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In which 1956 film does Kirk Douglas play Vincent van Gogh? | Lust for Life (1956) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The life of brilliant but tortured artist Vincent van Gogh. Directors: Norman Corwin (screen play), Irving Stone (based on the novel by) Stars: From $2.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC ‘T2: Trainspotting’ Soundtrack Includes Iggy Pop, Wolf Alice, Underworld, And More 10 January 2017 6:37 AM, -08:00 | The Playlist a list of 30 titles created 04 Sep 2011 a list of 37 titles created 16 Oct 2012 a list of 45 titles created 28 Feb 2013 a list of 25 titles created 01 May 2013 a list of 33 titles created 14 May 2013 Title: Lust for Life (1956) 7.4/10 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. Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards » Photos An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success. Director: Vincente Minnelli Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people. Director: Mark Robson A slave and a Viking prince fight for the love of a captive princess. Director: Richard Fleischer A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary. Director: David Miller A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that talks about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war. Director: Mario Camerini On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod. Director: William Wyler A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to re-jump start his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus. Director: Billy Wilder The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Director: Stanley Kubrick Edit Storyline Vincent Van Gogh is the archetypical tortured artistic genius. His obsession with painting, combined with mental illness, propels him through an unhappy life full of failures and unrewarding relationships. He fails at being a preacher to coal miners. He fails in his relationships with women. He earns some respect among his fellow painters, especially Paul Gauguin, but he does not get along with them. He only manages to sell one painting in his lifetime. The one constant good in his life is his brother Theo, who is unwavering in his moral and financial support. Written by John Oswalt <[email protected]> Magnificent in CinemaScope and Color See more » Genres: 15 September 1956 (USA) See more » Also Known As: La vie passionnée de Vincent van Gogh See more » Filming Locations: 122 min Sound Mix: Mono (Perspecta Sound® encoding) (35 mm optical prints) (Westrex Recording System)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (Westrex Recording System) Color: Average Shot Length (ASL) = 15 seconds See more » Goofs Camera shadow falls across Ducrucq as Van Gogh finds him dead. See more » Quotes Vincent Van Gogh : If I'm to be anything as a painter I've got to break through that iron wall between what I feel and what I express. my best chance of doing it is here, where my roots are... the people I know, the earth I know. (Denmark) – See all my reviews When I hear the name Vincente Minnelli certain scenes pop up on my inner screeningroom: A tracking shot at the fair (Some came running), the low tracking zoom towards Douglas and Turner at the pool (Bad and the Beautiful), snowmen (Meet me in St Louis) and the agony in Douglas's face in "Lust for life"; in fact as soon as his redbearded agonized face pops up, all the other movies fade away and "Lust for life" takes over my inner screening room. But apart from being my favorite Minnelli movie, its a movie that more than any other |
In which US state is the Monterey Bay Aquarium? | Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California | Expedia Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California | Expedia Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium, current page Previous image, 42 total items. Next image, 42 total items. Monterey Bay Aquarium Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves. The Monterey Bay Aquarium showcases more than 35,000 animals and plants across 550 species. You’ll discover all kinds of local wildlife here, including fish of all sizes, invertebrates, mammals and plants. The centerpiece of the aquarium is a three-story-high tank containing a towering kelp forest. Crane your head back and gaze up at the spectacle of wolf-eels, leopard sharks and schools of sardines gliding and darting through the swaying kelp giants. Visit The Open Sea to get incredibly close to enormous sunfish, hammerhead sharks, and blue- and yellowfin tuna. On the other side in the Oceans Edge section check out the Giant Octopuses. In the Rocky Shores exhibit, walk through a tunnel as waves foam and crash overhead. After taking in the larger exhibits, turn your attention towards one of the ocean’s more delicate creatures, the seahorse, in the Splash Zone. Children will delight in the comical penguin troupes and the sea otters lazing about on rocky outcrops. Family members of all ages can touch and feed a variety of animals while learning about their habitats at the petting pools. The auditorium hosts shows throughout the day, most of which are 15-minutes long. Learn about the life of the spineless jellyfish or catch the daily feed with turtles, fish and sharks. Take a trip behind the glass with a short film detailing how the aquarium staff feed and care for all the center’s animals. Join a tour to get more deeply acquainted with specific species. A guide will show you around for anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Kids aged 8–13 can get closer to the action with a dive tour, which includes basic scuba diving training. All tours require a fee in addition to admission costs and must be booked in advance through the aquarium’s website. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on the waterfront at historic Cannery Row, an area immortalized in the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. A five-minute drive from central Monterey, the area is also serviced by the Monterey–Salinas Transit (MST) bus line. The aquarium is open daily except Christmas Day. You’ll need about two to three hours to explore all of the exhibits. Explore More of Monterey |
Which German author, most famous for his anti-war novel 'All Quiet On The Western Front', was born on June 22nd. 1898? | All Quiet on the Western Front: Biography: Erich Maria Remarque | Novelguide All Quiet on the Western Front: Biography: Erich Maria Remarque Total Votes: 3617 Biography Erich Maria Remarque was born on June 22, 1898, in Osnabruck, Germany. His father was a bookbinder. While attending the University of Munster, Remarque was drafted into the German army at the age of eighteen. He fought on the Western Front in World War I and was wounded five times. After the war he worked at a variety of jobs: teacher, stonecutter at a cemetery, racing-car driver and as a sportswriter. In his spare time he was working on All Quiet on the Western Front, his novel of World War I. The novel was published in 1929 and was an immediate worldwide success, selling almost 1,500,000 copies in the first year. It was made into a film in 1930, which became one of the most famous anti-war films of all time. Remarque wrote nine more novels, some of which were also made into films. The novels were The Road Back (1931), Three Comrades (1936), Flotsam (1941), Arch of Triumph (1945), Spark of Life (1952), A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1954), The Black Obelisk (1956), Heaven has no Favorites (1961) and Night in Lisbon (1962). None of these novels achieved the runaway success of his first one. Remarque left Germany for Switzerland in 1932. His books and films were banned by the Nazis in 1933, and in 1938 he was deprived of his German citizenship. In 1939, he visited the United States for the first time, and in 1947 he became a United States citizen. Shortly after this he settled in Porto Ronco, Switzerland, on Lake Maggiore, where he lived with his second wife, the American movie star Paulette Goddard, until his death on September 25, 1970. |
Who is the BBC Radio 2 commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest? | BBC - Radio 2 launches 'Radio 2 Eurovision' pop-up DAB radio station - Media Centre Enquiries Radio 2 launches 'Radio 2 Eurovision' pop-up DAB radio station Every year, Eurovision is a moment that unites many people around the UK, as well as Europe. I'm proud to be offering a truly digital experience in 2014 with coverage across Radio 2 and Radio 2 Eurovision on digital radio. And we have an incredible line-up of presenting talent, bringing all the excitement, sartorial disasters and musical catastrophes to our listeners.Bob Shennan, Controller of Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and Director of Music Date: 29.03.2014 Last updated: 31.03.2014 at 14.03 Category: Radio 2 The BBC has today announced the launch of 'Radio 2 Eurovision', a pop-up digital radio station to celebrate this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and complement the output on BBC Radio 2 and TV networks BBC One and BBC Three. The BBC’s first digital pop-up station since Olympics Extra in 2012, it will offer the most comprehensive coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest to date, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 May 2014, aiming to satisfy the most enthusiastic Eurovision fan. Radio 2 Eurovision will air from midday to midnight over the four days of transmission, except on the big day Saturday 10 May, when it will be simulcast with Radio 2 from 10am to 1pm with Graham Norton’s regular weekly show, when he will be live on air from this year’s host city, Copenhagen. The network will feature shows presented by Radio 4's Paddy O’Connell, Radio 1's Scott Mills and Radio 2's Maria McErlane, Ken Bruce, Terry Wogan, who presented his legendary TV commentary from 1973 to 2008, and Michael Ball. Bob Shennan, Controller of Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and Director of Music, says: “Every year, Eurovision is a moment that unites many people around the UK, as well as Europe. I'm proud to be offering a truly digital experience in 2014 with coverage across Radio 2 and Radio 2 Eurovision on digital radio. And we have an incredible line-up of presenting talent, bringing all the excitement, sartorial disasters and musical catastrophes to our listeners.” Listeners to Radio 2 Eurovision will be able to hear highlights of the first semi-final on Thursday afternoon with the second semi-final live on Thursday night. And Paddy O’Connell will be live every day from Denmark with the latest news from behind the scenes, as well as hosting the Eurovision post-show party on the Saturday night. Radio 2 Eurovision will also feature a range of brand new programmes including The Luck Of The Irish in which Sir Terry Wogan reflects on why Ireland is the most successful country in Eurovision history; Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic takes to the air alongside members of 1981 winners, Bucks Fizz, ahead of the competition final on Saturday night which will be simulcast on both networks from 8pm to 11pm; and David Quantick presents The Blagger's Guide to Eurovision (Thursday 8 May, 5pm). There will also be special Eurovision-themed editions of Sounds Of The 60s with Brian Matthew (Friday 9 May, 5pm). Sounds Of The 70s with Johnnie Walker (Thursday 8 May, 7pm) and Sounds Of The 80s with Sara Cox (Thursday 8 May, 3.30pm). Stand by for songs from Bardo, Dana International, Sandie Shaw and the kings and queens of Eurovision - Abba. Plus there will be documentaries from the BBC archive. Radio 2 Eurovision (@R2eurovision) will appear on digital radio, at bbc.co.uk/radio2, on the BBC iPlayer Radio App and the UK Radio Player. A live online blog will be updating listeners with the latest news and images throughout the big event and will include the audiences’ views and contributions via social media. This year, the singer songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes is the 2014 entrant for The Eurovision Song Contest, performing her own song ‘Children of the Universe’. Molly, aged 26, from Leicestershire, was discovered through BBC Introducing, which supports some of the best new and under-the-radar musicians across the UK, and she was invited to compose and perform a song especially for the competition. The song ‘Childre |
Which BBC journalist was awarded the Golden Nymph Award at the Monte Carlo Festival in 1984 for his reports from Ethiopia? | Michael Buerk Booking Agent - Contact NMP Live Agency Awards Hosting & Presenting About Books & DVDs Award-winning journalist Michael Buerk began his career with the Bromsgrove Weekly Messenger in 1967 and joined the BBC in 1970. His subsequent 20 years as a foreign correspondent took him to over 53 countries and included a four-year posting to South Africa at the height of apartheid, until he was asked to leave the country by the then government because of his uncompromising reporting. However, Michael Buerk is probably most famous for his reporting of the Ethiopian famine in October 1984 which inspired the Band Aid charity record, and for which he was awarded the Golden Nymph award at the Monte Carlo festival for his reports on the famine from Korem in Ethiopia. Michael later said that the broadcast was one of "the most influential pieces of television ever broadcast prompting a surge of generosity across the world for Ethiopia that raised more than $130 million". In 1991 he was airlifted out of Addis Ababa after a munitions dump exploded, killing his Kenyan sound recordist, John Mathai, and injuring Mohammed Amin, the cameraman who had accompanied him to Ethiopia in 1984. By this time, he was turning his hand to presenting, and had become one of the main anchors for the BBC Nine O'Clock News. He also began presenting non-news programmes such as BBC1's 999, and on BBC Radio 4, the ethical debating programme, The Moral Maze, and interview series The Choice. Michael Buerk has won numerous awards including Radio Broadcaster of the Year, the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year and the BAFTA News Award. He announced his retirement from news presenting at the end of 2002, although he continues presenting other programmes and making one-off films. He lives in Guildford with his wife, Christine and has two grown up sons. Below you'll find products by Michael Buerk which may be available for purchase. Click the image to view on Amazon’s website. Clients often like to purchase books and other merchandise as autographed give-aways at events where Michael Buerk is appearing. For bulk purchases, please speak with the Booking Agent handling your event. Contact NMP Live Ltd. www.nmplive.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0)1372 361 0048 |
In which country was Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Jewish Museum in Berlin born? | Daniel Libeskind | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet Daniel Libeskind, B.Arch. M.A. BDA AIA is an international figure in architectural practice and urban design. He is well known for introducing a new critical discourse into architecture and for his multidisciplinary approach. His practice extends from building major cultural and commercial institutions - including museums and concert halls- to convention centers, universities, housing, hotels, shopping centers and residential work. He also designs opera sets and maintains an object design studio. Born in postwar Poland in 1946, Mr. Libeskind became an American citizen in 1965. He studied music in Israel (on the America-Israel Cultural Foundation Scholarship) and in New York, becoming a virtuoso performer. He left music to study architecture, receiving his professional architectural degree in 1970 from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. He received a postgraduate degree in History and Theory of Architecture at the School of Comparative Studies at Essex University ( England ) in 1972. In 1989, Mr. Libeskind won the competition for the Jewish Museum Berlin, which opened to the public in September 2001 to wide public acclaim. The city museum of Osnabrück, Germany , The Felix Nussbaum Haus, opened in July 1998. In July 2002, the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, England opened to the public. Atelier Weil, a private atelier/gallery, opened in Mallorca, Spain in September 2003. The Graduate Student Centre at the London Metropolitan University opened in March 2004, and the Danish Jewish Museum opened in Copenhagen in June 2004. Tangent, an office tower for the Hyundai Development Corporation, opened in Seoul, Korea in February 2005. Memoria e Luce, a 9/11 memorial in Padua, Italy opened on September 11, 2005, and the Wohl Centre, Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel opened in October, 2005. Most recently, the Frederic C. Hamilton building, Extension to the Denver Art Museum, alongside the Denver Museum Residences, in Colorado, opened in October 2006, the Extension to the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada , opened in June of 2007, and the Glass Courtyard, an extension to the Jewish Museum Berlin, which covers the original Courtyard, was completed in the Fall 2007. Several of Mr. Libeskind’s projects are currently under construction, including: Westside, the largest shopping and wellness center in Europe in Bern, Switzerland; the Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany; the Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, a residential high-rise in Covington, Kentucky; the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, California; the Grand Canal performing Arts Centre and Galleria in Dublin, Ireland ; City Center, a retail complex, on the Las vegas Strip in Nevada; Zlota 44, a residential high rise in Warsaw, Poland and a grand piano, designed for Schimmel Pianos, is currently in production. Upon winning the World Trade Center design competition in February 2003, Daniel Libeskind was appointed as master plan architect for the site in New York City. Memory Foundations is now under construction. Mr. Libeskind has many other projects in design and planning, such as the New Center for Arts and Culture in Boston, Massachusetts; the redevelopment of the Hummingbird Centre - the L Tower, for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada ; the redevelopment of the historic Fiera Milano Fairgrounds in Milan, Italy, New Songdo City, in Incheon, South Korea; a waterfront, residential development, Reflexions, in keppel bay, Singapore; Rejuvenation, a center for children in the Katrina-ravaged area of Gulfport, Mississippi; Editoriale Bresciana Tower in Brescia; and Orestad Downtown Master Site Plan, in Copenhagen, Denmark , which is a 5 km development zone. Mr. Libeskind has taught and lectured at many universities worldwide. He has held such positions as the Frank O. Gehry Chair at the University of Toronto, Professor at the Hochschule für Gestaltung, Karlsruhe, Germany, and the Cret Chair at the University of |
Who wrote the children's book 'Green Eggs And Ham', published in 1960? | 'Green Eggs and Ham' is Published | World History Project 1960 'Green Eggs and Ham' is Published Sam-I-Am is a relentless crusader who simply wants people to enjoy green eggs and ham and is willing to go to any lengths to get the unbelievers to at least give them a try. The original master of rhyme, Sam-I-Am asks everyone to consider the possibilities of eating green eggs and ham “in a house” or “with a mouse.” Sam-I-Am opens the readers mind to endless imagination that is only possible when someone is willing to try. Source: seussdude.com Added by: Colin Harris Green Eggs and Ham is one of Seuss's "Beginner Books", written in a very simple vocabulary for beginning readers. The vocabulary of the text consists of just fifty different words, of which 49 are monosyllabic (the one exception being "anywhere"). It averages 5.7 words per sentence and 1.02 syllables per word, giving it an exceptionally low Flesch-Kincaid grade level of -1.3. Bennett Cerf, Dr. Seuss's publisher, wagered $50 that Seuss could not write a book using only fifty different words. The bet came after Seuss completed The Cat in the Hat, which used 225 words. The fifty words used are: a, am, and, anywhere, are, be, boat, box, car, could, dark, do, eat, eggs, fox, goat, good, green, ham, here, house, I, if, in, let, like, may, me, mouse, not, on, or, rain, Sam, say, see, so, thank, that, the, them, there, they, train, tree, try, will, with, would, you Forty-six of the 50 words (all but car, Sam, train, and try) are of Germanic origin. The tale is in the form of a cumulative tale, with a list of circumstances which gradually increases as the story progresses. Thus, one of Sam's friend's refusals goes: I could not, would not, in a house. I would not, could not, with a mouse. I would not eat them with a fox. I would not eat them in a box. I would not eat them here or there. I would not eat them anywhere. I would not eat green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. The meter of Green Eggs and Ham is a combination of trochaic and iambic tetrameter; for details, see Dr. Seuss's meters. |
By what name do the Italians know the city of Florence? | Florence | Define Florence at Dictionary.com Florence [flawr-uh ns, flor-] /ˈflɔr əns, ˈflɒr-/ Spell noun 1. Italian Firenze . a city in central Italy, on the Arno River: capital of the former grand duchy of Tuscany. 2. a city in NW Alabama, on the Tennessee River. 3. a city in E South Carolina. 4. a town in N Kentucky. 5. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “flowery.”. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Florence Expand Contemporary Examples This so-called “Madonna of the Magnificat” was painted in Florence around 1485 by Sandro Botticelli and his team. L.A. Riots Anniversary: Two Gang Members Remember Matthew DeLuca April 28, 2012 Arthur Acton decided to go into business with a neighbor in Florence, Bernard Berenson. At Florence, in 1304, on boats on the Arno, devils were represented at work. Folkways William Graham Sumner British Dictionary definitions for Florence Expand noun 1. a city in central Italy, on the River Arno in Tuscany: became an independent republic in the 14th century; under Austrian and other rule intermittently from 1737 to 1859; capital of Italy 1865–70. It was the major cultural and artistic centre of the Renaissance and is still one of the world's chief art centres. Pop: 356 118 (2001) Ancient name Florentia (flɒˈrɛntsɪə; -ˈrɛntɪə) Italian name Firenze Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Florence Expand fem. proper name, from Latin Florentia, fem. of Florentius, literally "blooming," from florens (genitive florentis), present participle of florere "to flower" (see flourish ). The c.1700 "Dictionary of the Canting Crew" defines Florence as a slang word for "a Wench that is touz'd and ruffled." This was also the Italian city name (Roman Colonia Florentia, "flowering colony," either literal or figurative), which became Old Italian Fiorenze, in modern Italian Firenze. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Florence definition City in central Italy on the Arno River. Note: Florence was the center of the Italian Renaissance from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, during which time the artistic and intellectual life of the city flourished. Dante , Boccaccio, Botticelli , Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci , Raphael , and Michelangelo were among the authors and artists who were born and were active there. Note: It was dominated by the Medici family from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries. Note: The city's many works of architecture include the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Pitti Palace, and the Uffizi. Note: Florence is a tourist center known for its handicrafts. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
In Basketball, what is the term for the offence of carrying the ball for too many steps without dribbling? | How to Dribble a Basketball: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e6/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/300px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-1-Version-3.jpg /7/7c/Dribble a Basketball Step 1 Version 2.360p.mp4 Not only will your fingertips give you more control than your palms - you'll also be able to dribble faster. Indiana Pacers player Paul George strongly recommends against palm-to-ball contact, as it "slows down the whole dribbling process." [1] 2 Get in a low stance. When dribbling, it's not smart to keep an erect, up-and-down posture. In this stance, the ball will have to travel all the way from your upper body to the ground and back again as it bounces, leaving it wide open for a defender to steal. Before you start to dribble, get in a low, defensive stance. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and drop your hips back slightly (as if you were sitting in a chair). Get your head up and your upper body mostly erect. This is a good, balanced foundation - it protects the ball while giving you plenty of mobility. Don't bend at the waist (as if you were bending over to pick something up). Besides being bad for your back, this stance is fairly unbalanced, meaning it's easier to accidentally stumble forward, which, depending on the in-game situation, can be a big mistake. 3 Bounce the ball off of the ground. This is it! Handling the ball with your fingertips, take it in your dominant hand and bounce it off the ground. Bounce it firmly, but not so hard that you have to use serious arm strength or you have trouble controlling it. Your dribble should be quick, yet steady and controlled. Each time the ball returns to your hand, without grabbing it or catching it in any way, make contact with your fingertips and push it back down with a controlled motion of the wrist and forearm - again, you shouldn't be tiring your arm out from dribbling. The ball should hit the floor at a spot slightly to the side and ahead of the foot that's on the same side of your body as your dribbling hand. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/550px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-3-Version-3.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/300px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-3-Version-3.jpg /8/8c/Dribble a Basketball Step 3 Version 2.360p.mp4 When you're practicing dribbling for the very first time, it's O.K. to keep your eyes on the ball as you dribble until you get the hang of things. However, you should switch to dribbling without looking at the ball as soon as you can. It's expected that you'll be able to do this at nearly all levels of play. 4 Keep your hand on top of the ball. When you dribble, it's important to keep the motion of the ball under control. You never want the ball to get away from you, as this can give the other team possession of the ball for free. Try to keep the palm of your hand directly over the ball as you move so that the ball, on its "up" bounce, will bounce right into your fingertips. This will give you more control over the ball as you move around the court. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/550px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-4-Version-3.jpg http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/300px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-4-Version-3.jpg /4/44/Dribble a Basketball Step 4 Version 2.360p.mp4 Another reason to focus on keeping your hand over the ball at all times while dribbling is that momentarily "catching" the ball on its underside at any point results in a penalty called a carrying violation. To avoid this, keep your palm over the ball and facing the floor as you dribble. 5 Keep the ball low. The shorter and quicker the ball's bounces, the harder it is for your opponent to steal. One sure-fire way to make your ball's bounces shorter is simply to bounce it closer to the ground. Since you're already in your low stance (with your knees bent and your hips dropped back), it shouldn't feel very unnatural to move |
Who was the leader of the Liberal Party in Britain from 1967 to 1976? | Leader of the Liberal Party (UK) - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Leader of the Liberal Party (UK) The Liberal Party was formally established in 1859 and existed until merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to create the Liberal Democrats . Contents 6 External links Leadership selection 1859–1969 Before the adoption of the 1969 constitution of the party, the party was led by the prime minister or the most recent politically active prime minister from the party. In the absence of one of these, the leaders in the House of Lords and House of Commons were of equal status and jointly led the party. When a new leader was required, with the party in government, the monarch selected him by appointing someone as Prime Minister. However, in 1916 David Lloyd George , with the support of a minority of the Liberal MPs, formed a coalition government. H. H. Asquith , the former Prime Minister, remained as Liberal Party leader. Asquith retained the leadership until his health failed in 1926, including periods when he was not in Parliament or was a peer. He was the last leader of the whole party under the original arrangements for leadership. When no overall party leader was a member of a House and a new leader was required in opposition, a leader emerged and was approved by party members in that House. From 1919 the Chairman of the Liberal Parliamentary Party, elected by MPs, functioned as the leader in the House of Commons. This required all the leaders after Asquith to retain their seat, to continue as leader. After 1926 the leader in the House of Commons was clearly pre-eminent over the leader in the House of Lords. In 1931 Lloyd George was leader in the House of Commons, but he was ill when negotiations led to the formation of the National Government . Sir Herbert Samuel , who had been the deputy leader, was effectively the leader of the mainstream party from the time when he entered the government. This was made formal after the 1931 election. Leadership selection 1969–1988 Under the original provisions of the 1969 party constitution, the MPs elected one of their number to be Leader of the Liberal Party. This was the same system as that used for the last MP only contested leadership election in 1967 , when Jeremy Thorpe became leader after a vote split between three candidates of 6-3-3. As the number of Liberal MPs was very small (between 6 and 14 in the period the MPs retained the sole power of election) party members argued for a wider franchise. Before the leadership election of 1976 , all members were given a vote in an electoral college based on allocating electoral votes to constituency associations (which were then divided proportionately to the votes of the members of the association). The candidates were required to be members of the House of Commons, nominated by a quarter of the MPs. The electoral college system was only used once, when David Steel was elected leader. Lists of Liberal Party Leaders Leaders of the Liberal Party Name 1988 Notes ^ a b Palmerston was appointed Prime Minister a few days after the meeting at Willis's Rooms on 6 June 1859, which formally created the Liberal Party. He was an Irish peer and a member of the House of Commons. He died in office. ^ Gladstone retired from the leadership in 1875, when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party then became vacant until Gladstone was again appointed Prime Minister. ^ Rosebery resigned the leadership when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party became vacant until the formation of the next Liberal government in 1905. ^ a b Maclean was elected Chairman of the Liberal Parliamentary Party. In the absence from Parliament of Asquith, who had lost his seat in the 1918 general election , he acted as leader of the Liberal MPs opposed to the Lloyd George coalition. Although this was a smaller group than the Parliamentary Labour Party, Maclean also performed the functions of Leader of the Opposition. ^ Asquith resigned the leadership when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party became vacan |
Whose first solo number one single was 'When You Say Nothing At All'? | when you say nothing at all- Ronan Keating - YouTube when you say nothing at all- Ronan Keating Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 20, 2006 Category |
Which member of the 'Archer' family was killed on the night that ITV opened in 1955? | 60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers | The Independent Features 60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers As Britain's longest-running soap celebrates its 60th birthday, Rebecca Gonsalves gives an everyday guide to its country folk Saturday 1 January 2011 00:00 BST Click to follow 60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers 1/7 7/7 Giles Park/BBC 1.The pilot episode of The Archers, set in the village of Ambridge, was broadcast on the Midlands Home Service on 29 May 1950, going nationwide on 1 January 1951. 2. The opening lines were: Dan: "And a happy new year to you all." Doris: "A very happy new year, Dan." Dan: "Thanks, mother. If it's as good as the last 'un I'll be satisfied." And thus a broadcasting legend was born. 3. It is the world's longest-running drama. American soap Guiding Light ran for 72 years but was taken off the air after only 15,762 episodes, whereas The Archers will broadcast its 16,300th episode tomorrow. 4. The Archers' theme tune, "Barwick Green", composed in 1924 by Arthur Wood, has been played over 76,800 times. In 1972, the Somerset folk group The Yetties recorded a version which now accompanies the Sunday omnibus edition. The tune is so reminiscent of quaint English village life that Billy Connolly called for it to replace the national anthem. 5. 1952 saw the village's first major disaster when a jet crashed into a lower field of the Archer family's Brookfield Farm. 6. Phil Archer became a household name on 22 September 1955, when his wife, Grace, died in his arms after trying to save her horses from a stable fire. BBC executives claimed the occurrence of the first death in The Archers on the night ITV was launched was a mere coincidence. 7. The BBC switchboard was jammed for 48 hours after the landmark episode, which reached an audience of 20 million. 8. For many, the late Norman Painting's portrayal of patriarch Phil Archer was the embodiment of the perfect rural Englishman. Originally involved as an agricultural storyline researcher for "The Archers of Wimberton Farm", Painting went on to be celebrated in the Guinness Book of Records for playing the same role, without a break, for more than 50 years. He died in October 2009. 9. Writing under the pen name Bruno Milna, Painting wrote 1,198 Archers scripts between 1966 and 1982, frequently trying to write out his own character so that he could have a break. 10. Phil Archer's favourite hymn, "Waiting for a Wonder", was composed by Painting, a keen musician who was often responsible for the organ playing attributed to his character. 11. The first Archers birth was on 16 February 1951, when Peggy Archer (now Woolley) gave birth to her son Tony. Tony Archer went on to marry and have three children of his own, one of whom is currently pregnant by artificial insemination. 12. Memorable Scene I: Tony's elder son John died in a tractor accident in 1998. His father found his body, already cold. 13. Memorable Scene II: in 2000, listeners heard married publican Sid Perks, then married to Kathy, get steamy in the shower with country singer Jolene Rogers. 14. Historic First I: the first illegitimate Ambridge baby was Adam Macy, born on 22 June 1967 to Tony's sister Jennifer. 15. Historic first II: Adam and partner Ian, the chef at local posh hotel Grey Gables, were joined in the village's first civil partnership in December 2006. 16. Homophobia: Sid resigned the captaincy of the local cricket team when he discovered team-mate Adam was gay. The late landlord also had various run-ins with the gay couple who ran rival drinking establishment The Cat and Fiddle. 17. Racism: in 1995, Ugandan Asian lawyer Usha Gupta was the victim of a prolonged series of racially motivated attacks by a local gang. Fellow villager Roy Tucker was revealed to be a member, a fact of which he is still ashamed. 18. Sex discrimination: In 1996 some residents were appalled by the appointment of the parish's first female vicar, Janet Fisher. Peggy, played by June Spencer, now the sole remaining member of the original cast, ref |
Which is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia? | √ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword - US Solutions √ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword √ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword puzzle clue? This answer has 4 letters and comes to us from the NY, N.Y, or New York Times crossword puzzle. Here is the correct answer for the "Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia " crossword clue. After searching the internet using the following sites, www.google.com, and www.ask.com here is what I found. If this is the correct answer, please click on like button! - ELBA Vote If need help with another clue, just use our search at the top! Answer Rating √ It's capped and often slapped crossword I love to solve crosswords! Tired of finding sites that had outdated crossword puzzle answers, I decided to make my own site! Being a computer programmer experienced in Java and Python, I keep my database updated with the latest solutions on a daily basis. You will be in crossword heaven with easy to use crossword solver tools. Solutions to the major newspaper crosswords such as the L.A. Times, N.Y. Times, USA Today, Washington Post, The Guardian, The Times and Metro daily newspapers are right here. If you would like any additional answers, just use our search at the top of the page, enjoy! US Solutions Review By US Solutions users Rating: 4.5 out of 5. This answer is rated very strong by the community. You can be reasonably sure it is what you are have been searching for. Copyright © 2008 - 2016 USSolutions.net. All rights reserved. |
