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Where was the first production line for 'Model T' Ford's set up? | Ford Model T is First Produced | World History Project 1908 Ford Model T is First Produced The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie and Flivver) is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from 1908 through 1927. The Model T set 1908 as the historic year that the automobile came into popular usage. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car that "put America on wheels"; some of this was because of Ford's innovations, including assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting, as well as the concept of paying the workers a wage proportionate to the cost of the car, so they would provide a ready made market. The first production Model T was built on September 27, 1908, at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan. The Model T was the first automobile mass produced on assembly lines with completely interchangeable parts, marketed to the middle class. There were several cars produced or prototyped by Henry Ford from the founding of the company in 1903 until the Model T came along. Although he started with the Model A, there were not 19 production models (A through T); some were only prototypes. The production model immediately before the Model T was the Model S, an upgraded version of the company's largest success to that point, the Model N. The follow-up was the Ford Model A and not the Model U. Company publicity said this was because the new car was such a departure from the old that Henry wanted to start all over again with the letter A. As it happens, the first Plymouth car (1928), built by competitor Chrysler Corporation, was named the Model U. The Ford Model T was named the world's most influential car of the twentieth century in an international poll. Henry Ford said of the vehicle: "I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one - and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God's great open spaces." The Ford Model T car was designed by Childe Harold Wills and two Hungarian immigrants, Joseph A. Galamb and Eugene Farkas. Harry Love, C. J. Smith, Gus Degner and Peter E. Martin were also part of the team. While production of the Model T began in the autumn of 1908, model years range from 1909 to 1927. The Model T had a 177 in3 (2.9 L) front mounted inline four-cylinder en bloc engine (that is, all four in one block, as common now, rather than in individual castings, as common then) producing 20 hp (15 kW) for a top speed of 40-45 mph (64–72 km/h). The Model T four cylinder sidevalve engine was first in the world with a detachable head, making service like valve jobs easier. According to Ford Motor, the Model T had fuel economy on the order of 13 to 21 mpg (5 to 9 kilometres per litre or 11.1 to 18.7 litres per 100 km). The engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene, or ethanol, though the decreasing cost of gasoline and the later introduction of Prohibition made ethanol an impractical fuel. 1926 engine A flywheel magneto (broadly equivalent to a modern alternator) produced low voltage alternating current. The low voltage was ditributed by the timer (analogous to a distributor in a modern vehicle) to one of the four trembler coils, one for each cylinder. The coil created a high voltage current, directly connected to the spark plug in the firing cylinder. Ignition timing was adjusted manually by using the spark advance lever mounted on the steering column which rotated the timer. A battery could be used for starting current: at hand-cranking speed, the magneto did not always produce sufficient current (but a starting battery was not standard equipment until sometime in 1926, though all T's had a bat position on the coil box switch). A certain amount of skill and experience was required to find the optimal t |
In which English city was the first 'Model T' Ford produced outside the USA? | Car History 4U - Model T Ford History Model T Ford History 9.3.1 Introduction Design and development of the Model T started in late 1906. The first factory built Model T car was produced on 24 September 1908. It achieved 20 mpg (gasoline/petrol) and 85 mpg (oil). The first production standard Model T engine was produced on 27 September 1908. The first production Model T was “announced for release” on 1 October 1908 in Detroit, USA. It was priced at $850. The first public showing was at the Olympia Exhibition held in London on 13 November 1908. A Double Phaeton Touring Model was priced at £225. By 1910 Ford had 9 sales branches in the US; in Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Kansas, New York, Philadelphia and Seattle. The Model T was Henry Ford's ninth production model. Previous production models were the A,B,C,F,K,N,R & S. The Model T was the first Ford vehicle with the steering wheel on the left. It is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The Coupe model produced in 1909 was the first fully enclosed Model T”. Two other 1909 models, the Town Car and the Landaulet, had an enclosed compartment but only for the passengers, not the driver. See www.mtfca.com/encyclo/1909.htm ”. The first engine fitted with an electric starter was produced on 11 December 1918 and was fitted to closed cars in 1919. It was available as an option on open cars. Prior to then the Model T was started using a hand crank . In 1909 there were only about 300 miles of artificially surfaced roads in the US. In the 1920s the average life of a car in the US was 6.3 years. The average life of a Model T was 8 years. In early 1922 George Frost of the Lane High School radio club in Chicago, USA, installed a modified battery operated portable radio into a Model T Ford. A high impedance cone loudspeaker was fitted into the car’s passenger door. It was one of the first automobiles to be fitted with a radio. 9.3.2 Types of Cars All cars were built with essentially the same engine and chassis. The Model T car came in eight main body styles; Touring/Tourabout, Runabout (Roadster), Landaulet, Town Car, Coupe/Couplet, Sedan, Fordor Sedan & Tudor Sedan. Seven-passenger Town Car Two-passenger Runabout/Roadster Note: A Landaulet is a limousine in which the passengers sit in an enclosed section, the rear of which has a hooded portion. 9.3.3 Other Model T Vehicles In 1911-12 and 1917-18 Ford in the USA and Great Britain produced 8,604 model T delivery vehicles. In July 1917 the company produced a one-ton Model T truck chassis, its first chassis designed for trucks. Previously trucks had been produced using the same chassis as the Model T car. The basic Model T chassis was extended by two foot and a new and stronger frame fitted. The rear suspension was stiffened and artillery-type rear wheels with solid rubber tires fitted. Production of complete Model T trucks started in 1918, with 3 produced that year. Note: The first Ford truck (the third vehicle to be built by Henry Ford) was produced in 1900. It wasn’t until January 1924 that the company started to produce bodies for their trucks. Up to then Ford used independent body suppliers. In 1925 the first truck with a fully closed body was produced. Also in 1925 Ford produced their first factory-assembled pickup; billed as the "Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body." 34,000 were built in the first 12 months. Between 1918 and 1927 over 1.6 million Model T trucks were produced by Ford in the USA. Trucks represented about 11% of all Model T vehicles produced by Ford in the USA and an even greater percentage in Great Britain. British & Canadian % required. In addition Ford sold Model T truck chassis; chassis’ which were later converted into trucks of various types. Over the years Model T chassis’ were used to produce Fire Tenders, School Buses, Buses, Milk Wagons, Grocery Trucks, Delivery Trucks, Petrol Bowsers and others. What else? Other applications included a Model T that was fitted with flange wheels to run on railway tracks, a model fitted with handsaws for use by |
"In which film did Groucho Marx say, ""Either this man is" | Quotes - The Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers Support this site, shop here: Search: | Disclaimer | Frank Bland's Why A Duck? | Mikael Uhlin's Marxology | Choose your colour: Light Dark Custom Search Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. attributed to Groucho Marx From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it. Groucho Marx Go, and never darken my towels again. Groucho Marx I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. Groucho Marx I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception. Groucho Marx I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER. Groucho Marx I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it. Groucho Marx Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Groucho Marx He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot. Groucho Marx It is better to have loft and lost than to never have loft at all. Groucho Marx Margaret Dumont: "Why, that reminds me of my youth!!" Groucho: "He must be a pretty big boy by now." Groucho/Margaret Dumont (Movie) "Come get your ice-cream! Come get your tootsie-frootsie ice cream!" Chico in A Day At the Races (movie) Chico: "Here's the book, it's a dollar" Groucho: "Here's a ten, and shoot the change." Chico: "I don't have change I'd have to give you nine more books" Chico/ Groucho in A Day At The Races (Movie) Man: Are you a man or a mouse? Groucho: Put a piece of cheese on the floor and you'll find out. Groucho in A Day at the Races (movie) If I hold you any closer I'll be in back of you! Groucho in A Day at the Races (Movie) And stop pointing that beard at me, it might go off! Groucho in A Day at the Races (Movie) Groucho: "Do you like gardinia's?" Woman: " Why Yes I Adore Them. How did you know?" Groucho: " I Didn't so I got you a forget-me-not instead." Groucho/Margaret in A Day At The Races (movie) Chico: "What's the matter, Mister?" Groucho: "Oh, we got into an argument and he pulled a knife on me so I shot him." Chico and Groucho Marx in A Night at the Opera (movie) (introducing Mrs C. to Mr. G) Mrs Claypool, Mr. Gottlieb; Mr Gottlieb, Mrs Claypool; Mrs Claypool, Mr Gottlieb; Mr Gottlieb, Mrs Claypool! If you four people want to play bridge, don't mind me, go right ahead. Groucho in A Night at the Opera (Movie) Lassparri: "They threw an apple at me!" Groucho: "Well, watermelons are out of season." Groucho in A Night at the Opera (movie) "The party of of the first part..." is hereinafter called: "the party of the first part..." and "The party of of the second part..." is hereinafter called: "the party of the second part... Groucho and Chico in A Night at the Opera (Movie) "Don't you know what duplicates are?" "Sure. There's five kids up in Canada." "Well, I wouldn't know about that. I haven't been to Canada in years." Groucho and Chico Marx in A Night at the Opera Groucho: "Get outta here before I get arrested." Chico: "Nah I'd like to stay and see that." Groucho and Chico Marx in A Night at the Opera (movie) ... and two hard boiled eggs ... Groucho Marx in A Night at the Opera (movie) 9 dollars and 40 cents? Thats an outrage! If I were you I wouldn't pay it! Groucho Marx in A Night At The Opera (movie) Policeman: "A hermit eh? Then why's your table set for four?" Groucho: "That's nothing. My alarm clock is set for eight." Groucho Marx in A Night at the Opera (movie) Groucho: Do you follow me? Margaret Dumont: Yes! Groucho: Well, you better stop following me, or I'll have you arrested. Groucho Marx in A Night at the Opera (movie) Chico- Can he live in NY on $3? Groucho- Like a prince. Of course he won't be able to eat, but he can live like a prince. Groucho, Chico in A Night at the Opera (Movie) Groucho: "That's i |
Who hosted 'What's My Line' when it was revived yet again in 1994? | What's My Line? : Wikis (The Full Wiki) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia What's My Line? What's My Line? logo from the final syndicated season (1974–1975). Format February 2, 1950 – September, 1975 Chronology I've Got a Secret What's My Line? is a weekly panel game show , which originally ran in the United States from 1950 to 1967 with several international versions and subsequent U.S. revivals. The game tasked celebrity panelists with questioning contestants in order to determine their occupations. It is the longest-running game show in the history of prime time network television . Hosted by John Charles Daly and with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, What's My Line? won three Emmy Awards for "Best Quiz or Audience Participation Show," in 1952, 1953 and 1958 and Golden Globe for Best TV Show in 1962. [1] [2] In 1968 it returned in syndication as a daily production which ran until 1975. There have been several international versions, radio versions, and a live stage version. Contents 6 External links Original CBS series (1950–1967) Produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS television , the show was initially called Occupation Unknown. [3] The original series, which was usually broadcast live, debuted on Thursday February 2, 1950 at 8:00 p.m. ET. After airing alternate Wednesdays, then alternate Thursdays, finally on October 1, 1950 it had settled into its weekly Sunday 10:30 p.m. ET slot where it would remain until the end of its network run on September 3, 1967. From May 20, 1952 to July 1, 1953 a CBS radio version of What's My Line? was produced on Tuesday nights with the same host and panel as the TV version. The radio version is notable for the only appearances of Marlene Dietrich and Marlon Brando . Advertisements Hosts and panelists The original series was hosted by veteran radio and television newsman John Charles Daly . Eamonn Andrews (host of the British version), [4] Clifton Fadiman , [5] [6] and Bennett Cerf [7] substituted on the four occasions Daly was unavailable. The show featured a panel of four celebrities who questioned the contestants. On the initial program of February 2, 1950, the panel was former New Jersey governor Harold Hoffman , columnist Dorothy Kilgallen , poet Louis Untermeyer , and psychiatrist Richard Hoffman. [8] For the majority of the show’s run the panel consisted of Kilgallen, Random House publisher and co-founder Bennett Cerf, actress Arlene Francis and a fourth guest panelist. During the show’s earliest period the panel generally consisted of Kilgallen, Francis, Untermeyer and comedy writer Hal Block with Cerf replacing Untermeyer in 1951 and comedian Steve Allen replacing Block in 1953. Steve Allen left to launch The Tonight Show in 1954 and was replaced by comedian Fred Allen who remained on the panel until his death in 1956. After Kilgallen's death in 1965 the two remaining seats on the panel were never filled regularly again. The most frequent guest panelist was Arlene Francis' husband Martin Gabel , who appeared 112 times. Regular announcers included Lee Vines (1950–1955), Hal Simms (1955–1961), Ralph Paul (1961), and Johnny Olson (1961–1967). Gameplay What’s My Line? was a guessing game in which a panel attempts to determine the line (occupation), or in the case of a famous "mystery guest", the identity of the contestant. The rules of the game required panelists to probe by only asking questions which could be answered "yes" or "no". A contestant won by receiving ten "no" answers; as Daly occasionally noted, "10 flips and they (the panel) are a flop!". The contestant also won if time ran out with Daly then flipping all "the cards," which were the score-keeping device on Daly's desk. Each typical episode featured two standard rounds (sometimes a third, and very rarely a fourth) plus one mystery guest round. On the occasions on which there were two mystery guests, the first would usually appear as the first contestant. Standard rounds For the first few seasons, the contestant would first meet the panel up close, for a casual “inspection”, |
In which month did the attack on Pearl Harbour take place? | Pearl Harbor - World War II - HISTORY.com Google Pearl Harbor and the Road to War The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, but Japan and the United States had been edging toward war for decades. The United States was particularly unhappy with Japan’s increasingly belligerent attitude toward China. The Japanese government believed that the only way to solve its economic and demographic problems was to expand into its neighbor’s territory and take over its import market; to this end, Japan had declared war on China in 1937. American officials responded to this aggression with a battery of economic sanctions and trade embargoes. They reasoned that without access to money and goods, and especially essential supplies like oil, Japan would have to rein in its expansionism. Instead, the sanctions made the Japanese more determined to stand their ground. During months of negotiations between Tokyo and Washington , D.C., neither side would budge. It seemed that war was inevitable. Did You Know? The single vote against Congress's declaration of war against Japan came from Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana. Rankin was a pacifist who had also voted against the American entrance into World War I. "As a woman," she said, "I can’t go to war, and I refuse to send anyone else." But no one believed that the Japanese would start that war with an attack on American territory. For one thing, it would be terribly inconvenient: Hawaii and Japan were about 4,000 miles apart. For another, American intelligence officials were confident that any Japanese attack would take place in one of the (relatively) nearby European colonies in the South Pacific: the Dutch East Indies, for instance, or Singapore or Indochina. Because American military leaders were not expecting an attack so close to home, the naval facilities at Pearl Harbor were relatively undefended. Almost the entire Pacific Fleet was moored around Ford Island in the harbor, and hundreds of airplanes were squeezed onto adjacent airfields. To the Japanese, Pearl Harbor was an irresistible target. “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy” The Japanese plan was simple: Destroy the Pacific Fleet. That way, the Americans would not be able to fight back as Japan’s armed forces spread across the South Pacific. On December 7, after months of planning and practice, the Japanese launched their attack. At about 8 a.m., Japanese planes filled the sky over Pearl Harbor. Bombs and bullets rained onto the vessels moored below. At 8:10, a 1,800-pound bomb smashed through the deck of the battleship USS Arizona and landed in her forward ammunition magazine. The ship exploded and sank with more than 1,000 men trapped inside. Next, torpedoes pierced the shell of the battleship USS Oklahoma . With 400 sailors aboard, the Oklahoma lost her balance, rolled onto her side and slipped underwater. By the time the attack was over, every battleship in Pearl Harbor–USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS California , USS West Virginia , USS Utah , USS Maryland , USS Pennsylvania , USS Tennessee and USS Nevada–had sustained significant damage. (All but USS Arizona and USS Utah were eventually salvaged and repaired.) In all, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor crippled or destroyed nearly 20 American ships and more than 300 airplanes. Dry docks and airfields were likewise destroyed. Most important, almost 2,500 men were killed and another 1,000 were wounded. But the Japanese had failed to cripple the Pacific Fleet. By the 1940s, battleships were no longer the most important naval vessel: Aircraft carriers were, and as it happened, all of the Pacific Fleet’s carriers were away from the base on December 7. (Some had returned to the mainland and others were delivering planes to troops on Midway and Wake Islands.) Moreover, the Pearl Harbor assault had left the base’s most vital onshore facilities–oil storage depots, repair shops, shipyards and submarine docks–intact. As a result, the U.S. Navy was able to rebound relatively quickly from the attack. Pearl Harbor Awakens the “Sleeping Giant” “Yesterday,” President Roosevelt said on |
Who was the only Prime Minister to die at 10 Downing Street? | History of 10 Downing Street By Ben Johnson | Comments 10 Downing Street in London has one of the most photographed front doors in Britain. Since 1735, it has been the official residence of the Prime Minister of Great Britain . Prime Ministers and world leaders have been photographed outside this famous door and important announcements have been made to the nation from here. Some of the most famous British political leaders have lived and worked in Number 10, including Robert Walpole, William Gladstone, Benjamin Disraeli, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. Sir Winston Churchill outside Number 10 So how did this rather modest looking building become home to the head of the British government? From the outside it appears quite unremarkable but a little like Dr Who’s TARDIS, it is actually much bigger than it appears. A maze of corridors and passages join 10 Downing Street to a bigger and grander building just behind it. It also spreads out to the left of the front door, taking over much of 12 Downing Street which is itself connected by a corridor to 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The remaining buildings on Downing Street are government offices. Westminster, where Downing Street is situated, has always been an important district in London. King Canute built a palace in the area and Edward the Confessor had a great abbey constructed nearby. It was however Henry VIII who created Whitehall Palace as a huge ‘entertainment complex’. It included real tennis courts, a tiltyard for jousting, a bowling green and a cockpit. Whitehall Palace was the official residence of Tudor and Stuart monarchs until it burned down in 1698. Today's Downing Street is situated on the edge of the Palace site, just a few minutes’ walk from the Houses of Parliament. Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Vice President Dick Cheney, 2002 The first building on the site of Number 10 dates from the Middle Ages and was a brewery owned by the Abbey of Abingdon, which by the early 16th century had fallen into disuse. The first house known to have been built on the site was leased to Sir Thomas Knyvet in 1581 by Queen Elizabeth I . One of the Queen's favourites, his main claim to fame was his role in the arrest of Guy Fawkes and the discovery of the Gunpowder plot in 1605. After the death of Sir Knyvet and his wife, the building passed to their niece, Elizabeth Hampden and the house became known as Hampden House. The building then came into the possession of George Downing. A rather unpleasant individual (Samuel Pepys described him as a “perfidious rogue”) he was nonetheless responsible for the street, its name and for the buildings we know today. In 1682 the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren was employed to redesign the houses. Between 1682 and 1684, a cul-de-sac of 15 to 20 terraced houses was built, now called Downing Street. Number 10 Downing Street had several distinguished residents between 1688 and the early 1730s when King George II presented it to Sir Robert Walpole, then First Lord of the Treasury and effectively the first Prime Minister. Walpole refused to accept the property as a personal gift. Instead, he asked the king to make it available to him as an official residence, thus starting the tradition that continues today. Walpole took up residence on 22nd September 1735. The Walpoles used their new residence as a place to entertain important guests, including royalty, politicians, writers and soldiers. However by the turn of the 19th century, although Number 10 continued to serve as the Prime Minister's office, it was no longer used as a home, as most prime ministers preferred to live in their own, more comfortable townhouses. By the time Benjamin Disraeli became Prime Minister in 1868, the house was in poor shape. No-one had lived there for 30 years and Disraeli described it as “dingy and decaying”. Cabinet Room, 10 Downing Street, 1927 The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw 10 Downing Street renovated and transformed into a grand residence with modern facilities. Dis |
Who was the first female singer with two UK million selling singles? | The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Singles Of All Time By Female Artists revealed! 3828 By Dan Lane To celebrate International Women’s Day, we reveal the UK’s Official Top 40 biggest singles by female artists of all time. Which lady do you reckon will claim the crown? Today (Saturday March 8) marks International Women’s Day – the annual celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women right across the globe; it’s an all-round outpouring of love and appreciation for all the ladies in our lives and beyond. If there’s one thing the Official Singles Chart would be pretty dull without, it’s female singers, and to honour the musical achievements of women, we are counting down the UK’s Official Top 40 biggest selling singles of all time by female artists! Far out in front of everybody – and no doubt guiding the way for her fellow female artists with some kind of huge, illuminated headgear – it’s Cher. Her Number 1 smash Believe has sold almost 1.79 million copies in the UK, and spent a staggering seven weeks at the top of the Official Singles Chart in 1998 and was, unsurprisingly the biggest selling single of that year. How fitting that the biggest seller should come from a living legend who next year will celebrate 50 years since her first UK Number 1. Coming up behind Cher is another celebrated voice – the late, great Whitney Houston. Whitney, who sadly passed away in February 2012, spent a whopping ten weeks at Number 1 with I Will Always Love You, taken from the soundtrack of hit movie The Bodyguard. The track, which was written and originally recorded by country star Dolly Parton, has sold 1.58 million copies in the UK alone. Oh baby, baby, you knew Britney had to be in here somewhere, right? And here she is up in third. Her debut single …Baby One More Time spent only two weeks at Number 1 in 1999, but it sure shifted plenty of copies while it was there. Its sales tally stands at over 1.53 million – it sold over 460,000 copies in its first week on sale. Rounding off our very famous Top 5 are two ladies with voices as big as their sales. Celine Dion sails into fourth place with the theme from the big movie of 1998, Titanic. My Heart Will Go On has shifted 1.43 million copies (it’s about 3,000 copies behind Britney). Vocal powerhouse Adele is fifth, and the highest placed British female on our list, with Someone Like You. So you know who’s at the top of the list, but who gets multiple entries on our Top 40? The honour of having the most entries on our official chart of biggest selling singles by female artists is a four-way tie: Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and the Spice Girls all have three tracks each. Gaga’s big one is Poker Face (17), Rihanna’s biggest seller is We Found Love (9) and Spice Girls’ Wannabe is their top seller (7). |
In which British city is the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum? | Glynn Vivian Art Gallery: blog Glynn Vivian Art Gallery: blog Glynn Vivian Opening Weekend 15 – 16 October 2016 The newly developed Glynn Vivian Art Gallery reopens on Saturday 15 October 2016 after a multimillion pound transformation. With more gallery and social spaces, a new library, lecture theatre and community room, the Glynn Vivian will offer a warm and welcoming environment for the enjoyment of art. The exciting new additions also include a café, shop, and lift to all galleries, so more people than ever can enjoy access to the artworks and exhibitions. To launch the opening weekend celebrations, seven artists have been working with local communities to prepare a grand Opening Parade and walking procession to welcome everyone back to Glynn Vivian and into the new building. Alien Disco Masks with artist Megan Broadmeadow. Photography Eva Bartussek For your chance to come and take part, or to find out more, join us on Saturday 17 September, 12-4pm at the YMCA, to make costumes, banners, puppets and props for the parade and be a part of this exciting time for the Gallery. Heroes & Villain with artist Zanne Andrea. Photography Eva Bartussek Ysbrydoli/Insipired in Spirit with artist Aled Simons. Photography Eva Bartussek. Glynn Vivian opens with a full weekend of free events and live music, and marks the beginning of a new vibrant and inspiring art space for everyone. Saturday 17 September, 12 – 4pm, YMCA Swansea – get ready for the Opening Parade workshops Saturday 15 October – Opening weekend begins with the Parade Sunday 16 October – Free events continue at the Glynn Vivian Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Alexandra Road, Swansea SA1 5DZ |
Who was the last British Prime Minister to be removed from office whilst its party remained in office? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years of high ideals and low cunning, from Gordon Brown to the first man to hold prime ministerial powers, Robert Walpole. Margaret Thatcher Conservative, 1979 - 1990 Britain's first female prime minister came to power with the country descending into industrial and economic chaos. A relatively inexperienced politician, she nonetheless adopted a personal style of indomitable self-confidence and brooked no weakness in herself or her colleagues. Derisively dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by the Soviet press, she wore the moniker with pride. Her government's free-market policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the individual and the creation of an 'enterprise culture'. 'Thatcherism' has had a profound and lasting economic and social impact on Britain, and still sharply divides opinion to this day. The first PM to serve three consecutive terms (including two 'landslide' victories) she was eventually toppled by her own party following the disastrous imposition of a 'poll tax'. Nonetheless, she is generally considered to be one of the best peace time prime ministers of the 20th Century. James Callaghan Labour, 1976 - 1979 Callaghan inherited the office of prime minister following the surprise resignation of Harold Wilson. With only a tiny parliamentary majority to support him, he faced an increasingly one-sided confrontation with organised labour in the form of rampant strike action. Things came to a head in the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', a phrase from Shakespeare borrowed by Callaghan himself to describe the events leading up to February 1979. Britain was 'strikebound', with public servants staging mass walk outs, leaving food and fuel supplies undelivered, rubbish uncollected and - most notoriously - bodies unburied. Things became so bad in Hull it was dubbed 'the second Stalingrad'. The tabloid press has since been accused of overstating the severity of the situation (and wrongly quoting him as saying 'Crisis? What Crisis?') but it was enough at the time to sound the death knell for Callaghan's government later in the same year. Harold Wilson Labour, 1974 - 1976 In March 1974, Wilson became prime minister for the third time at the head of a minority government, following the first hung parliament (one where no party holds a majority) for 45 years. Often described as a wily fixer and negotiator, it took all of his skills to hold on to power in the face of economic and industrial turmoil. His party was also sharply divided, with many Labour members of parliament (MPs) bitter about Wilson's manoeuvring against his colleagues. He called another general election in October 1974, thereby ending the shortest parliament since 1681, and was returned to office with a majority of just three seats. He presided over a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), and a collapse in the value of the pound which prompted a humiliating 'rescue operation' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Exhausted, Wilson resigned saying 'politicians should not go on and on'. Edward Heath Conservative, 1970 - 1974 Heath succeeded in taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union, despite two previous failed attempts by Britain to gain entry, in 1961 and 1967. But his government was dogged by torrid industrial relations and recurrent economic crises. Things came to a head in January 1974, when industry was put on a 'three-day week' to conserve fuel. Fuel was in dangerously short supply following a combination of domestic industrial action (coal miners on 'work-to-rule') and a quadrupling of prices by Middle Eastern oil exporting nations in the wake of Israel's victory in the Yom Kipp |
In what month were the 'D-Day' landings executed? | The untold brutality of D-Day: Antony Beevor on the carnage suffered on the beaches of Normandy | Daily Mail Online The untold brutality of D-Day: Antony Beevor on the carnage suffered on the beaches of Normandy comments Updated: 22:32 EST, 2 June 2009 On the eve of the anniversary of D-Day, one of our finest historians reveals the almost unimaginable horror Allied soldiers faced as they fought to free France from the grip of Hitler's most bloodthirsty and fanatical stormtroopers With biting irony, Soviet propagandists claimed in 1944 that the British and Americans in Normandy were facing only the dregs of the Wehrmacht. 'We know where young and strong Germans are now,' wrote Ilya Ehrenburg in Pravda. 'We have accommodated them in the earth, in sand, in clay.' But to claim that western Allies were fighting only second-rate troops was simply not true. By late June, the British Second Army was up against the largest concentration of SS panzer divisions assembled since their violent offensive against the Red Army in the Kursk the previous summer. Contrary to received opinion, the fighting in Normandy was even bloodier than on the eastern front. At the beginning of June 1944, the war was reaching a climax. German troops had been brutalised by the savagery of the ongoing fighting in Russia Red Army was secretly preparing its vast encirclement of the Germans' Army Group Centre. Some of the Waffen-SS divisions facing the Allies in Normandy were the most fanatical and disciplined of all; soldiers indoctrinated by Hitler's propaganda and bent on revenge for the 'terror bombing' of German cities. The Allies, meanwhile, had launched the greatest amphibious operation in history, with more than 5,000 ships. And although planning for the cross-Channel phase of Operation Overlord was meticulous, perhaps inevitably the next stage was not so clearly thought through. Reluctant to accept heavy casualties after so many years of fighting, and almost unchallenged in the skies, the Allies decided to bomb towns and villages in Normandy at key road junctions to block the streets with rubble and hinder German divisions arriving to counter-attack their beach-heads. The Norman capital of Caen , just ten miles inland, was included on the list. The relentless bombing of Caen over two days was a tragic blunder. It made a nonsense of General Montgomery's plan to take Caen within the first 24 hours of the campaign - turning it into rubble meant it was far harder for the Allies to penetrate the town and provided ideal terrain for its defenders. In addition, there were hardly any German troops left in the town, since they had all moved north towards their positions closer to the beaches. Instead, the civilians in the town suffered more than 2,000 casualties. In fact, on D-Day, as many French civilians died as Allied soldiers. This is why I said in a magazine interview this week that the bombing of Caen was 'close to a war crime'. I was no doubt overstating the case in the heat of the moment, but it is hardly a new controversy. The playwright William Douglas-Home, the brother of the future Prime Minister, was cashiered from the Army and served a year's hard labour for his protest over the bombing soon afterwards. Whatever the case, the terrible fate of Caen was just one part of a campaign of untold brutality in Normandy in which the Allies encountered the worst fighting of what was already a long war - and responded to the savagery of German combat with equal ferocity. In the early hours of June 6, two divisions of American paratroopers Snubbing Britian: France's President Nicolas Sarkozy with his wife Carla Bruni dropped into battle in fired up to kill 'Krauts'. Some had bought commando knives in London , and several had equipped themselves with cut-throat razors. They had been instructed how to kill a man silently by slicing through the jugular and the voice box. Before departure, they had all received pep talks from their commanders. 'There was a great feeling in the air; the excitement of battle,' noted one paratrooper. Afte |
In which European city would you visit the Bardini and the Bargello Museums? | Florence Museums: 10Best Museum Reviews BY Alexa Schnee Florence Local Expert The hardest part about going to Florence's museums is choosing which ones are worth your time. With so many different options, you could spend your entire Florentine experience walking the halls of the many museums here. Art lovers will be in heaven--the city is one of the best to see works by the great masters: da Vinci, Michelangelo, and many others are available to view. It would be an absolute shame to miss the Uffizi Gallery . It's home to some of the most famous works of art in Italy, and you should think about taking an entire afternoon to visit. It's constantly crowded in the summer, and the lines can stretch out long--booking online can help you solve the problem of spending most of your time waiting. Also make sure to stop by the Museo Galileo if you love science and history. Not only do you get a feel of what life must have been like at that time, but it's also a great spot for the kids to learn about the advancements Galileo made with his discoveries. Another great museum to take the kids to is the Palazzo Strozzi , where there are no exhibits all the time to keep them and you engaged. |
