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Lady Day is a quarter day in the British calendar, but on which date of the year is Lady Day? | Lady Day - definition of Lady Day in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Lady Day in English: Lady Day 25 March (the feast of the Annunciation), a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland. Example sentences ‘The chairman of Shipston-on-Stour Board of Guardians submitted the estimate of expenditure from Lady Day to Michaelmas next.’ ‘He went on to explain that Good Friday this year fell on March 25, the Feast Of The Annunciation, also known as Lady Day.’ ‘But in 1689 - indeed, until early in the 18th century - the New Year did not begin until Lady Day, and that is March 24.’ ‘As Lady Day approaches - the traditional date for renewal of farm tenancies and rent reviews - the National Farmers' Union has made an appeal to landowners.’ ‘The Western medieval Christian calendar year begins with Lady Day, March 25th, the Annunciation, and that seems to underlie at least some of the imagery.’ ‘The magnificently decorated town created the ideal backdrop to the candlelight procession from St Mary's Parish Church through the town on Wednesday last to celebrate Lady Day.’ ‘The start of the financial year was forced to move ahead from Lady Day to 5th April, and then shifted one further day in 1800 (the first century year not to be a leap year).’ ‘In Britain there was an objection to paying tax in 1753 on the normal date, that is, Lady Day or 25 March, on the grounds that a full year had not elapsed.’ ‘According to today's Daily Telegraph (Fingers crossed Good Friday does not bring us bad luck), it used to be considered very unlucky for Good Friday to fall on March 25, Lady Day.’ Origin With reference to Our Lady, the Virgin Mary. Word of the Day |
Which author wrote a series of books about the police or private investigator 'Jemima Shore'? | British Mystery Novels 1945 - 1990: The Amateur Detective Mystery Author Index British mystery writers prior to World War II may be found at Early Mystery Novels and Novels of the Golden Age . Authors whose first book was published after 1990 will be found at British Mysteries Since 1990. Josephine Bell (1897 - 1987) Pseudonym of Doris Bell Collier Ball. Bell was born in Manchester, England. She was a physician and married a physician. She started writing mystery novels in 1936, and many of her mystery novels had a medical background. Although she was popular in England, her novels did not appear in the United States until 1955. A bibliography of her books may be found here. V.C. Clinton-Baddeley (1900 - 1970) Victor Vaughn Reynolds Geraint Clinton Clinton-Baddeley had a varied life. He received an MA at Cambridge. Following this, he was an editor for the Encyclopedia Britannica, an actor, an author of original plays, adaptations, operettas, and radio scripts, and the owner-manager of Jupiter Records which featured recordings of poetry. It was only in the last four years of his life that he started writing detective fiction. His series detective was Dr. R. V. Davie who was an English professor at Cambridge University. The first book in the series was Death's Bright Dart which was published in 1967. A bibliography of his books is at Classic Crime Fiction . He has a varied listing at the Internet Movie Database. . You may hear Clinton-Baddeley read on YouTube . (Yes, his name is spelled wrong on YouTube) James Hadley Chase (1906 - 1985) is the pen name of Rene Brabazon Raymond who produced more than eighty novels, and who may be the king of thriller writers in England. He was born in London. He worked selling encyclopedias door to door, and as a traveler for a book wholesaler. In 1939, he wrote No Orchids for Miss Blandish which became a phenomenal best seller. He served as a squadron leader in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He wrote in the style of American hard-boiled detective novels, and his books were set in the United States although Chase was only there a very few times. For more information, see this article at Crime Time. Many of his books were made into movies and a list may be found at The Internet Movie Database. . A bibliography of his books is at Fantastic Fiction . E. X. Ferrars (1907-1995) - This is a pseudonym for Morna Doris MacTaggert. Ms. Ferrars was born in Rangoon, Burma and grew up in England. In 1928, she earned a degree in journalism from University College in London. She wrote several series in the best traditions of the cozy mystery. Biographical information. Julian Symons (1912-1994) British author of mysteries, poetry, biographies, and criticism. Though he wrote several mystery novels, Symons greatest contribution to the mystery genre was as a historian and critic. He was long an advocate of the crime novel as opposed to the more conventional puzzle mystery. A short biography and a bibliography may be found here . More information will be found in his obituary in the New York Times. Ellis Peters (1913 - 1995) Pseudonym of Edith Pargeter. Ellis Peters wrote 90 books but it was only with the publication of the Brother Cadfael novels that she achieved wide spread recognition. The first Cadfael novel A Morbid Taste for Bones was published in 1977. Edith Pargeter - A biography by Paul White for Dawley Heritage. The Cadfael Chronicles Dick Francis (1920 - 2010) was born in Tenby in southern Wales. He was riding horses by age five. He dropped out of school at age fifteen. He served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He became a professional jockey in 1948, and became one of the top jockies in England. In 1957, he retired from racing and started writing. He started as racing correspondent for the London Sunday Express. He published his first novel Dead Cert in 1962. His horse racing novels were extremely popular and he won the Silver Dagger Award from the Crime Writers Association, and in 1996, he was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. A bibliogr |
Dactyography is the study and practice of what? | Dactylography Dactylography DactylographyOr the Study of Finger-Printsby Henry Faulds Or the Study of Finger-Prints by Henry Faulds (Free International Shipping)[+] Add to cart$8.70 Paperback Excerpt Dactylography deals with what is of scientific interest and practical value in regard to the lineations in the Skin on the fingers and toes, or rather on the hands and feet of men, monkeys, and allied tribes, which lineations form patterns of great variety and persistence. The Greeks used the term (sim-mos 708 «086; (daktylos tou podos, finger of the foot) for a toe and the toes are of almost as much interest to the dactylographer as the fingers, and present similar patterns for study. Book Details |
In which north of England city is 'Hallam FM' radio station situated? | Hallam FM - Sheffield - Review - Hallam FM - South Yorkshire/North Midlands "South Yorkshires Number 1 Hit Music Station" plays current chart hits, and a few oldies, including early nineties stuff. Frequencies 97.4 in Sheffield and Rotherham 102.9 in Barnsley 103.4 in Doncaster and pretty much all the surrounding area. http://www.hallamfm.co.uk Worldwide via Windows Media Stream DAB Digital Radio on EMAP South Yorkshire Mux In practise 103.4 frequency can be heard as far south as Nottingham and as far North as Leeds. As many people have said in their reviews, after the "Glory years" on hallam, with Daryl Denham, Hirsty, Emma Scott and the one and only Scottie McClue, things did go wrong for a while. In fact I think for a while I listened to Galaxy 105! Now tho, Hallam is almost back to its best. I wasnt a fan of "the new bloke" on breakfast at first, because Daryl Denham was a LEGEND in these parts. Hallam FM even released CD's with highlights of the show! He was an awesome DJ, and it was a great show - Daryl is now on Virgin Radio nationwide. However, Big John is now almost as funny as Daryl, and has built a reputation up in South Yorkshire just like Denham. The latest competition on the Breakfast show was "Celeb in the city" where someone won a fantastic apartment in the centre of sheffield, a Mercedes convertable, and free passes to all sorts of stuff in sheffield, and of course, VIP access to gigs at the Hallam FM Arena (more on that later). The Top 10 @ 10, common to many stations is Presented by Matt Mackay, who plays out old songs and listeners guess the year - you know the drill! Matt also presents the Interactive Live Lunch, which is basically a request show. After that, at 1, Nick Margerrison takes over for a standard afternoon show, with a few features like War of the work force, where different firms answer questions to win some kind of prize (not sure what!). Nick also launched his crazy pointless website on air - http://www.nickbay.co.uk At 4, its The Big Drive Home with Dave Bethell, with regular traffic updates, celebrity gossip and more top choons. From 7 its the local celebrity himself - Phoneboy. He started life on Hallam as the Phoneboy for the Tom Binns show, before talking over the phonein show full time when Tom left. He then moved to the early evening show when Lucio arrived. At 7 phoneboy does the Fully Interactive Top 7 at 7, where South Yorkshire vote by emailing, txting and phoning. Phoneboy continues until 10 with crazy competitions like "Radio eye-spy" *rolls eyes* Then from 10 its Late Night Lucio, a phone in and music show, with many different subjects covered. I've heard this quite a few times and it really is a top show, and Lucio is a great presenter. If Lucio is off, youll usually find Nick Margerrison is in for him, who is also very funny and miles better than he is on afternoons! On fridays Hallam take Friday Night Kiss in the evenings, and this is usually followed by Friday Night Phoneboy. Saturday change quite a lot, and its probably best to check the website (http://www.hallamfm.co.uk) for details, as Hallam usually go Live to S1 1DJ, from Gatecrasher One in Sheffield. Club Hallam on early evening on saturdays is also a MUST listen, with absolutely awesome mixes and brand new dance choons. I don't really listen much on sundays, but Hallam do now take the Smash Hits Chart instead of Hit40UK (not surprising, Hallam FM is owned by EMAP, who make the Smash Hits Chart) This is then followed at 7 by Kerrang, presented by Lucio, but this show gets networked across the North of England on EMAP's Big City Network, which includes Metro Radio in Newcastle, TFM in Stockton, Viking and Aire in Yorkshire and Key 103 in Manchester. Altogther, Hallam FM is back to its best, and is absolutely massive in Sheffield - They've sponsored the Park Square Roundabout, you can now sit in the Hallam FM Kop's at Sheffield United and Wednesday, or why not visit the Hallam FM Arena - yes - theyve even sponsored the Sheffield Arena! "On 97.4 in Sheffield and at the Hallam FM Arena, this is Hallam FM" Just s |
What would be the occupation of a member of the trade union BALPA? | British Airline Pilots Association | BALPA Read more Drones While pilots recognise the huge economic potential of drones both commercially and recreationally, there is growing concern about the increasing number of near misses between these devices and manned aircraft. Read more Pilot Mental Health In the wake of the Germanwings tragedy there has been huge media interest in the topic of pilot health. It’s a topic BALPA takes seriously and is working to address. Read more Pensions Pilots are working with other professionals to highlight the potential consequences of reducing higher rate tax relief and protect pensions saving. Read more Lasers Laser illumination of aircraft continues to be a significant threat to aviation and pilots say attacks endangers the passengers, crew and people on the ground Read more nextGen For many becoming a pilot is a dream harboured from a young age. It’s a calling, and the British Airline Pilots’ Association’s aim is to ensure it remains a great profession and one that anyone can aspire to. Read more North Sea The downturn in the oil and gas price has had a huge negative effect on North Sea industry and the pilot community is feeling the pinch. Read more Cabin Air Quality On most commercial aircraft the cabin air is supplied by the compressor stage of the aircraft jet engines or auxiliary power unit. |
What does the musical term 'Lento' mean? | Lento - definition of lento by The Free Dictionary Lento - definition of lento by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lento Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . len·to In a slow tempo. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. len·tos A lento passage or movement. [Italian, from Latin lentus, slow.] lento (Classical Music) to be performed slowly n, pl -tos (Classical Music) a movement or passage performed in this way [C18: Italian, from Latin lentus slow] len•to [1715–25; < Italian < Latin lentus slow] lento slow - at a slow tempo; "the band played a slow waltz" Adv. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: dilatory References in periodicals archive ? Limelight's Orchestrate solutions combine the services, architecture and infrastructure Sophos needs to move their software updates from the cloud to their customers, consistently, securely and reliably," said Robert Lento, CEO of Limelight Networks. Lento There was joy here, but also reflection and contemplation, particularly in the Lento and Andante cantabile movements which was appreciated in perfect silence by the capacity audience. Academy tries to change Lebanon, one driver at a time THE winner of last week's PS200 crossword is Alistair McLeod of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire YESTERDAY'S SOLUTIONS WEE THINKER ACROSS: 7 Close-up 9 Deign 10 Lento 11 Asocial 12 Two 13 Drop shot 16 Broadway 17 Pin 19 Bugbear 21 Beset 22 On ice 23 Scuttle DOWN: 1 Acolyte 2 Downpour 3 Demo 4 Odiously 5 Mini 6 Ankle 8 Play on words 13 Diameter 14 Opposite 15 Knitter 18 Abhor 20 Grim 21 Blue. |
Which actor won an 'Oscar' for the film 'A Fish Called Wanda'? | A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - 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 A Fish Called Wanda ( 1988 ) R | In London, four very different people team up to commit armed robbery, then try to doublecross each other for the loot. Directors: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 38 titles created 06 Sep 2014 a list of 21 titles created 27 Sep 2014 a list of 34 titles created 08 Dec 2014 a list of 36 titles created 18 Jun 2015 a list of 38 titles created 7 months ago Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards » Photos Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors. Directors: Fred Schepisi, Robert Young Stars: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline Six unemployed steel workers form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity. Director: Peter Cattaneo The comedy team takes a look at life in all its stages in their own uniquely silly way. Directors: Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam Stars: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle Incompetent police detective Frank Drebin must foil an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II . Director: David Zucker Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. Director: Terry Jones Edit Storyline In London, George Thomason, his seductive American girlfriend Wanda Gershwitz, and their associate Ken Pile are planning their latest crime, a diamond heist that should net them £13 million. They plan on leaving the country with the goods after the heist. On Wanda's recommendation, they enlist the help of her brother, Otto, a weapons expert, for this heist. In reality, Otto is not Wanda's brother, but her latest lover, a dimwit who gets off on his own body odor, who believes he's an intellectual because he reads Nietzsche, and who does not tolerate being called stupid by anyone. Wanda has one weakness in men which is how Otto was able to get her to be his lover: speaking Italian in seduction. Wanda and Otto plan to double cross George by having him arrested for the heist, while they abscond with the jewels. Wanda further plans to triple cross Otto by eliminating him from the picture after she has the jewels. They are able to get George arrested with him not knowing who tipped the ... Written by Huggo A New Comedy About Sex, Murder and Seafood. See more » Genres: 5 August 1988 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ein Fisch namens Wanda See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Archie speaks in Italian: "Ma ho sposato una donna che preferisce lavorare in giardino a fare l'amore appassionato. Uno sbaglio grande!", what translates as: "But I married a woman who prefers working in the garden to making passionate love. A big mistake!". It can actually refer to Archie's marriage. See more » Goofs The second getaway car is an Austin Metro City X 5 door model, it has two wing mirrors. However, the car they get out of in the lock-up is a Metro City as it has only one wing mirror and no 'X' decal on the rear wing. See more » Quotes Otto : Don't call me stupid. Wendy : Why on earth not? Otto : Oh, you English are *so* superior, aren't you? Well, would you like to know what you'd be without us, the good ol' U.S. of A. to protect you? I'll tell you. The smallest fucking province in the Russian Empire, that's what! So don't call me stupid, lady. Just thank me. Wendy : Well, *thank* you for popping in and protecting us. Otto : If it wasn't for us, you'd all be speaking *German!* Singing "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles..." See more » Crazy Credits At the very end of the closing credits is the word FIN -- which is how French films say THE END, but in English a "fin" is a part |
Which instrument did the jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie play? | Dizzy Gillespie dizzy gillespie . american jazz musician . b 1917 . d 1993 John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie, one of the greatest Jazz trumpeters of 20th century and one of the prime architects of the bebop movement in jazz, was born in Cheraw, South Carolina and died in Englewood, New Jersey. Nicknamed "Dizzy" because of his zany on-stage antics, Gillespie, a brass virtuoso, set new standards for trumpet players with his innovative, "jolting rhythmic shifts and ceaseless harmonic explorations" on the instrument during the 1940's period, which ushered in a definitive change in American Jazz music from swing to bebop. The last of nine children, Gillespie was born into a family whose father, James, was a bricklayer, pianist and band leader: Dizzy's mother was named Lottie. Dizzy's father kept all the instruments from his band in the family home and so the future trumpet great was around trumpets, saxophones, guitars and his father's large upright piano (his father tore down one of the walls of the house to get the piano in ) most of his young life. James use to make all of his older children practice instruments but none of them cared for music. Dizzy's father died when he was ten and never heard his youngest son play trumpet, although he did get the chance to hear him banging around on the piano, because Dizzy started trying to play this intrument at a very early age. In 1930, Gillespie tried learning how to play the trombone but his arms were too short to play it well. That same year he started playing a friend's trumpet and heard one night over the radio a broadcast of Roy Eldridge playing trumpet in Teddy Hill's Orchestra, that was playing at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City. Young Gillespie, then 13, loved Eldridge's playing and the entire band. From that day on, he dreamed of becoming a jazz musician. In 1933, after graduating from Robert Smalls secondary school, Gillespie received a music scholarship to attend Laurinburg Institute, in North Carolina. He stayed there for two years, studying harmony and theory until his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1935. In Philadelphia, Gillespie began playing trumpet with local bands, learning all of his idol Eldridge's solos from records and radio broadcasts: it was in Philadelphia that he picked up his nickname of "Dizzy.". In 1937, "Dizzy" moved to New York and replaced Eldridge in Teddy Hill's Orchestra. After a couple of years Gillespie moved on to Cab Calloway's band in 1939. In 1937, Gillespie met his future wife, Lorraine, a chorus dancer at the famed Apollo Theater: they were married in 1940 and remained together until his death. Gillespie worked with many bands during the early 1940's (Chick Webb, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, "Fatha" Hines and Billy Eckstine's seminal band ) before teaming up with Charlie Parker in 1945. Their revolutionary band ushered in the bebop era and was one of the greatest small bands of the 20th century. An arranger and composer, Gillespie wrote some of the greatest jazz tunes of his era: songs such as "Groovin' High", "A Night in Tunisia" and "Manteca" are considered jazz classics today.. With his trumpet and its upturned, golden bell, goatee, black horn rim glasses and beret, Gillespie became a symbol of both jazz and a rebellious, independent spirit during the 1940's and 50's. His interest in Cuban and African music helped to introduce those music's to a mainstream American audience. When he died he was famous and beloved everywhere and had influenced entire generations of trumpet players all over the world who loved and emulated his playing and his always positive, upbeat, optimistic attitude. Quincy Troupe Biography copyright Mason Editions 2000 and Quincy Troupe. Biography may not be repr |
Who was World Chess Champion immediately prior to Bobby Fischer? | The World Chess Champion American - Business Insider Bobby Fischer, the last US World Chess Champion. Da Nes via flickr It's been a very long drought for Americans when it comes to the World Chess Championship. The last American to win was, famously, Bobby Fischer in 1972. Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in Iceland, but never defended his title. It was of course a long drought before 1972: in the modern era, post-1900, there had never been a World Chess Champion from the United States, prior to Fischer, and the only players who even had a shot after him were Robert Byrne and Gata Kamsky. Norways's Magnus Carlsen, the current WCC, is actually the first player from the West since Fischer to claim the title. On Friday in Moscow, the next World Championship cycle began, with the 2016 Candidates Tournament. Eight Grandmasters will compete to face Carlsen in New York in November . And for the first time ever, two Americans are in the field, both with excellent chances to win. Fabiano Caruana, 23, is the number three player in the world by ranking. Hikaru Nakamura, 28, is number six. As it turns out, the players faced each other in Round 1 of the Candidates; Naka had the white pieces, Fabby had the black, and they played to a draw, splitting a point. The remainder of the field consists of only three other players in the current world top ten, as ranked by FIDE, chess's governing body: Anish Giri of the Netherlands, Levon Aronian of Armenia, and Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria. The Candidates lineup isn't selected based on ratings, but rather on competitive criteria derived from a variety of different tournaments and tournament cycles. Viswanathan Anand, for example, is in because he won the last Candidates and met Carlsen for the WCC match, ultimately losing for the second straight time. That said, Anand, the world number 12, seems to save his best for the Candidates: he notched a win in the first round with white against Topalov (who was the World Champ in 2005). World 13 Sergey Karjakin and wildcard Peter Svidler, world number 16, both from Russia, round out the field. GM Hikaru Nakamura. US Chess Championship But all eyes will be on the Americans, for obvious reasons: Carlsen is the most captivating World Champion since Fischer, a global celebrity; the WCC is coming to New York; and while Anand was a great World Champion, five times, and spurred a chess boom in India, a Carlsen vs. Nakamura or Caruana would be a spectacle and boost chess to a level of excitement it hasn't seen since the Fischer boom. Of the two, Nakamura has on paper the better chances, given that his form has been solid for several years . He won a big tournament in Zurich recently. But he a dismal record against Carlsen, no wins and 12 losses (18 draws). He has had Carlsen on the ropes a few times and still lost in demoralizing fashion. GM Fabiano Caruana. Alina L'Ami Caruana's recent play, after an astonishing 2014, has been iffy. However, he is ranked higher than Nakamura (although his rating, 2794, is only slightly better than Naka's 2790). And he switched his affiliation from Italy to the US only last year . That said, he's beaten Carlsen more than he's lost to the World Champion, 5 wins against 8 losses and 10 draws. Carlsen himself said that he thinks Caruana has the best chance of the two Americans to win the Candidates — but that could just be Carlsen trying to get in Nakamura's head. The Candidates is pretty grueling: 14 rounds played over the next two weeks. I'll try to highlight the more interesting games and keep track of the American challengers. World Champion Magnus Carlsen. FIDE For what it's worth, an interesting media dustup has developed as the Candidates is kicking of. For the first time since the internet has become a major factor in chess fandom, both the Candidates and the World Chess Championship will only be viewable on WorldChess.com . This includes the game moves. Before, a lot of real-time coverage and analysis was ge |
Who was the Roman counterpart of Athene? | Who was the Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess Athena? | Reference.com Who was the Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess Athena? A: Quick Answer The Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess Athena was Minerva. Famous for her keen wit and wisdom, she is the patron goddess of arts and crafts. Full Answer . Athena is venerated as a skilled war-time strategist, although she did not like or engage in violence herself. Although the goddess Athena/Minerva traditionally is depicted dressed in armor and equipped for battle, her role in mankind's development was one of peace. The ancient Greeks and Romans credited the goddess with teaching mankind the essential skills of sewing, weaving, agriculture and metallurgy. Her clothing reflects her passion for helping and protecting the warriors who defended Athens, the city that bears her name. Sometimes called "Athena Nike," or Athena the Victorious, she was believed to be responsible for Athens' victory in the Persian War. |
From which European country did the 'Dorians' originate in the 11th century BC? | Ancient Greece - History of Ancient Greek World, Time Line and Periods, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic. 500-336 336-146 <a href='http://phpadsnew.wn.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a7c0eb4b&cb=2' target='_blank'><img src='http://phpadsnew.wn.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=380&cb=3&n=a7c0eb4b' border='0' alt='' /></a> The history of Greece can be traced back to Stone Age hunters. Later came early farmers and thecivilizations of the Minoan and Mycenaean kings. This was followed by a period of wars and invasions, known as the Dark Ages. In about 1100 BC, a people called the Dorians invaded from the north and spread down the west coast. In the period from 500-336 BC Greece was divided into small city states, each of which consisted of a city and its surrounding countryside. There were only a few historians in the time of Ancient Greece. Three major ancient historians, were able to record their time of Ancient Greek history, that include Herodotus , known as the 'Father of History' who travelled to many ancient historic sites at the time, Thucydides and Xenophon . Most other forms of History knowledge and accountability of the ancient Greeks we know is because of temples, sculpture, pottery, artefacts and other archaeological findings. NEOLITHIC PERIOD (6000 - 2900 BC) According to historians and archeological findings, the Neolithic Age in Greece lasted from 6800 to 3200 BC. The most domesticated settlements were in Near East of Greece. They traveled mainly due to overpopulation. These people introduced pottery and animal husbandry in Greece. They may as well have traveled via the route of Black sea into Thrace, which then further leads to Macedonia, Thessaly, Boeotia etc. The second way of traveling into Greece is from one island to another and such type of colonies has been found in Knossos and Kythnos... more » EARLY BRONZE AGE (2900 - 2000BC) The Greek Bronze Age or the Early Helladic Era started around 2800 BC and lasted till 1050 BC in Crete while in the Aegean islands it started in 3000 BC. The Bronze Age in Greece is divided into periods such as Helladic I, II. The information that is available today on the Bronze Age in Greece is from the architecture, burial styles and lifestyle. The colonies were made of 300 to 1000 people... more » |
Which religious order was founded by St. Robert, Abbot of Molesme, near Dijon in 1098? | Cistercians | Article about Cistercians by The Free Dictionary Cistercians | Article about Cistercians by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Cistercians Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Acronyms , Wikipedia . Cistercians (sĭstr`shənz), monks of a Roman Catholic religious order founded (1098) by St. Robert, abbot of Molesme, in Cîteaux [Cistercium], Côte-d'Or dept., France. They reacted against Cluniac departures from the Rule of St. Benedict. The particular stamp of the Cistercians stems from the abbacy (c.1109–1134) of St. Stephen Harding Stephen Harding, Saint, c.1060–1134, English monastic reformer. He entered the abbey at Sherborne in his youth; later (c.1077) he went to the Molesme abbey (near Châtillon-sur-Seine) in Burgundy. In 1098 he joined his abbot, St. Robert (d. ..... Click the link for more information. . The black habit of the Benedictines was changed to unbleached white and the Cistercians became known as White Monks. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint , 1090?–1153, French churchman, mystic, Doctor of the Church. Born of noble family, in 1112 he entered the Cistercian abbey of Cîteaux, taking along 4 or 5 brothers and some 25 friends. ..... Click the link for more information. is often regarded as their "second founder." Through a return to strict asceticism and a life of poverty, the Cistercians sought to recover the ideals of the original Benedictines. They expanded greatly, especially during St. Bernard's lifetime, and at the close of the 12th cent. there were 530 Cistercian abbeys. The life and writings of St. Bernard were their guiding influence. They considered farming the chief occupation for monks and led Europe in the development of new agricultural techniques. (In England the Cistercians were important in English wool production.) The Cistercians were the first to make extensive use of lay brothers, conversi, who lived in the abbey under separate discipline and aided the monks in their farm system. In the 13th cent. relaxation of fervor diminished Cistercian importance, and by 1400 they had ceased to be prominent, their place being taken by the Dominican and Franciscan friars. Of later reform attempts, the most important was the movement begun at La Trappe, France (17th cent.); those accepting the greater austerities were known popularly as Trappists Trappists, popular name for an order of Roman Catholic monks, officially (since 1892) the Reformed Cistercians or Cistercians of the Stricter Observance. They perpetuate the reform begun at La Trappe, Orne dept., France, by Armand de Rancé (c.1660). ..... Click the link for more information. , officially titled (after 1892) Cistercians of the Stricter Observance [Lat. abbr., O.C.S.D.], as distinct from Cistercians of the Common Observance [Lat. abbr., S.O. Cist.]. Today the difference is not great. The unit of Cistercian life is the abbey. Its members compose a permanent communal entity, with the abbeys joined in loose federation. Houses of Cistercian nuns (founded beginning in the 12th cent.) have rules and customs paralleling those of the monks; they lead contemplative lives in complete seclusion from the world. A 17th-century reform of Cistercian nuns produced the remarkable development of Port-Royal Port-Royal , former abbey of women, c.17 mi (27 km) W of Paris, founded in 1204. It was at first Benedictine, later Cistercian. In 1608 the abbess, Angélique Arnauld (see Arnauld, family), undertook a reform with the counsel of St. Francis de Sales. ..... Click the link for more information. . Famous Cistercian abbeys include Cîteaux, Clairvaux, Fountains, Rievaulx, and Alcobaa. Bibliography |
Which European city is served by 'Deune Airport'? | Antwerp (Deurne) Airport, Belgium (ANR) - Guide & Flights Antwerp Airport, otherwise known as Deurne Airport, is located 4 kms from the City of Antwerp, an important European city and centre of diamond trading, northern Belgium Antwerp airport is located close to motorway and railway networks. This is a small airport which has claimed that due to short walking distances involved, you can check-in just 20 minutes before take-off, and on arrival, can leave the airport in 10 minutes. Antwerpen-Berchem train station is approximately a 10 minute bus journey from the airport with Antwerp central station being a 20 minute bus journey. The modern airport terminal was opened in 2006 and facilities include a restaurant, 2 shops, money changing facilities, business lounge, meeting rooms, Internet kiosks and WiFi Internet access. During 2014, Antwerp airport catered for 221,000 pasengers, an 82% increase from the previous year. Flights to Antwerp Deurne Airport from UK or Ireland airports |
What was the name of the mini-skirted cartoon character created in 1915, who first appeared on the film 'Dizzy Dishes' in 1930? | A History Of American Animated Cartoons Animation Essay A History Of American Animated Cartoons Animation Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. Rotoscoping was invented by Max Fleischer in the year 1915 with the help of his brother Dave Fleischer. The first character created using the rotoscoping technique was KOKO the clown in 1917, with live reference being taken from his brother who dressed in clown suit. After his success in rotoscoping they started a company called Fleischer Studios. Fleischer Studios Initially, Fleischer started by producing his films for The Bray Studios and later in 1921, Max and his brother Dave established Fleischer Studios to produce animated cartoons and short films; Max was the producer in the beginning. Koko and Fitz are their outcome series from Fleischer Studios. Later it was Fleischer studios who invented even the bouncing ball technique. They used this technique for their animated series "KoKo Song Car-Tune", in which a ball bounces from word to word to sing along the series. Fleisher made a 40-minute educational feature film for explaining Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity in the year 1923 using live action animation and special effects. Fleischer Film Studioslocated at 1600 Broadway overlooking Times Square in New York City. In his several cartoons, he had soundtracks featuring live or rotoscoped image of the leading jazz performers of the time, most notably Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Don Redman. After that, they used rotoscope in many of their later cartoons like Betty Boop in 1930 - they did Cab Calloway dance using this technique. In Gulliver travel, 1939, they did Gulliver's character using rotoscope technique, and in Superman cartoon, they animated Superman and the other characters in realistic movement. Betty boops Betty Boop made her first appearance on August 9, 1930 in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes, the sixth episode of Fleischer's Talkartoon series. The character was modelled after a combination of the famous singer, Helen Kane and popular actress, Clara Bow of 1920. Clara became trademark of Betty because of her strong Brooklyn accent. Betty Boop became the star of the Talkartoon by 1932, and was given her own series in that same year beginning with Stopping the Show. Betty appeared in the first colour classic cartoon in Poor Cinderella 'Betty only theatrical colour appearance' in 1934. Betty Boops was created by Fleischer studios and distributed by paramount star. Betty Boop as sex symbol Betty Boop is the first and most famous sex symbol on the animated screen. Betty's popularity was largely from adult audiences. It contains many sexual elements in the series like Talkartoon, Minnie and Moocher, Cab Calloway and his orchestra. The Talkartoon was replaced by the Betty boop series, which continued for 7 years. Betty Boop is the one of the important characters in the history of animation for being the first cartoon character to represent fully as sexualized woman. Betty boop wore short dresses showing cleavage, high heels and greater belt, with a certain girlish quality. In Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle, she dressed hula topless, wearing only a lei and a grass skirt, which she repeated in her cameo appearance in the first Popeye cartoon, Popeye the Sailor (1933). Her "Bamboo Isle" performance was also included in the short Betty Boop's Rise to Fame, featuring a staged interview with Max Fleischer. Walt Disney used the rotoscoping technique for their movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarf in 1937. After success of Snow White, the Disney used rotoscoping technique in many of their movies like Cinderella in 1950, in which they used the human character to animate Cinderella. Later on, they used this technique mainly to study human motion, animal motion, etc. Digital Rotoscoping The digital rotoscoping technique was invented by smoking car productions in the year 1994 for the creation of 'The last express' adve |
