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From which language do we get the word 'bizarre'? | Bizarre Synonyms, Bizarre Antonyms | Thesaurus.com Word Origin & History bizarre 1640s, from Fr. bizarre "odd, fantastic" (16c.), originally "handsome, brave," perhaps from Basque bizar "a beard" (the notion being of bearded Spanish soldiers making a strange impression on the French); alternative etymology traces it to It. bizarro "angry, fierce, irascible," from bizza "fit of anger." Example Sentences for bizarre He leaned over the balustrade of stone near a squat vase holding a tropical plant of a bizarre shape. But then I remind myself that the Russian ballet is nothing if not bizarre. This nose ornament does not seem absurd; on these dark skins the effect is almost as pleasing as it is bizarre. I wanted to surround myself with that, you know—to get the bizarre note into my work. Scarcely a word but evokes an image, a strange, bizarre image, often a complication of images. It's the bizarre, the dimly seen, the mysterious for good or evil. Yet in the choice of words, one may search for the bizarre and unusual rather than for the truly picturesque. That he—he should thus be bound up with things so black and bizarre! They're perfectly conventional and so can't distinguish between originality that's artistic and originality that's only bizarre. He was in a vast, wild desert, bristling with bizarre plants. |
In which year were MOT tests introduced into Britain? | History of road safety, The Highway Code and the driving test - GOV.UK GOV.UK History of road safety, The Highway Code and the driving test Updated 26 March 2015 4. Development and timeline of British driving, road safety and driving tests 1. Overview of road safety in Great Britain Driver licences were first introduced in Britain by the Motor Car Act, 1903, purely as a means of identifying vehicles and their drivers. All motor vehicles had to be registered, display registration marks and be licensed annually at a cost of 20 shillings (£1). The fee for the first driving licence, which was obtained over the counter at Post Offices, was 5 shillings (25p). Failure to sign your driving licence with your ‘ordinary signature’ could lead to a fine of up to £5. In 1921 there were only 1 million drivers in Britain. By 1939 this figure had risen to 3 million. But it was only during the 1960s, when cars became more affordable, that motoring really took off. In 1973 the number of drivers had risen to about 20 million and a centralised computer-based licensing system was brought in to cope with the huge increase in demand for both driver and vehicle licences. 2. The Highway Code Hundreds of thousands of copies of The Highway Code are sold each year, ensuring that it never leaves the bestseller lists. It’s one of the few books in print that can lay claim to saving thousands of lives. When it was first launched in 1931 there were just 2.3 million motor vehicles in Great Britain, yet over 7,000 people were killed in road accidents each year. The Highway Code first edition. Today there are more than 27 million vehicles on our roads but, thanks to greater public awareness, advances in technology and the introduction of British summer time, only half the number of road deaths occur. Some things have not changed over the years: the very first edition of The Highway Code urged all road users to be careful and considerate towards others, putting safety first. However, other aspects of the code have changed considerably. For example, in 1931 mirrors were not even mentioned and drivers were advised to sound their horn when overtaking. Nowadays, advice on how to cross the road fills a whole chapter, but in the early days it only merited a paragraph. More than a third of the original 24-page booklet described the various hand signals the police and road users should use, compared to the single page given to the subject in the current edition. The first edition The first edition was published in 1931, it: cost 1 old penny was the only one to carry advertisements, for the AA, The Autocar magazine, The Motorcycle magazine, Castrol Motor Oil, BP, Motor Union Insurance and the RAC contained 18 pages of advice, compared to 135 pages in the 2007 edition included advice to drivers of horse drawn vehicles to ‘rotate the whip above the head; then incline the whip to the right or left to show the direction in which the turn is to be made.’ Since those early days, regular revisions of the Code have reflected changes in technology and developments in traffic management and road safety. Road signs Diagrams of road signs - just 10 signs in all - were first seen in the second edition, as was a warning about the dangers of driving when affected by alcohol or fatigue. Stopping distances Stopping distances made their first appearance in the third edition, along with new sections giving hints on driving and cycling. In colour The 1954 Highway Code, complemented by brand new colour illustrations, gave over the back cover to first aid guidance, while the expanded traffic signs section contained the first triangular warning signs. Motorways The arrival of motorways in the late 1950s led to the inclusion, in the fifth edition, of a new section on motorway driving. It explained such things as how to use exit slip roads and advising drivers to avoid drowsiness by stretching their legs at the parking or service areas. Photographs and 3D illustrations By the sixth edition in 1968 photographs and 3D illustrations had been included to help make rules clear and the price had r |
Which Cole Porter musical featured the song 'Just One Of Those Things'? | Cole Porter Is Dead; Songwriter Was 72 Cole Porter Is Dead; Songwriter Was 72 By The Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 15--Cole Porter, the world-famed composer and lyricist, died at 11:05 P.M. today at a Santa Monica hospital, where he underwent kidney surgery last Tuesday. He was 72 years old. Mr. Porter wrote the lyrics and music for his songs, and to both he brought such an individuality of style that a genre known as "the Cole Porter song" became recognized. The hallmarks of a typical Porter song were lyrics that were urbane or witty and a melody with a sinuous, brooding quality. Some of his best-known songs in this vein were "What Is This Thing Called Love," "Night and Day," "Love for Sale" and "Begin the Beguine." But an equally typical and equally recognizable Porter song would have a simple, bouncy melody and a lyric based on a long and entertaining list of similarities, opposite or contrasts. "Let's Do It" ticked off the amiable amatory habits of birds, flowers, crustacea, fish, insects, animals and various types of humans, while "You're the Top" was an exercise in the creation of superlatives that included such items as "the nimble tread of the feet of Fred Astaire," "Garbo's salary" and "Mickey Mouse." Still a third type of Porter song was exclamatory in both lyrics and melody. "Just One of Those Things," "From This Moment On" and "It's All Right With Me" were instances. Reflected His Living The glossy opulence of the scores Mr. Porter wrote for Broadway and Hollywood was a valid reflection of his own manner of living. Between World Wars he and his wife, the former Linda Lee of Louisville, Ky., were active in a gay international set that gathered at Paris, the Riviera and Venice. Their home on the Left Bank in Paris had platinum wallpaper and chairs upholstered in zebra skin. Mr. Porter once hired the entire Monte Carlo Ballet to entertain his house guests. For a party in Venice, where he rented the Palazzo Rezzonico for $4,000 a month, he hired 50 gondoliers to act as footmen and had a troupe of high-rope walkers perform in a blaze of lights. Most of Mr. Porter's songs were written far from Broadway. His score for "Anything Goes," which included "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top," "All Through the Night" and the title song, was composed while he was cruising down the Rhine. He wrote the songs for "Jubilee" ("Begin the Beguine," "Just One of Those Things" and "Why Shouldn't I?" among others) during a round-the- world cruise with the show's librettist, Moss Hart. But Mr. Porter was no dilettante composer. Not even the rigors of his busy social rounds interfered with his creativity. "I've done lots of work at dinner, sitting between two bores," he once said. "I can feign listening beautifully. I can work anywhere." Praised by Rodgers He was a careful craftsman whose work won the admiration of his peers. Richard Rodgers has said, "Few people realize how architecturally excellent his music is. There's a foundation, a structure and an embellishment. Then you add the emotion he's put in and the result is Cole Porter." Mr. Porter himself could not characterize his songs. "I don't know how my music gets that way," he said when he was asked to make the effort. "I simply can't analyze it. I can analyze the music of others. The word for Dick Rodgers's melodies, I think, is holy. For Jerome Kern, sentimental. For Irving Berlin, simplicity. For my own, I don't know." Mr. Porter was a trim, slight, dark man, groomed in subdued, elegant taste. He usually sported a boutonniere in the lapel of his well-tailored suits. His speech was quiet, reserved, almost clipped. He was born on a 750-acre farm in Peru, Ind., on June 9, 1892, the son of Samuel Fenwick Porter, a fruit grower, and the former Kate Cole. He could play the violin when he was 6 and the piano when he was 8. At the age of 10 he composed a song, "The Bobolink Waltz," that pleased his mother so much that she had it published in Chicago. Despite the boy's musical leanings, his maternal grandfather, J. O. Cole, who had made |
In 1930, which Canadian city hosted the first Empire Games? | Hamilton, Canada 1930 Commonwealth Games Home > Events > Multi > Commonwealth Games > Hosts > Hamilton 1930 Hamilton, Canada 1930 The first event was held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. These Games were known as the British Empire Games. The Games were held between 16-23 August 1930, and included over 400 athletes from 11 countries. Trivia Bobby Robinson, who was a major player within athletics in Canada at the time, was the driving force behind the event. He was an influential figure in Canadian athletics, and finally put into action a sports plan that had been talked and discussed amongst Commonwealth nations for almost three decades. To help cover the traveling costs for the visiting nations, the City of Hamilton provided $30,000. in the early rounds of the men’s 100m New Zealand’s Allan Elliott false started twice and was disqualified. The crowd reacted with such noise that the starter was unable to re-start the race until Elliott was allowed back in. Twenty years later in 1950 in Auckland the New Zealanders returned the favor. Sports |
Which Hollywood actress did trumpet player Harry James marry? | Trumpet Blues: The Life of Harry James by Peter J. Levinson - JazzTimes By Jack Sohmer Trumpet Blues: The Life of Harry James by Peter J. Levinson A working associate and friend of Harry James from 1959 to his death in 1983, former booking agent and publicist Peter Levinson offers a no-nonsense look at the trumpeter’s lifetime career in music, from a childhood spent in his father’s traveling circus band, through his many years as a superstar celebrity, to his final decline as both artist and man. Although undoubtedly sincere in his professed love for jazz, Levinson surprisingly says very little about the music itself. Most notably, he neglects to describe in his own words how James differed in style and technique from other trumpet players, how his bands ranked musically in comparison with those of his contemporaries, and finally, how we should reconcile his blatant commercialism in the 1940s and ’50s with his oft-expressed admiration for Louis Armstrong and other jazzmen. Levinson is especially strong in ferreting out the details of James’ early career as a circus bandsman, but he is too quick in glossing over his first big-time gig with the Ben Pollack band of the mid-1930s. The far more well-chronicled 1937-38 Benny Goodman period is treated better, thanks to already published research and a plethora of personal interviews with such important primary sources as Harry’s first wife, Louise Tobin, who sang with Goodman in 1939, and about 200 other musicians, friends, and business associates. Because of them, we learn much about the man behind the horn. Apparently a lusty guy from puberty onwards, Harry never learned to restrain his impulses, even when married to one of the most popular pin-up girls of the 1940s, top-ranking Hollywood actress Betty Grable. Even his sidemen marveled at his insatiable appetite, endurance, and, especially, his indiscriminate taste. Beautiful or ugly, young or old, they were all grist for his mill. Harry’s legendary exploits in hotel bedrooms were only exceeded by his gargantuan thirst for booze and his self-destructive need to gamble away every dollar he earned, habits that ultimately even consumed Betty’s considerable savings as well. Levinson reports that by the time of her death in 1973, eight years after their 22-year-long marriage had ended, Harry and Betty had lost around $24 million at both the Las Vegas gaming tables and the track. His drinking, however, was by far the more serious of their problems, having eventually led him, on several occasions, to treat Betty like a punching bag. In 1965, Betty finally sued for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Harry kept his band working in Las Vegas and on the road to pay off his debts, but he had already lost the best meal ticket he was ever to have. Harry loved his horn first and foremost, with baseball running a close second, and from his youth he was gifted with such great chops that he never even had to warm up before playing, much less engage in routine practicing as most hornmen do. It all came so easily to him. But, as was also the case with Bix Beiderbecke and Bunny Berigan, that superhuman tolerance for round-the-clock heavy drinking ultimately demanded its prize. Perhaps because of the better medical care available in the 1970s Harry did not die as young as Bix and Bunny had, but all accounts indicate that toward the end there was scarcely anything left of the one-time musical powerhouse. He was only 67 at the time of his death, but he looked much, much older. Additionally, because of cancer and the loss of his teeth, he had not been able to blow a note for some time. Levinson did a good job of piecing together Harry’s story from those who knew him personally, but in some cases his knowledge of jazz history is way off. For example, he says that in 1937, when Johnny Hodges recorded Harry’s swing instrumental, “Peckin’,” lyrics were added and the title was changed to “Foolin’ Myself.” Actually, “Foolin’ Myself,” a tune that Billie Holiday also recorded, has nothing to do with “Peckin'” except that both |
In Chinese philosophy, what are the terms for contrasting and complementary forces or principles of the universe? | Yin-yang | Define Yin-yang at Dictionary.com Expand yin and yang definition Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Slang definitions & phrases for yin-yang Expand ying-yang noun The anus; ass , asshole , where the sun doesn't shine •Nearly always in the expression up the ying-yang, ''in great abundance'': A mother-jumper of a winter. Snow up the yin-yang (1970s+) The penis; prick : a peek at one of my troopers with tubes up his ying-yang (1960s+) A stupid or foolish person (1970s+ Army) [origin uncertain; perhaps coined because of the increasing currency of the Chinese term yin and yang, ''the female and male principles in nature,'' influenced by wang, ''penis''; perhaps fr Louisiana French yan-yan, ''ass''] The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. |
Which body of water separates Alaska from Russia? | Interview with Russian travelers: What body of water separates alaska from russia - Russian cities today Interview with Russian travelers: What body of water separates alaska from russia Details SocButtons v1.6 From Chukotka to Alaska: "walruses" from the Perm region crossed the Bering Strait. Interview Two residents of Perm region - Kulyapin Alexander and Elena Guseva (Berezniki) hit the "Russian Book of Records." In August, they took part in a relay swim Chukotka-Alaska across the Bering Strait, body of water that separates Alaska from Russia. Elena Guseva and Alexander Kulyapin, the participants of the project "Chukotka-Alaska 2013" The start took place August 5tn from Cape Dezhnev (Chukotka, Russia), finish - August 11th at Cape Prince of Wales (Alaska, USA). During the six days, 65 swimmers from 18 countries have overcome 134 kilometers instead of the planned 86 kilometers – given the northern and southern currents and wind. Kulyapin Alexander and Elena Guseva crossed together for about 10% of the route - 14 km. The participants had to fight strong swim ocean excitement, cold wind gusts up to 17-22 m/s and dense fog. The water temperature in the Bering Strait ranged from 2 to 8 °C. Swimmers were in the water without a wetsuit. Alexander Kulyapin: things do not go according to our plan. In Khabarovsk, we thought that we could cross the Bering Strait in two days. According to our calculations, everyone had to go into the water 2 times. But it so happened that uncharted streams opened. We had to overcome them with a very low speed and large effort. Good to know - Can you drive from Alaska to Russia . Also, tides were a complete surprise to us. Several counter-streams between Alaska and the Big Diomede Islands (Ratmanov Island) were a serious obstacle for swimmers. A group of 30 participants, for two days stormed the 18-kilometer section of the strait. Because of the difficult weather conditions the duration of each race has been reduced from 20 to 10 minutes. Alexander Kulyapin: Among us there are those who swim the breaststroke and those who the front crawl. When we stopped moving, we decided that at this stage will front crawl swimmers will swim instead of us. The rest of the male swimmers were on duty. Read the article: " Myth & Facts: How much did Russia sell Alaska for ". During the relay Alexander Kulyapin made five attempts. First, he said, was at night - in the darkness, and the next, unscheduled - early in the morning. We had to urgently replace the Argentine swimmer, who could not go to his start. Also, the relay participants were on duty. Alexander Kulyapin: In the boat, except the spare swimmer, certainly was a man who helps to get out of the water. Because of the cool, our hands were shackled and it was quite difficult to approach the boat and jump into it for us. Alexander Kulyapin: Once the race started, the weather in the body of water separating Alaska from Russia changed. Storm (4-5 points) was almost constant. In 6 points there was a short stop. We fixed this point with this GPS and stopped. What's interesting, when the race was stopped - the storm subsided and when we started again - it intensified. How to explain it, I do not know. When we came back from Yakutsk city, the shaman and Yakuts later perform the ritual - to lure the host of the ocean. But he had us up until we sailed to Alaska. Once we got to the coast, a storm turned into calm at once, the sun came out. The Americans said they have not experienced such good weather a long time. Hospital ship of the Pacific Fleet "Irtysh" accompanied the race. Alexander Kulyapin: Conditions were very good - a sauna, special shower for heating - all you need to recover the heat balance. The whole medical team watched over our health - they measured blood pressure, pulse, temperature. There were not deep hypothermia in swimmers - body temperature below 32 degrees did not fall. This allows all swimmers to recover quickly and be ready for the next race. By the wat, how far is Alaska from Russia ? Finishing point was the American settlement Wales with a pop |
Which Frenchman did John Isner memorably defeat 70- 68 in the fifth set of this year's Wimbledon Championship? | 2010 Wimbledon: John Isner beats Nicolas Mahut to win longest match at Wimbledon comment WIMBLEDON, England -- When The Match That Would Not End finally did, at 70-68 in the fifth set, after a record 11 hours, 5 minutes spread over three days, the customary handshake between opponents simply would not suffice. So when John Isner of the United States won the longest match in tennis history and went to the net to greet Nicolas Mahut of France, who -- for lack of a better word -- lost Thursday at Wimbledon, Isner pulled Mahut in for a hug. "You know," Isner told the crowd moments later, "it stinks someone had to lose." Quite true. There were 980 points overall, and Mahut won more, 502-478. There were 711 points in the fifth set, and Mahut won more, 365-346. But Isner won the most important point of all: the last one, which happened to be a rather nondescript backhand winner down the line. It allowed Isner to break Mahut's serve for only the second time all match. That was also the only service break of the seemingly interminable fifth set, ending a run of 168 consecutive holds that began in the second set, all the way back on Tuesday. Essentially, the match lasted as long as it did for two reasons: Neither man could break the other's serve, and Wimbledon does not employ a tiebreak in the fifth set. "Especially once the match got past, you know, 25-all, I wasn't really thinking," said Isner, who led the University of Georgia to the 2007 NCAA team tennis championship. "Hitting a serve and trying to hit a forehand winner is the only thing I was doing." When it did conclude, Isner dropped down to the court, rolled on his back and kicked his legs in the air. After the players briefly spoke, Mahut sat in his changeover chair, stared blankly ahead and then draped a purple-and-yellow Wimbledon towel over his head. "It's really painful," Mahut said. The 23rd-seeded Isner's 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 70-68 victory was merely a first-round match between two relatively unheralded players. Yet it will be remembered far more distinctly -- and discussed far more frequently -- than many a Grand Slam final, not because of the stakes, certainly, or the quality of play, necessarily, but because of all the math involved. "The numbers," Mahut said, "speak for themselves." To wit: The 183 games and total time, both far beyond the existing records of 112 and 6:33. The 138 games and 8:11 in the fifth set alone, also records. Isner's 112 aces in the match, and Mahut's 103, both much higher than the old mark of 78. The combined 490 winners (Isner had more, 246-244) and only 91 unforced errors (Isner had more, 52-39). "We played the greatest match ever, in the greatest place to play tennis," said Mahut, who is ranked 148th and went through qualifying. "I thought he would make a mistake. I waited for that moment, and it never came." Instead, Mahut faltered -- 46 hours, 39 minutes after the first point was played -- and later acknowledged his abdominal muscles were aching Thursday. Both men showed remarkable resilience, even if they moved increasingly slowly. They began at 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, but action was suspended after the fourth set because of darkness. And following 7 hours, 6 minutes of play Wednesday, the match was suspended again at 59-59 in the final set. At some juncture as daylight was turning to dusk Wednesday, Isner said, "I was completely delirious. ... Even though it was dark, and no one could see, I wanted a final verdict, win or lose. I didn't want to have to sleep on it. But it wasn't to be." Indeed, they had to come back Thursday afternoon, when another 20 games -- the equivalent of at least two sets -- and another 1 hour, 5 minutes were required to wrap things up at 4:48 p.m. "I'm tired watching this," kidded three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe, who took it in from a third-row seat. "It's Herculean what they're doing. ... I had to come pay my respects." While Mahut remained mostly straightfaced and silent Thursday, Isner was constantly muttering to himself after missing shots. His coach, Craig Boynton, kept imploring Isner, |
Which composer wrote the operas 'The Pearl Fishers' and 'Carmen'? | Georges Bizet in a nutshell Born: 25 Oct 1838 in Paris. Zodiac: Scorpio Died: 3 June 1875 in Paris. Age: 36 Cause of death: Heart attacks. Father: Adolphe - hairdrsser, wigmaker and music teacher Mother: Aimée - talented pianist Siblings: none Wife: Genevieve daughter of his teacher Prof.Jacques Halevy Children: one son, Jean, with his mother's maid and one son, Jacques, with his wife Genevieve. Grave Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris Influenced by: Schubert, Gounod, Saint-Saens, Offenbach. Major works OPERA: Best known for Carmen, he in fact wrote 30 operas, many of which are rarely performed. - The Pearl Fishers - set in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - The Fair Maid of Perth - Djamileh - Carmen ORCHESTRAL: He wrote a symphony when he was 17. It was discovered in 1935 in the archives of the Paris Conservatory where he studied. - Symphony in C PIANO: He was an accomplished pianist and wrote many pieces for the keyboard. - Chromatic Variations Personality Curly black hair, square jaw, great beard, bright alert eyes, impressive appearance. He had a good sense of humour and was well liked. He did however have a violent temper and was prone to challenge people to fights or even duels. Heavy smoker in spite of recurring throat problems (probably throat cancer). Left-wing politically. Anti-religious. Womaniser. Bizet Quotes "Ah, music! What a beautiful art! But what a wretched profession!" "Religion is a means of exploitation employed by the strong against the weak; religion is a cloak of ambition, injustice and vice." Travels and career - Age 9 - Entered Paris Conservatoire (below their minimum age) - Age 17 - Produced the Symphony in C, his first. - Age 19 - Won the prestigious Prix de Rome - Age 20-23 - Lived and studied in Rome at the Villa Medici where he was popular with the other students. - Age 25 - 'The Pearl Fishers', his first important opera, staged in Paris. - Age 31 - Married Genevieve, rich daughter of his former teacher. - Age 32 - Although as Prix de Rome winner he was exempt from conscription, he joined the National Guard to defend Paris in the Siege during the Franco-Prussian War. - Age 34 - Birth of son Jacques - Age 36 - Premier of 'Carmen'. - Appointed chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. - Died of a heart attack 3 months later. Bizet in Art A fascinating collection of images - art, portraits, caricatures, cartoons, album covers and postage stamps. Amazon Store |
By what name is the Jewish Day of Atonement also known? | Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement Yom Kippur - calendar Introduction Yom Kippur, or the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the Jewish year, and provides prophetic insight regarding the Second Coming of the Messiah, the restoration of national Israel, and the final judgment of the world. It is also a day that reveals the High-Priestly work of Yeshua as our Kohen Gadol (High Priest) after the order of Malki-Tzedek ( Heb. 5:10, 6:20 ). The term Yom Kippur is actually written in the plural in the Torah, Yom Ha-Kippurim (יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים), perhaps because the purification process cleansed from a multitude of transgressions, iniquities, and sins. However, the name also alludes to the two great atonements given by the LORD - the first for those among the nations who turn to Yeshua for cleansing and forgiveness, and the second for the purification of ethnic Israel during Yom Adonai, the great Day of the LORD at the end of days. Al Chet Text Kippurim can be read as Yom Ke-Purim, a "day like Purim ," that is, a day of deliverance and salvation (as explained in the Book of Esther). Thus the day on which Yeshua sacrificed Himself on the cross is the greatest "Purim" of all, since through Him we are eternally delivered from the hands of our enemies. The Torah states that Yom Kippur was the only time when the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies and call upon the Name of YHVH to offer blood sacrifice for the sins of the people. This "life for a life" principle is the foundation of the sacrificial system and marked the great day of intercession made by the High Priest on behalf of Israel. In traditional Judaism, the day of Yom Kippur marks the climax of the ten day period of repentance called the "Days of Awe," or yamim nora'im (יָמִים נוֹרָאִים). According to the sages of Jewish tradition, on Rosh Hashanah the destiny of the righteous, the tzaddikim, are written in the Book of Life (סֵפֶר הַחַיִּים), and the destiny of the wicked, the resha'im, are written in the Book of Death. However, most people will not be inscribed in either book, but have ten days -- until Yom Kippur -- to repent before sealing their fate. Hence the term Aseret Yemei Teshuvah (עֲשֶׂרֶת יְמֵי תְּשׁוּבָה) - the Ten Days of Repentance. On Yom Kippur, then, every soul's name will be sealed in one of the two books. For this reason Yom Kippur is really the climax of the 40 day " Season of Teshuvah ." Since man was created for the sake of teshuvah (תְּשׁוּבָה), Yom Kippur, or the Day of "at-one-ment," is considered the holiest day of the year, called "Yom ha-kadosh" (יוֹם הַקָּדוֹשׁ). On the Hebrew calendar, Erev Yom Kippur begins at nightfall on Tishri 9 and continues 25 hours through the next day until nightfall. It is a solemn day marked by complete fasting, prayer, and additional synagogue services. According to the Jewish sages, on the 6th of Sivan, seven weeks after the Exodus (i.e., exactly 49 days ), Moses first ascended Sinai to receive the Torah ( Shavuot ). Just forty days later, on the 17th of Tammuz , the tablets were broken. Moses then interceded for Israel for another forty days until he was called back up to Sinai on Elul 1 and received the revelation of Name YHVH ( Exod. 34:4-8 ). After this, he was given the Second Tablets and returned to the camp on Tishri 10, which later was called Yom Kippur . Moses' face was shining with radiance in wonder of the coming New Covenant which was prefigured in the rituals of the Day of Atonement ( Exod. 34:10 ). This explains why Orthodox Jews begin the "Season of Teshuvah" beginning with Elul 1 and continuing through to Tishri 10 -- for the 40 days that Moses was upon the mountain receiving the second set of tablets. Here we also find the first inkling of the Book of Life (see Rosh Hashanah ), when Moses asked to be stricken from "the Book you have written" if God would not make an atonement for his people ( Exod. 32:32-3 ). The willingness of Moses to be "stricken from the book" on the people's behalf is a powerful image of the mediating role of Yeshua our Messiah ( Heb. 9:15 ). The Meaning of the word |
Which Russian did Serena Williams defeat in straight sets in the Ladies Singles Final at this year's Wimbledon Championship? | Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Final: Serena Williams Wins Fourth Wimbledon Title, Thirteenth Grand Slam - SBNation.com Getty Images Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Final: Serena Williams Wins Fourth Wimbledon Title, Thirteenth Grand Slam A breakdown of the Wimbledon 2010 Ladies Singles Final between No. 1 Serena Williams and No. 21 Vera Zvonareva. StoryStream 7 Total Updates since July 3, 2010 Important 3 |
Which composer wrote the operas 'Lohengrin' and 'Tannhauser'? | Wagner: The Genius Who Composed Tristan and Isolde Wagner: The Genius Who Composed Tristan and Isolde by DavidPaulWagner Richard Wagner was a great German composer of the 19th century. He wrote a number of magnificent operas, such as "Tannhauser", "Lohengrin" and "Tristan and Isolde". Long before the word "multimedia" was invented, Richard Wagner created amazing operas which involved and united all the musical, poetic and scenic arts. These operas gripped the attention of the 19th century public and are still pulling in the crowds in the 21st century. Let us look at Richard Wagner and some of his operas. Life of Richard Wagner Early Years Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig. After postings with small orchestras in towns such as Konigsberg and Riga, and an unsuccessful marriage, he lived in Paris from 1839 to 1842, working as a journalist and doing hack work on operatic arrangements and unsuccessfully trying to get interest in operas which he was writing. In 1842 he was appointed opera conductor with the Dresden Opera House and tasted his first success with the performance of his opera, Rienzi (1842). This, however, was followed by performances of his operas, The Flying Dutchman (1843) and Tannhauser (1845), which were failures. Exile Wagner became involved in revolutionary politics and, when the 1848 revolution failed, he had to flee Saxony and take refuge in Paris and then in Switzerland. It was not until 1861 that he was given permission to return. In this period of exile his writing and staging of operas continued. In 1850 he staged his opera Lohengrin in Weimar through the help of his friend, Franz Liszt. In 1852 he began work on the Ring of the Nibelungs cycle of operas (writing both words and music himself). He then completed the first two acts of the opera, Siegfried (1857). Ludwig II to the Rescue His exile over, Wagner was free but impecunious. He had to flee Vienna to escape his creditors. In 1864 he was rescued by the recognition and support of the eccentric king Ludwig II of Bavaria, who provided him with the facilities to stage his opera, Tristan and Isolde in Munich in 1865 and then The Mastersingers (1868). Bayreuth Ludwig's support also enabled Wagner to set up the Festival Theater in Bayreuth. This theater was designed especially to permit the performance of Wagner's Ring cycle, being large in size and equipped with mechanical apparatus to allow gorgeous scenic effects and transformations and other special effects (such as flights through the air) which were called for by Wagner's operas. The theater had the orchestra hidden away in a recessed pit (leaving a "mystic gulf" between the spectators and the stage) and had a superior sound (better acoustics) and feel to older, traditionally-designed opera houses. The Theater opened in 1874 with a performance of the Ring cycle. Wagner's last opera, Parsifal, was also staged there in 1882. Wagner died in Venice, of a sudden heart attack, in 1883. After his death, Wagner's second wife, Cosima, who was the daughter of Liszt, carried on the tradition of annual performances of Wagnerian operas and this tradition continues to this day. "The Ride of the Valkyries" theme in Richard Wagner's opera "The Valkyries" Exciting! |
What name is given to the Jewish New Year? | Introduction to the Jewish Calendar The Jewish week (shavu'a) begins on Sunday and ends on Shabbat: days of the week The Importance of Shabbat The fourth of the ten mitzvot (commandments) is, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Ex. 20:8, KJV). Shabbat is therefore considered to be the most important day of the week, since the observance of Shabbat is explicitly set forth as one of the Ten Commandments . In fact, Shabbat is considered the most important of the Jewish Holidays, even more important than Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur! During Shabbat , no "work" (defined under 39 main categories associated with the building of the Tabernacle in the desert) is to be performed, since this would violate the idea of "rest" (shabbaton) that is to mark the day. Weekly Torah Readings Weekly Torah readings are divided into 54 sections. A given weekly section is called a parashah (pl. parashiyot) and is read during a synagogue service. Each portion has a Hebrew name (usually the first word of the section). A haftarah is a reading from the Nevi'im (prophets) that is recited directly following the Torah reading. For a table of the weekly readings, click here . Jewish Months The duration of a Hebrew month (chodesh) is measured by the amount of time it takes for the moon to go through a lunar cycle, about 29.5 days: Rosh Chodesh The appearance of the new moon is called Rosh Chodesh ("head of the month"). Twelve chodeshim make a Shanah, or year. The new moon is observed in synagogues with additional prayers. Lunar Leap Years Since the solar year is 365 days long but a moon year is only 354 days (29.5 x 12), an extra month is added to the Hebrew calendar every two or three years. The formula is a bit esoteric, but every 19 years there are seven leap years (the third, sixth, eighth, eleventh, fourteenth, seventeenth and nineteenth years). In a leap year a 13th month is added called Adar Sheni (Adar II). In the Tanakh, the first month of the calendar is Nisan (when Passover occurs - see Exod. 12:12); however, Rosh Hashanah ("head of the year") is in Tishri, the seventh month, and that is when the year number is increased. The Jewish Year (שָׁנָה שֶׁל עִבְרִית) The Jewish year is cyclical, with seasonal holidays and festivals. The names of the months of the Jewish calendar year were adopted during the time of Ezra the Scribe, after the return from the Babylonian exile. months of the year The three bold-faced festival names are known as Shalosh Regalim, the three "Pilgrim Festivals" (Exod. 23:14), that focus on key national events in Israel's history (i.e., the Exodus). These festivals mark the three times in the yearly liturgical cycle when all Jews are required to go up to Jerusalem to pray and sacrifice. Today, Jews mark these times with extended worship and prayer, study, distinctive prayer melodies, and festive meals. The Jewish High Holidays run from the ten days from Rosh HaShanah to Yom Kippur and focus on individual repentance (teshuvah). The date of Jewish holidays does not change from year to year. However, since the Jewish year is not the same length as the solar year on the Gregorian calendar, the date will appear to "shift" when viewed from the perspective of the Gregorian calendar. Four Jewish New Years You might be surprised to discover that by the time the Mishnah was compiled (200 AD), the Jewish sages had identified four separate new-year dates for every lunar-solar year (the modern Jewish calendar was ratified by Hillel the Elder in the 3rd century AD): Nisan 1 (i.e., Rosh Chodashim ) marks the start of the month of the Exodus from Egypt and the beginning of Jewish national history. As such, it represents the start of the Biblical year for counting the festivals ( Exod. 12:2 ). Note that the month of Nisan is also called Aviv since it marks the official start of spring. Elul 1 marks the start of the year from the point of view of tithing cattle for Temple sacrifices. Since the Second Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the rabbis decreed that this date should mark the time of Selichot , or preparation for repentance b |