Who was the first female artist to achieve 32 consecutive UK top ten hits? | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index Most Number 1s This, possibly the most important record, is held by Elvis Presley. He has had 21 chart-toppers, 18 of them different songs (three titles have topped the chart on two distinctly separate chart runs as part of the series of re-issues to commemorate what would have been Elvis' 70th birthday in 2005). You can see how this record has 'changed hands' over the years here . The Beatles are the top group with 17 number 1s. Madonna is the top woman with 13 (as of April 2008). Top female group is The Spice Girls with 9. Only seven acts in chart history have got into double figures with their tally of chart-toppers. They are: Elvis Presley (21, 18 different songs), The Beatles (17), Cliff Richard (14 : six of them with The Shadows, one with The Drifters, one with The Young Ones), Westlife (14 : one of them with Mariah Carey), Madonna (13), The Shadows (11 : six of them with Cliff Richard, two of these also with The Norrie Paramor Strings) and Take That (11: one featuring Lulu). Westlife hold the record for getting into double-figures in the shortest time (2 years and 10 months [ie. 149 weeks] - more than 3 months quicker than The Beatles (who took 165 weeks). Unlike Westlife, however, The Beatles tended to spend several weeks at the summit, slowing down their release rate.) It is worth pointing out that Paul McCartney has appeared on more Number 1s than any other artist under a diverse range of credits. He has, in fact, appeared on 24 Number 1s; solo (1), with Wings (1), Stevie Wonder, The Christians et al (1), Ferry Aid (1), Band Aid (1), Band Aid 20 (1) and The Beatles (17). In total, twenty-one artists have appeared on ten or more number one singles. They are: Paul McCartney (24), Elvis Presley (21), John Lennon (20), George Harrison (18), Ringo Starr (16), Cliff Richard (15), Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan (14), Robbie Williams, Madonna (13), Gary Barlow, Brian McFadden (12), Mel C , Geri Halliwell (11), Mel B, Emma Bunton, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen (10). Artist with Most Weeks at Number 1 It's Elvis Presley. He has topped the chart for a total of 80 weeks (as of w/e 5th Feb 2005). Top group is The Beatles (69 weeks). Top female performer is Madonna (29 weeks - as of w/e 17th May 2008). In his many different manifestations, however, Paul McCartney has spent 93 weeks at the top. Most Consecutive Number 1s 7 - by The Beatles and Westlife. The Beatles' stretch began with "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964 and lasted to "Yellow Submarine"/"Eleanor Rigby" in 1966. The run was broken when "Penny Lane"/"Strawberry Fields Forever" merely made the number 2 position the following year! Westlife's stint began with their debut, "Swear it Again" in 1999 and ran through to "My Love" in November 2000 (though one hit was a 'duet' with Mariah Carey). It was broken by "What Makes A Man" which peaked at number 2 the following month. Beatles fans are, however, quick to point out that "Ain't She Sweet" (which made number 29 in 1964) was recorded in 1961, well before their EMI contract. It was issued by Polydor to 'cash in' on the success of the fab four. Fans argue that this was not an "official" Beatles release. If this logic is accepted (though the track did make the charts), The Beatles run of successive number ones begins with "From Me To You" in April 1963 - making a total of 11. Top female group is The Spice Girls (6 in a row from "Wannabe" through to "Too Much"). Longest Span of Number 1 Singles 47 years, 6 months and 23 days. Held by Elvis Presley. His first number 1 was "All Shook Up" in 1957 (w/e 13th June). His most recent chart-topper was the re-issue of "It's Now Or Never" in 2005 (w/e 5th Feb). Runner up is Cliff Richard. His first chart-topper was "Living Doll" in 1959. His latest was "The Millennium Prayer" in 1999, a span of 40, 4 months and 15 days. (+ 21 days for total span). Longest span for a female artist with solo credit is Madonna on 20 Years, 7 Months, 1 Day (from "Into The Groove", 3rd Aug 1985 to |
What is the main language spoken in Mexico? | Languages of Mexico - Mexican Indigenous Languages | don Quijote Read the Spanish version There a great number of languages in Mexico, and while Spanish is Mexico’s most widely spoken language, the government also recognizes 68 Mexican indigenous languages as official national languages. While 68 indigenous languages may seem like a large number, in fact over 130 indigenous languages, along with their unique customs and culture, have vanished. As such, the government has placed a heavy emphasis on the preservation and promotion of the native languages. The Law of Linguistic Rights was created in 2002 to protect the native Mexican languages, and encourage bilingual and intercultural education. The 1917 constitution that was drawn up after the Revolution also had a strong focus on the preserving the languages of Mexico and the country’s multicultural identity. The constitution stated that every indigenous group had the right to protect and enrich their own Mexican language. Nowadays, there are over 6 million speakers of indigenous languages in Mexico. While 10-14% of the population identify themselves with an indigenous group, only 6% of them speak an indigenous language of Mexico. Some of the most widely spoken languages in Mexico, aside from Spanish, are Nahuatl, which has almost 1.4 million speakers, Yucatec Maya, spoken by over three quarters of a million people, and Mixtec, whose speakers amount to about half a million. Interestingly, while Spanish is of course the dominant language in Mexico, it is not defined as the official language in Mexican legislation. This allows for more rights to be given to the remainder of Mexico’s languages, including the right to use indigenous languages in governmental communication and official documents. If you want to learn more about the interesting variety of languages in Mexico, or the unique qualities of Mexican Spanish then this section will provide you with all the information you need! |
Whose drum can be seen at Buckland Abbey in Devon? | Buckland Abbey | The History Jar The History Jar I saw five ships… This post contains not three ships but five. It’s also rather brief as this event isn’t exactly a niche happening for keen historians its linked to one of England’s most identifiable historic figures! Today, 13th December, in 1577 Sir Francis Drake set off from Plymouth with fewer than two hundred men on his greatest voyage. The Pelican was Drake’s vessel. He was accompanied by the Elizabeth, the Marigold, the Swan and the Benedict. Just to confuse matters the Benedict was also known as the Christopher. By January the vessels made landfall in what we now know as Argentina and the Pelican was renamed the Golden Hind as it sailed through the Magellan Straits. If you want to know more about drake and his various voyages then I suggest the Naval Museum in Greenwich link here which will open a new window and a thorough overview as to whether Drake was a hero (oh yes he was!) or a piratical villain -(oh no he wasn’t! Er, actually, he might have been if you were Spanish – he was a licensed privateer after all). However, one of the first places I remember visiting as a child was Buckland Abbey in Devon, and my father served for a time in the Royal Navy so I grew up on a diet of seafaring heroics and the story of Drake’s drum, a replica of which can still be seen at Buckland Abbey – although the original does still exist (and I have seen it). Drake is supposed to have taken the snare drum with him on his momentous journey of 1577-1580. The story goes that shortly before his death off Panama he ordered the drum to be returned home to Buckland and if England was ever in peril and the drum beaten then Drake would return to defend his country once more. Of course the sound of ghostly drum rolls have been heard at various times in England’s history including the outbreak of World War One and on the surrender of the Imperial German Navy in 1918. It was also heard echoing during the dark days of the Dunkirk evacuation and during the Plymouth Blitz. Folklore rather than history but the ‘story’ in history is one of the things that has always made history so fascinating for me. And, there’s that rather stirring poem by Newbolt – looking back I’m impressed that my father knew it so well having been required to learn it at school and even more impressed that it was deemed suitable for a five-year-old who then demanded to hear it on more than one occasion- so consequentially it seems appropriate that this post: small part fact, large part folk lore and small part narrative poem finish with Newbolt’s words: Drake he’s in his hammock an’ a thousand miles away, (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below?) Slung atween the round shot in Nombre Dios Bay, An’ dreamin’ arl the time O’ Plymouth Hoe. Yarnder lumes the Island, yarnder lie the ships, Wi’ sailor lads a-dancing’ heel-an’-toe, An’ the shore-lights flashin’, an’ the night-tide dashin’, He sees et arl so plainly as he saw et long ago. Drake he was a Devon man, an’ ruled the Devon seas, (Capten, art tha’ sleepin’ there below?) Roving’ tho’ his death fell, he went wi’ heart at ease, A’ dreamin’ arl the time o’ Plymouth Hoe. “Take my drum to England, hang et by the shore, Strike et when your powder’s runnin’ low; If the Dons sight Devon, I’ll quit the port o’ Heaven, An’ drum them up the Channel as we drumm’d them long ago.” Drake he’s in his hammock till the great Armadas come, (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below?) Slung atween the round shot, listenin’ for the drum, An’ dreamin arl the time o’ Plymouth Hoe. Call him on the deep sea, call him up the Sound, Call him when ye sail to meet the foe; Where the old trade’s plyin’ an’ the old flag flyin’ They shall find him ware an’ wakin’, as they found him long ago! Share this: |
A 'Durmast' is a type of what? | durmast - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com durmast n deciduous European oak valued for its tough elastic wood Synonyms: any of numerous Old World and American oaks having 6 to 8 stamens in each floret, acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf Word Family |
Which bandleader married both Ava Gardner and Lana Turner? | Lana Turner and Ava Gardner Relationship Details | ShagTree Photo Credits Ava Gardner; pictured with Lana Turner - tribe.net "Ava Gardner; pictured with Lana Turner ... A biography has previously alleged that Sinatra found Gardner and Turner in bed together and Gardner ... Ava and a male ..." - source The Best Bits from the Secret Ava Gardner Conversations ... "... there was Ava Gardner. ... Lana Turner got her smoking. ... When Gardner first met Sinatra, both were married, ..." - source AVA GARDNER AND LANA TURNER - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos "Ava Gardner and Lana Turner photos, ... Who's Dated Who feature on Ava Gardner and Lana Turner ... Ava and a male friend were sitting down to eat dinner ..." - source Classic Hollywood Beauties: Ava Gardner "Ava Gardner "What I'd really ... Ava Lavinia Gardner was born on December 24, ... She married bandleader Artie Shaw, ex-husband of Lana Turner, in 1945." - source Lana Turner dating history. Lana Turner Boyfriend, Husband "Lana Turner relationship list. ... Ava Gardner and Lana Turner. ... I had read awhile back that Lana and Ava Gardner had been very, ..." - source Lana Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Julia Jean "Lana" Turner ... The Turner-Gable films' successes were only heightened by gossip-column rumors about a relationship between the two. Turner even had a ..." - source Lana tailor get out uncut "Famously married to and divorced from actresses Ava ... Lana Lang is a fictional ... Famously married to and divorced from actresses Ava Gardner, Lana Turner,." - source Ava Gardner's deathbed confessions reveal stories of booze ... "... Ava Gardner was a virgin when she ... adding that her best friend Lana Turner — who’d slept with Rooney ... Their relationship was ..." - source Did Judy Garland and Lana Turner get along? "Judy was heartbroken when Lana married Artie Shaw ... http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/106755962-ava-gardner-and-lana-turner-usa-1950s-gettyimages.jpg%3Fv%3D1%26c ..." - source Mickey Rooney's amazing sex life - Telegraph ""He went through the ladies like a hot knife through fudge,” said Ava Gardner of Mickey Rooney, ... star Lana Turner to ... as dated as the ..." - source |
At which castle was Charles I imprisoned for fourteen months prior to his execution in 1649? | 1000+ images about Isle of Wight/Osborne House/ Carisbrooke Castle on Pinterest | Cowes isle of wight, England and Hampshire Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Isle of Wight/Osborne House/ Carisbrooke Castle 81 Pins129 Followers |
Which pop group had three consecutive Christmas number ones between 1996 and 1998? | Every Official Christmas Number 1 ever! Every Official Christmas Number 1 ever! Look back at every Christmas chart-topper of the last 60 years... Google + Let’s take a look at all those songs who know just how it feels to be the Number 1s of Christmas past. Yes, it's the list of every Official Christmas Number 1 single in the UK. The Beatles have the most Christmas Number 1s – they have scored four in total. The first three, I Want To Hold Your Hand, I Feel Fine and Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out topped the Official Singles Chart consecutively from 1963–1965. Hello, Goodbye was the fourth in 1967. Spice Girls also notched up three consecutive Christmas Number 1s: 2 Become 1, Too Much and Goodbye all reached the snow-topped summit from 1996–1998. Six Christmas Number 1s have had the word ‘Christmas’ in the title, not including Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody from 1973. MORE: Check out all the coverage on te 2016 Christmas Number 1 here Do They Know It’s Christmas? has been Christmas Number 1 three times: for Band Aid in 1984, Band Aid II in 1989, and finally for Band Aid 20 in 2004. The first version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? is the biggest selling Christmas Number 1 of all time, with over 3.7 million copies sold. Mary’s Boy Child has been a Christmas Number 1 twice for totally different artists. Harry Belafonte topped the Christmas charts with it in 1957 and Boney M took a one-horse open sleigh all the way to Number 1 with in 1978. The only song to have made it to Christmas Number 1 twice by the same artist is Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. It first topped the Christmas charts in 1975 and pulled it off again 16 years later, following the death of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Click through below to see the artwork of every Official Christmas Number 1 single: View Image Gallery |
Which British motor-racer was the first person to win both the Formula One and Grand Prix Motorcycle World Championships? | Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1's Winners of BBC Sports Personality of the Year | Bleacher Report Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1's Winners of BBC Sports Personality of the Year By Neil James , Featured Columnist Dec 16, 2014 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Clive Mason/Getty Images 0 Comments By winning the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Lewis Hamilton joined a select group of British athletes to be awarded what is perhaps the country's most prestigious multi-sport honour. The 2014 Formula One world champion pushed golf's Rory McIlroy, winner of two majors in 2014, into second place. European 10,000-metre gold medallist Jo Pavey was third. It was third time lucky for Hamilton, who secured almost 34 percent of the vote—he had been second in both 2007 and 2008. But surprisingly, given the United Kingdom's rich motorsport heritage, he is only the fifth F1 driver to win the award. Many of the U.K.'s most famous champions, including Graham Hill, Jim Clark and James Hunt, were never voted as winners. Here, we look back at the five F1 stars who were. BBC Sports Personality of the Year Associated Press 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore won the award that year. BBC Sports Personality of the Year (more conveniently known by the rather funky acronym SPOTY) was first awarded in 1954, celebrating the British sportsman or woman the public deemed most worth of the award. Per Television Heaven , in that year voting was done by postcard only, and the award was presented in a quiet, low-key manner at the end of the BBC's Sportsview programme. The winner of that inaugural award was distance runner Christopher Chataway, who in 1954 had set a 5,000-metre world record and acted as one of Roger Bannister's four-minute mile pacemakers. From humble beginnings, the award quickly built up a head of steam. The ceremony became larger and more categories were added, while the main SPOTY prize grew in prestige to become a major accolade in itself. Recent winners include former England captain David Beckham, Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist Sir Bradley Wiggins and two-time Grand Slam-winning tennis star Andy Murray. The two-hour-plus 2014 event was broadcast in a primetime slot on BBC One, and guests included royalty of the sporting and genuine variety. Per the BBC , 620,932 votes were cast. Honourable Mention: John Surtees (1959) Associated Press John Surtees was named SPOTY in 1959, but it was nothing to do with his Formula One achievements. He hadn't even started a single grand prix at the time. The award was instead given for his incredible success in motorcycle racing. In 1958 and 1959, Surtees won every single race he entered in both the 350cc and 500cc classes of the Motorcycle Grand Prix championship (the series now known as MotoGP). He was, of course, double champion in both years, adding to his 500cc victory from 1956. Surtees was champion again in both classes in 1960 before switching from two wheels to four in 1961. On the podium in his second race, Surtees was crowned F1 world champion in 1964. To this day he remains the only man to win grand prix world titles on both two and four wheels. Associated Press Stirling Moss is the nearly man of Formula One. After entering occasional races between 1951 and 1954, Moss landed a plum seat driving for Mercedes in 1955. He finished the season second to team-mate Juan Manuel Fangio, a position he'd find himself in at the end of 1956 and 1957. Moss was second for a fourth consecutive season in 1958, losing out to Mike Hawthorn by a single point despite winning four races to his compatriot's one. In 1959 and 1960, he was third. The 1961 F1 season turned out to be the final chance Moss had to be champion. New engine regulations had come into force, and Ferrari had adapted quicker than anyone else; the 156 "sharknose" was the class of the field. Moss raced a Lotus run by the privateer Rob Walker. It was down on horsepower but handled well—especially at the circuits where the driver could really make a difference. Moss had a chance. He claimed a hat-trick of |
What is the traditional name for the disease Oedema, a swelling of any organ or tissue due to the accumulation of excess lymph fluid? | Edema: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today Edema: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Written by Christian Nordqvist 4 397 68 Edema is swelling caused by fluid retention - excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet. It is usually linked to the venous or lymphatic systems. Edema was formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy. Edema may be generalized or local. It can appear suddenly, but usually develops subtly - the patient may first gain weight, or wake up with puffy eyes. Many patients wait until symptoms are well advanced before seeking medical help. The rest of this article refers mainly to generalized edema, unless otherwise specified. Contents of this article: You will also see introductions at the end of some sections to any recent developments that have been covered by MNT's news stories. Also look out for links to information about related conditions. Fast facts on edema Here are some key points about edema. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. Edema is caused by the retention of excess fluid within the body's tissues. The symptoms of edema normally develop gradually over time. Approximately 4.4 million people in the US have developed edema. The three most common types of edema are peripheral, cerebral and eye edema. Swelling can result from capillaries leaking fluid into the surrounding tissue. The symptoms of edema mainly depend on what the underlying cause is. The cause of edema may be diagnosed by chest X-ray, blood tests, urine tests, liver function tests or heart function tests. Edema is normally caused by a more significant underlying disease or condition. A number of medications appear to cause pedal edema (foot edema). Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) is an FDA-approved treatment for diabetic macular edema. What is edema? The English word "edema" comes from the Greek word oidema, meaning "a swelling tumor ," which is derived from the Greek verb oidein meaning "to swell." It is estimated that approximately 4.4 million people in USA have edema. There are many types of edema. The most common ones are: Peripheral edema - in the feet (pedal edema), ankles, legs, hands and arms. Cerebral edema - in and around the brain (cerebral edema). Eye edema - in and around the eyes, e.g. macular edema, corneal edema, periorbital edema (puffiness around the eyes. Macular edema is a serious complication of diabetic retinopathy . The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that the number of cases of diabetic retinopathy will triple from 5.5 million in 2005 to 16 million in 2050 . Causes of edema If the capillaries (tiny blood vessels) leak fluid into the surrounding tissue the area will start to swell. This could be due to capillary damage or increased pressure. Leaking capillaries will cause the kidneys to accumulate higher than normal quantities of sodium (salt) and water in order to compensate for the capillary fluid loss. This results in more blood circulating in the body, which in turn causes even more capillary leakage into the surrounding tissue, which produces additional swelling - a vicious cycle. Edema is most commonly caused by: Physical inactivity Edema is more prevalent among people who do not exercise and walk very little. Standing or sitting still for long If a person stands or sits still for long periods of time, there is a much higher chance of swelling. Genes Surgery There is usually some swelling after a surgical procedure. High altitudes, especially when combined with physical exertion can be a high risk factor. Acute mountain sickness can lead to high altitude pulmonary edema or high altitude cerebral edema. High altitudes High altitudes, especially when combined with physical exertion can be a high risk factor. Acute mountain sickness can lead to high altitude pulmonary edema or high altitude cerebral edema. Heat Heat, when combined with physical exertion may cause edema. During hi |
Which is the only group to have had four Christmas number ones? | Every Official Christmas Number 1 ever! Every Official Christmas Number 1 ever! Look back at every Christmas chart-topper of the last 60 years... Google + Let’s take a look at all those songs who know just how it feels to be the Number 1s of Christmas past. Yes, it's the list of every Official Christmas Number 1 single in the UK. The Beatles have the most Christmas Number 1s – they have scored four in total. The first three, I Want To Hold Your Hand, I Feel Fine and Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out topped the Official Singles Chart consecutively from 1963–1965. Hello, Goodbye was the fourth in 1967. Spice Girls also notched up three consecutive Christmas Number 1s: 2 Become 1, Too Much and Goodbye all reached the snow-topped summit from 1996–1998. Six Christmas Number 1s have had the word ‘Christmas’ in the title, not including Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody from 1973. MORE: Check out all the coverage on te 2016 Christmas Number 1 here Do They Know It’s Christmas? has been Christmas Number 1 three times: for Band Aid in 1984, Band Aid II in 1989, and finally for Band Aid 20 in 2004. The first version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? is the biggest selling Christmas Number 1 of all time, with over 3.7 million copies sold. Mary’s Boy Child has been a Christmas Number 1 twice for totally different artists. Harry Belafonte topped the Christmas charts with it in 1957 and Boney M took a one-horse open sleigh all the way to Number 1 with in 1978. The only song to have made it to Christmas Number 1 twice by the same artist is Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. It first topped the Christmas charts in 1975 and pulled it off again 16 years later, following the death of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Click through below to see the artwork of every Official Christmas Number 1 single: View Image Gallery |
In 1993, which racing driver became the first person to holdboth Formula One and Champ car titles simultaneously? | The 10 Greatest Race Car Drivers Of All Time | Goliath The 10 Greatest Race Car Drivers Of All Time Source: Petrolicious.com Race car fans are a passionate bunch. And, as with any sport, fans of race cars love to discuss who is the greatest driver of all time. Whether Formula One or NASCAR, fans of racing hotly debate the merits of various drivers—their championships, rivalries and the trophies that got away. Here at Goliath, we’re passionate about race car driving too and have some opinions of our own on who is the greatest driver in history. Here’s our list of the top 10 race car drivers of all time. 10. Jeff Gordon An underrated driver in our view, Jeff Gordon deserves inclusion on this list for both his wins and style. A passionate, no holds barred racer, Jeff Gordon is one of the premier NASCAR drivers of all time with 88 wins, four championship titles, and three Daytona 500 cups to his name. Many critics claim he needs a fifth NASCAR title to enter the conversation as one of the best drivers in history. However, Gordon likely would have more championships to his name if it weren’t for constantly changing rules and gimmicky racing formats meant to draw in larger television audiences. Nevertheless, Jeff Gordon has been one of the most entertaining NASCAR drivers throughout his career and has a flare and competitiveness for racing that is all his own. He is a “champion” in every sense of the word. 2 9. Alain Prost Alain Prost is the most famous French race car driver of all time. A four-time Formula One Champion, Prost has the second most F1 titles of all time. And, from 1987 until 2001, he held the record for most Grand Prix victories in history. This is impressive enough. However, Prost also enjoyed a number of classic rivalries with other drivers during the 1980s and 1990s, notably with Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell. In 1986, during the last race of the season, he beat Mansell to the Formula One championship. An instinctive driver, Prost was known for his smooth, relaxed style behind the wheel. Nicknamed “The Professor” for his intellectual approach to racing, in 1999 Prost received the World Sports Awards of the Century in the motorsport category. 3 8. A.J. Foyt Known as “Super Tex” to friends and foes, A.J. Foyt is one of the best American race car drivers of all time—distinguished by the fact that he raced in several different genres of motorsport. This included Automobile Club Champ cars and midget cars. He also raced stock cars in NASCAR, and holds the USAC career wins record with 159 victories, and the American championship racing career wins record with 67 first place trophies. Additionally, Super Tex is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won four times), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A.J. Foyt also won the International Race of Champions all-star racing series in 1976 and 1977. In NASCAR, he won the 1964 Firecracker 400 and the 1972 Daytona 500. This incredible run was punctuated by the fact that Super Tex survived three serious crashes during his career that left him with lifelong injuries. Not surprising that A.J. Foyt has been inducted into numerous motorsport Halls of Fame. 4 7. Jimmie Johnson As a current driver, some people may feel it is premature to put Jimmie Johnson on this list. However, Johnson has accomplished plenty in his career so far. The American has already won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series six times. He won his first cup series championship in 2006, followed by additional wins in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Jimmie Johnson is the only driver in NASCAR history to win five consecutive championships. In 2013, he secured his sixth championship. Jimmie Johnson is also a two-time Daytona 500 winner, with victories in 2006 and 2013. Between 2002 and 2015, Johnson amassed 72 wins, 292 Top 10 finishes and 33 pole positions. Jimmie Johnson also has the distinction of being the first race car driver to be named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year in 2009, and has won Driver of the Year five times, most recently in 2013. Forbes maga |
During the Middle Ages, which disease was known as 'King's Evil'as it was thought that only the touch of the King could cure it? | Western Europe: The Middle Ages Western Europe: The Middle Ages By Albert S. Lyons | Medical History | Rating: Western Europe emerged from the Dark Ages about the year 1000 in a spirit of enthusiasm, optimism, and cultural unity difficult for us to understand today, given our knowledge of the horrors, plagues, famine, war, and instability with which the Middle Ages came to an end nearly five centuries later. But in the year 1000 the future appeared bright. French culture, with its combination of faith, feudalism, and chivalry, progressively gave forth a model upon which European civilization was to be patterned, while the Mediterranean world was in temporary disarray. Medieval philosophers, after a period of oscillation between Platonic concepts of transcendent universals (such as "Good" and "Beauty") and Aristotelian denials of their existence, ultimately sided with Aristotle, especially as interpreted by the Arabists. To them the only reality was individual reality, and the world was a pluralistic collection of individuals and particulars. Drawing upon Boethius (the Roman philosopher and translator of Aristotle through whose work Greek philosophy was transmitted to the early Middle Ages), the medieval philosopher encouraged all to "be yourself�for your personality belongs only to you!" Partly because of this strong tendency toward individuality, the rigid social stratification of a feudal society gained support, for each person had his appropriate function and position. The Role of the Church By the year 1200 the mendicant teaching orders of the Dominicans and Franciscans had assumed control of the intellectual life of Paris, and, as before, the Church remained a conduit for personal advancement, even in a feudal society. The first great thinker belonging to the regulares (members of a holy order living by a Rule; in contrast to the seculares) was St. Albertus Magnus (1193?-1280), who assimilated much of the Aristotelian thought imported from the borderlands of Western Christendom: Spain, Sicily, and Byzantium. The traces of neoplatonism which had survived among the Byzantine and Islamic successors of Hellenistic civilization fared poorly in Western Europe, where, nevertheless, virtually all intellectual activity remained deductive. Near the end of the thirteenth century, Albertus Magnus's pupil St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) had formulated Aristotelian thought so thoroughly that it was impregnable throughout the remainder of the Middle Ages. His refusal to believe that nature abounds in unnecessary things anticipated the pronouncement of William of Occam (1300?-49) that the simplest explanation should be applied to observed natural phenomena. Having based his strongest reliance upon the eternal nature of being (essentia), Aquinas was forced to utilize a sophisticated system to explain the changes often observed in the natural world. In the same way that an acorn's nature is to become an oak, many substances have inherent potency to become something else; thus their essence would not really change but merely be fulfilled. Since no being could will itself a change for which it had no potential, all other changes must derive from some outside influence. It was here that Aquinas fell back on theology: God was the prime mover who became the ultimate source of all change in the natural world�other than the above inherently potential becoming. This doctrine of efficient causation�which became the cornerstone of Aquinas's system, known as Thomism or Scholasticism�gave the supernatural supremacy over the natural, but by implication the natural and supernatural worlds were separate if not independent. Although the brilliant synthesis of Scholasticism was to stultify independent thought during the Middle Ages, by the time Renaissance thinkers came to deny at least ordinary supernatural intervention in the natural world the foundations for the architecture of modern science had already been laid. The earlier philosophical oscillation between a pluralistic world and one of transcendent universals also had relevance to medieval man |
Which former Derby County, Sunderland and Arsenalfootballer is the only Estonian ever to have played in the Premier League? | Top 10 Goals by Goalkeepers of All Time | Bleacher Report Top 10 Goals by Goalkeepers of All Time Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Chris Brunskill/Getty Images 11 Comments Last weekend, Asmir Begovic added himself to the list of goalkeepers who have scored a goal in a competitive match when his wind-aided clearance from his own area bounced over Artur Boruc's head and into the Southampton net just 13 seconds into the match. Goalkeepers scoring goals isn't as rare as you may think. It's happened five times in the Premier League era. In South America, it isn't rare for goalkeepers to take free kicks near goal or penalty kicks. Here's a look at the top 10 goals scored by goalkeepers in world football. Tweet Rogerio Ceni of Sao Paulo is more prolific at scoring goals than many strikers. The Brazilian has tallied over 100 goals in his career, the most of any keeper in history. While none of Ceni's goals have come from open play, the 40-year-old does deserve some credit for his set-piece work. This free kick into the upper corner from about 25 yards out was good enough to make No. 10 on the list. Tweet Like Ceni, the flamboyant Jose Luis Chilavert was no stranger to taking free kicks for whatever team he was on. Most of his free kicks were a lot closer than the one that earned him the No. 9 spot. After a foul against his team, Velez Sarsfield, in his own half, he noticed the River Plate goalkeeper was off his line. Chilavert rushed up to take the kick, catching his own teammates and even the referee, who had to duck, off-guard. The ball dropped over German Burgos' head and into the net. "I always say that an angel put that one in for me. If I took another 1,000 kicks like that, I'd never score another one like it," Chilavert said in an interview with FIFA.com. Tweet It's not often that the back line raises their hands to appeal for an offside call against the opposing keeper. But that was the situation the Dortmund defense found themselves in 1997. Lehmann had come forward in search of an equalizing goal and found himself open on the back post for a header. The Schalke keeper was so wide open that Dortmund believed he had to be offside. The ball came quickly toward Lehmann, who did well to direct it on target for the tying goal. Tweet Ali Ahamada claimed that he had an image of himself in his head scoring a goal, but I doubt it looked like this. With Toulouse trailing Rennes 2-1 in 2012, Ahamada came forward on a free kick. The Frenchman appears to misjudge the ball badly on his run, but somehow recovers and heads the ball in while falling backwards. "It was a magical moment. We all dream of one day scoring. For this little dream to come true, it's pretty special—to have enjoyed it with my team-mates and the public. That will remain etched in my memory," said Ahamada after the match. Tweet Most strikers would be jealous about the amount of height and power Mart Poom got on this header in 2003. Playing for Sunderland in the Football League Championship against his former club Derby County, Poom found himself on the end of a corner kick from Sean Thornton. The Estonian's powerful header gave Sunderland a 1-1 draw and cancelled out Ian Taylor's goal just a couple of minutes before. Tweet When goalkeepers find themselves with the ball at their feet outside of their normal comfort zone, panic can often set in. What makes this goal from William Hesmer so good is the amount of poise he shows in finishing his chance. Trailing 2-1 in the Trillium Cup Derby against Toronto FC in 2010, Hesmer finds the ball come to his feet after a corner kick is headed down in the area. Instead of immediately lashing at the ball, the Columbus keeper shows a great first touch and enough patience to wait out challenges from the Toronto defense before slotting home the equalizer. The amount of composure is even more remarkable considering it was the first time he ever went forward. "I've never gone into the box before, it's my first time ever," Hesmer said after the match. Tweet Normally when goalkeepers score a goal, they rescue a point f |
Which musical, that opened in 2003 and based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, is set in the fictional land of 'Oz'? | Upcoming Wicked Film to Feature New Songs by Stephen Schwartz - TheaterMania.com Upcoming Wicked Film to Feature New Songs by Stephen Schwartz Schwartz has revealed details about the movie version of his iconic musical. The long-running musical Wicked will finally hit the big screen. (© Joan Marcus) While a release date is still not officially set, new details about the upcoming film version of the international hit musical Wicked have been released by composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is set in the land of Oz and tells the story of young girls Glinda and Elphaba, who grow up to become Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West, respectively. At San Diego Comic-Con, Schwartz revealed that he will pen new songs for the film, as well as a cut tune from the Broadway production. He and original book writer Winnie Holzman are collaborating on the screenplay. Stephen Daldry is set to direct. Featuring music and lyrics by Schwartz and a book by Holzman, the stage production is directed by Joe Mantello. The show has amassed over $4 billion (in May) and been seen by over 50 million people (in March). The show opened October 30, 2003, making it currently the 10th-longest-running production in Broadway history. Additional details will be released in the future. |
