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What is the capital of the French region of Limousin? | Limousin | Regions of France Departments Corrèze (19), Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87) Born of the combination of the Corrèze, Haute-Vienne and Creuse Departments, the modern French region of Limousin is located in central France. These departments together give rise to two main historical provinces, Limousin and Marche and also contribute to small parts of other former provinces, namely Angoumois, Poitou, Auvergne and Berry. Limoges is the largest city and historical capital of the province of Limousin, and is also the capital of the administrative region of Limousin. Today, the Limousin region is the second less populated French region and is home to just under 750,000 persons, with the majority of those being concentrated in the province of Limousin. This rural region provides peace and tranquility in its unspoiled, remote landscapes. The beauty of old castles, churches, charming bastides and villages dotting the green wooded hills is complimented by the many rivers, deep gorges and “1,000” lakes. This is a definite attraction for water-sports lovers and creates the perfect environment for kayaking, sailing, canoeing and fishing. The region has only one large town, the capital city Limoges which is well known for its porcelain. It is often referred to as France profunde (that is, “heartland of France”), and is seen as somewhat of a bridge between the relaxed south and the more industrious serious north of the Mediterranean. Though it is often driven-by and remains a victim of neglect, the popularity of Limousin is now increasing among tourists searching for the perfect off-track holiday in quintessential, old-fashioned France. Cost of living and even property costs are significantly lower than in neighbouring regions, making it a little more popular among foreign nationals looking to buy second homes. For those seeking restoration projects, there remains a vast amount of deserted and/or run-down properties. Though it lacks particularly fertile soil, the fresh country side of Limousin is perfect to support cattle and other livestock, accounting for greater than 90% of the total agricultural output, thus making this the major industry of Limousin. French food conglomerate BSN and other such companies in the agro-foods industry have put down roots in Limousin as a result of their attraction to the region’s large agricultural sector. The region is well known for its ox with sweet chestnut, and potato with sheep tongues, ideally served with a glass of Branceilles wine of the south of Corrèze. The area in and around Limousin has recently been targeted for economic development and a number of companies have been given subsidies and incentives for setting up business in the region. New investments include research institutions, a science park and about 12,000 companies coming to the region. Legran, a world-renowned leader in the production of low-voltage electrical supplies and equipment has sited its manufacturing centre and headquarters in the region. In addition, the 550,000 hectare woodlands of Limousin have until now been an untapped resource, and as such the region’s paper and pulp industry is now undergoing a great deal of expansion. The cheap property costs and the new developmental activities now taking place make Limousin a place of great potential for newcomers in search of a green, tranquil living environment and multiple employment opportunities. |
Who painted 'Rocky Mountains And Tired Indians', found in the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh? | Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians (1965) | National Galleries Scotland Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians (1965) This artwork is not available to buy as a print About this artwork This was painted at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where the campus is on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. However Hockney's studio had no windows, so he painted this imaginary picture instead. It is inspired entirely by pictures in magazines and romantic ideas of the 'Wild West'. The nearest 'Indians' are in fact at least three hundred miles from Boulder. The chair was included for compositional purposes, and to explain its being there Hockney called the Indians 'tired'. The striped mountains in the background were a light-hearted response to contemporary striped, abstract paintings by American artists. They may also be influenced by pictures of rock layers from geographical magazines. title: Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians accession number: GMA 1538 measurements: 170.40 x 252.80 cm credit line: Purchased 1976 David Hockney David Hockney Hockney was born in Bradford. He won widespread recognition while still a student at the Royal College of Art in London. His early work is often associated with the British Pop Art movement. In 1964 Hockney moved to Los Angeles, where he still lives. The open spaces, bright light and sensuous lifestyle of Southern California influenced his work. His paintings became more naturalistic and he worked more frequently from photographs and drawings. His recent work has explored the use of technology to make art, such as photocopiers, fax machines and Polaroid cameras. Related groups View more Related collections More about this artwork In the summer of 1965 David Hockney spent six weeks teaching at the University of Colorado in Boulder. This university campus has a spectacular setting close to the southern Rockies and near to the famous Flatirons, a series of impressive, jagged rock formations. However, the artist was given a studio at the centre of the campus with no view of the surrounding landscape. As he later recalled: ‘Here I am surrounded by these beautiful Rocky Mountains; I go in the studio – no window! And all I need is a couple of little windows.’ This reminded Hockney of an earlier experience, when he had travelled with friends from Paris to Switzerland in 1961. He was looking forward to seeing the Alps but, seated in the back of a mini-van, he saw nothing of the passing scenery. On his return, Hockney painted Flight into Italy – Swiss Landscape, inventing the landscape from geography books and postcards. In his viewless studio in Boulder, Hockney again created an imaginary landscape, nailing a piece of canvas to the wall and painting Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians. ‘The whole picture is an invention from geological magazines and romantic ideas,’ he wrote later. Hockney decided that the dark grey area of rock at the bottom right of the picture needed an additional feature so he added the blue office chair, describing the ‘Indians’ as ‘tired’ to explain its presence. The eagle was adapted from a photograph of a Native American totem carving. The anecdote surrounding its creation and the playful title can tend to obscure the significance of this work. In personal terms, it relates to Hockney’s ‘romantic ideas’ about the American West, nurtured by boyhood visits to the cinema in Bradford with his father and, more recently, by road trips across the United States; Hockney had just driven from New York to Boulder in an enormous Oldsmobile convertible. In artistic terms, the picture is a response to recent American abstract painting, then the dominant force in contemporary art. The clear, flat colouring in acrylic paint and especially the stripes that define the mountains refer to the colour-field paintings of American artists such as Kenneth Noland. Hockney was familiar with Noland’s work as they both worked with the same art dealer. Although the allusion seems playful, Hockney’s experimentation with style and with the tensions between abstraction and realism were his central preoccupations at |
Who designed the 'Queen's House' at Greenwich, in the early 17th century? | The Queen’s House, Greenwich | The Seventeenth Century Lady The Queen’s House, Greenwich By Andrea Zuvich on |11,099 views| 4 thoughts The Queen’s House in Greenwich is located in the same area as the Old Royal Naval College, the Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, and is a short walk away from the Greenwich Observatory and Greenwich Market. Once a royal retreat, it is now a free museum open to the enjoyment of all. I took as many photos as I could, and I hope you enjoy them. I was very fortunate that the day began cloudy only to turn into a gloriously sunny, warm day. Built for Anne of Denmark in 1616 to a design by Inigo Jones, this was the first classical building in England. After Anne died, her son’s wife, Henrietta Maria, lived here for only a few years prior to the outbreak of the English Civil War. You can read up about the history of The Queen’s House here . This was, to my shame, my first visit to The Queen’s House. I know, I know, I should have gone before, especially as I lived in London for a few years. Let’s start off with the First Floor (Second Floor in the USA). This floor has the following: 1) History of the House 2) Historic Greenwich |
Which food item is advertised as 'You either love it or hate it'? | Top Ten Things That People Either Love or Hate - TheTopTens® Top Ten Things That People Either Love or Hate PositronWildhawk The Top Ten 1 Going Into Space It would be brilliant, going into space. Hardly anyone does that. But who knows what could happen. As a nerd, I would probably risk it. - PositronWildhawk Going into space would be really bad. I get homesick looking at a map of Ireland! - Britgirl I would totally go into space! It is risky, and I wouldn't stay too long, but despite the danger I would not hesitate if presented with the opportunity. Sorry, but hate. V 15 Comments 2 Camping I detest camping. It boggles the mind; how people deliberately live like hoboes, having to eat cold sandwiches, sleep in mud and either boil or freeze to death. It may put something into a holiday, but I, like people with common sense, would go to a hotel. - PositronWildhawk And I love it. Ok? Being in a forest, surviving, being free, that is common sense! It could be worse. In a dark cave and then minecraft comes to life and then herobrine kills you. But that's just fantasy. In my opinion, I would be a wildcat. Not to mention I'm a black cat for halloween! ; ) The first time I went camping I got sick and it pored, but we we lucky because it was a girl scout trip and everyone else's tents COLLAPED. THEN THE SECOND time we went to Hershey park with my troop, but we camped instead of a hotel. It was ok until the middle of the night when this girl in my tent, started screaming how she wanted her mom EVEN THOUGH HER MOM WAS IN THE TENT BEHIND US. then her mom was screaming at her and spanking her. And I'm a DEEP sleeper, so you have to be PRETTY. LOUD TO WAKE ME UP. So next time, I'll just stay at a hotel. - Thatgirl I'm on the love side. I'm really interested in what goes on at camp. - Powerfulgirl10 V 15 Comments 3 Vanilla Ice Cream I dislike it. I would probably hate it if I had to eat it. In fact, if there was only vanilla ice cream, I would hate ice cream. But I do love most of the other flavors. Sometimes your favourite ice cream flavours can be boring. Because you always eating your favourite ice cream flavours instead of the other flavours. - Finn-Mordecai-Gumball I HATE vanilla ice cream alone but add some chocolate and ill like it I love vanilla ice cream. - Powerfulgirl10 4 Babies Sometimes they're cute, sometimes they're annoying. - PositronWildhawk I hate babies because people always spoil them and give them everything they want. And I ESPECIALLY hate the parents that don't punish their kids. If their kid hit another child, all they would say is "no". And guess what THEY KEEP DOING IT. If you're kid is doing something wrong. Either put them on time out or have a very stern conversation about why its wrong. Sounds like you should hate the parents of spoiled kids because babies don't know when to stop or to have self control it the parent who makes a spoiled brat Babies are only annoying when parents bring them to places where normal people wouldn't. Like a library. Obviously you shouldn't bring a 2 year old into a place that's supposed to be quiet. I like to read a first chapter of a book in a library to see how it is, but I can't when there's a kid wailing and the parents or librarians don't do anything about it! Otherwise I don't mind babies - advancewarfare Why does everyone keep hating on babies? They don't know what they're doing they are just so young! V 12 Comments 5 Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, song writer, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada (despite once claimed that he was Part-Indian) and he's Christian. He's the son of an author, Pattie Mallet. ... read more . The main proof of this is how Baby is ranked number 1 on best Justin Bieber songs and also #1 on Worst Songs of All Time. - Songsta41 I really hate Justin Bieber because his music stanks Used to love it but then I hate him, especially if he has a relationship with Miley Cyrus I find him okay, I don't listen to his music, but I don't HATE him. - RandomWeirdo V 21 Comments 6 Large Dogs I l |
After the 'Crucifixion' in whose tomb was Jesus buried? | Where Was Jesus Buried? | March 30, 2012 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Where Was Jesus Buried? March 30, 2012 KIM LAWTON, correspondent: During Holy Week, Christians remember the familiar story of Jesus’s death and resurrection. But exactly where does that story take place? The Bible offers only a few clues. REV. MARK MOROZOWICH (Catholic University of America): The Gospels weren’t really written to record a history. They were written to provide a testimony of faith. LAWTON: According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha, which in Aramaic means “place of the skull.” The Latin word for skull is calvaria, and in English many Christians refer to the site of the crucifixion as Calvary. The Gospel of John says there was a garden at Golgotha, and a tomb which had never been used. Since the tomb was nearby, John says, that’s where Jesus’s body was placed. The Gospel writers say the tomb was owned by a prominent rich man, Joseph of Arimathea. They describe it as cut out of rock, with a large stone that could be rolled in front of the entrance. Father Mark Morozowich is acting dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America. MOROZOWICH: At the time of Jesus, when he was crucified, he was not really a significant feature in Israel. I mean, certainly there was jealousy, certainly he had his followers. But there was no church that was built immediately upon his death or to mark his resurrection. LAWTON: In the fourth century, as Emperor Constantine was consolidating the Roman Empire under Christianity, his mother, St. Helena, traveled to Jerusalem. According to tradition, she discovered relics of the cross upon which Jesus had been crucified. The spot had been venerated by early Christians, and she concluded it was Golgotha. Constantine ordered the construction of a basilica, which became known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. MOROZOWICH: Now people throughout history have debated was it really there, or was it here? Traditionally in that fourth century time that was so amazing, they found this rock and this tomb not far from one another as we see even today in the church you know they’re just a short distance from one another. LAWTON: Over the centuries, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was destroyed, rebuilt and renovated several times. There have been numerous power struggles over who should control it, and even today, sometimes violent squabbles can break out among the several Christian denominations that share jurisdiction. But it is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity, a massive place of pilgrimage and intense spiritual devotion. At the entrance, visitors can kiss the Stone of Unction which, according to tradition, marks the place where Jesus’ body was washed for burial. The dark chapel commemorating the crucifixion is in one upper corner, and the place marking the tomb on the other side. MOROZOWICH: What more of a moving place to walk in Jerusalem, the place of the crucifixion, to meditate at Golgotha where Jesus Christ died, the place where he rose from the tomb. So they are very beautiful and very moving moments when a person can have a very deep relationship with God. LAWTON: During Holy Week in particular, the Holy Sepulchre is the center for special devotions, such as the Holy Fire ritual, where flames from inside the tomb area are passed among the candles of worshippers. MOROZOWICH: The bishop brings out the light from the tomb and this illuminates and plays on this whole sense of the light of the world coming forth again. LAWTON: But despite the history and devotion, some question whether that indeed is the true spot. Some Christians, including many Protestants, believe Jesus could have been crucified and buried at a different place in Jerusalem known as the Garden Tomb. STEVE BRIDGE (Deputy Director, The Garden Tomb): The tomb was discovered in 1867. For hundreds of years before that it had lain buried under rock and rubble and earth and things had grown on top of it. LA |
In Shakespeare's 'Two Gentlemen Of Verona', which character hasa servant called 'Speed'? | Shakespeare's Fools - Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare's Fools: Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & company. There seems to be little doubt but that the comedy of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" was one of the earliest of the poet's dramatic works. There is no authentic record of its first presentation, but it is the general impression among the commentators that it occurred in 1591 or 1592. Sidney Lee, probably the most accurate and reliable authority on Shakespeareana, places it second in order of production. It was not printed in the author's lifetime, nor was it published till it was included in the First Folio edition of collected plays that appeared in 1623, seven years after the poet's death. There is a crude conventionality in the construction of the plot, inexperience in the development of the characters, and immaturity in its deductive philosophy. These conditions confirm the view-point taken above, and are entirely consistent with the known facts. Shakespeare was at this time but twenty-seven years of age, had been in London but six or seven years, and though study and observation had given him some idea of dramatic composition, it was on conventional lines only; experience had not yet developed his powers or given him any marked individuality. Mrs. Cowden Clarke goes so far as to suggest that the comedy was probably one of the MSS. that Shakespeare took with him to London. This is disproved, I think, by his references in the play to historical and mythological characters, with which he would hardly be familiar before his advent into the metropolis. I doubt if Shakespeare did any literary work of a dramatic character before he went to London. It was his association with a company of professional actors, in a varied repertory of plays, with the environment of a regularly equipped theater, that revealed to him the possibilities of the drama, inspired his ambition, and developed his genius. There is no originality in the story of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," nor in any of the incidents of the comedy. The characters are but prototypes of those which appear, elaborated and completed, in his later plays, after experience had matured his powers and given him a deeper insight into human nature. This is particularly true of Launce and Speed, the two clownish servants in the comedy, who are reproduced as the two Dromios, in "The Comedy of Errors"; as Peter, in "Romeo and Juliet," and as Launcelot Gobbo, in "The Merchant of Venice"; but with far more consistency of purpose and detail of character. Launce and Speed are servants: born to serve, contented to serve, with little or no ambition beyond it. They are personal attendants on Valentine and Proteus, two young noblemen, and accompany their respective masters on their travels, obeying their orders without question, accepting their wages with satisfaction, and submitting upon occasion to personal chastisement without resentment. They are young, full of humor, and fond of mischief. Their humor they exercise upon their masters, when they can do so with safety, and indulge in their mischief between themselves. Both are shrewd and keenly observant, particularly of the foibles and weaknesses of their masters. Speed is at times exuberant; Launce, who is apparently the elder, is more thoughtful and sententious, and with the egotism of a little learning patronizes and reproves the youth and ignorance of his comrade. Launce has some sentimentality in his nature which is shown in his affection for his dog. Crab, and his grief (not wholly unaffected) at the parting from his family. Launce does not, however, permit that sentimentality to affect his material interests at any time, or even influence his considerations in the selection of a wife. Both have the punning habit to an abnormal degree, and vie with each other in amphibolous repartee. Of the two, Launce has the keener wit and deeper philosophy. He is also more resourcefu |
Who played the part of the cook 'Mrs Bridges', in the TV series 'Upstairs, Downstairs'? | "Upstairs, Downstairs" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 66 out of 68 people found the following review useful: Goosey goosey gander, wither shall I wander? Upstairs anddownstairs and in my lady's chamber... from London 3 July 2001 It is a widely held belief that Upstairs Downstairs was television at its finest, and the most popular tv drama in the world. But why precisely is so good? It is almost entirely studio bound and looks like it should be just another worthy but squeaky clean period drama. This is why it is very hard to convince anyone unfamiliar with the series of why it is so special. But John Hawkesworth, the producer, believed television was electronic theatre, not second rate film, and this allows the stories to concentrate on words, emotions and intense acting. The grittiness of the series, the performances and its skill at depicting human emotions were its chief assets. Gordon Jackson's magnificent character performance as Hudson is a display of a modest, warm actor who made a character who stood for all he disliked totally loveable. David Langton's charming, liberal Richard Bellamy was a far less snobbish and severe man than his butler, but his first wife, the statuesque Lady Marjorie certainly made up for him. Simon Williams' portrayal of Lord Lucan lookalike James Bellamy showed real development over the years, the haughty, caddish son who is changed forever by the war and plays his final episode "All The King's Horses" nothing short of brilliantly. Lesley Anne-Down and Jacqueline Tong's introduction, the Christmas story "Goodwill To All Men" in many ways sums the series up, combining a devastating look at the London poor with the escapist charm of a traditional Edwardian Christmas, leading to a bittersweet conclusion offering an idyllic scene of Georgina being giving her presents as the snow falls outside, just after her grandmother's wise observation that her outing to help the needy was more out of a need for adventure than real charity. If the first season was the series finding its feet and the second was it settling down to more of the same, the third season is the oddest of them all. It reflects a period of change both in pre-war Britain and behind the scenes, as Elizabeth and Lady Marjorie were both written out at the actors' requests. This leaves the upstairs structure of the house unsettled, and the series is dark and sombre, as James' doomed marriage and Richard's bereavement make the house seem a far cry from the high society gatherings and royal dinners of the early seasons. Although the fourth series, which depicts the war years so powerfully is considered the best, I would personally dispute this. Good as it is, what is most interestiung is the fifth series, as Britain's social structure is collapsing, and the full impact of the war is felt. The roarring twenties try to blot out the horrors of the trenches but leave James and many like him haunted, directionless, forgotten and despairing. The fifth series also introduces a new wife for Richard in the form of the delectable Hannah Gordon. Her interpretation of Virginia is a joy to watch; beautiful, witty and poetic. The daring storylines provide all the characters with moments to shine in, from Lady Marjorie's adultery in the excellent "Magic Casements" which deals unconventionally with an age-old theme, to the heartbreaking "I Dies From Love" which details the suicide of a kitchen maid. The sexual attitudes of the day were explored in "A Suitable Marriage", the bleak "A Cry For Help" and the astonishing "Whom God Hath Joined." Some of the wildest plotlines should not have worked but did, such as Hudson's hopeless affair with a parlour maid in "Disillusion" and Mrs Bridges' breakdown in "Why Is Her Door Locked?" There are really only two unsuccessful episodes of the entire sixty eight, but many masterpieces. "The Glorious Dead" and "Another Year" are devastating essays on the tragedies of the war, and "Distant Thunder" is a superbly claustrophobic episode, a |
After Jesus had fallen on his way to Calvary, who helped himcarry his cross? | Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross? | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross? Matthew 27:31-32; Mark 15:20-21; Luke 23:26 and John 19:17 Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:31-32) - "And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. 32And as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross." (Mark 15:20-21) - "And after they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, and put His garments on Him. And they *led Him out to crucify Him. 21And they pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross." (Luke 23:26) - "And when they led Him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus." Jesus (John 19:17) - "They took Jesus therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha." Both carried the cross . John 19:17 does not say that Jesus carried the cross alone. It says he bore his own cross. He carried the cross until he couldn't carry any more than Simon assisted. A contradiction occurs when one statement makes another statement impossible but both are supposed to be true. There is no contradiction . Jesus had undergone a very physically traumatic few hours. Please consider the following verses placed in order of His ordeal and pay attention to the physical trauma he received before He ever arrived at the cross. Sweat like blood "And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground," (Luke 22:44). He was struck "And when He had said this, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying, "Is that the way You answer the high priest?" 23Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?" (John 18:22-23). He was beaten with fists "And some began to spit at Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, "Prophesy!" And the officers received Him with slaps in the face," (Mark 14:65). He was scourged "Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he delivered Him to be crucified," (Matt. 27:26). Crown of thorns on head and beaten "And after weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they kneeled down before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews! 30"And they spat on Him, and took the reed and began to beat Him on the head. 31And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him," (Matt. 27:29-31). The accused would carry the cross beam to the place of crucifixion. Jesus started to carry it, but simply couldn't bear it very far after all the physical trauma He had just gone through. He collapsed. That is when the Romans drafted Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross the rest of the way. This article is also available in: Indonesia |
Which Briton won theNobel Prize for Literature in 2001? | Nobel Prize for Literature 2001 - Press Release Press Release The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001 V. S. Naipaul The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001 V. S. Naipaul The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2001 is awarded to the British writer, born in Trinidad, V. S. Naipaul “for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories”. V. S. Naipaul is a literary circumnavigator, only ever really at home in himself, in his inimitable voice. Singularly unaffected by literary fashion and models he has wrought existing genres into a style of his own, in which the customary distinctions between fiction and non-fiction are of subordinate importance. Naipaul’s literary domain has extended far beyond the West Indian island of Trinidad, his first subject, and now encompasses India, Africa, America from south to north, the Islamic countries of Asia and, not least, England. Naipaul is Conrad’s heir as the annalist of the destinies of empires in the moral sense: what they do to human beings. His authority as a narrator is grounded in his memory of what others have forgotten, the history of the vanquished. The farcical yarns in his first work, The Mystic Masseur, and the short stories in Miguel Street with their blend of Chekhov and calypso established Naipaul as a humorist and a portrayer of street life. He took a giant stride with A House for Mr. Biswas, one of those singular novels that seem to constitute their own complete universes, in this case a miniature India on the periphery of the British Empire, the scene of his father’s circumscribed existence. In allowing peripheral figures their place in the momentousness of great literature, Naipaul reverses normal perspectives and denies readers at the centre their protective detachment. This principle was made to serve in a series of novels in which, despite the increasingly documentary tone, the characters did not therefore become less colourful. Fictional narratives, autobiography and documentaries have merged in Naipaul’s writing without it always being possible to say which element dominates. In his masterpiece The Enigma of Arrival Naipaul visits the reality of England like an anthropologist studying some hitherto unexplored native tribe deep in the jungle. With apparently short-sighted and random observations he creates an unrelenting image of the placid collapse of the old colonial ruling culture and the demise of European neighbourhoods. Naipaul has drawn attention to the novel’s lack of universality as a form, that it presupposes an inviolate human world of the kind that has been shattered for conquered peoples. He began to experience the inadequacy of fiction while he was working on The Loss of El Dorado, in which after extensive study of the archives he described the appalling colonial history of Trinidad. He found that he had to cling to the authenticity of the details and the voices and abstain from mere fictionalisation while at the same time continuing to render his material in the form of literature. His travel books allow witnesses to testify at every turn, not least in his powerful description of the eastern regions of the Islamic world, Beyond Belief. The author’s empathy finds expression in the acuity of his ear. Naipaul is a modern philosophe, carrying on the tradition that started originally with Lettres persanes and Candide. In a vigilant style, which has been deservedly admired, he transforms rage into precision and allows events to speak with their own inherent irony. The Swedish Academy Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "Nobel Prize for Literature 2001 - Press Release". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/2001/press.html> |
In Einstein's e=mc ,what does the 'c' represent? | What is the significance of E = mc2? And what does it mean? - Scientific American Scientific American Advertisement | Report Ad Ronald C. Lasky, director of the Cook Engineering Design Center at Dartmouth College, explains the significance behind this hallowed equation: It is the most famous equation in the world. Many can recite it—and attribute it to Albert Einstein—but few know its significance. It tells us that mass and energy are related, and, in those rare instances where mass is converted totally into energy, how much energy that will be. The elegance with which it ties together three disparate parts of nature—energy, the speed of light and mass—is profound. Here is where the equation of all equations comes from: It was known for some time before Einstein's insights that electromagnetic radiation (light, for example) possessed momentum. This quality of radiation is small in magnitude—after all, you needn't worry about being knocked over by sunlight—but easily measurable. Applying an understanding of light's momentum within a little thought experiment, it is possible to see how E = mc2 comes about. Consider a cubic hollow box at rest in space with sides of length D and a mass of M. This box is also symmetrical in its mass distribution. One of the faces inside the box is coated with a fluorescing material, and, at a given moment, a photon (i.e., a particle of light) is emitted from that material, perpendicular to its surface. The momentum of this photon causes the box to move in the opposite direction as the photon, and it continues to move until the photon hits the opposite wall. During this time the box moves a very small distance, Δx. Image: RONALD LASKY Newton's laws of mechanics tell us that the center of mass cannot move, because the box has not been acted upon by an outside force. However, in order to keep the center of mass constant, since the box has moved, some mass must have been transferred from the fluorescing side of the box to the absorbing side in the process of generating the photon and its striking the opposite side. Therefore the photon must have a mass, m. So the photon, which also possesses energy E, is emitted from the fluorescing side of the box. Its momentum, Pphoton, is equal to its energy divided by the speed of light: Pphoton = E / c. The photon will impart this momentum to the box, causing the box to move a small distance, Δx, during the time, t, in which the photon travels to the opposite side of the box. The momentum of the box, Pbox, is also equal to its mass, M, times the velocity, vbox, at which it moves before the photon strikes its target. (Note: The box loses the photon's mass, m, during this process, but this slight loss can be neglected here.) Hence: Pphoton = Pbox = E / c = Mvbox Then vbox = E / cM (1) We can also determine the time it takes for the photon to travel across the box: it is equal to the length, between parallel faces, of the box (which is D), minus the amount the box moved in the opposite direction (Δx), divided by the speed of light, c. (The target will essentially have moved a slight distance closer, meaning the photon did not have to travel the full distance D.): t = (D - Δx) / c |
Ian Gillian and Dave Coverdale were both lead singers with which rock group? | Deep Purple - Burn Burn Weeks Charted: 30 Certified Gold: 3/20/74 Deep Purple's first album since last year's departure of original vocalist Ian Gillan and bassist/composer Roger Glover is a passable but disappointing effort. On Burn, new lead singer David Coverdale sounds suitably histrionic, like Free's brilliant Paul Rodgers (rumored to have been Purple's first replacement choice). But the new material is largely drab and ordinary, without the runaway locomotive power of the group's best work. The title track is a notable exception, attractively energetic, with appropriately speedy breaks. And "Sail Away" is a Free-like mesmerizer. "Mistreated" again sounds like that lamentedly extinct group, but is flaccidly lengthy (7:25). They fill out the LP with the relentlessly mediocre single "Might Just Take Your Life," the stodgy blues-rocker "What's Goin' On Here," the commonplace Cream-like funk riffs and harmonies of "You Fool No One," and with a tedious Moog/bolero instrumental retread applying the coup de grace. Much of the LP is skillfully wrought and likable, and the new line-up has potential. But the Gillan/Glover spark that created "Highway Star" and other memorable Purple smokers is regrettably absent. - Ken Barnes, 4/25/74. Bonus Reviews! Deep Purple is back after a restructuring, with new lead singer David Coverdale doing a commendable job replacing Ian Gillian. Glenn Hughes also works well on bass and as an added singer. This set varies somewhat from the band's recent efforts, with a little less "pin the people against the wall" music and some interesting blues numbers like "Mistreated." "Burn," the current single, is also a highlight of the album. Many groups lose a lot when two members leave, but Deep Purple are as excellent in their field as ever. - Billboard, 1974. Cream was schizophrenic. Like so many Sixties' British bands, they derived their instrumental style from American bluesmen. But they acheived their contemporary sound by recording the rock songs of bassist Jack Bruce. These were painfully humorless compositions, often devoid of intelligible melody, and sung in an oppressive style that overemphasized not just an occasional word, but every word. Cream was one of the most influential of all rock bands, but Bruce may have influenced as many singers as Clapton has guitar players. Many British rock-band vocalists sing (to one extent or another) in that same insensitive manner -- which is why I have trouble listening to some groups whose instrumental work I admire. Deep Purple has been around a long time, but in their current state they perpetuate Cream's schizophrenia. They display considerable command of their instruments (if little originality). But it's wasted behind the caterwauling of new vocalist David Coverdale, who sings some of the most godawful lyrics yet pressed onto vinyl with idiotic seriousness. On the group's behalf I note that they avoid the flip side of the worst of British rock, the wimpoid ballad. In fact, when they are burning instrumentally and everyone sings together (making the words easier to forget) they come up with a handful of acceptable, even pleasurable moments. - Jon Landau, Rolling Stone, 6/6/74. First off, I must get something off my chest. Please Mr. Warner Brothers...why was there a Doobie Brothers poster in my Deep Purple album? There, now that it's been said we can get down to business. Another Deep Purple, another day. Dave Coverdale, the new lead singer, sounds a great deal like Rod Evans. Do you remember Rod Evans? He sang the lead on Deep Purple records in the old Tetragramaton days. They tell us that a few months ago Dave Coverdale was a shop assistant, singing for free beers. He must have drunk a lot of beer because this record shows he's done a great deal of singing, if not on stage, then in bathtubs. It seems very obvious that he loves to sing, and he does it very, very well. Glenn Hughes, the other new Purpler, is a welcome addition. His bass guitar work and vocalization adds yet another level of life to this old and well established band. From the very begi |
Which oil tanker was wrecked off the Galapagos Islands in January 2001? | Read ACCIDENT OF THE OIL TANKER "JESSICA" OFF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (ECUADOR\) January 16, 2001 C. Tiercelin Cedre / Mars 2001 Table of contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 1 PART 1 : SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA............ 1 1.1. Summary of the incident.................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Environment and endemic fauna...................................................................................... 2 1.3. Meteo-oceanic conditions ................................................................................................ 3 PART 2 : TASK FORCE VISITS ON SITE ...................................................................... 3 2.1. Visits on site.................................................................................................................... 3 2.2. Task force observations : impact and coastal clean-up .................................................... 6 PART 3 : RECOMMENDATIONS AND ISSUES ARISING FROM THE VISITS ON SITE AND FROM THE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE ECUADORIAN AUTHORITIES 3.1. Baseline for future management and response.................................................................. 7 3.2. Monitoring to inform future response and management ................................................... 7 3.3. Training........................................................................................................................... 8 3.4. Additional future needs.................................................................................................... 9 REFERENCES................................................................................................................... 13 List of Figures and Plate : Figure 1................................................................................................................................ 10 Figure 2................................................................................................................................ 11 Plate 1 .................................................................................................................................. 12 EC Task Force in Galapagos Final Report C. Tiercelin Cedre / Mars 2001 1 INTRODUCTION This report describes the mission and recommendations of the European Commission Task Force in Galápagos in relation with the spill resulting from the grounding of the tanker "Jessica" at the entrance to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, in Wreck bay, on San Cristóbal island (see figure 1) on January 16th, 2001. The report contains three parts : · Part 1 presents the summary of the incident, the environment and the meteo oceanic conditions prevailing in this area · Part 2 is the account of the experts visits on site · Part 3 presents their recommendations and issues arising from observations of the response on the shore (techniques used for cleaning and command structure) and from discussions held with the Directorate of the Galápagos National Park (GNP) and the Directorate of the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS). The European Commission Directorate-General, Environment C.3 Civil Protection under the command of Mr Alessandro Barisich and Mr Gilles Vincent, formed a Task Force in order to determine ways in which the European Community could help the Ecuadorian authorities to minimise the damage of the spill, assist in the recovery of damage caused by the spill and support future work associated with the spill. To this end, C. Tiercelin, W.G. Sanderson and J. Villanueva were sent on site to provide advice on aspects of shoreline clean-up, oil spill management, monitoring and biodiversity conservation, shipping and contingency planning. PART 1 : SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA 1.1. Summary of the incident : In the evening of the 16th January 2001 the tanker "Jessica", owned by Acotramar, ran aground at the entrance to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, in Wreck bay, on Sa |
