with the "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole", Aged 13 ¾, which begins in two weeks. The series is based on the gloriously funny book by Sue Townsend, which has already been translated into 17 languages, including Japanese, Russian and Serbo-Croat, and is now selling by the million. So its popularity with viewers seems certain. Adrian Mole is a worrier. He worries about his mother (is SHE worrying too much about Mr Lucas next door?). He worries about his diet (is he getting enough vitamin C?). He worries about his acne (or maybe it's lassa fever), about the girl he worships (Pandora), about how he's going to pay protection money, and about sex. It is his age, probably. Thames Television auditioned over a hundred boys for the part of A Mole (13 3/4) b |
Which 'palace' is located in Muswell Hill, London? | National Hotel, Alexandra Palace is located in Muswell Hill Transport Links Located in the heart of Muswell Hill the hotel is just off the bustling Muswell Hill Broadway, consisting of a range of bars, restaurants and boutique shops. There are many local attractions including Alexandra Palace, Mountview Academy, Kenwood House, as well trendy spots Hampstead Heath, Camden Town and Crouch End. Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Wembley Arena and Emirates football stadium are only 15 minutes away, with Central London , West End Theatres and Westfield Shopping Mall less than 30 minutes away. Tower Bridge/Tower of London, The London Eye ,Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are easily accessible by London Underground. London Underground Nearest tube stations are East Finchley and Highgate, 15 minutes direct to Euston and Kings Cross, Bounds Green and Finsbury Park are accessible by bus links. © GlobalHDS.com / Opusden.com 2017 |
What is the name of the Spanish National Lottery? | Spanish Customs - The Spanish Christmas Lottery | don Quijote Read the Spanish version The Spanish National Lottery is one of the most widely played games of chance in Spain. The tradition, which dates back to 18th century, is deeply rooted in Spanish culture. King Carlos III brought the lottery to Spain from Naples, which was a type of drawing related to what is known today as the Lotería Primitiva; the first drawing was held in 1763. In 1811, in the city of Cadiz , the modern lottery was created as it is know today in the hopes of increasing state revenue for the public tax authority. This modern lottery was initiated in 1812 in Cadiz. On February 28, 1814 the lottery drawing was held in Madrid for the first time, a city that has since become the center for Spanish National Lottery drawings. National Lottery tickets are official documents, like bank notes, and counterfeiting them is a criminal offense punishable by law. A lottery ticket, similar to a bank note, belongs to the bearer, meaning the person holding the ticket is considered its proprietor. Of all the different National Lottery drawings, the special Christmas drawing is without doubt the most popular in Spain. The famous Spanish lottery is always held on December 22, and in a certain sense, it marks the beginning of Christmas festivities for Spaniards. The most important prize here is known as el gordo (“the big one”, or literally “the fat one”). Although the el gordo prize is not economically greater than prizes awarded for other types of National Lottery winning tickets, it is the most desired prize to win. The importance of the prize has even produced Spanish language expressions such as tocarle el gordo a alguien (to win el gordo) alluding to the notion of unexpectedly obtaining something very desirable by luck. The Christmas Lottery, as with all Spanish lotteries, pays out 70% of earnings in prizes. El Gordo has a value of 4,000,000 € per whole ticket. Since 2011, 100,000 numbers ranging from 00000 to 99999 are played in the Christmas drawing. Each number is divided into a series (with 195 series per number) and each series is divided into tenth shares, called décimos, which cost 20 € each, with a whole ticket costing 200 €. El Gordo de Navidad is such an important social phenomenon, that even people that do not make a regular habit of playing the lottery often do participate in this special drawing. This is the drawing that offers tickets for the longest amount of time; Christmas Lottery whole tickets or décimos are available for purchase as early as July. It is also common for people to create shares known as participations, dividing the cost of the ticket into small amounts worth only a few cents, and then offering them as gifts to customers in places such as produce stores or fish markets. The Christmas Lottery drawing is something of a show in itself. On December 22nd, at 8:00 in the morning, many TV and radio stations air the drawing live. This takes place in the Nation Lottery hall in Madrid . Winning numbers are chosen by a traditional system involving two enormous lottery drums. One of these drums contains 99,999 small wooden balls each numbered by laser –instead of paint as the paint’s weight could affect drawing probabilities. These balls measure nearly 19mm in diameter and weigh 3 grams each. Next to the drum containing the numbers sits the prize drum, with 1,807 balls that make up all the prizes to be awarded in the drawing. The balls are handled and watched over in the strictest of confidence. These are presented to the public a day before the drawing for its approval. Three people are responsible for a complex security system that protects the event from unfair tampering. The Spanish lottery hall is opened on December 22nd at 8:00 to spectators that fill the venue. Some arrive sporting special lottery clothing, others just arrive with tickets and décimos in pocket. At 8:30, the drawing committee presiding over the event is given authorization to act as such. Then, the balls are transported via chute and mechanically dropped into the drums |
What is the medical namefor hives, or nettle rash? | Urticaria (hives) - NHS Choices Urticaria (hives) Nettle-rash Treatment Introduction Urticaria – also known as hives, weals, welts or nettle rash – is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin. It may appear on one part of the body or be spread across large areas. The rash is usually very itchy and ranges in size from a few millimetres to the size of a hand. Although the affected area may change in appearance within 24 hours, the rash usually settles within a few days. Doctors may refer to urticaria as either: acute urticaria – if the rash clears completely within six weeks chronic urticaria – in rarer cases, where the rash persists or comes and goes for more than six weeks, often over many years A much rarer type of urticaria, known as urticaria vasculitis, can cause blood vessels inside the skin to become inflamed. In these cases, the weals last longer than 24 hours, are more painful, and can leave a bruise. When to seek medical advice Visit your GP if your symptoms don't go away within 48 hours. You should also contact your GP if your symptoms are: severe occurring alongside other symptoms Who's affected by urticaria? Acute urticaria (also known as short-term urticaria) is a common condition, estimated to affect around one in five people at some point in their lives. Children are often affected by the condition, as well as women aged 30 to 60, and people with a history of allergies . Chronic urticaria (also known as long-term urticaria) is much less common, affecting up to five in every 1,000 people in England. What causes urticaria? Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin. These substances cause the blood vessels in the affected area of skin to open up (often resulting in redness or pinkness) and become leaky. This extra fluid in the tissues causes swelling and itchiness. Histamine is released for many reasons, including: Read more about the causes of urticaria . Diagnosing urticaria Your GP will usually be able to diagnose urticaria by examining the rash. They may also ask you questions to find out what triggered your symptoms. If your GP thinks that it's caused by an allergic reaction, you may be referred to an allergy clinic for an allergy test . However, if you've had urticaria most days for more than six weeks, it's unlikely to be the result of an allergy. You may also be referred for a number of tests, including a full blood count (FBC) , to find out whether there's an underlying cause of your symptoms. Read more about diagnosing urticaria . Treating urticaria In many cases, treatment isn't needed for urticaria, because the rash often gets better within a few days. If the itchiness is causing you discomfort, antihistamines can help. Antihistamines are available over the counter at pharmacies – speak to your pharmacist for advice. A short course of steroid tablets (oral corticosteroids ) may occasionally be needed for more severe cases of urticaria. If you have persistent urticaria, you may be referred to a skin specialist (dermatologist). Treatment usually involves medication to relieve the symptoms, while identifying and avoiding potential triggers. Read about treating urticaria . Complications of urticaria Around a quarter of people with acute urticaria and half of people with chronic urticaria also develop angioedema, which is a deeper swelling of tissues. Chronic urticaria can also be upsetting and negatively impact a person's mood and quality of life. Angioedema Angioedema is swelling in the deeper layers of a person's skin. It's often severe and is caused by a build-up of fluid. The symptoms of angioedema can affect any part of the body, but usually affect the: eyes |
In America, which 'UP' is the largest freight railroad company? | Freight Rail Map of Class I Carriers in North America - ACW Railway Company Freight Rail Map of Class I Carriers in North America This is an interactive map of the major freight railroads, also known as class I railroads in the United States. They include CSX, Norfolk Southern (NS), Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF), Union Pacific (UP), Canadian Pacific (CP), Canadian National Railway (CN), and the Kansas City Southern (KCS). Contact Us Main Office: (910) 974 - 4219 Fax: (910) 974 - 4282 967 NC Hwy 211 E Candor, NC 27229 Connections: CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Markets Served: Raleigh, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro Ownership: Privately Held Carl Hollowell Carl Hollowell is Vice President of Operations/Marketing and General Manager of the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Company. He began his railroad career with the South Carolina Central Railroad (SCRF) in Hartsville, South Carolina, after receiving his BBA in Computer Information Systems Management (CISM) from Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. The SCRF was one of several RailTex acquisitions within the mid-Atlantic region from both CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway. Carl continued his career with RailTex, holding various operational and management positions. In 1993, Carl served as Director of Operations and Rail Planning for Tengizchevroil, a joint venture Robert Menzies Robert Menzies is the Owner and Chairman of the Aberdeen Caroilna & Western Railway Company. He acquired the Aberdeen Carolina & Western in 1987 from the Aberdeen & Briarpatch Railway. He has had a lifelong interest in the transportation industry. He began his undergraduate studies in transportation at Arizona State University. He continued on to receive a graduate degree in transportation and logistics at Michigan State University. Bob then taught transportation at Murray State University in Kentucky as well as Tri-State University in Indiana. He has owned businesses in other service industries across the U.S., and always stresses the need Dale Parks Dale Parks is Vice President of Mechanical at the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Company. He began his Railroad career in 1986 at the Mid Atlantic Railroad in Chadbourn N.C. Having been in Train Service as a locomotive engineer, he worked his way up to Chief Mechanical Officer. In 1989, he took a job opportunity to work with Railtex at the Georgia South Western where he was responsible for the locomotive and freight car fleet. Then in 1992, he was transfered to the North Carolina & Virginia Properties, where he took care of The Chesapeake and Albemarle Railway and the Ed Thum Ed is Vice President of Transportation/Maintenance of Way at the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Company. He began his railroad career in 1990 at the North Carolina & Virginia Railroad as an Engineer/Conductor for RailTex. In 1994, Ed attended the University of Tennessee and received his certification as a FRA Certified Track Inspector. In 1995, Ed accepted the position as Train Master at the Virginia Southern Railroad in Keysville, Virginia, for RailTex. Also, in 1995, Ed received his certificate for DSLE training and in 1998 received his certificate of completion for Hazardous Material Operations in Pueblo, Colorado. In 2005, Ed Jennifer Harrell Jennifer is President of the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Jennifer worked for a prominent commercial real estate firm in Charlotte for 3 years. After getting a strong understanding in the commercial and industrial sector, she moved back to Pinehurst to begin her railroad career beginning as Director of Marketing and Sales with a moving to President as of November 1, 2016. |
Which 1954 film starring Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart, was about a Spanish dancer who becomes a Hollywood film star? | The Barefoot Contessa Original Movie Poster, Linen Backed - 1954 The Barefoot Contessa Original Movie Poster, Linen Backed - 1954 The Barefoot Contessa Original Movie Poster, Linen Backed - 1954 For further information or concierge service regarding this rare item, please call (844) 452-1715 . $1,250.00 AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ORDER HERE This original one-sheet movie poster measures 27" x 41" and features a classic image of the beautiful Ava Gardner in a dress alongside the image of Humphrey Bogart's face. The studio that filmed the movie was actually ready to release the movie’s poster without the image of Bogie, which would have been a breach in his contract. As a result, the large drawing of his face was later added on to correct the situation. This poster can be considered to be in a virtually mint condition. It has been professionally linen backed to 30” x 44” in order to preserve its condition. There are no rips, tears or major defects. Learn More Customers Also Viewed Description “The Barefoot Contessa” is a 1954 drama film starring two legends of American cinema, Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner. The movie, directed by Academy Award-winning director Joseph L. Mankiewicz also featured actors Edmond O’Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortesa and Warren Stevens. In the movie, Bogart plays a director who is looking for something to save his career when he discovers a dancer in Madrid played by Ava Gardner. She becomes a star in his next movie and is then courted by numerous men vying for her hand in marriage. “The Barefoot Contessa” is one of the most glamorous films from the Golden Age of Hollywood as it was filmed in numerous locations in Italy. It was well received by critics who praised the movie for its extravagance and it even led to Edmond O’Brien winning the Academy Award in 1954 for Best Supporting Actor. This original one-sheet movie poster measures 27" x 41" and features a classic image of the beautiful Ava Gardner in a dress alongside the image of Bogie’s face. The studio that filmed the movie was actually ready to release the movie’s poster without the image of Bogart, which would have been a breach in his contract. As a result, the large drawing of his face was later added on to correct the situation. This poster can be considered to be in a virtually mint condition. It has been professionally linen backed to 30” x 44” in order to preserve its condition. There are no rips, tears or major defects. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from Brigandi Coins & Collectibles of New York, a leader in collectibles since 1959. Ships within 2 business days. Close this modal window |
Which singing partnership appeared together in the television series 'Soldier, Soldier'? | Soldier Soldier Entertainment Soldier Soldier One of the most famous roles for Jerome was in 1990 in the hit TV show Soldier, Soldier. It was this series that brought him together with Robson Green - a partnership that eventually led to the show's most recognisable double-act, and would bring fame and fortune in other ventures. Jerome and Robson shared the same hotel and they spoke to each other for the first time in a taxi. Jerome recalls how the more they got to know each other, the more difficult it was to keep a straight face and act responsibly. "In one scene with the two of us and Robson, the camera turned to Holly for the reverse shot, but we just couldn't keep it together and had to be sent out of the room. Holly acted the scene on her own with the director reading our lines. We were waiting outside, in disgrace." Both actors were enjoying the work and the relationships they were striking up with the other actors around them, even though they were both convinced the series would be a big flop. But the first series screened in 1991 was an instant success with nine million viewers a week, reaching number seven in the ITV ratings. It won the Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival for the best drama series. The chemistry between Paddy and Tucker was fast becoming a main focus of the show. So much so that a special video was released featuring highlights of their exploits, which became a great seller. Paddy and Tucker Nancy and Paddy While the first series was filmed in Staffordshire, England, production would move to other countries as "The King's Fusiliers" received postings around the world. Jerome was delighted: it was an opportunity to continue to work with Robson, and to travel and explore. Soldier Soldier - Series 1. With a six month tour of duty in Northern Ireland behind them, the officers and men of the King's Fusiliers Infantry Regiment look forward to an emotional return to their Midlands' headquarters. Major Tom Cadman, the Company Commander, has to deal with a military problem which results in his judgement being called into question and Corporal Tony Wilton has pressing worries of his own - will he get back in time to see the birth of his first child? When Major Tom Cadman is pitched against a rival officer in the Regiment's inter-company manoeuvres, he discovers the stakes are far higher than winning the war games. His arch rival Major 'Dickie' Bird is having an affair with his wife Laura - leaving Cadman to fight for his honour on the battle field and the home front. Meanwhile, Laura Cadman faces the biggest decision of her life - to stay with her husband or to go with the womanising Dickie Bird, who has shown her affection and attention at a lonely time. However, a hazardous night crossing through a freezing river and a gruelling assault course keep the men's minds far from domestic problems. The company deputise for dustmen on strike. Chick Henwood has to choose between duty to his men or loyalty to his family. Tony Wilton's marriage hits a rocky stage putting his boxing career before his wife and new-born baby. Wilton and his wife celebrate their son's christening. Freddie Lewis suspects Chick Henwood is having an affair with his wife. When Major Tom Cadman is pitched against a rival officer in the Regiment's inter-company manoeuvres, he discovers the stakes are far higher than winning the war games. His arch rival Major 'Dickie' Bird is having an affair with his wife Laura - leaving Cadman to fight for his honour on the battle field and the home front. Meanwhile, Laura Cadman faces the biggest decision of her life - to stay with her husband or to go with the womanising Dickie Bird, who has shown her affection and attention at a lonely time. However, a hazardous night crossing a freezing river and a gruelling assault course keep the men's minds far from domestic problems. A large amount of equipment in the care of Ian Anderson goes missing at the same time that he wins a commissson into the Intelligence Corps In 1992 Soldier, Soldier |
Lee Marvin had a number one hit record with 'Wanderin' Star' in 1970, but which actor had a minor hit with the flipside - 'I Talk To The Trees'? | Gravybread's Movie Top 10s Gravybread's Movie Top 10s Film Top 10 Lists: 1853 - 2003 The movie on TV was "A High Wind in Jamaica." Sea adventure, kids kidnapped by pirates, great dramatic gravitas, adolescent stirrings. I was 9. My eyes beheld the color TV in grandma’s apartment on a Saturday afternoon. Channel 11. Anthony Quinn was the main pirate, and I thought he was great; I didn’t yet know who Quinn was, but I didn’t care, because on the screen was a 10-year-old actress, Deborah Baxter, dominating the film and my heart. My love affair with cinema had begun. (For the rest of the rambling essay, go to: By way of intro... ) In a nutshell: This is a listing of my favorite films out of the approximately 10,000 that I've seen over the past 30 - 40 years. It is year by year and in chronological order. Please understand, this list is not a "best films" listing --that would look very different; and I have that list stored elsewhere. These are my personal top 10s and runners up with notations on other films viewed or ones still to see. Essentially these are the films that gave me the most pleasure or which I admired the most. Also note that this is not a listing of every film I've ever seen; that would require more space or time than feasible. That is why I include a parenthetical number of films viewed next to each year. This is a work in progress, in more ways than one. * indicates a favorite of the early cinema LATEST ADDITIONS (Feb. 2010 / includes films relegated to “for the record” status): Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990/Paul Newman); Border Radio (1987/Allison Anders, et. al.); Kill! (Kiru) (1968/Kihachi Okamoto) RECENT ADDITIONS (Jan. 2010 / includes films relegated to “for the record” status): Melo (1986/Alain Resnais); Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973/Sam Peckinpah); Ten (2002/Abbas Kiarostami); Harper (1966/Jack Smight); The Cool World (1964/Shirley Clarke); Skullduggery Part II (1961/Stan VanDerBeek); Science Friction (1959/Stan VanDerBeek); Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992/Nick Broomfield); Castro Street (1966/Bruce Baillie); Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970/Russ Meyer); Ringu (1998/Hideo Nakata); The Stranger's Return (1933/King Vidor); Girls About Town (1931/George Cukor); Report (1967/Bruce Conner); Joy of Living (1938/Tay Garnett); Madigan (1968/Don Siegel); Strange Interlude (1932/Robert Z. Leonard); It Should Happen to You (1954/George Cukor); Ko-Ko's Earth Control (1928/Dave Fleischer); Spiegel van Holland (Mirror of Holland) (1950/Bert Haanstra); Unaccustomed As We Are (1929/Lewis R. Foster, Hal Roach) (& several more Laurel & Hardy shorts); Pretty Poison (1968/Noel Black; second viewing; placement unchanged); Ivan the Terrible, Part II (1946/1958/Sergei Eisenstein); Fat Man and Little Boy (1989/Roland Joffe); The Bishop's Wife (1947/Henry Koster; second viewing); The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (1936/Alfred Zeisler); Ben-Hur (1907/Sidney Olcott); Vanity Fair (2004/Mira Nair); Face/Off (1997/John Woo); Any Given Sunday (1999/Oliver Stone); I Was a Male War Bride (1949/Howard Hawks; second viewing); 6/64: Mama und Papa (Materialaktion Otto Mühl) (1964/Kurt Kren); Deseret (1995/James Benning); Meet the Parents (2000/Jay Roach); Chaos (1999/Hideo Nakata); Escape from New York (1981/John Carpenter); City for Conquest (1940/Anatole Litvak) RECENT ADDITIONS (Dec. 2009 / includes films relegated to “for the record” status): Outrage (1950/Ida Lupino); Beyond the Forest (1949/King Vidor); Berlin Express (Jacques Tourneur); The Corn is Green (1945/Irving Rapper); Midnight Mary (1933/William Wellman); Possession (1981/Andrzej Zulawski); Angel (1982/Neil Jordan); Robin and Marian (1976/Richard Lester); Public Housing (1997/Frederick Wiseman); The Mayor of Hell (1933/Archie Mayo); The Constant Nymph (1943/Edmund Goulding); Christiane F. (1981/Uli Edel); The Hard Way (1943/Vincent Sherman); The Beach (2000/Danny Boyle); My Name is Julia Ross (1945/Joseph H. Lewis); Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991/Alek Keshishian, Mark Aldo Miceli); Bunny Lake is Missing (1965/Otto Preminger); A nos amours (1983/ |