Which French city was known to the Romans as | Roman Sites in France Roman Sites in France View Roman sites in France on an interactive map The nation we know today as modern France has seen the rise and fall of many cultures and civilisations. Once such empire that left its mark on the culture, landscape and society of France was that of Ancient Rome. Today, there’s a wealth of Roman sites, ruins and remains in France and a great number of interesting historic sites to explore. From ancient amphitheatres to aqueducts, temples, forums and more, France is full of interesting Roman ruins. We’ve put together a selection of Roman ruins in France below as well as our top picks, which include some of the most interesting and captivating Roman sites in France. We've also put together a list of other key Roman remains that are worth a look as well as a number of excellent museum's which deal with Roman-era France. La Maison Carrée Nîmes: La Maison Carrée is an extremely well preserved Roman temple in Nîmes, France. It is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world. It managed to survive the turbulant times that followed the fall of the Roman Empire as it was converted to a church. For those interested in seeing Roman sites and remains in France, La Maison Carrée is a must. Grand Roman Theatre of Lyon Lyon: The Grand Roman Theatre of Lyon dates back to the late first century BC and was able to seat up to around 10,000 people. It formed part of the ancient Roman settlement of Lugdunum, the city which would eventually come to be known as Lyon. It is one of the most impressive Roman sites of France. Glanum Glanum is an extensive archaeological site of a former Roman settlement near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The site itself is thought to pre-date the coming of the Romans, though most of the remains that you can see today are Roman ruins from the first and second centuries AD. While Glanum is slightly lesser-known amongst the Roman sites in France, it is well worth a visit. Arles Amphitheatre Arles: Arles Amphitheatre is a brilliantly preserved Roman site in France which was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. The amphitheatre could hold over 20,000 people and survived exceptionally well through the ages. This UNESCO listed Roman-built sports arena is still in use today. One of the best Roman sites in France. |
"Which Salford born comedian and sausage maker used the catchphrase ""Right Monkey""?" | Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) - YouTube Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 29, 2012 The Al Read Show ran on BBC radio between 1950 and 1966. This is a rare appearance of Al Read on another show, Variety Bandbox, in December 1951. Al Read (3 March 1909 -- 9 September 1987) was a British radio comedian active throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Read was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire and was a sausage maker in his father's business. He became known as a popular after-dinner speaker with wry and well-observed humour in clubs. In 1950 Read made his radio début on the BBC. His comedy was based around the monologue form, but he also became known for dialogues in which he played both voices. His humour was observational and was about northern English working class people, often in a domestic situation. The Al Read Show was one of the most popular radio comedy shows in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s. Up to 35 million people listened to it each week. His catchphrases "Right Monkey" and "You'll be lucky, I say you'll be lucky!" were well known. In 1963 he headed a variety format for ITV called Life and Al Read which was apparently unscripted and was broadcast live. In 1966 another ITV series called Al Read Says What a Life! was broadcast. He also worked extensively on the variety stage. It was generally considered that sound radio was his best medium. In 1954 he appeared high on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium. In 1959 he appeared with comedian Jimmy Clitheroe in the Royal Northern Variety Performance, in the presence of the Queen Mother, at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. The introduction to his radio show was usually "Al Read: introducing us to ourselves"; and he himself described his work as "pictures of life". His monologues were perceptive about the human condition, and many monologue recordings are still available from the BBC. Variety Bandbox was a British radio variety show transmitted by BBC Radio on the Light Programme. Featuring a mixture of comic performances and music, the show helped to launch the careers of a number of leading British performers. Variety Bandbox was first broadcast in 1941 and, presented by Philip Slessor, became a feature of Sunday evenings until the early 1950s. Hosting duties would later be taken over by Derek Roy. Amongst those who launched their careers on the show was Frankie Howerd, who first appeared on Variety Bandbox in 1947 following a provincial tour. Howerd was to become a fixture of the show and honed his catch phrase-driven comedic style in these appearances. Tony Hancock also featured on the show early in his career. March 1950 saw the debut of a fortnightly series within the show called Blessem Hall which featured several characters vocied by a young Peter Sellers in one of his earliest performances, alongside Miriam Karlin. Arthur English, who debuted on the show in 1949, also gained fame through his broadcasts and was for a time 'resident comedian' on the show, despite his tendency to upset the producers by also including visual gags in his act. The show also provided Bill Kerr with his first break in the UK whilst Max Wall was a regular performer on the show. Although not a performer on Variety Bandbox, Eric Sykes cut his comedy teeth as a scriptwriter on the show. As well as comedy Variety Bandbox also featured big band music with the likes of Ted Heath, Geraldo, Ambrose, Woolf Phillips and Joe Loss all leading their orchestras. Category |
What was the nickname of Ethiopian athlete Miruts Yifter? | Miruts Yifter | Ethiopian athlete | Britannica.com Ethiopian athlete THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Title: Yifter the Shifter Learn about this topic in these articles: in Miruts Yifter: Yifter the Shifter Distance runner Miruts Yifter, a captain in the Ethiopian air force, became as famous for his quirks and setbacks as he did for his tenacity and victories. His introduction to the international track-and-field scene came at a meet in North Carolina, U.S., in 1971. Unfamiliar with Arabic numbers, Yifter miscalculated the lap count and, leading the 5,000 metres, began his final kick too early.... |
In which art form are compositions made up of objects juxtaposed, and pasted on a dry ground? | collage | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary C20: French, from coller to stick, from colle glue, from Greek kolla collage in American English (kəˈlɑʒ ; kəläzhˈ) Definitions noun 1. an art form in which, variously, small objects, bits of newspaper , cloth, pressed flowers, etc. are pasted together on a surface in incongruous relationship for their symbolic or suggestive effect 2. a composition so made 3. any collection of seemingly unrelated bits and parts, as in a photomontage verb transitiveWord forms: colˈlaged or colˈlaging 4. to arrange (material) in a collage Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, compiled by the editors of Webster’s New World Dictionaries. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Derived forms |
Which English king was married to Anne of Bohemia? | Anne of Bohemia and her contribution to Richard II's treasure Larger image (96KB) On 20 January 1382 Richard II married Anne of Bohemia (1366-94), daughter of the Emperor Charles IV and sister of Wenceslas IV of Bohemia, 'this tiny scrap of humanity', as the Westminster chronicler described her. Two days later she was crowned. One of the royal crowns had been recovered from pawn in London for her coronation. Contemporaries criticised the marriage on two grounds: Anne had no dowry, and she was escorted by a large and expensive suite of Bohemian ladies and gentlemen, to some of whom Richard granted annuities. Although the union was childless, this seems to have been a marriage of true affection. Anne nearly always accompanied Richard as he travelled about England. Little is known of her character, but she fulfilled the traditional role of a queen in acting as intercessor for those who had incurred the king's anger. Richard was deeply grieved at her death in 1394. He ordered the manor at Sheen where she had died to be torn down. Anne was buried in the Confessor's chapel behind the high altar in Westminster Abbey. The double tomb Anne of Bohemia and Richard II. Detail from the double tomb (London, Westminster Abbey) In 1395 Richard sealed contracts for a monument for himself and for Anne. This was an innovation, the first time a double tomb was ordered for an English royal burial. Contracts for the base of Purbeck marble were sealed with two London masons, Henry Yevele and Stephen Lote, and for the two life size effigies with Nicholas Broker and Godfrey Prest, both coppersmiths of London. Designs, now lost, were supplied to both sets of craftsmen. The coppersmiths' contract stipulated that the effigies were to be made of gilded copper and latten and to lie under canopies. They were to be crowned, their right hands were to be joined, and they were to hold sceptres in their left hands. Although the crowns and other attributes are lost, as are the small images of saints and angels, the beautiful decoration on the effigies depicting the badges of the king and queen in pointillé pointillé - pattern formed of dots incised with a fine point still survives. After his deposition and murder in 1400, Richard was buried at Langley in Buckinghamshire. His body was moved to lie beside Anne only on Henry V's accession in 1413. Jewels and plate of Anne of Bohemia We do not know what valuables Anne brought with her from Bohemia, but five jewelled collars with one or both of her badges of the fern and the ostrich are described in the treasure roll. Ostrich badge in pointillé. Detail from the double tomb (London, Westminster Abbey). Larger image (38KB) R 63 Item, un coler de la livere la roigne que dieu assoille, garnis' ove rubis en hostrich', xvij gross' perlez , xxxv autres plus petitz perlez, pois' vij unc', et vaut outre vj li., donnt la somme, Cxiij li. xviijs. iiijd. [Item, a collar of the livery of the late queen, may God have mercy on her soul, set with rubies in an ostrich, seventeen great pearls, thirty-five other smaller pearls, weighing 7 oz., additional value £6, total value, £113 18s. 4d.] R 80 Item, un coler d'or de la ferne de la livere la roigne ove un ostrich enaymelle blanc et j diamant, pois' xj unc', summa, xxxiiij li. xiijs. iiijd. [Item, a gold collar of the fern of the livery of the queen with an ostrich enamelled white and a diamond, weighing 11 oz., total, £34 13s. 4d.] Also listed in the roll are basins, bottles and spiceplates, all large, all in pairs and of silver-gilt, marked with the impaled arms impaled arms - two coats of arms set side by side on a shield of 'the Emperor' (presumably Anne's arms, derived from her father, Charles IV, 1316-78), and of 'the king'. Some of these could perhaps have come from Anne's trousseau, but at least one pair of basins marked in this way seems to postdate her arrival in England and to have been a gift. It had a livery collar of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, Richard's uncle, around the arms. Among the chapel goods a pax pax - tablet of precious metal, ivory, etc., dec |
Who directed the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction'? | Pulp Fiction (1994) - Trailer (HD) - YouTube Pulp Fiction (1994) - Trailer (HD) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 29, 2013 Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and a host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references. The film was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture; Tarantino and Avary won for Best Original Screenplay. It was also awarded the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. A major critical and commercial success, it revitalized the career of its leading man, John Travolta, who received an Academy Award nomination, as did costars Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. Directed in a highly stylized manner, Pulp Fiction connects the intersecting storylines of Los Angeles mobsters, fringe players, small-time criminals, and a mysterious briefcase. Considerable screen time is devoted to conversations and monologues that reveal the characters' senses of humor and perspectives on life. The film's title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue. Pulp Fiction is self-referential from its opening moments, beginning with a title card that gives two dictionary definitions of "pulp." The plot, as in many of Tarantino's other works, is presented out of chronological sequence. The picture's self-reflexivity, unconventional structure, and extensive use of homage and pastiche have led critics to describe it as a prime example of postmodern film. Considered by some critics a black comedy, the film is also frequently labeled a "neo-noir." Critic Geoffrey O'Brien argues otherwise: "The old-time noir passions, the brooding melancholy and operatic death scenes, would be altogether out of place in the crisp and brightly lit wonderland that Tarantino conjures up. [It is] neither neo-noir nor a parody of noir." Similarly, Nicholas Christopher calls it "more gangland camp than neo-noir," and Foster Hirsch suggests that its "trippy fantasy landscape" characterizes it more definitively than any genre label. Pulp Fiction is viewed as the inspiration for many later movies that adopted various elements of its style. The nature of its development, marketing, and distribution and its consequent profitability had a sweeping effect on the field of independent cinema. Considered a cultural watershed, Pulp Fiction's influence has been felt in several other media, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. |
Which town is the administrative centre of Derbyshire? | Guide to Matlock 2017 For information on food and drink in Matlock and Matlock Bath see Where to eat and drink in the Matlock area The 2017 Illuminations season at Matlock Bath details not available yet. Hall Leys Park is in the centre of the town and provides many recreational facilities, including tennis, miniture golf,a miniature railway, bowls, a childrens play area complete with paddling pool and a small boating lake.It's lovely setting also makes it a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Matlock's busy shopping streets. High Tor, situated between Matlock and Matlock Bath is dominated by a great limestone outcrop which towers almost 400 feet above the river Derwent. High Tor Grounds offer a network of paths enabling visitors to explore the area and experience the spectacular panoramic views from the top of the tor. In 1933 High Tor Grounds were listed as grade11 on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. They were restored by the Derbyshire Dales District Council after falling into disrepair and are maintained by them. St Giles Church stands on a hill overlooking the town, with some fine views of the Derwent Valley, Riber Castle and the town below. It has a Perp west tower with diagonal buttresses but the rest was rebuilt in the 19th century. It contains a Norman font, some fine stained glass windows and memorials to the Wolley family who lived at Old Riber Hall. In 1968 the railway between Matlock and Buxton, through the Peak District National Park, was closed leaving only a branch line to Derby. It had been part of the Midland Railways Line from Manchester to London. In 1975 a group of railway enthusiasts formed the Peak Railway Society with the aim of re-opening the line, which it did, between Matlock and Daley Dale in 1991. In 1997 the railway was further extended to a new station at Rowsley South, which now gives passengers a scenic round trip of 8 miles alongside the river Derwent. The railway runs most Sundays throughout the year, Saturdays as well, from April to October and mid week during the summer holidays. For eating out with a difference, the Peak Rail operates the Palative Dining Car Service on selected dates, for Saturday evening meals and Sunday lunches. There are also many other special events throughout the year. For details contact them on 01629 580381, or contact the Matlock Tourist Information Centre. Until the 1830's Matlock was a hamlet whose principal industry was agriculture with lead mining and quarrying as subsidiary activities. The building of the mills at Cromford, by Richard Arkwrighrt in the late 18th century provided some employment for Matlock people but it was John Smedley, born 1803, who established Hydrotheraphy in Matlock and made it one of the most celebrated centres for the treatment of ailments with water theraphy, in the country. Smedley built the large building in Matlock Bank, home of the Derbyshire County Council since 1955, and with the arrival of the railway in 1849, Matlock's development as a spa town flourished for the next 100 years. At the turn of the 20th century more than 20 hydro's were operating. Trams use to ferry the visitors up to the hydro's, and Matlock had one of the steepest tramways in the country. The tram lines were taken up in 1927. Smedley also built Riber Castle, which dominates the hillside above the town as a home for himself. It is now in ruins but until recently, housed a remarkable wildlife centre which specialized in rare and endangered species. Interest in hydrotheraphy took a down turn with the development of the National Health Service, which never really approved or prescribed to 'fanciful treatments'. Matlock Tourist Information How to get to Matlock By Train Trains from Derby operate along the scenic Derwent Valley Line to Matlock. Journey time from Derby is just 32 minutes. Rail Times and fare enquiries National Rail Enquiries (24 hours) 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk By Bus Main bus services to Matlock include the hourly Transpeak service from Nottingham, Derby, Belper, Bakewell and Buxton, with s |
In which city are the headquarters of the Fiat car company? | Fiat History | Italy Fiat History Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 00:00 The logo of FIAT, one of Italy's best known companies Fiat has held a leading role in the automotive industry since its inception in 1899, at the dawn of Italian industrialization. From the moment they first appeared on the market, Fiat products, today ranging well beyond automobiles, have been extensively developed and recognized worldwide. Its logo has become a great status symbol due to a history of superior cars, prestige, history and tradition. Fiat 1899 to 1911 The charter of Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino or Fiat, was signed on July 11, 1899. Giovanni Agnelli was on the Board of Directors, but quickly distinguished himself as the Company's innovator. He was determined Fiat would be highly successful and had great strategic vision. Because of these qualities, he became Managing Director of Fiat in 1902. Fiat's First Factories and Races In 1900, the first Fiat factory opened in corso Dante, in Turin, with a workforce of 150 people. Fiat saw 24 cars roll off the assembly line that first year, including the company's first model, the 3 ½ CV. By 1904, a Fiat logo had been designed as an oval with a blue background. When Italy hosted the first Car Tour of the country, nine Fiats crossed the finish line. By 1902, driver Vincenzo Lancia won the Sassi-Superga uphill race, in the famous Fiat 24 hp model. Giovanni Agnelli, President of Fiat, represented the company on the racetrack, driving an 8 hp Fiat in the second Italian Car Tour and set a record in that race. In 1908, Fiat opened the Fiat Automobile Company in the US. The Company grew in leaps and bounds: at that time, a Fiat was a luxury item in America, costing thousands more than the average domestic car of the period. Fiat continued to grow at a swift rate and it wasn't long before the company expanded its product line with trucks, trams, marine engines and commercial vehicles. Towards the end of Fiat's early production period, the company was to undergo some changes, and overhaul its production. Fiat began fitting its cars with electrical accumulators, and also patented the cardan transmission. The Lingotto is a cornerstone of Fiat's history (by Alessadro at flickr.com) Under the new leadership of Giacomo Malle Trucco, construction of the famous Lingotto factory began in 1916. It was to be the largest factory in Europe, with a unique five floors assembly line that finished with a futuristic test track constructed on the building's roof. The factory was completed in 1922 and became the symbol of the automotive industry in Italy for decades to come. During WWI Fiat devoted itself to supplying the Allied Forces with weapons, aircraft and vehicles. New Sectors Fiat began to explore new sectors before and after WWI, becoming active in electricity, public transportation lines, railways and the steel industry. A subsidiary was established in Russia and Fiat Lubrificanti was founded. Crisis and Recovery When the war ended, a time of crisis hit Fiat and the company's factories were briefly held by workers of the Italian Socialist Party in 1921. Fortunately recovery came quickly and, by 1923, Fiat was already showing signs of growth, due in part to some very effective cost-cutting policies. At this time, Giovanni Agnelli was promoted to the position of CEO of Fiat. Several new car models were released, including the four-seat 509. Fiat set a goal to create industrial mass production in order to decrease the cost of their cars. A holding company was established to enable purchasers to pay for Fiats through installments. As the company grew worldwide, Fiat also grew internally between 1912 and 1925. They were quick to recognize their employees' needs and established a health care plan, sports clubs and specialized schools. Fiat Topolino: a piece of Fiat History (by argentum nitricum at flickr.com) When Mussolini's come to power in Italy, Fiat had to abandon many of its plans for an international presence. Fiat would now concentrate on producing the ne |
Give the more common name for the plant, the Cranesbill? | How to Plant, Grow and Purchase Geranium (cranesbill) You have not viewed any items, or you have cookies disabled. Geranium (Cranesbill) Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens and with over 400 species it wasn't long before cultivars developed popularity with gardeners world wide. Buyers beware however as perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums which are actually in the genus Pelargonium. A true geranium is a cold hardy perennial that will prove to be long-lived and add years of beauty and graceful charm to any garden. Plant Highlight: Geranium (Cranesbill) Botanical and Common Name: Perennial Geranium is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Hardiness Zones: Geranium is hardy in zones 4 - 9. Bloom Time & Color: Most hardy geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Plant Category: A true geranium is a hardy perennial. Originally cultivated from native alpine plants they are very cold hardy. Foliage: The foliage of most geraniums is finely divided or lobed. Growth Habit: Many cranesbill geraniums have slightly sprawling growth habits that become lanky with over fertilizing. Dimensions: Geraniums come in sizes ranging from 6-8" all the way to 3' or taller. Check specific cultivar information for details. Preferred Conditions: Geraniums prefer light shade to full sun except in hot humid areas where part shade is best. Well-drained soil is best. Maintenance: Easy to keep, geraniums seldom require any extra care at all except some fertilizing at the beginning of the growing season. Sometimes if blooms fade in the heat of summer trim the plant back, snip off the spent blooms and water deeply to encourage a new flush of blooms that will last until winter frost. Fertilize once at the beginning of the growth season to prevent lanky growth that will result with too-frequent fertilizing. Pests or Diseases: No real pests or diseases cause problems for cranesbills. Propagation Methods: Many Geraniums set seed and it is the seedpods that give cranesbill the common name. Some hybrids are sterile or do not come true from seed so divisions can be taken or cuttings grown for propagation that holds true. Cuttings can be difficult to root so division is easier for propagation reasons, but seldom necessary for plant heath. Companion Plants: Geraniums do well planted under and through other small shrubs and one particularly nice arrangement I noticed was a purple flowering geranium ('Victor Reiter') planted under an Azalea with apricot blooms. The combined plants looked stunning intertwined together. Consider other summer blooming plants such as garden phlox, Coreopsis, , or Gaillardia . Seasons of Interest: Spring foliage and buds emerge early and the plants grow quickly to allow the geraniums to be in bloom around May. Flowers last until fall, and some until winter frosts. Most species are not evergreen but a few are as noted below. Uses in the Garden: Great for mixed borders, under shrubs and small woody trees, or in containers. Varieties & Cultivars Geranium 'Brookside': This geranium is hardy and has a better blue than the previous 'Johnson's blue' cultivar. Lacy fine foliage is a beautiful mound of grey-green color that offsets the large bowl-shaped Geranium blossoms that are true blue with white eyes. Divide 'Brookside' every 4 or 5 years as needed. For more info on purchasing this item click here. Geranium 'Tiny Monster': A sterile hybrid, the 'Tiny Monster' must be propagated through division or cuttings, which can be difficult to root. Bright, warm magenta-purple flowers cover this hardy ground cover from June through early fall. The 'Tiny Monster' Geranium grows 12" high but will spread out 24-26". For more info on purchasing this item click here. Geranium cinereum 'Carol': Another amazing Geranium ground cove |
With which heavy metal pop group is Angus Young associated? | Though Unbankable In Top 40, Ac/dc Still Cashes In With The Heavy Metal Set - tribunedigital-chicagotribune Though Unbankable In Top 40, Ac/dc Still Cashes In With The Heavy Metal Set August 17, 1986|By Lynn Van Matre, Pop music critic. Rock band AC/DC, a group whose members have always considered themselves to be ``at the other end of the Earth from the world of movies and movie stars,`` as guitarist Angus Young puts it, recently took the soundtrack plunge --that`s them wailing away throughout ``Maximum Overdrive,`` horrormeister Stephen King`s latest effort. The film, a technology-gone-berserk thriller in which machines run amok, hasn`t exactly thrilled critics, though Young notes that doing the soundtrack was a nice break for the veteran Australian hard rock/heavy metal band. Still, AC/DC fans shouldn`t hold their collective breath waiting for the headbanger quintet`s next foray into film. ``I don`t think you`ll see us doing too many of those in the future,`` says Young, taking time out recently from a brief vacation in Holland to talk about the film and the band`s current tour, which brings them to Alpine Valley on Aug. 30 and Poplar Creek on Sept. 4. ``As far as we`re concerned, this soundtrack was probably a one-off (a one-shot deal). ``Why? Because somebody`s really got to like your music before they ask you to do one. With `Maximum Overdrive,` Stephen King had been a fan of ours for a long time. Whenever we would play shows in Massachusetts--he lives somewhere around there, I think--he would come and see us, and he really wanted us. ``He even wanted us after we told him that we weren`t exactly the most commercial band in the world,`` adds Young with a laugh. ``Yeah, we`ve sold a lot of albums, but Hollywood is looking for what they call `bankable` groups, and we`ve never been a hit singles-oriented band.`` They may not be ``bankable`` by Hollywood`s Top 40 standards, but in hard rock/heavy metal circles, AC/DC has been a bankable band in the record album bins and concert hall box offices for more than a decade. Formed in Sydney in 1974 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, the group soon built a reputation for powerful, high-decibel rock and a high-intensity stage show built around the youthful Angus` lead guitar work and ``deranged schoolboy`` persona. Even the 1980 alcohol-related death of the band`s lead singer, Bon Scott, failed to stop the group. After signing up a new lead singer, Brian Johnson, the band returned to the scene with a new album, ``Back in Black,`` which sold more than 8 million copies worldwide; the follow-up album, ``For Those About to Rock We Salute You,`` spent three weeks in the No. 1 spot on Billboard`s best-selling album chart and also sold in the millions. While AC/DC has yet to repeat its ``For Those About to Rock`` success (``Who Made Who,`` featuring the music from ``Maximum Overdrive,`` is currently No. 37 and rising on Billboard`s album chart), they have remained a steadily selling band and a popular concert draw--though Young isn`t exactly sure why. ``What do people like about us?`` he repeats, when asked to comment on the band`s enduring appeal. ``Hmmmm. Gee, I don`t know. . . . Well, it`s probably the way that we come out there on stage and try to be with the audience. We don`t try to outshine them and outdress them and look pretty and steal their girlfriends. We`re not threatening to an audience. They see us as a powerful rock band, and we`ll always try to live up to their expectations. I think that`s what kids see in us.`` Young, now 27, was just a kid himself when he dropped out of school at age 15 to hit the road with AC/DC. ``At the time, I didn`t think that I wanted to go any further with school,`` he says. ``I never liked it, anyway.`` But he decided to keep one vestige of his schoolboy days--his school uniform--and incorporate it into the show. To this day, Young invariably performs in a white shirt, conservative-looking tie, jacket and short pants (which he has been known to drop on stage, to the delight of the band`s largely teenage following). ``My siste |
Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Navarre? | The Settings of Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare Hits the Big Time Bard Bites Dramatist and Shakespearean scholar Nicholas Rowe was the first to write a critical (annotated) edition of Shakespeare's works. ___ The average length of a play in Elizabethan England was 3000 lines. With 4,042 lines and 29,551 words, Hamlet is the longest Shakespearean play (based on the first edition of The Riverside Shakespeare (1974)). With 1,787 lines and 14,369 words, The Comedy of Errors is the shortest Shakespearean play (also based on the first edition of The Riverside Shakespeare). ___ Shakespeare's late comedies are considered romances: The Winter's Tale, The Tempest, Cymbeline, and Pericles. The Two Noble Kinsman is also sometimes mentioned along side these other plays as a romantic comedy. ___ Love's Labour's Lost has the highest percentage of rhyming lines of all of Shakespeare's plays. According to Shakespearean scholar Tucker Brooke, 62.2% of the lines in Love's Labour's Lost rhyme. The closest competitor is A Midsummer Night's Dream, with 43.4% rhyming lines. ___ The historical time of King Lear is roughly 800 BC, making it the second-earliest setting of any of Shakespeare's plays. Click here to find out the first. |
Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Ephesus? | Map Of Shakespeare's Play Locations Timon of Athens: Athens, Greece Timon of Athens The Tempest: An unnamed island in the Mediterranean The Tempest The Taming of the Shrew: England The Taming of the Shrew England The Taming of the Shrew: Padua, Italy The Taming of the Shrew Padua The Taming of the Shrew: Verona, Italy The Taming of the Shrew Verona Romeo and Juliet: Mantua, Italy Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet: Verona, Italy Romeo and Juliet Richard III: Banyards Castle, England Richard III Addle Hill, London Baynard's Castle refers to buildings on two neighbouring London sites, between current-day Blackfriars station and St Paul's Cathedral. Richard III: Camp near Tamworth, England Richard III Henry VIII: London, The Palace, England Henry VIII Henry VIII: Street in Westminster, England Henry VIII Henry VI, Part III: A forest in the north of England Henry VI, Part III A forest in the north of England Henry VI, Part III: Before York, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Between Sandal Castle and Wakefield, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Coventry, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Field between Towton and Saxton, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Field of battle near Barnet, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Lewis XI palace, France Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: London, Houses of Parliament, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: London, The Tower, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Park near Middleham Castle in Yorkshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Plain in Warwickshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Plain near mortimers cross in Herefordshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Sandal Castle, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part II: Blackheath, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Bury St Edmunds, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Fields between Dartford and Blackheath, England Henry VI, Part II London, Fields between Dartford and Blackheath Henry VI, Part II: Fields near St Albans, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kenilworth Castle, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kent Coast, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kent, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, Canon Street, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, Smithfield, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, The Palace, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, The Tower, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Southwark, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: St Albans, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: The Abbey at Bury St Edmunds, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part I: Anjou, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Auvergne, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Angiers, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Bordeaux, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Orleans, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, before The Tower, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Houses of Parliament, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Temple Garden, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, The Palace, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Tower of London, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Paris, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains before Rouen, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains in Anjou, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains in Gascony, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Rouen, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Westminster Abbey, England Henry VI, Part I Henry V: Before Harfleur, France Henry V Comedy of Errors: Ephesus, Turkey The Comedy of Errors Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, current-day Turkey As You Like It: Forest of Arden, England As You Like It Antony and Cleopatra: A plain in Syria Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra: Alexandria, Egypt Antony and Cleopatra Anton |
With which heavy metal pop group is Rick Allen associated? | Def Leppard | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine In many ways, Def Leppard were the definitive hard rock band of the '80s. There were many bands that rocked harder (and were more dangerous) than the Sheffield-based quintet, but few others captured the spirit of the times quite as well. Emerging in the late '70s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Def Leppard actually owed more to the glam rock and metal of the early '70s, as their sound was equal parts T. Rex , Mott the Hoople , Queen , and Led Zeppelin . By toning down their heavy riffs and emphasizing melody, Def Leppard were poised for crossover success by the time of 1983's Pyromania , and skillfully used the fledgling MTV network to their advantage. The musicians were already blessed with photogenic good looks, but they also crafted a series of innovative, exciting videos that made them into stars. They intended a quick follow-up to Pyromania , but were derailed when their drummer lost an arm in a car accident, the first of many problems that plagued the group's career. They managed to pull through such tragedies, and even expanded their large audience with 1987's blockbuster Hysteria . As the '90s began, mainstream hard rock shifted away from their signature pop-metal and toward edgier, louder bands, yet they maintained a sizable audience into the late '90s and were one of only a handful of '80s metal groups to survive the decade more or less intact. Def Leppard had their origins in a Sheffield-based group that teenagers Rick Savage (bass) and Pete Willis (guitar) formed in 1977. Vocalist Joe Elliott , a fanatical follower of Mott the Hoople and T. Rex , joined the band several months later, bringing the name Deaf Leopard with him. After a spelling change, the trio, augmented by a now-forgotten drummer, began playing local Sheffield pubs, and within a year the band had added guitarist Steve Clark to the lineup, as well as a new drummer. Later in 1978, they recorded their debut EP, Getcha Rocks Off , and released it on their own label, Bludgeon Riffola. The EP became a word-of-mouth success, earning airplay on the BBC. The group members were still in their teens. Following the release of Getcha Rocks Off , Rick Allen was added as the band's permanent drummer, and Def Leppard quickly became the subject of the British music weeklies. They soon signed with AC/DC 's manager Peter Mensch , who helped them secure a contract with Mercury Records. On Through the Night , the band's full-length debut, was released in 1980 and instantly became a hit in the U.K., also earning significant airplay in the U.S., where it reached number 51 on the charts. Over the course of the year, Def Leppard relentlessly toured Britain and America, playing their own shows while also opening concerts for Ozzy Osbourne , Sammy Hagar , and Judas Priest . High 'n' Dry followed in 1981 and became the group's first platinum album in the U.S., thanks to MTV's strong rotation of "Bringin' on the Heartbreak." MTV would be vital to the band's success in the '80s. As the band recorded the follow-up to High 'n' Dry with producer Mutt Lange , Pete Willis was fired from the band for alcoholism, and Phil Collen , a former guitarist for Girl , was hired to replace him. The resulting album, 1983's Pyromania , became an unexpected blockbuster, due not only to Def Leppard 's skillful, melodic metal, but also to MTV's relentless airing of "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages." Pyromania went on to sell ten-million copies, establishing Def Leppard as one of the most popular bands in the world. Despite their success, they were about to enter a trying time in their career. Following an extensive international tour, the group reentered the studio to record the follow-up, but producer Lange was unavailable, so they began sessions with Jim Steinman , the man responsible for Meat Loaf 's Bat Out of Hell . The pairing turned out to be ill-advised, so the bandmembers turned to their former engineer, Nigel Green . One month into recording, Allen |