Which country singer had a hit with 'Feel Like A Woman'? | List: Female Country Singers List: Female Country Singers Updated on November 6, 2014 Female Country Singers: My Top Eight Faith Hill, in concert in Dallas in 2006. | Source From Patsy Cline to Reba McEntire to the Dixie Chicks, women have made Country-Western music what it is today. There are so many women who have worked hard in a man's world to rise to the top of the Country-Western charts. I picked my eight favorites and added a few more who just have to be mentioned. I hope you enjoy this list and the accompanying videos as much as I enjoyed putting it together! My hat goes off to all of you women of Country music. Your hard work has paid off! 1. Patsy Cline Patsy Cline was one of the first female Country singers. She is, without a doubt, a legend for all time. Patsy was born September 8, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. Her real name was Virginia Patterson Hensley. Her big break in the Country music world came in 1957, with the song "Walkin' After Midnight." In 1958, Patsy joined the Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville. She died tragically, in an airplane crash in 1963 when she was only 30. Patsy's greatest hits include: "Sweet Dreams" 2. Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn was born April 14, 1935 in Kentucky. She is best known as the "Coal Miner's Daughter." Just like Patsy Cline, Loretta is a legend among female Country music singers. She had her first hit in 1960, with the song "Honky Tonk Girl." By the 1970s, she was one of the richest women in Country music. She is famous for many songs, including: "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)" "Before I'm Over You" "Coal Miner's Daughter" 3. Dolly Parton Dolly Parton was born January 19, 1946 in Tennessee. As a young child, she sang in church and for a local radio station. She joined the Grand Ole Opry show at the age of 20, and her first success in Nashville was as a songwriter. In 1966 she had her first single, "Dumb Blond," and then that same year recorded "Something Fishy" and "Hello, I'm Dolly." Since then, she has gone on to make a big for name herself, both in the Country music industry and as a comedic actress. Some of Dolly's hits include: "Jolene" "I Will Always Love You" 4. Patty Loveless Patty Loveless was born in Kentucky as Patty Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957. Her first hit single in the Country music world was the 1985 recording, "Lonely Days and Lonely Nights." Her second hit single came a year later when she released "I Did." Patty went on to release her first album, Patty Loveless, on October 1, 1986. From there, she went on to produce many more albums. Her big hit singles include: "Don't Toss Us Away" "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" "You Don't Even Know Who I Am" 5. Suzy Bogguss Suzy was born December 30, 1956 in Illinois. She started singing in her hometown church and released her first singles in 1987: "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire," "Love Will Never Slip Away," and "Come As You Are." She went on to make many more successful albums. Bogguss owns her own record label, Loyal Dutchess. Some of her most popular recorded singles are: "Somewhere Between" "Outbound Plane" 6. Reba McEntire Reba was born March 28, 1955 in Oklahoma. She had her first hit on the singles chart in 1976 with "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand." Her first album was called Reba McEntire and her second was Out of a Dream. Reba's Country music career has been very successful. Her album My Kind of Country brought her break-out success. Some of the hits from that album include: "How Blue" "Somebody Should Leave" 7. Faith Hill Faith was born Audrey Faith Perry on September 21, 1967 in Mississippi. She is one of the most successful Country singers, male or female. Her first album, Take Me As I Am, was released in 1993. She released her second album, It Matters To Me, in 1995. From there, Hill went on to make her name in country music. Her first international hit was "The Kiss." Her 1999 album Breathe went platinum and remains one of the biggest-selling Country records of all time. Some of her other hits include: "There You'll Be" "Mississippi Girl" "Like We Never Loved at All" Faith is |
In which country was the 1934 Football World Cup held? | World Cup 1934 World Cup > Past Tournaments > 1934 Italy >Overview Nineteen thirty-four was a year of increased international tension compared to the year of the previous World Cup. Hitler had been in power in Germany since January 1933 and had already taken steps to secure the Anschluss (union of the dictatorships of Germany and Austria); which ultimately succeeded four years later, once “IL Duce” (the Leader) Mussolini Italy’s dictator swapped sides and backed Germany. This was the first time that a qualifying competition was held; this whittled down the number of contestants in the finals to sixteen, making Mussolini's promise to pay all the expenses of the competing teams more affordable. It was bizarre to see the United States play a qualifying match against its neighbour Mexico in Rome. Indeed, of the thirty-one teams in the qualifying competition, two, Chile and Peru, withdraw. Even the hosts Italy had to qualify. A mild surprise was occasioned when the Yugoslavia, who had been semi-finalists in the previous competition, were knocked out. Notwithstanding the larger number of entries, this tournament was still not particularly representative of the world of football, never mind the wider world. The holders Uruguay, smarting from the lack of support shown by European teams four years earlier when the competition had been held in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo, declined to defend the title, a decision made easier by a players’ strike. The four British teams continued their refusal to compete when the boundaries between amateur and professional football were so blurred. Argentina, which had reached the final four years previously, deliberately sent a weakened team; this was out of pique as Mussolini, who had ruled Italy since 1922, had poached Monti, who had played in the previous final for Argentina, as well as Guaita and Orsi. The Argentines also feared that they would lose still further players to their Italian hosts. For the first time Africa sent a representative, Egypt, which had a small degree of autonomy within the British Empire. However, Asia’s massive population was not represented by even one team. The finalists were: Italy, the United States, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France, Spain, Brazil, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Argentina, Hungary and Egypt. Hence there was one team from North America, two teams from South America, twelve from Europe and one team from Africa. As lopsided a list as four years before, save the Latin and European misrepresentations had been flipped. A regressive step was to adopt the cheaper format |
Which TV series grew from sketches on the Jasper Carrot shows, and featured Robert Powell? | Robert Powell: TV Shows Starring Robert Powell (6 Items) G Options B Comments & Embed 1 Canned Carrott Jasper Carrott, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell Canned Carrott is a comedy stand-up and sketch-show by Jasper Carrott. Two of the regular sketches were "Wiggy" and "The Detectives". The first sketch, "Wiggy", followed ; 2 Doomwatch Robert Powell, Amanda Ooms, John Paul Doomwatch was a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific ; 3 Fantomcat Robert Powell, Jimmy Hibbert, Rob Rackstraw Fantomcat is an animated series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films. It was first broadcast in 1995 and was animated after Avenger Penguins in 1994 by Alfonso Productions, a Spanish animation studio. It ; 4 Great Crimes and Trials Robert Powell Great Crimes and Trials is an early 1990s BBC documentary television series. The program consists of archival material combined with never before seen interviews to reconstruct a renowned crime, ; 5 Hannay Robert Powell Hannay was a 1988 spin-off from the 1978 film version of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine Steps which had starred Robert Powell as Richard Hannay. ; 6 Holby City Hugh Quarshie, Tina Hobley, Rosie Marcel Holby City is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One. The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, ; 7 Jesus of Nazareth James Earl Jones, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 British-Italian television miniseries directed by Franco Zeffirelli and co-written by Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, and Suso Cecchi d'Amico which dramatises the birth, life, ; 8 Jude the Obscure Robert Powell, John Franklyn-Robbins, Daphne Heard Jude the Obscure is a 1971 TV mini-series written by Harry Green and directed by Hugh David. 9 Looking for Clancy Catherine Schell, Robert Powell, T. P. McKenna 10 Shaka Zulu Christopher Lee, Trevor Howard, Edward Fox Shaka Zulu is a television series directed by William C. Faure and written by Joshua Sinclair for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, based on Sinclair's novel of the same name. It is based on ; 11 The Detectives Jasper Carrott, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell The Detectives is a British comedy television series, starring Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, and George Sewell. It aired on BBC One, and was a spoof of police dramas. It was written by Mike Whitehill ; 12 The Legends of Treasure Island Hugh Laurie, Dawn French, Richard E. Grant The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes. The series was loosely based ; |
"Which Brazilian World Cup star was known as ""the little bird""?" | The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time | Sportslens Blog Columns Best of SL The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time Chris Mann 13 July, 2009 Best of SL , Brazil In this series I will be looking at some of the greatest Brazilian players to have graced the game of football over the last sixty years, using the 1950s, the decade in which Brazil marched to their first World Cup triumph, as a starting point. In part one, I take a look at the finest footballers to have pulled on the yellow and green jersey of the Selecao during the 1950s and 60s. Part two will analyse players from the 70s and 80s, whilst part three will deal with the 1990s and players plying their trade today (links at the end of the article). These selections will doubtless spark debate, so please make suggestions and let us know if you think differently. 1950s Garrincha (50 Caps, 12 Goals) With crippled, twisted legs, there was never a more unlikely candidate to be such a skilful and mesmeric winger, but Manuel Francisco dos Santos, known colloquially as Garrincha, the “little bird” was the original maestro, a Brazilian hero and a Botafogo legend. Despite a number of personal battles off the field with alcoholism and financial irregularities, Garrincha has been immortalised in footballing history as one of the greatest dribblers and creative influences ever to have taken to a football field. Both on and off the field Garrincha was a carefree, bohemian, almost chaotic figure who shunned order and convention in all he did. No better was this attitude displayed than when he inspired Brazil to World Cup success in 1958 and 1962, the displays of genius for which he is remembered as one of the finest, most imaginative players the game has ever seen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJOGRWkWcIc Zito (46 Caps, 3 Goals) As a footballer Zito can be seen as the forerunner to the likes of Mascherano, Gilberto Silva, Fernando Gago and Patrick Vieira. Zito, who played in Brazil’s triumphs in ’58 and ’62, was a highly organised defensive midfielder, a pragmatic, calming influence in Brazilian teams often filled with individualistic attacking talents. Perhaps Zito’s greatest individual moment came in the final of the 1962 World Cup when he scored to put his country 2-1 up against Czechoslovakia, a game Brazil eventually went on to win 3-1. A fitting moment for one of Brazil’s most influential players during that period. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF51hQwVw6U Nilton Santos (75 Caps, 3 Goals) Modern players such as Daniel Alves, Maicon and Javier Zanetti owe everything to the pioneering wing-back play of Nilton Santos. Nominally a defender, Santos broke down the predominant stereotypes associated with defending and transformed himself into a potent attacking weapon, bombing down the left flank and involving himself in much of Brazil’s forward play in the process. Santos was named in four Brazilian World Cup squads (1950, 1954, 1958 and 1962) and was a particularly important and influential player during the 1954 and 1958 competitions, Brazil’s first truly modern wing-back. As well as being a regular in the yellow and green jersey, Santos was a Botafogo stalwart, making over 1,000 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro outfit during an incredible 36-year tenure as a professional footballer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOz9CclXxXM Didi (68 Caps, 20 Goals) Waldyr Pereira, more commonly known as ‘Didi’, represented his country 68 times, playing as an instinctively creative midfielder during the ’54, ’58 and ’62 World Cups. Didi has been described as having had superb positional sense and vision from midfield, also being known for his innovation at set-pieces. Didi is recognised as having pioneered the “dry leaf”, a sharply bending and dipping free-kick more recently associated with Ronaldinho and Shunsuke Nakamura. Didi was also one of the first Brazilian footballers to ply his trade in Europe, moving to Real Madrid for a season in 1959 before moving back to Botafogo, a club he played for in four separate spells during his career. |
Which American General led the 'Confederate' armies in their early run of successes during the Civil War? | Summary List of Famous Confederate Civil War Generals during the American Civil War There were many important confederate generals and commanders during the American Civil War . Some, like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Nathan Bedford Forrest are household names. Others are less well known but are still important, as the southern generals were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the ultimate outcome of most civil war battles . Here is a list of important confederate generals and commanders, along with links to more information and articles about each one. List of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee General Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and is known as the most accomplished Confederate general. Learn more about Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson fought boldly and with great success from Bull Run to his death from a mistaken shot from a Confederate sharpshooter at the battle of Chancellorsville. Learn more about Stonewall Jackson J.E.B. Stuart General J.E.B. Stuart was an accomplished cavalry commander known for his skill at reconnaissance. Read more about Jeb Stuart Nathan Bedford Forrest Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of the most feared Confederate leaders. He was an innovative cavalry commander who started the war as a private. Read more about Nathan Bedford Forrest James Longstreet General James Longstreet was Robert E. Lee’s most capable and consistent generals. He led the First Corps of the Army Of Northern Virginia. Read more about James Longstreet Braxton Bragg General Braxton Bragg led the Army Of Mississippi and Tennessee from the battle of Shiloh to Chattanooga. Read more about Braxton Bragg George Pickett General George Pickett was a Confederate general whose unsuccessful attack on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg is now known as Pickett’s Charge. Read more about George Pickett Bloody Bill Anderson William T. "Bloody Bill" Anderson was a brutal killer, leading pro-confederate units on attacks against Union forces throughout the war. Read more about Bloody Bill Anderson Albert Sidney Johnston Albert Sidney Johnston fought and battled in five U.S. wars, the last being the Battle of Shiloh, where he was shot and later bled to death. Read more about Albert Sidney Johnston John Mosby John S. Mosby was a Confederate Cavalry Commander known for his speed and elusiveness. Read more about John Mosby P.G.T. Beauregard Pierre Gustave Toutant (PGT) Beauregard was a Confederate General who gained fame for being the man to fire the first shot of the civil war when he bombarded Fort Sumter. Read more about P.G.T. Beauregard A.P. Hill A.P. Hill was a confederate General best known for commanding the "Light Division." He was commander Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson’s most trusted general. Read more about A.P. Hill Richard Ewell Richard Stoddert Ewell led numerous battles during the Civil War, but his failure to capture Cemetery Hill on day one at Gettysburg led to his men and himself to be captured and imprisoned at Richmond. Read more about Richard Ewell Joseph Johnston General Joseph Johnston was the highest ranking officer to leave the U.S. army to join the Confederacy. He fought in many of the Civil War’s major battles and died of pheumonia. Read more about Joseph Johnston Jubal Early Jubal Anderson Early was known for his aggressive and sometimes reckless style. Read more about Jubal Early Kirby Smith Edmund Kirby Smith commanded armies in Tennessee and the Trans-Mississippi Theaters. Read more about Kirby Smith John Bell Hood John Bell Hood (1831-1879) was reputed for his aggressive and bold commands, a reputation which continued in battles despite his physical disabilities. Read more about John Bell Hood Barnard Bee Barnard Elliot Bee Jr. fought only until the First Bull Run and is known for giving the nickname "Stonewall" to Brigadier general Thomas J. Jackson. Read more about Barnard Bee Lewis Armistead Lewis Addison was a successful Confederate General who fought and died at the Battle of Gettysbur |
"Which former international footballer was known as ""the wizard of the dribble""?" | FIFA Ballon d'Or winners list FIFA Ballon d'Or winners list Published on Mar 15, 2016 Former "European Footballer of the Year" award FIFA Ballon d’Or is the highest level individual award in football. The award is given to the best football player in the world every year. The award started in the year 1956 when it was popularly known as the European Best Player Award where only players from Europe were eligible for the award hence its name. In 1995 the rules were changed where every player who played for the European clubs could win. In the year 2009 the award was merged with the FIFA best player award and became the FIFA Ballon d’Or which could be won by any footballer in the world. The winner is known through a jury and selection process, national team coaches and captains and one specialist journalist can vote for the three nominees. The player who garners most points gets the award. Listed below are the winners of this prestigious award. Stanley Matthews Country: England Club: Blackpool Stanley Mathews is the inaugural winner of the award. He was Blackpool’s key first team member, despite the injury that restricted his league appearances. He was also an inaugural inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 to honour his contribution to the English game. His final goal for Blackpool lead to the teams league victory over Tottenham Hotspur on 3 September 1956 at Bloomfield Road. They called him "The Wizard of the Dribble" and "The Magician". Alfredo Di Stefano Country: Spain Club: Real Madrid Di Stefano was the inspiration behind the dominance of Real Madrid in Europe. His effort led to the club’s winning La Liga title and European cup in both years. Nicknamed "Saeta rubia" or "Blond Arrow", he is currently the sixth highest scorer in the history of Spain's top division, and Real Madrid's third highest league goalscorer of all time. Raymond Kopa Country: France Club: Real Madrid Raymond Kopa assisted his club to win the European Championship in the year 1958 and 1959. Known for his love of dribbling, Kopa was a playmaker, as well as a prolific scorer. In 1970 he became the first football player to receive the Légion d'honneur. He won three European Cups with the Real Madrid team of the 1950s. Luis Suárez Miramontes Coutry: Spain Club: Barcelona Having played fantastic football in Europe, Luis Suarez of Barcelona became the first Spanish-born player to be voted as the Ballon d’Or winner. He was awarded 54 points , 17 points clear from Ferenc Puskas of Real Madrid who followed him at distant second. Suarez is regarded as one of Spain's greatest football players, he played significant role as creative inside forward or attacking midfielder for the great Barcelona team. Omar Sivori Country: Italy Club: Juventus Omar Sivori saved Juventus from a struggling season and seeing them win the 1957-58 Serie A cup; Omar displayed brilliant football throughout his career he appeared for the Argentine national team, winning the Copa América. In 1961, his hard work had paid off and he was named European Footballer of the Year also known as Ballon d'or. Josef Masopust Country: Czechoslovakia Club: Dukia Prague In 1962, Josef Masopust was playing as a midfielder for Czechoslovakia and his brilliant skills helped them reached the 1962 Football World Cup final. Masopust was capped 63 times, scoring 10 goals for his country and he was named the winner of Ballon d'Or in the same year. He was selected as Czechoslovakia's Golden Player by the Football Association of the Czech Republic as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years. Lev Yashin Country: Soviet Union Club: Dynamo Moscow The Russian football goalkeeper was nicknamed as the black spider or the Black Panther due to his athleticism and reflex saves. To many, he is considered to be the greatest goalkeeper in the football history. Throughout his career, Lev made over 150 penalty saves and kept over 10 clean sheets. In 1963, he was awarded the Ballon d’Or award-becoming the first and only goalkeeper to have received the award. Denis Law Country: Scotland Club: Manches |
"Who was the actress who played the female equivalent of the ""bionic man""?" | The Bionic Woman | Retroland Home » Television » The Bionic Woman The Bionic Woman America caught its first glimpse of female superhero Jaime Summers when she appeared on a special two-part episode of the popular prime-time series, The Six Million Dollar Man , circa 1975. The long-lost love interest of Steve Austin, Jamie and her bionic boyfriend hoped to rekindle that high school romance. Then, she became crippled in a tragic parachuting accident and a distraught Steve pleaded with his boss, Oscar Goldman, to use some high-tech healing power on his lady friend. She was rebuilt with the same bionic gadgetry (and seemed to be recovering nicely) when her body began rejecting her new circuitry, spiraling her into a coma. This might have been the end for poor Jaime, but nothing pulls a television character out of a coma quicker than a surge in ratings. With the prospect of a hit spin-off series on their hands (courtesy of the overwhelming viewer response to the character), Jaime Summers would make a full recovery and actress Lindsay Wagner, who was only originally under contract for the one previous appearance, would be miraculously saved from a trip to the unemployment line and given her very own series in the 1976 fall line-up, The Bionic Woman. With her newly acquired super-abilities, Jaime was recruited into the Office of Scientific Information (OSI) much to Steve’s displeasure, who felt the job was too dangerous for her. But with her new bionic legs, a right arm to match and some powerful auditory abilities, thanks to a handy bionic ear, she proved up for the challenge. Given a new life, the former tennis star proceeded to pose as an instructor at a California Air Force Base while moonlighting as a formidable secret agent. Although her male covert counterpart always seemed to be able to carry out whatever mission he was faced with in the same snazzy leisure suit, apparently female agents were required to dress as provocatively as possible (or at least as provocative as television of the 70s would allow.) At least that was the case with Jaime, who in the course of her duties would dress as a stewardess, belly dancer, pro-wrestler, country singer, and of course, beauty pageant contestant (OK, to be fair, she did get to dress as a nun once). Jaime had a number of acquaintances, ready to lend a helping hand. Besides Oscar, there was Dr. Rudy Wells, bionic makeover artist extraordinaire and Peggy Callahan, Mr. Goldman’s able assistant. She could also lean on her parents, Helen and Jim Elgin, and, most importantly, her amazing cyber-canine, Max. Eventually, Jamie would team up with her former flame, Steve, and together they would battle a few memorable adversaries, most notably Bigfoot and, for good measure, a herd of fem-bots. The only battle the pair ever lost was against the formidable programming executives at ABC – which simultaneously canceled The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman at the end of the 1978 season. But if you think that was the end of the bionic duo, think again. The couple would be reunited on numerous occasions throughout the 80’s and 90s in made-for-TV films such as The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman in 1987, Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman in 1989 and finally, in Bionic Ever After in 1994, where, not only did Jamie get some nifty new abilities such as night vision – but also a bionic husband, as her and Steve finally tied the knot. Finally, after 13 years of assumed retirement, The Bionic Woman (this time played by actress Michelle Ryan) came out of hibernation (cybernation?) for an all new-series that debuted in 2007. Eight episodes aired before The Bionic Woman finally met an unstoppable adversary … in the form of a writer’s strike. Although her fate remained uncertain when the strike ended, the series was ultimately terminated. But after being rebuilt numerous times, you never know when The Bionic Woman may emerge again. In the world of television programming, stranger things have most certainly happened. If you grew up watching Th |
"Which colourful TV personality's autobiography is entitled ""A Real Bobby Dazzler""?" | David Dickinson | Prime Performers Booking Agency Gallery English antiques expert David Dickinson first came into the public eye as a presenter of Bargain Hunt (BBC1), quickly became something of a cult figure thanks to his unique style, cheeky screen persona and irrepressible enthusiasm - plus those memorable catchphrases: 'a real Bobby Dazzler,' 'cheap as chips,' and 'a bit of a duffer'. Since 2006, his ITV series Dickinson’s Real Deal - which sees members of the public bringing antiques to sell to a dealer or take to the auction - has consistently achieved impressive ratings. David has been dealing in antiques for over 30 years. He was first seen on our screens in a documentary made by the BBC exploring the world of antiques dealers. He went on to present The Antique Hunter for Channel 5 and The Antique Buyer’s Guide for BBC2, before presenting Bargain Hunt, which soon became one of BBC1's flagship shows. The programme was voted Most Popular Daytime Programme in the prestigious National Television Awards in 2002. Since presenting Bargain Hunt, David has also been seen as a guest on numerous other TV shows, including All Star Mr & Mrs (ITV), All Star Family Fortunes (ITV), Celebrity Swap (Channel 5), The Impressionable Jon Culshaw (ITV), Holiday (BBC1), Night of a Thousand Faces (BBC1), On the Couch with Ruby Wax, Shooting Stars (BBC2), Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1), Britain’s Favourite View (ITV) and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV). One of his most exciting challenges to date was taking part in Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1, followed by his sterling performance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (ITV). In 2005, David presented a reality show for BBC1 called Dealing with Dickinson. During this series he risked his professional reputation and his own money to train six complete strangers in the world of antiques, who all had to try and rise to the challenge of "Dealing with Dickinson". David is the author of two books on antiques, The Antiques Buyer and Dickinson’s Bargain Hunters Handbook, and has also released a DVD, aptly entitled David Dickinson Cheap as Chips. His autobiography, entitled The Duke - What a Bobby Dazzler (published in 2004), is both entertaining and surprisingly poignant. He has also written a weekly column in the magazine Real People. David is an exceptionally good Presenter, Awards Host and After-dinner Speaker. Contact a Prime Performers Booking Agent via the online booking enquiry form or call us 020 7251 8222 to discuss your requirements. You May Also Like... |
What power does the title character in the film 'Carrie' possess? | Carrie (2013) - IMDb IMDb Community LATEST HEADLINES 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 TV A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Director: a list of 34 titles created 28 Jul 2012 a list of 48 titles created 19 Feb 2013 a list of 33 titles created 07 Aug 2013 a list of 49 titles created 08 Jul 2014 a list of 40 titles created 9 months ago Search for " Carrie " 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. 5 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline The outcast teenager Carrie White is bullied by her classmates at high school. Her mother, Margaret White, is a pious and paranoid woman that sees sin everywhere and the need of self-inflicting punishment. When Carrie has her first period, she does not understand what is happening to her and her classmates humiliate her in the changing room. The spiteful Chris Hargensen videotapes Carrie with her cell phone and posts it on the Internet. Their teacher Ms. Desjardin punishes the students, but when Chris challenges her, she is suspended and consequently is banned from the prom. Meanwhile, Carrie discovers that she has telekinesis and learns how to control her ability. Sue Snell, one of the girls that tormented Carrie, feels bad and asks her boyfriend Tommy Ross to invite Carrie to go with him to the prom to make up for what she did to Carrie. But Chris and her boyfriend Billy Nolan plot an evil prank with her friends to seek vengeance for Carrie. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The power never dies. See more » Genres: Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexual content. | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 18 October 2013 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Carrie, la vengeance See more » Filming Locations: $16,101,552 (USA) (18 October 2013) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Kimberly Peirce did not want to think of the film as a remake, she saw it as an opportunity to do something different. She wanted to really develop Chris Hargenson as a villain. See more » Goofs In the opening scene, where we see Carrie being born, the umbilical cord disappears between shots. See more » Quotes This Was actually pretty damn good 3 November 2013 | by Jacobhemphill96 (United States) – See all my reviews As a fan of the book and the original 1976 film my expectations for this were mixed. But just yesterday I saw this with two friends and loved every minute of it. It is very faithful to the original source material with a few modern takes on the story. There was also a bit more blood . Chloe grace moretz is not my first choice to play carrie but from what I saw she did very well. You feel for her and feel the pain she's going Through and understand why she does what she does in the end. Julianne Moore did especially well as the crazy religious bitch mother. The original was a little silly and over the top but Moore plays it so well it feels like I'm watching it for the first time. The prom scene is straight up awesome and has some very intense death scenes . Overall the film is very good And I highly recommend it. 74 of 137 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
In which capital city would you travel on Klongs, and visit Wats? | Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private From € 63 p.p. 63 A recommended private program in Bangkok, Thailand called Bangkok City Flash. This is our own designed program. Discover parts of Bangkok you would never imagined!!! Our unique Bangkok City Flash is designed for those travelers that want to experience Bangkok their own way with the help of a local guide! A unique experience and a definate recommendation of VisitThailand.Travel. From your hotel you will leave with a local taxi to the rich part of Bangkok. From there you will travel a bit with the most efficient and comfortable public transportation Bangkok offers, the sky train. Afterwards a long tail boat trip over the Chao Phraya River and connecting klongs (little side rivers), the magnificent river that runs through Bangkok Next you will leave for the Grand Palace and after a visit to the Grand Palace you will take a Tuk Tuk to Bangkok's China Town where you enjoy a dim sum lunch. After lunch you will be escorted back to your hotel. From € 63 p.p. 63 Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private Please wait... |
In what year was the League Of Nations, formed? | Milestones: 1914–1920 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1914–1920 The League of Nations, 1920 The League of Nations was an international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes. Though first proposed by President Woodrow Wilson as part of his Fourteen Points plan for an equitable peace in Europe, the United States never became a member. Cartoon critizing U.S. lack of participation in the League of Nations Speaking before the U.S. Congress on January 8, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson enumerated the last of his Fourteen Points , which called for a “general association of nations…formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike.” Many of Wilson’s previous points would require regulation or enforcement. In calling for the formation of a "general association of nations," Wilson voiced the wartime opinions of many diplomats and intellectuals on both sides of the Atlantic who believed there was a need for a new type of standing international organization dedicated to fostering international cooperation, providing security for its members, and ensuring a lasting peace. With Europe’s population exhausted by four years of total war, and with many in the United States optimistic that a new organization would be able to solve the international disputes that had led to war in 1914, Wilson’s articulation of a League of Nations was wildly popular. However, it proved exceptionally difficult to create, and Wilson left office never having convinced the United States to join it. David Lloyd George of the United Kingdom The idea of the League was grounded in the broad, international revulsion against the unprecedented destruction of the First World War and the contemporary understanding of its origins. This was reflected in all of Wilson’s Fourteen Points, which were themselves based on theories of collective security and international organization debated amongst academics, jurists, socialists and utopians before and during the war. After adopting many of these ideas, Wilson took up the cause with evangelical fervor, whipping up mass enthusiasm for the organization as he traveled to the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919, the first President to travel abroad in an official capacity. Wilson used his tremendous influence to attach the Covenant of the League, its charter, to the Treaty of Versailles . An effective League, he believed, would mitigate any inequities in the peace terms. He and the other members of the “Big Three,” Georges Clemenceau of France and David Lloyd George of the United Kingdom, drafted the Covenant as Part I of the Treaty of Versailles. The League’s main organs were an Assembly of all members, a Council made up of five permanent members and four rotating members, and an International Court of Justice. Most important for Wilson, the League would guarantee the territorial integrity and political independence of member states, authorize the League to take “any action…to safeguard the peace,” establish procedures for arbitration, and create the mechanisms for economic and military sanctions. Georges Clemenceau of France The struggle to ratify the |
What are, 'Oarweed', 'Furbelows' and 'Dabberlocks', types of? | Species of UK: Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Species of UK Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Kelp were the @SpeciesofUK from 17th to 30th March 2013. Kelp are an extremely important UK species. They are the backbone of our rocky, wind and wave-swept western coastline, and provide an important habitat for many other species, just as forests do on land. Most people in the UK are familiar with kelp from finding washed up pieces on the seashore. Aside from going diving, live kelp can be most easily seen by visiting a rocky shore at low tide and spotting the fronds sticking out of the water. [1] Kelp Fronds at Low Tide, Scotland Over the years kelp has served many uses, from providing kelp ash and iodine in times gone by, to kelp alginates in foodstuffs today. What are kelp? Kelp are a type of algae. Algae are simple plant-like organisms, but unlike plants don’t have complex root, stem and reproductive systems. [2] A Tiny Alga [Source: Flickr Creative Commons © PROYECTO AGUA** /** WATER PROJECT ] All forms of algae are extremely important. In fact, algae produce more oxygen than all the world's plants put together and they are the basis of many food chains. [3] Kelp and other seaweeds are by far the largest types of algae. Most other algae species are tiny and only visible in clumps, strands or "blooms." [4] Algal Bloom, Iowa Kelp are “brown algae,” the largest kind of algae. They are usually found in cold waters and grow attached to a surface such as rock. [5] Kelp, Australia Kelp species broadly fall into two main categories - the ‘laminarian’ kelps of colder waters in the northern hemisphere (including the UK kelps) and the ‘bladder’ kelps with are larger and have gas-filled floats. [6] Parts of a Kelp Kelp anatomy is very simple. A single ‘frond’ consists of a ‘stipe’ (stem), and ‘blades’ (leaves). Several fronds are held by a ‘holdfast’ (roots). [7] The holdfast looks like plant roots and is similar in that it holds the kelp to a surface. But it doesn’t gather water and nutrients like plant roots do. Kelp Holdfast [ Flickr Creative Commons © Ed Bierman ] The stipe, like a plant’s stem, carries nutrients, although in a much simpler way - it’s primarily used to deliver sugars from photosynthesis. [8] Some kelps (not any of the UK species) also have gas-filled bladders along the stipe called pneumatocysts, to keep the kelp upright and oriented to the surface. [9] Kelp Pneumatocysts [Source: Flickr Creative Commons © mrs.McD ] And that’s it - there literally is nothing else to a kelp. Why is their structure so simple? It’s because living in water provides a constant source of nutrients, support and a steady temperature, unlike on land where plants have a much harder time! [10] Kelp is most often brownish in colour. But some species of kelp can also be purpish, golden or olive green. [11] UK Species of Kelp There are seven confirmed species of kelp found in UK waters, one of which is a recently introduced alien. [12] 1. Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) Oarweed is a tough, leathery, dark brown kelp. Oarweed fronds grow up to 2m and form ‘fingers.’ [13] Oarweed attaches to bedrock to a depth of about 20m and at low tides the fronds can be exposed. It lives for 4-6 years. [14] Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) Oarweed grows around the UK coast with the exception of eastern England where the rock is too friable. It’s the kelp species you’re most likely to see in the UK. [15] Oarweed Washed Up on Shore [Source: Flickr Creative Commons © jsutcℓiffe ] 2. Tangle (Laminaria hyperborea) Tangle or ‘cuvie’ is very similar to oarweed but is lighter in colour and has a longer stipe that snaps when bent. [16] It takes the place of oarweed at lower depths so is usually hidden from view under the waves. Tangle (Laminaria hyperborea) Tangle is the dominant species of kelp around the Scottish Hebrides. [17] 3. Dabberlocks (Alaria esculenta) On shores highly exposed to wave action, oarweed can’t survive and is sometimes replaced by dabberlocks. [18] Dabberlocks (Alaria esculenta) [Source: Wikimedia Commons , copyright expired] Dabberlocks is long, narrow an |