In May 2010, 158 people were killed when an Air India plane overshot the runway at which Indian city's airport? | Air India plane crash kills scores | World news | The Guardian Air India plane crash kills scores Up to 158 people killed in southern India after plane overshoots runway and crashes in gorge Indian firefighters and rescuers try to extinguish the fire in the wreckage of an Air India plane that crashed in Mangalore. Photograph: AP Saturday 22 May 2010 10.22 EDT First published on Saturday 22 May 2010 10.22 EDT Close This article is 6 years old Nearly 160 people were killed today when a plane overshot an airport runway and plunged into a gorge in southern India . Of the 166 people on board the Air India airliner, 158 died when it appeared to skid off the hilltop runway at Bajpe airport in Mangalore in heavy rain. Eight people survived the crash, which happened at 6.30am, and were being treated in nearby hospitals, according to local officials. One survivor, Pradeep G Kotian, 28, said: "As soon as the plane touched the runway, it started vibrating and before we could realise what was happening, we heard a loud sound and the plane broke into two pieces. Then there was smoke and fire on the plane. "Nobody could do anything. Luckily, I saw the opening where the plane had split into two, and I jumped out of it. I could see three others who had also jumped out from the same opening." Kotain, who injured his hand and suffered burns to his feet, told CNN-IBN TV that the fire on the plane was small at first, but an explosion sparked a bigger blaze. Another survivor, 47-year-old Krishnan K, said: "It happened all of a sudden and I considered myself really lucky to have survived this crash. I thank God for my survival." Mayan Kutty, 48, who escaped the crash, said: "I consider myself really lucky. As soon as I jumped out of the plane, I spoke to my wife thinking she might be worried. But she was shocked to hear the news." The Boeing 737-800, carrying 160 passengers and six crew members, crashed during heavy rains that also hampered the rescue effort. It is believed that cloudy conditions and reduced visibility may have contributed to the incident. The crash is believed to be the worst in India since the November 1996 mid-air collision between a Saudi airliner and a Kazakh cargo plane near New Delhi that killed 349 people. Bajpe airport, which has been shut following the crash, is on a plateau surrounded by hills, making it difficult for firefighters to reach the scene. The "table-top" runway ends in a valley, which means that if a plane overshoots it is likely to result in a major incident, according to aviation experts. Rescue workers had pulled 146 bodies from the charred wreckage, Air India official Jitender Bhargava said. Officials believed the chances of finding any more survivors were bleak, but efforts to recover and identify the bodies were expected to continue into the evening. C Basavanna, a regional fire officer, said: "We arrived here at 7am after receiving an emergency call. Only 30% of the rescue work has been done so far and it may carry on beyond 7pm." Yogish Bhat, a member of the legislative assembly who rushed to the scene, said: "Many relatives are coming to the spot. But the bodies are so charred, it is impossible to identify them here. So we are sending them to hospitals." Residents who helped with the rescue efforts described their shock at seeing the crash site. Mohammad Haris, 42, who lives near the airport, said: "I heard a loud bang early in the morning. Initially I couldn't understand what happened, but then I saw smoke coming out from the valley near the airport. "Along with a few other neighbours, I rushed to the spot. It was rather difficult to reach the site because of the dense vegetation. We began pulling bodies from the wreckage and one of us informed the local authorities. I have never seen anything like this before. I am shocked." The prime minister, Manmohan Singh, expressed his condolences and promised compensation for the families of the victims. "This is a major calamity," the home minister for the state of Karnataka, VS Acharya, told CNN-IBN. The Air India director, Anup Srivastava, said in a s |
In May 2010, 98 people were killed when terrorists attacked two mosques in which Pakistani city? | Pakistani Taliban attack two mosques in Lahore, target Muslim sect | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis Pakistani Taliban attack two mosques in Lahore, target Muslim sect Shares0 Amir Mir | Fri, 28 May 2010-02:53pm , ISLAMABAD , DNA At least 80 people were killed and over 100 injured, 25 of them seriously, when two groups of attackers from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attacked two mosques of the Ahmadiyya community in Lahore. At least 75 people were killed and 108 injured, 25 of them seriously, when two groups of fidayeen attackers belonging to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked two mosques of the minority Muslim Ahmadiyya community in the Model Town and Garhi Shahu areas of Lahore. Thousands of worshippers, including women and children, were at Friday prayers when the raids at the mosques began. The Ahmadiyya community, also called the Qadiani community, was declared non-Muslim in Pakistan in 1974. Since then, the sect has experienced years of state-sanctioned discrimination and occasional attacks by extremist Sunnis. Its four million-odd members have seen their religious rights curtailed by law. Usually described as the heart of Punjab, Lahore, the province’s capital, has witnessed a series of fidayeen (suicide) attacks in recent months, almost all of which were carried out by the TTP. It is for the first time in recent years, however, that any Ahmadiyya place of worship has been attacked, that too on such a large scale and in coordinated fashion. The Hakeemullah Mehsud-led TTP has claimed responsibility for both attacks. Numerous explosions were heard at the mosques and gunfire continued for hours, with images of at least two gunmen firing at the police from the roof of one of the mosques. Police said gunmen opened fire shortly after Friday prayers and threw grenades at the mosques, which are in residential neighbourhoods, one upscale (Model Town) and the other a heavily congested part of the walled city. At least a dozen heavily armed fidayeen attackers carrying hand grenades and automatic weapons, with some wearing suicide bombers' jackets, stormed the mosques in two groups of seven and five. They hurled grenades and fired at worshippers. The majority of those killed were at the Garhi Shahu mosque. Two senior superintendents of the Lahore police were seriously injured during gun battles with the attackers. At the Garhi Shahu mosque, the attackers took many worshippers hostage and assumed control of the building. The police took almost three hours to kill the attackers and take control of the mosque. Some police officers said two attackers at the Garhi Shahu mosque blew themselves up to avoid capture. One attacker at the Model Town mosque was arrested. He was seriously injured and taken to the Jinnah hospital. |
Which Spanish football team plays its home games at the Stadio Riazor? | Stadium Guide: Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna Stadium Guide: Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna 0shares 0shares The Atlantic coast is home to Deportivo La Coruna, one the great outposts of Spanish football. La Coruna is one of 200 soccer cities featured in Libero, the digital travel guide for football fans. Regularly refreshed with new destinations and travelogues, Libero is a one-click treasure trove of football trip tips, tales and trivia. See www.liberoguide.com/la-coruna/. Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna-Real Madrid, La Liga, Sat May 14. The Galician port of La Coruna is revered for its football club, Deportivo. Swashbuckling ‘Super Depor’ were known for challenging the big names in the Spanish game, coming agonisingly close to the title before winning it in 2000. Defeat in the Champions League semi-final of 2004 seemed to close the chapter on their great adventure. Depor slipped down the table, eventually to the Segunda. Twice relegated, Depor bounced back straight away both times, most recently in 2013-14. Depor’s golden years were also Galicia’s. Representing this remote, windswept north-west corner of Spain, Celta Vigo made the Champions League and even little Santiago de Compostela had four seasons in the top flight. Depor’s solitary title win, however, has also been Galicia’s. Both La Coruna and Vigo hosted group games for the 1982 World Cup – although Peru, Poland and Cameroon hardly proved a big draw at Depor’s Riazor. Completely rebuilt with four new stands for the tournament, the Riazor was further modernised during the glory years of the 1990s. The club hasn’t forgotten the past, though, retaining the Marathon tower and giving prominence to a statue of goalkeeper Juan Acuna, both of the Franco era. Given the region’s remote location and ties to the sea, it seems inevitable that football was brought here from overseas, long before it came to Madrid. British sailors docking at Vilagarcia de Arousa in 1873 broke out a football and started a game in the main square. In La Coruna, it was a young student, Jose Maria Abalo, who brought the game over from England where he had been studying. Several teams were formed, including Deportivo, who soon moved out to Riazor beach, striking up a fierce rivalry with Celta Vigo. Depor have always been based at Riazor beach, although a proper stadium wasn’t built here until 1944, over the road from the basic original pitch. Of sufficient standard that it hosted a Spanish Cup final three years afterwards, the Riazor was a simple open bowl of 30,000-plus capacity. In 1940 Depor missed out on promotion thanks to a play-off defeat to… Vigo, who saved themselves from relegation. But the following year saw La Coruna in the top flight for the first time. Producing and selling local talent of the calibre of Luis Suarez and Amaro Amancio, later stars for Barcelona and Real Madrid, Depor were always a tricky if inconsistent proposition – though it was another forward from the 1950s, locally born Arsenio Iglesias, who would prove the most influential figure. As coach, he would establish the Super Depor side in the 1990s, and bring the local game to a whole new level. Though Depor haven’t finished in the top six since the fateful season of 2003-04, the town remains an alluring football hub, its stadium overlooking a half-moon of beach, its busy centre full of match-focused bars and restaurants and many of its hotels charmingly old-school. On the ground Set in two tiers, the stadium comprises the Fondo Pabellon end nearest the sea, and the Fondo Marathon end under the tower, as well as the Tribuna Delantera on Calle Manuel Murguia and the Preferencia with VIP seats on Avenida de la Habana. Away fans are generally few and far between in this far corner of Galicia, a corner of the Pabellon and the Preferencia, sector 20 usually allocated. Current capacity is 34,600. Bus stops line Calle Manuel Murguia by the stadium, serving routes No.3A, 4 and 7 from Plaza de Espana in town, as well as No.1 from focal Plaza de Maria Pita. Journey time is 15-20min. There’s no direct service from t |
Which Latin phrase, that translates literally as 'at first sight', refers, in law, to evidence in a trial which is suggestive, but not conclusive, of something? | Appendix:List of Latin phrases (P–Z) - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases (P–Z) Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases (F–O) Appendix:List of Latin phrases (P–Z) This appendix lists direct English translations of Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before that of Ancient Rome: Contents pace "with peace" Loosely, "be at peace", "with due deference to", "by leave of" or "no offense to". Used to politely acknowledge someone who disagrees with the speaker or writer. pace tua Also "contracts must be honored". Indicates the binding power of treaties. panem et circenses "bread and circuses" From Juvenal, Satire X , line 81. Originally described all that was needed for emperors to placate the Roman mob. Today used to describe any entertainment used to distract public attention from more important matters. parens patriae "parent of the nation" A public policy requiring courts to protect the best interests of any child involved in a lawsuit. See also Pater Patriae. pari passu Thus, "moving together", "simultaneously", etc. parva sub ingenti "the small under the huge" Implies that the weak are under the protection of the strong, rather than that they are inferior. Motto of Prince Edward Island . passim "here and there" Less literally, "throughout" or "frequently". Said of a word that occurs several times in a cited texts. Also used in proof reading , where it refers to a change that is to be repeated everywhere needed. pater familias "father of the family" Or "master of the house". The eldest male in a family, who held patria potestas ("paternal power"). In Roman law , a father had enormous power over his children, wife, and slaves, though these rights dwindled over time. Derived from the phrase pater familias, an Old Latin expression preserving the archaic -as ending. A euphemism for the British Empire . Adapted from Pax Romana. pax Dei Used in the Peace and Truce of God movement in 10th-Century France. Pax Deorum "Peace of the Gods" Like the vast majority of inhabitants of the ancient world, the Romans practiced pagan rituals, believing it important to achieve a state of Pax Deorum (The Peace of the Gods) instead of Ira Deorum (The Wrath of the Gods). pax et bonum "peace and the good" Motto of St. Francis of Assisi and, consequently, of his monastery in Assisi , in the Umbria region of Italy . Translated in Italian as pace e bene. pax et lux Pax Sinica "Chinese Peace" A euphemism for periods of peace in East Asia during times of strong Chinese imperialism . Adapted from Pax Romana. pax vobiscum "peace [be] with you" A common farewell. The " you " is plural ("you all"), so the phrase must be used when speaking to more than one person; pax tecum is the form used when speaking to only one person. pecunia non olet "the money doesn't smell" According to Suetonius , when Emperor Vespasian was challenged by his son Titus for taxing the public lavatories , the emperor held up a coin before his son and asked whether it smelled or simply said non olet ("it doesn't smell"). From this, the phrase was expanded to pecunia non olet, or rarely aes non olet ("copper doesn't smell"). "if you can use money, money is your slave; if you can't, money is your master" Written on a old Latin tablet in downtown Verona (Italy). pendent opera interrupta From the Aeneid of Virgil , Book IV. per "By, through, by means of" See specific phrases below. per ardua ad astra "through adversity to the stars" Motto of the British Royal Air Force , the Royal Australian Air Force , the Royal Canadian Air Force , and the Royal New Zealand Air Force . The phrase was derived from H. Rider Haggard 's famous novel The People of the Mist, and was selected and approved as a motto for the Royal Flying Corps on March 15 , 1913 . In 1929, the Royal Australian Air Force decided to adopt it as well. per aspera ad astra "through hardships to the stars" From Seneca the Younger . Motto of NASA and the South African Air Force . A common |
The name of which chemical element, with the symbol 'Ac', is derived from the Greek for 'ray'? | Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language. Sidebar Periodic Table of Elements The Greek language and Greek myth have contributed greatly to the sciences, including chemistry. This is most apparent in the Periodic Table of Elements. A table of the elements with mythological influences, or at least have the Greek language to thank for their names, is below. For kicks, I have included the Latin (Roman) terms also. (Please note: this is not the complete table of elements, only those with Greek or Latin influences.) Actinium From the Greek wordaktinos (ray) Aluminum From the Latin wordalumen, or"bitter". Antimony From the Greek words anti (opposed) and monos (solitude) Argon From the Greek wordargon (inactive) Arsenic From the Greek wordarsenikos and the Latin wordarsenicum, meaning "yellow orpiment". Astatine From the Greek wordastatos (unstable) Barium From the Greek wordbarys (heavy) Bromine From the Greek wordbrômos (stench) Cadmium Symbol: Cd Atomic Number: 48 From the Greek wordkadmeia (ancient name for calamine) and from the Latin word cadmia.Cadmus, in Greek myth, was the founder of Thebes. Calcium From the latin wordcalcis (lime) Carbon Ceres (asteroid), and the Roman version of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Cesium From the Latin wordcaesius (sky blue) Chlorine From the Greek wordkhlôros (green) Chromium From the Greek wordchrôma (color) Copper From the Latin wordcyprium, after the island of Cyprus and birthplace of Aphrodite. Dysprosium From the Greek worddysprositos (hard to get at). Fluorine From the Latin wordfluo (flow) Gold From the Latin wordaurum (gold). In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of dawn--golden indeed. Helium From the Greek wordhêlios (sun); Helios in Greek mythology was the god of the Sun. Hydrogen Symbol: H Atomic Number: 1 From the Greek words hudôr (water) and gennan(generate). Heracles fought the Hydra of Lerna (a sea town) for his second labor. Iodine From the Greek wordiôdes (violet). Iridium Symbol: Ir Atomic Number: 77 From the Latin wordiridis (rainbow). The Greeks had a messenger goddess, Iris, whose colorful cape flowed behind her. Iron From the Latin wordferrum (iron) Krypton Symbol: Kr Atomic Number: 36 From the Greek wordkryptos (hidden). In modern language, words such as "encrypt" can be discerned from the Greek. Lanthanum From the Greek wordlanthaneis (to lie hidden). Lead Symbol: Pb Atomic Number: 82 Name Origin: From the Greek word protos (first). Some Greeks believd that the first god ever was Protogonus, or "first born". Symbol Origin: From the Latin wordplumbum (lead) Lithium From the Greek wordlithos (stone) Manganese From the Latin wordmangnes (magnet) Molybdenum From the Greek word molubdos (lead) Neodymium Symbol: Nd Atomic Number: 60 From the Greek words neos (new) anddidymos (twin). Twins appear regularly in Greek myth, from the Dioscuri (Castor & Polydeuces) to the divine twins (Artemis & Apollo). Neon Form the Greek word neos (new) Neptunium After the planet Neptune, the Roman sea god, identified as Poseidon in Greek myth. Niobium Symbol: Nb Atomic Number: 41 After Niobe, daughter of mythical king (Tantalus). She had bragged about her set of seven girls and seven boys, scoffing at Leto for only having two children. Apollo and Artemis promptly killed her offspring. Niobe, in despair, was turned to stone by the gods. Osmium From the Greek word osmë (odor) Oxygen From the Greek words oxus (acid) andgennan (generate) Palladium From the Greek goddess (Pallas) and after an asteroid Phosphorous Symbol: P Atomic Number: 15 From the Greek words phôs (light) andphoros (bearer), Phosphoros was a god of light in Greek myth. Plutonium After the planet Pluto and the Latin god of the Underworld (Hades in Greek). Potassium Symbol Origin: From the Latin word kalium Praseodymium From the Greek words prasios (green) anddidymos (twin) Promethium From the Titan Prometheus who stole fire of the sky and gave it to man. Protactinium From the Greek word protos (first) [see name origin for lead]. Radium From the Latin word radius (ray) Rhodium From the Greek word rhodon |
Which French football team plays its home games art Stade Velodrome? | UEFA EURO 2016 - Hosts - Marseille city guide - UEFA.com Marseille city guide Population: 860,363 City ambassadors: Basile Boli (former French international), Florent Manaudou (2012 Olympic-winning swimmer) Marseille – the second best destination on the planet according to The New York Times, and the world’s fifth most beautiful coastal city in the opinion of the prestigious National Geographic – is visited by more than five million people every year. Dubbed ‘2016’s coolest destination’ by the press, France’s oldest city has established a reputation as a dynamic and outward-looking metropolis. The old port©Thinkstock A city of passion and football, Marseille was a European Capital of Culture in 2013 and organises thousands of cultural and sporting events throughout the summer. No visit to Marseille would be complete without seeing the beaches and the spectacular rocky inlets (calanques in French) that punctuate the city’s 57km of coastline. Come and experience UEFA EURO 2016 in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Back to menu HISTORY The city’s history is inextricably linked with that of the Mediterranean Sea, which was crossed by the Greek explorers from the city of Phocaea who founded Marseille in 600 BC. The largest port in the Mediterranean, Marseille is an outward-looking city that combines heritage and modernity. In the midst of an urban regeneration process, the city is now focused on tourism and has established itself as a prime destination for Mediterranean cruise ships. Five million people visited Marseille in 2013, when it was a European Capital of Culture, and many more are expected to follow this year – and in 2017, when it will be the European Capital of Sport. The city’s 57km of coastline (of which 20km is in the Calanques National Park), its 300 days of sunshine a year, its green spaces and areas of natural beauty, its warm and welcoming people and its accessibility are all major assets in terms of the city’s image. Recently classified as an ‘area of excellence’ on account of the quality of its higher education, scientific research and technological innovation, Marseille is seeking to boost its competitiveness on the international stage and be regarded as a ‘hot spot’ of the knowledge economy. The large numbers of local ‘French tech’ start-ups in the digital, transmedia and audiovisual sectors (notably around the Belle de Mai hub) have put the city in the vanguard of developments in these industries. Back to menu FAMOUS RESIDENTS • Edmond Rostand, dramatist and member of the French Academy (1868–1918) – author of Cyrano de Bergerac • Marcel Pagnol, writer and filmmaker (1895–1974) – perhaps the most famous of all Provencal authors, both for his books and for his films • Jean-Claude Izzo, journalist and writer (1945–2000) – Izzo rejuvenated the French noir genre with his crime novels set in Marseille • IAM, rap group (formed in 1989) – these pioneers of French rap created a Marseille scene that is still vibrant today • César Baldaccini, sculptor (1921–1998) – a world-renowned artist behind many sculptures in Marseille, perhaps the most famous a giant thumb Back to menu THINGS TO SEE • The Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde church stands high above Marseille and offers panoramic views of the city and its harbour. The church was constructed between 1853 and 1899 on the site of a former military camp, and the golden statue of the Virgin with child that sits atop it is known as 'La Bonne Mère' and has become the symbolic protector of Marseille. Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica©AFP • The Château d'If was built in 1527 on one of the Frioul islands in the Bay of Marseille on the orders of King Francis I. Initially used as a fort, Château d'If soon became a royal prison. The famous iron mask and Edmond Dantès, the Count of Monte Cristo, were both housed here (although Alexandre Dumas's Count is a purely fictional character). • Le Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée (MuCEM – Museum of the Civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean), designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti and located at the entrance to |
What was the capital city of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen until 1990? | Aden | Define Aden at Dictionary.com Aden [ahd-n, eyd-n] /ˈɑd n, ˈeɪd n/ Spell noun 1. a seaport in and the economic capital of the Republic of Yemen, in the S part: formerly the center of a British colony. 2. Colony of. Also called State of Aden. a former British colony on the Gulf of Aden and a member of the former Federation of South Arabia. 75 sq. mi. (194 sq. km). 3. Protectorate of, former name, until 1962, of the former Protectorate of South Arabia. 4. Gulf of, an arm of the Arabian Sea between the E tip of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. aden- variant of adeno- before a vowel: adenitis. [yem-uh n, yey-muh n] /ˈyɛm ən, ˈyeɪ mən/ Spell noun 1. Republic of, a country in S Arabia, formed in 1990 by the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. 207,000 sq. mi. (536,130 sq. km). Capital: Aden. 2. Also called North Yemen. a former country in SW Arabia: since 1990 a part of the Republic of Yemen. Capital: Sanʿa. 3. Also called South Yemen. a former country in S Arabia: since 1990 a part of the Republic of Yemen. Capital: Aden. Examples from the Web for Aden Expand Contemporary Examples How did you research that portrait of Aden, which seems like the most terrifying hellhole I can imagine? Historical Examples It is sufficient to state that the British political dependency of Aden is, ethnologically, an Arab town. I hope some day, if I live, to deal faithfully with Aden's hinterland policy. Pan-Islam George Wyman Bury I have traced him as far as Aden, but I do not know the name of the vessel in which he left that place. British Dictionary definitions for Aden Expand noun 1. the main port and commercial capital of Yemen, on the N coast of the Gulf of Aden, an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: capital of South Yemen until 1990: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop: 584 000 (2005 est) 2. a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became part of South Yemen in 1967, now part of Yemen. Area: 195 sq km (75 sq miles) Yemen noun 1. a republic in SW Arabia, on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden: formed in 1990 from the union of North Yemen and South Yemen: consists of arid coastal lowlands, rising to fertile upland valleys and mountains in the west and to the Hadhramaut plateau in the SE: the north and east contains part of the Great Sandy Desert. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: San`a. Pop: 25 408 288 (2005 est). Area (including territory claimed by Yemen along the undemarcated eastern border with Saudi Arabia): 472 099 sq km (182 278 sq miles) Official name Yemen Republic See also North Yemen , South Yemen Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Aden Expand place in southern Arabia, ultimately from Akkadian edinnu "plain," which some think also is the root of Biblical Eden . Yemen southwestern region of Arabia, from Arabic Yemen, literally "the country of the south," from yaman "right side" (i.e., south side, if one is facing east). The right side regarded as auspicious, hence Arabic yamana "he was happy," literally "he went to the right," and hence the Latin name for the region in Roman times, Arabia Felix, lit, "Happy Arabia." Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand Aden [(ah-dn, ay-dn)] Capital and chief port of Yemen , located on the Gulf of Aden, near the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern entrance of the Red Sea . Note: Its strategic location and excellent harbor have made Aden an important trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times, as well as a coveted conquest. Yemen definition Now the Republic of Yemen . Yemen is at the mouth of the Red Sea , in the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula , bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east; formerly divided into North Yemen (the Yemen Arab Republic) a |
'Teardrop', by the British hip-hop duo 'Massive Attack', is the theme tune to which American drama series? | The importance of the theme tune | The National The importance of the theme tune Ben East June 9, 2011 When the American singer-songwriter Andrew Gold died last week, every obituary noted his 1977 hit Lonely Boy and his work with Linda Ronstadt. But Gold will forever be fondly remembered for writing Thank You for Being a Friend. Onstage, he used to call it his accountant's favourite song, and he freely admitted that it took him only an hour to write. So why did it make him a fortune? Because it was immortalised as the theme tune for the famous 1980s American sitcom, The Golden Girls, although the version on the show wasn't even sung by Gold, but Cynthia Fee. Proof, then, that writing a timeless hit doesn't necessarily need endless promotion or radio play. It just needs to be attached to a popular television show. Of course, there are two types of theme tunes. The ones composed specifically for the programme - such as the marching-band brilliance of Mike Post and Pete Carpenter's The A Team, or Mark Snow's spookily haunting composition for The X Files. And then there are the tracks, like Thank You for Being a Friend, plucked from existing music libraries because they seem to fit the spirit of a show. Naturally, it's easy to assume that the latter process is much more straightforward. But it comes with its own dangers. Choose a song that's too well known - which is the temptation, clearly - and it just seems a little bit lazy. So the original theme for the otherwise impeccable US medical drama House - Massive Attack's Teardrop - was a little irritating, not least because this brooding epic seems to have been used as a backdrop for every other dramatic moment on American television. So if non-original music must be used, it's best to pluck it from obscurity. Classic American drama series are adept at bringing to our attention unearthed gems that expertly tie in with the feel of a show. Only the most enthusiastic of hip-hop fans worked out that the evocative title music to the mid-20th century period drama Mad Men was actually the instrumental version of RJD2's 2006 track A Beautiful Mine. The British country/dance band Alabama 3 were probably as surprised as anyone else when representatives from a new gangster drama came calling. But Woke Up this Morning - with its refrain "You woke up this morning/Got yourself a gun" - was heard by The Sopranos producer David Chase on the radio, and the rest was history. The most intriguing non-original theme tune of recent times, however, is surely Way Down in the Hole, a blues track taken from Tom Waits's 1987 album Franks Wild Years and used to spectacular effect in The Wire's opening sequences. It seemed incongruous in a show dominated by gangs and urban American music, but its opening line - "When you walk through the garden/you gotta watch your back" - was a perfect summation of what was to come. Each season used a different artist's recording of the song - from Steve Earle to The Neville Brothers - which made the theme an event in itself. The tracks began, then, to have a life outside the show. Original themes have enjoyed similar success: The Rembrandts scored a worldwide hit with the ubiquitous I'll Be There for You when they lengthened the original Friends theme tune written by the producers David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Similarly, Glen A Larson & Stu Phillips no doubt permitted themselves a smile when the wonderfully 1980s synth-heavy theme to Knight Rider was sampled by Busta Rhymes on the Turn It Up remix in 1998, firing him to the top of the charts worldwide. Is such success proof that a theme works, or simply a comment on our nostalgia-obsessed times? Probably a bit of both: the British techno band Orbital remixed the spooky original Doctor Who theme - without question one of the most enduring of all time - to such grand effect in 2001, it's tempting to suggest it provoked the relaunch of the show (and indeed, the latest Doctor, Matt Smith, took to the stage when they played it at Glastonbury last year). And it wasn't just the popularity of Don Johnson's crime-fighting in |
Launched in 1973, what was the name of the USA's first space station? | Skylab - launched May 14, 1973, part of the Apollo Space Program Skylab (1973) Skylab was the first US space station, it was launched into a 435 km (270 miles) altitude orbit on May 14, 1973 as part of the Apollo program. This 91 ton, 36 meters (4-story) high, 6.7 meters in diameter structure carried three different Apollo crews manned Skylab during its 9 month mission conducting medical experiments, solar observations and detailed Earth resources mapping experiments. Skylab spacecraft reentered the atmosphere on July 11, 1979 scattering debris over the Indian Ocean and the sparsely settled region of Western Australia. Skylab included eight separate solar experiments; two X-ray telescopes, an X-ray and extreme ultraviolet camera, an ultraviolet spectroheliometer, an extreme ultraviolet spectroheliograph and an ultraviolet spectroheliograph, a white light coronagraph and two hydrogen-alpha telescopes. Resources Experiments Package S190-B (5" focal length camera) Skylab Image of the Baltimore - Washington Corridor, with Landsat 1 (ERTS 1) Classification Holt County Nebraska, Agriculture |
From which country does Budvar lager originate? | Home - Budějovický Budvar, n.p. Home 1 Maturation Time It takes a while to brew a good beer, and even longer to brew a great one. Budweiser Budvar lager acquires its mellow flavour and mild to moderate bitterness during the 90 days it spends maturing in our cool lager cellars. 3 Only the Best Ingredients The exceptional character and consistent quality of Budweiser Budvar results from the emphasis we place on using only the best ingredients. 2 Protected Geographical Indication Budweiser Budvar is never brewed on licence, but only in its place of origin. Consumers can be sure that every drop of their favourite beer was brewed in only one place in the world – České Budějovice. 4 Genuinely Czech Beer The beer produced in the Budvar Brewery in České Budějovice can justifiably boast the title ‘Genuine Czech Beer’, which is, has always been and will always be our nation’s gold. Other products Budweiser Budvar, N.C. Budweiser Budvar Brewery has been one of the most successful food processing enterprises in the Czech Republic in the long term. Founded in 1895 under the name of the “Czech Joint-Stock Brewery”, it brewed its first batch on 7th October 1895. |
Who was the English scientist who invented the light bulb independently of Thomas Edison in 1878? | Who Invented the Light Bulb? Who Invented the Light Bulb? By Elizabeth Palermo, Associate Editor | February 15, 2014 12:25am ET MORE Thomas Edison is usually credited with the invention of the light bulb, but the famous American inventor wasn't the only one who contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology. Many notable figures are also remembered for their work with electric batteries, lamps and the creation of the first incandescent bulbs. Early research & developments The story of the light bulb begins long before Edison patented the first commercially successful bulb in 1879. In 1800, Italian inventor Alessandro Volta developed the first practical method of generating electricity, the voltaic pile. Made of alternating discs of zinc and copper — interspersed with layers of cardboards soaked in salt water — the pile conducted electricity when a copper wire was connected at either end. While actually a predecessor of the modern battery , Volta's glowing copper wire is also considered to be one of the earliest manifestations of incandescent lighting. Not long after Volta presented his discovery of a continuous source of electricity to the Royal Society in London, an English inventor named Humphrey Davy produced the world's first electric lamp by connecting voltaic piles to charcoal electrodes. Davy's 1802 invention was known as an electric arc lamp, named for the bright arc of light emitted between its two carbon rods. While Davy's arc lamp was certainly an improvement on Volta's stand-alone piles, it still wasn't a very practical source of lighting. This rudimentary lamp burned out quickly and was much too bright for use in a home or workspace. But the principles behind Davy's arc light were used throughout the 1800s in the development of many other electric lamps and bulbs. In 1840, British scientist Warren de la Rue developed an efficiently designed light bulb using a coiled platinum filament in place of copper, but the high cost of platinum kept the bulb from becoming a commercial success. And in 1848, Englishman William Staite improved the longevity of conventional arc lamps by developing a clockwork mechanism that regulated the movement of the lamps' quick-to-erode carbon rods. But the cost of the batteries used to power Staite's lamps put a damper on the inventor's commercial ventures. Joseph Swan In 1850, English chemist Joseph Swan solved the cost-effectiveness problem of previous inventors by developing a light bulb that used carbonized paper filaments in place of ones made of platinum. Like earlier renditions of the light bulb, Swan's filaments were placed in a vacuum tube to minimize their exposure to oxygen , extending their lifespan. Unfortunately for Swan, the vacuum pumps of his day were not efficient as they are now, and his first prototype for a cost-effective bulb never went to market. While Swan waited for the development of quality vacuum pumps, an American inventor, Charles Francis Brush, was busy developing an electric arc lighting system that would eventually be adopted throughout the United States and Europe during the 1880s. While not truly a light bulb, Brush's lighting systems could be used wherever bright lights were needed — such as in streetlights and inside commercial buildings. To power his systems, Brush developed dynamos — or electric generators — similar to those used that would one day be used to power Edison's electric lamps. In 1874, Canadian inventors Henry Woodward and Matthew Evans filed a patent for an electric lamp with different-sized carbon rods held between electrodes in a glass cylinder filled with nitrogen. The pair tried, unsuccessfully, to commercialize their lamps but eventually sold their patent to Edison in 1879. The first practical incandescent light bulb Edison and his team of researchers in Edison's laboratory in Menlo Park, N.J., tested more than 3,000 designs for bulbs between 1878 and 1880. In November 1879, Edison filed a patent for an electric lamp with a carbon filament. The patent listed several materials that might be used for the filament |
According to Greek mythology, who was punished in the underworld by being placed in a pool of water and afflicted with a raging thirst with the waters receding every time he tried to drink? | GL3001 by Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - issuu issuu te akoranga puÄ waitanga classical studies gl3001 Mythology – Background Greek and Roman Gods, Heroes and the Trojan War ncea level 3 2014/1 classical studies ncea level 3 Expected time to complete work This work will take you about 8 hours to complete. You will work towards the following standards: Achievement Standard AS9138 Classical Studies (Version 1) Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time. Level 3, Internal Assessment 6 Credits In this booklet you will focus on these learning outcomes: •• understanding the Greek gods, the Greek heroes, the Trojan War, the Gods of Rome and the Aeneid. You will continue to work towards this standard in booklets GL3002 and GL3003. Copyright © 2013 Board of Trustees of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, Private Bag 39992, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045, New Zealand. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. © te ah o o te k u ra p ou n am u contents I The importance of the Trojan War in the myth cycle VI The gods of Rome and the Dei Consentes VII The Aeneid and its part in the myth cycle VIII Answer guide Š te ah o o t e k ur a p o un a m u GL3001 how to do the work When you see: Your teacher will assess this work. Check your answers. You will need: •• pen and paper. Resource overview As you work through the booklets you should complete each activity and check it yourself from the Answer guide at the end of the booklet. Copyright © 2014 Board of Trustees of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, Private Bag 39992, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045, New Zealand. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. 2 GL3001 © te ah o o te k u ra p ou n a mu i Understand the categorisation of myths and the broad framework employed to understand them. learning intention In this lesson you will: •• examine the ways myths are categorised and placed in a framework for understanding them. introduction The Greeks saw myths in a historical context, stretching from the time of creation to the Trojan War and the borders of history. what is a myth? The word myth comes from the Greek mythos which originally meant ‘speech’ and then later came to mean ‘fable’ or ‘legend’. In this booklet we define the word myth as a story of religious or supernatural nature, which seeks to explain or rationalise one or more aspects of the world or a society. This definition distinguishes the word myth from its everyday meaning, which basically refers to any unreal, untrue or imaginary story. It is important to realise that all myths were at some stage actually believed to be true by the societies that used the myth. A myth is also distinctly different from an allegory or parable which is a story deliberately made up to illustrate some moral point but which has never been assumed to be true by anyone. Some myths describe some actual historical event, but have been embellished and refashioned by various storytellers over time so that it is impossible to tell what really happened. For example, while there was a city of Troy we are not certain about the details of the Trojan War, which is considered the final part of the Greek mythological cycle. the purpose of mythology Broadly speaking, myths and mythologies seek to explain the universe and all that is in it. In this respect they have a similar function to science or religion and history in modern societies. Systems of myths have provided a background that explains the origins of things so they work as historical framework for societies that have lacked the more sophisticated knowledge that is now provided by modern science. creation myths Creation myths provide an explanation of the origin of the universe. They are an important part of most mythological systems. Creation myths often talk about primal god |