Off which major land mass is Lord Howe Island? | Invertebrates | Lord Howe Island Nature Tours Contact Invertebrates Invertebrates make up about three quarters of all living animal species. In particular, a large proportion of animal species found on oceanic islands are invertebrates because generally they travel across ocean distances more easily than larger animals. Lord Howe Island is no exception to the rule. Recent intensive invertebrate surveys in 2003 by staff from the Australian Museum recorded more than 1600 species, including 157 land and freshwater snails, 515 beetle species, 27 ants, 183 spiders, 21 earthworms, 137 butterflies and moths and 71 springtails. The invertebrate fauna is characterised by a high degree of endemism, with up to 60% for some groups. Indications are there may be as many as twice this number of species living on the island. The Longicorn beetle Agrianome spinicollis This is the largest of the beetles on Lord Howe Island, and is the adult form of the well known “witchetty grub” of mainland Australia. The stag beetle Lamprima insularis This is a rarely seen beetle but is one of the most exquisite invertebrates to live on Lord Howe Island. Like its cousin the Longicorn beetle, this species has a larval stage that lives in dead wood, eating the cellulose. In summer they metamorphose and crawl out of their timber home as flying adults with bright, metallic-green wing cases. They then fly to the tree tops to seek a mate and reproduce. The Lord Howe land snail Placostylus bivaricosus This is a large terrestrial snail, with a brown, pointed shell up to 7cm long and 2cm in diameter. Once very common in the leaf litter of the lowland forest, its numbers have declined due to habitat clearing and predation by introduced fauna. The Ship rat Rattus rattus (accidentally introduced in 1918) is considered to be the major predator of the LHI Placostylus, and likely to be a significant threat to its survival. European Blackbirds and Song Thrushes (introduced around 1950) are also thought to be predators of Placostylus. Lord Howe Phasmid This large, flightless stick insect was quite common in the lowland forest on the main Island until rats were accidentally introduced in 1918. After that the numbers decreased dramatically through predation, and by the 1930s phasmids were believed to be extinct. However, in 1964, rock climber David Roots photographed a recently dead specimen on Ball’s Pyramid. This raised hopes that phasmids could still be living on the Pyramid. In 2001 a scientific party visited the Pyramid and found a small population of phasmids living in a single Melaleuca bush. Two pairs were taken to mainland Australia for captive breeding, to build up numbers in the hope rats can be eradicated from the island and phasmids be returned. Melbourne Zoo staff have been breeding these insects, and have over 600 adults. Lord Howe Island bush cockroach Panesthia lata Another endangered invertebrate now restricted to the offshore islets is the Lord Howe wood-eating cockroach Panesthia lata. This large 5cm long, black insect had been commonly reported by early scientific visitors on the forest floor of the main island. However, today it is not found on the main island at all due to predation by rats but is still surviving well on the offshore islets. Lord Howe Island bush cockroach Butterflies There are 16 species of butterflies recorded on Lord Howe Island, seen more often during summer months. Some are quite rare and may not be breeding on the island, due to lack of food plants growing here for larvae. Cicadas Lord Howe Island has one endemic cicada; a small black species that emerges during December and January. At night you can go into the forest and see the pupae climbing tree trunks, emerging as adults, spreading their wings to dry out, and fly off in the early morning. Lord Howe Island Cicada |
Who is the fictional seafarer in Dudley Pope's novels? | Dudley Pope Dudley Pope ( 1925 - 1997 ) Dudley Pope was an experienced Naval officer, journalist and historian who has delighted generations of readers with thrilling stories of high adventure at sea. He was widely applauded throughout his life, gaining the reputation of being 'the best of Hornblower's successors'. He is perhaps most loved for his Ramage series which follows the exploits of Lord Nicholas Ramage during the Napoleonic Wars, but he is also highly respected for his scholarly works. |
Which all-girl group had a hit with 'Sound Of The Underground' in 2003? | Girls Aloud Pictures, News, Gossip & Rumours - AskMen AskMen Messages You have no messages Notifications You have no notifications Girls Aloud Girls Aloud Girls Aloud was formed as part of the British reality TV show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, and set records as the first all-girl group to debut at number one in the United Kingdom, and as the fastest group to hit number one after forming. Appeal Although critics might decry Girls Aloud's recent escapade into provocative fashions, there's no doubt that it has cranked up the girls' sexiness. With cleavage on display and midriffs exposed, the girls -- especially Kimberley, Cheryl and Sarah -- leave little to the imagination. Yet Girls Aloud's flesh display can only take their appeal so far. For example, Nicola, at 17, remains jailbait, while the emotional and intellectual immaturity of her compatriots might be a turnoff for some. The group is sexy, but for the most part no more so than the thousands of other twenty-something club-hopping hotties out there. Success Girls Aloud has certainly come a long way in a hurry. Auditioning for Popstars: The Rivals, each girl made the cut from over 10,000 hopefuls, and then managed to hang on as other contestants were voted off by the audience. Once together as a band, they beat out male rivals One True Voice in record time for the top spot on the UK singles chart in December 2002. This was unprecedented -- but whether it is simply the result of marketing hype remains to be seen. As you would expect, Girls Aloud are very popular in the UK. For instance, when Nadine celebrated her 18th birthday this May, she was mobbed by crowds of admirers in her hometown of Derry, Ireland. Right now Girls Aloud is a hit -- apparently, even with Princes William and Harry. But fame in England may not cross the Atlantic. On the other side of the pond, we have our own bevy of prefabricated pop crooners to contend with. Girls Aloud Biography Girls Aloud consists of Nadine Elizabeth Louise Coyle, Cheryl Ann Tweedy, Sarah Nicole Harding, Nicola Roberts, and Kimberley Jane Walsh. All five girls belong to large families from different parts of the British Isles. introducing: the girls Nadine was born June 15, 1985, in Derry, Northern Ireland, attended Thornhill College, and has two sisters. Cheryl was born June 30, 1983, in Newcastle, England. She went to Walker Comprehensive School and has three brothers and a sister. Sarah, born November 17, 1981, in Ascot, was schooled in Surrey and Manchester, and has one brother. A native of Stanford, Nicola was born on October 5, 1985, attended St. Chad's school in Runcorn, and has two brothers and one sister. Finally, Kimberley, born in Bradford on November 20, 1981, was raised and schooled there along with her brother and two sisters. The girls appear to have had traditional upbringings. Cheryl, Sarah, Nicola, and Kimberley all worked as waitresses or barmaids; Kimberley also had experience as a drama teacher. Only Nicola and Sarah have been members of other bands, although these were unsuccessful. But each girl dreamed of singing professionally. opportunity popped up In 2002, Popstars, a reality TV series format used around the world to recruit young pop singers, was gearing up for its second series on the United Kingdom's ITV1. In this incarnation, dubbed Popstars: The Rivals, two bands -- one of girls, one of boys -- would be formed by audience votes, and the two groups would battle each other for the top Christmas single for that year. When the new Popstars show was announced, Cheryl, Nadine, Sarah, Nicola, and Kimberley were among the 10,000 to audition. Judges cut that number to 120, then 30, and finally 20 -- after which the audience chose the winning five. On November 30, the boy band, One True Voice, and Girls Aloud were formed. On December 16, Girls Aloud released their single "Sound of the Underground/Stay Another Day." The single reached number one, selling 213,000 copies and setting records as the fastest debut to hit number one. the many sides of fame After their debut, the girls took time off to visit |
At which battle just north of London was the Earl of Warwick killed in 1471? | From 1421 to 1487 Barnet - 14 April 1471 The Lancastrian army led by Warwick, the Kingmaker, forced a battle at Barnet, north of London. The Yorkist forces, led by Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians and Warwick was killed. Victor |
Three famous English composers died in 1934. Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar are two, name the third? | Elgar, Edward - E - Composers Composers The Specialists for Classical Music CDs | Vinyl | SACDs | Blu-rays | DVDs Elgar, Edward Elgar, Edward Sir Edward Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO born 2nd June 1857 was an English composer. His first major orchestral work, Enigma Variations, was greeted with acclaim. He also composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies and instrumental concertos. His compositions also include the Pomp and Circumstance Marches of which No. 1 is often sung to the words "Land of Hope and Glory", notably at The Last Night of the Proms. He was appointed Master of the King`s Musick in 1924. Edward William Elgar was born in the small village of Lower Broadheath outside Worcester, Worcestershire, to William Elgar, a piano tuner and music dealer, and his wife Ann. His delightful Salut d`Amour, one of his earliest successes, dates from 1889, when Elgar had just turned 30: this proved to be a year of great happiness for him, for at that time he married Caroline Alice Roberts - a lady who was to mean so much to him as man and musician. It is not too fanciful to hear, in this charming piece, a musical manifestation of his love for her. In the earlier part of Elgar`s career as a composer, he wrote several short pieces which became very popular indeed. Chanson de Matin is one such, the second of a pair (the other being Chanson de nuit), which carried his name far and wide before his larger orchestra works appeared. It was published in several versions at once: for string orchestra, for small orchestra, for violin and piano and so on - so it is almost impossible to say, with any degree of certainty, which was the original version. But Elgar himself was a good violinist, and it may well be that he would have played this tune through to himself on the violin, before adding a piano part and sending it off to his publishers for their consideration. In any event, it remains a beautiful theme of considerable character and style. If Elgar waited until he was 42 before his major breakthrough, his fame spread rapidly: so much so that by the outbreak of World War 1 he was arguably the most celebrated living British composer, whose reputation had been cemented by a succession of large scale choral and orchestral works. In a curious way, the War changed Elgar - as it touched all Europeans - as his public and private utterances became more sharply defined. During the War Elgar produced, on the one hand, a series of great patriotic works, and on the other, as the War came to its end, a series of three great chamber compositions: the Violin Sonata opus 82, the String Quartet opus 83 and the Piano Quintet opus 84. At the end of his life Elgar began work on an opera, The Spanish Lady, and accepted a commission from the BBC to compose a Third Symphony. His final illness prevented their completion. He died on 23 February 1934. Within four months, two more great English composers - Gustav Holst and Frederick Delius - were also dead. |
In which game could you collect a 'Pung of East Winds'? | Rules of Mah Jong Rules of Mah Jong The American Casino Guide has over $1,000 in money-saving coupons from all over the country! <a href='http://as1.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1' target='_blank'><img src='http://as1.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON/POKER&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt=''></a> To play Mah Jongg, one needs to collect different combinations of tiles. In Mah Jongg these combinations are known as Chows, Pungs and Kongs. A Chow is a consecutive sequence of three tiles of the same suit. A Pung is three identical tiles of the same suit. A Kong is four identical tiles of the same suit. You need four people to play, one to represent each of the four winds, North, South, East, and West. The significance of the Wind of the Round (and your own Wind) is that if you collect three or four tiles (a Pung or a Kong) of either of these Winds your score will be higher. The player who is East Wind starts the Game. Each player's Hand should always have thirteen tiles, and when it is the turn of the player, they are dealt a fourteenth tile. The player can choose to keep the tile that has just been dealt or can discard the tile. Therefore, players always have thirteen tiles. The object of the game is to go Mah Jong, or collect fourteen tiles. This consists of four combinations of three (Chow or Pung) or four (Kong) tiles and a pair of identical tiles. All tiles are arranged in the shape of a square wall. Each player is dealt 13 tiles from the wall except the East player, who gets 14. Next, the East Wind player discards a tile to start the game. If you have two or three tiles on your stake identical to the tile discarded by another player you can call out "pung" or "kong" and pick up this tile. Also if a tile is discarded by the player sitting to your left and you can make a sequence of three tiles, call out chow and you can pick up the discarded tile as soon as it is placed in the middle. Just as long as no other player wants to use the same discarded tile for a better combination, you can have the tile and the combination you have made with this tile must be displayed above your stake for everyone to see. Each time you pick up a tile you must discard a tile. The hand ends when a person has Mah Jong, and scores are added up, or when the wall runs out, in which the hand is replayed without scoring. Scoring Pungs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 of any suit 2 4 1 or 9 of any suit 4 8 Any Wind or Dragon 4 8 Pungs must consist of three identical tiles of the same suit. Scoring Kongs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 of any suit 8 16 1 or 9 of any suit 16 32 Any Wind or Dragon 16 32 Kongs must consist of four identical tiles of the same suit. Scoring the Pair that Completes the Hand Tiles Points Pair of any Dragon 2 Pair of player's own Wind 2 Pair of Wind of the Round 2 The pair that completes the hand must consist of two identical tiles. No other score values are given for pairs that complete a hand other than those given in the table above. Scoring Flower and Season Tiles Each Flower or Season tile scores 4 points. Bonus Scores Applied to Winner's Hand Only Tiles Points For going Mah Jongg 20 Winning with a tile dealt from the Wall 2 Winning with only possible tile 2 Winning with a Standing Hand 100 Winning with last tile dealt from the Wall 10 Winning with a Loose Tile 10 For having no Chows in the Hand 10 For having no scoring value in the Hand 10 If there are doubles in the winning hand, add bonuses before the score is doubled. Doubles Scores Applied to All Player's Hands Tiles Doubles Pung or Kong of player's own Wind 1 Double Pung or Kong of Wind of the Round 1 Double Pung or Kong of any Dragon 1 Double Player's own Flower or Season 1 Double Hand entirely of one suit, with Winds and/or Dragons 1 Double Hand |
Which all-girl group had a hit with 'Manic Monday' in 1986? | Bangles - Manic Monday (original video) - YouTube Bangles - Manic Monday (original video) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 17, 2012 Category |
Which US state has Des Moines as its capital? | Des Moines, the U.S. Insurance Capital The Insurance Capital of the U.S.? Look to Des Moines Free Enterprise Staff | January 29, 2015 There are hundreds of metropolitan areas in the United States, each of which has become increasingly specialized and known for its strength in a particular industry or sector. In the diverse economy of Des Moines, Iowa, that specialty would be insurance. Des Moines is, after all, a global hub of the insurance industry, trailing only Hartford, Connecticut and megacities like New York. All told, the insurance industry accounts for roughly 16% of the region’s jobs , with more than 80 such businesses requiring all kinds of skilled workers and laborers. How does a city roughly 43 times smaller than the Big Apple maintain such a vaunted position in the sector’s pecking order of urban centers? Lured initially by its economic history and favorable state taxation policy, conglomerates such as ING and Nationwide quickly recognized that the cost of doing business in Des Moines is often significantly less expensive than New York, for example, where an amalgam of federal, state, and local taxes often proves to be prohibitively costly, particularly for companies operating within heavily taxed and regulated industries like insurance and finance. What is specialized insurance and why has it become the bread and butter of Des Moines’s burgeoning economy? As Matt Anderson, the city’s assistant general manager, told Free Enterprise in a recent interview , specialized insurance is available to essentially any kind of business. “We have a lot of specialized insurance companies, with ones focused primarily on insuring things like chiropractors and churches. Since there’s only a handful of companies out there doing it, you can essentially grow a big business out here by specialization,” Anderson explained. ALSO ON F REE ENTERPRISE: Des Moines Emerges as an Economic Hub “In addition to very large firms such as Principal Financial Group and Employers Mutual Company, which have been headquartered in Des Moines for over 100 years, ING and Nationwide also have strong presences out here, which has helped a lot in terms of creating a stable jobs market. They initially acquired some Des Moines-based insurance companies, but they quickly realized we have a low cost to doing business, and we have a very educated and productive workforce.” As Anderson tells it, Des Moines and the state of Iowa have not rested on their laurels. While lawmakers at the state level continue to work to hone policy and adjust the regulatory environment to attract more new businesses, Des Moines also actively works to lure companies from across the state. At the heart of this movement sits the Greater Des Moines Partnership , a public-private organization that, according to Anderson, acts as a kind of economic development group “on steroids.” The Greater Des Moines Partnership recruits new businesses and urges existing companies to bolster their local presence. Since 1999, in fact, the public-private partnership has played a hand in helping more than 450 projects that either expanded or moved to the metro area. In total, such development has generated more than 23,000 jobs, according to the group , all while attracting nearly 150 new businesses. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is also able to offer companies contemplating a move to the Des Moines metro area a host of services otherwise not available—providing help with everything from finance and human resources to real estate and marketing. Thanks to its strong education system, its educated workforce, and its well-run government— USA Today ranked Iowa as the fourth best-run state in the U.S. in 2014 —companies don’t just move to Des Moines, they expand. The Principal Financial Group , for instance, is currently investing more than $400 million to completely renovate its corporate offices in downtown Des Moines, a move that’ll likely lure additional investment and residents over the coming decade. Though it’s benefited from its history, Des Moines is a testament to the possibilities that can |
What is the name of the vertical bar dividing a window? | Window Part Terminology Window Part Terminology Woodworkers try to bring order to the vocabulary universe and define "muntin," "mullion," "bar," "rail," and related window and door terminology. March 26, 2010 Question I had a pleasant discussion with a friend the other day about the real meaning of the terms muntins, mullions, bars and rails. I have a good deal of respect for this individual's intellectual knowledge of woodworking, but am curious how others define these items. When I told him I thought I'd write this post he thought it was a great idea. He wanted to know if others agreed with his definitions. I've been one of those that will describe the divider bars in windows as "muntins or mullions or whatever!" For years I've also referred to the vertical dividers that separate side by side panels as "vertical stiles." I've always known that I was probably wrong in making these references but never put out any effort to become more accurate. So, here are my friend's definitions, in my words. Do you agree? Mullion: a vertical space separating two architectural units such as a stud pocket between an entry door and a sidelight. Not the divider bars between window panes. Rail: a horizontal component separating glass panes that goes between a pair of stiles just like the top, bottom and/or intermediate rails on a door. To be a rail, the part must cross the entire width of the opening in one unbroken piece. Bar: a component separating glass panes that goes either horizontally between a pair of stiles (another name for "rail") or vertically between a pair of rails in a door or window frame. In effect, if the part goes horizontally all the way across the opening it can be called a "rail" or a "bar," but if these primary unbroken components do the same thing vertically, then they are a "bar." Bar rail: totally unrelated to the above but clearly preferred by many at the end of a long hard day. Muntin: The shorter pane divider components that do not go all the way across the opening in one piece, but rather go only between the bars, rails or frame in short segments. Forum Responses I agree with your friend. From contributor T: If there's a bet riding on it, then you need an arbiter. In my opinion, that arbiter should be the AWI manual, since they set the standards for all specified jobs. Their definition of mullion: an upright *or vertical* member between panels. Similar to a cross rail in the way it is fit and machined. Bar: A rabbeted moulding which extends the total height *or* width of the glass opening in a door. Muntin: A short bar, either horizontal *or* vertical, extending from a full bar to a stile, rail, or another bar. From contributor J: From Steven Mouzon's "Traditional Construction Patterns": Muntin: 1) A door muntin is any framing member that does not extend entirely from top to bottom of the door or from stile to stile. Muntins are most commonly used to divide vertical panels. 2) A window muntin is any framing member that divides panes of glass. He defines several specific types of rails, all of them horizontal members that cross an entire door from stile to stile, and all of them surrounding panels (not glass). Mullion: A member that joins wall openings such as doors, windows or cased openings (i.e. the vertical casing that bridges the jambs of two windows set close together is a "casing mullion"). From contributor F: I don't know if I'm correct, but my understanding is: Stile - outside vertical frame member. Rail - outside horizontal frame member. Mullion - inside vertical member. Muntin - inside horizontal member. Bars - another description of muntins and mullions as a whole, i.e. barred (divided) glass as opposed to a single pane. From contributor D: I agree that while there are geographical differences in the terminology and applications, the diversity of definition arises mostly from the lack of continuity and formal education in our chosen profession. The shops I trained in were more than lax in linguistic accuracy, and "that thing" or "the stick" or "them sticks" sufficed for communication and de f |
In Greek mythology who was the 'Muse of Music'? | The Muses The Muses See More The Muses Pictures > The Muses were the Greek goddesses of inspiration in literature, science and the arts. They were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (the personification of memory), and they were also considered water nymphs. Some scholars believed that the Muses were primordial goddesses, daughters of the Titans Uranus and Gaea . Personifications of knowledge and art, some of the arts of the Muses included Music, Science, Geography, Mathematics, Art, and Drama. They were usually invoked at the beginning of various lyrical poems, such as in the Homeric epics; this happened so that the Muses give inspiration or speak through the poet's words. There were nine Muses according to Hesiod, protecting a different art and being symbolised with a different item; Calliope (epic poetry - writing tablet), Clio (history - scroll), Euterpe (lyric poetry - aulos, a Greek flute), Thalia (comedy and pastoral poetry - comic mask), Melpomene (tragedy - tragic mask), Terpsichore (dance - lyre), Erato (love poetry - cithara, a Greek type of lyre), Polyhymnia (sacred poetry - veil), and Urania (astronomy - globe and compass). On the other hand, Varro mentions that only three Muses exist: Melete (practice), Mneme (memory) and Aoide (song). According to a myth, King Pierus of Macedon named his nine daughters after the Muses, thinking that they were better skilled than the goddesses themselves. As a result, his daughters, the Pierides, were transformed into magpies. The Muses Is also called Muse. |
Who is the fictional naval Captain, hero of Alexander Kent's novels? | The Inshore Squadron: Naval Fiction (Richard Bolitho): Amazon.co.uk: Alexander Kent: 9780099497653: Books By Grampar on 27 Jun. 2012 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Alexander Kent i.e. Douglas Reeman, does it again. I think I have about every book in the Bolitho series and like all the others it is a cracker. It is just as well I am an insomniac as it is almost impossible to put it down. Just as well it is a Kindle edition and not a hardback or my arthritic hands would be in trouble! Great. Only complaint Mr Reeman / Kent. As a Scot I do wish you would remember, whether writing as Reeman or Kent, that the flag and Monarchs they were fighting for were British and not just England,s flag and Monarch. PS. Also have most Reeman novels as well, in paperback and hardback and they too are a Tony the Tiger GRRRREAT. |
Who did Bobby Fischer defeat to win the World Chess Championship in 1972? | Bobby Fischer - Biography - IMDb Bobby Fischer Biography Showing all 27 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (5) The Bad Boy of Chess Height 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) Bobby Fischer was the greatest American chess player in history and might have been the most talented chess player ever to play the game. His career and legacy were marred by eccentricities that developed into what likely was full-blown mental illness that made him an exile from his country of birth that he represented in the greatest proxy battle of the Cold War and from the game he loved. The chess legend was born Robert James Fischer on March 9, 1943 in Chicago to Regina Wender Fischer. His mother was a Jew who had been born in Switzerland but raised in St. Louis who became a naturalized U.S. citizen. The actual identity of his father is unknown. Regina listed German biophysicist Hans-Gerhardt Fischer, her first husband, as the father on Bobby's birth certificate, but they had been separated since 1939. Bobby's actual father likely was Hungarian physicist Paul Newmenyi, who like his mother, was Jewish. As his mental stability broke down late in life, Bobby became a vicious anti-Semite, insisting he wasn't Jewish. The young Bobby grew up without a father with his mother and older sister. It was his sister who whet his appetite for chess when she bought a chess set when Bobby was six year old. Reportedly possessed of a super genius I.Q. of 180, Bobby had a remarkably retentive memory. A monomaniac when it came to chess, his memory combined with an uncanny knack for the game and a determination to win transformed him into the greatest chess player in the world. Bobby became a National Master at the age of 12 and won America's Junior Chess Championship at the age of 13, making him the youngest Junior Champ in history. The 13 year-old Bobby defeated 26-year-old Donald Byrne, winner of America's chess championship, in a 1956 game heralded as "The Game of the Century." By this age, Fischer was showing gifts for improvisation and innovation that marked him as a chess genius. As a 14 year-old on the cusp of his 15th birthday, he won the U.S. Chess Championship in 1958, giving him the title of International Master. Later that same year, he broke future opponent Boris Spassky 's record to become the youngest World Chess Federation Grand Master; Bobby was 15, and Boris was 18 when he set the distinction. The two names would become linked forever in chess history. (When the two first played each other in 1960, Fischer lost during an Argentine tournament, though the two tied and were co-winners of the tourney. He would not beat Spassky until their famous world title match in Iceland in 1972.) Bobby quit high school at the age of 16 to earn his daily bread by the sweat of his brow as a chess player. In a 1961 match against American champ Samuel Reshevsky, Bobby dropped out of the match claiming a scheduling dispute with the match organizer after tying Reshevsky in 11 games. Such eccentric behavior heralded his future. By '62, Fischer was considered the best non-Soviet chess player in the world. Bobby came to hate the Soviet players, who he claimed colluded with each other to him at a disadvantage. In 1966, Bobby placed second behind Boris Spassky in a super-tournament held in California. A year later, he withdrew from the tournament cycle that culminated in the World Championship, again over a scheduling dispute. The cycle ended in 1969 with Spassky crowned as the World Chess Champion. In 1968, Fischer began an 18-month-long sabbatical from the game, which included sitting out the '69 American Championship tournament as he was dissatisfied with the prize money and the tourney format. Failing to compete should have disqualified him from the 1969-72 Championship cycle, but he was able to compete for the world title when an American Grand Master surrendered his own spot for Fischer. Starting with the 1970 USSR v. Rest of the World tournament in which he beat former World Champion Tigr |
What is the common name of the drug Acetaminophen? | Acetaminophen - brand name list from Drugs.com Acetaminophen Important: The information below refers to medicines available in the United States that contain acetaminophen. Medications containing acetaminophen: Sinus Symptoms acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/phenylpropanolamine systemic Brand names: Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength, Comtrex Maximum Strength Cold Relief, Contac Severe Cold and Flu Maximum Stength → Search the entire Drugs.com site for acetaminophen Disclaimer: The indications, uses and warnings for individual medications outside the USA are determined by local regulatory bodies in each country or region. The Drugs.com website is intended primarily for audiences in the United States and its territories. Indications, uses and warnings on Drugs.com patient information leaflets are derived from FDA product labels and may differ in countries outside the USA. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on this page is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drugs.com does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend specific therapies. The information on this page is not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that a drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Drugs.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided here. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. acetaminophen |
What sort of creature is a 'Blue Tongue'? | Why do some animals have blue tongues? | MNN - Mother Nature Network MNN.com > Earth Matters > Animals Why do some animals have blue tongues? A wide variety of creatures have them, but not for the reason you might think. (Come to think of it, wouldn't it be cool if some humans had them?) Photo: Nagel Photography /Shutterstock I’ve always heard that giraffes had blue tongues, and being a frequent visitor of the giraffe feeding at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Fla., I was pleased to have had the opportunity to see one up close — though giraffe’s tongues have more of a gray hue than being truly bright blue. One animal with a startlingly bright blue tongue? The aptly named blue-tongue skink , native of Australia and on display in many zoos across the country. The blue-tongue skink is actually a type of lizard and it sticks out its blue tongue when threatened to scare away predators. There are a number of lizards with blue tongues, all found in Australia, all thought to have the blue tongue as a means of protection against predators. Just to name a few: The Eastern blue tongue lizard, the pygmy blue tongue lizard, and the bob-tailed blue tongue lizard. Interesting fun fact? Like other lizards, blue tongue lizards can smell through their tongues, which explain why they stick them out so much (though that still doesn’t explain why Michael Jordan always stuck out his tongue.). Some believe that giraffes have blue tongues to scare away predators too, but that answer doesn’t make much sense to me. Being an avid watcher of the Discovery Channel, I can tell you that a lion about to pounce on an unknowing giraffe doesn’t really get a good look at its tongue before it makes the kill. So why do giraffes have blue tongues? Some say that it provides sun protection for their tongues, since they don’t get much shade up there above the trees — a great answer for why giraffes have blue tongues, but again not an adequate explanation for why okapi (the giraffe’s cousin with shorter necks) have blue tongues too. I can tell you with authority that both okapis’ and giraffes’ tongues are absurdly long, like 20 inches long, like long enough to wrap its tongue around a large leaf of lettuce and still touch your hand at the end of it. Speaking of which, the giraffe feeding at the zoo calls to mind one of the many moments when as a parent, you just have to suck it up and pretend to be brave so your preschooler doesn’t end up being a scaredy-cat just like you. For me, that ranks up there with things like the petting zoo (I hate goats) and picking up lizards in your bathroom and letting them go in your backyard (I hate lizards). All things you do in front of your kids but would never do if you were alone (and frankly, an adult alone in the petting zoo would be kind of weird anyway). Another animal with a blue tongue is the Chow-Chow dog, a sturdy, squarely built dog from China. It’s not known why these dogs have blue tongues, but it is known that Sigmund Freud owned a Chow-Chow himself, and was known to bring him to therapy sessions with him since he believed that dogs had a keen sense when it came to knowing people. I’m just full of fun facts today, aren’t I? There you have it, folks. Why some animals have blue tongues and their (in some cases, lack of) explanation. Related weird animal stories on MNN: |