In which city might you make regular journeys on a 'Vaporetti'? | Getting Around Venice by Vaporetto | Rick Steves | Smithsonian Getting Around Venice by Vaporetto Forget the gondola, the quickest and most convenient way to see Venice is via the public-transit vaporetti While gondolas are romantic, to get around Venice quickly and cheaply, you’ll need to take motorized bus-boats called vaporetti. (Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door) smithsonian.com August 31, 2009 The Venice public-transit system is a fleet of motorized bus-boats called vaporetti. They work like city buses except that they never get a flat, the stops are docks, and if you get off between stops, you might drown. For most travelers, only two vaporetti lines matter: Line #1 and line #2. These lines go up and down the Grand Canal, between the “mouth of the fish” at one end and San Marco at the other. Line #1 is the slow boat, taking 45 minutes and making every stop along the way. Line #2 is the fast boat that zips down the Grand Canal in 25 minutes, stopping only at Tronchetto (parking lot), Piazzale Roma (bus station), Ferrovia (train station), San Marcuola, Rialto Bridge, San Tomà (Frari Church), Accademia Bridge, and San Marco (west end of St. Mark’s Square). Catching a vaporetto is very much like a catching a city bus. Helpful charts at the docks show a map of the lines and stops. At one end of the Grand Canal are Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma (Ple. Roma), and Ferrovia. At the other end is San Marco. The sign on the dock lists the line number that stops there and which direction the boat is headed, for example: “#2—Direction San Marco.” Nearby is the sign for line #2 going in the other direction, for example: “#2—Direction Tronchetto.” It’s simple, but there are a few quirks. Some #2 boats go only as far as Rialto (solo Rialto)—check with the conductor before boarding. Some stops have just one dock for boats going in both directions, so make sure the boat you get on is pointing in the direction you want to go. Larger stops might have two separate docks side by side (one for each direction), while some smaller stops have docks across the canal from each other (one for each direction). Electronic reader boards on busy docks display which boats are coming next, and when. Lines #1 and #2 run every 10 minutes in summer. Off-season, there’s less service, so plan ahead if you’re trying to get from St. Mark’s Square to catch an early train. If there’s any doubt, ask a ticket-seller or conductor, or pick up the most current ACTV timetable (free at ticket booths, in English and Italian, tel. 041-2424, www.hellovenezia.com or www.actv.itm ). Tickets: Standard single tickets are €6.50 each. (A few shorter runs are only €2, such as the route from San Marco to La Salute or from San Zaccaria-Jolanda to San Giorgio Maggiore.) Tickets are good for 60 minutes in one direction; you can hop on and off at stops during that time. Technically, you’re not allowed a round-trip (though in practice, a round-trip is allowed if you can complete it within a 60-minute span). Too much luggage can cost you a second ticket. Transportation Passes: You can buy a pass for unlimited use of vaporetti and ACTV buses: €16/12 hours, €18/24 hours, €23/36 hours, €28/48 hours, €33/72 hours, €50/7-day pass). Because single tickets cost a hefty €6.50 a pop, these passes can pay for themselves in a hurry. Think through your Venice itinerary before you step up to the ticket booth to pay for your first vaporetto trip. It makes sense to get a pass if you’ll be taking four rides or more (e.g., to your hotel, on a Grand Canal joyride, into the lagoon and back, to the train station). And it’s fun to be able to hop on and off spontaneously, and avoid long ticket lines. On the other hand, many tourists just walk and rarely use a boat. If you’re planning on taking 10 vaporetto trips or more, you’ll save money by getting a CartaVenezia ID card (€40 for foreigners not residing or working in Venice, valid for 3 years). With the card, you pay €1.10 per trip, or €10 for a carnet of 10 tickets (buy discounted tickets at any ticket booth, tickets still need |
In what year did the League Of Nations become the United Nations? | History of the United Nations | United Nations History of the United Nations History of the United Nations 1 January 1942 || The name "United Nations" is coined The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. UN Radio Classics | British actor Sir Laurence Olivier reads the Preamble to the Charter of the UN 24 October 1945 || The United Nations officially comes into existence In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter . Those delegates deliberated on the basis of proposals worked out by the representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States at Dumbarton Oaks , United States in August-October 1944. The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of the 50 countries. Poland, which was not represented at the Conference, signed it later and became one of the original 51 Member States. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year. Preparatory Years - History of the United Nations Charter 12 June 1941 |
'Acorn' and 'Goose' are the two basic types of what, often found on large sea mammals? | Barnacles of British Columbia Acorn Barnacle ( Belanus glandulus ), photo by Aaron Baldwin Reprinted from Ira Cornwall's The Barnacles of British Columbia, published by View our Barnacle Atlas Pages Introduction At first sight, barnacles look like slight projections of the rocks on which they grow, but closer inspection will show that each contains a well developed animal which is wonderfully adapted to its mode of life. There is not just one kind of barnacle, as a casual observer might think, but there are four or five hundred kinds, or species, in the world. Some of them have taken strange places in which to live: one species is found only on the tongue of a certain turtle; another bores holes in soft rock; one species has developed a float; several species are found only in very deep water. Others are found only between high- and low-tide marks, where they grow in such profusion that they appear to be the dominant group of living things in this zone. Still others live mostly embedded in the skin of whales or attached to the tip of the whale's flipper. Others again (e.g. Saculina) are whollly parasitic, living upon crabs of several species. These last are degenerate forms, however, and are not included in this booklet. The question arises: What is a barnacle? Simply answered, a barnacle or cirriped is a crustacean, a relative of the crab, lobster and sand-flea, that has attached itself permanently to some object larger than itself. A shell has developed in which it lives, and its legs have become modified into most efficient sweeps for the capture of the small sea-creatures and organic material on which it feeds. If a barnacle is examined, it will be seen that the opening at the summit of the shell is closed by four movable plates hinged like folding doors. When these are opened, the sweep may be protruded; when they are closed, the barnacle is protected from enemies and from drying when exposed to the air. When one walks over rocks at low tide, a slight grating or bubbling noise may be heard. This is caused by the barnacles closing their doors more tightly, an action which may be induced even by the passing of a shadow. Except in the case of groups such as "acorn barnacles", "goose barnacles", and "whale barnacles", these creatures do not have common or vernacular names. It is necessary therefore to use scientific names for the various species. Types of Barnacles There are two divisions of the barnacles or "Cirripedia", namely the acorn or "sessile", and the goose or "pedunculate". In both of these, the internal anatomy is much the same, but their outside appearance is very different. The sessile barnacles have calcareous shells fixed directly to some support, while the pedunculate barnacles have the body-chamber, or "capitulum" on the end of a flexible stem, the "peduncle". The peduncle, in turn, may be fixed to a floating object, or, in one case, to a float produced by the cement gland. Certain sessile barnacles are to be found on whales, and these are known by the general term 'whale barnacle'. However, two species of the pedunculate barnacle Conchoderma are commonly found attached to certain whale barnacles, and these are often called whale barnacles for convenience. The number of plates forming the shell of the different genera of sessile barnacles varies from eight in Catophragmus (Bermuda, Hawaiian Islands, and New South Wales) to one in Pyrgoma (West Indies), in which all of the plates are fused together to form a solid ring. On the British Columbia coast, there are only two genera of sessile barnacles--Balanus and Chthamalus. They each have six triangular plates forming the conical shell, but the arrangement of the plates differ. In some sessile barnacles, the plates forming the wall are solid. In others, they are double, being formed by the inner and outer 'lamina', the space between them being filled by the 'parietal' tubes. These tubes run from the 'basal' part of the plates to the 'apex', and in several species they have 'cross septa' dividing the tubes into a series of cells. The 'base' o |
Which pop group's first album was 'Piper At The Gates Of Dawn'? | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn - Pink Floyd | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The Piper at the Gates of Dawn AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by Steve Huey The title of Pink Floyd 's debut album is taken from a chapter in Syd Barrett 's favorite children's book, The Wind in the Willows, and the lyrical imagery of The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is indeed full of colorful, childlike, distinctly British whimsy, albeit filtered through the perceptive lens of LSD. Barrett 's catchy, melodic acid pop songs are balanced with longer, more experimental pieces showcasing the group's instrumental freak-outs, often using themes of space travel as metaphors for hallucinogenic experiences -- "Astronomy Domine" is a poppier number in this vein, but tracks like "Interstellar Overdrive" are some of the earliest forays into what has been tagged space rock. But even though Barrett 's lyrics and melodies are mostly playful and humorous, the band's music doesn't always bear out those sentiments -- in addition to Rick Wright 's eerie organ work, dissonance, chromaticism, weird noises, and vocal sound effects are all employed at various instances, giving the impression of chaos and confusion lurking beneath the bright surface. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn successfully captures both sides of psychedelic experimentation -- the pleasures of expanding one's mind and perception, and an underlying threat of mental disorder and even lunacy; this duality makes Piper all the more compelling in light of Barrett 's subsequent breakdown, and ranks it as one of the best psychedelic albums of all time. Track Listing |
In the Irish ballad, what did the 'Mountains of Mourne' do? | Discover Northern Ireland | The Mourne Mountains, County Down Explore more of the region on our interactive map Mourne Mountains The Mournes stand true to the words of songwriter Percy French as the place ‘where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea’. They are not only one of Ireland’s most scenic areas and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), they are quite simply an adventurer’s paradise. |
"Which opera house is found in New York's ""Lincoln Centre""?" | Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center New York, NY: location street map Take the Lincoln Tunnel or Holland Tunnel. From Lincoln Tunnel Merge left onto Dyer Avenue. Turn left onto West 42nd Street. Turn right onto 10th Avenue, which becomes Amsterdam Avenue. Turn right onto West 62nd Street and the Lincoln Center parking lot entrance in on the left. From Holland Tunnel Follow signs to Exit 1 (Uptown and Canal Street) into Laight Street. Follow Laight Street to West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Highway). Follow to 56th Street, staying to the right after 42nd Street. Turn right onto West 56th Street. Turn left onto 11th Avenue. Turn right on West 65th Street. Cross Amsterdam Avenue. Lincoln Center parking lot entrance is on right underneath the overpass. From Northern New Jersey Take I-95 North/US-9 North/US 1 North. This becomes I-95 North/Upper Level George Washington Bridge/US-9. Take the Henry Hudson Parkway/178th Street exit. Follow signs to Henry Hudson Parkway South/West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Highway). Merge onto Henry Hudson Parkway South. Take the West 79th Street exit. Go east on 79th Street to Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway. At 65th Street bear right onto Columbus Avenue and follow it to West 62nd Street. Turn right onto West 62nd Street. Lincoln Center parking lot entrance is on right. From Southern Connecticut Take I-95 South to Cross Bronx Expressway. Take last Manhattan exit on Cross Bronx Expressway (leading towards George Washington Bridge) and take Henry Hudson Parkway South. Take the West 79th Street exit. Go east on 79th Street to Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway. At 65th Street bear right onto Columbus Avenue and follow it to West 62nd Street. Turn right onto West 62nd Street. Lincoln Center parking lot entrance is on right. From Westchester County Travel south to get onto Route 9 South (from Saw Mill Parkway). Route 9 becomes Henry Hudson Parkway South/West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Highway). Take Henry Hudson Parkway South to the West 79th Street exit. Go east on 79th Street to Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway. At 65th Street bear right onto Columbus Avenue and follow it to West 62nd Street. Turn right onto West 62nd Street. Lincoln Center parking lot entrance is on right. From Rockland County/Upstate New York Take New York State Thruway south to Palisades Parkway south to the George Washington Bridge. Cross the bridge and follow signs to Henry Hudson Parkway South/West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Highway). Merge onto Henry Hudson Parkway South. Take the West 79th Street exit. Go east on 79th Street to Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway. At 65th Street bear right onto Columbus Avenue and follow it to West 62nd Street. Turn right onto West 62nd Street. Lincoln Center parking lot entrance is on right. Parking The Lincoln Center “park and lock” parking garage is located underneath Lincoln Center. It is open to the public 24 hours a day. The entrances are on West 65th Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues) and West 62nd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues). For more information, please call 1-877-909-PARK. To make parking reservations within three weeks of a performance date, please call Centercharge at 212-721-6500. Please call 212-874-9021 for reservations if you require a parking space in the “yellow” wheelchair accessible section. The entrance for this section is on Amsterdam Avenue, one hundred feet North of 62nd Street. Please note: The term Metropolitan Opera House as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other tradermarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of the Metropolitan Opera House and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the Metropolitan Opera House and neither that entity nor any of its affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell tickets, goods and or services in conjunction with their events. |
How many teeth are there in the first set of human 'milk' teeth? | Facts about Baby Teeth Facts About Baby Teeth (Click Question for Detailed Answer Below.) A. $1.10 [ Return to top ] Q2. What should I do to a Baby tooth before I place it in the Tooth Fairy Bank? A. To preserve the baby tooth, first gently clean it with soap and water or with rubbing alcohol. Then completely dry it before placing it into the bank. [ Return to top ] Q3. How many baby teeth and adult teeth are there and when do they come in? A . Children have one set of 20 baby (primary) teeth used in early development. (See illustration below.) These are generally replaced by a second set of 32 larger permanent teeth. By the age of 6-10 months most infants cut their first tooth. By 10 months to 3 years, infants, toddlers and preschoolers continue to get their lower, then upper primary teeth starting in the center of the mouth and working backwards. By 3 years of age, most of a child's 20 primary teeth are in. By the age of 5-6 years children begin to shed their primary teeth and permanent teeth begin to erupt. By 12-13 years, most baby teeth have been shed and almost all permanent teeth are in. [ Return to top ] Q4. What are teeth made of? A. Teeth are made of a bonelike substance called dentin. The portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth is called the crown, which is covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. Teeth fall into 3 categories: incisors, which are made for cutting food, aiding speech and appearance. Behind the incisors are the cuspids, which are for ripping and tearing food, guiding the lower jaw in its movements and protecting the other teeth from wear. In the back you'll find molars, which have a flatter surface for grinding food. [ Return to top ] Q5. How should I care for my Baby's First Teeth? A. Once teeth have emerged, start practicing good dental hygiene and be sure to consult with a dentist. Clean plaque from baby's gums after feedings by wrapping a 2 inch square gauze pad around your finger and gently massage baby's gums. Toothbrushing should begin with baby's first teeth. Use a specially designed child's toothbrush to clean baby teeth but do not use toothpaste until the child is at least 2 years of age. Check with your dentist to determine the first dental visit. [ Return to top ] Please feel free to leave us an e-mail message if you have a question which you would like answered. Our email address is [email protected]. Thank you. P.O. Box 423 Gladwyne, PA. 19035, USA phone/fax: (610) 642-7634 |
What was US President Hoover's original profession? | Herbert Hoover | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Herbert Hoover Before serving as America's 31st President from 1929 to 1933, Herbert Hoover had achieved international success as a mining engineer and worldwide gratitude as "The Great Humanitarian" who fed war-torn Europe during and after World War I. Son of a Quaker blacksmith, Herbert Clark Hoover brought to the Presidency an unparalleled reputation for public service as an engineer, administrator, and humanitarian. Born in an Iowa village in 1874, he grew up in Oregon. He enrolled at Stanford University when it opened in 1891, graduating as a mining engineer. He married his Stanford sweetheart, Lou Henry, and they went to China, where he worked for a private corporation as China's leading engineer. In June 1900 the Boxer Rebellion caught the Hoovers in Tientsin. For almost a month the settlement was under heavy fire. While his wife worked in the hospitals, Hoover directed the building of barricades, and once risked his life rescuing Chinese children. One week before Hoover celebrated his 40th birthday in London, Germany declared war on France, and the American Consul General asked his help in getting stranded tourists home. In six weeks his committee helped 120,000 Americans return to the United States. Next Hoover turned to a far more difficult task, to feed Belgium, which had been overrun by the German army. After the United States entered the war, President Wilson appointed Hoover head of the Food Administration. He succeeded in cutting consumption of foods needed overseas and avoided rationing at home, yet kept the Allies fed. After the Armistice, Hoover, a member of the Supreme Economic Council and head of the American Relief Administration, organized shipments of food for starving millions in central Europe. He extended aid to famine-stricken Soviet Russia in 1921. When a critic inquired if he was not thus helping Bolshevism, Hoover retorted, "Twenty million people are starving. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!" After capably serving as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge, Hoover became the Republican Presidential nominee in 1928. He said then: "We in America today are nearer to the final triumph over poverty than ever before in the history of any land." His election seemed to ensure prosperity. Yet within months the stock market crashed, and the Nation spiraled downward into depression. After the crash Hoover announced that while he would keep the Federal budget balanced, he would cut taxes and expand public works spending. In 1931 repercussions from Europe deepened the crisis, even though the President presented to Congress a program asking for creation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to aid business, additional help for farmers facing mortgage foreclosures, banking reform, a loan to states for feeding the unemployed, expansion of public works, and drastic governmental economy. At the same time he reiterated his view that while people must not suffer from hunger and cold, caring for them must be primarily a local and voluntary responsibility. His opponents in Congress, who he felt were sabotaging his program for their own political gain, unfairly painted him as a callous and cruel President. Hoover became the scapegoat for the Depression and was badly defeated in 1932. In the 1930's he became a powerful critic of the New Deal, warning against tendencies toward statism. In 1947 President Truman appointed Hoover to a commission, which elected him chairman, to reorganize the Executive Departments. He was appointed chairman of a similar commission by President Eisenhower in 1953. Many economies resulted from both commissions' recommendations. Over the years, Hoover wrote many articles and books, one of which he was working on when he died at 90 in New York City on October 20, 1964. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical Association. For more information about President Hoover, ple |
In which country is the 'Hedgehog' considered sacred? | WARRIORS OF EARTH: The Hedgehog Came to Me, to Share the Sacred Dream! The Hedgehog Came to Me, to Share the Sacred Dream! Image: Photograph by Henry Ausloos, Animals, Earth Scenes Hedgehog came into my life in the midst of strife making my life more pleasant to undo the knot in the rope so that I can flow and grow into the flower that I am to be fully and totally free I gave you back your breath you give me joy instead Sung by Southern Season, Song of Heaven Oct 26, 2010 Southern Season Song of Heaven wrote: Beloved Relatives, I had a dream. I was with the people where I made the drum. Suddenly Stefan said to me. I have a body of an hedgehog. Do you want it? I said yes. I want to have it. I will honor it. So he put it in a bag. When I did hold the bag he came alive. So I took him out of the bag and took him home. At home I wanted to take care until he was strong enough to be set free again. But my oldest daughter put him in the water with me while I was taking a bath. I did not notice at first so again he died. I took the little body an did cpr (coronary pulmonary resuscitation) on it ... Again he became alive ... I saw the water coming out of his little mouth and he was shining and so much stronger then before... Rainbow Warriors of Prophecy Blessed Song I give to you, to know the Sacred Blue. The home that we long to know true, the loving Blue (heart knowing relatives). Where distance is just a call, when you need all that's water fall (tears) and spring will light up inside your heart to find the blue, red illumination's call (finding your spirit) ... aho ah, may your spirit fly from heaven upon rolling hills! Image by Anastasiya Malakhova, Valley of the Hedgehogs Hedgehog's Wisdom Includes: This little creature packs a powerful symbolic punch with animal symbolism. Wisdom of the female elders, bonded to Mother Earth Fertility, protector of the garden Resurrection, Victory Second sight "rebirth of vision of the dark space" Gentle Inner Self Understanding weather patterns, knows rain, the element of heavenly tears Spiritual Power, Anointing Perception, Receiving and Allowing Intelligence, Resourcefulness Solar animal symbolism deals with creatures that correspond with the sun - also known as fire sign animals. Roles within the rays of the sun. Fire animals can light up your life and provide ignition to whatever you need set into action. Specifically, invoke solar animal symbolism when you need to: * Blaze a trail * Be a beacon in leadership * Need a spark of inspiration * Need the flames of passion stoked. * Outshine the competition in your trade Hedgehog Meanings and Thoughts on Animal Symbolism Related to the Hedgehog. Image by Kerry Hartjen, Rudolph the Red Nosed Hedgehog Tap into the animal symbolism of the hedgehog today! It's true, big things really do come in small packages and the animal symbolism of the hedgehog proves it. Those with the hedgehog as their animal totem know how to take care of themselves and do so with grace and style. We make this association by observing the hedgehog when it is threatened. It packs itself tightly in a neat little ball, exposing some lethal looking quills. Any predator who takes a bite of this prickly morsel will spit it right back out. Same goes with those who honor the hedgehog as their totem - these people always land on their feet and go through challenges with the same calm, cool practicality as the hedgehog does. The hedgehog is also symbolic of fertility and being connected to the earth. It's belly is close to the Mother (earth, that is) and this close proximity is symbolic of its connection to earth and all that is fertile. The hedgehog's tendency to curl up in the fetal position is also a message of centering, and connecting with the source. Further, central Asia and parts of Iran associated agricultural abundance, fertility and the gift of fire to the hedgehog. In these cultures it is considered a solar* power animal, and is strongly connected to the energy and vitality of the sun. This may be fur |
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and who, made up the rock band 'Queen'? | Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury Date Of Birth September 5, 1946 - November 24, 1991 Birthplace Zanzibar, Tanzania Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar, keyboards The life of Frederick Bulsara began on the East African island of Zanzibar on September 5, 1946. 25 years later in London under the name of Freddie Mercury he was fronting the now legendary rock group named Queen. The son of Bomi and Jer Bulsara, Freddie spent the bulk of his childhood in India where he attended St. Peter’s boarding school. He began taking piano lessons at the age of seven. No one could foresee where a love of music would take him. The Bulsara family moved to Middlesex in 1964 and from there Freddie joined up with a blues band called Wreckage while studying graphic design courses at Ealing College of Art. While singing for Wreckage, a fellow student introduced Freddie to Roger Taylor and Brian May, founder members of a band called Smile. Smile metamorphosed into Queen when Freddie joined Roger and Brian as the lead vocalist. The final member of the band, which was to stay together for the next 20 years, was bassist John Deacon, who joined the band on 1st of March 1971. The rest is rock history. EMI Records and Elektra Records signed the band and in 1973 their debut album ‘Queen’ was released and hailed as one of the most exciting developments ever in rock music. The immortal operatically styled single ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ was released in 1975 and proceeded to the top of the UK charts for 9 weeks. A song that was nearly never released due to its length and unusual style but which Freddie insisted would be played became the instantly recognisable hit. By this time Freddie’s unique talents were becoming clear, a voice with a remarkable range and a stage presence that gave Queen its colourful, unpredictable and flamboyant personality. Very soon Queen’s popularity extended beyond the shores of the UK as they charted and triumphed around Europe, Japan and the USA where in 1979 they topped the charts with Freddie’s song ‘Crazy Little thing Called Love’. Queen was always indisputably run as a democratic organisation. All four members are each responsible for having penned number one singles for the band. This massive writing strength combined with spectacular lights, the faultless sound, a sprinkling of theatricality and Freddie’s balletic movements made up Queen on stage and on film. Through Freddie’s ability to project himself and the band’s music and image to the four corners of 70,000 seater venues they became known as the prime developers of stadium rock, a reputation perpetuated by their pioneering tactics in South America where in 1981 they performed to 231,000 fans in Sao Paulo, a world record at the time. They also became known as the key innovators of pop videos as their catalogue of 3-minute clips became more and more adventurous in style, size and content. Their phenomenal success continued around the globe throughout the 80’s highlighted in 1985 by their show-stealing and unforgettable performance on stage at Live Aid. In the mid 80’s, Freddie started concentrating on his solo career, which was to run in tandem with Queen (“the mothership”) for several albums commencing with the 1985 release of ‘Mr. Bad Guy’. Freddie’s much loved sense of self-parody reached a zenith with his cover version of The Platter’s song ‘The Great Pretender’ in 1987, the video of which recorded him descending a sweeping staircase among acres of identical cardboard cutouts of himself. His first major collaboration outside Queen was with Dave Clark for the recording of London’s West End musical Time, in 1986. This was followed in 1987 with the realisation of one of Freddie’s long-term dreams; to record with the world revered opera diva Montserrat Caballé. The LP’s title song, ‘Barcelona’ went on to become an anthem for Senora Caballé’s home city and the theme for the Olympics in 1992. While most publicly recognised as the front man to one of the most progressive rock bands of the 70’s, Freddie defied the stereotype. A taste for venturing into new territories – a trait th |
Which word, when used in race relations translates to mean separate development? | Introduction to Sociology/Race and Ethnicity - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Introduction to Sociology/Race and Ethnicity From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Jump to: navigation , search In Bulgaria and Guam, I am considered simply as “other.” However, in Australia, I am labeled more specifically as “non-aboriginal other.” In Canada, it is somewhat more complex; I am labeled as “non-aboriginal Southeast Asian who is not a member of an Indian Band or First Nation or a Treaty Indian or Registered Indian as defined by the Indian Act of Canada.” In Mexico, my non-aboriginal background is once again emphasized simply as “non-indigenous.” In Brazil, I am categorized not by my origins, but by my skin tone as “yellow.” Across the Atlantic, I am categorized as “any other Asian background” in England and as “Indian or Asian” in South Africa. In the United States today, recent attempts to be more specific have resulted in giving me the opportunity to indicate that I am a “non-Hispanic Chinese Vietnamese” person. However, in the United States in the past, I would have been forced to exclusively identify as “Chinese” from 1890 to 1970 and “Vietnamese” from 1980 to 1990. These preceding statements are responses to actual census questions on race and ethnicity from different countries around the globe as well as across time in the United States. Why is there so much variation in my racial and ethnic identity if, in fact, race and ethnicity are assumed to be “natural” and “absolute”? The mutability of my racial and ethnic identity over time and space illustrates that race and ethnicity are very much socially-constructed concepts, and that the racial and ethnic options afforded to me are dependent on the circumstances of a particular society at a particular point in time. What about the options for my son who is mixed-race? Will his identity as half-Asian take precedence over his half-white identity in the U.S. given the legacy of the “one-drop rule,” in which the minority status will always take precedence? Take for example, President Barack Obama, who is similar to my son in that he is mixed-race. However, more often than not, President Obama is identified in public discourse simply as black. Likewise, Tiger Woods, who self-identifies as “Cablinasian” in attempt to be recognized as Caucasian, Black, Indian, and Asian by others, is still nonetheless simply labeled as black in mainstream media despite his multi-racial background. The complexity of my identity, in addition to my son’s, Obama’s, and Woods’ identities, exemplifies the need to move beyond mutually-exclusive and inflexible interpretations of race and ethnicity, especially considering that interracial marriages are observably on the rise in the United States. This chapter on race and ethnicity first illustrates the social construction of these two highly-contested concepts, and then discusses the many pitfalls, such as prejudice and discrimination, associated with them. Barack Obama at a campaign stop in New Hampshire in 2007. Despite having a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya, Barack Obama is almost universally considered "black." Contents 15 External links Race and Ethnicity[ edit ] A race is a human population that is believed to be distinct in some way from other humans based on real or imagined physical differences. [1] Racial classifications are rooted in the idea of biological classification of humans according to morphological features such as skin color or facial characteristics. An individual is usually externally classified (meaning someone else makes the classification) into a racial group rather than the individual choosing where they belong as part of their identity. Conceptions of race, as well as specific racial groupings, are often controversial due to their impact on social identity and how those identities influence someone's position in social hierarchies (see identity politics ). Ethnicity, while related to race, refers not to physical characteristics but social traits that are shared by a human population. Some of the social tr |
Which poet invited Maud into the garden? | Come Into The Garden, Maud - Poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson Come Into The Garden, Maud by Lord Alfred Tennyson Come into the garden, Maud, For the black bat, Night, has flown, Come into the garden, Maud, I am here at the gate alone; And the woodbine spices are wafted abroad, And the musk of the roses blown. For a breeze of morning moves, And the planet of Love is on high, Beginning to faint in the light that she loves On a bed of daffodil sky, To faint in the light of the sun she loves, To faint in his light, and to die. All night have the roses heard The flute, violin, bassoon; All night has the casement jessamine stirr'd To the dancers dancing in tune: Till a silence fell with the waking bird, And a hush with the setting moon. I said to the lily, "There is but one With whom she has heart to be gay. When will the dancers leave her alone? She is weary of dance and play." Now half to the setting moon are gone, And half to the rising day; Low on the sand and loud on the stone The last wheel echoes away. I said to the rose, "The brief night goes In babble and revel and wine. O young lordlover, what sighs are those For one that will never be thine? But mine, but mine," so I sware to the rose, "For ever and ever, mine." And the soul of the rose went into my blood, As the music clash'd in the hall; And long by the garden lake I stood, For I heard your rivulet fall From the lake to the meadow and on to the wood, Our wood, that is dearer than all; From the meadow your walks have left so sweet That whenever a March-wind sighs He sets the jewelprint of your feet In violets blue as your eyes, To the woody hollows in which we meet And the valleys of Paradise. The slender acacia would not shake One long milk-bloom on the tree; The white lake-blossom fell into the lake, As the pimpernel dozed on the lea; But the rose was awake all night for your sake, Knowing your promise to me; The lilies and roses were all awake, They sigh'd for the dawn and thee. Queen rose of the rosebud garden of girls, Come hither, the dances are done, In gloss of satin and glimmer of pearls, Queen lily and rose in one; Shine out, little head, sunning over with curls, To the flowers, and be their sun. There has fallen a splendid tear From the passion-flower at the gate. She is coming, my dove, my dear; She is coming, my life, my fate; The red rose cries, "She is near, she is near;" And the white rose weeps, "She is late;" The larkspur listens, "I hear, I hear;" And the lily whispers, "I wait." She is coming, my own, my sweet; Were it ever so airy a tread, My heart would hear her and beat, Were it earth in an earthy bed; My dust would hear her and beat, Had I lain for a century dead; Would start and tremble under her feet, And blossom in purple and red. |
What is the name of the Kenyan game reserve set on the Serengeti Plain? | The Serengeti: Plain Facts about National Park & Animals The Serengeti: Plain Facts about National Park & Animals By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | September 19, 2012 12:27pm ET MORE The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem in east-central Africa. It spans 12,000 square miles (30,000 square kilometers) giving rise to its name, which is derived from the Maasai language and means “endless plains.” This region of Africa is located in north Tanzania and extends to southwestern Kenya. The Serengeti encompasses Serengeti National Park and a number of protected game reserves and conservation areas maintained by the governments of Tanzania and Kenya. The region hosts the largest mammal migration in the world and is a popular destination for African safaris. Wildebeests and zebras cross the Serengeti Plain in an annual migration. Altitudes in the Serengeti range from 3,020 feet to 6,070 feet (920 meters to 1,850 meters) The usually warm and dry climate is interrupted by two rainy seasons — March to May, and a shorter season in October and November. An acacia tree on the Serengeti Plain. Credit: M Rutherford shutterstock The Serengeti landscape is quite varied with flat-topped acacias (a genre of shrubs and trees), rolling plains and open grasslands that are bordered by hills and rocky formations. Extreme weather conditions plague the area, with harsh winds combining with heat to create a harsh environment. The expansiveness of the Serengeti is interrupted by Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active volcano in the area and the only volcano that still ejects carbonatite lavas that turn white when exposed to air. When it rains, the ash turns into a calcium-rich material that is as hard as cement. The southeastern area lies in the shadow of the Ngorongoro highlands and is composed of shortgrass treeless plains as this area does get rain. Some 43 miles (70 km) west, acacia woodlands rise suddenly and extend west to Lake Victoria and north to the Loita Plains. The landscape is dotted with a number of granite and gneiss outcroppings known as kopjes, which are large rocky formations that are the result of volcanic activity. The Simba Kopje (Lion Kopje) is a popular tourist stop. Animals of the Serengeti Blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and buffalos inhabit the region, along with lions and spotted hyenas familiar to fans of the Disney film “The Lion King.” In the 1890s, droughts and a rinderpest epidemic (also known as cattle plague or steppe murrain) took a serious toll on the animal population of the Serengeti, in particular the wildebeest. By the mid-1970s the wildebeest and the buffalo populations had recovered. Each year the great wildebeest migration begins in December in the Ngorongoro area of the southern Serengeti of Tanzania, which offers rich grasslands for feeding. This is a huge attraction for tourists, and while many think it is an intense and short-lived phenomenon, it is actually a fairly slow trek. It occurs during this time because there plenty of rain-ripened grass available for the 750,000 zebra that precede 1.2 million wildebeest and then the hundreds of thousands of other plains game bringing up the rear of the migration path. A red-headed rock agama displays colorful male territorial markings in Serengeti National Park. Credit: Mogens Trolle shutterstock Wildebeests bear their young in February and March, which sparks predators. Then in May as the plains of the south and east dry out the mass moves on to the north and west crossing the Grumeti River, where there is more grass and more a more reliable water supply. Some 250,000 wildebeest die during the journey from Tanzania to Maasai Mara Reserve in lower Kenya, a total of 500 miles (800 km). Death is usually from thirst, hunger, exhaustion, or predation. But large mammals are not the only ones that make their home in the Serengeti. Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes make themselves comfortable in the numerous granite kopjes, which are formations of huge boulders of sparkling, coarse rock. A full 100 varieties of dung beetle have been recorded, as have 500-plu |
"Which member of the group 'Queen' was nicknamed, ""The Truro Trouperdore""?" | About Queen - About the band Queen | Shane's Queen Site About Queen Select Page About Queen This section of Shane’s Queen Site includes some background to the Rock band “Queen” outlining the 4 key members; Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. Following the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury on November 24th 1991, Queen as a band has continued with Brian May and Roger Taylor leading the fray. The stage show We Will Rock you has brought Queen to a whole new audience and new generation of Queen fans. many of the people listening to Queen were born after the death of Freddie Mercury and never knew what it was like to await the latest Queen album or queue in line for the next amazing live tour. I hope you enjoy the brief Queen Biographies and band history below. Queen Bios Date of Birth: 5th September, 1946 Place of Birth: Stone Town, Zanzibar Died: 24th November, 1991 Studied at : Ealing College of Art Degree: Diploma of Art and Design Pre-Queen Bands: Sour Milk Sea, Wreckage, Hectic, Ibex Name: Brian Harold May Date of Birth: 19 July 1947 Place of Birth: Hampton, Middlesex Studied at: Imperial College, London Degree: Physics (Astronomy) Date of Birth: 19 August 1951 Place of Birth: Leicester Studied at : Chelsea College of Science & Technology, London Degree: Electronics Pre-Queen Bands: The Art Opposition Name: Roger Meddows Taylor Date of Birth: 26 July 1949 Place of Birth: Kings Lynn, Norfolk Studied at: London Hosptial Medical School & Imperial College, London Degree: Biology Pre-Queen Bands: The Reaction, Smile From School to Smile This story of Queen starts with the birth of the oldest member and ultimately the lead singer of the group. Freddie Mercury was born Farookh Bulsara on the spice island of Zanzibar 5th of September 1946. He spent most of his childhood in India, and went to school at St. Peter’s British College School a boarding school in Panchgani near to Mumbai. While he was there he was very good at sports, especially boxing, in which he even entered competitions. Also, it was around this time his friends started calling him Freddie. Freddie was a keen artist and enjoyed and both drawing and music, playing piano at every opportunity, and eventually getting to Grade IV. His first onstage performance was also at St. Peters, with his five-member school band, the Hectics. His family eventually settled in England in 1964, the same year he enrolled at Ealing College of Art. In 1969, Freddie graduated from Ealing with a Diploma in Art and Design. This was to come in useful later, as Freddie designed Queen’s famous lion and phoenix crest. It was a Ealing that Freddie met Tim Staffel, who was in a band called Smile, with Brian May and Roger Taylor. Freddie attended many performances and rehersals with Tim. By this stage Freddie had started to use the name Mercury after the mythical God. Smile eventually get a contract with ‘Mercury Records’ and soon end up in Trident Studios, in London, with producer John Anthony. The result of this recording session was a single called ‘Earth’ written by Tim Staffell and a B-side called ‘Step On Me’ by Brian and Tim. It is released only in the US in August where it failed to sell and they are eventually let go by ‘Mercury Records’. With dreams of becoming a superstar Roger decided to setup a second-hand clothes stall in Kensington Market with Freddie. They reportedly positioned the shall so that they prime view of a womens changing rooms in a nearby shop. Brian also took a job teaching at a comprehensive school in London. Smile hadn’t gone totally, as they were still playing gigs locally. Meanwhile, Freddie joined a band called Ibex (later to become Wreckage), singing and also playing keyboards and Smile often appeared on the same bill as Wreckage – but eventually Smile broke up, with Tim joining another band as things weren’t happening fast enough. Queen – Post Smile Seeing the break-up of Smile, Freddie left ‘Wreckage’ and joined Brian and Roger because he felt the previous band ‘Smile’ had all the elements that he wanted in a band. It was here that histor |