What is the popular name for the plant Convallaria majalis? | Convallaria majalis - Plant Finder Plant Finder Tried and Trouble-free Recommended by 8 Professionals Common Name: lily of the valley Type: Herbaceous perennial Native Range: Northern temperate regions Zone: 3 to 8 Height: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Spread: 0.75 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: April Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Good Cut Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Heavy Shade, Erosion, Clay Soil Garden locations Culture Easily grown in moist, fertile, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Performs well in sun-dappled shade. In optimum growing conditions, it will spread rapidly by rhizomes, almost to the point of being weedy, to form dense colonies in the landscape. This is a long-lived plant which naturalizes easily in woodland areas and may be left undisturbed for many years. Flowering may decrease over time, however, at which point dividing the plants may become appropriate. This is a cool weather perennial which is not recommended for growing in hot and humid summer climates south of USDA Zone 7a where it will perform poorly. May easily be propagated in spring or fall by root division. Noteworthy Characteristics Convallaria majalis, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial that that typically forms an indefinitely-spreading ground cover to 8-12” tall. It is native to Europe, but has escaped cultivation and naturalized over time throughout much of temperate eastern and central North America plus parts of the Northwestern U.S. Foliage and flowers make this an attractive and beloved shade garden wildflower. Each plant has 2 to 3 parallel-veined lanceolate-ovate to elliptic green leaves (to 5-10” long and to 1-3” wide). In spring, an erect to slightly arching flowering stem rises from the center of each leaf clump bearing a one-sided raceme (to 4-9” long) of nodding, bell-shaped, sweetly fragrant, white flowers (corollas to 1/3” long) which bloom in early to mid-spring. Each raceme typically contains 5-10 flowers. Globoid orange-red berries may appear in fall, each berry containing 1-6 seeds. All parts of this plant are very poisonous because they contain cardiac glycosides. Genus name comes from the Latin word convallis meaning a valley. Specific epithet means of or belonging to May in reference to the month of flowering. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Stem rot, leaf spot, leaf blotch and anthracnose may appear but usually are not significant deterrents to growing this plant. Foliage decline will occur in hot summers. Garden Uses Best as a ground cover for shady areas where aggressive spread is desired. May be too rambunctious for shady areas of rock gardens or borders. Popular cut flower. Performs well under the shade of trees and shrubs. |
What is the capital of the Southern African country of Botswana? | Botswana Country Profile - Southern Africa - Nations Online Project Location map of Botswana A virtual guide to Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia , South Africa , and Zimbabwe . With an area of 582,000 sq km the country is slightly larger than France , or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Texas . Approximately two-thirds of the country lies within the Tropics. Botswana is well known for having some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. 38% of its total land area are devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas. The country is sparsely populated because up to 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert, the vast arid to semi-arid landscape in Southern Africa covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Botswana's population of 2.2 million people (in 2016) is concentrated in the eastern part of the country. keywords: Botswana information, Botswana news papers, tourist information for Botswana, Botswana map Capital City: Gaborone (pronounced ha-bo-ro-neh), pop. 213,000 Other Cities: Francistown (101,805 ), Selebi-Phikwe (49,017), Molepolole (47,094), Kanye (36,877), Serowe (33,335), Mahalapye (32,407), Lobatse (32,075), Maun (31,260), Mochudi (30,671). Government: Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK). Geography: Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Area : 582,000 km² (224,710 sq. mi.) Terrain: Desert and savanna, predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest. Climate: Mostly subtropical, warm winters and hot summers. People: Nationality: Motswana (sing.), Batswana (pl.). Population : 2.2 million (2016) Ethnic groups: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%; Kalanga 11%; Kgalagadi, Herero, Bayeyi, Himbukush, Basarwa ("Bushmen"), Khoi ("Hottentots"), whites 10%. Religions: Christianity 60%, indigenous beliefs 40%. Languages : English (official), Setswana, Ikalanga. Literacy: 68.9%. Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver. Agriculture products: Livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, groundnuts. Industries: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash; livestock processing; textiles. Exports - commodities: diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, meat, textiles Imports partners: United Kingdom 4.4%, Zimbabwe 3.1%, USA 1.7%, South Korea (2001) (Source: Central Statistics Office CSO Botswana) Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, machinery, electrical goods, transport equipment, textiles, fuel and petroleum products, wood and paper products, metal and metal products |
What was the first name of politician Harold Macmillan? | Harold Macmillan (Politician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Harold Macmillan Male Born Feb 10, 1894 Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC, FRS was Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 January 1957 to 18 October 1963. Nicknamed 'Supermac' and known for his pragmatism, wit and unflappability, Macmillan achieved notoriety before the Second World War as a Tory radical and critic of appeasement.… Read More related links Sailing Through Summer Squalls Financial Times Google News - Aug 26, 2011 'Every government has to contend with what <mark>Harold Macmillan</mark> once allegedly referred to as âevents, dear boy, eventsâ. It is in the manner of its response that its governing mettle is defined. In its first 15 months, boldness has been the hallmark of' Radio Review: The Day The Wall Went Up The Guardian Google News - Aug 23, 2011 '<mark>Harold Macmillan</mark> was out shooting grouse when he heard what was happening in Berlin: "He carried on shooting grouse." Today's programme looked at lives suddenly altered. A boy died on his fifth birthday, having fallen into a river' America's Lost Ally Frontier Post Google News - Aug 19, 2011 'During the Second World War, a future prime minister, <mark>Harold Macmillan</mark>, said America is âthe new Roman empire and we Britons, like the Greeks of old, must teach them how to make it go.â How goes the tutoring of Rome by Athens?' America's Lost Ally Washington Post Google News - Aug 17, 2011 'During the Second World War, a future prime minister, <mark>Harold Macmillan</mark>, said America is âthe new Roman empire and we Britons, like the Greeks of old, must teach them how to make it go.â How goes the tutoring of Rome by Athens?' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Harold Macmillan. CHILDHOOD 1894 Birth Born in 1894. 1897 3 Years Old Macmillan claimed to remember Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which occurred in 1897, but his memory seems to his biographer suspiciously similar to Philip Guedalla's account. … Read More He remembered Queen Victoriaâs funeral, the Relief of Mafeking and the victory of the âgallant little Japsâ against the Russians at Tsushima.<br /><br /> Macmillan received an intensive early education, closely guided by his American mother. He learned French at home every morning from a succession of nursery maids, and exercised daily at Mr Macpherson's Gymnasium and Dancing Academy, around the corner from the family home. From the age of six or seven he received introductory lessons in classical Latin and Greek at Mr Gladstone's day school, close by in Sloane Square.<br /><br /> Macmillan attended Summer Fields School, Oxford (1903â06). He was Third Scholar at Eton College, but his time there (1906â10) was blighted by recurrent illness, starting with a near-fatal attack of pneumonia in his first half; he missed his final year after being invalided out, and was taught at home by private tutors (1910â11), notably Ronald Knox, who did much to instil his High church Anglicanism. He won an exhibition to Balliol, but was less of a scholar than his older brother Dan. Read Less TEENAGE 1905 11 Years Old As a child, teenager and later young man, he was an admirer of the policies and leadership of a succession of Liberal Prime Ministers, starting with Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who came to power near the end of 1905 when Macmillan was only 11 years old, and then H. H. Asquith, whom he later described as having "intellectual sincerity and moral nobility", and particularly of Asquith's successor, David Lloyd George, whom he regarded as a "man of action", likely to accomplish his goals. … Read More He went up to Balliol College, Oxford (1912â14), where he joined many political societies. His political opinions at this stage were an eclectic mix of moderate Conservatism, moderate Liberalism and Fabian Socialism. Read Less 1913 19 Years Old He read avidly about Disraeli, but was also particularly impressed by a speech by Lloyd George at the Oxford Union Society in 1913, where he had |
Who wrote the song 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone'? | Pete Seeger's story behind "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" Lydia Hutchinson | May 3, 2013 | 25 Comments “He’s had one of the most perfect lives of anybody I know.” That was filmmaker Jim Brown’s response when asked why he profiled Pete Seeger in a PBS “American Masters” documentary. Few would disagree with Brown’s assessment. In a career that’s spanned over 70 years, the 94-year-old Seeger has embodied the idealism that once defined the American spirit. A tireless crusader for social justice, world harmony and environmental causes, Seeger was even called, at the height of his activism, “America’s tuning fork.” The trajectory of Seeger’s life is dazzling. Born May 3, 1919, he first wanted to become a journalist. Music beckoned, however, and following a period where he assisted folk-song archivist Alan Lomax, he teamed with legendary songwriter Woody Guthrie to form the politically oriented Almanac Singers. Drafted into the Army in 1942, Seeger served out his duty and then co-founded the folk group, the Weavers. In addition to popularizing the Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land,” the Weavers topped the charts in 1950 with their version of Leadbelly’s “Goodnight, Irene.” Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, the Weavers disbanded in 1953. Informally banned from TV programs and radio shows—as well as from many concert stages—Seeger began performing at high schools and on college campuses. Concurrent with the folk revival of the early ’60s, his songs became better known to the public at large. Thanks to hit versions by the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and the Byrds, the Seeger-written songs “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” have become part of the American lexicon. These days Seeger remains vibrant, creative and deeply attuned to social and environmental issues. He and his wife, Toshi, continue to live on a wooded hillside in New York overlooking the Hudson River, in a cabin they built with their own hands decades ago. Since 1969, Seeger has worked closely with the Clearwater organization, an environmental group that seeks to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related waters. Each year he invites more than 10,000 children and adults onto his sailboat, where they sing and discuss the history of the Hudson. To celebrate his birthday today, here is Pete’s story behind his timeless “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.” “I had been reading a long novel—”And Quiet Flows the Don”—about the Don River in Russia and the Cossacks who lived along it in the 19th century. It describes the Cossack soldiers galloping off to join the Czar’s army, singing as they go. Three lines from a song are quoted in the book: ‘Where are the flowers? The girls plucked them / Where are the girls? They’re all married / Where are the men? They’re all in the army.’ I never got around to looking up the song, but I wrote down those three lines. “Later, in an airplane, I was dozing, and it occurred to me that the line ‘long time passing’—which I had also written in a notebook—would sing well. Then I thought, ‘When will we ever learn.’ Suddenly, within 20 minutes, I had a song. There were just three verses. I Scotch-taped the song to a microphone and sang it at Oberlin College. This was in 1955. “One of the students there had a summer job as a camp counselor. He took the song to the camp and sang it to the kids. It was very short. He gave it rhythm, which I hadn’t done. The kids played around with it, singing ‘Where have all the counselors gone? / Open curfew, everyone.’ “The counselor added two actual verses: ‘Where have all the soldiers gone? / Gone to graveyards every one / Where have all the graveyards gone? / Covered with flowers every one.’ Joe Hickerson is his name, and I give him 20 percent of the royalties. That song still brings in thousands of dollars from all around the world.” — By Russell Hall |
Who directed the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire'? | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: a list of 44 titles created 01 Jan 2012 a list of 21 titles created 24 Mar 2013 a list of 45 titles created 28 Aug 2014 a list of 36 titles created 12 Nov 2014 a list of 34 titles created 24 Feb 2015 Search for " Slumdog Millionaire " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 8 Oscars. Another 143 wins & 120 nominations. See more awards » Videos A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: James Cameron Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Director: Ben Affleck Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: David Fincher During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work. Director: Kathryn Bigelow Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup , a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Director: Steve McQueen A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. Director: Clint Eastwood Edit Storyline The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000) (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with |
Who was the last King of England not to succeed either father or brother? | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots |
In which city are the headquarters of the Mercedes car company? | About Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz CONTACT US In 2015, MBUSA achieved the highest annual sales volume in its history with 343,088 units sold for the Mercedes-Benz brand, representing a 3.8% increase over 2014 sales. Sprinter Vans achieved an annual sales total of 29,889 gaining 16.1%. Adding 7,484 units from smart, MBUSA's year-end-sales total hit an all-time record 380,461 vehicles, increasing 3.8% from the previous year. Although MBUSA was founded in 1965, importation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles actually began in 1952 under Max Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a driving force behind the car that cemented the identity of Mercedes-Benz in America: the iconic 300SL Gullwing. By 1957, Mercedes-Benz was in a position to expand its reach in the United States and entered into a distribution agreement with Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Eight years later, the company struck out on its own, forming Mercedes-Benz USA. Over the following years, MBUSA grew into a nationwide organization, now employing over 1,600 people. The company also has 368 associated dealerships that employ over 22,000 people themselves. Working at the Best Mercedes-Benz was founded by Karl Benz, Emil Jellinek (daughter Mercedes), Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach Daimler Corporate headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Germany 93 locations worldwide Production facilities in 17 countries on 5 continents Many pioneering technical innovations that are standard automotive features today were first seen in a Mercedes-Benz car, including the crumple zone (1959), ABS (1978), airbags (1980), belt pretensioners (1980), ESP (1995), PRE-SAFE® (2002) and many other milestones in passenger vehicle technology. /mercedes aboutmb [ ] [C63, C63P, C63C, CLA45C4, CLS63, CLS63P, CLS63C4S, E63, E63P, E63SP, E63W4S, E63S4S, GLA45W4, GLE450C4, GLE63C4S, GLE63W4, GLE63W4S, G63, GTS, S63V4, S65V, S63C4, S65C, SL63, SL65, C450W4, C63W, C63WS, G63W4, G65W4, GLS63W4, C63C, C63CS, SLC43R, S63A4, SL63R, SL65R, GT, GLE43C4, S65A, C43C4, GLC43W4, C43W4, C63A, C63AS, C43A4, E43W4, GLE43W4] true |
Which actress, who died in 2002, played the part of 'Madame Edith Artois' in the TV series 'Allo, Allo'? | Cafe Rene - 'Allo 'Allo: The Characters "You stupid woman!" Edith Melba Artois The wife of cafe owner and reluctant resistor Rene Artois, Edith is tone-deaf and cannot hold a tune in a bucket - but she still believes she is a musical star and insists on singing songs in the cafe's "cabaret" each night. Most customers either block their ears with cheese, or simply leave. Upon her husband's supposed "death", she became the owner of Cafe Rene, and as a "rich widow", she was then courted aggressively by both Monsieur Alphonse the undertaker and Capt. Bertorelli. Played by Carmen Silvera . Yvette Carte-Blanche The lead waitress at Cafe Rene, Yvette has had an affair with Rene since before the show began. She often begs him to run away with her to some remote place like Switzerland where they can live together in bliss, but Rene feels he must regain his Cafe first -- and that means remarrying Edith now that his original self is "dead". Played by Vicki Michelle . Catchphrases: "Ohhh... Rene!" Maria Recamier Another waitress at Cafe Rene, Maria's last name is tricky to find. In only one episode, she mentions it, and if not for subtitling we wouldn't know how it's spelled at all (see episode 3.3, Secret Passages). Just like Yvette, Maria has also been carrying on an affair with Rene through the years. She has no idea that Rene also loves Yvette, and also believes that Rene should run away with her. She speaks French with an unfortunate tendency to spit when she gargles her "r"s, leaving most listeners damp when she gets excited. She is also very short, so Rene has her stand on a chair in order to hug and caress her. When the cafe staff was imprisoned in the Prisoner of War camp (episode 4.1, Stalag Luft 4), Maria attempted to escape by making a large Red Cross parcel, addressing it to the Cafe, and boxing herself inside it (she is small enough that this would work). Unfortunately, she did not put enough postage on it, and the parcel was returned to Switzerland. We have never heard from her again. Played by Francesca Gonshaw . Mimi Labonq After Maria accidentally posted herself to Switzerland, Rene advertised to hire a replacement waitress. Mimi answered the ad, and due to the fact that she was planted as a secret agent for the resistance, she was hired. She is a vicious, bloodthirsty, revenge-seeking killer who wants nothing more than to poison and kill all the "German swine", but she falls instantly in love with Rene and begins an affair with him. Rene handles the situation well - and after all, Mimi is about the same size as Maria. But Mimi sings and dances incredibly well, and even made a bid to replace Madame Edith in the Cafe's cabaret. Played by Sue Hodge . Fanny La Fan Madame Edith's frail mother Fanny was once a dancer for the Folie Bergere, and had a beautiful singing voice. Her beauty and voice lured many a young man to her, including a brash young artist named Vincent who gave her paintings and in a fit of jealousy cut off his ear and mailed it to her. But though men sought her hand for many years, her heart belonged to a pair of brothers - Roger & Ernest Leclerc. Unfortunately, the brothers were thieves and forgers and were soon arrested and thrown in jail, and Fanny pined for her lost loves. Years later, as a nearly-bedridden old lady living above her son-in-law's cafe, she was shocked to find that one of her lost loves, Roger Leclerc, had broken out of prison and made his way to the cafe as part of a Resistance plan. Though very old and generally frail, and preferring to keep to her now-motorized wheelchair, she can still wow a crowd on occasion with a song and "dance". Due to her constant presence, the Resistance chose to hide the radio beneath her bed; the speaker is in the chamber pot. When a message is coming in on the radio, the Resistance have wired her bed so the bedknobs flash - but Fanny doesn't understand this and is constantly shocked and scared by the "flashing knobs." Played by Rose Hill . Catchphrases: "The flashing knobs!" Michelle Dubois Leader of the Nouvion branch of the French |
If micro is the S.I. prefix for '10 to the power of minus 6', which is the prefix for '10 to the 6th'? | SI Prefixes List SI Prefixes List An SI prefix (also known as a metric prefix) is a name or associated symbol that precedes a unit of measure (or its symbol) to form a decimal multiple or submultiple. The abbreviation SI is from the French language name Système International d’Unités (also known as International System of Units). SI prefixes are used to reduce the quantity of zeroes in numerical equivalencies. Twenty SI prefixes are available to combine with units of measure. On this page you can see SI Prefix Chart Info from wikipedia.org News & Info If you have found any bugs please report it to: bugs [AT] unitarium.com We will appreciate any comments and suggestions for improving this site. Send them please to: admin [AT] unitarium.com Below, you can find the chart of 24 prefixes introduced and governed by Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (eng. International Bureau of Weights and Measures ) .The abbreviation SI is from the French language name Système International d’Unités (eng: International System of Units ) SI Prefixes List Quadrillionth/Septillionth Short And Long Scale In most English-speaking countries short scale is used. In short scale Billion prefix (109) is giga, Trillion prefix (1012) is tera, Billionth prefix (10-9) is nano, Trillionth prefix (10-12 is pico, and so on. In most European countries long scale is used. In long scale Billion prefix (1012) is tera, Trillion prefix (1018) is eksa, Billionth prefix (10-12) is pico, Trillionth prefix (10-18) is atto, and so on. Prefixes In Computing Prefixes k,M,G,T,P (kilo,mega,giga,tera,peta) are commonly used in computing, where they are applied to information and storage units. Since informational systems are based on power of 2, this led to following meaning of prefixes in computer science: Prefix |
In Egyptian mythology who was the 'Earth God'? | Egyptian Creation Myths Introduction . . . . . As is the case with most ancient mythologies, the Egyptians created myths to try to explain their place in the cosmos. Their understanding of the cosmic order was from direct observation of nature. Therefore their creation myths concern themselves with gods of nature; the earth, the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, and of course, the Nile river. . . . . .Since the Nile river, with its annual floods played a critical role in this cosmic order. It should come as no surprise to find water the fundamental element in the Egyptians ideas of creation. For the Egyptians to watch the inundation of their land would have been like watching a earthly model of their ideas of a watery creation. Allow me to explain. . . . . .In the beginning there was only water, a chaos of churning, bubbling water, this the Egyptians called Nu or Nun. It was out of Nu that everything began. As with the Nile, each year the inundation no doubt caused chaos to all creatures living on the land, so this represents Nu. eventually the floods would recede and out of the chaos of water would emerge a hill of dry land, one at first, then more. On this first dry hilltop, on the first day came the first sunrise. So that is how the Egyptians explain the beginning of all things. . . . . .Not surprisingly, the sun was also among the most important elements in the Egyptians lives and therefore had an important role as a creator god. His names and attributes varied greatly. As the rising sun his name was Khepri , the great scarab beetle, or Ra-Harakhte who was seen as a winged solar-disk or as the youthful sun of the eastern horizon. As the sun climbed toward mid-day it was called Ra, great and strong. When the sun set in the west it was known as Atum the old man, or Horus on the horizon. As a solar-disk he was known as Aten . The sun was also said to be an egg laid daily by Geb , the 'Great Cackler' when he took the form of a goose. . . . . .To the Egyptians the moon was any one of a number of gods. As an attribute of the god Horus the moon represented his left eye while his right was the sun. Seth was a lunar god, in his struggles with the solar god Horus, Seth is seen as a god of darkness doing constant battle with the god of light. We often find the ibis-headed god Thoth wearing a lunar creseant on his head. . . . . .To the Egyptians the sky was a goddess called Nut . She was often shown as a cow standing over the earth her eyes being the sun and the moon. She is kept from falling to earth by Shu, who was the god of air and wind, or by a circle of high mountains. As this heavenly cow, she gave birth to the sun daily. The sun would ride in the 'Solar Barque' across Nut's star covered belly, which was a great cosmic ocean. Then as evening fell, Nut would swallow the sun creating darkness. She is also pictured as a giant sow, suckling many piglets. These piglets represented the stars, which she swallowed each morning before dawn.Nut was also represented as an elongated woman bending over the earth and touching the horizons with her toes and finger tips. Beneath her stretched the ocean, in the center of which lay her husband Geb , the earth-god.He is often seen leaning on one elbow, with a knee bent toward the sky, this is representive of the mountains and valleys of the earth. Green vegetation would sprout from Geb's brown or red body. . |
Which town was the birthplace of the actor David Garrick? | David Garrick – Inspira Wiki Associated Dates: February 19, 1717 – Born David Garrick is one of the eminent spirits who appeared to President Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple on August 21, 1877. This interesting story is detailed in the Eminent Spirits Appear to Wilford Woodruff wiki. “David Garrick has gone down in history as perhaps the greatest English actor of his age. And excellent playwright his acting talents lay equally in tragedy and comedy. His performances of Shakespeare helped to revive the influence of this great master. In 1769, Garrick organized the first Shakespearean festival of Stratford-on-Avon. Born in a time in which acting and actors were at the lowest point of social acceptability since the 1400s, Garrick lifted the progression to a new respectability.” 1 “Let others hail the rising sun, I bow to that whose race is ruin.” – David Garrick 1.8 Death Life Sketch from The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff Copyright © Taken from the book: The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff . Special thanks to Vicki Jo Anderson. Please do not copy. English Actor and Director 1717-1779 Early Life David Garrick was born in the rural town of Lichfield, England, the birthplace of Samuel Johnson , who was at one time his schoolmaster. Although these men were both born in poverty and obscurity, they were to become the most commanding personalities of the eighteenth century in the world of literature and drama. Garrick’s reputation was not limited to England. Garrick toured France just before his retirement, where he created an admiration for Shakespeare’s works that burst into the greatest awakening of the French to an appreciation for Shakespeare. Garrick’s fame still echoes in the literature of France. It was perhaps in the creation of this bond between England and France that Garrick performed the work for which he was born. He is considered as one of those who did the most to dispel the clouds of prejudice which kept France and England separated. Ancestry Considering Garrick’s role in bringing France and England together, and it will perhaps seem no coincidence that the nationality of Garrick’s grandparents was French and the nationality of his birth was English. Garrick’s paternal grandparents were French Huguenots, who were driven to seek shelter in England after the repeal of the Edict of Nantes. The Edict of Nantes had granted religious freedom to Protestants in France in 1598, but it was revoked in 1685. Thousands fled France. The Garrick family (whose name at this time was De La Garrique) escaped to England from Bordeaux separately and with great difficulty. Eventually the family, including a brother and a sister was reunited. A fragment of a journal kept by his grandfather, also named David Garrick, lists the births and deaths of the family recognizing the hand of the Lord in all things. David Garrick To this first David Garrick was born Peter Garrick. In 1707, Peter married Arabella Clough who was of Irish descent. This couple had ten children, seven of whom lived. David Garrick was their third child. Peter Garrick became a captain in the king’s army. His wife was greatly devoted to her husband. Personality Clever and bright, with an engaging personality, David was an observer of people. He often entertained his friends with his imitations. He did not find school much to his liking for he had a restless spirit. When Garrick was about ten years old, he watched a company of strolling players and decided to put on a play. The play he chose was ‘’The Recruiting Officer’’. The cast consisted of his friends and a little sister. It was not long after this that he received an invitation from his Uncle David, his namesake, to come and live with him in Portugal. Uncle David was a prosperous wine merchant and was willing to train young Garrick in the business. Garrick’s stay in Portugal seems to have been more a success in the social aspect of his life than in the comerical aspect. He entertained the English community at their evening events with his imitations and his ability to give from memory long s |
Which English king was married to Anne of Denmark? | Anne of Denmark: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Dunfermline Palace, where Anne Spent Much of Her Time in Scotland Anne of Denmark lived from 12 December 1574 to 2 March 1619. Born, as her usually used name suggests, as a member of the Danish Royal Family, she became queen consort of King James I of England and VI of Scotland. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. Anne was born at Skanderborg Castle in Denmark, the daughter of Frederick II of Denmark & Norway, and Sophia of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In August 1589 and still only 14 years old, Anne was married by proxy to the 23 year old James VI of Scotland. From James's point of view Anne was the ideal wife. Young and attractive, she was also a Protestant, which would go down well in post- Reformation Scotland; she was Scandinavian, which would help Scottish trade; and she came with a vast dowry of £150,000. On 1 September 1589 a Danish fleet was dispatched to carry Anne to Scotland. A storm struck which was so violent that the Danish Admiral commanding the fleet said he felt it must have been summoned by witchcraft, and he turned back for shelter in Norway. In late October, James left Scotland to bring his bride home himself. James and Anne were married in person in Oslo on 23 November 1589, and again, in January 1590, in the Danish royal family's traditional seat at Kronenberg Castle. They then spent several months honeymooning in Norway. The happy couple arrived back in Leith on 1 May 1690, albeit after another very stormy crossing of the North Sea. Anne was crowned Queen of Scotland in the Abbey Church at Holyrood on 17 May 1590. The belief that the storms that had beset both of Anne's voyages across the north sea were the result of witchcraft led James VI to start a major witch-hunt across Scotland in which, over the century that followed, over a thousand witches would be "discovered" and executed. James and Anne had seven children together, born at roughly two year intervals from 1594 until 1606. Only the first three would survive childhood. These were their eldest son, Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales; their eldest daughter Elizabeth who was to become Queen of Bohemia (and whose grandson would later become George I of Great Britain); and Charles, who would go on to become Charles I. In the mid 1590s Anne converted to Catholicism, causing James severe problems in strongly Presbyterian Scotland and putting considerable strain on their marriage. Thereafter they drifted apart, and from the late 1590s Anne spent much of her time at a restored Dunfermline Palace, living apart from James. Anne did, however, accompany James to London in 1603, and they were crowned King and Queen of England together on 25 July in Windsor Castle: though during the ceremony Anne again caused considerable disquiet by refusing to take Anglican Communion. Anne found London society very much to her taste, and when not actively producing children, devoted herself to court entertainments and functions. She also demonstrated a great liking for very expensive clothing and building projects, all of which did little to assist the already strained royal treasury: or her relationship with James. In November 1612, Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, died of typhoid. Anne was devastated. In February 1613, Anne's second child, Elizabeth, married Frederick, Elector Palatine, in London, en route to becoming the Queen of Bohemia. Anne died on 2 March 1619 at Hampton Court Palace, and was later buried in Westminster Abbey. |
Which Lerner & Loewe musical of 1958 features the songs 'The Night They Invented Champagne' and 'I Remeber It Well'? | Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well title details and video sharing options now playing Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958. View the TCMDb entry for Gigi (1958) share video Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised... Gigi (1958) -- (Original Trailer) A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised to be a kept woman but dreams of love and marriage in Gigi (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as a courtesan, launching into Lerner and Loewe's "The Parisians," tripping about the city in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They... Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They Invented Champagne Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis Jourdan) at cards, whereupon he honors his bet, and they, with Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) launch Lerner and Loewe's "The Night They Invented Champagne," in Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For... After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For Little Girls After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) with the famous Lerner and Loewe number "Thank Heaven For Little Girls," from Vincente Minnelli's best picture winner Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of... First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of Me First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston (Louis Jourdan), voiced-over, with the Lerner and Loewe songs "Gossip," then "She Is Not Thinking Of Me," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> |