What name is given to paint made using egg yolk? | Make Your Own Egg Tempera Paint | TinkerLab Make Your Own Egg Tempera Paint By Rachelle Today I’m sharing how to make homemade tempera paint. This paint is beyond simple, made from eggs and food coloring, and it will last indefinitely once dry. I’ve been interested in whipping up a batch of homemade egg tempera paint for a while, and was eager to try this with my kids. History of Egg Tempera Paint Do you know the history of egg tempera paint? It’s quite interesting, actually. Egg tempera was wildly popular amongst Early Renaissance artists (Botticelli, Giotto, Fra Angelico) and then fell out of use with the Late Renaissance artists (Leonard da Vinci, Michelangelo) when oil paint was introduced. To make egg tempera paint, powdered pigments culled from things such as stones, sticks, bones, and the earth were mixed with water and then tempered with a binding agent such as an egg. And when they were tempered with eggs, they were called egg tempered paints and eventually earned the nickname Egg Tempera. Interesting, right? So this is where those big, bright bottles of kid-friendly tempera paint get their name from. I borrowed this recipe from Kid’n’Kaboodle, and if you click over there you’ll find an enormous list of recipes that will keep your little artists busy for a long time. This project doesn’t take very long to set up, kids will enjoy making their own paint from eggs (unless they’re allergic or hate eggs, of course), and once the paint dries it has a gorgeous, shimmery patina that makes it painting-worthy. This post includes affiliate links Ingredients Liquid Watercolors or Food Coloring How to Make Tempera Paint Step one: Separate the yolks from the whites, and drop one yolk into each of your bowls. Step two: Mix food coloring or liquid watercolors into the egg Step three: Mix well Step four: Paint Separate the yolks from the whites, and drop one yolk into each of your bowls. My 3.5 year old chose three colors to add: Purple, Sparkly Red, and Sparkly Blue. We like the Sax Liquid Watercolors . The bottles are inexpensive, last forever, and come in a huge range of colors. As soon as my one year old began mixing the purple into the egg yolk, my older daughter commented on how purple and orange mix together to make brown. Not her desire, exactly, but she didn’t seem to mind and it was a great little unintended lesson in color mixing. Painting with Tempera Paint: Sharpie Pens (optional) With our homemade tempera paint ready, we got busy painting. Quite a lot of painting, actually. I joined in too and it occurred to me that this transparent paint would make a beautiful luminous sheen over some bold Sharpie marks. I offered my kids Sharpies , and they thought it was a great idea too. Do your kids love Sharpies as much as mine do? My kids go bananas over Sharpies and I sometimes wonder if it’s because they really are all that wonderful or if it’s because I keep them on a super-high shelf, buried behind old taxes and holiday Silverware. This was a great move, and the effect was as pretty as I had imagined. My toddler isn’t so deft with the Sharpie and I had to keep a sharp eye on her. She also insisted on the famous paint-draw technique, which kept me busy. How I even snapped this photo I’m not sure. Before we wrapped it up, they wanted to collaborate with my on my drawing. Rainbow asked me to draw her a sheep, and then the two of them went to town painting in and around the scene. More Homemade Paints |
The Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea are located on which continent? | Where is the Weddell Sea located? | Reference.com Where is the Weddell Sea located? A: Quick Answer The Weddell Sea is at the extreme south of the Atlantic Ocean. The Antarctic Peninsula of West Antarctica forms the sea's western boundary, while the Coats Land of East Antarctica forms its eastern boundary. The Filchner and Ronne ice shelves are at the southern end of the Weddell Sea. |
If you were attending a 'local derby match' between HSV and St Pauli, in which city would you be? | Hamburg braces for fiery football derby - The Local Hamburg braces for fiery football derby The Local 17 September 2010 15:02 CEST+02:00 The northern port city of Hamburg is bracing for a heated football derby pitting HSV against FC St Pauli this weekend. Joseph Corcos reports on a potentially violent rivalry packed with ideology. Sometimes football is more than what 22 men do on the pitch for 90 minutes. The run-up to Hamburg’s first city derby in eight years on Sunday has highlighted the vast gulf in both resources and philosophy between the Hamburger Sport-Verein and FC St Pauli. “You can’t compare the two clubs, this is a neighbourhood club and always will be,” St Pauli manager Holger Stanislawski recently told The Local. The fans are also traditionally viewed in Hamburg as a distinct reflection of their respective clubs. Whereas HSV followers are generally more affluent with a more conservative bent, the St Pauli set is determinedly working class and at times militantly leftist. “It’s not everything to win for FC St Pauli fans, they want to have fun and insist on being extraordinary. They love to be underdogs,” said Rolf-Peter ‘Buttje’ Rosenfeld, 53, who played for St Pauli as a defensive midfielder in the 1970s. “Fans of HSV have a different history. They want titles.” Hamburger Sport-Verein is the city’s premier club, playing out of a 57,000-seat arena and boasting a roll call of honours to rival any football team in Europe: six-time German champions, twice German Cup winners, European Cup winners, European Cup Winners’ Cup winners, two-time UEFA Intertoto Cup winners. They are only founding member of the Bundesliga never to have been relegated from the first division. FC St Pauli, their diminutive neighbour and one of German footballs “cult” clubs play out of the 23,000-capacity Millerntor Stadium, located near the infamous red-light strip the Reeperbahn. Adored far beyond the confines of Hamburg, they have no real history of sporting glory. Back in the Bundesliga first division for the first time since the 2001/2001 season, it is now FC St Pauli’s task to avoid relegation while maintaining its identity and values, which are as important to the club as for as its performance on the pitch. “It’s always a balancing act. Of course it’s important for us to play successfully and to stay strong in the competition. But we must not ever lose sight of the culture of the neighbourhood and the club itself,” Stanislawski said. ‘Stani,’ as he is know, is an enormously popular ex-Pauli player loved by the fans for his casual style. Eschewing the customary attire of top-flight manager, he often prowls the touchline in jeans and a jersey. The club has recently decided to refuse the millions which could be garnered from selling the naming rights to its stadium to retain the beloved Millerntor moniker. And Rosenfeld calls it a “miracle” that the club was allowed to install its new VIP boxes in the stadium, a move not strictly in keeping with St Pauli’s club-of-the-masses identity. “It’s very important right now that they can combine tradition and modern times,” he said. “They have become a real professional club but can still retain their underdog tradition.” Going into Sunday’s match the self-styled ‘Buccaneers of the League’ will certainly have no trouble taking the pitch as underdogs. HSV, under new manager Armin Veh, can boast international-class talent such as in-form Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelroy, Brazilian Ze Roberto and German national team player Piotr Trochowski. St Pauli feature far less established players, and will be relying on new signings Moritz Volz, the former Fulham fan favourite, and former German international Gerald Asamoah, to bolster a team almost unchanged since promotion. “They have a team spirit which is unbelievable, there are no superstars. That’s what makes them so strong,” said Buttje Rosenfeld said. Stanslawski said of the upcoming game: “The boys are motivated, have drive and their eyes on the prize. “We will try, as always, to put our stamp onto the match. Of course it will be a special one, pa |
What are a series of short upright pillars supporting a coping or rail called? | Studio 5 - Creating an Italian Garden To view this video, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player . Creating an Italian Garden link The garden was planned as an intrinsic part of the house, and the two were linked by a series of terraces and a ground plan based on symmetry. The garden's main axis ran from the doorway in the center of the house to the end of the garden; the areas to right and left of this line were essentially mirror images. Darin Engh, from Engh Gardens, shares several different ways to develop an Italian style garden, giving ideas and methods to try in your own yard. Elements of Italian garden style giardino segreto A "secret garden" adjacent to the house and part of the garden where most flowers are grown. loggia Like the pergola and the arbor, the loggia may support vines, but its purpose is to protect not plants but people. A roofed gallery or arcade that provides shade from the summer sun and is used for strolling, with one or more of its sides open to the air. pergola An arbor formed of plants trained over trelliswork, a pergola can be a freestanding covered walk or can be attached to the side of a building. Although it offers a shady spot in the garden, its primary function is to support vines. balustrade Lovers in novels always wander out onto the terrace an lean against the balustrade, a series of short pillars or columns topped with a rail or coping. column A slender shaft commonly called a column. The shaft rested on a base and was topped by a capital, which generally supported a railing or the decorative part of a building. sala scoverta An enclosed courtyard or "uncovered room" that opened from the house and was treated in a similar style. colonnade A series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure. grotto Sometimes an actual cave or cavern, a grotto is generally a man-made retreat from the sun's heat. THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE walls of green; one green room leads to another framing space - in classical Italian style, low boxwood hedges frame potted lemon trees SCULPTING IN STONE stone arches, pillars, and urns statues gleam white against a background of verdant boxwood in one green room after another the secret hidden in the stone is that a garden not only needs general shape; it needs surprising details to draw the eye PLAYING WITH WATER the splash of water is part of the Mediterranean garden's song water is used to cool the gardens and courtyards and to create a contemplative oasis CONTAINER PLANTING the pot, a microregion where both soil and climate can be controlled; lets the gardener grow plants that won't survive through the winter in the ground a pot may be filled with flowering plants to add color to a courtyard or a garden room a pot is not just a container to hold a plant; it's an object made to admire If you have any of the following already in your garden, use it as a starting point for an Italian garden: lavender |
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'I Wonder' come? | Walt Disney Animation Studios THE HISTORY OF DISNEY ANIMATION In 1937, the Walt Disney Studios released its first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and pioneered a new form of family entertainment. More than seven decades later, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues to honor its heritage through animated films that combine beautiful artistry, masterful storytelling and ground-breaking technology. CLICK TO ENTER San Fransokyo, the fictional metropolis in which the film is set, is actually based on a caricature of property data collected from maps obtained from San Francisco's Assessor-Recorder's office. Three times as complex as any setting from previous Disney animated films, San Fransokyo features 83,000 buildings, 216,000 street lights, and hundreds of thousands of residents. The setting is so large, in fact, that the environments from all three of Disney's previous animated films (Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen) can fit into the city of San Fransokyo. BH6 clocked 199,000,000 render hours. By comparison, Tangled clocked 11,500,000 render hours, Wreck-It Ralph clocked 21,900,000 render hours, and Frozen clocked 62,800,000 render hours. Director Patrick Osborne had been shooting one-second videos of his meals for a couple months when he noticed patterns forming — his life reflected in the food he ate. "I wanted to tell a story through the different meals a person eats," says Osborne. "I was interested in how the food alone could reveal that someone's life situation has changed. There's something cool about that." In order to capture the look of production designer Jeff Turley's concept art, the filmmakers developed new techniques, including a way to break up the edges of shapes on screen. "Jeff used certain paper textures throughout his artwork that made the edges feel less harsh," says director Patrick Osborne. "It looks like ripped paper—but it's challenging to do it in 3D animation because the texture doesn't automatically move with the shape." Filmmakers invited a real-life reindeer into the Walt Disney Animation Studios, observing the animal's physical makeup and mannerisms, which were later caricatured in the making of Kristoff's reindeer buddy Sven. The reindeer showcased an unexpected technique for taking care of an itch on his ear: he used his back legs—like a dog might do. Sven later adopted the technique. The character of Kristoff was largely influenced by the Sami people, who are indigenous to parts of northern Norway. The Sami are known for herding reindeer, which may explain why Kristoff's best buddy is a reindeer named Sven. Filmmakers visited a Sami-owned reindeer husbandry business in Roros, Norway. "I loved the idea of making a Mickey film that felt like a newly discovered 1928 short," says director Lauren MacMullan. "I decided not to have Mickey talk much, because he didn't in those early shorts. We used Walt's voice initially as scratch, but it sounded so perfect. It put us right in that era. Our assistant editor Danya Joseph started to hunt within existing Walt recordings for lines that would fit our story needs, and we were able to tailor our dialogue to reflect what we had." To create new model sheets for each of the characters, 2D animator Eric Goldberg studied the early Mickey films and pulled frame grabs to find the poses he liked best. For each model sheet he created, he would give the character what he called "a uniform Ub Iwerks pass," and make sure that they looked authentic to the 1928 period. As the CG rigs and models began to take shape, Goldberg played a key supervisory role, doing draw-overs to help achieve the look that director Lauren MacMullan wanted. In order to visually identify the three unique video game worlds that the movie primarily takes place in, Art Directors Mike Gabriel and Ian Gooding created a unique shape language for Fix-It Felix Jr., Hero's Duty, and Sugar Rush. Fix-It Felix Jr. was comprised of squares, Hero's Duty was constructed with triangles, and Sugar Rush was inspired by circular shapes. The filmmaking team used different anim |
.uk (dot uk) is the network identifier for the United Kingdom, which country uses the identifier .br (dot br)? | Internet Country Abbreviations Internet Country Abbreviations You can usually tell what country someone is in by looking at their email address. For instance, [email protected] is in the United Kingdom. The trick is to look at the last two letter of the email address. They will usually be a fairly obvious abbreviation of the country name In addition to explicit country codes, it is also helpful to know that ".com", ".net", ".edu", and ".org" are U.S. domains 99% of the time. COUNTRY CODES International Organization for Standardization (ISO) This is a list based on the lists of entities contained in the ISO 3166:1988 standard, Third edition 1988-08-15. ------------------------------------------------------- Codes from ISO 3166 Version: III-58, 1993-08-11 DOMAIN COUNTRY (short name in English) ------ ------------------------------- .ad ANDORRA .ae UNITED ARAB EMIRATES .af AFGHANISTAN .ag ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA .ai ANGUILLA .al ALBANIA .am ARMENIA .an NETHERLANDS ANTILLES .ao ANGOLA .aq ANTARCTICA .ar ARGENTINA .as AMERICAN SAMOA .at AUSTRIA .au AUSTRALIA .aw ARUBA .az AZERBAIJAN .ba BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA .bb BARBADOS .bd BANGLADESH .be BELGIUM .bf BURKINA FASO .bg BULGARIA .bh BAHRAIN .bi BURUNDI .bj BENIN .bm BERMUDA .bn BRUNEI DARUSSALAM .bo BOLIVIA .br BRAZIL .bs BAHAMAS .bt BHUTAN .bv BOUVET ISLAND .bw BOTSWANA .by BELARUS .bz BELIZE .ca CANADA .cc COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS .cf CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC .cg CONGO .ch SWITZERLAND .ci COTE D'IVOIRE .ck COOK ISLANDS .cl CHILE .cm CAMEROON .cn CHINA .co COLOMBIA .com UNITED STATES (generally) .cr COSTA RICA .cu CUBA .cv CAPE VERDE .cx CHRISTMAS ISLAND .cy CYPRUS .cz CZECH REPUBLIC .de GERMANY .dj DJIBOUTI .dk DENMARK .dm DOMINICA .do DOMINICAN REPUBLIC .dz ALGERIA .ec ECUADOR .edu UNITED STATES (generally) .ee ESTONIA .eg EGYPT .eh WESTERN SAHARA .er ERITREA .es SPAIN .et ETHIOPIA .fi FINLAND .fj FIJI .fk FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) .fm MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF) .fo FAROE ISLANDS .fr FRANCE .fx FRANCE, METROPOLITAN .ga GABON .gb UNITED KINGDOM .gd GRENADA .ge GEORGIA .gf FRENCH GUIANA .gh GHANA .gi GIBRALTAR .gl GREENLAND .gm GAMBIA .gn GUINEA .gp GUADELOUPE .gq EQUATORIAL GUINEA .gr GREECE .gs SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS .gt GUATEMALA .gu GUAM .gw GUINEA-BISSAU .gy GUYANA .hk HONG KONG .hm HEARD AND MC DONALD ISLANDS .hn HONDURAS .hr CROATIA .ht HAITI .hu HUNGARY .id INDONESIA .ie IRELAND .il ISRAEL .in INDIA .io BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY .iq IRAQ .ir IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) .is ICELAND .it ITALY .jm JAMAICA .jo JORDAN .jp JAPAN .ke KENYA .kg KYRGYZSTAN .kh CAMBODIA .ki KIRIBATI .km COMOROS .kn SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS .kp KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF .kr KOREA, REPUBLIC OF .kw KUWAIT .ky CAYMAN ISLANDS .kz KAZAKHSTAN .la LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC .lb LEBANON .lc SAINT LUCIA .li LIECHTENSTEIN .lk SRI LANKA .lr LIBERIA .ls LESOTHO .lt LITHUANIA .lu LUXEMBOURG |
.uk (dot uk) is the network identifier for the United Kingdom, which country uses the identifier .es (dot es)? | Internet Country Abbreviations Internet Country Abbreviations You can usually tell what country someone is in by looking at their email address. For instance, [email protected] is in the United Kingdom. The trick is to look at the last two letter of the email address. They will usually be a fairly obvious abbreviation of the country name In addition to explicit country codes, it is also helpful to know that ".com", ".net", ".edu", and ".org" are U.S. domains 99% of the time. COUNTRY CODES International Organization for Standardization (ISO) This is a list based on the lists of entities contained in the ISO 3166:1988 standard, Third edition 1988-08-15. ------------------------------------------------------- Codes from ISO 3166 Version: III-58, 1993-08-11 DOMAIN COUNTRY (short name in English) ------ ------------------------------- .ad ANDORRA .ae UNITED ARAB EMIRATES .af AFGHANISTAN .ag ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA .ai ANGUILLA .al ALBANIA .am ARMENIA .an NETHERLANDS ANTILLES .ao ANGOLA .aq ANTARCTICA .ar ARGENTINA .as AMERICAN SAMOA .at AUSTRIA .au AUSTRALIA .aw ARUBA .az AZERBAIJAN .ba BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA .bb BARBADOS .bd BANGLADESH .be BELGIUM .bf BURKINA FASO .bg BULGARIA .bh BAHRAIN .bi BURUNDI .bj BENIN .bm BERMUDA .bn BRUNEI DARUSSALAM .bo BOLIVIA .br BRAZIL .bs BAHAMAS .bt BHUTAN .bv BOUVET ISLAND .bw BOTSWANA .by BELARUS .bz BELIZE .ca CANADA .cc COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS .cf CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC .cg CONGO .ch SWITZERLAND .ci COTE D'IVOIRE .ck COOK ISLANDS .cl CHILE .cm CAMEROON .cn CHINA .co COLOMBIA .com UNITED STATES (generally) .cr COSTA RICA .cu CUBA .cv CAPE VERDE .cx CHRISTMAS ISLAND .cy CYPRUS .cz CZECH REPUBLIC .de GERMANY .dj DJIBOUTI .dk DENMARK .dm DOMINICA .do DOMINICAN REPUBLIC .dz ALGERIA .ec ECUADOR .edu UNITED STATES (generally) .ee ESTONIA .eg EGYPT .eh WESTERN SAHARA .er ERITREA .es SPAIN .et ETHIOPIA .fi FINLAND .fj FIJI .fk FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) .fm MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF) .fo FAROE ISLANDS .fr FRANCE .fx FRANCE, METROPOLITAN .ga GABON .gb UNITED KINGDOM .gd GRENADA .ge GEORGIA .gf FRENCH GUIANA .gh GHANA .gi GIBRALTAR .gl GREENLAND .gm GAMBIA .gn GUINEA .gp GUADELOUPE .gq EQUATORIAL GUINEA .gr GREECE .gs SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS .gt GUATEMALA .gu GUAM .gw GUINEA-BISSAU .gy GUYANA .hk HONG KONG .hm HEARD AND MC DONALD ISLANDS .hn HONDURAS .hr CROATIA .ht HAITI .hu HUNGARY .id INDONESIA .ie IRELAND .il ISRAEL .in INDIA .io BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY .iq IRAQ .ir IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) .is ICELAND .it ITALY .jm JAMAICA .jo JORDAN .jp JAPAN .ke KENYA .kg KYRGYZSTAN .kh CAMBODIA .ki KIRIBATI .km COMOROS .kn SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS .kp KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF .kr KOREA, REPUBLIC OF .kw KUWAIT .ky CAYMAN ISLANDS .kz KAZAKHSTAN .la LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC .lb LEBANON .lc SAINT LUCIA .li LIECHTENSTEIN .lk SRI LANKA .lr LIBERIA .ls LESOTHO .lt LITHUANIA .lu LUXEMBOURG |
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'Colours Of The Wind' come? | Colors of the Wind | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Colors of the Wind Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Colors of the Wind is a featured article , which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the Disney Wiki community. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromising previous work, please feel free to contribute. Colors of the Wind Vanessa Williams (End credits/Pop version) Feature Films [Source] "Colors of the Wind", by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz , was the 1995 Oscar-winner for Best Original Song from the Disney animated feature film Pocahontas . It also won the Golden Globe in the same category as well as the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Movie. It was also nominated for AFI's 100 years...100 songs, as one of 15 songs from Disney and one of 17 songs from an animated movie to be nominated. The songs that eventually made the cut were: " When You Wish Upon A Star " (#7), " Some Day My Prince Will Come " (#19), " Beauty and the Beast " (#62) and " Hakuna Matata " (#99). The song poetically represents the Native American viewpoint that the earth is a living entity where humankind is connected to everything in nature. This song is about Pocahontas ' exhortation to John Smith about the wonders of the earth and nature, including the spirit within all living things, encouraging him not to think of them as things he can conquer or own, but rather as beings to respect and live with in harmony. She also urges him to accept humans who are different in appearance and culture and to learn from them. Contents [ show ] Melody The first two notes of Alan Menken's melody span a musical interval of a major sixth. Overall, the span of the melody reaches an eleventh. Because the melody spans a slightly larger range than some instruments, such as the Native American flute, can reach, alternate versions of the melody have been arranged that span a more modest interval. Described as a "stirring anthem to animism", this song is Pocahontas' exhortation to Captain John Smith about the wonders of the earth and nature, including the spirit within all living things, encouraging him not to think of them as things he can conquer or own, but rather as beings to respect and live with in harmony. She also urges him to accept humans who are different in appearance and culture and to learn from them. There is some debate over where the song begins within the narrative of the movie. The first part sung, when the music technically begins, has Pocahontas talking about how having experience with other races does not necessarily mean understanding them, and has her asking John Smith whether she is the savage between the two of them. As she sings this, she angrily shoves his gun into his hands, implying that the European attitude towards guns, violence, and racism is far more savage than the views that the Native Americans have. Pocahontas then tells John Smith that there is a lot about the Earth he doesn't know. At this point, it is considered that the song actually begins. The first line of the chorus tells of the wolf crying to the "blue corn moon", with the second line varying with the verse context. The phrase "blue corn moon" has no actual meaning in Native American folklore. It was made up by lyricist Stephen Schwartz because he enjoyed the sound of it, being inspired by a Native American love poem that read "I will come to you in the moon of green corn". The second time the chorus is sung in the single version, the second line becomes "Or let the eagle tell you where he's been" from the original "Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned," likely because the latter phrase refers to imagery in the movie of a fictitious constellation which resembles a bobcat. The third line tells of singing with th |
In which town or city would you find the headquarters of 'Everards Brewery'? | Everards Clock Tower - Leicester #MyHome - YouTube Everards Clock Tower - Leicester #MyHome Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 8, 2015 The Clock Tower has stood proudly in Leicester city centre since 1868 and we are delighted to brew a special beer ‘Clock Tower’ in it's honour. A deep golden ale brewed with four types of hops to celebrate one of Leicester's most famous landmarks. The video features some great local heroes including, Leicester Tigers player Marcos Ayerza and Leicester Riders recent signing, Tyler Berdini as well as some of Leicester’s iconic Leicester landmarks. Tell us why you love your home town via twitter #MyHome - Cheers! Category |
Which precious stone is the birthstone for the month of April? | Birthstone | Birthstones | Birthstone by Month Birthstones Birthstones by Month Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with each month of the year. For example, the birthstone for January is a garnet, while lucky babies born in April get a diamond as their birthstone. The origin of birthstones is believed to date back to the breastplate of Aaron which contained twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The current list dates back to 1912 with only one addition since then – the tanzanite was added to December. There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly. Contact an AGS-certified jeweler near you with any birthstone questions you have: Please leave this field incomplete Signup |
What is the name of the stick used by artists to support their brush hand while painting? | How to Use a Mahl Stick While Painting By Marion Boddy-Evans Updated September 07, 2016. Do you find that you need extra support under your arm while painting? The solution is a simple artist tool called a mahl stick. It is both easy to use and inexpensive to buy or make yourself. What is a Mahl Stick? A mahl stick is a stick or thin pole that is about 1 meter (3 feet) in length with a ball-shaped pad at one end. It is used as an aid in painting, particularly in oil painting because it takes so long to dry. The mahl stick has two primary purposes: To steady your hand while painting. Holding you arm away from a surface while painting can cause your arm to tire. This may cause your hand to shake and the mahl stick helps alleviate the problem. To give you a support to rest your hand on. Many people have a tendency to rest their hand on a piece of paper while drawing. When painting, this is not a good idea because you are working with wet paint and, often, a soft canvas with no support behind it. You will find that a mahl stick is useful when painting details and a steady hand is absolutely crucial. continue reading below our video 7 Steps to Organize Your Craft Room It is also handy when painting near wet paint that you want to avoid touching accidentally. How to Use a Mahl Stick There really is no magic trick to using a mahl stick: it is a support held in front of the canvas to use as a hand rest while painting. However, it does takes some time to get used to and you will want to know a few tips before starting. Rest the ball-end of the mahl stick on the edge of the canvas, on the easel, or on a spot of the painting that you're sure is dry. Hold the other end with your non-painting hand and steady your arm that is holding the brush on the stick while you paint. If you rest the mahl stick on the little finger and forearm of your non-painting arm, you can use the other fingers of that hand to hold your palette and extra brushes. It takes a bit of practice but is possible and very efficient. Buy vs. DIY: Your Options for a Mahl Stick A mahl stick is a very simple device and you can choose to buy one from an art store or make it yourself. It is a matter of personal preference and whether or not you already have a suitable stick available. If you consider purchasing one, it should cost less than $30. To make a mahl stick, you will need a piece of bamboo, a dowel, or a similar round stick: Simply tie a small piece of folded cloth to one end of the stick with a piece of string or an elastic band. Ideally, you want to choose a cloth that won't slip or scratch the canvas; a piece of chamois leather is ideal. A round stick is better than a square one. With a square stick, you will find yourself turning it often so your arm is not resting on a pointy edge. Other DIY options for a mahl stick include a walking stick (hook the handle over the edge of a canvas) or an old golf club. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty, just stiff and not too heavy. |
'Fiumicino Airport' serves which European city? | Rome FCO Airport Shuttle Service GO Airport Shuttle provides cost-effective airport transportation service for its passengers. Rome Airport Shuttle Service The airport is 26 kilometers from the city center, which makes transport from the airport crucial. Shared Ride Van Take into consideration the shared ride van services for your vacation in Rome, especially if your wish is to save up on your traveling costs. Private Van The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum – should we go on naming these famous constructions? Manage to visit all of them by booking a private van. Private Sedan Are you on your honeymoon or on a romantic holiday and you wish to offer you lover the most beautiful, fantastic experience in Rome? Then you should see about our offer for a private Sedan, so that you can easily get from one point to another. Local Personal Drivers Trustworthy and able to offer you instructions about the area, our local personal drivers are a great option for ground transportation during your holiday. Private SUV Familiarize yourself with the stunningly hypnotizing city of Rome in a private SUV! Taxi Cab While in Rome, you can set your sights on the Fountain of the Four Rivers, the Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura or the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. Our taxicab chauffeurs are always there to help you get where you desire. Stretched Limousine When in Rome, act like the romans! Offer yourself an imperial treat and employ the stretched limousine services. Bus Upon your arrival, as well as your departure, hire our mini bus services - they are especially thought of so that you can rest assured that your airport transportation would be tended for. Rome Airport Shuttles You can reserve a hotel in Rome or you can make discount airport transportation reservations. Many people choose to take the train, which picks up at the airport and goes directly into the central train station in Rome. This train service is inexpensive and you can make that trip from the airport to the city in 30 minutes. However, there are other options. The public bus also picks up at the airport and you can travel from the airport into the city on the bus. Several lines are operational from the airport itself so you can go wherever you need to in the city via the bus line. The primary shuttle service for the Rome is the Terravision Shuttle bus. This bus is relatively inexpensive at 9 euros per person and makes 5 stops between the airport and the downtown terminal. The entire trip takes seventy minutes and the company does seven runs every day. About Rome Airport The Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, or as it is also known the Rome Fiumicino Airport, uses FCO as it’s international airport code and is the single busiest airport in Italy. It is also the sixth busiest airport in the European Union. It serves many cities, domestically and regionally as well as internationally to and from all corners of the globe. The Fiumicino Airport has three main terminals. These terminals are divided by the kind of flights served, from flights to and from other Italian cities to flights from other continents. The airport itself boasts over 130 stores selling everything from books and travel necessities to clothing and souvenirs. There are many restaurants available to passengers in the Fiumicino Airport. From fast food like McDonald’s to sit-down, full service restaurants and bars, there’s no need to go hungry when you’re at the Rome Airport. For travelers with young children, the Fiumicino Airport offers a nursery area, complete with changing stations and bottle heaters, as well as beds for children who need to rest, making the travel experience for parents less difficult. Hotels near FCO Given the airport’s distance from a city, nearby hotels are essential. There is only one hotel located inside the airport itself, and that is the Hilton Rome Airport. This hotel provides the signature Hilton luxury and service, along with a shuttle into downtown and an indoor pool. There are, of course, other options. For a more luxurious experience, you can try the Seccy Hotel |
The Emerald is the birthstone for what month? | May Birthstone - Emerald - Birth Stones by Months You are here: Home Birthstones by Month May Birthstone – Emerald May Birthstone – Emerald May Birthstone Emerald The gemstone representing May, is the Emerald. As spring in the northern hemisphere occurs in May, the emerald stands for a time of rebirth and growth. The French refer to the emerald’s inclusions and fractures as “jardin’s”, translated as garden, resembling the color of spring foliage. For each stone of the Gregorian calendar, each month of the year brings in a new cycle. Each cycle represents a new season, has a renewed energy, and a new meaning. The month of May is one of abundance and life in it’s youthful beauty. Following the rainy month of April, the month of May is one that symbolizes fresh, new, green life. The emerald as a precious stone for the month of May. Beautiful, fertile valleys blessed with rain are symbolic of the Emerald in that both offer energy both in a spiritual and physical sense giving sustenance for one who might own an Emerald and for those living within the valleys. The emerald has been a symbol since the Egyptians engraved the stone with pictures of foliage. It would then be gifted to their deceased loved ones for their burials to represent eternal youth. It is the Egyptians who mined emeralds in the desert to the east over two-thousand years before the birth of Cleopatra. During her reign, this was her favorite stone, and even claimed one of the emerald mines as her own. She would bestow an emerald to a visiting dignitary on their departure. When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived in South America, they noticed that the natives were wearing some of the largest emeralds they had ever seen. They attempted to hide the mines from the Conquistadors, but were unsuccessful. Today, that area is known as Columbia, where some of the most prize emeralds are unearthed. There are sources of emeralds that have been found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Zimbabwe, and Russia. The Romans regarded the emerald representative to the goddess of love, Venus. They wore the gem to honor Aphrodite, their adopted goddess of love for fertility, beauty and love. Their emperor, Nero had eyeglasses that were made of emerald so that he might watch the gladiators battle and maintain his eyes’ health, and to ease the strain upon his eyes. These crystals grow slowly within the confines of metamorphic rock, making them rare and thus, very valuable and expensive, sometimes more so than diamonds. It represents wisdom, patience and growth. It often given as an anniversary gift, as these characteristics in a relationship are important. It also represents friendship, faithfulness and loyalty, and they have been utilized for the effective treatment of health issues related to fertility, eyes, spine and for headaches. The Emerald can prevent seizures, reduce fevers and stop bleeding. Some other interesting facts about the May Birthstone Emerald: -Mostly all Emeralds have been treated with an epoxy resin or oil to fill in surface cracks making them less visible -Some of the oils used to treat Emeralds are clear, however, some are tinted green in order to make them appear more vivid -Mummies were buried with emeralds -It is often times worn by travelers for luck and has legends of calming stormy seas Other symbols of May May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn. Hawthorns flower in May and symbolizes the return of spring and summer. Maypoles were constructed of hawthorn. May Birth Tree: |