What is the name of Kenya's second largest game reserve, who's dramatic setting is the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro? | Places of Interest in Kenya - IITA Country snapshot, interesting facts "The greatest wildlife show on earth" Straddling the Equator on the east coast of Africa, Kenya is one of the most scenically diverse and beautiful countries on the continent, and home to the nomadic Masai and Samburu, the Kikuyu farmers and coastal Swahili tribal peoples. Kenya has two major cities, the high-altitude, colonial-built capital, Nairobi, and the ancient Swahili trading port of Mombasa. But what really draws the tourists is the great outdoors. This is a place for sunbathing, hiking, climbing, diving or riding. Above all, it is a place for safaris. Resorts and excursions Kenya, regarded by many as the "jewel of East Africa", has some of the continent's finest beaches, most magnificent wildlife and scenery, and an incredibly sophisticated tourism infrastructure. It is a startlingly beautiful land, from the coral reefs and white sand beaches of the coast to the summit of Mount Kenya, crowned with clouds and bejewelled by strange giant alpine plants. Between these two extremes are the rolling savanna that is home to game parks such as Tsavo, Amboseli, the Masai Mara, and Samburu; the lush, agricultural highlands with their sleek green coat of coffee and tea plantations; and the most spectacular stretch of the Great Rift Valley, the giant scar across the face of Africa. One-tenth of all land in Kenya is designated as national parks and reserves. Over 50 parks and reserves cover all habitats from desert to mountain forest, and there are even six marine parks in the Indian Ocean. Tourist facilities are extremely good. There are many organized safaris, but visitors with the time and money may choose to hire their own vehicle and camping equipment. Kenya also has a fascinatingly diverse population with around 40 different tribes, all with their own (often related) languages and cultures. The major tribes include the Kikuyu, from the central highlands, the Luyia in the northwest and the Luo, around Lake Victoria. Of them all, however, the most famous are the tall, proud, beautiful red-clad Masai, who still lead a traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle of cattle-herding along the southern border. Kenya does have its down-side as a tourist destination. Rampant corruption means that many of the roads are in poor condition and driving can be a chore. Urban crime is high and continuing inter-tribal skirmishes and banditry are a threat in some areas of the north. More prosaically, the tourist trade has taught people here to think of foreigners as open wallets. Prices for everything from park fees to hotel rooms are set way above the local level. There is enormous pressure to buy anything and everything, often at ridiculously inflated prices, and even taking a photograph in the local market is likely to incur a cost. The Coast Mombassa. The second largest city in Kenya, 500 km (300 miles) from Nairobi, Mombasa town actually sits on an island. Until the ascendancy of the Western powers in the Indian Ocean, Mombasa was second only to Zanzibar as a center for trade with Arabia, India, and the Far East – slaves and ivory were exchanged for spices and small goods, and later for gold dollars. Mombasa is still an important port, prospering from its position at the head of the only railway into the Kenyan interior, but visitors are likely to find the rakish grey forms of foreign warships to be more typical of modern Mombasa than the flotillas of Arab dhows that still collect in the Old Harbour. Mombasa is the headquarters for Kenya's coastal tourist trade, but has none of the fine beaches in the north and south. There are, however, several places of interest: the Old Town retains a strongly Arab flavor, with narrow, crowded streets and street vendors selling all manner of local and imported craftwork; Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593 and taken by the Omani Arabs in 1698 after a 33-month seige, is now a museum and worth visiting (open 0830–1830 every day of the year, including son-et-lumière shows); the Old Harbour is an interesting place for early morning |
The matriach of the Kennedy family died in January 1995 at the age of 104, what was her name? | Rose Kennedy, Political Matriarch, Dies at 104 - NYTimes.com Rose Kennedy, Political Matriarch, Dies at 104 By ROBERT D. McFADDEN Published: January 23, 1995 Correction Appended Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, the mother of President John F. Kennedy and of two United States Senators, the wife of a fabulously wealthy businessman-ambassador and the matriarch of a family whose political triumphs and personal tragedies she carried with quiet dignity for 80 years, died yesterday at the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Mass. She was 104. Surrounded by family members at her rambling, white-shingled seaside home on Cape Cod, she died of complications from pneumonia at 5:30 P.M., her son, Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, said. She had been in a wheelchair, partly paralyzed and mostly silent, since 1984, when she suffered the first of a series of debilitating strokes. Mother passed away peacefully today," Senator Kennedy said last night. "She had a long and extraordinary life, and we loved her deeply. To all of us in the Kennedy and Fitzgerald families, she was the most beautiful rose of all." President Clinton extended his condolences last night. "Very few Americans have endured as much personal sacrifice for their country as Rose Kennedy," the President said. "She played an extraordinary role in the life of an extraordinary family. Hillary and I extend our deep-felt sympathy to the Kennedy family." Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night. In recent years, Mrs. Kennedy, a devout Roman Catholic who often said she drew on her faith to cope with sorrows, had remained out of the public eye that followed her nearly all her life. She spent her time reciting the rosary daily, attending Mass celebrated by a priest in her living room on Sundays and sitting on a porch overlooking Nantucket Sound on sunny weekends while her children and grandchildren paid visits and regaled her with their latest adventures. They were the twilight years of a life she once described as a series of agonies and ecstasies, a life born into fortune and politics, wed to ambition, graced by the exhilaration of a son in the White House and others on Capitol Hill, but touched by violent death, illness, scandal and other adversities. Tragedy Intrudes On a Privileged Life Raised in Boston, the daughter of John (Honey Fitz) Fitzgerald, a Boston mayor and Massachusetts Congressman, the young Rose Fitzgerald knew a life most only dream of -- private schools, debutante balls, summers on Cape Cod, winters in Palm Beach, trips to Europe and Asia, and hosts of suitors entranced by her young Irish charm and directness. She was married at 24 to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., the son of a saloon keeper, and a dynamo who amassed holdings in banking, real estate, liquor, films and Wall Street that grew to an estimated $500 million. Despite controversy over his wealth and isolationist views, he was posted to the Court of St. James's as Ambassador to Britain from 1938 to 1941. There were meetings with kings, presidents and popes, and the satisfaction of children on the national stage, in Congress and in the White House. Although hers was a supporting role, her erect bearing, careful grooming and tireless work in her sons' campaigns, made her a figure of public interest in her own right. She was not a powerful public speaker, but family members called her expert at gauging her audiences. On a single evening, they said, she could don a head scarf and mingle with workmen's wives at a stop in a blue-collar neighborhood, then rush off to campaign at a country club, changing in the back seat of a car into a mink coat and stylish shoes. It was a whirl that led to many successes. But sorrow intruded time and again. Four of her nine children died in their prime. President Kennedy was slain by an assassin in Dallas in 1963. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot by another assassin in Los Angeles during the 1968 Presidential campaign. Her eldest son, Joseph Jr., a Navy pilot, was killed when his plane exploded over the English Channel on a mission in World War II. And a daughter, Kath |
According to Irish mythology, which great warrior was responsible for the building of the 'Giant's Causeway' to link the shores of Scotland and Ireland? | Fer (Fer Fi) To Fynnodderee (Celtic mythology and folklore) In Depth Tutorials and Information Fer (Fer Fi) To Fynnodderee (Celtic mythology and folklore) Fer (Fer Fi) Irish hero. Possibly originally a god, this magical harper of munster played so beautifully that no one who heard him could resist responding; if he played a sad song, all wept; a happy song, and all would laugh with joy; a lullaby, and everyone would fall sound asleep. He unwittingly caused the enmity between the foster brothers lugaidh mac Conn and eogan when they overheard him practicing outdoors and fell to disputing at whose court he should play. That argument led to a bitter feud that ended with Eogan’s death. Fer ^ in the meantime, became the father of two important fairy queens of Munster, aine and her twin sister grain, suggesting that he was a fairy king or diminished god himself. He was described, in the region around the magically important lough gur in Co. Limerick, as a red-haired dwarf and brother of Aine. He played suantraighe, "sleep music," on his three-stringed harp, which put not only people but the world to sleep, so that the springs that fed Lough Gur froze up and looked like stones beneath the glassy surface. He could also play gentraighe, "laughter music," melodies so light that those who heard them burst into delighted laughter. Fertility Cosmological concept. To people who live close to the land, the question of fertility is the most compelling one they face. Should the land grow sterile, should the herds grow barren, should the rivers not run flush with fish, death from starvation can soon follow. The Irish linked the fertility of the land to the king’s righteousness; they believed that if the king behaved generously and honorably, the goddess of the land’s sovereignty, the king’s spouse, would be happy and bear abundantly. Fertility was thus neither in the domain of the feminine nor of the masculine but existed in the balance struck between them. Among the continental Celts, images of abundance—the cornucopia and the egg—are found with both gods and goddesses. Fetch (feach) Scottish and Irish folkloric figure. Each of us was thought to have a kind of detachable aura, like a shell, around us. It looked exactly like us and could wander like a ghost in places distant from our bodies. Encountering one’s fetch had various meanings: If you met yourself in the morning, it meant good luck was coming; but if you ran into your exact image in the evening or near a graveyard, death was on the way. Those with second sight could see the fetches of other people as well as their own. The fetch was apparently distinct from the co-walker, which could be a fairy or ghost rather than an aura. Fethnat Irish goddess. This obscure member of the magical race, the tuatha de danann, was a gifted musician. Fflur Welsh heroine or goddess. This obscure figure appears in the Welsh triads as the beloved of the hero caswallawn, who fought with Julius Caesar for her hand. Her name suggests that she may be related to the flower-maiden blodeuwedd; the contention of two rulers points to a connection to the goddess of sovereignty; but Fflur’s legend and its meaning are virtually lost. Fiacclach mac Conchinn (Fiacail, Fiachu mac Conga) Irish hero. The vigorous foster father of the Irish hero fionn mac cumhaill, Fiacclach provided Fionn a magical sword that never missed its mark. Fiachna Irish hero. Common in Irish mythology, possibly meaning "raven," this name borne mostly by minor heroes. The exceptions are: • Fiachna of MUNSTER, an incestuous king who fathered a son on his daughter mugain. • Fiachna mac Baetain, whose wife cantigern bought a victory for him by sleeping with the sea god, manannan mac lir, who so desired her that he arranged for Fiachna to win the battle in return for his wife’s favors. This Fiachna may be a historical king, though his genealogical background— he was thought to have been conceived parthenogenetically by his mother—suggests a divinity or totem ancestor. • Fiachna mac Daire, to whom a worm spoke when he snagged it while fishing in Cua |
Which political group imposed dictatoriship in France after the revolution? | French Revolution - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Prelude to the French Revolution: Monarchy in Crisis As the 18th century drew to a close, France’s costly involvement in the American Revolution and extravagant spending by King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his predecessor had left the country on the brink of bankruptcy. Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but two decades of poor cereal harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor. Many expressed their desperation and resentment toward a regime that imposed heavy taxes yet failed to provide relief by rioting, looting and striking. Did You Know? Over 17,000 people were officially tried and executed during the Reign of Terror, and an unknown number of others died in prison or without trial. In the fall of 1786, Louis XVI’s controller general, Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802), proposed a financial reform package that included a universal land tax from which the privileged classes would no longer be exempt. To garner support for these measures and forestall a growing aristocratic revolt, the king summoned the Estates-General (“les états généraux”)–an assembly representing France’s clergy, nobility and middle class–for the first time since 1614. The meeting was scheduled for May 5, 1789; in the meantime, delegates of the three estates from each locality would compile lists of grievances (“cahiers de doléances”) to present to the king. The French Revolution at Versailles: Rise of the Third Estate France’s population had changed considerably since 1614. The non-aristocratic members of the Third Estate now represented 98 percent of the people but could still be outvoted by the other two bodies. In the lead-up to the May 5 meeting, the Third Estate began to mobilize support for equal representation and the abolishment of the noble veto–in other words, they wanted voting by head and not by status. While all of the orders shared a common desire for fiscal and judicial reform as well as a more representative form of government, the nobles in particular were loath to give up the privileges they enjoyed under the traditional system. By the time the Estates-General convened at Versailles, the highly public debate over its voting process had erupted into hostility between the three orders, eclipsing the original purpose of the meeting and the authority of the man who had convened it. On June 17, with talks over procedure stalled, the Third Estate met alone and formally adopted the title of National Assembly; three days later, they met in a nearby indoor tennis court and took the so-called Tennis Court Oath (“serment du jeu de paume”), vowing not to disperse until constitutional reform had been achieved. Within a week, most of the clerical deputies and 47 liberal nobles had joined them, and on June 27 Louis XVI grudgingly absorbed all three orders into the new assembly. The French Revolution Hits the Streets: The Bastille and the Great Fear On June 12, as the National Assembly (known as the National Constituent Assembly during its work on a constitution) continued to meet at Versailles, fear and violence consumed the capital. Though enthusiastic about the recent breakdown of royal power, Parisians grew panicked as rumors of an impending military coup began to circulate. A popular insurgency culminated on July 14 when rioters stormed the Bastille fortress in an attempt to secure gunpowder and weapons; many consider this event, now commemorated in France as a national holiday, as the start of the French Revolution. The wave of revolutionary fervor and widespread hysteria quickly swept the countryside. Revolting against years of exploitation, peasants looted and burned the homes of tax collectors, landlords and the seigniorial elite. Known as the Great Fear (“la Grande peur”), the agrarian insurrection hastened the growing exodus of nobles from the country and inspired the National Constituent Assembly to abolish feudalism on August 4, 1789, signing what the historian Georges Lefebvre later called the “ |
What was the name of the Kennedy brother who died in World War II, when his plane exploded while on a mission? | MHQ Home Page Though John F. Kennedy emerged from World War II as a national hero, he thought of the war years as a dark period for his family. “It turned [us] upside down and sucked all the oxygen out of our smug and comfortable assumptions,” he said. Joseph P. Kennedy, patriarch of the clan and a fierce isolationist, opposed the war and made several missteps that severely damaged his political career, which once seemed destined to climax in a bid for the White House. Appointed in 1938 as President Franklin Roosevelt’s ambassador to Great Britain, he backed the appeasement policy of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, describing Czechoslovakia and other nations threatened by Hitler as “disposable countries,” according to Edward Renehan Jr.’s The Kennedys at War. During the Battle of Britain, he declared that democracy was “finished” in England and perhaps America, too. In a line from a speech that Roosevelt censored, he said, “I should like to ask you all if you know of any dispute or controversy existing in the world which is worth the life of your son?” That line would haunt Kennedy when the three of his nine children who were of age and able—Joe Jr., Jack, and Kathleen—joined the war effort. Kathleen, the fourth of his nine children, volunteered for the Red Cross in London, in part to be closer to Billy Hartington, a wealthy British aristocrat she’d met while her father was ambassador. She and Hartington married in May 1944, but the groom, a captain in the British Army, was killed in combat three months later. Jack’s near-death misfortune in the Solomons left him in the hospital for months after back surgery. But the biggest Kennedy tragedy of the war was the death of Joe Kennedy Jr. A navy bomber pilot, he flew at D-Day and twice extended his tour of duty in Europe. In August 1944—days before Billy Hartington died—he volunteered for a secret mission testing an experimental drone plane packed with explosives—a weapon the Allies hoped to use as a guided missile. On the first test flight, the explosives detonated prematurely and the plane exploded. Kennedy’s body was never found. His son’s death shattered Joe Kennedy and fueled his rage at Roosevelt for entangling America in the war. “For a fellow who didn’t want this war to touch your country or mine,” he wrote a friend in Britain, “I have had a rather bad dose—Joe dead, Billy Hartington dead, my son Jack in the Naval Hospital. I have had brought home to me very personally what I saw for all the mothers and fathers of the world.” Click For More From MHQ! |
'Thumbelina', a tiny girl not half as big as a thumb, was grown from a beggar's gift to a peasant woman. What was the gift? | Children Stories - Little Thumbelina Little Thumbelina THERE was once a woman who wished very much to have a little child. She went to a fairy and said: "I should so very much like to have a little child. Can you tell me where I can find one?" "Oh, that can be easily managed," said the fairy. "Here is a barleycorn; it is not exactly of the same sort as those which grow in the farmers' fields, and which the chickens eat. Put it into a flowerpot and see what will happen." "Thank you," said the woman; and she gave the fairy twelve shillings, which was the price of the barleycorn. Then she went home and planted it, and there grew up a large, handsome flower, somewhat like a tulip in appearance, but with its leaves tightly closed, as if it were still a bud. "It is a beautiful flower," said the woman, and she kissed the red and golden-colored petals; and as she did so the flower opened, and she could see that it was a real tulip. But within the flower, upon the green velvet stamens, sat a very delicate and graceful little maiden. She was scarcely half as long as a thumb, and they gave her the name of Little Thumb, or Thumbelina, because she was so small. A walnut shell, elegantly polished, served her for a cradle; her bed was formed of blue violet leaves, with a rose leaf for a counterpane. Here she slept at night, but during the day she amused herself on a table, where the peasant wife had placed a plate full of water. Round this plate were wreaths of flowers with their stems in the water, and upon it floated a large tulip leaf, which served the little one for a boat. Here she sat and rowed herself from side to side, with two oars made of white horsehair. It was a very pretty sight. Thumbelina could also sing so softly and sweetly that nothing like her singing had ever before been heard. One night, while she lay in her pretty bed, a large, ugly, wet toad crept through a broken pane of glass in the window and leaped right upon the table where she lay sleeping under her rose-leaf quilt. "What a pretty little wife this would make for my son," said the toad, and she took up the walnut shell in which Thumbelina lay asleep, and jumped through the window with it, into the garden. In the swampy margin of a broad stream in the garden lived the toad with her son. He was uglier even than his mother; and when he saw the pretty little maiden in her elegant bed, he could only cry "Croak, croak, croak." "Don't speak so loud, or she will wake," said the toad, "and then she might run away, for she is as light as swan's-down. We will place her on one of the water-lily leaves out in the stream; it will be like an island to her, she is so light and small, and then she cannot escape; and while she is there we will make haste and prepare the stateroom under the marsh, in which you are to live when you are married." Far out in the stream grew a number of water lilies with broad green leaves which seemed to float on the top of the water. The largest of these leaves appeared farther off than the rest, and the old toad swam out to it with the walnut shell, in which Thumbelina still lay asleep. The tiny creature woke very early in the morning and began to cry bitterly when she found where she was, for she could see nothing but water on every side of the large green leaf, and no way of reaching the land. Meanwhile the old toad was very busy under the marsh, decking her room with rushes and yellow wildflowers, to make it look pretty for her new daughter-in-law. Then she swam out with her ugly son to the leaf on which she had placed poor Thumbelina. She wanted to bring the pretty bed, that she might put it in the bridal chamber to be ready for her. The old toad bowed low to her in the water and said, "Here is my son; he will be your husband, and you will live happily together in the marsh by the stream." "Croak, croak, croak," was all her son could say for himself. So the toad took up the elegant little bed and swam away with it, leaving Thumbelina all alone on the green leaf, where she sat and wept. She could not bear to think of living with the old toa |
How many fences in the Grand National are jumped twice? | Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2� mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jump racing. It was originally designed as a cross-country steeplechase when it was first officially run in 1839. The runners started at a lane on the edge of the racecourse and raced away from the course out over open countryside towards the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The gates, hedges and ditches that they met along the way were flagged to provide them with the obstacles to be jumped along the way with posts and rails erected at the two points where the runners jumped a brook. The runners returned towards the racecourse by running along the edge of the canal before re-entering the course at the opposite end. The runners then ran the length of the racecourse before embarking on a second circuit before finishing in front of the stands. The majority of the race therefore took place not on the actual Aintree Racecourse but instead in the adjoining countryside. That countryside was incorporated into the modern course but commentators still often refer to it as "the country", much to the confusion of millions of once-a-year racing viewers. Nowadays, around 150 tonnes of spruce branches, sourced and transported from forests in the Lake District, are used to dress the Liverpool course's jump fences. Each fence used to be made from a wooden frame and covered with the distinctive green spruce. However, a radical change for the 2013 renewal saw that frame replaced by a softer, more forgiving material known as "plastic birch", for safety reasons. Each of the 16 fences on the course are jumped twice, with the exception of The Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only. You can take a jockey's eye view of the Grand National course via the video below: Safety Changes Following safety reviews after both the 2011 and 2012 renewals, a number of changes were made to the course with some reductions in fences or the drop after fences, plus the levelling of landing zones. Since 2013, the start of the race is now 90 yards closer to the first fence, reducing the race to four miles and three-and-a-half furlongs, from four-and-a-half miles, while measures were introduced to stop horses getting caught up in the starting tape. In particular, the start now includes the 'no-go' zone, which is defined by a line on the track, being extended from 15 yards to around 30 yards from the starting tape. The starter's rostrum has been moved to a position between the starting tape and the 'no-go' zone to reduce the potential for horses to go through the starting tape prematurely. The tapes themselves are also more user-friendly, with increased visibility, while there is now a specific briefing between the starters' team and the jockeys on Grand National day. The changes to the start are aimed at slowing the speed the first fence is approached at, while moving the start further away from the crowd reduces noise that can distract the horses. The makeup of all of the fences changed significantly in 2013. The new fences are still covered in spruce, but wooden posts have been replaced by a softer material known as "plastic birch", and on top of that birch there's a minimum of fourteen to sixteen inches of spruce that the horses can knock off. The outward appearance of the fences remains the same. Other measures included �100,000 being invested in irrigation to produce the safest jumping ground possible and a new bypass and pen around fence four to catch riderless horses. The Start There is a hazard to overcome even before the race starts - the build up, parade and re-girthing prior to the off lasts for around 25 minutes, over double the time it takes for any other race. With 40 starters, riders naturally want a good sight of the first fence and after the long build-up their nerves are stretched to breaking point, which means |
Who introduced the science of psychoanalysis, the investigation of the unconscious mind? | Click here to analyze your unconscious mind using ink blots. The ink blot is known as a projective test as the patient 'projects' information from their unconscious mind to interpret the ink blot. However, behavioral psychologists such as B.F. Skinner have criticized this method as being subjective and unscientific. 2) Freudian Slip Unconscious thoughts and feelings can transfer to the conscious mind in the form of parapraxes, popularly known as Freudian slips or slips of the tongue. We reveal what is really on our mind by saying something we didn't mean to. For example, a nutritionist giving a lecture intended to say we should always demand the best in bread, but instead said bed. Another example is where a person may call a friend's new partner by the name of a previous one, whom we liked better. Freud believed that slips of the tongue provided an insight into the unconscious mind and that there were no accidents, every behavior (including slips of the tongue) was significant (i.e. all behavior is determined). 3) Free Association A simple technique of psychodynamic therapy is free association in which a patient talks of whatever comes into their mind. This technique involves a therapist reading a list of words (e.g. mother, childhood etc.) and the patient immediately responds with the first word that comes to mind. It is hoped that fragments of repressed memories will emerge in the course of free association. Free association may not prove useful if the client shows resistance, and is reluctant to say what he or she is thinking. On the other hand, the presence of resistance (e.g. an excessively long pause) often provides a strong clue that the client is getting close to some important repressed idea in his or her thinking, and that further probing by the therapist is called for. Freud reported that his free associating patients occasionally experienced such an emotionally intense and vivid memory that they almost relived the experience. This is like a "flashback" from a war or a rape experience. Such a stressful memory, so real it feels like it is happening again, is called an abreaction. If such a disturbing memory occurred in therapy or with a supportive friend and one felt better--relieved or cleansed--later, it would be called a catharsis. Frequently, these intense emotional experiences provided Freud a valuable insight into the patient's problems. Dream Analysis According to Freud the analysis of dreams is "the royal road to the unconscious". He argued that the conscious mind is like a censor, but it is less vigilant when we are asleep. As a result repressed ideas come to the surface - though what we remember may well have been altered during the dream process. As a result we need to distinguish between the manifest content and the latent content of a dream. The former is what we actually remember. The latter is what it really means. Freud believed that very often the real meaning of a dream had a sexual significance and in his theory of sexual symbolism he speculates on the underlying meaning of common dream themes. Clinical Applications Psychoanalysis (along with Rogerian humanistic counseling) is an example of a global therapy (Comer, 1995, p. 143) which has the aim of helping clients to bring about major change in their whole perspective on life. This rests on the assumption that the current maladaptive perspective is tied to deep-seated personality factors. Global therapies stand in contrast to approaches which focus mainly on a reduction of symptoms, such as cognitive and behavioral approaches, so-called problem-based therapies. Anxiety disorders such as phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder are obvious areas where psychoanalysis might be assumed to work. The aim is to assist the client in coming to terms with their own id impulses or to recognize the origin of their current anxiety in childhood relationships that are being relived in adulthood. Svartberg and Stiles (1991) and Prochaska and DiClemente (1984) point out that the evidence for its eff |
'Gunfight At The OK Corral' in 1957, Burt Lancaster stars as 'Wyatt Earp'. Who stars as 'Doc Halliday'? | Gunfight at OK Corral (1957) - Read expert review at epinions.com Gunfight at OK Corral (1957) Review by George_Chabot in Books, Musical Instruments, Cars & Motorsports, Home and Garden, Movies in Books, Musical Instruments, Home and Garden, Movies February, 20 2001 Pros: Lancaster and Douglas, supporting cast, story, photography, direction, score Cons: Theme song a little tedious but typical of the era John Sturges directed this, the greatest of Hollywood?s tributes to the legendary gunfight. The action begins quickly with Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) and Doc Holliday (Kirk Douglas) becoming reluctant allies despite a mutual dislike for each other. You see, Wyatt is the U.S. marshal, and Doc is the town gambler, shootist, and general ne?er do well. Despite the ordinance against carrying guns in town limits, Ed Bailey (Lee Van Cleef) has a small derringer concealed in his boot. Ed is a gunnin? for Doc Holliday who killed his brother in a fair fight. Doc has his back to the bar but is watching Bailey in the mirror. Wyatt had earlier tipped Doc off to the derringer in a verbal fencing match that set up the relationship between the two lead characters. Bailey stands up with the derringer in his hand. Doc whirls around, produces a knife from his collar, and skewers Bailey. The sheriff quickly arrests Doc and incarcerates him in his hotel room under guard. Wyatt pistol whips the guard and helps Doc escape just before the lynch mob gets to the hotel. From this beginning the two men begin a friendship that ripens to a point where either man is willing to risk his life for the other. Wyatt is ready to retire and gets ready to settle down with beautiful lady gambler Laura Denbow (Rhonda Fleming). At that exact second a telegram from brother Virgil arrives. He is in trouble and needs help, now! Virgil Earp is the town marshal of Tombstone, in the Arizona Territory. Wyatt immediately gets his horse, hat, and gun and sets off to meet his date with destiny, much to the chagrin of Ms. Laura Denbow. Along the trail who should show up except Doc Holliday, fresh from a run of busted luck at the poker tables of Wichita. As they stop to camp for the night Wyatt waxes poetic on the virtues of clean mountain air over the stinking saloons that Doc usually inhabits. While they sleep, three villains attempt to assassinate them, but Doc?s ready Colt makes short work of the trio. "Clean mountain air, indeed," fumes Doc. At Tombstone we meet the rest of the Earp clan, including Virgil and Morgan (Deforrest Kelly) and younger brother James (Martin Milner). It is a real homey atmosphere, one that Wyatt and Doc have sorely missed. But the problem is cattle rustling by the Clanton family and their gang of cowboys, who are not going to let the law stand in their way. There is some preliminary maneuvering, but when the Clantons back shoot James, the brothers resolve to settle it the only way the Clantons will understand. The three brothers set off on that October morning at sunrise. As Wyatt gets his shotgun, Doc Holliday appears at his door, willing to come along. This is a good thing because the odds are now only 6 to 4 in the Clanton?s favor. The Clantons are already at the Corral, hiding behind a wagon, when the Earps and Holliday arrive. The Earps scatter and hit the dirt. The gunfight consists of fire and maneuver with the Earps prevailing against the more numerous foes. The Gunfight at OK Corral is the best interpretation of the legendary battle for several reasons: First, the casting of Burt Lancaster as the stern, upright Wyatt Earp and Kirk Douglas as the colorful, rum-soaked Doc Holliday was masterful. Director Sturges eschewed handlebar mustaches in favor of clean shaven Earps, but the power of the leading actors? performances overshadowed that of later versions. The secondary roles were played by competent actors like Earl Holliman, John Ireland, Jo Van Fleet, Jack Elam, and Dennis Hopper. The story, while fictionalized, was accurate as far as the general reasons why the two sides squared off. The dialog was witty, well-written and did not |
What is the collective name for the sepals of a flower? | Calyx collective term for the sepals of a flower Petals a - BIOL - 1613 View Full Document Petals —a unit of a corolla; it is usually both flattened and colored. Corolla —collective term for the petals of a flower. Perianth —the calyx and corolla of a flower. Stamens —a pollen producing structure of a flower; it consists of an anther and usually also a filament. Pistil —a female reproductive structure of a flower, composed of one or more carpels and consisting of an ovary, style, and stigma. Filament —threadlike body of a certain bacteria, algae, and fungi; also the stalk portion of a stamen. Anther —the pollen bearing part of a stamen. Pollen grains —a structure derived from the microspore of seed plants that develops into a male gametophyte. Stigma —the pollen receptive area of a pistil. Style —the structure that connects a stigma and an ovary. Ovary —the enlarged basal portion of a pistil that contains an ovule or ovules and usually develops into a fruit. Carpels —an ovule bearing unit that is part of a pistil. Superior —an ovary that is free from the calyx, corolla, and other floral parts, so the sepals and petals appear to be attached at the base. Inferior —an ovary to which the parts of the calyx, corolla, and stamens, have become more or less united so they appear to be attached at the top of it. Ovules This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Chapter 4 Outline and definitions Arkansas Plant Biology Chapter 4 Outline I. Tissues a. Meristematic tissues i. Apical Meristem Chapter 4 Outline and definitions |
In the film 'Tombstone', Kurt Russell plays Wyatt Earp. Who plays 'Doc Halliday'? | Tombstone (1993) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona, are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating. Directors: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 21 titles created 14 Oct 2010 a list of 28 titles created 21 Mar 2011 a list of 33 titles created 22 Dec 2013 a list of 32 titles created 05 May 2015 a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Tombstone " 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. Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West's most famous individuals. Director: Lawrence Kasdan A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman. Director: Kevin Costner A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted. Director: Christopher Cain A misfit bunch of friends come together to right the injustices which exist in a small town. Director: Lawrence Kasdan A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher. Director: James Mangold Edit Storyline After success cleaning up Dodge City, Wyatt Earp moves to Tombstone, Arizona, and wishes to get rich in obscurity. He meets his brothers there, as well as his old friend Doc Holliday. A band of outlaws that call themselves The Cowboys are causing problems in the region with various acts of random violence, and inevitably come into confrontation with Holliday and the Earps, which leads to a shoot-out at the OK Corral. Written by Ed Sutton <[email protected]> Justice Is Coming See more » Genres: Rated R for violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 December 1993 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Duel au soleil See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The scene in which Wyatt throws an abusive card dealer out of a saloon, was to show that Wyatt was a man who used psychology to intimidate. 'Billy Bob Thornton' (qv's lines in the scene were ad-libbed, as he was only told to "be a bully". See more » Goofs In Tombstone a 50-star US flag is flying from a building (it should have had 38 stars). See more » Quotes [first lines] Narrator : 1879 - the Civil War is over, and the resulting economic explosion spurs the great migration west. Farmers, ranchers, prospectors, killers, and thieves seek their fortune. Cattle growers turn cow towns into armed camps, with murder rates higher than than those of modern day New York or Los Angeles. Out of this chaos comes legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, retiring his badge and gun to start a peaceful life for his family. Earp's friend, John, Doc Holliday, a southern gentlemen turned ... For Birgitta C. See more » Connections See more (Spoiler Alert!) » User Reviews It may not have a deep heart, but its a hell of a lot of fun... 18 January 2004 | by RareSlashersReviewed (London) – See all my reviews The 1990s looked set to be a promising decade for the Western genre after the Oscar darlings Unforgiven and Dances with Wolves cleared up the Academy respectively in 90 and 92. Hot on the heels of those modern-day classics came two individual accounts of Wyatt Earp's legendary life as a lawman. Wyatt Earp boasted an interesting cast in Gene Hackaman, Kevin Costner and Dennis Quaid with strong assistance from an excellent ensemble that included Tom Sizemore and Michael Madsen. Although it was a fairly decent effort, offering a consuming account of the gunslinger's whole life from his |