What is the name of Southampton FC's home ground? | St Mary's Stadium | Southampton FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Britannia Rd, Southampton, SO14 5FP Telephone: 0845 688 9448 Ticket Office: 0845 688 9288 Pitch Size: 112 x 74 yards Pitch Type: Grass Home Kit: Red & White Stripes Away Kit: Black and Grey External View WHAT IS THE ST MARY'S STADIUM LIKE? The Club moved from The Dell to the new St Mary's Stadium in 2001. In some ways this saw the Club returning to its roots as it was originally founded as 'Southampton St Marys', hence the club nickname 'The Saints'. To be truthful the stadium looks, quite simply, superb. The stadium is completely enclosed, with all corners being filled with seating. There are also two great looking screens sitting on the roofs at each end. Running around three sides of the stadium, just below the roof, is a transparent perspex strip allows more light and facilitates pitch growth. On the remaining side there is a row of executive boxes. The crowd are set well back from the playing action, as firstly there is a cinder track surrounding the playing surface and secondly the pitch itself must be the largest in the League (although the playing area does not use all of it). Outside the stadium behind the Itchen Stand is a statue of former Southampton legend Ted Bates. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS? Away fans are located in the Northam Stand at one end of the stadium, where normally up to 3,300 fans can sit. For cup games this allocation can be increased to 4,750. The view of the playing action and the facilities within this stand are excellent. Leg room is good, although the width of the seating seemed to be a bit narrower than other grounds (either that, or I am putting on weight!). The sizeable concourse behind the stand features a Ladbrokes, has TV's which show the game as it is played and a number of eating and drinking outlets. There are plenty of staff and the queues never seemed to get particularly long, which was a pleasant surprise. There is also a 'Pie & Pint' outlet, that as the name suggests, only serves beer and pies. Perhaps they should rename it as 'Heaven'! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to St Mary's and would happily return. The stadium has (contrary to other reports) a great atmosphere and the facilities are first class. I particularly commend the Club for the friendliness of their staff, from the stewards to the catering staff. Even as I left the stadium, a steward wished me an enjoyable journey home! Considering that away supporters are almost treated with contempt at some other clubs, this was a refreshing change. Coupled with the relaxed attitude of the home supporters and the excellent facilities, then this to to me makes a visit to St Mary's one of the better days out in the League. Only one minor gripe though, is that away fans are searched before entering the stadium which obviously slows the entrance process down somewhat. Phil Jones adds; 'There was an excellent view from all around the ground and the atmosphere was good. I was impressed by their having toilet facilities around the perimeter of the ground which are accessible prior to the turnstiles opening. Well done Southampton, it's the little touches like these, for the fans comfort and enjoyment of the day, which make all the difference'. PUBS FOR AWAY FANS There are not many pubs located close to the stadium, so the choice for away fans is limited. There is the Waterfront Bar in William Street, which is an area called Shamrock Quay. You can visit the Waterfront Bar website for more details. Nic Hallam a visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers fan adds; 'In the Ocean Village we found "The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis" public house. This large establishment had an an excellent choice of beers, friendly bar staff and a convivial mix of both home and away fans'. Most fans seem to end up in the city centre before the game, where there are plenty of pubs to choose from. Paul Hunt a visiting Bristol City fan adds; 'On our last visit the Standing Order Wetherspoons outlet was for home fans only, with bouncers on the door. We ended up in Yates W |
In which year did the Queen give birth to Prince Edward? | Betty Parsons taught Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana to enjoy giving birth | Daily Mail Online comments Dressed in a simple leotard and leggings, childbirth guru Betty Parsons espoused advice as pared down as she was: ‘Now girls, drop shoulders, breathe out gently, pause, and let your breath come in.’ But the clients who hung on her every word were anything but plain and homespun. For more than half a century the former nurse saw some of the country’s grandest and wealthiest women at their most vulnerable. Those she referred to as ‘my girls’ included The Queen, Princess Diana, the Duchess of York and a host of celebrities including actress Rula Lenska and television presenter Esther Rantzen. A royal birth: The Queen with Prince Edward. Betty Parsons was said to have advised on the labour Her common-sense approach to pregnancy and labour took the fear out of childbirth for more than 20,000 women lucky enough to attend her ground-breaking antenatal classes. When she died earlier this month, aged 96, they came out in force to pay tribute. The mixture of relaxation techniques, practical advice and humour proved soothing in almost any situation. Her motto was: ‘relax for pregnancy and for life’. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share This desire to help other women through one of the most fundamental — but often frightening and painful — times in their lives stemmed from her own traumatic experience of pregnancy and childbirth. Born Aileen Murray Slater (the name Betty was originally a nickname from the Hindi ‘Beti’ meaning ‘little girl’) in Pakistan in 1915, she grew up in Canada, where she trained as a nurse. She married Terence Parsons, a commander in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1940, and moved with him to Bermuda, where she became pregnant. When her husband was posted to the Far East, Betty returned to Canada to have her son Michael. She described his birth as ‘long and painful’. She spent much of the time unconscious under general anaesthetic and he was eventually delivered by forceps. She later said that had it been available at the time she would certainly have chosen an epidural. Betty with Prince Charles: The popular childbirth guru passed away this month aged 96 A second son tragically died aged four months of pneumonia and a ‘rather horrible’ miscarriage left her unable to have any more children. Desperately seeking support, she approached an Indian homeopathic doctor who taught her to overcome her grief and depression with breathing techniques. This became the foundation of her practice in the UK. Once established in Mayfair — where her studio was an oasis of calm, furnished with plump cushions, vases of flowers and pretty paintings — Betty’s classes became incredibly popular. Her patient list read like Tatler’s society pages. During her heyday it was said, ‘every Duchess in Debrett’s was a Betty P girl.’ Countess Alexander of Tunis — referred to Betty P by Sir George Pinker obstetrician to the Queen — remembers her, ‘as a sort of no-nonsense nanny, very soothing and reassuring.’ Part of her appeal to the well-heeled and upper classes was undoubtedly her discretion. 'She believed the most important thing was that the mother was relaxed and confident - not trying to outdo one's friends by having a water-birth or yogic labour positions' She never gave interviews or spoke about clients — however, she did once let slip more than she meant to about one of her most famous cases. A rumour had circulated that The Queen, who had sought Betty’s help when pregnant with Prince Edward, had asked Betty to help her relax. It had happened not long after intruder Michael Fagan had broken into the palace (making it as far as the Queen’s bedchamber) and Prince Andrew’s girlfriend Koo Stark was exposed as a one-time porn actress. When asked if it was true Parsons rather gave the game away by replying: ‘How extraordinary. I don’t know how you could have heard. I’m sorry but I can’t talk about anyone I give classes to.’ Aside from relaxation techniques, Betty’s greatest contribution to the field of childbirth was her |
What is the alternative name of the Linden tree? | What Is a Linden Tree? | Garden Guides What Is a Linden Tree? What Is a Linden Tree? Reason for flagging? Submit Overview A linden alternatively refers to the basswood in the United States and to the lime tree in Britain. The linden belongs to the Tilia species, and it grows 50 to 100 feet high. It makes an ideal shade tree with an attractive form and dark green foliage. The linden figures prominently in folklore and history. Myths suggest green dryads, or tree spirits were wedded to lindens. The Romans believed the linden was an image of love and fidelity, according to the Teachers College at Columbia University's "City Naturalist" series. Significance The linden served as a sacred tree from pre-Christian to modern times. The linden symbolized Freya, mistress of the earth, and Frigga, the mother goddess, to early Germanic and Norse tribes. Christian Bulgarian people built shrines near lindens. The French planted lindens to signify the religious freedom Henry IV gave to French Protestants with the Edict of Nantes in 1578. In 18th and 19th century Europe, a village linden often marked a central meeting place for celebrations and the local court of law, according to Fred Hageneder's "The Meaning of Trees: Botany, History, Healing, Lore." Function The linden's environmental and practical benefits go far beyond its significance as a landscape planting. The tree makes a natural habitat for cavity dwelling birds. The flower heads provide a source of nectar for hummingbirds and bees; the resulting basswood honey is a valuable byproduct. Historically, the flowers were thought to relieve anxiety-related ailments, and so were steeped in water to make nerve-soothing teas. Today, linden serves as an ingredient in cold and cough remedies. The wood yields light, soft lumber that is suitable for arts and crafts and utensils. Identification The linden develops many shapes and habits, but all varieties possess similar bark, leaf and fruit characteristics. The trunk looks like a pillar with stout and smooth twigs that bear abundant foliage in summer. The linden leaf is heart-shaped and alternate, which means each one grows in a spiral along the shoot. The pea-sized fruit attaches to a yellowish bract, a modified leaf that protects the flower head. The American linden features a petal-like scale among its stamens that European varieties lack. Types The American linden makes an ideal landscape planting due to its ability to adapt to a wide range of soils and pH levels, rapid growth and open crown. Until recently, the American variety was one of the most widely planted street trees, according to the Arbor Day Organization. The littleleaf linden develops fragrant, bright, yellow flowers and the small, dark green leaves turn dark yellow in autumn. The formal greenspire variety features a straight trunk, a dense pyramidal shape and a broad crown, while the Redmond provides winter interest when the current year's foliage turns a reddish color in cold weather. Considerations Lindens attract pests and exhibit sensitivity to chemicals. Aphids and cottony maple scale infest the tree. The tiny bugs do not cause damage, but they create a sticky substance called honeydew that attracts ants and wasps. The honeydew facilitates the growth of a dark grey sooty fungus that makes the tree look unsightly. Mites and excessive or inadequate water create distorted foliage. The linden is sensitive to herbicides and other chemical controls. The Colorado State University Extension says gardeners should avoid herbicide applications near the tree root zone, which is a radius of 2 1/2 times the height of the tree. Keywords: linden tree, linden tree uses, greenspire linden, basswood linden, linden tree legends About this Author Renee Vians has been writing online since 2008. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism and language arts certification from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Her articles have appeared on eHow, Garden Guides and a variety of other websites. |
What type of bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945? | Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.com Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Author Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki URL A+E Networks Introduction On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people; tens of thousands more would later die of radiation exposure. Three days later, a second B-29 dropped another A-bomb on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 people. Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s unconditional surrender in World War II in a radio address on August 15, citing the devastating power of “a new and most cruel bomb.” Google The Manhattan Project Even before the outbreak of war in 1939, a group of American scientists–many of them refugees from fascist regimes in Europe–became concerned with nuclear weapons research being conducted in Nazi Germany. In 1940, the U.S. government began funding its own atomic weapons development program, which came under the joint responsibility of the Office of Scientific Research and Development and the War Department after the U.S. entry into World War II . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with spearheading the construction of the vast facilities necessary for the top-secret program, codenamed “The Manhattan Project ” (for the engineering corps’ Manhattan district). Did You Know? After World War II, most of Hiroshima would be rebuilt, though one destroyed section was set aside as a reminder of the effects of the atomic bomb. Each August 6, thousands of people gather at Peace Memorial Park to join in interfaith religious services commemorating the anniversary of the bombing. Over the next several years, the program’s scientists worked on producing the key materials for nuclear fission–uranium-235 and plutonium (Pu-239). They sent them to Los Alamos, New Mexico , where a team led by J. Robert Oppenheimer worked to turn these materials into a workable atomic bomb. Early on the morning of July 16, 1945, the Manhattan Project held its first successful test of an atomic device–a plutonium bomb–at the Trinity test site at Alamogordo, New Mexico. No Surrender for the Japanese By the time of the Trinity test, the Allied powers had already defeated Germany in Europe. Japan, however, vowed to fight to the bitter end in the Pacific, despite clear indications (as early as 1944) that they had little chance of winning. In fact, between mid-April 1945 (when President Harry Truman took office) and mid-July, Japanese forces inflicted Allied casualties totaling nearly half those suffered in three full years of war in the Pacific, proving that Japan had become even more deadly when faced with defeat. In late July, Japan’s militarist government rejected the Allied demand for surrender put forth in the Potsdam Declaration, which threatened the Japanese with “prompt and utter destruction” if they refused. General Douglas MacArthur and other top military commanders favored continuing the conventional bombing of Japan already in effect and following up with a massive invasion, codenamed “Operation Downfall.” They advised Truman that such an invasion would result in U.S. casualties of up to 1 million. In order to avoid such a high casualty rate, Truman decided–over the moral reservations of Secretary of War Henry Stimson, General Dwight Eisenhower and a number of the Manhattan Project scientists–to use the atomic bomb in the hopes of bringing the war to a quick end. Proponents of the A-bomb–such as James Byrnes, Truman’s secretary of state–believed that its devastating power would not only end the war, but also put the U.S. in a dominant position to determine the course of the postwar world. “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” Hiroshima, a manufacturing center of some 350,000 people located about 500 miles from Tokyo, was selected as the first target. After arriving at the U.S. base on the Pacific island of Tinian, the more than 9,000-pound uranium |
Which French realist painter, who lived from 1814 - 1875, specialised in peasant life? | Nineteenth-Century French Realism | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Works of Art (13) Essay The Realist movement in French art flourished from about 1840 until the late nineteenth century, and sought to convey a truthful and objective vision of contemporary life. Realism emerged in the aftermath of the Revolution of 1848 that overturned the monarchy of Louis-Philippe and developed during the period of the Second Empire under Napoleon III. As French society fought for democratic reform, the Realists democratized art by depicting modern subjects drawn from the everyday lives of the working class. Rejecting the idealized classicism of academic art and the exotic themes of Romanticism , Realism was based on direct observation of the modern world. In keeping with Gustave Courbet ‘s statement in 1861 that “painting is an essentially concrete art and can only consist in the representation of real and existing things,” Realists recorded in often gritty detail the present-day existence of humble people, paralleling related trends in the naturalist literature of Émile Zola, Honoré de Balzac, and Gustave Flaubert. The elevation of the working class into the realms of high art and literature coincided with Pierre Proudhon’s socialist philosophies and Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto, published in 1848, which urged a proletarian uprising. Courbet (1819–1877) established himself as the leading proponent of Realism by challenging the primacy of history painting, long favored at the official Salons and the École des Beaux-Arts, the state-sponsored art academy. The groundbreaking works that Courbet exhibited at the Paris Salons of 1849 and 1850–51—notably A Burial at Ornans (Musée d’Orsay, Paris) and The Stonebreakers (destroyed)—portrayed ordinary people from the artist’s native region on the monumental scale formerly reserved for the elevating themes of history painting. At the time, Courbet’s choice of contemporary subject matter and his flouting of artistic convention was interpreted by some as an anti-authoritarian political threat. Proudhon, in fact, read The Stonebreakers as an “irony directed against our industrialized civilization … which is incapable of freeing man from the heaviest, most difficult, most unpleasant tasks, the eternal lot of the poor.” To achieve an honest and straightforward depiction of rural life, Courbet eschewed the idealized academic technique and employed a deliberately simple style, rooted in popular imagery, which seemed crude to many critics of the day. His Young Women from the Village ( 40.175 ), exhibited at the Salon of 1852, violates conventional rules of scale and perspective and challenges traditional class distinctions by underlining the close connections between the young women (the artist’s sisters), who represent the emerging rural middle class, and the poor cowherd who accepts their charity. When two of Courbet’s major works (A Burial at Ornans and The Painter’s Studio) were rejected by the jury of the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, he withdrew his eleven accepted submissions and displayed his paintings privately in his Pavillon du Réalisme, not far from the official international exhibition. For the introduction to the catalogue of this independent, one-man show, Courbet wrote a Realist manifesto, echoing the tone of the period’s political manifestos, in which he asserts his goal as an artist “to translate the customs, the ideas, the appearance of my epoch according to my own estimation.” In his autobiographical The Painter’s Studio (Musée d’Orsay, Paris), Courbet is surrounded by groups of his friends, patrons, and even his models, documenting his artistic and political experiences since the Revolution of 1848. During the same period, Jean-François Millet (1814–1875) executed scenes of rural life that monumentalize peasants at work, such as Sheep Shearing Beneath a Tree ( 40.12.3 ). While a large portion of the French population was migrating from rural areas to the industrialized cities, Millet left Paris in 1 |