In the English translations of the 'Asterix' comics, what is the name of the village bard who jumps up at any chance to sing and play his lyre? | List of Asterix characters : definition of List of Asterix characters and synonyms of List of Asterix characters (English) 6 External links Main characters Asterix, Obelix, and Dogmatix are the first characters with short descriptions usually listed at the beginning of each of the Asterix books (after the map of Gaul). They each have separate articles containing more information. Unless otherwise stated, this article uses the names chosen for the English translations of the books. Asterix Main article: Asterix (character) Asterix is the main character. He is a brave, shrewd warrior of somewhat diminutive size, who eagerly volunteers for all perilous missions. French : Astérix (from astérisque, meaning " asterisk ", which is the typographical symbol * indicating a footnote, or from the Greek word αστήρ (aster), meaning a "star"). His name is usually left unchanged in translations, aside from accents and the use of local alphabets : for example, in Esperanto , Polish , Slovene , Latvian and Turkish it is Asteriks, although in Turkish he was first named Bücür meaning "shorty", but the name was then changed. An exception is in Icelandic , in which he is known as Ástríkur ("Rich of love"). In Sinhalese — සිංහල (Soora Pappa) Which could be interpreted as " Hero ". Obelix Main article: Obelix Obelix is Asterix's closest friend and works as a menhir sculptor and delivery man. He is a tall, obese man with two notable attributes: his phenomenal strength and his voracious appetite for food, especially wild boar . His strength results from having fallen into Getafix's magic potion cauldron as a boy. As a consequence, Getafix will not let him take additional potion for fear of side effects (for example, turning into stone, as shown in Asterix and Obelix all at Sea), something that Obelix finds immensely unfair. The only exception was in Asterix and Cleopatra when they were trapped in a pyramid . Obelix's size is often the brunt of many jokes. In Asterix and the Big Fight a druid mistakes Obelix for a patient with an eating disorder . At the end of the book, Obelix decides to go on a diet but quickly goes back to eating huge quantities of boar . French : Obélix: meaning either " obelisk ", a massive monument, or the typographical symbol ( † ) (also called an obelus in English) which is sometimes used to indicate a second footnote if the first footnote is indicated by an asterisk. His name is also almost never changed in official translations (not counting orthographical variations such as Obeliks in e.g. Esperanto , Polish and Slovene ). However there is a notable exception in Turkish , in which he is Hopdediks, Hop dedik! being a phrase uttered when someone overdoes something. In recent comic albums, he has been Oburiks — obur means "gluttonous". In Icelandic his name is Steinríkur, roughly meaning "rich in stone", due to Obelix's fascination with stones. In Sinhalese — සිංහල (Jim Pappa) which means " mighty " and/or " strong ". Getafix Getafix is the village druid . In appearance he is tall with a white beard , white robe, red cloak. He is usually seen in possession of a small golden sickle . While his age is never stated, in the story of Asterix's birth (in which all but the oldest villagers are seen as small children) he appears unchanged. In Asterix and the Big Fight the druid Psychoanalytix (who appears quite old) refers to him as his elder and teacher. In Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book , as a gag, Getafix at age 50 appears to be frail and old while in the other books he appeared healthy. In Asterix and the Goths while on the annual conference to show his potion he said. I need a frail druid and that druid appeared to have a walking stick which Getafix did not need despite his long beard. Although known for his strength-enhancing magic potion, he has many other magical and medicinal potions at his disposal — including a potion to make hair grow quickly, a potion to cure a man who has been poisoned with a drug that would kill him in a matter of days, and a potion that restores a person to full health after |
Which singer had a top five hit in June 2010 with 'Not Afraid'? | Eminem Discography - Albums by Rapper Eminem Eminem Discography By Henry Adaso Updated November 29, 2015. Eminem is a prolific rapper with a rich and diverse discography. He has released some great albums ( Marshall Mathers LP , Slim Shady LP) and a few stinkers (Encore) over the course of his career. Hey, they can't all be daisies, right? Anyway, dive in for an annotated list of Eminem's albums. Eminem - Infinite. • Eminem - 'Infinite' (1996) Before the Dr. Dre hits and the Grammy awards, Eminem was just another raw talent with a pipe dream. Infinite captured the Detroit rapper in his essence: hungry, focused, raw. Infinite surely gave Em a launching pad to show and prove. Top Tracks: "Infinite," "313," "Never Far" continue reading below our video What Do Movie Ratings Mean? © Aftermath/Interscope Records • 'The Slim Shady LP' (1999) A white MC from Detroit? Unflinching paeans to drugs and violence? The task before Eminem seemed illogical at first, but he turned trials into trophies within one year of arriving on the mainstream scene. Complaints about his "evil" music failed to stifle the album's success, as The Slim Shady LP went on to sell over 5 million copies. We have this manic slice of dysfunction to thank for most of Eminem's best songs. Top Tracks: "Role Model," "Guilty Conscience" A year after he made a big splash in the industry, Eminem returned with yet another masterpiece in The Marshall Mathers LP. Em's sophomore effort helped cement his status as one of the most exciting artists of the new millennium. Top Tracks: "The Way I Am," "Stan" More » © Interscope Records • 'The Eminem Show' (2002) By the time The Eminem Show arrived, Em was now splitting time between the recording booth and the boards. Despite this newfound penchant for beatmaking, this album showed very little dropoff in the lyrics department. Em continued his tradition of throwing darts at detractors, this time taking on Canibus on "Square Dance" and Jermaine Dupri on "Say What You Say." Top Tracks: "White America," "Till I Collapse" Eminem - Encore. © Aftermath/Interscope Records • 'Encore' (2004) While Encore generated applause for its political candidness on one hand, Eminem drew criticism for imbuing that album with his increasingly cartoonish lyrics on the other. Even though it spawned gems like the plodding political punch, "Mosh," and the introspective "Yellow Brick Road," it was still considered a disappointment by Eminem's standards. Top Tracks: "Mosh," "Yellow Brick Road" • 'Eminem Presents The Re-Up' (2006) This is the one most Eminem fans would love to forget. On The Re-Up, Eminem surrounded himself with the budding talent on his Shady Records roster. But the artists are soon relegated to watchdogs, and then, proxies -- trying to do what Eminem cannot: appear in control. Eminem experiments with emo-rap for most of the album, screaming and scrambling lyrics with unfounded verve and precise lunacy. © Aftermath/Interscope Records • Eminem - 'Relapse' (2009) Eminem finally lifted his 5-year moratorium on solo albums with the release of Relapse . Eminem 's narratives are too familiar, but his method of delivering them has evolved. There are fake accents, unique rhyme sequences and vocal cadences here ("Soon as the flow starts, I compose art like the ghost of Mozart"). Top Tracks: "Deja Vu," "Medicine Ball" More » © Aftermath/Interscope Records • Eminem - 'Recovery' (2010) Recovery is unlike any of Eminem's previous studio albums. Lacking the skits, traditional guests, and goofball lead singles that characterized The Slim Shady LP through Relapse, Recovery is Eminem coming to terms with his own legacy, shedding the tired formulas that marked his previous albums and attempting to reassert his place in the pantheon of the hip-hop elite. Top Tracks: "Not Afraid," "No Love" More » © Shady Records/Interscope • The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013) In November 2013, Eminem released a sequel to the widely cherished Marshall Mathers LP. In the buildup to MMLP2's release, Eminem stressed that MMLP2 wasn't going to be a follow-up to The Marshall Mathers |
Which singer had a top five hit in June 2010 with 'All The Lovers'? | Kylie Minogue - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actress | Soundtrack | Producer Kylie Ann Minogue was born on 28 May, 1968. The eldest of three children, Kylie's acting career began early, but it was her role as "Charlene" in the Australian soap, Neighbours (1985), which established Kylie as an international star. Her singing career began, purely by accident, when a record company executive heard Kylie's rendition of Little ... See full bio » Born: a list of 25 people created 06 Apr 2011 a list of 24 people created 08 May 2011 a list of 33 people created 30 Dec 2013 a list of 24 people created 02 Sep 2015 a list of 33 people created 11 Oct 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Kylie Minogue's work have you seen? User Polls 8 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Known For Moulin Rouge! The Green Fairy (2001) Holy Motors Eva Grace (Jean) (2012) Neighbours Charlene Mitchell / Charlene Robinson (1986-2009) 2015 Young & Hungry (TV Series) Shauna 2013 Playhouse Presents (TV Series) Bibbi 2004 Kath & Kim (TV Series) Eponney Rae 1986 Fame and Misfortune (TV Series) Samantha Collins 1985 The Henderson Kids (TV Series) Charlotte 'Char' Kernow 1985 Zoo Family (TV Series) Yvonne 1976 The Sullivans (TV Series) Carla 2016 Go for It (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Christmas Special (2016) ... (performer: "Spinning Around", "I Should Be So Lucky" - uncredited) 2016 Black Mirror (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - San Junipero (2016) ... (performer: "Can't Get You Out of My Head") 2016 Who's Doing the Dishes? (TV Series) (performer - 8 episodes) - Paul Burrell (2016) ... (performer: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" - uncredited) - Willie Thorne (2016) ... (performer: "I Should Be So Lucky" - uncredited) - Jodie Prenger (2016) ... (performer: "I Should Be So Lucky", "Spinning Around" - uncredited) - Rustie Lee (2016) ... (performer: "Spinning Around" - uncredited) - Lesley Garrett (2016) ... (performer: "I Should Be So Lucky" - uncredited) 2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (performer: "This Wheel's on Fire" - as Kylie) 2016 Molly: The Real Thing (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Better the Devil You Know") 2016 Galavant (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - David Beckham/Carrie Fisher/Daisy Ridley/John Boyega/Kylie Minogue (2015) ... (performer: "Winter Wonderland (Live)" - uncredited) 2015 A Kylie Christmas: Live from the Royal Albert Hall (TV Movie) (performer: "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "I'm Gonna be Warm This Winter", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "Christmas Wrapping", "Wow", "Every Day's Like Christmas", "Can't Get You Out of My Head", "2000 Miles", "Christmas isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here", "On a Night Like This", "100 Degrees", "Your Disco Needs You", "Santa Baby", "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow", "The Locomotion", "I Believe in You", "Only You", "All the Lovers", "Celebration", "Especially For You", "I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day") 2012-2015 Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes) - The Semi-Final Results (2015) ... (performer: "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter") - Week 5 (2014) ... (performer: "Spinning Around" - uncredited) - Week Seven: The Results (2012) ... (performer: "The Locomotion (The Abbey Road Sessions version)") 2015 Absolutely Anything (performer: "Absolutely Anything and Anything at All") 2015 20 Moments That Rocked Pop (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Better the Devil You Know", "Spinning Around", "I Should Be So Lucky", "Where the Wild Roses Grow", "Can't Get You Out of My Head" - uncredited) TFI Friday (TV Series) (1 episode, 2015) (performer - 1 episode, 1998) - 19th Anniversary Special (2015) ... ("I Should Be So Lucky", uncredited) - 2015: Live Semi-Final 5 (2015) ... (performer: "The Loco-Motion" - uncredited) - Episode #9.3 (2015) ... (performer: "Give Me Just a Little More Time" - uncredited) - Episode #9.1 (2015) ... (performer: "Give Me Just a Little More Time" - uncredited) 2015 The Lobster (performer: "Where the Wild Roses Grow") 2015 Pop Gold (TV Mini-Series) (performer |
Richard Dodderidge were the Christian names of which English novelist, born in 1825? | R.D. Blackmore biography R.D. Blackmore (1825–1900), English novelist and fruit grower wrote Lorna Doone (1869) Biography: With his elder brother Henry (1824–1875), Blackmore spent much of his childhood in the lush and pastoral "Doone Country" of Exmoor, Devon, and along the Badgworthy Water (where there is now a memorial stone in Blackmore's honour) and among the future fictional Doone Valley's towering hills. The severe and remote rocky areas of Devon provided protection for many fugitives at the time where justice was swift and penalties harsh. Blackmore would hear of many tales of highway robbery and murder among illiterate half-wild men living on the edge of survival. Richard Doddridge Blackmore was born 7 June 1825 at the vicarage in Longworth, Berkshire County, son of the Reverend John Blackmore (1794–1858). His mother, Anne Basset Knight (1794–1825) died of typhus when Richard was a mere three months old and so he was raised by his aunt Mary Francis Knight. They lived on the rugged and remote North Shore of the Bristol Channel near Glamorgan though young Richard travelled south often to visit his father and paternal grandfather in Devon. By 1832 he was living with his father again after he had married his second wife, Charlotte Ann Platt in 1831. He started his education at Squire’s Grammar School in South Molton, Devon, then went on to the same school his father had attended, Blundell's School, during which he lived in the village for the week and would go home on Sundays. One of the boys he lodged with would later become archbishop of Canterbury. In the harsh and narrow circumstances he experienced the severe discipline and corporal punishment that some say later led to his epilepsy, though Blackmore does not make Blundell's out to be so monstrous in Lorna Doone. The grammar school gave him a solid background for his career as a man of letters and he won a scholarship for Exeter College, Oxford, earning a degree in the Classics in 1847. He became a Barrister of the Middle Temple in 1852 but never practiced due to his epilepsy. Without his father's knowledge, R.D. Blackmore married Lucy Maguire (1822?–1888), daughter of a laundress and a Roman Catholic, on 8 November 1853 at Holy Trinity Church, London. Lucy would later become a member of the Church of England. They would not have their own children but did adopt Eva, a niece of Lucy's. The Classics Master taught Latin and Greek at Wellesley House grammar school for a time, before, owing to an inheritance left him by his uncle the Rev. H.H. Knight of Neath in 1860, he and Lucy moved to rural Teddington, built "Gomer House" named after his beloved dog and planted an orchard. Never losing touch of his classicist education, he became an avid horticulturist and farmer of apples and pears while working on translations of Horace and Virgil. He wrote essays, articles and stories on the subject of fruit growing. One in particular, The farm and fruit of old: a translation in verse of the first and second georgics of Virgil, by a market gardener (1862) would prove to be a significant step in his becoming an author of fiction. From 1883 he was a member of the Royal Horticultural Society. Blackmore published many of his first works of verse under the pseudonym Melanter (Greek for ‘more black’) including Poems by Melanter (1853), Epullia (1855), and The Bugle of the Black Sea (1855), about the Crimean War. His first novel, with poetic imagery and autobiographical narrative was Clara Vaughan (1864), which was followed by Cradock Nowell (1866), first serialised in Macmillan's Magazine. His fruit business never really a success, Blackmore finally earned some acclaim for his historical romance that blends fact and fiction, Lorna Doone. It is set in 17th century Exmoor during the reign of Britain's Charles II. Young farmer John Ridd vows revenge on the Doone clan, "the awe of all Devon and Somerset, outlaws, traitors, murderers", who killed his father when he was a child. The Doones are based on the real Doone family of Scotland who had been disinherited by the Stuarts for a tim |
Although not the state capital, which is the largest city in Nebraska? | Nebraska: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols Nicknames: Cornhusker State (1945); Beef State Origin of name: From an Oto Indian word meaning “flat water” 10 largest cities (2012 est.): Omaha , 421,570; Lincoln , 265,404; Bellevue , 52,604; Grand Island , 49,989; Kearney , 31,790; Fremont, 26,167; Hastings, 25,058; North Platte , 24,592; Norfolk, 24,332; Columbus, 22,509 Land area: 76,872 sq mi. (199,098 sq km) Geographic center: In Custer Co., 10 mi. NW of Broken Bow Number of counties: 93 Largest county by population and area: Douglas, 517,110 (2010); Cherry, 5,961 sq mi. State parks: 87 2015 resident population est.: 1,896,190 2010 resident census population (rank): 1,826,341 (38). Male: 906,296 (49.6%); Female: 920,045 (50.4%). White: 1,572,838 (86.1%); Black: 82,885 (4.5%); American Indian: 18,427 (1.0%); Asian: 32,293 (1.8%); Other race: 79,109 (4.3%); Two or more races: 39,510 (2.2%); Hispanic/Latino: 167,405 (9.2%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 74.9; 65 and over: 13.6; median age: 36.2. Map of Nebraska French fur traders first visited Nebraska in the late 1600s. Part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, eastern Nebraska was explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804–1806. A few years later, Robert Stuart pioneered the Oregon Trail across Nebraska in 1812–1813, and the first permanent white settlement was established at Bellevue in 1823. Western Nebraska was acquired by treaty following the Mexican War in 1848. The Union Pacific began its transcontinental railroad at Omaha in 1865. In 1937, Nebraska became the only state in the Union to have a unicameral (one-house) legislature. Members are elected to it without party designation. Nebraska is a leading grain-producer with bumper crops of sorghum, corn, and wheat. More varieties of grass, valuable for forage, grow in this state than in any other in the nation. The state's sizable cattle and hog industries make Dakota City and Lexington among the nation's largest meat-packing centers. Manufacturing has become diversified: Firms making electronic components, auto accessories, pharmaceuticals, and mobile homes have joined such older industries as clothing, farm machinery, chemicals, and transportation equipment. Oil was discovered in 1939 and natural gas in 1949. Among the principal attractions are Agate Fossil Beds, Homestead, and Scotts Bluff National Monuments; Chimney Rock National Historic Site; a recreated pioneer village at Minden; SAC Museum near Ashland; the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer Grand Island; Boys Town; the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and the Lied Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln ; the State Capitol in Lincoln ; the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha ; the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha ; Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney; Museum of Nebraska History in Lincoln; and the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln. See more on Nebraska: |
In which town is the University of Ulster based? | University of Ulster - Detailed information - Admission - Tuition University of Ulster • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) • Universities UK University of Ulster (UU) - public higher education institution in United Kingdom. University of Ulster - Description Ulster University is a large, diverse and modern institution with over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. The University has ambitious development plans, notably the expansion of the Belfast City campus to open in 2018, accommodating students and staff currently based in Belfast and Jordanstown in a stunning 21st century building. With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work. Bachelor - University of Ulster Ulster University is a large, diverse and modern institution with over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. The University has ambitious development plans, notably the expansion of the Belfast City campus to open in 2018, accommodating students and staff currently based in Belfast and Jordanstown in a stunning 21st century building. With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work. At the Coleraine campus, course provision is broad – biomedical sciences, environmental science and geography, psychology, business, the humanities and languages, film and journalism, travel and tourism, teacher training and computing are among the campus strengths. The Belfast campus provision spans an increasing and exciting range of subjects including architecture, hospitality, Irish language, event management, photography and digital animation. Magee teaching strengths include business, computing, nursing, Irish language and literature, social sciences, law, psychology, peace and conflict studies and the performing arts - with plans to expand computing and engineering provision on this campus over the next few years. The Jordanstown campus has a strong profile in engineering, built environment, social sciences, business, law, communication and academic disciplines relating to the science and coaching of sport. Location on map - University of Ulster Universities related to University of Ulster Universities in this city Admission process in University of Ulster We guide admission of applicants to this educational institution whilst managing the entire enrollment process. Data Relevance. You can search and find lots of online information which is behind the times. This disorients applicants since outdated materials may result in failure to apply for international education. Enrollment failure may refer to such errors as wrongly completed application form, or a letter of reference. We are routinely involved in process of applicant enrollment at educational institutions all around the world and we hold the most recent information on all nuances of enrollment at particular universities. Guaranteed Assignment. When applying to top-rated universities abroad, you compete with the most talented students from different countries. As per the statistical data, less than 10% applicants are selected which says on the extremely high challenges. In view of that, prior to arrange an interview with you, you have to show your relevance by submitting well prepared and completed package of application documents to submit to the Admission Board and the more accurate you adhere to instruction, the higher are chances for admission. We know how the winning package of documents looks like and with us you have all chances to succeed. We Save Your Time that you can more effectively use to enhance your language skills or prepare to exams. As the official agent of most educational institutions abroad, we will help you avoid never ending retrieval of information and wrong unnecessary steps, employing tried and tested practices to search for academic programs and winning enrollment strategies. We Save Your Money. We are able to offer the most qualified education even at the restrained budget. We will develop the enrollment and training s |
Although not the state capital, which is the largest city in New Mexico? | New Mexico | history - geography - state, United States | Britannica.com state, United States Alternative Title: Land of Enchantment New Mexico (2010) 2,059,179; (2016 est.) 2,081,015 Total area (sq mi) "Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)" State bird Seats in U.S. House of Representatives 3 (of 435) 1Excluding military abroad. 2Species not designated. New Mexico, constituent state of the United States of America. It became the 47th state of the union in 1912. New Mexico ranks fifth among the 50 U.S. states in terms of total area and is bounded by Colorado to the north, Oklahoma and Texas to the east, Texas and the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora to the south, and Arizona (which was part of the Territory of New Mexico from 1850 to 1863) to the west. At its northwestern corner New Mexico joins Arizona, Utah , and Colorado in the only four-way meeting of states in the United States. The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe . Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Pueblo in Taos, N.M. © Dean Eppen/Dreasmstime.com The area that is New Mexico was claimed by Spain in the 16th century, became part of Mexico in 1821, and was ceded to the United States in 1848 (through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ). Tensions between New Mexico’s Spanish American (Hispano), Native American , and Anglo populations are a continuing reminder of the bitter antagonisms that characterized the state’s long history; these tensions drive such novels as N. Scott Momaday ’s House Made of Dawn (1968), Rudolfo Anaya ’s Bless Me, Ultima (1972), Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony (1974), and John Nichols’s The Milagro Beanfield War (1974), all of which are part of the modern New Mexican literary canon. As part of the American Southwest , New Mexico shares the “Old West” legacy of cattle drives, cowboys, and clashes between pioneers and Native Americans. Indeed, from the vastness of its slice of the Great Plains to the rough, weather-scored peaks of its mountain ranges, New Mexico retains much of its frontier flavour. Related People Carolyn Shoemaker Despite the traditionally agrarian nature of the state, New Mexico has become increasingly urbanized. About two-fifths of its residents live in Albuquerque (founded 1706) and the surrounding Bernalillo county. Santa Fe, a much smaller city, was founded in 1610 and is the oldest continuously used seat of government in North America . It was also the terminus of the Santa Fe Trail , a wagon trail that was a major commercial and migration route from Missouri to the Southwest from 1821 to 1880, when the railroad was completed. Area 121,590 square miles (314,917 square km). Population (2010) 2,059,179; (2016 est.) 2,081,015. Land Relief New Mexico has some of the flattest land as well as some of the most rugged mountains in the country. Some portions of the state are rich in pine forests, meadows, and fish-laden mountain streams, while other areas are devoid of any water bodies, and even cacti struggle to survive. The eastern third of the state is an extension of the Great Plains that includes the Llano Estacado (“Staked Plain”), so named because of its abundance of spiky agaves (century plants). The Rocky Mountains extend into the north-central part of the state. Southwest of the Rockies is part of the Basin and Range Province , consisting of mountain ranges running in a north-south direction interspersed with valleys that are indispensable to agriculture and grazing. Northwestern New Mexico, part of the Colorado Plateau , is characterized by unique volcanic formations that are a result of past lava flows. This region also contains many plains and short mountain ranges. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest New Mexico has six vegetation zones, which are determined mainly by elevation. The Lower Sonoran Zone , in the southern sections of the Rio Grande and Pecos valleys and in the state’s southwestern corner, usually occurs at elevations below 4,500 feet (1,400 metres). It includes nearly 20,000 square miles (52,000 square km) of New Mexico’s best grazing area and irrigated farmland. The Up |
In which town is the University of Surrey based? | University of Surrey World University Rankings | THE Working here Wonderful things happen here The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s top professional, scientific and technological universities. Named as The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2016, Surrey has a world-class profile and a leading reputation in teaching and research. Since 2000, our estate has been transformed through a £400 million building development and improvement programme – including £130 million on student accommodation , £36 million on Surrey Sports Park , £16 million on the new Library and Learning Centre and £4.5 million on the Ivy Arts Centre. The University of Surrey is a research-led institution pursuing learning, scholarship and research, and advancing and disseminating knowledge. The University is committed to working closely with its students, business, government and civil society to transition knowledge to the benefit of humanity. Campus and location The University of Surrey’s beautiful campus offers students the best of both worlds. Our safe, self-contained student community is just ten minutes’ walk from Guildford town centre, named the eighth best place to live in the UK in the Halifax Quality of Life Survey 2015. It takes just 34 minutes to reach London from Guildford station. Whether heading up for a show, a sightseeing tour, a night on the town or a spur-of-the-moment day trip, Guildford is an ideal base for exploring the city. See what our students think of our campus and take a look around . Rankings In recent years, Surrey has established itself as a top-ten university in major national university league table rankings . Employability We’re proud of our excellent track record for graduate employability . Our Careers Service is available to all Surrey students. Our experts can advise on graduate jobs, further study, graduate schemes and internships. Global Opportunities Internationalisation permeates all that we do at Surrey, contributing significantly to our mission to solve global challenges, lead research and innovation, and fuel generations of students with a spirit of curiosity and a desire to improve the world we live in. We encourage students to take advantage of our international connections and explore the world International Support With students from over 120 different countries, we’re proud to be one of the most culturally-diverse universities in the UK. Specialist staff in our International Office are here to help your throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. Research University of Surrey research is addressing this century’s most pressing challenges, fuelling students with a spirit of curiosity and drive to improve the world. In the 2014 Research Exercise Framework (REF), 98 per cent of our research outputs were rated to be world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Facilities Surrey won the award for Best University Facilities at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2015. We have invested heavily into our facilities including £36 million into our Sports Park and £16 million into the new Library and Learning Centre. Surrey Sports Park is one of Europe’s leading sports venues and the home of Team Surrey. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an established player, you’ll be welcomed into our friendly sporting community. |
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, in which athletics events were the men's gold medal won by the Kenyan Wilfred Bungei and the women's gold medal won by the Kenyan Pamela Jelimo? | Kenya: Gachuhi - Kenya's Olympics Journey Glows Like Gold - allAfrica.com Kenya: Gachuhi - Kenya's Olympics Journey Glows Like Gold opinion By Roy Gachuhi When Kenya first went to the Olympic Games in 1956, we were still a British colony. That means that for Africans, there were places in your own country that you could not live in, schools you could not take your children to and clubs that you could not patronise on account of your skin colour. The Daily Nation, your preferred source of sports news, was four years away from its birth and the media of the day, predominantly colonial mouth pieces, routinely ran banner headlines proclaiming that Kenya was not yet ready to be free. Freedom did come in 1963. The irony of freedom is that the national teams that we have produced over the decades don't look like the rainbow face that Kenya is and which the pioneer teams represented. Our Olympic journey was started by heroes such as Nyandika Maiyoro, Seraphino Antao, Avtar Singh, Wilson Kipkurgut Chuma, Roy Congreve and others. Unfortunately, by the last Olympics in London, a non-black Kenyan carrying the national flag raised hackles amongst a dispiritingly large number of Kenyans. Kenya's Olympic journey is primarily the story of its great athletes. Thereafter, it becomes the story of its boxers and finally that of everybody else. It is a story of great achievement and missed chances. And it is also an invitation to ask searching questions, like if, with a more imaginative management, we could not have won medals in some sports that Africans have a traditional affinity for like walking, archery, wrestling, swimming and canoeing. Kenya is a very reluctant country when it comes to investment in sports infrastructure. If you travel around this beautiful country, and if you belong to a certain age group, there's one thing that won't escape your attention: many of its stadiums, like its police stations and prisons, were built during the colonial era - and their decay emphasise the fact. LITTLE CHANGE Visit Nairobi City Stadium, Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri, Kinoru Stadium in Meru or the Mombasa Municipal Stadium and you will have an excellent ride down memory lane to the 1950s and 60s. In almost 60 years, only Nyayo National Stadium and the Safaricom Kasarani have been added to the nation's venue asset category. And yet, the seized loot of just one big time crook could make a huge difference in the fortunes of our youth. With elections a short one year away, we can, of course, expect a cascade of promises. Wake me up when it's all over. Across 60 years from Melbourne (1956), Rome (1960), Tokyo (1964), Mexico City (1968), Munich (1972), Montreal (1976), Moscow (1980), Los Angeles (1984), Seoul (1988), Barcelona (1992), Atlanta (1996), Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008) and London (2012), we have joined others in celebrating the finest of what Olympism calls the youth of the world. We have also been left numb with shock sometimes as when terrorists killed innocent sportsmen in Munich in 1972. Now Rio de Janeiro (2016) beckons. Beginning in May and every two weeks until the opening of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad on August 5, this column will be bringing you stories of Kenya's Olympic journey. Join me in remembering the good and bad times of a road long travelled. Your own personal recollections of what made the most memorable impressions on you are also welcome and I will do my best to share them with other readers. As a preview, here is a sweeping glance of this journey: 1956. Under the British flag, Kenya Colony participates in the Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia, for the first time. A future national hero, Nyandika Maiyoro, is the star of the team, posting a seventh place finish in the 3-mile race, today the 5,000 metres. The 1956 Games are the first to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and the first under American International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Avery Brundage, an Olympism zealot and fanatic of amateurism who would famously declare that "the Games must go on" even afte |
Which 18th century clergyman is considered the founder of Methodism? | Methodism | religion | Britannica.com Methodism Twenty-five Articles of Religion Methodism, 18th-century movement founded by John Wesley that sought to reform the Church of England from within. The movement, however, became separate from its parent body and developed into an autonomous church . There were roughly 15 million Methodists worldwide at the turn of the 21st century. John Wesley, statue at Wesley Church, Melbourne. Adam Carr History Origins John Wesley was born in 1703, educated in London and Oxford, and ordained a deacon in the Church of England in 1725. In 1726 he was elected a fellow of Lincoln College at Oxford, and in the following year he left Oxford temporarily to act as curate to his father, the rector of Epworth. Wesley was ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1728 and returned to Oxford in 1729. Back in Oxford, he joined his brother Charles and a group of earnest students who were dedicated to frequent attendance at Holy Communion , serious study of the Bible , and regular visitations to the filthy Oxford prisons. The members of this group, which Wesley came to lead, were known as Methodists because of their “methodical” devotion and study. In 1735, at the invitation of the founder of the colony of Georgia, James Edward Oglethorpe , both John and Charles Wesley set out for the colony to be pastors to the colonists and missionaries (it was hoped) to the Native Americans. Unsuccessful in their pastoral work and having done no missionary work, the brothers returned to England conscious of their lack of genuine Christian faith. They looked for help to Peter Böhler and other members of the Church of the Brethren, who were staying in England before joining Moravian settlements in the American colonies. John Wesley noted in his Journal that at a Moravian service on May 24, 1738, he “felt” his “heart strangely warmed”; he continued, “I felt I did trust in Christ , Christ alone, for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.” Charles Wesley had reported a similar experience a few days previously. Similar Topics West Bank The originally German-speaking Evangelical United Brethren Church , itself a union of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and the Evangelical Church , was united with The Methodist Church in 1968 to form the United Methodist Church . Women were given limited clergy rights in 1924 and were accepted for full ordination in 1956. In 1980 the United Methodist Church elected its first woman bishop, and it has elected more since. Canada Methodism was introduced into Canada by preachers from the United States and later reinforced by British Methodists. In 1874 The Methodist Church of Canada became autonomous; it went on to negotiate a union with other Canadian nonepiscopal churches to form the United Church of Canada in 1925. An independent Methodist presence in Canada essentially ended with ratification of the union; Canadian Methodists joined the new church , which drew from the traditions of its constituent members to establish the basic beliefs and practices of the new church. Teachings Methodism is marked by an acceptance of the doctrines of historical Christianity; by an emphasis on doctrines that indicate the power of the Holy Spirit to confirm the faith of believers and to transform their personal lives; by an insistence that the heart of religion lies in a personal relationship with God; by simplicity of worship; by the partnership of ordained ministers and laity in the worship and administration of the church; by a concern for the underprivileged and the improvement of social conditions; and (at least in its British form) by the formation of small groups for mutual encouragement and edification. All Methodist churches accept the Scriptures as the supreme guide to faith and practice. Most welcome the findings of modern biblical scholarship, though the fundamentalist groups among them do not. The churches follow the historical creeds and believe that they are part of the tradition of the Prote |