O.J. Simpson's trial for murder monopolised the American media. What was his wife's name? | Robert Kardashian Hid Damning Evidence Against O.J. Simpson: Victim's Dad | The Huffington Post Robert Kardashian Hid Damning Evidence Against O.J. Simpson: Victim's Dad 06/10/2014 05:37 pm ET | Updated Jun 11, 2014 1.4k Simon McCormack Communications Officer at the New York Civil Liberties Union The father of the man O.J. Simpson was accused of killing says Kim Kardashian's dad hid evidence that would have convicted the star football player. In an interview with the Mail Online, Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman, said Robert Kardashian took a bag of damning evidence from Simpson's house the day after his son and Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson were killed. Kardashian was indeed seen leaving Simpson's Los Angeles home carrying a suitcase the day after the fatal stabbings, the New York Times reported. "That evidence would have convicted 'the killer,'" Goldman, who refuses to call Simpson by his name, told the Mail. June 12 is the 20th anniversary of the slayings. Robert Kardashian, the father of Kim Kardashian, was a confidant of Simpson's and was one of his defense attorneys at his 1994 murder trial. Simpson was acquitted but subsequently found liable in a wrongful death civil case. Goldman didn't go into detail about what "evidence" he thinks was in the bag, but in a previous interview with Radar Online, Ron Goldman's sister Kim speculated that the bag possibly contained the murder weapon, which was never found. "I have always wondered what was in his luggage bag, and if it did indeed hold the murder weapon that was used to kill my brother and Nicole," Kim Goldman said. The bag was later entered into evidence, but by then it was empty. Kardashian died in 2003 from esophageal cancer. During Simpson's murder trial, Kardashian asserted attorney-client privilege and was not called to testify, according to the New York Times. In a 1996 interview with ABC referenced by the Times, Kardashian admitted he was unsure of his client's innocence. ''I have doubts," Kardashian said. "The blood evidence is the biggest thorn in my side; that causes me the greatest problems. So I struggle with the blood evidence.'' Simpson is currently serving a 9 to 33 year sentence in a Nevada state prison on robbery and kidnapping charges. Also on HuffPost: |
What name is given to the joint at which leaves are borne on a stem? | Stems Here is a definition of a plant stem: A stem is the part of a plant from which shoots and buds arise. At first glance, that definition sounds a little clumsy. However, below you'll see that sometimes it's not so easy to distinguish certain kinds of stems from roots. Stems can by tricky. For example, several kinds of stems grow beneath the ground. Sometimes, to figure out whether a plant part is a root or a modified stem, you have to analyze it. You have to notice where the plant's shoots and buds arise. If shoots and buds arise from it, it's a stem. At the right you see a green onion from my garden. The green shoot above it is arising from the spherical bulb, so, remembering our definition, the bulb must be a much-modified stem, right? That's the case, even though the bulb grew below the soil's surface. The white, hairlike things arising from the bulb's bottom are roots. The "classical stem" is a tree trunk, which in a no-nonsense manner simply rises from the ground and supports the tree's leafy branches -- like the Winged Sumac shown at the left. In our backyards, an important variation on this simple theme is that of having multiple stems -- two or more stems arising from the roots, in the manner shown below and to the left by the Chinese Privet bush. Clumps of grass and certain bushes use this strategy. Clumped stems tend to protect one another from cold wind and hot sun, plus, if one stem breaks, it's less loss to the plant because other stems are available. On the other hand, if a plant invests its energy in many stems, then it's unable to grow as high as it could with only one stem, and therefore may receive less sunlight than its taller neighbors. Another important stem variation is the climbing stem. In our vegetable gardens, climbing beans have such stems, as do grapevines and morning-glory vines. At the left you can see Poison Ivy vines climbing up a tree trunk. At the right you can see a Japanese Honeysuckle vine twining around a tree branch. Notice at the top, right in the picture how the vine twists around the tree branch. If you think about it, having a climbing stem is a kind of sneaky adaptation. Essentially it enables the climbing plant to reach toward the sun without having to invest its own energy in building stiff, strong trunks or stems capable of holding themselves erect. Climbing stems typically wrap themselves around their support-host. Prostrate stems merely trail across the ground, clamber over, or lean upon other plants, rocks, fences, or whatever happens to be in the way. Cucumber, winter squash, and sweet potato vines have prostrate stems. Before going any further, let's understand the term "node." The bamboo stem shown above is jointed, right? Well, those two thickened joints are nodes, and the smooth, slender zones between the nodes are called internodes. Nodes and internodes are important to know about because the vast majority of flowering-plant stems have them, though they're seldom as obvious as on bamboo stems. Also, since leaves, flowers, and fruits generally arise from buds located at nodes, on stems, the interesting stuff happens at nodes. At the left you see an example of "interesting stuff happening at a node." This is on the stem of a common, herbaceous plant growing in moist to wet soil. It's Polygonum hydropiperoides, sometimes called Water-pepper. The swollen area where the leaf attaches is the node. But notice that on the stem above the node there's a brownish, cellophane-like membrane with obscure, slender, parallel veins. The membrane surrounds the stem like a cylinder. This is a stipular sheath. Such sheaths are typical of a small number of plant families. In other words, if you are trying to identify a plant and you notice that it has stipular sheathes, you can narrow down the possible names drastically. In North America the family most commonly showing stipular sheaths is the Smartweed Family, the Polygonaceae, and Water-pepper is a member of that family. Stipules, behaving like thin coats, protect young plant parts as they emerge. Stipules occur in many families |
Which Polish astronomer put forward the theory that the earth revolved around the sun? | International Space Hall of Fame :: New Mexico Museum of Space History :: Inductee Profile Inducted in 1995 Laid the foundation for modern astronomy. Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who put forth the theory that the Sun is at rest near the center of the Universe, and that the Earth, spinning on its axis once daily, revolves annually around the Sun. This is called the heliocentric, or Sun-centered, system. Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473, in Thorn (now Torun), Poland. Nicolaus Copernicus is the Latin version of his name, which he chose later in life as was the custom among scientists of the day. His original name may have been Mikolaj Kopernik. After his father died when Copernicus was only ten, his uncle, Bishop Lukasz Watzenrode, took him under his care, and ensured Copernicus received a good education prior to entering the priesthood. From 1491 to 1495, Copernicus attended the Cracow Academy, where he first learned astronomy. For more than a thousand years, astronomy had been based on the Ptolemaic, or Geocentric Model of the Universe, which stated that the Earth was the center of all creation, with the Sun, planets, and stars all orbiting it. Copernicus studied law and medicine at the Universities of Bologna and Padua, then returned to Poland after witnessing a lunar eclipse in Rome in 1500. In 1501 he went back to Italy for further studies at the Universities of Padua and Ferrara, and received a doctorate in canon law from the later in 1502. It was in this period that he probably read ancient Greek theories on the movement of the Earth through the heavens, including some writings that espoused a heliocentric view that all of the planets, including the Earth, orbited the Sun. This was in direct contradiction of the teachings of the Catholic Church, which espoused the Ptolemaic view of the Universe. In 1504, Copernicus began the research that culminated in his heliocentric theory. He had already returned to Poland, taking a position at the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross in Breslau, Silesia (now Wroclaw, Poland). In 1512, Copernicus became canon in the Ermland Chapter at Frauenburg (now Frombork, Poland). In his new position he was able to devote more time to his study of astronomy, and had an observatory built in one of the towers in the town wall. Until just before his death, Copernicus conducted most of his astronomical observations and calculations there, usually working alone. His observations were made with the "naked eye," as the invention of the telescope would not occur for decades after his death. In 1514, he distributed a hand-written, unpublished manuscript entitled the Little Commentary that included the following axioms: 1) There is no one center in the Universe. 2) The Earth's center is not the center of the Universe. 3) The center of the universe is near the Sun. 4) The distance from the Earth to the Sun is imperceptible compared with the distance to the stars. 5) The rotation of the Earth accounts for the apparent daily rotation of the stars. 6) The apparent annual cycle of movements of the Sun is caused by the Earth revolving around it, and, 7) the apparent retrograde motion of the planets is caused by the motion of the Earth from which one observes. After years of observation and calculations he published his masterpiece, On the Revolutions (De revolutionibus orbium coelestium) , just before his death in 1543. It contained the mathematical and astronomical data that form the basis of the Copernican system. Central to his model is his proposal that the Earth has three distinct motions: a daily axial rotation, an annual rotation about the Sun, and a third motion related to precession (the 25,800-year long cycle reflecting the changing position of the Earth in space). In the book's introduction Copernicus credits his heliocentric hypothesis to the ideas of ancient Greek writers such as Aristarchus and Philolaus. Copernicus had hesitated for years to publish his theory, not because he feared he had contradicted Catholic dogma (though De Revolutionibus was on the Vatica |
What name is generally given to unglazed porcelain? | Glaze Glaze Glaze is used on pottery and porcelain to give it a waterproof finish. Glaze may be transparent, opaque or coloured. The main glazes were lead, tin and salt . Glaze is a form of glass, consisting basically of glass-forming minerals (silica or boron) combined with stiffeners (such as clay and fluxes) and melting agents (such as lead or soda). In raw form, glaze can be applied either to the unfired pot or after an initial unglazed, or biscuit, firing. The pot is then glaze fired; the glaze ingredients must melt and become glasslike at a temperature that is compatible to that required for the clay. For glazing, two main materials were used: Lead: in the form of Lead Sulphide, Galena, was found in Derbyshire and may have been brought from Cumberland and North Wales as well, but Derbyshire was the main source. Lead glazes are transparent, with traditional types made of sand fused with sulphide or lead oxide. They were used on earthenware by Roman, Chinese, and medieval European potters and are still employed on European earthenware. Salt: from Cheshire, where at Marbury, near Northwich, salt in the form of brine was mined. Salt glazing was practiced for about 100 years in Staffordshire, so this close source of supply was an important factor. Tin glazes, opaque and white, were introduced by medieval Islamic potters and were used for Spanish lustreware, Italian maiolica, and European faience and delftware. Eventually the Chinese and Japanese made such glazes for the European market. Metal oxides give colour to glazes (see also the decorative over glaze technique of enameling ). Copper will make a lead glaze turn green and an alkaline glaze turquoise; a reduction kiln will cause the copper to turn red. Iron can produce yellow, brown, grey-green, blue, or, with certain minerals, red. Feldspars (natural rocks of aluminosilicates) are used in stoneware and porcelain glazes because they fuse only at high temperatures. The effects of specific glazes on certain clay bodies depend both on the composition of each and on the potter's control of the glaze kiln. Porcelain fired without a glaze, called biscuit porcelain, was introduced in Europe in the 18th century. It was generally used for figures. In the 19th century biscuit porcelain was called Parian ware. Some soft-paste porcelains, which remain somewhat porous, require a glaze. After the body has been fired, the glaze, usually containing lead, was added and fired to vitrify it. Unlike feldspathic glaze, it adheres as a relatively thick coating. Painted decoration on porcelain is usually executed over the fired glaze. Because painting under the glaze-that is, on a fired, unglazed body-must be fired at the same high temperature as body and glaze, many colours would "fire away." Thus underglaze painting on porcelain is largely limited to the extremely stable and reliable cobalt blue found on Chinese blue-and-white wares. Most porcelain colours - called overglaze, enamel, or low-temperature colours - are painted over the fired glaze and fired at a much lower temperature. |
With what emblem is St. Peter usually portrayed? | Symbols of the Saints Subscribe Symbols of the Saints Catholic artistic tradition assigns each saint particular symbols that denote the Saint’s martyrdom, miracles, or circumstances of their lives. These symbols serve to identify the saints, and aids to memory of a Saint’s life and actions, and as symbols of spiritual ideals. Symbols with other context within Christianity art linked to their definitions under the Christian symbolism page. It should be noted that the existence and circumstances of many of the saints are considered legendary or apocryphal; many of the stories are allegories of spiritual teachings. The following is a brief list of Saints and their common symbols: St Agatha carries a palm branch and a plate or platter bearing two female breasts, symbolizing the method of her martyrdom at the hands of Quintanius of Sicily, who caused her breasts to be torn from her with shears. (also sometimes depicted) St Agnes, a martyr, carries a lamb, symbolizing the virginity she died to protect. The legend of the Roman saint, whose name means “chaste,” tells that she was brutally executed after refusing to marry the son of a Roman official. She is sometimes depicted covered in hair, a covering which kept the virgin saint protected from rape at the hands of her executioners. St. Ambrose, one of the Latin Fathers, is pictured in the uniform of his office: a Bishop’s mitre and crozier, a scourge representing his efforts to drive out Arian heretics, and a beehive, an emblem which recalls a story of the Saint’s infancy, when a swarm of bees was said to have swarmed from his mouth, foretelling his future eloquence. St Andrew: The apostle Andrew is most often represented by the symbolism of his martyrdom, a cross shaped like an “X,” or sometimes, a “Y” cross. One version of the saint’s legend tells that he chose to be crucified on the oddly shaped cross because he felt undeserving of a death too similar to that of his savior. St Anna or Anne, the sister of the Virgin Mary and mother of John the Baptist, is often depicted with a book or scroll, and usually wearing red and green clothing. Sometimes she is pictured with the infant John. St Anthony is the desert hermit whose struggle with demons was a hugely popular subject in renaissance art. Anthony is symbolized with a walking stick and pilgrim’s cloak, with blue theta or “T” (short for Theos, God) on his cloak, and is often pictured with the raven who is said to have brought him his daily meal during his solitary existence in the desert. A pig symbolizing earthly desires the saint overcame often accompanies him on his travels. Anthony of Padua, a student of St. Francis, is pictured with an ass, who is said to have knelt before him as he carried the Eucharist to a dying man. He is also variably pictured with a lily, flowering cross, a book, or flames. St. Apollonia is the patron saint of dentists, she carries a palm branch and pincers of pliers, which symbolize the removal of her teeth before her martyrdom for the destruction of pagan idols. St Augustine, a Latin Father and one of the most important theologians of the early Church, most often carries a book and pen, a reference to his voluminous apologetic writings. He is also commonly portrayed with a flaming, arrow pierced heart, symbolizing the intensity of his piety. St Barbara was beheaded by her pagan father after building a tower with three windows representing the Christian trinity; the tower and the sword that took her head are her symbols. St Bernard of Clairvaux is best known for his role in the founding of the Order of the Knights Templar; his visions of the Virgin Mary are legendary. he is usually pictured with a lectern and book, or receiving the three drops of milk from the breast of the Virgin he described in one of his many visions. Sometimes a demon is pictured chained to the lectern. St Catherine of Alexandria had visions of her betrothal to the Christ child, and was renowned for her eloquence and dialectic ability. She is best known for her martyrdom on a spiked wheel, carried out when she refused to mar |
From which country does the domesticated cat 'The Ragdoll' originate? | Ragdoll cat - Masterpet Masterpet NZ Freephone: 0800 738 546 AUS Free Call: 1300 651 111 Energy Level Low The Ragdoll is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds with a sturdy body, large frame and proportionate legs. The genes for point coloration are also responsible for the blue eyes of the Ragdoll. The breed has a plush coat. The Ragdoll has a “pointed” coat colour, meaning that like a Siamese, the extremities are darker than the torso. Ragdolls come in six different colours – seal, (brown points); blue (gray points); flame (orange points); and their corresponding “dilutes” or pastel shades – chocolate, lilac and cream points. Ragdoll kittens are all born white. They gradually darken and have representative colour at 8 – 10 weeks and full colour and coat at 3 – 4 years. There are three different patterns: colourpoint, mitted and bi-colour. The Ragdoll is possibly the most laid back of all the domestic cat breeds. They are basically content and undemanding and tolerate most situations. They have an extremely gentle and relaxed nature, and make loyal and devoted pets. There is an old-wives tale that these cats are immune to pain – this is totally untrue! The Ragdoll does require regular grooming to keep its striking coat in good condition. If the grooming process is started as a kitten they soon become used to it and enjoy the attention it brings. Daily attention will prevent a build up of knots and the fight that comes to remove tangles and matts from a neglected coat. |
Which American President broadcast 'Fireside Chats' to the American people in the 1930's? | The Fireside Chats - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com The Fireside Chats A+E Networks Introduction President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who took office in early 1933, would become the only president in American history to be elected to four consecutive terms. He would lead his nation through two of the greatest crises in its history—the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II (1939-45)—and would exponentially expand the role of the federal government through his New Deal reform program and its legacy. From March 1933 to June 1944, Roosevelt addressed the American people in some 30 speeches broadcast via radio, speaking on a variety of topics from banking to unemployment to fighting fascism in Europe. Millions of people found comfort and renewed confidence in these speeches, which became known as the “fireside chats.” Google Roosevelt’s First Hundred Days As a rising young politician from New York , Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio in 1921. After being completely paralyzed for a period of time, he remained permanently confined to a wheelchair but did not give up his dreams of a political career. In 1928, he was elected governor of New York, and four years later he won the Democratic nomination for president. In the general election, Roosevelt received some 23 million popular votes, compared with only 16 million for the Republican incumbent, Herbert Hoover . Did You Know? Though he worked with speechwriters, Roosevelt took an active role in creating the chats, dictating early drafts and reading aloud revisions until he had almost memorized the text. He was said to be fond of ad-libbing, explaining why official versions of his speeches often vary from the actual recorded version. By the time Roosevelt took office in early March 1933, the American economy had declined to desperate levels, with banks in failure, industrial production crippled and more than 13 million people unemployed. In his first inaugural address, Roosevelt sought to impart a new sense of confidence for the struggling nation, declaring that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” During its first several months, famously labeled “The Hundred Days,” Roosevelt’s administration presented a broad array of measures to Congress aimed at jumpstarting America’s economic recovery–these would become the building blocks of his revolutionary New Deal . One of his earliest actions as president was to declare a “bank holiday,” or a period during which all banks would be closed until they were determined to be solvent through federal inspection. Addressing the Public In combination with the bank holiday, Roosevelt called on Congress to come up with new emergency banking legislation to further aid the ailing financial institutions of America. On March 12, 1933, he took one more important step, delivering a relatively informal address on the banking crisis that would be broadcast over the radio. In that first speech, Roosevelt praised the “fortitude and good temper with which everybody [accepted] the hardships of the banking holiday.” The holiday, as well as the radio address, seemed to have the intended effect: When the banks opened again, the panicked “bank runs” that people had feared did not materialize, showing that public confidence had been restored in some measure for the time being. During the 1930s, well before the advent of television, some 90 percent of American households owned a radio. Seeing the potential of mass media to communicate directly and intimately with the public, Roosevelt would give around 30 total radio addresses from March 1933 to June 1944. The topics he spoke about ranged from domestic issues such as the economic policies of the New Deal, drought and unemployment, to Europe’s battle with fascism and American military progress in Europe and in the Pacific during World War II . By the Fireside Roosevelt was not actually sitting beside a fireplace when he delivered the speeches, but behind a microphone-covered desk in the White House. Reporter Harry Butcher of CBS coined the term “fireside chat” in a press release before on |
St. Peter was the leader of the 'Apostles', he was given this name by Jesus. What did it mean? | Saint Peter the Apostle | Christian Apostle | Britannica.com Saint Peter the Apostle Alternative Titles: Cephas, Simeon, Simon Saint Peter the Apostle Saint Calixtus I Saint Peter the Apostle, original name Simeon, or Simōn (died c. ad 64, Rome ), disciple of Jesus Christ , recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the disciples and by the Roman Catholic church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. Peter, a fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry. He received from Jesus the name Cephas (i.e., Rock, hence Peter, from the Latin petra). St. Peter the Apostle, stained-glass window, 19th century; in St. Mary’s Church, Bury St. Edmunds, … © Ronald Sheridan/Ancient Art & Architecture Collection The man and his position among the disciples The sources of information concerning the life of Peter are limited to the New Testament: the four Gospels, Acts, the letters of Paul, and the two letters that bear the name of Peter. He probably was known originally by the Hebrew name Simeon or the Greek form of that name, Simōn. The former appears only twice in the New Testament; the latter, 49 times. At solemn moments (Gospel According to John 21:15) he was called “Simon, son of John.” The Gospel According to John prefers Simon (17 times) or the compound , rarely found elsewhere, of Simon Peter. Though Paul has a distinct preference (8 times out of 10) for the Greek transliteration Kēphas (Latinized as Cephas) of the Aramaic name or title Kepha, meaning “rock,” the Gospels and Acts use the Greek translation Petros approximately 150 times. From the Synoptic Gospels (Gospel According to Matthew 8:14) and Paul (First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 9:5), there is indirect evidence that Peter was the son of John and was married. His family originally came from Bethsaida (John 1:44), but during the period of Jesus’ ministry he lived in Capernaum , at the northwest end of the Sea of Galilee, where he and his brother Andrew were in partnership as fishermen with James and John, the sons of Zebedee (Gospel According to Luke 5:10). Much can be learned about Peter from the New Testament—either explicitly from the statements made by and about Peter or indirectly from his actions and reactions as revealed in a number of episodes in which he figures prominently. He was at times vacillating and unsure, as in his relations with the church of Antioch when he at first ate with the Gentiles and later refused to do so (Letter of Paul to the Galatians 2:11–14); he could also be resolute (Acts of the Apostles 4:10; 5:1–10). Occasionally he is depicted as rash and hasty (Luke 22:33, etc.) or irritable and capable of great anger (John 18:10). Often he is pictured as gentle but firm and, as in his professions of love to Jesus, capable of great loyalty and love (John 21:15–17). Britannica Stories Big Radio Burst from Tiny Galaxy The New Testament reports that Peter was unlearned in the sense that he was untrained in the Mosaic Law (Acts 4:13), and it is doubtful that he knew Greek. He apparently learned slowly and erred time and time again, but later, when entrusted with responsibility, he demonstrated that he was mature and capable. The Gospels agree that Peter was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry, but when and where the event took place is recorded differently in the several Gospels. Luke (5:1–11) scarcely mentions James and John and omits Andrew while emphasizing the call of Peter. Matthew (4:18–22) and Mark (Gospel According to Mark 1:16–20) note the call of the four men and—with Luke—agree that the event took place at the Sea of Galilee . The Gospel According to John places the call in Judaea (1:28) and states that Andrew—who had been a follower of John the Baptist (1:35) and had heard John indicate that Jesus was the Lamb of God—left John and introduced Peter to “the Messiah,” who at that time gave him the name (or title) Cephas (i.e., Peter, or Rock). Saints The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) are probably correct in recording that the call to Pe |
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Which East German ice skater was 1984 Olympic Champion and by 1990 had won four World Titles? | Katarina Witt | German figure skater | Britannica.com German figure skater Yekaterina Gordeeva Katarina Witt, (born December 3, 1965, Karl-Marx-Stadt , East Germany [now Chemnitz, Germany]), German figure skater who was the first woman to win consecutive Olympic gold medals (1984 and 1988) in singles figure skating since Sonja Henie in 1936. The charismatic Witt defined the sport in the 1980s with her flirtatious and graceful performances. She won four world titles (1984–85 and 1987–88) and six European championships (1983–88). Katarina Witt performing her long program at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. Mark Cardwell—AFP/Getty Images Witt began skating at age five and soon attracted the attention of East German sports officials, who placed her in the country’s special training program. She practiced with Jutta Müller, one of the world’s premier figure-skating coaches, who encouraged Witt to express her engaging personality on the ice. In 1981 Witt won her first major competition, capturing the East German national championship, a title she would hold for the next seven years. Witt entered the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo , Yugoslavia (now in Bosnia and Herzegovina), as a favourite to medal even though she had never won a world title. Coming from behind during her forte, the long program, Witt defeated American Rosalynn Sumners by only 0.1 point to capture the gold. At the 1988 Olympics in Calgary , Alberta, Canada , Witt faced the only skater to have defeated her in five years, American Debi Thomas. Both women skated to music from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen in the long program, but Witt’s masterly interpretation of the heroine brought a new style of sensual grace and theatre to the ice, and she retained the Olympic title. After winning her final world championship in 1988, Witt retired from amateur skating. In 1990 she starred in the television special Carmen on Ice, a performance that garnered her an Emmy Award . In the same year, Witt and Brian Boitano developed a skating show that toured the United States . She also toured with Stars on Ice and Champions on Ice. A change in Olympic rules allowed Witt to return to the ice at the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer , Norway , where she placed seventh. She then returned to her touring schedule and entered many professional competitions. She also worked as a commentator at various national and international skating events. Learn More in these related articles: in Olympic Games |
At which festival is the 'Golden Rose' award given? | Revamped Golden Rose honours Ustinov - SWI swissinfo.ch Revamped Golden Rose honours Ustinov The Golden Rose Awards have moved to Lucerne after being held for 43 years in Montreux (swissinfo.ch) The Golden Rose television festival, which opened on Tuesday in its new home, Lucerne, is to pay tribute to the late Sir Peter Ustinov. Ustinov, a long-time Swiss resident, actor and raconteur who died last month, will be honoured for his 35 years of humanitarian work. The Golden Rose was held for 43 years in the lakeside resort of Montreux in the French-speaking part of the country. But this year the event has moved to Lucerne in central Switzerland, after organisers decided it was a more suitable location for a revamped festival. “The festival is expanding, we have more categories this year and more entries than ever before, and it was felt that Lucerne offered a better infrastructure for the festival to expand,” festival spokeswoman Angela Stephenson told swissinfo. The six-day festival, which is dedicated to entertainment television, rewards programmes which have made a big impression abroad. Changes this year include a new prize category for TV soaps and a series of events designed to draw in the public. Wider appeal The Golden Rose – which is supported by swissinfo’s parent company, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation – is primarily aimed at television industry insiders. But this year organisers decided it was time to widen the event’s appeal. Several new prizes have been introduced, including awards for best soap actor and actress, best performance by male and female comedian, best sitcom actor and actress, and even best game show host. “In the near future, the Golden Rose will not only be recognised as the Oscars of the television entertainment business by professionals of the media industry, but also by the general public,” said festival director Georges Luks. This year’s agenda also includes comedy and music events which will – for the first time – be open to the public. One of the attractions will be the new Hall of Fame on neighbouring Mt Titlis. The 3,020-metre-high peak will host an exhibition in an ice cave, showing personal mementos and film excerpts of famous personalities from the world of entertainment. The display will remain open after the festival. Stars Among those expected to attend the festival are singers Harry Belafonte and Nana Mouskouri, and Swiss resident and actor Sir Roger Moore. They will all be taking part in the Golden Rose charity ball to be held in aid of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef). Ustinov was due to make an appearance to receive the first-ever Charity Award for his 35 years of work for Unicef. Stephenson said everybody involved with the festival was shocked to hear the news of his death. “We will be using the opportunity at the charity ball to present a tribute to Sir Peter, and the charity award will be given to him posthumously,” she said. During the festival, a special award – the 2004 honorary Golden Rose - will be presented to John de Mol, founder and chief executive of the Dutch entertainment company, Endemol. The firm is responsible for a string of reality television programmes such as “Big Brother”, which became a huge global success and challenged traditional television formats. Lack of Swiss success Around 25 countries contributing a total of 269 programmes are due to take part in this year’s Golden Rose - a record for the festival. Countries expected to do well in the festival competition include Britain, which enjoys a long tradition of successful entertainment programming, as well as Germany and the Netherlands. Although Switzerland hosts the annual industry get-together, Swiss television programmes do not usually feature prominently at the festival. But Stephenson says that could change this year. “There are many Swiss producers and a number of Swiss entries, such as ‘Groc - King of Clowns’ in the music and arts category and ‘Joya Rennt’ in the reality category,” she said. “So I think that perhaps if that was an imbalance in the past, it looks this year as if it |
How many parts of speech are there? | There are nine parts of speech A noun is a word used to name something: a person/animal, a place, a thing, or an idea. For example, all of the following are nouns. Leah, Ignacio, Lan, Marek Japan, Venezuela, Atlanta, Kroger, the Gap pencil, store, music, air biology, theory of Relativity, Pythagorean theory Hint: They are sometimes preceded by noun markers. Noun markers are also called determiners and quantifiers. They are words like a, an, the, this, that, these, those, each, some, any, every, no, numbers (1,2,3,etc.), several, many, a lot, few, possessive pronouns (his, her, etc). See determiners for more information. &Nouns are classified in several ways� Nouns can be singular or plural. Singular nouns name only one person, place, thing or idea. One apple, a pencil, the book Plural nouns name two or more persons, places, things or ideas. Most singular nouns (Not ALL) are made plural by adding �s. For example, (pencil is a singular noun. The word pencils is a plural noun.) Exception #1: If a noun ends with the �s, sh, ch, or x like the words, kiss, church, ash or box, then they are made plural by adding �es (kisses, churches, ashes, and boxes). Exception #2:There are also irregular nouns that do not follow any rules. For example, the plural form of the word child is children. Nouns can be Proper Nouns or Common Nouns A. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, things and ideas. A person's name (Leah Graham) is a proper noun, for example. Other examples are names of places (Atlanta, Georgia) and names of things (the Navy). They are always capitalized! People�s names and titles- King Henry, Mrs. Smith Names for deity, religions, religious followers, and sacred books- God, Allah, Buddha, Islam, Catholicism, Christians Races, nationalities, tribes, and languages- African American, Polish-American, Black, Chinese, Russian Specific Places like countries, cities, bodies of water, streets, buildings, and parks Specific organizations- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), �. Days of the week, months, and holidays, Brand names of products Historical periods, well-known events, and documents- Middle ages, Boston Tea Party, Magna Carta Titles of publications and written documents b. Common nouns are all other nouns. For example: cat, pencil, paper, etc. They are not capitalized unless they are the first word in the sentence. Nouns can also be collective. Collective nouns are nouns that are grammatically considered singular, but include more than one person, place, thing, or idea in its meaning. Words like team, group, jury, committee, audience, crowd, class, troop, family, team, couple, band, herd, quartet, and society. Generally, collective nouns are treated as singular because they emphasize the group as one unit. The committee is going to make a decision. Nouns can also be either count or non-count. Nouns that are non-count cannot be counted. For example, one cannot go outside to have two fresh airs. One goes outside for fresh air. 5. Nouns can be Abstract or concrete Concrete nouns are nouns that you can touch. They are people, places, and some things. Words like person, court, Georgia, pencil, hand, paper, car, and door are all examples of concrete nouns. Abstract nouns are nouns that cannot be physically held. For example, things like air, justice, safety, Democracy, faith, religion, etc. 6. Nouns can be Gerunds A gerund is the �ing form of the verb and is used as a noun. For example, Running is good for you. Running is the noun/gerund and is is the verb. My crying upset him. Crying is the subject and upset is the verb Note: A noun can fit into more than one of these categories. For example, the noun Angela is a singular, concrete, count, p |
What type of food is Dunlop? | BBC Food - Food texture's forgotten pleasures Food texture's forgotten pleasures Food myth Crispy pigs' tails and other types of offal are appearing on gastropub menus, suggesting that people are becoming more adventurous when it comes to texture. But is there another level of food texture to discover in the UK? Slithery, slimy, bouncy, crunchy, squelchy, gristly, gloopy. Certainly not words often used to whet the appetite, at least not on British menus. The most sought-after food textures in the UK, the enticing words that appear in Michelin-starred restaurant menus, TV chef's recipes or multi-national products are silky, smooth, unctuous, creamy or tender. Apart from crispy foods like crackling, British consumers have been persuaded to turn their backs on textured foods, and instead embrace softer-feeling food. But a preference for smooth foods has not always been a given. In Victorian cookery books, whole birds and the feet of animals were celebrated with relish, while in other parts of the world, such as China, foods enjoyed purely for their challenging textural pleasure are highly prized. Add texture to your plate with confit duck leg Chinese food expert, author of Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper and BBC journalist Fuchsia Dunlop says texture is at the heart of enjoying Chinese food. "In China you get the kind of nose to tail eating that puts Fergus Henderson at St John's restaurant to shame," she says. She says texture is the "last frontier for Westerners learning to appreciate Chinese food". Gristly, gelatinous, bony textures, say in pig's ears or bird's feet, are shunned in the UK. Many of the UK's unpopular pork cuts, such as offal or trotters are exported to China in large quantities. In May 2012 a £50m trade deal was agreed to export British pork to China. In China, kou gan (meaning "mouth-feel") is highly celebrated. Goose intestines, sea cucumbers, chickens' feet and ducks' tongues are just some of the fiddly, gelatinous, gristly dishes that are regarded as delicacies. Texture in these dishes means everything. "There's no equivalent to eating rubbery or slithery things in European cooking, which (in China) are deliberately cleansed of all innate flavour before they're dressed up in soups and sauces. This just doesn't make any sense unless you enjoy the texture," says Fuchsia Dunlop. Industrialised, processed food is often marketed as soft and creamy in the UK, with adverts for such foods playing on the sensual and comfort associations that have set in from a young age. Our childhood association with pureed food is one of the reasons we turn to soups when we are ill . Children develop texture predilections from their first encounters with food, preferring crunchy, juicy or tender textures over stringy, gummy or slimy foods. Continue reading the main story Tricky textures: Chicken or duck feet are fiddly to eat with not much return in meat. What meat you do find is mainly skin and is therefore gelatinous; the remainder is crunchy cartilage and bone. Sea cucumber is a sea animal with a slippery texture that can be eaten fresh or dried. It is considered a delicacy in many cultures in Southeast Asia and China. Shark's fin is used in Chinese soup to provide a rubbery texture. Shark's fin soup has come under much scrutiny due to environmental and animal welfare concerns. Balut are duck eggs that have been incubated so that they are made up of embryo, feathers and crunchy bones. Eaten in The Philippines, they are boiled and eaten out of the shell. Natto has a slimy texture and smell of pungent cheese, making this Japanese breakfast dish of fermented soybeans an acquired taste. Pigs' ears can be found in the cuisines of many countries, from Bulgaria, to China, to the soul food of the US South. They combine a gelatinous and a crunchy (cartilage) texture. Research into the texture preferences of 12-month-old children has shown how important it is to vary texture to help develop childrens' palates. Could there be other factors at play that stop us from embracing chickens' feet or other such foods? Dominique Valentin from |