Which Welsh fashion designer launched the 'Warehouse' chain? | Jeff Banks - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD Jeff Banks A word from the EIC Partnerships / Cooperations Become a fashion editor on FMD Content / Usage Questions Why am I listed on FMD? How can I submit content? Credifair (credit for your work) DMCA + Content MGMT the pure fashion news agency January 17th ASAP Rocky and Boy George Star in Dior Homme's New Campaign Irina Shayk Lands Two Vogue Brazil Covers Weekly News roundup: Jan 9 - Jan 13 Meet Ify Jones, our January 2017 Model of the Month About Jeff Banks is a renowned Welsh designer of both men's and women's clothing, jewellery, and home furnishings. Jeff Banks was born in 1943 in Ebbw Vale, Wales, U.K. His sheet metal worker father left his mother when Banks was aged eight, and she resultantly decided to move to London, England. Offered a scholarship to independent grammar school St Dunstan's College in Catford, South London, his mother couldn't afford the uniform so he got a round delivering paraffin on a wheelbarrow - by aged 13 he had employed a man to drive a lorry based tanker, and sold the business aged 15. Encouraged by a teacher to study art and become a painter, he realised his art skills were limited during his first year at London's Camberwell School of Art, and so transferred to studying interior design and latterly textiles at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design from 1959 to 1962. He then went to the United States, where he studied at the Parsons School of Design, in New York. Banks holds honorary degrees from the University of Lancaster, East London, Newcastle & Northumbria, University College for the Creative Arts, and the University of Westminster, and is a Doctor of Arts. In 1964, with money saved from the paraffin business and his father mortgaging his own home, Banks opened the boutique Clobber in London, where he sold garments of his own designs as well as those designed by others. It proved to be such a success that in 1969, he launched his own fashion label. In 1975 he opened the first standalone Jeff Banks shop in London, as well as retail outlets in twenty-two department stores, including Harrods and Harvey Nichols. In 1974, he became involved with the establishment of the Warehouse Utility chain of shops which provides inexpensive fashions in bold colours, for a predominantly young market. He has also worked freelance for a number of companies, including Liberty of London. Throughout the 1970's and 80's, Banks was completely in tune with contemporary fashion. With an imaginative use of inexpensive fabrics, he was able to provide young women with access to fashion without compromising taste. After the Warehouse was taken over by retail chain Sears, he was sacked for being disruptive in board meetings - a decision he never regrets. In 1979 and 1981 Jeff became British Designer of the Year, and in 1980 he was made British Coat Designer of the Year. Banks' standing as a commercial force in retail fashion led to his presenting over 320 episodes of The Clothes Show, the BBC's long-running fashion show, alongside Selina Scott and Caryn Franklin. The show's success of often gaining over 10million viewers, led in 1989 to the first "Clothes Show Live" event at the NEC Birmingham, as well as the launch of the Clothes Show magazine. In 2000 the food chain Sainsbury's hired Jeff Banks in a bid to stay ahead of the supermarket trend for selling non-food items. Jeff and Co. clothes went on sale in 76 stores and had just begun breaking through the one million pound a week mark. But in 2003 Sainsbury's terminated Banks contract in October. Jeff feels that Saisbury's wants to reap the profits without paying him anything, and he plans to take legal action against them unless he gets "well in excess of ten million pounds" that he feels he is due. However finally he agreed to take a compensation package of 1 million pounds and a box of chocolates every week. He has continued to work as a designer with designs for the Guide Association, the England football team, and recently for London's 2012 Olympics bid, which were modelled at the launch by S |
Which 1963 film starring Shirley Maclaine and Jack Lemmon was about a Paris policeman who falls in love with a prostitute, and becomes her minder? | Irma la Douce Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 6:03 AM, PST NEWS 38 out of 45 people found the following review useful: Irma La Douce (Billy Wilder) from United States 16 October 2006 Irma la Douce is a gem, one of Billy Wilders best films. Banned from TV for many years by network censors, it began as a Broadway play and ran from Sep 29, 1960 to Dec 31, 1961 playing at both the Plymouth Theatre and the Alvin Theatre in New York. It quickly won the attention of Hollywood and in 1963 debuted as a film starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. It is a love story, the story of a policeman turned reformer who falls madly in love with a beautiful young prostitute. The IBDB captures its essence best: "Irma La Douce" is not only French; it is intensely Parisian French. Set in an area tourists seek, but so seldom find, its musical idiom, its moral atmosphere, its plot and its argot are part of Paris not even all Parisians know; a part of Paris where the underworld is known as the "milieu." A tart is a "poule," a pimp is a "mec" and money is "grisbi." If you remember Sam Seborn's affair with a prostitute in the first season of West Wing, you have the advantage. Mix with this belief in the underlying goodness of a person with the enchanting music and backdrop of Paris and you will find yourself pulling for Nester (Lemmon) in his quest to win Irma's hand. Marilyn Monroe was originally scheduled to play Irma but died before the film work began. As a credit to Wilder's casting, Shirley MacLaine's performance earned her an Oscar nomination for best actress. The film's cinematography received its own Oscar nomination and the music took Hollywood by storm. It's stunning Parisian melody, written by Marguerite Monnot and arranged for film by Andre Previn, won the Oscar for best music and remains one of the finest musical scores ever. And within the cheerful comedy of the plot, the story's philosopher shines bright as the mentor for Lester who struggles to overcome the muk of daily life. Being none other than the bar tender and owner of the Chez Moustache, the bar and stage center for much of the film, Moustache lends his shoulder to Lester and instructs him in the realities of life: life accepts no conscientious objector and must be approached as if it were a war where only the strong survive. In other words, face the world as it is, not as you were told it was. Watch this film on DVD and get the wide screen version if you can. If you find yourself critical of the film, remember that this is late 50's, early 60's America. It came out during the cold war, in a period where TV was still in its 'Andy of Mayberry' days. Movies were heavily censored and even the media was under intense scrutiny for what topics matters it discussed. Irma La Douce was buried from play and only lately rediscovered by VHS & DVD fans. Transport yourself back to the "Milieu" and enjoy, you may just learn something about life! Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 46 people found the following review useful: Why so little shown? from France 4 February 2005 Billy Wilder's Irma la Douce is an absolute gem. Coming after 'Some Like it Hot' and 'One, Two, Three' and before the similarly undervalued 'Kiss Me, Stupid' it is part of Wilder's most creative period. Shirley Maclaine is perfect as the hooker with the heart of gold and Lemmon is hilarious as the protective lover. Largely shot in studio, Wilder makes hay with the control that this gives him, with a fabulous market where Lemmon works to keep Irma off the streets. It is such a joy to see Lou Jacobi in the pivotal role of Moustache. His line delivery cannot be faulted and he is given many of the film's funniest moments. It is also a joy to watch a great wit like Wilder show us that prostitution is a way of earning a living, not a social problem. May you smile in Heaven, Billy! Was the above review useful to you? 27 out of 34 people found the following review useful: One of Wilder's most divisive film's amongst his fans. from United Kingdom 4 March 2008 Adapted from Alexandre Breffort's stage mus |
"Which politician said of Margaret Thatcher, ""She's the best man in England""?" | Margaret Thatcher, Britain's 'Iron Lady' Prime Minister, Dead at 87 Margaret Thatcher, Britain's 'Iron Lady' Prime Minister, Dead at 87 DAVID WRIGHT Pin it Share Margaret Thatcher , the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of Great Britain and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century has died at age 87. "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning," Lord Timothy Bell said today. "A further statement will be made later." Thatcher had significant health problems in her later years, suffering several small strokes and, according to her daughter, struggling with dementia . In Dec. 2012, she was underwent an operation to remove a bladder growth, longtime adviser Tim Bell told The Associated Press. But during her long career on the political stage, Thatcher was known as the Iron Lady. She led Great Britain as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, a champion of free-market policies and adversary of the Soviet Union. PHOTOS: Margaret Thatcher Through The Years Many considered her Britain's Ronald Reagan . In fact, Reagan and Thatcher were political soul mates. Reagan called her the "best man in England" and she called him "the second most important man in my life." The two shared a hatred of communism and a passion for small government. What America knew as "Reaganomics" is still called "Thatcherism" in Britain. Like Reagan, Thatcher was an outsider in the old boys' club. Just as it was unlikely for an actor to lead the Republicans, the party of Lincoln, it was unthinkable that a grocer's daughter could lead the Conservatives, the party of Churchill and William Pitt -- that is, until Thatcher. She led the Conservatives from 1975 to 1990, the only woman ever to do so. READ MORE: Margaret Thatcher's 7 Most Inspiring Quotes Personal Life Thatcher was born Margaret Hilda Roberts on Oct. 13, 1925 in Grantham, England. She attended Somerville College, Oxford, where she studied chemistry, and later, in 1953, qualified as a barrister, specializing in tax issues. She married Denis Thatcher on Dec. 13, 1951, and their marriage lasted for nearly 52 years until his death in June 2003. The couple had twins, Mark and Carol, in 1953. When Thatcher was elected to Britain's House of Commons in 1959, she was its youngest female member. In 1970, when the Conservatives took power, she was made Britain's secretary of state for education and science. In 1975, she was chosen to lead the Conservatives, and she became the prime minister in 1979. Her policies were controversial. She took on the nation's labor unions, forcing coal miners to return to work after a year on strike. "We should back the workers and not the shirkers," she said in May 1978. She pushed for privatization, lower taxes, and deregulation. And she sought to keep Britain from surrendering any of its sovereignty to the European Union. More Thatcher's admirers say she rejuvenated Britain's faltering economy. Her critics say the rich got richer and the poor were left behind. In the inner cities, Thatcherism brought a violent backlash. There were calls from her own party to change course. But Thatcher resisted. "You turn if you want to," she said in October 1980. "The lady's not for turning." She had courage in abundance. In 1982, when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, she took Britain to war -- and won. In 1984, she narrowly escaped being killed when the IRA bombed her hotel during a party conference. The morning after, she convened the conference on schedule -- undaunted. She recognized Mikhail Gorbachev as a man who could help to end the Cold War, commenting famously, "I like Mr. Gorbachev. We can do business together." Ronald Reagan thought so, too. Together, Thatcher and Reagan savored victory in the Cold War as their proudest achievement. But while Alzheimer's forced Reagan to retire from public life, Thatcher kept on long after leaving Downing Street. She became Baroness Thatcher, a symbolic leader for a party that struggled to find a worthy successo |
"And which politician described Margaret Thatcher as ""Attila the Hen""?" | 10 Very Sexist Things People Said To or About Margaret Thatcher April 8, 2013 04/08/2013 12:27 p.m. 10 Very Sexist Things People Said To or About Margaret Thatcher Thatcher. Photo: DERRICK CEYRAC/AFP It started for Margaret Thatcher during her first foray into politics in the fifties, when she was criticized for running for office as a mother of two. “Did I realise how much being an MP would keep me away from home?” Thatcher wrote in her autobiography, recalling some of the questions she faced. “Could I fulfil my duties as a mother and an MP?” Such sexist attitudes never abated over Thatcher’s four decades in politics. In fact, as she rose through the ranks of British government and eventually became the first and only female prime minister in British history, they only got nastier. Here are ten quotes that give you a taste of what Thatcher faced. “Do you dress as a leader, as a woman, for yourself or for your husband?” — Barry St John Nevill , reporter with the Hornsey Journal. “My God! The bitch has won!” —the vice-chairman of the Conservative Part y, upon Thatcher becoming the party’s leader. “Ditch the bitch.” — A popular Labour party slogan . “Shrill and hectoring.” — Peter Mandelson , the Labour Party’s Communications Director, on Thatcher’s “first ever televised performance in the Commons.” “In her presence, you pretty quickly forget that she’s a woman. She doesn’t strike me as a very female type.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski . “The Iron Man.” — Yasser Arafat’s nickname for Thatcher. “Attila the Hen.” —Nickname for Thatcher by member of Parliament Clement Freud . “It’s been a touching spectacle: the brave little woman getting on with the woman’s work of trying to dominate the world.” — Austin Mitchell , member of Parliament “She has the eyes of Caligula but the mouth of Marilyn Monroe.” — French president Francois Mitterand . “What does she want, this housewife? My balls on a tray?” — French president Jacques Chirac . Tags: |
In which sphere was John Phillip Holland a pioneer? | Communicate Science: The Irish Submarine Pioneer: John Philip Holland The Irish Submarine Pioneer: John Philip Holland Holland at the hatch of the USS Holland John Philip Holland was a Christian Brother and taught at the North Monastery in Cork where he is reputed to have started developing the early prototypes of his invention. Holland is believed to have been born in Liscannor, Co. Clare in 1841. He was educated at the Christian Brothers secondary school in Ennistymon and subsequently Sexton Street School in Limerick City. In Limerick he was greatly influenced by the scientist and mechanical engineer Br. Bernard O'Brien who was accomplished in building telescopes with intricate clockwork mechanisms. He joined the Christian Brothers in 1858 and began teaching alongside Br. James Dominic Burke at the North Monastery. Br. James Burke was a noted science teacher and is considered the father of vocational and scientific education in Ireland. Never an exceptional teacher of the classics, he apparently found it almost 'intolerably boring' to teach reading , writing and arithmetic, but he was known to be an excellent teacher of drawing, science and music. Without taking full vows in the order, he taught at schools in Armagh (1860-61), Port Laoise (1861), Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (1862-65), Drogheda (1865-69)and Dundalk (1869-1872). While in Enniscorthy, Holland developed an interest in flying and began to design flying machines.In Drogheda he constructed a mechanical duck which could walk around the garden and swim, dive and resurface when put in water. Seemingly, through a combination of ill-health, lack of teaching ability and his brother and mother emigrating to the United States, Holland declined to take his perpetual vows in the Order and emigrated to America. Fenian Ran at Paterson Museum, NJ Fenian Ram c. 1920's In New Jersey, Holland resumed teaching for a time and became involved with the Irish Fenian Brotherhood who financed the building of his first three submarines. In 1878, Holland dove to 12 feet in his first submarine - Holland I. The hull of this vessel was recovered from the bottom of the Upper Passaid River in 1927 and is currently on display in the Paterson Museum , Paterson, New Jersey. The Holland II (The Fenian Ram) was launched in 1881 and was a three-man boat.The vessel carried Holland and others to depths in excess of 45 feet and successfully fired projectiles. Following a dispute, the Fenian Brotherhood stole the Fenian Ram in 1883, but shortly realised that nobody but Holland knew how to work it. The Fenian Ram was eventually brought to the Paterson Museum where it is still on display. The Holland VI was eventually to become the first submarine in the US Navy. Purchased by the US Government on 11 April 1900, the USS Holland was commissioned on 12 October 1900 and served for 10 years. By 1905, Holland withdrew from the company he had helped found to design and build his vessels ( Electric Boat Company ), but not before the submarines were being used by American, British, Japanese, Dutch and Russian Naval forces. John Philip Holland, 1912 Holland died of pneumonia on 12 August 1914 aged 74 in Newark, New Jersey and is buried at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. Regarded as the father of the modern submarine, Holland is remembered as the North Monastery, Cork celebrates 200 years in existence. The NMCI has dedicated its library at Ringaskiddy in Holland's memory. The library has a unique collection of John P. Holland papers in its collection. Much more information on Holland and his submarines can be found here . USS Holland launch 1897 |
'Herod', 'John the Baptist' and 'Nawabath' are characters in which opera by Richard Strauss? | Salome | stepdaughter of Herod Antipas | Britannica.com stepdaughter of Herod Antipas John Hyrcanus I Salome, (flourished 1st century ad), according to the Jewish historian Josephus, the daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter of Herod Antipas , tetrarch (ruler appointed by Rome) of Galilee , a region in Palestine. In Biblical literature she is remembered as the immediate agent in the execution of John the Baptist . Josephus states that she was twice married, first to the tetrarch Philip (a half brother of her father, Herod , and a son of Herod I the Great) and then to Aristobulus (son of Herod of Chalcis). She is not to be confused with Salome, sister of Herod I the Great. Salome presenting the head of John the Baptist to her mother, Herodias, bronze relief panel by … MM According to the Gospels of Mark (6:14–29) and Matthew (14:1–12), Herod Antipas had imprisoned John the Baptist for condemning his marriage to Herodias, the divorced wife of his half brother Herod Philip (the marriage violated Mosaic Law), but Herod was afraid to have the popular prophet killed. Nevertheless, when Salome danced before Herod and his guests at a festival, he promised to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, Herodias, who was infuriated by John’s condemnation of her marriage, the girl demanded the head of John the Baptist on a platter, and the unwilling Herod was forced by his oath to have John beheaded. Salome took the platter with John’s head and gave it to her mother. This story proved popular in Christian art from an early period and became especially popular during the Renaissance, exemplified by the work of the painter Masolino da Panicale . Salome has also been strikingly portrayed by the 19th-century artists Gustave Moreau and Aubrey Beardsley . Oscar Wilde’s one-act play Salomé (published in 1893, first performed in 1896) was translated by Hedwig Lachmann as the libretto for Richard Strauss’s one-act opera of the same name (first produced in 1905), in which Herod is portrayed as lusting after Salome, while Salome, in her turn, desires John the Baptist; she finally satisfies her corrupt wishes by kissing the lips of the severed head of John, who had spurned her. Hence, Salome has become an erotic symbol in art, and it is likely that it is her provocative “Dance of the Seven Veils” in the Strauss opera that most people connect with her name, although no such dance is mentioned in the Bible. Learn More in these related articles: |
Give any year in the life of the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez? | Hernan Cortes The Explorer Conquistador | The Man, The Mission, His Actions Changed the World! Hernan Cortes The Explorer Conquistador admin EXCERPT FROM THE LIFE OF HERNAN CORTES “”When I saw the discord and animosity between these two peoples I was not a little pleased, for it seemed to further my purpose considerably; consequently I might have the opportunity of subduing them more quickly, for as the saying goes, “divided they fall”…And I remember that one of the Gospels says, “Omne regnum….” So I maneuvered one against the other and thanked each side for their warnings and told each that I held his friendship to be of more worth than the other’s”(Hernan cortes).. . ( http://hernancortesnhd.weebly.com/the-life-of-cortes.html )” admin EXCERPT: “Castilleja de la Cuesta, Seville, Spain. 2nd December 1547. Hernan Cortes died at the Duques de Montpensier Palace. One of his horses, bringed back from México, was buried at the gardens of the Palace. Today, that Palace is Las Irlandesas School, and the stone is still there admin EXCERPT: “MEXICO CITY.- A linen that protected for more than a century the remains of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes was restored by specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico. This piece, elaborated with white linen and black silk embroidery, belongs to the National Museum of History (MNH) of Mexico, at Castillo de Chapultepec. The linen, used during the funeral rites of the osseous remains of Cortes, was intervened as part of the systematic conservation project made by the museum to celebrate their 70th anniversary. The attention to the textile was made in collaboration with the students from the School of Conservation and Restoration of the West (ECRO). ( http://artdaily.com/news/74640/Linen-that-protected-Spanish-conquistador-Hernan-Cortes–remains-restored-by-specialists#.VmUbvb91-fg )” admin EXCERPT: “MEXICO WEB FACTS: Place of encounter of Montezuma Xocoyotzin and the Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes on the 8 day of November 1519. When Cortés returned to the palace, however, he found that Alvarado and his men had massacred the Aztec nobility and the survivors had elected a new emperor, Cuitláhuac. Cuitláhuac ordered his soldiers to besiege the palace housing the Spaniards and Monteczuma. Cortés ordered Monteczuma to speak to his people from a palace balcony and persuade them to let the Spanish return to the coast in peace. Monteczuma was jeered and stones were thrown at him injuring him badly, and Monteczuma died a few days later. ( http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Mexicoweb/factfile/Unique-facts-Mexico7.htm )” admin EXCERPT: “CORTES, HERNAN – Hernán Cortés (also spelled Cortez), Marqués Del Valle De Oaxaca (1485-1547) was a Spanish adventurer and conquistador (he was also a failed law student) who overthrew the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain (1519-21). Cortes sailed with 11 ships from Cuba to the Yucatan Peninsula to look for gold, silver, and other treasures. Hearing rumors of great riches, Cortés traveled inland and “discovered” Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec empire. He then brutally killed the Aztec emperor Montezuma and conquered his Aztec Empire of Mexico, claiming all of Mexico for Spain in 1521. Treasures from the Aztecs were brought to Spain, and Cortés was a hero in his homeland. Cortés was appointed governor of the colony of New Spain, but eventually fell out of favor with the royals. He then returned to Spain where he died a few years later. ( http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1500a.shtml )” INTERACTIVE SCRIBBLE MAP: ( http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/Hernan_Cortes_/0PpODKLYJn ) EXCERPT: “José Guadalupe Posada: The Jean Charlot Collection, University of Hawaii Library EXCERPT AND LINK at http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/34302 : ” BIBLIOTECA DEL NIÑO MEXICANO, por Heriberto Frias, Mexico, Maucci. In 1900 Maucci Brothers, a Spanish publisher, commissioned Posada to illustrate a series of pamphlets for children on the history of Mexico. Each pamphlet measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. is approxima |