Which town is the administrative centre of Northumberland? | Things to do in Northumberland | Days Out | Places to Visit You are here: Counties -> Things to do in Northumberland Things to do in Northumberland Page Contents Northumberland, the most northerly county in north east England, has a long coastline with many fine beaches and coastal walks. The county is largely unspoiled and encompasses Northumberland National Park . There are many Roman remains here, the most notable being Hadrian's Wall. In Northumberland more castles are open to the public than in any other county. The village of Seaton Sluice on the southern coast of Northumberland has an interesting harbour and manmade island. It was created by the Delaval family in 1770s. The Delaval family home is Seaton Delaval Hall . Lying a short distance inland, this is a masterpiece designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is well worth seeing. Set in the Blyth Valley, the town of Blyth is a busy seaport and the largest market town in Northumberland. South of the harbour, the sandy beach is ideal for windsurfing. The town is home to Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, offering sailing tuition at the County's premier harbour. Cramlington is the newest town in Northumberland. It's a centre for modern industry. It's well laid out with an attractive shopping centre, leisure facilities, footpaths and a cycleway network. East Cramlington is the site of Project 2000 Botanic Gardens - a botanic garden and arboretum conserving beautiful trees and flowering plants. The site is open daily, year round. Plessey Woods Country Park, beside the River Blyth, contains 100 acres of mature woodland, meadow and riverside with picnic areas and an information centre. Wansbeck The Wansbeck district takes its name from the local river. Newbiggin by the Sea has the oldest operational the RNLI lifeboat station in the country. It was established in 1851. Bedlington lies inland, and it's a town whose name dog lovers may be familiar with. The locally bred 'Bedlington Terriers' resemble young lambs and are a popular breed. Bedlington Country Park on the banks of the River Blyth, encompasses nature trails and woodland walks. In Ashington, Woodhorn Colliery Museum gives a fascinating insight into the areas past history of coal mining. Ashington is developing new industries and has good shopping and leisure amenities. QEII Country Park has a large lake enjoyed by windsurfers and fishermen. It's set in parkland, and is complete with walks and nature trails. Wansbeck Riverside Country Park contains, children's play areas, boating and fishing facilities and a four mile walk to the mouth of the River Wansbeck. The Chantry, in Bridge Street Morpeth is home to Chantry Bagpipe Museum. Northumberland is unique in having its own musical instrument - the Northumberland pipes. Morpeth Morpeth is an attractive market town, the administrative centre for the County. Sir John Vanbrugh designed The Town Hall in 1714. A rare 15th century clock tower in the town centre still strikes the curfew at 8.00pm each evening. Several bridges cross the River Wansbeck, leading to pleasant riverside walks. Morpeth is ideally situated for exploring the large area reaching from the coast of Druridge Bay, inland through moors, wooded valleys and historic villages. One of these is Cambo, the birthplace of Capability Brown the landscape architect. Nearby is the 17th century Wallington Hall. It's set in 100 beautiful acres of gardens and parkland and is well worth a visit. Hexham In the Tynedale district, tourist information is available in the ancient market town of Hexham. Hexham Abbey dates from the 12th century, but the remains of the crypt of the Saxon church can still be seen. The Border History Museum featuring the history of the Border Reivers is located in the Old Gaol. The town is home to Northumberland's only racecourse, Hexham Racecourse . Hexham is a good base for visitors to Hadrians Wall, part of which runs through Tynedale. Kielder Tynedale also encompasses Kielder Water and Forest. This is Britain's largest man made forest covering some 230 square miles. I |
What name is given to a picture or pattern made up of several small pieces of glass, stone etc., of various colours? | Mosaic | Define Mosaic at Dictionary.com mosaic a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc. 2. the process of producing such a picture or decoration. 3. something resembling such a picture or decoration in composition, especially in being made up of diverse elements: a mosaic of borrowed ideas. 4. Also called aerial mosaic, photomosaic . Surveying. an assembly of aerial photographs matched in such a way as to show a continuous photographic representation of an area (mosaic map) 5. Architecture. (in an architectural plan) a system of patterns for differentiating the areas of a building or the like, sometimes consisting of purely arbitrary patterns used to separate areas according to function but often consisting of plans of flooring, reflected ceiling plans, overhead views of furnishings and equipment, or other items really included in the building or building plan. 6. Also called mosaic disease. Plant Pathology. any of several diseases of plants, characterized by mottled green or green and yellow areas on the leaves, caused by certain viruses. 7. Biology. an organism exhibiting mosaicism . 8. Television. a light-sensitive surface in a television camera tube, consisting of a thin mica sheet coated on one side with a large number of small globules of silver and cesium insulated from each other. The image to be televised is focused on this surface and the resulting charges on the globules are scanned by an electron beam. adjective a design or decoration made up of small pieces of coloured glass, stone, etc 2. the process of making a mosaic 3. a mottled yellowing that occurs in the leaves of plants affected with any of various virus diseases Also called mosaic disease. any of the diseases, such as tobacco mosaic, that produce this discoloration 4. (genetics) another name for chimera (sense 4) 5. an assembly of aerial photographs forming a composite picture of a large area on the ground 6. a light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube, consisting of a large number of granules of photoemissive material deposited on an insulating medium Derived Forms |
Which Conservative Party chairman was the son of actress Dinah Sheridan? | Actress Dinah Sheridan who starred in The Railway Children dies aged 92 | Daily Mail Online Next Actress Dinah Sheridan who starred in The Railway Children dies aged 92 Born Dinah Nadyejda Ginsburg in Hampstead in 1920 to a Russian father and German mother who were photographers to the Royal Family She died peacefully at her home in Northwood, Middlesex this morning comments The actress Dinah Sheridan, who starred in The Railway Children, has died. Ms Sheridan, 92, who also starred in Genevieve, died peacefully at her home in Northwood, Middlesex this morning surrounded by her family, said her agent Gareth Owen. The actress, the mother of actress Jenny Hanley and Sir Jeremy Hanley, was considered the quintessential English rose because of her elegance and quiet beauty. Ms Sheridan, 92, pictured here second from left in the Railway Children, died peacefully at her home in Northwood, Middlesex this morning surrounded by her family But she was born Dinah Nadyejda Ginsburg in Hampstead in 1920 to a Russian father and German mother who were photographers to the Royal Family. Her first stage role came at the tender age of 12 and she subsequently went on tour as Wendy in Peter Pan which starred Charles Laughton as Captain Hook. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Ms Sheridan's film break came shortly after when she was 16 and appeared in such films as Irish And Proud of It (1938) until her momentum was interrupted by the Second World War. In 1942 she married actor Jimmy Hanley and had three children, although one died at birth. Her son Jeremy went on to be Conservative Party chairman in the 1990s and his sister Jenny was an actress and presenter, hosting the ITV children's show Magpie. Another daughter, born in 1944, lived for just three days. The couple appeared together in titles such as Salute John Citizen (1942), 29 Acacia Avenue (1945) and The Huggetts Abroad (1949). She became familiar alongside Nigel Havers and Tony Britton in the domestic sitcom Don't Wait Up The actress, the mother of actress Jenny Hanley and Sir Jeremy Hanley, was considered the quintessential English rose because of her elegance and quiet beauty Ms Sheridan's career peaked with the sparkling comedy Genevieve (1953), co-starring John Gregson, Kenneth More and Kay Kendall. Among her most famous roles was as the mother in The Railway Children. 'She practically played herself as the mother in that film, except in real life she has been much more smiling, even though she hasn't had much to smile about at times. ' her son Jeremy once said. In the 1980s, she became familiar alongside Nigel Havers and Tony Britton in the domestic sitcom Don't Wait Up, and in 1984 she appeared with Keith Barron in the bakery-set TV comedy All Night Long. In 1999, both The Railway Children and Genevieve were named on a list of the top 100 British films of all time, as voted for by a panel of more than 1,000 actors, producers, writers and directors. |
In which British city are the areas Sneiton, Lenton and Colwick? | Postcodes in Sneinton, Nottinghamshire, England | Postcode Information, UK Postcodes in Sneinton, Nottinghamshire, England Our database currently has a total of 1 Postcode areas in Sneinton, Nottinghamshire.. # Other Towns in Nottinghamshire, England # Postcodes in Wysall Missing/incorrect postcodes in Sneinton? I try my best to keep the data accurate and up-to-date, but there are often cases where information is either missing or inccurate, so I appreciate all the help I can get. If you have any additional information about Postcodes in Sneinton, Nottinghamshire, please contact me . |
'.uk' is the network identifier for the United Kingdom. Which country uses the identifier '.za'? | php - Is en_UK an illegal locale? - Stack Overflow Is en_UK an illegal locale? up vote 41 down vote favorite 3 So far I had always used 'en_UK' for British English. Today I got an error when using it with Zend Framework because the locale is not included in the long list of recognized locales. Here's just a short extract of that list: 'ee_GH' => true, 'ee_TG' => true, 'ee' => true, 'el_CY' => true, 'el_GR' => true, 'el' => true, 'en_AS' => true, 'en_AU' => true, 'en_BE' => true, 'en_BW' => true, 'en_BZ' => true, 'en_CA' => true, 'en_GB' => true, 'en_GU' => true, 'en_HK' => true, 'en_IE' => true, 'en_IN' => true, 'en_JM' => true, 'en_MH' => true, 'en_MP' => true, 'en_MT' => true, 'en_NA' => true, 'en_NZ' => true, 'en_PH' => true, 'en_PK' => true, 'en_SG' => true, 'en_TT' => true, 'en_UM' => true, 'en_US' => true, 'en_VI' => true, 'en_ZA' => true, 'en_ZW' => true, 'en' => true, 'eo' => true, 'es_AR' => true, 'es_BO' => true, 'es_CL' => true, 'es_CO' => true, 'es_CR' => true, 'es_DO' => true, As you can see, there are all kinds of territories with English language and there is also an entry 'en_GB' which I assume stands for Great Britain... but there is no 'en_UK'. Is that just a 'bug' in Zend Framework or is there another reason for that? Zend's locale index confirms that en_GB is English/Great Britain, but I don't see an en_UK so my guess would be en_GB is preferred. framework.zend.com/manual/en/zend.locale.appendix.html – Bailey Parker Sep 3 '11 at 22:43 7 Official ISO page mentions GB as a valid code, but not UK: iso.org/iso/country_codes/iso_3166_code_lists/… – Bailey Parker Sep 3 '11 at 22:49 @PHPMyCoder: Yes, that's what the answers already show! – markus Sep 3 '11 at 22:50 In the locale world uk stands for Ukraine, not the UK :) – Elijah Saounkine Dec 7 '16 at 14:54 up vote 53 down vote accepted The correct country code is en_GB. Locales use ISO 3166-1 for country codes. The wikipedia writeup includes: The codes are chosen, according to the ISO 3166/MA, "to reflect the significant, unique component of the country name in order to allow a visual association between country name and country code".[7] For this reason, common components of country names like "Republic", "Kingdom", "United", "Federal" or "Democratic" are normally not used for deriving the code elements. As a consequence, for example, the United Kingdom is officially assigned the alpha-2 code GB rather than UK, based on its official name "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" (although UK is reserved on the request of the United Kingdom). Then why is the 'US' valid? – qdot Sep 3 '11 at 23:53 1 @qdot Those appear to be guidelines that were used, rather than hard rules. To me 'US' appears to be a reasonable short code for the States. Speaking as a Brit, I think 'GB' is a better fit than 'UK' which seems very bland - but that's just my opinion. – martin clayton Sep 4 '11 at 0:15 10 The only other possible short code for the United States would be SA (dropping United) but that's taken -- Saudi Arabia and South Africa fought over it. AM is for Armenia, who can't take AR because of Argentina. So we had to settle for US. – David Schwartz Sep 4 '11 at 4:38 3 Or you could have settled for AA. – GolezTrol Sep 4 '11 at 9:07 2 What is the case of Serbia, his ISO code is RS meaning Republic of Serbia (Republika Srbija)? courious... – Felipe Buccioni Jul 18 '13 at 15:07 Alas, I can remove that question mark following 'common', then... – GolezTrol Sep 3 '11 at 23:00 2 There are no ISO locales. There are ISO language codes , ISO country codes , and IETF language tags . But I guess you mean C/POSIX locale . – mercator Sep 3 '11 at 23:47 1 I referred to the language tag, which is built up from (in this case) two ISO codes. The actual problem in this case, is indeed that the country codes (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) do GB instead of UK. UK is reserved (on request of the UK), but is invalid to use. But I wanted my answer to merely point out the concrete error (wrong code vs right code) instead of |
In which constellation is the star Betelgeuse? | Betelgeuse - Alpha Orionis | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Betelgeuse by admin Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly red in colour, located at an approximate distance of 643 light years from Earth. It is an evolved star, one expected to explode as a supernova in a relatively near future. Betelgeuse is a large, bright, massive star easily found in the sky in the winter months because it is part of a familiar pattern formed by the celestial Hunter. The red supergiant marks one of Orion ‘s shoulders, while the hot, bright giant Bellatrix, Gamma Orionis, marks the other. Betelgeuse is a variable star and, as its brightness changes, the star has been known to outshine the constellation’s brightest star, the blue supergiant Rigel, Beta Orionis. Alpha Orionis’ traditional name, Betelgeuse, originated in the Arabic phrase Yad al-Jauzā’, meaning “the shoulder of the central one” or “the hand of Orion,” referring to the star’s position in the constellation. The phrase al-Jauzā’ is the traditional Arabic name for Orion constellation . It can be loosely translated as “the central one,” referring to a mysterious woman. The modern Arabic name for the constellation is al-Jabbār, meaning “the giant.” With the phrase Yad al-Jauzā’, Medieval translators misread the Arabic character for Y as B, which resulted in a mistranslation into “armpit of the giant.” The name Betelgeuse can be pronounced /ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/, /ˈbiːtəldʒuːz/, or /ˈbɛtəldʒuːz/. The original pronunciation is uncertain. Position of Betelgeuse in the constellation of Orion. Image: Akira Fujii Betelgeuse and Bellatrix mark the two shoulders of Orion, the Hunter . Betelgeuse, marking the right shoulder, lies in the upper left corner of the constellation from our point view. It is one of the largest and most luminous stars known. Placed at the centre of our solar system, Alpha Orionis would extend beyond the asteroid belt, all the way to the orbit of Jupiter and possibly beyond. Betelgeuse belongs to the spectral class M2Iab. The M refers to the star’s colour, red, and the ‘Iab’ suffix indicates that the star is an intermediate luminosity supergiant. It has an absolute magnitude of roughly -6.02. The star’s mass is uncertain, but estimates range from 7.7 to 20 times that of the Sun. As a result of its high mass, Betelgeuse has evolved quickly and, even though it is less than than 10 million years old, it is nearing the end of its life cycle. The star is believed to have an average luminosity about 120,000 times that of the Sun. Betelgeuse is classified as a semi-regular variable star. Its apparent magnitude varies from 0.2 to 1.2 over a period of about 400 days, which is the widest magnitude range for a first magnitude star. Because it varies in magnitude, Betelgeuse occasionally surpasses Procyon in Canis Minor in brightness and becomes the seventh brightest star in the sky. When at its brightest, Betelgeuse outshines Rigel, the brightest star in Orion , and becomes the sixth brightest star in the sky. At its faintest, it drops below Deneb , the brightest star in Cygnus , and shares the position of the 20th brightest star with Mimosa, Beta Crucis, located in Crux constellation and one of the stars that form the Southern Cross . Betelgeuse is a pulsating red supergiant showing low-amplitude variations and periods of stable brightness. The star’s pulsations result in its absolute magnitude varying from -5.27 to -6.27. As its outer layers expand and contract, the surface increases and decreases, and the temperatures rises and falls. Betelgeuse pulsates because it has an unstable stellar atmosphere. When it contracts, it absorbs more of the energy that passes through it. As a result, its atmosphere heats up and expands. When the star expands, the atmosphere becomes less dense and cools down, which leads to another period of contraction. This collage shows the Orion constellation in the sky (Betelgeuse is identified by |
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'Circle Of Life' come? | Circle of Life | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Plot The song takes place at the very beginning of the film, the dawn of Simba 's presentation. As the song progresses, various animal herds travel through the Pride Lands to gather at Pride Rock . There, Rafiki meets up with the current King of the Pride Lands, Mufasa and his mate, Sarabi . After blessing Mufasa's newborn cub Simba, Rafiki lifts the cub up high for all the animals to see, and the animals bow before their future king. The song reprises at the end of the film, after Simba has taken the throne, the death of Scar and avenging Mufasa. Rafiki presents Simba and Nala 's newborn cub, recalling the opening. In The Lion King 1½ , the song is used again. In The Lion King II: Simba's Pride , Simba breaks the Circle of Life when he exiles Kovu believing he was involved in the ambush set by Zira , forbidding Kiara from getting near him which was Mufasa's paw prints that he himself must follow. After Kiara and Kovu manage to unite the prides, the Circle of Life is restored to its former glory and peace was brought back to Pride Rock once again. The Lion King 1½ In DisneyToon 's 2004 direct-to-video film The Lion King 1½, Timon and Pumbaa are watching this musical number in a dark theater when Timon suddenly uses a remote control to fast forward to where they appear in the film. Pumbaa argues that the film shouldn't go out of order and attempts to rewind the film back to the beginning. Timon and Pumbaa start fighting over control of the film until they agree that the film should tell their side of the story. Throughout the rest of the film, it is occasionally interrupted to have Timon and Pumbaa comment on whatever is happening. Musical Act I Rafiki raises Simba into the air with Mufasa and Sarabi looking on from the original London cast of the Lion King. In the film's musical adaption , the opening sequence is altered noticeably in certain ways; for example, the song is sung by the Rafiki character accompanied by a chorus of multiple background singers garbed in unusual, distinctive costumes or manipulating numerous different puppets resembling Serengeti fauna rather than being performed by an unseen voiceover, as in the original film. The sun rising on the Pride Lands, Rafiki commences the start of the production by kicking off the song and summoning the various animals of the surrounding area for baby Simba's presentation. As the first two verses of the musical number end, a representation of Pride Rock appears onstage carrying its two reigning rulers, Queen Sarabi cradling the small puppet representing her newborn cub in her arms. As the choir chants excitedly in the background, Rafiki accompanies them atop Pride Rock to bless the baby prince before raising him high in the air, singing joyfully alongside the bowing chorus. Act II At the end of Act II, Simba's friends and family acknowledge him as the rightful king after Simba and the Pridelanders defeated Scar and the hyenas. Rafiki crowns Simba with the mantle of kingship after his victory and Simba ascends Pride Rock. He then gives a mighty roar across the whole kingdom and the animals come back to the Pride Lands to recognize Simba as the rightful king. The assembly of animals that appear are slightly different from the beginning of Act 1, with no wildebeests, no adult elephant (only the baby elephant) and two zebras instead of three. Only half of the bird ladies from the beginning appear along with three cranes and the birds as kites on poles. The lionesses appear to celebrate the continuing circle of life before the animals as they present a newborn cub, the future lion king. The circle of life begins again with Simba and Nala having a newborn lion cub of their own. The musical ends as Rafiki presents Simba and Nala's newborn cub to all of the animals. A blackout finishes Act II and leads to the curtain call at the end of the second act. Lyrics Zulu Popular Culture Due to the film's impact on popular culture , the song "Circle of Life" is often referenced in other media. It is currently the main t |
Which group had a top ten hit with the song 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me'? | Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me? (Official Video) - YouTube Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me? (Official Video) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 20, 2012 Official video for "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" by Travis, taken from their 1999 album 'The Man Who', released on Independiente Records. Purchase on: Still I can't close my eyes I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights Sunny days I get the strangest feeling you belong Why does it always rain on me? Is it because I lied when I was seventeen? Why does it always rain on me? Even when the sun is shining I can't avoid the lightning I can't stand myself I'm being held up by invisible men Still life on a shelf when I got my mind on something else Sunny days I get the strangest feeling you belong Why does it always rain on me? Is it because I lied when I was seventeen? Why does it always rain on me? Even when the sun is shining I can't avoid the lightning Oh, where did the blue skies go? And why is it raining so? It's so cold |
In which 'Bond' film does the character 'Q' appear for the first time? | ‘Skyfall’ first look: Ben Whishaw is the new Q! — EXCLUSIVE – EW.com Pinterest Image Credit: Rhythm & Hues The first two James Bond films starring Daniel Craig famously took things back to basics — no cartoonishly eccentric über-villain, no wildly over-the-top secret lair, and no over-elaborate sci-fi gadgetry. Most of the changes were quite welcome, but that last one also meant the loss of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters: Q, the master of spy technology at MI6 and a sharp comic foil for Agent 007. EW is happy to confirm that Q will return in the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, as played by actor Ben Whishaw (Bright Star, I’m Not There, Perfume). Q will aid Bond’s mission to help save MI6 after it comes under attack thanks to a looming threat in M’s (Judi Dench) past. Check out this exclusive first look at Whishaw as the character below: Image Credit: Francois Duhamel[/caption] Whishaw is the fourth actor to take on the role of Q. The first was actor Peter Burton in the very first Bond film, Dr. No: In the next Bond film, From Russia with Love, and 16 subsequent films, Q was played by the inimitable Desmond Llewelyn, the only actor to appear alongside all the actors who’ve played 007 other than Craig: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. In The World is Not Enough, Q took on an assistant, R, played by John Cleese. After Llewelyn passed away in 1999, Cleese was promoted to Q for 2002’s Die Another Day. All the actors who’ve embodied Q have one thing in common: They were all older than the actor playing James Bond, often considerably so. It would appear, for Daniel Craig’s 21st century 007, technical geekery is very much a young man’s game. Skyfall arrives in theaters Nov. 9. |
What is the theatre equivalent of the US film industry's 'Oscar'? | Film History of the 1920s Film History of the 1920s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Foundations of the Prolific Film Industry: Films really blossomed in the 1920s, expanding upon the foundations of film from earlier years. Most US film production at the start of the decade occurred in or near Hollywood on the West Coast, although some films were still being made in New Jersey and in Astoria on Long Island (Paramount). By the mid-20s, movies were big business (with a capital investment totaling over $2 billion) with some theatres offering double features. By the end of the decade, there were 20 Hollywood studios, and the demand for films was greater than ever. Most people are unaware that the greatest output of feature films in the US occurred in the 1920s and 1930s (averaging about 800 film releases in a year) - nowadays, it is remarkable when production exceeds 500 films in a year. Throughout most of the decade, silent films were the predominant product of the film industry, having evolved from vaudevillian roots. But the films were becoming bigger (or longer), costlier, and more polished. They were being manufactured, assembly-line style, in Hollywood's 'entertainment factories,' in which production was broken down and organized into its various components (writing, costuming, makeup, directing, etc.). Even the earliest films were organized into genres or types, with instantly-recognizable storylines, settings, costumes, and characters. The major genre emphasis was on swashbucklers, historical extravaganzas, and melodramas, although all kinds of films were being produced throughout the decade. Films varied from sexy melodramas and biblical epics by Cecil B. DeMille, to westerns (such as Cruze's The Covered Wagon (1923)), horror films, gangster/crime films, war films, the first feature documentary or non-fictional narrative film (Robert Flaherty's Nanook of the North (1922)), romances, mysteries, and comedies (from the silent comic masters Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd). The Major Film Studios: The Big Five 1920-1930 was the decade between the end of the Great War and the Depression following the Stock Market Crash. Film theaters and studios were not initially affected in this decade by the Crash in late 1929. The basic patterns and foundations of the film industry (and its economic organization) were established in the 1920s. The studio system was essentially born with long-term contracts for stars, lavish production values, and increasingly rigid control of directors and stars by the studio's production chief and in-house publicity departments. After World War I and into the early 1920s, America was the leading producer of films in the world - using Thomas Ince's "factory system" of production, although the system did limit the creativity of many directors. Production was in the hands of the major studios (that really flourished after 1927 for almost 20 years), and the star system was burgeoning. Originally, in the earliest years of the motion picture industry, production, distribution, and exhibition were separately controlled. When the industry rapidly grew, these functions became integrated under one directorship to maximize profits, something called vertical integration. There were eight major (and minor) studios (see below) that dominated the industry. They were the ones that had most successfully consolidated and integrated all aspects of a film's development. By 1929, the film-making firms that were to rule and monopolize Hollywood for the next half-century |
Who did Arthur Bremer shoot and paralyse in an assassination attempt during the US Presidential Election of 1972? | Governor George Wallace shot - May 15, 1972 - HISTORY.com Governor George Wallace shot Publisher A+E Networks During an outdoor rally in Laurel, Maryland, George Wallace, the governor of Alabama and a presidential candidate, is shot by 21-year-old Arthur Bremer. Three others were wounded, and Wallace was permanently paralyzed from the waist down. The next day, while fighting for his life in a hospital, he won major primary victories in Michigan and Maryland. However, Wallace remained in the hospital for several months, bringing his third presidential campaign to an irrevocable end. Wallace, one of the most controversial politicians in U.S. history, was elected governor of Alabama in 1962 under an ultra-segregationist platform. In his 1963 inaugural address, Wallace promised his white followers: “Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!” However, the promise lasted only six months. In June 1963, under federal pressure, he was forced to end his blockade of the University of Alabama and allow the enrollment of African American students. Despite his failures in slowing the accelerating civil rights movement in the South, Wallace became a national spokesman for resistance to racial change and in 1964 entered the race for the U.S. presidency. Although defeated in most Democratic presidential primaries he entered, his modest successes demonstrated the extent of popular backlash against integration. In 1968, he made another strong run as the candidate of the American Independent Party and managed to get on the ballot in all 50 states. On Election Day, he drew 10 million votes from across the country. In 1972, Governor Wallace returned to the Democratic Party for his third presidential campaign and, under a slightly more moderate platform, was showing promising returns when Arthur Bremer shot him on May 15, 1972. After his recovery, he faded from national prominence and made a poor showing in his fourth and final presidential campaign in 1979. During the 1980s, Wallace’s politics shifted dramatically, especially in regard to race. He contacted civil rights leaders he had so forcibly opposed in the past and asked their forgiveness. In time, he gained the political support of Alabama’s growing African American electorate and in 1983 was elected Alabama governor for the last time with their overwhelming support. During the next four years, the man who had promised segregation forever made more African American political appointments than any other figure in Alabama history. He announced his retirement in 1986, telling the Alabama electorate in a tearful address that “I’ve climbed my last political mountain, but there are still some personal hills I must climb. But for now, I must pass the rope and the pick to another climber and say climb on, climb on to higher heights. Climb on ’til you reach the very peak. Then look back and wave at me. I, too, will still be climbing.” He died in 1998. Related Videos |
What year was called 'The Year of Victories'? | French and Indian War - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com French and Indian War A+E Networks Introduction Also known as the Seven Years’ War, this New World conflict marked another chapter in the long imperial struggle between Britain and France. When France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley brought repeated conflict with the claims of the British colonies, a series of battles led to the official British declaration of war in 1756. Boosted by the financing of future Prime Minister William Pitt, the British turned the tide with victories at Louisbourg, Fort Frontenac and the French-Canadian stronghold of Quebec. At the 1763 peace conference, the British received the territories of Canada from France and Florida from Spain, opening the Mississippi Valley to westward expansion. Google The Seven Years’ War (called the French and Indian War in the colonies) lasted from 1756 to 1763, forming a chapter in the imperial struggle between Britain and France called the Second Hundred Years’ War. In the early 1750s, France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley repeatedly brought it into conflict with the claims of the British colonies, especially Virginia . During 1754 and 1755, the French defeated in quick succession the young George Washington , Gen. Edward Braddock, and Braddock’s successor, Governor William Shirley of Massachusetts . In 1755, Governor Shirley, fearing that the French settlers in Nova Scotia (Acadia) would side with France in any military confrontation, expelled hundreds of them to other British colonies; many of the exiles suffered cruelly. Throughout this period, the British military effort was hampered by lack of interest at home, rivalries among the American colonies, and France’s greater success in winning the support of the Indians. In 1756 the British formally declared war (marking the official beginning of the Seven Years’ War), but their new commander in America, Lord Loudoun, faced the same problems as his predecessors and met with little success against the French and their Indian allies. The tide turned in 1757 because William Pitt, the new British leader, saw the colonial conflicts as the key to building a vast British empire. Borrowing heavily to finance the war, he paid Prussia to fight in Europe and reimbursed the colonies for raising troops in North America. In July 1758, the British won their first great victory at Louisbourg, near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. A month later, they took Fort Frontenac at the western end of the river. Then they closed in on Quebec, where Gen. James Wolfe won a spectacular victory on the Plains of Abraham, September 1759 (though both he and the French commander, the Marquis de Montcalm, were fatally wounded). With the fall of Montreal in September 1760, the French lost their last foothold in Canada. Soon, Spain joined France against England, and for the rest of the war Britain concentrated on seizing French and Spanish territories in other parts of the world. At the peace conference in 1763, the British received Canada from France and Florida from Spain, but permitted France to keep its West Indian sugar islands and gave Louisiana to Spain. The treaty strengthened the American colonies significantly by removing their European rivals to the north and south and opening the Mississippi Valley to westward expansion. The Reader’s Companion to Military History. Edited by Robert Cowley and Geoffrey Parker. Copyright © 1996 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Tags |
Which 'A-road' connects London to Holyhead? | Trains Holyhead to London Euston - Train Timetables & Cheap Tickets Fastest route: 4 h 12 m Slowest route: 6 h 51 m Average Journey Time: 4 h Changes: 0 to 1 Train per day: Around 24 Train operators: Virgin Trains How long does it take to travel from Holyhead to London Euston by train? The average journey time between Holyhead and London Euston is 4 hours. The fastest journey time is 4 hours 12 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 24 trains per day travelling from Holyhead to London Euston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Avg. Duration 4 h Are there direct trains from Holyhead to London Euston? Yes, it is possible to travel from Holyhead to London Euston without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Holyhead to London Euston. Direct What time are the first and last train from Holyhead to London Euston? The first train from Holyhead to London Euston departs at 05:48 . The last train from Holyhead to London Euston departs at 21:32 . No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date. First train |
Which motor car manufacturer introduced the 'Aero 8' model in 1998? | Morgan Owners Group - The Vintage Racing League The Vintage Racing League View Groups Information Morgan Motor Company was founded in 1909 by H.F.S. Morgan. Morgan is based in Malvern Link, an area of Malvern, Worcestershire. Tweet Facebook Morgan History The Morgan Motor Company is a British motor car manufacturer. The company was founded in 1909 by H.F.S. Morgan and was run by him until 1959. Peter Morgan, son of H.F.S., ran the company until a few years before his death in 2003. Morgan is based in Malvern Link, an area of Malvern, Worcestershire and employs 163 people. All the cars are assembled by hand. The waiting list for a car is approximately one to two years, although it has been as high as 10 years in the past. Morgan produced 640 cars in 2007. Early cars - three-wheelers and 4-4s The early cars were two seat or four seat three-wheelers, and are therefore considered to be cyclecars. Three-wheeled vehicles avoided the British tax on cars by being classified as motorcycles. Competition from small cars like the Austin 7 and the original Morris Minor, with comparable economy and price and better comfort, made cyclecars less attractive. V-Twin three-wheelers (1911-1939) Morgan Aero 2-Seater Sports 1926H.F.S. Morgan's first car design was a single-seat three-wheeled runabout which was fabricated for his personal use in 1909. Interest in his runabout led him to patent his design and begin production. While he initially showed single-cylinder and twin-cylinder versions of his runabout at the 1911 Olympia Motor Exhibition, he was convinced at the exhibition that there would be greater demand for a two-seat model. Morgan built his cars' reputation by entering them in competitions. One of his racing cars won the 1913 Cyclecar Grand Prix at Amiens in France. This became the basis for the Grand Prix model of 1913 to 1926, from which evolved the Aero, Super Sports, and Sports models. These models used air-cooled or liquid-cooled variations of motorcycle engines. The engine was placed ahead of the axis of the front wheels in a chassis made of steel tubes brazed into cast lugs. The V-Twin models were not returned to production after World War II. F-Series three-wheelers (1932-1952) 1936 Morgan F4 Open TourerBeginning in 1932, a new series of Morgan three-wheelers began with the F-4. The F-4, and its later siblings the F-2 and the F-Super, used a pressed-steel chassis and the four-cylinder Ford Sidevalve engine that was used in the Model Y. Production of the Ford-engined three-wheelers would continue until 1952. 4-4 Morgan's first four-wheeler was the 4-4, for four-cylinder engine and four wheels. The first production 4 wheeled Morgan was released to the public in 1936 and is known as the Morgan 4-4 Series 1. Three-wheeler production continued alongside the 4-4 until 1952. Postwar four-wheel cars 1952 "flat radiator" Morgan +4 1963 Morgan +4Main article: Morgan +4 The Morgan +4 was introduced in 1950 as a larger engined ("plus") car than the 4-4. The +4 used the 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine, while the 4-4 used a Standard Special 1267 cc engine (1950-58). Later +4s used Triumph TR2 - TR4 engines (1954-1969). +4 production was suspended in 1969 but brought back in 1985 with a Fiat engine (1985-1988) and then a 4 cylinder Rover engine (1988-2000). Production was again suspended and the Plus 4 returned once more in 2004 with a 155 bhp (116 kW/157 PS) Ford 4 cylinder. +4+ Main article: Morgan +4+ A version of the +4, designated the +4+, was made from 1964 to 1967 with a contemporary fiberglass coupe body. The light weight and reduced drag characteristics improved the performance of the +4+ over the regular +4 in every aspect. However, the traditional Morgan enthusiasts did not embrace this departure from Morgan custom, and mainstream enthusiasts did not embrace the seemingly archaic +4 chassis. Only 26 +4+ cars were built. Morgan 4/4 1974 Morgan 4/4Main article: Morgan 4/4 The 4-4 was replaced by the 4/4 in 1955. The 4/4 now uses the +8 chassis and a Ford engine. Morgan +8 1986 Morgan Plus 8Main article: Morgan Plus 8 Faced with |