Which Robert Zemeckis film was the highest-grossing film worldwide of 1985? | 'Back to the Future' Is Going Back to the Theaters 'Back to the Future' Is Going Back to the Theaters Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox in ‘Back to the Future’ (Universal) Where we’re going, we don’t need home entertainment systems. Buckle up and get your flux capacitor firing, because the Back to the Future trilogy is headed back to the big screen on Oct. 21 for a one-night event. ( Go here for more details .) Universal made the announcement in London on Friday, where the trilogy’s cast — including stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson — reunited for a 30th anniversary celebration of the franchise’s first film. The Robert Zemeckis-directed flick was the highest-grossing film of 1985. The date of the re-release marks the exact date that Marty McFly, Fox’s time-hopping teenager, landed in Back to the Future Part II, a film that saw him zip ahead in time to rescue his future family. The world isn’t exactly like the film predicted — Jaws 19 won’t be playing and the theater won’t be called a Holomax — but any world in which Marty and Co. are back in theaters is a good one. Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox reunited (Instagram) A splashy rerelease in theaters has become a common for iconic films in this age of the nostalgia-driven internet; earlier this month, Jaws was put back in theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. It’s a fan-driven version of the old revival house tradition, though it’s not the hard-to-find and forgotten classics that are getting the spotlight anymore. For those who can’t make it out to the theaters on Oct. 21— or just want to spend life stuck in a perpetual (and delightful) time loop — the franchise is being released in a brand new box set that comes in a collectible, light-up Flux Capacitor packaging. The package is stocked with extras, including bonus features, documentaries, a vinyl soundtrack, a 64-page book, and the entire Back to the Future: The Animated Series. Watch the trailer for ‘Back to the Future’ below: |
What was the name of the nurse who worked during the Crimean War and became known as 'The Black Florence Nightingale'? | Mary Seacole [ Victorian Web Home —> Victorian Political History —> Victorian Social History —> Crimean War ] ary Seacole and Florence Nightingale were contemporaries noted for their nursing care of soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale is still a well-known historical figure, but Seacole was soon forgotten. One author asked, 'Why is it then that the sands of history seem to have buried Mary Seacole in favour of Miss Nightingale and others when her deeds were in many ways equally noble?' Mrs. Seacole was a Jamaican healer or 'doctress' with expertise in tending victims of cholera and yellow fever epidemics. When the Crimean War began, Mrs. Seacole went to London and volunteered her services as a nurse to the War Office, other military agencies, and Florence Nightingale's nursing group. She was told by all that her services were not needed. She went to the Crimea at her own expense and worked steadfastly to care for the sick and wounded, often going onto the battlefield to aid the fallen. She became quite well known in the Crimea and back in England. Her autobiography, The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, was published in 1857 and was very popular for a while. Then Mrs. Seacole faded from public attention for almost 100 years. In the 1970's Mrs. Seacole was rediscovered and has become a symbol for Black nurses, civil rights groups, and the women's liberation movement. Almost every article available compares her with Florence Nightingale and suggests that Mrs. Seacole was pushed aside and soon forgotten because she was Black. In this paper I will discuss Mary Seacole's life and works in light of the time period in which she lived, the comparisons made between Seacole and Nightingale, and the body of literature that has been written about her. Mary Jane Seacole (n�e Grant), by Albert Charles Challen, oil on panel, 1869, NPG 6856; with thanks to the NPG. ©National Portrait Gallery, London. Twenty-five years ago, it would have been difficult to find many people who recognized the name of Mary Seacole except for a few nurses in her home country of Kingston, Jamaica. However, there was a time when she was quite famous in England as well as in the Caribbean. Mary Seacole is rather an elusive figure because she never held any 'official' appointments nor did she leave behind a large body of written works. Mary published her very popular autobiography in 1857. In addition, there were a few articles about her actions in the Crimean War published in the London Times, Punch, and the Illustrated London News. On her death in 1881, the Times and the Manchester Guardian paid tribute to a woman whose personal courage and contribution to the Crimean campaign had won her wide admiration (Alexander, 1981). In time, the people who knew of her work died and the fame she earned for her work with the sick and wounded in the Crimea as well as all she did in the Caribbean to help with victims of yellow fever, cholera, dysentery, and other tropical diseases, faded from memory. There were, of course, a few people in Jamaica who remembered because Mary Seacole was one of their most famous citizens. I did an extensive literature search to find out more about the woman who is now being called another Florence Nightingale, the Black Florence Nightingale, and the first nurse practitioner. I will start with some illustrations from Mary Seacole's autobiography as background material and then discuss some of the articles that have been written about her since she was 'rediscovered.' All references to Mrs. Seacole's autobiography will refer to the Alexander & Dewjee reprint edition. Almost everything known about Mary Seacole is to be found in her autobiography entitled Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands which was originally published in London in 1857 and reprinted in 1984. She reveals very little personal information about herself. Her childhood and family life is summarized in s |
The Haber Processis a reaction to nitrogen and hydrogen in order to produce which gas? | The Haber Process for the manufacture of ammonia THE HABER PROCESS This page describes the Haber Process for the manufacture of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen, and then goes on to explain the reasons for the conditions used in the process. It looks at the effect of temperature, pressure and catalyst on the composition of the equilibrium mixture, the rate of the reaction and the economics of the process. Important: If you aren't sure about using Le Chatelier's Principle or about the effect of changing conditions on rates of reaction you should explore these links before you go on. When you are reading this page, if you find that you aren't understanding the effect of changing one of the conditions on the position of equilibrium or on the rate of the reaction, come back and follow up these links. A brief summary of the Haber Process The Haber Process combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen derived mainly from natural gas (methane) into ammonia. The reaction is reversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic. A flow scheme for the Haber Process looks like this: Some notes on the conditions The catalyst The catalyst is actually slightly more complicated than pure iron. It has potassium hydroxide added to it as a promoter - a substance that increases its efficiency. The pressure The pressure varies from one manufacturing plant to another, but is always high. You can't go far wrong in an exam quoting 200 atmospheres. Recycling At each pass of the gases through the reactor, only about 15% of the nitrogen and hydrogen converts to ammonia. (This figure also varies from plant to plant.) By continual recycling of the unreacted nitrogen and hydrogen, the overall conversion is about 98%. Explaining the conditions The proportions of nitrogen and hydrogen The mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen going into the reactor is in the ratio of 1 volume of nitrogen to 3 volumes of hydrogen. Avogadro's Law says that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules. That means that the gases are going into the reactor in the ratio of 1 molecule of nitrogen to 3 of hydrogen. That is the proportion demanded by the equation. In some reactions you might choose to use an excess of one of the reactants. You would do this if it is particularly important to use up as much as possible of the other reactant - if, for example, it was much more expensive. That doesn't apply in this case. There is always a down-side to using anything other than the equation proportions. If you have an excess of one reactant there will be molecules passing through the reactor which can't possibly react because there isn't anything for them to react with. This wastes reactor space - particularly space on the surface of the catalyst. The temperature Equilibrium considerations You need to shift the position of the equilibrium as far as possible to the right in order to produce the maximum possible amount of ammonia in the equilibrium mixture. The forward reaction (the production of ammonia) is exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's Principle, this will be favoured if you lower the temperature. The system will respond by moving the position of equilibrium to counteract this - in other words by producing more heat. In order to get as much ammonia as possible in the equilibrium mixture, you need as low a temperature as possible. However, 400 - 450°C isn't a low temperature! Rate considerations The lower the temperature you use, the slower the reaction becomes. A manufacturer is trying to produce as much ammonia as possible per day. It makes no sense to try to achieve an equilibrium mixture which contains a very high proportion of ammonia if it takes several years for the reaction to reach that equilibrium. You need the gases to reach equilibrium within the very short time that they will be in contact with the catalyst in the reactor. The compromise 400 - 450°C is a compromise temperature producing a reasonably high proportion of ammonia in the equilibrium mixture (even if it is only 15%), but in a very short |
Who was given the nickname 'the American Moses' after leading the Mormon Pioneers to Utah? | Brigham Young - American Moses by | Jul 8, 2008 | Past Leader Bios | 0 comments Brigham Young—American Moses Brigham Young, second Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which church is often misnamed the “Mormon Church”), ranks among the most influential and important historical figures, not just in Mormon history, but also in American history. Biography of Brigham Young Early Life Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801, in Whitingham, Vermont, to John and Abigail Young. His father was a revolutionary war veteran. After marrying Abigail, John Young settled in Massachusetts and then moved to Vermont shortly before Brigham Young was born. The ninth of twelve children, Brigham was born into a life full of work. He later commented that his early life was filled with toil and work, which left him no opportunities for education. While he had only eleven days of formal schooling, his parents taught him to read, and Young maintained a love of reading all his life. His family moved to central New York when he was a boy and, in 1815, his mother, Abigail, who had long suffered from tuberculosis, died. John Young remarried a widow named Hannah Brown some time later. Brigham, however, decided that he needed to work for his own livelihood then and moved out at age 15. He moved to Auburn, New York, where he became an apprentice, and later master, carpenter, painter, and glazier. In 1823, Young moved to Port Byron, New York, where he worked as a painter and carpenter and where, on October 5, 1824, he married Miriam Work. The couple then joined a local Methodist congregation. After four years, Young moved his new family to Oswego, New York, on Lake Ontario. There he joined a group of religious seekers. These seekers were part of a movement in nineteenth-century America of men and women (in study groups) searching the Bible themselves, trying to discover the truth. Later that year, Brigham’s family moved again to Mendon, New York. Miriam gave birth soon after the move and contracted tuberculosis. She became an invalid, and Young was required to take total control of the household, not only working as a carpenter and painter, but also caring for his wife and children. He made a rocking chair for his wife and, every morning, he carried her to it so she could look outside. Later, he would carry her back to bed. Conversion to Mormonism During his time in Mendon, Brigham Young worked hard at his trade and, even today, many items built by Brigham Young, including houses, remain in Mendon. In 1830, a young man named Samuel Smith, brother of Joseph Smith , came to Mendon to preach about the newly founded Church, the Church of Christ , or Mormon Church. Smith left a copy of the Book of Mormon with Brigham’s brother, Phineas, who read it, passed it to his father, John Young, who gave it to his daughter, who finally gave it to Brigham. Brigham was intrigued, but cautious. He had grown disillusioned with the denominations of his day and continued to read the Bible on his own. For two years he carefully studied the Book of Mormon and put it to every test he could devise. He studied the Bible as well. Finally, in early 1832, a young Mormon missionary gave a humble testimony of the Book of Mormon in Brigham’s presence. Brigham later said that this humble testimony entered like fire into his bones, and he knew the truth. He and his family, including his brothers, were baptized in spring of 1832. Miriam was baptized, too, but died several months thereafter from tuberculosis. Brigham immediately began preaching the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ in the regions around Mendon. He left his children in the care of Heber C. Kimball, a fellow convert in Mendon, during these missionary excursions. After Miriam ’s death in September 1832, Brigham went to Kirtland, Ohio, to meet Joseph Smith, the Prophet. In that first encounter, he prayed with gathered Mormons in Kirtland and was the first person in the Mormon Church to speak in tongues . Brigham was assigned to go on a mission to Canada early in 1833, and upon his return, he |
The name of which foodstuff, made by coagulating Soya milk, means 'bean curd' in Japanese? | Tofu Tofu Silken tofu (Japanese: kinugoshi tōfu) Tofu Burmese name Burmese ပဲပြား (pebya/péprā:) or တိုဖူး (tofu/tiuphü:) Vietnamese name Vietnamese đậu phụ or tàu hũ Chữ Nôm 豆腐 Thai name Thai เต้าหู้, IPA: Korean name Hangul 두부 Hanja 豆腐 Transcriptions Japanese name Kanji 豆腐 Hiragana とうふ Transcriptions Kunrei-shiki tôhu Malay name Malay tauhu Indonesian name Indonesian tahu Filipino name Tagalog tokwa Khmer name Khmer តៅហ៊ូ (tauhu) Min Bei name Min Bei dae fu ( Jian’ou dialect ) Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is a component in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines . [3] [4] Tofu can be soft, firm, or extra firm. Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish. Tofu-making is first recorded during the Chinese Han dynasty some 2,000 years ago. [5] Chinese legend ascribes its invention to prince Liu An (179–122 BC). Tofu and its production technique were introduced into Korea and then Japan [6] [7] [8] during the Nara period (710–794). Some scholars believe tofu arrived in Vietnam during the 10th and 11th century. [9] It spread into other parts of Southeast Asia as well. [10] This spread probably coincided with the spread of Buddhism because it is an important source of protein in the vegetarian diet of East Asian Buddhism . [6] Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty described a method of making tofu in the Compendium of Materia Medica . [11] Tofu has a low calorie count and relatively large amounts of protein . It is high in iron , and depending on the coagulants used in manufacturing (e.g. calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate), it can have a high calcium or magnesium content. The term tofu is used by extension for similarly textured curdled dishes that do not use soy products, such as “almond tofu” ( almond jelly ), tamago-dōfu ( ja ) (egg), goma-dōfu ( ja ) (sesame), or peanut tofu (Chinese 落花生豆腐 luòhuāshēng dòufu and Okinawan jīmāmi-dōfu ( ja )). Contents 12 External links Etymology The English term comes from Japanese tōfu (豆腐), borrowed from the original Chinese equivalent (豆腐 or 荳腐) transcribed tou4-fu3 ( Wade-Giles ) or dòufu ( pinyin ), literally “bean” (豆) + “curdled” or “fermented” (腐). [12] [13] [14] A reference to the word “towfu” exists in a letter dated 1770 from the English merchant James Flint to United States statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin . This is believed to be the first documented usage of the word in English. [15] The term “bean curd(s)” for tofu has been used in the United States since at least 1840. It is not frequently used, however, in the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. [16] Production Source: USDA Nutrient Database Regardless of the product or scale of the production, the principle of the production of tofu essentially consist of (1) the preparation of soymilk and (2) the coagulation the soymilk to form curds and (3) the pressing of the soybean curds to form tofu cakes. The typical tofu making procedures are cleaning, soaking, grinding beans in water, filtering, boiling, coagulation, and pressing. [17] [18] Coagulation of the protein and oil ( emulsion ) suspended in the boiled soy milk is the most important step in the production of tofu. This process is accomplished with the aid of coagulants. In the case of salts, the positively charged ion in the particular salt reacts with the various protein in the milk causing the proteins to precipitate with the oil to form a curd. Coagulation of the soymilk is the most important step in tofu making process but is complicated as the process depends on complex interactions many variables including the variety and percentage of protein in the soybeans used, slurry cooking temperature, coagulation temperature, and more factors relating to the processing. [19] Two types of coagulants (salts and acids) are used commercially. [20] Salt coagulants Calcium sulfate ( gypsum ): The traditional and most widely used coagulant to produce Chinese-style tofu, it p |
In which country is Potsdam, the site of the famous conference after World War II? | Potsdam Conference | World War II | Britannica.com World War II Harry S. Truman Potsdam Conference, (July 17–August 2, 1945), Allied conference of World War II held at Potsdam , a suburb of Berlin. The chief participants were U.S. President Harry S. Truman , British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (or Clement Attlee , who became prime minister during the conference), and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin . Overview of the Potsdam Conference. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin during the Potsdam Conference. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The conferees discussed the substance and procedures of the peace settlements in Europe but did not attempt to write peace treaties. That task was left to a Council of Foreign Ministers . The chief concerns of the Big Three, their foreign ministers, and their staffs were the immediate administration of defeated Germany , the demarcation of the boundaries of Poland , the occupation of Austria , the definition of the Soviet Union’s role in eastern Europe, the determination of reparations, and the further prosecution of the war against Japan . The amity and good will that had largely characterized former wartime conferences was missing at Potsdam , for each nation was most concerned with its own self-interest, and Churchill particularly was suspicious of Stalin’s motives and unyielding position. World War II: Potsdam The Potsdam Conference’s Declaration on Germany stated, “It is the intention of the Allies that the German people be given the opportunity to prepare for the eventual reconstruction of their life on a democratic and peaceful basis.” The four occupation zones of Germany conceived at the Yalta Conference were set up, each to be administered by the commander-in-chief of the Soviet, British, U.S. , or French army of occupation. Berlin , Vienna , and Austria were also each divided into four occupation zones. An Allied Control Council made up of representatives of the four Allies was to deal with matters affecting Germany and Austria as a whole. Its policies were dictated by the “five Ds” decided upon at Yalta: demilitarization, denazification, democratization , decentralization, and deindustrialization. Each Allied power was to seize reparations from its own occupation zones, although the Soviet Union was permitted 10–15 percent of the industrial equipment in the western zones of Germany in exchange for agricultural and other natural products from its zone. Similar Topics |
Which is the largest nerve in the human body? | Sciatic Nerve - Anatomy Pictures and Information Home > Nervous System > Nerves of the Leg and Foot > Sciatic Nerve Sciatic Nerve The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest spinal nerve in the human body. Extending from the lumbar and sacral plexuses in the lower back, the sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks and into the thighs. It delivers nerve signals to and from the muscles and skin of the thighs, lower legs and feet. The sciatic nerve forms from the merger of the fourth and fifth lumbar nerves with the first, second, and third sacral nerves.... Move up/down/left/right: Click compass arrows Rotate image: Click and drag in any direction, anywhere in the frame Identify objects: Click on them in the image 2D Interactive 3D Rotate & Zoom Change Anatomical System Change View Angle Full Sciatic Nerve Description [Continued from above] . . . From the lower back, the sciatic nerve runs inferiorly into the gluteal region and into the posterior of the femoral region of the leg. Smaller individual nerves branch off from the sciatic nerve to innervate our thigh muscles and skin. At the inferior end of the femoral region, the sciatic nerve branches off into the tibial and common fibular nerves, which continue carrying nerve signals into the lower legs and feet. Histology Like all spinal nerves, our sciatic nerve contains many individual neurons that run along the length of the nerve like strands of thread in a thick yarn. Each neuron is wrapped in a thin layer of connective tissue called the endoneurium. The neurons are bundled together into groups called fascicles, which are further wrapped by connective tissue called the perineurium. Many fascicles are bundled together to form the entire sciatic nerve, which is further wrapped by a sheet of connective tissue known as the epineurium. Blood vessels run between the fascicles to provide oxygen and nutrients to support the nerve cells and remove waste products. Physiology The sciatic nerve innervates many of the posterior muscles of the thighs directly and innervates the muscles of the lower legs and feet indirectly through its branches. Sensory neurons carrying signals from the skin of the hip and thigh also run through the sciatic nerve toward the spinal cord. Prepared by Tim Taylor, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor |
Who stars as the title character in Ridley Scott's 2010 film 'Robin Hood'? | First Trailer and Pictures from Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' - ComingSoon.net December 15, 2009 SHARE A bootleg version of this Robin Hood trailer showed up late last night but the swiftness with which Universal took it down from YouTube led me to believe the official version would be online soon and sure enough here it is via Apple along with the first three photos from the film. Robin Hood is directed by Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe stars as the title character as the film chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. William Hurt, Mark Strong, Mark Addy, Oscar Isaac and Max von Sydow also star. The film hits theaters on May 14, 2010. I have added the trailer directly below and the photos can be viewed right here . You can also watch the trailer in high definition at Apple . |
Who stars as the title character in Mike Newell's 2010 film 'Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time'? | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) - Soundtrack.Net by Dan Goldwasser on September 14th, 2010 It's increasingly rare that films in Hollywood come from truly original sources. Witness the never-ending surge of sequel, remakes, spin-offs, re-imaginings, adaptations, etc. �But just because something is an adaptation of a successful property, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will capture the audience that it tries to caters to.� (See Phantom of the Opera, for instance.)� In the case of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the source material was not only the video game of the same name, but the entire saga created by visionary video game designer Jordan Mechner.� That Mechner himself was involved in crafting the storyline, as well as super-blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Mike Newell, the film had all the right elements - but was the film worth the sum of its parts? The storyline involves Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal), an orphan who was adopted by the King of Persia.� King Sharaman (Ronald Pickup) has been expanding his empire, and his brother Nizam (Ben Kinglsey) arranges with Sharaman's two sons Tus (Richard Coyle) and Garsiv (Toby Kebbell), to lead a surprise attack on the holy city on Alamut, who they believe is selling weapons to the King's enemies. Dastan uses his cunning and stealth to make the attack a success, and then in an effort to foster peace, Sharaman suggests that Dastan marry Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton).� But when Sharaman is killed and Dastan is framed for the murder, he finds himself on the run with Tamina.� Soon it becomes clear that the dagger that Dastan grabbed when capturing Tamina has a larger purpose - it is the Dagger of Time, a mystical artifact that allows the bearer to rewind time 1-minute when activating the Sands of Time held within.� But the sand runs out, and now Dastan and Tamina must return to Alamut to clear his name and expose the conspiracy that resulted in his adopted father's death.� Along the way, they encounter Sheik Amar (Alfred Molina), a somewhat shady character who runs an illegal ostrich racing enterprise, deadly Hassansin warriors who are trying to kill them, and other deadly situations.� It's not a very convoluted storyline, but the way that it unfolds might seem a little muddled.� For a video game adaptation, it could certainly be worse, but it could also be better.� It plays out as a somewhat predictable by-the-numbers popcorn film.� It's a fun film, but hardly something deep and meaningful.� Molina and Arterton are the two shining jewels in the film; Molina is great in his comic timing, and Arterton gives a nice performance of a strong independent woman who can hold her own. �While Mike Newell directed the film, and he cut his teeth on action sequences during Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the film is definitely a Jerry Bruckheimer production, through-and-through.� The action sequences are where the film shines, using the free-running styles of parkour to give them a bit of a twist and high energy.� The music by Harry Gregson-Williams does an excellent job evoking the mystical Persian qualities, with a strong melody and fun ethnic percussive grooves.� The production design is excellent, and the visual effects sequences range from excellent to somewhat cheesy (particularly during the sand avalanche sequence). Released on Blu-ray as a stand-alone release, or a triple-combo pack (Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time sports an excellent transfer that cleanly recreates the theatrical presentation. �One of the (blessedly) few summer films that didn't seem to undergo a 3D conversion process, the film has a golden hue to the color timing that comes across the screen quite nicely.� The details are all cleanly visible, from the grains of sand, to the intricate costume design, to the pores in the actor's skin.� �Light film grain is also visible, and even the visual effects sequences (well, the ones that were top notch) look |
Which country became the world's first black republic upon independence in 1804? | 200 years of independence for Haiti - first black republic -a nation created by former slaves <MAP NAME="boxmap-p14"><AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="37, 588, 126, 600" HREF="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm/privacy-policy.html?o=1" ><AREA COORDS="0,0,10000,10000" HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/crawfurd00-20" ></MAP><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/rcm/160x600.gif" width="160" height="600" border="0" usemap="#boxmap-p14" alt="Shop at Amazon.com"> 200 years of independence for Haiti A brief summary of Haitian history leading to the first nation created by former African slaves 200 years ago. The first black republic The first black republic is only 200 years old. For the first time an army of slaves defeated the oppressors and a new state was born. January 1st 2004 Haiti celebrated 200 years of independence. Rebellion among slaves happened frequently in all the slave-colonies but the rebels very seldom succeeded to gain anything but more misery. Haiti (St. Domingue as the colony in the Caribbean was then called) was one of the richest colonies in the world producing mainly coffee and sugar. And as most other colonies in the 18th and 19th century it was completely dependent on the work of slaves imported from Africa. Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. First Spanish and then French people made plantations started importing slaves in great numbers. Revolution News of the French revolution in 1789 affected the political climate for everybody on the island. The white farmers started discussing the possibility of independence from France, but too late they realised that also their black slaves could have dreams of “freedom, equality and brotherhood”. In August 1791 an uprising against the French farm-owners started among the slaves in Haiti. There was a clear majority of black slaves in the population and at first they had no problems in taking over control. Plantations were destroyed and many whites were killed or forced to flee from the island. French, Spanish, and English troops came aid. They were fighting each other for control but they all agreed the main aim: to prevent black domination in a former colony. François Toussaint L'Ouverture, the grandson of an African chief, became the military leader of the former slaves. Toussaint remained in charge in the following many years of frequent battles, but in 1802 he was captured by French forces and later died in a French prison. Independence With the French arrival a revolution started once again and when it was finally over, an army of black slaves had their victory against the army of Napoleon. On January 1st 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, an African-born ex-slave could declare Haiti independent. It was the first black republic in the world and the first country in the Western hemisphere to abolish slavery completely. As word got around the black population in Haiti became inspiration for Africans in the rest of the world. Haiti today The historical events 200 years ago are well worth remembering, but unfortunately the story of Haiti since then has been very unstable and far from glorious. Officially Haiti is a republic with an elected government, but ruling today is Jean-Bertrand Aristide who has turned out to be a dictator of almost same level as the infamous François “Papa Doc” Duvalier. Aristide came to power in 1994 with the help of US troops. Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier escaped with a fortune to live a happy life in southern France. Most Haitians and the outside world celebrated the return of Aristide and had high hopes for a democratic future of the Country. All started well, but within a few years he lost interest in improving living cond |
What is the name of the mother of the puppies in the Disney film 'One Hundred And One Dalmatians'? | One Hundred and One Dalmatians | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia One Hundred and One Dalmatians 40,842pages on This article is about the 1961 film. For the live-action remake, see 101 Dalmatians (1996 film) . For the television series, see 101 Dalmatians: The Series . One Hundred and One Dalmatians Directed by [Source] One Hundred and One Dalmatians, often abbreviated as 101 Dalmatians, is a 1961 American animated film presented by Walt Disney and based on the novel of the same name by Dodie Smith . Seventeenth in the Disney Animated Canon , it was originally released to theaters on January 25 , 1961 distributed by Buena Vista Distribution . The film stars Rod Taylor as the voice of Pongo , Cate Bauer as the voice of Perdita , and Betty Lou Gerson as the voice of the villainous Cruella De Vil . The plot centers on the fate of the kidnapped puppies of Pongo and Perdita. Title Card for 101 Dalmatians. This is the first Disney animated feature film to take place in the time period it was made (late 1950's to early 1960's), as all previous features were either period pieces or set in some kind of fantasy world with no specifically recognizable time period. Adjusted for inflation it is the 11th highest grossing movie of all time and second highest grossing animated film, just behind Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , it is also a critical gem, as critics praised it for defying Disney convention and for its character animation. Contents [ show ] Plot Pongo is a dalmatian that lives in a London bachelor flat with his owner, professional songwriter Roger Radcliffe . Bored with bachelor life, unlike Roger who spends his days writing music, Pongo decides to find a wife for Roger and a mate for himself. While watching various female dog-human pairs out the window, he spots the perfect couple, a woman named Anita and her female dalmatian, Perdita (or Perdy for short) heading to Regent's Park. He quickly gets Roger out of the house and drags him through the park to arrange a meeting. After an awkward and unusual meeting that goes awry, Pongo's efforts pay off and had accidentally caused both Roger and Anita to fall into a pond, but it works out well as they fall in love. Both couples marry. Once Roger and Anita (and Pongo and Perdita) get married, Perdita gives birth to a litter of puppies. One appears to be stillborn, but Roger is able to revive it by rubbing it in a towel (because of which, they name it " Lucky "). That same night, they are visited by Cruella De Vil , an eccentric and wealthy social parasite known to Anita from their school years. She offers the Radcliffes to buy the entire litter for a large sum, but Roger says they are not selling any of them. Weeks later, she hires Jasper and Horace to kidnap them all. The humans try every effort to locate them but to no avail. When Scotland Yard is unable to prove she stole them or find them, Pongo and Perdita use the "Twilight Bark", normally a canine gossip line, to alert and ask for help from the other dogs in London to locate them. The first one to answer the call is the Great Dane . Colonel , an old sheepdog, along with his compatriots Captain , a gray horse, and Sergeant Tibbs , a tabby cat, find the puppies in a place called Hell Hall (aka The De Vil Place), along with others that Cruella had purchased from various dog stores. Tibbs learns they are going to be made into dog-skin fur coats and Colonel quickly sends word back to London. Upon receiving the message, Pongo and Perdita immediately leave to retrieve their puppies. Meanwhile, Tibbs overhears Cruella ordering Jasper and Horace to kill and render them that night out of fear the police will soon find them. In response, Tibbs attempts to rescue them himself while Jasper and Horace are watching the television, but they finish their show and come for them before Tibbs can get them out of the house. Pongo and Perdita burst through a window just as Jasper and Horace have cornered them and are about to kill them. Horace is knocked into the fireplace and Jasper gets his pants pulled down while Colonel and Tibbs guide |
What is the more common name for the bone with the medical name Calcaneum? | Calcaneus | Definition of Calcaneus by Merriam-Webster \-nē-ˌī\ play : a tarsal bone that in humans is the large bone of the heel—called also heel bone, os calcis Illustration of calcaneus Nglish: Translation of calcaneus for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about calcaneus Seen and Heard What made you want to look up calcaneus? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). |
David Platt left Aston Villa to join which Italian football club in 1991? | Test On This Day Aston Villa Football Club The Team How’s Platt for a profit? On this day in 1991, David Platt left Villa to join Italian club Bari for £5.5m – a record fee for a British player. The transfer represented a huge profit for Villa. The England international had joined Villa from Crewe Alexandra in 1988 for just £200,000 – and even that fee was regarded by manager Graham Taylor as “over the top”. Taylor revealed that he had increased his original offer of £150,000 only because of a counter offer from Watford boss Steve Harrison, who had previously been Taylor’s assistant at Villa Park. |
In the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, what is the name of the ship that sails to 'Treasure Island'? | What is the resolution in Treasure Island? | eNotes What is the resolution in Treasure Island? bullgatortail | High School Teacher | (Level 1) Distinguished Educator Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:57 AM The resolution of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island comes in the final chapter (Chapter XXXIV - And Last). Keeping a close eye on the three surviving mutineers, the men took the better part of a week transporting the gold to the Hispaniola. Leaving the mutineers a cache of supplies, the ship set sail for "the nearest port in Spanish America." On the first night there, Long John Silver disappeared for good--with a bag of coins worth "three or four hundred guineas." Adding a few new crew members, the Hispaniola set sail for Bristol, and the men safely returned to England--wealthier and wiser men. Sources: poetrymfa | College Teacher | (Level 3) Educator Posted on July 24, 2016 at 5:54 PM The resolution can be found in Part VI (or "Captain Silver") of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. After the climactic discovery that the treasure cache is empty and that Gunn had moved the treasure to his cave, the men spend a few days loading the treasure onto the ship. Before sailing back home, they unload the last three mutinous sailors, leaving them behind with supplies and ammunition. In need of more crew members, the ship docks at a port, and Silver makes his escape with a bag of coins in tow. Regardless, the ship sails back to Bristol, where the men divide the treasure and resume their lives. Although Jim realizes that there is more wealth to be found on Treasure Island, he is firm that he is unwilling to go on another trip to find it; apparently, one swashbuckling adventure was quite enough! like 0 dislike 0 |