What was the name of Christopher Columbus' flagship on his expedition of 1492? | 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus - History in the Headlines 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus October 5, 2012 By Christopher Klein Share Did Columbus really discover America? Get the full story. Share this: 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus Author 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus URL Google On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus set foot on the fine white sands of an island in the Bahamas, unfurled the Spanish royal standard and claimed the territory for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Although Columbus thought he was in Asia, he had actually landed in the “New World.” History—for better and worse—would never be the same again. Here are 10 things you may not know about the famed explorer. 1. Columbus didn’t set out to prove the earth was round. Forget those myths perpetuated by everyone from Washington Irving to Bugs Bunny. There was no need for Columbus to debunk the flat-earthers—the ancient Greeks had already done so. As early as the sixth century B.C., the Greek mathematician Pythagoras surmised the world was round, and two centuries later Aristotle backed him up with astronomical observations. By 1492 most educated people knew the planet was not shaped like a pancake. 2. Columbus was likely not the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean. That distinction is generally given to the Norse Viking Leif Eriksson, who is believed to have landed in present-day Newfoundland around 1000 A.D., almost five centuries before Columbus set sail. Some historians even claim that Ireland’s Saint Brendan or other Celtic people crossed the Atlantic before Eriksson. While the United States commemorates Columbus—even though he never set foot on the North American mainland—with parades and a federal holiday, Leif Eriksson Day on October 9 receives little fanfare. 3. Three countries refused to back Columbus’ voyage. For nearly a decade, Columbus lobbied European monarchies to bankroll his quest to discover a western sea route to Asia. In Portugal, England and France, the response was the same: no. The experts told Columbus his calculations were wrong and that the voyage would take much longer than he thought. Royal advisors in Spain raised similar concerns to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Turns out the naysayers were right. Columbus dramatically underestimated the earth’s circumference and the size of the oceans. Luckily for him, he ran into the uncharted Americas. 4. Nina and Pinta were not the actual names of two of Columbus’ three ships. In 15th-century Spain, ships were traditionally named after saints. Salty sailors, however, bestowed less-than-sacred nicknames upon their vessels. Mariners dubbed one of the three ships on Columbus’s 1492 voyage the Pinta, Spanish for “the painted one” or “prostitute.” The Santa Clara, meanwhile, was nicknamed the Nina in honor of its owner, Juan Nino. Although the Santa Maria is called by its official name, its nickname was La Gallega, after the province of Galicia in which it was built. 5. The Santa Maria wrecked on Columbus’ historic voyage. On Christmas Eve of 1492, a cabin boy ran Columbus’s flagship into a coral reef on the northern coast of Hispaniola, near present-day Cap Haitien, Haiti. Its crew spent a very un-merry Christmas salvaging the Santa Maria’s cargo. Columbus returned to Spain aboard the Nina, but he had to leave nearly 40 crewmembers behind to start the first European settlement in the Americas—La Navidad. When Columbus returned to the settlement in the fall of 1493, none of the crew were found alive. 6. Columbus made four voyages to the New World. Although best known for his historic 1492 expedition, Columbus returned to the Americas three more times in the following decade. His voyages took him to Caribbean islands, South America and Central America. 7. Columbus returned to Spain in chains in 1500. Columbus’s governance of Hispaniola could be brutal and tyrannical. Native islanders who didn’t collect enough gold could have their hands cut off, and rebel Spanish colonists were executed |
Which novelist when working for the Post Office was responsible for the introduction of the pillar box into Britain? | Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape - BBC News BBC News Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape By Kathryn Westcott BBC News Magazine 18 January 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel One of the UK's rarest postboxes is celebrating its 150th anniversary. But what is the future for the red emblem of the British streetscape? Of the 115,000 or so postboxes dotted around the country, only a single "Liverpool Special" still graces a public space, in the city's Albert Dock. It is a rare example of a piece of street furniture that perhaps more than any other object helps create a quintessentially British landscape. The red phone box is (largely) gone. The red postbox remains. The denizens of conservation areas still jealously hang on to their heritage phone boxes. But will the red postbox face the same fate, reduced to a pleasant rarity? Many of us still give directions to our own homes using the cast-iron box as a landmark. Its design has changed little since 1879. Not so celebrated British-designed letter boxes can be found throughout the UK, the Republic of Ireland and in many former nations of the British Empire and members of the Commonwealth. In some cases, they chart the political developments in the governance of a nation. In 1954, the royal cipher on Scottish postboxes was replaced with the Scottish crown (pictured). Campaigners said the inscription EIIR was unacceptable because Elizabeth I had not reigned over Scotland. In Ireland postboxes document the transition from British to Irish administration. Red boxes were painted green after the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified in 1922. Today you will find "hybrid" postboxes with Edwardian surrounds and replacement doors bearing the insignia of the Irish Free State (1922-1937). In 2009, young Republicans in parts of Northern Ireland launched a campaign to paint letter boxes green. In Malta's capital Valletta in the 1980s, some of the royal ciphers on postboxes in Valletta were ground off on government orders. For many communities, they are a reassuring presence - a cheerful, red splash that has stood out on British streets for a more than a century and a half. But with privatisation looming - possibly this year - are other colours set to usurp the familiar red? There is now an inexorable shift to email from the traditional letter. The peak for Royal Mail deliveries was in 2005-06 when some 84 million items were delivered every working day. Today it's roughly 58 million, according to Royal Mail. Much of that is business mail that never plops through a traditional postbox. The first pillar boxes were erected at St Helier in Jersey in 1852, at the recommendation of novelist Anthony Trollope - who was an employee of the General Post Office at the time. The first boxes were erected in Britain a year later. Designs varied but in 1859 an improved cylindrical design was adopted for standard use nationwide. A Liverpool postmaster decided to rebel, and after a waging a long battle with London, the Liverpool Special letter box - with its increased capacity and chunkily cast crown on top - was born. The Letter Box Study Group (LBSG), which maps sites across the UK, is not just concerned with this postal oddity today, but with the fate of all the boxes. In 2002, Royal Mail undertook to repaint each of its letter boxes every three years. But, according to Andrew Young, chairman of the LBSG, many are not being properly maintained. "There was a massive amount of publicity about the painting of the gold boxes during the Olympics and Paralympics," he says. "Walk into any tourist shop and you will see post boxes replicated in miniature as souvenirs. But look at some of them on the street, they are poorly painted, collection plates are missing. They should be doing more to maintain them - there is lack of pride in their presentation. "In some rural areas and towns, the letter boxes look like they haven't been painted for 10 or 20 years." But the Royal Mail denies it has been neglecting its letter boxes, saying a great deal of effort goes into maintain |
Tony Brittain and Nigel Havers played father and son doctors in which TV comedy series? | The big interview: Tony Britton - Britton-ia stage rules the; Actor Tony Britton has made us laugh for decades in such comedy classics as Robin's Nest. As he prepares for a more serious role, Jenny Longhurst found out what makes this veteran performer tick. - Free Online Library The Free Library > Date > 2002 > June > 1 > South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) The big interview: Tony Britton - Britton-ia stage rules the; Actor Tony Britton has made us laugh for decades in such comedy classics as Robin's Nest. As he prepares for a more serious role, Jenny Longhurst found out what makes this veteran performer tick. <a href="https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+big+interview%3a+Tony+Britton+-+Britton-ia+stage+rules+the%3b+Actor...-a086575176</a> Citations: MLA style: "The big interview: Tony Britton - Britton-ia stage rules the; Actor Tony Britton has made us laugh for decades in such comedy classics as Robin's Nest. As he prepares for a more serious role, Jenny Longhurst found out what makes this veteran performer tick.." The Free Library. 2002 MGN Ltd. 18 Jan. 2017 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+big+interview%3a+Tony+Britton+-+Britton-ia+stage+rules+the%3b+Actor...-a086575176 Chicago style: The Free Library. S.v. The big interview: Tony Britton - Britton-ia stage rules the; Actor Tony Britton has made us laugh for decades in such comedy classics as Robin's Nest. As he prepares for a more serious role, Jenny Longhurst found out what makes this veteran performer tick.." Retrieved Jan 18 2017 from https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+big+interview%3a+Tony+Britton+-+Britton-ia+stage+rules+the%3b+Actor...-a086575176 APA style: The big interview: Tony Britton - Britton-ia stage rules the; Actor Tony Britton has made us laugh for decades in such comedy classics as Robin's Nest. As he prepares for a more serious role, Jenny Longhurst found out what makes this veteran performer tick.. (n.d.) >The Free Library. (2014). Retrieved Jan 18 2017 from https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+big+interview%3a+Tony+Britton+-+Britton-ia+stage+rules+the%3b+Actor...-a086575176 Byline: Jenny Longhurst DEBONAIR and with a touch of the Cary Grants, actor Tony Britton comes across as ever the gallant Englishman. Proud father of Fern, he is more likely to be associated with Professor Higgins, the part he played in My Fair Lady on a former visit to South Wales, than the gruff northerner Henry Horatio Hobson, his character in Hobson's Choice at The New Theatre, Cardiff, next week. ``It's a fascinating departure for me,'' he agreed with a deep chuckle. ``My reaction was `can I play it?' I've been trying for the last 12 weeks.'' In more than 50 years on the boards, Tony Britton has rarely been resting. His most popular television sitcom Don't Wait Up, with Nigel Havers and Dinah Sheridan, ran to seven series and before that, he played alongside Richard O'Sullivan and Tessa Wyatt in Robin's Nest. With his 78th birthday coming up on June 9, he may own up to a few aches on the golf course but his charm is unaffected by the years. ``There is no question that work keeps you young,'' he said. ``If you suddenly have leisure thrust upon you, you don't always know what to do with it. ``Everything slows down. I think working is bound to help to keep you younger than you might otherwise have been.'' That view, coupled with long walks, deep breathing plus hours of gardening whenever time allows, provides the stamina for tours like this current one. ``Actors aren't known for getting up early,'' he joked when we spoke at 11am, ``but here I am, bathed, shaved and sentient.'' Tony Britton achieved his childhooddream of going on the stage after spending four-and-a-half years in the Royal Artillery but he took his career one step at a time. He spent a few short spells as a starving newcomer with empty pockets but reveals: ``I never had to wash up in Lyon's Corner House. ``When I started out in the theatre, I thought wouldn't it be wonderful if I could become an actor. ``They were gods and goddesses, belonging to another race. ``Then I was lucky enough to get started and thre |
Which Spanish 'conquistador' burnt his fleet off the coast of Mexico in order to stop his men deserting? | Battle of Cempoala: Cortés & His Men Defeat Force Sent to Arrest Him | The American Legion's BurnPit Battle of Cempoala: Cortés & His Men Defeat Force Sent to Arrest Him May 24th, 2013 by Siggurdsson Ruins of Cempoala (also spelled Zempoala), state of Veracruz, Mexico Illustration courtesy of http://en.wharugo.com (Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations are from Wikipedia) Today in Military History: May 24, 1520 Our subject today is a little-known battle from the early days of the exploration and conquest of the New World by the Spanish. It involves a battle of wills between Hernando Cortés – who was already in Mexico and seeking to peacefully take over the Aztec Empire – and Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, the Spanish governor of Cuba, who had given Cortés his backing but changed his mind. Background After Christopher Columbus proved the existence of the Americas, the Spanish and Portuguese made a number of voyages to lay claim to the lands of the New World, as well as the gold, silver, and other products. Many Spanish adventurers sought to lead expeditions for the glory of God and Spain (with a little self-aggrandizement as well). One of these gentlemen was Hernando Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro. [Modern historical scholars have rendered this gentleman's name as "Hernán Cortés." However, during his own lifetime, "Hernando" and "Fernando" were used interchangeably for his first name. Also, on occasion his family name was rendered "Cortéz; this is incorrect.] Hernando Cortés (1485-1547) 19th century engraving by William Holl From Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress Cortés was born in Spain in 1485, to a family of lesser nobility. He spent two years at the University of Salamanca, likely studying law and Latin for two years. The young man left school after two years then wandered southern Spain for several years, probably listening to tales from men returning from the New World. In 1504, he sailed for Hispaniola (the island which in modern times which comprises the nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic), where he became a colonist. Because of his legal training, Cortés was given the job of a small town notary. Later, he participated in the conquest of Hispaniola and Cuba. Cortés became a political ally of the governor of Cuba, Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. During his early association with Velázquez, Cortés was appointed the alcalde (municipal magistrate) of the city of Santiago. The two men had a falling-out several years later – perhaps because Cortés was an ambitious, prickly man. In 1518 Cortés began to outfit an expedition to the lands of coastal South America. However, Governor Velázquez revoked his friend's commission. Undeterred, Cortés began preparations for another expedition. These plans were fulfilled in early 1519, when Cortés left the Cuban capital of Santiago, sailed westward, and landed in modern-day Mexico sometime in March. [Prior to his departure from Cuba, Governor Velázquez again tried to stop Cortés's flotilla. The governor had sent his now-former friend an order to call off his departure. Cortés received the order, but preferred to ignore it. He had recently sent a letter directly to the King of Spain, asking that any lands he conquered in Mexico be placed under him, as a separate colony from Cuba.] The Spanish eventually landed on the Gulf coast of Mexico, and founded the city of Veracruz as a base of operations. After receiving a number of rich and pleasing gifts from the Aztec ruler Montezuma – sent to them to entice them to go away – Cortés and his men eventually journeyed to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán (modern-day Mexico City). The Spaniards took up residence in the city, holding Montezuma as their reluctant guest. This went on for about six months, during which time many of the Aztec nobility began to doubt their emperor's ability to rule. Spaniard versus Spaniard In mid-April of 1520, Cortés received some upsetting news. A messenger returning from Veracruz reported that a fleet of 18 Spanish ships were anchored off the coast. Cortés put two and two together, and d |
Which actor appeared in 'The Paradise Club' and 'Eastenders'? | Leslie Grantham - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Writer Leslie Grantham was born on April 30, 1947 in Camberwell, London, England. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The Paradise Club (1989) and 99-1 (1994). He has been married to Jane Laurie since 1981. They have three children. See full bio » Born: |
With which sport would you associate the name Jasper Parnivik? | Jesper Parnevik Stats, News, Pictures, Bio, Videos - ESPN John Daly is six strokes back in his PGA Tour Champions debut as Jeff Maggert and Jesper Parnevik share the Insperity Invitational lead at 7 under. about 257 days ago | Associated Press Colin Montgomerie and Joe Durant share the lead at 5-under 67 on Friday after the first round of the Champions Tour's Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. about 664 days ago | Associated Press Jerry Smith had a hole-in-one and shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's inaugural Tucson Conquistadores Classic. about 671 days ago | Associated Press Marco Dawson won the Tucson Conquistadores Classic on Sunday for his first Champions Tour's title, breaking a tie with a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th hole and closing with two pars for a two-stroke victory. about 669 days ago | Associated Press Charley Hoffman's quick start gave him a two-shot lead over U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson after three rounds of the RBC Heritage on Saturday. about 1371 days ago | Associated Press Marco Dawson made a 15-foot par putt on the par-4 18th for a 5-under 67 and the second-round lead Saturday in the Champions Tour's Tucson Conquistadores Classic. about 670 days ago | Associated Press Bernhard Langer posted a second consecutive 6-under 65 Friday in what he called a "stressless" bogey-free round that gave him a four-shot lead halfway through the Senior Players Championship. about 587 days ago | Associated Press Jesper Parnevik birdied three of his last four holes Friday at Poppy Hills and shares the lead with Tom Byrum in the Champions Tour's First Tee Open. about 482 days ago | Associated Press Jesper Parnevik is making his Champions Tour debut this week in the inaugural Tucson Conquistadores Classic. about 672 days ago | Associated Press Top-ranked McIlroy, Donald share Dubai lead Rory McIlroy sank a short birdie putt on the 18th hole Saturday to remain tied with Luke Donald as the world's two top-ranked golfers pulled three shots clear of a star-studded field after the third round of the Dubai World Championship. about 1517 days ago | Associated Press SPONSORED HEADLINES |
Which Southern African republic has the 'Metical' as its unit of currency? | Metical - paper monetary unit, the note, a denomination, modern money Mozambique Metical of 784 090 sq. km Portuguese (state), etc. dialects MZ (MOZ) 508 Monetary unit of Mozambique is the metical equal of 100 centavo and manufactured by Bank of Mozambique. As the native currency of the Mozambique which has received independence in 1975, a metical has been accepted on June, 16th, 1980, having replaced the escudo, reminding of the colonial past of the country, its communications with Portugal. On June, 1st, 2006 the native currency of Mozambique has been subjected denomination in which course of 1000 old, not denominated meticals interchanged for 1 new metical. In the cash circulation there are notes of denomination of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 meticals. On face side of a denomination of denomination of 20 meticals (the size - 142 x 65 mm, primary colours - violet and lilac) is represented Samora Mashel, on the back is seated the plotting of a rhinoceros. It is necessary to notice that the portrait of Samora Mashel places on face side of notes of all nominal values. The Back of a denomination in nominal value of 50 meticals (the size - 145 x 65 mm, primary colours - beige and yellow) contains the plotting of a gazelle. On the back of the note in nominal value of 100 meticals (the size - 147 x 65 mm, primary colours - red and red-brown) is represented a giraffe. The Plotting of a lion is seated on the back notes of denomination in 200 meticals in the size 149 x 65 mm and coloured mainly in blue, green and dark blue colours. The back of the note in nominal value of 500 meticals (the size - 153 x 65 mm, primary colours - red and purple) is decorated by the plotting of herd of buffalo s. Notes of all nominal values are supplied by protective elements - watermarks, protective strips and hologrammes. C on October, 1st, 2011, the Bank of Mozambique has entered new family of notes which are similar to notes of a series of 2006, but with the expanded functions of safety into the circulation. Three notes of the least dignity are printed now on polymer while the maximum nominal values remain on paper carriers. For inhabitants of Mozambique characteristicly very valid relation to the To the native currency, despite its instability. It is connected by that instead of escudo they perceive introduction of a metical as one of the major steps to the national independence of Portugal which were Mother countries of Mozambique. It is updated 03.2012 |
Who in 1892, was the last heir to the British throne to die before succeeding to it? | Longest Reign In English History Longest Reign In English History By THE NEW YORK TIMES The reign of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne of her ancestors in 1837, was the longest in English history; indeed, it was one of the longest in the history of Europe, whether the ancient nations or the modern be considered. English reigns remarkable for length are those of Henry VI., 39 years; Henry VIII., 38; Elizabeth, 45; Edward III., 50; Henry III., 56, and George III., 60. It thus appears that the only reigns besides Victoria's that exceeded fifty years are those of Henry III. and George III. In the case of Henry, however, it is to be borne in mind that he ascended the throne when only a boy of ten, with Pembroke and others as Regents, while George III. during the last ten years of his life was a hopeless lunatic, and his son served as Regent until his death. Victoria's more than half century of reign began when she was a grown-up woman and legally of age. No Regent was necessary. At the time of her death also she was the oldest monarch that ever ruled Great Britain. French history, however, supplies us with a reign considerably longer than hers, that of Louis XIV., who sat on the throne of France from 1643 until 1715, a period of seventy-two years, of which only nine belong to the Regency of Anne of Austria. But German history yields us no parallel. Neither the Carlovingian, the Hohenstaufen, the Hapsburg, nor the Austrian line affords a single reign that exceeded fifty years in length. Nor does the long line of Roman Emperors who ruled in Rome supply an instance of such length of regal days in power. The longest reign was that of Constantine the Great, 31 years; the next longest that of Valentinian III., 30 years, while reigns so celebrated in Roman annals as those of Tiberius, Claudius, Domitian, Trajan, and Diocletian extended over only 23, 13, 15, 19, and 21 years, respectively. If we include the later Eastern Empire, one reign of 56 years (Basil II., who had a colleague for seven years) is found and one of 48 (Constantine VII., who had several colleagues). But this is the best Rome can show. In another and greater sense, however, was this reign a memorable one in English history. Literary endeavor and the search for knowledge in no other single reign, save that of Elizabeth, made such splendid contributions to the stock of new facts and written words that men will not willingly let die. Science in this reign made such extraordinary additions to almost every department of knowledge and industry that there is no other reign to be mentioned in the same sentence. The scientific results achieved by the mind of man in the age of Victoria stand alone as at once the wonder and the blessing of mankind. Many former reigns contributed their shares to the dominions over which Victoria ruled, but no former sovereign actually reigned over anything like so extensive an area as she. In her time vast areas were added to the British Empire in Africa, India, and the Pacific, so that it was never quite so true as in her time that the British Empire was one on which the sun never set. Never before could it have been said by Webster with the same truth, in that fine and famous sentence of his, that the British Empire was one "whose morning drum beat, following the sun and keeping company with the hours, circles the earth with one continuous and unbroken strain of the martial airs of England." Parentage and Childhood Though the family name of Queen Victoria was Guelph, and though the royal house to which she belonged was that of Hanover, the blood that coursed through her veins was a mixture of blood that had furnished England with sovereigns before the time of the Norman William down through the eight hundred and more years that had elapsed with the death of George III. When the Saxon Matilda became the Queen of Henry I., the Saxon and Norman lines were united on the English throne, and it was a daughter of Matilda, married in France, who brought in the Plantagenet line. Through a marriage with Eliza |
Which west African has the 'Cedi' as its unit of currency? | Back from the dead: Ghana’s cedi’s is world’s best performing currency, but will it last? | MG Africa Back from the dead: Ghana’s cedi’s is world’s best performing currency, but will it last? 24 Jul 2015 15:20 Bloomberg “We acknowledge the progress [Ghana's economy has made] but believe that it’s too early to declare victory”, says an economist. Ghanaians like to cheer their football team; now they might do the same with their battered currency if it can continue its remarkable recovery. (Photo/James Creegan/Flickr). LAST year Ghana’s currency, the cedi, was the world’s worst-performing currency. Now, in a remarkable turn-around, it’s the world’s best-performing currency. But beware. The cedi’s 26% surge this month is based on misplaced optimism about the economy, according to both Morgan Stanley and Rand Merchant Bank, a unit of Africa’s biggest lender. The median of five analyst forecasts compiled by Bloomberg suggests it could slide all the way back to a record low by the middle of next year, posting the biggest drop of any currency after Venezuela’s bolivar on its way. The cedi’s fortunes hinge on the West African nation’s ability to meet the terms of a bailout loan it took as demand for its oil and cocoa exports collapsed. READ: A few years ago Ghana was an African success story; so how did it fall off the wagon? When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said last month Ghana was sticking to the conditions of the rescue, the currency started climbing. Now, the government’s own deficit figures suggest the Washington-based organisation was too hasty in its assessment. “I don’t think this rapid appreciation will be sustained,” said John Ashbourne, an Africa economist at London-based advisory firm Capital Economics Ltd., which forecasts a 20% decline in the cedi by year-end. “The big problems in the economy in terms of the current-account deficit, the budget deficit and inflation are still there.” Highs, lows Those shortcomings dragged the cedi to a 26% first- half slump that was the biggest after Belarusia’s ruble among about 150 currencies tracked by Bloomberg. The cedi reached an all-time low of 4.49 to the dollar on June 29. A day later, it started appreciating after the IMF said Ghana was on track to beat its targets for cutting the budget deficit, touching a five-month high earlier this week. The rally turned around on Tuesday, when Ghana’s finance minister raised his outlook for the 2015 budget shortfall to 7.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), from an initial estimate of 6.5%. On Friday, the cedi tumbled 7.7% to 3.55 per dollar. “The much-touted fiscal progress that earned a glowing report from the IMF last month and triggered the strong rally in the cedi was purely based on data for the first four months of the fiscal year,” Michael Kafe, an economist at Morgan Stanley in London, said in a July 20 report. “We acknowledge the progress but believe that it’s too early to declare victory.” Kafe sees the cedi falling to 4.25 per dollar by year-end. Bloomberg’s strategist survey puts it at 4.3 on Dec. 31 and predicts a slide to 4.53—which would be the weakest level ever—by the middle of 2016. Foreign earnings Ghana President John Dramani Mahama secured the IMF loan of almost $1 billion in April as high spending, power cuts and falling prices for oil, gold and cocoa hurt growth. West Africa’s biggest economy after Nigeria relies on these three commodities for about 80% of its foreign earnings. The government also cut its estimate for 2015 GDP expansion this week to 3.5%, from 3.9% previously. Without a turnaround in the economy, Ghana’s attempts to shore up its currency by spending foreign-exchange reserves aren’t “sustainable,” said Courage Kingsley Martey, an economist at Accra-based adviser Databank Group Ltd. The central bank already burned through 8% of its holdings from January to May, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The cedi’s recent gains were due to “a reduction in speculative buying of dollars and pumping of foreign reserves into the market,” said Martey, who predicts the currency will weaken to 3.9 per d |
Which family of birds, common throughout the world has the family name 'Strigidae'? | List of Owl Breeds | eHow List of Owl Breeds Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images The owl is a bird that has often been synonymous with mystery, being interpreted as a harbinger of good luck or of doom, depending upon the culture prevailing in the region where the bird lived. Scientists from all over the world have endeavored to identify and classify these elusive animals. The number of owl breeds has kept changing over the years as new species are discovered and some have disappeared. Is There an Accurate Number of Owl Species? According to "Owls -- A Guide to the Owls of the World," by Konig, Weick and Becking, in which these birds were identified, counted and reclassified in a meticulous and exhaustive manner, the number closed at 212 species worldwide. After the book was published, between 1992 and the present, the latest news has it that five more species have been identified. This brings the total number of owl species to 217. The Families of Owls Owls belong to the zoological class of Aves, Strigiformes. This order is subdivided into two families: the Strigidae, or typical owls, and the Tytonidae, or barn owls. The chief physical characteristics of the Strigidae family are large, rounded heads, strong hooked beaks, round facial discs of feathers, front-facing eyes, dense feather coverage, stocky bodies, camouflaging color feathers and strong feet with razor-sharp talons. Their size varies from 4.7 inches to 29.5 inches (12-75 cms tall), and they weigh from 1.4 ounces to 148 ounces (40 gms-4.2 kgs). Chief physical characteristics of the owls that belong to the Tytonidae family are long, compressed bills and long legs in comparison to their tails. In addition, the facial disk of feathers is heart-shaped, and there are no "ear" tufts. Their eyes are small and oval-shaped, and their hearing powers are superb. Research shows that owls belonging to this family can locate and catch prey based on sound alone. The middle claw looks and behaves like a "comb claw": It is serrated, and the owls use it for preening. The color of these owls is often brown-gray on the back, with a light, contrasting belly. Their size varies from 9 inches to 22.4 inches (23 cms--57 cms), and their weight, from 6.6 ounces to 2.8 pounds (187 gms--1.3 kgs). Owls in the Strigidae Family There are 23 genera in this family, which is composed of 194 species. They live all over the world, with the exception of Antarctica. One genus, Bubo, contains species such as the American horned owls. Some other common species names in the Strigidae family of owls include the cape-eagle owl, crested owl, brown fish owl, spectacled owl, Malay fish owl, hawk owl, barking owl, bare-legged owl, spotted little owl, fearful owl and Jamaican owl, among others. More than one-third of the world's total number of owls belongs to the Otus genus of this family. Some examples of the Otus genus owls are white-fronted scops owl, Indian scops owl, bare-legged scops owl, elegant scops owl, spotted scops owl and, striated scops owl. Owls in the Tytonidae Family There are two genera in the Tytonidae family: the Phodilus and the Tyto. Eighteen species of owls are in this family, 17 belonging to the Tyto genus and only one to the Phodilus genus. The 17 species in the Tyto genus are the greater sooty owl, lesser sooty owl, Minahassa barn owl, Taliabu masked owl, lesser masked owl, Manus masked owl, New Britain barn owl, Australian masked owl, Tasmanian masked owl, Celebes barn owl, Soumagnes grass owl, common barn owl, Andaman barn owl, ashy-faced owl, African grass owl, Eastern grass owl and Congo bay owl. The Phodilus genus has only one species -- the Oriental bay owl. The five new species have not been included in this count yet. |
Which internationally respected pianist's real name is Philippe Pages? | · March 25, 2012 · Philippe Pagès' name was changed to Richard Clayderman (he adopted his great-grandmother's last name to avoid mispronunciation of his real name outside France),... and the single took off, selling an astonishing 22 million copies in 38 countries. It was called "Ballade pour Adeline". "When I signed him", says Olivier Toussaint, "I told him that if we sell 10,000 singles it will be marvellous, because it was disco at that time and we could not bet on such a ballad being a winner..... We could not imagine that it would be so big". It was the start of what has become an outstanding success story, and since that time, Richard Clayderman's distinctive piano style has earned him superstar status all over the world. Today he has recorded over 1, 200 melodies and, in the words of a German journalist, "he has arguably done more to popularise the piano around the world than anyone since Beethoven". Richard Clayderman has created a "New Romantic" style through a repertoire which combines his 'trademark' originals with classics and pop standards. He has clocked up massive worldwide record sales of approximately 90 million, at the last count, and an incredible 267 Gold and 70 Platinum discs to his credit. However, "The Prince of Romance" (as he was dubbed by Nancy Reagan) is not simply a recording artist. In fact, despite his natural shyness and reserve, he is completely in his element on stage ; a Richard Clayderman concert is a real 'Spectacular'. "I love performing live on stage", he says, "because I have direct contact with my audience. In concert, with my 10 musicians or a symphony orchestra, I like to mix different tempos, rhythms and styles to evoke all kinds of emotion". Clayderman's international success has resulted in a punishing itinerary which, in the past, has seen him play as many as 200 concerts in just 250 days spent outside France. In spite of this, he remains very much a family man. "My family is extremely important to me", he often says, "my mother, my wife Christine, my daughter, Maud, and my son, Peter....they are what keep me going - my reason for living, apart from my music, of course". The biggest price Richard Clayderman feels he has to pay for his international stardom is the time he spends away from his family - a sacrifice he acknowledges they all suffer but accept as part of his duty to his millions of fans. · March 25, 2012 · Richard Clayderman has done what virtually no other French act has ever done..... established a truly international career as a best selling recording artist an...d concert performer. Born Philippe Pagès on December 28th, 1953, he encountered the piano early in his life. His father, a piano teacher, laid the foundation for his son's later success and began teaching him how to play at a very young age. It is said that, at the age of six, Richard Clayderman could read music more adeptly than his native French. When he was twelve years old he was accepted at the Conservatoire of Music where, at sixteen, he won first prize. He was predicted a promising career as a classical pianist. However, shortly after this, and much to everyone's surprise, he cast aside his classical training and turned to contemporary music. "I wanted to do something different", Clayderman says, "So, with some friends, I created a rock group; it was a tough time..... a hard time..... and the little money we could make was devoted to buying equipment. In fact, I used to feed myself so badly - mainly on sandwiches - that I had to have an operation for an ulcer when I was only seventeen". At that time his father was becoming seriously ill and was unable to support his son financially. So, in order to earn a living, Clayderman found work as an accompanist and session musician. "I enjoyed it", he says, "and it paid well at the same time. That is how I drew away from classical music, although it gave me a strong basis for what I do now". His talent did not go unnoticed and he soon became much in demand as an accompanist to such major French stars as Michel Sardou, Thierry LeLuron and Johnny Halliday. |
"""She who must be obeyed"" was the wife of 'Rumpole of the Bailey', but what was her Christian name?" | Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series 1978–1992) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The cases of a portly and eccentric criminal law barrister. Stars: When Rumpole is charged by Judge Oliphant with contempt of court and faces disbarment, Hilda persuades Sam Ballard to defend him. 8.9 After becoming enamored of a beautiful violinist, Rumpole finds himself defending her husband on a charge of murdering her lover. 8.7 Rumpole agrees to defend an elitist restaurateur whom he dislikes when a live mouse jumps out from one of his gourmet meals. 8.6 a list of 40 titles created 25 Jan 2012 a list of 25 titles created 26 Jan 2012 a list of 39 titles created 16 Apr 2012 a list of 31 titles created 20 Jun 2014 a list of 3739 titles created 15 Oct 2014 Title: Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992) 8.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 nominations. See more awards » Photos Lovejoy is an irresistible rogue with a keen eye for antiques. The part-time detective scours the murky salerooms, auction halls and stately homes of Britain, always on the lookout for a find. Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is sad when her husband dies but is shocked when she realises that she has to leave Grantleigh Manor where her family has lived forever. The new owner is Richard De ... See full summary » Stars: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne Arthur Daley, a small-time conman, hires former boxer Terry McCann to be his 'minder', so Terry can protect him (Arthur) from other, small-time, crooks. While Terry is trying his hardest to... See full summary » Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman British police TV series which revolutionized the genre on UK television in the mid-1970s starring John Thaw as a hard-edged detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan DI Crabbe retires from the police force after being shot and sets up his own restaurant. However, his ex-boss, Chief Constable Fisher constantly calls Crabbe back on duty. Stars: Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair Alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like. Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold Set in Cornwall, Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, who works along with his colleagues DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane, investigates murder cases with his trademark determination and clinical accuracy. Stars: Jack Shepherd, Helen Masters, Jimmy Yuill In 1930's England, a man from an aristocratic family takes up the pseudonym Albert Campion and, with the help of his ex-burglar manservant, solves mysteries. Stars: Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Andrew Burt Wolfie Smith is an unemployed dreamer from Tooting London, a self proclaimed Urban Guerilla who aspires to be like his hero Che Guevara. Leading a small group called the Tooting Popular ... See full summary » Stars: Robert Lindsay, Mike Grady, Hilda Braid BBC Television comedy detailing the fortunes of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own ... See full summary » Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Pauline Yates, John Barron A rather naive, middle-class man is admitted to a hospital ward and finds that he is sharing it with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. All three of them cause headaches for the hospital staff. Stars: James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women, he sees t |