Which artist painted the picture, 'The Resurrection In Cookham Churchyard'? | 'The Resurrection, Cookham', Sir Stanley Spencer, 1924–7 | Tate Sir Stanley Spencer Support: 2743 x 5486 mm Collection Presented by Lord Duveen 1927 Reference Catalogue entry Display caption Spencer believed that the divine rested in all creation. He saw his home village of Cookham as a paradise in which everything was invested with mystical significance. The local churchyard here becomes the setting for the resurrection of the dead. Christ is enthroned in the church porch, cradling three babies, with God the Father standing behind. Spencer himself appears near the centre, naked, leaning against a grave stone; his fiancée Hilda lies sleeping in a bed of ivy. At the top left, risen souls are transported to Heaven in the pleasure steamers that then ploughed the Thames. Gallery label, September 2016 N04239 THE RESURRECTION, COOKHAM 1923–7 Not inscribed. Canvas, 108×216 (274×549). Presented by Lord Duveen 1927. Coll: Purchased by the Duveen Paintings Fund Committee from the artist through the Goupil Gallery 1927. Exh: Goupil Gallery, February 1927 (54), as ‘The Resurrection’; Tate Gallery, November–December 1955 (25). Lit: Connoisseur, LXXVII, 1927, pp.250–1; ibid., LXXVIII, 1927, pp.98–101, 185–6; Drawing and Design, II, 1927, p.105, repr. p.115; Johnson, 1932, pp.331–2; Chamot, 1937, p.74; Studio, CXXVI, 1943, p.50, repr. p.51; Rothenstein, 1945, p.14, repr. pls.21–4; John Rothenstein, Modern English Painters: Lewis to Moore, 1956, pp.181–2; Spencer, 1961, pp.172, 174–6; Collis, 1962, pp.77, 80–9, 91, 143, 162, 193, 243. Repr: R. H. Wilenski, The Modern Movement in Art, 1927, pl.4; Newton, 1947, pl.9 (in colour). The setting is Cookham churchyard with the Thames in the background. God the Father and Christ with the little children are seen under the porch in the centre; several ‘thinkers’, including Moses, are near by. Both black and white people have been included to make the treatment as universal as possible. The artist is seen reclining on a tombstone in the bottom right-hand corner, and again, naked, head in profile to the right, close to the porch. His wife Hilda is in the overgrown grave in the foreground; she also appears smelling a flower on the left; in the distance she is seen a third time climbing a stile which leads to the River of Life. The figure rising from the flowered grave in the foreground is a memory of Sir Henry Slesser in his judge's wig. The bad emerge from their graves with some difficulty and are shepherded into the corner of their tombs. To the left people read the inscription on their own tombstones and help each other to spruce up. The impression is one of great peace and joy. The artist thought the picture might serve as an altarpiece . A detailed drawing for the above composition (probably that exhibited at the Goupil Gallery, 1927 (20), as ‘Original Composition for the Resurrection’, bought by Lady Sybil Smith) was made while staying with Henry Lamb at Poole in 1922–3, and the painting itself was executed in Henry Lamb's studio in London (3 Vale Hotel, Vale of Health, Hampstead). The date of completion is usually given as 1926, but the artist thought that he was still working on it at the beginning of 1927. Certain ideas for ‘The Resurrection: Cookham’ were fore-shadowed by the pair of paintings ‘The Resurrection of the Good and Bad’ completed in 1913, of which the artist wrote (1949, see exh. cat., Tate Gallery, 1955, Nos.9 and 10): ‘I love the Revelations and all it says but when I did the first biggish paintings of “The Resurrection”, in 1913, the punishment of the Bad was to be no more than that their coming out of the graves was not so easy as in the case of the Good.’ A pencil and wash study of negroes for N04239 was lent by Mrs Basil Gray to the Arts Council exhibition, 1955 (30). An oil sketch of the pleasure boat in the top left-hand corner belongs to Sir Henry Slesser. Published in: Mary Chamot, Dennis Farr and Martin Butlin, The Modern British Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, London 1964, II |
What is the more common name of Allspice, a member of the Myrtle family? | allspice | Britannica.com Allspice Alternative Titles: Pimenta diocia, Pimenta officinalis Related Topics angiosperm Allspice, tropical evergreen tree (Pimenta diocia, formerly P. officinalis) of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to the West Indies and Central America and valued for its berries, the source of a highly aromatic spice . Allspice was so named because the flavour of the dried berry resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon , and nutmeg . It is widely used in baking and is usually present in mincemeat and mixed pickling spice. Early Spanish explorers, mistaking it for a type of pepper, called it pimenta, hence its botanical name and such terms as pimento and Jamaica pepper. The first record of its import to Europe is from 1601. Allspice (Pimenta dioica). Learn about culinary uses and health benefits of allspice. © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner) The allspice tree attains a height of about 9 metres (30 feet). The fruits are picked before they are fully ripe and then dried in the sun. During drying the berries turn from green to a dull reddish brown. The nearly globular fruit , about 5 millimetres (0.2 inch) in diameter, contains two kidney-shaped, dark-brown seeds. Its flavour is aromatic and pungent. The essential oil content is about 4 1/2 percent for Jamaica allspice and about 2 1/2 percent for that of Central America; its principal component is eugenol. The name allspice is applied to several other aromatic shrubs as well, especially to one of the sweet shrubs, the Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus), a handsome flowering shrub native to the southeastern United States and often cultivated in England. Other allspices include: the Japanese allspice (Chimonanthus praecox), native to eastern Asia and planted as an ornamental in England and the United States; the wild allspice, or spicebush (Lindera benzoin), a shrub of eastern North America , with aromatic berries, reputed to have been used as a substitute for true allspice. Learn More in these related articles: spice and herb parts of various plants cultivated for their aromatic, pungent, or otherwise desirable substances. Spices and herbs consist of rhizomes, bulbs, barks, flower buds, stigmas, fruits, seed s, and leaves. They are commonly divided into the categories of spices, spice seeds, and herbs. spicebush (Lindera benzoin), deciduous, dense shrub of the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to eastern North America. It occurs most often in damp woods and grows about 1.5–6 m (about 5–20 feet) tall. The alternate leaves are rather oblong, but wedge-shaped near the base, and 8–13 cm... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference South American crops (in South America: Specialized cash crops ) External Links 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 |
With what area of manufacturing are the names of 'Audermars Piguet & Cie', 'Zenith' and 'Ulysse Nardin' associated? | Cuervo y Sobrinos | Westime Cuervo y Sobrinos Previous Next The Cuervo family In the sophisticated climate of La Habana in 1882 that Armando Rio y Cuervo, with the help of his brothers, took on the management of the jewellers established by his uncle Ramón in 1882 (from whom the name Cuervo y Sobrinos, Cuervo and nephews). The company grew and prospered: partly thanks to the vitality and wealth of La Habana and partly thanks to the family's outstanding commercial and creative ability. In a short time, "La Casa" - the name given to the jewellers on Quinta Avenida, an emblematic arterial street in La Habana - became the most important jewellers in the Cuban capital and its fame was known the world over. In less than fifty years, the combination between the quality of products and the Latin spirit conferred the brand such reputation and credibility that Cuervo y Sobrinos decided to expand its production. Three offices were opened in as many key points in Europe: Pforzheim in Germany, where the precious stones were selected, Paris, in Rue Melzy, where the jewels were realised and, later on, in Switzerland where the company established its watch manufacturing in La Chaux-de-Fonds, which to this day is still the capital of Swiss watch-making which counts. During that period Cuervo y Sobrinos distributed and commercialised both their own creations and important trademarks of the sector. The family gained such fame that some of the noblest jewellery houses decided to engrave the name Cuervo y Sobrinos on their faces in confirmation of the importance achieved by the""House". In a short time the Cuban signature created a space for itself among the most prestigious watch brands in the world. Over the years the jewellers expanded and changed premises, first in Calle Muralla and finally in the prestigious area of Calle San Rafael. An affectionate international clientele, with members from the world of literature, science, politics and entertainment, habitually visited the boutique during their travels to Havana. The ""Libro de oro"" and the photos kept in the vault of the old shop testify that Hemingway, Neruda, Gable, Churchill, Einstein and many other characters of that time were clients of the Cuervo y Sobrinos boutique. The deep passion of collectors has made the survival of these pieces possible to the present day - unmistakable witnesses of luxury, elegance and style of life in bygone times. Today, the brand has established its headquarters in Switzerland, where all the house's pieces are realised: watches with great identity, differing by origin, history and design. The legend is reborn and the Cuervo y Sobrinos name is once again known all over the world as a synonym of elegance and personality. The new models are not copies of the past but created using the same philosophy and repropose the original "taste" of Cuervo y Sobrinos: an exception mix of exoticism, Latinity and warmth on one side and rigour, "savoir-faire" and Swiss technology on the other. |
What is the state capital of North Carolina, sharing its name with the surname of a famous historical figure? | History Of Raleigh | raleighnc.gov History Of Raleigh Last updated Aug. 17, 2016 - 3:35 pm Raleigh's history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina's seat of government. To fully appreciate this uniquely blessed city, one must contemplate the history and delightfully complex composition of the state that created Raleigh. Home to the Native American Iroquoian, Siouan and Algonquian tribes, it is also the birthplace of Virginia Dare, the first child born of English parents in the new world during the first attempt by the English to settle the western hemisphere. One of the original 13 colonies, North Carolina was the first to officially call for independence with the Halifax Resolves in 1776. A state of yeoman farmers and among the South's first industrial areas, North Carolina was no home place to the gentry, but rather a state of working men and women who valued education and established the nation's first state university. North Carolina's appreciation of education also created a notable public school system and the nation's best community college system. Though firmly in the grip of the hard times of the 1920s, North Carolina invested in a statewide network of paved thoroughfares and became known as "the good roads state," recognizing that the lifeline of economic growth was a statewide transportation network. That diverse composition of people, that love of freedom, that gritty work ethic, that esteem for education and that common sense approach to economic development combined to create the robust environment in which North Carolina's capital city today thrives. Listed below are key dates and events in the history of this great city. Prior to 1800 1587: Under direction of Sir Walter Raleigh, John White founds the "Cittie of Raleigh." The only known site is in the vicinity of the settlement built in 1585 by the Ralph Lane Colony on the north end of Roanoke Island, about 190 miles from present-day Raleigh. John White returns to England. 1590: John White returns, but the colony has disappeared. Today, it is popularly referred to as The Lost Colony. The word, "Croatoan," carved on a tree, was considered a clue as to the colony's fate. December 17, 1770: Joel Lane presents a petition to the General Assembly to create a new county. January 5, 1771: A bill creating Wake County passes in the General Assembly. Wake County is formed in March from portions of Cumberland, Orange and Johnston counties. Many historians believe the county was named after Margaret Wake Tryon, the wife of Royal Gov. William Tryon. The county seat was Bloomsbury. October 1784: Meeting in New Bern, the General Assembly voted to fix the seat of North Carolina government. November 1787: The General Assembly authorizes the Constitutional Convention to establish the state's permanent capital. August 4, 1788: The Constitutional Convention votes to locate the new capital within 10 miles of Isaac Hunter's Wake plantation. January 5, 1792: The General Assembly appoints commissioners to select a site for the new capital. March 20, 1792: After 10 days of viewing the proposed sites, the commissioners select a tract of land owned by Joel Lane for the new capital at a cost of $2,756. Sen. William Christmas, a surveyor, is hired to lay out the new city. The sale of lots begins. November 1792: The North Carolina General Assembly chooses the name "Raleigh" for its capital city. December 30, 1794: General Assembly meets for the first time in Raleigh new Statehouse. January 21, 1795: General Assembly charters Raleigh. Seven commissioners are appointed to govern the new city. John Haywood is named the first Intendant of Police (later renamed Mayor). 1799: N.C. Minerva and Raleigh Advertiser is the first newspaper published in Raleigh. 1800s 1800: Raleigh's population is 669. 1801: At the cost of $374, the City purchases its first fire engine which expels water at 80 gallons per minute. 1803: Amended charter grants voting rights to city residents. Raleigh voters elect first commissioners. December 29, 1808: Andrew Johnson, |
Which chain store founded by Terence Conran opened its first outlet in Chelsea in 1964? | THE BLUEBIRD RESTAURANT STORE GARAGES LONDON CLUB SIR TERENCE CONRAN Sir Terence Conran is a designer and entrepreneur whose empire of shops and restaurants includes London's Bluebird restaurant and his eponymous Conran Shop. Conran's career is based on a belief, demonstrated particularly with the setting up of Habitat in the sixties, of the importance of good affordable design in everyday life. Fond of quoting William Morris's dictum: "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." He is the recipient of many design awards. Sir Terence has exerted a powerful influence over the way we prepare and eat our food at home, and the way we eat in public for over 40 years. His first effort at selling food to the masses was the famous Soup Kitchen of the 1950s which was inspired, like much of his work, by French farmhouse cooking. His later mass design and retailing experiments at Habitat changed the way we viewed our kitchens and ushered in the opportunity to use well-designed, affordable and good-looking utensils. His massive restaurants of the 1990s saw a new revolution in eating out: but while some feel that Conran has democratised eating out, others complain that the popularity of his food has overpowered good traditional fare and that he has inspired a generation obsessed with style over substance. Sir Terence Conran was born in Esher 4 October 1931 and from an early age he made things, constructing model ships and yachts in a little woodworking shop. Owing to a childhood illness he spent six months away from school, passing the time making doll's house furniture. He met Don Potter his pottery teacher and pupil of Eric Gill, while he was at boarding school in Bryanston and would stay up all night and drink beer with him whilst firing up the kiln. Sir Terence studied Textile Design at Central School of Arts and Crafts London where he was inspired by Bauhaus' intelligent design. He would often walk around London at night peering in through peoples' windows and decrying the repetitive style of living. This and his love of Bauhaus helped shape his plain, simple, useful style of design. In 1951 he worked with on projects for the Festival of Britain with Dennis Lennon. The following year he set up a furniture making business in Notting Hill, delivering furniture by the Tube. After falling in love with French food whilst on holiday in the country he set about opening his own restaurant, The Soup Kitchen, in 1953, which had the distinction of having the second espresso machine in the capital. He sold the business a few years later but didn't rest on his laurels setting up the Conan Design Group and opening the first open air restaurant, The Orrery in King's Road. As part of the regeneration of Butlers' Wharf he opened the Blue Print Caf� on the first floor of the building that now houses the Design Museum. Then in 1964, after becoming disillusioned with retailers who refused to buy his furniture or to sell it with any confidence or imagination, he opened the first Habitat store, in Fulham Road. Mary Quant designed the staff's outfits and bought whole table settings of linen, crockery and glassware for her dinner parties. His charitable Conran Foundation set up the Boilerhouse Project, a gallery and resource for students, designers and the public to stimulate design awareness and discussion, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. CHRONOLOGY 1952 - Terence set up his own furniture-making business, which started in a basement studio in London's Notting Hill. 1956 - The Conran Design Group was founded, initially as an ancillary business to the furniture-making group. Over the next 35 years, it gre |
"From which Bob Dylan song does the following come: ""I aint sayin' you treated me unkind, you could have done better but I don't mind, you just kind of wasted my precious time""?" | Don't Think Twice, It's All Right | The Official Bob Dylan Site Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right Written by: Bob Dylan It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe It don’t matter, anyhow An’ it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe If you don’t know by now When your rooster crows at the break of dawn Look out your window and I’ll be gone You’re the reason I’m trav’lin’ on Don’t think twice, it’s all right It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe That light I never knowed An’ it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe I’m on the dark side of the road Still I wish there was somethin’ you would do or say To try and make me change my mind and stay We never did too much talkin’ anyway So don’t think twice, it’s all right It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal Like you never did before It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal I can’t hear you anymore I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wond’rin’ all the way down the road I once loved a woman, a child I’m told I give her my heart but she wanted my soul But don’t think twice, it’s all right I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe Where I’m bound, I can’t tell But goodbye’s too good a word, gal So I’ll just say fare thee well I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind You could have done better but I don’t mind You just kinda wasted my precious time But don’t think twice, it’s all right Copyright © 1963 by Warner Bros. Inc.; renewed 1991 by Special Rider Music Appears on |
In which sport were the Bregamasco brothers, Mirco and Mauro stalwarts for Italy? | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | England 36-11 Italy Rugby Union Tries: Goode, Ellis 2, Flutey, Cueto Cons: Goode 4 Pen: Goode Italy (6) 11 Tries: Mi Bergamasco Pens: McLean 2 By James Standley Advertisement Highlights as England begin their 2009 Six Nations with victory over Italy England marked Martin Johnson's first Six Nations game in charge with an unconvincing victory against Italy. Three Italy errors saw England take a commanding lead as Andy Goode, Harry Ellis and Riki Flutey went over. Goode added two conversions and a penalty but two Luke McLean penalties meant England led 22-6 at half-time. Ellis scored England's fourth try after the break and although Italy cut the gap through Mirco Bergamasco, Mark Cueto had the final word for the hosts. 606: DEBATE A very very poor display by England and the Welsh must be licking their lips in anticipation of receiving all that possession next week - disappointed !!!!!!! Rumbo1964 England somehow ran in five tries but they created little of note in attack and although Johnson will be happy to have banked two points, the laboured display will have done nothing to soothe his furrowed brow. His side went into the game on the back of five defeats in six matches and Johnson decided experience and a more conservative approach was the order of the day, with the solid Goode and Cueto recalled after long absences. In contrast Italy boss Nick Mallett decided to gamble by picking the older of the Bergamasco brothers, Mauro, normally a flanker, at scrum-half because they had lost their three leading number nines to injury. The move was to backfire in spectacular fashion. Bergamasco is a fine open-side with 69 caps to his name but his inexperience at number nine cost his side a try within two minutes of the kick-off. The Stade Francais player was - like a good number seven - unable to resist the temptation to clear out English players at a ruck and when the ball fell loose he was not there to control it. Watch as Bergamasco has a shocker at scrum-half for Italy England kicked through to within 10m of the Italian line and when Saracens hooker Fabio Ongaro overthrew at the resulting line-out for the visitors, Goode collected and set up great field position. Nick Easter and James Haskell both had a crack and when England recycled for a third time Goode chipped through and won the race to touch down. Goode converted but spurned the chance to extend the lead when he missed two kickable penalties. Italy also failed to take their first chance, Andrea Marcato missing a penalty for the visitors, and they shipped a second try after 18 minutes following a second Mauro Bergamasco error. Italy once again lost control of the ball at the base after Bergamasco had been sucked into a ruck and Haskell's flick saw Ellis scamper 20m to the line and dive over for an unconverted try. It then went from bad to worse for Bergamasco as his horrendous pass eluded Gonzalo Garcia and Goode kicked ahead before Flutey gathered the ball and went over. Goode's conversion put England 19-0 ahead and Mallett's gamble had resulted only in England filling their boots. There was plenty of commitment in defence but neither side impressed in attack The visitors finally managed to get on the board late in the first half with two penalties from McLean, on for battered fly-half Marcato, either side of a Goode penalty for the hosts. That meant England led 22-6 at half-time and Italy finally accepted the inevitable, removing Mauro Bergamasco and bringing on Giulio Toniolatti for just his second cap. With a healthy lead and Italy in disarray it was all set up for England to open up in the second half, but they never really got going. Ellis marked an effective display by having the pace to go over from halfway after England had turned over Italian possession, with Goode's conversion making it 29-6. Italy claimed their solitary try as Mirco Bergmasco finished off a sweeping move after 72 minutes to cap a mixed day for the Bergamasco brothers. Cueto, playing for England for the first time since the 2007 World Cup final, then rounded off the s |
Who played the title role in the film 'Carry On, Columbus'? | Carry On Films - British Comedy Guide Carry On Films Carry On Films This series of classic comedy films defined and encapsulated British comedy and society throughout the 1960s and 70s. Guide Carry On Films Shop DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 Carry On Spying : Fearless agent Desmond Simpkins and James Bind, aided and abetted by the comely Agent Honeybutt and Agent Crump, battle against the evil powers of international bad guys STENCH and their three cronies. Carry On Cleo : Ancient British slaves save Caesar ( Kenneth Williams ) from assassination in Rome,... DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 The first four films from the hugely popular Carry On series. In Carry On Sergeant ( 1958 ), a sergeant ( William Hartnell ) takes a bet that the last recruits he trains will win the 'Star Squad' award. The sergeant's inept young charges include Bob Monkhouse , Kenneth Williams , Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth... DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 This Carry On collection includes the following films: Carry On Up The Khyber : British India, 1895. The Burpas are revolting, but then again 'The Devils In Skirts' who guard the Khyber Pass are not too inviting either! Can Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond ( Sid James ) prevent the scheming Khasi of Kalabar... DVD Release date: Monday 7th October 2013 This is the 'ultimate' collection of Carry On films, containing the 30 titles released between 1958 and 1978 . DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 Collection of four films from the popular Carry On series of British comedies. In Carry On Regardless ( 1961 ), the head of a temp agency ( Sid James ) finds that all the people on his books are incapable of performing the odd jobs they are hired for. Eager employees include Kenneth... DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 Collection of four films from the Carry On stable of British comedies. In Carry On Again, Doctor ( 1969 ), Jim Dale plays a surgeon who sets up a slimming clinic on the basis of a potion from the Beatific Isles. In Carry On Camping ( 1969 ), Sid ( Sid James ) and... DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 DVD Release date: Monday 1st September 2008 Collection of four films from the Carry On stable of British comedies. In Carry On Girls ( 1973 ), Sid Fiddler ( Sid James ) convinces Fircombe council to hold a beauty contest, but the local women's lib action group opposes the idea. In Carry On Dick ( 1974 ), the notorious highwayman, Dick... CD Release date: Saturday 9th October 2004 Possibly more than any other, the Carry On series of films typifies the very essence of British comedy. They are, without doubt, the most enduring and possibly the most endearing offspring of British cinema. From their origins in 1958 through to the present day, the mention of the words... This product has been discontinued. |
"Which work of fiction starts with the lines: ""The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there""?" | Famous First Words : NPR Famous First Words Embed Embed A Librarian Shares Favorite Literary Opening Lines Famous First Words Embed Embed Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl hide caption toggle caption Brady Udall's The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint hide caption toggle caption A Primate's Memoir by Robert Sapolsky hide caption toggle caption The Paperboy by Pete Dexter hide caption toggle caption The Debut by Anita Brookner hide caption toggle caption The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley hide caption toggle caption Detail from the cover of 'The Debut' by Anita Brookner hide caption toggle caption You can't judge a book by its cover, but librarian Nancy Pearl thinks the first line can tell you a lot. "I think when you read a good first line it's like falling in love with somebody," Pearl tells NPR's Steve Inskeep. "Your heart starts pounding... it opens up all the possibilities." And while a good first line doesn't always make a good book, Pearl says the chances are better with a strong opener. Below are some notable opening lines that have made Pearl's heart pound: Towers of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay: "'Take my camel, dear,' said my Aunt Dot, as she climbed down from this animal on her return from High Mass." The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley: "When I finally caught up with Abraham Trahearne, he was drinking beer with an alcoholic bulldog named Fireball Roberts in a ramshackle joint just outside of Sonoma, California, drinking the heart right out of a fine spring afternoon." The Debut by Anita Brookner: "Dr. Weiss, at forty, knew that her life had been ruined by literature." Uncivil Seasons by Michael Malone: "We don't get much snow, and we hardly ever murder one another. Suicide is more our style..." Article continues after sponsorship Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga: "I was not sorry when my brother died." The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley: "The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there." The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: "Over the weekend the vultures got into the presidential palace by pecking through the screens on the balcony windows and the flapping of their wings stirred up the stagnant time inside, and at dawn on Monday the city awoke out of its lethargy of centuries with the warm, soft breeze of a great man dead and rotting grandeur." One Hundred Years of Solitude, also by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: "Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendia was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice." Ahab's Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund: "Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last." The Key to Rebecca by Ken Follett: "The last camel collapsed at noon." The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall: "If I could tell you one thing about my life it would be this: when I was seven years old the mailman ran over my head." The Paperboy by Pete Dexter: "My brother Ward was once a famous man." After Life by Rhian Ellis: "First I had to get his body into the boat." I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith: "I write this sitting in the kitchen sink." A Primate's Memoir by Robert Sapolsky: "I joined the baboon troop during my twenty-first year. I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla." The Man in the Window Jon Cohen: "Atlas Malone saw the angel again, this time down by the horse chestnut tree." No One Thinks of Greenland by John Griesemer: "'You'll want to scratch,' said the nurse. 'Don't,' said the orderly." |
The 'Bushwackers' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which London club? | 7 Most Dangerous British Soccer 'Hooligan Firms' - PopCrunch 15 Movies That Would Make Terrible Video Games Aston Villa Hardcore The other notorious Birmingham based firm, the Aston Villa Hardcore are affiliated with the club otherwise known as The Villains. Although, like other firms, they have found themselves marginalized today, the Hardcore have a fierce reputation built on a foundation of causing major carnage. The “Battle of Rocky Lane” in 2002 witnessed some serious disorder in the Aston area after a match between Villa and Birmingham City which led to 15 arrests. Then in 2005, firm member, Steven Fowler, who had already been jailed for six months in the 2002 fight, was sent down for a further twelve for his part in organized bit of aggro between the Villa Hardcore and Chelsea’s Headhunters at London’s King’s Cross in 2004. Also in 2004, several Villa firms were involved in a running battle with QPR fans outside Villa Park in which a steward died. Dangerous to know; even more dangerous to cross. Inter City Firm A gang of hooligans mainly active from the 1970s to the 1990s, the feared Inter City Firm was tied to well known London club West Ham United. Named after the trains they traveled on for away matches, the Inter City Firm became identified by their habit of leaving a card on the prone bodies of those they attacked, reading: “Congratulations, you’ve just met the ICF.” Despite such practices, Cass Pennant, a black Londoner and former general of the Inter City Firm, maintains that, unlike many other groups of its kind, the ICF was neither racist nor neo-Nazi. Still, nice folks they most certainly were not. Numerous instances of their extreme violent behavior have been documented, often against rival London firms such as Millwall’s Bushwackers, with tear ups and attacks on pubs being the disorder of the day. Vicious thugs not to be crossed by anyone unless they happen to like hospitals. 6.57 Crew Linked with English Premier League team Portsmouth F.C., and named after the 6.57am train they would take to London’s Waterloo Station on a Saturday, the 6.57 Crew were one of the major firms during the 1980s, causing mayhem across the country. Spoiling for fights has remained high on the agenda for this squad of south coast louts. In 2001, they fought with Coventry City fans at an away game, ripping up seats and throwing missiles at their rivals. In 2004, 93 were arrested – including a 10-year-old boy who became the UK’s youngest-ever convicted football hooligan – for their part in mass riots before and after a match against rivals Southampton, where police were attacked and shops looted. Over one hundred Portsmouth hooligans were banned from traveling to the 2006 World Cup in Germany because of convictions for football-related crime. Firm but far from friendly. 10 Best Natural Hooters in Hollywood The Red Army Just as Manchester United is one of the biggest football clubs in the beautiful game, so their fanatical firm, the Red Army, is said to have had the largest numbers at the height of Britain’s hooligan problem. While the name the Red Army is also used to refer to Man U’s fans in general, in the mid-’70s the name became synonymous with some of the defining incidents in British hooliganism, notoriously in 1974-75 when United had been relegated from the top flight of English football for one season and hordes of thugs wreaked havoc at stadiums up and down the country, sometimes outnumbering the home support. Their activities led to the introduction of crowd segregation and fencing at football grounds in England. Mass tear ups with other firms are well documented, with the 1985 documentary ‘Hooligan’ showing the Red Army clashing with West Ham’s Inter City Firm around Manchester. Mob rules. Chelsea Headhunters With a name like the Headhunters you know this gang of thugs mean business. Linked to famous London club Chelsea, these mean geezers are notorious for their racism, with links to far right groups like the National Front and the paramilitary Combat 18. In 1999 the Headhunters were infiltrated by an undercover BBC |
What is the state capital of North Dakota sharing its name with the surname of a famous historical figure? | North Dakota – Travel guide at Wikivoyage The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail which runs through Idaho , Illinois, Iowa , Kansas , Missouri , Montana, Nebraska , North Dakota, Oregon , South Dakota, and Washington . Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (1/2 mi N on Co Rd 37), ☎ +1 701 745-3300 . Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, 8AM-6PM, rest of year, 8AM-4:30PM. Established as a National Park Service (NPS) site in 1974. This is the only NPS site that preserves and protects the Northern Plains Indian Heritage. The Native Americans have occupied this area for over 11,000 years. There are the remains of three Hidatsa village sites within the park boundaries. The Big Hidatsa site has 110 depressions, the Sakakawea (Awatixa) site has 60 depressions and the Lower Hidatsa site has 40 depressions. This was once a thriving civilization situated along the Knife River. Sakakawea lived at the Awatixa site when she met Lewis and Clark at Fort Mandan. A state of the art museum dedicated to preserving the cluture of the Hidatsa, Mandan and Arikara tribes is located at the visitor center. A 15-minute video about village life can be viewed in the visitor center theater. A full-scale reconstructions of a Hidatsa earthlodge features autthentic furnishings. Programs in the earthlodge are conducted during the summer months. Free. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site , Near Williston (25 mi SW on Hwy 1804), ☎ +1 701 572-9083 . Summer 8AM-8PM, rest of year, 9AM-5:30PM. Largest fur trading post on the upper Missouri River from 1828-1867. Trading headquarters with American Indians. Reconstructed Bourgeois House contains museum exhibits. Replica trade goods are available for purchase in the reconstructed Indian Trade House. International Peace Garden , Near Dunseith, toll-free: +1-888-432-6733 . 24/7 Depending on what you want to see and do. You may self-register after gate hours. The International Peace Garden is a 2,339-acre botanical garden commemorating peace between the United States and Canada along the world's longest unfortified border. It blooms with more than 150,000 varieties of flowers and showcases the Peace Chapel. It is also home to the International Music Camp, Friday night concerts in June and July, and interpretive center, floral clock and souvenir shop. RV-friendly campground. $10 per vehicle. Beaver Lake State Park , Near Napoleon (17 mi S of Napoleon), ☎ +1 701 452-2752 . Year round. Beaver Lake State Park provides an escape from the rigors of everyday life, offering a relaxing atmosphere in a secluded outdoor setting next to lake offering a full array of water recreational activities. The park is located in south central North Dakota on the west shore of Beaver Lake, 17 miles southeast of Napoleon. Comprising 283 acres, the park provides modern and primitive camping opportunities along with three camping cabins for those wanting to get away from it all. $5 daily pass, $25 annual pass, $15 camping full service, $10 camping primitive. Cross Ranch State Park , Near Washburn (12 mi SE of Hensler), ☎ +1 701 794-3731 . Year round. Cross Ranch State Park is located along some of the last free-flowing and undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River. A boat ramp and canoe and kayak rentals are available for those wishing to explore this scenic segment of the river, while anglers will find walleye, trout, catfish, salmon, pike and bass in its waters. An extensive trail system can be explored either on foot or on cross-country skis during the winter months. The trails allow access to a 5,000-acre nature preserve with mixed grass prairie, river bottom forests and wood draws. Campers can use either the park's primitive campground or hike to their camping spot in a backcountry area.The park is also well known for its bluegrass music festival held in June. $5 daily pass, $25 annual pass, $12 camping electrical spot, $10 camping primitive. Doyle Memorial State Park, ☎ +1 701 269-2116 . Doyle Memorial Recreation Park is located on Green Lake, seven miles southwest of Wishek. There is great fishing for p |