Who did Bulawayo born Charlene Wittstock marry earlier this month? | Charlene Cold Shouldered in Monaco as Deal to Provide Albert's Heir Goes Sour - The Daily Beast trouble in paradise Charlene Cold Shouldered in Monaco as Deal to Provide Albert's Heir Goes Sour Charlene is being shunned by Monaco society and is depressed at her failure to provide Albert an heir, which would get her out of the marriage Tom Sykes 05.05.12 2:42 PM ET Prince Albert of Monaco’s glamorous wife Charlene Wittstock is being cold-shouldered by Monaco society, the Daily Beast can report. “People are embarrassed by her,” one court insider told the Royalist. “There was a hope that she could introduce some glamour, but now most people just feel she is tacky.” Another recent visitor to Monaco said that society figures have taken to 'pre-emptively apologising for' Charlene. Last year, Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer who was forced to deny rumors that she attempted to run away from Monaco back to her home country of South Africa before her wedding, gave an interview in which she said she only had two real friends in Monaco. “Now, she doesn’t even have that," the insider said. Scandal is swirling around the house of Grimaldi again after Voici magazine in France reported this week that she was coaxed back from Nice for the wedding after she struck a deal that if she provides Albert with an heir, she can get divorced and receive a generous financial settlement. The 34-year-old, whose post-nuptial kiss with Albert was astonishingly awkward, is now 'depressed' at her failure to get pregnant, the magazine added. Albert, who previously dated Claudia Schiffer, has two illegitimate children - eight-year-old son Alexandre with Togolese air hostess Nicole Coste and daughter Jazmin, 20, with American estate agent Tamara Rotola - but neither can claim the throne as they were both born out of wedlock. Voici magazine said: 'Charlene has made the subject of pregnancy a taboo topic around the Royal palace. She might have a smile on her face at official functions, but inside she is stressed and frustrated. This subject is weighing more and more heavily on her shoulders.' Charlene denied stories that she made a break for Nice airport two days before her marriage in July last year after hearing rumours Albert had a third love-child during their relationship (the rumors remain just that). But according to reports published in French newsmagazine L’Express at the time, the bride attempted to bolt just days before the ceremony, after discovering that "the private life" of Albert was "not as exemplary as she had imagined." According to L’Express, Charlene fled to Nice airport, and, one-way ticket in hand, attempted to board a flight back home to her home in South Africa, before Monaco police caught up with her and persuaded her to stay (she denied the events happened), offering the unseemly deal that if she would provide him with a legitimate heir, she would get a substantial cash divorce settlement. To be fair, you’d need some recompense for marrying Albert. For a noted playboy, he is distinctly lacking in charisma; balding and overweight, he speaks in an alienating and unattractive Mid-Atlantic English drawl. He has struggled with a stammer for his whole life. Fascinatingly, the stammer is far worse when he speaks in French, the language he used to communicate with his terrifying father, Prince Rainier, than when he speaks in English, the language he spoke to his mother. Charlene’s story could not be more different from Albert’s. She was born in the town of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and the family later moved to South Africa. Her father is an IT entrepreneur and her mother is a former competitive diver who won medals in the Commonwealth Games in the 1970s. She has two brothers, Gareth and Sean, and her uncle was once a captain of the South African rugby team, the Springboks. They met when she attended a swimming event in Monaco, and she later told a paper in Johannesburg: "We sat in the back of the Rolls-Royce, and he told me about his passion for sports and swimming. He was training for the biathlon. I think he was even qualified for the Winte |
In which city can you visit the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque? | Architecture About Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice.Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul. Besides being tourist attraction, it's also a active mosque, so it's closed to non worshippers for a half hour or so during the five daily prayers. Best way to see great architecture of the Blue Mosque is to approach it from the Hippodrome. (West side of the mosque) As if you are non-Muslim visitor, you also have to use same direction to enter the Mosque. Please ignore and avoid people who offer you to enter mosque without queue up. Those people mostly will try to sell you something and take you to the some shopping place. Best way is to line up and enter Mosque just like other tourists. Don't worry if line looks very long, it will move very fast for sure. How to Visit Blue Mosque ? Tourists always wonder how to visit Blue Mosque.There is also many other questions such as if there is any entrance fee,dress code, where to put my shoes etc.Here below is the answers of all these simple questions... 1) Plan your visit to the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, so that you better arrive mid morning. Pray happens five times a day with the first call to prayer at sunrise and the last one at nightfall.The mosque closes for 90 minutes at each pray time.Avoid visiting a mosque at pray time (Especially Midday praying on Friday) or within a half hour after the ezan is chanted from the Mosque minarets. 2) Before step in to Mosque, take off your shoes and put in plastic bags provided at the entrance(Free of Charge). This is required of all persons as part of Muslim tradition when entering a mosque. There is also no charge to enter the Blue Mosque. 3) If you are women wear a head covering when entering to Blue Mosque.Head coverings are available at the Blue Mosque entrance for free. Place the fabric cover on top of your head with equal portions hanging on both sides. Take one side and wrap it around your neck, tossing it behind your back with covering your shoulders. Don't cover your face, the covering is meant to hide your hair only. 4) When you are inside the mosque, remain quiet and don't use flash photography.Since this is a place of worship, avoid staring or taking picture of those who are praying.Visit the mosque respectfully and quietly.At the Mosque exit, you can put used plastic bags in designated bin bags and return head covers to duty staff. 5) You can do donation to help maintain the Mosque at the exit door.It is not compulsory, but if you make donation you will get the official receipt for it. |
In which year did Hurricane Katrina strike New Orleans? | Hurricane Katrina - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Hurricane Katrina: Before the Storm The tropical depression that became Hurricane Katrina formed over the Bahamas on August 23, 2005, and meteorologists were soon able to warn people in the Gulf Coast states that a major storm was on its way. By August 28, evacuations were underway across the region. That day, the National Weather Service predicted that after the storm hit, “most of the [Gulf Coast] area will be uninhabitable for weeks…perhaps longer.” Did You Know? During the past century, hurricanes have flooded New Orleans six times: in 1915, 1940, 1947, 1965, 1969 and 2005. New Orleans was at particular risk. Though about half the city actually lies above sea level, its average elevation is about six feet below sea level–and it is completely surrounded by water. Over the course of the 20th century, the Army Corps of Engineers had built a system of levees and seawalls to keep the city from flooding. The levees along the Mississippi River were strong and sturdy, but the ones built to hold back Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne and the waterlogged swamps and marshes to the city’s east and west were much less reliable. Before the storm, officials worried that surge could overtop some levees and cause short-term flooding, but no one predicted levees might collapse below design height. Neighborhoods that sat below sea level, many of which housed the city’s poorest and most vulnerable people, were at great risk of flooding. The day before Katrina hit, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin issued the city’s first-ever mandatory evacuation order. He also declared that the Superdome, a stadium located on relatively high ground near downtown, would serve as a “shelter of last resort” for people who could not leave the city. (For example, some 112,000 of New Orleans’ nearly 500,000 people did not have access to a car.) By nightfall, almost 80 percent of the city’s population had evacuated. Some 10,000 had sought shelter in the Superdome, while tens of thousands of others chose to wait out the storm at home. Hurricane Katrina: Storm and Flooding By the time Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans early in the morning on Monday, August 29, it had already been raining heavily for hours. When the storm surge (as high as 9 meters in some places) arrived, it overwhelmed many of the city’s unstable levees and drainage canals. Water seeped through the soil underneath some levees and swept others away altogether. By 9 a.m., low-lying places like St. Bernard Parish and the Ninth Ward were under so much water that people had to scramble to attics and rooftops for safety. Eventually, nearly 80 percent of the city was under some quantity of water. Hurricane Katrina: The Aftermath Many people acted heroically in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Coast Guard, for instance, rescued some 34,000 people in New Orleans alone, and many ordinary citizens commandeered boats, offered food and shelter, and did whatever else they could to help their neighbors. Yet the government–particularly the federal government–seemed unprepared for the disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) took days to establish operations in New Orleans, and even then did not seem to have a sound plan of action. Officials, even including President George W. Bush , seemed unaware of just how bad things were in New Orleans and elsewhere: how many people were stranded or missing; how many homes and businesses had been damaged; how much food, water and aid was needed. Katrina had left in her wake what one reporter called a “total disaster zone” where people were “getting absolutely desperate.” (For one thing, many had nowhere to go. At the Superdome in New Orleans, where supplies had been limited to begin with, officials accepted 15,000 more refugees from the storm on Monday before locking the doors. City leaders had no real plan for anyone else. Tens of thousands of people desperate for food, water and shelter broke into the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center complex, but they found nothing there but chaos. Meanwhile, i |
The 'Whale Shark' is the largest living fish. What is the most common name of the second largest, also a shark? | Rhincodon typus :: Florida Museum of Natural History Whale Shark. Photo © Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch Rhincodon typus These sharks are recognizable not just for being the largest fish in the sea, growing longer than 40 feet, but also for their unique pattern of blue-gray to brown coloration with white spots centered between pale horizontal and vertical stripes. They are filter feeders, often swimming near the surface of the open sea, gulping in water and filtering everything from plankton and fish eggs, to crustaceans and schooling fish, to occasional larger prey like squid or tuna. Despite their size, they are considered harmless to humans, and will often interact docilely with divers to the extent of allowing the divers to grab on to a fin and hitch a ride. Order - Orectolobiformes Species - typus Common names Whale shark, basking shark, and whaleshark are common names in the English language used to refer to this fish. Other common names include bagea ni oka, bahiri (Gela), chagrin (French), dámero (Spanish), jinbeizame (Japanese), pez dama (Spanish), rauhhai (German), rekin wielorybi (Polish), requin baleine (French), thimingal sura (Tamil), tiburon ballena (Spanish), tubarão baleia(Portuguese), tuki-tuki (Visayan), tuko (Tagalog), vaame (Swahili), walhai (German), walvishaai (Afrikaans), yaak (Khmer), and yu paus (Malay). Importance to Humans A diver swims along with a juvenile whale shark. Photo © Jeff Trotta In the past, the whale shark has been of little interest to man. At present, commercial fisheries for whale sharks are limited, but may expand from an increased demand for food products. In Taiwan approximately 100 whale sharks are taken annually. The whale shark meat fetches a high price in this country, and this fact has stimulated larger harvests over the last years. Fishing for this shark also occurs in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao areas, providing food for the local fishing communities. Whale shark fins are sold in the Orient, especially in the Hong Kong. Occasionally whale sharks are captured accidentally along the coast of India. Sometimes the flesh is eaten and the liver oil is utilized for waterproofing wooden fishing boats and other appliances, for the manufacture of shoe polish and as a treatment for some skin diseases. The processing of whale shark fins has also been reported in India. Often the whale shark is used as an indicator of waters rich in plankton-feeding fish that will, in turn, attract more valuable species such as tuna. Whale sharks have been kept in aquaria in Japan, but their large size and specialized diet precludes this species from being mainstream aquarium species. In a few locations where the presence of whale sharks appears to be predictable, they are increasingly targeted by commercial tourist operations. Danger to Humans Generally considered harmless. However, there have been a few cases of whale sharks butting sportfishing boats, possibly after being provoked. Usually the sharks are more at risk from being struck accidentally by vessels whilst basking or feeding on the surface. Conservation Whale shark embryo, 350 mm, from the Gulf of Mexico courtesy Garrick (Proceedings U.S. National Museum) Some biological characteristics, such as large size, slow growth, late maturation and extended longevity, probably limit recruitment and make whale sharks susceptible to overexploitation. These characteristics also suggest that populations are slow to recover from any overfishing. The whale shark is listed as "Vulnerable" with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), a global union of states, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations in a partnership that assesses the conservation status of species. The whale shark is listed by the AFS (American Fisheries Society) as conservation dependent (reduced but stabilized or recovering under a continuing conservation plan) in both the U.S. Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. However, it is considered not at risk in the Gulf of California. In the Maldives and Philippine |
Who painted 'Going To The Match' a painting of a crowd on its way to Burnden Park, Bolton? | BBC News | UK | Footballers' union nets Lowry Wednesday, 1 December, 1999, 13:56 GMT Footballers' union nets Lowry Going To The Match was expected to fetch �500,000 A painting of a football match by LS Lowry has been bought for a record �1.9m by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). The players' union bought the 1953 picture, Going To The Match, for �1,926,500 at Sotheby's auction house in London. It was a record price at auction for any modern British painting. The oil painting shows a crowd of fans on their way to Bolton Wanderers' ground Burnden Park, which has since closed. It had been expected to sell for about �500,000. It represents the heart and soul of the game - the anticipation of the crowds going to the match. PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, who bid for the picture, said they had wanted to buy the painting because it represented "the heart and soul of the game and the anticipation of fans on their way to a match". He said: "I would have liked it for a lot less than that, but it is the football picture, it captures all the atmosphere of the game. "We wanted to keep the picture in football. It's always said that there's not enough literature and art surrounding the world's greatest game, so we are trying to build up a collection of memorabilia - caps, medals, jerseys - and good football pictures." Mr Taylor said: "Lowry did show an interest in the game. We wanted to keep it in the north west, where he came from, and we wanted it to be on display to the public." He said the painting would be loaned to the Salford Art Gallery and Museum before moving to the new Lowry Centre in April. 'Matchstick' men Salford-born Lawrence Lowry, who died in 1976, is known for his unique "matchstick" style figures. LS Lowry was famous for his 'matchstick' figures His best-known paintings depict industrial scenes of his native Lancashire, particularly during the depression of the 1930s, and were among the first modern images of working class life to be accepted by the British art establishment. The previous record for a 20th century British painting was The Crucifixion by Sir Stanley Spencer, which sold for �1.2m at Sotheby's in May 1990. The PFA said it hoped to put the painting on public display in the Lowry Museum in Manchester. Susannah Pollen, head of Sotheby's Modern British and Irish Art Department, said: "This is one of the great images of this century's greatest game and one of the most remarkable Lowrys we have ever handled." Football has changed a great deal since Going To The Match was painted. Changing times In 1953 Bolton were one of the top sides in England and players of the calibre of Nat Lofthouse and Eddie Hopkinson won many England caps. The club fell out of the top flight in the 1970s but worked its way back up to the Premiership. In 1996 Wanderers sold Burnden Park in 1996 - the ground was demolished and the site is awaiting retail development - and moved to the �35m Reebok Stadium. Club spokesman Alan Fullalove said: "I've been asked in the past if the club would ever bid for the painting, but we are a football club not an art house." But he told BBC News Online: "The club is delighted the painting is still in this country and still in football and, if it's going to be on display in the museum that is wonderful because it is a very emotive picture, especially for Bolton people." Search BBC News Online |
Which 'Doctor Who' was assisted by 'Zoe Herriot' played by Wendy Padbury and 'Jamie McCrimmon' played by Frazer Hines? | BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Doctor Who's assistants In pictures: Doctor Who's assistants 1 of 12 Billie Piper is to follow in a long line of actors who have travelled through time with Doctor Who - including two early assistants Vicki, played by Maureen O'Brien, and Steven Taylor (right), played by future Blue Peter presenter Peter Purves. 2 of 12 Another companion was Jamie McCrimmon, played by Frazer Hines - who went on to star in soap opera Emmerdale. Jamie was rescued from the battle of Culloden in 1746 by the second doctor, Patrick Troughton. 3 of 12 Deborah Watling starred as Victoria Waterfield, who also travelled with Troughton. The daughter of a Victorian scientist, she became orphaned when the Daleks killed her father. 4 of 12 A librarian who was attacked by the Cybermen, Zoe Herriot, played by Wendy Padbury, was highly intelligent but inexperienced. 5 of 12 The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney, centre) headed the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, while Jo Grant (Katy Manning) trained as a spy and was assigned to UNIT. 6 of 12 |
What was the first name of 'D.I. Stanhope' played by Brenda Blethyn in a recent ITV series? | Vera ITV Published: Mon 28 Apr 2014 The information contained herein is embargoed from press use, commercial and non-commercial reproduction and sharing - in the public domain - until Tuesday 6 May 2014. Episode three: The Deer Hunters Teenagers Sassi (Charlotte Hope) and Louis Barnes (Aiden Nord) discover Shane Thurgood, dead from a single gunshot wound on the moors of the Northumberland countryside. An abandoned truck is found burnt out a mile away, containing the remains of a deer. D.S. Joe Ashworth (David Leon) is convinced this is a poacher’s war gone wrong but for D.C.I. Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn), the truth is never that straightforward. Delving into Shane’s life, Vera unearths a sad childhood in the country and a troubled existence in the city, scraping by as a failing novelist. After the recent death of his grandfather, Shane returned to sell his inheritance to wealthy landowner Will Peyton (Richard Dillane) and his wife Clara (Lisa Kay), but inexplicably pulled out at the last minute. Could his death be linked to a dispute over land? And why did he decide to stay in a place with so many painful memories? The burnt truck is traced to Linus Campion (William Ash), the teenager’s father and a known poacher with a history of violence. He denies any knowledge of Shane Thurgood and points the finger at his former father-‐in-‐law, Allen Barnes (Clive Russell), head gamekeeper at the local Peyton Estate and protector of the deer who roam it’s land. Barnes knew Thurgood as a boy and boasts of giving him his first ‘kill, but his daughters Clara and Ness (Kellie Bright) seem less eager to admit a connection. Assisted by D.C. Rebecca Shepherd (Clare Calbraith) and D.C. Kenny Lockhart (Jon Morrison), Vera delves into Shane’s chequered history with the Barnes and Peyton family. She must draw on all her trademark guile and intuition to unearth the truth behind Shane’s sudden departure fifteen years ago and understand what really drew him back to the land where he ultimately met his end. Written by Steve Coombes and directed by Will Sinclair D.C.I. Vera Stanhope - Brenda Blethyn D.S. Joe Ashworth - David Leon D.C. Kenny Lockhart - Jon Morrison D.C. Rebecca Shepherd - Clare Calbraith Celine Ashworth - Sonya Cassidy Pathologist Marcus Summer- Kingsley Ben-Adir Series overview International award winning actress Brenda Blethyn reprises her leading role as the brilliantly perceptive D.C.I. Vera Stanhope for a fourth series of the popular crime drama produced by ITV Studios. Actor, director and writer David Leon also returns to his role as Vera’s trusted sidekick, Detective Sergeant Joe Ashworth, and relished the opportunity to return to his native home in the North East to film four new stand‐alone films. |
Which war is the setting for Hemingway's novel 'For Whom The Bell Tolls'? | Books of The Times Books of The Times FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS By Ernest Hemingway. ll that need be said here about the new Hemingway novel can be said in relatively few words. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a tremendous piece of work. It is the most moving document to date on the Spanish Civil War, and the first major novel of the Second World War. As a story, it is superb, packed with the matter of picaresque romance: blood, lust, adventure, vulgarity, comedy, tragedy. For Robert Jordan, the young American from Montana, the lust and adventure are quickly drowned in blood. The comedy, as in other Hemingway fiction, is practically indistinguishable from the vulgarity, which in this case is a rich and indigenous peasant brand. The tragedy is present and only too plain; the bell that began tolling in Madrid four years ago is audible everywhere today. Robert Jordan is a partizan attached to the Loyalist forces. He is neither a professing Communist nor a professional soldier, but a college instructor who happened to be in Spain on sabbatical leave. During the three or four days covered by the story, he hides out in Franco-controlled territory, into which he has been sent by headquarters to dynamite a strategic mountain bridge. He doesn't hide out alone; as prearranged, he has made contact with a certain guerrilla band operating from a cave high in the Sierra de Guadarrama. He meets two women there, one middle-aged and as tough and blasphemous as any man, the other young and frightened, her hair still short because the Falangists shaved it off after they shot her parents and rampaged through her native town. He meets the saturnine Pablo, who sits in the cave half drunk and mumbles, "Thou wilt blow no bridge here." He meets old Anselmo, who helps him blow it in the end, and Primitivo, Fernando, Augustin and several more. Once he meets El Sordo, who lives with his band on another ridge some miles way. "Listen to me," El Sordo explains, "we exist here by a miracle. By a miracle of laziness and stupidity of the Fascists which they will remedy in time. Of course we are very careful and we make no disturbance in these hills." But Robert Jordan has come to make a disturbance. He must make it if the Loyalist drive out of Madrid toward Segovia is to have a chance to succeed. Mr. Hemingway has always been the writer, but he has never been the master that he is in "For Whom the Bell Tolls." The dialogue, handled as though in translation from the Spanish, is incomparable. The characters are modeled in high relief. A few of the scenes are perfect, notably the last sequence and an earlier one when Jordan awakes to the sound of a horse thumping along through the snow. Others are intense and terrifying, still others gentle and almost pastoral, if here and there a trifle sweet. It is fourteen years since "The Sun Also Rises" and eleven since "A Farewell to Arms." More than three hundred years ago John Donne said, "No man is an Iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine. * * * And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." Mr. Hemingway has taken this text and, out of his experiences, convictions and great gifts, built on it his finest novel. |
By what one word name is Portuguese footballer Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha known? | Nani - Portugal and Manchester United soccer player Nani Full name: Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha Nickname: Nani Date of birth: 17th of November, 1986 Current Club: Manchester United Teammate with Cristiano Ronaldo in: Sporting CP, Manchester United Nani Biography Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha, more known as simply Nani in the world of football, is one of the most talented football players of his generation and a regular choice on his current club Manchester United, as well as the Portuguese National Team. For many years Nani has lived in Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow, as he followed the same steps of CR7, considering his short stay in Sporting CP and the move to Manchester United. Nani was born in Cape Verde, but emigrated to Portugal with his family, at a very young age. He was raised in Portugal and started playing soccer (football) in a local club near Lisbon, Real Massamá. He only started training with Sporting C.P. when he turned 16, but he immediately made himself noticed and earned a spot in the first team short while after, in 2005. Nani great performances and displays allowed him to attract attentions from Manchester United in 2007, and he got transferred for a transfer fee of 25,5 Million euros. Nani played with Cristiano Ronaldo in Sporting CP youth cathegories already, but he would finally play alongside with CR7 in a senior team after joining Manchester United. Similarly to Ronaldo, Nani first times in England weren't easy and the Portuguese player had to adapt to a new game concept and develop his physical appearence. Slowly, Nani has been becoming more influential and important in Manchester United, specially after Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for Real Madrid in 2009. Nani carrer stats - Goals and appearences statistics Season TOTAL Nani girlfriend Nani has been dating Daniela Martins for a few years already. The couple met in London and have already assumed to be very in love for quite a few times. Daniela is a journalism student, has blonde hair and brown eyes. On a side note, Nani girlfriend is sometimes confused with another girl with the same name, that became popular after starring in a TV contest in Portugal and France called Secret Story, but they are not the same girl. We'll leave you with some of the best pictures from Nani's girlfriend, Daniela Martins: Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo pictures and photos |
The four bases of DNA are usually referred to by letters. A, C and T are three. Which is the fourth letter? | DNA, genes and chromosomes — University of Leicester A human being has 20,000 to 25,000 genes located on 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). These genes are known, collectively, as the human genome. Chromosomes Eukaryotic chromosomes The label eukaryote is taken from the Greek for 'true nucleus', and eukaryotes (all organisms except viruses, Eubacteria and Archaea) are defined by the possession of a nucleus and other membrane-bound cell organelles. The nucleus of each cell in our bodies contains approximately 1.8 metres of DNA in total, although each strand is less than one millionth of a centimetre thick. This DNA is tightly packed into structures called chromosomes, which consist of long chains of DNA and associated proteins. In eukaryotes, DNA molecules are tightly wound around proteins - called histone proteins - which provide structural support and play a role in controlling the activities of the genes. A strand 150 to 200 nucleotides long is wrapped twice around a core of eight histone proteins to form a structure called a nucleosome. The histone octamer at the centre of the nucleosome is formed from two units each of histones H2A, H2B, H3, and H4. The chains of histones are coiled in turn to form a solenoid, which is stabilised by the histone H1. Further coiling of the solenoids forms the structure of the chromosome proper. Each chromosome has a p arm and a q arm. The p arm (from the French word 'petit', meaning small) is the short arm, and the q arm (the next letter in the alphabet) is the long arm. In their replicated form, each chromosome consists of two chromatids. Chromosome unraveling to show the base pairings of the DNA The chromosomes - and the DNA they contain - are copied as part of the cell cycle, and passed to daughter cells through the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Read more about the cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis Human beings have 46 chromosomes, consisting of 22 pairs of autosomes and a pair of sex chromosomes: two X sex chromosomes for females (XX) and an X and Y sex chromosome for males (XY). One member of each pair of chromosomes comes from the mother (through the egg cell); one member of each pair comes from the father (through the sperm cell). A photograph of the chromosomes in a cell is known as a karyotype. The autosomes are numbered 1-22 in decreasing size order. Karyotype of a human male Prokaryotic chromosomes The prokaryotes (Greek for 'before nucleus' - including Eubacteria and Archaea) lack a discrete nucleus, and the chromosomes of prokaryotic cells are not enclosed by a separate membrane. Most bacteria contain a single, circular chromosome. (There are exceptions: some bacteria - for example, the genus Streptomyces - possess linear chromosomes, and Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera, has two circular chromosomes.) The chromosome - together with ribosomes and proteins associated with gene expression - is located in a region of the cell cytoplasm known as the nucleoid. The genomes of prokaryotes are compact compared with those of eukaryotes, as they lack introns, and the genes tend to be expressed in groups known as operons. The circular chromosome of the bacterium Escherichia coli consists of a DNA molecule approximately 4.6 million nucleotides long. In addition to the main chromosome, bacteria are also characterised by the presence of extra-chromosomal genetic elements called plasmids. These relatively small circular DNA molecules usually contain genes that are not essential to growth or reproduction. |
On which canal is 'Neptune's Staircase', the longest staircase lock in the UK? | Neptune's Staircase - Historic Site in Corpach & Banavie - Outdoor Capital Downloads Description The historic Neptune’s Staircase is a staircase lock on the Caledonian Canal at Banavie, just north of Loch Linhe. Designed by noted Scottish architect, canal and bridge builder Thomas Telford, the staircase comprises of eight locks and takes boats roughly 90 minutes to travel up the 64 feet to the top. It is the longest staircase lock in the UK. The Caledonian Canal runs for 60 miles along the Great Glen from Corpach, near Fort William, to Inverness. Neptune’s Staircase is the most impressive single engineering feat on the canal - a ladder of eight locks that raises vessels to a height of 70 feet above sea level. On a clear day this is also one of the best viewpoints for the dark north west side of Ben Nevis. Located on the outskirts of Fort William, signposted off the A830 road to Mallaig. Grid reference: NN112769 Caledonian Canal Viewpoint The Caledonian Canal connects the Scottish east coast at Inverness with the west coast at Corpach near Fort William. It was constructed in the early nineteenth century by engineer Thomas Telford, and... 0.38 miles away Old Inverlochy Castle Castle / Fort The ruins of this 13th-century castle near fort William is the site of two battles. Now in the care of Historic Scotland, the castle, although ruined, is unusual as it has remained unaltered since... 1.05 miles away Highland Cow Animal Collection With its impressive horns and long, flowing coat of hair, the Highland Cow (or 'Coo') is a well known and much loved sight in the Outdoor Capital of the UK. 1.06 miles away The Great Glen Canoe Trail Waymarked Trail The Great Glen Canoe Trail is yet another example of what adventures await outdoor enthusiasts in the Outdoor Capital. It is an epic 60 mile (95km) journey crossing Scotland in 5 days and... 1.08 miles away Otters Animal Collection The otter's main habitat is along the sea shore and the banks of rivers, lakes and streams. They are territorial and their territories cover 1 - 3 km along the sea shore and 5 - 20 km along... 1.41 miles away Football - Fort William FC/Claggan Park Sports Ground Claggan Park is surely one of the most picturesque football pitches in the UK. Surrounded by beautiful and dramatic mountains, the ground is home to Fort William Football Club who play in the... 1.62 miles away These two large, fully-equipped holiday barges cruise the Great... 0.04 miles away Boat Trip Join us for a cruise on the Caledonian Canal from Banavie Soak up the unique canal atmosphere, keep your eyes peeled for deer, otters and eagles and navigate your way through working locks and... 0.18 miles away Ben Nevis Mountain Track in Summer with Lochaber Guides Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre Ben Nevis stands at 1344m (4409 feet) and is the Highest Mountain in the UK. It is home to some of the most impressive rock scenery in the country as well as stunning views. It's North Face holds... 0.72 miles away Lochaber Guides Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre At Lochaber Guides, we offer a fun, friendly and professional all year round Mountain Guiding service here in the stunning Lochaber area. Our goals are to provide you with an authentic,... 0.72 miles away Abacus Mountain Guides Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre Abacus Mountain Guides provide world class mountain adventures on the west coast of Scotland. With the highest qualifications in Mountaineering and Mountain Biking, plus twenty years of experience,... 0.96 miles away Activity Centre Welcome to No Fuss Events. What is No Fuss Events, you say? Basically we love the outdoors. We love events and the fun, camaraderie and craic that goes with them. We have tried to strip back... 0.96 miles away SCOTLAND'S ONLY VISITSCOTLAND 5-STAR GRADED FLY FISHING SCHOOL & WILD FISHING ACTIVITY PROVIDER Across Lochaber Ardnamurchan | Fort William & Glen Nevis | Great Glen and Glen Spean | Glencoe and... 1.01 miles away Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre SNOWGOOSE MOUNTAIN CENTRE Snowgoose Mountain Centre is a long established and highly regarded provider of |
Who voiced 'Dougal' in the 2005 film 'The Magic Roundabout'? | Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (2005) - 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 Sprung! The Magic Roundabout ( 2005 ) The Magic Roundabout (original title) 1h 25min A group of friends embark on a dangerous journey in an effort to imprison their oppressor -- the evil wizard ZeeBad. Directors: a list of 48 titles created 21 May 2011 a list of 39 titles created 13 Apr 2012 a list of 27 titles created 04 Aug 2013 a list of 41 titles created 03 Jul 2014 a list of 29 titles created 6 months ago Title: Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (2005) 5.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Storyline Dougal, a shaggy, candy-loving puppy, embarks on a dangerous journey with a group of friends in an effort to imprison their oppressor -- the evil ice sorcerer Zeebad (Zebedee's evil twin). The world is placed in mortal danger as Zeebad wants to freeze everything there is; Dougal and his friends must recover three diamonds in order to stop him. Written by Anthony Pereyra {[email protected]} Things Are About To Get Hairy. Genres: 2 February 2005 (France) See more » Also Known As: Sprung! The Magic Roundabout See more » Box Office $793,677 (UK) (4 February 2005) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia A number of character have dialogue that references previous roles. Robbie Williams' Dougal states he likes Florence as he "offers her protection" a line from his song "Angels". See more » Goofs When Dylan is supposed to be playing guitar for Ermintrude's concert, he nearly falls asleep before coming round and starting to play and sing 'You Really Got Me' by The Kinks however Dylan is playing an acoustic guitar whereas the music has clearly got an electric guitar and not an acoustic one playing, this is particularly noticeable during his solo at the start of the song. See more » Quotes Ermintrude : Surely it's only a short hop for such a brave bunny. Dylan : More like a long drop for a dumb rabbit. See more » Crazy Credits During the credits in the American version, live action footage is shown of the actors doing the voices of the characters. See more » Connections Written & Performed by Andrea Remanda and Scaramanga X Published by The Weinstein Company (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews My friends dragged me to see this with them for a joke. The cinema was full of kids and I was really embarrassed! But I definitely don't regret seeing it. The plot was, unfortunately, the weakest part of the movie. It was just so Saturday-morning-cartoonish (complete with evil twins, magic diamonds and walking skeletons) that anyone in the cinema over the age of nine is unlikely to be interested. But anyone under that age will be delighted from start to finish. It's the cast and music that really did it for me. Robbie Williams, despite his complete lack of experience as an actor, pulls off his role as Dougal with natural skill and emotion, which is pleasantly surprising. Jim Broadbent and Joanna Lumley seem to have great fun in their roles (as Brian the snail and Ermintrude the cow respectively) and Bill Nighy, well, lets just say there's no one else in the world who could've done Dylan the drug-addled bunny like he did ("no way man! I'm in, like, a higher state of unconsciousness..."). Kylie Minogue did well enough, but she only has about three lines. Tom Baker and Sir Ian Mackellen also seemed to enjoy giving very camp performances as the arch rival jack-in-the-boxes Zebedee and Zeebad (though Sir Ian sounded a little too much like Gandalf). The music, which seems to include vocal performances from Kylie and Robbie, is fantastic and well above average for a kids film today. If you've seen the film, I think you'll agree the soundtrack is a must-buy! But still, it's not all great. The plot is full of gaping holes, and while it mostly works with a very young audience in m |