Murphy's stout originated in which city? | Murphy's Irish Stout 2006 James J. Murphy Born on November 1825, James Jeremiah Murphy was the eldest son of fifteen children born to Jeremiah James Murphy and Catherine Bullen. James J. served his time in the family business interest and was also involved in the running of a local distillery in Cork. He sold his share in this distillery to fund his share of the set up costs of the brewery in 1856. James J. was the senior partner along with his four other brothers. It was James who guided to the brewery to success in its first forty years and he saw its output grow to 100,000 barrels before his death in 1897. James J. through his life had a keen interest in sport, rowing, sailing and GAA being foremost. He was a supporter of the Cork Harbour Rowing Club and the Royal Cork Yacht Club and the Cork County Board of the GAA. James J. philanthropic efforts were also well known in the city supporting hospitals, orphanages and general relief of distress in the city so much so on his death being described as a ‘prince in the charitable world’. It is James J. that epitomises the Murphy’s brand in stature and quality of character. We always strive to live up to his name. Our Lady’s Well Brewery In 1854 James J. and his brothers purchased the buildings of the Cork foundling Hospital and on this site built the brewery. The brewery eventually became known as the Lady’s Well Brewery as it is situated adjacent to a famous ‘Holy Well’ and water source that had become a famous place of devotion during penal times. The Beginning James J. Murphy and his brothers found James J. Murphy & Co. and begin brewing. From Strength to strength In 1861 the brewery produced 42,990 barrels and began to impose itself as one of the major breweries in the country. A friend of the poor, Hurrah James J. was a much loved figure in Cork, a noted philanthropist and indeed hero of the entire city at one point. The ‘Hurrah for the hero’ song refers to James J’s heroic efforts to save the local economy from ruin in the year of 1885. The story behind this is that when the key bank for the region the ‘Munster Bank’ was close to ruin, which could have led to an economic disaster for the entire country and bankruptcy for thousands, James J. stepped in and led the venture to establish a new bank the ‘Munster and Leinster’, saving the Munster Bank depositors and creditors from financial loss and in some cases, ruin. His exploits in saving the bank, led to the writing of many a poem and song in his honour including ‘Hurrah for the man who’s a friend of the poor’, which would have been sung in pubs for many years afterwards. The Malt House In 1889 a Malt House for the brewery was built at a cost of 4,640 pounds and was ‘built and arranged on the newest principle and fitted throughout with the latest appliances known to modern science”. Today the Malthouse is one of the most famous Cork landmarks and continues to function as offices for Murphy’s. Murphy’s Gold Murphy’s Stout wins the Gold medal at the Brewers and Allied Trades Exhibition in Dublin and again wins the supreme award when the exhibition is held in Manchester in 1895. These same medals feature on our Murphy’s packaging today. Murphy’s have continued it’s tradition of excellence in brewing winning Gold again at the Brewing Industry International awards in 2002 and also gaining medals in the subsequent two competitions. Murphy’s for strength Eugen Sandow the world famous ‘strongman’, endorses Murphy’s Stout: “From experience I can strongly recommend Messrs JJ Murphy’s Stout”. The famous Murphy’s image of Sandow lifting a horse was then created. The Jubilee The Brewery celebrates its 50th anniversary. On Whit Monday the brewery workforce and their families are treated to an excursion by train to Killarney. Paddy Barrett the youngest of the workforce that day at 13 went on to become head porter for the brewery and could recall the day vividly 50 years later. Swimming in stout In the year of 1913 the No.5 Vat at ‘Lady’s Well’ Brewery burst and sent 23,000 galleons of porter flooding through the brewey and out on to |
Which Italian fashion house, founded in 1992, has a silver triangle as its emblem - it is synonymous with opulence and quality? | Designers Antique, Estate and Vintage Costume Jewellery New designer information added to this page on 17 September 2016 Designer Adele Simpson - 1944-1950's Adele Smithline was born in 1903 and married Wesley William Simpson in 1930. Through 1930, she had worked as a designer for Gershels, William Bass firm, and Mary Lee Fashions. This last company allowed her to put her label on her accessory designs of jewelry, perfume and lingerie. The Adele Simpson Company, a clothing and accessories company, was found in 1944. It produced unusual designs, chains, medallions, necklaces, broaches and earrings in sterling silver and gold plated metal using clear and color pave rhinestones, faceted crystals and faux pearls. Mark: "Adele Simpson" in script. The jewelry line was limited in production and ceased operations in the 1950's. Jewelry pieces are rarely found today. Designer Alfred Philippe for Trifari (Crème de la Crème) Alfred Philippe is one of the top designers for Trifari please also see details on Trifari Jewellery There is so much history to Trifari Jewellery. Trifari Jewellery was first known as Trifari and Trifari founded by Gustavo Trifari and his uncle in 1910. The company name changed to just Trifari after Gustavos uncle left. In 1917 Leo Krussman joined and then Carl Fishel in 1925. They renamed the Company Trifari, Krussman and Fishel which is where the hallmark KTF derived. Early 1930 Alfred Philippe joined as head designer, he's considered a top craftsman who worked in fine jewellery for Cartier and Van Cleef and Arples. His designs became very popular especially the well known designs known as fruit salad (also known as Tutti Frutti) jewellery. The company was run 1910 to 1975 by the originating founders and sons of those founders. In 1975 Trifari was purchased by several other companies, there's so much rich history to Trifari, we will add more and more over time on their fascinating history. Early Trifari Jewellery is very collectible and some pieces are now very rare to find. View more information on Designer Trifari Jewellery > > > Designer Alexander Korda Korda designs were based on the movie 113 Thief of Bagdad. The movie was released in 1940 and it has been remembered as the greatest fantasy film ever made. The movie received Academy Awards for Art Direction, Color Cinematography and Special Effects. The producer Alexander Korda biggest achievement in my opinion. The movie is about Arabian Nights adventures and appeals to this date to all ages. Six famous directors worked on the film which encountered many obstacles. The final result of this movie more that exceeded all expectation and it has become an instant classic to this day. Korda the director of the film distributed limited pieces to promote the film. All the pieces were limited reproduction of actual pieces used in the film. Click here to see Alexander Korda Jewellery to buy now > > > Designer Avon of Belleville 1945-1971 Rare to find Avon of Belleville, not to be confused with Avon Cosmetics Corp., was formed by Abe Mazer (Mazer/Jomaz) in 1945, producing fine quality jewelry out of their plant in Belleville Ontario. Much of Avon of Belleville jewelry is designed by Marcel Boucher, and although bearing the Avon of Belleville mark, also is imprinted with Boucher's signature 4-digit design numbers. Avon of Belleville ceased to exist in 1971 which coincides with the time that Avon cosmetics began producing costume jewelry. RECOGNIZING AVON OF BELLEVILLE JEWELRY The first sign is the superior quality of the jewels. Avon of Belleville jewelry has heft and uses the finest quality rhinestones. There are also the magnificent designs of Marcel Boucher that instantly sets this jewelry apart from the other quality Avon Cosmetics jewels. The jewelry was marked "Avon" in script and also in upper case block letters, along with Marcel Boucher's 4 digit design inventory numbers. Click here to see Avon of Belleville Jewellery to buy now > > > Designer Beau or Beaucraft 1947 - September 2004 Beaucraft Inc. began operations and produced "Beau" and "Beaucraft" jewell |
Medically, what is affected by Myositis? | Myositis: Symptoms and Causes Cocaine Alcohol Myopathy may occur right after starting a medication, or may occur after taking a drug for months or years. Sometimes it is caused by an interaction between two different medications. Severe myositis caused by medications is rare. Injury. Vigorous exercise can lead to muscle pain , swelling, and weakness for hours or days after a workout . Inflammation contributes to these symptoms, technically making this a form of myositis. Myositis symptoms after exercise or injury nearly always resolve completely with rest and recovery. Rhabdomyolysis . Rhabdomyolysis occurs when muscles break down quickly. Muscle pain , weakness, and swelling are symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. Urine may also turn a dark brown or red color. Symptoms of Myositis The main symptom of myositis is muscle weakness. The weakness may be noticeable or may only be found with testing. Muscle pain (myalgias) may or may not be present. Continued Dermatomyositis , polymyositis, and other inflammatory myositis conditions tend to cause weakness that gets worse slowly over weeks or months. The weakness affects large muscle groups, including the neck, shoulders, hips, and back. Muscles on both sides are usually affected. The weakness from myositis can lead to falls and make it difficult to get up from a chair or after a fall. Other symptoms that may be present with inflammatory conditions include: Thickening of the skin on the hands Difficulty swallowing Difficulty breathing People with myositis caused by a virus usually have symptoms of a viral infection , such as runny nose , fever , cough and sore throat , or nausea and diarrhea . But the symptoms of viral infection may go away days or weeks before myositis symptoms begin. Some people with myositis have muscle pain, but many do not. Most muscle pain is not caused by myositis, but by strain injuries, or ordinary illnesses like colds and flu . These and other ordinary muscle pains are called myalgias. Diagnosis of Myositis A doctor may suspect myositis based on a person’s symptoms of muscle weakness or other evidence of myositis. Tests for myositis include: Blood tests. High levels of muscle enzymes, such as creatine kinase , may mean there is muscle inflammation. Other blood tests check for abnormal antibodies that may identify an autoimmune condition. MRI scan. A scanner using a high-powered magnet and a computer creates images of the muscles. An MRI scan can help identify areas of myositis and changes in the muscles over time. EMG. By inserting needle electrodes into muscles, a doctor can test the response of muscles to electrical nerve signals. EMG can identify muscles that are weak or damaged by myositis. Muscle biopsy . This is the most accurate test for diagnosing myositis. A doctor identifies a weak muscle, makes a small incision, and removes a small sample of muscle tissue for testing. Muscle biopsy leads to a final diagnosis in most people with myositis. There are many causes of muscle weakness and pain more common than myositis, and testing for myositis is not a straightforward process. For these reasons, the process of diagnosing myositis can be long. Continued |
What is the better known name of the 'ERW' or 'Enhanced Radiation Weapon'? | Red China's Capitalist Bomb · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries History Military Nonfiction Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this paper examines why China developed an enhanced radiation weapon (ERW) but did not deploy it. ERWs, better known as "neutron bombs," are specialized nuclear weapons with reduced blast effects and enhanced radiation, making them ideal tactical and antipersonnel weapons. Declassified U.S. intelligence and Chinese press reports indicate the People's Republic of China (PRC) was interested in an ERW in 1977 and successfully tested a device on September 29, 1988. To date, however, these sources provide no evidence of deployment. This study exploits primary source documents to reconstruct the ERW program's history, assesses drivers behind decisions throughout the program, and considers broader implications for PRC decisionmaking on weapons development. This case study suggests a model of a "technology reserve" in which China develops a weapons technology to match the capabilities of another state but defers deployment. This paper presents an analytic framework for examining how the technology reserve model might apply to China's decisionmaking on ballistic missile defense (BMD), antisatellite (ASAT), and hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) systems.China's nuclear force modernization and its lack of transparency have long been of interest to U.S. policymakers and analysts. One of the most opaque and debated aspects of this discussion is China's tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs), or nuclear weapons designed to be used on a battlefield. Enhanced radiation weapons (ERWs), better known as "neutron bombs," are specialized TNWs with reduced blast effects and enhanced radiation, making them ideal tactical and antipersonnel weapons. Current literature on China's ERW is limited, but one author claims Chinese leaders have expressed "an unusual degree of fascination with" ERWs. Declassified U.S. intelligence and Chinese press reports indicate the People's Republic of China (PRC) was interested in an ERW in 1977 and successfully tested a device on September 29, 1988. To date, however, these sources provide no evidence of deployment. This study reconstructs the ERW program's history by exploiting primary source documents, and it considers the implications for analyses of PRC weapons development, including contemporary systems of concern.Analytic Framework and Variables * Case Study: Red China's Capitalist Bomb * Analysis and Implications for Today * Toward a "Technology Reserve" Model: Match Capabilities but Defer Deployment * Conclusions and Areas for Future Analysis |
In which year did Princess Margaret die? | BBC NEWS | UK | Princess Margaret dies Saturday, 9 February, 2002, 17:14 GMT Princess Margaret dies The Princess's coffin is taken from King Edward Hospital Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, has died "peacefully in her sleep" at the age of 71. She had suffered a stroke on Friday afternoon and, after developing heart problems, was taken to hospital in London in the early hours of Saturday morning. In a statement Buckingham Palace said: "The Queen, with great sadness, has asked for the following announcement to be made immediately. The princess had been suffering ill-health in recent years "Her beloved sister, Princess Margaret, died peacefully in her sleep this morning at 6.30am in the King Edward VII Hospital." Princess Margaret's funeral will take place on Friday 15 February at 3pm in St George's Chapel, Windsor, the Palace announced. Members of the Royal Family and friends will attend the funeral, which will not be a State occasion, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Prince Charles Princess Margaret's coffin was taken to her former home in Kensington Palace on Saturday afternoon and will be moved to the Queen's Chapel at St James's Palace before the funeral. The Queen has returned from her Sandringham residence in Norfolk to Windsor Castle. Prince Charles has travelled to Sandringham to support the 101-year-old Queen Mother. The Duke of Edinburgh is also there. The Queen Mother has been suffering from a severe cold and it is not yet known whether she will be well enough to attend her daughter's funeral. A St James's Palace spokesman said the Prince of Wales was "deeply saddened" by the news, as were his sons Princes William and Harry. She will be remembered with a lot of affection... she gave a great deal of service to the country Prime Minister Tony Blair Princess Anne, who was in Antarctica on a three-day trip to commemorate Captain Scott's first Antarctic expedition, has been informed of the death and is planning to fly to New Zealand. Lord Snowdon, Princess Margaret's former husband, said he and their children Lord Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto - who were at Margaret's bedside when she died - were "all extremely saddened". UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking from Sierra Leone, led many tributes from politicians, saying she would be remembered "with a lot of affection" as she had given "a great deal of service" to the country. Foreign tributes The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, said: "She was a much-loved member of our Royal Family and a great support to Her Majesty throughout the Queen's reign." Several foreign leaders, including Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, have sent their condolences to the Queen, as has the Pope in a telegram and Don McKinnon, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Margaret (r) was last seen in public in December at Princess Alice's 100th birthday A minute's silence has been observed at many sporting fixtures. Members of the public have left some floral tributes outside Buckingham and Kensington Palaces, Sandringham House and King Edward VII hospital. Some television and radio schedules have been changed to make room for special programmes. BBC Radio 4's The Archers, on whom Princess Margaret appeared as herself in 1984, will pay tribute in a special storyline on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport said it was too early to decide whether the death will change any of the plans for this year's Golden Jubilee celebrations. On 18 February, the Queen is due to start a visit to Jamaica, New Zealand and Australia. 'Vivacious and fun' Princess Margaret will be remembered by many for her glamorous lifestyle and turbulent love life. In the 1950s she fell in love with the divorced Group Captain Peter Townsend - who has since died - but renounced him after coming under political, family and church pressure. Margaret married Anthony Armstrong-Jones in 1960 She later married the photographer Anthony Armstrong-Jones (who became Lord Snowdon). They had two children but the marriage ended in divorce in 1978. |
In Netball only two players can score a goal. One is Goal Shooter. Who is the other? | How to Shoot Accurately in Netball: 11 Steps (with Pictures) How to Shoot Accurately in Netball Three Parts: Readying the Shot Shooting the Ball Improving your Shot Community Q&A Do you envy the girl or boy who can always play GS (goal shooter) or GA (goal attack) and score all her or his shots in a netball match? Once you understand the proper form for accurate shooting, you can become a star on the court too. It just takes some practice. Steps Readying the Shot 1 Stand inside the shooting semicircle. According to netball rules, you can only shoot when you're inside this portion of the court, which includes the line that marks the circle. Align your body with the netball post, with your feet and hips shoulder distance apart and facing forward. [1] Proper balance is key to an accurate netball shot, so be sure that your weight is distributed evenly between both feet. 2 Hold the netball with your dominant hand. Position it behind and under the ball, and use your fingertips to cradle it softly. [2] For better control, ensure that the gap between your palm and the ball is minimal. [3] Make sure that your fingers are relaxed as they hold the ball. If they're grasping too tight or are too straight, your shot may be off. 3 Steady the ball with your other hand. Stabilizing it allows you to give the ball extra spin when you shoot. [4] However, make sure that your second hand doesn't put too much pressure on the ball because it can throw off your shot. [5] New or young netball players may want to use both hands to hold the ball in order to generate enough power to shoot, but keep in mind that it can actually increase the chance of shooting errors. While it’s okay to start out shooting with two hands, practice using one hand. Using one hand to shoot and the other only to steady the ball ensures a more accurate shot. 4 Stretch your arms over your head. You want to hold the ball high for the most accurate shot, so your elbows are near your forehead and slightly flexed. Make sure that they're facing the netball post too. [6] 5 Have the goal net in your view. Imagine a cone above the net, like a witch's hat, and focus on the highest, most center point -- that's where you want to aim the ball. The best shots fall through without actually touching the ring, so you want to keep the ball as centered as possible. [7] All of your focus should be on the hoop, so do your best to ignore distractions. It may help to line the edge of the ball up with the edge of the hoop before you take your shot. Part 2 Shooting the Ball 1 Bend your knees and elbows at the same time. While your arms and hands will determine what direction the ball goes in, the real power for your shot comes from the lower body. That means you have to prepare to push up through your ankles and knees. [8] For the best form, keep your elbows at a right angle, while holding the ball steady. You should also keep your back straight and hold your head up high. 2 Push up and release the ball. To generate the most power for your shot, your arms and knees should straighten at the same time, while your dominant hand flicks the ball upwards. That helps create a backward spin that allows for a high ball trajectory as it soars toward the net, so it drops through without touching the ring. [9] For the most accurate shot, you must release the ball when your arms are at full extension. Releasing early can throw your shot off. In game action, put your hand up as soon as the ball is out of your hands. That way, if you don't get it in, you can have another try. 3 Keep practicing. It will take time to develop your skills, but shooting goals will get easier the more you try. Test how far you need to bend to create the most powerful shot, and then try to replicate the form each time that you take a shot. Part 3 Improving your Shot 1 Take longer shots. While you must be inside the shooting semicircle, it is a fairly large area, which means there are a variety of distances that you can shoot from. If you’re new to netball, you’ll probably begin practicing your shooting closer to the goal. As you become |