In the animated television cartoons, who was the partner of the Moose 'Bullwinkle'? | Bullwinkle J. Moose | Rocky and Bullwinkle Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Creation Ward and his business partner Alex Anderson created Bullwinkle for The Frostbite Falls Review, a storyboard idea which was never developed into a series. They gave him the name "Bullwinkle Jay Moose, Berry " after Clarence Bullwinkel, a car dealer, because they thought it was a funny name. Both Bullwinkle and Rocky were given the middle initial "J" in reference to Ward. From his debut along with Rocky, Bullwinkle's gloves were blue. Later in the second story arc and for the rest of the series, they become white. Also, in contemporary promotion art, Bullwinkle's antlers are a yellowish orange in contrast to the rest of his body; originally they were brown. Biography Bullwinkle, with Rocky. Bullwinkle shared a house with his best friend Rocky in the fictional small town of Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, a parody of the real-life American town of International Falls, Minnesota. Bullwinkle attended college at "Wossamotta U" on a football scholarship. He is a long-time supporter of the Bull Moose Party, and at one time was the part-owner, part-governor of the island of Moosylvania . In seasons 1 and 2, he makes reference to having an Uncle Dewlap, who bequeathed Bullwinkle vast amounts of wealth (in the form of a cereal boxtop collection, and an Upsidaisium mine). In the half-cartoon, half-live-action movie The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Bullwinkle receives an Honorary Mooster's Degree from Wossamotta U , due to the nefarious plans of Boris Badenov. Personality Bullwinkle was noted for being well-meaning, but also quite dim-witted, which made for a source of jokes during the show's run. Despite this, the so-called "moronic moose" often aided the brains of the "moose-and-squirrel" duo, Rocky, during their various adventures. Although on opposite ends of the I.Q. scale, he and the "plucky squirrel" had a shared sense of optimism, persistence and traditional ethics and moral standards. Although not as intelligent as Rocky, Bullwinkle often made references breaking the fourth wall, so he was not always as clueless as he appeared. Bullwinkle also hosted other segments of the program, including: "Mr. Know-It-All," where he tried to demonstrate his supposed (albeit nonexistent) expertise at a subject, such as disarming bombs or curing hiccups; "Bullwinkle's Corner," where the moose would attempt to read poetry, notably I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud (The Daffodils) of William Wordsworth; and various interstitial drop-ins. In one classic running gag, Bullwinkle would attempt to pull a rabbit out of a top hat (to Rocky's dismissal: "Again?!" or "But that trick never works!", and Bullwinkle's canonical rejoinder, "Nothing up my sleeve...Presto!" or "This time, for sure! Presto!"), only to pull out something unexpected instead (such as a bear), and occasionally even Rocky himself. After each failed attempt, Rocky would segue to a commercial by saying, "Now, here's something we hope you'll really like!" Powers and abilities Bullwinkle could remember everything he ever ate. While obscure, this ability came in handy in the "Banana Formula" caper. At times, Bullwinkle has exhibited near-superhuman strength, known as his "mighty moose muscle". He is also shown in one story arc to be able to predict the weather based on how his bunion reacts to hearing certain dates. However, this only seemed to work as long as he had the bunion. Voice Bill Scott , Ward's partner and head writer of the series, was the original voice of Bullwinkle. In the 2000 Universal Pictures film The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Bullwinkle was voiced by Ward fan Keith Scott (no relation to Bill), as Bill had died of a heart attack in 1985. At the time, he had finished the first season of voicing another Moose character, Moosel, for The Wuzzles. In some of the more recent commercials and projects, Frank Welker has voiced Bullwinkle. In the DreamWorks short, Bullwinkle was voiced by Tom Kenny of SpongeBob SquarePants fame. |
Which year was called 'The Year Of Revolutions'? | 1848: The Year of Revolutions and unrest in Syria compared | History Extra BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 Many had seen it coming. “I believe that right now we are sleeping on a volcano", warned a French politician, "can you not sense... that the earth is trembling....? Can you not feel... the wind of revolution in the air?” The British Prime Minister warned that the “oppressive and suffocating” regimes, faced an “explosion”. “Just as certainly as would a boiler that was hermetically sealed and deprived of an outlet for steam.” Across a continent, regimes relied not on consent but coercion. Absolutism, said one revolutionary, “dulls our nerves and paralyses our spirit.” Another writer noted that his government’s power rested simply on “a forest of bayonets”. In January the first crowds gathered to demand reform – barricades went up, and within hours the news was transmitted to millions. Like a virus, the unrest leapt from host to host. Encouraged by what they saw and heard, crowds turned out in cities thousands of miles apart to demand votes, jobs, constitutions and their human rights. Governments were caught utterly unaware, paralysed they watched helplessly as troops refused to fire on crowds. Ministers fell, kings fled. The year was 1848, and if you think 2011 has been turbulent, it has a long way to go before it matches the seismic events of 1848, the Year of Revolutions. I have just returned from Syria. While travelling there I read accounts of that tempestuous year, such as the excellent 1848 by Mike Rapport, while soaking up the revolutionary zeitgeist on the streets. It was as close as I will ever come to time travel: conversations I never imagined I would be part of, spoken in hushed tones over hookah pipes and sweet tea; interrogations with thuggish security officials; late night drinks in underground bohemian bars, where the talk is of ‘the uprising.’ The young people feel exactly as their forebears did 150 years ago; the system is hopelessly anachronistic, crushes creativity, and is being undone by new technologies and lifestyles. As with 1848, there is optimism, but also fear of religious, ethnic or nationalist forces unleashed. History is never more important than in a crisis. While people flap their arms or gape like surprised goldfish at the wave of unrest in the middle East and North Africa, historians recognise the tell tale signs and point to possible outcomes. They know that above all else, economic collapse breeds revolutions. The years 1848 and 2011 both followed poor harvests, a spike in food prices and an industrial recession. What we remember as the Irish Potato Famine was in fact a blight that struck the whole of Western Europe between 1845 and 1846. This was compounded by a devastatingly bad harvest in the latter year. It was impossible to meet the demand of a vastly increased population. They were known as the ‘hungry forties’. As people spent what they had on food, they had less to spend on consumer goods, leading to industrial slowdown and more unemployment. Around 10,000 workers were laid off in Vienna alone in 1847. In 2011 global grain and wheat yields are down thanks to poor harvests, which have pushed up prices. As has China’s ever growing demand, as the newly affluent seek a richer diet. Parts of the global economy are moribund. In North Africa the collapse in living standards has triggered protests against ineffective governments who their people blame for the mess. People may be destitute and angry, but they will struggle to cause trouble unless they are also connected. In 1848 there had been a massive increase in popular literacy in the previous few decades. In France and Austria more than half of the population could read – in parts of Germany it was as much as 80 per cent. Newspapers sprang up to slake this new demand. They carried news from across the world as steam ships and telegraphs brought unimaginable connectivity and information, sped from place to place with no respect for roadblocks, censors or city walls. In 1848 disruptive new technology caught anachronistic r |
What word is used to describe a sorcerer, especially one who conjures up the dead? | Saul and the Witch of Endor Volume 86, Issue 1 ________________________________Bible Prophecy Ministry Saul and the Witch of Endor Darrell G. Young including a Topical Study by: Spirit of the Witch at Endor Based on I Samuel chapter 28 Focus on Jerusalem Prophecy Ministry is pleased to present this article on Saul and the witch of Endor along with the attached topical study below that has been provided to FOJ by Charles Strong of the Bibleone Ministry website. FOJ had undertaken a study of the case of the spirit of the witch of Endor, and requested additional research from Charles Strong for his analysis of the rather curious situation as presented between Saul and the witch of Endor in I Samuel chapter 28. As a prelude to Charles topical study on the witch of Endor, FOJ also provides the following informational backdrop for this article. Endor was a city of the tribe of Manasseh, located about 9 miles southeast of the Sea of Galilee. Samuel was a faithful prophet of the Lord, and serves as a righteous judge for Israel before the times of the kings. The name of Samuel means �name of God.� Samuel was one of the earliest of the great Hebrew prophets and the last judge of Israel. Samuel led his people against their Philistine oppressors. When he was an old man, Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel and later anointed David as Saul's successor. Samuel is recognized as one of the greatest leaders of Israel. In the early part of his ministry, Samuel served as a traveling judge of Israel. From his home in Ramah, he made a yearly circuit to the cities of Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. Under Samuel, the judgeship of Israel developed into something more than a military leader called upon for dramatic leadership in times of national crises. He became a judge with a permanent leadership office, an office approaching the stature of a king in other nations. When the people clamored for a king like the surrounding nations (1 Samuel 8:5), Samuel was reluctant to grant their request. At first, Samuel though the people of Israel were disgruntled with him and he took this as a rejection of his long years of godly service on behalf of the people. He also was very aware of the evils that went along with the establishment of a royal house. But the Lord helped Samuel to see the real issue, namely that Israel aspired to be like the other nations of the world, and have a king. In their aspiration for a king, Israel was in essence turning their backs on Jehovah. The Lord God remarked to Samuel: "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them." (1 Samuel 8:7) � This serious subject matter of Kingship in Israel, and Israel�s blindness to the Divinely mandated right of God to appoint kings in Israel is part of the reason that Israel has become compromised with worldly whoredom, and missed out on the identity of her true Messiah King. � Israel has always wanted to be like the other nations of the world, and to be accepted by them, and to have a king comparable to other nations. (I Samuel 8:4-5 Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah, And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.) The person (Saul, whom the people esteemed because of his physical stature) whom Samuel anointed as the first king of Israel turned out to be a poor choice. Saul was handsome, likeable, tall, and an imposing physical specimen. Saul was Israel�s perception of the ideal prototypical king, one like the other nations had. But he had a tragic spiritual flaw that led ultimately to his own downfall. He capitulated to the will of the people and disobeyed God by taking war spoils in a battle rather than wiping out all living things, as God had advised and commanded. (1 Samuel 15:18-26) Saul's false pride and extreme jealousy toward David, who had s |
Which extinct volcano is the highest mountain in the world, outside of Asia? | Tallest Mountains - Universe Today Universe Today by Abby Cessna [/caption] There are many tall mountains around the world as well as on other worlds. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 meters. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world. The tallest mountain is measured from base to top while the highest mountain is measured from sea level to the top. Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range in Nepal and near Tibet. Mauna Kea is located in Hawaii and is 10,200 meters from base to tip. From sea level though, it is only about 4,205 meters tall. Mauna Kea is an extinct shield volcano. These are not the only tall mountains though. K2 is in the Karakoram mountain range on the border of Pakistan and China. It is 8,612 meters tall and is generally considered the second tallest mountain in the world. The Himalayans are home to many tall mountains besides Mount Everest. This includes Mount Kangchenjunga at 8,586 meters and Mount Lhotse I at 8,501 meters. Most of the world’s tallest mountains are located in Asia; however, there are a number of tall mountains that are located on other continents. The seven tallest mountains in different continents are known as the Seven Summits. Climbing all seven mountains is a mountaineering challenge that was started in the 1980’s.The first of these is Mount Everest. Another summit is Aconcagua, which is a mountain in Argentina in South America. At approximately 6,962 meters, it is the tallest mountain in the Americas. North America’s tallest mountain is Mount McKinley at 6,194 meters. Mount Kilimanjaro can be found in Tanzania in the continent of Africa and is 5,895 meters tall. The large summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is covered with an ice cap that is receding and according to scientists will eventually be gone. Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe at 5,642 meters, can be found in Russia. Vinson Massif is Antarctica’s tallest mountain at 4,897 meters. It is also very large being 21 kilometers long and 13 kilometers wide. Australia-Oceania’s largest mountain can be found in Indonesia. At 4,884 meters, it is Puncak Jaya, which is also known as the Carstensz Pyramid. The tallest mountain that we know of is not even on Earth. It is located on Mars and is known as Olympus Mon. A shield volcano, Olympus Mon is 27,000 meters tall. Mars is not the only other planet with tall mountains though. Venus’ Maxwell Montes is 11,000 meters tall. Satellites also have tall mountains including our Moon, which has Mons Huygens at 4,700 meters tall. The moon Io has a mountain, Boösaule Montes, which is approximately 17,000 meters tall. For more information, you should take a look at what are the world’s tallest mountains and highest mountains . Astronomy Cast has an episode on Earth you will find interesting. Sources: |
"Whose epitaph opens with: ""Hereabouts died a very gallant gentleman""?" | Read Image_of_the_English_Gentleman_in_Twentieth_Century_Literature_Ch1.pdf Chapter 1 The gentleman an elusive Term Women and Children First Gentleman a word simultaneously conjuring up diverse images, yet one so difficult to define. When we hear the term, we might think of Englishness; of class; of masculinity; of elegant fashions; of manners and morals. But we might also think of hypocrisy; of repression; of outdated behaviour befitting the characters of a Victorian novel, but which no longer holds any value in today's society. These conflicting images make it difficult to pinpoint the term `gentleman' in a definition. But where words seem inadequate, deeds can speak more clearly. When, on 15 April 1912, the Titanic sank, many of her male passengers acted out what it meant for them to be gentlemen, by refusing seats in the few lifeboats. Dan marvin was overheard calling to his new wife: `"It's all right, little girl ... you go and I'll stay a while"'; `"Be brave; no matter what happens, be brave", Dr. W.T. Minahan entreated Mrs Minahan as he stepped back ...'; Isidor Strauss declared that `"I will not go before the other men"'; the steel-heir Washington Augustus Roebling was last seen `leaning against the rail, light[ing] a cigarette and wav[ing] goodbye' after helping several ladies into the boats; and the writer and editor william T. Stead `retired to the first-class smoking room with a book'.1 Particularly powerful are the following examples: Benjamin guggenheim and his secretary gave away their lifebelts and `now stood resplendent in evening clothes. "We've dressed in our best ... and are prepared to go down like gentlemen"', eyewitnesses report them explaining. and mr. walter D. Douglas answered his wife's pleas to join her in a life-boat with only `"No ... I must be a gentleman"', a sentence which summarized all his values.2 These men lived and, more poignantly, died according to the rules of an ideal which had been in existence in Britain for centuries. It had changed and been modified over the ages, but it was still going strong by the time the Titanic went down, and held values which were understood, followed and admired albeit sometimes ridiculed as well all over the world. This book sets out to investigate the term `gentleman', and in particular its manifestations in the literature of the twentieth century. 1 All quotations from Walter Lord, A Night to Remember (london, 1978), pp. 83; 85; 86; 103. 2 Both quotations from Lord, A Night to Remember, pp. 104; 83. 4 The Image of the English Gentleman in Twentieth-Century Literature How to define the `Undefinable'? Before discussing presentations of the gentleman in literature, an attempt has to be made, if not to define, at least to illustrate the ideal. shirley robin letwin writes that `the "gentleman" conjures up images of frock coats, ancient vicarages, and well rolled lawns, of order and serenity'.3 The term gentleman is highly ambiguous and amorphous, and consequently almost impossible to pinpoint. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Hazlitt wrote that `what it is that constitutes the look of a gentleman is more easily felt than described. We all know it when we see it; but we do not know how to account for it'.4 In 1856, a contributor to Chamber's Journal pondered on `what a gentleman is supposed by different classes of people to be and not to be; how almost everybody has a particular and private account of him to give'.5 Philip Mason echoed this in 1982: `what was meant by this word [gentleman] is not at all easy to explain. It had different meanings in different mouths and the same person would use it in different senses.'6 Daniel Johnston wrote in 1901 for the Gentleman's Magazine that `the title of gentleman covers interpretations of a thousand shades, and is ... conveniently vague ...'.7 In 1925, Karel Capek noted that `what an English gentleman is cannot be stated concisely', and as late as 1965, Nikos Kazantzakis queried: "How can we define the gentleman?" I once as |
Which famous composer is depicted on the 1Euro coin issued by Austria? | Austrian euro coins - Information, images and specifications Austria Circulating euros Austria Euro Coins Austria voted by a two-thirds majority to join the European Union in 1994. However, populist support for both the EU and the single currency, has fluctuated. A year before the introduction of the single currency only 25 per cent of Austrians supported joining the euro, but by the time it was launched in January 1999, 66 per cent were in favour. Please take a look at The Austrian National Mint . Austria chose to produce a series of coins illustrating flowers, architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen by a national panel and public opinion poll. All designs are by the hand of Josef Kaiser and they include the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint. The coins have a unique design for each denomination, with a common theme for each of the three series of coins. The minor coins feature Austrian flowers: The 1, 2 and 5-cent coins show Alpine flowers representing Austria’s obligations and commitment to the environment: the gentian (1 cent); the edelweiss (2 cent), a traditional symbol of Austrian identity, and the primrose (5 cent). The middle coins feature examples of architecture from Austria's capital, Vienna: The 10, 20, and 50-cent coins depict architectural works in Vienna: the spires of St Stephen’s Cathedral (10 cent), a masterpiece of Viennese Gothic architecture; the Belvedere Palace (20 cent), a jewel of Austrian baroque style, and the ‘Sezession’ building in Vienna (50 cent), a symbol of Austrian modernism and the birth of a new era. The two major coins feature famous Austrians: The €2 coin shows the portrait of the radical pacifist Bertha von Suttner, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905 and the €1 coin shows the portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, and his signature. The Austrian 2 euro coin edge inscription Edge The sequence "2 EURO ***" repeated four times alternately upright and inverted Mintmarks on Austrian euro coins Mintmark Under the denomination or near the date Austria 2 euros - Bertha von Suttner Austrian writer and peace activist who in 1905 became the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize; her novel Die Waffen nieder depicted the horrors of war and became an influential work for the cause of peace [ More ] Year |
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare in which the quote: ""If music be the food of love, play on"" appears?" | William Shakespeare (Character) - Quotes William Shakespeare (Character) Christopher Marlowe : What is the story? William Shakespeare : Well, there's this pirate. - In truth I have not written a word. Christopher Marlowe : I thought your play was for Burbage. William Shakespeare : This is a different one. Christopher Marlowe : A different one you haven't written? [after sex] William Shakespeare : Hmm? Viola De Lesseps : And that was only my first try. Lord Wessex : I cannot shed blood in her house, but I will cut your throat anon. Do you have a name? William Shakespeare : Christopher Marlowe, at your service. Viola de Lesseps : [as Thomas Kent] Tell me how you love her, Will. William Shakespeare : Like a sickness and its cure together. William Shakespeare : His name is Mercutio. Ned Alleyn : What's the name of the play? William Shakespeare : [prompting him] Go on! William Shakespeare : I'm done with theater. The playhouse is for dreamers. Look what the dream brought us. Viola De Lesseps : It was we ourselves did that. And for my life to come, I would not have it otherwise. Viola De Lesseps : I loved a writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. William Shakespeare : I was the more deceived. Viola De Lesseps : Yes, you were deceived, for I did not know how much I loved you. [Saying their goodbyes] William Shakespeare : You will never age for me, nor fade, nor die. William Shakespeare : It is not a comedy I'm writing now. William Shakespeare : Love knows nothing of rank or river bank. William Shakespeare : Love denied blights the soul we owe to God. William Shakespeare : A broad river divides my lovers: family, duty, fate. As unchangeable as nature. William Shakespeare : You see? The comsumptives plot against me. "Will Shakespeare has a play, let us go and cough through it." William Shakespeare : A lowly player. Viola De Lesseps : Alas indeed, for I thought you the highest poet of my esteem and writer of plays that capture my heart. William Shakespeare : Oh - I am him too! [last lines] William Shakespeare : My story starts at sea, a perilous voyage to an unknown land. A shipwreck. The wild waters roar and heave. The brave vessel is dashed all to pieces. And all the helpless souls within her drowned. All save one. A lady. Whose soul is greater than the ocean, and her spirit stronger than the sea's embrace. Not for her a watery end, but a new life beginning on a stranger shore. It will be a love story. For she will be my heroine for all time. And her name will be Viola. William Shakespeare : Can you love a fool? William Shakespeare : Follow that boat! First Boatman : Right you are, guv'nor!... I know your face. Are you an actor? William Shakespeare : [oh God, here we go again] Yes. First Boatman : Yes, I've seen you in something. That one about a king. First Boatman : I had that Christopher Marlowe in my boat once. Viola De Lesseps : I have never undressed a man before. William Shakespeare : It is strange to me, too. Viola De Lesseps : You have never spoken so well of him before. William Shakespeare : He was not dead before. William Shakespeare : You still owe me for One Gentleman of Verona. William Shakespeare : My muse, as always, is Aphrodite. Philip Henslowe : Aphrodite Baggett, who does it behind the Dog and Crumpet? William Shakespeare : You, sir, are a gentleman. Ned Alleyn : And you, sir, are a Warwickshire shithouse. William Shakespeare : I have a wife, yes, and I cannot marry the daughter of Sir Robert De Lesseps. You needed no wife come from Stratford to tell you that, and yet, you let me come to your bed. Viola De Lesseps : Calf-love. I loved the writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. Viola De Lesseps : It is a house of ill repute! William Shakespeare : It is, Thomas, but of good reputation. Come, there's no harm in a drink! Philip Henslowe : Will! Where is my play? Tell me you have it nearly done! Tell me you have it started. [desperately] "The Twilight Zone: The Bard (#4.18)" (1963) William Shakespeare : [In resp |
What is the largest land-locked country in Africa? | How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? And Why Does It Matter? A map of the landlocked countries in Africa. Updated July 01, 2016. How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? Out of Africa’s 47 countries, 15 of them are landlocked . This means that about a third of the continent is made up of countries that have no access to the ocean or sea. Which Countries in Africa Are Landlocked? The landlocked countries in Africa are: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Why Does This Matter? A country’s level of access to water can have an enormous impact on its economy. It is not a coincidence that Africa, the continent with the largest number of landlocked countries, is also the poorest continent. Of Africa’s 15 landlocked countries, 13 of them are ranked “low” or “least developed” on the Human Development Index (HDI), a statistic that takes into account factors such as life expectancy, education, and income per capita. The six countries ranked "least developed" on the HDI are all landlocked African countries. So how does a country’s access to water affect its economy? Here are just a few factors: Less Access to Trade: It is much cheaper to transport products over water than over land, making it more difficult for landlocked countries to participate in the global economy. High Transit Costs: Because of decreased access to trade, landlocked countries are often cut off from selling and purchasing goods, leading to higher fuel prices. It is also difficult for them to build infrastructure that would allow easy border passage. As a result, landlocked nations can’t benefit from tourism to the extent that coastal states can, which can be an increased detriment to their economies. But the lack of access to easy transit in and out of the country can have even worse effects; in times of natural disaster or violent regional conflict, it is much more difficult for residents of landlocked nations to escape. Increased dependence on neighbors: In theory, international treaties should guarantee access to oceans, but it is not always this easy. “Transit states” -- those with access to coasts -- determine how to implement these treaties. These nations can be corrupt or simply lack incentives to invest in infrastructure that would allow easier access for landlocked nations. |
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare i which the quote; ""Cowards die many times before their deaths"" comes from?" | Cowards die many times before their deaths - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Cowards die many times before their deaths Caesar: "Cowards die many times before their deaths, The valiant never taste of death but once." Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, has had dreams in which her husband was murdered. At Caesar's request, the priests have sacrificed an animal which, upon being cut open, was discovered to have no heart. And so they sent word to Caesar that he should stay home on this fateful day, the ides of March, which the Soothsayer had already warned him about earlier in the play. Caesar muses, ""What can be avoided /Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?" In other words, if the gods are predicting that he is going to die, then how will he get around it? He goes on to encourage his wife with the now-famous lines, finding it strange that men fear death so much, when death is inevitable in every man's life. He has been a strong and brave man, and has not wasted precious hours of his life anticipating tragedy. |
Aston Merrigold first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band? | JLS - Music on Google Play JLS About the artist JLS were an English pop/R&B boy band consisting of members Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, originally formed by Oritsé Williams. They initially signed to Tracklacers production company New Track City and then went on to become runners-up of the fifth series of the ITV reality talent show The X Factor in 2008, coming second to Alexandra Burke. Following their appearance on The X Factor, JLS signed to Epic Records. Their first two singles "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love" both went to number one on the UK Singles Chart. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 9 November 2009, and has since sold over 1 million copies in the UK. JLS won the awards for British Breakthrough and British Single at the 2010 BRIT Awards. They also won several awards at the MOBO Awards for Best song for "Beat Again" in 2009 and also Best Newcomer in the same year. In 2010 they won the MOBO Awards for Best UK act and Best Album. They also went on to win their fifth MOBO in 2012 by winning Best Video for "Do You Feel What I Feel?". They won the title of the UK's hardest-working band for two constitutive years, in 2011 and 2012. The Saturdays 0 The Saturdays are a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007. The line up consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King and... 0 Alexandra Burke 0 Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British singer-songwriter and voice actor. Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008, becoming one... 0 Cheryl Cole 0 Cheryl Ann Fernandez-Versini is an English singer, dancer, and television personality. Born and raised in Tyne and Wear, she rose to fame in late 2002 as a member of girl group Girls Aloud, which w... 0 Pixie Lott 0 Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer, songwriter and actress. Her debut single, "Mama Do", was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second... 0 Cover Drive 0 Cover Drive are a four-piece band from Barbados consisting of Amanda Reifer, T-Ray Armstrong, Barry "Bar-Man" Hill and Jamar Harding. They have gained commercial success in the United Kingdom. They... 0 Lawson 0 Lawson are an English pop rock band, consisting of Andy Brown, Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat and Adam Pitts. The band's debut album, Chapman Square, was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number th... 0 Stooshe 0 Stooshe are a British girl group from London, consisting of members Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold. Under Warner Music they broke onto the UK music scene in 2012, with the rel... 0 Olly Murs 0 Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer, songwriter, television presenter and actor. He rose to fame after finishing as the runner up in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. He is curr... 0 The Wanted 0 The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band consisting of members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. They formed in 2009 and were signed worldwide to Universal Mus... 0 N-Dubz 0 N-Dubz were a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consisted of members Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer. N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the ... 0 Tulisa 0 Tula Paulina "Tulisa" Contostavlos is an English singer-songwriter, The X Factor judge, actress, and television personality. Tulisa is known for her role in Demons Never Die, for her debut single a... 0 Matt Cardle 0 Matthew "Matt" Sheridan Cardle is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Cardle was born in Southampton, England and grew up in Halstead, Essex, England. Cardle has been involved in music sinc... 0 Alesha Dixon 0 Having won over the hearts of the nation as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon returns to her first love, music, and unveils her brand new single “The Way We Are”. With over 15 years i... 0 Union J 0 Union J are an English boy band consisting of members Josh Cuthbert, JJ Hamb |
What is the largest land-locked country in the world? | Landlocked Countries: 44 Countries Have No Ocean Access By Matt Rosenberg Updated November 15, 2016. Approximately one-fifth of the world's countries are landlocked, meaning they have no access to the oceans. There are 44 landlocked countries that do not have direct access to an ocean or ocean-accessible sea (such as the Mediterranean Sea). Why Is Being Landlocked an Issue? While a country such as Switzerland has thrived despite its lack of access to the world's oceans, being landlocked has many disadvantages. Some landlocked countries rank among the poorest in the world. Some of the issues of being landlocked include: Lack of access to fishing and oceanic food sources High transportation and transit costs because of a lack of access to ports and world shipping operations Geopolitical vulnerabilities from dependence on neighboring countries for access to world markets and natural resources Military limitations because of the lack of naval options What Continents Have No Landlocked-Countries? North America has no landlocked countries, and Australia is rather obviously not landlocked. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Within the United States, over half of the 50 states are landlocked with no direct access to the world's oceans. Many states, however, do have water access to the oceans via the Hudson Bay, Chesapeake Bay, or Mississippi River. Landlocked Countries in South America: South America has just two landlocked countries: Bolivia and Paraguay. Landlocked Countries in Europe: Europe has 14 landlocked countries: Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vatican City. Landlocked Countries in Africa: Africa has 16 landlocked countries: Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, South Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Lesotho is unusual in that it is landlocked by just one country (South Africa). Landlocked Countries in Asia: Asia has 12 landlocked countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Laos, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Note that several of the countries in western Asia border the landlocked Caspian Sea, a feature that does open some transit and trade opportunities. Disputed Regions that Are Landlocked: Four regions that are not fully recognized as independent countries are landlocked: Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia, and Transnistria. What Are the Two Doubly-Landlocked Countries? There are two, special, landlocked countries that are known as doubly-landlocked countries, completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. The two doubly-landlocked countries are Uzbekistan (surrounded by Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and, Turkmenistan) and Liechtenstein (surrounded by Austria and Switzerland). What Is the Largest Landlocked Country? Kazakhstan is the world's ninth largest country but is the world's largest landlocked country. It's 1.03 million square miles (2.67 million km2) and is bordered by Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan , Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea . What Are the Most Recently Added Landlocked Countries? The most recent addition to the list of landlocked countries is South Sudan which gained independence in 2011. Serbia is also a recent addition to the list of landlocked countries. The country formerly had access to the Adriatic Sea, but when Montenegro became an independent country in 2006, Serbia lost its ocean access. This article was edited and expanded significantly by Allen Grove in November 2016. |