Which comedienne and actress has written a novel 'A Tiny Bit Marvellous' about a family called 'Battle'? | A Tiny Bit Marvellous: Amazon.it: Dawn French: Libri in altre lingue Di ELI (Italy) il 22 maggio 2011 Formato: Copertina rigida I love Dawn French as a comic actress and was looking forward to reading her book. It turned out to be as hilarious as expected, with a psychological touch which was appropriate and rendered a certain depth, therefore I would not classify this book as just "comical". Written in a diary form, it is the story of a modern family where each member has different flaws and views and expectations. Meet the Battles family, Mum, Dad, Dora and Peter, both teenagers. They share the same roof but live into separate words, each struggling in a private battle of their own, either towards menopause, or first kiss, or first love or... whatever. There does not seem to be a linear or joint path on which they can walk together, overcoming their struggles or problems. Will they manage? Get ready for some good laughs and for some thinking too. I bet anyone with adolescents in the house will identify themselves with some of the characters or find similarities, enjoy the reading! In my opinion, 4.5 stars. 1.0 su 5 stelle Not keen. 19 settembre 2014 Di Sarah Butler - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Formato Kindle Acquisto verificato I really didn't enjoy this as much I thought I wanted. The reading of the the son and daughter was a real brain drain. However the end was a bit better and easier to enjoy when a storey eventually appeared. 5.0 su 5 stelle LOVED IT 25 ottobre 2014 Di Klan - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Formato Kindle Acquisto verificato What a beautiful, funny, sad, crazy book. I was transported and experienced the full range of human emotion, and I related to the characters in ways I never thought possible. I hope that Dawn writes many many many more books I cannot wait to read more 3.0 su 5 stelle A Tiny Bit Ordinary 3 marzo 2013 Di Janice Adamson - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Formato Kindle Acquisto verificato I was expecting a lot more as Dawn French has a great sense of humour.. However the plot was rather ordinary. Toxic relationship with teenage daughter, an oddball son and husband who is rarely talked about until the end did not make for compelling reading. She needed to develop the plot as it was all a little predictable. Not an awful read, but I was expecting more. 3.0 su 5 stelle Fun 17 dicembre 2012 Di The Heath - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina rigida Acquisto verificato If you love Dawn French you will love this book. You can hear her voice in the writing and for me that is good enough. I am about halfway through and find it easy to put down, but have to say that she has done a great job of building the story as I am finding myself much more engaged with each page. So perhaps when I finish I might up the stars a bit. 2.0 su 5 stelle Not funny 18 settembre 2013 Di bw - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Formato Kindle Acquisto verificato I expected a book by Dawn French to be funny, but after reading the first few, very short, chapters this is not. What I didn't like about this book are that the characters are unlikable, they are really people who I couldn't care about and tus stopped reading the book. A waste of money for me! |
Yelena Bonner who died last month was the wife of which Soviet dissident and physicist, winner of the 1975 Nobel Peace Prize? | Yelena Bonner obituary | World news | The Guardian Yelena Bonner obituary Valiant human rights activist and widow of Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov Yelena Bonner addressing the European parliament during the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize in 2008. Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters Sunday 19 June 2011 11.57 EDT First published on Sunday 19 June 2011 11.57 EDT Share on Messenger Close Now that the battles fought by the dissident movement and by the thousands of individuals who voiced their opposition to the Soviet state have been swallowed up by the larger events of history, only a few names will be recalled. Yelena Bonner's will be one of them. She and her husband, Andrei Sakharov, symbolised – within the Soviet Union and throughout the west – the strength and courage of those opposed to state socialism. Bonner, who has died aged 88, was often portrayed merely as the wife of the Soviet Union's most famous dissident scientist, but her history as an activist was as lengthy as her husband's. Her determination, organisational skills and often fiery temper consistently drew attention to human rights issues. Sakharov and Bonner were a team, bound together by the conviction that freedom of conscience was a prerequisite of any civilised state and that east and west should move towards reconciliation. This conviction helped them survive the ordeals of surveillance, harassment, arrest and internal exile. The two first met in the autumn of 1970 outside a courtroom in Kaluga, central Russia , where a scientist, Revolt Pimenov, and a puppet-theatre actor, Boris Vail, were on trial for distributing the samizdat human rights journal Chronicle of Current Events. Sakharov had already achieved worldwide attention for publishing his essay Reflections on Progress, Peaceful Coexistence and Intellectual Freedom, in the New York Times in 1968, but Bonner was the practical and already experienced organiser of the group – it was she who found rooms for both the defendants and the observers of the trial. Like Sakharov, Bonner came from the Soviet elite. Unlike the brilliant physicist, who was recruited straight from university to the team that developed the Soviet Union's first hydrogen bomb and then became the youngest member of the Soviet Academy of Sciences, Bonner had seen the brutality behind Stalin's Soviet Union early on. She was born in Merv (now Mary), a town in Turkmenistan , the eldest child of Bolshevik revolutionaries, who named her Lusia. Her father, Georgy Alikhanov, was first secretary of the Armenian central committee and her mother, Ruth Bonner, was a committed party activist. Yelena's earliest years were spent in Chita in the Soviet far east, where her father had been sent after a political falling out with Grigory Zinoviev, a leading member of the politburo. The family then moved to Leningrad, where they lived among the city's Bolshevik elite. At one stage, they had a flat in a house where Sergei Kirov, secretary of the Leningrad party, also lived. In her second book of memoirs, Mothers and Daughters (1991), Bonner recalled being taken out by Kirov in his car and standing on the dais with him at an official demonstration. It was the murder of Kirov in 1934 that signalled the beginning of the Terror and Stalin's purge of the old Bolshevik cadres. By 1937 the family were living in Moscow, where, some time before the winter of 1938, during the first wave of the Terror, Bonner's father was arrested and shot. Her mother was arrested as the wife of an enemy of the people and sentenced to 10 years in a labour camp. Bonner herself was taken to the "big house", the secret police headquarters in Leningrad, for questioning. She remained in Leningrad to be brought up by her grandmother. When she was eligible for her internal passport she discovered that her parents had failed to register her birth. Free to chose her own name, she picked her mother's surname and Yelena after the heroine of Turgenev's novel On the Eve. When the Soviet Union was invaded in June 1941, Bonner volunteered for the Red Army's hospital trains, becoming he |
'Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy?' is the most famous song recorded by Allan Smethurst. How was he known on stage? | BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Singing Postman dies Saturday, 23 December, 2000, 17:00 GMT Singing Postman dies Allan Smethurst recorded more than 80 songs Sixties music act the Singing Postman, Allan Smethurst, has died aged 73. Mr Smethurst broke his hip in a fall three months ago and his health deteriorated before his death on Thursday. He had success in the 60s as a novelty pop star with songs like the 1965 hit Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy?, which won an Ivor Novello award for best novelty song in 1966. But due to stage fright he descended into alcoholism and spent the last 20 years of his life in a Salvation Army hostel in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Rolf Harris visited him at his hostel He recorded some 80 songs, all in Norfolk dialect, including I Miss My Miss from Diss and Oi Can't Get A Noice Loaf of Bread. He always performed in his Royal Mail uniform. But he suffered from stage fright and could not cope with fame, becoming an alcoholic and appearing regularly in court. At the height of his fame Mr Smethurst appeared on the same edition of Top of the Pops as the Rolling Stones. By 1970 he was on the dole and said of his showbiz earnings: "I've been foolish and spent the lot. It's gone on hotel bills, travelling, entertaining and a few pints here and there." There were several promises of a comeback but the closest he came to the limelight was when Hev Yew Gorra Loight Boy? was used as on a TV commercial for Ovaltine in 1994. He wrote exceptional lyrics which had depth yet made people laugh too Tony Palmer Recording manager The manager at Bighowgate Hostel, where Mr Smethurst had lived since 1980, said he was going to be missed. "He was well liked by everyone who stayed at the hostel," said Mike Hardy. "Earlier this year Rolf Harris popped in to visit Allan because he knew him years ago and had a hit with one of his songs. "That gave you an indication of just how famous Allan was." Recording manager Tony Palmer, who has re-released Mr Smethurst's ditties on a series of CDs on the Anglian Music label, said: "I think there will be a revival of Allan's songs - they are too good to be forgotten. "He wrote exceptional lyrics which had depth yet made people laugh too, which is a very difficult thing to achieve. "Unfortunately there was this hint of tragedy in his life. He was one of the great 'might-have-beens' who ended up a bit of a recluse. Mr Smethurst was once on the same show as the Rolling Stones "Allan could have gone on to write many more songs to be recorded by other artists but he just clammed up. He just couldn't handle the publicity. "I shall miss him greatly." The woman who was the inspiration behind one of the Singing Postman's most famous characters said she was saddened by news of his death. Mollie Bayfield, 67, was immortalised in the Hev Yew Gorra Loight Boy? as a chain-smoking Norfolk girl. "I'm very sad about Allan's death and I think he deserved better," she said on Saturday. "His songs gave a lot to us and to the people of Norfolk in particular, and received very little in return." Search BBC News Online |
Tripoli in Libya is often known as Western Tripoli to distinguish it from the second largest city in which other country? | Tripoli, Libya - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Tripoli, Libya Wikis Tripoli, Libya: Wikis Advertisements Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics This article is about the capital of Libya. For the Lebanese city of the same name, see Tripoli, Lebanon . For the Crusader State, see County of Tripoli . For other uses, see Tripoli (disambiguation) . Tripoli طرابلس Trābles Top: That El Emad Towers, Middle: Green Square, Bottom left: Marcus Aurelius Arch, Bottom right: Souq al-Mushir – Tripoli Medina. Seal Location of Tripoli within Libya, on the continent of Africa. Country Libya Sha'biyah Tripoli Sha'biyah Government - Head of the People's Committee Abdullatif Abdulrahman Aldaali Area - Total 400 km2 (154.4 sq mi) Elevation 81 m (266 ft) Population (2005) - Total 1,682,000 - Density 4,205/km2 (10,890.9/sq mi) Time zone EET ( UTC+2 ) - Summer ( DST ) not observed ( UTC+2 ) Tripoli ( Arabic : طرابلس Ṭarābulus pronunciation (help·info) ; derived from "Τρίπολη"; the Greek word for "three cities" in Greek : Τρίπολις Tripolis) is the largest and capital city of Libya . Tripoli has a population of 1.69 million[citation needed]. The city is located in the northwest of the country on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean Sea and forming a bay. Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians , who named it Oea. [2] Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port , and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya . It is also the site of Al-Fateh University . Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. The climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, cool winters and some modest rainfall. "Tripoli" may also refer to the shabiyah (top-level administrative division in the current Libyan system), Tripoli District . Contents Advertisements Early history The city was founded in the 7th century BC, by the Phoenicians , who named it "Oea". They were probably attracted to the site by its fine natural harbor, flanked on the western shore by the small, easily defendable peninsula , on which they established their colony. The city then passed into the hands of the rulers of Cyrenaica (a Greek colony on the North African shore, east of Tripoli, halfway to Egypt ). It was wrested away from the Greeks by the Carthaginians , like Tripoli, another Phoenician colony. By the later half of the 2nd century BC it belonged to the Romans , who included it in their province of Africa , and gave it the name of Regio Syrtica. Around the beginning of the 3rd century AD , it became known as the Regio Tripolitana, meaning "region of the three cities", namely Oea (i.e. modern Tripoli), Sabratha and Leptis Magna . It was probably raised to the rank of a separate province by Septimius Severus , who was a native of Leptis Magna. In spite of centuries of Roman habitation, the only visible Roman remains, apart from scattered columns and capitals (usually integrated in later buildings), is the Arch of Marcus Aurelius from the 2nd century AD. The fact that Tripoli has been continuously inhabited, unlike e.g. Sabratha and Leptis Magna, has meant that the inhabitants have either quarried material from older buildings (destroying them in the process), or built on top of them, burying them beneath the streets, where they remain largely unexcavated. There is evidence to suggest that the Tripolitania region was in some economic decline during the 5th and 6th centuries, in part due to the political unrest spreading across the Mediterranean world in the wake of the collapse of the Roman empire, as well as pressure from the invading Vandals . Like the rest of North Africa, it was conquered by the Muslims early in the 8th century. Following the conquest, Tripoli was ruled by dynasties based in Cairo , Egypt , first the Fatimids , and later the Mamluks |
Which of the 'English Classic' horse races is run over a distance of one mile, six furlongs and one hundred and thirty two yards? | Project MUSE - ‘Spot the Winner’: Some of the Horses in Ulysses Some of the Horses in Ulysses Vivien Igoe (bio) Of the many sports mentioned in Ulysses, horse racing is the one that is the most prominent. Horses are referred to in ten of the episodes. 1 Four of the horses named in Ulysses ran in the Gold Cup, 2 the third event which was held at Ascot at 3.00 pm on 16 June 1904. The Ascot Gold Cup race was first run in 1807 and in the British racing calendar it and the Epsom Derby were the two main annual events. The race for entire colts and fillies, aged between three and five years, was over two and a half miles and ‘had a value 1,000 sovereigns in specie in addition, out of which the second shall receive 700 sovereigns and the third 300 sovereigns added to sweepstake of 20 sovereigns each’. 3 The runners in the Gold Cup mentioned in the text included Lord Howard de Walden’s Zinfandel, 4 yrs, 9 st. (M. Cannon), Mr W. Bass’s Sceptre, 5 yrs, 9 st. 1 lb (O. Madden), M.J. de Bremond’s Maximum 11, 5 years, 9 st. 4 lb (G. Stern), and Mr F. Alexander’s Throwaway. The betting was 5 to 4 on Zinfandel, 7 to 4 against Sceptre, 10 to 1 against Maximum 11, and 20 to 1 against Throwaway (off). Of the horses named in Ulysses, Throwaway, Sceptre, and Zinfandel are mentioned the most. 4 T hrowaway was born in 1899 and was by Rightaway out of Theale (Plate 5). He was bred by Mr F. Alexander at Everleigh. 5 Between 1901 and 1905, Throwaway ran in races at Chester, Bath, Liverpool, Newcastle, Gosforth Park, Newmarket, Bibury (Salisbury), Manchester, Ascot, and Doncaster. Trained by Mr Braime and ridden by William Lane (1883–1920), Throwaway, aged five years, 9 st. 4 lb, an outsider, won the Gold Cup race in 1904. Zinfandel came second, Sceptre third, and Maximum 11 finished fourth. A correspondent gives this description of the race: The race was run in the old-fashioned way, the pace being a crawl for the first two miles, and it was not till rounding the bend for home that the jockeys allowed their horses to stride along. Throwaway [End Page 72] had made the whole of the running up to that point, but when Sceptre challenged at this point, the mare, apparently without any exertion, drew level, and may even have headed the leader, but two furlongs from home the effort was spent, and practically the identical thing happened with Zinfandel, who was pulling his jockey’s arms out one moment, and was a beaten horse the next. In the meantime, Throwaway was struggling on with indomitable gameness, and forging clear once more held his own to the end, and won by a length; while Sceptre succumbed by three parts of a length to Zinfandel for second place. A more astonishing result could scarcely be conceived, for had the race been a handicap, both Sceptre and Zinfandel would have been set to give the winner at least two stone, whereas here the boot was on the other leg, and Throwaway was actually giving weight to them. Except on the hypothesis that it was a false run race one cannot account for it. His owner, Mr F. Alexander, bred the winner. Braine, who took over Mr Alexander’s horses during the winter when, owing to the Kingsclere Stable being converted in a syndicate, they left. John Porter trained him. Throwaway was ridden by W. Lane. 6 It was an upset that the top-weighted dark horse Throwaway beat Sceptre and Zinfandel. An account of the race is also given in The Evening Telegraph. Throwaway set a fair pace to Sceptre, with Maximum 11 last, till fairly in the line for home, when Sceptre slightly headed Throwaway, and Zinfandel took close order with him. Throwaway, however, stayed on, and won cleverly at the finish by a length; three parts of a length divided second and third. Time – 4 mins. 33 2–5 secs. 7 Under the same ownership, Throwaway came third in the 1905 Gold Cup. The winner that year was Lord Howard de Walden’s Zinfandel, and M.J. de Bremond’s Maximum 11 was second. In September 1905 Throwaway ran in the Doncaster Cup. Then a six-year-old, he broke down whilst taking part in the race, and was dismounted. 8 Throwaway appeared on a card i |
In which part of the body is the 'Sural Nerve'? | Sural Nerve Entrapment Explained | | Chronic Body Pain Foot Pain Sural Nerve Entrapment Explained Before we can discuss what sural nerve entrapment is, you really should know what the sural nerve is and what it does. The sural nerve is also referred to as the short saphenous nerve. It is the sensory nerve located in the lower leg. This nerve lies very close to the short saphenous vein, which is a major vein located in the calf. The sural nerve can begin from just behind the knee to just below the ankle. This particular nerve is often used for nerve grafts and biopsies. The sural nerve begins and the juncture of the lateral and medial sural cutaneous nerves. In most individuals, this typically occurs very low in the leg- even at or below the ankle in some cases. On the other hand, in a few individuals, the sural nerve can begin as high as behind the knee. , in some individuals, the sural nerve is actually simply a continuation of the medial sural cutaneous nerve. This nerve travels down an individual’s calf just below the surface of the skin, passing close to the Achilles tendon and then ending in the space between the heel and the bony bump on the outside of the ankle, known as the lateral malleolus. It actually continues into the foot, reaching the little toe- but once it passes the ankle, it is given a different name- the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve. The sural nerve conveys sensory information regarding the lower calf and outer foot to the brain- damage to this nerve can result in extreme pain in the leg or foot. However, if damage does occur, it can be treated by removing part of the nerve. Of course, removal of a portion of the nerve can result in numbness in the ankle and side of the foot- but the nearby nerves will grow in to compensate, which restores most of the feeling to the area. Due to the fact that the sural nerve is just below the skin and it’s basically not important to essential bodily functioning, it is often used when a nerve biopsy is necessary. To perform a biopsy, the surgeon will inject a local anesthetic and then, using the short saphenous vein to guide him/her, will locate the sural nerve and then remove a piece about an inch long. The wound will then be stitched closed and then covered with gauze moistened with saline. The sample will then be placed under a microscope and examined for evidence of nerve disorders. Additionally, this nerve is often chosen to be used in nerve grafts. This is where a piece of the nerve will be taken out and transplanted into an area where nerves have been damaged. The donor piece will be spliced with the existing nerve to restore muscle functioning and sensation. This procedure is commonly used to restore the feeling in damaged limbs. The sural nerve is being transplanted more often into the pelvic area after prostate surgery to restore any lost sexual functioning. Sural Nerve Neuropathy Though the sural nerve is not necessarily essential to bodily functioning, it is still a nerve, and just like other bodily tissues, can experience disease and/or trauma. The sural nerve is a peripheral nerve, meaning that it serves to communicate with the brain and spinal cord. Sural nerve damage is a subtype of peripheral neuropathy. There are some important characteristics of sural nerve damage related to the functioning and the anatomy of the involved structures. Types of Neurons and Related Anatomy Nerve cells, also referred to as neurons are divided into three major categories: Sensory Motor Interneurons The sensory neurons pick up the sensory signals and then take them to the spinal cord and the brain. On the other hand, the motor neurons take commands from the spinal cord and the brain and carry them to the muscles or glands to tell them what to do. However, no matter what their primary function, all neurons have the same specific structural components: Cell body Axon Dendrites The cell body holds the nucleus and is the center of the metabolism of the neuron. The axon is a very long fiber of nerve that carries the signals away from the cell body. The dendrites are short pro |
Which Australian state capital lies on the Swan River? | Swan Valley, Perth, Western Australia - Tourism Australia Western Australia Add Share Immerse yourself in the gourmet, natural and scenic wonders of the Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region Just north of Perth on the Swan River, lies the Swan Valley, Western Australia's oldest wine region. Handpick a bottle or two from one of the Swan Valley's state-of-the-art boutique wineries. Follow the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail and indulge your appetite in fine restaurants, relaxed winery cafes, breweries and distilleries, and roadside stalls selling fresh local produce. Dine alfresco in vineyard restaurants or pack a picnic and head to a national park. Cycle the historic Swan Valley Heritage Trail or explore the region in a romantic horse-drawn carriage, chauffeured limousine or a gourmet cruise on the Swan River. Many of the 40 wineries are small, family operations, where you can chat to the grandchildren of the Croatian and Italian migrants who founded the region in the 1920s. Others are international labels with vast vineyards and state-of-the-art cellars. Swan Valley specialises in verdelho, chenin blanc, chardonnay, shiraz and cabernet varieties and is also renowned for its fortified wines. Lancaster Wines, Swan Valley, WA Take a self-drive tour of the award-winning Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail. This scenic 32-kilometre loop encompasses more than 150 places to indulge your appetite, including relaxed winery cafes, breweries and distilleries, fine restaurants and many roadside stalls selling fresh local produce. The trail is well sign-posted and maps are available from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Guildford to help you plan your own unique food and wine experience. Dine alfresco in the vineyards or fill your basket with locally grown fruit and vegetables, local cheese and olives and hand-made chocolates and have a picnic in the parklands. Enjoy a delicious ice cream in fresh local fruit flavours. Unwind with live music or sample the boutique beers and spirits at one of the region's microbreweries or distilleries. The charming colonial village of Guildford is the gateway to the Swan Valley. Here you can shop for art and antiques and explore the local markets. Spend a night in one of Guildford's historic lodgings, which range from Western Australia's oldest home to the Federation-style pub. Cycle from Guildford to Swan Valley on the Swan Valley Heritage Trail. The area is also home to art galleries, wildlife sanctuaries, rolling countryside and national parks perfect for walking, horse-riding and cycling. There are also tours which explore the region by bus, horse-drawn carriage, taxi and chauffeured limousine. For a leisurely way to reach Swan Valley, take a gourmet cruise up the Swan River from Perth. North of Swan Valley are Walyunga National Park and Avon Valley National Park, which are popular spots for white water rafting and canoeing. Get up close to koalas and kangaroos at the wildlife park at Caversham and see crocodiles at the reptile park in Henley Brook. The Swan Valley is around 25 minutes drive from Perth . More Holiday Ideas |
The forces of which king won the Battle of the Boyne? | Williamite War in Ireland - The Battle of the Boyne 25,000 men Battle of the Boyne Summary: In the wake of the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the deposed Catholic King James II sought to regain the thrones of England and Scotland. Arriving in Ireland, he took command of the 25,000-man Jacobite army and began planning his next move. Included in his army were 6,000 French soldiers who had been sent by King Louis XIV to aid the Jacobite cause. Alerted to James' action, Protestant King William III began assembling forces to drive his adversary from Ireland. Landing at Carrickfergus in June 1690, with 16,000 men, William quickly linked up with the Duke of Schomberg who led a force of 20,000. With this combined army, William began moving south towards Dublin. Rather than oppose William's march in the rough country around Newry, James assumed a defensive position along the south bank of the River Boyne, approximately 30 miles north of Dublin. On July 11, William and his men arrived at the Boyne and began scouting the Jacobite positions. While doing so, William was slightly wounded by enemy artillery fire. Making camp at the village of Tullyallen, William devised a plan which called for a sweeping flanking maneuver to the west, while he pinned the Jacobites in place near the fords at Oldbridge. At 6:00 AM the next morning, William dispatched Count Meinhard Schomberg, the duke's son, west with 10,000 men and orders to cross the Boyne at Roughgrange. From there they were to march east and strike James in the flank and rear. After marching the six miles, Count Schomberg found that the ford at Roughgrange was held by Irish dragoons led by Neil O'Neill. Approaching the ford, Schomberg's men were attacked by O'Neill's troopers. Beating off their charge, Schomberg's troops successfully crossed the river. Receiving news that Williamite forces had crossed at Roughgrange, James dispatched 17,000 men to the area. As James' men reached Roughgrange they discovered that a deep ravine prevented them from attacking Schomberg's men. Conversely, the ravine blocked Schomberg's advance. As a result, these two forces played no further part in the battle. To the east, William began his assault on James' position around 9:00 AM. At Oldbridge, the attack was led by William's elite Dutch Blue Guards who waded across the river. Despite heavy musket fire from the Jacobite troops, William's men were able to obtain a foothold on the south bank and captured the village of Oldbridge. Reinforced, the Williamite infantry continued to press their advance. In an effort to block their progress, James began a series of counterattacks near Oldbridge. After his infantry was repulsed, he elected to send his cavalry forward. Halting, the Williamite troops were able to break the cavalry charges, though the Duke of Schomberg was killed in the fighting. Around noon, William led a force of 3,500 men across the Boyne at Drybridge, near Drogheda. With William approaching on their flank, the Jacobites fell back from Oldbridge and assumed a new position near Donore. Attacking, William's men were forced the Jacobites to retreat after about thirty minutes of fighting. Retreating to Duleek, James reunited with the troops he had sent to Roughgrange. With the battle lost, they began withdrawaling west towards the Shannon. Effectively screened by their cavalry, they were able to escape unmolested. Aftermath: The victory at the Boyne cost William approximately 750 killed and wounded, while the Jacobites suffered around 1,500. Continuing his march, William entered Dublin two days later. Fearing that his cause was lost, James departed the army and made for Duncannon. From there he embarked for France, never to return to the British Isles. His army was ultimately besieged at Limerick and forced to surrender the following year. The triumph at the Boyne marked the first major victory for the League of Augsburg over the forces of Louis XIV and his allies. In Ireland, the Boyne marked the turning point of the Williamite war and assured British and Protestant dominance over the country for the |
'Alfred Jingle' and 'Serjeant Buzfuz' appear in which Dickens novel? | The Pickwick Papers, Book by Charles Dickens (Mass Market Paperback) | chapters.indigo.ca Thank you. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. Reviews Extra Content Read from the Book The Pickwick Papers[I]Chapter 1The Pickwickians The first ray of light which illumines the gloom, and converts into a dazzling brilliancy that obscurity in which the earlier history of the public career of the immortal Pickwick would appear to be involved, is derived from the perusal of the following entry in the Transactions of the Pickwick Club, which the editor of these papers feels the highest pleasure in laying before his readers, as a proof of the careful attention, indefatigable assiduity, and nice discrimination, with which his search among the multifarious documents confided to him has been conducted.'May 12, 1827. Joseph Smiggers, Esq., P.V.P.M.P.C.,2 presiding. The following resolutions unanimously agreed to:--'That this Association has heard read, with feelings of unmingled satisfaction, and unqualified approval,' the paper communicated by Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.P.C.,3 entitled "Speculations on the Source of the Hampstead Ponds, with some Observations on the Theory of Tittlebats;" and that this Association does hereby return its warmest thanks to the said Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.P.C., for the same.'That while this Association is deeply sensible of the advantages which must accrue to the cause of science from the production to which they have just adverted,--no less than from the unwearied researches of Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.P.C., in Hornsey, Highgate, Brixton, and Camberwell,--they cannot but entertain a lively sense of the inestimable benefits which must inevitably result fromcarrying the speculations of that learned man into a wider field, from extending his travels, and consequently enlarging his sphere of observation, to the advancement of knowledge, and the diffusion of learning.'That, with the view just mentioned, this Association has taken into its serious consideration a proposal, emanating from the aforesaid Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.P.C., and three other Pickwickians hereinafter named, for forming a new branch of United Pickwickians, under the title of The Corresponding Society of the Pickwick Club.'That the said proposal has received the sanction and approval of this Association.'That the Corresponding Society of the Pickwick Club is therefore hereby constituted; and that Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.P.C., Tracy Tupman, Esq., M.P.C., Augustus Snodgrass, Esq., M.P.C., and Nathaniel Winkle, Esq., M.P.C., are hereby nominated and appointed members of the same; and that they be requested to forward, from time to time, authenticated accounts of their journeys and investigations, of their observations of character and manners, and of the whole of their adventures, together with all tales and papers to which local scenery or associations may give rise, to the Pickwick Club, stationed in London.'That this Association cordially recognises the principle of every member of the Corresponding Society defraying his own travelling expenses; and that it sees no objection whatever to the members of the said society pursuing their inquiries for any length of time they please, upon the same terms.'That the members of the aforesaid Corresponding Society be, and are, hereby informed that their proposal to pay the postage of their letters, and the carriage of their parcels, has been deliberated upon by this Association: that this Association considers such proposal worthy of the great minds from which it emanated, and that it hereby signifies its perfect acquiescence therein.'A casual observer, adds the secretary, to whose notes we are indebted for the following account--a casual observermight possibly have remarked nothing extraordinary in the bald head, and circular spectacles, which were intently turned towards his (the secretary's) face, during the reading of the above resolutions: to those who knew that the gigantic brain of Pickwick was working beneath that forehead, and that the beaming eyes o |
Which pop group comprised John Gorman, Roger McGough and Mike McGear? | The Scaffold | Liverpool Music Liverpool Music Share Tweet The Scaffold consisted of Roger McGough, Mike McGear (Mike McCartney, brother of the ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) and John Gorman. The three members were brought together through a shared love of music, poetry and comedy and proceeded to write and compose original material often parodying elements of real life whilst covering some of their favourite Liverpool songs. Lily the Pink The band was initially signed to EMI and enjoyed notable chart success on the subsidiary label Parlophone in their 1960’s heyday with songs such as Lily the Pink (#1) and Thank U Very Much (#4). However as the band were not musicians first, session artists needed to be brought in to supplement the group. Such luminaries as Graham Nash (Hollies, Crosby, Stills and Nash), Elton John and Jack Bruce (Cream) were brought in to supplement the vocals of McGough, McGear and Gorman, and with the various session musicians they employed, the band completed four albums featuring songs generally composed by McGear, reciting of McGough’s poetry and performances of Gorman’s comedy. The first, the self titled The Scaffold, appeared in 1968 whilst L the P was released again on the Parlophone label in 1969. In 1970 the band featured in their own television series made for children called “Score With The Scaffold” and in 1972 made a 30 minute musical production for television called Plod. The musical was filmed on location in Liverpool and displayed the bands diversity. The groups EMI contract ended in 1973 and the trio signed with Island Records where their first release Liverpool Lou reached #7 in the UK singles charts. The album Fresh Liver was also released in 1973 but the band were soon parting ways with Island and joining up with fellow creatives including Neil Innes (Monty Python, The Rutles) and Adrian Henri (The Liverpool Scene, The Mersey Sound). New Band, New Members This new band had numerous members (even featuring Keith Moon on drums at one performance) and derived its name from the first letter of the surnames of its original members Gorman – Roberts – Innes – McGough – McGear – Stanshall spelling GRIMMS. The Grimms were a group made up of, at one point, ten members and released three albums together between 1973 and 1976. The Grimms’ second album Rockin’ Duck received warm critical praise but the band failed to capitalise on this as a conflict between Mike McGear and Brian Patten (in which Patten punched McGear) and resulted in McGear leaving the group. Bronze records label In 1976 the band reformed on the Bronze records label to tour and did so for the next two years before splitting in 1977. The band have since reformed for one-off gigs and appearances and contributed a track for Liverpool – The Number Ones Album, celebrating the cities musical heritage in its European Capital of Culture year. Search for: |
Which Scottish racing driver scored one point on his Formula One debut at the 2011 Australian Grand Prix, racing for the Force India team? | All eyes will be on us: Di Resta All eyes will be on us: Di Resta OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT New Delhi: Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta believes it is a privilege to be racing for a local team this weekend in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit. There are 1.4 billion people in India, so as a driver you have to feel privileged to be taking part in the first Indian Grand Prix for Force India� India is a big race for us and its important we get a strong result, said Di Resta on Thursday. Whether you class it as a home race, I dont know, but I dont have to say too much, given the link that our team shares with the country� So all eyes are going to be on us, he added. The Scottish racing driver joined Adrian Sutil in Force India for the 2011 season, replacing Vitantonio Liuzzi. He scored his first Formula One championship point at his first race, in the Australian Grand Prix. He qualified sixth at Silverstone but finished 15th after a long pit stop due to a tyre mix up. The race on Sunday, Di Resta strongly feels, has the potential to take the sport in India to the next level. It is a great opportunity for us to put on a great show for the fans� Di Resta, however, admitted that he has not much information about the track. We did a simulator session last week. But because its a brand new track, there are still a lot of unknowns and question marks about the characteristics of the track. The layout looks interesting and the good thing for me is that its a new track for everyone to learn. Getting up to speed will be key and the grip will build up throughout the weekend, but as long as we find a good balance by Saturday, we should be okay, he said. Asked about his expectations, Di Resta said: We will go there and do our maximum� Obviously each race is important, because the same number of points are on offer� But theres no denying that a strong result in the teams home race would feel special for all of us. So there will be a lot of attention on us, but we will go there ready to fight and grab some more points. Meanwhile, refuting reports that he would replace Adrian Sutil, team test Driver Nico Hulkenberg said that co-owner Vijay Mallya would take a decision on the matter on December 15. There are quite a few rumours going on. A decision has not yet been taken on who would be in the race seat next year. I can only refer to what Vijay Mallya said, that he would make an announcement on December 15, he said. Copyright © 2017 The Telegraph. All rights reserved. |