Which gas is the most chemically reactive to all the elements, to the extentthat water will burn in it? | Fluorine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fluorine Distinguished from fluorene and fluorone . 9 This box: view • talk • edit Fluorine ( IPA : /ˈflʊərɪːn, -ɔːrɪːn/, Latin : fluere, meaning "to flow"), is the chemical element with the symbol F and atomic number 9. Atomic fluorine is univalent and is the most chemically reactive and electronegative of all the elements. In its elementally isolated (pure) form, fluorine is a poisonous , pale, yellowish brown gas, with chemical formula F2. Like other halogens , molecular fluorine is highly dangerous; it causes severe chemical burns on contact with skin. Fluorine's large electronegativity and small atomic radius gives it interesting bonding characteristics, particularly in conjunction with carbon. See covalent radius of fluorine . Contents [ edit ] Notable characteristics Pure fluorine (F2) is a corrosive pale yellow or brown [1] gas that is a powerful oxidizing agent. It is the most reactive and most electronegative of all the elements (4.0), and readily forms compounds with most other elements. Its oxidation number is a constant, at -1. Fluorine even combines with the noble gases , krypton , xenon , and radon . Even in dark, cool conditions, fluorine reacts explosively with hydrogen . It is so reactive that metals , and even water , as well as other substances, burn with a bright flame in a jet of fluorine gas. It is far too reactive to be found in elemental form. In moist air it reacts with water to form also-dangerous hydrofluoric acid . In aqueous solution, fluorine commonly occurs as the fluoride ion F−, although HF is such a weak acid that substantial amounts of it are present in any water solution of fluoride at near neutral pH. Other forms are fluoro- complexes , such as [FeF4]−, or H2F+. Fluorides are compounds that combine fluorine with some positively charged counterpart. They often consist of crystalline ionic salts. Fluorine compounds with metals are among the most stable of salts. [ edit ] History Fluorine in the form of fluorspar (also called fluorite ) ( calcium fluoride ) was described in 1530 by Georgius Agricola for its use as a flux [1] , which is a substance that is used to promote the fusion of metals or minerals . In 1670 Schwanhard found that glass was etched when it was exposed to fluorspar that was treated with acid . Carl Wilhelm Scheele and many later researchers, including Humphry Davy , Gay-Lussac , Antoine Lavoisier , and Louis Thenard all would experiment with hydrofluoric acid, easily obtained by treating calcium fluoride ( fluorspar ) with concentrated sulfuric acid. It was eventually realized that hydrofluoric acid contained a previously unknown element. This element was not isolated for many years after this, due to its extreme reactivity; fluorine can only be prepared from its compounds electrolytically, and then it immediately attacks any susceptible materials in the area. Finally, in 1886 , elemental fluorine was isolated by Henri Moissan after almost 74 years of continuous effort by other chemists. [2] It was an effort which cost several researchers their health or even their lives. The derivation of elemental fluorine from hydrofluoric acid is exceptionally dangerous, killing or blinding several scientists who attempted early experiments on this halogen. These men came to be referred to as "fluorine martyrs." For Moissan, it earned him the 1906 Nobel Prize in chemistry (Moissan himself lived to be 54, and it is not clear whether his fluorine work shortened his life). The first large-scale production of fluorine was needed for the atomic bomb Manhattan project in World War II where the compound uranium hexafluoride (UF6) was needed as a gaseous carrier of uranium to separate the 235U and 238U isotopes of uranium . Today both the gaseous diffusion process and the gas centrifuge process use gaseous UF6 to produce enriched uranium for nuclear power applications. In the Manhattan Project , it was found that elemental fluorine was present whenever UF6 was, due to the spontaneous decomposition of this compound into UF4 and F2. The corro |
The Stephen Sondheim musical 'Sunday In The Park With George' was inspired by a painting by which French artist? | Sunday in the Park with George | Guthrie Theater Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George June 17 - August 20, 2017 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage Single tickets on sale Wed. 2/1/17 at 11 a.m. music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by James Lapine directed by Joseph Haj Stephen Sondheim’s artistic masterpiece Inspired by Georges Seurat’s famous painting, this dazzling musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, two of the greatest musical theater artists of our time, merges past and present into a poignant and sophisticated exploration of what it takes, and what it costs, to be an artist. George is an obsessive painter who risks it all, including his relationship with his lover Dot, to complete his latest masterpiece. A century later, George’s great-grandson is working as an artist in New York City. In search of inspiration, he soon discovers that the answer to his future is painted clearly in his past. TICKET PRICES |
Spheniscus mendiculusis the scientific name for the only Penguin to live in equatorial waters; by what name is it commonly known? | Galapagos Penguins Swimming Galapagos Penguins Diet The main prey items appear to be thin schooling fish of a length of 1-15 cm, largely around 10 cm long. Sardines (Sardinox sagax), Anchovy (Engraulis sp.), Mullet (Mugil sp.) and Piquitangas (Lile stolifera) are reported prey species. Based on observations of Galapagos Penguins foraging with Audubon Shearwaters, which feed on crustaceans, it is assumed that these may also form part of the diet of the penguins, although this has not been directly proven. Fish are normally swallowed whole, yet penguins have been rarely observed manipulating larger prey items at the surface. Foraging Behaviour Galapagos Penguins are not generally seen porpoising as they leave shore, possibly due to the scarcity of marine predators close to the colonies. However, this behaviour may be observed when they are travelling towards feeding aggregations. Generally underwater swimming involves the movement of the flippers through an arc of about 130'. During the upstroke the fronts of the flippers are tilted slightly upward to reduce resistance, whilst they are tilted downwards during the downstroke to generate maximum thrust forwards. During surface swimming, the flippers are only moved through a small angle and remain largely submerged. Low water temperatures (below about 23'C) at Galapagos are associated with phases of high marine productivity. Accordingly, during such phases, penguins can be observed in large groups of more than 20 birds, occasionally more than 100. When temperatures are higher, birds are often observed foraging in pairs, scanning the area for small groups of fish. During periods of high productivity, multi-species feeding aggregations may be observed as little as a few meters from the coast. These aggregations, where many penguins may be present, form when large schools of small fish are present. Multispecies feeding aggregations have been studied in detail at Galapagos (Mills 1998. Condor 100, p.277-285). Most occurred less than 150 meters off shore, with about 45% within 50 m. Galapagos Penguins, together with Brown Pelicans and Brown Noddies were most commonly associated with aggregations close to shore. Penguins tended to dive under the school of fish, picking off fish at the bottom of the school or feeding on the side of the school as they rose to the surface. This behaviour actually appears to fulfil a kind of shepherding role, since aggregations fed on by penguins were longer-lived (often many hours) than those fed on by plunge-divers, which tend to disperse fish. Diving behaviour was studied in two non-breeding male penguin using attached time-depth recorders (Mills 2000. Mar. Ornithol. 28, p.75-79). Travelling and foraging dives were not distinguished, since diving was extremely shallow and no significant transit phase was evident. Mean dive depths of 4 and 2 m, and durations of 25 and 9 sec, were measured for the birds at Fernandina and Bartolome, respectively. Mean distances offshore were 36 and 60 m, respectively, with maxima of only 100 and 300 m observed. Diving was almost continuous although slightly reduced in frequency around dusk and dawn, when light levels are poorer. At Fernandina, penguins were feeding on Sardines, whilst at Bartolome smaller groups of unidentified fish were being preyed on, often in extremely shallow water. The dive record from the Fernandina penguin showed periods of intense diving to relatively defined depth ranges. Whilst these were not necessarily benthic dives, they presumably were aimed at aggregations of fish at these particular depths. A maximum dive depth of 32 m and duration of over 3 min was reported, showing that Galapagos Penguins generally don't approach their physiological limits when diving. A more extensive study, using GPS and dive loggers to monitor diving behaviour of male and female birds provisioning chicks, was performed in 2004 and 2005 at 3 nesting sites on south-western Isabela (Steinfurth et al. 2008. Endang. Species Res. 4, p.105-112). The penguins moved up to 23.5 km (mean 5.2 km) from their nest sites in fora |
Which metallic element has the highest melting point? | Which Material Has the Highest Melting Point? (with pictures) Which Material Has the Highest Melting Point? Last Modified Date: 19 January 2017 Copyright Protected: Top 10 unbelievable historical concurrencies This is a difficult question to answer because new materials and alloys are being created all the time, and the material with the highest melting point now could change as new compounds are synthesized. Currently the record-holder is tantalum hafnium carbide (Ta4HfC5), a refractory compound with a melting point of 4488 K (4215 °C, 7619 °F). By mixing together various metals to create alloys, even higher melting points can be achieved. Materials with such exceptional physical properties are sometimes referred to as superalloys. The chemical element with the highest melting point is carbon , at 4300–4700 K(4027–4427 °C, 7280–8000 °F). The second highest melting point of the chemical elements is tungsten , at 3695 K (3422 °C, 6192 °F), which is why it is used as a filament for light bulbs. Sometimes tungsten is called the element with the highest melting point because carbon does not actually melt under atmospheric pressure, rather it sublimates (transitions directly from a solid to a gas) at 4000 K (3727 °C, 6740 °F). When very high melting points are desired in a piece of hardware, sometimes ceramics are used. One example is during Project Pluto in the 1950s, when American scientists attempted to create a nuclear-powered ballistic missile with an unshielded, gigawatt-level reactor. The reactor produced such immense heat that a ceramic chassis and components were necessary. Under extreme pressures, the melting point increases. The Earth’s inner core of iron, for example, has a temperature of approximately 5,000 to 6,000 °C (>9,000 °F), yet it is solid, because the pressure there is about 3 million times greater than on the surface. Conversely, when the pressure is decreased, so does the melting point. On the surface of Mars, pressure is so low that any liquid water would evaporate almost immediately. This is why we have observed evidence of small temporary springs being created on Mars but no permanent bodies of water. Ad |
Jaime Moreno, who briefly played for Middlesborough in 1995/96 season, is the only footballer from which country to have played in the Premier League? | This Day In Football History: January 2010 31 January 2009 - Wolfsburg Reaches The Turning Point On 31 January 2009, Wolfsburg drew 1-1 with hosts Köln, continuing their season-long road winless streak in the league. Cruelly, the goal that denied them their first away victory was scored by Köln's Romanian forward Sergiu Radu, who was on loan from Wolfsburg. Going into the match, the schizophrenic Wolves were sitting 8th in the Bundesliga table, having gone undefeated at home, but their nine previous away matches that season had ended in five losses and four draws. Against Köln, they appeared to be heading for yet another loss, as Radu put the hosts up 1-0 with a strike in the 34th minute. Köln had several chances to increase their lead, but were denied by a combination of poor finishing and excellent work from Wolves' Swiss keeper Diego Benaglio. Wolfsburg salvaged the draw with a 77th-minute equalizer from their Brazilian striker Grafite (pictured). Although Wolfsburg left with yet another draw, Grafite's goal proved to be a defining moment for the club, as they carried the momentum from the Köln match into a 10-game winning streak. That streak, which included four away wins, equalled the German top flight's record winning streak and finished with Wolfsburg sitting on top of the table. Wolfsburg lost only twice more that season (both on the road) and remained at the top to claim the Bundesliga title--the club's first major trophy. Grafite went on to become the Bundesliga's top scorer that season, with 28 goals in 25 league appearances, and was named the league's Footballer of the Year. Posted by 30 January 2006 - The Rams Butt Brown Out On 30 January 2006, second-division Derby County sacked manager Phil Brown after only seven months in charge. Derby had taken a risk in hiring Brown, whose only prior experience in the top job consisted of five matches as caretaker manager of Bolton Wanderers. Bolton won four of the five, but gave the permanent position to Sam Allardyce, who retained Brown as an assistant. After he took over at Derby in June 2005, the Rams won only seven of their 33 matches, with 14 draws and 12 losses. They were sitting in 19th place when Brown was fired. Derby replaced him with Billy Davies, who led the Rams to promotion for the 2007-08 season, but was himself fired in November 2007 as Derby floundered in the top flight. Brown, meanwhile, moved to second-division Hull City in December 2006 and led them to the Premier League for the 2008-09 season. Unlike Derby, Hull managed to stay up in their first season, finishing one point out of the relegation zone. That season was not without controversy for Brown, who drew sharp criticism for his behavior, including one incident in which he kept his players on the pitch at halftime and shouted at them in full view of the crowd (pictured above). Brown's position at Hull is precarious, as the Tigers are presently sitting second from bottom, with one win in their last ten matches. [2012 update: Brown's contract at Hull ended in June 2010 after the club dropped into the Championship. In January 2011, he took over at Preston North End, but was unable to save the club from relegation and was sacked eleven months later.] Posted by 29 January 2006 - Eight May Be Enough, But Nine Is Better On 29 January 2006, the United States beat Norway 5-0 in a friendly at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Three of the Yanks' goals were scored by forward Taylor Twellman, whose hat-trick was only the ninth in the history of the US national team. Twellman, who plays his club ball for the MLS' New England Revolution, was making a push for inclusion in the 2006 World Cup side. Despite winning the MLS Golden Boot in 2005, he had scored only one previous international goal, in October 2005, since his call up to the senior team in 2002. Although Twellman appeared to find his scoring touch, contributing another goal in a 3-2 friendly win over Japan in February 2006, he was not part of the side that traveled to Germany in 2006. That team managed to score only one goal--a 43rd-m |
Which island in the Inner Hebrides became a burial place for several kings of Scotland, Ireland and Norway? | Iona | island, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom | Britannica.com island, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom Written By: Scotland 1980s overview Iona, island of the Inner Hebrides , Strathclyde region, Scotland . It is 3 miles (5 km) long by 1.5 miles (2.4 km) wide, with its highest point just under 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and is separated by the Sound of Iona (0.7 miles [1.1 km] wide) from the large island of Mull . Most of the island is rough grazing land, but there is some permanent pasture, and sheep and cattle are raised. Tourism and crofting (small-scale farming) are the main economic activities. West facade of the Cathedral of St. Mary, with St. Martin’s Cross, Iona, Scotland A.F. Kersting Iona was readily accessible by sea from Ireland , and it was here that St. Columba landed in ad 563 to begin his Christianization of Scotland. From his monastery on Iona, Columba established the Celtic church and sent missionaries throughout mainland and insular Scotland. He died in 597 and was buried on the island. During the period from 795 to the late 10th century, the pagan Norsemen repeatedly invaded the island. The original monastery was burned down and the monks murdered. Iona’s insecurity led to the transfer in 849 of the relics of St. Columba to the safety of Kells in Ireland. By the 11th century the monastery had been rebuilt and was included by the Norsemen (by now converted to Christianity) in their diocese of Man and the Isles. In 1154 this see was put under the archbishop of Trondheim, in Norway, and it retained this status until 1266, when the Hebrides were ceded to Scotland. Throughout centuries of invasion and warfare, the reputation of the island as a holy place flourished, and it became the burial place of Scottish, Irish, and Norwegian kings. The monastery was suppressed after the Protestant Reformation, and in 1693 the island passed into the overlordship of the Campbells of Argyll , until 1899, when the 8th duke of Argyll presented the ruined abbey to the Church of Scotland . The abbey was gradually rebuilt and was opened again for public worship in 1912. In 1938 George MacLeod, a Glasgow minister, founded the Iona Community . Pop. (2001) 125. Learn More in these related articles: |
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The Italian, Guisepe Zanagara was executed for attempting to assassinate which American President? | 20 March 1933 – Giuseppe Zangara | Execution of the day Execution of the day 20 March 1933 – Giuseppe Zangara Italian immigrant Giuseppe Zangara was sent to the electric chair for trying to kill the American President. Having travelled over from Italy to find his fortune in America, he was hit by the depression of the 1920s and early ‘30s. Irritated by his misfortune he turned his anger on the then American President Hoover. When he was defeated in the polls, Zangara’s ire focused on the successor President Franklin D Roosevelt. Short arse As Zangara was only 5ft he couldn’t see over the crowds, so he jumped onto a chair and fired a few indiscriminate shots. The bullets found homes in the mayor of Chicago and four other spectators, but the President escaped unscathed. The Italian was tried for attempted murder and put away for 84 years and apparently the mayor said that he was glad he’d taken the shot, rather than the president. Then, as if to test just how glad he was about it, fate dealt him and Zangara a lethal blow. Although he survived for several weeks, it turned out that Mayor Anton Cermak had taken a fatal shot and when he died from his injuries it meant the State could go after the would be assassin for murder…which they did. He was found guilty, sentenced to death and a mere 10 days after joining death row, Zangara was unceremoniously plonked on the electric chair in Florida. Bookmark this site |
Which telecommunications comany takes its name from the Finnish word for 'Pine Marten'? | Apple | Business Insider India Skip Ad MasterCard Back in 1966, 17 bankers formed a federation and called themselves Interbank. In 1979 they renamed themselves to MasterCard. In 1996 a prominent font replaced its old font and resulted in a solid logo. Nokia ‘Nokia’ in Finnish actually stands for the Pine Marten weasel. However, there was a town in Finland called Nokia. The Nokia Corporation sold several products like television, shoes, and car tires among others. The brand and its logo evolved as its business processes became more focused. IBM IBM was called The International Time Recording Company (ITR) earlier. It’s major products were mechanical time recorders. In 1956, Tom Watson, Jr. was appointed as the CEO. He started a new era in the company. The logo was changed to reflect the makeover in the company. The current design is instantly recognized across the world. Canon Canon’s first camera was launched in 1934, and was called Kwanon after the Buddhist goddess of mercy. The logo included the words and picture of the goddess with her 1000 arms and flames. However, the company was later pressed to simply its logo. They finally trademarked one in 1935 and after 1956 the logo hasn’t changed once. Ford Henry Ford’s third venture was Ford & Malcomson, Ltd. It was founded in 1902. Since he was unable to pay all expenses, investors agreed to pour in cash and renamed it as Ford Motor Co. Its first logo was launched in 1903. The rest is history. In 2003 the company released the current logo called the ‘Centennial Blue Oval’. Skip Ad Shell Back in 1900 when the company was started the logo was a simple shell. Today the company has a bold and colorful logo. |
In the name of the computing company, for what do the letters 'HP' stand? | Laser Printer Alphabet: C, d, w, t, M, n Laser Printer Alphabet: C, d, w, t, M, n by Renee Shipley Printing is a big part of office life, and purchasing or leasing a laser printer is a big investment for any company. It is important to know the printing needs of your office before you start looking at all the dozens of different printers available. You ll want to consider the type of media you will be printing, the space available where the printer will be placed and how many people in the office will need to print from the same machine. Once you know the printing needs of your business, it is time to figure out which features come with each laser printer. The laser printer industry has developed an easy-to-understand code that is included in each product name to help consumers quickly identify which features are included with each printer. All those little letters jumbled with numbers do have meaning. Below is a quick rundown on those most commonly used symbols and what they mean. C The C means that the printer you are researching is a color laser printer. This letter is a bit redundant since most manufactures list color as part of the product name, such as the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP4525dn . However, by looking at the product name (CP4525dn) you can quickly determine that it will print in color. M The opposite of color printers are monochrome laser printers. These printers include M in their product name to show that they only print in black and white. The Samsung ProXpress M3320nd is an example of a laser printer that uses the M to denote monochrome printing. d The d stands for duplexing. Duplexing is the ability to print on both sides of the paper. A laser printer that has a d in its name will automatically flip the paper and print on the other side, like the Lexmark MS710dn . n Using the lowercase letter n in a product name means that it has networking capabilities, such as the OKI Data C531dn . Networking allows multiple computers to connect to the same laser printer through the use of cables and a router. Networking is especially convenient if your laser printer supports several operating systems, such as Windows, Mac and Linux. Each of these systems can be connected to the same printer, eliminating the costly need of multiple printers. w The w stands for wireless. This means you can network multiple users to the same laser printer, such as the Samsung Printer Xpress C410w , without the need for cables. Usually this requires you to purchase a special adapter that attaches to the printer. The number of users that can wirelessly connect to your laser printer depends on the amount of memory that is installed in your machine. t It isn t often that a manufacturer uses a t in a product name. This letter indicates that the laser printer has a second paper tray. All printers have an input tray that holds the copy paper as it waits to be grabbed and used. Many laser printers have additional input trays that attach to the bottom of the printer and hold even more paper. When a laser printer product name includes a t , like the Lexmark CS410dtn , the machine comes standard with this extra input tray already included. Now that you know the meaning of those little letters, you will be able to recognize the features of both color, and black and white laser printers at a glance. The more letters that are included in the product name, the more incredible features you will get with the printer. For example, the Brother HL 3170cdw is a color laser printer with duplexing and wireless features, while the Dell 2150cdn can only network with the use of cables. Those little letters are a big help in determining exactly which laser printer you need for your office. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don t Have To. Search Computers |
The name of which manufacturer is taken from a Danish phrase meaning 'play well'? | History of LEGO Toys Also see: LEGO timeline The LEGO Group had humble beginnings in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen , a poor carpenter from Billund , Denmark . Ole Kirk started creating wooden toys in 1932 , but it wasn't until 1949 the famous plastic LEGO brick was created. There are many types of LEGO bricks and pieces. The design of LEGO bricks has changed much over time. The company name LEGO was coined by Christiansen from the Danish phrase leg godt, meaning "play well." The LEGO Group claims that "LEGO" means "I put together" or "I assemble" in Latin , though this is a rather liberal translation. In 1947 , Ole Kirk and Godtfred obtained samples of interlocking plastic bricks produced by the company Kiddicraft. These "Kiddicraft Self-Locking Building Bricks" were designed and patented in the UK by Mr. Hilary Harry Fisher Page, a child psychologist. A few years later, in 1949 , Lego began producing similar bricks, calling them "Automatic Binding Bricks." These bricks, manufactured from cellulose acetate , were developed in the spirit of traditional wooden blocks that could be stacked upon one another; however, these plastic bricks could be "locked" together. They had several round "studs" on top, and a hollow rectangular bottom. They would stick together, but not so tightly that they couldn't be pulled apart. The use of plastic for toy manufacture was not highly regarded by retailers and consumers of the time. Many of the LEGO Group's shipments were returned, following poor sales; it was thought that plastic toys could never replace wooden ones. By 1954 , Christiansen's son, Godtfred, had become the junior managing director of the LEGO Group. It was his conversation with an overseas buyer that struck the idea of a toy system. Godtfred saw the immense potential in LEGO bricks to become a system for creative play, but the bricks still had some problems from a technical standpoint: their "locking" ability was limited, and they were not very versatile. It wasn't until 1958 that the modern-day brick design was developed. The bricks were improved with hollow tubes in the underside of the brick. This added support in the base, enabling much better locking ability and improved versatility. That same year, Ole Kirk Christiansen died, and Godtfred inherited leadership of the company. In 1963 , the material used to create LEGO bricks, cellulose acetate, was dropped in favor of more stable acrylonitrile butadiene styrene , or ABS plastic, which is still use today. ABS is non-toxic, less prone to discoloration and warping, and is also more resistant to heat, acids, salt, and other chemicals than cellulose acetate. LEGO bricks manufactured from ABS plastic in 1963 still hold most of their shape and color 40 years later, and still neatly interlock with LEGO bricks manufactured today. Over the years many more LEGO sets, series, and pieces were created, with many innovative improvements and additions, culminating into the colorful versatile building toys that we know them as today. Manufacturing LEGO pieces LEGO brick design can be deceptively simple. The vast array of pieces in the LEGO System of Play seem to require no explanation; since they are made for children, they are designed to be so straightforward as to require little or no instruction in how to use them. To achieve such apparent simplicity, a considerable amount of engineering and precision manufacturing must go into the creation of each LEGO piece. One of the key features of LEGO bricks throughout their history is that they are, first and foremost, part of a system. Each new series and set that is released is compatible with the rest of the system; LEGO pieces, regardless of their size, shape, or function, fit together with all other LEGO pieces in some way. The gear and motor mechanisms that come with the most advanced Technic sets, designed for teenagers, can be almost effortlessly attached to the DUPLO bricks designed for three-year-old children. This characteristic enables the LEGO system to grow and ada |
Which is the only regnal name to be used by British monarchs in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries? | England's Kings and Queens of the 18th Century - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change England's Kings and Queens of the 18th Century Please Rate The 18th century was the Age of Revolution. Revolutions in thinking especially in the way, people thought about government and who held the power. We see these changes in the movement towards democracy. To be sure not the type of Democracy of the 20th century but the beginnings of this form of government. The Roots of Democracy as we know it today can be found in England during the mid-17th century. Parliamentary Democracy challenged and to a certain extent, replaced Monarchial rule. The Monarchy became a "ceremonial head" of government. Where the government is now in the hands of the Prime Minister , and the monarch only presides at ceremonial and traditional events. The British Monarchy The British Empire at the time of the 18th century was just beginning. Today however, all that is left of this once great empire is the Nation and Commonwealth of Great Britain. Royal Houses The two main houses of rule during the 18th century were: 1. The House of Stuart The Stuarts reigned over Britain during the 17th century to the early 18th century. In fact, the Stuarts were forcefully removed from the throne during the Glorious Revolution. In 1689, William and Mary came to power after they agreed to Parliaments conditions. They continued to rule until 1714, when Queen Anne died. 2. The House of Hanover In 1714, the new house, the Hanoverians of Germany came to the throne of Britain. This House presided over England during the American and French Revolutions. Of all the Kings of this House, George III, actually tried to rule as King of the British Empire. George III was also known as the "Mad King." The Monarchs By looking at each monarch, and a few of their accomplishments, gives you an idea of the state of political affairs in the world at this time. However, by no means complete, it will give you an idea on how the world was beginning to view politics. We will begin with the House of Stuart. House of Stuarts William III and Mary II (until her death in 1694) Parliament was careful to lay down conditions for the new sovereigns. William and Mary accepted its Declaration of Rights , and Parliament speedily enacted it into law as the famous Bill of Rights . The act made the king responsible to Parliament and subject to the law and provided that henceforth no Roman Catholic could wear England's crown. Parliament, and not inheritance or divine right, would determine the succession to the throne. This was the fruit of the so-called Glorious Revolution , a revolution without bloodshed. John Locke published a defense of the Revolution in which he proclaimed the supremacy of the legislative assembly as the voice of the people. During their reign, they had resided over the war of the Spanish Succession. Here is William's address to Parliament on the " French Question ." 1702-14 Queen Anne The most notable event during Anne's reign was The Act of Union (1707), which united England with Scotland into a single kingdom, called Great Britain, and joined their Parliaments. Thereafter the government and the Parliament in London was called British rather than English. Since 1603, the two nations had been loosely associated under the same king. House of Hanover George I George did not speak English, and he was involved in his beloved Hanover that he took little interest in British affairs. He soon began to stay away from meetings of his inner council, or cabinet, and left the government in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, the able Whig leader. 1727-60 George II, who ruled 1727-60, also stayed away from meetings of his ministers. Walpole, who became the first Prime minister of the government, selected his colleagues, and insisted they work with him or leave the cabinet. 1760-1820 George III Before the Seven Years' War ended, George III began his 60-year reign, 1760-1820. Determined to "be a king" and quite unfit to be one, he got rid of Pitt and put his own Tory friends in po |
As cartographers do not consider Chile to have an Atlantic coastline, which is the only South American country to have both Atlantic and Pacific coastlines? | South America, Coastal Ecology - Springer Find out how to access preview-only content Reference Work Entry Part of the series Encyclopedia of Earth Science Series pp 888-905 South America, Coastal Ecology Get Access Geomorphologic and oceanographic characteristics of South America South America ( Figure S52 ) extends from tropical climatic zones (12°30′N) to cold polar zones (about 55°S), encompassing a great diversity of coastal and marine ecosystems. The tectonic history and geological factors, such as the present-day geomorphology and vertical motions of the coastline, influence the coastal and marine ecosystems of South America. Tectonically, South America is divided into two parts, the Andean chains to the west and a vast stable platform to the east, consisting of exposed Precambrian rocks and shallow sedimentary cover rocks ( Kellogg and Mohriak, 2001 ). The Pacific Andean coastline is characterized by high relief, a relatively narrow shelf bordering a deep trench, small drainage basins, and rapid vertical motions of the coast. Low relief, broad shelf, and extremely large drainage basins and alluvial fans characterize the Atlantic c ... This is an excerpt from the content Page %P Bibliography 1. Aguilar, M., and Stotz, W.B., 2000. Settlement of juvenile scallops Argopecten purpuratus (Lamarck, 1819) in the subtidal zone at Puerto Aldea, Tongoy Bay, Chile. Journal Shellfish Research, 19: 749–755. 2. Alvarado, J.L., Pinto, R., Marquet, P., Pacheco, C., Guiñez, R., and Castilla, J.C., 2001. Patch recolonization by the tunicate Pyura praeputilis in the rocky intertidal of the Bay of Antofagasta, Chile: evidence for self-facilitation mechanisms. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 224: 93–101. 3. Alvarez-Leon, R., 1993. Mangrove ecosystems of Colombia: utilization, impacts conservation and recuperation. In Lacerda, L.D., and Field, C.D. (eds.), Proceedings of a Workshop on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Mangrove Forests in Latin America and Africa Regions. ITTO/ISME Project PD114/90(F), 1: 9–10. 4. Alves, M.S., 2000. Fauna associada aos prados de Halodule wrightii Aschers. In Barros, H.M., Eskinazi-Leça, E., Macedo, S.J., and Lima, T. (eds.), Gerenciamento Participativo de Estuários e Manguezais. Recife, Brazil: Universitária da UFPE, pp. 75–87. 5. Apolinário, M., Coutinho, R., and Baeta-Neves, M.H., 1999. Periwinkle (Gastropoda: Littorinidae) habitat selection and its impact upon microalgal populations. Revista Brasileira Biologia, 59(2): 211–218. 6. Arntz, W.E., Brey, T., Tarazona, J., and Robles, A., 1987. Changes in the structure of a shallow sandy-beach community in Peru during an El Niño event. In Payne, A.I., Gulland, J.A., and Bink, K.H. (eds.), The Benguela and Comparable Ecosystems. South African Journal of Marine Science, 5: 645–658. 7. Asmus, M.L., 1997. Coastal plain and Patos lagoon. In Seeliger, U.C., Odebrecht, C., and Castello, J. (eds.), Subtropical convergence marine ecosystem. The coast and the sea in the warm temperate southwestern Atlantic. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, pp. 9–12. 8. Bacon, P., 1993. Conservation and utilization of mangrove forests in Trinidad and Tobago and Lesser Antilhes. In Lacerda, L.D., and Field, C.D. (eds.), Proceedings of a Workshop on Conservation and sustainable utilization of mangrove forests in Latin America and Africa Regions. ITTO/ISME Project PD114/90(F), 1: 5–7. 9. Battaström, H., 1980. Rocky-shore zonation in the Santa Marta area, Colombia. Sarsia, 65: 163–226. 10. Bemvenuti, C.E., 1997a. Benthic invertebrates. In Seeliger, U.C., Odebrecht, C., and Castello, J. (eds.), Subtropical Convergence Marine Ecosystem. The Coast and the Sea in the Warm Temperate Southwestern Atlantic. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, pp. 43–46. 11. Bemvenuti, C.E., 1997b. Unvegetated intertidal flats and subtidal bottoms. In Seeliger, U.C., Odebrecht, C., and Castello, J. (eds.), Subtropical Convergence Marine Ecosystem. The Coast and the Sea in the Warm Temperate Southwestern Atlantic. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, pp. 78–82. 12. Bemvenuti, C.E., 1997c. |
In Norse mythology, what type of creatures were 'Toothgrinder' and 'Toothgnasher', who drew Thor's flying chariot? | Characters in Norse Mythology Characters in Norse Mythology The sources used in constructing this page include, but are not limited to, An Introduction to Viking Mythology (Grant), Bullfinch's Mythology (Martin), The Children of Odin (Colum), The Downfall of the Gods (Sorenson), Gods and Myths of Northern Europe (Davidson), Myths of the Norsemen (Guerber), Myths of the Norsemen (Green), Nordic Gods and Heroes (Colum), Norse Mythology (Cotterell), Norse Mythology A to Z (Daly), The Norse Myths (Crossley-Holland), The Poetic Edda (Hollander), The Prose Edda (Faulkes), The Prose Edda (Young), Scandanavian Mythology (Davidson), The Usborne Book of Greek and Norse Legends (Blundell). Personalities Associated with Norse Mythology A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ægir - One of the three sea divinities, the other two being Njord and Mimir . He is said to belong to an older dynasty of gods, for he is not ranked among the Æsir , the Vanir , the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but is considered omnipotent within his realm. Ai - Great-grandfather. Husband of Edda . (See Rig-Heimdall and the Classes of Men ). Aldsvider - The horse that draws the chariot carrying the moon across the sky. Alf, Alfs - Elf, elves. This is the name given to the elves in norse mythology. The elves are usually divided into two groups, the light elves and the dark elves. According to some sources the dark elves are the same as the dwarves. Alfheim - The home of the light elves, this is the world that Freyr ruled over. Alfrigg - One of the four dwarves who crafted Brisings' Necklace . Alsvidh - One of the horses that draws the chariot carrying the sun. The other is Arvak . Alvis - A dwarf who was promised Thrud , Thor's daughter. When Thor heard this he challenged Alvis to a test of knowledge that lasted until the next dawn. When the first rays of dawn struck Alvis, he turned to stone. Annar - The second husband of Night , father of Earth . (See Rig-Heimdall and the Classes of Men ). Arvak - One of the horses that draws the chariot carrying the sun. The other is Alsvidh . Asgard - The home of the Æsir , one of the nine worlds of norse mythology. Asgard was the topmost level of the nine worlds. The Æsir gods and goddesses had their mansions and palaces here. Asgard was connected to Midgard by the rainbow bridge, Bifrost . Asgard is surrounded by a strong wall built by a giant. (See Asgard's Wall and the Giant Builder for the story.) Aud - The son of Night and Naglfari . Audhumbla, Audhumla - The primal cow, formed at the creation of the world. She appeared at the same time as Ymir who fed off of her milk. She received her nourishment from licking the salty ice that abounded in Ginunngagap . Her licking uncovered Buri , the first ancestor of the gods. (See the Creation for more information.) Aurvandil - Husband of Groa . He was carried out of Jotunheim by Thor but one of his (Aurvandil's) toes had been sticking out of the basket and was frozen. This toe was taken by Thor and placed into the heavens where it became a star, Aurvandil's Toe. Balder - The most beautiful of the gods. He is worshipped as the pure and radiant god of innocence and light. His snowy brow and golden locks seem to radiate beams of sunshine which gladdens the hearts of gods and men, by whom he is equally beloved. The god of light is well versed in the science of runes , which are carved on his tongue. The only thing hidden from Balder's radiant eyes is the perception of his own ultimate fate. (See Balder's Death for the story.) Barley Byggvir - The name of one of Freyr's servants. He is married to Beyla . Baugi - The giant that Odhinn worked for and used in the retrieval of the Mead of Poetry . (See the story of the Mead of Poetry for more.) Beli - A giant that Freyr killed with a hart's horn. Freyr used a hart's horn because he had given up his sword before this. (See Freyr and Gerda for the story.) Bergelmir - Son of Thrudgelmir , grandson of Ymir . Bergelmir a |