Who along with Ernest Saunders was jointly convicted for their roles in the 'Guiness Scandal'? | Your theory about what happened to Paul | Nothing is Real: Paul was Replaced Nothing is Real: Paul was Replaced Post by vOOdOOgurU on Oct 23, 2013 14:14:20 GMT -5 In regards to the George Harrison / John Lennon appearance at Sibylla's. The captions read as follows: 1) The Family at Sybilla's 2) Champagne was served by six dolly girls, including Ingrid Boulting (left), here with Tony Hicks of The Hollies 3) DJ Kenny Everett with Tony King, John Peel and Johnny Bonding 4) Rob Townsend, The Family's drummer, with Jimmy Miller 5) Response to The Family was fantastic, as Kenny Everett's expression testifies 6) Party host John Gilbert with Bob Reisdorff, head of Liberty Records 7) Mim Scala and Sir William Pigott-Brown with actors Iain Quarrier and Harry Baird. Previous page: rare smiles from Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison. It was the death knell for the Delta Dogs So Venus sang her Song of Pearls The Harlequin sang for his supper As the Sirens swam in swirls Iblis played the burning fiddle As the mountains crumbled to the shore Adam Soul dug holes for each sandcastle For Narcissus to adore dance on you absent friends and lovers of the sable your footsteps echo in the halls of fred astaire and betty grable ... archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb2869-bdc3 Wow. And when you cant find work in the dried up film industry, you just kind of drift to the Foreign Office as deputy head of the inter-allied information office in Mexico and the Caribbean. And then kind of drift into working directly in Moscow during the final throes of the war with Germany. The country you were expelled from when Hitler came to power. Okay! Last Edit: Oct 23, 2013 17:44:00 GMT -5 by vOOdOOgurU It was the death knell for the Delta Dogs So Venus sang her Song of Pearls The Harlequin sang for his supper As the Sirens swam in swirls Iblis played the burning fiddle As the mountains crumbled to the shore Adam Soul dug holes for each sandcastle For Narcissus to adore dance on you absent friends and lovers of the sable your footsteps echo in the halls of fred astaire and betty grable ... Rubber Soul Posts: 356 Guinness began in the brewery of Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) in Dublin. It is now owned by the controversial multi-national conglomerate named Diageo. On 9 May 2008, Diageo announced that breweries in Kilkenny and Dundalk will be closed by 2013. In September 2009, a court heard that during a flight from India to the UK, Clare Irby, a descendant of the Guinness family had allegedly got drunk, bragged about taking opium, called one crew member a 'bitch' and tossed aside a soiled nappy. An oversight by the UK's controversial Crown Prosecution Service meant that Irby walked free from the court. (Toff cleared of jet booze charge) From The Independent on Sunday, 20 September 2009, (Happy birthday Guinness! The Black Stuff at 250.), and other sources, we learn: 1. Three of Arthur Guinness's grandchildren became alcoholics. 2. The third Arthur Guinness was gay and had a brief affair with the young playwright, Dion Boucicault. The fourth Arthur Guinness (Lord Ardilaun) was probably gay. He was member of parliament for Dublin in London's House of Commons. A court case revealed voter bribery (£5 a vote) by his agents. (Who was Arthur Guinness? It depends on which one you mean. The Guinnesses: The Untold Story of Irelands Most Successful Family , by Joe Joyce). 3. In 1929, Bryan Guinness married Diana Mitford. Nancy left Guinness and went off with the British fascist leader Oswald Mosley. 4. In 1944 Walter Edward Guinness, the first Baron Moyne, was assassinated in Cairo where he was Resident Minister of State. 5. In 1966, Tara Browne, the 21-year-old son of Oonagh Guinness, died when he crashed his car. 6. Tara's sister, Tessa, died of an asthma attack aged 14. 7. Prince Frederick of Prussia was married to Lady Brigid Guinness. In 1966 Prince frederick drowned. 8. In 1954, Norris and Ross McWhirter were commissioned to compile what became The Guinness Book of Records. According to The Observer (4 September 1977) Ross McWhirter had close links to G. K.Young, ex Deputy D |
In Greek legend, a sculptor and craftsman constructed the 'Labyrinth' for Minos, who was he? | Daedalus, great craftsman and inventor, known for constructing the labyrinth - Greek Gods, Mythology of Ancient Greece Daedalus Daedalus (Daidalos) Daedalus was a great Greek craftsman and inventor. His by far greatest works are the labyrinth, a humongous maze, which was made as a holding place for the Minotaur and the wings made of feathers, which he and his son Icarus had used to escape with from Crete . Daedalus was also an architect and a sculptor and was first to make figurines with free movement of the limbs. Arms and legs were finally free from the body and the figure could actually make movements. He also added details to the eyes, mouth and ears. Daedalus was a born Athenian but he fled Athens with his son Icarus, after killing his nephew Talos (or Perdix) out of jealousy. They were migrating until Minos, a king of Crete who was inspired by his invetions, offered him a place in his palace. However, rather than a living place, it was more of a prison hold for Daedalus who built the labyrinth in Crete, as well as the wings for their escape. They fled to the West, to Sicily, but his boy Icarus didn`t make it. Daedalus then spent the rest of his life in the court of Cocalus, a king of Sicily. Appearance in the works of art Daedalus is often depicted as a grown man with a set of wings over his shoulders, sometimes in a company of his son Icarus. On some occasions they are depicted flying together. Life in Athens His myth began when he had climbed up through ranks of crafting and sculpturing among Athenian artisans and inventors. Originally, he was a grandson of Erechtheus, an ancient king of Athens, who was. by some, believed to be the founder of Panathenaic Games. Anyway, soon everyone knew about the impressive works of Daedalus who had shaped the statues with most accurate precision and made them look very alive. He also made all sorts of models and figurines. People just loved the figurines with which they could actually play, because they could move arms and legs. Daedalus had a son Icarus who was clumsy and did not understand the works of his father, no matter how much had Daedalus tried to teach him. They both had hard times with each other but that changed soon because Daedalus` sister sent her son to live and work with him. His name was Talos (or Perdix) and he was enthusiastic about craftsmanship and inventions. He understood how things work and Daedalus was proud of him, so proud that he started to show more affection to him and somewhat neglected his son Icarus. However, when Talos showed a great deal of talent by creating a saw, from imitating the spine of the fish, and having enthusiatic dreams of flying and making extension tool for it, Daedalus feared that his nephew would one day surpass him and, because of it, murdered him by pushing him off the acropolis. Coming to Crete Afterwards, he and his son Icarus fled from Athens and were migrating from place to place, presenting and selling the works of Daedalus, in order to make their living less miserable. One day, they run into Minos, a king of Crete, who stopped by to take a look at the figurines. Minos was amazed of this impressive figurines which stood out of the rest. He offered them a place at his palace in Crete. Tired of migrating, they accepted the offer and together they travelled to Crete. Soon they realised that it was more of a prison for them because Minos ordered a constant guard for their movements. Anyway, Daedalus soon built a dancing floor for princess Ariadne which was the first dance floor in history. In the meantime, Minos asked Poseidon to help him prove his true kingship of Crete. The sea-god responded his plea and sent a pure white bull that miraculously emerged from the waves. However, after seeing a magnificent animal, king Minos declined to sacrifice the animal back to Poseidon. Instead, he replaced the bull and sacrificed an ordinary bull to the god. Poseidon was furious and asked Aphrodite to make Pasiphae, a wife of Minos, fall in love with the white bull. The desire for the bull made Pasiphae ask Daedalus to find |
From which city did the Portuguese Royal Family rule Portugal between 1808 and 1821? | 1808 - Words Without Borders 1808 Nonfiction by Laurentino Gomes How a mad queen, a fearful prince, and a corrupt court deceived Napoleon and changed the history of Portugal and Brazil forever At the end of the summer of 1808, exactly 200 years ago, an unusual event took place as the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro looked on incredulously. Early in the afternoon on March 7, a naval squadron carrying the crown prince of Portugal, Dom João, and the Portuguese Royal family sailed into Guanabara Bay, fleeing French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's troops. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. A strong wind was blowing in from the ocean to alleviate the suffocating heat. After a journey of three months and one week, including a five-week stop in Salvador, hundreds of nobleman and illustrious passengers flocked to the ships' rails to contemplate the magnificent vision unfolding before them: a small city with rows of white houses lining the beachfront, perched on the edge of a calm bay framed by tall granite mountains dripping with luxuriant, dark-green forest. Crossing the Atlantic had been an adventure replete with hardship and suffering. The old, poorly-equipped Portuguese ships and frigates were brimming with people. Overcrowding and the lack of hygiene and sanitation favored the proliferation of pests. On the ship Alfonso de Albuquerque, on which Princess Carlota Joaquina, wife of the crown prince, had traveled, a lice infestation had obliged the noblewomen to shave their heads and throw their wigs into the sea. Their bald heads were anointed with pig fat and dusted with antiseptic powder. This resulted in one of the most comic episodes in the history of the Brazilian court. To protect their heads when they disembarked in Rio de Janeiro, Carlota, her daughters, and other ladies-in-waiting wore turbans. When they saw the princesses dressed like that, the women of Rio de Janeiro assumed it was the latest fashion in Europe. In no time, almost all of them had cut their hair and were using turbans to imitate the Portuguese noblewomen. Thus began the most noteworthy period of transformation in Rio de Janeiro. The arrival of the Portuguese court was a meeting of two distant worlds hitherto unknown to one another. On one side, there was a European monarchy, stooping under the weight of long velvet coats, shoes with buckles, silk tights, wigs, and decorations, clothes too heavy and dark for the scalding sun of the tropics. On the other side, the colonial, almost African city, whose population was two-thirds Negro, mestizo, and mulatto, replete with slave traders, mule-pack drivers, gold and diamond dealers, sailors, and merchants from the Indies. "Churches, monasteries, forts, and country houses, gleaming white, crown every hill and decorate the bases of their symmetrical, exact peaks, while in the background a curtain of forest overshadows everything," wrote English businessman John Luccock when he arrived in Rio de Janeiro in June of 1808, three months after the arrival of the Portuguese court. In the early nineteenth century, the city that took in the Portuguese royal family was a major port of call, where practically every ship leaving Europe and the United States stopped before continuing on to Asia, Africa and the recently discovered lands of the South Pacific. A voyage from England to Rio de Janeiro took somewhere from 55 to 80 days. From Rio to Cape Town, in South Africa, it was another 30 to 50 days. To India, 105 to 150 days. To China, 120 to 180 days. To Australia, 70 to 90 days. Protected from wind and storms by the mountains, the calm waters of Guanabara Bay provided ideal shelter for vessel repair and restocking drinking water, jerked beef, sugar, cachaça, tobacco, and firewood. "No colonial port in the world was as well located for general trade as Rio de Janeiro," wrote traveler John Mawe. It was also the largest slave market in the Americas. Its port was always choked with slave ships that had crossed the Atlantic from Africa. According to historian Manolo Garcia Florentino's calculations, no fewer than 850,000 Afric |
Which Greek heroine was said to have hatched from an egg? | LEDA - Spartan Queen of Greek Mythology Leda -- Leda and the Swan, Greco-Roman mosaic C3rd A.D., Cyprus Museum LEDA was a queen of Sparta, the wife of King Tyndareus, who was seduced by Zeus in the guise of the swan. There were several versions of the parentage of her children:- Some say she laid an egg from which were hatched the Dioskouroi (Dioscuri) twins, Kastor and Polydeukes, both sons of Zeus. Others say she laid two eggs each containing a child of Zeus and a child of Tyndareus--Polydeukes and Kastor in one, and Helene and Klytaimnestra (Clytemnestra) in the other. Yet others relate that the second egg, containing just Helene, was delivered to Leda by the goddess Nemesis who had lain it after coupling with Zeus in the guise of a goose. CHRONOLOGY OF MYTH In the chronology of myth Leda was a contemporary of Herakles who placed her husband Tyndareus on the throne of Sparta. Her Dioskouroi sons joined the expedition of the Argonauts and the Kalydonian Boar Hunt--albeit at a very young age--while her daughters Helene and Klytaimnestra were the wives of Trojan War heroes. In ancient Greek vase painting the generation gap between the sons and daughters of Leda was sometimes illustrated--with the full-grown DIoskouroi standing witness as Helene hatches from the egg. In myth the twins also led an army to Athens when Theseus kidnapped their ten year old sister. Leda was usually described as a daughter of Thestios, king of Pleuron. Her sister Althaia was the mother of the Kalydonian hero Meleagros (Meleager). Thestios himself was a grandson of Aitolos (Aetolus), son of the famed Endymion . FAMILY OF LEDA [1.1] THESTIOS & EURYTHEMIS (Apollodorus 1.7.10) [1.2] THESTIOS & LAOPHONTE (Pherecydes Frag, Scholiast on Apollonius Rhodius 1.146) [1.3] THESTIOS (Asius of Samos Frag, Theocritus Idylls 22.1, Pausanias 3.13.8, Clement Recognitions 10.22, Hyginus Fabulae 78 & 155) [2.1] SISYPHOS & PANTEIDYIA (Eumelus Corinthiaca Frag, Scholiast on Apollonius Rhodius 1.146) [3.1] GLAUKOS (Alcman Frag 4, Scholiast on Apollonius Rhodius 1.146) OFFSPRING [1.1] KASTOR & POLYDEUKES (by Zeus *) (Homer Odyssey 11.298, Homeric Hymns 17 & 33, Terpander Frag 4, Apollodorus 1.8.2, Apollonius Rhodius 1.146, Theocritus Idylls 22.1 & 214, Pausanias 3.16.1, Hyginus Fabulae 14 & 155, Ovid Fasti 1.705) [1.3] KASTOR, POLYDEUKES, HELENE (by Zeus ) (Homer Iliad 3.237 & 426, Clement Recognitions 10.22, Hyginus Fabulae 224, Fulgentius 2.13) [1.3] KASTOR (by Tyndareus), KASTOR (by Zeus ) (Pindar Nemean Ode 10.79) [1.4] POLYDEUKES, HELENE (by Zeus ), KASTOR, KLYTAIMNESTRA (by Tyndareus) (Apollodorus 3.10.7, Hyginus Fabulae 77, Valerius Flaccus 1.426) [1.5] HELENE (Diodorus Siculus 4.63.2) [1.6] HELENE (by Zeus ) (Lucian Judgement of Paris, Hyginus Fabulae 240 & Astronomica 1.8, Ovid Heroides 16.1 & 17.43) [1.7] HELENE (by Tyndareus) (Dictys Cretensis 1.9) [1.8] HELENE, KLYTAIMNESTRA (by Tyndareus) (Hyginus Fabulae 77) [1.9] KLYTAIMNESTRA (Aeschylus Agamemnon 914, Seneca Agamemnon 125) [1.10] TIMANDRA, KLYTAIMNESTRA, PHYLONOE (by Tyndareus) (Apollodorus 3.10.6) * Kastor and Polydeukes were called sons of Zeus but also, in the majority of these passages, Tyndaridai (i.e. sons of Tyndareus). ENCYCLOPEDIA LEDA (Lêda), a daughter of Thestius, whence she is called Thestias (Apollod. iii. 10. § 5; Paus. iii. 13. § 8; Eurip. Iph. Aul. 49); but others call her a daughter of Thespius, Thyestes, or Glaucus, by Laophonte, Deidamia, Leucippe, Eurythemis, or Paneidyia. (Schol. ad Apollon. Rhod. i. 146, 201 ; Serv. ad Aen. viii. 130; Hygin, Fab. 14; Apollod. i. 7. § 10.) She was the wife of Tyndareus, by whom she became the mother of Timandra, Clytaemnestra, and Philonoe. (Apollod. iii. 10. § 6; Hom. Od. xxiv. 199.) One night she was embraced both by her husband and by Zeus, and by the former she became the mother of Castor and Clytaemnestra, and by the latter of Polydeuces and Helena. (Hygin. Fab. 77.) According to Homer (Od. xi. 298, &c.) both Castor and Polydeuces were sons of Tyndareus and Leda, while Helena is described as a daughter of Zeus. (Il. iii. 426; comp. Ov. Fast. |
Peter Schmeichel joined Manchester United, from which football club? | Club: Former players / edit. Peter Schmeichel. Biography Peter Bolesław Schmeichel is a retired footballer from Denmark. He was born in 1963 and began to play football at the local club Høje-Gladsaxe. Then he joined the youth system Hero, which then became Gladsaxe-Hero, and after graduating he was promoted to the first team. Between 1984 and 1987 he stayed with Hvidovre and then gave a start to his professional playing career joining Brøndby. There he played until 1991 and throughout that period Brøndby was thrice crowned Danish champion in 1987, 1988 and 1990. In 1989 they won Danish Cup and in 1991 they won Danish Superliga. He had a prolific period with the club and the IFFHS named Schmeichel the World’s Best Goalkeeper in 1991. After that he moved to Manchester United for a fee of £505,000. Peter Schmeichel spent eight years with Manchester United and helped his side to win Premier League titles in 1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97 and 1998/99. They won three FA Cup trophies, in 1991/92 they were Football League Cup winners. In 1991 Manchester United won UEFA Super Cup and in 1998/99 they claimed UEFA Champions League victory. Schmeichel proved himself one of United’s best keepers. At the age of 36 he left England and signed for Sporting CP after the end of the 1998/99 season. There he played until the summer of 2001 and then had a season at Aston Villa, after which he played for Manchester City the last year of his playing career. Schmeichel retired in 2002 and has worked on TV, being a pundit for the BBC, hosted live matches on the Danish TV channel, he was the host of Dirty Jobs on Discovery and had other activities. Between 1987 and 2001 the son of Polish father and Danish mother earned 129 caps for the Denmark national team. Found a mistake? Highlight it with mouse and press CTRL + Enter. Thank you! |
Who was Soviet Foreign Minister from 1957 to 1985? | Gromyko | Define Gromyko at Dictionary.com Gromyko [groh-mee-koh, gruh-; Russian gruh-mi-kuh] /groʊˈmi koʊ, grə-; Russian grʌˈmɪ kə/ Spell 1. Andrei Andreevich [uhn-dryey uhn-drye-yi-vyich] /ʌnˈdryeɪ ʌnˈdryɛ yɪ vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1909–89, Soviet diplomat: foreign minister 1957–85, president 1985–88. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Gromyko Expand Contemporary Examples “You can just open the door there—just have you say hello to my daughter and son,” he tells Gromyko. British Dictionary definitions for Gromyko Expand noun 1. Andrei Andreyevich (anˈdrjej anˈdrjejɪvitʃ). 1909–89, Soviet statesman and diplomat; foreign minister (1957–85); president (1985–88) 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 |
What was the name of the character played by Kevin Costner in the film, 'Dances With Wolves'? | Dances with Wolves (1990) - 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 Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 32 titles created 24 Oct 2011 a list of 33 titles created 01 May 2014 a list of 30 titles created 05 Aug 2014 a list of 34 titles created 08 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 3 months ago Title: Dances with Wolves (1990) 8/10 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 7 Oscars. Another 43 wins & 33 nominations. See more awards » Videos Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. Director: Anthony Minghella The story of the final Emperor of China. Director: Bernardo Bertolucci A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Director: Sydney Pollack Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics. Director: Hugh Hudson Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: Rob Marshall When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw. Director: Kevin Reynolds Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption. Director: Paul Haggis Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man. Director: Clint Eastwood Edit Storyline Lt. John Dunbar is dubbed a hero after he accidentally leads Union troops to a victory during the Civil War. He requests a position on the western frontier, but finds it deserted. He soon finds out he is not alone, but meets a wolf he dubs "Two-socks" and a curious Indian tribe. Dunbar quickly makes friends with the tribe, and discovers a white woman who was raised by the Indians. He gradually earns the respect of these native people, and sheds his white-man's ways. Written by Greg Bole <[email protected]> Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered. See more » Genres: 21 November 1990 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Danza con lobos See more » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby SR (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Viggo Mortensen was originally cast to play John Dunbar. Mortensen will, however, be playing John Dunbar in the sequel to this movie, The Holy Road . See more » Goofs During the beginning of the great buffalo shooting you can clearly hear someone shout, "Here we go" while the camera is focused on Dunbar. (This audio track can be heard on the European (4 hour) version) See more » Quotes One of the great ones 27 August 2003 | by ([email protected]) (Texas) – See all |
Which Premier League side did Daniel Amokachi join after success in the 1994 World Cup for Nigeria? | ToffeeWeb - Everton Past Players: Daniel Amokachi Can turn the match (ie, has flair) Sometimes runs around without a purpose Difficulty adjusting to Premier League pace Too unpredictable for his own teammates Ideal role is behind front line BIOSKETCH Daniel Amokachi was one of Mike Walker 's key signings in the summer of 94. Great things were expected of the 21-year-old who had looked so good for Nigeria at the 1994 USA World Cup, but he got stuck in the doldrums of that awful period when Walker's team just could not do anything right. Amokachi scored only one goal in this dismal period. When Joe Royle arrived as manager in October 1994, he used Amokachi in that famous first match against Liverpool . But that was to be the last time Amo would start in the first team until the spring. He was away for an extended period with the Nigerian national team � which did not help his prospects under Royle � who could not (or would not make the effort to) make him fit in with the standard 4-4-2 formation that Royle envisaged for Everton. The problem with Daniel Amokachi was that Royle saw no merit in altering the team formation to accommodate a player who could really only impress in a very specific role � in "the hole" behind the front two attackers. Royle, backed by trainer Willie Donnachie, claimed that such a position didn't really exist in football, and insisted that Amokachi should be an out-and-out striker. Amo returned to the first team against Queens Park Rangers , coming on sub in place of Brett Angell who just played his last game for Everton. Amo made his comeback after being left out of the side for months, and played very well. Ironically, the temporary rehabilitation of Amo occurred in the role of striker � by mistake! No-one will forget the strange circumstances surrounding his entry onto the field during that mammoth FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur , when Paul Rideout was injured and Danny was on the field before Royle could hold him back... Two lovely breakaway goals later, and the name on the 1995 FA Cup was not to be Tottenham Hotspur, but Everton! Amokachi came on late in the FA Cup Final at Wembley as a sub for Limpar, and appeared to have a golden opportunity to embarrass Schmeichel when the Manchester United goalie was way out of his area, trying to help the attack. But Amo just didn't seem to realise the chance, and his moment of potential glory slipped away... 1995-96: In his second season at Goodison Park, Amo ended up hovering around the periphery of the first-team squad, playing in a little more than half of the games without really impressing Joe Royle. He started well, coming on as sub for Limpar against Arsenal , and then getting a run of eight games with three goals. He scored some impressive and valuable goals � not least of which was the last-minute winner on a cold Euro-night in Reykjavik . But he missed a great many more chances and, at the end of the day, we were left to remember his inability to really impose himself consistently on games. Another player of golden potential allowed to go begging from Goodison Park... Amokachi's two years with Everton ended where they had started � in America. Amokachi went on to win a gold medal with Nigeria as they won the Olympic soccer final in 1996, with Amo scoring the second equalizer that helped them defeat Argentina. But by that time, Amokachi was no longer an Everton player, having moved on to the Turkish club, Besiktas in Istanbul for a very paltry sum of �1,750,000 |
Which former member of the 'Monty Python' team directed such films as 'Brazil' and 'The Fisher King'? | Directors’ Cuts: Top 5 Terry Gilliam Movies | Nerdist Directors’ Cuts: Top 5 Terry Gilliam Movies Posted by Kyle Anderson on February 2, 2015 Share: Films Like him or not, there’s no denying the distinctive style and energy of a movie directed by Terry Gilliam . The former animator and the lone American member of Monty Python, Gilliam turned his unique take on material and his penchant for very wide-angle and fish-eye lenses into a filmmaking career that’s spanned over 30 years. While he was co-director on Monty Python and the Holy Grail and he directed the short The Crimson Permanent Assurance that began Meaning of Life, for this list of his five best films, I’m going to focus only on the features that he directed solo. He’s a filmmaker I’ve always liked but have recently come down on the side of really loving, even if the films he makes aren’t always my cup of tea. He knows what he wants and will complain if he doesn’t get it. And for God’s sake, will someone just let him make his Don Quixote movie? 5) Time Bandits (1981) With his first few films, Gilliam was doing his version of fantasy films. In fact, all of his movies have tended to have an air of the fantastical about them, but have gotten steadily more grown-up as he went. For his second feature, Gilliam and his Python cohort Michael Palin wrote a script full of absurd humor and childlike exuberance with the story of a young boy who gets pulled from his bedroom into a world of time traveling thievery with a group of guys who used to work for God. Yep, that’s what it’s about. And they always seem to ruin everything for our young hero, who gets to meet Robin Hood, King Agamemnon, Napoleon and more. Gilliam’s art direction in this is unmatched and incredibly stark, and his sense of camera timing and movement is incredibly assured. He was an animator, after all; dude knows how to get the visuals he wants. I didn’t love this movie the first time I saw it, but over time it’s really grown on me. 4) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) We go from Gilliam’s most family-friendly film to arguably his least. A startling and disturbing visual representation of Hunter S. Thompson’s landmark gonzo memoir, Fear and Loathing is so viscerally evocative that it makes even the straightest-edge person know what a drug-fueled stupor might feel like. Johnny Depp gives one of his best performances as one of his first nutso-bonkers characters. He makes Raoul Duke both wholly despicable and weirdly likable, especially opposite Benicio del Toro’s psychopathic Dr. Gonzo. Gilliam based a lot of his visuals and effects on Ralph Steadman’s famous illustrations and it truly feels like that in live action, especially the creepy-ass lizard sequence. 3) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) This is a film that I hadn’t seen until recently but it’s already skyrocketed in my book. Written by Gilliam and his friend and writing partner Charles McKeown, Baron Munchausen combines Gilliam’s love of historical settings with his knack for colorful characters. The titular Baron (John Neville) arrives in a town in an unnamed European town, somewhere sort of Germanic, that’s been ravaged by a war. A traveling theatre troupe is telling some of the Baron’s famous feats on stage and the old man interrupts to say how inaccurate they are and begins telling what really happened. The very young daughter (Sarah Polley) of the theatre owner takes a shine to the old weirdo. Many of the same actors from the play within the movie show up as members of his old crew, including Eric Idle. This is the perfect story for Gilliam’s brand of practical effects, that all look handmade. A theatre troupe putting on a play would have those kind of effects, and are quite impressive in that respect. This is just a joyfully good time watching a movie, and it makes me wish I’d seen it when I was actually a child. 2) 12 Monkeys (1996) You can’t have better source material for a movie than a Chris Marker film, and Gilliam’s ode to dystopian fatalism is the better for it. Expanding Marker’s La Jetee, which was a short made out of black |
What do 'Emetic' drugs induce? | Drugs to Control or Stimulate Vomiting (Monogastric) - Pharmacology - Veterinary Manual Drugs to Control or Stimulate Vomiting (Monogastric) (Video) Using a metered dose inhaler and spacer in a cat Drugs to Control or Stimulate Vomiting (Monogastric) By Patricia M. Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM, DACVCP, Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan ; Johann (Hans) F. Coetzee, BVSc, CertCHP, PhD, DACVCP, Iowa State University Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Digestive System Drug Disposition in the Ruminoreticulum Animals possess an arsenal of special abilities for survival, many of which are used for food consumption. Ingesting food can lead to exposure of internal organs to possible food-related disorders, including viral and bacterial infection, toxins, and allergens. Smell and taste are not always effective in determining the quality of food, so nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are additional mechanisms of defense of the GI system. Humorally mediated emesis results from emetogenic substances in the systemic circulation that activate the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CRTZ) in the area postrema. The CRTZ lies outside the blood-brain barrier. Neurally mediated emesis results from activation of an afferent neural pathway typically coming from the abdominal viscera and synapsing at one or more nuclei in the emetic center. Most pharmacologic interventions focus on the humoral pathway of emesis, based on neurotransmitter interactions at the CRTZ. The neural pathway has received less emphasis, even though it is a much more important pathway. Nausea is an aversive experience that often accompanies emesis; it is a distinct perception, different from pain or stress. Nausea is more difficult to treat than emesis using antiemetic drugs. This became apparent with the excellent control of drug-induced emesis from cancer chemotherapy, but human patients still experience nausea. This suggests that nausea and vomiting are separate physiologic processes. Motion-induced emesis appears to have a very early evolutionary origin, because it is present in most animal models of emesis. Motion sickness is thought to result from sensory conflict regarding the body’s position in space, yet there is no satisfactory theory as to why people and animals have this mechanism in the first place. Nausea and vomiting, as defense systems of the GI tract, by necessity must have a low threshold for activation. Cats are well known for their tendency to vomit, particularly when attempting to dislodge hairballs from the throat or upper GI tract. Chronic vomiting in cats may indicate underlying thyroid, liver, or kidney dysfunction and should be investigated. Dogs also vomit often (frequently after eating grass) and often eat their own vomit. Neurotransmitters of Emesis: Acetylcholine (muscarinic receptors) and substance P (NK-1 receptors) act on the emetic center. The CRTZ is stimulated by dopamine (D2 receptors), α2-adrenergic drugs (NE receptors), serotonin (5-HT3 receptors), acetylcholine (M1 receptors), enkephalins, and histamine (H1 and H2 receptors). α-Adrenergic receptors in the CRTZ are important in inducing emesis in cats. α2-Adrenergic agonists (eg, xylazine) are more potent emetics in cats than in dogs. 5-HT1A antagonists (eg, buspirone) and α2-adrenergic antagonists (eg, acepromazine, yohimbine, mirtazapine) suppress vomiting in cats. CRTZ D2 dopamine receptors are not as important in mediating humoral emesis in cats as they are in dogs. Apomorphine, a D2 dopamine receptor agonist is a more reliable emetic in dogs than cats, and D2 dopamine receptor antagonists (eg, metoclopramide) are not very effective antiemetic drugs in cats. Histamine H1 and H2 receptors are found in the CRTZ of dogs but not cats. Histamine is a potent emetic in dogs but not cats, and H1 antagonists (eg, diphenhydramine) are ineffective for motion sickness in cats. Muscarinic M1 receptors are found in the vestibular apparatus of cats. Mixed M1/M2 antagonists (eg, atropine) inhibit motion sickness in cats. Substance P binds t |
What are the Ellice Islands now called? | Tuvalu Map and Information, Map of Tuvalu, Facts, Figures and Geography of Tuvalu -Worldatlas.com - WorldAtlas.com Tuvalu Map and Information, Map of Tuvalu, Facts, Figures and Geography of Tuvalu -Worldatlas.com Print this map Formerly called the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu consists of 5 low-lying coral atolls, 4 islands, and more than 100 islets, all spread over a very large area. These isolated spots of land, the above water tips of undersea mountains, are famed for their beautiful lagoons, reefs, fabulous fishing, and collectible postage stamps. The Polynesians first settled the land now called Tuvalu some 2,000 ago. Arrivals included those from Samoa, Tonga and Kiribati. The Spanish explorer Mendana reportedly sighted the islands in 1568. The first Europeans arrived in the early 19th century, and the islands changed forever. In fact, some islanders were subsequently enslaved and forced to work. In 1892 the British convinced the islanders to join the Gilbert Islands protectorate; later to be called the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony. Almost fifty years later, during World War II, the U.S. used the islands as a military base to combat Japanese invasions in the Pacific. In the mid 1970s the islands seceded from the Gilbert Ellise Colony, officially changing their collective name to Tuvalu, and became an independent nation. Its government remains a part of the British Commonwealth as a parliamentary democracy. The economy of Tuvalu is agricultural based, and though an ideal venue for tourism, the islands are yet to fully develop that industry. The only airport is located on the Funafuti Atoll, and transportation between islands is by boat. For additional information regarding the history of Tuvalu, go Official Name Tuvalu Population 11,810 Capital Funafuti Atoll (4,492) - Note: The largest island within the Funafuti Atoll is Fongafale, and it is occasionally referred to as the capital as government administration buildings are located there. Flag |
Which film directed by Milos Foreman netted him his second Best Director 'Oscar'? | Milos Forman - Biography - IMDb Milos Forman Biography Showing all 56 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (26) | Personal Quotes (21) Overview (3) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Milos Forman was born Jan Tomas Forman in Caslav, Czechoslovakia, to Anna (Svabova), who ran a summer hotel, and Rudolf Forman, a professor. During World War II, his parents were taken away by the Nazis, after being accused of participating in the underground resistance. His father died in Buchenwald and his mother died in Auschwitz, and Milos became an orphan very early on. He studied screen-writing at the Prague Film Academy (F.A.M.U.). In his Czechoslovakian films, Black Peter (1964), The Loves of a Blonde (1965), and The Firemen's Ball (1967), he created his own style of comedy. During the invasion of his country by the troops of the Warsaw pact in the summer of 1968 to stop the Prague spring, he left Europe for the United States. In spite of difficulties, he filmed Taking Off (1971) there and achieved his fame later with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) adapted from the novel of Ken Kesey , which won five Oscars including one for direction. Other important films of Milos Forman were the musical Hair (1979) and his biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Amadeus (1984), which won eight Oscars. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Volker Boehm Spouse (3) Would frequently cast Vincent Schiavelli Trivia (26) His sons, Andrew and James, were named after Andy Kaufman and Jim Carrey . Carrey portrays Kaufman in Forman's film Man on the Moon (1999). Became US citizen in 1975. Awarded fourth annual John Huston Award for Artists Rights by the Artists Rights Foundation. [1997] Father, with Vera Kresadlová , of twin brothers Matej Forman & Petr Forman . First name is pronounced "Mee-losh." Last name is pronounced like "Forre-mahn", with rolling "r"'s. Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985." Pages 349-356. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988. He directed 8 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Jack Nicholson , Louise Fletcher , Brad Dourif , Howard E. Rollins Jr. , Elizabeth McGovern , F. Murray Abraham , Tom Hulce and Woody Harrelson . Nicholson, Fletcher and Abraham won Oscars for their performances in one of Forman's movies. Is currently director of Columbia University's film division. He takes sabbatical years for filmmaking. President of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1985. Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972. His top ten films of all time are: City Lights (1931), Citizen Kane (1941), Children of Paradise (1945), Miracle in Milan (1951), Giant (1956), The Godfather (1972), Amarcord (1973), American Graffiti (1973), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Raging Bull (1980). [Source: "Sight and Sound"]. He was hand-picked by Michael Crichton to direct Disclosure (1994) but subsequently left the project due to creative differences with Crichton. He was due to have directed a film called Hell Camp in the early 1990s, from an original screenplay he had written with Adam Davidson . The film, to have been shot in New York and Tokyo, was to have starred Dylan Walsh and centred on two young Americans travelling to Japan and learning Japanese discipline and fighting spirit at a military-style camp. One falls in love with a Japanese girl while the other becomes a sumo wrestler. Shooting was to have started in November 1991 for a Christmas 1992 release but the film was cancelled when the Sumo Association of Japan objected to the script's allegedly unflattering portrayal of the sport. TriStar, the film's backers, offered to support Forman if he wanted to change the script or try to make the film without the cooperation of the Sumo Association but the director felt that the association's cooperation was needed for the film's authenticity in the provision of stadiums and professional sumo wrestlers. One of only three living directors who have directed two films that have won the Academy Award for best picture. The others are Francis Ford Coppola a |
Nyassaland is a country now known as what? | Nyassaland - definition of Nyassaland by The Free Dictionary Nyassaland - definition of Nyassaland by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Nyassaland Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Malawi Ma·la·wi (mə-lä′wē) A country of southeast Africa. Center of the widespread Malawi kingdom from the 1400s to the late 1700s, the region became a British protectorate in 1891 and was known as Nyasaland from 1907 until 1964. It joined Northern and Southern Rhodesia (now Zambia and Zimbabwe) in a federation from 1953 to 1963 and became independent as Malawi in 1964. Lilongwe is the capital and Blantyre the largest city. Ma·la′wi·an adj. & n. Malawi (məˈlɑːwɪ) n 1. (Placename) a republic in E central Africa: established as a British protectorate in 1891; became independent in 1964 and a republic, within the Commonwealth, in 1966; lies along the Great Rift Valley, with Lake Nyasa (Malawi) along the E border, the Nyika Plateau in the northwest, and the Shire (or Shiré) Highlands in the southeast. Official language: Chichewa; English and various other Bantu languages are also widely spoken. Religion: Christian majority, Muslim, and animist minorities. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lilongwe. Pop: 16 777 547 (2013 est). Area: 118 484 sq km (45 747 sq miles). Former name: Nyasaland 2. (Placename) Lake Malawi the Malawi name for (Lake) Nyasa Ma•la•wi (məˈlɑ wi) n., pl. -wis, (esp. collectively) -wi. 1. Formerly, Nyasaland. a republic in SE Africa, on Lake Malawi: formerly a British protectorate; became an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1964; a republic since 1966. 10,000,416; 45,747 sq. mi. (118,484 sq. km).Cap.: Lilongwe. 2. Lake. Formerly, Nyasa. a lake in SE Africa, between Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique. 11,000 sq. mi. (28,500 sq. km). Ma•la′wi•an, adj., n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Blantyre - city in southern Malawi; largest city and commercial center of Malawi capital of Malawi , Lilongwe - the capital of Malawi; located in south central Malawi Zomba - a city in southern Malawi; was the capital until 1971 Africa - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean Lake Malawi , Lake Nyasa - a long lake in southeastern Africa between Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi Cewa , Chewa , Chichewa - a member of the Bantu-speaking people of Malawi and eastern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe Malawian - a native or inhabitant of Malawi Translations |
What condition is the drug Amitriptyline usually used to treat? | amitriptyline oral : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD 1106 Uses This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression . It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain . OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. Side Effects See also Warning section. Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth , blurred vision , constipation , weight gain, or trouble urinating may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation , maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise . If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative . Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, persistent heartburn , shaking, mask-like facial expressions, muscle spasms , severe stomach / abdominal pain , decreased sexual ability/desire, enlarged/painful breasts . Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, severe dizziness, fainting , seizures , eye pain /swelling/redness, widened pupils, vision changes (such as seeing rainbows around lights at night). This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, muscle stiffness, severe confusion, sweating, fast/irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions See also Warning section. Before taking amitriptyline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to other tricyclic antidepressants (such as nortriptyline), or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding problems, breathing problems, liver problems, recent heart attack, problems urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type), personal or family history of mental/mood conditions (such as bipolar disorder, psychosis), family history of suicide, seizures, conditions that may increase your risk of s |