What is the first name of the brother of the Duchess of Cambridge, who read the lesson at her wedding? | Duchess of Cambridge 'getting over severe morning sickness', says brother - Telegraph Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge 'getting over severe morning sickness', says brother James Middleton says sister Kate's condition improving after being taken ill again while expecting second child with Prince William James Middleton wants to be the best uncle possible to Prince George Photo: Rex Features/ PA By Agency 2:38PM GMT 12 Nov 2014 The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother has revealed that his sister is now getting over her severe morning sickness as he described how he wants to be the "cool uncle" to Prince George. James Middleton said that he wanted to be the "fun" relative who spoiled the newest member of the royal family. He revealed that his sister’s dog Lupo was actually a wedding present from him to her and Prince William on their marriage. He also said that his sister is improving after being taken ill again whilst expecting her second child. Mr Middleton said: "She’s better. It’s not unknown she’s suffering from acute morning sickness, fortunately I think she’s on the mend." Related Articles Pippa Middleton filmed dancing in Wyoming 07 Nov 2014 He appeared on US TV to launch his new sweet company, Boomf, which allows people to print personalised messages or photos of marshmallows. He told ABC’s Good Morning America that he still remembers his sister’s wedding fondly. He said: "The most wonderful thing about that wedding which will stay with me forever was that although billions were watching, it felt like a family wedding. "I suffered most of my life with dyslexia and for the reading I felt absolutely terrified. "My little treat for them was to give them a puppy and Lupo was their gift." Asked by presenter Amy Robach about the birth of Prince George , he agreed it was "surreal". More ABC US news | ABC Health News He said: "The most wonderful thing is everybody was celebrating with us, becoming an uncle and my parents becoming grandparents. They were all so excited. "I still see Prince George as my nephew and want to be the best uncle possible. Like any uncle I want to be the cool uncle, I want to be the fun uncle, what shall we get him for Christmas this year, how can we stand out… "...I think there’s a long way to go to be a cool uncle. I’m trying to be as best as I can." Mr Middleton added that he has not yet figured out what to get Prince George yet for Christmas. He said the Middletons were a "really close family" and he and his sister "speak on the phone all the time", or meet up for coffee or a Sunday roast. Asked about Boomf, Mr Middleton described himself as "Wonka in chief" and said that he wanted it to be "fun". He said: "We take a lot of the magic from Willy Wonka." Lupo the dog with Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George His co-founder, Andy Bell, said they chose the name because "if you're trying to get a marshmallow to speak that would be the first word it said". The Duchess and Prince Williams are rumoured to be visiting New York next month for a few days. Mr Middleton said that he had "heard that too", but did not know their diary plans. US TV appears to be engaged in an arms race to sign the Middletons - Mr Middleton’s sister Pippa is rumoured to be in talks to be a special correspondent for NBC. |
In which Asian country is the 'Plain of Jars', the site of thousands of megalithic jars? | The Mysterious Plain of Megalithic Jars | Ancient Origins 29 November, 2013 - 03:11 aprilholloway The Mysterious Plain of Megalithic Jars (Read the article on one page) The Plain of Jars in the Xieng Khouang plain of Laos is one of the most enigmatic sights on Earth. The unusual site of thousands of megalithic stone jars scattered across nearly one hundred sites deep in the mountains of northern Laos has fascinated archaeologists and scientists ever since their discovery in the 1930s. The unusual site known as the Plain of Jars is dated to the Iron Age (500 BC to 500 AD) and is made up of at least 3,000 giant stone jars up to 3 metres tall and weighing several tonnes. Most are made of sandstone but there are others made of much harder granite and limestone. Because the jars have lip rims, it is presumed that all of them were originally covered with lids and although a few stone lids have been recorded it is more likely that the main material used was wood or ratan. The jars appear to have been manufactured with a degree of knowledge of what materials and techniques were suitable. It is assumed that Plain of Jars’ people used iron chisels to manufacture them although no conclusive evidence for this exists. Little is known of the people who carved the huge containers and the jars themselves give little clue as to their origins or purpose. Laos Plain of Jars with Hmong Girls ( Wikimedia Commons ) According to local legend, the jars were created by a race of giants, whose king needed somewhere to store his rice wine. The wine was to be consumed at a great feast to celebrate an illustrious military victory thousands of years ago. Legend tells of an evil king, named Chao Angka, who oppressed his people so terribly that they appealed to a good king to the north, named Khun Jeuam, to liberate them. Khun Jeuam and his army came, and after waging a great battle on the plain, defeated Chao Angka. While some have maintained that the giant jars were used to collect the monsoon rainwater, most archaeologists believe that the jars were used as funerary urns. Excavation by Lao and Japanese archaeologists in the intervening years has supported this interpretation with the discovery of human remains, burial goods and ceramics around the stone jars. It is believed that the jars were used to place the corpses of deceased people where they were left to decompose or ‘distill’, a practice that has been common in Thailand and Laos, usually in pits. It is believed that the bodies were left in the jars for the soft tissue to decompose and the body to dry out before being cremated. Once they had been cremated, the ashes would have been returned to the urns, or perhaps buried in a sacred place, freeing the jars for re-use to decompose another body. Archaeologists still don’t have all the answers but unfortunately their work has been slowed down by the fact that the Plain of Jars is one of the most dangerous archaeological sites in the world. Scattered over the plains are literally thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs, land mines and other unexploded military ordnance, which contaminate more than 35% of the province's total land area and continue to threaten the lives of the 200,000 people who now live in Xieng Khouang. |
Which city, also the title of a Kipling poem, is the second largest in Myanmar (Burma)? | Mandalay A Choice of Kipling�s Verse by T.S.Eliot (1941) The Works of Rudyard Kipling, Wordsworth Poetry Library The Theme A British soldier, now discharged and back in London, looks back with nostalgia at his life in Burma with sunshine and a charming girl in terms which Le Gallienne, although an enthusastic patron of the music-halls, described in his review of Barrack-Room Ballads, as: 'perfect of their kind though made of the very refuse of language. later observing that the very best of them is �Mandalay�. [quoted by Charles Carrington p. 342.] > This, like �The Grave of the Hundred Head� , was inspired by Kipling�s visit to Burma on his way home to England in 1889. He and his friends the Hills embarked at Calcutta, bound for London via America where the Hills would spend their leave. They made an unscheduled stop at Moulmein on the coast of Burma, where elephants, pagodas, tinkling bells, and a beautiful Burmese girl left a deep impression on Kipling. : When I die I will be a Burman, with twenty yards of real King�s silk, that has been made in Mandalay, about my body, and a succession of cigarettes between my lips. I will wave the cigarette to emphasise my conversation, which shall be full of jest and repartee, and I will always walk about with a pretty almond-coloured girl who shall laugh and jest too, as a young maiden ought. She shall not pull a sari over her head when a man looks at her and glare suggestively from behind it, nor shall she tramp behind me when I walk: for these are the customs of India. [From Sea to Sea, p. 221 line 19] Charles Carrington, in his edition of Barrack-Room Ballads (Methuen 1974, p. 162), describes the poem as: 'Perhaps the favourite among the 'Barrack-Room Ballads', written to a popular waltz tune, set to music as a tenor song, and long since passed into folklore ... Recently it has been copied by Bertolt Brecht.' The haunting words of �Mandalay� would become as much-travelled as their author. And surely only the pedantic would quarrel with the improbable siting of the dawn as it �comes up like thunder outer China �crost the Bay�. See Harry Ricketts (p. 121) for an excellent account of the visit to Burma. See also Meryl Macdonald (p. 49). Historical background For the historical background to the poem one cannot do better than read George Webb's address to the Royal Society for Asian Affairs on 16 June 1983, on "Kipling's Burma, A Literary and Historical Review" , which we have reproduced for this Guide. It was reprinted in the Kipling Journal in KJ 301/25 & KJ 302/10 . As George Webb explains, after a dispute with the Burmese Goverment, heightened by its clandestine dealings with the French, Lotd Dufferin, the Viceroy of India, despatched an ultimatum: Meanwhile he prepared an expeditionary force in Lower Burma: 9000 fighting men, 3000 followers, 67 guns, 24 machine-guns. The ultimatum was offensively rejected. War followed. In November 1885 the great paddle-steamers, crowded with troops, thrashed up-river. Before they could reach Mandalay it surrendered. Burmese resistance had crumbled. British occupation and annexation followed. 287/55 Frank Sinatra�s recording- see Mattinson on our website and David Alan Richards p. 708. Some other critical responses Bonamy Dobr�e (p. 212.) discusses this and other pieces written shortly after Kipling�s return to London in 1889, in which he compares the weather unfavourably with the sunshine of India: �.the popular �Mandalay� of June 1890, well-known, perhaps, as it is set to rousing, singable tunes�.. Probably his greatest successes in verse at this early period were the poems abut private soldiers, notably in Barrack-Room Ballads, where he used the Tommies� vernacular� Charles Allen (p. 307), however, writing in 2007, is very conscious that tastes have changed in the hundred and twenty years since the Barrack-Room Ballads were written: The shock-value of �Danny Deever�, �Tommy� and the best of the Barrack-Room Ballads has faded over the years - and the rest have not aged well. �Mandalay� now sounds almost maudlin. Kipling |
MGY is the Chapman Code for which historic Welsh county? | Montgomeryshire (Chapman Code - MGY) Wales - Counties (Chapman Code - WAL) Montgomeryshire (Chapman Code - MGY) If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
At which course is the 'Prix de Diane', the French 'Oaks' run? | Prix de Diane (French Oaks) Preview – UK Horse Racing: Race Cards, Form Tools and Tips /in Big Race Previews - Longchamp Arc Weekend | geegeez.co.uk , Horse Racing Blog - News & Info | geegeez.co.uk /by Matt Bisogno Prix de Diane (French Oaks) Preview Whilst Royal Ascot claims the international racing headlines this week, France prepares for its own version of the Royal Meeting when it stages the 167th running of the Prix de Diane on Sunday at Chantilly, writes Nigel Howard. This spectacular meeting is the one time in the racing calendar when the French manage to embrace everything the sport has to offer. With the weather set to be fine, the place will be awash with picnickers in their fancy hats and summer finery, watching the female classic generation strutting their stuff on the track. La Cressonniere bids for a second French Classic Run over 2100 meters (1m2½f), this year’s renewal will see sixteen runners go to post from four different nations. The Directeur du l’Hippodrome, Mathieu Vincent, predicts some rain over the next couple of days but is hoping for good or good-to-soft ground come race day. With Jean-Claude Rouget carrying all before him in this year’s Classics, it will come as no surprise to find that he once again holds the strongest hand for the home team. He fields three, including LA CRESSONNIERE, already a Classic winner thanks to her pillar-to-post victory in the Prix d’Essai des Pouliches at Deauville in May. That was a brave performance and she remains unbeaten. By La Havre, who has already sired a winner of this race in the form of Avenir Certain in 2014, out of a Galileo mare, it is possible that she will improve again for this step up in trip. Add to this her indifference to underfoot conditions and it becomes perfectly clear why she is one of the market leaders. Her part-owner Gérard Augustin-Normand remains supremely confident after he saw his Almanzor stride to victory in the French Derby two weeks ago. She has obvious claims. The Pau-based handler also fields the very likable JEMAYEL who bounced right back to her best in the Normandy sunshine when she landed the Group 1 Prix Saint-Alary at Deauville earlier in the month. That 1m2f contest saw her defeat CAMPROCK, who re-opposes and who was favourite on the day. The daughter of Myboycharlie, trained by Mme Pia Brandt, was previously unbeaten, yet all her victories were achieved on a softer surface. It is likely that she did not appreciate hearing her hooves rattle at Deauville and indeed the trainer confirmed, stating that any juice in the turf would be to her advantage. She stays and is a lively contender, especially if the heavens open before Sunday. JEMAYEL meanwhile, a daughter of Lope de Vega, must also enter calculations. She too has proven her stamina but would seem to prefer good ground to show her best. Rouget’s third candidate, ZGHORTA DANCE, is another daughter of Le Havre and she won the Group 3 Prix Vanteaux at this track at the end of May. Although she is obviously improving, on her previous start she was beaten by Magnanimem, a horse that could manage only fifth in the Prix Saint-Alary behind both JEMAYEL and CAMPROCK. On paper, therefore, she doesn’t look good enough. Of twenty supplementary entries made over the last twenty-three years only two have converted, namely Valyra for the Aga Khan in 2012 and West Wind in the famous claret colours of Sheikh Mohammed in 2007. This year, two fillies have been supplemented - VOLTA for François-Henri Graffard and HIGHLANDS QUEEN for Yohann Gourraud. The former was last seen bolting up over a mile in the Group 2 Prix de Sandringham here on Derby day. She took that event by four lengths and is clearly smart. Having stumped up the supplementary entry fee of €60,000, connections will be hoping that she can see out the extra two-and-a-half furlongs of this classic contest, although, being a daughter of speedy Siyouni, there must be some doubts. Stamina issues are of little concern for HIGHLANDS QUEEN, who, on only her third career start, ran out a comfortable winner of the Group 3 Prix Cléopa |
In which part of the body is bile produced? | What part of the body produces bile? - Digestive Health - Sharecare What part of the body produces bile? Topics | Digestive Health | What part of the body produces bile? A Answers (1) A Dr. Todd P. Mangione, DO , Surgery, answered on behalf of Baptist Health South Florida Bile, a digestive fluid, is produced in your liver. Your liver releases bile into your gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ located just below your liver in the upper right side of your abdomen. Your gallbladder concentrates and stores the bile. Then, when you consume a meal, your gallbladder releases just enough bile into your intestine to help digest your food, especially the fat in your food. |
In which Australian state is the city of Mount Isa, famous for its mineral deposits? | Copper - Mineral Fact Sheets - Australian Mines Atlas Suggestions for Further Reading Introduction Copper (Cu) has a cultural significance as it was the first metal used by man (probably as early as 7000 BC). Neolithic man mined native copper and used it as a substitute for stone; its malleability enabled easy shaping of tools by beating it. Copper was smelted as early as 3500 BC at Timna in Israel. Its property of alloying with other metals (particularly tin) was discovered about 500 years later and heralded the Bronze Age, which started in southern Europe between 3000 and 2500 BC. Although the manufacture of bronze tools largely fell into disuse with the onset of the Iron Age about 1000 BC, copper continued to be used for its other properties. As one of only two coloured metals, its beauty makes it highly desirable for making ornaments and its resistance to corrosion makes it suitable for use in, or near the sea. The growth of the copper industry has been intimately linked with the increasing use of electricity with electrical applications continuing to be the metal's principal use which can be attributed to two physical properties. It is an excellent electrical (and heat) conductor and is ductile enough to be drawn into wire and beaten into sheets without fracturing. Copper is used widely in plumbing components and is a major component of alloys, many of which are harder, stronger and tougher than their individual constituent elements. Occurrence The main ore mineral of copper in Australia (and worldwide) is chalcopyrite (CuFeS2). Bornite (Cu5FeS4), covellite (CuS) and chalcocite (Cu2S) are important sources in the world, and many ore bodies also contain some malachite (CuCO3.Cu(OH)2), azurite (Cu3(CO3)2.Cu(OH)2), cuprite (Cu2O), tenorite (CuO) and native copper. The sulphides, which yield most of the copper produced throughout the world, generally occupy the deeper parts of lodes which have not been exposed to weathering. Near the surface they are altered by oxidation and other chemical actions to the native metal, oxides and carbonates. These secondary copper minerals may form rich ore in the upper parts of many deposits, and, owing to their characteristic green or blue colour, even small amounts are easily seen in the rocks in which they occur. Australian Resources and Deposits Copper is widely distributed in Australia in rocks of Precambrian and Palaeozoic age (more than 250 million years old). Australia's resources of copper are largely at the Olympic Dam copper-uranium-gold deposit in South Australia and the Mount Isa copper-lead-zinc deposit in Queensland. Other important copper resources are at the Northparkes copper-gold, CSA copper-lead-zinc and Girilambone copper deposits in New South Wales, the Ernest Henry, Osborne and Mammoth copper deposits and copper-gold deposits at Selwyn in Queensland and copper-zinc deposits at Golden Grove and the Nifty copper deposit in Western Australia. Australia's main copper mining centres are in the Mount Isa/Cloncurry region of Queensland and at Olympic Dam in South Australia. The Mount Isa mine, which also produces large tonnages of lead, zinc and silver, currently is the largest copper producer in Australia and is one of the world's biggest underground mines. At Mount Isa, the copper ore bodies are separate from the lead-zinc-silver ore bodies, thus enabling independent production of the two ore types. Across Australia, relatively small amounts of copper are recovered as a by-product of silver-lead-zinc, nickel and gold mining. Several important copper deposits have been discovered in the past 30 years. By far the largest of these is the copper-uranium-gold deposit discovered in 1975 at Olympic Dam where expanded annual production will soon surpass that at Mt Isa. Other important discoveries include the Northparkes copper-gold deposit (NSW) in 1977, Cadia copper-gold deposit (NSW) in 1993, Benambra copper-zinc deposit (Vic) in 1978, Scuddles (Golden Grove) copper-lead-zinc deposit (WA) in 1979, Selwyn gold-copper deposit (Qld) in 1980, Nifty copper deposit (WA) in 1983, E |
Alexander Hamilton the first United States Secretary of the Treasury died on July 21st. 1804 after a duel with the Vice President the previous day. Who was the Vice President? | Alexander Hamilton | Save Our Rights | Fandom powered by Wikia Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury , a Founding Father , economist , and political philosopher . He led calls for the Philadelphia Convention , was one of America's first Constitutional lawyers , and cowrote the Federalist Papers , a primary source for Constitutional interpretation . Born on the British West Indian island of Nevis , Hamilton was educated in the Thirteen Colonies . During the American Revolutionary War , he joined the New York militia and was chosen artillery captain. Hamilton became senior [1] aide-de-camp and confidant to General George Washington , and led three battalions at the Siege of Yorktown . He was elected to the Continental Congress , but resigned to practice law and to found the Bank of New York . He served in the New York Legislature , and was the only New Yorker who signed the Constitution. As Washington's Treasury Secretary, he influenced formative government policy widely. An admirer of British political systems, Hamilton emphasized strong central government and implied powers , under which the new U.S. Congress funded the national debt , assumed state debts, created a national bank , and established an import tariff and whiskey tax . By 1792, a Hamilton coalition and a Jefferson – Madison coalition had arisen (the formative Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties), which differed strongly over Hamilton's domestic fiscal goals and his foreign policy of extensive trade and friendly relations with Britain. Exposed in an affair with Maria Reynolds , Hamilton resigned from the Treasury in 1795 to return to Constitutional law and advocacy of strong federalism . In 1798, the Quasi-War with France led Hamilton to argue for, organize, and become de facto commander of a national army. Hamilton's opposition to fellow Federalist John Adams contributed to the success of Democratic-Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in the uniquely deadlocked election of 1800 . With his party's defeat, Hamilton's nationalist and industrializing ideas lost their former national prominence. In 1801, Hamilton founded the New York Post as the Federalist broadsheet New-York Evening Post. [2] His intense rivalry with Vice President Burr eventually resulted in a duel , in which Hamilton was mortally wounded, dying the following day. Contents Edit By his own account, Hamilton was born in Charlestown , the capital of Nevis in the British West Indies , out of wedlock to Rachel Faucett Lavien, of part French Huguenot descent, and James A. Hamilton, fourth son of Scottish laird Alexander Hamilton of Grange, Ayrshire . He was born on January 11 in either 1755 or 1757; most historians now say 1755, although disagreement remains. A young Hamilton claimed 1757 as his birth year when he first arrived in the Thirteen Colonies ; but he is also recorded in probate papers, shortly after his mother's death, as being 13 years old, [3] indicating 1755. Explanations for this discrepancy include that he may have been trying to appear younger than his college classmates or to avoid standing out as older, that the probate document may have misreported, or that he may have been passing as 13 to be more employable after his mother's death. [4] He was often approximate about his age in later life. Hamilton's mother had been separated previously from Johann Michael Lavien of St. Croix ; [5] to escape an unhappy marriage, Rachel left her husband and first son for St. Kitts in 1750, where she met James. [6] They moved together to Rachel's birthplace of Nevis, where she had inherited property from her father. [7] Their two sons were James, Jr., and Alexander. Because Hamilton's parents were not legally married, the Church of England denied him membership or education in the church school. Instead, he received "individual tutoring" [7] and classes in a private Jewish school. [8] Hamilton supplemented his education with a family library of thirty-four books, [9] including Greek and Roman classics. F |
Which former Basketball star was known as 'Wilt the Stilt'? | Black History Month Fast Facts: Wilt Chamberlain « 101.9 AMP Radio 7 Feb 1997: Former Los Angeles Laker Wilt Chamberlain addresses the media at a press conference before the NBA All-Star Game at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport (Photo Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport) All month long in February, 102 JAMZ is celebrating Black History Month! There have been many legendary basketball players in our history but do you know who Wilt Chamberlain is? Wilt Chamberlain (also known as Wilt the Stilt) was a professional NBA basketball player from 1959-1973. Chamberlain played for teams such as The Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Harlem Globetrotters. In his early years, Wilt Chamberlain did not take a interest in basketball. His preference was originally track and field. By age 10, Wilt grew to a height of 6 feet, 10 inches and eventually turned to basketball. In his high school years he averaged 31 points per game and led his team to a championship against his rivalry high school. Wilt later went on to play college basketball at Kansas University where he would play on the freshman and varsity teams averaging between 40-52 points and 20-30 rebounds per game. Chamberlain wanted to play professional basketball before graduating college but the league would not permit players to enter the NBA without finishing their studies, so Chamberlain joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 1958. Wilt went on to play for the the Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers earning him several NBA all-time records and an MVP title. Wilt Chamberlain passed away in 1999 however his legacy left him being the first professional basketball player to earn 100 points in a single game during 1961 and the first player to score 30,000 points in the NBA making him one of the greatest basketball players of all time! |
Of which magazine is Rachel Johnson the editor? | Rachel Johnson: an interview with the Lady editor | Media | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close There is much of a bygone age about the offices of the Lady, and not just because of its gold-leafed, 19th-century building in Covent Garden, central London. There are still freshly laundered towels every day and the tea arrives in a cup and saucer. The editor's personal loo is tiled in turquoise, with a peach lavatory, while the aged grandson of the founder lives in a 16-bedroom apartment upstairs. Ben Budworth, his nephew, took over the title in 2008. Rachel Johnson , the magazine's ninth editor in its 125-year history, appears to be loving every minute of it. Pointing to an understairs cupboard in the corridor, she says: "Sometimes I ask Ben to get something from the back, he goes in and then I shut him in!" What japes! I'd like to see John Witherow do that to Rupert Murdoch. 'Poor Ben' Johnson says she has been keeping her head down since last month's Channel 4 documentary The Lady and the Revamp , which followed her after she took the editor's chaise longue at the journal for gentlewomen – still the place to find a nanny or under-gardener – last year. She's fun and mischievous, with an unwavering self-confidence, and it's hard to imagine her keeping her head down. The documentary, she says, painted her as "the forward-looking, thrusting, blond, ball-breaking editor versus the fusty inherited family business". I get the impression she quite likes this image, though she says the programme was ungenerous to the Budworths. "It was very black and white – they filmed 400 hours for 48 minutes of television. "Poor Ben had just dealt with the avalanche of Basildon Bond after the documentary and then I put Tracey Emin on the cover ," she says, sitting behind the desk in her office, which has hummingbird wallpaper and is referred to as "the boudoir". Imagine the postbag if Johnson had been able to run the interview as she wanted, in which Emin talks about sewing being a good distraction from masturbation. In the magazine version ( the online version doesn't, er, beat about the bush), "masturbation" is swapped for the marginally more acceptable "sex". "I thought, our readers are women, they have had periods and babies, they are not ignorant of what Tracey Emin is talking about." Do Lady readers masturbate? She squeals. "Well, I can't speculate as to whether Lady readers have masturbated but my wild guess is they might have done. If you're going to have an issue with Tracey Emin you might as well put the blood and guts in it because that's what she's about. Anyway, we didn't run the whole interview in the magazine." Who decided not to? "I would have gone for it, but the magazine is a collective enterprise, and a single-titled business held privately, so you have to be careful and sensitive to the wishes and concerns of the publishers, my employers." How much control does the Budworth family have over the magazine? "Mrs Budworth [Julia, Ben's mother, who also owns the Lady] doesn't have anything to do with the editorial side. She was sent one piece because a cousin of hers had written it, and she made me take out a bit about a man having an erection, which was fair enough. I would have left it in, but I'm that sort of girl." More laughter. "I think if you're going to move forward, you have to do it with a bit of zip. "There was a time when no difficult subjects were ever aired in the Lady, and sadly life isn't like that. I think if it is going to be relevant and read by women over 40 in 2010 it has to reflect reality." Johnson also appeared to go around dismissing staff with about as much regard as a dowager for a housemaid, though she says this wasn't accurate. The way she treated Arline Usden, the former editor, who had been allowed to stay on as editor-at-large, seemed particularly brutal. "I feel as if I'm prising each finger off and she's clinging to the ledge," was how Johnson put it, finally succeeding in erasing her from the masthead, and then the magazine. Does she regret any of that now? "I think [Usden] can give as good as |
What nationality is the Manchester United footballer who wears the name 'Chicharito' on his shirt? | Javier Hernandez will have 'Chicharito' on back of No 14 shirt | Daily Mail Online comments Manchester United new boy Javier Hernandez will have 'Chicharito' on his shirt for the new season. The Mexican striker enjoyed an impressive World Cup, with goals against France and Argentina, and he was also clocked as the fastest player of the tournament. Quick to impress: Javier Hernandez Hernandez, 22, was timed at running a top speed of 19.97 mph, which compares with Usain Bolt's average of 23 mph when he won Gold at the 2008 Olympics. And United fans will see the speedy striker wearing the number 14 shirt next season, complete with his nickname - translated as 'Little Pea' next season. The nickname stems from 'Big Pea' the name given to Hernandez's father, Hernandez Snr, because of his green eyes. Unlucky 14: Alan Smith saw his United career hampered by injury The shirt name is similar to the one last season at Birmingham City, where Christian Benitez had 'Chucho' on his shirt. Hernandez will hope to enjoy more success than three previous holders of the No 14 shirt. Winger Zoran Tosic and midfielder Alan Smith were frozen out and then sold by boss Sir Alex Ferguson. |
In RNA the base Uracil replaces which of the four bases in DNA? | Pearson - The Biology Place Concept 6 Review DNA and RNA Bases In DNA, there are four different bases: adenine (A) and guanine (G) are the larger purines. Cytosine (C) and thymine (T) are the smaller pyrimidines. RNA also contains four different bases. Three of these are the same as in DNA: adenine, guanine, and cytosine. RNA contains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T). |
Which of the wives of Henry VIII died last, in 1557? | Learn All About The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, Their Lives & Deaths | Historic Royal Palaces Find out more about the lives (and deaths) of Henry VIII's six wives Katherine of Aragon Divorced The first of Henry VIII's six wives, Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was a Spanish princess who was married to Henry for 18 years before he began divorce proceedings in his desperation to re-marry and produce a male heir. Katherine had been pregnant six times but only one daughter, Princess Mary, later Mary I , had survived. Dying in 1536, Katherine wrote to Henry: 'Lastly, I make this vow, that mine eyes desire you above all things. Farewell.' Anne Boleyn Beheaded The second of Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn (c1501-1536) was married to the King for only three years from 1533-1536. Instead of the sought after male heir, Anne was pregnant with another princess, Elizabeth (later Elizabeth I ). Anne was supported by religious reformers but was also hated by many at court. After a miscarriage, her fate was sealed and she was arrested (and later executed at the Tower of London) for adultery and incest. Jane Seymour Died Jane Seymour (c1509-1537) was the third of Henry VIII's six wives and the only wife to provide the King with the much longed for son and male heir. Having married Henry in May 1536, she gave birth to Prince Edward (later Edward VI) at Hampton Court Palace in 1537 but died soon afterwards. Henry had his son but grieved: 'Providence has mingled my joy with the bitterness of the death of her who brought me this happiness.' Anne of Cleves Divorced Anne of Cleves (1515-1557) was the fourth of Henry VIII's six wives and at 24 was half Henry's age when they married in January 1540. Henry first saw Anne of Cleves in a painting by Hans Holbein but in the flesh, Henry found Anne unattractive and began pursuing one of her maids of honour, Catherine Howard. After six months the marriage was annulled yet Anne remained in England and on good terms with Henry VIII. He commanded that she be treated as 'the king's sister' Catherine Howard Beheaded Henry VIII's fifth wife was an alluring teenager named Catherine Howard (c1522-1542). Married three weeks after his second divorce, rumours of Catherine's past and present love affairs reached a furious Henry. She was arrested at Hampton Court Palace and later taken to the Tower of London where she was beheaded in February 1542, aged about 21. Kateryn Parr |
The epicentre of an earthquake in September last year (2010) was at Darfield, 25 miles west of which city in New Zealand? | Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-11 | New Zealand | Britannica.com Lyttelton Christchurch earthquakes of 2010–11, also called Canterbury earthquakes, series of tremors that occurred within and near the city of Christchurch , New Zealand, and the Canterbury Plains region from early September 2010 to late December 2011. The severest of those events were the earthquake (magnitude from 7.0 to 7.1) that struck on September 4, 2010, and the large, destructive aftershock (magnitude 6.3) that occurred on February 22, 2011. Woman surveying the damage to her home near Christchurch, close to the epicentre of the earthquake … Greg Bowker—New Zealand Herald/AP The principal event, sometimes referred to as the Darfield earthquake, struck at 4:35 am on September 4, 2010. The earthquake’s epicentre was located some 25 miles (40 km) west of Christchurch near the town of Darfield, and the focus was located about 6 miles (10 km) beneath the surface. It was caused by right-lateral movement along a previously unknown regional strike-slip fault in the western section of the Canterbury Plains. The fault, later named the Greendale Fault, appeared about 50 to 56 miles (80 to 90 km) southeast of the boundary between the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, and part of the fault became visible at the surface because of the earthquake. Thousands of smaller aftershocks occurred in the months that followed. Map of the central part of New Zealand’s South Island depicting the intensity of shaking caused by … Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The severest aftershock occurred at 12:51 pm on February 22, 2011. In contrast to the main shock, this aftershock was generated by oblique thrust faulting (where one side of the fault is thrust upward over the other) along a different, undiscovered fault. Like the main shock, however, the February 22 aftershock stemmed from the deformation along regional plate boundaries where the Pacific and Indo-Australian tectonic plates push against one another. The focus of this temblor was relatively shallow, however, occurring only 3 miles (5 km) beneath the surface of Heathcote Valley, a suburb of Christchurch located on the Banks Peninsula . The aftershock’s depth and close proximity to Christchurch contributed to substantial shaking, surface cracking, and liquefaction (the conversion of soil into a fluidlike mass) in the city and surrounding area. Rescue workers blocking access to a collapsed building in central Christchurch, New Zealand, after … Mark Mitchell—New Zealand Herald/AP Similar Topics Northridge earthquake of 1994 Two large tremors struck the Christchurch metropolitan area during the early afternoon on June 13, 2011. The epicentres of each of these events, which possessed moment magnitudes of 5.6 and 6.3, were located some 10 km (6 miles) east of Christchurch at depths of 9 km (5.6 miles) and 7 km (4.4 miles), respectively. The June 13 events were located farther east of the known extent of the Greendale Fault, and they appeared to have been generated by strike-slip faulting rather than by thrust faulting associated with the February 22 event. As a result, some seismologists have downplayed any direct association between the June 13 events and those of the main shock and February 22 aftershock. Other seismologists, however, suggested that stresses built up by these earlier temblors likely contributed to those of June 13, as well as to a series of shallow marine tremors ranging from magnitude 4.0 to magnitude 6.0 that shook the Christchurch area on December 23, 2011. Buildings and roads across the Christchurch region, which had been weakened by the September event and its aftershocks, were severely damaged or destroyed in the February event. Christchurch’s city centre was hit particularly hard and was evacuated. Over the months that followed, it was established that more than 180 people had died in the quake; many of them had been killed outright as structures collapsed and debris fell in the streets, crushing cars and buses as well. Britannica Stories Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales One of the wor |
Which girl's name completes the title of the 1976 top ten hit by 'Sutherland Brothers & Quiver'; 'Arms Of ....'? | Sutherland Brothers & Quiver 1975 and 1976 | Vintagerock's Weblog 19 Sep Sutherland Brothers & Quiver 1975 and 1976 Posted September 19, 2014 by vintagerock in Quiver , Sutherland Brothers , Sutherland Brothers and Quiver . Tagged: classic rock , concert , concerts , folk-rock , gig , music , pop , rock , rock n roll . Leave a Comment Sutherland Brothers & Quiver 1975 and 1976 I was aware of The Sutherland Brothers and Quiver as two separate bands, and saw them both live a few times. I saw The Sutherland Brothers at the Lincoln and Reading festivals in 1972, and Quiver as support for T Rex, and at Sunderland Poly Wearmouth Hall. They were two very different bands. The Sutherland Brothers an acoustic fold duo, who had a great 1972 single “The Pie” and the song “Sailing” which was to become a massive hit when covered by Rod Stewart. Quiver were a folky rock band, led by excellent guitarist Tim Renwick, and did a great version of The Beatles “Saw Her Standing There”. In late 1972 the two acts joined forces and became Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. This seemed to me to be a strange move at the time, but proved to be very sensible. They released an album “Dream Kid”, and the excellent title track was released as a single, which should have been a hit but sadly didn’t chart. The new band toured constantly; I saw them at the Reading Festival in 1974 and 1976, and at Sunderland Poly Wearmouth Hall on 5th December 1975. In 1976 they released “Arms of Mary”, their biggest hit, which reached No. 5 in the UK singles chart. They headlined a major tour at the time, calling at Newcastle City Hall on 26th September 1976. Support came from Moon, a successful pub rock band. The success was to be short lived. Tim Renwick left the group in 1977 and by 1979 the Sutherland Brothers had parted company with Quiver, and returned to recording as a duo. Sutherland Brothers & Quiver were a very under-rated band. The combination of the Sutherland Brothers’ great songs, and the guitar-based rock music of Quiver was a powerful mixture. Their live performances were always excellent, and their music crossed and combined genres including pop, country, rock, reggae and folk. There was so much more to them than their rather middle of the road (MOR) hit “Arms of Mary” might suggest. Perhaps that was the problem; a fine band who were difficult to pigeon hole, and landed a MOR hit, which gave them an audience who didn’t fully appreciate the breadth and depth of their music. That, and the advent of punk, probably sealed their fate. Listen to “The Pie” or “Dream Kid”. Rate this: |