Which actor played Lord Alfred Douglas, opposite Stephen Fry asthe title character, in the 1997 film 'Wilde'? | Wilde (1997) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realization of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and ... See full summary » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 44 titles created 04 Feb 2011 a list of 36 titles created 19 Nov 2011 a list of 21 titles created 28 Feb 2013 a list of 41 titles created 11 Jun 2013 a list of 38 titles created 25 Dec 2013 Search for " Wilde " 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. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Photos Edit Storyline The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realization of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and responsibility with his obsessive love for Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. After legal action instigated by Bosie's father, the enraged Marquise of Queensberry, Wilde refused to flee the country and was sentenced to two years at hard labor by the courts of an intolerant Victorian society. Written by Peter Samuelson <[email protected]> Taglines: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. See more » Genres: Rated R for strong sexuality and language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 1 May 1998 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $69,424 (USA) (1 May 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Jason Morell is the son of André Morell , who played Dr. Watson in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959). Jude Law played Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), which also featured Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes. See more » Goofs When Oscar Wilde visits his wife's grave near Genoa, the headstone states "Wife of Oscar Wilde". It originally stated only "Constance Mary, daughter of Horace Lloyd, Q.C." and "Wife of Oscar Wilde" was not added until later. See more » Quotes John Gray : I'm not good enough for him anymore. I'm just the son of a carpenter, while Bosie... Robbie Ross : Oscar's only ever been smitten before. He was smitten with me. He was smitten with you... John Gray : I wasn't smitten. [long pause] John Gray : I loved him. Robbie Ross : Well, now he's fallen in love. John Gray : I'm halfway to hellfire and I'm not joking. Robbie Ross : Someone else was a carpenter's son. [John looks at Robbie, confused] Robbie Ross : I've given in and become a Catholic. I find Confession wonderfully consoling. [...] Ah, Leave me not to Mine Alone from "The Pirates of Penzance" Words and Music by Gilbert & Sullivan (Oslo, Norway) – See all my reviews This film portrays Oscar Wilde in a totally remarkable way. It should probably have focused more on his writing than on his personal life, but beyond that choice, the film is almost perfect. When it isn't completely perfect, it has to do with the plot, which has some rather weak points. The love between Wilde and Bosie is somewhat difficult to understand. They are completely different. Maybe opposites attract, but not when two people live in two completely different worlds, like Wilde and Bosie seem to do. Of course, one could look at it from a cynical point of view, and say that they both have what the other one want; Wilde has money and Bosie looks, but one can also look at it in a romantic way, give them the benefit of the doubt, and think that they really are in love. That makes the story nicer (for a while), and much, MUCH more interesting! Beyond that, I have only positive things to say about "Wilde". The script is fabulous, and adding a double story by putting in one of his nursery stories, was a great move! One of the most be |
Which Algerian-born fashion designer, awarded the rank of Commander of the Legion d'Honneur by Jacques Chirac, died in June 2008? | The Parisian Girl The Parisian Girl Yves Saint Lauren Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, known as Yves Saint Laurent (August 1, 1936 – June 1, 2008), was an Algerian-born French fashion designer who was considered one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century. In 1985, Caroline Rennolds Milbank wrote, "The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its sixties ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable". Yves Mathieu-Saint-Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria, which at the time was a French colony. According to Alice Rawsthorn, his family was among the most prominent in Oran. His father, Charles, a descendant of Baron Mathieu de Mauvières (who officiated at the wedding of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais), was the president of an insurance company and the owner of a chain of movie theatres. His mother, Lucienne-Andrée (née Wilbaux), the daughter of a Belgian engineer and his Spanish wife, passed her sense of fashion and style on to her son. Yves was the oldest child, born just over a year after his parents' marriage; two daughters, Michèle and Brigitte, followed. Unlike most French children, Yves and his sisters were not directly affected by World War II, as their father was not called up and Algeria was far enough away from France that it was spared the worst of its defeat and occupation. Yves was severely bullied while at school; he once told a reporter, "Whenever they picked on me, I'd say to myself, 'One day you'll be famous'. That was my way of getting back at them." He found a refuge at home, where his parents allowed him to use an empty room to act out performances of plays by Molière and Giraudoux for his family. He eagerly devoured the theatre reviews in the French magazine Vogue, and became fascinated not just by the descriptions of the plays but also by the descriptions of the costumes. This led him to study the fashion sections of Vogue as well, and soon he was as interested in fashion design as he was in the theatre. In 1950, Yves submitted three sketches to a contest for young fashion designers organized by the International Wool Secretariat. He won third prize and was invited to attend the awards ceremony in Paris in December of that year. While he and his mother were in Paris, they met Michel de Brunhoff, editor-in-chief of the Paris edition of Vogue. de Brunhoff, a kindly man who enjoyed encouraging new talent, was impressed by the sketches Yves brought with him and suggested he eventually consider a course of study at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, the council which regulated the haute couture industry and provided training to its employees. Yves followed his advice and, leaving Oran for Paris after graduation, began his studies at the Chambre Syndicale, but he found the syllabus frustrating and left after a few months. Later that same year, Yves entered the International Wool Secretariat competition again and won, beating out his friend Fernando Sanchez and a young German student named Karl Lagerfeld. Shortly after his win, he brought a number of sketches to de Brunhoff who recognized in them close similarities to sketches he had been shown that morning by Christian Dior, a leading haute couturier. Knowing that Dior had created the sketches that morning and that the young man could not have seen them, de Brunhoff sent him to Dior, who hired him on the spot. Although Dior recognized his talent immediately, Yves spent his first year at the House of Dior on mundane tasks, such as decorating the studio and designing accessories. Eventually, however, he was allowed to submit sketches for the couture collection; with every passing season, more of his sketches were accepted by Dior. In August 1957, Dior met with Yves's mother to tell her that he had chosen Yves to succeed him as designer. His mother later said that she had been confused by the remark, as Dior was only 52 years old at the time. Both she and her son were surprised wh |
Which comedian played Charlie Chaplin in Peter Bogdanovitch's 2001 film 'The Cat's Meow'? | The Cat's Meow (2001) - 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 Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 11 Jun 2011 a list of 45 titles created 12 Mar 2013 a list of 44 titles created 15 May 2013 a list of 29 titles created 16 Jul 2013 a list of 39 titles created 1 month ago Title: The Cat's Meow (2001) 6.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline In November of 1924, a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst's yacht. Included among the famous guests that weekend were, Charlie Chaplin, Hearst's mistress, starlet Marion Davies, the studio system creator, producer Thomas Ince, and feared gossip columnist, Louella Parsons. Written by Carol Lewis, Producer "The Whisper Told Most Often..." See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of violence and brief drug use | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 3 May 2002 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $111,037 (USA) (12 April 2002) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Despite the fact that Charles Chaplin actually had bright blue eyes, Eddie Izzard wore dark contact lenses to keep with the public perception of Chaplin as dark featured. Most have only seen or remember him in black and white films, and assume he had dark eyes. See more » Goofs As the Charleston dancers file out of the dining room, led by the saxophonist and banjo player, the sax and banjo sounds fade out, but so do the sounds of a piano and drum kit (which remain in the room). See more » Quotes Man in crowd: Stop pushing! Stop pushing! [unintelligible yells from crowd] Man in crowd: Please, calm down! Elinor Glyn : [voiceover] In November of 1924, during a weekend yacht party bound for San Diego, a mysterious death occurred within the Hollywood community. However there was no coverage in the press, no police action, and of the fourteen passengers on board only one was ever questioned by authorities. Little evidence exists now or existed at the time to support any version of those weekend events. History has been ... [...] See more » Crazy Credits The characters, entities, and events depicted and the names used in this motion picture are ficticious. Any similarities to any actual persons living or dead or to any actual entities or events is entirely coincidental and unintentional. See more » Connections Courtesy of The RCA Music Group, A Unit of BMG Entertainment (Toronto, ON.) – See all my reviews First of all, this film is based on a fascinating real-life tale that's been a part of Hollywood folklore for decades and one that I, amazingly, am hearing of now for the first time. In November of 1924. media tycoon, movie producer and one of the richest and most powerful men in America at the time William Randolph Hearst organized a lavish private cruise on his yacht with many important Hollywood players invited on board. Among them: movie producer Thomas Ince with his mistress actress Margaret Livingston in tow, Hearst's own mistress - actress Marion Davies, Charlie Chaplin, writer Elinor Glyn, gossip columnist Louella Parsons, etc.. Unfortunately, not all guests made it back on terra firma in the same condition they left it as Thomas Ince died two days later from the effects of whatever it is that happened to him on that boat. Because of wealth and social status of the people on board at the time of Ince's end, his death was hushed up without proper investigation leading in the years since to many wild rumours as to what exactly occurred. Fuelling these further was the fact that possible foul play witness Louella Parsons, up to that point a mere Hearst column |
Which African country has coastlines on both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean? | Africa Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African state. With a total border length of 3,192 kilometers (1,984 miles), Burkina Faso is bordered by Mali to the north and west; Niger to the east; and Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire to the south. Cameroon Located on the west coast of Central Africa, Cameroon covers an area of 475,400 square kilometers (183,695 square miles), slightly more than California. Land boundaries extend for a total of 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles) between Nigeria to the northwest, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) to the east, and the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea to the south. Cape Verde Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 islands and 5 islets situated 483 kilometers (300 miles) due west of Dakar, Senegal, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Cape Verde's total land area is 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the U.S. Central African Republic The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari, now the Central African Republic (CAR), is well named; it is a landlocked country in the center of the African continent. Land boundaries extend for 5,203 kilometers (3,233 miles) connecting Cameroon to the west, Chad and Sudan to the north, and the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the south. Chad The former French colony of Chad, a landlocked country located in northern Central Africa, is more than 3 times the size of California. The country has an area of 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 square miles), with a land boundary length of 5,968 kilometers (3,708 miles). Congo, Republic of The; The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is located in Western Africa and has an area of 342,000 square kilometers (132,000 square miles). It has a modest coastline of 169 kilometers (105 miles) along the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest and shares land borders with Gabon, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic on the west and north. Côte D'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire (which means "Ivory Coast") is a West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Ghana and Liberia. It has an area of 322,460 square kilometers (124,502 square miles) of which 318,000 square kilometers (122,780 square miles) are occupied by land while water occupies the remaining 4,460 square kilometers (1,722 square miles). Djibouti Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, bordering the Gulf of Aden. To the north lies Eritrea with a shared border of 113 kilometers (70 miles); to the north, west, and southwest lies Ethiopia, with a border length of 337 kilometers (209 miles); and to the southeast lies Somalia, with a border length of 58 kilometers (36 miles). Egypt The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in North Africa, bordering on the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Libya to the west, the Gaza Strip to the east, and Sudan to the south. With an area of 1,001,450 square kilometers (386,659 square miles) and a coastline of 2,450 kilometers (1,522 miles), Egypt is slightly more than 3 times the size of New Mexico. Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is a small West African nation of 28,051 square kilometers (10,830 square miles), roughly the same size as Maryland. It consists of a mainland enclave called Río Muni, on the west coast of Africa bordering Cameroon and Gabon, and 5 small islands off the coast of Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra: Bioko, Annobón, Corisco, and the 2 small islands known together as Islas Elobey. Eritrea Eritrea is an eastern African country occupying an area of 121,320 square kilometers (46,841 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the state of Pennsylvania. It borders Sudan to the north and west, Ethiopia and Djibouti to the south, and the Red Sea to the east. Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Africa— the pointy peninsula-like landmass that emanates out of the eastern part of the continent—Ethiopia has a total area of 1,127,127 square kilometers (935,183 square miles), rendering it slightly less than twice the size of Texas. A landlocked country complet |
Which ice hockey team defeated the 'Pittsburgh Penguins' to win their 11th Stanley Cup in June 2008? | Detroit Red Wings win their 11th Stanley Cup Detroit Red Wings win their 11th Stanley Cup By Cynthia Trowbridge Jun 5, 2008 in Sports The Detroit Red Wings have won their 11th Stanley Cup. They beat the Penguins tonight at their home ice in Pittsburgh. Final score 3 to 2. Way to go Wings!!! The Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight 3-2 to win their 11th Stanley Cup. The game was played in the enemy's arena which many thought the Wings could not win there. The hockey world is now seeing Red again. Nicklas Lidstrom, who according to GM Ken Holland, is the best player on the team, was able to capture his fourth Stanley Cup ring as the Wings defeated the Penguins in six games. Lidstorm also became the first European captain to ever hold the Cup above his head. Wings head coach Mike Babcock said, Lidstrom, I think just with his everyday professionalism and the modelling he does for the rest of us and how he carries himself, how he handles himself, how well he plays, how hard he practices, how good of fitness he maintains, is an example to everybody. "And I think that's the key to leadership. Leadership is you can say some things sometime, but it's more about what you do. And to me, that's what he does for us." Lidstorm is known as the leagues best defenceman and is expected to capture his sixth career Norris Trophy at the NHL awards in Toronto on June 12. According to Babcock. "Obviously he's a gifted, gifted athlete who reads the game as good as anybody and plays in all situations. So he's real important for us, and when your best defensive defenceman is your best offensive defenceman, I think it helps, because you get the puck going." He is a 38-year-old Swedish superstar who finished fourth in the scoring in the playoffs among defencemen with 13 points in 22 games. But another Swede, forward Henrik Zetterberg, scored the third goal to give Detroit the win and the Stanley Cup. With 12 minutes 24 seconds remaining in the game Zetterberg shot the into the crease and Fleury fell backward, pushing it into the net. Zetterberg’s third-period goal signaled the end of Pittsburgh’s magical ride. Goaltender Marc-André Fleury, who had been outstanding in Game 5 with 55 saves, was helpless on Zetterberg’s wrist shot, which trickled though his pads with 12 minutes 24 seconds remaining. The puck sat loose in the crease behind him until Fleury fell backward, pushing it into the net. |
Which Welsh Indie group's 1996 hit 'The Man Don't Give A ..' contained, with 49 examples, the most expletives of any charting song? | Shakethrus: 2005 - Shaking Through.net: Music: Reviews Shaking Through.net Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Howl Red Ink, 2005 Rating: 3.4 It's a terrible box we put rock 'n' roll bands in. We want them to continually update their sound, to stay fresh, to reinvent themselves. But the minute they actually do that, we flinch as if we've been struck. That's an over-simplification, of course, and in the case of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, one could argue that fans were eager for the trio to refine its signature, hard-edged drone-rock, not abandon it. But the band takes a hard right turn with Howl, and it's a smart move. BRMC's past two albums each sported a handful of moments where everything clicked just so -- clearly, a recharging of the batteries was in order. On Howl, the group strips back the layered atmosphere of feedback, noisy guitar and swirling rock psychedelia that earned it endless comparisons to the Jesus & Mary Chain, revealing a surprisingly traditional, rootsy songwriting foundation. Back-porch boot-stomps, slide guitars and dollops of old-time religion (gospel-tinged choruses, lots of references to the devil, restless sinners and so on) owe much more to, say, The Basement Tapes than the Velvet Underground. Yes, there are some more familiar rock moments here, like the title track, but even those take a step back from the endearingly derivative echoes that defined the group's best moments on previous efforts. It's a startling change at first, but one that gradually feels relaxed and right (although some songs, notably "Ain't No Easy Way," lack a certain necessary urgency, and the album as a whole feels about four songs too long). Whether the shift is a reaction to recent troubles -- since 2003's Take Them On, On Your Own , the band was dropped by Virgin and nearly torn apart by internal squabbles -- it's certainly a refreshing and revelatory palate-cleanser. Fall Out Boy: From Under the Cork Tree Island, 2005 Rating: 3.5 At its best, Fall Out Boy's second full-length effort winningly synthesizes elements of punk-pop and that hard-to-define ethos (as much lyrical worldview as musical genre) some call "emo" into a hyperactive tangle of self-aware quips, smartly executed time changes and random blasts of pop-cultural trivia. Although the end result can feel a bit forced (with song titles like "Of All the Gin Joints in All the World" and "Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner"), when the quartet scores -- as on the ubiquitous single "Sugar We're Goin Down" -- it scores big, with grappling hooks, soaring background vocals and meaty mouthfuls of verbose lyricism that stop short of drowning the melodies. It's a busy record, occasionally ambitious, with whiplash-inducing breaks that dip into heavy metal and show-tune aesthetics. But lyricist/bassist Peter Wentz can get bogged down in the kind of trite teen-journal-entry poetics that he succinctly punctures elsewhere with lyrics like "I'm the first kid to write of hearts, lies and friends" (from the laboriously titled "I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me"). That's even more disappointing given his brief winks at the self-importance of so many similar bands -- "Yeah we're friends/ Just because we move units," singer/guitarist Patrick Stump sneers on "Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends." During the opening "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued," Stump issues the following warning: "Take my advice 'cause we are bad news / We will leave you high and dry / It's not worth the hearing you'll lose." Cork Tree (mostly) gives the lie to that assertion, and holds |
Commonly used by the Zulu and Nguni tribes, what name is given to the short, broad-bladed spear that has a name deriving from the Berber word for 'spear'? | Difaqane | Project Gutenberg Self-Publishing - eBooks | Read eBooks online Zulu : [m̩fɛˈkǀaːne] , [note 1] crushing or scattering), also known by the Sesotho name Difaqane or Lifaqane, was a period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in southern Africa during the period between 1815 to about 1840. As king Shaka created the militaristic Zulu Kingdom in the territory between the Tugela River and Pongola River , his forces caused a wave of warfare and disruption to sweep to other peoples. This was the prelude of the Mfecane, which spread from there. The movement of peoples caused many tribes to try to dominate those in new territories, leading to widespread warfare; consolidation of other groups, such as the Matabele , the Mfengu and the Makololo ; and the creation of states such as the modern Lesotho . Mfecane is used primarily to refer to the period when Mzilikazi , a king of the Matabele, dominated the Transvaal . During his reign, roughly from 1826 to 1836, he ordered widespread killings and devastation to remove all opposition. He reorganised the territory to establish the new Ndebele order. The death toll has never been satisfactorily determined, but the whole region became nearly depopulated. Normal estimates for the death toll range from 1 million to 2 million. These numbers are however controversial. [1] [2] [3] [4] Contents 7 Further reading Causes Theories vary as to the causes of the catastrophic warfare and migration of many tribes in the area. Supposedly, populations had increased greatly in Zululand following the Portuguese introduction of maize (corn) in Mozambique from the Americas . While corn was more productive than the grains from native grasses, it required more water during cultivation. The agricultural surpluses and increased population enabled Shaka to raise a standing army of Zulus. By the end of the 18th century, the Zulus occupied much of their arable land . Declining rainfall and a ten-year drought in the early 19th century set off a competition for land and water resources among the peoples of the area. Other possible causes were the Zulus' adoption of new tactics and weapons during this period. Instead of using throwing spears, the Zulus used broad-bladed, stabbing spears known as iklwa , which were deadly in close combat. The Zulus also instituted a form of conscription, in which every man had to serve the king as soldier in special age regiments, known in English as impis . Many of the Nguni peoples adopted the same practice, putting most of their men under arms. This greatly expanded the scale of regional warfare. It is worth noting that there were three major tribes which occupied the areas now known as Nquthu, Babanango , Empangeni , Mtubatuba , Hlabisa, Nongoma , Pongola , Vryheid , Melmoth and Mahlabathini – those tribes were the Buthelezis , the Ndwandwes and the Mthethwas . They were respectively led by Phungashe of Ngwane , Zwide, and Dingiswayo and were the most powerful tribes. The language now known as Zulu was spoken by the Ndwandwes. At that time the Zulus were a very weak tribe under the leadership of Senzangakhona . They spoke a thsefuya language in which "l" is pronounced as "y", so that 'suka lapha', meaning 'go from here', would be expressed as 'suya yapha'. These three tribes are to this day found in the same areas. The Zulus were a weak minority occupying a small piece of land in the area now known as Makhosini near Babanango . Oral history tells us that after the death of Mvulane, the younger brother of Phungashe, Mvulane's sons Khoboyela and Ngqengelele escaped being killed by Phungashe over their father Mvulane's estate and went to live with Senzangakhona and Ngqengelele, introducing contact combat and the use of short spears in Zululand. Most of the members of the Buthelezi Tribe had left with Khoboyela and Ngqengelele. When Shaka attacked the Buthelezis, Phungashe's men were outnumbered by the combination of the Mthethwas , the Buthelezis under Ngqengelele and the Zulus. Rise of the Zulu In about 1817, Chief Dingiswayo of the Mthethwa |
Which German author wrote the novels 'The Glass Bead Game' and 'Siddharta'? | Hermann Hesse | German writer | Britannica.com Hermann Hesse Nelly Sachs Hermann Hesse, (born July 2, 1877, Calw, Ger.—died Aug. 9, 1962, Montagnola, Switz.), German novelist, poet, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, whose main theme deals with man’s breaking out of the established modes of civilization to find his essential spirit. With his appeal for self-realization and his celebration of Eastern mysticism, Hesse posthumously became a cult figure to young people in the English-speaking world. Hermann Hesse, 1957. Wide World Photos At the behest of his father, Hesse entered the Maulbronn seminary. Though a model student, he was unable to adapt, so he was apprenticed in a Calw tower-clock factory and later in a Tübingen bookstore. His disgust with conventional schooling was expressed in the novel Unterm Rad (1906; Beneath the Wheel), in which an overly diligent student is driven to self-destruction. Hesse remained in the bookselling business until 1904, when he became a freelance writer and brought out his first novel, Peter Camenzind, about a failed and dissipated writer. The inward and outward search of the artist is further explored in Gertrud (1910) and Rosshalde (1914). A visit to India in these years was later reflected in Siddhartha (1922), a poetic novel, set in India at the time of the Buddha , about the search for enlightenment. During World War I , Hesse lived in neutral Switzerland , wrote denunciations of militarism and nationalism , and edited a journal for German war prisoners and internees. He became a permanent resident of Switzerland in 1919 and a citizen in 1923, settling in Montagnola. A deepening sense of personal crisis led Hesse to psychoanalysis with J.B. Lang, a disciple of Carl Gustav Jung . The influence of analysis appears in Demian (1919), an examination of the achievement of self-awareness by a troubled adolescent. This novel had a pervasive effect on a troubled Germany and made its author famous. Hesse’s later work shows his interest in Jungian concepts of introversion and extraversion, the collective unconscious, idealism, and symbols. The duality of man’s nature preoccupied Hesse throughout the rest of his career. Der Steppenwolf (1927; Steppenwolf ) describes the conflict between bourgeois acceptance and spiritual self-realization in a middle-aged man. In Narziss und Goldmund (1930; Narcissus and Goldmund), an intellectual ascetic who is content with established religious faith is contrasted with an artistic sensualist pursuing his own form of salvation. In his last and longest novel, Das Glasperlenspiel (1943; English titles The Glass Bead Game and Magister Ludi), Hesse again explores the dualism of the contemplative and the active life, this time through the figure of a supremely gifted intellectual. Learn More in these related articles: |
Deriving from the Italian for 'trouse leg', what name is givento a folded pizza? | Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/calzone (kăl-zō′nē, -zōn′, käl-sō′nĕ) n. A baked or fried Italian turnover of pizza dough filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. [Italian, pant leg, calzone, from calza, sock, from Vulgar Latin *calcea, from Latin calceus, shoe; see calceolate.] calzone (kælˈtsəʊnɪ) n (Cookery) a dish of Italian origin consisting of pizza dough folded over a filling of cheese and tomatoes, herbs, ham, etc [C20: Italian, literally: trouser leg, from calzoni trousers] cal•zo•ne |
Who did William the Conqueror appoint as his first Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070? | Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of Canterbury ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Archbishop of Canterbury In about 575 a monk called Gregory saw some young men in the Rome slave-market. He spoke to them and discovered that these men were from England. After talking to these slaves he was shocked to discover that there were very few Christians living in England. Gregory was determined to change this situation and when he became Pope he sent his friend Augustine and forty monks to England to convert the inhabitants to Christianity. Augustine arrived in England in 596. He made his way to Canterbury, the home of King Ethelbert. Within a few weeks Augustine had converted Ethelbert and most of his household to Christianity. Pleased by his success, the following year Pope Gregory appointed Augustine as Bishop of Canterbury, and Archbishop of the English people. William the Conqueror was a devout Christian. After he conquered the country he did what he could to spread the Christian religion in England. William accepted that the Archbishop of Canterbury was the leader of the Christian Church in England, but was determined that this post should come under his control. In 1070 Lanfranc , a monk from Caen in Normandy, and one of William's friends, replaced Stigand as Archbishop of Canterbury. Over the next few years he rebuilt Canterbury Cathedral on the model of St. Stephen's in Caen. Lanfranc was unimpressed with the quality of the English clergy and during William's reign supported his policy of promoting foreigners to high office in the Church. Lanfranc also ordered that in future no married man was to be ordained as a priest. However, he allowed existing priests to keep their wives. When Henry II became king in 1154, he asked Archbishop Theobald for advice on choosing his government ministers. On the suggestion of Theobald, Henry appointed Thomas Becket as his chancellor. Becket's job was an important one as it involved the distribution of royal charters, writs and letters. The king and Becket soon became close friends. Becket carried out many tasks for Henry II including leading the English army into battle. In 1162, Henry II chose Thomas Becket as his next Archbishop of Canterbury. The decision angered many leading churchmen. They pointed out that Becket had never been a priest, had a reputation as a cruel military commander and was very materialistic (Becket loved expensive food, wine and clothes). They also feared that as Becket was a close friend of Henry II, he would not be an independent leader of the church. After being appointed Thomas Becket began to show a concern for the poor. Every morning thirteen poor people were brought to his home. After washing their feet Becket served them a meal. He also gave each one of them four silver pennies. Instead of wearing expensive clothes, Becket now wore a simple monastic habit. As a penance (punishment for previous sins) he slept on a cold stone floor, wore a tight-fitting hairshirt that was infested with fleas and was scourged (whipped) daily by his monks. In 1163, after a long spell in France, Henry II arrived back in England. Henry was told that, while he had been away, there had been a dramatic increase in serious crime. The king's officials claimed that over a hundred murderers had escaped their proper punishment because they had claimed their right to be tried in church courts. Those that had sought the privilege of a trial in a Church court were not exclusively clergymen. Any man who had been trained by the church could choose to be tried by a church court. Even clerks who had been taught to read and write by the Church but had not gone on to become priests had a right to a Church court trial. This was to an offender's advantage, as church courts could not impose punishments that involved violence such as execution or mutilation. There were several examples of clergy found guilty of murder or robbery who only received "spiritual" punishments, such as suspension from office or banishment from the altar. The king decided that clergymen found guilty of serious crimes should be handed o |
The American television series 'Angel' was a spin-off of which other hugely popular show? | Angel (TV Series 1999–2004) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. Creators: In the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power of good ... 9.6 Cordelia awakens from her magically induced coma and returns to help Angel fight an old enemy who has reappeared even more powerful than ever. 9.5 When an ancient sarcophagus arrives in the laboratory at Wolfram & Hart, Fred opens a small compartment and is infected by an ancient disease that slowly begins to kill her. As Angel and Spike travel... 9.4 a list of 39 titles created 05 May 2012 a list of 49 titles created 15 Jul 2012 a list of 26 titles created 31 Dec 2012 a list of 31 titles created 02 Jul 2013 a list of 38 titles created 08 Jan 2015 Search for " Angel " 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. Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 12 wins & 46 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young woman is forced to fulfill her destiny of fighting vampires and demons with the help of her friends all the while struggling to live a normal teenage life of heart break and drama. Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan Three sisters discover their destiny - to battle against the forces of evil, using their witchcraft. They are the Charmed Ones. Stars: Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause A group of genetically-enhanced children escape from a lab project. Years later we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn A futuristic laboratory assigns different tasks to its various residents, who then have their memories erased upon the completion of their assignments. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods. Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi The lives of three young alien/human hybrids with extraordinary gifts in Roswell. Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented. Stars: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia A university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Shawn Reaves, Zach Galifianakis A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville. Stars: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college and trained for espionage and self-defense. Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly A newlywed with the ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of the recently deceased overcomes skepticism and doubt to help send their important messages to the living and allow the dead to pass on to the other side. Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire. Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell Edit Storyline The vampire Angelus, now known as Angel, has a human s |