Who was the leader of the cult, who in 1993 committed mass suicide on a farm in Waco, Texas? | 10 Most Notorious Suicide Cults in History 10 Most Notorious Suicide Cults in History Comments Halloween is on its way and feeble horror tales are being dished out left, right and center. The following true stories, however, are not only filled with death and gore; they actually happened. Though often brutal and nonsensical, ritual suicide is real and has occurred throughout history. The motives behind mass suicide are varied. In ancient times and during the Dark Ages it was common for entire groups of people to commit suicide to avoid subjugation to enemy invaders, whilst in the past few centuries ritual suicide has been seen within religious offshoots and collectives who follow cults of the occult. 10. Puputan, Bali Honor and pride were the pillars of ancient kingdoms throughout the world, to the point where death was preferable to subjugation. In 1906 a Balinese ritual mass suicide, known as Puputan, was committed so that its practitioners would avoid being captured and enslaved by the Dutch invaders. The Raja commanded that all valuables be burnt and that everyone from the youngest child to the wives and priests be marched ceremoniously towards the aggressors. When face to face with the Dutch regiment, the head priest thrust a dagger deep into the Raja’s heart signaling the commencement of Puputan. From here the entire group simultaneously began to kill one another while the women mockingly flung money and jewelery onto the stupefied troops. Over 1000 Balinese people committed suicide on that warm September afternoon, leaving little for the Dutch to do. Today children are taught about Puputan and the day is commemorated with make believe street reenactments. 9. Order of the Solar Temple, Switzerland and Canada The Order of the Solar Temple, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in Canada as well, is the secret society that believes in the continued existence of the Knights Templar. Their aims are to establish correct notions of authority and power in the world, to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus, and to unify the Christian and Islamic faiths. Their activities include a blend of early Protestant Christianity and New Age philosophy. For many years, murders and suicides have been associated with the cult, including the 1994 Canadian murder of a 3-month-old boy, who was ritually sacrificed because he was identified as the Anti-Christ. Then in October of the same year, 48 adults and children were found dead, shot through the head, victims of a mass suicide in a Swiss underground chapel that was found lined with items of Templar symbolism. 8. Harakiri, Japan A true tale of terror involving blood, guts and gore comes in the form of the Japanese ritual suicide, known as Seppuku or Harakiri. As part of the Samurai Bushido code of honor, suicide by disembowelment was practiced to retain honor or lessen shame. The individual would take a short sword known as a tanto and plunge it into his abdomen, making an excruciatingly painful and lethal cut. Lastly, to ensure certain death the Samurai’s assistant would decapitate him. It was a common custom during battle by means of which warriors avoided death or torture by the enemy, though it was also used to punish serious offenses. Although capital punishment was abolished in 1873, voluntary Seppuku was recorded well into the 1900s – notably at the end of WWII, when numerous soldiers and civilians publicly performed Seppuku to avoid surrender. Then, in 1970 a group of rebels committed public Seppuku at the Japan Self-Defence Forces headquarters after an unsuccessful attempt to stage a coup d’etat. 7. Sicarii Rebels, Masada, Israel In 60 AD, a time when spears and catapults were the weapons of war, the Roman conquest of Judea forced 960 zealot Jews to first seize and then barricade themselves atop King Herod’s fortress. The citadel, built on a rock plateau in the Judean Desert, was (and still remains) the site of ancient fortifications and palaces. The group lived there for half a decade, building homes and slowly expanding, until the Roman siege of 72 AD, when Emperor Luciu |
Who designed the Guggenheim Museum in New York? | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Problems? Suggest Edit Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Frank Lloyd Wright architected this building, now designated the youngest New York City landmark. As you walk the spiral walkway toward the dome above, you will view works from artists of the 19th and 20th century including: Brancusi, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Robert Delaunay, Giacometti, Kandinsky, Klee, Leger, Miro, Picasso, and Van Gogh. At the Museum by Jason Wiggins The Guggenheim Museum, located on a section of Fifth Avenue known as Museum Mile, is housed in one of the most unique buildings in New York City. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is shaped roughly like a teacup or an upside down terraced hill. It is not unusual to see adults with their children here, going up and down the spiraling ramp. Exploring the Guggenheim is extremely enjoyable, but a floor plan is a necessity. The amount of artwork on display is significant, so much so that a visitor might feel a kind of art overload, which is why the museum offers self guided audio tours and group tours for interested visitors. Expect to spend at least half a day going through the galleries and exploring the building. Try to head here early and avoid the weekends when the museum gets extremely crowded. - Reviews of Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Post! |
After winning £152,000 in 1961, whose autobiography was entitled 'Spend, Spend, Spend'? | Viv Nicholson goes from 'spend, spend, spend' to 'sell, sell, sell': Sorry tale of pools winner who's auctioning off her memorabilia now she's in a care home | Daily Mail Online From 'spend, spend, spend' to 'sell, sell, sell': Sorry tale of pools winner who's auctioning off her memorabilia now she's in a care home Viv Nicholson, 77, won £152,000 in 1961 with her husband Keith She famously declared that she would 'spend, spend, spend' after the win But she soon lost all the money, which would be worth £2,870,000 today Mrs Nicholson, who now lives in a care home, will auction old possessions kept by her brother to raise money for charity The proceeds will be spent on buying iPads for the elderly |
Which motor manufacturer makes the 'Getz' model of car? | 2007 Hyundai Getz | car review @ Top Speed continue reading Successful compromise in roominess and economy Hyundai’s first model in the popular super mini segment With the newly launched GETZ, the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is aiming at the European volume market. This is Hyundai’s first appearance in the popular super mini class. This segment accounted for nearly four million car sales in 2001, representing nearly 30% of the passenger car market. Hyundai plans to sell 190.000 GETZ’s on an annual basis, of which more than 50% for Western Europe, resulting in a 2,5% market share to begin with. In recent years, Hyundai has stepped up its research and development activities. In case of the GETZ, this has contributed to an economically priced car, without any compromise in quality and with special focus on European car demands. Hyundai has revealed itself as a manufacturer following a global strategy without ever losing sight of regional requirements. The new Getz undoubtedly has everything on board to make it Hyundai’s trump card. Especially with a size comparable to that of its best-selling European rivals, coupled with equipment of a high standard for this class of car, a choice of compact,attractively and elegantly designed, aerodynamically 3-door or 5-door bodies, a wide range of petrol engines, a modern 1.5 litre CRDi common rail diesel, two types of transmission and a comprehensive safety and comfort package. The styling of the Hyundai Getz stems from the TB (Talented “B”) concept car, which was unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show last year. Its new platform is the same as the one of the Clix design study, the compact four-wheel-drive 2+2 sports coupe that Hyundai Motor Company revealed a few weeks earlier at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The growing success of the constantly better-equipped super minis on the European car market determined the final concept of the new model. Strong key objectives From the outset the designers were fully aware that economy aspects alone do not determine the success of a super mini. Despite its relatively compact exterior dimensions, the Hyundai super mini should offer generous interior space, and comfortable and safe driving behaviour. By fulfilling these criteria, Hyundai designed the GETZ to satisfy the demands of the European customers. The Hyundai engineers and designers followed some key objectives for the development of the Hyundai super mini. Hyundai raised its product competitiveness by coupling a unique and attractive design with improved interior comfort and ease of entry and exit. Further, cab forward design with MPV characteristics combined roominess with compact external dimensions. Expanded wheelbase and wheel trade resulted in enhanced ride performance and safety. Overall quality was achieved as a result of in-depth research in the field of impact protection, NVH and durability. Successful compromise The new Hyundai looks pert and dynamic. Its short overhangs front and rear, in combination with the high roofline extending far to the rear, give more than a hint of a compact minivan. In the already broad Hyundai model range, the GETZ is positioned between Atos and Accent. Both the 3- and 5-door versions are 3.800 mm long, 1.660 mm wide and 1.485 mm high. The wheelbase is identical in both cases: 2.450 mm. All this results in a practical minivan in which styling is targeted to European taste - a statement which applies to both the 3- and 5-door variants. The Hyundai super mini does not look like an overly muscular car. It is rather a successful compromise between conservative, modern and stylish. Despite its relatively compact exterior dimensions, safety and practicality were chosen as the GETZ design theme. The challenge was to satisfy a practicalityoriented customer with a save car, and a safety-oriented customer with a practical car. The spacious and practical interior makes the GETZ an ideal family car, while its compact exterior adding to the manoeuvrability appeals to prospects looking for a second car as well. This successful compromise is also expressed in the name |
"Which American television presenter said, ""Boy George is all England needs, another queen who can't dress""?" | Joan Rivers Net Worth 2017-2016, Biography, Wiki - UPDATED! - Celebrity Net Worth A big influence on Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan . 2 Served as an Honorary Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 3 Celebrated her 80th birthday on an episode of Fashion Police (2002) and on QVC, on June 8, 2013. 4 Had briefly attended Brooklyn Ethical Culture School in Brooklyn, New York. 5 Before she was a successful actress and comedienne, she was part of "Jim, Jake, and Joan", a comedic musical trio, in 1964. 6 Was merciless with subjects of popular piety. 7 Best remembered by the public as the hostess of The Joan Rivers Show (1989), Fashion Police (2002) and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011). 8 In 2012, Rivers protested against the warehouse-club Costco because they would not sell her New York Times bestselling book, "I Hate Everyone... Starting with Me". She handcuffed herself to a person's shopping cart and shouted through a megaphone. The police were called to the scene and she left without incident and no arrests were made. 9 Had never retired from comedy. 11 Her father, Dr. Meyer C. Molinsky, who graduated from medical school at Long Island College and in the mid-1930s kept an office at 760 Montgomery Street in Crown Heights, New York, historical records show. 12 Though she was born in Brooklyn, New York, Rivers was also raised in the following cities: Crown Heights and portions of the Prospect Heights and Brownsville neighborhoods of Central Brooklyn. 13 At a very early age, she wanted to be an actress. 14 Attended the funeral of Ernest Borgnine , when the actor passed away in 2012. 15 Her older sister, Barbara Waxler, passed away on June 3, 2013 at age 82. 16 Mentor and friends with Kathy Griffin , Giuliana Rancic , Kelly Osbourne and her daughter Melissa Rivers . 17 Knew Kelly Osbourne when she was only 6, she later worked with her on Fashion Police (2002). 18 Protegee of Phyllis Diller . 19 Friends with: Bob Barker , Wink Martindale , Mike Wallace , Phyllis Diller , Geraldo Rivera , Doris Roberts , Oprah Winfrey , Whoopi Goldberg , Carol Channing , Lauren Bacall , Barbara Bush , Regis Philbin , Kathie Lee Gifford , Donald Trump , Don Rickles , Carol Burnett , Robert Conrad , Larry Manetti , Richard Simmons , Paul Reubens , Ernest Borgnine , Marla Gibbs , Charlotte Rae , Della Reese , Angela Lansbury , Betty White , Dick Van Dyke , Chuck Norris , Florence Henderson , Phil Donahue , Phil McGraw , Gene Siskel , Roger Ebert , Dick Clark , Casey Kasem , Hugh Downs , Joy Behar , Peter Marshall , Joan Collins , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Mickey Rooney and Barbara Walters . 20 Upon her death, her body was cremated at the Garden State Crematory in Union City, New Jersey, and her ashes are in possession of her daughter Melissa. 21 Joan Rivers passed away on September 4, 2014, at age 81. This was a month, after her longtime friend Lauren Bacall had passed away. 22 On August 28, 2014, she was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital after experiencing complications during throat surgery being performed at a New York City Clinic. 23 She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7030 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 26, 1989. 24 Most recently lived in Malibu, California with her daughter, Melissa Rivers , and her grandson, Edgar Cooper Endicott . 25 (June 30, 2004) Announced that she and her daughter, Melissa Rivers , were leaving E! Entertainment to fashion-bash red-carpet-wise over at the TV Guide Channel. They had been with E! Entertainment since 1996. 26 Performed stand-up comedy, prior to hopeful Broadway run, at Club Fez in Manhattan. [June 2002] 27 Used to maintain a residence in Litchfield County, Connecticut adjacent to the former Bill Blass estate. 28 Early in her career, she was a writer for Candid Camera (1953). 32 Her parents, Beatrice (Grushman) and Meyer Molinsky, were Russian Jewish immigrants. 33 Her father, Meyer C. Molinsky, was a doctor. 34 An accomplished author, she has written several candid autobiographies, including "Enter Talking" and "Still Talking". Author of self-help books |
Which architect designed the Pompidou Centre in Paris? | Centre Pompidou - Rogers and Piano - Great Buildings Architecture Contributions appreciated . Discussion Centre Pompidou Commentary "In the centre of historic Paris, within one kilometre of Notre Dame and the Louvre, and on the edge of the densely populated medieval quarter. At the time of the competition the area was in crisis. The neighboring Les Halles, which had housed Paris's principal food market for generations, was in the process of demolition, to be replaced by a large commercial development and major public transport interchange....A million square foot cultural centre to consist of four major specialist activities: museum of modern art, a reference library, centre for industrial design and a centre for music and acoustic research. Areas for office administration, book shops, restaurants, cinemas, children's activities and car parking were also to be included." Barbie Campbell Cole and Ruth Elias Rogers, ed. Richard Rogers + Partners. p90-91. The Creator's Words "Technology cannot be an end in itself but must aim at solving long term social and ecological problems." Richard Rogers. from Bill Lacy. 100 Contemporary Architects: Drawings and Sketches. p190. "It is my belief that exciting things happen when a variety of overlapping activities designed for all peoplethe old and the young, the blue and white collar, the local inhabitant and the visitor, different activities for different occasionsmeet in a flexible environment, opening up the possibility of interaction outside the confines of institutional limits. When this takes place, deprived areas welcome dynamic places for those who live, work and visit; places where all can participate, rather than less or more beautiful ghettos." Richard Rogers, 1969. from Barbie Campbell Cole and Ruth Elias Rogers, ed. Richard Rogers + Partners. p11. Details "Following the competition in 1971, the building was designed and built in six years, the main steel structure being erected in six months. The building was delivered on time and under budget in January 1977 at a cost of $100,000,000, with an average attendance of approximately seven million people a year." Barbie Campbell Cole and Ruth Elias Rogers, ed. Richard Rogers + Partners. p104. Address Place Georges Pompendeau, telephone: 01-44-78-12-33. Resources |
"What was the name of the 'Space-shuttle' from which the record breaking five hour ""space walk"" took place in 1993?" | Human Space Flight: A Record of Achievement, 1961-1998 (Upcoming Monograph 9) MONOGRAPHS IN AEROSPACE HISTORY Number 9 August 1998 FOREWORD In December 1991 the Office of Space Flight at NASA Headquarters issued Space Flight: The First 30 Years as NASA pamphlet 150. This short work chronicled each of the human space flights conducted by the United States up to that time. At the time of the fortieth anniversary of NASA, born in the aftermath of the Sputnik crisis of 1957-1958, its it fitting to reflect on the record of achievement in human space flight from those first experimental flights of Mercury through the hubris of the Apollo Moon landings to the current flights of the Space Shuttle. Accordingly, as one of its fortieth anniversary projects the NASA History Division sponsored a revision and updating of that earlier chronology. This is the ninth in a series of special studies prepared by the NASA History Division. The Monographs in Aerospace History series is designed to provide a wide variety of investigations relative to the history of aeronautics and space. These publications are intended to be tightly focused in terms of subject, relatively short in length, and reproduced in an inexpensive format to allow timely and broad dissemination to researchers in aerospace history. Suggestions for additional publications in the Monographs in Aerospace History series are welcome. INTRODUCTION Almost forty years after the Mercury astronauts made their first brief forays into the new ocean of space, Earth orbit has become a busy arena of human activity. In that time, nearly 300 people have traveled into orbit on U.S. spacecraft. The first astronauts went along, stuffed into capsules barely large enough for their bodies, eating squeeze-tube food and peering out at the Earth through tiny portholes. Their flights lasted only a matter of hours. Today we routinely launch eight people at a time to spend a week living, working and exploring on board the Space Shuttle. The history of space flight has seen not only an increase in the numbers of people traveling into orbit, but a marked improvements in their vehicles. Each successive spacecraft, from Mercury through Apollo and the Space Shuttle, has been larger, more comfortable, and more capable. Scientists working inside the Shuttle's Spacelab have many of the comforts of a laboratory on Earth, none of which were available when human space flight first began. Some projects, like Apollo, produced stunning firsts or explored new "territory." Others-notably Skylab and the Space Shuttle-advanced our capabilities by extending the range and sophistication of human operations in space. Both kinds of activity are vital to establishing a permanent human presence off the Earth. Almost forty years after the dawn of the age of space flight, we are learning not just to travel into space, but to live and stay there. That challenge ensures that the decades to come will be just as exciting as the past decades have been. MERCURY Project Mercury came into being on October 7, 1958, only a year and three days after the Soviet Union's Sputnik I satellite opened the Space Age. The goal of sending people into orbit and back had been discussed for many years before that, but with the initiation of the Mercury project, theory became engineering reality. Mercury engineers had to devise a vehicle that would protect a human being from the temperature extremes, vacuum and newly discovered radiation of space. Added to these demands was the need to keep an astronaut cool during the burning, high-speed reentry through the atmosphere. The vehicle that best fit these requirements was a wingless "capsule" designed for a ballistic reentry, with an ablative heat shield that burned off as Mercury returned to Earth. Mercury capsules rode into space on two different kinds of booster. The first suborbital flights were launched on Redstone rockets designed by Wernher von Braun's team in Huntsville, Alabama. For orbital flights, Mercury was placed on top of an Atlas-D, a |
When Roy Jenkins became a Lord, where did he become Lord Jenkins of? | Roy Jenkins (Lord Jenkins), 1920-2003 · Liberal History By Stockley, Neil Roy Jenkins played a significant role in developing and articulating a new progressive vision of social, political and constitutional change. His reforms at the Home Office helped to transform Britain into a more modern, more civilised society. He was a successful, if orthodox, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He played an important and consistent role in taking Britain into Europe and, in doing so, did enormous damage to his own career. He was instrumental in founding the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and became its first leader. Although the SDP did not, in itself, break the mould of British politics, it helped to revitalise and develop the radical centre and to force the Labour Party to change itself. At his death, Roy Jenkins was a hero of the liberal and social democratic traditions – the great reformist Liberal Prime Minister Britain never had. Roy Harris Jenkins was born on 11 November 1920, in Abersychan, South Wales. His father, Arthur Jenkins, was an official in the South Wales Miners’ Federation who became MP for Pontypool and Parliamentary Private Secretary to Clement Attlee. His mother, Hattie, came from a more well-to-do background. From his parents, Jenkins gained a sense of civic responsibility and a strong commitment to the pursuit of change through peaceful and democratic means. Jenkins received his formal education at Abersychan School, University College, Cardiff and Balliol College, Oxford. At Oxford, he was Secretary of the Union and Chairman of the Democratic Socialist Club, a group of moderates who had broken with the left-dominated Labour Club. In 1941, he gained a first in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, with little apparent effort. He joined the Royal Artillery and was seconded on intelligence work to Bletchley. In January 1945, Jenkins married Jennifer Morris and they later had two sons and a daughter. After the war, he worked in the City as an economist for the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation, a semi-philanthropic body which channelled finance into new businesses. He wrote a brief biography of Clement Attlee, published in 1948. That April, he held Southwark Central for Labour in a byelection and became the youngest MP in the House. In 1950, the seat disappeared in an electoral redistribution and Jenkins became the MP for Birmingham Stechford; his political base for more than a quarter of a century. In Labour’s internal struggles between Bevanites and revisionists, Jenkins enlisted with the latter camp. His book Pursuit of Progress, published in 1953, was one of the first attempts to develop a revisionist case. In The Labour Case (1959), he described the party’s goal in decidedly non-socialist terms: a society in which everyone will have the opportunity for a full and satisfying life. Labour, he claimed, was a practical party, more concerned with ends than means. His elegantly written and sympathetic portrayal of Asquith, published in 1964, suggested that Jenkins was, at heart, a modern-day Whig rather than a doctrinaire socialist. He was a close friend and strong supporter of Hugh Gaitskell, though differed with him over Europe; in 1960, he quit the front-bench economic team to be free to campaign for Britain’s entry. When Labour returned to office in October 1964, Jenkins flourished. He was a successful Minister of Aviation and, after just fourteen months, became Home Secretary. He embarked on a series of reforms that caught the mood of the swinging sixties. He secured parliamentary time for private members’ bills to liberalise the abortion law and legalise homosexual practices between consenting adults. He also set in train a strengthening of race relations legislation and the abolition of theatre censorship. In November 1967, following the devaluation crisis, Jenkins replaced Jim Callaghan as Chancellor of the Exchequer. His unenviable task was to restore a balance of payments surplus and a stable pound. Jenkins delivered two years hard slog. He started with swingeing cuts in public spending, with defen |
In 1995, which probe sent back the first major pictures of Jupiter? | Spacecraft Galileo: To Jupiter and Its Moons Spacecraft Galileo: To Jupiter and Its Moons By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | November 26, 2012 04:55pm ET MORE An artist;s conception of the Galileo spacecraft, which was launched in 1989 for a mission to Jupiter. Credit: NASA Galileo was the first spacecraft to examine Jupiter and its moons for an extended period. It launched from the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis in 1989, got some speed boosts by swinging past Earth twice and Venus once, then arrived at Jupiter at last in 1995. Circling the solar system's most giant planet for eight years, Galileo beamed back a string of discoveries to Earth despite encountering several mechanical problems. It discovered evidence of saltwater below the surfaces of three moons – Europa , Ganymede and Callisto – and also got close to the infamous "pizza moon" Io as its volcanoes belched into the atmosphere. When Galileo was almost out of fuel, NASA deliberately sent the spacecraft on a suicide plunge into Jupiter on Sept. 21, 2003. The sacrifice, the agency said, was necessary to protect Europa – which likely has a subsurface ocean that could contain life . The case for Jupiter Jupiter was a target of interest for NASA for decades before Galileo's launch. Four spacecraft had flown by the giant planet before – Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11 , and Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 . Pioneer 10, when it zoomed by the planet in 1973, discovered Jupiter's radiation was far less than scientists had anticipated. This made a long-term mission to Jupiter more feasible, since the spacecraft wouldn't need to be as heavily shielded (making it more expensive to launch.) NASA was intrigued by the thought of a Jupiter mission, but the idea went through years of budgetary discussions and management changes, as well as machinations in Congress. By 1977, NASA was far enough in its planning to propose a "Jupiter orbiting probe" in its budget, but the idea was thrown out by a congressional appropriations subcommittee with oversight of the agency. That decision was reversed after a massive lobbying effort by the scientific community, and Congress approved the project later that year. It would take another 12 years to get Galileo off the ground. There were continual government funding threats to the mission and even the existence of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory , where it was being built. Debates also arose about Galileo's planned launch vehicle. Then, just as the probe was readying for a space shuttle mission, Challenger exploded and killed seven astronauts in 1986, grounding the fleet for two years. Named for astronomer Galileo Galilei , the spacecraft launched at last on Oct. 18, 1989, from the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. To save on fuel, the probe whipped by Venus once and Earth twice to pick up speed, with the aim to reach Jupiter in 1995. Solving problems in space Operating missions for the long duration can be a marathon for both humans and spacecraft alike. As components on the spacecraft break down, it's up to the people on the ground to figure out how to resurrect them – or do without them. Galileo spacecraft observations: a three-color global scale view of Io obtained on 3 July 1999 (Orbit 21) with a resolution of 1.3 km per pixel is shown on the left. The corresponding infrared image on the right was taken at 4.7 μm on October 16 2001 in daytime and has a spatial resolution of 30 km/pixel obtained . The near infrared picture shows the active volcanoes glowing thermal radiation. Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona Galileo's most prominent failures were a high-gain antenna that failed to open – threatening the transmissions of data back to Earth – and a data tape recorder that temporarily jammed during the final approach to Jupiter. The sticky antenna, shaped somewhat like an umbrella, lay stowed on the spacecraft for nearly two years after launch. NASA determined it might be risky to set it free when Galileo was closer to the sun during its gravity assist by Venus. On April 11, 1991, controllers sent a command for Galileo to unfur |
'Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere', was the slogan used to launch which magazine? | The Cosmo girl's dirty little secret | Life and style | The Guardian The Cosmo girl's dirty little secret "Helen Gurley Brown's success depended on a false image. Without being seen as wild and free, she'd never have got where she did" Friday 14 April 2000 21.00 EDT First published on Friday 14 April 2000 21.00 EDT Share on Messenger Close One of the secrets of success in life seems to be to appear different from what you really are. Take Helen Gurley Brown , whom I have just been reading about in an American magazine. When her first book, Sex And The Single Girl, came out in 1962, it caused a sensation by telling women that they didn't have to get married but that they should have sex and enjoy it with whomever they wanted. The book made her briefly a heroine of women such as Gloria Steinem, but Brown fell from favour with the feminists after she took over the struggling Cosmopolitan in 1965 and made it the US's best-selling women's magazine by seeming to promote the idea that women should live entirely for men. A typical Cosmo cover displayed a busty model and a lascivious cover line. In her best-seller of 1982, Having It All, Brown advised women: "Never refuse to make love, even if you don't feel like it." And now, at the age of 78, she has published another book of memoirs, I'm Wild Again, in which she repeats her favourite aphorism: "Sex is one of the three best things we have, and I don't know the other two." To her office wall is pinned the slogan, "Good girls go to Heaven, bad girls go everywhere." Naturally, most people think of Brown as a bad girl, obsessed with sex and men, even in her old age. But I'm Wild Again, despite its racy title and its cover picture of her in a slinky red dress, belies this notion. According to David Plotz, writing in Slate magazine, "This is the autobiography of a puritan. It chronicles how Brown exercises obsessively; doesn't drink, smoke or eat; has remained utterly faithful to her husband of 35 years; and lives for her job. The Cosmo girl's dirty little secret isn't sex. It's work." But Brown's success has depended, to a large extent, on her false image. Without being thought of as wild and free, she would probably never have got where she did. And one can understand feminists' problem with her: a woman's right to enjoy sex with anybody may have been part of the feminist creed, but how was a woman to achieve this happy state of affairs without going out of her way (as recommended by Brown) to make herself attractive to men, which is not what feminists were supposed to do. (The British government, by the way, seems to be taking the Brown view in its curious campaign to fatten up the nation's women.) The case of Helen Gurley Brown set me thinking about other successful people whose appearances are deceptive. Behind the nerdish, academic exterior of Bill Gates there lurks a ruthless businessman with monopolist urges, as an American court has found. And take Andreas Whittam Smith, founding editor of The Independent: would he have generated the necessary confidence to launch his bold capitalist enterprise without his air of episcopal gravitas? I am even tempted to speculate that my friend, Alan Rusbridger, the editor of the Guardian, may have been unwittingly assisted in his rise to the top by his reserved, rather scholarly demeanour. It is not really possible to generalise about what you have to look like to get on, since fashions change and are different for different professions. People still want their doctors to be smart, clean and soberly dressed, but they no longer want businessmen to be stout and bald and wear suits and ties. We are in the age of businessmen such as Richard Branson, who cultivate the informal, sporting look that suggests drive and energy and risk. Rupert Murdoch looks rather old-fashioned and out-of-date now, though he is still doing pretty well. But people who look after your money, such as bankers, should ideally be rather fat. It is noteworthy that several Chancellors of the Exchequer - Nigel Lawson, Norman Lamont and Gordon Brown, say - have been on the sto |
What was the last Grand National winner ridden by an amateur, before 'Mr. Fisk'? | Mr Frisk and Mr Armytage strike another blow for amateurs riders in record time | Sport | The Guardian Mr Frisk and Mr Armytage strike another blow for amateurs riders in record time Amateur jockey makes record time with win Mr Frisk holds off Durham Edition to win in 1990. Photograph: Getty Images. Richard Baerlein Monday 9 April 1990 10.24 EDT First published on Monday 9 April 1990 10.24 EDT Share on Messenger Close Marcus Armytage achieved his lifetime ambition to ride the winner of the Seagram Grand National at Aintree on Saturday at the early age of 25, steering the 16-1 chance Mr Frisk to a threequarters of a length victory over Durham Edition in a time that beat Red Rum's 1973 record by almost 14 seconds. It was the first National to be run in under nine minutes. Not many amateurs are successful in this hardest of all National Hunt contests, and Dick Saunders, at the age of 48, 23 years older than Armytage, won in 1982 on Grittar, the last successful favourite, while the American amateurs, Charlie Fenwick won on Ben Nevis in 1980 and Tommy Smith on Jay Trump in 1964, but the race really took me back to the days of Reynoldstown in 1935/36. Reynoldstown was owned by Major Frank Furlong and was ridden to his first win by his son, the amateur, Frank Furlong, and on the second occasion by Frank's friend, Fulke Walwyn. Walwyn became a successful professional but Marcus Armytage says he is too heavy ever to join the paid ranks. To be a success in racing one has to overcome all the hazards on the way and Mr Frisk did so. When Kim Bailey bought him on behalf of the American, Mrs Lois Duffey, he apologised at first for buying her a stumer. Under the tuition of Kim's wife, Tracey, he gradually became tractable and Saturday's victory was his 14th in all. Mr Frisk is one of those rare chasers that are at their best on firm ground. On Saturday he was one of the few that really relished the conditions. It was obvious he would be in the van for the first circuit but I doubted his ability to stay there. He, Polyphemus, Uncle Merlin, Rinus and the favourite, Brown Windsor, were among the early leaders. After jumping the Chair, Mr Frisk went up to join Uncle Merlin and actually headed him. They went out on the second circuit together but it was not long before Uncle Merlin resumed a two length lead. Although no horses were hurt at the dreaded Bechers second time, the fence may well have altered the result of the race. Uncle Merlin was three lengths in front and although he jumped the fence cleanly, stumbled as he put his foot down for a second stride, lowering his head, and Hywel Davies was thrown. Davies had gone over towards the inside to save ground. Richard Dunwoody did exactly the same in 1985 on West Tip but when he returned the next year Dunwoody aimed for the middle of the fence and won the race. I expect that policy will be adopted next time on Uncle Merlin. That left Mr Frisk 15 lengths in front and with no visible challengers, although Rinus was in second and Durham Edition not far behind. From that point, past the Canal Turn and Valentine's, Armytage kept Mr Frisk measuring his fences perfectly. Chris Grant, who had come over the last fence on Durham Edition two years ago with what appeared to be an unassailable lead only to be run out of it by Rhyme 'n' Reason, and had finished fifth on soft ground last year, was determined not to come too soon on Durham Edition this time. Grant put in his challenge between the last two, having judged it to perfection. Jumping the last two lengths behind Mr Frisk , he had joined him by the elbow with just about half a length to make up. Armytage, however, got every ounce out of Mr Frisk on the run-in, using just hands and heels on his father's advice and this sealed the fate of Grant and Durham Edition once again as they just missed by threequarters of a length. Nobody, however, could criticise either after such splendidly judged performances. Hywel Davies was the only rider to produce a bad-luck story. 'There is no doubt Uncle Merlin would have won but for the fall at Bechers. He will |
Who first entered Parliament in 1970, when he became MP for Bedwelty? | The hereditary House of Commons - BBC News BBC News The hereditary House of Commons By Ed Lowther Political reporter, BBC News 31 March 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Politics is in the blood for many MPs - but there are even more family dynasties in the Commons than you might think. Four generations The families of Conservative MPs Nicholas Soames (top left) and Nick Hurd (centre), and Labour's Hilary Benn (right) can trace their presence in the Commons over four consecutive generations. According to research from the House of Commons library , which does not claim to be exhaustive, does not look further back than four generations and does not include in-laws, they are the only three current MPs able to stake such a claim on history. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sir Winston Churchill campaigns with his son Randolph (centre right), whose 1935 bid to take Liverpool Wavertree was unsuccessful. He entered Parliament as the MP for Preston five years later MP for Mid Sussex Mr Soames' father Christopher represented Bedford from 1950 to 1966. His grandfather, Sir Winston Churchill, served as an MP from 1900 until 1964, with a short break between 1922 and 1924. His great-grandfather Lord Randolph Churchill was an MP between 1874 and 1894. An uncle and a cousin, also called Randolph and Winston Churchill, have both been MPs, making Mr Soames the successor to the largest continuing dynasty in the UK Parliament. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Hilary Benn's grandfather joined the Labour Party in 1927, soon becoming Secretary of State for India and later being made the first Viscount Stansgate - a move that would cause his son some difficulty Hilary Benn, the MP for Leeds Central and son of Tony Benn, has three other immediate relations who served in Parliament: William Wedgwood Benn, his grandfather who converted from the Liberals to Labour, and two great-grandfathers, both Liberals, who between them served in Parliament from 1892 to 1918. Tony Benn famously fought to renounce his peerage so as to reclaim his place in the Commons. Mr Hurd is the Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, and the son of Lord Hurd of Westwell, the former Conservative Foreign Secretary. But his political lineage stretches back to Sir Anthony Hurd, later Lord Hurd, his grandfather, who was Conservative MP for Newbury from 1945 to 1964. And his great-grandfather Sir Percy Hurd, too, was a Conservative MP. Three generations Two of Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith's (right) grandfathers served in Parliament. So did his great-grandfather Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, the 7th Marquis of Londonderry, who represented Maidstone from 1906 to 1915. Conservative MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (left) is also representing the third generation in his family to sit in Parliament, succeeding his grandfather Geoffrey, and his great-great uncle James. Image copyright BBC/Getty Images Conservative MP for South Thanet Laura Sandys (left) is the daughter of the former Conservative MP and Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations and the Colonies, Duncan Sandys (right), who had married and divorced Winston Churchill's daughter Diana (far right) before marrying Laura's mother. Her grandfather George John Sandys was also a Conservative MP, between 1910 and 1918. The Conservative MP for Ludlow, Philip Dunne, is another third-generation MP: his grandfather and great-grandfather represented Stalybridge and Hyde for the Conservatives and Walsall for the Liberals respectively. Two generations It is far more common to see two generations of the same family sitting on the green Commons benches, often at the same time. Among the current crop of 650 MPs, two are the daughters, and 19 are the sons, of former MPs. Image copyright Getty Images Among them is Ben Gummer, the son of former Conservative cabinet minister John Gummer, who handed over the reins in 2010, departing his Suffolk Coastal seat as Gummer Jr clinched nearby Ipswich for the party his father represented for the best part of four decades. Ben Gummer won the right to stand for |
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