Which English king was believed murdered in Pontefract Castle in 1399? | Pontefract Castle: History of England's Most Fearsome Fort - Exploring Castles Exploring Castles Home » UK » England » Pontefract Castle Pontefract Castle: History of England’s Most Fearsome Fort Pontefract Castle, in Yorkshire, England (or Pomfret Castle, as it was known at its time) used to be the most important, and most terrifying castle in the whole of Early Modern England. However, visitors today would find this unbelievable to understand. Nowadays, Pontefract is absolutely ruined, and it’s incredibly difficult to visualise this vast castle as it once was. Nonetheless, this mighty stone castle was a real force to be reckoned with – and had such a feared reputation that it was even mentioned in the works of Shakespeare. It’s undoubtedly the most important castle in the whole of Yorkshire, England, and is well-worth your time for a visit. Here are six highlights from Pontefract’s long and incredible history. Pontefract Castle is generally ruinous. These tower segments are the largest remaining constructions. Credit: Tim Green, CreativeCommons (CC BY 2.0). 6. Pontefract Castle has a blood-stained history: of death, decay and dark dungeons Pontefract Castle has attracted a phenomenal amount of death, decay and misery over the years. As an ominous precursor, the entire place was constructed on an old Anglo-Saxon burial ground. In addition to this, the castle was the spot of Richard II’s infamous ‘murder’ (see our next point below), and hundreds of soldiers were killed or imprisoned here during the Wars of the Roses. A different angle of the remaining two towers of Pontefract Castle. Credit: Tim Green, CreativeCommons (CC BY 2.0). To add to the general feeling of despair, Pontefract has a huge and oppressive network of dungeons – hollowed out of the bedrock 35 feet below the castle. Prisoners were trapped in the winding, pitch-black pits for weeks at a time, and scratched their names into the walls during their miserable imprisonment. You can see the prisoner’s names, scratched into the dungeon walls, when you visit the castle today. This is part of the tour to the ‘magazines’ and armour cellars – these cellars were originally the dungeons. Pontefract was the site of some dark moments in history – in 1311, Edward II gained the upper hand on his own cousin, Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and had him executed in the castle- along with beheading 20 other rebels. It was in Pontefract too that Richard III condemned Sir Richard Grey, Sir Thomas Vaughan and Earl Rivers to execution, as their faction-fighting endangered his rule. These three were killed in 1483 – the same year of the alleged ‘murder’ of the two young princes in the Tower of London. Other unfortunate events occurred in the castle. It was the place where Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Catherine Howard, began her affair with Thomas Culpepper. Both were eventually beheaded for their ill-advised liaison. 5. And Pontefract Castle was the spot where King Richard II was murdered – which served as inspiration for Shakespeare King Richard II was certainly held in Pontefract Castle in 1399. We don’t know exactly what happened to him, but most sources think that he was either intentionally neglected until he starved to death; or was cruelly murdered in the dungeons. A couple of scholars have suggested the dungeon of the Keep to be the spot of his murder- a tiny, pitch-black space seeping with the cold and damp. A broader view of the castle grounds, showing the extent of the ruins (and, er, a power station). Credit: Tim Green, CreativeCommons (CC BY 2.0). Writing in the late 1500s, Shakespeare used Pontefract Castle (at his time, Pomfret Castle) as a setting in two of his history plays, Richard II and Richard III. In Richard II, the King is dragged to Pomfret Castle, where he ruminates on his life when imprisoned in the dungeons – and is killed as the play ends. In Shakespeare’s Richard III, Rivers is dragged to the castle, and describes it thus: III.iii.9. O Pomfret, Pomfret! O thou bloody prison! Fatal and ominous to noble peers! Within the guilty closure of thy walls Richard the Sec |
Which world leader holds the record for the longest ever speech to the UN? | Longest Speeches in History Longest Speeches in History By etriplett 69k views 8 items tags f t p @ "Wait, wait there's more" Muamar al-Gaddafi and his long speech really made news. Since he spent 96 minutes talking to the UN General Assembly about everything from the UN Security Council to Swine Flu to his individual theories about Lost, I decided to compile a list of other lengthy orators. Enjoy. G Options B Comments & Embed 2rerank list 1 Photo: YouTube Muammar al-Gaddafi should have spent at least 20 minutes talking about his fashion trends, because that would have been more interesting. Seriously, have you seen the way this man dresses? (http://www.csmonitor.com/photosoftheday/index.php?image=1&date=specials/gaddafi_fashion/) I wonder if he just rambled on because no one would let him pitch his tent. Now, I speak about five phrases in Arabic, and I can't write or read it, but this picture of his notes ( http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2009/sep/23/muammar-gaddafi-photos?picture=353360891 ) doesn't make it seem there was a lot there. So he's good at improvising. Still at 96 minutes, Gaddafi is about 3 hours behind Fidel Castro, who holds the record for longest speech given before the General Assembly. Photo: YouTube In Stalin's defense (wow I never thought I'd start a sentence with that phrase) he only spoke at length when delivering Central Committee reports at Congress. And in these reports he had to address economical, political, cultural and foreign policy developments and predictions of f*ture happenings for the next 10 to 20 years. So it's understandable that speeches would drag on and on. Oh if you wanted to leave during the speech, that's cool. You'd just be arrested the next day, even after one account of an 11 minute standing ovation. That's a lot of sore hands. |
Which notable 19th century poet was a Jesuit priest? | Gonzaga’s ‘Jesuits and the Arts’ Series Continues with Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Events Feb. 5-7 - Gonzaga University News Service Academics Gonzaga’s ‘Jesuits and the Arts’ Series Continues with Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Events Feb. 5-7 Posted on January 21, 2014 in: Academics , Alumni , Arts , Events , Faculty & Staff , Faith , Feature Stories , Service , Social Media , Spotlight , Students SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University’s “Jesuits and the Arts” series continues Feb. 5-7 with a focus on literature, featuring Jesuit priest and poet Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). He is recognized as one of the most important 19th century Victorian poets and among the most challenging poets in English, even though his daring explorations in prosody and imagery were never published in his lifetime. All events are free and open to the public. The first event is a lecture by Father Thomas Lucas, S.J., entitled “Historical Context of Gerard Manley Hopkins,” from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Jundt Auditorium of the Jundt Art Center. The lecture will address the world surrounding Hopkins during his life. Fr. Lucas, rector of Seattle University’s Jesuit community, previously served as a professor of art and architecture at University of San Francisco. He is a prolific author and internationally recognized expert in Jesuit art history. Actor Richard Austin will perform a reading of Hopkins’ poetry — entirely from memory. On Thursday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Huetter Mansion on Gonzaga’s campus, Gonzaga will host a reception for Richard Austin. A professional actor trained in London, Austin will perform his one-man show featuring Hopkins’ poetry – performed entirely from memory – at 6:30 p.m., in the University Chapel located on the third floor of College Hall. Austin has received international acclaim for his worldwide performances of the show titled, “Back to Beauty’s Giver.” The final Hopkins event will be a presentation by Gonzaga Special Collections Librarian Stephanie Plowman on Gonzaga’s Gerard Manley Hopkins Collection – one of the world’s foremost Hopkins research archives – at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7 in the Foley Center Teleconference Room. A reception will follow from 7-8 p.m. in the Foley Center Library Rare Books Room, where Gonzaga’s Hopkins Collection will be on display. A major part of Gonzaga’s Gerard Manley Hopkins Collection is the Bischoff Research Collection, named for Fr. Anthony Bischoff, S.J. (1910-1993), a member of Gonzaga’s English department faculty who started the collection by gathering Hopkins-related materials in the late 1940s as a doctoral candidate at Yale University (Ph.D., 1952). Fr. Bischoff continued collecting widely until the early 1990s. Gonzaga’s collection is a resource for Hopkins’ scholars worldwide. Gonzaga’s “Jesuits and the Arts” series began in November with several events focused on music . The series will continue with a focus on one or two fine arts a year for the next several years. All events in the series are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/jesuitarts . |
In which country are the 'Great Bitter Lakes'? | Posts: 303 Great Bitter Lake Association During the 1967 Arab-Israeli Yon Kippur War, a number of ships were trapped in the Suez Canal. They remained at anchor in the Great Bitter Lake for many years before they were finally released and towed out. During this period, the crews on these ships formed themselves into the �Great Bitter Lake Association�, which organised sporting events and other social occasions and even operated their own post office, issuing their own stamps. I�m hoping to write an article on this association for �Fairplay�. If any SN members have any recollections on this period, I�d love to hear them. Calm seas and blue sky to all. Cap'n Pete Posts: 282 Hi Peter, I was trapped in the Bitter Lakes aboard the Blue Funnel ship Melampus and then transferred to the other 'Bluey' Agapenor in '67. The '67 war was known as the 'six day war' while the Yom Kippur War was '73. Just being a tad pedantic there.!!! I was in the lakes for three months before being relieved and did not go back out at the completion of my leave as I found it too ruddy boring. The Bitter Lakes Assoc. was founded by the relieving crowd so I was never a member and to date have never come across anyone who was. I was in the UK recently for my mothers funeral and while there met up with two members of this site who were in the Melampus with me, Graham Mcmorine, 4th Engineer and John Hughes, Junior 'Lecky. I was Engineers Asst steward at the time. We met in a pub in Nantwich and spent a very pleasant couple of hours going over old times. Graham and John are in touch with other ex-members of the crew of Melampus being the 6th Engineer (I think) and the Chief Electrician. I don't think any of us were members of the Assoc but if you require any information about the 'Six Day War' from our perspective I would be only too happy to assist, as I'm quite sure would Graham and John. I have a few photos and letters from that period which I can make available to you if you wish. Good luck with your article. Regards Phil Saul Posts: 303 Hi Phil, Yes, I would be very interested to hear of your experiences in the Great Bitter Lake. While I was in Blue Star at the time, I escaped being appointed to Scottish Star. You might be interested to read of the experiences of a Blue Star engineer who was there at the time, which I've downloaded from the web: - I decided to return to Blue Star line and commenced 10 years of sailing to Australia, New Zealand and South America. I was homeward bound from Australia when the 1967 Arab-lsraeli war started and two of our ships got trapped in be Suez Canal. We were diverted away from the Canal and I never thought that it would affect me; however after being trapped for over two years it became the company's policy to relieve the crews every four months, paying everyone a bonus because of the conditions on the ships, so I was sent out as relief 2nd Engineer on Scottish Star and transferred to the Port of lnvercargill. We had a peculiar existence on the Canal. Two warring armies who regularly fired on each other surrounded us. One night the Egyptians tried to cross the Canal and were beaten off with many casualties, the bodies drifting around the ships for several days before they were retrieved. Despite the odd existence, we had a great social life. There were 14 ships trapped together in the Great Bitter Lake and we were out in the middle of it. The ships tied up in pairs in a circle, like a wild west wagon train, with the exception of the Bulgarian ship, Vassis Levsky, who would have nothing to do with the rest of us and was anchored well away from us. The other ships were Agapenor and Melampus (British), African Glen (USA), Sindh (French), Munsterland and Nordwind (German), Boleslaw Bierut and Jakarta (Polish), Nippon and Kilara (Swedish), and Lednice (Czechoslovakian). We worked from 6 a.m.. until noon Monday to Saturday and had a sailing regatta each Saturday afternoon. It was decidedly dangerous to go anywhere near the Polish ships as they would not let you leave until you had at least one d |
Who wrote the novel 'From Here To Eternity'? | James Jones’s ‘From Here to Eternity’ Is Uncensored - The New York Times The New York Times Books |Author’s Heirs Uncensor a Classic War Novel Search Continue reading the main story When the classic novel “From Here to Eternity” was published in 1951, a few things were gone that had been in the original manuscript: explicit mentions of gay sex and a number of four-letter words. The author, James Jones, objected to the changes at the time, arguing in a letter to his editor at Scribner that “the things we change in this book for propriety’s sake will in five years, or ten years, come in someone else’s book anyway.” But eventually he gave in to his publisher. Sixty years later Mr. Jones’s estate has made a deal to reissue a digital version of the book that restores those cuts. The book is still in print. “It’s been on my mind for quite a few years, and the right moment just hadn’t come up yet,” Kaylie Jones, Mr. Jones’s daughter, said in a telephone interview. “My father fought bitterly to hold on to every four-letter word in the manuscript. The publisher was concerned about getting through the censors.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story The novel follows a group of soldiers at an Army post in Hawaii a few months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Jones, who died in 1977, drew from his own Army experiences on Oahu for the novel, which won the National Book Award and is frequently cited as one of the best American novels of the 20th century. For the restored version of the book, the estate turned to Open Road Integrated Media, a company that has quickly established itself as a go-to publisher of backlist titles whose digital rights are owned by authors or their estates. Open Road has published backlist books by William Styron, among others, and offers a 50-50 profit share on revenues from the e-book editions. Photo James Jones, author of “From Here to Eternity,” set in Hawaii just before Pearl Harbor. Credit Gjon Mili//Time Life Pictures, via Getty Images Open Road also plans to publish nine other titles by James Jones. One, “To the End of the War,” has never been published in any form. All will be sold on Amazon.com and BN.com , as well as at other retailers, with most titles beginning May 10. Open Road is also producing videos about Mr. Jones’s life and his works, which will be posted online. George Hendrick, an emeritus English professor from the University of Illinois, has written a new afterword for “From Here to Eternity.” The new digital edition, he said, “presents the material even more truthfully than the print edition.” Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy “The text we have has been read by millions of people, and clearly it has been one of the major novels of the middle- and late-20th century,” Mr. Hendrick said. “But what was left out of the novel because of the editing in 1950 and 1951 left out many of the gritty details.” The novel was turned into a classic movie with one of the most memorable heterosexual sex scenes of all time, a passionate romp on the beach starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr. Mr. Hendrick said two scenes that had homosexual content were cut from the original version of the book and have been restored in the digital version. In one, a soldier, Pvt. Angelo Maggio (played by Frank Sinatra in the 1953 movie) mentions how he has oral sex with a wealthy man in exchange for $5 or $10 that “comes in handy the middle of the month.” Another deals with a military investigation into possible homosexual activity. Jane Friedman, a former president and chief executive of HarperCollins Publishers, who is a co-founder and chief executive of Open Road, said that republishing Mr. Jones’s books was an example of Open Road’s mission “to bring the greats back to life.” “We feel that so much of what’s in ‘From Here to Eternity’ will start some conversations in the culture,” she said. A version of this article appears in print on April 5, 2011, on Page C1 of the New Yor |
What type of creature is a 'Khaki Campbell'? | Khaki Campbell Duck Khaki Campbell Duck cosleyzoo 2016-11-30T16:09:58+00:00 Khaki Campbell Duck Anas platyrhynchos khaki campbell Description Khaki Campbell Ducks are medium-sized domestic ducks that are light brown in color. Males have darker brown heads, necks, backs, and tails. Females are uniformly light brown in color. Both the male and female have brown feet and a greenish-colored bill. Size Khaki Campbells weigh between 4 and 4.5 pounds. Adaptations One reason ducks are able to stay afloat in the water is because of air sacs in their bodies that increase their buoyancy. Ducks’ feathers trap air in between them, which is another adaptation that helps them to float. Their feathers are also covered with a waterproof substance that keeps the ducks warm and dry. Ducks’ webbed feet allow them to maneuver easily in the water. Many ducks are excellent fliers due to their streamlined bodies, powerful wings, and hollow bones that weigh much less than the solid bones of mammals. Although Khaki Campbell Ducks are poor fliers due to their large, heavy bodies, they do have the strong wings and hollow bones that are common to other types of ducks. Ducks do not have teeth, but they do have bumpy edges on their bills that help them to filter food out of the water. Food is then swallowed and ground up in the gizzard, a part of the stomach that contains small rocks for breaking down food. Diet The ducks at Cosley Zoo are fed commercially prepared duck food pellets. Reproduction Khaki Campbells lay white eggs, which weigh about 2.5 ounces each. Duck eggs incubate for 28 days before hatching. Shelter and Space Needs Bullfrogs prefer areas with warm, still, shallow water and are found near water sources such as lakes, ponds, or bogs. Life Expectancy Domestic ducks kept as pets live an average of 8-12 years. Importance to Man Khaki Campbells are prolific egg layers, and can lay up to 300 eggs per year. They are also raised for meat. They are excellent foragers and will consume a variety of invertebrate pests such as slugs and mosquitoes. Fun Facts Khaki Campbells are thought to lay more eggs per year than any other type of domestic duck. They can even lay more eggs than many chickens! The Khaki Campbell Duck got its name because its color reminded its developer, Mrs. Campbell, of the khaki-colored British military uniforms. The water in the Cosley Zoo duck pond often looks green, but that’s not because it’s dirty! The green dye that we put in there helps to block sunlight, which keeps algae from taking over the pond. A group of ducks is called a brace. |
If an Indian recipe includes 'Lehsun', what ingredient would you use? | Coriander and Garlic Chutney Recipe Video - Easy Chutney Recipe by Show Me The Curry,indian recipe, cooking videos, recipe videos Tweet Many times we see recipes that call for “Green Chutney” or “Dhania Chutney”, among other names. The combination of ingredients possible to get that “Green Chutney” are far and wide. Today, we show you one of our versions, a Coriander and Garlic Chutney. You can use this easy Dhania Chutney recipe in Chaats, sandwiches or as a dipping sauce. Ingredients: (Most ingredients are to taste) Cilantro (Coriander) – 1 large bunch, including stems Garlic – 5 large cloves Green Chilies – 2 to 3 or to taste Tamarind Pulp – to taste |
A high chest with seven or more drawers is called a 'Tallboy' in Britain. What is it called in the USA? | Antique Chest of Drawers For Sale - Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian → How Chests Developed throughout History The antique chest has changed dramatically over the centuries due to better tools, better cabinet makers and wealthier people leading to larger demand. The earliest form was a box with lid, known as the coffer. The antique coffer is the earliest type of furniture on record, seen as far back as the 13th century. It was made of six planks of wood joined by primitive old clout nails, called the six plank coffer. The coffer was designed to be portable, so some have handles on the sides and banded with iron for strength around the corners. The mule chest was a development of the coffer being impractical; it was difficult to reach items stored at the bottom of the chest so the coffer was fitted with a drawer in the base. In the 15th century, the first chests started to appear with drawers of simple panelled construction, with mortise and tenon joints, held by pegged dowels. Pine was used in many pieces of old county furniture and many pine chests would have a decorative paint finish which remarkably can still be seen on rare pieces today. By the 16th century drawers had become a common feature in furniture and the chest of drawers was becoming more popular. The Chest on Stand, also known as highboys was often seen from the William & Mary or Queen Anne period in beautifully figured burr walnut. They stand on cabriole legs with pad feet or turned stands with bobbin feet. Different designs started to appear, in the early 18th century, chests were still plain in shape and rectangular, but from the mid to late 18th century the serpentine shape was produced. The bow fronted chest did not emerge until the 1770s in the Georgian period. Georgian Chest of Drawers Georgian chests can be a wise investment, made in many different timbers with the lovely charm and character, seen in original period pieces from years of use and waxing. Georgian chests of drawers have brass, oval, swan neck or simple turned handles and bracket feet including splayed or ogee designs. Although they are simple in style they are quality pieces of furniture with a distinctive fine look and usually constructed using quality timbers. The Antique Oak Chest of Drawers is popular from this period as oak was readily available in Britain. These particular pieces can date from the early 18th century to the early 19th century when The three kings were in power from George the first, George the second and George the third. Drawers from these periods have hand cut dovetail joints and old clout nails in the back boards. Important furniture designers built chests in this period like Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Even though these pieces are over two hundred years old, many are still in good condition with a fine patina and would grace any home. The antique chest on chest, known as the tall boy is very tall with at least eight drawers and you often see Chippendale features like ogee bracket feet and a brushing slide. Earlier models are in walnut with feather banding, overlapping drawer mouldings and bun or bracket feet. Victorian Chest of Drawers After the Regency and William IV periods came the Victorian chest dating from the late 1830s to 1901. Early Victorian chests are simple in design with a square carcass and detailing like turned handles and solid timber construction. In the Mid Victorian era larger houses were built with larger rooms so tall chests with lots of storage were made. They had rounded curved corners; some intricately made with serpentine or bow front shapes and turned bun feet. They were highly French polished with Inlay depicting shells and floral designs. Carving and distinctive detailing like carved corbels, quarter columns or spiral shaped sides were seen along with String inlay or brass inlay on the drawer fronts. Finely figured antique mahogany chest of drawers were the main wood of choice during this period and they were built to such a high standard you still see them in very good condition with a beautiful patina. The Campaign or mil |
Which country principally administers the Andaman Islands? | Map of Nicobar Islands [IN] Nicobar Islands [IN] On this page you will find a map of Nicobar Islands [IN] and some information about the country. The map is a detail of a Map of the World published by Planet Poster Editons in Germany. This Map of the World costs 11.50 Euros, it is described in detail at www.planetposter.de (only in German) and can be ordered at www.wissenladen.de . Official name of country: Nicobar Islands Official script of the country: Devanagari, Latin/Latein Capital: Nikobar Dvip (Hindi), Nicobar Islands (Engl.). Number of inhabitats: see www.citypopulation.de . Map of Nicobar Islands [IN] with surrounding areas. - Landkarte von Nikobaren [IN]. - Mapa de las Islas Nicobar. - Carte des �les Nicobares. The Nikobar Islands represent an island group north of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean, they belong to India by which the islands are administrated as a union territory, together with the Andaman Islands. The capital of the Andaman Islands is Port Blair. Flights to the Andaman Islands usually go to Port Blair. The official languages of the Nikobar Islands are Hindi and English. In our map we have given the Devanagari spelling for the Hindi name of the Nicobar Islands. Several native languages are spoken on the Nikobar Islands, by people largely being extirpated by the Indian immigrants population from the mainland. The native names of the islands are derived from these languages, which ae written in Latin script. Tourism is of lower importance in the Nicobar Islands. There are obviously successful travel restrictions. We would appreciate more detailed information, also about tourism, flights, or individual tours to the Nicobar Islands. Links to all maps in Asia: This is our Map of the World with original scripts (original size 70 x 100 cm), from which the detailed map shown above has been cut out. The numbers of city inhabitants and vegetational zones were researched by hand for every country, by using the sources listed below. This procedure prevented the map from containing traditional errors provoked by simply copying such information from previous maps. The map can be ordered for 11.50 Euros (+ postage and packing) at www.wissenladen.de . Sources on which the information contained in this map is based: The vegetational base map was aligned with satellite pictures from Google Earth. The official names of the countries are quite well researched at www.geonames.de. Also here you can find information on the geography of many countries: www.geographixx.de . The numbers of inhabitants of the cities were taken from www.citypopulation.de . And the mountain peak altitudes were largely derived form www.peakbagger.com . This is the link to the sitemap , where all areas with maps are linked. The Map of the World was compiled by F. Welter-Schultes (Planet Poster Editions, G�ttingen, Germany). Copyright (c) 2006 R. Kr�tzner & F. Welter-Schultes. Commercial reprints of detailed maps like this one, including on commercial web pages, are not principally excluded, but require explicite permission of the publisher. We will be pleased to grant such a permission, prices are individually negociable and certainly not too expensive. Please contact fwelter#gwdg.de (replace # by @, this is to avoid spam mails). Reprints for non-commercial purposes are even less complicated - but also in these cases please inform the publisher in advance, and in any case mention the source www.planetposter.de . |
The most visited city in the western hemisphere stands on Guanabara Bay. What is it? | WPS - Port of Rio de Janeiro review Home >> World Map >> South America >> Brazil >> Port of Rio de Janeiro Port of Rio de Janeiro Cruising and Travel The City of Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese) is famous around the world and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Western Hemisphere. Blessed with natural beauty and long crowded beaches, its annual Carnaval invites people from all over the world to join the celebrations. Almost anyone will recognize the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, the breathtaking Cristo Redentor statue, and the famous stadium of Maracana. Unfortunately, the Port of Rio de Janeiro is also well-known for crime and the favelas of the ultra-poor. Yet Rio remains a favorite destination for world travelers. Christ the Redeemer Photo by Welch14 Most of the Port of Rio de Janeiro’s landmarks lie in the South Zone of the city, many of them within walking distance of each other. This area also contains most of the hotels and hostels. Cariocas, the name for the Port of Rio de Janeiro’s residents, are friendly and relaxed, and informal dress is appropriate everywhere except the business and religious communities. The Port of Rio de Janeiro boasts a unique beach culture which can be easily misunderstood. There are no topless beaches in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, though the ladies do wear tiny bikinis, and it is considered impolite to stare. Surfers can find great waves in Recreio, and the beaches at Leme, Copacabana, Arpoador, Ipanema, and Leblon offer a unique way of riding the waves. Rio’s beaches swarm with vendors that shout out their wares. Copacabana Beach Photo by Hank LeClair Copacabana in the South Zone attracts tourists, lower-class bathers, and even prostitutes. Ipanema is popular with the middle classes, intellectuals, artists, journalists, and celebrities. Surfers and hang-gliders gathered at the beaches in Recreio and Barra until the 1980s when they were taken over by the nouveau riche and favela residents. Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay from Corcovado Mountain Photo by Cafezinho There are sights visitors to the Port of Rio de Janeiro should not miss. They include tram rides up Corcovado, the mountain that supports the famous Cristo Redentor statue, and Pao de Acucar ( Sugar Loaf mountains). The Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a large lagoon in the South Zone where visitors enjoy skating, jogging, and glorious views of the local beaches. Maracana is the biggest stadium in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, and it was once the largest on the planet. The Jardim Botanico, created in the 1800s, is a park and a scientific laboratory. It contains beautiful well-kept gardens and is home to small monkeys that swing the trees near the café. Paco Imperial Photo by Carlos Luis M C da Cruz The Port of Rio de Janeiro is home to many fantastic buildings that tell the city’s historic story. The 1743 Paco Imperial (Portuguese) was the empire’s palace. The Casa Franca Brasil was built in 1820 to educate about French culture. The 1906 Centro Cultural Banco de Brasil, where major traveling exhibitions are housed, contains a gallery, movie theater, library, and performance stages. The 1750 Arcos da Lapa is an aqueduct that brought water to downtown, although it supports a suspended tramway track today. The Palacio do Catete was the presidential palace from 1893 to 1960, and it hosts lovely gardens and a museum of recent history today. The most popular reason for visiting the Port of Rio de Janeiro is, of course, Carnaval . This two-week city-wide party includes the escolas de samba parading Centro on the giant Sambodromo and hundreds of street samba blocks in almost every neighborhood. You may meet some very famous people in the streets of the Port of Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Photo by Sergio Luiz Samba shows are popular all year, though, and can be found at many locations. The best place to find them are the samba schools that hold classes in the months prior to Carnaval. They last late into the night. Tourists are recommended to seek out Salqueiro or Mangueira rather than falling p |
The 'Urchins' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which North West club? | Map of Major football rivalries - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: This article deals with major football rivalries around the world. This includes local derbies as well as matches between teams further apart. Major footballing rivalries manifest themselves in many ways. Fierce conflicts between supporter groups, large media coverage, high television viewing figures and, in some cases, bitter controversy can be both causes and consequences of high-profile rivalries. South America Alianza Lima vs Universitario The Peruvian Super Classic (Superclásico Peruano) is the name given to Peru's biggest football local derby between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes . The rivalry started on their first game on 23 September 1928 when the two first faced off in a violent game which Universitario won 1-0. Both clubs come from the capital city, Lima . Alianza Lima , known as the team of the working classes, play their home games at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva . The fans from Alianza Lima are mostly people who live in the populous and poor areas of Lima . Meanwhile, Universitario de Deportes is the team of the all social straits, founded by professors and students of the National University of San Marcos . Universitario has been able to host few games against Alianza Lima at their stadium, Monumental , due to security concerns from the police. Alianza Lima has won the most Super Classics, but Universitario has been the most successful Peruvian club to date. Barcelona vs Emelec The biggest rivalry in Ecuador is between the clubs Emelec and Barcelona , both from the city of Guayaquil . It is known as "El Clásico del Astillero", which translates to "The Shipyard Classic", reflecting the status of Guayaquil as the country's main port. Bolivar vs The Strongest The Bolivian derby is the clash between the most popular teams in the country, Bolivar and The Strongest . This match focus the attention of great masses along Bolivia's whole geography and not only La Paz, home city of both of them. This rivalry began at the start at the 20th century. Caracas vs Deportivo Táchira The current biggest rivalry in Venezuela is between the clubs Caracas Fútbol Club and Deportivo Táchira , two of the most popular and successful clubs in the country. The supporters of the "capitalinos" (people from Caracas, the capital) and the "gochos" (people from the Andes region) live with passion these matches year by year, spiced by the differences in idiosincracy from one region to another. Cerro Porteño vs Olimpia are the protagonists of what is known as, El Clásico (Superclásico –meaning classic– is the word used instead of derby in Spanish language).One of football's classic derbies, since the first time played in 1913, the Paraguayan Clásico is the confrontation between the two greatest teams of Asunción , Olimpia and Cerro Porteño .The rivalry is an important component of the country social culture, When the teams face each other at the mitic Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción. They used to play sometimes in other places like Para Uno Stadium(Olimpia) or in La Olla (Cerro Porteño). One of the few Derbies with somehow 50% and 50% attendance, as Defensores del Chaco is property of the Paraguayan Football Association, for this game is neutral field. Colo-Colo vs Cobreloa This match between Colo-Colo and Cobreloa is not considered a real derby by some, but it means the real classic for Cobreloa 's fans and Calama's people. Both teams fought constantly for the Chilean championships in the 80's. Still today, this game is considered a derby for the great spectacles these clubs give when they meet each other. Colo-Colo vs Universidad de Chile Although the rivalry between Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile is older, currently this is the biggest sports rivalry in Chile , averaging more than 55,000 people per game. Colo-Colo is the popular team in Chile and also has the majority of supporters in every social class in Chile. The name the club bears is in honor of an aborig |