Which type of bread takes its name from the Italian for 'slipper'? | What is Ciabatta Bread? (with pictures) What is Ciabatta Bread? Last Modified Date: 18 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread which is also popular in other parts of the world, thanks to its versatility and distinct flavor. Around Italy, numerous regions lay claim to the invention of the bread, and slightly different versions of it are baked in different areas. Many bakeries both inside and outside of Italy carry a version of the bread, since it is highly popular. It is also possible to make ciabatta bread at home, although it can be difficult to wade through warring recipes, and only experienced bakers should attempt it, with the aid of a good bread book. There are a number of different ways to make ciabatta bread. The most simple uses a basic yeast and white flour recipe, although it tends to be lacking in complexity. Most bakers use a biga or sourdough starter to make a bread with an open crumb and slightly soured flavor. For cooks who are not familiar with making rustic or artisan breads, attempting ciabatta can be very frustrating, and it may take multiple tries. It is generally considered to be a poor choice of bread for beginners. When made well, this bread has a moist crumb and a crackly, crisp crust. Ad In Italian, ciabatta means “slipper,” leading some people to call the bread “slipper bread.” The name is a reference to the shape, which does sort of resemble a slipper. Ciabatta bread tends to be short, wide, and long, which makes it ideally suited to sandwiches. It is also offered with olive oils and other dips, since the crumb absorbs dips and liquids very well, and it may be toasted when served for this purpose. Dried ciabatta bread can also be turned into excellent croutons . Some bakers add herbs, oil, or olives to their ciabatta bread before baking it, turning out a bread which slightly resembles focaccia , although it has a less dense crumb. Others may make it with milk, producing ciabatta al latte , and a whole wheat version is also available. Panini, the classic grilled Italian sandwiches on hearty breads, are often made with ciabatta. Like many artisan breads, ciabatta bread tastes best when it is fresh. People should try and purchase it freshly baked on the day they intend to use it, although wrapping it in plastic can help it to last longer. However, plastic wrapping will tend to make the bread slightly soggy, which can be an undesirable or unacceptable trade-off. To refresh ciabatta bread which is slightly stale or soggy, it can be sprinkled with water and toasted in an oven immediately before serving. Otherwise, stale ciabbata bread can be allowed to go truly stale and turned into croutons. Ad anon991881 Post 20 Our local Winn-Dixie had the best genuine ciabatta rolls, crackly, crispy crust, firm but airy crumb, heavenly taste and smell when toasted, reasonably priced. Then, some corporate accountant must have found a way to save a few pennies by screwing up ingredients and baking process. Now their ciabattas (and the Tuscan boules) have the texture and the taste of all the usual American sponge bread: stale, tasteless and probably no nutritional value. But I am sure the shareholders like it! anon325162 Post 19 Ciabatta is one of the easiest breads to make as it is essentially a "no knead bread" with a very wet dough. Doubt me, just look up no knead bread, make it and you'll have a wonderful huge crumb-crunchy crust ciabatta loaf with very little effort. anon252902 Very tasty bread. Love it. anon91593 Pronunciation: "cha-bah-Tah". Emphasis on the two T's. Sono Italiano! anon72038 Post 14 Don't buy Ciabatta rolls from Marks & Spencer. They put chilli pepper in it and it burns the mouth! anon60764 Post 13 I have heard several pronunciations of ciabatta. What is the correct one for english speaking people? anon60064 Post 12 The nice crumb as stated before is from a number of things the dough must be quite wet. almost too wet to handle. You need good fresh yeast of the instant (rapid rise) variety. Use all purpose flour as oppos |
Who was the Archbishop of York who crowned William theConqueror, King of England? | William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I (1024 - 1087) - Genealogy William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I French: Guillaume FitzRobert, le Conquérant Also Known As: "William I of England", "William the Conqueror", "Guillaume le Conquérant", "Guillaume le Bâtard", "FitzRobert", "the Duke of Normandy", "William II", "William the Bastard", "William II Duke of Normandy", "William FitzRobert", "William Beauclerc", "William of Normandy", "Gui....." Birthdate: Château de Falaise, Falaise, Basse-Normandie, France Death: in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France Cause of death: Wounds suffered at the siege of Mantes Place of Burial: Caen, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Immediate Family: Half brother of Earl of Cornwall Robert de Mortagne, Earl of Cornwall ; Jeanne de Conteville ; Rohesia de Conteville ; Muriel De Copello ; Isabella de Conteville and 1 other ; and Odo, Bishop of Bayeux « less Occupation: King of England, Duke of Normandy, The Conqueror of England, Duqye de Normandía, Rey de Inglaterra, William the Conqueror, King Wiliam I of England, William II, Norman Conqueror, Comte de Normandie, fought in the Norman Conquest, King of the English, Kun Managed by: son About William "The Conqueror", King of England Guillaume 'le Conquérant' FitzRobert, Duc de Normandie, Roi d'Angleterre, in English: William the Conqueror, King of England Parents Robert 'le Diable', Duc de Normandie & his mistress Herlève de Falaise Spouse Matilde (Maud) de Flandre Children Robert Curthose (1054–1134), Duke of Normandy, married Sybil of Conversano, daughter of Geoffrey of Conversano. Richard (c. 1055 – c. 1081), Duke of Bernay, killed by a stag in New Forest. Adeliza (or Alice) (c. 1055 – c. 1065), reportedly betrothed to Harold II of England. Cecilia (or Cecily) (c. 1056 – 1126), Abbess of Holy Trinity, Caen. William "Rufus" (c. 1056 – 1100), King of England. Agatha (c. 1064 – 1079), betrothed to Alfonso VI of Castile. Constance (c. 1066 – 1090), married Alan IV Fergent, Duke of Brittany; poisoned, possibly by her own servants. Adela (c. 1067 – 1137), married Stephen, Count of Blois. Henry "Beauclerc" (1068–1135), King of England, married Edith of Scotland, daughter of Malcolm III, King of the Scots. His second wife was Adeliza of Leuven. (Matilda) Despite rumours to the contrary (such as claims that William Peverel was a bastard of William)[21] there is no evidence that he had any illegitimate children.[22] Links and Resources http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/NORMANDY.htm#GuillaumeIIdied1087B http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLAND,%20Kings%201066-1603.htm#WilliamIdied1087 Medieval Lands GUILLAUME de Normandie, illegitimate son of ROBERT II “le Diable” Duke of Normandy & his mistress Herlève --- (Château de Falaise, Normandy [1027/28]-Rouen, Prioré de Saint-Gervais 9 Sep 1087, bur Caen, Abbé de Saint-Etienne). His birth date is estimated from William of Malmesbury, according to whom Guillaume was born of a concubine and was seven years old when his father left for Jerusalem[237], and Orderic Vitalis, who states that he was eight years old at the time[238]. According to Orderic Vitalis, Alain III Duke of Brittany was appointed his guardian during his father's absence in 1035[239]. Deville suggests that Guillaume´s birthdate can be fixed more precisely to [mid-1027], taking into account that his father Robert occupied Falaise immediately after the death of his father Duke Richard II (23 Aug 1026), not wishing to accept the authority of his older brother Duke Richard III, but that Robert´s stay was short as the two brothers were reconciled soon after, it being reasonable to suppose that Robert´s relationship with Guillaume´s mother occurred soon after his arrival at Falaise[240]. He succeeded his father in 1035 as GUILLAUME II Duke of Normandy. After Duke Alan was poisoned, Gilbert Comte d'Eu was appointed guardian but was himself murdered[241]. Duke Guillaume helped Henri I King of France defeat Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d'Anjou at Mouliherne in [1045/55][242]. Edward "the Confessor" King of England may have acknowledged Guillaume's |
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Which French author wrote the novels 'The Counterfeiters' and 'The Immoralist'? | The Counterfeiters by André Gide — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Aug 18, 2016 qwerty rated it really liked it · review of another edition Τα 4* για έναν επίλογο ΣΥΓΚΛΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΟ!!!!!! Το τελείωσα με δάκρυα στα μάτια. Είναι αναμφισβήτητα ένα σπουδαίο βίβλίο με πολλά κρυμμένα σοφά μηνύματα περί παιδείας, πατρικών, μητρικών και αδελφικών σχέσεων και φιλίας. Προσωπικά, το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον στην αρχή, κάπου στη μέση με έκανε να ψιλοβαρεθώ και στο τέλος η αγωνία κορυφώθηκε. Αξίζει, επίσης το γεγονός ότι είναι ενα μυθιστόρημα περί μυθιστορήματος, έμπνευσης και συγγραφέα. Παρακολουθούμε έναν συγγραφέα να εμπνέεται το μυθιστόρημά του από γ Τα 4* για έναν επίλογο ΣΥΓΚΛΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΟ!!!!!! Το τελείωσα με δάκρυα στα μάτια. Είναι αναμφισβήτητα ένα σπουδαίο βίβλίο με πολλά κρυμμένα σοφά μηνύματα περί παιδείας, πατρικών, μητρικών και αδελφικών σχέσεων και φιλίας. Προσωπικά, το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον στην αρχή, κάπου στη μέση με έκανε να ψιλοβαρεθώ και στο τέλος η αγωνία κορυφώθηκε. Αξίζει, επίσης το γεγονός ότι είναι ενα μυθιστόρημα περί μυθιστορήματος, έμπνευσης και συγγραφέα. Παρακολουθούμε έναν συγγραφέα να εμπνέεται το μυθιστόρημά του από γεγονότα της πραγματικής ζωής του και στην ουσία η ζωή να διαμορφώνει το βιβλίο που γράφει και γίνεται ένα ωραίο μπέρδεμα όπου ένα μυθιστόρημα κρύβεται μέσα στο μυθιστόρημα που διαβάζεις. (κάτι σαν το inception :P ) Πρώτη φορά που διάβασα André Gide και σίγουρα όχι τελευταία! Shelves: classic , novel , fiction , culture , 20th-century , france , pdf Les faux - monnayeurs = The Counterfeiters, André Gide (André Paul Guillaume Gide) عنوان: سکه سازان؛ نویسنده: آندره ژید (آندره پل گیوم ژید؛ حسن فرهمندی؛ تهران، امیرکبیر، 1335؛ در 400 ص، عکس، چاپ سوم 1349؛ ویرایشهای دیگر با مقدمه و حواشی در 667 ص؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، کتابفروشی زوار، 1359، در 546 ص؛ چاپ پنجم چاپ دیگر: تهران، ماهی، 1386، در 479 ص؛ چاپ دوم ماهی 1388؛ چاپ سوم 1392؛ شابک: 9789649971223؛ سکه سازان از سه بخش شکل گرفته؛ بخش نخست در 232 ص است وقایع این بخش در پاریس و در کوچه های کودکی نویسنده م Les faux - monnayeurs = The Counterfeiters, André Gide (André Paul Guillaume Gide) عنوان: سکه سازان؛ نویسنده: آندره ژید (آندره پل گیوم ژید؛ حسن فرهمندی؛ تهران، امیرکبیر، 1335؛ در 400 ص، عکس، چاپ سوم 1349؛ ویرایشهای دیگر با مقدمه و حواشی در 667 ص؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، کتابفروشی زوار، 1359، در 546 ص؛ چاپ پنجم چاپ دیگر: تهران، ماهی، 1386، در 479 ص؛ چاپ دوم ماهی 1388؛ چاپ سوم 1392؛ شابک: 9789649971223؛ سکه سازان از سه بخش شکل گرفته؛ بخش نخست در 232 ص است وقایع این بخش در پاریس و در کوچه های کودکی نویسنده میگذرد؛ بخش دوم 76 ص است، در یکی از دهکده های سویس روی میدهد و اتفاق مبافتد. بخش سوم در 236 ص، باز هم در پاریس روی میدهد؛ زمان داستان بیش از پنج ماه نیست؛ از پایان بهار تا پایان پائیز؛ و تاریخ رخداد داستان پیش از جنگ جهانگیر نخست است؛ سکه سازان یک رمان انتقادی ست؛ اشخاص داستان سی و پنج تن هستند از هرگونه آدمی در بین آنها هست؛ برنار مضطرب؛ آرمان منحرف؛ ونسان مردد؛ کشیشان، معلمان، پدران و مادران فرمانبر شیوه های کهن؛ و یک زن استثنایی، شیک پوش، زیبا، ثروتمند و لیدی گریفیث (لیلیان)؛ ایشان به خدا و شیطان به هر دو اعتنا ندارد؛ و موجب نومیدی نویسنده نیز هست. ادوار، هم بازیگر ست هم تماشاگر؛ و هم داستان نویس؛ ... در طول رمان دو داستان ادامه مییابد، یکی واقعی و رئال و دیگری ایده آل و سمبولیک. بدینگونه ژید دوگانی انسان را میبیندو ....؛ ...more Shelves: premio-nobel , french-literature Este libro es literatura sobre literatura. Es metatexto, es anti-novela, es provocación hecha novela. Eduardo es un hombre que escribe una novela y nosotros (los lectores) leemos el borrador de esa novela. Nos encontramos con fragmentos que no le salen y que él dice que no va a publicarlos, nos encontramos con personajes que aparecen y desaparecen como fantasmas (un ejemplo es Vicente, de quien perdemos el rastro en África). El texto tiene estructura de notas del borrador. ¿Por qué André Gide esc Este libro es literatura sobre literatura. Es metatexto, es anti-novela, es provocación hecha novela. Eduardo es un hombre que escribe una novela y nosotros (los lectores) leemos el borrador de esa novela. Nos encontramos con fragmentos que no le salen y que él dice que no va a publicarlos, nos encon |
Which famous fictional character was first introduced in the 1887 edition of 'Beeton's Christmas Annual'? | Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887 - the first Sherlock Holmes publication: A Checklist by R. Stock Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887: By Randall Stock , November 24, 2012 Sherlock Holmes first appeared in the 1887 issue of Beeton's Christmas Annual.� It is now a rare collectible and considered the most expensive magazine in the world, with a Beeton's 1887 selling for $156,000 at Sotheby's in 2007.� This checklist provides a description of the 1887 issue, some historical sale prices, a list of extant copies and their owners, and information on facsimiles.� It serves as an annotated guide to additional sources of information on the magazine in general and on specific known copies. News: 125 Years of Sherlock with Beeton's 1887 Celebrated in Portsmouth If you know of other copies or have additional information about the ones listed here, please contact me . Index of Copies:��� Confirmed ��� Excluded Beeton's 1887 Issue Description Beeton's Christmas Annual was a paperback magazine published from 1860 (volume 1) through 1898 (volume 39).� Each issue also carried a distinctive title reflecting that season's contents.� The 1887 edition, entitled "A Study in Scarlet," was approximately 8.5" x 5.5" and had color pictorial wrappers (cover).� It was issued in November at a price of one shilling and sold out before Christmas.� Besides the adjacent image of an original copy at Occidental College, there are photographs of many other copies online .� The magazine included three works: "A Study in Scarlet" by A. Conan Doyle, pp. 1 � 95. "Food for Powder" by R. Andr�, pp. 96 � 114. "The Four-Leaved Shamrock" by C. J. Hamilton, pp. 115 � 138. Pagination: [i-ii] cover;� [1-12] ads;� [13] Title;� [14] ad;� [15] CONTENTS;� [16-32] ads; [33] blank;� [34] frontispiece;� [1]-138 text; 139-168 ads;� [iii-iv] back cover.� Notes: 1) The inside front cover and back cover contained advertisements.� The outer covers were in color. 2) Arabic numerals are used above for simplicity in describing the preliminaries (front matter) but these pages did not show page numbers.� 3) The back matter advertisements did show page numbers.� 4) This pagination matches the Edgar W. Smith copy (R15) and its associated Baker Street Irregulars facsimile edition .� William S. Hall reported copy R20 with eight fewer pages of front-matter advertising before the title page. Binding Notes: Beeton's Christmas Annual was issued as a paperback-style magazine although of course it did not use the modern paperback binding process.� Some collectors had their copy bound.� These bound copies typically contain the literary text portion of the magazine, but frequently do not include the original pictorial cover (wrappers), preliminaries or back matter advertising sections.� Pages were usually trimmed along the edges as part of the binding process. Variants: On page 90, line 23 (second paragraph, fourth line): Some copies are lacking the "I" of "I fancy that he suspected..." In his 2011 BSJ article , Constantine Rossakis says copies lacking the "I" are the true first edition, first issue of this magazine. D. H. Friston (engravings by W.M.R. Quick) for "A Study in Scarlet." R. Andr� for "Food for Powder." Matt Stretch for "The Four-Leaved Shamrock." Title page: BEETON'S CHRISTMAS ANNUAL. | TWENTY-EIGHTH SEASON. | [short rule] | A | STUDY IN SCARLET | By A. CONAN DOYLE. | CONTAINING ALSO | Two Original Plays for Home Performance. |� I. | "FOOD FOR POWDER." | By R. ANDR�. | II. | "THE FOUR-LEAVED SHAMROCK." | By C. J. HAMILTON. || With Numerous Original Engravings | BY | D. H. FRISTON, R. ANDR�, AND MATT STRETCH || WARD, LOCK AND CO. | LONDON: WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. | NEW YORK: BOND STREET. | [All rights reserved.] Prices for the Beeton's 1887 Issue The Antique Trader Vintage Magazines Price Guide describes Beeton's 1887 as "the most expensive magazine in the world."� As with any rare collectible, prices vary based on factors such as condition, inscrip |
In which city in Texas is the fortress known as 'The Alamo', to be found? | Alamo Treasure | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit History: Professional fortune hunter and historical researcher Frank Buschbacher believes that a fortune in gold remains hidden at the Alamo. According to legend, a treasure remains buried in the shadow of the Alamo's old mission, a secret which dates back to 1836, the year of the famous battle. It's believed that men led by Colonel Jim Bowie led a group of rugged frontiersmen across southern Texas to the Alamo. By some accounts, they were loaded down with a fortune in silver and gold called the "San Saba Treasure," said to be worth millions of dollars. The treasure was intended to finance the Texas revolution for independence from Mexico, but two months later, Bowie and 188 other men with Davy Crockett made a courageous stand at the Alamo against 6,000 well-trained Mexican troops. Not one of the defenders survived to tell the tale, but the legend of the treasure lived on. Along with a team of archaeologists and researchers, Frank excavated the street in front of the Alamo. He first heard about the mysterious treasure at the Alamo during a trip to Mexico, where was introduced to Maria Gomez, a respected museum curator who also had a reputation as a psychic. Bushbacker had never heard of any treasure surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, but she went on to describe the treasure as gold coins, silver and religious artifacts. Some of the treasure had been removed by Mexican soldiers, but that most of it still remained hidden at the Alamo. Maria would later draw him a map placing the treasure at the bottom of an old well. Even though Maria said she had never been to the Alamo, she had indicated the spot where a well was dug just before the siege. Alamo Treasure At the time, the chapel was located in the rear of the fort. The well was in the plaza surrounded by twelve-foot tall stone walls. It was within these walls that the Texans held out for a full thirteen days. Frank believes that in a final desperate act, Jim Bowie ordered that the treasure be hidden at the bottom of the well, but no one survived to retrieve it. Gail Loving-Barnes of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas doesn't believe in the treasure: "The people of the Alamo, I don't think they were guarding a treasure. When your life is on the line, like it was in the Battle with Juno Santiana, I don't think you're thinking about silver or gold bullion. I think you're thinking about your life. And I don't think you would be polluting your water well because you don't know how long your siege is going to be." Despite the controversy, Frank was determined to prove his point. He obtained permission to survey the area with ground penetrating radar, yielding some intriguing results. To their trained eyes, the radar display showed several irregularities beneath the surface. The largest was believed to be the site of the well and in the exact location where Maria Gomez predicted the treasure would be found. "It kind of brought all my research to fruition at that point, because I knew that with the map, her story, and then plugging it in to Texas history that I was on a hot trail and any dissention that I had within my own mind about whether I should follow this any further was gone." Frank adds. "The anomalies could be caused by many things." Gail counters. "I think it could be debris, equipment left by the Texans... I think it could be something several years later that was deposited there. As time marches on, dust and dirt accumulate and cover very gradually so that could be part of what they're picking up out there." Frank believes that this treasure is located beneath the road in front of the chapel, but to many native Texans, his theory doesn't hold up. Project Director Thomas Guderjanhe of the Archaeology Department at St. Mary's University agreed to oversee the project in case anything that turned up had any historical value. It took Frank three and a half years to acquire the necessary permits and financing to excavate the site. A 15 x 15 foot area was excavated above the well. A work crew need |
Which famousfictional character was first introduced in a December 1927 edition of 'The Royal Magazine'? | Jane Marple | Agatha Christie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Miss Jane Marple is an elderly lady who lives in the little English village of St. Mary Mead. She looks like an ordinary old lady, dressed neatly in tweed and is frequently seen knitting or pulling weeds in her garden. Miss Marple sometimes comes across as confused or "fluffy", but when it comes to solving mysteries, she has a sharp logical mind, and an almost unmatched understanding of human nature with all its weaknesses, strengths, quirks and foibles. In the detective story tradition, she often embarrasses the local "professional" police by solving mysteries that have them stumped. The name Miss Marple was derived from the name of the railway station in Marple, on the Manchester to Sheffield Hope Valley line, at which Agatha Christie was once delayed long enough to have actually noticed the sign. The character of Jane Marple in the first Miss Marple book, The Murder at the Vicarage , is markedly different from how she appears in later books. This early version of Miss Marple is a gleeful gossip and not an especially nice woman. The citizens of St. Mary Mead like her but are often tired by her nosy nature and how she seems to expect the worst of everyone. In later books she becomes more modern and a kinder person. Miss Marple never married and has no close living relatives. Vicarage introduced Miss Marple's nephew, the "well-known author" Raymond West . His wife Joan (initially called Joyce), a modern artist, was introduced in 1933 in The Thirteen Problems. Raymond tends to be overconfident in himself and underestimates Miss Marple's mental powers. In her later years, Miss Marple has a live-in companion named Cherry Baker , who was first introduced in The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side. Miss Marple is able to solve difficult crimes not only because of her shrewd intelligence, but because St. Mary Mead, over her lifetime, has given her seemingly infinite examples of the negative side of human nature. No crime can arise without reminding Miss Marple of some parallel incident in the history of her time. Miss Marple's acquaintances are sometimes bored by her frequent analogies to people and events from St. Mary Mead, but these analogies often lead Miss Marple to a deeper realization about the true nature of a crime. Miss Marple also had a remarkably thorough education, including some art courses that involved study of human anatomy through the study of human cadavers. Although she looks like a sweet, frail old woman, Miss Marple is not afraid of dead bodies and is not easily intimidated. She also has a remarkable ability to latch onto a casual comment and connect it to the case at hand. This education, history, and experience are hinted at in the Margaret Rutherford films, in which Miss Marple mentions her awards at marksmanship and fencing (although these hints are played for comedic value). Christie wrote a concluding novel to her Marple series, Sleeping Murder , in 1940. She locked it away in a bank vault so it would be safe should she be killed in The Blitz. The novel was not published until shortly after Christie's death in 1976, some thirty-six years after it was originally written. While Miss Marple is described as 'an old lady' in many of the stories, her age is never mentioned. Excluding "Sleeping Murder", forty-one years passed between the first and last-written novels, and many characters grow and age. An example would be the Vicar's son. At the end of The Murder at the Vicarage, the Vicar's wife is pregnant. In The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side, it is mentioned that the son is now grown, successful and has a career. The effects of aging are seen on Miss Marple, such as needing vacation after illness in A Caribbean Mystery or finding she can no longer knit due to poor eyesight in The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. Novels featuring Miss Marple Edit Although popular from her first appearance in 1930, Jane Marple had to wait thirty-two years for her first big-screen appearance. When she made it, the results were found disappointing to Christi |
In which Europeancity would you find the giant monument called 'The Atomium'? | · July 22, 2016 · We launched a brand new special 360 panorama today! In november 1939, the belgian army built an ambush line for the allies of 60 kilometers, from Waver over Halle to Ninove . They deployed 600 workers for this defense line in the bare cold winter. The meaning was stopping the German army in World War 2. In Halle there are 4 WW2-bunkers left and from the rooftop of this one, you have a clear view over the skyline of Stad Brussel . Also the Norkring tower of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is... very close visible. In the near future, this bunker will be transformed into a home for bats with the help of Natuurpunt View the high resolution version with clickthrough hotspots to the other rooftops of Brussels and VR mode for Google Cardboard here: http://brusselsfromabove.be/#s=pano19882 |
Which village on the Wirral Penisula was built in 1888 to house workers at the Lever Brothers factory? | Port Sunlight Village, England - The Fabulous Times- Lifestyle BlogThe Fabulous Times- Lifestyle Blog Port Sunlight Village, England Published April 12, 2015 | By Christine Port Sunlight is a model village suburb on the Wirral Peninsula near Cheshire. We spent a day exploring the picturesque village and taking in some culture at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Port Sunlight was built in 1888 by the Lever Brothers to house the workers of their thriving soap factory, some of you may be familiar with Sunlight Soap? Port Sunlight contains an incredible 900 Grade II listed buildings, walking around it’s like walking into a classic English period drama. Port Sunlight is perfectly maintained with razor sharp manicured lawns, two bowling greens, fabulous flowerbeds and lots of green communal space for the residents to enjoy such a pretty village. William Lever personally supervised the planning of the village, including allotments, a cottage hospital, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, schools, concert hall, an open air swimming pool, church and temperance hotel as well as 800 houses were built to house 3,500 residents. Lever championed education and entertainment among his workforce and encouraged recreational organisations that promoted art, science, literature and music. Walking around it’s impressive to see such a unique array of properties that sit together so beautifully. Each block of houses was designed by a different architect. The back of the houses cannot be seen from the road and each house is unique in terms of architectural features, so different to the identikit Victorian workers terraces in Yorkshire and Lancashire! Opened by Princess Beatrice in 1922 The Lady Lever Art Gallery was designed to house Lever’s art collection. Today the art gallery has a brilliant selection from the traditional collection right through to the modern-day pieces including furniture, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Walking up to the huge art gallery it reminded me of some of the buildings in Washington, America with the large columns and grand scale. Following our jaunt around the Lady Lever Art Gallery we headed to the only pub in the village and enjoyed the sunshine. Walking around the village I couldn’t help but feel like I was featuring in an episode of Mid Sommer Murders and half expected to bump in to Detective Inspector Barnaby. If you’re a history lover looking for a fascinating step back in time I’d recommend a day out in Port Sunlight, if you’re into art then the Lady Lever Gallery is well worth a visit too. Happy travels |
Which King of England was imprisoned by the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry VI, and held for a ransom of 150,000 marks? | King Richard's Return, Imprisonment and Ransom - Angus DonaldAngus Donald RSS King Richard’s Return, Imprisonment and Ransom Richard the Lionheart left the Holy Land in the second week of October 1192. The Third Crusade had been only a partial success and, after three years of fighting the Saracens, the Christian warriors were exhausted and their numbers much depleted by disease, desertion and death in battle. Richard finally agreed a three-year truce with Saladin, the great Muslim general, under which the Christians were to keep a thin strip of land on the Mediterranean coast and several important strongholds, and pilgrims were to be allowed to visit Jerusalem unmolested. This face-saving temporary agreement allowed King Richard to make plans for his return home, something that he badly needed to do. In his absence, King Philip Augustus of France had been encroaching on his lands in Normandy, and his ambitious younger brother Prince John had been steadily increasing his power in England, illegally taking and garrisoning castles with his own men and constantly undermining the authority of the officials put in place by King Richard to govern the country in his absence. King Richard fully intended to return to the Holy Land, once he had settled matters in Europe and seen off the threat to his throne from his brother, but events were to conspire against him. Unfortunately, the Lionheart’s forthright character meant that he had made many powerful enemies during the course of the Crusade. He had fallen out with Philip of France, a close boyhood friend, and had insulted Duke Leopold of Austria, the leader of the German contingent of the crusaders. He had even alienated Henry VI, the Holy Roman Emperor, by supporting King Tancred of Sicily against him. The Emperor controlled most of Germany and much of the Italian peninsula, southern Spain was in Muslim hands, corsairs infested the North African coast, and France was barred to him by King Philip – so Richard knew that he would have a problem getting home by land. Furthermore, the naval technology of the day did not allow ships to overcome the powerful currents flowing through the straits of Gibraltar and pass westward into the Atlantic, thus preventing Richard from taking the long way back to England by sea. The whole story of Richard’s return is not entirely clear; the facts are fragmentary, and sometimes seem contradictory, but most scholars agree that Richard decided to attempt a clandestine eastern land route homeward. After sending his wife Berengaria by fast ship to Rome where she would be protected by the Pope, he made a feint westward towards Sicily, then doubled back, entered the Adriatic and sailed north. It was the end of the shipping season, the weather was stormy, and after a couple of stops Richard ultimately landed on the northern Adriatic coast at Aquileia, near Trieste in north-eastern Italy – although some scholars suggest that this landing wasn’t planned and he was shipwrecked there after bad weather. Either way that’s where the King found himself, on or about the 10th December 1192, ashore, with only a few companions, and hundreds of miles from friendly lands. Disguised as a Templar knight, or possibly as a merchant, Richard headed north into the heart of Europe, making for safe territory controlled by his brother-in-law Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony. However, after an icy, gruelling, dangerous journey on poor roads, the King was apprehended by Duke Leopold of Austria’s men. It was only a few days before Christmas, the weather was awful and the King was apparently sheltering in a ‘disreputable house’ or brothel in the outskirts of Vienna. Some stories suggest that it was his aristocratic habit of demanding roast chicken for dinner, rather than humbler fare, that led to his discovery; other tales say that it was his companions’ practice of calling him ‘Sire’ that somehow gave away his royal identity. Duke Leopold must have been delighted to have his great enemy the King of England in his clutches, and he promptly locked up Richard in Durnstein Castle, a stro |
Andros, Naxos, and Syros all belong to which Greek island group? | Best Beaches in Cyclades islands - Greeka.com Tweet List with the best 10 beaches in Cyclades In any case, all Cyclades beaches have its own special charm. Either organized like the beaches of Mykonos and Paros, or secluded like the fantastic beaches in Amorgos and Folegandros, they provide fantastic location for relaxing and enjoying the Greek sun. Discover the best beaches in Cyclades: Super Paradise in Mykonos, Plaka in Naxos, Kolymbithres in Paros, Tsigrado in Milos, and more. 1. Super Paradise beach in Mykonos island Super Paradise beach in Mykonos island is among the most beautiful beaches in Cyclades and generally in Greece. This is a large bay on the south eastern side of Mykonos. One side is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, taverns and watersports, and this is the most popular part of the beach. There is also a more secluded side with fewer tourists. The soft golden sand and the crystal water makes Super Paradise among the most fantastic beaches in Cyclades islands. Super Paradise beach 2. Plaka beach in Naxos island Plaka beach in Naxos island is among the largest beaches in Cyclades. With soft white sand and exotic waters, it attracts many visitors but it never gets packed due to its large size. Some parts of Plaka beach are organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, taverns and watersports, but the largest part of the beach is not organized and ideal for total relaxation and privacy. Plaka beach 3. Tsigrado beach in Milos island Located on the southern side of Milos island , Tsigrado beach is difficult to reach but totally worth the effort. The soft white sand and the amazing water of Tsigrado make a fantastic place to swim. This beach is totally unorganized and visitors should take their own supplies with them. In order to reach this stunning place, people have to get down to the beach through a short cliff. Tsigrado beach 4. Mylopotas beach in Ios island Located in close distance to the port and main capital of Ios , Mylopotas is the most popular beach on the island. Due to the many watersports centres and the beach bars that line up the sandy coast, Mylopotas is a great place for young visitors. Many beach parties are organized in summer nights, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The soft golden sand and the crystal waters of Mylopotas attract many tourists. Mylopotas beach 5. Elia beach in Mykonos island Elia is among the largest beaches of Mykonos island. Located on the south eastern side of Mykonos, this is the last stop of the boats that depart from Mykonos Town and go to the southern beaches of the island. Elia is organized with many umbrellas, sunbeds, restaurants and bars but it is more quiet than other Mykonos beaches. It distinguishes for the fantastic water and the soft sand. Elia beach 6. Kolymbithres beach in Paros island Kolymbithres beach in Paros island is located right opposite the bay of Naoussa, on the northern side of the island. This is not actually a large beach but small coves with soft sand and crystal waters. The most impressive thing about Kolymbithres are the white rocks that separate the coves and which are frequently used for sunbathing. This place can be reached by bus or boat from the port of Naoussa. Kolymbithres beach 7. Red beach in Santorini island Red beach is the most famous beach in Santorini island . Although the seabed can be pretty unconvenient due to the pebbles, it offers an impressive landscape with red cliffs and evident volcanic background. Red beach gets very popular, especially in high season. Part of the beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas. Next to the Red beach is the White beach, with white cliffs and nudism-friendly. Red beach 8. Agia Anna beach in Amorgos island Agia Anna beach is among the most beautiful spots of Amorgos island . It became famous since scemes from the movie The Big Blue were shot there. This is a small pebbled bay with fantastic waters and can be reached by climbing down a hiking path from the Monastery of Hozoviotissa, the most important landmark of Amorgos. The beach of Agia Anna and other pebbled bays around are secluded |
In which 1978 horror movie does the killer wear a William Shatner mask that has been painted white? | Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 By Shrey Sankalp Look, there's something about Halloween that brings out the scary element in people. Yes, admittedly that scary element has been getting lost over the years as Halloween becomes more of a miniature Comic Con with all the superhero costumes on display, but Halloween is still traditionally associated with horror. You think Halloween, and you immediately think of trick or treating, people with their elaborate decorations and over the top grisly costumes designed to put the fear of God into you. We at Wonder Costumes cherish that version of Halloween dearly, so as we were brainstorming for the best of 2017's Halloween costumes , we figured why not take a look at scary costumes with the lens of cinema? Over the last few years, there have been some tremendous horror movies (and the odd TV show) featuring some truly terrifying characters which kept us up for weeks, and we just decided that we'll list out some of those costumes for you, so you can get an early start on your scary costumes for 2017! Ready? Here we go. 1. 25th Anniversary Ghost Face Boys Costume Ah, decades gone and it still scares us every time. It's impossible for you to not have heard of Scream. It's impossible. Written by Ken Williamson and directed by horror legend Wes Craven, 1996's Scream is the poster child of slasher films - with its innovative and satirical script, wonderful score and scarily suspenseful direction, it's no wonder Scream managed to be a cult classic. But that's just one of the reasons. Of course, Scream wouldn't have been half the film it is without Ghostface, the killer terrorizing the town of Woodsboro. As terrifying as the character and his acts might be, the real selling point is the Ghostface costume, which was influenced by the painting The Scream, and features a similar design for the Ghostface mask. The costume is one of the best in the sense it's been used to establish an atmosphere of dread and fright, and as such remains one of the scariest and best costumes you can buy. The MTV series has a similar design with subtle differences here and there, but they've got nothing on the original costume. 2. Frankenstein Costume As far as reanimated creatures go, Frank's as handsome as they come. Yes, it's true that Frankenstein is a literary character, but he's been adapted for the screen so many times that he's practically a product of the silver screen! An adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, every screen iteration of the story deals with how Victor Frankenstein creates life using a vague mix of alchemy and good old fashioned chemistry, with the result being an eight foot tall grotesque monster with a surprising emotional depth. This monster - retroactively dubbed Frankesntein - tries to fit into human society, but after being ostracized, seeks revenge upon his creator. This relatability and emotional depth made the character such a fan favorite, and when he was adapted for the screen and stage, his monster aspect was played up via costumes and makeup, resulting in a truly terrifying creature. Frankenstein may firmly be a classic, but his is the most ubiquitous monster costume for a reason - it just works. Pick up a Frankenstein costume this Halloween and show that the classics have enough life left in them! 3. Freddy Krueger Costume Hoo boy, that's not a face you're forgetting anytime soon. Another one of the late Wes Cravens' creations, Freddy Krueger first appeared in 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street and since then has never let go of childrens' nightmares. A burnt serial killer with a razor glove on one hand, Freddy can manifest himself in people's dreams, and as he kills them in the dream world, they die in the real world too. What makes him scary (apart from his costume and general demeanor, of course) is the fact that he's near invincible in the dream world! Freddy's terrifying appearance and dastardly acts consistently rank him high on multiple villain lists, and his costume, comprised of a striped sweater and fedora alongside the trade |