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In which Dickens novel is 'Mr. Tulkinghorn' the lawyer of the 'Dedlock' family? | A. Bleak House: Literary and Legal Critics It has become a truism to describe Bleak House as the most "legal" of Dickens' novels 1 and to describe Dickens' attitude toward the law as thoroughly negative. Bleak House is "a crushing indictment of the failure of Law to observe the human need for justice." 2 Although he certainly never created an Atticus Finch, Dickens did not treat all aspects and characters of the law uniformly. Dickens' attack on the courts was limited to the chancery or equity courts. Although that attack is scathing, Dickens takes no advantage of the opportunity to extend the criticism to the law courts. The "victims" in this novel (and there are many) are mainly victimized by chancery, by other characters, or by their own foibles. In Bleak House, Dickens' characters who are involved in law enforcement do not fare particularly badly. Likewise the satire directed toward his law clerks, stationers, and law writers is not especially vitriolic. Dickens saves the really harsh portrayals for the lawyers, but even there, not all the lawyers are equally reprehensible. Like all of Dickens' novels, Bleak House has generated extensive critical commentary since its publication in 1853, the majority of it dedicated to the metaphorical aspects of the novel. Equity, which should be dedicated to the pursuit of fairness, justice, and truth, instead functions as a metaphor for all the ills of Victorian society. Bleak House is not simply an attack on the law or ... If you are interested in obtaining a lexis.com® ID and Password, please contact us at 1-(800)-227-4908 or visit us at http://www.lexisnexis.com/ . Search Documents |
In 'Coronation Street' which family has, over the years, included 'Valerie', 'Frank', 'Susan' and 'Peter'? | Barlow family | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ken and Deirdre marry for the second time, 2005 The Barlows are a family who have lived in Coronation Street, Weatherfield since 1938 . Since newlyweds Frank and Ida Barlow moved into No.3 that year, four generations of the family have resided in the Street, with their son Ken being its longest-standing representative. Ken was born in the Street and grew up there with his brother David . His life has seen him marry four times, become a widower three times and a father to twins, two illegitimate sons and an adopted daughter, although he did not actually raise any of his children himself. Most of the Barlows' troubles have concerned Ken's disappointment over the way his life has turned out, with Ken having failed to realise the ambitions of his youth, and his attempts to either rectify his mistakes or interfere with his own children's decisions, however unwanted his help may be. Tragedy has followed the Barlows since the 1960s ; road accidents have claimed the lives of Ida, David, Darren and Susan , and Valerie , Janet and Lucy all died while still young. Current Barlow family members include Ken, stepdaughter Tracy and granddaughter Amy , sons Peter and Daniel and grandson Adam at No.1 , Peter's son Simon and ex-wife Leanne Battersby live at 8 Victoria Court . Ken's wife Deirdre passed away in July 2015 while staying with friend Bev Unwin - the cause of death was attributed to a brain aneurysm. Adam's mother was Ken's daughter Susan, who died in 2001 . Contents The Barlow family in 1960 . From left: David , Frank , Kenneth and Ida The Barlow line can be traced back to Sidney Barlow , a postman at the Weatherfield GPO in the early 1900s . He and his wife Edna lived at 6 Mawdsley Street and raised their children Frank and Marjorie there. Sidney's death in 1931 led Edna to have a severe nervous breakdown, which resulted in Frank leaving the Navy to support her and Marj. Edna spent some months in a psychiatric hospital but she recovered and saw Frank marry Ida Leathers in 1938 . Frank, Ida and family Edit Since his return from the Navy, Frank had taken up a job at the GPO and Marj worked at Earnshaw's Mill , the family managing to stay in work during the Depression while many of their neighbours struggled to put food on the table. Frank and Ida rented 3 Coronation Street after marrying and their son Kenneth was born there in 1939 , a month after Frank's return to the Navy at the onset of World War II . Until 1945 , Frank only returned when he had leave, and their second child David was born in 1942 , conceived during a brief return to Weatherfield. Frank's return after the war was a great relief to Ida. In the years that followed, Frank continued with his work at the GPO and Ida got a job as a cleaner at the Imperial Hotel . As he grew up, Kenneth showed an interest in reading and was the first Coronation Street resident to pass his 11-plus and enter grammar school. He later went on to study teaching History and English at the University of Manchester , although Frank was slightly embittered by the fact that Ken hadn't followed in his footsteps and had every intention of leaving the Street - and his working class roots - far behind. David, meanwhile, followed a very different career path. He started his working life by taking an engineering apprenticeship but left the trade to become a footballer, which interested him much more. After a short time playing for Weatherfield County FC he was transferred to a London team and moved there. In September 1961 , Ida was hit by a bus while returning from work. Ken supported Frank, who struggled to cope without Ida. Ken lived at No.3 until the following August when he married Valerie Tatlock , niece of neighbour Albert Tatlock , and bought No.9 in the same Street. Frank lived in the house until 1964 when he won £5,000 on Premium Bonds and moved to a detached house in Cheshire . As a result of his differences with Ken, which had resulted in several fall-outs, Frank barely had contact with his sons until his death in 1975 . |
If 'Snow White's seven dwarfs' are arranged alphabetically, which is last? | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - 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 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ( 1937 ) Approved | Snow White, pursued by a jealous queen, hides with the Dwarfs; the queen soon learns of this and prepares to feed her a poison apple. Directors: Jacob Grimm (fairy tales) (as Grimm), Wilhelm Grimm (fairy tales) (as Grimm) | 8 more credits » Stars: From $14.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Learning About Winnie the Pooh on His National Holiday 18 January 2017 12:37 PM, -08:00 | PEOPLE.com a list of 49 titles created 24 Dec 2010 a list of 42 titles created 15 Aug 2011 a list of 40 titles created 21 Dec 2013 a list of 28 images created 11 Jun 2014 a list of 44 titles created 3 months ago Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley After being snubbed by the royal family, a malevolent fairy places a curse on a princess which only a prince can break, along with the help of three good fairies. Director: Clyde Geronimi Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, and 5 more credits » Stars: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 2 more credits » Stars: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, and 5 more credits » Stars: Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Bobette Audrey Directors: Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, and 5 more credits » Stars: Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, James Baskett A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea-witch in order to meet a human prince on land. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Jodi Benson, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and 1 more credit » Stars: Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, J. Pat O'Malley Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth-century Virginia. Directors: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg Stars: Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale Edit Storyline The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one - her jealous stepmother, the Queen. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest, where she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs - Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. But when the Queen tricks Snow White with an enchanted apple, only the magic of true love's kiss can save her! Written by Lesley (from the back of the Snow White DVD) Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, We're Back!! (1958 re-release) See more » Genres: 4 February 1938 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Blancanieves y los siete enanos See more » Box Office Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia For the scene where the dwarfs are sent off to wash, animator Frank Thomas had Dopey do a hitch step to catch up to the others, as suggested in the storyboard. Walt Disney liked it so much he had the step added to other scenes - much to the chagrin of the other animators, who blamed Thomas for the extra work they had to |
Who was the leader of the Labour Party in Britain from 1980 to 1983? | Labour party: The 1960s to the Present Labour party The 1960s to the Present Harold Wilson , who became leader on Gaitskell's death in 1963, was able to lead the party to victory in 1964. He was prime minister until the Conservative party returned to power in 1970. Wilson's administration was marked by a continued decline in Britain's international political and economic position, which gave little opportunity for social innovation. After 1970, the Labour party, in opposition, again found it difficult to present a united front. The reversal of the party's position on Britain's entry into the European Community (now the European Union ), after having earlier supported it, and a renewed call for further nationalization of industry were indications of a greater left-wing militancy within the party. The party returned to power as a result of the elections of Feb., 1974, but as a minority government. Wilson's second administration began renegotiation of the terms of Britain's membership in the European Community and announced plans for large-scale nationalization. Despite continuing economic difficulties he called new elections in Oct., 1974, and Labour won a small majority. James Callaghan took over as prime minister following Wilson's resignation in 1976. The party lost power to the Conservatives under Margaret Thatcher in the 1979 elections and remained in the opposition until the late 1990s. Michael Foot became party leader in 1980 but was succeeded by Neil Kinnock in 1983. Kinnock led the party to abandon some of its traditional left-wing positions but proved unable to achieve victory at the polls. He resigned in 1992 after the Conservative victory in the general elections and was succeeded by John Smith . After Smith's untimely death in 1994, moderate Tony Blair was chosen to lead the party. Under Blair's leadership, the party formally abandoned traditional socialism in 1995 and subsequently won (1997, 2001) consecutive resounding victories at the polls. The party's narrower victory in 2005 marked the first time Labour had won three consecutive national elections. Blair stepped down as party leader and prime minister in 2007, and was succeeded by Gordon Brown . In the 2010 elections Brown and Labour lost to the Conservatives, who won a plurality. Brown resigned the party leadership, and Ed Miliband was elected party leader. Sections in this article: |
Whose first solo number one single was 'Careless Whisper'? | George Michael - Biography - IMDb George Michael Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (39) | Personal Quotes (34) Overview (5) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in Finchley, north London, in the United Kingdom, to Lesley Angold (Harrison), a dancer, and Kyriacos Panayiotou, a restaurateur. His father was a Greek Cypriot, and his mother was of English background. He first discovered fame as a musician when he and school friend, Andrew Ridgeley , formed the pop group Wham! . Success came fast and furious with their first album, 'Fantastic' (1983) hitting the UK number one spot. Wham! survived for five years and during that time the group notched up four number one singles and two number one albums. Most of their other releases made top three. George also contributed to the Band Aid Single 'Do They Know It's Christmas' (1984), and scored two further solo number one hits with 'Careless Whisper' and 'A Different Corner'. Following the break-up of Wham! , George went on to have a hugely successful career as a solo artist, his debut album 'Faith' (1987) - and the single of the same name - both achieving instant and international success. The album has since been certified Diamond. Over the last four decades George has notched up 8 number one albums in the and 13 number one singles in the UK (including Wham! , Band Aid , and the 'Five Live' EP). In the U.S. he has achieved 2 number one albums and 10 number one singles, with numerous other number one hits throughout the rest of the world. He has performed duets with artists including Aretha Franklin , Elton John , Queen , and Lisa Stansfield , and actively participates in charitable causes, Live Aid and the Freddie Mercury concert for AIDS being just two of the more prominent examples. According to a BBC documentary, George donated more than five million pounds towards various charities. Whilst with Wham!, he donated all the proceeds of 'Last Christmas' (1984) to charity. The single reached number two in the UK and George also performed simultaneously on the number one charity record 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. George released the single 'December Song' in 2008 as a free download: his hope was that purchasers would donate money to charity. He remained in contact with his Wham! partner and long-time friend Andrew Ridgeley until his death in 2016. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous Trade Mark (1) Powerful, smooth and soulful voice Trivia (39) He was arrested in April 1998 at a public restroom in Beverly Hills for committing a lewd act in front of an undercover police officer. As a result, for the first time he spoke publicly about being gay. BBC talk show host Michael Parkinson dedicated an episode of his Parkinson (1971) series to an interview with him. Michael also wrote and released the song "Outside", which had lyrics and a music video mocking the whole incident. The arresting police officer filed a civil suit against Michael for defamation of character, but it was dismissed. He enjoyed four UK number one singles with Wham: "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" (1984), "Freedom" (1984), "I'm Your Man" (1985) and "The Edge of Heaven" (1986). His song "Father Figure" was sampled for PM Dawn 's hit "Looking Through Patient Eyes". He collaborated with Queen and Lisa Stansfield on the British chart-topping "Five Live" (EP) of 1993. The first three singles of George Michael's solo career all went to the number one position on the UK chart: "Careless Whisper" (1984), "A Different Corner" (1986) and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987). The latter was a duet with Aretha Franklin . His song with Wham! , "Last Christmas", is the best selling UK hit never to get to number one, reaching the number two position in December 1984, being re-issued and reaching the number six position the next December and being re-issued again and reaching the number 45 position in December 1986. It spent a total of 24 weeks on the UK chart. He sang on the number one and number two Christmas singles of 1984, Band Aid's "Do They Know I |
Which film, for which Carey Mulligan won a Best Actress BAFTA, is based on the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber? | Carey Mulligan wins best actress at BAFTA - Times of India Times of India Carey Mulligan wins best actress at BAFTA DPA Britain's up-and-coming star Carey Mulligan won the best actress category at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) Sunday in London, where Kathryn Bigelow scooped up the best film and best director awards for her Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker". | Feb 22, 2010, 12.08 PM IST Carey Mulligan Britain's up-and-coming star Carey Mulligan won the best actress category at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) Sunday in London, where Kathryn Bigelow scooped up the best film and best director awards for her Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker". Mulligan, 24, took the prize for her lead role in the British-made film "An Education", based on a novel by Nick Hornby on the adolescent life of journalist Lynn Barber. In what was a true veteran versus newcomer contest, Mulligan beat competition in the best actress category from Meryl Streep for "Julie & Julia" and Audrey Tatou for "Coco Before Chanel". Shaking with emotion, Mulligan said after winning the award: "I really didn't expect this at all, so I didn't think of anything to say. Thank you so much, BAFTA. I was here a year ago, and I didn't imagine in a million years that this would happen". Bigelow said she was overwhelmed by the dual recognition of best film and best director for her war epic, as she became the first woman in BAFTA history to win the best director award. She fought off competition including ex-husband James Cameron, whose sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" had also been nominated in both categories. "Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" had eight nominations each for best film, as did "An Education". "This is beyond our wildest dreams. This is so unbelievable, we're just so deeply honoured and humbled," said Bigelow. British actor Colin Firth won the best actor award for his part in "A Single Man". At the start of the ceremony at London's Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Prince William, 27, was announced as the new president of BAFTA, taking over from veteran filmmaker Richard Attenborough. |
www.haroldsaxon.co.uk and www.myspace.com/marthajonesuk are websites which link to which TV series? | Martha Jones | Tardis | Fandom powered by Wikia Dr Martha Jones, later Martha Smith-Jones, was a British physician. She met the Tenth Doctor while in residency at Royal Hope Hospital in London when the hospital was transported to the Moon by the Judoon troops, after which she began travelling with the Time Lord . ( TV : Smith and Jones ) Unlike other companions , she not only became infatuated with the Doctor but also declared her feelings to him. She decided to stop travelling with him as he could not return her affection, but continued to have a number of adventures, both with and without him, thanks to her work with UNIT and Torchwood . ( TV : Last of the Time Lords , Reset , et al.) Martha also went onto marry Mickey Smith , and the two broke out on their own to become alien fighters despite having ties to Torchwood from two different Earths. She encountered the Doctor again before he regenerated , saving her life one more time. ( TV : The End of Time ) Biography Edit Martha Jones was born in 1986 to Francine and Clive Jones . She had an older sister named Tish , a younger brother, Leo , and a niece, Keisha Jones , who was Leo's daughter. When she was a child, Leo pushed Martha off the swing and broke her arm. Going in the ambulance and having her arm plastered fascinated her, which was when she decided she wanted to become a doctor. ( PROSE : The Story of Martha ) Martha grew up with her mother when her parents divorced, and was often forced to play peacekeeper in continual family arguments. Tish and Leo also lived with them, with Martha sleeping in their home's smallest room. ( PROSE : Wooden Heart ) Martha devoured Annette Billingsley 's The Troubleseekers , a thirty-two book series, around the age of eight; they were the first books that she ever read. She later read Harry Potter and His Dark Instruments . ( PROSE : The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage ) Martha had three trumpet lessons in Year 6 of primary school. ( COMIC : House Pests ) When Francine invited guests to dinner, Martha and her sister were expected to "perform" for the guests by handing out nibbles while Francine bragged that Martha was going to be a leading surgeon. Martha hated the attention and it caused friction between her and Tish, who embraced the attention. Edit Martha first met the Tenth Doctor in 2008 , on her way to her job as a student doctor at the Royal Hope Hospital in London , where she was studying under Mr Stoker . Without introducing himself, the Doctor merely took off his tie and said, "Like so, see?", before walking off. Unbeknownst to Martha at the time, he was demonstrating the nature of time travel . She met him again at the hospital , where he was posing as a patient named John Smith , not realising that the man she saw earlier was a future version of him; she also listened to his heartbeat, discovering that he had two hearts , but stayed quiet about it. Later that same day the hospital was transported to the Moon by the Judoon . Calm while those around her panicked, Martha worked with the Doctor to track down the Plasmavore , " Florence Finnegan ", for whom the Judoon were searching. During this encounter, the Doctor was quickly impressed with Martha's reasoning and intelligence, such as when she deduced that opening the windows wouldn't result in the air being sucked out; it would've happened already anyway if it were going to happen at all as the windows weren't airtight. Despite listening to his heartbeat, however, Martha was sceptical about him being an alien, until the Judoon's scanners confirmed that he wasn't human . Martha first sees the TARDIS. ( TV : Smith and Jones ) As the oxygen in the hospital ran out, Martha gave her last breaths to resuscitate the clinically-dead Doctor, who had thwarted Florence's plan. The Judoon returned the hospital to Earth. That evening, after another family argument at her brother Leo's party, a recovered Martha was approached by the Doctor, who revealed that he was a Time Lord and invited her to join him on what he initially described as a "single trip" through time and space in the T |