In which year was the £1.00 coin introduced into circulation? | New pound coin designed to combat counterfeiting - BBC News BBC News New pound coin designed to combat counterfeiting 19 March 2014 From the section UK Politics comments Close share panel Image copyright PA Image caption The Royal Mint is introducing the new coin as it believes 3% of existing £1 coins are fake A new £1 coin, billed by the Royal Mint as the "most secure coin in the world", is to be introduced in 2017. The move comes amid concerns about the 30-year old coin's vulnerability to counterfeiting, with an estimated 45 million forgeries in circulation. The new coin is based on the design of the old threepenny bit, a 12-sided coin in circulation between 1937 and 1971. A competition will be held to decide what image to put on the "tails" side of the coin. 'More resilient' In his Budget statement to the Commons, Chancellor George Osborne said: "The prerequisite of sound money is a sound currency." Media captionThe Royal Mint's Andrew Mills says introducing the £1 coin could cost £20m He said the £1 coin was one of the oldest coins in circulation and had become "increasingly vulnerable to forgery". "One in 30 pound coins is counterfeit, and that costs businesses and the taxpayer millions each year," Mr Osborne continued. "So I can announce that we will move to a new, highly secure, £1 coin. It will take three years. "Our new pound coin will blend the security features of the future with inspiration from our past. "In honour of our Queen, the coin will take the shape of one of the first coins she appeared on - the threepenny bit. "A more resilient pound for a more resilient economy." 'High-speed authentication' The government said it would hold a detailed consultation on the impact of the change on businesses, which may face costs from having to change vending machines, supermarket trolleys and lockers at gyms and leisure centres. Some commentators have raised fears the new piece will not work smoothly in vending machines but the Royal Mint said the coin "will be expressly designed to fit existing mechanisms". It said the move would increase public confidence in the UK's currency and reduce costs for banks and other businesses. Earlier, the chancellor tweeted this picture of the £1 coin next to the Budget box , captioned: "Today I will deliver a Budget for a resilient economy - starting with a resilient pound coin." Image copyright George Osborne/Twitter Image caption Mr Osborne posted this picture on Twitter on Wednesday morning The current £1 coin was introduced in 1983 as part of the phasing-out of the Bank of England £1 note, which was withdrawn five years later. Of the 1.5 billion estimated to be in circulation, as many as two million counterfeit ones are removed every year. Image copyright PA Image caption The new coin has been modelled on the old threepenny bit The proposed new coin will be roughly the same size as the current one and will be based on the threepenny piece that disappeared after decimalisation in the early 1970s. The new coin will be made in two colours and will incorporate state-of-the-art technology to ensure it can be "authenticated via high-speed automated detection at all points within the cash cycle", the government added. While the Queen's head will be on the obverse side of the coin, as it is on all legal tender in the UK, the Treasury has said there will be a public competition to decide the image on the other side. 'Pioneering' HISTORY OF THREE PENCE PIECE Image copyright PA The threepenny bit was in circulation between 1937 and 1971 It was the first coin to use a 12-sided shape, and was worth one 80th of a pound It replaced the older silver threepenny bit, often used as a prize in Christmas puddings A silver threepence is still manufactured in very small numbers by the Royal Mint for inclusion in sets of Maundy Money. A Treasury spokesman said the time was right to "retire" the existing £1 coin and using the threepenny bit as inspiration for its replacement was a "fitting tribute" to such an iconic design. "With advances in technology making high-value coins like the £1 ever more vul |
Nick Carter first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band? | Nick Carter Nick Carter (Singer - Backstreet Boys Actor - DEAD 7) **Please check your city’s home page for guest appearance days!** More Views Description Sparking his career at the tender age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author. Most recently Carter paired up with Jordan Knight, fellow boy band member from 90’s sensation New Kids on the Block, for a new collaborative album project, Nick & Knight. Nick also returned to television in 2014 for a new love story reality series on VH1, I Heart Nick Carter, which documented his journey to the alter with fiancé Lauren Kitt. As a standout member of the Backstreet Boys, Carter was named one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World,” dubbed the “most gorgeous celebrity on the planet” by E! Online, and named “The Biggest Teen Idol” by Teen People Magazine. To date, the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band in history and are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time. The group also solidified one of the largest record deals ever, signing a $60 million deal with Jive Records in 1999. Since taking the world by storm in 1995, the band has sold over 130 million records worldwide and has earned five Grammy nominations and countless Billboard Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, RIAA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and, most recently, an honorary star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, the Backstreet Boys have toured around the globe several times over, released eight studio albums and have broken several records, including the U.S. record for most albums sold in one year, selling over 11 millions copies of their third studio album, Millennium, in 1999. In 2002 Nick released his debut solo album through Jive Records, Now or Never, which debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold in the U.S., Japan and Canada. In 2004 Carter starred in his first horror film, The Hollow, which was a remake of the horror classic Sleepy Hollow. The film’s producer, Dan Levin, touted Carter as a natural, and cast him in the lead role alongside Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco. Nick also appeared in a number of other film roles, sharing the screen with the likes of Tom Arnold, and has made cameos on television series like the CW Network’s reprised 90210. In 2005 Carter and his Backstreet brothers returned with their fifth studio album, Never Gone, which was certified Gold in six countries, went Platinum in America and Canada, and 2x Platinum in Japan. The album featured the smash hit single, ‘Incomplete,’ and hit the Top 10 in 15 countries. In December of 2011, Nick appeared on The Dr. Phil Show’s Second Changes special to talk about his own personal struggle with drugs and alcohol and how he managed to successfully transform his life for the better. The inspiring segment lead to a book deal with Dr. Phil’s Bird Street Books publishing company. The self-help memoir, Facing The Music And Living To Talk About It, released in the spring of 2013 and delves into Carter’s life changing moments, which he hopes will serve as a valuable and inspirational resource for other people in similar situations. Nick released his second solo album, I’m Taking Off, in 2012 and supported the project with a tour across America. The album’s producers include some notable names that reinforce its diversity: Muckala (Backstreet Boys), Toby Gad (Beyonce), Brent Kutzle (One Republic), Noel Zancanella (Rashaan Ahmad), Carl Falk (Gavin DeGraw), Rami (Celine Dion), Matthew Gerrard (Jesse McCartney) and MIDI Mafia (50 Cent). In 2014, Carter recorded and released a collaborative album with Jordan Knight from News Kids On The Block and the duo announced their nation-wide tour on Good Morning America. Their album, Nick & Knight, debu |
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Which unit of distance in navigation is equal to one tenth of a sea mile? | cable seal definition | English definition dictionary | Reverso 1 a strong thick rope, usually of twisted hemp or steel wire 2 (Nautical) an anchor chain or rope 3 a a unit of distance in navigation, equal to one tenth of a sea mile (about 600 feet) b (Also called) cable length, cables length a unit of length in nautical use that has various values, including 100 fathoms (600 feet). 4 a wire or bundle of wires that conducts electricity a submarine cable See also → coaxial cable 5 (Also called) overseas, international telegram, cablegram a telegram sent abroad by submarine cable, radio, communications satellite, or by telephone line 6 See → cable stitch |
In the animated television cartoons who was the partner of the 'Morocco Mole'? | Secret Squirrel @ The Cartoon Scrapbook Secret Squirrel, Agent 000, was the James Bond of the rodent kingdom. Wearing a trenchcoat and laden with gadgets, the agent and his fez-wearing sidekick, Morocco Mole (who sounded a lot like Peter Lorre), worked for Double-Q Agency in England. Together they eluded such villains as Yellow Pinky, whose name somehow didn't instill as much fear as Goldfinger. But after all, this was Saturday morning. Secret Squirrel first appeared as half of The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show in 1965. After just over one season together, the two title heroes parted ways to star in their own self-titled shows. But less than a year later, ant and squirrel realized they worked better as a team, and The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show was reborn for a final season. The show would only last until 1967, but Secret Squirrel wasn't done gracing the small screen. He was later part of the cast of Yogi's Gang , one of several '70s shows Hanna-Barbera did to keep its trademarks from falling into disuse. And in 1993, the nutty agent was revived in all-new episodes, as a back segment on Hanna-Barbera�s Two Stupid Dogs, this time accompanied by Morocco Mole and a bull superior. |
Which country issues a 10 Euro cents coin showing St. Stephens cathedral? | 10 cent 10 cent Emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) and monetary policy Monetary policy Read about the ECB’s monetary policy instruments and see the latest data on its open market operations. Public consultations Payments & Markets Find out how the ECB promotes safe and efficient payment and settlement systems, and helps to integrate the infrastructure for European markets. 10 cent Andorra Andorra signed a Monetary Agreement with the European Union on 30 June 2011. As a result, Andorra can use the euro as its official currency and issue its own euro coins. All the coins feature the 12 stars of the European flag. The 10, 20 and 50 cent coins show the Romanesque church of Santa Coloma. Andorra Austria Austria chose to produce a series of coins illustrating flowers, architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen by a national panel and public opinion poll. Austrian artist Josef Kaiser created the designs. St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the jewels of Viennese Gothic architecture and a popular tourist venue, is depicted on this coin. Austria Belgium Belgium's euro coins were designed by Jan Alfons Keustermans, Director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts of Turnhout. There are three series of coins in circulation. All are valid. The first series depicts King Albert II in the inner part of the coin, while the royal monogram - a capital "A" underneath a crown - among 12 stars, symbolising Europe, as well as the year of issuance appear in the outer part. In 2008, Belgium slightly modified the design in order to comply with the European Commission's guidelines. The coins of the second series also show King Albert II, but the royal monogram and the year of issuance now appear in the inner part of the coin, as do the mint marks and the country code for Belgium, "BE". In 2014, Belgium introduced the third series of euro coins, which show King Philippe, his royal monogram "FP" and the country code for Belgium, "BE". The mint marks appear on either side of the year of issuance. Belgium Cyprus Featured on the 10, 20 and 50-cent coins is the Kyrenia ship, a trading vessel which dates back to the fourth century BC and a symbol of Cyprus's seafaring history and its importance as a centre of trade. Cyprus Estonia The design for the national side of Estonia’s coins is the same for all denominations. It features a geographical image of Estonia and the word "Eesti", which means "Estonia". Estonia Finland Finland chose three designs based upon motifs similar to those used before on national coins. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: these show the Finnish heraldic lion in a reproduction of a design by the sculptor Heikki Häiväoja. The heraldic lion in a variety of designs has been used on several Finnish coins over the years, for example on the 1 markka coins between 1964 and 2001. Finland France Over 1,200 designs were considered for the national side of the French coins. A panel chaired by the Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance chose three designs, each for certain specific denominations. The panel consisted of experts in numismatics, artists, a former Member of the European Commission (Christine Scrivener), Members of Parliament, the French Mint Director Emmanuel Constans, the General Engraver Pierre Rodier and the actress Irène Jacob, along with members of professional bodies. They selected the following designs: 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: the theme of the sower is a constant in the history of the French franc. Designed by Laurent Jorlo, "this modern, timeless graphic represents France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe". France Germany German officials and experts in numismatics chose three different designs for their euro coins. 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the division of Germany and its subsequent reunification, is the motif used on these coins. The perspective of the design, by Reinhard Heinsdorff, emphasises the opening of the gate, stressing the unification of Germany and Europe. Germany Greece The Minister for the National Economy and the Gov |
Which motor manufacturer produced the 'Scimitar' sports car? | Reliant Scimitar | Classic Cars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Scimitar GT SE4 (1964–70) Reliant's first Scimitar was a coupé based upon the styling of a Daimler SP250 prototype (renamed the SX250) and the chassis of a Reliant Sabre. It was first displayed in 1964. It was powered by a 2.6 L Ford straight six from the Ford Zephyr / Ford Zodiac. In order to keep cost down, many components in addition to the engine were existing ones originally designed for competitor models, a point emphasized for buyers of the early Scimitars in which unfolding the sun visor involved knocking the drivers' mirror out of adjustment. In 1966 the SE4A was replaced by the SE4B, with a V6 3.0 L Ford "Essex" engine. A year later, in September 1967 the cheaper SE4C was introduced with a 2.5 L version of the same engine and a reduction of £105 on the 'recommended retail price'. The engine differed from the one fitted on the Ford Zephyr 6 in that the Reliant engine came with an alternator whereas Ford buyers had to be content with a dynamo. Just over 1000 SE4s were produced. 1964 - Reliant Scimitar GT - (SE4) Scimitar Coupe with 2.6 litre straight six engine As the Sabre 6 began looking a bit dated, then Managing Director Ray Wiggin, started looking for a new design. While at the 1962 Motorshow, Ray Wiggin saw a car called an OGLE SX250. It had been designed by David Ogle (of David Ogle Associates, later known as Ogle Design) and it was based on the Daimler Dart SP250 chassis and running gear. The car had been privately commissioned by a managing director of the Helena Rubenstein Company (UK) called Boris Forter, who later had another one built for his girlfriend. Daimler didn't use the design, so Reliant approached Ogle Design and asked to buy the rights for the design. As well as some subtle changes, the body shell of Ogle SX250 was further modified to fit the existing Reliant Sabre chassis and running gear. It retained the same straight six engine from the Sabre, but included triple SU carburettors as standard, which now produced 120 bhp and propelled the car to a top speed of 117 mph. It was 1964 when Reliant launched their new Scimitar GT at the Earls Court Motor Show. The Scimitar GT was praised for its elegant lines and performance figures for a price of £1,292. The price included wire wheels, a luxurious interior with comprehensive instrumentation. Optional extras included a choice of De Normanville overdrive unit, electric sunroof and ZF gearbox. Reliant produced approximately 296 straight six Scimitar GT's. 1966 - Reliant Scimitar GT - (SE4a/b) Scimitar Coupe with 3 Litre V6 Essex engine (approx 591 built) In late 1966 Ford dropped the 2.6 litre engine and replaced it with the new 3 litre Essex engine (as used in the latest MK IV Ford Zodiac). This meant that Reliant had to do a good deal of development work to existing the Scimitar GT to enable the new more powerful engine to fit and obtain best performance and handling. As the Essex engine was shorter, it was mounted further back in the bulkhead to help improve weight distribution. The lower wishbones were re-positioned, the tower structures and cross members were re-inforced and an anti roll bar was fitted. Other modifications included replacing the wire wheels with wider steel wheels as standard, fitting a higher ratio rear axle (3.58 :1 replaced the 3.875). The interior was updated to move with the times. There was now an all anti-dazzle black interior (including black instrument dial bezels instead of the previous chrome versions). The padded facia board had crash pads at the top and bottom and improvements were made with the ventilation by fitting directional variable ventilator jets, as used by Ford. This is what Autocar said about the new 3 litre Scimitar GT on 12 January 1967: "At a Glance - High performance 2+2 coupe. Lusty, low revving engine in conjunction with high gearing gives effortless cruising at three-figure speeds. Good gear change, but rather wide ratios. Smooth, light clutch. Ride and handling very good, and much improved over the earlier car. Light, accura |
A 'Cran' is used to measure what? | cran cran In Great Britain, at least as early as the 18th century – 20th century, a unit of capacity for fresh herring before cleaning, since 1852 the quantity needed to fill 37½ imperial gallons (about 6.03 cubic feet, or 170.5 liters). From the Gaelic crann, a measure for herring. Sometimes spelled crane. Under the Herring Industry Board's rules, and Weights and Measures Regulations, any herring not sold by the cran must be sold by weight. A cran typically contains about 1200 fish, but can vary from 700 to 2500.¹ The cran originated in Scotland as a heaped measure. A standard but bottomless 30-gallon herring barrel was filled to overflowing with fish, and then the barrel was lifted off. Because the fish were heaped, the resulting pile contained more than 30 gallons of herring – observers estimated around 34 wine gallons² (others say 35 to 36). An Act of 18153 allowed the Commissioners of the Fishery Board to define the size of the cran, which they did in 1816, setting it at 42 wine gallons. In 1832 it was legally redefined as 45 wine gallons. The 1852 redefinition was simply a restatement of 45 wine gallons in imperial gallons.¹ In 1908 the cran was made a legal measure in England and Wales,4, having previously been legal only in Scotland. In the United States, the size of the cran was fixed “from and after the first day of June, 1816, the cran to be used for the purchase and sale of fresh herrings...shall be of the content or capacity of forty-two gallons English wine measure.”5 1. J. J. Waterman. Measures, Stowage Rates and Yields of Fishery Products. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Torry Advisory Note No, 17. London: HMSO. Available on the web at www.fao.org/wairdocs/tan/x5989e/x5898e00.htm 2. Second Report of the Commissioners appointed by his Majesty to consider the subject of weights and measures. (1820). Appendix A, page 14. Cites 41 George III. 3. Herring Fishery (Scotland) Act of 1815. 55 George III c 94, par XIII. Statutes at Large, Volume XX. Some say the commissioners didn't get around to setting a value until 1832, and 42 wine gallons was simply a holdover. 4. Cran Measures Act. 8 Edward VII c 17. (1908) Public General Statutes, Volume XLVI. Page 30. 5. Report of the Commissioners for the herring industry. 22nd Congress, 2nd Session, House Document No. 99. (1832) sources 1 At a Tynwald Court holden at Castle Rushen, the 11th Day of June, in the fifty-seventh Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen, before the Honourable CORNELIUS SMELT, Lieutenant Governor, the Council, Deemsters, and Keys of the said Isle: An Act for the better Regulation of the Herring Fishery, and the Prevention of Frauds in the Purchase and Sale of Herrings in the Isle of Man, and on the Coasts thereof. [section on tarred nets omitted] And whereas, in Consequence of the Frauds practised by the present Mode of buying and, selling Fresh Herrings in the Isle of Man and on the Coasts thereof, by Tale, it is become expedient that Rules aud Regulations should be established for the future Purchase and Sale of the said Fish by Measure commonly called a Cran: Be it therefore further enacted, that from and after the Expiration of one Calendar Month from the Promulgation of this Act, all Fresh Herrings which shall be bought and sold in the said Island, or on the Coasts thereof, (whereof the Quantity of such Purchase or Sale shall exceed a Half-cran) shall be by the Measure commonly called the Cran or Half-Cran ; and that the Cran to be used for the Purchase and Sale of Fresh Herrings as aforesaid, shall be of the Contents or Capacity of forty-two Gallons English Wine Measure, reckoning from the outermost Extremities of the Staves, and that it shall be made of Oak Staves completely seasoned; the Staves not to be under two Inches, nor to exceed four Inches in Breadth, and no Croze allowed ; and the Length of the Cran shall |
Her Roman equivalent was Diana, but who was the Greek goddess who was the virgin goddess of hunting? | Artemis | Greek Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Weapons Silver Bow and Arrows Artemis (Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις) was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name, and indeed the goddess herself, was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals". The Arcadians believed she was the daughter of Demeter . In the classical period of Greek mythology, Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto , and the twin sister of Apollo . She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often depicted as a huntress carrying a Bow & Arrows . The deer, wolves , and the cypress were sacred to her. In later Hellenistic times she also assumed the ancient role of Eileithyia in aiding childbirth. Ancient Greek writers linked Artemis (Doric Artamis) by way of folk etymology to artemes (ἀρτεμής) "safe" or artamos (ἄρταμος) "butcher". However, the name Artemis (variants Arktemis, Arktemisa) is most likely related to Greek árktos "bear" (from PIE *h₂ŕ̥tḱos), supported by the bear cult that the goddess had in Attica (Brauronia) and the Neolithic remains at the Arkoudiotissa Cave, as well as the story about Callisto, which was originally about Artemis (Arcadian epithet kallisto). This cult was a survival of very old totemic and shamanistic rituals and formed part of a larger bear cult found further afield in other Indo-European cultures (e.g., Gaulish Artio). It is believed that a precursor of Artemis was worshiped in Minoan Crete as the goddess of mountains and hunting, Britomartis. While connection with Anatolian names has been suggested, the earliest attested forms of the name Artemis are the Mycenaean Greek a-te-mi-to and a-ti-mi-te, written in Linear B at Pylos. Artemis was venerated in Lydia as Artimus. Contents [ show ] Birth Various conflicting accounts are given in Classical Greek mythology of the birth of Artemis and her twin brother, Apollo. All accounts agree, however, that she was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and that she was the twin sister of Apollo . An account by Callimachus has it that Hera forbade Leto to give birth on either terra firma (the mainland) or on an island. Hera was angry with Zeus , her husband, because he had impregnated Leto. But the island of Delos (or Ortygia in the Homeric Hymn to Artemis) disobeyed Hera, and Leto gave birth there. Once, Artemis was tricked into having a child. Artemis had offended Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. She told Athena and Hera that they were not true virgin goddess. After all, Athena had children, and Hera was the goddess of marriage. She then told Aphrodite that love was worthless, since you would most likely have a broken heart in the end. She showed the example of Orpheus and Eurydice. They still had broken hearts. Of course, these goddess did not take offense easily. They plotted to get revenge. With the help of Dionysus, they made every young man look like a golden stag. But really, they were the men of Athens. Soon she was in childbirth, which was very painful. Hera (who was also the goddess of childbirth), made sure that the birth would not come easily for Artemis. People are not sure who her daughter was. Some say it is Haley's comet. Others say that she is the shadows of night. Most most people believe that it was moon that was her daughter, always shining down upon us. In ancient Cretan history Leto was worshiped at Phaistos and in Cretan mythology Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis at the islands known today as the Paximadia. A scholium of Servius on Aeneid iii. 72 accounts for the island's archaic name Ortygia by asserting that Zeus transformed Leto into a quail (ortux) in order to prevent Hera from finding out his infidelity, and Kenneth McLeish suggested further that in quail form Leto would have given birth with as few birth-pains as a mother quail suffers when it lays an e |
Which 'A-road' connects London and Portsmouth? | Surrey LondonA3 takes a trip down the A3 road from London, England, to Portsmouth. The road starts north of London Bridge and ends at Portsmouth Point. It is a road with dozens of interesting stopping points, a road that has been travelled by many fascinating characters. The route, about 75 miles long, connects two of the most important stretches of water in England: the Pool of London and Portsmouth Harbour. It has a key role in the history of London, London docks, commercial shipping and the Royal Navy. It is expected by 2012, to run between two iconic pieces of twenty-first century architecture, the Shard and the Spinnaker, via Hindhead Tunnel, the longest non-estuarial road tunnel in the United Kingdom. The route starts at Bank, runs down King William Street and over London Bridge to Borough High Street. It exits the city via Elephant & Castle, Wandsworth, Putney and Wimbledon, down beside Cobham, over the M25, then past Guildford and Godalming. It then travels west of Haslemere over, but soon to be under, Hindhead, and on past Liss, Liphook and Petersfield. It splits off as the A3(M) motorway north of Havant, while the old A3 takes traffic through Waterlooville, and the Portsmouth districts of Cosham, North End, Landport, Southsea, Old Portsmouth, ending at Portsmouth Point. The A3(M) meanwhile joins the A27 (the south coast road to Brighton) and the M275 to carry traffic into Old Portsmouth via Landport. Scores of interesting characters have travelled the route: Samuel Pepys, William Cobbett, Daniel Defoe, Lord Nelson, Jane Austen, HG Wells, Sir Josiah Child, heroes and villains, and both at once (Harry Redknapp). And many more. Just off the road, with varying degrees of just-offness, there are dozens of interesting places and sites, such as Winchester, Fareham, Alton, Chichester, Isle of Wight, Hayling Island, Ripley, Farnham, etc. This site will look at people and places entirely according to the whim, eccentricity, prejudice and leisure of the LondonA3 editor and anyone else who chooses to contribute, correct errors, or write in. (The editor�s decision on publishing such matters will be as generous as possible, inevitably arbitrary, probably unfair, always undemocratic, and final.) |
The 'Inter City Firm' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which London club? | 7 Most Dangerous British Soccer 'Hooligan Firms' - PopCrunch 15 Movies That Would Make Terrible Video Games Aston Villa Hardcore The other notorious Birmingham based firm, the Aston Villa Hardcore are affiliated with the club otherwise known as The Villains. Although, like other firms, they have found themselves marginalized today, the Hardcore have a fierce reputation built on a foundation of causing major carnage. The “Battle of Rocky Lane” in 2002 witnessed some serious disorder in the Aston area after a match between Villa and Birmingham City which led to 15 arrests. Then in 2005, firm member, Steven Fowler, who had already been jailed for six months in the 2002 fight, was sent down for a further twelve for his part in organized bit of aggro between the Villa Hardcore and Chelsea’s Headhunters at London’s King’s Cross in 2004. Also in 2004, several Villa firms were involved in a running battle with QPR fans outside Villa Park in which a steward died. Dangerous to know; even more dangerous to cross. Inter City Firm A gang of hooligans mainly active from the 1970s to the 1990s, the feared Inter City Firm was tied to well known London club West Ham United. Named after the trains they traveled on for away matches, the Inter City Firm became identified by their habit of leaving a card on the prone bodies of those they attacked, reading: “Congratulations, you’ve just met the ICF.” Despite such practices, Cass Pennant, a black Londoner and former general of the Inter City Firm, maintains that, unlike many other groups of its kind, the ICF was neither racist nor neo-Nazi. Still, nice folks they most certainly were not. Numerous instances of their extreme violent behavior have been documented, often against rival London firms such as Millwall’s Bushwackers, with tear ups and attacks on pubs being the disorder of the day. Vicious thugs not to be crossed by anyone unless they happen to like hospitals. 6.57 Crew Linked with English Premier League team Portsmouth F.C., and named after the 6.57am train they would take to London’s Waterloo Station on a Saturday, the 6.57 Crew were one of the major firms during the 1980s, causing mayhem across the country. Spoiling for fights has remained high on the agenda for this squad of south coast louts. In 2001, they fought with Coventry City fans at an away game, ripping up seats and throwing missiles at their rivals. In 2004, 93 were arrested – including a 10-year-old boy who became the UK’s youngest-ever convicted football hooligan – for their part in mass riots before and after a match against rivals Southampton, where police were attacked and shops looted. Over one hundred Portsmouth hooligans were banned from traveling to the 2006 World Cup in Germany because of convictions for football-related crime. Firm but far from friendly. 10 Best Natural Hooters in Hollywood The Red Army Just as Manchester United is one of the biggest football clubs in the beautiful game, so their fanatical firm, the Red Army, is said to have had the largest numbers at the height of Britain’s hooligan problem. While the name the Red Army is also used to refer to Man U’s fans in general, in the mid-’70s the name became synonymous with some of the defining incidents in British hooliganism, notoriously in 1974-75 when United had been relegated from the top flight of English football for one season and hordes of thugs wreaked havoc at stadiums up and down the country, sometimes outnumbering the home support. Their activities led to the introduction of crowd segregation and fencing at football grounds in England. Mass tear ups with other firms are well documented, with the 1985 documentary ‘Hooligan’ showing the Red Army clashing with West Ham’s Inter City Firm around Manchester. Mob rules. Chelsea Headhunters With a name like the Headhunters you know this gang of thugs mean business. Linked to famous London club Chelsea, these mean geezers are notorious for their racism, with links to far right groups like the National Front and the paramilitary Combat 18. In 1999 the Headhunters were infiltrated by an undercover BBC |
In which country is Cape wrath? | Cape Wrath Trail Guide - A new guide to Britain’s toughest backpacking route Am Buachaille, Sandwood Bay Britain’s toughest trail… The Cape Wrath Trail is the expedition of a lifetime, traversing 200 miles of Scotland's wildest and most beautiful country. The book A comprehensive guide to the Cape Wrath Trail, one of the most challenging long distance walks in the UK, published by Cicerone and now in a fully updated Second Edition. |
What is the name of 'Gandalf's' horse in the 'Lord Of The Rings' trilogy? | Gandalf | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia The Fellowship of the Ring , " A Long-expected Party " Gandalf (Norse; IPA : [gand:alf] - "Elf of the Wand" or "Wand-elf") the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, also named originally Olórin ( Quenya ; IPA : [oˈloːrin] - "Dreamer" or "Of Dreams"), Tharkûn ( Khuzdul - "Gray-Man" or "Staff-Man"), and Mithrandir ( Sindarin IPA: [miˈθrandir] - "White Pilgrim" or "Gray Wanderer"), was a wizard , or Istar , sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron . He joined Thorin and his company to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug , convoked the Fellowship of the Ring to destroy the One Ring , and led the Free Peoples in the final campaign of the War of the Ring . Contents Origin Gandalf was a Maia named Olórin before leaving the Undying Lands Accounted the wisest of the Maiar , Gandalf was originally a Maia of Manwë the Wind-King, Varda the Star-Queen, Irmo the Dream-Master and Nienna the Weeper named Olórin. When the Valar decided to send the order of the Istari (also known as Wizards ) to Middle-earth, to counsel and assist all those in Middle-earth who opposed the Dark Lord Sauron , Manwë and Varda decided to include Olórin among the five who were sent. At first, Olórin was nervous and described himself as too weak and too afraid of Sauron. Manwë understood, and told him that that was one main reason why he should go, to overcome that fear. Thus, he insisted that Olórin should go as the third, but Varda convinced him not to include Olórin as the third, but as the second. Olórin agreed, and prepared for his departure from the Undying Lands with the other four wizards. Arrival in Middle-Earth When he arrived to Middle Earth, he received Narya , the ring of fire, from Círdan the Shipwright . Olórin, renamed Gandalf (name "translated" from Westron to Norse by Tolkien), spent many centuries walking among the elves as a stranger, learning from them and teaching them. He later revealed himself as one of the Istari, and eventually became known as the wisest of and most powerful of that order. He joined the White Council , which was formed to investigate a dark power in Dol Guldur , of which Galadriel wanted him to become the leader, yet Saruman came to lead the Council instead of him. [1] Although Saruman was at first more powerful, was more knowledgeable about many matters regarding Sauron and the Rings of Power , and was head of the White Council before the War of the Ring, he later grew jealous and afraid of Gandalf, [2] which was the reason of his betrayal. Quest to Erebor Gandalf invites Bilbo on an adventure Gandalf wandered for many years amongst the Free People of Middle-earth, but spent most of that time amongst the Elves, where he learned much and taught much. He also continued to gather such information about Sauron and his ilk as he could, and to that end, he began to suspect that the Necromancer of Dol Guldur was in fact Sauron taking shape once again. He entered Dol Guldur, but Sauron, still greatly weakened, fled from him and for a short time, the evil of Mirkwood was greatly reduced. However, Sauron quickly returned to Dol Guldur, and by 2850 of the Third Age, had rebuilt his forces there. In that year, Gandalf again entered the fortress and encountered Thráin II , father of Thorin Oakenshield, who was dying after having been horribly tormented. Before his death, the old Dwarf king entrusted Gandalf with a map and key to the Lonely Mountain . In the year 2941, Gandalf became troubled by his knowledge of Sauron's resurgent strength. He knew that Sauron was already plotting war from Dol Guldur, and that as soon as he felt strong enough, he would attack Rivendell. Unfortunately, the only power left besides Rivendell to resist an attempt from Mirkwood to regain the lands of Angmar was the Dwarves of the Iron Hills. Even worse, Gandalf knew that Smaug to Golden resided still in the Lonely Mountain, and that Sauron could and would use the dragon to devastating effect once he became strong enough to influence Smaug. However, Saruman see |