In which novel by George du Maurier does the character | Trilby: A Novel by George Du Maurier (eBook) - Lulu Preview Price: $3.99 Trilby is a novel by George du Maurier and one of the most popular novels of its time, perhaps the second best selling novel of the Fin de siècle after Bram Stoker's Dracula. Published serially in Harper's Monthly in 1894, it was published in book form in 1895 and sold 200,000 copies in the United States alone Trilby is set in the 1850s in an idyllic bohemian Paris. Though it features the stories of two English artists and a Scottish artist, one of the most memorable characters is Svengali a Jewish rogue, masterful musician and hypnotist. Trilby O'Ferrall, the novel's heroine, is a half-Irish girl working in Paris as an artists' model and laundress; all the men in the novel are in love with her. The relationship between Trilby and Svengali forms only a small portion of the novel, which is mainly an evocation of a milieu but it is a crucial one. Available in PDF Format Signature * Signature is required. (Your digital signature is as legally binding as a physical signature. If you use a digital signature, your signature must exactly match the First and Last names that you specified earlier in this form) This form does not constitute legal advice and nothing that you read or are provided on this web site should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel. I wish to be contacted with the results of the investigation. * required field Submit Lulu abides by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), which governs how we are to treat claims of copyright infringement. If someone believes in good faith that a Lulu Account Holder has infringed their copyright, they can request that we take down the infringing material by filing a DMCA Notice. To file a DMCA Notice with Lulu, click on the button "Continue". We reserve the right to ignore a Notice that is not in compliance with the DMCA. When a clear and valid Notice is received pursuant to the guidelines, we will respond by either taking down the allegedly infringing content or blocking access to it, and we may also contact you for more information. If you are not the copyright holder or its agent and if the content is clearly infringing the copyright of a well-known work, please select "Infringes a well-known work" from the dropdown menu. Continue Your notification has been sent Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed. Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation. OK We were unable to complete your request. We were unable to complete your request. OK |
Which Channel 4 sit-com is set in the offices of 'Reynholm Industries', a fictitious British corporation in central London? | Watch British Comedy TV Shows, Series Online | SideReel The IT Crowd Status: Concluded The IT Crowd is a BAFTA-nominated British sitcom written by Irish director Graham Linehan and produced by Ash Atalla for Channel 4. Currently, one series of six episodes has been produced and a second series of six episodes. The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictitious British corporation in central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the three-strong IT support team located in a dingy, untidy and unkempt basement - a stark contrast to the shining modern architecture and stunning London views enjoyed by the rest of the organisation. The Inbetweeners Status: Concluded The Inbetweeners is a British comedy series about a group of teenagers struggling at sixth form school, currently shown on E4 in the UK. The series follows Will (Simon Bird), who left a private school to go to Rudge Park Comprehensive (set in Borehamwood) due to his recently divorced mother's financial troubles.[1] It gets its name, The Inbetweeners, from a social class of teenagers - people who are not cool enough to be popular and not geeky enough to be a nerd, therefore leaving a group of people inbetween, known as The Inbetweeners. |
In which country did the 'Boxer Rebellion' occur? | Boxer Rebellion - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Boxer Rebellion: Background By the end of the 19th century, the Western powers and Japan had forced China’s ruling Qing dynasty to accept wide foreign control over the country’s economic affairs. In the Opium Wars (1839-42, 1856-60), popular rebellions and the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95), China had fought to resist the foreigners, but it lacked a modernized military and suffered millions of casualties. Did You Know? America returned the money it received from China after the Boxer Rebellion, on the condition it be used to fund the creation of a university in Beijing. Other nations involved later remitted their shares of the Boxer indemnity as well. By the late 1890s, a Chinese secret group, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (“I-ho-ch’uan” or “Yihequan”), had begun carrying out regular attacks on foreigners and Chinese Christians. (The rebels performed calisthenics rituals and martial arts that they believed would give them the ability to withstand bullets and other forms of attack. Westerners referred to these rituals as shadow boxing, leading to the Boxers nickname.) Although the Boxers came from various parts of society, many were peasants, particularly from Shandong province, which had been struck by natural disasters such as famine and flooding. In the 1890s, China had given territorial and commercial concessions in this area to several European nations, and the Boxers blamed their poor standard of living on foreigners who were colonizing their country. Boxer Rebellion: 1900 In 1900, the Boxer movement spread to the Beijing area, where the Boxers killed Chinese Christians and Christian missionaries and destroyed churches and railroad stations and other property. On June 20, 1900, the Boxers began a siege of Beijing’s foreign legation district (where the official quarters of foreign diplomats were located.) The following day, Qing Empress Dowager Tzu’u Hzi (or Cixi, 1835-1908) declared a war on all foreign nations with diplomatic ties in China. As the Western powers and Japan organized a multinational force to crush the rebellion, the siege stretched into weeks, and the diplomats, their families and guards suffered through hunger and degrading conditions as they fought to keep the Boxers at bay. By some estimates, several hundred foreigners and several thousand Chinese Christians were killed during this time. On August 14, after fighting its way through northern China, an international force of approximately 20,000 troops from eight nations (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) arrived to take Beijing and rescue the foreigners and Chinese Christians. Boxer Rebellion: Aftermath The Boxer Rebellion formally ended with the signing of the Boxer Protocol on September 7, 1901. By terms of the agreement, forts protecting Beijing were to be destroyed, Boxer and Chinese government officials involved in the uprising were to be punished, foreign legations were permitted to station troops in Beijing for their defense, China was prohibited from importing arms for two years and it agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations to the foreign nations involved. The Qing dynasty, established in 1644, was weakened by the Boxer Rebellion. Following an uprising in 1911, the dynasty came to an end and China became a republic in 1912. Tags |
Dance at Le Moulin de la Gazette and Umberellas are famous works by which painter? | Dance at le Moulin de la Galette | artble.com Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Date of Creation: Bal du moulin de la Galette Height (cm): Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Story / Theme Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Pierre-Auguste Renoir Dance at le Moulin de la Galette is also known as Bal du moulin de la Galette and it is hailed as one of Renoir's most important works of the mid 1870s. The Moulin de la Galette was an open-air dancehall and café that was frequented by many artists living in Paris. Renoir attended Sunday afternoon dances and enjoyed watching the happy couples. For him, it provided the perfect setting for a painting. Most of the figures featured in Dance at le Moulin de la Galette were Renoir's friends, but he also used a few professional models. Thus, it can be said that the scene he depicts is not a realistic representation of the Moulin's clientele, but rather an organized set of portraits. This painting was first shown at the Impressionist exhibition of 1877 and demonstrated the original technique developed by Renoir. This canvas shows Renoir's friends, Frank Lamy, Norbert Goeneutte, and Georges Rivière gathered around the central table. Rivière, a writer who knew Renoir well at this time, wrote a review of Dance at le Moulin de la Galette in the journal L'Iimpressionniste which accompanied its exhibition. The writer referred to Dance at le Moulin de la Galette as a "page of history, a precious and strictly accurate portrayal of Parisian life. " Yet, others were not so kind. Many contemporary critics regarded this canvas as merely a blurred impression of the scene. Known for his pleasant paintings, Dance at le Moulin de la Galette is regarded as one of the happiest compositions in Renoir's oeuvre. Today, it is on display at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and is one the most celebrated works in the history of Impressionism. Charenton Renoir quote: " Shall I tell you what I think are the two qualities of a work of art? First, it must be indescribable, and second, it must be inimitable." Renoir was an artist famed for creating joyful paintings that were essentially snapshots of real life, and captured the true spirit of particular scenes. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette was a great example of this. Dance scenes were among Renoirs favorites as they were full of people enjoying themselves. The Moulin de la Galette was one café that the Renoir frequented as it was close to his home and it provided a great theme for his work. Much of Renoirs early work was inspired by his peers and other artists. In 1869 Renoir worked very closely with Monet and both were focused on painting light and water. It was during this time that they developed the technique that became central to Impressionism. They discovered that shadows are not brown or black but are colored by the objects around them, and that the 'local color' of objects is modified by the light and reflections of surrounding objects. At this time, the styles of Renoir and Monet were almost identical but in the 1870s they explored their own methods and worked alone more frequently. As well as similarities to Monets works, Dance at le Moulin de la Galette shows influences from a range of other artists. In his early career Renoir was greatly inspired by the artistry of Eugene Delacroix, a fellow French man whose work typified 19th-century romanticism. Renoir and the other impressionists were also greatly influenced by Delacroixs technique, which saw him use contrasting colors with small brushstrokes to produce a very vivid effect. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette also emulates the luminosity of Camille Corot. Corot was a key figure in landscape painting and his works referenced Neo-classicalism as well as anticipating the plein-air modernism of Impressionism. Additionally, Renoir admired the realism of Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet . He was also a great admirer of Degas perception of movement. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Analysis Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Pierre-Auguste Renoir Dance a |
Which Scotch whisky is named after the man who started to sell it in his grocer's shop in Ayreshire in 1820? | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) 365A Packet Scotch Whisky It is a matter of conjecture as to who were the first to distill whisky, the Scots or the Irish; both claim the honor. The Scots may however, have been the first to practice aging, and it was their discovery and use of blending spirits that transformed Scotch whisky from a somewhat earthy, highly distinctive product to the lighter product known today as blended Scotch whisky, or more simply, Scotch whisky. The British description of Scotch does not offer many clues as to why it is the distinctive and highly regarded product it is - "Spirits described as Scotch Whisky shall not be deemed to correspond to that description unless they have been obtained by distillation in Scotland from a mash of cereal grain saccharified by the diastase of malt and have been matured in warehouse in cask for a period of at least three years." Neither does the U.S. Standard of Identity which requires only that it be a distinctive product of Scotland, manufactured in Scotland in compliance with the laws of Great Britain regulating the manufacture of Scotch whisky for consumption in Great Britain and containing no distilled spirits less than three years old. In addition, if it is a mixture of whiskies, it must be labeled blended Scotch whisky or Scotch whisky - a blend. Blended Scotch is unique because its processing is quite different from the whiskies we have described. To begin with, it is a blend of two types of whisky; one type is made entirely from malted barley, the other from mixtures of grain similar to American and Canadian whiskies. With Scotch, it is the malt whiskies which provide its distinctive characteristics and an understanding of how the malts are produced is necessary to fully appreciate Scotch whisky. History of Scotch Distillation When, exactly, distilling first reached Scotland is uncertain. It is known that the Ancient Celts practiced the art and called their high-proof liquid "uisge beatha" - the water of life. They used this spirit in clan rituals, before and after battles, and to aid the tired and revive falling spirits. Initially lauded for its medicinal qualities, whisky eventually became part of everyday life. The first recorded mention of the distillation industry dates back to 1494 when a Scottish tax document noted the "delivery of eight bolls [approx. 1� tons] of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae..." Initially, distillation was an alternate activity for farmers. They grew barley and during the winter months it was a profitable and useful activity to distill the barley into a spirit. Many farmers were also distillers and many of the present distilleries were once working farms. The increasing popularity of whisky eventually attracted the attention of the Scottish Parliament who sensed an opportunity to generate revenue. In 1707, after The Act of Union with England, newly instituted taxation on malt and whisky drove most of the distillers underground. Smuggling became standard practice for some 130 years; without any apparent disrepute. The result was that, by 1777, there were only eight licensed distilleries in the City of Edinburgh while nearly 400 unregistered stills were producing half again as much whisky. By the 1820's more than half the whisky consumed in Scotland was produced in illicit stills even though the government was confiscating up to 14,000 illegal stills each year. Finally the government realized that it was fighting a senseless battle and in 1823 set reasonable licensing and production fees per gallon of spirit distilled. This made legal distillation profitable and smuggling died out almost completely. Thus, the earliest founding date given for any of the distilleries is 1824 because that is when the government began taxing spirits and issued distilling licenses. Glenlivet was the first to obtain one and they, consequently, date from 1824. However, distilling had been going on there for many years prior to that. There were two significant occurrences in the last century which helped advance the S |
In which country did the 'Mau Mau Uprising' occur? | Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mau+Mau+Uprising Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Mau Mau (ˈmaʊ ˌmaʊ) n, pl Mau Maus or Mau Mau 1. (Historical Terms) a secret political society consisting chiefly of Kikuyu tribesmen that was founded in 1952 to drive European settlers from Kenya by acts of terrorism 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a secret political society consisting chiefly of Kikuyu tribesmen that was founded in 1952 to drive European settlers from Kenya by acts of terrorism 3. slang E African a Ugandan motorcycle policeman who directs traffic Mau Mau A Kenyan black militant and terrorist movement 1952–60. |
The Dance Class and Absinthe are famous works by which painter? | Edgar Degas - The complete works Self portrait Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (pronounced [ilɛʀ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡɑʀ dœˈɡɑ]), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draughtsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers. These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are considered to be among the finest in the history of art. Early in his career, his ambition was to be a history painter, a calling for which he was well prepared by his rigorous academic training and close study of classic art. In his early thirties he changed course, and by bringing the traditional methods of a history painter to bear on contemporary subject matter, he became a classical painter of modern life. |
Which automotive engineer designed the Volkswagen 'Beetle'? | Volkswagen | automobile | Britannica.com Volkswagen THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Title: KDF-Wagen 1968 Volkswagen Beetle The idea of an inexpensive Volkswagen, or “Peoples’ Car,” was given by Adolf Hitler to Ferdinand Porsche in 1933. In 1936 Porsche produced the first prototypes of what would later be known as the Beetle and would eventually become the world’s best-selling automobile. In later decades, Beetles were often customized by their owners, such as this vehicle from Germany painted with flowers, trees, and butterflies. Todd Gipstein/Corbis Flower-covered Volkswagen Beetle at the Montreal Botanical Garden. GarrettRock Camshaft in a Volkswagon engine. Andreas Frank Carburetor from a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle. Willdre Newsreel from the 1950s describing postwar economic recovery in West Germany and providing a British perspective on the prospect of European free trade. Stock footage courtesy The WPA Film Library Learn about this topic in these articles: in automotive industry: Europe after World War II The post-World War II revival of the German automobile industry from almost total destruction was a spectacular feat, with most emphasis centring on the Volkswagen. At the end of the war the Volkswagen factory and the city of Wolfsburg were in ruins. Restored to production, in a little more than a decade the plant was producing one-half of West Germany’s motor vehicles and had established a... in automobile: European postwar designs ...of short domestic supply, made them attractive, and the importation of European-made models into the United States increased rapidly. At first, most of these were British, but by the mid-1950s the Volkswagen, originally envisioned by Adolf Hitler as a “people’s car” for Germany, had a firm grip on the American market, accounting for half the import sales. in Volkswagen AG Volkswagen production expanded rapidly in the 1950s. The company introduced the Transporter van in 1950 and the Karmann Ghia coupe in 1955. Sales abroad were generally strong in most countries of export, but, because of the car’s small size, unusual rounded appearance, and historical connection to Nazi Germany, sales in the United States were initially sluggish. The car began to gain acceptance... in automobile: Japanese cars ...in 1955, but both firms began exporting to the United States in 1958. The first such car to sell in any quantity was the Toyota Corona, introduced in 1967. While $100 more expensive than the Volkswagen Beetle, it was slightly larger, better-appointed, and offered an optional automatic transmission. |
'Dr. Robotnik' and 'Knuckles the Echidna' are characters in which video game series? | Knuckles the Echidna | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Concept and creation During conception of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , the development team wanted to create a new rival for Sonic. [1] The final design of Knuckles was the result of dozens of possible designs inspired by numerous different animals. [1] [2] The emphasis of the character was to break walls. [3] Ever since the character appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, he has been thought of as an "intimidator" because of his powerful abilities. The character was given a headlining role in the next game, Sonic & Knuckles, [4] where fans had the opportunity to play as Knuckles for the very first time. History Knuckles was born and lives on Angel Island, which hovers in the sky due to the power of the Master Emerald . His duty is to guard the Master Emerald, and he is the last surviving member of the Echidna people who once inhabited the island. In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , Knuckles thought Sonic was attempting to steal the Master Emerald, and that the mad scientist, Doctor Eggman, was trying to protect it. However, Dr. Eggman had lied to Knuckles, and was planning to use the Emerald to repair his space station, the Death Egg. In Sonic & Knuckles , in the Hidden Palace Zone, Eggman's betrayal was revealed when the doctor stole the Master Emerald with a modified Egg-O-Matic and attacked Knuckles. Since then, Knuckles has repeatedly joined Sonic and Tails throughout their many adventures to help stop Dr. Eggman . He also can be played in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when that game is plugged into the Sonic & Knuckles lock-on cartridge. Aside from appearances in the main Sonic series, Knuckles featured prominently in Knuckles' Chaotix , a relatively unknown spin-off title developed for Sega 32X . The game also introduced Team Chaotix , a group of detectives. In Sonic Adventure , the Master Emerald shatters when Dr. Eggman frees Chaos and Tikal's spirit from within it, causing Angel Island to fall. Knuckles' goal is to reassemble the Master Emerald from its shards. These levels are large, explorable areas in which players must hunt various Action Stages for three shards per stage. In Sonic Adventure 2 , Knuckles the Echidna is guarding the Master Emerald when Rouge the Bat attempts to steal it. In the middle of their argument, Dr. Eggman snatches the emerald. Knuckles then shatters it in order to prevent Dr. Eggman from using its power. Knuckles then sets off to find the pieces and restore the Master Emerald before Rouge the Bat . The gameplay is similar to the first Adventure title. In other Sonic titles, he has been seen away from the Master Emerald at times, such as in Sonic Heroes , where Knuckles joins forces with Sonic and Tails, becoming the power member of Team Sonic. Knuckles has appeared either as a playable character or in a supporting role in almost all Sonic titles, although not always with a particularly major role in the storyline. He did, however, have an important part to play in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood ; a portion of the game's story centers around Knuckles being kidnapped by the Nocturnus Clan, as well as the story making connections to both his clan and the Nocturne. He makes a cameo appearance in Sega Superstars Tennis in the Green Hill court, and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (in the unlockable Green Hill Zone stage where he, Tails, and Silver run/fly through the shuttle loop in the background). Knuckles was confirmed to appear in the game Sonic Unleashed . However, he never made it to the final version. [5] He is also a playable character in the Wii game Sonic & the Black Knight ; portrayed as Sir Gawain of the Knights of the Round Table , where he brandishes two swords. He also appears in Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing . He rides a red quad bike and his All-Star move is using the power of the Master Emerald to beat his opponents. [6] He's also appeared in the DS version in Sonic Colors . [7] Comics Sonic the Comic In Sonic the Comic, Knuckles is depicted as (at first) being the last of his kind, and bears the burden of guarding |
What was the title of Harper Lee's only novel? | Harper Lee's Novel Achievement | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Harper Lee's Novel Achievement With To Kill a Mockingbird, published 50 years ago, Lee gave America a story for the ages. Just don't ask her about it The success of To Kill a Mockingbird overwhelmed Harper Lee. (Donald Uhrbrock / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images) By Charles Leerhsen Smithsonian Magazine | Subscribe June 2010 To spend an hour in Monroeville, Alabama, is to know why Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, ranks as one of the crankiest writers on the planet. Strongly inclined to put aside the hype and hoopla and let literature speak for itself, Lee, the best-known native of the town (pop. 6,372) that served as the model for her novel’s Maycomb, has found herself living a short drive from one restaurant called the Mockingbird Grill and another named Radley’s Fountain, after Boo Radley, the character in Mockingbird who might be voted Least Likely to Become a Restaurateur. That would be a mere T-shirt’s toss from a gift shop peddling Mockingbird hats, tote bags, necklaces, Christmas ornaments, refrigerator magnets, wrist bands (inscribed “I see it, Scout, I see it!”) and paper fans. The gift shop is in the venerable courthouse where as a child Lee watched her father practice law, and which she later rendered so vividly in her book. The courthouse has long since been turned into a Mockingbird museum, to the delight of a constant stream of camera-toting tourists, foreign and domestic. I sympathize with Lee, who has steadfastly refused to take part in the merchandising of her most famous accomplishment. Life can’t be easy when everything you hate about success stands between you and the Piggly Wiggly. From This Story America's True History of Religious Tolerance This could be an especially maddening season for the 84-year-old author, given that 2010 marks the 50th year since To Kill a Mockingbird was published, and we all know how the media love anniversaries. Witness this very article, for example, though believe me no novelists were annoyed during its production. After what I had heard about her, I was too scared to knock on the door of her residence of record, a neat brick, reportedly book-lined house she shared with her older sister Alice, or even to request an interview through the closest thing there are to proper channels. I should also disclose at this juncture that I am working under the influence of Inspirational Writer’s Water, purchased at the gift shop described above. Lee relied on perspiration as much as inspiration during the drawn-out creation of the book that, when it finally appeared on July 11, 1960, changed her life instantly and forever. Trans-lated into more than 40 languages, Mockingbird has sold over 30 million copies; with help from the anniversary hullabaloo, HarperCollins (the book was originally published by the now-defunct Lippincott) will probably sell at least a million more this year, mostly to high schools and junior high schools, where it has been a staple of reading lists since it won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1961. The 1962 movie version, starring Gregory Peck, won three Oscars, yet somehow that earnest black-and-white film never trumped the three-dimensional chiaroscuro Mockingbird that shimmers in peoples’ imaginations after they experience Lee’s work on the printed page. Indeed, many say the story of Scout Finch; her lawyer father, Atticus; her brother, Jem; their neighbor Dill; and the ill-fated Tom Robinson is their all-time favorite novel. In surveys asking what one book every civilized person should read, Mockingbird routinely finishes second to the Bible, and in one (if I may go a bit Maycomb on you here) it up and finished first. Readers have been living with the book for so long that they may not realize how profoundly odd this is. Mockingbird is hardly a marketer’s or publicist’s dream, and co |
What is the SI unit of electrical conductance? | Enter a value into either text box and select units using the drop-down boxes. = What is Electrical Conductance? Electrical conductance is a measure of the flow of electricity through an electrical component for a given potential difference. The SI unit of conductance is the siemens. It is the inverse of electrical resistance so that the conductance, G = 1/R, where R is resistance in ohms (hence a playful alternative name for the SI unit is the âmhoâ). Electrical conductance should not be confused with the related measure of conductance, which is a property of the material itself. Conductance is also connected to susceptance and admittance in AC (Alternating Current) circuits. Y= G + jB or G = Re(Y), Where Y= Admittance, j is the imaginary number and B is the Susceptance. When Kirchhoff's voltage law is applied we find that the voltage is the sum of the voltages across each conductance: G = (G1.G2) / (G1+G2) In semiconductors the conductance of components such as diodes and transistors is usually evaluated for small signal conditions with appropriate bias so that operation is in the linear region of their characteristics. The conductance is therefore the inverse of the small-signal resistance. The electrical conductance is represented by the symbol G. Electrical conductance is a very useful concept when dealing with parallel DC circuits. For this reason, the inverse of impedance is defined as admittance and is similarly useful in parallel AC circuits. Generally when there are resistive and reactive elements then the equation that is formed for G is R/(R2 + X2), where X is reactance. Bookmark this page in your browser using Ctrl and d or using one of these services: (opens in new window) |
'Johnny Cage' and 'Sub-Zero' are characters in which video game series? | Mortal Kombat X Fighting Johnny Cage and Kenshi VS Scorpion and Sub Zero 4k16 - YouTube Mortal Kombat X Fighting Johnny Cage and Kenshi VS Scorpion and Sub Zero 4k16 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 29, 2015 Sub-Zero is a video game character from the Mortal Kombat series and one of the original characters in the first Mortal Kombat game in 1992. A mainstay of the series, Sub-Zero is the only character who has appeared in every main Mortal Kombat fighting game. The character also appears in many other Mortal Kombat media works such as the Mortal Kombat live action film series and animated series. The character is a formidable fighter possessing the innate ability to control ice in many forms. In his first return appearance in Mortal Kombat II, it was revealed that the original Sub-Zero had died during the events of the first game and was replaced by his younger brother. In subsequent games, the younger brother remained as Sub-Zero, while the elder brother became Noob Saibot. The most defining trait of the character is his fierce rivalry with his archnemesis Game |
What was the title of Oscar Wilde's only novel? | Oscar Wilde - Biography - IMDb Oscar Wilde Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (51) Overview (4) 30 November 1900 , Paris, France (acute meningitis, following an ear infection) Birth Name Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde Height 6' 3" (1.91 m) Mini Bio (1) A gifted poet, playwright and wit, Oscar Wilde was a phenomenon in 19th-century England. He was illustrious for preaching the importance of style in life and art, and of attacking Victorian narrow-mindedness. Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1854. He studied at Trinity College in Dublin before leaving the country to study at Oxford University in England when he was in his early 20s. His prodigious literary talent was recognized when he received the Newdegate Prize for his outstanding poem "Ravenna". After leaving college his first volume of poetry, "Patience", was published in 1881, followed by a play, "The Duchess of Padua", two years later. It was around this time that Wilde sparked a sensation. On his arrival to America he stirred the nation with his flamboyant personality: wearing long silk stockings--an unusual mode of dress--long, flowing hair that gave the impression to many of an effeminate and a general air of wittiness, sophistication and eccentricity. He was an instant celebrity, but his works did not find recognition until the publication of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" in 1888. His other noted work was his only novel, was "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1890), which caused controversy as the book evidently attacked the hypocrisy of England. It was later used as incriminating evidence at Wilde's trial, on the basis of its obvious homosexual content. Wilde was a married man with children, but his private life was as a homosexual. He had an affair with a young snobbish aristocrat named Lord Alfred Douglas. Douglas' father, the Marquess of Queensberry, did not approve of his son's relationship with the distinguished writer, and when he accused Wilde of sodomy, Wilde sued the Marquess in court. However, his case was dismissed when his homosexuality--which at the time was outlawed in England--was exposed. He was sentenced to two years hard labor in prison. On his release he was a penniless, dejected man and soon died in Paris. He was 46. Wilde is immortalized through his works, and the stories he wrote for children, such as "The Happy Prince" and "The Selfish Giant", are still vibrant in the imagination of the public, especially "The Picture of Dorian Gray", the story of a young handsome man who sells his soul to a picture to have eternal youth and beauty, only to face the hideousness of his own portrait as it ages, which entails his evil nature and degradation. The book has been interpreted on stage, films and television. In 1997 Stephen Fry played the lead in Wilde (1997) and Jude Law as Lord Alfred Douglas. ( 29 May 1884 - 7 April 1898) (her death) (2 children) Trivia (9) Oscar was the great-nephew of author Charles Maturin, an Irish clergyman and author whose gothic novel "Melmoth the Wanderer" inspired Oscar's pseudonym 'Sebastian Melmoth', which he lived under for three years from his release from prison to his death. Sons: Cyril, born in June 1885, who died in World War I, and Vyvyan, born in November 1886. Vyvyan became a writer using the surname Holland, and his own grandson, Merlin Holland , has written two books about his grandfather, "Wilde Album" and "After Oscar: The Color of his Legacy." Merlin's son Lucien is a classics major at Oxford, just like Oscar Wilde. Appears on the sleeve of The Beatles ' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album. Separated from his wife not long after their second child was born. Was a homosexual. Tried and convicted, alongside Alfred Taylor, a procurer of young men, in 1895 for indecent acts, as homosexuality was then outlawed in the UK. All of his possessions and property were confiscated following the ruling, which resulted in prison for the playwright. Moved to Paris after he finished his sentence and lived as a pauper, writing his autob |
Starring Christian Bale and released in 2009, what is the title of the fourth film in the 'Terminator' series? | Terminator Salvation (2009) Movie Review - YouTube Terminator Salvation (2009) Movie Review Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 19, 2015 Terminator Salvation is a 2009 American science fiction action film directed by McG and starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. It is the fourth installment of the Terminator film series. In a departure from the previous installments, which were set between 1984 and 2004 and used time travel as a key plot element, Salvation is set in the year 2018 and focuses on the war between Skynet machines and humanity, with the human Resistance fighting against Skynet's killing machines. Bale portrays John Connor, Resistance fighter and central character to the franchise, while Worthington portrays cyborg Marcus Wright. Terminator Salvation also featured Anton Yelchin as a young Kyle Reese, a character first introduced in The Terminator, and the film depicts the origin of the T-800 Model 101 Terminator. After a troubled pre-production, with The Halcyon Company acquiring the rights for the franchise from Andrew G. Vajna and Mario Kassar and several writers working on the screenplay, filming began in May 2008 in New Mexico and ran for 77 days. Terminator Salvation was released on May 21, 2009 in the United States and Canada, followed by early June releases in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Warner Bros. handled the North American release while Columbia Pictures handled the international release. The film grossed over $371 million worldwide. Category |
According to the Bible, in which city in modern-day Turkey was Paul the Apostle born? | Turkey in the Bible If You Know Your Bible, You Know More About Turkey Than You Thought! OLD TESTAMENT In 2002, we were privileged to spend two weeks in Turkey. Although I knew that this country played a major role in the New Testament, I was surprised to learn how frequently the region of Turkey is mentioned in the Old Testament. Turkey is a Cradle of Civilization, as verified by early cave drawings and archeological artifacts which have been discovered in this region. Wedged between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Turkey has always been an important center of civilization and trade. Camel caravans have crossed this region for thousands of years and you can find many impressive ruins of ancient �caravan hotels�, which provided accommodations and food for camel caravans. Some of these have been restored and are used for cultural functions today. The Tigrus and Euphrates River, often mentioned in the Bible, have their beginnings in Turkey and flow through Iraq. Noah�s arc landed on Mt. Ararat (Genesis 8:1-5) and after leaving Ur, Abraham and his family lived for a while in Haran (Genesis 11:31). Many other ancient peoples named in the Bible were entirely or partly in Turkey. The Hittite Kingdoms (Gen. 10:15; 15:19�21), are especially worth mentioning. Until the twentieth century, the Hittites were known only from biblical accounts and skeptics pointed to these references as proof of the Bible�s unreliability. Secular Egyptian and Assyrian texts have been recently found and confirmed by archaeological discoveries. The Hittites are identified as the Kheta or Hatti. Their capital was at Hattusas (modern Boghazko�uy), east of Ankara in Turkey. Hittite history is divided into two basic periods: the Old Kingdom (to c. 1500 B.C.) and the Empire (beginning c. 1460 B.C.). The two great periods of power and influence were around 1650 until 1500 and about 1380 to 1200 B.C.. Assyrians, mentioned frequently in the biblical narrative, have vanished from the face of the earth, but in the same region lives a mysterious people without a national government or territory. These are called Kurds and the area in which they live is called Kurdistan. Kurdistan covers the same area as ancient Assyria, partly in Iraq and Syria, but most Kurds live in Turkey. One of the most fascinating unfulfilled prophecies in the Bible is found in Isaiah 19:23 25. According to this prophecy, Assyria, Egypt and Israel will become friendly allies, enjoying the Lord's favor and worshiping together! NEW TESTAMENT Except for a brief stay in Egypt as an infant, Jesus lived, ministered and died within the borders of Israel, but much early church history following Pentecost took place in Turkey. The birthplace of the Christian Church may be Jerusalem, but Turkey is where the Church first thrived. In fact, many of the Jewish pilgrims who were on hand at Pentecost had traveled from Turkey (Mesopotamia, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia and Pamhylia). The first recorded persecution of Christians was carried out by a radical Jewish Pharisee named Saul, who later converted to Christianity and became known as the Apostle Paul. Paul was born in Tarsus, �no mean city� in what is now Turkey. Timothy was from Lystra, not far from Tarsus. The disobedient prophet, Jonah, also set out for Tarsus instead of Nineveh (in modern Iraq). The Apostle Peter wrote his first epistle to Christians scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bythinia. All these places are found in Turkey. The region of Cappadocia is particularly interesting. Thousands of Christians fled bitter persecutions in Jerusalem and Rome under Nero, reaching a climax under Marcus Aurelius, and finally ending when Constantine decreed the Peace of Milan in 313. Many of them found refuge in Cappadocia, where they carved homes out of the unusually shaped lava-stone mountains. Or they built and occupied underground cities, 100 of which still exist. Paul was not only born and raised in Turkey, but most of his ministry took place in Turk |