Which oratorio by Joseph Haydn takes place over seven days, is in three parts, with the third part set in the 'Garden of Eden'? | The Creation (Haydn) Explained The Creation (Haydn) Explained Composed: –1798 The Creation (German: '''Die Schöpfung''') is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798 by Joseph Haydn ( Hob. XXI:2), and considered by many to be his masterpiece. The oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in the Book of Genesis and Paradise Lost . The libretto was written by Gottfried van Swieten . The work is structured in three parts and scored for soprano , tenor and bass soloists, chorus and a symphonic orchestra. In parts I and II, depicting the creation. the soloists represent the archangel s Raphael (bass), Uriel ( tenor ) and Gabriel ( soprano ). In part III, the bass and soprano represent Adam and Eve in Paradise. The first public performance was held in Vienna at the old Burgtheater on 19 March 1799 The oratorio was published with the text in German and English in 1800. Inspiration thumb|upright|Portrait of Joseph Haydn by Johann Carl Rößler (1799)Haydn was inspired to write a large oratorio during his visits to England in 1791–1792 and 1794–1795, when he heard oratorios of George Frideric Handel performed by large forces. Israel in Egypt is believed to have been one of these. It is likely that Haydn wanted to try to achieve results of comparable weight, using the musical language of the mature classical style. Libretto The text of The Creation has a long history. The three sources are Genesis, the Biblical book of Psalms , and John Milton 's Paradise Lost . In 1795, when Haydn was leaving England, the impresario Johann Peter Salomon (1745–1815) who had arranged his concerts there handed him a new poem entitled The Creation of the World. This original had been offered to Handel, but the old master had not worked on it, as its wordiness meant that it would have been 4 hours in length when set to music. The libretto was probably passed on to Salomon by Thomas Linley Sr. (1733–1795), a Drury Lane oratorio concert director. Linley (sometimes called Lidley or Liddel) himself could have written this original English libretto, but scholarship by Edward Olleson, A. Peter Brown (who prepared a particularly fine "authentic" score) and H. C. Robbins Landon , tells us that the original writer remains anonymous. When Haydn returned to Vienna, he turned this libretto over to Baron Gottfried van Swieten . The Baron led a multifaceted career as a diplomat, librarian in charge of the imperial library, amateur musician, and generous patron of music and the arts. He is largely responsible for recasting the English libretto of The Creation in a German translation (Die Schöpfung) that Haydn could use to compose. He also made suggestions to Haydn regarding the setting of individual numbers. The work was published bilingually (1800) and is still performed in both languages today. Haydn himself preferred the English translation to be used when the work was performed for English-speaking audiences. For the quotations from the Bible, Swieten chose to adhere very closely to the English King James version . According to Temperley, "the German text corresponds to no known German Bible translation. Instead, it is so constructed that the word order, syllabification, and stress patterns are as close as possible to the English. Haydn and Swieten must have realized that English audiences would not easily accept changes in the hallowed text of their Bible; and there were the formidable precedents of Messiah and Israel in Egypt to bear in mind." In the final form of the oratorio, the text is structured as recitative passages of the text of Genesis, often set to minimal accompaniment, interspersed with choral and solo passages setting Swieten's original poetry to music. Swieten incorporated excerpt from Psalms for choral movements. Van Swieten was evidently not a fully fluent speaker of English, and the metrically-matched English version of the libretto suffers from awkward phrasing that fails to fit idiomatic English text onto Haydn's music. One passage describing the freshly minted Adam’s forehead ended up, “The large and arched front |
Which musical that debuted in London in March is set in 'Phantasma', an attraction in Coney Island, New York? | Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) | Phantom of the Opera | Fandom powered by Wikia Phantom of the Opera Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) 74pages on Share Love Never Dies is a romantic musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater with additional lyrics by Charles Hart, and book by Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton, with additional material by Slater and Frederick Forsyth. It is a sequel to Lloyd Webber's long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera.[1] The musical is set in 1907,[2] which Lloyd Webber states is, "ten years roughly after the end of the originalPhantom,"[3] although the events of the original actually took place in 1881.[4] Christine Daaé is invited to perform at Phantasma, a new attraction in Coney Island, by an anonymous impresario and, with her husband Raoul and son Gustave in tow, journeys to Brooklyn, unaware that it is the Phantom who has arranged her appearance in the popular beach resort. Although Lloyd Webber began working on Love Never Dies in 1990, it was not until 2007 that he began writing the music. The musical opened at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End on 9 March 2010 with previews from 22 February 2010. It was originally directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, however the show closed for four days in November 2010 for substantial re-writes, which were overseen by Lloyd Webber, and it opened with new direction from Bill Kenwright. Set and costume designs were by Bob Crowley.[5] The original London production received mostly negative reviews,[6][7] however, the subsequent Australian production featuring an entirely new design team and heavy revisions was generally better received. The planned Broadway production, which was to have opened simultaneously with the West End run, was delayed and then indefinitely postponed.[8] Contents Edit Andrew Lloyd Webber first began plans for a sequel to his 1986 hit musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in 1990.[10] Following a conversation with Maria Björnson, the designer of The Phantom of the Opera, Lloyd Webber decided that, were a sequel to come about, it would be set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. One of his ideas was to have Phantom live above ground in Manhattan's first penthouse, but he rejected this when he saw a TV documentary about the Coney Island fairground.[10] Lloyd Webber began collaborating with author Frederick Forsyth on the project, but it soon fell apart as Lloyd Webber felt the ideas they were developing would be difficult to adapt for a stage musical. Forsyth went on to publish some of the ideas he had worked on with Lloyd Webber in 1999 as a novel entitled The Phantom of Manhattan.[11] Lloyd Webber returned to the project in 2006, collaborating with a number of writers and directors. However, he still did not feel the ideas he had were adaptable into a piece of musical theatre.[12] Finally, in early 2007, Lloyd Webber approached Ben Elton (who had served as the librettist for Lloyd Webber's The Beautiful Game) to help shape a synopsis for a sequel, based on Lloyd Webber's initial ideas. Elton's treatment of the story focused more on the original characters of The Phantom of the Opera and omitted new characters that Lloyd Webber and Forsyth had developed.[12] Lloyd Webber was pleased with Elton's treatment and began work on the sequel.[11] In March 2007, he announced he would be moving forward with the project.[13] The Daily Mail announced in May 2007 that the sequel would be delayed, because Lloyd Webber's six-month-old kitten Otto, a rare-breed Turkish Van, climbed onto Lloyd Webber'sClavinova digital piano and managed to delete the entire score. Lloyd Webber was unable to recover any of it from the instrument, but was eventually able to reconstruct the score.[14][15] In 2008, Lloyd Webber first announced that the sequel would likely be called Phantom: Once Upon Another Time,[16] and the first act was performed at Lloyd Webber's annual Sydmonton Festival. The Phantom was played by Ramin Karimloo and Raoul was played by Alistair Robbins.[17] |
In which European city can you visit Tiergarten Schonbrunn (Schonbrunn Zoo)? | Explore the Schoenbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria Founded on July 31st, 1752, the Vienna Zoo at Schönbrunn Palace was originally reserved only for Habsburg family members. Later on, this exotic animal menagerie opened its doors to the public, granted they were “dressed properly”. Today, the longest standing zoo to date is one of the highest ranking and most modern in the world. In 2009 and 2010, it was voted Europe’s best zoo. More than 500 animal species live on Schönbrunn’s grounds: Siberian tigers, hippos, one-horned rhinoceroses, and pandas, just to name a few. Experience the tropical wildlife, foliage, and thunderstorms that simulate a real Southeast Asian rainforest in the Rainforest House. The South American section is landscaped just like the continent’s pampas, with anteaters and capybaras roaming and enjoying their habitat. In the ORANG.erie, learn about this endangered species and watch fun-loving orangutans swing and play. Choose from a variety of tours and packages that suit your interests in the zoo’s animal exhibits. Early risers can enjoy the exclusive “Celebration Package” which invites guests in before the gates to the zoo have even opened! Scope out the morning feeding, look behind the scenes of the rainforest or aquarium house, and treat yourself to an “imperial” breakfast and a basket full of souvenirs. Late risers are welcome to visit after dark to join the “Night Vision Tour”, which leads guests through the zoo with infrared binoculars to observe exotic nocturnal animal activity. |
Who was the author of the 'Alan Quatermain' series and the 'Ayesha' series of novels, who was born on June 22nd. 1856? | Read Books and Biography of Classics Author H. Rider Haggard. [edit] Biography [edit] Early years Henry Rider Haggard, generally known as H. Rider Haggard or Rider Haggard, was born at Bradenham, Norfolk, the eighth of ten children, to Sir William Meybohm Rider Haggard, a barrister, and Ella Doveton, an author and poet. He was initially sent to Garsington Rectory in Oxfordshire to study under Reverend H. J. Graham, but unlike his older brothers who graduated from various public schools, he attended Ipswich Grammar School. [1] This was because [2] his father, who perhaps regarded him as somebody who was not going to amount to much [3] , could no longer afford to maintain his expensive private education. After failing his army entrance exam, he was sent to a private crammer in London to prepare for the entrance exam for the British Foreign Office, [1] which he never sat. During his two years in London he came into contact with people interested in the study of psychical phenomena. [4] [edit] South Africa, 1875â1882 In 1875, Haggard's father sent him [5] to what is now South Africa, to take up an unpaid position as assistant to the secretary to Sir Henry Bulwer, Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal. In 1876 he was transferred to the staff of Sir Theophilus Shepstone, Special Commissioner for the Transvaal. It was in this role that Haggard was present in Pretoria in April 1877 for the official announcement of the British annexation of the Boer Republic of the Transvaal. Indeed, Haggard raised the Union flag and read out much of the proclamation following the loss of voice of the official originally entrusted with the duty. [6] At about that time, Haggard fell in love with Mary Elizabeth "Lilly" Jackson, whom he intended to marry once he obtained paid employment in Africa. In 1878 he became Registrar of the High Court in the Transvaal, and wrote to his father informing him that he intended to return to England and marry her. His father forbade it until Haggard had made a career for himself, and by 1879 Jackson had married Frank Archer, a well-to-do banker. When Haggard eventually returned to England, he married a friend of his sister, (Mariana) Louisa Margitson in 1880, and the couple travelled to Africa together. They had a son named Jock (who died of measles at age 10) and three daughters, Angela, Dorothy and Lilias. Lilias became an author, edited The Rabbit Skin Cap, and wrote a biography of her father entitled The Cloak That I Left (published in 1951). [edit] Haggard in England, 1882â1925 Moving back to England in 1882 (according to H.d.R. the return was in autumn 1881 and they had been living in Newcastle, Natal), the couple settled in Ditchingham, Norfolk, Louisa's ancestral home. Later they lived in Kessingland and had connections with the church in Bungay, Suffolk. Haggard turned to the study of law and was called to the bar in 1884. His practice of law was desultory, and much of his time was taken up by the writing of novels, which he saw as being more profitable. Rider Haggard lived at 69 Gunterstone Road in Hammersmith, London, from mid 1885 to circa April 1888. It was at this Hammersmith address that he completed King Solomon's Mines (published September 1885). [7] Heavily influenced by the larger-than-life adventurers he met in Colonial Africa (most notably Frederick Selous and Frederick Russell Burnham), the great mineral wealth discovered in Africa, and the ruins of ancient lost civilizations of the continent, such as Great Zimbabwe, Haggard created his Allan Quatermain adventures. [8] [9] Three of his books, The Wizard (1896), Elissa; the Doom of Zimbabwe (1899), and Black Heart and White Heart; a Zulu Idyll (1900), are dedicated to Burnham's daughter, Nada, the first white child born in Bulawayo; she had been named after Haggard's 1892 book Nada the Lily. [10] [edit] Aid for Lilly Archer Years later, when Haggard was a successful novelist, he was contacted by his former love, Lilly Archer, née Jackson. She had been deserted by her husband, who had embezzled funds entrusted to him and fled, bankrup |
Which of the Halogens, with the atomic number 17, is missing from - Flourine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine? | What are the Halogens in the Periodic Table? - Quora Quora Daniel James Berger , PhD in organic chemistry The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table ( The Old fashioned name for Group 17 is Group VII ) are known collectively as The Halogens. They are the elements Fluorine, ( atomic number 9 ), Chlorine, ( atomic number 17 ), Bromine ( atomic number 35 ), Iodine ( atomic number 53 ), Astatine ( atomic number 85 ), and a newly discovered element not yet given a name, that has an atomic number of 117, ( Discovered in 2010). However both Astatine and Element No. 117 are too radioactive to be made in quantities that can be weighed. They are man made elements that have very short half lives; so decay into other elements before one has the chance to make any of their compounds. So in most laboratories Halogen chemistry is essentially about the study of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine & Iodine. The word Halogen was coined in 1842 by the Swedish Chemist Berzelius ( 1779 - 1848 ). It is a made up Swedish word which literally means "Salt producer" in Swedish. A name in keeping with the reactive nature of these elements. Lots of Halogen salts are known. Eg. Sodium chloride. Potassium fluoride. Sodium Bromide. These elements are all members of the same group, because all of their atoms have the same number of electrons in their outermost shell or orbit. Group 17 elements all have 7 electrons in their outermost orbit. The Periodic Table highlighting Group 17. Fluorine As mentioned previously fluorine has an atomic number of 9. This means that an atom of fluorine will have in addition to 9 protons in the nucleus of its atom, it will have a total of 9 electrons orbiting its nucleus. An individual proton always has a charge of +1 and an individual electron always has a charge of -1. We have 9 protons in an atom of fluorine each having a charge of +1, plus 9 electrons in that same atom orbiting the nucleus of that atom. ( +1 X 9 ) + (-1 X 9 ) = 0. So the atom is electrically neutral. This is true for all neutral atoms of fluorine. The 9 electrons are arranged in 2 shells or orbit. 2 of the 9 electrons orbit in the 1st shell or orbit. The remaining 7 electrons orbit in a larger shell. The 7 electrons in the outermost orbit of all Halogens are the electrons that participate in chemical reactions. During chemical reactions the number of electrons in the outermost orbit can go up or down. Up to a max of 8, and down to 0 ( in theory ). Compare with Na+1 or with Li+1 Written Feb 7, 2016 The halogens are the family of chemical elements that includes fluorine (atomic symbol F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). The halogens make up Group VIIA of the Periodic Table of the elements. Elemental halogens are diatomic molecules. However, due to their high reactivity, the halogens are never found in nature in native form. The family name means "salt-forming," from the Greek for salt, "hals", and for generating "genes". The salinity of the oceans on Earth is due in large part to such halogen salts (halides) as sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium iodide (KI). Halogens display physical and chemical properties typical of nonmetals. They have relatively low melting and boiling points that increase steadily down the group. Near room temperature, the halogens span all of the physical states: Fluorine and chlorine are gases, bromine is a liquid, and iodine is a solid. All of the elements are colored, with the color becoming more intense moving down the group. Fluorine gas is pale yellow, and chlorine gas is a yellowish green. Liquid bromine and its vapors are brownish red. Solid iodine appears as shiny, dark gray crystals, and the vapors are a deep purple. The halogens are poor thermal and electrical conductors in all phases, and as solids they are brittle and crumbly. The halogens have distinctive, unpleasant odors, will burn exposed flesh, and are toxic. The neutral atoms of the halogens possess seven outer electrons. An additional electron can be added to halogen atoms to form singly charged negative ions. These ions |
"In which Shakespeare comedy does 'Theseus' speak the opening line: ""Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour draws apace""?" | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act 1, Scene 1 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Enter THESEUS, HIPPOLYTA, and PHILOSTRATE, with others THESEUS and HIPPOLYTA enter with PHILOSTRATE and others. 5 Now, fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour Draws on apace. Four happy days bring in Another moon. But oh, methinks how slow This old moon wanes! She lingers my desires, Like to a stepdame or a dowager Long withering out a young man’s revenue. THESEUS Our wedding day is almost here, my beautiful Hippolyta. We’ll be getting married in four days, on the day of the new moon. But it seems to me that the days are passing too slowly—the old moon is taking too long to fade away! That old, slow moon is keeping me from getting what I want, just like an old widow makes her stepson wait to get his inheritance. 10 Four days will quickly steep themselves in night. Four nights will quickly dream away the time. And then the moon, like to a silver bow New bent in heaven, shall behold the night Of our solemnities. HIPPOLYTA No, you’ll see, four days will quickly turn into four nights. And since we dream at night, time passes quickly then. Finally the new moon, curved like a silver bow in the sky, will look down on our wedding celebration. 15 Stir up the Athenian youth to merriments. Awake the pert and nimble spirit of mirth. Turn melancholy forth to funerals. The pale companion is not for our pomp. THESEUS Go, Philostrate, get the young people of Athens ready to celebrate and have a good time. Sadness is only appropriate for funerals. We don’t want it at our festivities. Exit PHILOSTRATE Hippolyta, I wooed thee with my sword And won thy love doing thee injuries. But I will wed thee in another key, With pomp, with triumph, and with reveling. Hippolyta, I wooed you with violence, using my sword, and got you to fall in love with me by injuring you. But I’ll marry you under different circumstances—with extravagant festivals, public festivities, and celebration. Enter EGEUS and his daughter HERMIA, and LYSANDER and DEMETRIUS EGEUS enters with his daughter HERMIA, and LYSANDER and DEMETRIUS. 20 Happy be Theseus, our renownèd duke. EGEUS |