In which BBC psychological crime drama series does Idris Elba play the title character? | Luther (TV Series 2010–2016) - 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 on Amazon Video ON DISC A crime drama series starring Idris Elba as a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions. Creator: a list of 41 titles created 01 Sep 2011 a list of 34 titles created 20 Jul 2012 a list of 23 titles created 17 Oct 2013 a list of 47 titles created 21 Mar 2015 a list of 30 titles created 06 Jun 2015 Search for " Luther " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 13 wins & 62 nominations. See more awards » Videos The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart. Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker Happy Valley (TV Series 2014) Crime | Drama Catherine Cawood is the sergeant on duty when flustered and nervous accountant Kevin Weatherill comes into her West Yorkshire station to report a crime. Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Shane Zaza A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car. Stars: Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Billy Campbell The Fall I (TV Series 2013) Crime | Drama | Thriller Two hunters, one cold, deliberate and highly efficient and the other, a strong, athletic man with a wife. One is a serial killer, and the other is a cop. Stars: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch Baltimore drug scene, seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement. Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn Marcella Backland left the Metropolitan Police for the sake of her family, only to have her husband leave her. She returns to her job on the murder squad, investigating a case that seems disturbingly familiar to her. Stars: Anna Friel, Ray Panthaki, Nina Sosanya True Detective (TV Series 2014) Crime | Drama | Mystery An anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law. Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams The Bridge (TV Series 2011) Crime | Mystery | Thriller When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer. Stars: Sofia Helin, Rafael Pettersson, Dag Malmberg John River is a brilliant police inspector whose genius lies side-by-side with the fragility of his mind. He is a man haunted by the murder victims whose cases he must lay to rest. Stars: Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Lesley Manville Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015) Crime | Drama The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Jimmy McGill, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law, conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era. Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon A noir crime drama set in Aberystwyth, Wales, where troubled DCI Tom Mathias solves murders while searching for redemption. Stars: Richard Harrington, Mali Harries, Alex Harries Edit Storyline A crime drama series starring Idris Elba as a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions. What if you were on the Devil's side without knowing it? Genres: 17 October 2010 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Both Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson have co-starred with Dominic West : he on The Wire (2002) and she on The Affai |
Which war is the setting for 'Goodbye To All That' by Robert Graves? | Good-bye to All That by Robert Graves review – a timely reissue | Books | The Guardian Good-bye to All That by Robert Graves review – a timely reissue Graves's superbly sardonic memoir should be essential reading for the centenary of the first world war A 'bitter leave-taking of England' … Robert Graves. Photograph: Alamy Friday 16 May 2014 11.30 EDT First published on Friday 16 May 2014 11.30 EDT Share on Messenger Close Robert Graves 's superbly sardonic account of his childhood, schooling, the great war and his first marriage was written in just four months in 1929, when he was 33. It was his attempt at "a formal good-bye to you and to you and to you and to me and to all that". By then he had separated from his wife and was living with the American poet Laura Riding. The idea of a farewell to the past was hers. In 1957, when Graves re-edited the memoir, "the book's hidden mentor was effaced", as Andrew Motion says in the introduction to this timely reissue of the original edition. It is a remarkable book, a "bitter leave-taking of England" as Graves described it. He hated Charterhouse school , where he was mercilessly bullied: "I came near a nervous breakdown." He enlisted within days of the outbreak of war because he "dreaded" going up to Oxford. His vivid account of life and death in the trenches is haunting: "I kept myself awake and alive by drinking about a bottle of whisky a day." Seriously wounded (and reported dead), he found life back in Blighty almost as bad: "everyone was mad". Essential reading for the centenary of the first world war. |
Which British mammal can be 'Field', 'Bank' or 'Water'? | Britains Mammals: Introducing the Species - Box G . Coypu (Myocastor coypus) Coypu are native to South America but were imported to Britain for fur farming around 1929 (all farms were closed by 1945). A feral population was established in Norwich by 1944, and within 20 years coypu had extended their range throughout East Anglia, west to Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, numbering approximately 200,000 in 1962. In the 1950s coypu were responsible for serious damage to dykes and banks through burrowing. They also damaged agricultural crops and indigenous flora. An extensive control campaign initiated in 1962, coupled with the severe winter of 1962/63 reduced coypu to about 2000 individuals restricted to Norfolk and Suffolk by 1970. A second campaign was initiated in 1981 with the aim of eradicating coypu from Britain within 10 years. About 34,900 coypu were trapped during this campaign; only 12 animals were captured in 1987 and two found dead on the roads in 1988. The campaign was terminated in January 1989. One male was trapped by MAFF field staff in December 1989 no further evidence of coypu has been seen. It now seems certain that coypu have been successfully eradicated from Britain. Further reading Gosling, L.M. & Baker, S.J. (1987). Planning and monitoring an attempt to eradicate coypus from Britain. In: Mammal Population Studies. (ed. S. Harris). Symp. Zool. Soc. Lond. 58, 99-113. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 382pp. 4.4.1.ii.a Status Since the introduction of the grey squirrel (see below) into Britain, the native red squirrel has become increasingly rare. By the 1990s it was effectively extinct in southern England, with the exception of a few isolated remnant populations in Norfolk, the Isle of Wight, and Brownsea and Furzey islands in Poole harbour. Isolated populations still occur in Wales, Lancashire and County Durham and red squirrels are still abundant in large areas of Cumbria, Northumberland, outside the central belt of Scotland and parts of Ireland. They are widespread throughout continental Europe. They were introduced to Jersey in the 19th century and are currently thriving there. With the exception of a modest range expansion in Scotland, associated with upland afforestation, the red squirrel in Britain has been declining, both in range and in numbers since the 1930s. In the early 1990s the population was estimated at 160,000 individuals, but has probably declined since then. Originally, the British red squirrel was considered to be a separate subspecies, but this distinction may have been blurred by Continental introductions to Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Natural history Since the arrival of the grey squirrel (a broadleaf specialist), red squirrels have become increasingly confined to large blocks of conifer forest formerly they had been found in broadleaved and coniferous woodland in Britain, as they are in the rest of Europe. They feed mainly in the tree canopy on conifer and other tree seeds as well as fruits, nuts, berries, fungus, bark and sap tissue, tree buds and flowers, other green plant material, invertebrates (e.g. caterpillars), lichen and the occasional vertebrate material (including birds eggs). Red squirrels are arboreal and diurnal, with major peaks of activity two to three hours after dawn and two to three hours before dusk in summer, and a single morning peak in winter. Home range size is strongly dependent on the size and structure of woodlands in the present highly fragmented landscape, and varies from 1-7ha in mixed broadleaved woodland, to 9-30ha in conifer-dominated woodland. Males have larger home ranges than |
Which Victorian artist painted 'The Derby Day' in the 1850's? | Derby Day by William Powell Frith, RA [ Victorian Web Home —> Visual Arts —> Victorian Painters —> William Powell Frith —> Paintings —> Next ] Derby Day by William Powell Frith, RA. [Original 1858 in Tate Gallery, London] Signed and dated 1893-94. 102.3 x 234.4 cm. City Art Galleries, Manchester. According to the museum site, "This version replicates a Royal Academy exhibit of 1858. It was commissioned by James Gresham of Stretford and was thought by Frith to be better than his original." The museum's entry further explains: Derby Day was an established day out by the 1850s. The crowds of thousands came from all social classes for the colourful entertainments as much as the race. Frith's first visit to Epsom Downs was in 1856, when he was taken in by a thimble-rigging gang. A team of these con-men can be seen on the left. The Victorians were fascinated by phrenology, the reflection of social types in facial characteristics. This partly accounts for the success of and other crowd scenes by Frith and his followers. Related Material |
Which Eugene O'Neill play takes place from around 8:30 am to midnight in August 1912 at the seaside Connecticut home of the 'Tyrone' family? | Eugene O'Neill A Moon for the Misbegotten The three main characters of the play are: Josie, a domineering Irish woman with a quick tongue and a ruined reputation, her conniving father, tenant farmer Phil Hogan, and James Tyrone, Jr., Hogan's landlord and drinking companion, a cynical alcoholic haunted by the death of his mother. The play is set in a dilapidated Connecticut house in early September 1923. As a joke during one of their drunken bouts, Tyrone threatens to sell his land to his hated neighbor, T. Steadman Harder, and evict Hogan. Hogan creates a scheme in which Josie will get Tyrone drunk, seduce him, and blackmail him. Josie and Tyrone court in the moonlight. The scheme falls through when Josie finds out Tyrone isn't going to sell the land to Harder after all. Tyrone tells Josie the story of how, after his mother died, he traveled back East on the train, and hired a blonde prostitute for $50 a night to overcome his grief. Tyrone leaves for New York and the theater, apparently to die soon of complications from alcoholism. A Touch of the Poet Anul 1828, într-o tavernă rustică de lângă Boston. Un bărbat singur, ex ofițer în armata lui Wellington, cântă o melodie și își amintește sunetele tobelor unei bătălii la care a participat, nechezatul cailor și zăngănitul armelor. Se crează cadrul pentru a simți prezența unor amintiri importante. A venit în America cu soția sa Nora și fiica Sara și duce o viață cu care nu se poate identifica. Conduce o tavernă care nu prea are clienți și este marcat de pierderea onoarei și prestigiului său military, de eșecul căsniciei sale. A Wife for a Life The Older Man and Jack are hitting it big panning for Gold, but when the younger Jack talks of a woman, the relationship gets strained. Really it is quite silly and has all of the things we do as beginning playwrights. Abortion Jack Townsend is the star athlete of a large eastern university who has just pitched the winning game. His planned celebration with his fiancée and his family is forestalled by the brother of a girl Jack has made pregnant. The girl has died following an abortion, and her brother is intent on murdering her seducer. Jack valiantly takes away the brother's gun and in a frenzy of repentance uses it on himself. Ah, Wilderness! Is about the Miller family, presumably of New London, Connecticut and takes place on the Fourth of July, 1906. It focuses on the middle son, 17-year-old Richard, and his coming of age. Richard Miller's weapon is the intellectual heritage he has discovered through reading, and his favorite ammunition is the quotes of Ibsen, Swinburne, Wilde, and their likes. He yearns to explore life in all its different manifestations, feeling uncomfortable in his parents carefree and idyllic home. His sudden venture is triggered by a letter of rejection from his innocent girlfriend, and a surprise invitation to the infamous Pleasant Beach Hotel from a college friend. All God's Chillun Got Wings Widower Ephraim Cabot abandons his New England farm to his three sons, who hate him but share his greed. Eben, the youngest and brightest sibling, feels the farm is his birthright, as it originally belonged to his mother. He buys out his half-brothers' shares of the farm with money stolen from his father, and Peter and Simeon head off to California to seek their fortune. Later, Ephraim returns with a new wife, the beautiful and headstrong Abbie, who enters into an adulterous affair with Eben. Soon after, Abbie bears Eben's child, but lets Ephraim believe that the child is his, in the hopes of securing her future with the farm. The proud Ephraim is oblivious as his neighbors openly mock him as a cuckold. Madly in love with Eben and fearful it would become an obstacle to their relationship, Abbie kills the infant. An enraged and distraught Eben turns Abbie over to the sheriff, but not before admitting to himself the depths of his love for her and thus confessing his own role in the infanticide. Anna Christie The first act takes place in a bar, owned by Johnny the Priest and tended by Larry. Old Chris, a coal barge ca |
Who played 'Tony Wilson' in the 202 film '24 Hour Party People'? | 24 Hour Party People (2002) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 24 Hour Party People ( 2002 ) R | In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 25 Jan 2011 a list of 44 titles created 30 May 2011 a list of 23 titles created 05 Mar 2012 a list of 24 titles created 26 Jan 2013 a list of 37 titles created 9 months ago Title: 24 Hour Party People (2002) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 13 nominations. See more awards » Photos A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23. Director: Anton Corbijn Five friends spend one lost weekend in a mix of music, love and club culture. Director: Justin Kerrigan A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band. Director: Grant Gee Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, ... See full summary » Director: Alex Cox Director Michael Winterbottom (Northam) attempts to shoot the adaptation of Laurence Sterne's essentially unfilmable novel, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman." Director: Michael Winterbottom Edit Storyline Manchester 1976: Cambridge educated Tony Wilson, Granada TV presenter, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Totally inspired by this pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, signing first Joy Division (who go on to become New Order) then James and the Happy Mondays, who all become seminal artists of their time. What ensues is a tale of music, sex, drugs, larger-than-life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Hacienda - a mecca for clubbers as famous as the likes of Studio 54. Graphically depicting the music and dance heritage of Manchester from the late 70's to the early 90's, this comedy documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place in the world that you would most like to be. Written by IGB The unbelievably true story of one man, one movement, the music and madness that was Manchester. Genres: Rated R for strong language, drug use and sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 20 September 2002 (USA) See more » Also Known As: 24 ores gemates rock See more » Filming Locations: £265,428 (UK) (5 April 2002) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The movie was shot on video and then processed in post production to give it the look of film See more » Goofs The Haçienda's last night of operation wasn't a rave night as seen in the film. It was actually a performance by the English space rock band Spiritualized. The building was used for two parties after the club officially closed. See more » Quotes [first lines] Tony Wilson : Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the latest craze sweeping the Pennines, and I've got to be honest, I'd rather be sweeping the Pennines right now. Written by Paul Klein, Joe Stone and Lawrence Julian Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd Performed by DSK Worth multiple viewings and a little homework 24 June 2003 | by DestroyTheFives – See all my reviews I get the general sense from reading some of the reviews that people didn't like this movie because it didn't provide any instant gratification or personal meaning. That's probably true for people who don't know Joy Division, New Order, or the Happy Mondays, but I think it's totally unfair to discredit this film on a basis of a lack of prior knowledge. Many great films and novels aren't great because you get them on the first try, and I think that this movie follows the same path. If you didn't |
'The Devil Rides Out' is the second book of autobiography of which Birkenhead born comedian and TV presenter? | BBC - Radio 2 - Presenters - Paul O'Grady Paul O'Grady Sunday 1700 - 1900 About Paul O'Grady Paul moved to London to work as a social worker before beginning his comedy career on the pub and club circuit. Paul O'Grady presents his own Radio 2 show every Sunday, 1700-1900 Before joing Radio 2 full-time in April 2009, Paul was already a familiar voice to Radio 2 listeners having regularly covered Elaine Paige's slot on a Sunday afternoon and presented a special Christmas Day programme in 2008. Born in Birkenhead, Paul O’Grady moved to London to work as a social worker and began his comedy career on the pub and club circuit developing the ‘blonde bombsite’ character of Lily - a single mother of two - notorious for her shop lifting and acid tongue. Lily’s television career is well-known including hosting 'The Lily Savage Show' (BBC); 'Lily Live' (ITV); and 'Lily Savage’s Blankety Blank'. Her theatre career has seen her touring nationally with her own live show; a twelve week run in the West End and national tour in 'Prisoner Cell Block H - The Musical'; playing Miss Hannigan in 'Annie' at the Victoria Palace Theatre and on national tour. Lily has also enjoyed appearing as the Wicked Queen in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' which she has performed five times, most recently at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London 2004/2005. Lily is now resting whilst Paul has been increasingly appearing on television in his own right. He has two travel shows under his belt - the first recorded in the Far East in the spring of 2000 'Paul O’Grady’s Orient' and the second recorded in the US in the spring of 2001 'Paul O’Grady’s America'. He presented 'Screen Tests of the Stars' which was shown on ITV in April 2002. Towards the end of 2002 he appeared in the role of the Child Catcher in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' at the London Palladium for three months. 2003 saw the launch of a new sitcom for the BBC called 'Eyes Down'. It ran for two series and in it Paul played Ray, the manager of a Bingo Hall. 'The Paul O’Grady Show' ran for three series at 5p.m. on ITV 2004/2005. Paul then moved to Channel 4 and launched 'The New Paul O’Grady Show' in March 2006 which ran for eleven series and resumed the title 'The Paul O’Grady Show'. Paul has won many awards including a Bafta for Best Entertainment Performance (2005), a National Television Award for Most Popular Daytime Programme 2005, and a Royal Television Society Award for Best Daytime Show (2005). He was voted the TV Times 'Most Popular Entertainment Presenter' for 2009 and 2010. Paul was made an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University in July 2005 and in October 2008 he was presented with an MBE by Prince Charles. In July 2010 he was given a doctorate by De Montford University in Leicester. Paul published the first part of his autobiography in Autumn 2008 'At My Mothers Knee and Other Low Joints'. It sold over 700,000 copies and he was number one in The Times best sellers list for several weeks. The autobiography was shortlisted for the Biography of the Year Award at the Galaxy British Book Awards. The second volume was published in September 2010 'The Devil Rides Out' and was in the top ten of The Times best sellers list for several weeks. In September 2010 Paul returned to ITV on Fridays at 9 p.m. with a new series 'Paul O’Grady Live' and he brought Lily Savage back from the convent in France to play Widow Twankey in 'Aladdin' in the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in December 2010. The second series of 'Paul O’Grady Live' on ITV began on the 15th April 2011. He appeared at the Hay Festival talking about his autobiography with Sandi Toksvig on the 28th May 2011 and he is just starting work on the third part of his autobiography. Next Show %28none%29 %28none%29 on %28none%29 %28none%29 |
What was the name of the peace protester who camped in Parliament Square for many years, who died last month? | Brian Haw: Anti-war protester who camped in Parliament Square dies, aged 62 | Daily Mail Online comments Brian Haw has died during treatment for lung cancer An anti-war campaigner who spent ten years camped outside the Houses of Parliament has died of lung cancer. Brian Haw, 62, set up his ramshackle site in June 2001 as a one-man protest against British military action in Iraq and, later, Afghanistan. He became a familiar face to MPs and a hero to civil rights campaigners, but his tent and collection of horrific pictures of war victims, accompanied by slogans such as ‘baby killers’, offended many. But Mr Haw and his followers fought off all legal attempts to remove the camp from Parliament Square, although he was limited in the hours he could use a megaphone to attack government policies. It began as a response to economic sanctions and British and American bombing raids on Iraq, but his angry messages daubed on hand-written posters grew after the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. This month he marked ten years living on the square. The protester died in Germany on Saturday where he had been receiving treatment. Yesterday his devastated family paid tribute to the father of seven, releasing this statement: ‘It is with deepest regret that I inform you that our father, Brian, passed away this morning. Scroll down for video Persistent protest: Mr Haw kept up his campaign for more than a decade, marking the tenth anniversary of his camp just three weeks ago HAW'S BATTLES IN COURT TO STOP HIS CAMP BEING MOVED ON Sucessive attempts to move Brian Haw frim his makeshift camp failed afterthe High court said it would be a breach of his human rights. In 2002, Westminster City Council tried to prosecute Mr Haw for causing an obstruction, but the case was thrown out after it was ruled that camp banners did not impede the public. And even when politicians amended the law to outlaw unlicensed protests, Mr Haw was able to keep up his campaign thanks to a legal loophole. In the 2005 general election Mr Haw stood as a candidate in the Cities of London and Westminster in order to further his campaign. He won 298 votes, making a speech against the ongoing presence of UK troops in Iraq at the declaration of the result. Last year, bailiffs moved on a number of other protest groups from Parliament Square Gardens, but again Mr Haw escaped eviction because he was camped on the pavement, not the lawn. He was also arrested last year when police carried out security sweeps in the area ahead of the Queen's Speech. And in April Mr Haw faced another battle when officials tried to evict the huddle of tents, tarpaulin and placards - described by some as 'an eyesore' - ahead of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at nearby Westminster Abbey. ‘As you know he was battling lung cancer, and was having treatment in Germany. ‘He left us in his sleep and in no pain, after a long, hard fight.’ Supporters and MPs flocked to Twitter to pay tribute. The Speaker’s wife, Sally Bercow posted a number of Tweets, saying: ‘Sad to hear Brian Haw has died. ‘His peace camp in Parly Sq was a good thing (in my humble opinion-- many here would beg to differ).’ She added: ‘Hoping Westminster Council might put up a blue plaque: Brian Haw, peace campaigner, lived here 2001 - 2011.’ Haw was the son of a soldier who was one of the first to enter the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp after it was liberated from the Nazis. Haw spent time in the merchant navy and worked as a carpenter, but his evangelical Christian faith drove him to seek out suffering. He visited Northern Ireland during the Troubles and travelled to the killing fields of Cambodia. Haw also worked with troubled youngsters in Redditch, Worcestershire where he lived with his wife Kay and their seven children. Haw told journalists that he had left his family to campaign for other families suffering in war zones. ‘I want to go back to my own kids and look them in the face again, knowing that I’ve done all I can to try and save the children of Iraq and other countries who are dying because of my Government |
Who reached number seven in the charts in 1994 with his cover version of 'Led Zepplin's', 'Stairway To Heaven'? | Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin Songfacts Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin Songfacts Songfacts The most famous rock song of all time, "Stairway To Heaven" wasn't a chart hit because it was never released as a single to the general public. Radio stations received promotional singles which quickly became collector's items. On Tuesday November 13, 2007, Led Zeppelin's entire back catalogue was made available as legal digital downloads, making all of their tracks eligible for the UK singles chart. As a result, at the end of that week the original version of "Stairway To Heaven" arrived in the UK singles charts for the first time. Previously, three covers had charted: the multinational studio band Far Corporation reached #8 with their version in 1985, then reggae tribute act Dread Zeppelin crawled to #62 in 1991 and finally Rolf Harris' reworking outdid the other two, peaking at #7 in 1993. Robert Plant spent much of the '70s answering questions about the lyrics he wrote for "Stairway." When asked why the song was so popular, he said it could be its "abstraction," adding, "Depending on what day it is, I still interpret the song a different way - and I wrote the lyrics." The lyrics take some pretty wild turns, but the beginning of the song is about a woman who accumulates money, only to find out the hard way her life had no meaning and will not get her into heaven. This is the only part Plant would really explain, as he said it was "a woman getting everything she wanted without giving anything back." Led Zeppelin started planning "Stairway" in early 1970, when they decided to create a new, epic song to replace " Dazed And Confused " as the centerpiece of their concerts. Jimmy Page would work on the song in an 8-track studio he had installed in his boathouse, trying out different sections on guitar. By April, he was telling journalists that their new song might be 15-minutes long, and described it as something that would "build towards a climax" with John Bonham's drums not coming in for some time. In October 1970, after about 18 months of near constant touring, the song took shape. Page and Plant explained that they started working on it at a 250-year-old Welsh cottage called Bron-yr-Aur, where they wrote the songs for Led Zeppelin III. Page sometimes told a story of the pair sitting by a fire at the cabin as they composed it, a tale that gives the song a mystical origin story, as there could have been spirits at play within those walls. Page told a different story under oath: When he was called to the stand in 2016 as part of a plagiarism trial over this song, he said that he wrote the music on his own and first played it for his bandmates at Headley Grange in Liphook Road, Headley, Hampshire, where they recorded it using a mobile studio owned by The Rolling Stones. Plant corroborated the story in his testimony. Headley Grange may not be as enchanting as Bron-yr-Aur, but the place had some character: It was a huge, old, dusty mansion with no electricity but great acoustics. Bands would go there to get some privacy and focus on songwriting, as the biggest distractions were the sheep and other wildlife. Robert Plant recalled writing the lyrics in a flash of inspiration. Said Plant: "I was holding a pencil and paper, and for some reason I was in a very bad mood. Then all of a sudden my hand was writing out the words, 'There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold/And she's buying a stairway to heaven.' I just sat there and looked at the words and then I almost leapt out of my seat." Plant's implication that something else was moving his pencil for him led to speculation that it was Satan who was dictating the words, and along with the backward messages and Page's Aleister Crowley connection, there was enough evidence for many listeners that the devil had some role in creating this song. This is rumored to contain backward satanic messages, as if Led Zeppelin sold their souls to the devil in exchange for "Stairway To Heaven." Supporting this theory is the fact that Jimmy Page bought Aleister Crowley's house in Scotland |
Who was the star of the 1937 film 'Oh, Mr. Porter !'? | Oh Mr. Porter! - 1937(Full Movie) - YouTube Oh Mr. Porter! - 1937(Full Movie) 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 Aug 8, 2012 Starring Will Hay as William Porter, this is one of Hay's most highly rated comedy films. An inept man tries to run a station in a backwards part of Northern Ireland, and ends up running into a gang of criminals! A good, clean comedy with lots of TRAINS. Copyright: none, public domain mark 1.0. Category |
What was the middle name of the architect Edwin L. Lutyens? | Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens OM (1869-1944): A Brief Life Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens OM (1869-1944): A Brief Life [ Victorian Web Home —> Visual Arts —> Architecture —> E. L. Lutyens ] Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens — yes, named after the painter , a family friend — was born in London in 1869 and died there of cancer seventy-five years later. In that time, I wonder, did he design more buildings and memorials than any other architect in history? Some years he had half a dozen on the go at the same time, each in his own distinctive style - which changed from the Arts and Crafts Movement in the nineteenth century, to a more classical taste in the early twentieth, to a blend of European and Indian in the 1920s, and to what one biographer called "simplified Queen Anne." Among his buildings are the British Embassy in Washington, the Viceroy's House in New Delhi, Castle Drogo in Devon, churches, office blocks, domestic houses, cemeteries, monuments, memorials and, not least, the Cenotaph — a simple oblong of Portland stone — in Whitehall. He was the tenth of thirteen children in a large Victorian family but too delicate to go to school. Not going to public school, he said, left him shy with committees and officials but taught him to look and think for himself - for example as a small boy he devised his own home-made sketchpad out of a square of plain glass. He looked at buildings through it while tracing their outlines on the glass with sharpened sticks of soap. Professionally, he began studying architecture at the South Kensington School of Art (now the Royal College) between 1885-7. The course was never finished and next year he went as a paying pupil to the firm of Ernst George and Peto before setting up his own practice when he was still only nineteen. In 1889 he was commissioned to build a small private house, Crooksbury, near Farnham in Surrey. Soon, his style was influenced by Philip Webb and William Morris . Now, too, he met Gertrude Jekyll, the garden designer. Together they designed and built scores of houses with distinctive Jekyll gardens, including her own home, Munstead Wood. Often their results were published — and publicised - in Edward Hudson's magazine Country Life (still going strong, still featuring country houses). Later Lutyens restored Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island off the Northumberland coast, which was owned by Hudson at the time. By 1900 he'd come under the influence of Norman Shaw and the English Renaissance style. By now, as well, he was also designing office buildings. In 1908 he was the architect for the new Hampstead Garden suburb, designing the civic centre and two churches. In 1909 he was a consulting architect at the international exhibitions in Turin and Rome — his Roman building is today the British School in that city. During these years, too, he was in South Africa designing the Jo'burg Art Gallery and Rand war memorial. In 1910 he was asked to design England's newest castle — Castle Drogo in Devon. It took twenty-two years to build and is now owned by the National Trust. Left to right: (a) Staff Quarters on Axial Line Leading to Government House, Delhi. (b) Quarters for H.E. the Viceroy's Private Secretary. [Click on these images for larger pictures.] In 1912 he was part of the Planning Commission which built New Delhi on a green field site as the new seat of government in India. Lutyens designed the Viceroy's house (among others). Today it's the President's Residence. For it he invented yet another a new style of architecture — part Indian, part European - which he used later for Campion Hall, a new college in Oxford. His co-architect was Sir Herbert Baker, a man he'd first men in Peto's office back in the 1880s. There was a serious professional falling out between the two men, apparently over the siting and approaches to Viceroy House. He had, Lutyens said, met his Bakerloo. (A joke which makes more sense if you know that the Bakerloo is a London underground railway line.) Trafalgar Square Fountain Towards the end of the Great War he began working for the Imperial War Graves Commissio |
"The line ""Jennifer Eccles had terrible freckles"" from the 'Scaffold's', 'Lily The Pink' refers to the single 'Jennifer Eccles' which was a hit for which group?" | The Scaffold – Lily The Pink | iPhone-Free-Ringtones The Scaffold – Lily The Pink Leave a comment » Lily The Pink “Lily the Pink” is a modification of the older folk song “The Ballad of Lydia Pinkham”, and the modifications were not extensively due to The Scaffold – for example a similar version was the unofficial regimental song of the Royal Tank Corps, at the end of World War II. “Lily the Pink” was a surprise hit for The Scaffold, becoming the Christmas #1 in the UK singles chart for four weeks, in December 1968 for the UK comedy group. Another version of the song was also a minor hit in North America for The Irish Rovers from the Decca LP release Tales to Warm Your Mind in 1969, at a time when covers were released almost as soon as the originals. The Scaffold’s version of the song had famous help – Elton John and Graham Nash of The Hollies contributed with backing vocals and Jack Bruce (of Cream) played the bass guitar. It also has a number of in-jokes which were largely missed by listeners. The line Mr Frears has sticky out ears refers to film director Stephen Frears who had earlier worked with The Scaffold. The line Jennifer Eccles had terrible freckles refers to the single “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies, remembering that Graham Nash of The Hollies adds backing vocals to the song. This song has become part of the folk community and has been performed live by The Brobdingnagian Bards and other Celtic-style folk and folk artists. If you wish to Donate to help me keeping this website alive you are more than welcome and is very much appreciated Share this: This entry was posted on February 5, 2012 at 6:11 pm. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. |
What is the name of Liam Gallagher's new band, whose first album is 'Different Gear, Still Speeding'? | Liam Gallagher: not a day goes by when I don’t think about Oasis - Telegraph Rock and Pop Features Liam Gallagher: not a day goes by when I don’t think about Oasis Liam Gallagher tells Neil McCormick about his new band - and delivers a withering verdict on Noel’s No1 album. Soul man: Liam Gallagher Follow Liam Gallagher’s voice crackles down a bad phone line from South America. When I ask him to speak up, he snaps back: “That’s the story of my life, mate, I’m always having to go one louder.” Fans of Spinal Tap will recognise the reference to the comical rock band whose guitar amps have dials that go all the way up to 11. It seem entirely appropriate for Gallagher, who has always had a cartoonish edge to his persona, an almost comically exaggerated intensity and aggressive confidence that helped make him Britain’s loudest, lairiest, coolest and quite possibly craziest rock star for much of the past 20 years. Two years on from the end of Oasis, the group who made him a household name, he remains on fighting form. “I speak the same talk, I walk the same walk,” he declares of his role in his new band, Beady Eye. “When I go on stage I try to eat that microphone. That’s it really. I’m not Jumping Jack Flash. I stand as still as I possibly can. I’m in a bubble, man, singing them songs, trying to blast through people’s souls, change their lives. I’m not thinking about anything except getting the message across. I don’t even know what the ----ing message is! I just wanna blast them with rock and roll.” The problem for Liam is that the public no longer seem entirely convinced by such bellicose self-confidence. Beady Eye have been touring the world, playing theatres rather than stadiums. They return to Britain tomorrow, for a five-date tour, with some tickets still on sale. “There’s no rush to conquer the world,” Gallagher insists. “I’ve conquered it, mate. It’s all been done. I just want to make music that I like, and if people dig it, then great. As long as I’m not in a band with me brother fighting over M&Ms, that’s a success in my eyes.” Oasis were the biggest band of the Britpop era, stadium-rocking giants who inspired a generation. At the group’s heart were the battling Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, the songwriter and the singer, a pair of complimentary and conflicting talents whose furious internal chemistry might have been the very definition of a unit greater than the sum of its parts. Until the bond finally broke in Paris in 2009, after one backstage argument too many. It seemed a moment of both sadness and possibility. As even Liam acknowledges, there was a sense that Oasis had run their course. “I was absolutely devastated Oasis split up,” he admits. “But I just look at the positives now. We smashed it, man. We took it as big as we could. And hey, we inspired a lot of kids. I suppose we done what we came to do. It could have been different but the people in the band, that’s the way we are. I don’t regret having an argument with our kid, I don’t regret the break up, it had to happen.” Related Articles Noel Gallagher set to top charts 19 Oct 2011 Younger brother Liam quickly reconvened with guitarists Gem Archer and Andy Bell, and touring drummer Chris Sharrock, this four fifths of Oasis turning into Beady Eye. Older brother Noel has taken his time concocting a solo album with a band of floating contributors dubbed High Flying Birds. But now that both sides of the schism have shown their musical hand, the public have had the opportunity to demonstrate where their allegiances lie. Beady Eye’s debut, Different Gear, Still Speeding, was declared a pleasant surprise by critics, reached number three in the UK album charts, and has sold a respectable 157,000. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds received universally glowing reviews, went straight to number one and has sold 230,000 in its first fortnight. “It’s all right,” is Liam’s rather begrudging verdict on his brother’s album. “I’m glad that people like it, man. He’s got good songs. No balls, though. No attitude. Everyone knows what Noel Gallagher can do, and it’s gr |
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