Matola and Beira are the second and third largest cities in which African country? | Threatened by climate change, Mozambique's Beira bets on urban renewal Threatened by climate change, Mozambique's Beira bets on urban renewal By Astrid Zweynert Share By Astrid Zweynert BONN, Germany (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Daviz Simango is one of Mozambique's most influential politicians but last year when yet another flood inundated Beira, the coastal city he has served as mayor since 2003, he felt powerless. "Disasters like that happen all the time in our city but last year was the worst for me - it felt like we're trapped in an endless cycle of disaster after disaster," Simango said. Simango, who has stood in presidential elections in the southeast African country and is the founder-president of its third-largest party, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) has embarked on an ambitious plan for his city, the country's second largest. Like many African coastal cities, Beira - which lies just above sea-level - is in a race against time to protect itself from cyclones, floods and rising sea-water levels. Experts say climate change will increase the severity of cyclones and flooding, particularly along the country's 2,700 kilometers (1,680 miles) of coast. It is a challenge that Mozambique, one of the world's poorest countries, is ill equipped to tackle. The U.N. Human Development Index ranks Mozambique 178th out of 187 countries. With a population of some 26 million, the adult literacy rate is about 56 percent and average life expectancy at birth is just 50.3 years. Most of Beira's more than 500,000 residents live in poverty even thought the city's port is a thriving gateway to the Indian Ocean for landlocked Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, Simango said. FIXING PAST MISTAKES Scientists predict that sea-levels worldwide are likely to rise 50 to 130 cm (20 to 51 inches) by the end of this century if planet-warming emissions are not reduced rapidly. "We may have to move 100,000 people to safer areas because of the rising sea-level," Simango, a 52-year-old brimming with energy, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation this week during a conference on resilient cities in Bonn. During heavy downpours in the rainy season - from November to March - Beira's ageing drainage system backs up within hours, forcing many people out of their homes, in particular in the slums, said Simango. As a result, year after year, residents loose their livelihoods and are exposed to diseases like malaria and cholera and drinking water can become contaminated due to fecal material being swept out. A major problem is that the Chiveve tidal river was built over during the 1960s, a "big mistake of the past," said Simango. The city is restoring the Chiveve now with the help of of 13 million euros ($14.4 million) in finance from German development bank KfW, a project due to be completed later this year. The river is being cleared of rubbish and its original course restored to provide a natural drainage system during floods and storm surges. Beira is also putting a flood barrier in place to protect against storm surges, and is installing new waste disposal and drainage systems. GREEN CITY With a master plan now drawn up to make Beira more resilient and sustainable by 2035, Simango is hoping a partnership between the city and private investors will help him to raise the $100 million he estimates it will cost to disaster-proof the city. The mayor is also keen to make his city greener and more inclusive, as mandated by new global developments goals agreed by world leaders last year. More than 2,000 mangrove trees, a natural flood defense, are being planted along the Chiveve River. "We're going further with this project and turning our green belt into a recreational area," said Simango. The mayor has also launched campaigns with a local charity to educate residents about minimizing disaster risk. "Beira could serve as a model for other cities in Africa," he said. BIG CHALLENGES But the city faces many challenges. It lacks modern infrastructure to support its growing population, and nearly a third of residents lack access to clean water, Simango said. Pe |
Who is the oldest man ever to be elected President of the USA? | Bernie Sanders Hillary Clinton: Presidential Age Chart SHARE A chart of every president by his age when first elected to office If Bernie Sanders succeeds in his bid for the presidency, which he confirmed on Wednesday , he will be the oldest person ever to be elected president. The junior senator from Vermont will turn 75 two months before the 2016 general election–if he were to win the nomination (one leading online gambling site puts the odds of that happening at 50-to-1.) The person most likely to stand in Sanders’s way, Hillary Clinton, will be 69 on the day of the generation election. Only Ronald Reagan was older when first elected. In fact, the 2016 nomination fight currently looks like a teachers-versus-students charity basketball game. The Republicans who have declared their candidacy consist of two people who would be 45 when elected–Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio–and Rand Paul, who at 53 would still be on the young side for a president. |
Which chemical element is named after the discoverer of X-rays? | Chemical Element: roentgenium - Word Information Chemical Element: roentgenium (Named for German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen) Chemical-Element Information Atomic number: 111 Year discovered: 1994 Discovered by: S. Hofmann, V. Ninov, F. P. Hessberger, P. Armbruster, H. Folger, G. Münzenberg, H. J. Schott, A. G. Popeko, A. V. Yeremin, A. N. Andreyev, S. Saro, R. Janik, M. Lein, and others at GSI in Darmstadt, Germany. Röntgen, or Roentgen, was born on March 27, 1845, in Lennkep, Prussia (now Remscheid, Germany) and died on February 10, 1923 in Munich, Germany. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, as a German physicist, discovered X-rays on 8 November 1895, a new type of rays to which he gave this name in view of their uncertain nature. Their use has subsequently revolutionized medicine, found wide application in technology, and heralded the age of modern physics, which is based on atomic and nuclear properties. In 1901, six years after their discovery, the benefit of X-rays to mankind was so evident that Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics. His discovery of "x-rays" significantly contributed to modern physics and revolutionized diagnostic medicine. Röntgen studied at the Polytechnic in ZŸrich and then was professor of physics at the universities of Strasbourg (1876-79), Giessen (1879-88), Würzburg (1888-1900), and Munich (1900-20). His research also included work on elasticity, capillary action of fluids, specific heats of gases, conduction of heat in crystals, absorption of heat by gases, and piezoelectricity. Röntgen determined that because the X-rays were not deflected by a magnet, they could not be a form of cathode rays. He speculated that instead the X-rays might be longitudinal electromagnetic waves. The possible medical use of X-rays was realized almost immediately. Unlike other discoveries where the practical applications follow only after decades, physicians were using X-rays within months to inspect internal damage without surgery. Today we know that X-rays are high energy, transverse electromagnetic waves similar to other forms of light. Electromagnetic radiation ranges from high energy, short wave-length gamma and X-rays, through ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared, to low energy, and long wave-length radio waves. Despite the fact that Röntgen discovered nearly all the properties of X-rays within the first few weeks of investigation, the temporary name he used (X-rays) for the sake of brevity remains the name that is still generally used today (except in Germany where they usually refer to a "Röntgen" examination or report). Element 111 was synthesized exactly 100 years after Roentgen's discovery. To honor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, the name, roentgenium, was proposed for the element with atomic number 111. The name roentgenium for the element of atomic number 111 (with symbol Rg) was officially approved as of November 1, 2004. Name in other languages: |
In Greek mythology, Heracles' First Labour was to slay which creature? | Greek Mythology/Stories/Labours Of Heracles - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Greek Mythology/Stories/Labours Of Heracles Jump to: navigation , search The Labours of Heracles (also Labours of Hercules) was given to Heracles as his penance for unintentionally killing his wife and children because of his great anger. In order to purge his sin from doing that crime, he voluntarily became the servant of his cousin who is also the king of Mycenae, Eurystheus. It was said that the labours were actually urged by Hera to Eurystheus and she devised the difficult tasks. Contents The First Labour[ edit ] Slay the Nemean Lion The Nemean lion was a fierce creature which could not be hurt by any mortal weapon. Heracles finished it by beating it with his club and strangling it. Upon killing the animal, Hercules used the lion's own claw to remove the weapon-proof skin, providing an impenetrable cloak seen in many paintings and sculptures of the hero. The Second Labour[ edit ] Slay the Hydra The Hydra was a huge serpent which lived in a swamp in Lerna. The Hydra had 9 heads, with very long necks. It had a poisonous bite which was fatal. Its central head was immortal. When one of the mortal heads was cut, two additional heads would grow immediately to replace it. Heracles finished them off by burning the eight mortal heads, and then with the help of his nephew, Iolaus, he buried the only immortal head under a huge rock. The Third Labour[ edit ] Bring back a Stag with Golden Horns and Bronze Hoofs alive The stag had to be brought back alive, when Heracles could have easily killed it. Thus, for him bringing it back was not an easy task. The stag, which lived in the forests of Cerynitia, was scared easily and fled to Artemis. Heracles hunted the stag for a whole year before he succeeded. He then captures the animal, puts it in a net and carries it back to king Eurystheus. The Fourth Labour[ edit ] Captured A Great Boar in Mount Erymanthus Heracles chased the boar from one place to another for a long time, until he was exhausted of running and having to chase the boar. He finally succeeded when he drove the boar into deep snow and trapped it there. The Fifth Labour[ edit ] Clean the Augean Stables in One Day Cleaning the Augean Stables would take thirty days because it held thousands of cattle. The stalls had not been cleared out for a year. Heracles accomplished the fifth labour by diverting the flow of two rivers through the stables, creating a great flood which instantly washed out the stables, cleaning them. Hercules finished this labour quickly enough to have a little extra free time, with which he started the early Olympic Games to honour Zeus who granted Hercules a wish because of it. The Sixth Labour[ edit ] Drive Away the Stymphalian Birds The Stymphalian birds are plaguing the people of Stymphalus of its number. They are man-eating birds with bronze beaks, claws, and wings. Heracles accomplished this labour with the help of Athena. Together they drive the birds out and while flying away he shot them. The Seventh Labour[ edit ] Caught the Savage Bull The savage bull was sent by Poseidon to Minos to terrorise Crete. Hercules released the bull into the countryside of Tyrins, where it caused damage and wreaked havoc until it arrived in Marathon where Theseus caught it and sacrificed it. The Eighth Labour[ edit ] Bring Back the Mares of Diomedes Heracles killed Diomedes, King of Thrace. He fed the king to the horses, which cured them of their man-eating ways, then he drove away the no longer man-eating mares, to Mycenae. Mycenae dedicated to give them to Hera. The goddess chose to turn them loose on Mount Olympus where they were eventually eaten by wild beasts. The Ninth Labour[ edit ] Bring Back the Girdle of Hippolyta Hippolyta was the Queen of the Amazons. When Heracles met her, she was willing to give her girdle. But Hera intervened and convinced the Amazons that Heracles had come to abduct their queen. Heracles killed Hippolyta thinking she was the responsible for the attack and was able to fight off others and take the gird |
Of the all time top ten scorers in Premier League history, three have played for Manchester United. Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and who else? | Premier League Top Scorers | Most Premier League Goals Barrie 25 May, 2012 Best of SL , English Premier League , Football Stats , Lists Who are the the all time Premier League top scorers? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season? Below we’ve answered all of the above questions – all players in the Premier League 100 club, the golden boot winners from previous Premier League seasons and the goalscoring charts from the most recent (2013/2014) Premier League season. The top five Premier League goal scorers get their own little write up and a link to video of their goals. Everyone outside of that gets just their name, the clubs they played and scored for (or club, in the case of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Matt LeTissier) and, of course, their total number of Premier League goals. You can also jump directly to the Premier League Golden Boot winners and Most Premier League goals this season sections. Premier League Top Scorers This Season All Time Premier League Top Scorers The top ten all time Premier League top scorers are: 1. Alan Shearer: 260 goals in 434 appearances 2. Andy Cole: 187 goals in 408 appearances 2. Wayne Rooney: 187 goals in 374 appearances * 4. Frank Lampard: 177 goals in 586 appearances 5. Thierry Henry: 175 goals in 258 appearances 6. Robbie Fowler: 163 goals in 375 appearances 7. Michael Owen: 163 goals in 362 appearances 8. Les Ferdinand: 150 goals in 347 appearances 9. Teddy Sheringham: 147 goals in 407 appearances 10. Robin van Persie: 144 goals in 314 appearances *Still playing ———————————————————————————————————- ALAN SHEARER: Blackburn (1992-1996), Newcastle (1996-2006) Alan Shearer, OBE, was born on 13th August 1970. Having started his career at Southampton, he went on to become one of the most prolific scorers of all time with Blackburn and his beloved Newcastle. Great in the air, predatory from close range and deadly from distance, Shearer was at one time the complete striker. A series of knee injuries robbed him of some pace, but Shearer adapted his game in his later years and continued to find the net. After the first ten years of the Premier League, Shearer was named as the outstanding player of the decade. He is also listed in the FIFA 100 greatest living footballers. Shearer played 63 times for England, scoring 30 goals. He captained the side on 34 occasions. Now working as a pundit on BBC television’s Match of the Day, Shearer had a brief spell as Newcastle United manager in 2008/9, when he took charge for the last eight games but was unable to save the club from relegation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqkfzH7A8Ow ANDY COLE: Newcastle (1993-95), Manchester Utd (1995-2001), Blackburn (2001-04), Fulham (2004-05), Man City (2005-06), Portsmouth (2006-07), Birmingham (2007), Sunderland (2007-08) Andy Cole, or Andrew Cole, as he now prefers to be called was born on 15th October 1971. He began his career with Arsenal, but played just one game before moving to Bristol City. His goal scoring exploits for The Robins caught the attention of Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, who signed the striker in 1993. Cole partnered Peter Beardsley, won the First Division and continued scoring in the Premier League for he following two seasons. He was sold controversially to Manchester United in 1995, where he went on to achieve huge success. He was the top scorer in Europe for United in the treble winning season of 1998-99, a season in which he and Dwight Yorke contributed 53 goals between them overall. Cole scored the goal that won the Premier League title, and the goal that took them to the Champions League final. He has five Premier League winners medals, one Champions League winners medal and two FA Cup winners medals. Since leaving United Cole has played at Blackburn, Fulham, Mancheser City, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Sunderland, without quite recapturing his best goal scoring form. Cole finished his career with a loan move to Burnley and a brief spell at Nottingham Forest |
Of the all time top ten scorers in Premier League history, three players have played for Liverpool. Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and who else? | Premier League Top Scorers | Most Premier League Goals Barrie 25 May, 2012 Best of SL , English Premier League , Football Stats , Lists Who are the the all time Premier League top scorers? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season? Below we’ve answered all of the above questions – all players in the Premier League 100 club, the golden boot winners from previous Premier League seasons and the goalscoring charts from the most recent (2013/2014) Premier League season. The top five Premier League goal scorers get their own little write up and a link to video of their goals. Everyone outside of that gets just their name, the clubs they played and scored for (or club, in the case of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Matt LeTissier) and, of course, their total number of Premier League goals. You can also jump directly to the Premier League Golden Boot winners and Most Premier League goals this season sections. Premier League Top Scorers This Season All Time Premier League Top Scorers The top ten all time Premier League top scorers are: 1. Alan Shearer: 260 goals in 434 appearances 2. Andy Cole: 187 goals in 408 appearances 2. Wayne Rooney: 187 goals in 374 appearances * 4. Frank Lampard: 177 goals in 586 appearances 5. Thierry Henry: 175 goals in 258 appearances 6. Robbie Fowler: 163 goals in 375 appearances 7. Michael Owen: 163 goals in 362 appearances 8. Les Ferdinand: 150 goals in 347 appearances 9. Teddy Sheringham: 147 goals in 407 appearances 10. Robin van Persie: 144 goals in 314 appearances *Still playing ———————————————————————————————————- ALAN SHEARER: Blackburn (1992-1996), Newcastle (1996-2006) Alan Shearer, OBE, was born on 13th August 1970. Having started his career at Southampton, he went on to become one of the most prolific scorers of all time with Blackburn and his beloved Newcastle. Great in the air, predatory from close range and deadly from distance, Shearer was at one time the complete striker. A series of knee injuries robbed him of some pace, but Shearer adapted his game in his later years and continued to find the net. After the first ten years of the Premier League, Shearer was named as the outstanding player of the decade. He is also listed in the FIFA 100 greatest living footballers. Shearer played 63 times for England, scoring 30 goals. He captained the side on 34 occasions. Now working as a pundit on BBC television’s Match of the Day, Shearer had a brief spell as Newcastle United manager in 2008/9, when he took charge for the last eight games but was unable to save the club from relegation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqkfzH7A8Ow ANDY COLE: Newcastle (1993-95), Manchester Utd (1995-2001), Blackburn (2001-04), Fulham (2004-05), Man City (2005-06), Portsmouth (2006-07), Birmingham (2007), Sunderland (2007-08) Andy Cole, or Andrew Cole, as he now prefers to be called was born on 15th October 1971. He began his career with Arsenal, but played just one game before moving to Bristol City. His goal scoring exploits for The Robins caught the attention of Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, who signed the striker in 1993. Cole partnered Peter Beardsley, won the First Division and continued scoring in the Premier League for he following two seasons. He was sold controversially to Manchester United in 1995, where he went on to achieve huge success. He was the top scorer in Europe for United in the treble winning season of 1998-99, a season in which he and Dwight Yorke contributed 53 goals between them overall. Cole scored the goal that won the Premier League title, and the goal that took them to the Champions League final. He has five Premier League winners medals, one Champions League winners medal and two FA Cup winners medals. Since leaving United Cole has played at Blackburn, Fulham, Mancheser City, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Sunderland, without quite recapturing his best goal scoring form. Cole finished his career with a loan move to Burnley and a brief spell at Nottingham Forest |
Which chemical element is named after the inventor of Dynamite? | Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 3, 2 History Named after Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite. Nobelium was unambiguously discovered and identified in April 1958 at Berkeley by A. Ghiorso, T. Sikkeland, J.R. Walton, and G.T. Seaborg, who used a new double-recoil technique. A heavy-ion linear accelerator (HILAC) was used to bombard a thin target of curium (95%244Cm and 4.5% 246Cm) with 12C ions to produce 102No according to the 246Cm(12C, 4n) reaction. In 1957 workers in the United States, Britain, and Sweden announced the discovery of an isotope of element 102 with a 10-minute half-life at 8.5 MeV, as a result of bombarding 244Cm with 13C nuclei. On the basis of this experiment, the name nobelium was assigned and accepted by the Commission on Atomic Weights of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The acceptance of the name was premature because both Russian and American efforts now completely rule out the possibility of any isotope of Element 102 having a half-life of 10 min in the vicinity of 8.5 MeV. Early work in 1957 on the search for this element, in Russia at the Kurchatov Institute, was marred by the assignment of 8.9 +/- 0.4 MeV alpha radiation with a half-life of 2 to 40 sec, which was too indefinite to support discovery claims. Confirmatory experiments at Berkeley in 1966 have shown the existence of 254102 with a 55-s half-life, 252102 with a 2.3-s half-life, and 257102 with a 23-s half-life. Following tradition giving the right to name an element to the discoverer(s), the Berkeley group in 1967, suggested that the hastily given name nobelium along with the symbol No , be retained. |
Which composer wrote the operas 'The Barber Of Seville' and 'William Tell'? | Exam 4 Music - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Exam 4 Music This composer’s most famous operas today are The Barber of Seville and William Tell. : Gioachino Rossini This composer is known as the “poet of the piano” and considered a national hero in Poland. Frederic Chopin What is meant by the Italian term “Risorgimento”? A movement for a united Italy free of foreign domination During his lifetime he was the most popular opera composer in Europe and even today his operas are performed more than those by any other composer Giuseppe Verdi This genre is a short, one-movement composition designed to improve one or more aspects of a performer’s technique Etude The Italian term for “beautiful singing” is: bel canto This term, literally meaning “total art work,” describes the unification of all the arts (poetry, music, acting, set design, etc.) for a single dramatic purpose. Gesamtkunstwerk Based on the success of an early opera, Rienzi, he was offered the post of director for Dresden’s opera theater; he eventually fled that city due to accumulated debt and his radical political activities. Wagner What is the typical subject matter of realistic opera? Treats issues of everyday life in a realistic way. The German genre that is a musical comedy or light musical drama is: He achieved his first triumph at the age of thirty-five with Manon Lescaut; further successes followed in rapid succession, but after he became famous and wealthy, he grew a bit complacent, composing less frequently and his last opera was left unfinished at his death from throat cancer. Puccini Who are the lovers in La bohème? Rodolfo and Mimi (like Rent) What is the term for the Italian form of realistic opera? Verismo Opera . Musical nationalism was expressed through National anthems, native dances, protest songs, and victory symphonies. Which diagram represents modified strophic form? Advertisement Identify the genre of program music that consists of a single movement that gives expression to the emotions and events associated with a story, play, political event, or personal experience. Symphonic poem (also known as a tone poem) At her marriage she surpassed her husband in international fame, but put aside her career to be a wife and mother. After her husband’s death and needing money to pay the bills, she resumed her career as a touring piano virtuoso, playing in mourning black until she ceased her career in the 1890s. Clara Wieck Schumann Known for an iconoclastic musical style, his compositions call for an enormous number of musicians. He experimented with new instruments and wrote a treatise on musical instruments that is still used as a textbook in music conservatories around the world. Hector Berlioz Which genre typically precedes an opera or a play and consists of a single movement that encapsulates the essence of the drama? Dramatic Overture The idée fixe is associated with what object or idea? the protagonist’s beloved (Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique) Felix Mendelssohn the most “classical” of the great Romantic composers, he used traditional forms such as sonata-allegro, a colorful but conservative harmony, and a distinctive orchestration featuring a light, dancing string sound. The influence of romanticism in his works is observed in literary influences and the use of program music, with nature and travel providing the impetus for many of his most famous orchestral compositions. Identify the theme from the fifth movement of the Symphonie fantastique Dream of the Witches’ Sabbath (His own personal Hell) Which pedal shifts the position of the hammers on a piano, thereby reducing the dynamic level? The soft pedal Which genre of piano music suggests moonlit nights, romantic longing, and a certain painful melancholy? Nocturne This piano virtuoso traveled throughout Europe between 1839-1847, playing more than one thousand concerts and establishing the format of the modern-day piano recital. Audiences responded to his concerts with near hysteria: women tore at his clothi |
Which composer wrote the operas 'The Flying Dutchman' and 'Parsifal'? | The Flying Dutchman - San Diego Opera The Flying Dutchman In the Classroom Wagner and The Flying Dutchman In his autobiography Mein Leben, Wagner wrote about his composition of The Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer). With the passage of time, his telling took on some romantic overtones, but the facts are essentially as he described them. He recounts his horrendous experiences on his voyage from Riga to London, recalling how the sailors on board the Thetis told him the story of the phantom ship. This is possible, for there were trip from Riga to London, recalling how the sailors on board the Thetis told him the story of the phantom ship. This is possible, for there were many such tales at the time. He probably already knew some of the stories and had undoubtedly read Heine's version for he wrote: ...it was the conception of how this Ahaseurus of the ocean might be redeemed, which Heine had taken from a Dutch play on the same theme*, that gave me just what I needed to adapt the material as an operatic subject....The figure of the 'Flying Dutchman' is a mythic-poetic creation of the folk....We encounter the figure in the bright, cheerful Hellenic work in the guise of Odysseus and his wanderings, and his longing for homeland. Certainly, as a man unused to the sea, his trials during that voyage made a deep impression on him and added color to his retelling of the tale. He also says that the Dutchman is a synthesis of the Wandering Jew and Odysseus and that Senta is no longer the domestic paragon that was Penelope but the woman of the future. While in Paris in 1840, he wrote a scenario (in French) for a one-act opera (Le Hollandais volant), as a possible curtain-raiser for a ballet. The resulting story was, like Heine's, set on the Scottish coast and none of the characters had a name. He sent it to the famous French playwright and librettist Eugène Scribe in the hopes he would write a libretto based on the scenario but never received a response. He then asked the composer Meyerbeer to act as an intermediary in presenting it to the director of the Paris Opera. He claimed in Mein Leben that they eventually accepted it but insisted the music be written by someone else, giving him 500 francs for the rights (July 1841). This story has been challenged, but recent evidence has been found to show it is essentially true. He later claimed that a French opera, Le vaisseau fantôme, used his original scenario, but the story was much closer to other tales and the used the names of the characters of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Pirate, which was well-known at the time. In the event, the French opera was a disaster. Meanwhile, he had already written a one-act, three scene, German version of the libretto (May 1841) in which he changed the locale from Scotland to Norway. Wagner always considered himself an outsider and strongly identified with the Dutchman. He wrote: Alas, I have lived for a long while in strange lands, and it often seems to me that in my fabulous homesickness I am like the Flying Dutchman and his shipmates, who are constantly tossed on the cold waves....I trust...the Flying Dutchman's fate will not be mine, to wit, his letters were usually addressed to persons at home who had died long since.** He also wrote that his longing for Germany while in Paris was like: "the longing of my Flying Dutchman for a woman...the redeeming woman whose features I beheld as yet indistinctly". Wagner sent the score of The Flying Dutchman to the Munich Court Theatre but was told that it was not suitable for Germany. It was finally accepted for production at the Berlin Court Opera, and he decided it was time to return to his home country. However, when Wagner arrived in Berlin he found the management had changed. Although the new director was the same man who had refused the opera for Munich, he was obliged to fulfil the commitments of his predecessor, and the Berlin opening was delayed so that the first per |
During the reign of which king did the 'Model Parliament' sit? | Changes under Edward I - UK Parliament Changes under Edward I Elizabethan Parliaments Changes under Edward I Edward I made the meeting of Parliament a more frequent event and over the course of his reign of 35 years (1272-1307) he summoned it on 46 occasions. For the first 20 years of his reign it met regularly - almost twice a year. From 1278 official records were kept of its proceedings and decisions, written up and sewn together in long scrolls, the Rolls of Parliament. Edward 1's first Parliament In 1275 Edward I called his first Parliament. He summoned nobles and churchmen, but also issued orders (known as writs) for the election of two representatives from each county (the knights of the shire) and two from each city or town (the burgesses) to attend. They were called on primarily to listen to and approve the King's plan for a new tax. Over the following years it became an accepted rule that the representatives of those who were going to be most affected by taxation had to give their consent to it in Parliament. Model Parliament However, the practice of summoning these representatives did not become standard for many years. The next time the burgesses were summoned along with the knights of the shire was in 1295. This was to become known as the Model Parliament, because its representation of two knights from each county and two burgesses from each town became normal for (almost) all future Parliaments. Parliament and taxation Parliament developed in the 13th and 14th centuries largely through the desire of Edward I and his successors to wage war. This needed more money than they had from their own wealth and they had to levy "extraordinary" taxes, with Parliament's assent, to raise the funds. But each time the King requested assent to a tax from Parliament, it could ask a favour back again and often used the King's desperation for money to get what it wanted. Representatives of the people Since January 1327 when Parliament removed Edward I's son, Edward II, from the throne every Parliament has included representatives of the people. The pattern was now set for Parliament always to comprise three bodies: Lords, Commons and the Monarch. External links The original parchment rolls of Parliament from the thirteenth century are at the National Archives at Kew. |
Which horse won the 2009 Epsom Derby? | Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane - Telegraph Horse Racing Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane Racing hailed a new superstar at Epsom on Saturday when John Oxx’s Sea The Stars became the first horse since Nashwan 20 years earlier to complete the 2000 Guineas/Derby double. Star performer: Mick Kinane claimed his third Epsom Derby win as favourite Sea the Stars romped to victory Photo: AP By Marcus Armytage, Racing Correspondent 8:10PM BST 06 Jun 2009 The revolving door to the stewards’ rooms has been clogged up with jockeys for the last two days, proving how trappy Epsom’s uncambered bends and sloping straight can be for horse and rider. However, it all went like clockwork for the 11-4 second favourite, who was not pushed to his limits to come home a length and three quarters clear of fellow Irish raider and 9-4 favourite Fame And Glory, one of the worst possible results for bookmakers. Kinane, 49, winning his third Derby and 10th British Classic, described his passage, around the inside and in fourth for most of the way, over the famous switchback track as “Plan A plus”. At no stage did he ever look like having to implement Plan B. As expected, the outcome of the 230th Derby was dominated by Irish horses. Aidan O’Brien saddled the second, third, fourth and fifth home. Only a neck, nose and shorthead separated Fame And Glory, Masterofthehorse, Rip Van Winkle and Golden Sword. Had the Derby been decided by proportional representation rather than first past the post then O’Brien would have been celebrating a landslide victory. Instead he was fined a paltry £840 for bringing his six runners into the paddock less that a minute before the bell rang for jockeys to mount and denying the television audience and racegoers the chance to view his team, which constituted half the field. For much of the morning Oxx, who wanted fast ground for his colt, was pacing around anxiously looking at the sky. But, while the weather was not entirely suitable for those who had reserved seats on the open-topped buses, the few millimetres of rain that did fall made no significant difference to the going. Related Articles Epsom rules for Magnier 31 May 2009 O’Brien’s plan to test the stamina of Sea The Stars with Golden Sword and Age of Aquarius going off in front did not work. In truth, Kinane always was travelling so well that he could have done with an even faster pace. “I thought they’d go a shade quicker,” he said, “but I don’t think they could. I always felt I was winning every step of the way. He broke so well I thought I might have to sit right in behind the pacemakers. He was just coasting, he has so much class. I knew the pacemakers had both won their trials well, so they’d take me to the furlong marker.” It was, conceded Oxx, not a difficult race to watch. “For once there were no anxious moments,” he said. “Mick was delaying [his run] for as long as possible because the horse idles a bit in front. Mick wasn’t saying much before the race. so I had to prise it from him, but he’s always had a good feeling about this horse. “He’s a terrific horse to have about the place. He’s so straightforward, always in the same form. He’s a big masculine presence. He owns the place and it’s a pleasure looking at him. “He’s a trouble-free horse, we’ve rarely had an anxious moment. Any Guineas winner you’d be worried about staying a mile and a half, especially as he coasted the whole way in the Guineas and didn’t just scramble there at the finish. “I think Michael had plenty of confidence that he’d stay. It was just dependent on whether the genes came from his sire or his dam.” For the majority of Derby winners, winning at Epsom is just halfway to proving themselves, but having already won a Guineas, Sea The Stars is already up there among the greats. He has everything, speed, stamina, a pedigree to die for and good looks. Oxx is one of racing’s traditionalists and a great supporter of the concept of the Triple Crown of Guineas, Derby and St Leger, a feat last achieved by Nijinsky in 1970. How |