In which English city can you catch a tram at stops called Leppings Lane, Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge and Attercliffe? | Hillsborough Stadium Guide - Sheff Wed | Football Tripper Stadium Guides History Hillsborough Stadium has been the home ground of Sheffield Wednesday since 1899, with the inaugural fixture played against Chesterfield on September the 2nd. In the post-war period it grew to become one of the largest and most Premier grounds in England. Originally known as Owlerton Stadium after the local suburb, it was renamed to Hillsborough in 1914 in recognition of the newly created parliamentary constituency. Today the name of the ground is synonymous with one of the worst ever stadiums disasters in the world. Selected as a neutral venue for the 1989 FA Cup semi final, Liverpool FC were set to play Nottingham Forest on 15th April however the game was abandoned after a huge crush in the Leppings Lane end occurred, killing 96 Liverpool fans and injuring hundreds more. The tragedy changed the face of modern football in Britain, and despite the effort of South Yorkshire Police to divert the blame onto unsavoury elements of hooligans, the Taylor Report concluded that “the main reason for the disaster was the failure of police control”. The 1990 published inquiry recommended that all top-flight stadiums converted from terracing to all-seating as soon as possible. Nominated as one of the host venues of Euro 1996 , the ground received funding and was renovated to modern international standards. Hosting three matches of the Danish National Team , the tournament was immensely popular across the country, and combined with the league cup final replay between Leicester City and Middlesbrough it allowed the city of Sheffield to exorcise some demons. Although the physical appearance of Hillsborough changed and may continue to do so, football fans from across the world will never forget the tragedy which occurred on that fateful day. Outside of the main entrance there is a memorial, and it is commonly adorned with flowers from visiting supporters. Seating Plan Below is a seating plan of Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium: Stands Sheffield Wednesday’s ground is comprised of the following four sections: The North Stand, The Kop End (East), The South Stand and The Leppings Lane End (West). Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the stadium. Matchday Experience Away Fans Visiting supporters are normally housed within West Stand which is informally known as the Leppings Lane End. This is where the tragic (and largely preventable…) death of 96 Liverpool fans occurred, and although the standard allocation of around 3,700 seats usually occupies the upper-tier, the lower tier is also used for larger matches bringing the potential capacity up to around 6,000 if need be. First constructed for the 1966 World Cup , Sheffield Wednesday’s West Stand isn’t the most modern of stands, with a conversion to seating in the lower-tier occurring in time for the 1991-1992 season. Views from here aren’t great which is why fans are located upstairs by default which is slightly better. There is however the existence of two support beams which can partially obstruct some views of the pitch. The concourse inside the stand leaves a lot to be desired with some serving hatches for food fortified with unappealing steel mesh which is reminiscent of either a pawn-shop or a prison. The food and drink options on sale are to be expected and overall Sheffield Wednesday is a popular day out for fans wanting to visit a “proper” 20th century English stadium. Best Pubs Whilst there are a number of pubs within the area of Hillsborough such as the Park and the Old Crown, these generally tend to be reserved for home supporters. Twenty minutes or two tram stops away there is The Rawson Spring Wetherspoons pub which has plenty of space with 2 floors, as well as The New Barrack Tavern which specalises in real ales. Both pubs are more than happy to admit away fans in small numbers, although may turn away larger groups. If you are traveling in from Sheffield City centre then there are plenty of watering holes to drin |
What colour is the live wire in an electrical plug? | BBC - GCSE Bitesize: Wiring a plug Next The UK mains electricity supply is about 230V and can kill if not used safely. Electrical circuits, cables, plugs and appliances are designed to reduce the chances of receiving an electric shock. The more electrical energy used, the greater the cost. Electrical supplies can be direct current (d.c.) or alternating current (a.c.). Wiring a plug You should know the features of a correctly wired three-pin mains electricity plug and be able to recognise errors in the wiring of a plug. The cable A mains electricity cable contains two or three inner wires. Each has a core of copper, because copper is a good conductor of electricity. The outer layers are flexible plastic, because plastic is a good electrical insulatorinsulator: Material that is a poor conductor of electricity or heat.. The inner wires are colour coded: Colours of inner wires within a cable colour The plug The features of a plug are: The case is made from tough plastic or rubber, because these materials are good electrical insulators. The three pins are made from brass, which is a good conductor of electricity. There is a fusefuse: An electrical component that protects circuits and electrical devices from overload by melting when the current becomes too high. between the live terminal and the live pin. The fuse breaks the circuit if too much current flows. The cable is secured in the plug by a cable grip. This should grip the cable itself, and not the individual wires inside it. The inside of a plug The diagram shows the key features of a correctly wired three-pin mains plug. Where does each wire go? There is an easy way to remember where to connect each wire. Take the second letters of the words blue, brown and striped. This reminds you that when you look into a plug from above: blue goes left, brown goes right and striped goes to the top. Page: |
Which Yorkshireman is the longest serving male 'Blue Peter' presenter with over 12 years? | Blue Peter presenters... where are they now? | Radio Times Twitter Blue Peter presenters... where are they now? As the Blue Peter badge celebrates its fiftieth birthday this week - we track down some of the most loved presenters of the iconic BBC children's show Comments 4:59 PM, 18 June 2013 Peter Purves On Blue Peter: 16 November 1967- 23 March 1978 The Blue Peter lothario (well, Valerie Singleton admitted to a brief affair with him so that makes him a lothario in our books) is now 74 and lives in Suffolk with his second wife, Kathryn. Unlike his co-presenter John Noakes, Purves managed to carve out a successful post BP career and even the dog he was given – Petra – saw him earn a place presenting Crufts (thus scaling the kind of giddy heights that Noakes and his beloved dog Shep could only have dreamed of). Other work includes presenting shows such as BBC1 motorcycling programme Kick Start and working as a pantomime director (directing more than 30 productions) and appearing as an after dinner speaker. Describing himself as a “terribly ordinary…. very straightforward and simple sort of person” he has expressed a degree of embarrassment in interviews about his sexually adventurous youth – especially regarding Singleton’s claim that he gave her a BSE – big sexual experience – when they worked on the show. Avert your eyes and ears children. John Noakes On Blue Peter: 30 December 1965 - 26 June 1978 Yorkshireman and pre-Peter Duncan Blue Peter action man, John Noakes is probably the grumpiest BP alumnus, if his many appearances on reminscence shows are anything to go by. Still, he looks back fondly to his work with Purves: "It was a bit like an overgrown schoolboy's job. I was Peter Pan really. I sometimes think I still am... Peter and me worked so well together, like Laurel and Hardy." If the tastes of the BP ladies were anything to go by he was probably more Hardy than Laurel as Purves and not Noakes apparently pulled both Valerie Singleton and Lesley Judd. Never one to shy away from criticising the show, which he said never paid him enough and should have insured him for all those cer-razy stunts of his, Noakes' career was never quite the same post BP. Yes he remains the longest serving presenter (12 years and 6 months) and made Go With Noakes which he appeared on with his beloved Shep. But who remembers that? He's also written a children's book, The Flight of the Magic Clog, and in 1982 tried (unsuccessfully) to sail around the world. He has more recently appeared on I'm Famous And Frightened and Worst Celebrity Driver and still lives, we believe, in Mallorca. Simon Groom 5 May 1978 to 23 June 1986 This writer’s favouritest ever presenter (I used to watch him walking his gorgeous Golden Retriever dog Goldie near my house in the early 1980’s) Groom was notable for making sexual innuendos; (“what a beautiful pair of knockers”, “as long as you have a good length you can always manage a good lay” etc.). Apparently the trick was to say them and get out of the studio before a furious Biddy Baxter could come down from the gallery above and berate him. Groom had a cool side – he was spotted by the show when working as a DJ (stage name Neil St John) and enjoyed a stint presenting various TV and radio documentaries and remained the show’s countryside correspondent after he left in 1986. He now lives in Matlock, Derbyshire where he heads his own television production company and has enjoyed his time presenting Groom's Gold - "two hours of great music and nostalgia to brighten your weekend" for BBC Radio Sheffield. Mark Curry 23 June 1986 - 26 June 1989 One of the early 1980’s dream team of Curry, Keating and Fielding, this popular presenter has enjoyed a *ahem * quiet life since leaving the show, appearing in panto, satellite TV travel shows, hosting Catchphrase and having a bit part in Last Of The Summer Wine. He also co-presented Record Breakers for a while, so it is clear that his main interests appear to be outside TV. A qualified tennis coach, he has commentated at Wimbledon for BBC Radio 5, Radio Wimbledon and for Talk R |
How are 'Jean de Dinteville' and 'Georges de Selve' referred to in the title of a 1553 Holbein painting? | Hans Holbein the Younger | The Ambassadors | NG1314 | National Gallery, London Sorry, your browser doesn't support the video tag. Professor Philip Steadman and Louise Govier discuss 'The Ambassadors' 3 mins 5 secs Transcription Voiceover: The National Gallery Podcast. Miranda Hinkley (in the studio): Anamorphic art is a term unfamiliar to many, a type of optical illusion, such images tend to be hidden and unique by their very nature. Unless you look at a piece of anamorphic art from exactly the right angle, you won’t see the intended image which is often only visible to one person at a time. I spoke to Professor Philip Steadman, an expert in perspective, and podcast regular, Louise Govier, to find out more, and began by asking Louise to point out the most famous anamorphic illusion in the Gallery, the mysterious white smudge at the bottom of [Hans] Holbein’s masterpiece, 'The Ambassadors'. Louise Govier: Yes, it’s in the skull in the foreground of the painting. I’ve sat in front of this painting with all sorts of groups of people, school children, and asked them what this weird object is, stretched out, white object in the front. And often they say, oh it’s a feather, it’s a baguette, I’m not sure, and you have to wait for one person to be sitting at the right-hand side of the painting who suddenly says, oh, it’s a skull. It’s a distortion that allows you to work out what it is when you just stand in the right place, it seems to pop into position. Miranda Hinkley: And in fact there’s a clue as to where you have to stand, because if you look at the floor in front of the painting, there’s a very worn patch over to the right, and if we now go and stand in exactly that spot, then it all begins to make sense. Louise Govier: Yes, absolutely. Now I’m standing right in the place where you should be, it looks recognisably like a skull, sometimes a bit more three-dimensional than others, but you can really see that it is meant to be a reminder of death. Of course this is an amazing, very lavish portrait, and if you follow the line up from the skull towards the top left-hand corner of the painting, you realise the tiny thing peeking out is a crucifix. It’s a reminder that these two men are aware of their mortality and of the fact that salvation lies through God, Christ and the afterlife. Miranda Hinkley: Well, we’re also joined by Philip Steadman, who’s an expert on perspective in art and architecture. Philip, is it significant that we’re stood off to the right, would this effect also work if we were on the other side? Philip Steadman: No, there’s got to be a particular viewpoint from which you look at it, like all perspectives, but with anamorphic perspectives it’s particularly important that you go to the viewpoint. In most pictures in perspective, they’re quite forgiving, you can look at them from many points of view, but anamorphic perspective is a very distorted kind, and it only looks correct when you get round to wherever the viewpoint is. Miranda Hinkley: You’ve been listening to an extract from the National Gallery podcast. You can subscribe to the monthly show by visiting www.nationalgallery.org.uk /podcasts. |
"Which Shakespeare tragedy opens with a Prologue beginning: ""Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene""?" | ROMEO AND JULIET, Prologue Romeo and Juliet 1 Two households, both alike in dignity, 2 In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, 3. mutiny: strife, rebellion against law and order. 7. misadventured: unfortunate; caused by bad luck. 3 From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, 4 Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. 5 From forth the fatal loins of these two foes 6 A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; 7 Whose misadventured piteous overthrows 8 Do with their death bury their parents' strife. 9. passage: progress, from beginning to end. 9 The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love, 10 And the continuance of their parents' rage, 11 Which, but their children's end, nought could remove, 12 Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage; 13 The which if you with patient ears attend, 14. What ... mend: i.e., Whatever was missed in this prologue, the actors are going to fill in with their toil. (Thanks to K Chandler!) 14 What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend. [Exit.] |
Who was the President of A.C. Milan Football Club from 1986 to 2004? | History History History The first headquarters were established at the 'Fiaschetteria Toscana' on Via Berchet in Milan, back in 1899 The first headquarters were established at the 'Fiaschetteria Toscana' on Via Berchet in Milan, back in 1899. From that moment on the glorious history of Milan was born as the club went on to write its name in football's record books to become, especially over the last 15 years, one of the most famous and successful teams in the world. The Rossoneri history is studded with legendary names of men who have made a major contribution to the club's development, be they presidents, coaches or players. The first president was a British expatriate, Alfred Edwards, who oversaw the club's first title - a mere two years after its foundation. The president with the most victories is Silvio Berlusconi who has taken Milan to the pinnacle of the world game since taking control in 1986. A great team needs a great coach and Milan have certainly had their fair share of the richest talent around. The likes of Gipo Viani, Nereo Rocco and Nils Liedholm were the early masters and they were followed by Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello who took tactics and team strategy to a new level, which heralded much of what we can term as the modern approach to the game. Along the way, each and everyone of them also made sure their teams played spectacular football. The ushering in of the Berlusconi era first saw Sacchi and then Capello win numerous trophies. Sacchi won back to back European Cups with a team considered to have been one of the greatest teams in history, also claiming a Serie A title, two Intercontinental and European Super Cups. Capello followed that with four league titles, one European Cup and one European Super Cup. Alberto Zaccheroni kept the rich tradition going as he led the team to a league title in his first year before Fatih Terim took over for a short time and then passed the reins on to Carlo Ancelotti whose management skills have brought Milan back to top spot in Italy and throughout Europe. 1899/1929 On December 16, 1899 Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club was officially formed, but the first time Milan's name appeared publicly was on Monday, December 18 in an article by the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. The original headquarters were initially in the Fiaschetteria Toscana in Via Berchet in Milan and President Alfred Ormonde Edwards enrolled the team in the Italian Football Federation the following January. The team played just one game during their first season, against Torino, and despite a defeat Milan lifted their first Trophy, the 'King's Medal', presented by King Umberto I. In 1900/01, Milan won their first national title and their second King's Medal, which they went on to win again the following season. Over the years, Kiplin's team had widespread success and Milan became the most popular team in the Lombardy region, winning the prestigious 'Palla Dapples' for three successive seasons (1904/05 - 1905/06 - 1906/07), even though they failed to make in-roads in the Championship: the second title failed to arrive until the 1905/06 season and the third was won the following year. The leading player was Louis Van Hege, a great goalscorer with an extraordinary average of 1.1 goals per game. In the 1914/15 season, the Championship was halted before the end of the year due to the outbreak of World War I, and it only started again in 1919. After several changes in the management structure, Pietro Pirelli was appointed as the new President. He held this role for almost twenty years, during which time the San Siro Stadium was inaugurated. 1929/1949 The 1920s are a period of consolidation for the Rossoneri with the team not making a major breakthrough on the pitch. The club changes its name from Milan F.C. to Milan Associazione Sportiva, and following a number of changes in the top management, Umberto Trabattoni becomes president in 1940. It is a position he will hold until 1954. The team goes through a period of highs and lows but usually finishes the season in mid-table and rarely ends up in one of th |
Which of the alkali metals, with the atomic number 19 is missing from - Lithium, Sodium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium? | Alkali Metals Facts & Properties - Lithium Sodium Potassium Rubidium Caesium Francium Lithium (Li) Atomic number 3 Under normal conditions lithium is the lightest of all metals. Lithium only appears naturally as part of a compound. Sodium (Na) Atomic number 11 Sodium is a silvery white metal that is soft enough to be cut with a knife at room temperature. Potassium (K) Atomic number 19 Potassium only occurs in nature as ionic salt. It is found as part of minerals and dissolved in sea water. Rubidium (Rb) Atomic number 37 Rubidium was discovered in 1861. It gives a reddish violet color when burned in a a flame. Caesium (Cs) Atomic number 55 Caesium has a melting point of 28 °C (83 °F), is one of only five metals that are liquid at or near room temperature (the others being mercury, francium, gallium and rubidium). Francium (Fr) Atomic number 87 Francium was the last element discovered in nature and it is extremely rare, scientists predict that only 20 to 30 grams of it exists on Earth. More Metals: |
Who painted the early sixteenth century triptych 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'? | Art Through Time: A Global View - Garden of Earthly Delights Garden of Earthly Delights » Hieronymus Bosch (Netherlandish, ca. 1450–1516) Hieronymus Bosch, famous for his fantastical, often monstrous, hybrid creatures, might in some ways be seen as a forerunner of the Surrealists. However, while the Surrealists played in the realms of dreams and the unconscious, Bosch was steeped in the religiosity of his age and the worlds he conjured up demonstrated what were believed to be the very real, and sobering, consequences of earthly behavior. Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych, meaning that it consists of three parts—a central panel with one hinged wing on either side. Closed, the triptych depicts a translucent sphere encompassing earth, sky, and sea. The scene, rendered in monochromatic shades of grey (a style known as grisaille), is thought by some to represent creation. Others have linked it to the great flood by which God cleanses the world at the time of Noah. The interior of the triptych is the subject of even greater contention. The wings of Bosch’s triptych open to reveal a colorful interior filled to the point of bursting with strange architecture, unnatural landforms, and all types of hybrid creatures. In the foreground of the left hand panel, God the Father stands between the naked figures of Adam and Eve, surrounded by various flora and fauna. This is, no doubt, the Garden of Eden, though the scene is not without a dark side. In the distance, an animal tears at the flesh of his prey while black birds circle around. The central panel of the triptych is the one from which the piece takes its current title. This “Garden of Earthly Delights” features hordes of nude men and women cavorting in a landscape that is home to enormous birds, oversized fruit, and bizarre vegetation. The scene is lively, chaotic, and orgiastic in tone. Although the uninhibited behavior of the figures seems at first glance to be lascivious, in fact, it is ambiguous. Despite the many naked congregations and couples Bosch places in the image, there are no sexual acts explicitly portrayed. Scholars have debated the meaning of this central image, arguing that it represents a vision of innocent pleasure, a cauldron of sinful excess, and everything in between. The leftmost panel of the work is, paradoxically, the most disturbing and the least enigmatic. Here are depicted the horrors of Hell, a place where sinners are skewered by giant hares, tortured on oversized instruments, and ingested by a grotesque insect-like being, only to be excreted moments later. Whatever the meaning of the triptych as a whole, Bosch reminds the viewer that damnation is a very possible (perhaps the only possible) outcome in this corrupt world. Although The Garden of Earthly Delights takes a form frequently used for altarpieces in the sixteenth century, documentation suggests that it was housed in a secular context, probably commissioned by a wealthy patron. Henry III of Nassau, a governor of the Habsburgs in the Netherlands, has been suggested as one potential owner. |