What word is used to describe the rearrangement of voting districts in the interests of a particular party or candidate? | SparkNotes: U.S. Government and Politics Glossary: Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics U.S. Government and Politics Glossary ← Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics → Table of Contents How to Cite This SparkNote absentee ballot - A ballot, usually sent in the mail, that allows those who cannot go to their precinct on election day to vote. absolutism - The belief that the government should have all the power and be able to do whatever it wants. acquisitive model - A view of bureaucracies that argues agency heads seek to expand the size, budget, and power of their agency. actual malice - Knowingly printing falsehoods in order to harm a person’s reputation. administrative adjudication - The bureaucratic function of settling disputes by relying on rules and precedents. affirm - An action by the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling by a lower court; that ruling is now the legally binding one. affirmative action - Measures to give minorities special consideration for hiring, school admission, and so on, designed to overcome past discrimination. agency capture - The gaining of control (direct or indirect) over a government regulatory agency by the industry it regulates. agency representation - A type of representation in which the representative is seen as an agent, acting on behalf of the district, who is held accountable if he or she does not do as the constituents wish. agenda-setting - The power of the media to determine which issues will be discussed and debated. amendment - A change to the Constitution. American conservatism - The belief that freedom trumps all other political considerations; the government should play a small role in people’s lives. American exceptionalism - The view that the United States is different from other countries. American liberalism - The belief that the government should promote equality in politics and economics. Americans with Disabilities Act - The major law banning discrimination against the disabled, it requires employers to make all reasonable accommodations to disabled workers; it passed in 1990. amicus curiae brief - Literally, a “friend of the court” brief. A brief submitted to the court by a group not involved in the case; it presents further arguments for one side in the case. anarchism - The belief that all governments are repressive and should be destroyed. appellate jurisdiction - The authority to review cases heard by lower courts. appointment power - The president’s power to appoint people to key federal offices. appropriation - The act of Congress formally specifying the amount of authorized money that an agency can spend. Articles of Confederation - America’s first national constitution, which loosely bound the states under a weak national Congress. attack journalism - Journalism that aims to undermine political leaders. Australian ballot - A ballot printed by the government that allows voting to be secret. authoritarian regime - A government that can do whatever it wants, without limits. authority - The ability of the government to exercise power without resorting to violence. authorization - A formal declaration by a congressional committee that a certain amount of money is available to an agency. autocracy - A regime in which the government holds all the power. bad-tendency rule - A rule to judge if speech can be limited: If the speech could lead to some sort of “evil,” it can be prohibited. Bakke case - This Supreme Court Case decided in 1978 that affirmative action is legal as long as race is not the only factor considered. balanced budget - When a government spends exactly as much as it takes in. bicameral legislature - A legislature with two houses. bilateral - A state acting in cooperatio |
In which year did actor Sid James die? | Sidney James - Biography - IMDb Sidney James Biography Showing all 54 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (24) | Salary (18) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army during World War 2. By now an aspiring actor, James claimed to have boxed in his youth, perhaps to explain his craggy features, but was certainly a well respected hairdresser in his native country. Known in the trade as "one take James", he became a very talented and professional actor, constantly in demand for small parts in British post-war cinema. In 1960 James debuted in the fourth of the Carry On films, taking the lead role in Carry on Constable (1960) and went on to appear in a further 18 Carry On films as well as various stage and television spin-offs. Reputed not to have got on with Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams , the two often played adversaries on-screen, notably in the historical parodies Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) and Carry on Pimpernel (1967). James however was respected and revered by almost everyone he worked with and contrary to popular myth, a true gentleman. An addiction to gambling played a large part in James' workaholic schedule and subsequent heart attack in 1967. He was soon back in action however, playing a hospital patient in Carry on Doctor (1967), able to spend most of the film in bed. He suffered a second and fatal heart attack on stage in Sunderland, England on April 26 1976, leaving behind 3 children and his third wife Valerie who had stuck by him despite his affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor , saying, "He always came home to me". - IMDb Mini Biography By: lyndseychris Spouse (3) ( 12 August 1936 - 1940) (divorced) (1 child) Trade Mark (3) The dirtiest laugh in film Playing lecherous comedy characters The adulterous characters he portrayed were inspired by events in his life. Trivia (24) Arrived in Britain on Dec 25th 1946, spending his army demob money on one-way tickets. Once described as "The man with a face like an unmade bed!". Voted (some time ago) to have the world's dirtiest laugh. Career prior to acting was as a top ladies' hairdresser in South Africa. Sid and Meg had a daughter Reine (named after Sid's mother) Frequently remembered as a former boxer, but he never actually was! People got that impression that he had been a boxer from his craggy features and bulbous nose. He is the father of Stephen James, a musician and sound technician who appeared on Fortran 5's debut album "Blues", in October 1991. The song "Bike" heavily sampled Sid's voice and distinctive laugh. Also, Sidney James' portrait appears on the album cover. Collapsed and died on-stage of a heart attack while appearing in "The Mating Game" at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland. Was the regular sidekick-cum-bête noir of Tony Hancock throughout the six series of the radio series "Hancock's Half Hour". Likewise, became Hancock's regular pal in the TV series Hancock's Half Hour (1956), until the final series when Hancock decided it was getting too much like a double act. Sid was nicknamed "One take James" because he nearly always did it right first time. He was also earning the highest daily rate of any British character actor. In late 1960s, he attended a showbusiness houseparty near the Thames and, according to a TV news bulletin, was the hero of the hour because fire broke out and Sid kept dashing back indoors to help others to safety. Apparently, the emergency services had to eventually restrain him from re-entering the fire. Was infamous for using branded products in the Carry On films and advertising them. In one particular film he opened a cupboard to reveal a cupboard full of Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky. Had an affair w |
In which novel is 'Nick Carroway' the narrator? | IGEngGreatGatsby - Nick as Narrator Nick as Narrator Nick Carraway A Transparent Character or an Unreliable narrator? In his classic novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses a powerful story-telling technique rarely seen elsewhere - he uses Nick Carraway, a character within the novel, to serve as its narrator from the inside! This remarkable motif allows readers to personally (as it were) witness the events of the plot as if they are actually inside story. Yet this same motif also raises some questions. Can Nick be trusted to report events as they actually happened? Is he biased by his own prejudices and emotional responses to the events he narrates? Overall, is Nick a good narrator? 1. Nick as a Character2. Reliable vs. Unreliable3. Arguments About Nick 1. Nick as a Character Carraway is a young man of about thirty, born and raised in the Middle West. Some time after returning from service in the first World War, he went out east to New York to seek his fortune in the bond selling business. While there he gets caught up in an extramarital affair between his second cousin Daisy Buchanan and his wealthy neighbour Jay Gatsby and even enters into a romantic relationship with Jordan Baker, a woman of questionable moral character. After experiencing all the depravity in the East Coast (orgies, adultery, and murder), he discovers that the lifestyle he really wanted to live was that of Minnesota with its traditional morality. Thus Nick plays not only the role of a narrator but of a character as well, as he intera Nick's internal conflict cts with other people in the text and even changes over the course of the story. In the beginning of The Great Gatsby Nick seems to be one of the main characters in the story, but as the novel progresses and the actual main characters enter on stage, Nick is seen as having more of a secondary role instead of the primary role with which he started. Nick is split between what he really likes and what he dislikes. He likes the fast-paced movement of New York and the East Coast but he finds the life style harsh and damaging to himself along with others. This conflict is symbolized by Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker. He is attracted to her sophistication, but her lack of honesty unsettles him. Nick enjoys New York for the most part until he sees first hand the unraveling of Jay Gatsby's dream, which leads to catastrophe and sudden death as a reward for the deceptive and adulterous sin by which he attained that dream. In the end, Nick realizes that the fast-paced life of New York is a facade for its lack of morality. 2. Nick as a Narrator: How reliable a narrator is Nick Carraway? Nick Carraway is not a reliable narrator because: 1. He cannot give an accurate account of what has happened between Gatsby and Daisy before he met them. To make up for his lack of information, he turns to other sources such as Jordan Baker and even Gatsby himself. At various points in the novel, Nick's conversations with other characters serve to inform the reader about events that took place before Nick's involvement in the story. In Chapter IV, Nick listens to Jordan Baker describe the history of the romance between Jay Gatsby and Daisy. There is a disadvantage to hearing this story through Jordan's voice: she is not a very honest character. As a matter of fact, she is “incurably dishonest” (p.58) according to Nick. Is Jordan a reliable source for this information? One can't be sure, as Nick merely states what has been told without knowing whether or not it is the truth. 2. His feelings towards Jay Gatsby change throughout the novel. He is first interested in his neighbor because of the mysterious atmosphere he receives. Then, he disapproves of Gatsby as Gatsby’s true character is revealed. By the end of the novel, Nick is fascinated with him. Nick's opinion of Gatsby may colour his narration and therefore disort the reader's view of him. Yet one cannot be sure whether this distorted view leads him or her to view Gatsby as better or as worse than he really is. 3. He is too deeply involved in even |
The first two speakers in which Shakespeare play are Aegeon, a merchant of Syracuse, and Solinus, Duke of Ephesus? | The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare : Characters of the Play The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare Characters of the Play Aegeon, a merchant of Syracuse. Aemelia, wife to Aegeon; an abbess at Ephesus. Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, twin brothers and sons to Aegeon and Aemelia. Dromio of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse, twin brothers, and attendants on the two Antipholuses. Balthazar, a merchant. First Merchant, friend to Antipholus of Syracuse. Second Merchant, to whom Angelo is a debtor. Pinch, a schoolmaster. Adriana, wife to Antipholus of Ephesus. Luciana, her sister. |
Who composed the orchestral work “Danse Macabre”? | Camille Saint-Saëns | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Robert Cummings Camille Saint-Saëns was something of an anomaly among French composers of the nineteenth century in that he wrote in virtually all genres, including opera, symphonies, concertos, songs, sacred and secular choral music, solo piano, and chamber music. He was generally not a pioneer, though he did help to revive some earlier and largely forgotten dance forms, like the bourée and gavotte. He was a conservative who wrote many popular scores scattered throughout the various genres: the Piano Concerto No. 2, Symphony No. 3 ("Organ"), the symphonic poem Danse macabre, the opera Samson et Dalila, and probably his most widely performed work, The Carnival of The Animals. While he remained a composer closely tied to tradition and traditional forms in his later years, he did develop a more arid style, less colorful and, in the end, less appealing. He was also a poet and playwright of some distinction. Saint-Saëns was born in Paris on October 9, 1835. He was one of the most precocious musicians ever, beginning piano lessons with his aunt at two-and-a-half and composing his first work at three. At age seven he studied composition with Pierre Maledin. When he was ten, he gave a concert that included Beethoven 's Third Piano Concerto, Mozart 's B flat Concerto, K. 460, along with works by Bach , Handel , and Hummel. In his academic studies, he displayed the same genius, learning languages and advanced mathematics with ease and celerity. He would also develop keen, lifelong interests in geology and astronomy. In 1848, he entered the Paris Conservatory and studied organ and composition, the latter with Halévy. By his early twenties, following the composition of two symphonies, he had won the admiration and support of Berlioz , Liszt , Gounod , Rossini , and other notable figures. From 1853 to 1876, he held church organist posts; he also taught at the École Niedermeyer (1861-1865). He composed much throughout his early years, turning out the 1853 Symphony in F ("Urbs Roma"), a Mass (1855) and several concertos, including the popular second, for piano (1868). In 1875, Saint-Saëns married the 19-year-old Marie Truffot, bringing on perhaps the saddest chapter in his life. The union produced two children who died within six weeks of each other, one from a four-story fall. The marriage ended in 1881. Oddly, this dark period in his life produced some of his most popular works, including Danse macabre (1875) and Samson et Dalila (1878). After the tragic events of his marriage, Saint-Saëns developed a fondness for Fauré and his family, acting as a second father to Fauré 's children. But he also remained very close to his mother, who had opposed his marriage. When she died in 1888, the composer fell into a deep depression, even contemplating suicide for a time. He did much travel in the years that followed and developed an interest in Algeria and Egypt, which eventually inspired him to write Africa (1891) and his Piano Concerto No. 5, the "Egyptian". He also turned out works unrelated to exotic places, such as his popular and most enduring serious composition, the Symphony No. 3. Curiously, after 1890, Saint-Saëns ' music was regarded with some condescension in his homeland, while in England and the United States he was hailed as France's greatest living composer well into the twentieth century. Saint-Saëns experienced an especially triumphant concert tour when he visited the U.S. in 1915. In the last two decades of his life, he remained attached to his dogs and was largely a loner. He died in Algeria on December 16, 1921. |
What was the first name of Rigsby in Rising Damp? | LeonardRossiter.com: Rigsby Online - Main Cast Biographies Leonard Rossiter ~ Richard Beckinsale ~ Frances de la Tour ~ Don Warrington Leonard Rossiter played boarding house landlord Rooksby in the original play The Banana Box and Rupert Rigsby in all 28 episodes of the TV series and The Movie . Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to afford to go to university, he worked in an insurance office until he was 27, when he joined Preston repertory company and made his professional stage debut in The Gay Dog. After Preston, he starred in productions at Wolverhampton, Salisbury and The Old Vic Company at Bristol's Theatre Royal. In 1962 he made his first big-screen appearance in A Kind of Loving, followed by other films throughout the 1960s, including Billy Liar, King Rat and 2001: A Space Odyssey, and TV appearances such as Z Cars, The Avengers and Steptoe and Son. His portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the 1969 play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui made him a West End star. His roles as Rigsby in Rising Damp and the title role in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin made him a household name, and his Cinzano commercials with Joan Collins were comic masterpieces. A keen sportsman, he excelled in squash, tennis and football. He was also a connoisseur of fine wines. His busy career came to a tragically premature end on October 5th 1984, just sixteen days short of his 58th birthday. During a performance of Joe Orton's play Loot, Leonard suffered a heart attack in his dressing room. He was married to actress Gillian Raine and had a daughter, Camilla. See Leonard Rossiter.com for a vastly-expanded biography and a complete, illustrated career guide. Remembering Rising Damp: - "...Very, very rarely - only on about two occasions - have I thought 'Ah, this gives me all the things that I can do really well'. One of them was Rising Damp..." - "I recognised a lot of things Eric [Chappell] wrote, coming from the North - I come from Liverpool. Of being very jealous about the young people of today regarding sex and so on. That's very Rigsby, but I recognise it from when I grew up." - "Of course, the difficulty with comedy series, as I think most people realise, is that the first two are often quite good and then they begin to tail off afterwards. And I reckon that Eric was capable of writing at least six good scripts, so I did the first series without any qualms. The difficulty came afterwards in doing the second series, as to whether Eric could keep up the standard he had set himself, and I asked him before we did them if he would be able to write them, and he said "I didn't know I could write the first six!"." - "I knew people like this [Rigsby]. I've sat in pubs with them." - (On The Movie) "I was approached and was delighted to play Rigsby again. It is the funniest character I have everplayed. Eric Chappell is a marvellous writer. Anyhow, as we will never make another series, generations will be able to enjoy it. It's not the sot of film to date." Notable Credits: Theatre - Semi-Detached (Fred Midway), The Banana Box (Rupert Rigsby), The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Arturo Ui), The Immortal Haydon (Haydon), The Strange Case of Martin Richter (Martin Richter), The Rules of the Game (Leone Gala). TV - Rising Damp (Rupert Rigsby), The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin (Reginald Iolanthe Perrin), BBC3, I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds (Leonard), The Losers (Sydney Foskett), Z Cars (Det. Insp. Bamber), Tripper's Day (Norman Tripper), Play For Today, Pygmalion Smith (Smithy). Film - A Kind Of Loving (Whymper), Billy Liar (Mr. Shadrack), This Sporting Life (Phillips), Oliver! (Mr. Sowerberry), King Rat (Col. McCoy), 2001:A Space Odyssey (Andre Smyslov), Water (Sir Malcolm Leveridge), Barry Lyndon (Capt. Quin), Le Petomane (Monsieur Pujol). Frances de la Tour played spinster college administrator Ruth Jones in the London performances of the original play The Banana Box , 24 of the 28 episodes of the TV series and The Movie . A delay in the writing of episodes caused conflict with theatre commitments for Frances, resultin |
For which party did Lan “Howling Laud” Hope receive 197 votes in the recent South Shields by-election? | Jug | Search Results | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party The Official Monster Raving Loony Party 27th May 12 Another election has reared it head so soon after the recent round on May 3rd. There is a vacant seat apparently for the Earith Ward of the Huntindon District Council,which is in Cambridgeshire on Thurs 21st June 2012. Who’s standing? none other than our Valiant Soldier, ‘Lord Toby Jug’ . He who polled 118 votes in the St Ives East Ward for Distrct and 354 for the St Ives Town Council He has informed us that the going will be tough, the opposition includes the usual ‘lot’ Con-Lab-Libdem-Ukip, although a Tory stronghold, Ukip is doing well and control the local Ramsey Town Council. But its well chronicled,that when the going gets tough the Loonies come last. Toby will go in the Loony Book of Records, if this happens, to come last in three elections in such a short time is unheard of until now. The party wish him, and his entourage all the best and we look forward to him gaining that seat or record,whichever ! ! ! Witney By-election roundup 21st October 16 This by-election was caused by mysterious disappearance of No. 10’s Cheshire Cat David Cameron. So who better to replace him than Alisdair De Voil from Oxford, ‘The Mad Hatter’, who shouted “this is my tea party”, checked his watch, and made a dash for the nomination. Our party leader Howling Laud arrived in Witney to support him a couple of days before the election, and was caught up in a film about ‘Political Party Leaders of Great Britain.’ ‘The Mad Hatter’, Howling and Mark Stokes, a party activist from Shrivenham, toured the constituency mostly talking in French when they couldn’t remember what they were meant to be saying in English and supping from bottles that said “drink me!”. They ended up in a very nice public house called The New Inn, where they did seven impossible things just before breakfast. Congratulations to The Mad Hatter for increasing his vote by 100% and coming 8th out of 14 candidates. We always knew it would be a tough Constituency, but it seems we are catching up fast with the Greens and Ukip who despite all their media attention, still only have one more M.P than us. The night of the Count saw the arrival of the party faithful, ‘Nick the Flying Brick’, RU Seerius, Lady Helenbak, Chinners, and local supporters, George, Tom & Jerry. As usual cameras were snapping. There was a great atmosphere at the Counting Hall with very friendly banter between candidates and all supporters. Back to our candidate, didn’t he do well, 129 votes, coming 8th out of fourteen, and a big round of applause for all his efforts was heard around the hall. We all agreed afterwards that it was a great success, and we’re quite looking forward to whenever and wherever the next one may be. Once again plaudits to ‘The Mad Hatter’ he did us proud, and thanks to Julian Bones the landlord of The Old Court Hotel for all his help and everybody else who voted for us. Howling ‘Laud’ Hope BIRD, Kendrick Simon George commonly known as BIRD, Dickie UKIP DE VOIL, Alasdair Iain commonly known as HATTER, Mad The Official Monster Raving Loony Party 129 WARD, Charles John Nicholas commonly known as WARD, Nicholas Independent The Eccentric Party of Great Britain 59 English Democrats – “Putting England First!” 52 Full list for Witney By-election 3rd October 16 Here is a full list of the candidates for the Witney by election including our own Mad Hatter. By-election 2016: Witney The Co-ALE-ition story so far by Derrill Carr Derrill Carr at The Fox in North Waltham In late June 2013 Alan Hope and Derrill Carr (CAMRA member with good contacts at micro breweries) attended a Meet The Brewer event held at Alan’s local pub the Prince Arthur in Fleet where they met Gary Winslade who was in charge of Sales and Marketing at the Itchen Valley micro brewery in New Alresford (Hampshire). In what turned out to be a very long night drinking free samples of Itchen Valley ale they discussed with Gary the opportunity of the Itchen Valley brewery proving an ale to celebrate the 30 year anniversary |
Which golfer won the 2013 US Master after a playoff? | 2013 Masters Golf Tournament By Brent Kelley Adam Scott erased his name from those "best golfers without a major" lists by winning the 2013 Masters in a playoff over Angel Cabrera. Scott also became the first Australian golfer to win The Masters , improving on his own second-place finish in 2011, and upending the history of Greg Norman 's near-misses and collapses at Augusta National Golf Club . For Scott, it was his ninth career PGA Tour victory, and his first major in his 49th time playing in one of the four professional majors. Cabrera had only two PGA Tour wins entering the tournament - but both of them were majors, including the 2009 Masters that he won in a playoff. But here, Cabrera was a playoff loser. Scott and Cabrera were tied at 8-under as both played the 72nd hole, Scott on the green and Cabrera in the fairway. So Cabrera had a great view of Scott's 20-foot birdie putt to finish at 9-under 279, and knew he had to birdie himself to force a playoff. Cabrera played a fantastic approach to a couple feet from the pin and knocked in the short putt to tie Scott. continue reading below our video Understanding Baseball The two golfers proceeded to a sudden-death playoff, starting on Augusta's 18th hole. Both parred. They moved on to a second extra hole (Augusta's No. 10). Both hit great approach shots. Cabrera's 15-foot putt just missed, stopping about an inch from dropping into the cup. Scott then putted from 12 feet, and his putt was pure. When it dropped in the cup, he threw his arms in the air in celebration as the 2013 Masters champion. Two other things will be well-remembered about this Masters. First, a 14-year-old amateur not only played in the tournament, but made the cut , the youngest to accomplish both feats. Tianlang Guan, from China, opened with a 73 and added a 75 to make the cut on the number. Then he added weekend rounds of 77 and 75, finishing at 12-over 300, in 58th place. Did we mention that he was 14 years old? He lowered the record for youngest to make the cut in a major by almost two years. And second: The Tiger Woods ruling. Woods was in contention, three behind midway leader Jason Day, after two rounds. He signed for a 71 in the second round. But a rules incident arose around his actions on the 15th hole in the second round. Woods' approach into the par-5 green hit the flagstick and bounced back into the water. He walked back to the spot of the shot and dropped to re-play the shot with a 1-stroke penalty. But Woods later revealed in a post-round interview that he dropped about two yards behind the original spot, rather than "as nearly as possible" the original spot as called for by Rule 26-1. That meant Woods played from a wrong spot, and a 2-stroke penalty. But Woods didn't realize his mistake on Friday, and nobody from The Masters' rules committee notified him of the problem until Saturday morning - long after he had signed what was, in retrospect, an incorrect scorecard. A controvery arose over whether Woods would be disqualified , but in the end he was assessed the 2-stroke penalty and allowed to continue playing under Rule 33-7 (committee's discretion to waive disqualification). The penalty dropped Woods from three behind the leaders to five back. And although he shot two sub-par rounds on the weekend, he never threatened the leaders over the final two rounds. Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker were the third-round co-leaders, one stroke ahead of Scott. Cabrera shot 70 in the final round, Scott 69, but Snedeker faded with a 75. 2013 Masters Scores Results from the 2013 Masters golf tournament played at the par-72 Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia (p-won playoff; a-amateur): p-Adam Scott |
Which English king was crowned king of France in 1431? | BBC - History - King Henry VI z Henry VI © King from 1422 to 1461 and from 1470 to 1471 and the last Lancastrian ruler of England, Henry's reign was dominated by the Wars of the Roses. Henry was born on 6 December 1421 at Windsor Castle. He was only nine months old when he succeeded his father, Henry V. He was crowned king of England in 1429 and, as result of his father's successes against the French, king of France in 1431. A regency council ran England until Henry was considered old enough to rule in 1437. In 1445, he married Margaret of Anjou. Henry was a pious man whose interest in government was sporadic, who picked the wrong advisors and who was unable to prevent the power struggles that began to develop at court. Meanwhile, the dual monarchy proved too difficult to maintain; the successes of the Dauphin and Joan of Arc began to weaken England's grip on its French possessions and Normandy was lost in 1450. This only contributed to the erosion of Henry's prestige and authority. In 1453, the king had a mental breakdown and Richard, Duke of York, was made protector. The king recovered in 1455, but civil war broke out between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions. The ensuing struggle came to be known as the Wars of the Roses. While the Duke of York was the main figure on the Yorkist side, Margaret, Henry's queen, took charge of the Lancastrian cause. In 1460, York was killed at the Battle of Wakefield but his son took up the fight, defeating the Lancastrians at Towton in 1461 and crowning himself Edward IV. Henry fled into exile, but returned and was captured by Edward in 1465. The Earl of Warwick - previously an ally of Edward - now switched sides and restored Henry to the throne in 1470. Edward returned from exile and destroyed the Lancastrian forces at Tewkesbury in May 1471. Henry and Margaret's only son was among the Lancastrian dead. Henry VI, who had been imprisoned in the Tower of London, was murdered shortly afterwards. |
Which Nobel Prize has been won by William Ramsay, Fritz Haber and Otto Hahn? | Otto Hahn - Biographical Otto Hahn The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1944 Otto Hahn Share this: Otto Hahn - Biographical Otto Hahn was born on 8th March, 1879, at Frankfurt-on-Main. He attended the secondary high school there until he matriculated. From 1897 Hahn studied chemistry at Marburg and Munich, taking his doctorate examination in 1901 at Marburg and submitting to Professor Theodor Zincke a thesis on organic chemistry. He obtained a post as assistant in the Chemical Institute at Marburg, staying there two years, after which he worked under Sir William Ramsay at University College, London, from the autumn of 1904 to the following summer. His work here was rewarded by the discovery of a new radioactive substance, radiothorium, while working on the preparation of pure radium salts. From the autumn of 1905 to the summer of the following year Hahn was at the Physical Institute of McGill University, Montreal (Canada) working under Professor Ernest Rutherford. Here he discovered radioactinium and conducted investigations with Rutherford on alpha-rays of radiothorium and radioactinium. On his return to Europe Hahn moved to Berlin, to the Chemical Institute ( Emil Fischer ) of the University and there he qualified as a university lecturer in the spring of 1907, which year also saw his discovery of mesothorium. At the end of 1907, Dr. Lise Meitner came to Berlin from Vienna and then began more than thirty years' collaboration. Their joint work embraced: investigations on beta-rays, their absorbability, magnetic spectra, etc.; use of the radioactive recoil, discovered shortly before by Hahn, to obtain new radioactive transformation products. Between 1914 and 1918 Hahn's work was interrupted by his service in the First World War, but he resumed his research with Professor Meitner in 1918, and discovered protactinium, the long-lived mother substance of the actinium series. Hahn's own particular sphere was chemistry and he further discovered uranium Z, the first case of a nuclear isomerism of radioactive kinds of atoms. Using radioactive methods he investigated the absorption and precipitation of the smallest quantities of substances, normal and abnormal formation of crystals, etc. Hahn used the emanation method to test substances superficially rich or poor, and he elaborated the strontium method to determine the age of geological periods. Following the discovery of artificial radioactivity by M and Mme. Joliot-Curie and the use of neutrons by Fermi for atomic nuclear processes, Hahn again collaborated with Professor Meitner and afterwards with Dr. Strassmann on the processes of irradiating uranium and thorium with neutrons. Hahn and Prof. Meitner had also worked together on the discovery of an artificially active uranium isotope, which represents the basic substance of the elements neptunium and plutonium, first revealed later in America. Hahn's work has won recognition in many learned circles. In 1912 he became scientific member of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry and has been Director of this Institute since 1928. 1933 saw his appointment as Visiting Professor at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. From 1st April, 1946, he has officiated as President of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society and from 28th February, 1948, has served as President of the Max Planck Society in Western Germany, being created Honorary President of the same Society in May, 1960. His most spectacular discovery came at the end of 1938. While working jointly with Dr. Strassmann, Hahn discovered the fission of uranium and thorium in medium heavy atomic nuclei and his first work on these subjects appeared on 6th January and 10th February, 1939, in Naturwissenschaften. Since that time and until 1944 Hahn continued investigation on the proof and separation of many elements and kinds of atoms which arise through fission. Hahn has been granted membership of the Academies of Berlin, Göttingen, Munich, Halle, Stockholm, Vienna, Boston, Madrid, Hel |
The badge of West Bromwich Albion FC contains a bird together with the fruit and leaves of which shrub or small tree? | AEN TV Guide by SW Digital Ads - issuu issuu Grant Gustin stars in “The Flash,” premiering Tuesday on The CW. October 3 - 9, 2014 ‘Flash’-back BY JACQUELINE CUTLER ‘The Flash’ zooms onto The CW Grant Gustin Barry Allen was always heroic but it took a freak accident to turn him into a superhero in The CW’s “The Flash” premiering Tuesday, Oct. 7. Barry (Grant Gustin, “Glee”) is an unlikely superhero: sweet, skinny and scientific. His altruism was evident even as a child when he stood up to bullies taunting others. When Barry was 11, a freak electric storm exploded in his living room, and killed his mom. His dad was convicted of her murder, but Barry always maintained his father’s innocence. The father of Barry’s best friend, Detective Joe West (Jesse L. Martin, “Law & Order”), took in the orphan, and remains his surrogate father. As an adult, Barry works for Central City Police Department in forensics. He continues to be a sweet guy, who loves science. Struck by lightning during a cataclysmic storm, he’s left comatose. When he comes to he’s delighted to discover he has six-pack abs. Later, he realizes the incredible speed. He is The Flash. The pilot devotes fun scenes to Barry discovering his speed. He crashes until he learns to harness his special power. Gustin had not read the comics growing up, though he’s since learned much about this world. He sees Barry as a very full character, who is “optimistic and full of hope,” Gustin says. “Barry has a dark past.” Barry grew up respecting Joe, and harboring a crush on his best friend, Joe’s daughter, Iris (Candice Patton). They continue to have a loving friendship. Tom Cavanagh (“Ed”) plays scientific genius Harrison Wells who has a particle accelerator and likely designs on world domination. For now, at least, he appears to be helping The Flash realize his powers. Being the fastest man alive takes some work. As a lifelong dancer, Gustin was in shape, but needed to train for the role. “I worked with a track and field trainer,” Gustin says. “He showed me how to be more efficient.” The Flash, he says, “is less equipped than most superheroes and less reluctant to become a hero. He’s always been invisible to people, even at work. All he wants to do is help people. He’s a police scientist in CSI and he will continue to be.” Central City needs all the help they can get. The Flash is not the only meta-human, as these genetically altered folks are known. A bank robber in the pilot causes cyclones, showcasing terrific special effects. Based on the DC comics, the pilot cleverly lays out alliances and gives viewers, even those who can’t cite the character’s history, a solid understanding of this world. 6 x 3” ad Echo News October 3 - 9, 2014 Sports AUTO RACING FRIDAY 11:00 a.m. (37) FS1 NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Kansas Lottery 300, Practice. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 12:00 p.m. (37) FS1 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Hollywood Casino 400, Practice. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 3:00 p.m. (31) ESPN2 NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Kansas Lottery 300, Practice. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 4:30 p.m. (31) ESPN2 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Hollywood Casino 400, Qualifying. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 12:00 a.m. (36) NBCSN Formula One Racing Japanese Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Japan. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. (37) FS1 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Hollywood Casino 400, Practice. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 2:30 p.m. (30) ESPN NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Kansas Lottery 300. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. 12:30 a.m. (36) NBCSN Formula One Racing Japanese Grand Prix. From Suzuka, Japan. 2:30 a.m. (31) ESPN2 NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Nationals, Qualifying. From Reading, Pa. (Same-day Tape) 3:30 a.m. (36) NBCSN F1 Extra Wrap-up show with highlights and interviews. SUNDAY 11:00 a.m. (37) FS1 NASCAR RaceDay Action from the Kansas Speedway. 12:00 p.m. (30) ESPN NASCAR Countdown (35) FOX SP Auto Racing World Rally Championship: Monte Carlo. From Monte Carlo. (Taped) 1:00 p.m. (30) ESP |
Who directed the 2012 film Les Miserables? | Les Misérables (2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever. Director: Watch the video Related News a list of 37 titles created 25 Sep 2012 a list of 23 titles created 02 Jan 2013 a list of 47 titles created 14 Nov 2015 a list of 37 titles created 8 months ago a list of 38 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Les Misérables " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 3 Oscars. Another 81 wins & 170 nominations. See more awards » Videos As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Director: Steven Spielberg A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Director: James Marsh After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction. Director: Lee Daniels The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love... Director: Woody Allen A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Director: Tom Hooper A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Directors: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland Stars: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him. Director: Scott Cooper Edit Storyline Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion. Written by Anonymous The Dream Lives This Christmas See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 December 2012 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $27,281,735 (USA) (28 December 2012) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia According to an interview between Hugh Jackman and Anne H |
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