Which cat-sized carniverous marsupial used to be known as the 'native cat' but is now usually known by its Aboriginal name? | Quoll Facts For Kids: Information, Pictures & Video Contact Quoll Facts For Kids The Quoll is a carnivorous marsupial. It is easily recognised by its distinctive pale spots. The quoll is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss and the spread of invasive species (in particular the Cane Toad). This page contains quoll facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Read on to find out all about this sharp-toothed marsupial … Quoll Facts For Kids & Adults Quolls are carnivorous (meat eating) marsupials. Quolls are endemic to Australia and New Guinea (this means that they are only found in these areas). There are 6 species of Quoll; 4 are found in Australia, 2 are found in New Guinea. The largest species of Quoll is the Spotted-Tail Quoll (also called the Tiger Quoll), the smallest is the Northern Quoll. The Northern Quoll is rated ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List. The other 5 species are rated ‘Near Threatened’. Quolls are easily identified by the spots on their fur. Quolls eat a range of animals, including insects, worms, lizards and rabbits. They will also feed on carrion. ‘Quoll’ is an Aboriginal name. Captain Cook saw Quolls in 1770, and heard local people using the name. Quolls are good climbers, and are often found in trees. Quolls are threatened by the spread of the poisonous Cane Toad and other non-native animals such as foxes. Male Northern Quolls don’t live for very long. In some areas all of the males die after the breeding season, leaving only the females and their young. Some people think that Quolls should be kept as pets, as this would increase their numbers. What Do Quolls Look Like? Quolls have distinctive white patches on their coats. The quoll is around the size of a small cat. Its face is pointed, and its mouth is filled with sharp teeth. It has a moist, pink nose and bright eyes. A quoll’s fur can range in colour from brown to black. Its coat is dotted with lighter patches. The spotted-tailed quoll is the only quoll species that also has spots on its tail. The Quoll has ridges on the bottom of its feet to help it climb. It is unable to use its long tail to grip onto branches as monkeys do. You can see an Eastern Quoll in the video below: Nocturnal Hunters The Quoll is mainly nocturnal, and tends to stay in its den during the day. Quoll Species There are six species of Quoll. Four are found in Australia and / or Tasmania , the other two are found in New Guinea . The six species of Quoll are listed below. Are Quolls Endangered? Five of the six species are rated ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List , and one is rated ‘Endangered’. Quolls Found In Australia (with IUCN rating) Eastern Quoll: Near Threatened. Found in Tasmania. Northern Quoll: Endangered. Found in separate colonies in northern parts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and in eastern Queensland. Spotted-Tail Quoll (also called Tiger Quoll) Near Threatened. The largest species of quoll. Found in southeast Australia and Tasmania. A separate subspecies is found in eastern Queensland. Western Quoll: Near Threatened. Found in southwest Western Australia. Quolls Found In New Guinea (with IUCN rating) Bronze Quoll: Near Threatened New Guinean Quoll: Near Threatened We’ll have a closer look at the 6 species of Quoll further down the page. How Big Are Quolls? Quolls vary in size. The smallest species are kitten-sized or smaller. The largest are a similar size to cats and small dogs. There is quite a large size difference between Quoll species. The smallest Australian Quoll is the Northern Quoll, the largest the Spotted-Tailed Quoll. Northern quolls are the size of kittens, whereas Tiger Quolls are the size of full-grown cats or small dogs. Tiger Quolls are the second largest carnivorous marsupial, and the largest on mainland Australia. The largest is the Tasmanian Devil, which is only found in Tasmania. Because of their long tails, Tiger Quolls are the longest carnivorous marsupial. Male Tiger Quolls can grow well over 1 metre (40 in) in length (including the tail). Male Quolls are |
'21st. Century Break Down' was a 2009 number one hit album for which group? | 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic 21st Century Breakdown google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine American Idiot was a rarity of the 21st century: a bona fide four-quadrant hit, earning critical and commercial respect, roping in new fans young and old alike. It was so big it turned Green Day into something it had never been before -- respected, serious rockers, something they were never considered during their first flight of success with Dookie . Back then, they were clearly (and proudly) slacker rebels with a natural gift for a pop hook, but American Idiot was a big album with big ideas, a political rock opera in an era devoid of both protest rock and wild ambition, so its success was a surprise. It also ratcheted up high expectations for its successor, and Green Day consciously plays toward those expectations on 2009's 21st Century Breakdown , another political rock opera that isn't an explicit sequel but could easily be mistaken for one, especially as its narrative follows a young couple through the wilderness of modern urban America. Heady stuff, but like the best rock operas, the concept doesn't get in the way of the music, which is a bit of an accomplishment because 21st Century Breakdown leaves behind the punchy '60s Who fascination for Queen and '70s Who , giving this more than its share of pomp and circumstance. Then again, puffed-up protest is kind of the point of 21st Century Breakdown : it's meant to be taken seriously, so it's not entirely surprising that Green Day fall into many of the same pompous tarpits as their heroes, ratcheting up the stately pianos, vocal harmonies, repeated musical motifs, doubled and tripled guitars, and synthesized effects that substitute for strings, then adding some orchestras for good measure. It would all sound cluttered, even turgid, if it weren't for Green Day 's unerring knack for writing muscular pop and natural inclination to run clean and lean, letting only one song run over five minutes and never letting the arrangements overshadow the song. Although Green Day 's other natural gift, that for impish irreverent humor, is missed -- they left it all behind on their 2008 garage rock side project Foxboro Hot Tubs -- the band manages to have 21st Century Breakdown work on a grand scale without losing either their punk or pop roots, which makes the album not only a sequel to American Idiot , but its equal. Track Listing |
Which battle of 10th October 732 AD saw Charles Martel lead the Franks to a decisive victory against the Moors? | Charles Martel | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Charles Martel (c. 688 – 22 October 741) was a Frankish statesman and military leader who, as Duke and Prince of the Franks and Mayor of the Palace , was de facto ruler of Francia from 718 until his death. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The illegitimate son of Frankish strongman, Pepin of Heristal , and a noblewoman named Alpaida , Martel successfully asserted his claims to power as successor to his father as the power behind the throne in Frankish politics. Continuing and building on his father's work, he restored centralized government in Francia and began the series of military campaigns that re–established the Franks as the undisputed masters of all Gaul. In foreign wars, Martel subjugated Bavaria, Alemannia , and Frisia , vanquished the pagan Saxons, and halted the Islamic advance into Western Europe at the Battle of Tours . [6] Martel is considered to be the founding figure of the European Middle Ages . Skilled as an administrator and warrior, he is often credited with a seminal role in the development of feudalism and knighthood. Martel was a great patron of Saint Boniface and made the first attempt at reconciliation between the Papacy and the Franks. The Pope wished him to become the defender of the Holy See and offered him the Roman consulship. Martel refused the offer, but it was a sign of the things to come . [7] [8] Although Martel never assumed the title of king, he divided Francia, like a king, between his sons Carloman and Pepin . The latter became the first of the Carolingians , the family of Charles Martel, to become king. Martel's grandson, Charlemagne , extended the Frankish realms to include much of the West, and became the first Emperor since the fall of Rome . Therefore, on the basis of his achievements, Martel is seen as laying the groundwork for the Carolingian Empire . [9] [10] In summing up the man, Gibbon has written, Martel was "the hero of the age ," whereas Guerard describes him as being the "champion of the Cross against the Crescent ." [11] [12] Contents Edit Martel was born as the illegitimate son of Pepin of Herstal and his concubine Alpaida . [13] [14] He had a brother named Childebrand , who later became the Frankish dux of Burgundy . The brothers, being illegitimate, were not considered to be part of their father's paternal family, the Pippinids , who since the early seventh century had dominated the politics of Francia . After the reign of Dagobert I (629-639) the Merovingians effectively ceded power to the Pippinids, who ruled the Frankish realm of Austrasia in all but name as Mayors of the Palace. They controlled the royal treasury, dispersed patronage, and granted land and privileges in the name of the figurehead king. Martel's father, Pepin, was the second member of the family to rule the Franks. Pepin was able to unite all the Frankish realms by conquering Neustria and Burgundy . He was the first to call himself Duke and Prince of the Franks, a title later taken up by Charles. Pepin died of old age in 714. His legitimate grandchildren (his legitimate sons having predeceased him) claimed themselves to be his true successors and, with the help of Pepin's legitimate wife, Plectrude , tried to assume power in the realm. Pepin had agreed to name one of them, Theudoald , heir to Francia. Plectrude subsequently imprisoned Charles to secure matters. But he managed to escape. Charles was able to gather an army for himself, having gained favour among the Franks, primarily for his military prowess. Indeed, he was nicknamed Martel, meaning "the hammer" in French, by later, 9th century chronicles. [15] Although he was entirely neglected in his father's will, being a bastard son, Martel was now determined to become the ruler of all Francia. Contesting for power Edit The Frankish kingdoms at the time of the death of Pepin of Heristal. Aquitaine (yellow) was outside Arnulfing authority and Neustria and Burgundy (pink) were united in opposition to further Arnulfing dominance of the highest offices. Only Austrasia (green) supported an Arnulfing mayor |
What is the state capital of New South Wales? | Capital of New South Wales - definition of Capital of New South Wales by The Free Dictionary Capital of New South Wales - definition of Capital of New South Wales by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Capital+of+New+South+Wales Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Syd·ney (sĭd′nē) A city of southeast Australia on an inlet of the Tasman Sea. The largest city in Australia, it is the country's chief port and main cultural and financial center. Sydney (ˈsɪdnɪ) n 1. (Placename) a port in SE Australia, capital of New South Wales, on an inlet of the S Pacific: the largest city in Australia and the first British settlement, established as a penal colony in 1788; developed rapidly after 1820 with the discovery of gold in its hinterland; large wool market; three universities. Pop: 4 627 345 (2011) 2. (Placename) a port in SE Canada, in Nova Scotia on NE Cape Breton Island: capital of Cape Breton Island until 1820, when the island united administratively with Nova Scotia. Pop: 32 286 (2006) Sydney |
In which of Shakespeare's plays do the characters 'Viola' and 'Malvolio' appear? | Twelfth Night | Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets | Educator.com Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets Test names are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. Said owners are not affiliated with Educator.com. Enter your Sign on user name and password. Username Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets Twelfth Night II. Plays: Lecture 9 | 19:08 min Lecture Description In this lesson, our instructor Rebekah Hendershot teaches Twelfth Night. Youll go over the complete background of the play, the setting, and the characters. Rebekah explains each character in detail, including Viola, Sebastian, Orsino, Olivia, Malvolio, Maria, and everyone in between. Youll learn each element of the plot from the shipwreck to the happy ending. Themes, major passages, and essay topic jumping-off points are also discussed. With Rebekah youll discuss topics such as gender roles, the comical characters, and the idea of mistaken identity. The lesson concludes with a few secrets to make understanding Shakespeare a lot easier. Start learning today , and be successful in your academic & professional career. Start Today! Loading video... This is a quick preview of the lesson. For full access, please Log In or Sign up . For more information, please see full course syllabus of Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets Next Lecture Share this knowledge with your friends! Last reply by: Professor Hendershot Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:14 PM Post by veda chanda on January 18, 2014 Is Antonio ever released from prison? Twelfth Night First Things First This lesson will teach you how to read and understand a play by William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the history of the English language (and the man who invented quite a lot of it). These videos are not a substitute for reading Shakespeare, listening to Shakespeare, or watching Shakespeare performed. Seriously. Don’t be that guy. Background Written for a Christmastime celebration Lots of cross-dressing and craziness Not published during Shakespeare’s lifetime (First Folio, 1623) A response to the “boy- plays”? Setting Eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea Ragusa? Croatia? Characters Viola / Cesario—A young noblewoman who assumes a male identity after being separated from her twin brother, Sebastian. Loves Orsino. Is loved by Olivia. Sebastian—A young nobleman, twin brother of Viola. Friends with Antonio. Marries Olivia. Orsino—Duke of Illyria and pompous blowhard. Woos Olivia (unsuccessfully). Falls in love with “Cesario.” Olivia—A countess who refuses to marry on account of her brother’s recent death. Self-indulgent. Falls in love with “Cesario,” and later Sebastian. Malvolio—Olivia’s priggish servant. His coworkers make him believe Olivia is in love with him. Maria—Olivia’s clever maid. Plays pranks on Malvolio and eventually marries Olivia’s uncle. Antonio—A sea captain who rescues Sebastian and seems to be in love with him. Sir Toby Belch—Olivia’s drunken uncle. Marries Maria. Sir Andrew Aguecheek—Suitor to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby. Fatuous idiot. Feste—A jester. Probably the wisest character in the play. Plot A page in the service of Orsino A visit to Olivia Viola delivers Orsino’s message Olivia falls in love with “Cesario” The gift of a ring A prank on Malvolio Viola and Orsino—can a woman love a man as much as a man can love a woman? Olivia tries to woo “Cesario” Antonio and Sebastian appear in town Malvolio tries to woo Olivia Sir Andrew picks a fight with Viola Antonio rescues “Sebastian”, and is arrested Sebastian is challenged, courted, and married The clown mocks Malvolio The marriage and the beating are revealed The twins are reunited (after Viola messes with Sebastian’s head) Orsino falls for Viola The prank on Malvolio is revealed Everyone has a laugh and a song Themes Shape-shifting, disguise, and mistaken identity Love as a cause of pain Gender-bending “If music be the food of love, play on …” -Act I, Scene 1, 1-15 “Make me a willow cabin at your gate …” -Act I, Scene 5, 237-245 “…Make no compare Between that love a woman can bear me And that I owe Olivia.” -Act II, Scene 4, 91-101 “… Boy, thou hast s |
In which of Shakespeare's plays do the characters 'Ariel' and 'Prospero' appear? | Introduction to Shakespeare's Prospero from The Tempest - Similarities between Prospero and Shakespeare Shakespeare's Characters: Prospero (The Tempest) From The Works of William Shakespeare. Vol. 16. Ed. Evangeline Maria O'Connor. J.D. Morris and Co. Tried by suffering, Prospero proves its strengthening qualities. Far from succumbing to the blow, it is not until it has fallen that he displays his true, far-reaching, and terrible power, and becomes the great irresistible magician which Shakespeare himself had so long been. His power is not understood by his daughter, who is but a child, but it is felt by his enemies. He plays with them as he pleases, compels them to repent their past treatment of him, and then pardons them with a calmness of superiority to which Timon could never have attained, but which is far from being that all-obliterating tenderness with which Imogen and Hermione forgive remorseful sinners. There is less charity towards the offenders in Prospero's absolution than that element of contempt which has so long and so exclusively filled Shakespeare's soul. His forgiveness, the oblivion of a scornful indifference, is not so much that of the strong man who knows his power to crush if need be, as that of the wisdom which is no longer affected by outward circumstance. Richard Garnett aptly observes, in his critical introduction to the play in the "Irving Edition," that Prospero finds it easy to forgive because, in his secret soul, he sets very little value on the dukedom he has lost, and is, therefore, roused to very little indignation by the treachery which deprived him of it. His daughter's happiness is the sole thing which greatly interests him now, and he carries his indifference to worldly matters so far that, without any outward compulsion, he breaks his magic wand and casts his books into the sea. Resuming his place among the ranks of ordinary men, he retains nothing but his inalienable treasure, of experience and reflection. I quote the following passage from Garnett on account of its remarkable correspondence with the general conception of Shakespeare's development set forth in this book. "That this Quixotic height of magnanimity should not surprise, that it should seem quite in keeping with the character, proves how deeply this character has been drawn from Shakespeare's own nature. Prospero is not Shakespeare, but the play is in a certain measure autobiographical. ... It shows us more than anything else what the discipline of life had made of Shakespeare at fifty � a fruit too fully matured to be suffered to hang much longer on the tree. Conscious superiority untinged by arrogance, genial scorn for the mean and base, mercifulness into which contempt entered very largely, serenity excluding passionate affection while admitting tenderness, intellect overtopping morality but in no way blighting or perverting it � such are the mental features of him in whose development the man of the world kept pace with the poet, and who now shone as the consummate perfection of both." In other words, it is Shakespeare's own nature which overflows into Prospero, and thus the magician represents not merely the noble-minded great man, but the genius, imaginatively delineated, not, as in Hamlet, psychologically analysed. Audibly and visibly does Prospero's genius manifest itself, visible and audible also the inward and outward opposition he combats. The two figures in which this spiritual power and this resistance are embodied are the most admirable productions of an artist's powers in this or any other age. Ariel is a supernatural, Caliban a bestially natural being, and both have been endowed with a human soul. They were not seen, but created. Prospero is the master-mind, the man of the future, as shown by his control over the forces of Nature. He passes as a magician, and Shakespeare found his prototype, as far as external accessories were concerned, in a scholar of mark and man of high principles, Dr. Dee, who died in 1607. This Dr. Dee believed himself possessed of powers to conjure up spirits, good and |
'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' was a 2009 number one hit album for which group? | West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum: Amazon.co.uk: Music £4.28 & FREE Delivery in the UK on orders over £20. Details Includes FREE MP3 version of this album. AutoRip is available only for eligible CDs and vinyl sold by Amazon EU Sarl (but does not apply to gift orders or PrimeNow orders). See Terms and Conditions for full details, including costs which may apply for the MP3 version in case of order returns or cancellations. In stock. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available. Want it delivered by Wednesday, 4 Jan.? Order within 52 hrs 45 mins and choose AmazonGlobal Priority at checkout. Details Note: This item is eligible for click and collect. Details Pick up your parcel at a time and place that suits you. Choose from over 13,000 locations across the UK Prime members get unlimited deliveries at no additional cost How to order to an Amazon Pickup Location? Product Description Product Description Follow up to 2006's number one 'Empire', the third album from the English alternative rock band is an electronica-indie rock style fusion: a mix of intense melodies, electro-punk riffs and kaleidoscopic lullabies. The album includes the singles 'Fast Fuse', 'Vlad the Impaler' and 'Fire'. Amazon.co.uk Kasabian arrived with a bang and a half early this century, brandishing a slew of ever more dynamite singles and a rigorously assembled debut album that straddled dancefloors and festival fields with monumental ease and a glint in its bloodshot eyes. It was all very post- Xtrmntr , whilst avoiding much of the seriousness that could have entailed. Whether anyone expected them to chase Oasis’ coat-tails with such keenness is by the by now; they have since been ordained as an anthemic rock colossus of the UK rock scene. That has almost certainly gone to their heads and as years and albums pass they move further away from their original chemical reaction and into attempting to elbow their way onto the table of some of the greats--early Pink Floyd (the well meaning, but slightly aimless "Swarfiga"), The Kinks (the blatant "Thick As Thieves", though it doesn’t take much to imagine Noel Gallgher bashing it out either) and The Rolling Stones ("Happiness", see also Primal Scream). West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum finds them in an exploratory mood even if it struggles to lift off like either their own early material or the greats they aspire to emulate. Still, "Fast Fuse" is a rabid burst of tinny psychedelic punk and "Vlad The Impaler" intriguingly dark and electric. Not as weird or as wired as they purport to be, but given the kind of brain-numbing predictability normally peddled by bands at their level, we should be grateful for the ambition of this album. --James Berry |
In which organ of the body would you find the 'Islets of Langerhans'? | Transplant Surgery - Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes Transplant Surgery » Conditions & Procedures » Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes FOLLOW Sign up for delivery of news Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes Islet cell transplantation places cells from an organ donor into the body of another person. It is used experimentally to treat type 1 diabetes Image Courtesy of UCSF Diabetes Education Online Pancreatic Islets and Beta Cells The pancreas is an organ about the size of a hand located in the abdomen in the vicinity of the stomach, intestines, and other organs. It lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The pancreas produce juices that help digest food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that maintain optimal blood sugar levels and help the body to use and store energy from food. Throughout the pancreas are clusters of cells called the islets of Langerhans. Islets are made up of several types of cells, including beta cells that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. Insulin and Diabetes Diabetes develops when the body doesn't make enough insulin, cannot use insulin properly, or both, causing glucose to build up in the blood. Diabetes is a serious disease, which, if not controlled, can be life threatening. It is often associated with long-term complications that can affect every system and part of the body. Diabetes can contribute to eye disorders and blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputation, and nerve damage. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is an autoimmune disease in which the body views the beta cells (insulin producing cells found in the islets of the pancreas) as a foreign substance, so the patient's immune system attacks the islets and kills them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. Most people with type 1 diabetes do not have a family history of the disease and there is no way currently to prevent the onset of type1 diabetes. Image courtesy of Clinical Islet Transplantation (CIT) Consortium, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Insulin therapy, given by injection or insulin pump, is life-saving. However, it's not perfect. Most people with type 1 diabetes still have blood glucose levels that are above normal. This puts them at risk for the long-term complications of diabetes. Some people have what doctors call labile, or brittle, diabetes. Blood glucose levels swing from high to low despite the best insulin plans. Because of this, long-term type 1 diabetic survivors often develop vascular complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can cause poor vision and blindness, and diabetic nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. Hypoglycemia Unawareness Those who are able to keep their blood glucose levels near normal often have trouble with low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). And after many years, some people lose the early symptoms that warn them that their blood glucose level is dropping. This is called hypoglycemia unawareness and raises the risk of severe hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia unawareness is a life-threatening condition that is not easily treatable with medication and is characterized by reduced or absent warning signals for hypoglycemia. Some Type 1 diabetic patients have been known to set their alarms to wake them several times a night out of fear they may have a catastrophic hypoglycemic episode while asleep. For such individuals, transplantation of pancreatic islets is a viable treatment option to consider. Islet Cell Transplantation Procedure In islet transplantation, islets are taken from the pancreas of a deceased organ donor. The islets are purified, processed, and transferred into another person. Once implanted, the beta cells in these islets begin to m |
In which town in Greater Manchester is the TV series 'Shameless' set? | Shameless | Shameless Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Number of Series 11 Shameless is a BAFTA award winning British drama television series set in the fictional Chatsworth Council Estate , Stretford, Greater Manchester in England. Produced by Company Pictures for Channel 4, the first seven episode series started airing on 13 January 2004. The comedy drama, centered on British underclass and working class culture has been accorded critical acclaim by various sections of the British media, including The Sun newspaper and Newsnight Review on BBC Two. The programme was created and partially written by Paul Abbott . The show was officially announced to be ending after it's 11th Series by Channel 4 on October 9, 2012. The final series began on 26 February 2013 and ended on 28 May 2013, the show's10th year in production. [1] Contents [ show ] General Plot The series charts the lives of Frank Gallagher , an intelligent but wasteful alcoholic and his large, dysfunctional family, but as the show progressed it also widened the scope to include other occupants of the Chatsworth Estate . Central characters in the Gallagher family include eldest daughter Fiona ( S1.1 - S2.11 ), eldest son 'Lip' ( 1.1 - 5.1 ), plus younger Ian ( S1.1 - S7.16 ), Carl , Debbie ( S1.1 - S6.16 ), Liam ( S1.1 - S8.5 ) and baby Stella who grows up as the show continues. The Gallagher family reside at 2 Windsor Gardens on the fictional Chatsworth Estate , a council estate in Stretford, near Manchester. Originally the show was filmed on location on a council estate in West Gorton and in the Pie Factory Studios in Salford. Since Series 5 , the show has been filmed from a purpose built set on the Roundthorn Industrial Estate in South Manchester on the site of an old Umbro warehouse, and around Wythenshawe and Sale. Series Overview Series 1 consisted of eight episodes ending with a Christmas special (23 December 2004). Series 2 followed with a longer run of ten episodes (4 January – 8 March 2005). Channel 4 introduced 'First Look' to their scheduling of Shameless from Series 2 onwards, enabling viewers to see all but the first episode a week early on their sister channel E4. The preview screening immediately following the Channel 4 episode, allowing two consecutive episodes to be watched in quick succession. Series 3 began with a New Year special (3 January 2006), with seven further episodes (10 January – 21 February 2006) completing the run. Series 4 comprised eight episodes (9 January – 27 February 2007), but it was also announced that Series 5 would see the series expanded to sixteen episodes (1 January – 15 April 2008). Series 6 continued the lengthened sixteen-episode format (27 January – 12 May 2009). Series 7 began on 26 January 2010, and introduced Pauline McLynn and Valerie Lilley as daughter and mother Libby and Patty Croker . It again consisted of sixteen episodes. Series 8 began on 10 January 2011, and is the longest run to date, with 22 episodes. Channel 4 broke Series 8 into two parts, with separate over arching storylines, with Episodes 1 to 13 being shown between 10 January 2011 and 8 March 2011 and Episodes 14 to 22 being shown between 30 August 2011 and October 25, 2011. Some scenes in Series 8 were filmed in Lancashire. Series 9 began airing on 9 January 2012, it was meant to continue the format of 22 episodes split into two parts of 11 with a break in-between. However in August 2012 it was announced that after the first 11 episodes aired and the break had finished Series 10 would begin instead. The reasons for this change are unknown. Series 10 began airing on 12 September 2012, creator and executive producer Paul Abbott is said to be taking a more active role than he has in recent years. [2] Series 11 is the final series, with a run of 14 episodes, and aired from 26 February 2013, with the final episode shown on 28 May 2013. A number of former cast members returned for the final episode. [1] Critical Reception In April 2005, the programme's first series won the Best Drama Series category at the British Academy Television Awards. It was also |
In which organ of the body would you find 'Bowman's Capsule'? | Inside Your Kidneys - How Your Kidneys Work | HowStuffWorks How Your Kidneys Work Diagram showing the parts of the kidney and the nephron If you were to cut a kidney in half, you would see the following parts: Renal capsule - a thin, outer membrane that helps protect the kidney Cortex - a lightly colored outer region Medulla - a darker, reddish-brown, inner region Renal pelvis - a flat, funnel-shaped cavity that collects the urine into the ureters If you look closely at the cortex and medulla, you can see many tiny, tubular structures that stretch across both regions perpendicular to the surface of the kidney. In each kidney, there are one million of these structures, called nephrons. The nephron is the basic unit of the kidney. It's a long, thin tube that is closed at one end, has two twisted regions interspaced with a long hairpin loop, ends in a long straight portion and is surrounded by capillaries. Up Next The parts of the nephron are as follows: Bowman's capsule - This closed end at the beginning of the nephron is located in the cortex. Proximal convoluted tubule or proximal tubule - The first twisted region after the Bowman's capsule; it's in the cortex. Loop of Henle - A long, hairpin loop after the proximal tubule, it extends from the cortex down into the medulla and back. Distal convoluted tubule or distal tubule - This second twisted portion of the nephron after the loop of Henle is located in the cortex. Collecting duct - This long straight portion after the distal tubule that is the open end of the nephron extends from the cortex down through the medulla. Each part of the nephron has different types of cells with different properties -- this is important in understanding how the kidney regulates the composition of the blood. The nephron has a unique blood supply compared to other organs: Afferent arteriole - connects the renal artery with the glomerular capillaries Glomerular capillaries - coiled capillaries that are inside the Bowman's capsule Efferent arteriole - connects the glomerular capillaries with the peritubular capillaries Peritubular capillaries - located after the glomerular capillaries and surrounding the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal tubule Interlobular veins - drain the peritubular capillaries into the renal vein The kidney is the only organ of the body in which two capillary beds, in series, connect arteries with veins. This arrangement is important for maintaining a constant blood flow through and around the nephron despite fluctuations in systemic blood pressure. Regulating the composition of the blood involves the following: Keeping the concentrations of various ions and other important substances constant Keeping the volume of water in your body constant Removing wastes from your body Keeping the acid/base concentration of your blood constant The kidney does this by a combination of three processes: It filters 20 percent of the plasma and non-cell elements from the blood into the inside of the nephron (the lumen). It reabsorbs the components that the body needs from the lumen back into the blood. It secretes some unwanted components from the blood into the lumen of the nephron. Anything (fluid, ions, small molecules) that has not been reabsorbed from the lumen gets swept away to form the urine, which ultimately leaves the body. Through these processes, the blood is maintained with the proper composition, and excess or unwanted substances are removed from the blood into the urine. Next, we'll look at how the kidneys regulate blood composition by three main processes: Filtration |
Winning the US Masters in 2003, who was the last Canadian to win a golf 'Major'? | Official World Golf Ranking - News NEWS 14TH APRIL 2003 07:46 AM Week 15 - Mike Weir Wins The US Masters And Moves Up To World No.5 In the first Major Championship of 2003, Mike Weir became the first Canadian and the first left-handed golfer ever to win the US Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Weir overcame a three-shot deficit on the back nine Sunday and went on to beat Len Mattiace at the first extra play-off hole. As a result, the 67th US Masters Champion moves up 5 positions on the Official World Golf Ranking to World No.5 – his highest ever career position and the highest position ever held by a Canadian golfer on the World Ranking. Weir started 2003 at World No.46 but victories in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, the Nissan Open and the US Masters have meant an accumulation of 260.03 World Ranking points – more than any other golfer in the world. Phil Mickelson, playing in his 43rd Major Championship, finished outright third and he makes a welcome return to the World No.3 slot while runner-up Len Mattiace improves 31 positions this week to World No.26 – the highest position of his career. Third-round leader Jeff Maggert finished fifth but he makes a return to the Top-100 at No.81 while Jim Furyk posted his third career Top-10 finish at Augusta National and remains at World No.9. |
Which is the only country that has a flag consisting of just one colour? | Top 10 Unusual or Unique Flags - Listverse Top 10 Unusual or Unique Flags Jamie Frater September 26, 2010 Flags have been used since before we began recording history, to symbolize movements, peoples and even individuals. Every country in the world has a flag – some weird, some beautiful and some incredibly boring (Libya’s flag for instance – plain green and nothing else). This list looks at ten flags, or types of flags, that are unique in one or another aspect from other flags. 10 Dannebrog Flags originated in China and India and spread around the world. Because they are so ancient it is not possible to pinpoint the very first, so we are doing the next best thing by including the Dannebrog – the world’s oldest state flag still in use. Dating back to the 13th century – allegedly June 15, 1219, the Dannebrog is the state flag of Denmark and is the inspiration behind the design of many other scandinavian country’s flags. Prior to its adoption the flag most commonly in use in the region was the Viking raven banner which was triangular in shape and carried the image of a Raven. Austria also lays claim to having the oldest flag though their flag most likely appeared around 1230. 9 Semaphores Language doesn’t just come in the form of speech and movement. Semaphore Flags are a system for conveying information at a distance by means of visual signals with hand-held flags, rods, disks, paddles, or occasionally bare or gloved hands. Information is encoded by the position of the flags; it is read when the flag is in a fixed position. Semaphores were adopted and widely used (with hand-held flags replacing the mechanical arms of shutter semaphores) in the maritime world in the early 1800s. Semaphore signals were used, for example, at the Battle of Trafalgar. This was the period in which the modern naval semaphore system was invented. This system uses hand-held flags. It is still used during underway replenishment at sea and is acceptable for emergency communication in daylight or, using lighted wands instead of flags, at night. 8 Nepal The flag of Nepal is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular. The flag is a simplified combination of two single pennants. Its crimson red is the color of the rhododendron, the country’s national flower. Red is also the sign of victory in war. The blue border is the color of peace. Until 1962, the flag’s emblems, the sun and the crescent moon, had human faces. They were removed to modernize the flag. The faces remained on the sun and the moon on the Royal Standard until the abolition of the monarchy in 2008. The flag was adopted, with the formation of a new constitutional government, on December 16, 1962. The individual pennants had been used for the preceding two centuries and the double pennant since the 19th century. 7 White Flag The white flag is an internationally recognized protective sign of truce or ceasefire, and request for negotiation. It is also used to symbolize surrender, since it is often the weaker military party which requests negotiation. A white flag signifies to all that an approaching negotiator is unarmed, with an intent to surrender or a desire to communicate. Persons carrying or waving a white flag are not to be fired upon, nor are they allowed to open fire. The use of the flag to surrender is included in the Geneva Conventions. 6 Black Flag The black flag, and the color black in general, have been associated with anarchy since the 1880s. Many anarchist collectives contain the word “black” in their names. There have been a number of anarchist periodicals titled Black Flag. The uniform blackness of this flag is representative of the negation of all oppressive structures, in deliberate contrast to the colorful flags typical of most nation-states. Additionally, as a white flag is the universal symbol for surrender to superior force, the black flag is a symbol of defiance, an opposition to surrender. 5 Transgender Flag We are all familiar with the rainbow flag of the gay pride movement, but less well known is the transgender flag. It was created in 2000, and firs |
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