Which bird was extinct in Scotland at the end of the 18th century but was re-introduced at Taymouth in 1837? | Full text of "The capercaillie in Scotland [with some account of the extension of its range since its restoration at Taymouth in 1837 and 1838]" See other formats j FOR THE PEOPLE FOR EDVCATION FORSCIENCE : LIBRARY OF THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IV'I THE CAPEEOAILLIE IN SCOTLAND WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THE EXTENSION OF ITS RANGE SINCE ITS RESTORATION AT TAYMOUTH IN 1837 AND 1838. ?i \y ^ THE CAPEKCAILLIE IN SCOTLAND By J. A. HARVIE-BEOWN, F.Z.S. MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ORXITHOLOGISTS UNION, ETC. '^I'tAi- V ^ii^M And from the pine's high top brought down The Giant Grous, while boastful he display'd His breast of varying green, and crow'd and clapp'd His glossy wings." GiSBORNE : ' Walks in a Forest. EDikBUEGH: DAVID DOUGLAS MDCCCLXXIX DuNiPACE House, 20th April 1879. My deae Professor Newton, As you first drew my attention to the subject treated of in the following pages, and while my inquiries were proceeding, kindly assisted me by continued advice, I desire to inscribe to you this little volume, and to remain yours very truly and obliged, THE AUTHOR To A. Newton, Esq., MA., F.R.S., Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy in the University of Cambridge. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. PAET I. Chapter I. — Derivation of tlie name " Capercaillie " „ II. — Orthograpliy PAGE 1 PART II. Chapter III. — Antiquity of tlie Species, as shown in Bone-Caves . . . .13 „ IV. — History of the Species in Scotland prior to Extinction, and causes of Extinction . 1 5 PART III. Chapter V. — Restoration . . . .37 PART IV. {With a Map.) Chapter VL- —Increase and Extension of Range . {Copy of Aidhor^s Circular to face.) 55 „ VII.- —In Perthshire 57 „ VIIL- —In Forfarshire 71 IX.- —In Fifeshire 76 X.- —In Kinross-shire . 79 XI- —In Clackmannanshire 81 >; XII.- —In Stirlingshire . 82 Vm CONTENTS. Increase and Exten>*ion of Ran^'e — Continued. Chapter XIIL— In Outlying,' Counties: — Linlithgowshire 88 Mid-Lothian 89 DumbartonHhire 89 Argyleshire 90 Inverness-shire 93 Aberdeenshire 94 „ XIV. — In Kincardineshire 95 „ XV. — In Ross, Elgin, and Counties of the Moray Firth .... 98 „ XVI. — In Sutherlandshire 99 „ XVII.— In the South of Scotland :— Ayrshire 101 Galloway and "VVigton 102 Lanark 102 Kirkcudbright 102 Dumfries 102 XVIII.— In Arran . 103 PART V. Chapter XIX. — Laws of Extension of Range . .107 „ XX. — A few RcJiiarks on Ilybridisiu . . llo „ XXI. — Increase of Capercaillies . . .118 „ XXII.— On the Decrease of Black Game . 120 „ XXIIL — Relations between Capercaillies and Phoa- .siints . . . .127 PART VI Chapter XXIV. — Damage to Forests „ XXV. — Damage to Grain XXVI. — Conclusion 131 148 ir)0 CONTENTS. IX APPENDIX. 1. Addition to note, page 4, Chap, i., on Derivation of ' Caper caillie ' . . . 2. Addendum to Chap, iii., page 14 . 3. Do. to Chap. iv. 4. Do. to end of Chap, iv., page 33 5. Do. to end of Chap, v., page 51 6. Do. to Chap. xiii. Outlying Counties, Extension in Inverness-shire, page 93 . PAGE 153 153 154 154 154 155 INTEODUCTION. In the autumn of 187*7, Professor Newton of Cambridge intimated to me that he desired to have some account of the increase and extension of range of the Capercaillie in Scot- land. Although possessing a fairly accurate conception of its general distribution, and the lines of its advance outwards from Taymouth, where it was restored in 1837-8, I found that I was wanting in the more minute details which it would be necessary for me to possess before I could furnish a suitable reply. Accordingly, I began inquiries; at first simply with a view to furnishing Professor Newton with a short summary for his new edition of Yarrell's ''British Birds'.' But information of such valuable, suggestive, |
Who directed the 1969 film 'Easy Rider'? | Easy Rider (1969) - 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 Two counterculture bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of America. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 37 titles created 05 Oct 2013 a list of 34 titles created 28 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 12 Sep 2014 a list of 45 titles created 31 Oct 2014 a list of 29 titles created 18 Sep 2015 Search for " Easy Rider " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards » Videos A dropout from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest. Director: Bob Rafelson Bonnie Parker, a bored waitress falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, robbing cars and banks. Director: Arthur Penn A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way. Director: Hal Ashby In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. Director: Peter Bogdanovich A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter. Director: Mike Nichols A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Director: Nicholas Ray The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Director: David Lynch An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah A man upon retirement embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected. Director: Alexander Payne A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college. Director: George Lucas Edit Storyline Two young "hippie" bikers, Wyatt and Billy sell some dope in Southern California, stash their money away in their gas-tank and set off for a trip across America, on their own personal odyssey looking for a way to lead their lives. On the journey they encounter bigotry and hatred from small-town communities who despise and fear their non-conformism. However Wyatt and Billy also discover people attempting 'alternative lifestyles' who are resisting this narrow-mindedness, there is always a question mark over the future survival of these drop-out groups. The gentle hippie community who thank God for 'a place to stand' are living their own unreal dream. The rancher they encounter and his Mexican wife are hard-pushed to make ends meet. Even LSD turns sour when the trip is a bad one. Death comes to seem the only freedom. When they arrive at a diner in a small town, they are insulted by the local rednecks as weirdo degenerates. They are arrested on some minor pretext by the local sheriff and ... Written by alfiehitchie It's here! EASY RIDER ...the biggest hit in the cinema today! (British Quad) See more » Genres: 26 June 1969 (Sweden) See more » Also Known As: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Tom Mankiewicz was in New Orleans at the same time working on a TV music special. "I ran into Dennis and Peter by accident. Nobody had any idea that Easy Rider (1969) would become some |
Which desert straddles the border between the USA and Mexico? | Deserts of Mexico | eHow Deserts of Mexico Mexico's deserts are situated in the north of the country and extend into the southern United States. Unlike the tropical jungle and rainforest climates found in southern Mexico, the northern deserts have typically hot and arid climates. Chihuahuan Desert The Chihuahuan Desert covers the northernmost part of the state of Chihuahua and smaller parts of other Mexican states, and also extends across the border into the southern United States. With an area of 139,769 square miles, the desert is the second largest in North America. Sonoran Desert The Sonoran desert covers 120,000 square miles and is one of the largest and hottest North American deserts. It straddles the border between Mexico and the United States, stretching into parts of California and Arizona from northwestern Mexico. Baja California Desert The Baja California desert is situated on Mexico's west coast and features a varied landscape including coastal dunes, mountains, and plains. The Pacific Ocean to the west provides some humidity to the desert's climate. |
Who directed the 1968 film 'Finnian's Rainbow'? | Finian's Rainbow Movie Review (1968) | Roger Ebert Tweet "Finian's Rainbow" is the best of the recent roadshow musicals, perhaps because it's the first to cope successfully with the longer roadshow form. The best musicals of the past (Astaire and Rogers in the 1930s, Gene Kelly's and Stanley Donen's productions in the 1950s) were rather modest in length and cost. They depended on charm and the great talents of their performers. Advertisement Since "The Sound of Music," unhappily, musicals have been locked into the reserved-seat format. That, in turn, apparently means they have to be long, expensive, weighed down with unnecessary production values and filled with pretension. It was a gloomy sight to see the great songs and performances of " Camelot " trying to get out from beneath the dead weight of its expensive, unnecessary, distracting sets and costumes. Movies are a faster medium than the stage. They don't have entrances, exits, curtains, scene changes. Yet recent film "versions" actually tend to be longer than Broadway productions, and the second half is often an ordeal. Movie musicals shouldn't be much more than two hours long, I think. "Finian's Rainbow" is an exception. It gives you that same wonderful sense you got from " Swing Time " or " Singin' in the Rain " or any of the great musicals: that it knows exactly where it's going, and is getting there as quickly and with as much fun as possible. Remarkably, because it is only Francis Ford Coppola's second film, it is the best-directed musical since " West Side Story ." It is also enchanting, and that's a word I don't get to use much. Advertisement A lot of the fine things in the film come from Fred Astaire , who possibly danced better 30 years ago but has never achieved a better characterization. In most of the Astaire musicals we remember, he was really playing himself, and the plot didn't make much of an effort to conceal that. This time he plays arthritic, wizened, wise Finian McLonergan (with some songs and dances the original stage Finian didn't have). And it is a remarkable performance. It is so good, I suspect, because Astaire was willing to play it as the screenplay demands. He could have rested on his laurels and his millions easily enough, turning out a TV special now and then, but instead he created this warm old man, Finian, and played him wrinkles and all. Astaire is pushing 70, after all, and no effort was made to make him look younger with common tricks of lighting, makeup and photography. That would have been unnecessary: He has a natural youthfulness. I particularly want to make this point because of the cruel remarks on Astaire's appearance in the New York Times review by Renata Adler. She is mistaken. All the same, this isn't Astaire's movie. One of its strengths is that a lot of characters are involved, and their roles are well balanced. The story is familiar: Finian and his daughter ( Petula Clark ) journey to America with a pot of gold stolen from a leprechaun ( Tommy Steele ). They pitch up in Rainbow Valley, a rural co-operative near Fort Knox. It is inhabited by black and white farmers who raise tobacco, by a redneck sheriff and by a Southern senator ( Keenan Wynn ) who is even more stereotyped than Strom Thurmond. There is an intrigue involving the back taxes on the co-op, a couple of romances, race relations, and the pot of gold. Advertisement Petula Clark is a surprise. I knew she could sing, but I didn't expect much more. She is a fresh addition to the movies: a handsome profile, a bright personality, and a singing voice as unique in its own way as Streisand's. Tommy Steele, as always, is a shade overdone, but perhaps a leprechaun should be a shade overdone. Al Freeman Jr., who plays an earnest young Negro botanist, has a hilarious moment as he brings the senator a bromo with the official darky shuffle. Barbara Hancock, an accomplished dancer, is fetching as Susan the Silent. Don Francks , as Petula's boyfriend, is clean-cut and pleasant, alas. And after the racist senator (Wynn) is magically turned black, there's a bravura scene. He j |
The world's heaviest flying bird has bred successfully in Britain (2009) for the first time since 1832. What is the bird? | Return of the Great Bustard: World¿s heaviest flying bird is back in Britain after an absence of 170 years | Daily Mail Online comments With his chest puffed out and plumage proudly on display, this fine specimen of a bird once wiped off the British Isles appears to prove the species is thriving on our shores again. The great bustard - the heaviest flying bird in the world - has been gradually re-introduced to Britain using chicks from Russia. Over the last two years the first baby bustards have successfully hatched for the first time in this country in 170 years, helping the species to re-establish itself. Lucky bustard: This great bustard is full of the joys of spring after the glorious weather has provided perfect conditions for the enormous birds to thrive after their re-introduction to the grasslands of Salisbury plain Looking fit and healthy ahead of their breeding season, this young male specimen was captured on camera on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. David Waters, of the Great Bustard Project, said: 'Seeing these birds showing off in all their finery is an unforgettable experience. 'The males have to be about four-years-old before they are fertile and can start breeding with females, so this is probably the first year of breeding for this one. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'At this time of year they want to look their best to the females because it is they who chose the males and they want to fittest and healthiest. 'It is great to see these birds are surviving through to breeding age and that has got to be a good thing for the future status of the great bustard in this country.' The birds, which can grow to 3.5ft tall and have an eight-foot wingspan, used to be widely distributed across lowland Europe, but went into decline in the 18th century. They were finally eliminated from Britain in 1832. Shake your tail feathers: The male bird puts on an elaborate display of feather shaking in an attempt to attract a mate to increase the handful of breeding birds in the 6 year Great Bustard project In 2004 the Great Bustard Group formed and set about re-introducing them to Salisbury Plain. Chicks hatched in Saratov, Russia, have been brought to Britain every year, tagged and released onto the plain. The first nesting occurred in 2007 but the eggs from these clutches were infertile. It wasn't until 2009 that they successfully bred and the first chicks were hatched. Experts believe there are up to 20 great bustards in the wild now. They hope the birds will be able to form self-sustaining population again by the middle the decade. Conservation effort: The great bustard - Otis tardais in Latin - is a globally threatened species that is listed in the highest category for endangered species of the European Commission Birds Directive Mr Waters said: 'Spring is the busiest time of year for us. I've recently been in Saratov to work with Russian ornithologists to bring this year's batch of young bustards to Wiltshire. 'Meanwhile we are working hard to monitor the bustards that have previously released on Salisbury Plain. 'Those birds that are already out on the plain will be on eggs soon and we hope to see the first wild youngsters by the end of the month.' Male bustards can weigh up to 44lbs - making it the heaviest flying bird in the world - and live into their 20s. The great bustard - Otis tardais in Latin - is a globally threatened species that is listed in the highest category for endangered species of the European Commission Birds Directive. The photos of the young male were taken by Dave Kjaer, the official photographer for the Great Bustard Project, which is made up of the RSPB, Natural England and Bath University. |
Which country principally administers the Society Islands? | Countries With The Biggest Military Expenditure - WorldAtlas.com Countries With The Biggest Military Expenditure The top 5 countries spending the most on military and defense Global military spending continued to decline last year but arms expenditure has actually increased in much of the world According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military spending totaled $1.776 trillion dollars in 2014, a recorded 0.4% decrease from the 2013 total. Global figures have been falling for three consecutive years since 2011, but the decreases continue to be minute, and spending is still significantly higher than that occurring in the not-too-distant 1980s. Military spending equaled 2.3% of global gross domestic product globally, and revealed a general pattern of defense expenditure decreases in the USA and Western Europe, increases in Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, and relative constancy in Latin American countries. Military expenditures in the U.S. fell to $610 billion in 2014, representing a 6.5% decrease compared to the year before. The countries with the highest increases on military spending were Saudi Arabia, Russia and China. Saudi Arabia recorded the greatest increase, with figures rising by 17%. Meanwhile, more than 20 countries, principally in Africa, the Middle East and Western Europe, spent more than 4% of their GDP on arms, military personnel, and other military expenses. In 2014, the United States of America, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and France topped the list as the five countries with the largest military expenditures. 5. France - $62.3 billion France spent a total of $62.3 billion for military expenses in 2014, a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Slow economic growth and austerity measures introduced after the global economic crisis of 2008 have contributed to the reduced French budget for defense. Further, the Military Programming legislation that was passed in 2013 aims to keep military spending at 2013 levels, which may also have influenced to the decrease in the country’s defense budget as well. 4. Saudi Arabia - $80.8 billion This Middle Eastern country recorded the highest percentage of growth in military spending worldwide in 2014. Saudi Arabia spent $80.8 billion in 2014 compared to 62.8 billion in 2013, a 17% increase. The marked increase in Saudi Arabian military spending was prompted to some extent by increased conflicts across the Middle East as well as higher revenue from 2014 oil sales and surpluses in financial reserves maintained by the country carried over from previous years’ oil sales. 3. Russia - $84.5 billion Russia, the world’s largest exporter of arms, spent $84.5 billion dollars on arms, military personnel, procurement and other military costs in 2014. After this 8.1% increase from the previous year’s defense expenditures, the country plans to slash 2015 expenses due to a drop in oil prices. 2. China - $216 billion China spent 216 billion dollars on military expenditures in 2014, a 9.7% rise over the previous year’s figure. Research has shown that there is a direct relationship between economic growth and military spending, and China’s spending has tended to reflect this very pattern over the past five years. Although China is a major arms exporter, it tends to import an almost equal amount of weapons as well. An interesting side effect of China’s military spending has been a concurrent increase in defense spending by surrounding countries, including Vietnam and Japan. China also has the biggest active military with 2,285,000 soldiers. 1. United States - $610 billion The United States remained the world’s largest military spender in 2014, with $610 billion dollars of the country’s government spending being used to purchasing arms, and pay salaries to personnel, and other military expenses. The USA’s spending represents 34% of total global military expenditure, although this figure is likely to decrease as a result of the 2011 Budget Control act. Regardless, the United States will still likely account for a larger share of global military |
What is the 'Dunnock' more commonly known as? | British Garden Birds - Dunnock Dunnock Wing Span: 19-21 cm (7-8") Weight: 16-25 g (½-1 oz) Breeding Pairs: 2 000 000 Present: All Year Description At first glance the Dunnock, also known as Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Accentor, looks like a dull sleek sparrow. On closer inspection it is quite attractive with its blue-grey head and breast, light and dark brown streaky back, brown streaked flanks and pink legs. The black bill is finer than that of a sparrow, because it feeds mainly on insects and not seed. The sexes are very alike, though the female is a little drabber. Juveniles lack the grey on head and chest, instead they have brown streaks. Another Juvenile The Dunnock seems nervous and agitated, constantly flicking its tail and wings. They are the only Accentor to live in lowland areas, all others live in upland and mountainous regions. The Dunnock's song is a pleasant surprise also; an unhurried sweet warble which can be confused with the Wren or Robin , but lacks the Wren's intensity and the Robin's sweetness. The main call is shrill, persistent "tseep", which often betrays its otherwise inconspicuous presence. Feeding The Dunnock is predominantly a ground feeder and feeds on insects, such as beetles and ants, and spiders, which it gleans from leaf litter, among plant roots, etc. In the autumn and winter they will eat seeds and berries. Occasionally, especially in the winter months, Dunnocks have taken small seeds, such as peanut granules, and suet off or around the ground feeder table. The Robin and Dunnock have similar diets. Consequently, in the winter when food is in short supply and Robins are defending their feeding territories, the Robin often chases the Dunnock away. The nest is built by the female in dense shrubs and hedges. The cup-shaped nest is lined with moss and hair, and built from twigs and moss. Dunnock nests are often parasitized by Cuckoos . The female lays and incubates bright blue, smooth and glossy eggs that are about 19 mm by 14 mm. Both adults feed the newly-hatched young, but are often assisted by other male birds. The Dunnock's sex life is remarkable; few are monogamous and most are either polyandrous (females have more than one male mate) or polygynous (males have more than one female mate). Breeding Data Conservation The Dunnock is on the Amber List of birds of medium conservation concern because after a serious decline in numbers during the 1980's, indications are that the population is recovering, but may be struggling in its "natural habitat" owing to changes in woodland management practices. My Garden The chart shows that there is usually only one or two Dunnocks present in the garden for much of the time. Towards the end of the winter there can be up to four Dunnocks, though only a couple of them visit the garden at once. This corresponds with the time of year that they establish their complex mating systems. At the beginning of July 1998, four Dunnocks visited. These could have been adult birds with one or more young, but it's difficult to tell them apart. A fortnight later an impressive group of 14 birds visited, could this have been a crèche, or the result of infidelity? In the winter of 2003/4, a Dunnock visiting our garden had knobbly warts, or papillomas, growing on its claws. This is caused by a virus, which is more common in finches, and though most birds recover it can cause lameness. |
The 'Suicide Squad' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which North West club? | Burnley Suicide Squad | The Firms Burnley Suicide Squad Home / Burnley Suicide Squad Burnley Suicide Squad The Suicide Squad is a football hooligan firm linked to the English Premier League team, Burnley F.C. The self-imposed title is derived from previous behavior at away games where the single minded involvement in violence against overwhelming odds could be described as suicidal. The name became synonymous with the group during the early 1980s and many of the original members, now in their forties are well known to the police and have a string of convictions for violence. History Out of the terrace wars of the 1970s emerged a gang known as the Suicide Squad in a period which also saw Burnley’s fall from the old Division One to Division Four and the threat of non-league football. This meant that the calculated, disciplined, organised operation that struck fear into opposing fans clashed with just about every rival mob in the country and became world renowned as one of the fiercest and most dangerous in Britain. Although partially disbanded a new, more menacing group began to emerge. This group, considerably younger, named themselves the Burnley Youth. They would remain associated with the older hooligan group known as the Suicide Squad, but refused to abide by the rules of the game. This group were more determined and less affected by the police tactics, than their older colleagues. The police began to receive intelligence reports from members of the Suicide Squad who were genuinely concerned that their younger brethren were “out of control” and were travelling to away matches with weapons. The level of violence and the circumstances surrounding these incidents strongly supported these concerns. In November 2002, Burnley police and the football club jointly established Operation Fixture, a scheme aimed at tackling football hooliganism in and around the club’s stadium, Turf Moor with more bans, more arrests and quicker convictions. The scheme also aimed to target racists, with the example of a Burnley fan having given a Nazi salute during a Worthington Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. On 7 December 2002, a 17 year old Nottingham Forest F.C. fan was killed when Burnley fans attacked Nottingham Forest fans in Burnley town centre. Two days later, a 19 year old Burnley fan, Andrew McNee, a member of the so called Suicide Youth Squad was arrested and charged with murder. In July 2003, McNee was sentenced to seven years in youth custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He was also banned from football matches for ten years. When passing sentence, the trial judge commented that the attack had happened, “for absolutely no reason, other than he supported a different football team and had the temerity to visit a public house the defendant and others believed he should have kept away from”; adding that football hooliganism was a “scourge on the sport” and said the courts should make it clear that anyone involved in violence would face harsh sentences. McNee was released from prison in 2006. Within weeks however, he was fined £200 after pleading guilty to breaching his ten year football banning order. On 22 July 2006 police caught him outside Turf Moor when Burnley were playing Bolton Wanderers F.C. Burnley’s first home game since McNee had been released from prison. In July 2007, one of the founding members of the Suicide Squad, Andrew Porter, who wrote a book about his exploits with the firm was coming to the end of a three year ban from attending bothEngland and domestic matches. However, Burnley police applied for a fresh banning order with the start of the new season only weeks away under Operation Fixture which had been introduced in 2002. In May 2009, another founder member of the Suicide Squad, Philip Holmes, was banned for a further three years from English & Welsh football grounds. The ban follows a steady stream of incidents since Holmes’ original ban expired in February 2007, including being the central figure in games against Stoke City & Sheffield United in the 2008-9 season. The Suicide Squad f |
Who composed the piece 'Four Minutes and Thirty Three Seconds' which is 44 minutes and 33 seconds of silence? | 4'33" John Cage and 4'33" copyright � 1998, rev 2002 by Larry J Solomon ABSTRACT: The purpose of this essay is to examine the aesthetic behind Cage's "silent" composition, 4'33", to trace its history, and to show that it marked a significant change in John Cage's musical thought -- specifically how it forms a point-of-no-return from the conventional communicative, self-expressive and intentional purpose of music to a radical new aesthetic that informs the field of unintentional sound, interpenetration, chance, and indeterminacy. The compositional process is described, both the writing of 4'33" and its evolution from past thought. Implications for performance are examined, and recommendations are made. Contents translation into Romanian by Alexander Ovsov 1. Brief Description and the Historic First Performance "Good people of Woodstock, let's run these people out of town" (artist at the premiere performance of 4'33") 1. The first performance of John Cage's 4'33" created a scandal. Written in 1952, it is Cage's most notorious composition, his so-called "silent piece". The piece consists of four minutes and thirty-three seconds in which the performer plays nothing. At the premiere some listeners were unaware that they had heard anything at all. It was first performed by the young pianist David Tudor at Woodstock, New York, on August 29, 1952, for an audience supporting the Benefit Artists Welfare Fund -- an audience that supported contemporary art. Tudor placed the hand-written score, which was in conventional notation with blank measures, on the piano and sat motionless as he used a stopwatch to measure the time of each movement. The score indicated three silent movements, each of a different length, but when added together totalled four minutes and thirty-three seconds. Tudor signaled its commencement by lowering the keyboard lid of the piano. The sound of the wind in the trees entered the first movement. After thirty seconds of no action, he raised the lid to signal the end of the first movement. It was then lowered for the second movement, during which raindrops pattered on the roof. The score was in several pages, so he turned the pages as time passed, yet playing nothing at all. The keyboard lid was raised and lowered again for the final movement, during which the audience whispered and muttered. 2 Cage said, "People began whispering to one another, and some people began to walk out. They didn't laugh -- they were just irritated when they realized nothing was going to happen, and they haven't fogotten it 30 years later: they're still angry." 3 Maverick Concert Hall, the site of the first performance, was ideal in allowing the sounds of the environment to enter, because the back of the hall was open to the surrounding forest. When Tudor finished, raising the keyboard lid and himself from the piano, the audience burst into an uproar -- "infuriated and dismayed," according to the reports.4 Even in the midst of an avant garde concert attended by modern artists, 4'33" was considered "going too far"5. Note that 4'33" is incorrectly listed as "4 pieces" on the printed program. It is easy to see how the original list of timings, listed under the heading 4'33", would have been confused by someone who typed the program as being four pieces with their timings as titles. Nevertheless, the timings of the movements are a crucial record. History and Philosophy Before writing 4'33" Cage had written many musical compositions in the 1930s and 1940s. Most of these had evocative, romantic titles, like Amores, Daughters of the Lonesome Isle, and The Perilous Night. Many of these early works were for prepared piano, a Cage invention that made the piano into a kind of miniature gamelan orchestra. He had already become well known as a musical innovator, one on the cutting edge of the American avant garde. Cage was one of the first composers to write electronic music, with his "Imaginary Landscapes". And in 1937 he predicted the future of electronic musi |
Which composer wrote the symphonies with the nicknames 'The Schoolmaster', 'The Farewell' and 'The Miracle'? | Haydn: Complete Name Symphonies - Adam Fischer | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Haydn: Complete Name Symphonies google+ AllMusic Review by James Leonard Ahhh -- a collection of Haydn 's "Name Symphonies!" Why not? Giving symphonies nicknames was the original marketing gimmick, a quick and easy way for listeners to remember what piece was what. How much easier it is to recall the "Surprise" Symphony than his Symphony No. 94 in G major -- it's the one with the big crash in the slow movement -- to recall the "Farewell" Symphony than his Symphony No. 45 in F sharp minor -- it's the one where all the players leave the stage one by one in the finale -- and to recall the "Drumroll" Symphony than the Symphony No. 103 in E flat major -- it's the one with the percussion explosion in the slow movement. Still, the recordings of Haydn 's Name Symphonies in this 11-disc set issued here by Brilliant form as fine a collection of performances of the works as one is likely to hear. Recorded between 1987 and 2001 and originally released as part of a cycle of the complete symphonies, these smart, stylish, and soulful performances of the 31 nicknamed symphonies by Hungarian conductor Adam Fischer leading the hand-picked Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra are easily in the same league as the best performances since the war. And since they were recorded in the Haydnsaal in Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria -- that is, in the very hall in which most of Haydn 's symphonies were premiered -- the sound is rich, colorful, and wonderfully evocative. Although not for the Haydn completist -- they may want to have Fischer 's recordings of all 104 symphonies -- this collection of his Name Symphonies will remind more casual listeners why Haydn is rightly considered one of the greatest symphonists of all time. Track Listing - Disc 1 |