On which TV show was Judith Hann the longest serving presenter, with over 20 years? | Raymond Baxter James Burke TOMORROW'S WORLD First Edition Double Signed, Signed Books Raymond Baxter James Burke TOMORROW'S WORLD First Edition Double Signed 0 In Stock Item description, condition report, payment options and related products below First edition, first print hardback of TOMORROW'S WORLD, by Raymond Baxter and James Burke. Edited by Michael Latham and published by British Broadcasting Corporation, London, in 1970. Signed by Raymond Baxter and James Burke on the front endpaper. The book is in very good condition (Clean black cloth boards with silver lettering on the front top corner and on the spine), with only light wear to the pictorial dust jacket which is price clipped (minor creasing to the edges mainly around the spine, some tanning inside the jacket). Internally, the pages are clean and tight and there are no tears and no other inscriptions. There is some tanning to pages. Raymond Frederic Baxter OBE (1922 – 2006) is best known for being the first presenter of Tomorrow’s World, continuing for 12 years, from 1965 to 1977. He also gave radio commentary at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the funerals of King George VI, Winston Churchill and Lord Mountbatten of Burma, and the first flight of Concorde. In August 1940, during the Second World War, he joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a fighter pilot in Canada. He first flew Supermarine Spitfires with No. 65 Squadron RAF in Britain. He returned to England in 1944 as an instructor and was later a flight commander. He worked in Forces Broadcasting from 1945 to 1949, based in Cairo and then Hamburg, becoming its deputy director. He was demobbed in 1946 as a flight lieutenant. Baxter joined the BBC in 1950. Having a distinctive voice, he frequently commentated on motoring and aviation events. He was the BBC's motoring correspondent from 1950 to 1966, including at least twenty Formula One races. Baxter was an accomplished rally driver and competed in the Monte Carlo Rally twelve times. He presented the science series Eye on Research from 1959 to 1963, and was the first (and initially sole) host of the long-running popular science show Tomorrow's World for 12 years from July 1965, reaching an audience of up to 10 million viewers. Burke was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He gained an MA in Middle English. Later, he moved to Italy, where he lectured at universities in Bologna and Urbino as well as at English schools in that country. In 1966, after a period of broadcasting work, Burke moved to London to join the BBC's Science and Features Department, where he hosted and co-hosted a number of programmes. He first made his name as a reporter on the BBC science series Tomorrow’s World. He was BBC television's science anchor and chief reporter on the Project Apollo missions, including being the main presenter on the BBC's coverage of the first moon landings in 1969. Burke co-produced (with Mick Jackson) his most important work: a highly acclaimed 10-part documentary series Connections (1978) that was first aired on the BBC and subsequently on PBS channels in the United States. It was followed by the 20-part Connections2 (1994) and then the 10-part Connections3 (1997) series. Later, it was shown in more than 50 countries and appeared in about 350 university and college curricula. Additionally, the book that followed the series was also a best seller on both sides of the Atlantic. In 1985, Burke produced a 10-part series The Day The Universe Changed (revised in 1995). This series focuses more on the philosophical aspects of scientific change on Western culture. Burke has also been a regular contributor for Scientific American and Time magazines and served as a consultant to the SETI project. He has received the Royal Television Society's silver and gold medals. In 1998 he was made an honorary fellow of the Society for Technical Communication. Tomorrow’s World was the BBC’s flagship science developments show for three decades, where new technology was given the once over – and often failed to work. Beginning in 196 |
Which instrument measures the electrical current in a circuit? | Current Measurements: How-To Guide - National Instruments Current Measurements: How-To Guide Publish Date: Nov 11, 2014 | 20 Ratings | 4.20 out of 5 | Print | Submit your review Overview This document is part of the How-To Guide for Most Common Measurements centralized resource portal. Table of Contents Current Webcasts, Tutorials, and Other How-To Resources 1. Current Overview Electric current is the flow of electric charge. The SI unit of electric current is the ampere (A), which is equal to a flow of one coulomb of charge per second. While there are several methods of measuring current, the most common method is to perform an indirect measurement by measuring the voltage across a precision resistor and using Ohm’s law to measure the current across the resistor. Current Fundamentals In solid conductive metal, a large population of electrons is either mobile or free. When a metal wire is connected across the two terminals of a DC voltage source such as a battery, the source places an electric field across the conductor. The moment contact is made, the free electrons of the conductor are forced to drift toward the positive terminal under the influence of this field. The free electron is therefore the current carrier in a typical solid conductor. For an electric current of 1 ampere rate, 1 coulomb of electric charge (which consists of about 6.242 × 1018 electrons) drifts every second through the imaginary plane through which the conductor passes. Figure 1. Illustration of Current Flow Conventional current was defined early in the history of electrical science as a flow of positive charge. In solid metals, like wires, the positive charge carriers are immobile, and only the negatively charged electrons flow. Because the electron carries a negative charge, the electron current flows in the opposite direction of the conventional (or electric) current. When solving electrical circuits, the actual direction of current through a specific circuit element is usually unknown. Consequently, each circuit element is assigned a current variable with an arbitrarily chosen reference direction. When the circuit is solved, the circuit element currents may have positive or negative values. A negative value means that the actual direction of current through that circuit element is opposite that of the chosen reference direction. 2. How to Make a Current Measurement Current Measurement Methods There are two main ways to measure current – one is based on electromagnetics and is associated with the early moving coil (d’Arsonval) meter, and the other is based on the main theory of electricity, Ohm’s law. D’Arsonval Meter/Galvanometer A d’Arsonval meter is a type of ammeter, which is an instrument for detecting and measuring electric current. It is an analog electromechanical transducer that produces a rotary deflection, through a limited arc, in response to electric current flowing through its coil. The d’Arsonval form used today is constructed with a small pivoting coil of wire in the field of a permanent magnet. The coil is attached to a thin pointer that traverses a calibrated scale. A tiny torsion spring pulls the coil and pointer to the zero position. When a direct current (DC) flows through the coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. This field acts against the permanent magnet. The coil twists, pushing against the spring, and moves the pointer. The hand points at a scale indicating the electric current. Careful design of the pole pieces ensures that the magnetic field is uniform, so that the angular deflection of the pointer is proportional to the current. Other Ammeters Essentially, most of today’s ammeters are based on the fundamental theory of electricity, Ohm’s law. Modern ammeters are essentially voltmeters with a precision resistor, and using Ohm’s law, an accurate yet cost-effective measurement can be made. Ohm’s Law – Ohm’s law states that, in an electrical circuit, the current passing through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference (in other words, voltage drop or voltage) a |
On which sport did 'Whispering Ted Lowe' commentate on TV? | Ted Lowe obituary | Sport | The Guardian Ted Lowe obituary Well-loved voice of television snooker Ted Lowe's whispering commentary on Pot Black brought snooker to a mass audience Sunday 1 May 2011 14.35 EDT First published on Sunday 1 May 2011 14.35 EDT Share on Messenger Close Ted Lowe, who has died at the age of 90 after a short illness, was the voice of snooker commentary from the time the game began to be shown on television until his retirement in 1996. He continued to follow the sport for the rest of his life. Born in Lambourn, Berkshire, Lowe was an enthusiastic amateur player, and became involved in mainstream snooker in 1947 with his appointment as manager of Leicester Square Hall, London. This was the shop window of the professional game, when the roost was ruled, on and off the table, by Joe Davis. Lowe's duties ran from introducing the players, to drumming up publicity, to cleaning the toilets. The BBC used its man of all sports, Raymond Glendenning, for its earliest commentaries, but when he showed up one day with laryngitis, Lowe was thrust into the breach. There was no commentary box, so from the fourth – and back – row of the audience he adopted the "whispering" style that became his trademark. At the other end of the scale, he once commentated from the gods at Blackpool Tower Circus, where he could distinguish between Fred Davis and Walter Donaldson only by "Walter's bald head". Snooker in those days was a niche sport with a rarely changing cast of fewer than a dozen professionals. In 1955, Leicester Square Hall closed after a rent review, and Lowe became sales manager for Ind Coope, the brewers. "Basically I was drinking for a living," he once quipped in relation to the social and entertaining duties to which this sociable man was well suited. In its years in the wilderness, snooker was limited to black and white showings on BBC's Saturday afternoon Grandstand programme. But in 1969 colour came to BBC2 and there was suddenly a requirement for low-budget programmes to which colour was intrinsic. Through its variety of values for different balls, snooker qualified amply on both counts and Philip Lewis, one of the Grandstand producers, rang Lowe to ask if he had any ideas. From this, Pot Black was born, with Lowe providing the players and of course the commentary. An entirely new audience for the game was captivated by keen competition between impeccably dressed and behaved players. Adopting the views of Joe Davis, his lifelong hero, Lowe had strict views on the standards of dress and decorum to be expected of a snooker professional, and clashed with Alex Higgins for that reason. Pot Black contributed to snooker's emergence as a major television attraction, though Lowe could never be persuaded that Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis or any of the modern greats could seriously be compared to Joe. While the modern style of commentary leans heavily on shot analysis, Lowe's was more atmospheric and economical, letting the action largely speak for itself. One word, a surprised and concerned "No", said it all when Steve Davis overcut the short-range black that handed the epic 1985 world final to Dennis Taylor. Sometimes Lowe was an inadvertent source of humour. "For those of you watching in black and white," he once said when not all households had colour sets, "the pink is next to the green." Such remarks seemed only to increase the affection in which he was widely held. He had no enemies in the game and was always on the alert to do it a good turn. The minute's applause for him before the start of the world championship final yesterday was warm and heartfelt. He is survived by his second wife, Jean, and his son, Michael. • Ted (Edwin Charles) Lowe, snooker commentator, born 1 November 1920; died 1 May 2011 |
In which religious denomination does 'Aldersgate Day' celebrate the day (24/05/1738) when John Wesley experienced his conversion in a meeting room in Aldersgate Street, London? | HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIANITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIANITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIANITY The following is a capsule summary of the top 25 events in the History of Christianity, events which shaped the Church itself, Western Christian civilization, and the modern world. The Church transcends the contingent facts of this world, yet at the same time is deeply connected to historical events, for its very foundation is rooted in the centrality of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. The Christian view of history is a vision and interpretation of time in terms of eternity and of human events in the light of divine revelation. Christianity is the dynamic element in the history of our Western culture. The life of Jesus Christ, the birth of Christianity, and the Apostolic Age (the first 100 years) speak for themselves, for great historical movements do not spring from non-events. 1-10 This capsule summary is offered as a study guide of Church History. The links and references provide a more in-depth discussion of each topic. THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST The point of origin and central figure of the Christian faith is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Son of God. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Matthew 1:18f), in fulfillment of the prophecies of the Scriptures, such as Isaiah 7:14 and Micah 5:2. To avoid Herod and the Slaughter of the Innocents, Joseph took flight to Egypt with Mary and the infant Jesus. Upon their return, they settled in Nazareth, where Jesus grew and spent his childhood and early years as an adult. Hardly anything is known of his life at that time except that he was called a Nazarene (Matthew 2:23) and that at age 12 he was found teaching in the Temple in Jerusalem (Luke 2:41). The life of Jesus is best described in the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, while his teachings are presented by all the writers of the New Testament of the Bible. Jesus of Nazareth began his public ministry when he was about thirty years old. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus gave us the Eight Beatitudes , affirmed the Ten Commandments of God, and taught us the Lord's Prayer and the Golden Rule. He spent much of his ministry by the Sea of Galilee, preaching in such towns as Capernaum (John 6:59), Bethsaida (Mark 8:22), and Magdala (Matthew 15:39). He traveled to surrounding areas, such as Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13), Cana (John 2:1-11), and Tyre (Mark 7:24-30). When his hour came near, he headed toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). Jesus often taught in parables, an ancient Eastern literary genre. A parable is a narrative that presents comparisons to teach an important moral lesson. The Parables are recorded in the Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Some parables are common to all three Synoptic Gospels, such as the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4:2-20, and Luke 8:4-15). Examples of parables unique to each Gospel are the Weeds Among the Wheat (Matthew 13:24-30) and the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16); the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29); the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37); the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32); Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31); and the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14). Jesus performs many miracles, demonstrating his power over nature and spirits, and thus confirming that the Kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:15). In a physical miracle, such as making the blind see, or walking on water, or calming a storm, the laws of the universe are suspended through divine intervention. In a moral miracle, such as forgiveness of sins or driving out demons, the blessing of Jesus purifies the spirit. In Mark 2:1-12, Jesus performed a physical miracle, healing the paralytic, to demonstrate a moral miracle, the forgiveness of sins. Only three miracles appear in all four Gospels - his own Resurrection, the greatest miracle of them all, the healing of the blind, and the feeding of the 5000 through the multiplication of the loaves. His public ministry lasted about three years, prior to his Passion |
In which Irish province are the counties of Cork, Waterford and Kerry? | Munster Province - Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford, Independent Hostels of Ireland Munster Province Munster (Irish: An Mhumhain) is the southernmost of the four provinces of Ireland. It comprises the counties of: Clare , Cork , Kerry , Limerick , Tipperary , Waterford . The largest city in Munster is Cork . In 1841 before the Great Famine, there were just under 3 million people living in the province of Munster, but the population had dropped devastatingly low due to mass emigration in the 1840's and continued emigration up until the 1980's. Munster has a number of attractions that are amongst the top sights of Ireland - from the Cliffs of Moher to the hustle and bustle of Killarney. Further Munster attractions include the Ring of Kerry. A holiday in Munster alone could encompass outdoor activities as well as cultural food-for-thought - the sheer size of the province and the presence of many Munster attractions making this possible. A large number of vacationers, however, prefer to relax and do virtually nothing in the relatively warm and sunny Southwest. Find out more about Munster by visiting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munster or http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/p/munster.htm Location of Hostels |
Who wrote 'Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes', published in 1917? | Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes by Beatrix Potter You know the old woman who lived in a shoe? And had so many children she didn't know what to do? Beatrix Potter gathered material for a book of nursery rhymes for many years before Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes was eventually published in 1917. Charming characters like Old Mr. Pricklepin, Diggory Diggory Delvet and, of course, Appley Dapply are brought to life with funny rhymes and beautiful watercolour illustrations. Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes is number 22 in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows: 1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3 The Tailor of Gloucester 4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice 6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 8 The Tale of Tom Kitten 9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies 11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse 12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes 13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod 15 The Tale of Pigling Bland 16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers 17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan 18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson 20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit 21 The Story of Miss Moppet 22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes 23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes Share This Title |
In 1930, Ghandi headed a march in protest against a tax on which commodity? | Salt March to Dandi March 12 to April 6, 1930. | HPS SR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHERGARH HPS SR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHERGARH Posted on March 12, 2011 | Leave a comment Salt March to Dandi The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Salt March to Dandi, was an act of protest against the British salt tax in Colonial India. Mahatma Gandhi walked from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, Gujarat to get himself some salt, and large numbers of Indians followed him. The British could do nothing because Gandhi did not incite others to follow him in any way. The march lasted from March 12 to April 6, 1930. In an effort to amend the salt tax without breaking the law, on March 2, 1930 Gandhi wrote to the Viceroy, Lord Irwin: “If my letter makes no appeal to your heart, on the eleventh day of this month I shall proceed with such co-workers of the Ashram as I can take, to disregard the provisions of the Salt Laws. I regard this tax to be the most iniquitous of all from the poor man’s standpoint. As the Independence movement is essentially for the poorest in the land, the beginning will be made with this evil.” On March 12, 1930, Gandhi and approximately 78 male satyagrahis set out, on foot, for the coastal village of Dandi, Gujarat, some 240 miles from their starting point in Sabarmati, a journey which was to last 23 days. Virtually every resident of each city along this journey watched the great procession, which was at least two hundred miles in length. On April 6th, Gandhi raised a lump of mud and salt (some say just a pinch, some say just a grain) and declared, “With this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire.” He then boiled it in seawater to make the commodity which no Indian could legally produce—salt. He implored his thousands of followers to begin to make salt wherever, along the seashore, “was most convenient and comfortable” to them. A “war” on the salt tax was to be continued during the National Week, that is, up to the thirteenth of April. There was also a simultaneous boycott of British made cloth/goods. Salt was sold, “illegally”, all over the seacoast of India. A pinch of salt from Gandhi himself sold for 1,600 rupees, perhaps $750 dollars at the time. In reaction to this, the British government had incarcerated over sixty thousand people at the end of the month. In Peshawar the satyagraha was led by a Muslim Pashto disciple of Gandhi’s, Ghaffar Khan. Ghaffar Khan had trained an army of non-violent activists, called Khudai Khitmatgar. On April 23, 1930, Ghaffar Khan was arrested. A crowd of Khudai Khitmatgar gathered in Peshawar’s Kissa Khani [Storytellers] Bazaar. The British opened fire on the unarmed crowd and shot hundreds of Khudai Khitmatgar and other demonstrators. One British Indian Army regiment refused to fire at the crowds. According to some accounts, the crowd acted in accord with their training in non-violence. As people in the front fell, those behind came forward to expose themselves to the firing. The shooting continued from 11 AM until 5 PM. On the night of May 4th, Gandhi was sleeping in a cot under a mango tree, at a village near Dandi. Several ashramites slept near him. Soon after midnight the District Magistrate of Surat drove up with two Indian officers and thirty heavily-armed constables. He woke Gandhi by shining a torch in his face, and arrested him under a regulation of 1827. 0.000000 0.000000 |
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