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess of youth, Hebe? | HEBE - Greek Goddess of Youth, Cupbearer of the Gods (Roman Juventas) Hebe Translation Youth (hêbê) Wedding of Heracles and Hebe, Athenian red-figure pyxis C5th B.C., University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology HEBE was the goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods who served ambrosia at the heavenly feast. She was also the patron goddess of the young bride and an attendant of the goddess Aphrodite . Herakles (Heracles) received Hebe in marriage upon his ascension to Olympos, a wedding which reconciled the hero with Hebe's mother Hera. In Greek vase painting Hebe was depicted either as the bride of Herakles, or the cupbearer of the gods, pouring ambrosia from a pitcher. Sometimes she had wings like the goddesses Iris and Nike . Hebe's male counterpart was the boy Ganymedes and her opposite number was Geras (Old Age). She may have been equated with Selene's daughter Pandeia . Her Roman name was Juventas. FAMILY OF HEBE PARENTS ZEUS & HERA (Hesiod Theogony 921, Homer Odyssey 11. 601, Pindar Isthmian Ode 4, Apollodorus 1.13, Pausanias 2.13.3, Aelian On Animals 17.46, Hyginus Preface) OFFSPRING ALEXIARES , ANIKETOS (by Herakles) (Apollodorus 2.158) ENCYCLOPEDIA HEBE (Hêbê), the personification of youth, is described as a daughter of Zeus and Hera (Apollod. i. 3. § 1.), and is, according to the Iliad (iv. 2), the minister of the gods, who fills their cups with nectar; she assists Hera in putting the horses to her chariot (v. 722); and she bathes and dresses her brother Ares (v. 905). According to the Odyssey (xi. 603; comp. Hes. Theog. 950), she was married to Heracles after his apotheosis. Later traditions, however, describe her as having become by Heracles the mother of two sons, Alexiares and Anticetus (Apollod. ii. 7. § 7), and as a divinity who had it in her power to make persons of an advanced age young again. (Ov. Met. ix. 400, &c.) She was worshipped at Athens, where she had an altar in the Cynosarges, near one of Heracles. (Paus. i. 19. § 3.) Under the name of the female Ganymedes (Ganymeda) or Dia, she was worshipped in a sacred grove at Sicyon and Phlius. (Paus. ii. 13. § 3; Strab. viii. p. 382.) At Rome the goddess was worshipped under the corresponding name of Juventas, and that at a very early time, for her chapel on the Capitol existed before the temple of Jupiter was built there; and she, as well as Terminus, is said to have opposed the consecration of the temple of Jupiter. (Liv. v. 54.) Another temple of Juventas, in the Circus Maximus, was vowed by the consul M. Livius, after the defeat of Hasdrubal, in B. C. 207, and was consecrated 16 years afterwards. (Liv. xxxvi. 36 ; comp. xxi. 62; Dionys. iv. 15, where a temple of Juventas is mentioned as early as the reign of Servius Tullius; August. de Civ. Dei, iv. 23; Plin. H. N. xxix. 4, 14, xxxv. 36, 22.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Hebe and the feast of the gods, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., Antikensammlung Berlin Hesiod, Theogony 921 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "Lastly, he [Zeus] made Hera his blooming wife: and she was joined in love with the king of gods and men, and brought forth Hebe and Ares and Eileithyia." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 13 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Zeus married Hera and fathered Hebe, Eileithyia." Callimachus, Iambi Fragment 202 (trans. Trypanis) (Greek poet C3rd B.C.) : "Mousa (Muse), I will sing for the little maid . . ((lacuna)) once when Hera was celebrating the feast of the seventh day of her daughter's birth [Hebe], the gods sitting on Olympos (Olympus) quarrelled, who would honour the child with the most beautiful gift . . ((lacuna)) Tritonis [Athena] brought many toys of cunning workmanship shrewdly carved, and many came from the guardian of the Apian Isthmos (Isthmus) [Poseidon], toys more precious than gold. The gods in amicable rivalry vied with one another in offering gifts. But you, Delian Apollon . . you said the following ‘Phoibos (Phoebus), you must try your skilful art [music] which |
Which newly-formed African nation became the 193rd. member state of the United Nations in July 2011? | South Sudan Becomes 193rd Member of United Nations South Sudan Becomes 193rd Member of United Nations July 13, 2011 8:00 PM The flag of South Sudan (C) flies after the United Nations General Assembly voted on South Sudan's membership to the United Nations at UN headquarters in New York, July 14, 2011 Share Email to a Friend Print South Sudan became the 193rd member of the United Nations Thursday when the U.N. General Assembly approved the country’s membership by acclamation. South Sudan’s new flag was raised for the first time outside United Nations headquarters in a brief ceremony symbolizing the country’s U.N. membership that was acclaimed just over an hour earlier by the General Assembly. Riek Machar, South Sudan’s Vice President, appeared before the applauding General Assembly to express what he described as the profound gratitude of the people and government of South Sudan. Machar said it is South Sudan’s deepest and most sincere wish to peacefully resolve all outstanding matters between South Sudan and Sudan, from which it separated. We do not harbor bitterness, he said, with our former compatriots. He added that after many years of war, South Sudan wants to be a force for peace in its region. “With this in mind, we urge our brothers in Ethiopia and Eritrea to resolve their differences peacefully and amicably. We appeal to our brothers and sisters in Somalia to seek lasting peace and we salute all those who are working to build democracy and the rule of law from the ground up. We encourage all countries in the region to come together to eradicate the scourge of the Lord’s Resistance Army. We will also join our regional partners and the rest of the world in the fight against terrorism,” Machar said. Sudan’s representative at the United Nations, Daffa-Alla Elhag Ali Osman, congratulated South Sudan on its U.N. membership and spoke of solidarity, cooperation and coordination between the two countries for the well-being of their two peoples. Rwanda’s representative to the United Nations, Eugene-Richard Gasana, speaking for the African group of nations at the U.N., said South Sudan faces enormous challenges. He hoped that South Sudan and Sudan will soon settle their outstanding issues on the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement - known as the CPA - signed in 2005 to end Sudan’s 21-year civil war. ”Those issues are particularly cessation of hostilities and political settlement in South Kordofan, the final status of Abyei in accordance with the CPA, the demarcation of the north-south boundary as well as well as political consultation on Blue Nile,” Gasana said. United States U.N. representative Susan Rice said the independence of South Sudan is a testament to its people and also an inspiration to all who yearn for freedom. “Your statehood is new, but your friendship is not. The bonds between the American people and the people of South Sudan go back many decades. The United States will remain a steadfast friend as South Sudan works to pursue peace, to strengthen its democracy and provide opportunity and prosperity to all its citizens,” Rice said. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it is imperative that South Sudan and Sudan resolve their outstanding differences with the same pragmatism and leadership that they have shown so far. The two countries, he went on, must see a future as true partners, not rivals. |
Which is the tallest twin-towered building in the world? | The world's tallest twin towers planned for Dubai - Telegraph The world's tallest twin towers planned for Dubai Dubai's newest audacious landmark is to be twin towers that will soar over a newly built district Enlarge Dubai is already home to the world’s tallest building, the 829.8-metre (2,722ft) tall Burj Khalifa. Now local developers Emaar Properties have signalled their intention to build the world’s tallest twin towers in the emirate. As reported by the Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National , the firm is to build a vast leisure and residential area that will be three times bigger than Dubai’s Downtown district (where the Burj Khalifa is found) and include the towers as its centrepiece. Named Dubai Creek Harbour, the new landmark development and tourist attraction will include 39,000 homes alongside 22 hotels, multiple retail outlets, fountains and various other tourist attractions. Further details about the project remain vague, with Emaar Properties and its construction partner Dubai Holdings yet to provide confirmation of when the development will be complete or the total height of the torpedo-shaped towers. Currently the world’s tallest twin towers are Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers, which measure 452 metres (1,483ft). London-based designers Chetwoods Architects released proposals this summer for the development of the one-kilometre-tall Phoenix Towers in Wuhan, China . Among the latter’s more unconventional features would be hovering restaurants suspended in vast globes and the world’s tallest kaleidoscope. Visitors to Dubai, meanwhile, can already admire, or question, a number of unusual structures and attractions. Opened last year, the Dubai Miracle Garden is a vibrantly coloured oasis in the middle of the desert, which features over 45 million flowerbeds and the world’s tallest twisted tower is found at Dubai Marina . Billed as a “city within a city”, Dubai’s forthcoming Mall of the World will feature a theatre district modelled on Broadway and the West End alongside scores of hotels. In 2020, Dubai will host the World Expo on a 1,082-acre site by Al Maktoum International Airport. |
Who composed the theme music for the film 'Jaws'? | FMS FEATURE [John Williams Recalls "Jaws" - by Jon Burlingame] Classic summer thriller fully restored, out on Blu-Ray today by Jon Burlingame John Williams scoring Jaws “John Williams has made our movie more adventurous and gripping than I ever thought possible.” — Steven Spielberg, writing about Jaws in 1975 Rarely have six basses, eight celli, four trombones and a tuba held more power over listeners. Especially in a movie theater. John Williams' score for Jaws ranks as some of the most terrifying music ever written for the cinema (and, according to a 2005 survey by the American Film Institute, among the top 10 most memorable scores in movie history). The music of Jaws was as responsible as filmmaker Steven Spielberg's imagery for scaring people out of the water in the summer of 1975. Its sheer intensity and visceral power helped to make the film a global phenomenon; Spielberg compared it to Bernard Herrmann's equally frightening, indelible music for Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Jaws is being released this week for the first time on Blu-Ray, fully restored and digitally remastered as part of Universal's 100th anniversary celebration. Its 7.1 surround-sound mix is expected to showcase Williams' Oscar-winning music more spectacularly than in any version to date. The film was only Spielberg's second feature film as director. The pair first worked together on Spielberg's debut film The Sugarland Express (1974). "I knew about the novel," Williams recalled in a recent visit to his offices on the Universal lot. "I don't think I read it, but Peter Benchley's book was very, very popular. I remember seeing the movie in a projection room here at Universal. I was alone; Steven was in Japan at the time. "I came out of the screening so excited," Williams said. "I had been working for nearly 25 years in Hollywood but had never had an opportunity to do a film that was absolutely brillliant. I had already conducted Fiddler on the Roof, and I had worked with directors like William Wyler and Robert Altman and others. But Jaws just floored me." Williams viewed Spielberg's thriller about a giant Great White shark terrorizing New England beachgoers as a chance for music to make a major contribution. Not only could he characterize the predatory fish in dark, powerful terms, but, as he remembers telling Spielberg, "I really saw this as a kind of sea chase, something that also had humor, so the orchestra could be swashbuckling at times." First to come – and the only music that Williams demonstrated for Spielberg prior to the recording sessions – was the shark motif. He found a signature that not only fit the creature but proved flexible enough to function in as many ways as the shark itself: Sounds from deep in the orchestra (low strings, low brass instruments) that were also rhythmic: "so simple, insistent and driving, that it seems unstoppable, like the attack of the shark," Williams explained. The music could be loud and fast if he was attacking, soft and slow if he was lurking, but always menacing in tone. Surprisingly, the director took a bit of convincing. "I played him the simple little E-F-E-F bass line that we all know on the piano," and Spielberg laughed at first. But, as Williams explained, "I just began playing around with simple motifs that could be distributed in the orchestra, and settled on what I thought was the most powerful thing, which is to say the simplest. Like most ideas, they're often the most compelling." According to Williams, Spielberg's response was: "Let's try it." Williams spent two months writing more than 50 minutes of music for the film. They recorded in early March 1975 with a 73-piece orchestra. "It was a lot of fun, like a great big playground," the composer recalled. "We had a really good time, and Steven loved it." Loved it so much, in fact, that he decided to get involved. Early in the film, a high-school band is playing a Sousa march during a street parade, and Williams needed to record a terrible-sounding rendition with his orchestra, which included many of the finest musicians in Hollywood. "It's very di |
"Who first said or wrote ""A little learning is a dangerous thing""?" | 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing more like this... Proverbs Meaning A small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are. Origin 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' and 'a little learning is a dangerous thing' have been used synonymously since the 18th century. The version 'a little learning' is widely attributed to Alexander Pope (1688 - 1744). It is found in An Essay on Criticism, 1709, and I can find no earlier example of the expression in print: A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again. The similarity of the two phrases is demonstrated by what appears to be an impromptu coining of 'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing' in a piece in The monthly miscellany; or Gentleman and Lady's Complete Magazine, Vol II, 1774, in which the writer misquoted Pope: Mr. Pope says, very truly, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Both Pope's original verse and the misquotation of it were predated by an anonymous author, signing himself 'A B', in the collection of letters published in 1698 as The mystery of phanaticism: "Twas well observed by my Lord Bacon, That a little knowledge is apt to puff up, and make men giddy, but a greater share of it will set them right, and bring them to low and humble thoughts of themselves. Again, there is a degree of misquotation here; what 'my Lord Bacon', the English politician and philosopher Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban, actually said, in The Essays: Of Atheism, 1601, was: "A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion." So, who coined the phrase? It appears to have been a group effort. Bacon can be credited with the idea, Pope with the 'learning' version and the mysterious 'A B' with the 'knowledge' version. |
Apart from Hammersmith, which other Thames bridge does the Boat Race course pass under? | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - The Course The Course previous next The Championship Course, Putney to Mortlake The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 Km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London. This course was first used for the Boat Race in 1845 and has been used for every race since, (apart from 1846, 1856 and 1863 when the race was held in the opposite direction between Mortlake and Putney). The Fulham/Chiswick side of the course is known as the Middlesex side. The Putney/Barnes side of the course is known as the Surrey side. The Boat Races are rowed upstream, but are timed to start on the incoming flood tide. The Boat Race is usually an hour before high tide, with the Women's Boat Race a further hour before so that the crews are rowing with the fastest possible current. The University Stone The University Stone is set into the towpath on Putney Embankment a few metres below Putney Bridge. The races will start from two stake boats moored so that the competitors' bows are in line with the University Stone. There is an equivalent stone set into the bank, adjacent to The Ship pub in Mortlake, at the finish of the race. The University Stone at Putney Detail map of the start Before The Cancer Research UK Boat Race the umpire will toss a coin, an 1829 gold sovereign, to decide which side or station the crews will row on. The challenger (the President of the losing club from the previous year), will call heads or tails. The Cancer Research UK Women's Boat Race toss will use a 2015 gold sovereign to commemorate the first year The Women's Boat Race took place on the Championship Course. In both races, the choice of stations could prove decisive. The President's decision will be based on the day's weather conditions and the advantage they thinks their crew can gain from either the Middlesex or Surrey bends. The first and final bends give an advantage to the crew on the Middlesex station, while the long middle bend favours Surrey. Crews race off the start at Putney The crews warm up heading through both Putney road and rail bridges towards Wandsworth before returning to move on to the stake boats. This version of Putney Bridge was completed in 1886. Aligned on the stake boats, the athletes will be able to look across at their opposition for the first time. Watched by thousands of spectators, the early stages of the races will see the crews pass the Putney boathouses on their way to Chiswick. The crews race past the boathouses and crowds in Putney in the 2014 BNY Mellon Boat Race The Mile Post Times are recorded during the race at fixed points along the course. The first of these is The Mile Post, 1 mile from the University Stone at the start of the race. The plinth on the Surrey bank commemorates Cambridge 'Blue' & Tideway coach Steve Fairbairn. It was erected by members of Thames and London Rowing Club's in honour of Fairbairn's skills as a coach and his role in founding the Head of the River Race in 1926. The record to this point is held by Cambridge (1998), in a time of 3mins 33 sec. The plinth at The Mile Post commemorating Steve Fairbairn Harrods Depository A key landmark for crews and spectators alike, Harrods Depository was a furniture warehouse for the eponymous store. Converted into flats in the 1990's the building has a commanding position on the Surrey bank, just before the crews shoot Hammersmith Bridge. The advantage is just beginning to turn towards the Surrey crew at this point, and was where Oxford (on the Surrey station) broke clear in The 2014 BNY Mellon Boat Race. The 2011 Boat Race crews passing Harrods Depository Boat Race crews approaching Hammersmith Bridge At Hammersmith Bridge the advantage of the Surrey bend starts to come into play. Traditionally cox's aim for the second lampost from the left as they pass under the bridge. 80% of crews ahead at Hammersmith go on to win. It is at this point the cox on the Surrey station can steer a course to capitalise on the advantage of their advantage, trying to p |
In which t.v. series did the dogs 'Zeus' and 'Apollo' appear? | Famous TV Dog Names Famous TV Dog Names Naming Ideas From Television Our Famous TV Dog Names list will not only get you thinking in a different puppy naming direction than the rest of our lists, it could also stir up a few memories from TV programs you used to watch years ago! When coming up with our pups on TV list, we were reminded of the famous Mr. Peabody from our favorite TV cartoon…The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show which we loved when we were kids. Astro, the family pup from the TV cartoon The Jetsons was a favorite too! When coming up with our pups on TV list, we were reminded of Mr. Peabody from our favorite TV cartoon…The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show which we loved when we were kids. Astro, the family pup from the TV cartoon The Jetsons was a favorite too! No doubt you’ll see some of your own favorite TV puppy names listed below which you might want give to your own pal. Giving a title that you find endearing to a pup you find endearing is a great way to start your puppies life! Our List Of Famous Dogs On TV Allen: Made famous from the show King of Queens Apollo: Doberman Pinschers from Magnum, PI Arnold: The name of the Rottweiler in Entourage Blacktoe: Starred in Star Trek Next Generation Blue: From Blue's Clues, great for the canine that likes to dig up things Bob: Canine from the hood of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Boomer: From the TV show Here's Boomer Bouncer: A lab in the show Neighbors, for a high energy quadruped Bpo Bpo: Sun's furry pal on Lost Brandon: The famous pup in Punky Brewster Buck: Made it's acting debut in Married With Children Buddy: From Veronica's Closet, the perfect name for man’s best friend Buster: Name of Hurley's canine pal on Lost Cam: A beagle from the show Turbo Dogs Chester: Famous pup from The Nanny Celine: The Chihuahua in Summer Heights High Claude: The name of the pooch from Beverly Hillbillies Cleo: Staring in the show The People's Choice Colin: Starred in the series Spaced Comet: Golden retriever on Full House, for a pup that runs fast Cynthia: The Famous basset hound in Green Acres Dash: From Turbo Dogs, perfect name for an energetic pooch Dief: The canine star in Due South Digby: Name of the golden retriever in Pushing Daisies Digger: Starred in Big Barn Farm, does your pooch likes to bury things? Doc: Famous TV dog name, stars on Grey's Anatomy Dog: Columbo's Basset Hound Duke: Name of the pooch from Beverly Hillbillies Duke: In Back at the Barnyard, perfect for a sheepdog Dukey: Famous canine star from Johnny Quest Earl: The retriever on The Flash Eddie: The terrier on Frasier Five: Another canine star from Turbo Dogs Flash: Dukes of Hazards basset hound, perfect for a fast canine Foo-Foo: Miss Piggy's pup on the Muppet Show. Pigs have dogs? Fred: The pooch in I Love Lucy Freeway: The canine star of Hart to Hart Gromit: The sidekick to Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit movies GT: From Turbo Dogs, had bad agent so never heard from again Guffer: Also from Turbo Dogs, had same agent as GT Hobo: Pup in The Littlest Hobo TV show, good for a pound rescue Holden: Name of Tracy's pup on Lost Ivanna: Starred in the show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Jake: Lab in the soap Neighbours Jimi: A famous terrier in The Chris Isaak Show Jimmy: Name of the pooch in South Park Joe: German Shepherd from Run, Joe, Run Kiwi: From Code Lyoko, cute for a little breed Krypto: Starred in Smallville, great for a strong dog Ladadog: From the show Please Don't Eat the Daisies Lassie: Long running TV show, the ultimate famous TV dog name Liquidator: The canine from Darkwing Duck Lojack: Made famous from the TV show Eureka Lucky: The pooch in Married with Children Mags: Famous TV dog name from Turbo Dogs Marlene: Starred in Turbo Dogs, this show has too many dogs Maximillian: The bionic canine from The Bionic Woman, ideal for a strong pooch McGruff: The crime canine, great choice for a police K-9 dog Mignong: Name of Yorkie from Green Acres Mr. Mittens: From Grounded for Life Mr. Muggles: Name of the pup on Heroes Murray: The pooch on Mad About You Old Pap: Starred in Big Bam Farm Oscar: The puppy |
Which building did the Empire State Building succeed as the world's highest building? | Photo illustration by Slate. Photos courtesy Creative Commons (tanakawho/Flickr, Wally Gobetz) and by Thinkstock Want a free trip to the top of the fourth-tallest building in the world? Locals and visitors to New York City can submit their photos of One World Trade Center to a contest for a chance to tour the unfinished building. Did I mention it’s not the sixth-, and not the fifth-, but the fourth-tallest skyscraper ever built by the hand of man? Many will see the 2014 opening of One World Trade Center, which will rise to a symbolic 1,776-foot height, as a triumph over terrorism, fear, and despair. It will also be, inevitably, a letdown. That’s because when the design was announced in 2003, media outlets trumpeted it as the future “ world’s tallest building .” Others, like the New York Times, wisely hedged, noting that it “ might be the world's tallest building upon completion.” We now know that it definitely won’t be. As planners, politicians, and architects squabbled about the design and financing for over a decade, architects in China and the Middle East built taller structures. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa now stands at 2,717 feet, a whopping 941 above One World Trade Center. The unfinished Shanghai Tower rises to 2,073 feet, and the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower measures 1,971 feet. To newly wealthy Asian nations, winning the steel-on-concrete sprint to the sky sends an important message. The designer of the Burj Khalifa said that being the tallest was “the client’s whole intention ,” because “the world's tallest building is a statement about the future of this city.” Advertisement The U.S. made no attempt to respond to the Asian skyscrapers. But we used to be made of sterner stuff! The Manhattan skyline that One World Trade Center joins is itself a monument to the American love of competition and rivalry. Once Elisha Otis invented the safety brake that freed buildings from the limitations of stairs in the mid-19th century, American magnates engaged in a decades-long rush to build the world’s tallest skyscraper. Building after building rose in American cities, each one one-upping the previous record holder. Make no mistake about it: This was all about rivalry, ego, and superiority, not simple economics. When architect Cass Gilbert asked dime-store magnate Frank Woolworth how tall he wanted his tower to be, Woolworth didn’t mention rental space or the financially optimal height. Rather, he responded, “Make it fifty feet higher than the Metropolitan Tower .” (Metropolitan Life Insurance owned the world’s tallest building at the time, and had previously denied Woolworth a loan.) Three architects, backed by banking and automobile tycoons, raised the stakes in the mid-1920s, staging a dramatic struggle for skyline supremacy. Two of them, William Van Alen and H. Craig Severance , had earlier been partners, but their business collapsed under the weight of their egos; the pair constantly feuded over who should have received credit for their successes. (For a great review of the Van Alen–Severance duel, pick up Neal Bascomb’s book Higher: A Historic Race to the Sky and the Making of a City .) Walter Chrysler hired Van Alen to build the tallest building in the world, only to see his design topped mid-construction by the Manhattan Bank Company Building, designed by a Severance-led team. Not to be bested by his rival, Van Alen revised his building plans upward, only to be one-upped again. Realizing that he was locked in a potentially unending battle, Van Alen pulled a clever trick. He constructed the gorgeous Art Deco crown of the Chrysler Building inside the hollow of the unfinished structure, leading the public to believe the skyscraper had already reached its maximum height. Then, once Severance believed he had won, Van Alen dramatically extracted the top of the building from within—like a magician pulling a rabbit from his hat—to seize what surely looked like victory. Unfortunately for Van Alen and Chrysler, only a few blocks away a team of architects and rich men, led by the former New York Gov. Al Smith, were getting started on |
Although better known by his surname what was the first name of the fictional Italian detective 'Zen'? | "Zen" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 51 out of 56 people found the following review useful: Absolutely Brilliant from Detroit 12 January 2011 I have to say, I have really been taken by surprise by this series. I really enjoyed the first episode but, it was the 2nd episode, Cabal, that really got me hooked. First and foremost I absolutely love the extended running time. At 1:30 minutes, without commercials, its literally double the average running time for drama's and ultimately it gives the show the ability to be far more character driven. I honestly don't think I have ever seen a series before that had this kind of running time and ultimately I think it speaks to the kind of show its trying to be. Zen is really a throwback to old school TV. No funky cinematography, no shaky cameras, no funky camera angles, no high tech police gadgetry etc. In fact, I don't think I even remember seeing a single computer. Cell phones are about as high tech as this show has gotten thus far. The locations are simply stunning and that is no surprise given that it takes place in Rome. I openly admit that was initially one of the things that I was most excited about as I absolutely love Rome. Its hands down one of my favorite cities in the world and its a perfect setting for this series, especially with the approach that they have taken. Of course if your going to have a show in Rome then fashion simply must play a role and the show certainly doesn't disappoint in this regard. The wardrobe choices are impeccable especially in regards to Rufus Sewell's suits. He looks outstanding in practically every scene. Then you have Caterina Murino and she looks absolutely fabulous as well. Her outfits are classy and while there is definitely a very sexy edge to her look, its not overtly sexy. She just looks stunning and they look absolutely dynamite together. As for the stories, thus far its definitely been one of the weaker aspects of the show but they have still been entertaining and in regards to story, the 2nd episode was definitely an improvement over the first episode. I love the whole Cabal storyline and hopefully it will be a reoccurring theme with this show. It fits perfectly with the shows setting in Rome and while these types of detective shows always have different stories with each episode, there is usually a main storyline that takes place alongside the solving of individual cases. I think The Cabal would be a great choice in this regard. Overall I have really enjoyed the first 2 episodes and cant wait for more. This show is just such a breath of fresh air compared to the usual detective riff raff that is practically everywhere you look. Hopefully Zen can pull in enough viewers as it would be a real shame to see this show end prematurely. Definitely a solid 9 out of 10 thus far. Was the above review useful to you? 47 out of 55 people found the following review useful: Terrific smooth drama... from Thailand 9 January 2011 The idea of taking a team of British actors and placing them in a crime fighting scenario in another European country can have mixed results. It worked with Maigret and it didn't work with Wallander. It DOES work with Zen. Whether or not it adheres to Michael Dibdin's novels I don't know because I haven't read them. Visually this series is a treat. The men are impeccably dressed and all look like James Bond! The stories themselves aren't going to win any awards but the journey is nonetheless an enjoyable and satisfactory one. If you're worn down by the usual shaky-cam stupidity of most modern trashy UK drama featuring the hyper-melodramatic plot lines and scripts with the usual, overly used actors and you need a reassuringly glossy and understated look into a world of low key drama then Zen is for you. Not masterfully intelligent but neither is it insultingly cringe-worthy. ZEN is a thoroughly enjoyable drama and a refreshing change of pace. Was the above review useful to you? 37 out of 39 people found the following review useful: I was exp |
To which animal species does the Meerkat belong? | Meerkat | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants SPECIES: suricatta ABOUT Meerkats are a type of mongoose and were once considered to be in the same taxonomic family as genets, civets, and linsangs. Now they are placed in their own family, Herpestidae. Safety in numbers: A “kat” is not a “cat” when it’s a meerkat, a vital, clever, and amazing weasel-like animal that is a member of the mongoose family. Most people know meerkats from the character Timon in The Lion King animated movie. However, instead of spending all their time with a warthog, most meerkats live in underground burrows in large groups of up to 40 individuals called a gang or a mob. For meerkats, there isn’t just safety in numbers—there’s also companionship. The mob is made up of several family groups, with one dominant pair that produces most of the offspring, but they don’t have to be related to belong to the same group. Meerkat mobs spend a lot of their time grooming and playing together to keep the family as a tight unit. This community existence helps the meerkats survive. A meerkat baby peeks its head out of a burrow Although they are excellent diggers, meerkats usually live in burrows dug by other animals such as ground squirrels. These burrows have an average of 15 entrance and exit holes, with tunnels and chambers at several levels, some as deep as 6.5 feet (2 meters). The deeper tunnels stay at a constant, comfortable temperature, whether it's hot or cold outside. A meerkat mob has several burrow systems, complete with toilet and sleeping chambers, within its territory and moves from one to another every few months. Meerkats have scent pouches below their tails and rub these pouches on rocks and plants to mark their territory. The territories of different groups often overlap, resulting in constant disputes. When the two groups meet for a face-off, the results can be tragic. Meerkats are vicious fighters that often kill each other in these skirmishes. Knowing the high cost of an all-out war, they try to avoid serious conflict if possible. Usually, a lot of aggressive posturing and bluffing precedes any physical contact. These wars can look a bit like the human battles of yesteryear: both sides line up across a field and, at the right moment, charge forward with leaps and bounds, holding their tail rigid and straight up in the air. Every third or fourth leap, they arch their back and thrust their rear legs backward like a bucking bronco. Whichever side has the most threatening display in their charge may “psych out” the opponents. Yet meerkats groups have been known to accept outside individuals into their mob, and they sometimes share their burrows with yellow mongooses. Unfortunately for meerkats, they are a tasty treat for larger carnivores, especially jackals, eagles, and falcons. However, meerkats have developed a way to forage in relative safety: adults take turns acting as guard while the others can look for food without worries. The guard climbs to the highest rock, termite mound, or bush he or she can find, stands upright on two legs, and then announces the beginning of guard duty with a specialized call. A low, constant peeping, known as the watchman's song, is made when all is well. If a predator is spotted, the guard alerts the others with a bark or whistle. There are different calls for land predators and for those coming from the air. When the alarm is raised, the meerkats usually run for the nearest hole, called a bolt hole. These are special tunnels with wider openings designed to hold a crowd of meerkats at once. Meerkats memorize the locations of thousands of bolt holes within their territory and are able to run to the closest one at a moment's notice. A meerkat mob sometimes stirs up dust to create a cover, or the mob may stand together to look larger, acting fierce to scare off the predator. Meerkats have been known to kill venomous snakes, but they don’t accomplish this task alone—they work as a mob. Some snake species feed on meerkats and slither into their underground tunnels, looking for a warm meal. |
Which explorer, together with his partner Speke, explored the lakes of Africa for the source of the Nile and translated the '1001 Arabian Nights' and the 'Kama Sutra'? | Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: The Collector of Worlds: A Novel of Sir Richard Francis Burton 11 people found this helpful 4.0 out of 5 starsScenes from a remarkable life ByRalph Blumenauon March 24, 2009 This novel is about three episodes in the life of that fascinating 19th century character, Sir Richard Burton (1821 to 1890), soldier, amateur anthropologist and explorer. The first, which takes up about half the book, covers his life as a soldier in India (1842 to 1859). Thoroughly bored by the routine and by the narrow vision of his fellow officers, he first began learning several of India's native languages, and then took pride in his ability to disguise himself as an Indian so as to be able to mingle with them and get closer to understanding their way of life. Initially, when he was stationed in Baroda, he studied the Hindus; but when he was moved to Muslim Sindh, he became particularly fascinated by Islam. The conqueror of Sindh, General Napier, got Burton to use his skills to gather intelligence for him; but Burton thought the General's wish to impose British values on the natives wrong and counter-productive. This made him unreliable in the opinion of the army and would block any promotion. He left India and the Army. The second part covers his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1853, disguised as Sheikh Abdullah and having made himself so perfectly familiar with the theory and practice of Islam that nobody penetrated his disguise; and the Muslim world was duly shocked when on his return he published an account of this experience. This part of the story gives a vivid account of such a pilgrimage - the dangers of attacks by plunderers, the fulfilment when the goal has been finally reached, but also the sickness and death that was the fate of so many exhausted pilgrims. The third part covers Burton's expedition of 1857, together with his colleague and rival, John Hanning Speke, to find the source of the Nile. Again the many ordeals of the expedition are well described: the terrible terrain, frightful diseases, tribute to be paid to the chief of every village through which they passed, encounters with brutal Arab slavers. The narrative alternates, in part 1 with comments of his Hindu servant; in part 2, rather tediously, with the attempts of Ottoman officials to find out, after Burton had published his account of his journey to Mecca, what his purpose might have been: they suspect it was gathering information for Britain's imperialist purposes; and in part 3, with an African guide who recounts to his friends his memories of the expedition, and who is the most interesting of the three. This device enables Troyanov to show Burton as he might have been seen by others, but I found it somewhat distracting, especially as you have to read some of the dialogue between several characters more than once to make sure who is speaking. Altogether, I was a little disappointed by this book. Burton's personality did not come out as vividly as I think it might have done; the prose is sometimes striking, but at others it goes, I think, a little over the top (the book has been translated from the German by William Hobson); and the three episodes represent only a fraction (though a large one) of Burton's life. After a decent interval, I may return to him again, this time through a proper biography like Fawn Brodie's The Devil Drives. 25 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsDecent, but not equal to Burton ByBen Farkashon May 5, 2009 Troyanov's novel is an entertaining read. The incredible scope of Burton's life makes that almost a given. I do not recommend this novel to anybody who has read Burton's own accounts of his journeys in life, as they are spellbinding and unbeatable coming from the source himself. If you're willing to spend the time, Edward Rice's biography of Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton is the best of many good ones. Fawn Brodie's The Devil Drives is also good, if too dependent on psychoanalysis. But for a survey of Burton's remarkable life, The Collector of Worlds is both informative and good fun. |
Who played 'Juliet' opposite Leonardo Di Caprio in the 1996 film 'Romeo And Juliet'? | Leonardo DiCaprio | Romeo and Juliet Movie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Romeo and Juliet Movie Wiki Share Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (/dɨˈkæpri.oʊ/; born November 11, 1974)[1] is an American actor and film producer. He has been nominated for the Golden Globe Award eight times as an actor, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Aviator (2004). He has also been nominated by the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild, Satellite Awards, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, DiCaprio started his career by appearing in television commercials prior to landing recurring roles in TV series such as the soap opera Santa Barbara and the sitcom Growing Pains in the early 1990s. He made his film debut in the comedic sci-fi horror film Critters 3 (1991) and received first notable critical praise for his performance in This Boy's Life (1993). DiCaprio obtained recognition for his subsequent work in supporting roles in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) and Marvin's Room (1996), as well as leading roles in The Basketball Diaries (1995) and Romeo + Juliet (1996), before achieving international fame in James Cameron's Titanic (1997). Since the 2000s, DiCaprio has been nominated for awards for his work in such films as Catch Me If You Can (2002), Gangs of New York (2002), The Aviator (2004), Blood Diamond (2006), The Departed (2006), and Revolutionary Road (2008). His latest films Shutter Island (2010) and Inception (2010) rank among the biggest commercial successes of his career.[2] DiCaprio owns a production company named Appian Way Productions, whose productions include the films Gardener of Eden (2007) and Orphan (2009). A committed environmentalist, DiCaprio has received praise from environmental groups for his activism. Contents Biography Early life and family DiCaprio, an only child, was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Irmelin (née Indenbirken), is a former legal secretary; born in Germany; she came to the US as a child with her parents. His father, George DiCaprio, is an underground comic artist and producer/distributor of comic books.[4] DiCaprio's mother moved from Oer-Erkenschwick in the Ruhr, Germany, to the U.S. during the 1950s with her parents, Russian immigrants to Germany. A fourth-generation American, DiCaprio's father is of half Italian (from the Naples area) and half German descent (from Bavaria).[1][5][6] DiCaprio's maternal grandmother, Helene Indenbirken (1915–2008),[7] was born Yelena Smirnova in Russia.[8]. In a 2010 conversation with the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, DiCaprio said that two of his grandparents were Russian.[9] DiCaprio's parents met while attending college and subsequently moved to Los Angeles.[1] He was named Leonardo because his pregnant mother was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting in a museum in Italy when DiCaprio first kicked.[10] DiCaprio was raised Catholic.[11][12] His parents divorced when he was a year old and he lived mostly with his mother. The two lived in several Los Angeles neighborhoods, such as Echo Park, and at 1874 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Feliz district (which was later converted into a local public library), while his mother worked several jobs to support them.[1] She remarried. He attended Seeds Elementary School and graduated from John Marshall High School a few blocks away, after attending the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies for four years. Career Early career DiCaprio's career began with his appearance in several commercials and educational films. After being booted off the set of children's television series Romper Room for being disruptive at the age of five,[13] DiCaprio followed his older stepbrother Adam Farrar into television commercials, landing an ad for Matchbox cars at 14.[13] In 1990, he got his break on television when he was cast in the short-lived series based on the movie Parenthood. After Parenthood, DiCaprio had bit parts on several shows, including The New Lassie and Roseanne, as well as a brief stint on the soap opera Santa Barbara, p |
Which British explorer was the first westerner to have recorded seeing the River Niger? | Niger | Article about Niger by The Free Dictionary Niger | Article about Niger by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Niger Related to Niger: Niger River , Nigeria Niger (nī`jər), in the Bible: see Simeon Simeon or Symeon , in the Bible. 1 Second son of Jacob and Leah and ancestor of the southernmost tribe of Israel. He and his tribe are seldom mentioned individually. 2 Devout man who blessed Jesus when He was presented in the Temple. ..... Click the link for more information. (3.) Niger (nī`jər, nēzhâr`), officially Republic of Niger, republic (2005 est. pop. 11,666,000), 489,189 sq mi (1,267,000 sq km), W Africa. It borders on Burkina Faso and Mali in the west, on Algeria and Libya in the north, on Chad in the east, and on Nigeria and Benin in the south. Niamey Niamey , city (1988 pop. 398,265), capital of Niger and Tillabéry dept., SW Niger, a port on the Niger River. Niamey is Niger's largest city and its administrative and economic center. ..... Click the link for more information. is the country's capital and its largest city. Land and People Niger is extremely arid except along the Niger River in the southwest and near the border with Nigeria in the south, where there are strips of savanna. Most of the rest of the country is either semidesert (part of the Sahel Sahel , name applied to the semiarid region of Africa between the Sahara to the north and the savannas to the south, extending from Senegal and Mauritania on the west, through Mali, N Burkina Faso, Niger, N Nigeria, and Chad, to Sudan and Eritrea on the east. ..... Click the link for more information. ) or part of the Sahara Sahara [Arab.,=desert], world's largest desert, c.3,500,000 sq mi (9,065,000 sq km), N Africa; the western part of a great arid zone that continues into SW Asia. Extending more than 3,000 mi (4,830 km), from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, the Sahara is bounded on the N by ..... Click the link for more information. . In N central Niger is the Aïr Massif (average elevation: 3,000 ft/910 m; maximum elevation: c.5,900 ft/1,800 m), which receives slightly more rainfall than the surrounding desert. In addition to Niamey, other cities include Maradi Maradi , town (1988 pop. 112,965), S Niger, near the border with Nigeria. It is the administrative and commercial center for an agricultural region that specializes in peanut growing and goat raising. A major road connects Maradi with Kano, Nigeria. ..... Click the link for more information. , Tahoua Tahoua , town (1988 pop. 51,607), SW Niger. A major administrative center, it is a farming community and trade center frequented by Tuareg and Fulani pastoral nomads. Gypsum and phosphates are mined. The city was a refugee center during droughts in the 1970s. ..... Click the link for more information. , and Zinder Zinder , city (1988 pop. 120,892), S Niger. It is the trade center for an agricultural region where grains, manioc, and peanuts are grown, and cattle and sheep are raised. Manufactures include millet flour, beverages, and tanned goods. ..... Click the link for more information. . The main ethnic groups are the Hausa Hausa or Haussa , black African ethnic group, numbering about 23 million, chiefly in N Nigeria and S Niger. The Hausa are almost exclusively Muslim and practice agriculture. ..... Click the link for more information. , the Songhai and Djerma (Zarma), the Fulani Fulani , people of W Africa, numbering approximately 14 million. They are of mixed sub-Saharan African and Berber origin. First recorded as living in the Senegambia region, they are now scattered throughout the area of the Sudan from Senegal to Cameroon. ..... Click the link for more information. , the Tuareg Tuareg or Touareg , Berbers of the Sahara, numbering c.2 million. They have preserved their ancient alphabet, which is related to that used by ancient Libyans. ..... Click the link for more information. , and the Kanuri. The great majority of the population is rural and lives in the south. There is a significant migration of seasonal labor to Ghana, Nigeria, and Chad. About 80% of the p |
Which was the first Confederate state to secede from the Union? | Confederate States of America - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Confederate States of America A+E Networks Introduction During the American Civil War, the Confederate States of America consisted of the governments of 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860-61, carrying on all the affairs of a separate government and conducting a major war until defeated in the spring of 1865. Convinced that their way of life, based on slavery, was irretrievably threatened by the election of President Abraham Lincoln (November 1860), the seven states of the Deep South (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas) seceded from the Union during the following months. When the war began with the firing on Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861), they were joined by four states of the upper South (Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia). Google Formed in February 1861, the Confederate States of America was a republic composed of eleven Southern states that seceded from the Union in order to preserve slavery, states’ rights, and political liberty for whites. Its conservative government, with Mississippian Jefferson Davis as president, sought a peaceful separation, but the United States refused to acquiesce in the secession. The war that ensued started at Fort Sumter , South Carolina , on April 12, 1861, and lasted four years. It cost the South nearly 500,000 men killed or wounded out of a population of 9 million (including 3 million slaves) and $5 billion in treasure. Did You Know? On July 15, 1870, Georgia became the last former Confederate state to be restored to the Union, more than five years after the Civil War's end. The Confederacy’s eastern military fortunes went well for the first two years, with major victories at First Manassas (Bull Run), ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s Valley Campaign, and the Seven Days’ Battles, where Gen. Robert E. Lee took command of the main eastern army in June 1862 and cleared Virginia of federal troops by September. His invasion of Maryland was checked at Sharpsburg (Antietam) in mid-September, and he returned to Virginia, where he badly defeated federal forces at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. The main western Confederate forces-commanded by Generals Albert Sidney Johnston , P. G. T. Beauregard, and Braxton Bragg-suffered defeats at Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh in Tennessee , and at Corinth, Mississippi , but they held that flank through 1862. Davis formed his government at the first Confederate capital in Montgomery, Alabama . The Confederacy’s Permanent Constitution provided for presidential item veto, debating seats for cabinet members, and six-year terms for the president and vice president (the president was ineligible for successive terms); it prohibited the foreign slave trade and forbade Congress from levying a protective tariff, giving bounties, or making appropriations for internal improvements. After initial problems, Davis’s government grew stronger as he learned to use executive power to consolidate control of the armed forces and manpower distribution. But some Southern governors resisted Davis’s centralization and tried to keep their men and resources at home. Although Davis used authority effectively, the insistence on preserving states’ rights plagued him constantly. Vice President Alexander H. Stephens , an early dissident, for example, sulked in his native Georgia and finally urged its secession from the Confederacy. But nothing gave the government more trouble than its poverty. There was only $27 million worth of specie in the Confederacy, and money remained scarce. A federal blockade gradually shrank Southern foreign trade and drained financial reserves. Christopher G. Memminger, treasury secretary, followed conservative policies. A campaign to raise funds through a domestic loan in February 1861 lagged; a $50 million loan drive launched in May did little better. Finally Congress resorted to a ‘produce loan,’ which allowed planters to pledge produce as security for bonds. Although initially popular, this expedient also failed. The next |
Although better known by his surname, what was the first name of the t.v. detective 'Monk'? | The Psychological Disorder of Adrian Monk The Psychological Disorder of Adrian Monk View More A study with regard to the psychological disorder of Adrian Monk. He starred in a US tv series entitled MONK. This was a research paper in my Abnormal Psychology class. My tasked was to examine Adrian's overall disorder thus entitled to make diagnosis, prognosis and others. Note: I act as Monk's psychologist. The prognosis and some parts of it were just fictional. :) Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) The Psychological Disorder of Adrian Monk University of the Philippines in the VisayasCollege of Arts and SciencesDivision of Social SciencesMiagao, IloiloA Major Study on The Psychological Disorder of Adrian Monk In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirementin Abnormal Psychology (Psychology 155) Submitted to: Ms. Leah PradillaFaculty, Social Science Division Submitted by: Jennibeth D. BaculnaBA Political Science-Psychology IVMarch 25, 2009 I. History Adrian Monk is believed to be born in or around the year 1959 so his age now is 50 years old. Hegraduated from the University of California Berkeley in the year 1981. In his early age, it was revealedthat in the year 1972 he was already in his 8 th grade.Tracing his family background, his parents were very strict and over-protective, an influence thatis strongly suggested to be a contribution to his disorder. His father is Jack Monk who came originallyfrom New Hope Pennsylvania and happened to abandoned the Monk family when Adrian was still eightyears old by a mere act of waving goodbye and saying that he would just go to a store and never didreturn again. Adrian Monk has one brother named Ambrose, who also experienced another kind if disorder, known as agoraphobia and acted much strangely as compared to Adrian. Ambrose having anextreme agoraphobia only left his house three times in the past 10 years. They never heard any news fromtheir father again until one time, their father left a note to his son Ambrose saying that he was very proudthat after a very long time of staying inside the house, he finally learned to leave the house. The chaos andemotional instability brought about by their father’s sudden return, to the point of setting an extra plate atthe dinner table and keeping his mail in a filing cabinet in case he comes back.On the other hand, Adrian’s mother died in 1994 and it was believed that the cause of her death iscancer. It has been said that his mother raised him to be different from other children because his mother is thought to be mentally unprepared to be a mother and raise children. Jack Monk returned to SanFrancisco in 2006, when he was arrested for running a red light and resisting arrest. He was bailed out byAdrian, who did not forgive him for leaving at first, but after solving a murder involving Jack’s boss, they bonded again. Adrian’s father even teaches Adrian how to ride a bike that is, something he was not thereto do when Adrian was a child.He has a half-brother, whom he was not able to meet personally and mentioned by his father inthe name of Jack, Jr. who happened to live in his father’s basement. Adrian Monk is a legendary former homicide detective in San Francisco Police Department and hailed as one of the best police officer ever inthe department and turned into a great detective who investigates some serious crimes that are happeningin the place and solved it in an unconventional way although the cases are very puzzling.He has a wife named Trudy whom he met when he worked before at the University library. Thefirst time they met was when she borrowed a book and then she was amazed because Adrian didremember the book quickly as he saw it from the previous day. He got to familiarize the phone number of Trudy when someone used his back to write a number of his wife. From then on, they have decided to getmarried on August 08, 1990. His previous history was that, even, before, he already acted differently butTrudy still loved him despite of the weirdness of himself and in return, he was also deeply in love with hiswife since she was the only re |
What is the main ingredient of Hoisin Sauce? | Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe - Food.com (41) Most Helpful Cooking gluten free often means making what you need from scratch to avoid contaminants. I used trusted ingredients from my pantry to put this recipe together and could rest easy knowing the dish I prepared was truly gluten free. The side benefit to making your own homemade condiments, etc, is avoiding preservatives or other undesirable ingredients such as MSG. I really appreciate this recipe. It was terrific! One thing I would suggest is mixing the peanut butter and honey together well first, then slowly incorporating the soy sauce, oil and remaining ingredients. I threw them all together as directed and found that it took lots of elbow grease with the whisk to get the peanut butter to incorporate with everything else. When I make this recipe, I double the ingredients and freeze the extra in ice cube trays, to always have some ready to go. Most trays hold 1 Tb in each compartment, making it super easy to measure out. |
Who created the fictional character of 'Walter Mitty'? | Walter Mitty - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Walter Mitty n fictional character created by James Thurber who daydreams about his adventures and triumphs Example of: an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) Word Family Usage Examples Sign up, it's free! Whether you're a student, an educator, or a life-long learner, Vocabulary.com can put you on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. |
Which bay found on the Atlantic coast is the biggest estuary in the USA? | Where is the largest estuary in the United States? Home Ocean Facts Where is the largest estuary in the United States? Where is the largest estuary in the United States? The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. This image shows the Coleman Bridge over the York River in Gloucester Point, Va, near the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Image credit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and is one of the most productive bodies of water in the world. The Chesapeake watershed spans 64,000 squares miles , covering parts of six states — Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Over 17 million people live in this area. The estuary and its network of streams, creeks, and rivers hold tremendous ecological, cultural, economic, historic, and recreational value for the region. More than 250 fish species use the Bay and tributaries for some portion of their life cycles, including American and hickory shad, river herring, striped bass, eel, weakfish, bluefish, flounder, oysters, and blue crabs. More than 300 migratory bird species can also be found in the watershed. During the fall, the skies come alive as one million ducks, geese, and swans return to overwinter on the Chesapeake. Search Our Facts |
From which bridge does the Oxford and Cambridge boat race start? | Boat Race 2015: What time does it start, where can I watch Oxford vs Cambridge, betting odds | The Independent Boat Race 2015: What time does it start, where can I watch Oxford vs Cambridge, betting odds Everything you need to know about the 161st running of the Boat Race Saturday 11 April 2015 13:43 BST Click to follow The victorious Oxford crew lift the trophy after winning the 2014 Boat Race Getty Images WHEN DOES THE RACE START? The 161st Boat Race takes place on Saturday 11 April and is scheduled to get underway at 5.50pm. As things stand, Cambridge lead the university battle with Oxford 81-78, with just one dead heat coming back in 1877. Last year, Oxford powered to victory as the Dark Blues clinch their biggest winning margin since 1973 after an early clash between the two crews saw Cambridge’s Luke Juckett thrown momentarily into the water and putting his entire team out of sync. With that in mind, the Light Blues will be out for revenge, with the memory of the 11-stroke defeat still very fresh on their minds. Luke Jackett is thrown into the water after clashing oars WHAT ABOUT THE WOMEN’S RACE? For the first time ever, the Women’s Boat Race will take place on the Tideway on the same day as the Men’s Boat Race, giving the female athletes a platform to perform on the biggest stage as their race will be broadcast live on the BBC. The Women’s Boat Race gets underway an hour before the Men’s at 4.50pm, and despite Oxford’s relative domination of the event in recent years, Cambridge still hold a strong overall lead of 41-28. That said, the Dark Blues have won 11 of the 15 races since the turn of the Millennium, although their largest winning margin during that period has been just four lengths and the race usually comes down to the closing stages. The Women's Boat Race will take place on the Tideway for the first time AND THE RESERVE’S RACE? The two second string Men’s crews from Oxford and Cambridge will compete against each other with the race due to begin at 5.20pm, in-between the Women’s Boat Race and the main Men’s Boat Race. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO WATCH IT? There are certain viewing points along the London Borough of Richmond section of the River Thames that will be designated for fans to cheer on the two sides. Two festival-like parks will be set-up at Bishop’s Park and Furnivall Gardens to provide entertainment and activities to keep fans occupied throughout the day, while there will also be big screens put up to screen the race in its entirety. Hammersmith Bridge offers one viewing point for spectators If you feel like setting up camp early, you might be able to nab a position on one of the three main bridges that the race will make its way under. You can watch the crews from Putney Bridge for the start, the halfway mark from Hammersmith Bridge and the race to the finale at Chiswick Bridge. WHAT IF I CAN’T GET TO LONDON TO WATCH IT? Fear not, as the three main races will be broadcast live on BBC1 with coverage beginning well in advance at 4.15pm. ODDS: |
"Who said or wrote ""No man is an island""?" | No Man Is An Island Poem by John Donne - Poem Hunter No Man Is An Island Poem by John Donne - Poem Hunter No Man Is An Island - Poem by John Donne Autoplay next video No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thy friend's Or of thine own were: Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. next poem » Poet's Notes about The Poem These famous words by John Donne were not originally written as a poem - the passage is taken from the 1624 Meditation 17, from Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions and is prose. The words of the original passage are as follows: John Donne Meditation 17 Devotions upon Emergent Occasions 'No man is an iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; if a clod bee washed away by the Sea, Europe is the lesse, as well as if a Promontorie were, as well as if a Mannor of thy friends or of thine owne were; any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankinde; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee....' |
"In which play by William Shakespeare does the quote ""The course of true love never did run smooth"" appear?" | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act 1, Scene 1, Page 5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream I must confess that I have heard so much And with Demetrius thought to have spoke thereof, But being overfull of self-affairs, My mind did lose it.—But, Demetrius, come. And come, Egeus. You shall go with me. I have some private schooling for you both.— For you, fair Hermia, look you arm yourself To fit your fancies to your father’s will, Or else the law of Athens yields you up (Which by no means we may extenuate) To death, or to a vow of single life.— Come, my Hippolyta. What cheer, my love?— Demetrius and Egeus, go along. I must employ you in some business Against our nuptial and confer with you Of something nearly that concerns yourselves. THESEUS I have to admit I’ve heard something about that, and meant to ask Demetrius about it, but I was too busy with personal matters and it slipped my mind.—Anyway, Demetrius and Egeus, both of you, come with me. I want to say a few things to you in private.—As for you, beautiful Hermia, get ready to do what your father wants, because otherwise the law says that you must die or become a nun, and there’s nothing I can do about that.—Come with me, Hippolyta. How are you, my love?—Demetrius and Egeus, come with us. I want you to do some things for our wedding, and I also want to discuss something that concerns you both. EGEUS With duty and desire we follow you. EGEUS We’re following you not only because it is our duty, but also because we want to. Exeunt. Manent LYSANDER and HERMIA They all exit except LYSANDER and HERMIA. LYSANDER How now, my love? Why is your cheek so pale? How chance the roses there do fade so fast? LYSANDER What’s going on, my love? Why are you so pale? Why have your rosy cheeks faded so quickly? 130 Belike for want of rain, which I could well Beteem them from the tempest of my eyes. HERMIA Probably because my cheeks' roses needed rain, which I could easily give them with all the tears in my eyes. 135 Ay me! For aught that I could ever read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth. But either it was different in blood— LYSANDER Oh, honey! Listen, in books they say that true love always faces obstacles. Either the lovers have different social standings— |
What is the SI unit of Pressure or Stress? | What is pascal (unit of pressure or stress)? - Definition from WhatIs.com Amazon Go The pascal (pronounced pass-KAL and abbreviated Pa) is the unit of pressure or stress in the International System of Units ( SI ). It is named after the scientist Blaise Pascal. One pascal is equivalent to one newton (1 N) of force applied over an area of one meter squared (1 m 2). That is, 1 Pa = 1 N · m -2. Reduced to base units in SI, one pascal is one kilogram per meter per second squared; that is, 1 Pa = 1 kg · m -1 · s -2. If a pressure p in pascals exists on an object or region whose surface area is A meters squared, then the force F, in newtons, required to produce p is given by the following formula: F = pA Suppose a small rocket engine produces 100,000 (105) Pa of pressure, and the nozzle has a cross-sectional area of 1/10,000 of a square meter (10-4 m2). Then the force F, in newtons, produced by the engine is: F = pA = 105 x 10-4 = 10 Imagine that this engine is used in a propellant pack for a space walker whose mass is 50 kg. How fast will the person accelerate relative to nearby objects in the weightless environment of earth orbit? The answer is found by the familiar formula stating that force is equal to mass times acceleration (F = ma). This can be manipulated to obtain: a = F / m where a is the acceleration in meters per second squared, F is the force in newtons, and m is the mass in kilograms. Plugging in the known numbers: a = 10 / 50 = 0.20 The acceleration is 0.20 m/s2. If the rocket engine is fired continuously by a space walker who is stationary relative to another object nearby, then after one second she will be moving at a speed of 0.20 m/s with respect to that object; after two seconds she will be traveling at 0.40 m/s; after three seconds she will be moving at 0.60 m/s; and so on. |
Who is the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs? | New Defra Secretary of State announced - Press releases - GOV.UK New Defra Secretary of State announced From: First published: 13 May 2010 This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Caroline Spelman MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Prime Minister, David Cameron. Mrs Spelman is Member of Parliament for Meriden. Caroline Spelman said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The department is responsible for many of the things that are vital to our quality of life - the food we eat, the air we breathe and how we manage the land we live on and the seas that surround our shores. “I will work across government and beyond to respond to the challenges of increasing food production, adapting to climate change, protecting our natural environment and ensuring we live sustainably.” Notes Caroline Spelman has been the Member of Parliament for Meriden since 1997. In Opposition, she served in the Shadow Cabinet, covering the Environment, International Development and Communities and Local Government portfolios, as well as holding other senior posts. Before entering Parliament, Mrs Spelman had an extensive career in the agriculture sector, with fifteen years in the agriculture industry and in-depth experience of the international arena, including as deputy director of the International Confederation of European Beet Growers and a research fellow for the Centre for European Agricultural Studies. She has also authored a book on the non-food use of agricultural products. Mrs Spelman is fluent in French and German and holds a BA First Class in European Studies from Queen Mary College. She is married with three children. Share this page |
Which state of America is nicknamed the 'Garden State'? | The Garden State and Other New Jersey Nicknames The Garden State and Other New Jersey State Nicknames There is no definitive explanation for New Jersey's nickname of "The Garden State." It is on our license plates as the result of L.1954, c. 221; NJSA 39:3-33.2. This legislation was passed over Governor Meyner's veto. His veto message to A545, dated August 2, 1954, says in part "My investigation discloses that there is no official recognition of the slogan 'Garden State' as an identification of the State of New Jersey." Alfred M. Heston, in his two-volume work, Jersey Waggon Jaunts, published in 1926 ( Camden, NJ, Atlantic County Historical Society, 1926), twice credits Abraham Browning of Camden with coining the name at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia on New Jersey Day, August 24, 1876. On page 310 of volume 2 he writes: "In his address Mr. Browning compared New Jersey to an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and the New Yorkers from the other. He called New Jersey the Garden State, and the name has clung to it ever since." The problem with this is that the image of a barrel tapped at both ends dates back at least to Benjamin Franklin, so this statement crediting Browning with naming the Garden State can not be taken at face value. Robert Lupp #1 NJSA 39:3-33.2 License plates; words "Garden State" to be imprinted The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall, upon the occasion of the next and each subsequent general issue of passenger car motor vehicle registration license plates, cause to be imprinted thereon in addition to other markings which he shall prescribe, the words "Garden State." L.1954, c. 221, p. 834, para. 1. Historical Note Passed December 6, 1954, the objections of the Governor notwithstanding; Filed December 7, 1954. Title of Act: An Act concerning motor vehicles and supplementing article 2 of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. L.1954, c.221, p. 834. #2 To the General Assembly: I am returning herewith, without my approval, Assembly Bill No. 545, for the following reasons: This bill provides that the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon the occasion of the next and each subsequent general issue of passenger car motor vehicle registration license plates, cause to be imprinted thereon the words "Garden State". A bill similar to this was vetoed by Governor Driscoll in 1953. He said "the registration plate itself, moreover, is an important legal device evidencing compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and it should be confined to that purpose without the detraction of any mottoes or phrases". Governor Driscoll's point of view might be refuted if there existed either an official basis for the designation of New Jersey as "Garden State" or if the gardening or farming industry was the overwhelmingly predominant feature of the State's economy. I refer, for example, to the designation on the Wisconsin license plates of that state as "America's Dairyland". My investigation discloses that there is no official recognition of the slogan "Garden State" as an identification of the State of New Jersey. It is, moreover, obvious that New Jersey's place in the economy and life of the nation is today attributable to its preeminence in many fields, in addition to its acknowledged high standing in agricultural pursuits. Statistically, only 2.4 percent of our workers are employed on farms while 97.6 percent are engaged in non- agricultural occupations. New Jersey is noted for its great strides in manufacturing, mining, commerce, construction, power, transportation, shipping, merchandising, fishing and recreation, as well as in agriculture. |
Which country principally administers the Turks and Caicos Islands? | Turks & Caicos - Turks and Caicos Lawyers, Attorneys - Savory & Co Menu Turks & Caicos Geography. A BritishOverseasTerritory, the Turks & Caicos Islands comprise an archipelago of eight main islands in two groups, the Turks to the east and the Caicos to the west, and a number of smaller cays (pronounced ‘keys’). Physically forming the south end of the Bahamas chain, they are located between latitudes 21° and 22° north and longitudes 71° and 72° west, just under 600 miles south-east of Miami, Florida, and about 100 miles north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The total land area is approximately 166 square miles. TCI's main natural assets are its 230 miles of white sand beaches, and its coral reefs and ocean walls which are often hailed as offering some of the best diving in the world. The capital is CockburnTown in Grand Turk, and it is here among the main Government offices and public registries are based. Grand Turk and Salt Cay are the two inhabited islands of the Turks group. One of the larger and the most thriving of the islands is Providenciales in the Caicos group, where steady development is taking place in the form of hotels, condominiums and other tourist-related projects as well as office and commercial complexes. The other main inhabited islands in the Caicos group are North Caicos, Middle Caicos and South Caicos, West Caicos is being developed into an upscale resort managed by Ritz-Carlton, while East Caicos remains uninhabited. In addition there is a chain of cays running between Providenciales and North Caicos, some of which are privately owned. These include Pine Cay, which has an exclusive hotel, airstrip and a number of large holiday homes, and Parrot Cay, where a first class hotel and resort has recently opened. Ambergris Cay, near South Caicos, has also been developed as a private residential community and has its own airstrip. Back to top Climate. Turks & Caicos enjoys year-round sunshine as well as a prevailing easterly breeze provided by the Atlantic tradewinds which keeps temperatures from becoming excessively hot. The most popular time to visit the Islands is over the winter months when the sun continues to shine but the nights are cool. Temperatures in summer (April to September) average 87°F (31°C) and in winter (October to March) 77° F (25°C). Rainfall averages 26 inches per annum in the Turks and 40 inches in the Caicos Islands. The average humidity is a low 60%. Back to top Currency. The unit of currency is the United States dollar (US$). A little Turks & Caicos currency is also minted, the quarter-crown (= US25¢) and to a much lesser extent the crown (= US$1) being used in addition to United States currency. Other coins have been minted for commemorative and numismatic purposes. Back to top History. There is strong evidence that Grand Turk was the place of Christopher Columbus's first landfall after crossing the Atlantic in search of the New World. This honour has been traditionally bestowed on Watling's Island in the Bahamas, now San Salvador, the name given by Columbus to the island where he landed and called Guanahani by its indian inhabitants. Study of Columbus's journals and various other sources show that his descriptions of Guanahani more closely fit Grand Turk than they do San Salvador. It is known that the Spanish explorer Ponce de León came to the Islands in 1512, when they were inhabited by Arawak indians. The Spanish took away the Arawaks to use for slave labour and left the islands uninhabited. Bermudians came to the islands in the 17th century and established what was to become TCI's principal industry for the next 300 years – the production of salt from brine. The islands came under British rule in 1766. The salt industry was based in Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos, where large inland ponds, called salinas, were converted into a system of salt pans where salt water was evaporated and the remaining crystals raked up. Now defunct, TCI's salt industry once supplied much of the demand of the western world. A legacy of the Bermudian settlement is t |
The highest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere is located in which country? | Significant Waterfalls - Geoscience Australia Significant Waterfalls Significant Waterfalls There are numerous significant waterfalls throughout Australia, but the most spectacular drops occur along the eastern seaboard. Although the catchment areas of these rivers are relatively small, their high-volume flows from wet mountain ranges have gouged deep gorges, resulting in many impressive cascades. The large number of escarpments around Australia's coastline also has created a variety of falls which range from high so called horsetail features to cascades and wide, amphitheatre like drops. Because of the seasonal nature of rainfall in Australia many of the rivers and streams with waterfalls are ephemeral and flow only during times of high to extreme rainfall. This is the case particularly in the northern parts of Australia where tropical downpours during the cyclone season, or so called wet season from November to April turn dry riverbeds into raging torrents. By world standards of waterfalls, Australia's features are relatively insignificant with Wollomombi Falls in New South Wales ranked at 135 according to the World Waterfall Database . However, there is some contention over which is Australia's highest waterfall, Wollomombi Falls or Wallaman Falls in Queensland. The issue centres on debate over the inclusion of cascades in measurements. While the World Waterfall Database includes the upstream cascades leading to Wollomombi Falls, it believes that in the case of Wallaman Falls additional falls are to far downstream to be included. The database places Wallaman Falls at 294 in its world rankings. Frequently quoted claims that Australia's waterfalls are the highest in the Southern Hemisphere also attract some criticism. According to the World Waterfall Database the contention ignores a long list in countries in South Africa and South America as well as New Zealand's Browne Falls, which the database puts at 836 metres, with a single drop of 420 metres and rates as the 10th highest in the world. Limited Located southwest of Ingham in the Girringun National Park of the UNESCO World Heritage Wet Tropics of Queensland , Wallaman Falls is a series of cascades on Stony Creek. The most significant feature is an abrupt plunge of 268 metres down a sheer cliff to create Australia's tallest single drop waterfall. If the cascades over numerous ledges above and below the falls are taken as a continuos part of the falls its overall drop would measure 305 metres to make it Australia's highest waterfall. However, the question remains over whether the falls should include the associated cascades or be confined only to the 268 metre horsetail drop. Wollomombi Waterfall - New South Wales © Fleet Helicopters . Located within the World Heritage listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park east of Armidale on the edge of the New England Tablelands, Wollomombi Falls includes cascades and a horsetail drop of 260 metres. It is sometimes quoted as the tallest waterfall because, with the inclusion of the continuous upper cascade leading to the final drop as its highest point, it has a total fall of 424 metres. The falls plunge into a deep gorge at the junction of the Wollomombi River and Chandler Creek, which also features the Chandler Falls just upstream from the confluence. In the image at the left, Wollomombi Falls are closest to the camera and Chandler Falls can be seen further upstream on the right. Dandongadale Falls Photo: Anthony Car. Located on the edge of Mount Cobbler Plateau in Victoria's Alpine National Park near the town of Mansfield, Dandongadale Falls are the highest in Victoria at 255 metres. The water supplying the falls originates in Lake Cobbler from where it spills over successive cascades in a series of significant drops, culminating in the final drop over the escarpment. Because Dandongadale Falls is fed by a relatively small catchment on the Cobbler Plateau, the flows over the falls vary greatly and are very seasonal, with strong flows during winter and the spring thaw in the alpine catchment area. However |
What was writer Mark Twain's real surname? | Mark and Shania Twain : snopes.com Claim: Shania Twain is the great-granddaughter of Mark Twain. FALSE Example: [Collected via e-mail, December 2012] Is it true that Shania Twain is Mark Twain's great-granddaughter? Origins: Several well-traveled rumors have posited improbable familial relationships between celebrities based on nothing more than vague facial resemblances, spawning such common legends as those claiming that soap actress Susan Lucci is the daughter of comedienne Phyllis Diller or that western actor Clint Eastwood is the son of comic Stan Laurel. In more recent years we've received a number of similar celebrity inquiries seemingly based on nothing more than the fact that two famous people share a surname, such as this question about whether Canadian country pop star Shania Twain is the great-granddaughter (or other direct relative) of 19th century American author and humorist Mark Twain. In this case, however, supposition about one Twain being a descendant of the other immediately falls apart when one realizes that neither person is a direct biological relative of anyone with the surname of Twain. "Mark Twain" was not a real person but rather the pen name of writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who was born in Missouri in 1835. Although the line between Clemens and his alternate persona may have been a bit blurred at times (for example, Clemens delivered humorous lectures in character as Mark Twain), he nonetheless retained the use of his birth name in personal matters, and all of his children bore the surname Clemens. Shania Twain was born Eilleen Regina Edwards in Windsor, Ontario, in 1965, the daughter of Sharon Morrison Edwards and Clarence Edwards. She didn't acquire the last name of Twain until after her parents divorced and her mother married again, to a man named Jerry Twain who adopted Eilleen and her sisters (thus legally changing their surname from Edwards to Twain). She remained Eilleen Twain until 1991, when she changed her first name to Shania and embarked upon a recording career. Aside from the name issue, the country/pop singer couldn't possibly be a great-granddaughter of the renowned writer and humorist, as the latter had no direct descendants beyond a single now-deceased grandchild. Samuel Clemens and his wife Olivia Langdon Clemens had four children, a son and three daughters: son Langdon died before his second birthday, daughters Susan and Jean passed away before marrying, and daughter Clara married and bore one child, a daughter named Nina Clemens Gabrilowitsch. However, Nina died in 1966 without ever having borne any children of her own, and any direct line of descent from Samuel Langhorne Clemens ended with her death. Any living relatives of "Mark Twain" are either in-laws or descendants of other members of his family, not direct relatives. Last updated: 3 December 2012 Tags: |
What name Is given In Ireland to illicitly distilled whiskey? | Glossary of whiskey related terms Latin term for "water of life". Blending : Term used for mixing malt or pot still whiskey with grain whiskey Brewing : The process of producing alcoholic liquids aided by yeast from the sugars present in a solution of fermented grains Cask : Wooden Barrel into which whiskey is stored in order to mature Coffee Still : Patent still invented by Irish man Aeneas Coffee, a former Government Excise Official. His invention allows the continuous distillation of wash. Draff : Spent solids of grain left over from the brewing process. Removed from the mash tun these "wastes" are normally sold as livestock feed. Feints : Term applied to the impure spirit produced from the end of the second distillation. Fermentation : Active period during the brewing process when yeast reacts with the sugar rich wort. Fermenters : See Wash Backs Fillings : The term applied to "new" whiskey that has been filled into casks prior to being matured Foreshots : Term applied to the oily spirit produced at the start of each "run" from the stills Gauger : Old name given to an exciseman whose job was to assist in the prevention of illicit distillation notably poteen in Ireland Grain Whiskey : Whiskey produced from column stills, normally made from wheat or maize wit a small quantity of malted barley to aid fermentation. Grist : Name given to the crushed grains mixture of malted and unmalted barley in the making of Irish pot still whiskey Malt : Barley soaked in water then spread to dry in order to promote germination. Marrying : Term given to the process of mixing whiskeys from more than one distillery in order to form a blend or vatting. Mashing : The process of adding the Grist to hot water in order to dissolve the fermentable sugars Mash Tun : Large container holding Grist and hot water for mashing process. The product of which is known as wort Maturation : Process of leaving whiskey in casks to react over a period of years with the chemicals within the wood of the cask. The longer whiskey is left at the maturation stage the greater influence the chemicals within the wood will have. Peat : Term given to the material formed by decaying matter found in bog land. May be used as a fuel also known as Turf in Ireland. Traditionally used in Scotland as the fuel for during the malted barley Poteen : Irish term for illicit spirit made form malted barley occasionally from potatoes but more commonly made today from molasses. Pot Still : Copper container in which the distillation process is carried out. The heating of the contents of the still produces vapors containing the alcohol which is separated from the water. Pot Still Whiskey : Traditional name for Irish Whiskey produced from a mixture of malted and unmalted barley. Run : Clear alcohol rich liquid produced by the distilling process Single Malt : Malt whiskey made by a single distillery and unmixed with either grain or pot still whiskeys. Uisce Beatha : Celtic for "water of life" also see Aqua vitae Vatting : The mixing together of identical whiskeys from a single distillery but from different casks in order to maintain continuity of character for a particular brand of whiskey Wash : The term given to the fermented liquid prior to being pumped into the wash still for the first distillation. Wash Backs : Also referred to as fermenters in Ireland, these are huge containers that hold the fermenting liquid as it changes from wort to wash. Worm : Apparatus in which the vaporized alcohol form the stills condense and are separated from the water. Normally a coiled copper tube. Yeast : Organism whic |
Which rugby union team defeated Saracens to win the Heineken cup in 201A? | Heineken Cup Results 2014: Quarter-Final Scores and Updated Rugby Fixtures | Bleacher Report Heineken Cup Results 2014: Quarter-Final Scores and Updated Rugby Fixtures By Gianni Verschueren , Featured Columnist Apr 5, 2014 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Patrick Bolger/Getty Images 1 Comment Ulster fought bravely down to 14 men for 76 long minutes but fell near the end as Saracens came away with a 17-15 win in the late game of the 2014 Heineken Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Munster convincingly dispatched of Toulouse, 47-23, before Clermont won a thriller against visitors Leicester by a score of 22-6. In the last quarter-final on Sunday, Toulon defeated Leinster 29-14 to leave the Semi-Final line up looking like this: Heineken Cup Semi-Finals 2014 Saracens v ASM Clermont Auvergne Saturday April 26 3:40 p.m. BST/10:40 a.m. ET Twickenham Stadium 4:30 p.m. BST/ 11:30 a.m. ET Stade Velodrome ERCRugby.com Defending Heineken Cup champions Toulon knocked out three-time winners Leinster in a magnificent battle, setting up a semi-final clash with Munster in Marseille on Sunday, 27 April. This was the first meeting between the sides in the tournament, although between them, they have won the trophy in four of the last five seasons, per ERCRugby.com . Ex-England rugby star Jonny Wilkinson's injury jinx struck again and he was forced off in the first half, but he'd already managed to kick two penalties and put them into a 6-0 lead before departing the scene in the 28th minute after a heavy challenge. Claude Paris Jonny Wilkinson was in form with the boot before he had to go off. Leinster were up against it during the early part of proceedings and only some last-ditch defending stopped the score from increasing quite rapidly. Mathieu Bastareaud in particular, was getting in amongst it for the home side. However, Toulon's handling errors were plentiful and despite a number of chances, they could not make their pressure count. David Smith was put through by Wilkinson but a late Rob Kearney interception, stopped the score. That Leinster were able to go in at half time level at 6-6 after two Jimmy Gopperth penalties, said much about the backs-against-the-wall performance from the Irish. Jimmy Gopperth levels matters for Leinster with another penalty. Toulon 6-6 Leinster (29mins). Live tracker: http://t.co/CallMP40H9 — RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) April 6, 2014 It didn't sit well with the home support who booed their team off of the pitch. However, within five minutes of the restart, the boos had subsided as Toulon raced into a 10-point lead. Matt Giteau fired a splendid long-ranger over from almost the halfway line and then prop Xavier Chiocci grounded after some fine work in the build-up from Craig Burden. Gopperth grabbed another three but from there on in it was all Toulon. Bastareaud waltzed through a trio of tackles to hand off to the grateful Drew Mitchell, who escaped Gordon D'Arcy's attentions before extending the lead. Giteau converted, Delon Armitage crashed home a penalty and things began to look ominous for Leinster who trailed by 29-6 at that point. With 10 minutes to go, Jordi Murphy gave the visitors a glimmer, but it was too little, too late. Even the sin-binning of Florian Fresia couldn't change the scoreline, Toulon worthy winners in the end. 29-14 and Leinster can have few compllaints. Well beaten. That home defeat to Northampton proved very costly. — Gerry Thornley (@gerrythornley) April 6, 2014 Hosts Munster demolished a lackluster Toulouse squad, 47-23, as the Irish team played with all of the drive and intensity the French giants seemed to be missing. Munster defeat Toulouse 47-23 to reach Heineken Cup semi-finals — Telegraph Sport (@TelegraphSport) April 5, 2014 A six-try rout was the logical result, and Munster will now advance to the semi-final where they'll face the winner of tomorrow's tie between Toulon and Leinster. The hosts opened the match brilliantly and placed the pressure on the French shoulders early, attacking the line-out feverishly. An injury to Peter O'Mahony dam |
What Is the continental equivalent of a Marquis? | Marquis - Baby Boy Name Meaning and Origin | Oh Baby! Names Marquis Achiever Etymology & Historical Origin - Marquis Marquis is a title of hereditary nobility ranked second after Duke in the English peerage system (the English also spell it Marquess rather than the French spelling Marquis). The word originated from the Old French “marchis” meaning “march” (and by “march” we don’t mean the military-style walk or the calendar month). “March” is also a vocabulary word signifying borderlands; mainly the area along the border of two countries (a region often subject to territorial disputes and hostility). And you know there were a lot of those pesky border clashes in medieval Europe! The title of Marquis, coined around the 14th century, was originally given to someone who ruled the marches (i.e., borders) around England, Scotland and Wales (the first marquess appointment came when King Richard II gave the title Marquess of Dublin to the Earl of Oxford in 1385). The female equivalent is Marchioness. As mentioned, Marquis originated with the French “marchis” (from the Middle Latin “marca” meaning “frontier”) but the title was used throughout Europe. Generally speaking the peerage rank of importance in England looked something like this: Duke –> Marquis –> Earl –> Viscount –> Baron. As a masculine given name, Marquis is a fairly modern invention coined by African-Americans in the 1970s. Naming one’s son Marquis in America doesn’t seem as silly as it might in Europe because we’ve never had the peerage system here in the United States. And thank goodness for that! Popularity of the Name Marquis Marquis has maintained a position on the American male naming charts since 1970. The 1970s marked a fundamental shift in the naming practices among African-Americans. The Civil Rights Movement was giving way to a stronger national Black identity and African-Americans began expressing that identity through new ways of naming their children. Names of Arabic origin became popular in keeping with the Islamic faith adopted by large portions of Blacks, but another trend emerged whereby African-Americans took inspiration from the French. Names like Marcel, Antoine, Jermaine, Tyrell and Lamar all find their roots in French. Marquis is slightly different being a noble title rather than an actual given name, but all the more celebratory in our opinion! Considering Marquis is a name used almost exclusively by African-Americans (about 14% of the U.S. population) it’s remarkable how much success he’s enjoyed. Peaking in the early 1990s, Marquis isn’t quite as popular as he once was having declined to the bottom half of the charts today. Some people find “titles” as name a bit pretentious, but for others it’s an act of love and pride. Who can fault that? Popularity of the Boy Name Marquis You need Adobe Flash Player 6 (or above) to view the charts. It is a free and lightweight installation from Adobe.com. Please click here to install the same. Cultural References to the Baby Name - Marquis Literary Characters of the Baby Name Marquis Marquis We cannot find any significant literary characters with the first name Marquis. Popular Songs on Marquis Marquis Cha-Cha - a song by The Fall Marquis in Spades - a song by Smashing Pumpkins [Explicit] The Sunset Marquis - a song by Vonda Shepard Children's Books on the Baby Name Marquis Lafayette and the American Revolution (Russell Freedman) - When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted him an honorary commission only out of respect for his title and wealth, Lafayette quickly earned the respect of his fellow officers with his bravery, devotion to the cause of liberty, and incredible drive. Playing a pivotal role in the Revolution, Lafayette convinced the French government to send troops, made crucial pacts with Native Americans, and lead his men to victory at Yorktown. This thrilling account of a daring soldier will fascin |
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In the Charles Dickens novel 'A Tale of Two Cities' Sidney Carton exchanges places with which other character? | SparkNotes: A Tale of Two Cities: Character List A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Charles Darnay - A French aristocrat by birth, Darnay chooses to live in England because he cannot bear to be associated with the cruel injustices of the French social system. Darnay displays great virtue in his rejection of the snobbish and cruel values of his uncle, the Marquis Evrémonde. He exhibits an admirable honesty in his decision to reveal to Doctor Manette his true identity as a member of the infamous Evrémonde family. So, too, does he prove his courage in his decision to return to Paris at great personal risk to save the imprisoned Gabelle. Read an in-depth analysis of Charles Darnay. Sydney Carton - An insolent, indifferent, and alcoholic attorney who works with Stryver. Carton has no real prospects in life and doesn’t seem to be in pursuit of any. He does, however, love Lucie, and his feelings for her eventually transform him into a man of profound merit. At first the polar opposite of Darnay, in the end Carton morally surpasses the man to whom he bears a striking physical resemblance. Read an in-depth analysis of Sydney Carton. Doctor Manette - Lucie’s father and a brilliant physician, Doctor Manette spent eighteen years as a prisoner in the Bastille. At the start of the novel, Manette does nothing but make shoes, a hobby that he adopted to distract himself from the tortures of prison. As he overcomes his past as a prisoner, however, he proves to be a kind, loving father who prizes his daughter’s happiness above all things. Read an in-depth analysis of Doctor Manette. Lucie Manette - A young French woman who grew up in England, Lucie was raised as a ward of Tellson’s Bank because her parents were assumed dead. Dickens depicts Lucie as an archetype of compassion. Her love has the power to bind her family together—the text often refers to her as the “golden thread.” Furthermore, her love has the power to transform those around her. It enables her father to be “recalled to life,” and it sparks Sydney Carton’s development from a “jackal” into a hero. Read an in-depth analysis of Lucie Manette. Monsieur Defarge - A wine shop owner and revolutionary in the poor Saint Antoine section of Paris, Monsieur Defarge formerly worked as a servant for Doctor Manette. Defarge proves an intelligent and committed revolutionary, a natural leader. Although he remains dedicated to bringing about a better society at any cost, he does demonstrate a kindness toward Manette. His wife, Madame Defarge, views this consideration for Manette as a weakness. Madame Defarge - A cruel revolutionary whose hatred of the aristocracy fuels her tireless crusade, Madame Defarge spends a good deal of the novel knitting a register of everyone who must die for the revolutionary cause. Unlike her husband, she proves unrelentingly blood-thirsty, and her lust for vengeance knows no bounds. Read an in-depth analysis of Madame Defarge. Jarvis Lorry - An elderly businessman who works for Tellson’s Bank, Mr. Lorry is a very business-oriented bachelor with a strong moral sense and a good, honest heart. He proves trustworthy and loyal, and Doctor Manette and Lucie come to value him as a personal friend. Jerry Cruncher - An odd-job man for Tellson’s Bank, Cruncher is gruff, short-tempered, superstitious, and uneducated. He supplements his income by working as a “Resurrection-Man,” one who digs up dead bodies and sells them to scientists. Miss Pross - The servant who raised Lucie, Miss Pross is brusque, tough, and fiercely loyal to her mistress. Because she personifies order and loyalty, she provides the perfect foil to Madame Defarge, who epitomizes the violent chaos of the revolution. Marquis Evrémonde - Charles Darnay’s uncle, the Marquis Evrémonde is a French aristocrat who embodies an inhumanly cruel caste system. He shows absolutely no regard for human life and wishes that the peasants of the world would be exterminated. Mr. Stryver - An ambitious lawyer, Stryver dreams of climbing the social ladder. Unlike his associ |
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On the maps of the London Underground which line is coloured brown? | London Underground Tube Map - Bakerloo Line Map London Underground Tube Map Home > Maps of England > Bakerloo Line Map The Bakerloo line is a line of the London Underground, coloured brown on the Tube map. It runs partly on the surface and partly at deep level, from the Elephant and Castle in south-east to Wealdstone in north-west of London. The lines serves 25 stations of which 15 are underground. It is the seventh busiest line on the network, and platforms are 110 metres long. |
The okta is a unit used by meteorologists to measure which aspect of the weather? | BBC - KS3 Bitesize Geography - Weather and climate : Revision, Page 3 Humidity (amount of water vapour in the air) Sunshine Temperature is measured in Celsius (°C) using a thermometer [thermometer : An instrument used to measure temperature.] . The thermometer must be shaded from direct sunlight and should have air circulating around it. The thermometers can be placed in a Stevenson Screen. This is a wooden box with slatted sides, a sloping roof and legs to keep the screen off the ground. It is painted white to reflect the sun. Precipitation [precipitation: Moisture that falls from the air to the ground. Includes rain, snow, hail, sleet, drizzle, fog, and mist.] is measured using a rain gauge. This is a funnel inside a graduated container [graduated container: An object that holds fluids with a measuring scale up the side. These may be used for measuring rainfall amounts.] . The depth of the rain in millimetres can be read from the side of the container. Wind direction is reported by the direction it is blowing from, according to the compass. Wind blowing from the west is travelling eastwards so is called a westerly wind, not an easterly wind. Wind speed can be measured using an anemometer [anemometer: A device for measuring wind speed.] . The strength of the wind is measured on the Beaufort scale. Beaufort scale Next Cloud cover is measured in units called oktas [oktas: A unit used to express the extent of cloud cover. It is equal to one-eighth of the area of the sky. ] . Each okta represents one eighth of the sky covered by cloud. Air pressure. Air is light but because there is so much of it above us, it exerts a pressure on us. Air pressure is measured by a barometer. The units used are millibars. The greater the reading, the higher the pressure. A high-pressure system is called an anticyclone [anticyclone: High pressure systems, giving clear skies and gentle wind.] . Air falls in an anticyclone so no clouds are formed. In summer, high pressure usually results in clear skies, gentle breezes and fine weather. In winter high pressure leads to clear skies and colder conditions. An area of low pressure is called a depression [depression: In meteorological terms, a depression is an area of low air pressure. ] . Air rises in a depression so clouds and rainfall are formed. Depressions therefore bring unsettled weather and rain. Winds are normally stronger. They usually form over the Atlantic Ocean and are carried across Britain by westerly winds. Page |
Which former Middle East hostage wrote the book 'An Evil Cradling'? | The Hostage's Daughter - Sulome Anderson - Hardcover The Hostage's Daughter Author Info About the Book In this gripping blend of reportage, memoir, and analysis, a journalist and daughter of one of the world’s most famous hostages, Terry Anderson, takes an intimate look at her father’s captivity during the Lebanese Hostage Crisis and the ensuing political firestorm on both her family and the United States—as well as the far-reaching implications of those events on Middle Eastern politics today. In 1991, six-year-old Sulome Anderson met her father, Terry, for the first time. While working as the Middle East bureau chief for the Associated Press covering the long and bloody civil war in Lebanon, Terry had been kidnapped in Beirut and held for her entire life by a Shiite Muslim militia associated with the Hezbollah movement. As the nation celebrated, the media captured a smiling Anderson family joyously reunited. But the truth was far darker. Plagued by PTSD, Terry was a moody, aloof, and distant figure to the young daughter who had long dreamed of his return—and while she smiled for the cameras all the same, she absorbed his trauma as her own. Years later, after long battles with drug abuse and mental illness, Sulome would travel to the Middle East as a reporter, seeking to understand her father, the men who had kidnapped him, and ultimately, herself. What she discovered was shocking—not just about Terry, but about the international political machinations that occurred during the years of his captivity. The Hostage’s Daughter is an intimate look at the effect of the Lebanese Hostage Crisis on Anderson’s family, the United States, and the Middle East today. Sulome tells moving stories from her experiences as a reporter in the region and challenges our understanding of global politics, the forces that spawn terrorism and especially Lebanon, the beautiful, devastated, and vitally important country she came to love. Powerful and eye-opening The Hostage’s Daughter is essential reading for anyone interested in international relations, this violent, haunted region, and America's role in its fate. I'm a Librarian Critical Praise “[A] heart-felt, moving . . . examination of a greatly changed Middle East and the groups that benefited from their hostage taking and other terrorist activities, but are far from atoning for them.” — Rod Nordland, international correspondent at large, The New York Times and author of The Lovers “Deeply personal and brutally frank . . . powerfully demonstrates that suffering need not destroy.” — Terry Waite CBE, President of Hostage UK and author of Taken on Trust “A gutsy coming-of-age memoir, beautifully written, and always provocative. From wounded adolescence to fearless investigative reporter, Sulome Anderson confronts her father’s kidnappers-and along the way, she shines a harsh light on the murky world of intelligence in a distraught Middle East. A poignant and astonishing mystery story.” — Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames A remarkable personal story as well as penetrating insight into the adamantine world of the Middle East, where truth and politics are irreconcilable. — Brian Keenan, former hostage and author of An Evil Cradling “An excellent piece of reportage from someone who clearly has an intimate understanding of the Middle East, interwoven with an equally gripping and emotional account of one woman’s quest for reason and forgiveness. This is the story that few journalists have the bravery to write about others, let alone themselves.” — Reza Azlan, author of Zealot [Sulome’s] brutally candid, fiercely intelligent, and beautifully crafted memoir is both a fascinating introduction to the shadow world of Middle East intrigue and an inspiring story of resilience and recovery.” — Stephen M. Walt, coauthor of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy “There are times when you want to look away. This book is that personal. By telling the story of the author-and her famous family-it also traces the story of terrorism in the modern |
Before moving to the city of Metropolis in which American town did Superman grow up | Superman's Hometown, Metropolis, Illinois Superman's Hometown Metropolis, Illinois Metropolis is the the "Hometown of Superman," celebrating its local hero every possible way it can. The local bank is "home of super financial services." The town newspaper calls itself The Planet. A sign in the grocery store informs customers: "Just as Superman stands for truth, justice and the American Way, Food World stands for quality, convenience and friendly service." Souvenirs are available everywhere -- our favorites are the Superman piatas. The Chamber of commerce used to give free packets of Kryptonite to children -- until lawyers from DC Comics read about it on this website and made the town stop (Metropolis failed to submit the "Kryptonite" for approval by DC, and the chunks presented a choking hazard for children anyway). Things started out rosy in Metropolis. On June 9, 1972, the Illinois House of Representatives officially proclaimed that Metropolis was the Hometown of Superman. The following year the "Amazing World of Superman" museum opened in town. Metropolis had plans to build a thousand-acre, $50 million Superman theme park, with a 200-foot-tall statue. Cars would drive between Superman's legs to enter the park. Then OPEC shut off the oil and the bankers shut down Metropolis's dream. After only a year, the Amazing World of Superman closed its doors forever. The town took over a decade to recover. Very cautiously, Metropolis scraped together a thousand bucks in 1986 and put up a seven-foot fiberglass Superman in the town square. It quickly became a target for literal-minded vandals who wanted to see if the Man of Steel was stronger than a speeding bullet. He wasn't, and once again Metropolis's efforts to celebrate their hero were thwarted. What could a small town like Metropolis do? In 1993, they did quite a bit. The perforated Superman vanished and was replaced by a 12-foot-tall, two-ton, projectile-proof bronze Superman, funded (officially) with engraved bricks purchased by citizens for 35 bucks apiece. That was a lot of bricks for a town of 7,200, considering that the new statue cost $120,000. A photo op with the Man of Plywood. It may be that Metropolis's other main event of 1993 -- the arrival of Merv Griffin's Riverboat Casino -- made the Superman upgrade possible. Metropolis insisted that Superman and Merv were not sending mixed messages, and although the casino flourished (Merv sold out to Harrah's in 2000) there has been no Jor-el Blackjack or Krypto Craps to entice Superman pilgrims. Across the street from the Man of Bronze sprawls the Super Museum , the life's work of Superman-obsessed Jim Hambrick. Exhibits include George Reeves' belt and the Power Crystal from the '79 movie. Despite its success, something about Metropolis didn't sit right with us. Wasn't Superman's hometown really Smallville, where he grew up with his family? And what's the deal with the giant grocery clerk on the east side of town? He's twice the size of the Superman Square statue. Update: Reader Gerard Kaszubowski writes: "According to Superman lore, Smallville (wherever that may be in Kansas) would be the hometown to Clark Kent. Clark Kent did not emerge as Superman until he moved to Metropolis. Hence, Metropolis would be Superman's hometown since it is the first place on earth he appeared and was named." Superman was merely Superboy in Smallville. Super Museum |
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